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'sago palm,' though more nearly related to the pines than the 

 palms. $4 to $6 



Sabal palmetto. The Palmetto is one of the noblest of palms, 

 attaining a height of forty feet. 25c 



Sabal adansoni. Dwarf palmetto, a stemless fan palm, and 

 one 01 the hardiest. 25c 



Latania borbonica. Glossy, drooping, fan-shaped leaves, the 

 most useful and beautiful of palms for house decoration or lawn. 

 $1.25 to $5 



Palm Seeds. Prices upon demand. Large lots or small 

 quantities supplied as desired. 



ORNAMENTAL FOREIGN SHRUBS. 



Among foreign varieties of shrubbery that have proved well 

 adapted to culture in Southern California, the following species 

 seem worthy of special and more extended attention than they 

 have yet received. 



The Chinese Rice-paper Tree (Aralia papyrifera), a native of 

 the shady swamps of Formosa, is always a handsome plant by 

 reason of its magnificent ricinus-like foliage. The so-called rice- 

 paper of China and Japan is made from the pith of the stem. The 

 plant delights in a partially shaded and moist situation, and 

 when in bloom is greatly admired by every one. As yet this 

 species has only received attention in this country as an orna- 

 mental greenhouse plant; adapted to out-door culture in southern 

 Florida and California, and it may ultimately be of economic value. 

 25 to 50c. 



Magnolia exoniensis is a splendid flowering shrub from China, 

 similar to the evergreen Magnolia of the southern United States. 

 It bears magnificent, large, white flowers when but a foot high. 

 $r.5oto$2.50 



The Pride of India (Melia Azedarach), a native of southern 

 Asia, and Australia, is an important avenue tree, valuable be- 

 cause of its ability to withstand sterility of soil and a dry climate. 

 It produces an abundance of fragrant flowers, which may perhaps 

 be worth distilling for its essential oil. Although deciduous, it 

 retains its foliage late in the season. The tree is also known as 

 the Pride of China, China berry tree, and, in this country is 

 perhaps best known as the Texas Umbrella tree, since it was first 



