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PYRACANTHA 



The Pyracanthas form a small but interesting group of 

 shrubs. They are all evergreen and spiny, beautiful in early 

 summer when laden with their snowy-white blossoms, but 

 still more attractive in late autumn and winter when every 

 branch is thickly set with innumerable yellow, orange or scar- 

 let berries. 



PYRACANTHA Angustifolia. A species from Yunnan, China. A 

 shapely ornamental shrub covered with bright scarlet berries 

 from August to winter. 12 to 15 in. 35c each, 3 for 90c, 12 for 

 $3.25. 



From September on just covered 

 With miniature orange-like berries 

 PYRACANTHA Coccinea Lalandi (Lalandi Firethorn). A beautiful 

 .JL. evergreen variety covered with a profusion of white flowers in 

 ^ early spring, followed by bright orange berries, which hang on 

 all winter. 8 to 12 in. 25c each, 3 for 60c; 12 to 15 in. 40c each. 

 PYRACANTHA Crenata Serrata. From the Himalayas. A spiny 

 evergreen. Leaves lustrous dark green above and lighter be- 

 neath. 40c each, 3 for $1.00. 

 PYRACANTHA Kansuensis. A small edition of the well known 

 Pyracantha Lalandi, the foliage and berries being smaller, but 

 much more dense. The clusters of orange-red fruits are exceed- 

 ingly numerous and plants bear at an earlier age than Lalandi. 

 8 to 12 in. 25c each, 3 for 60c; 15 to 18 in. 40c each, 3 for $1.00. 

 PYRACANTHA Rogersiana Aurantiaca. A delightful shrub forms a 

 shapely bush with spreading, spiny branches. Flowers white, 

 produced in snowy clusters, followed by a profusion of yellow 

 berries. Pot plants 50c each, 3 for $1.25. 



QUERCUS— OAK 



An extensive genus of large stately trees. They are prob- 

 ably the longest lived of all deciduous trees belonging to the 

 temperate regions. They are best in deep rich loamy soils. 

 They are the most brilliantly colored of all large autumn trees. 

 ALBA (White Oak). A massive tree with a broad, open head, 

 ■^ light grey bark, and green, round-lobed foliage that turns a 

 ^ beautiful red in the fall. 12 to 13 in. 3 for 35c, 12 for $1.00, 



100 for $5.50; 2 to 3 ft. 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.50, 100 for $10.00. 

 BICOLOR (Swamp White Oak). Thrives well in either wet or dry 

 soils. One of the quickest growing of the oaks. Light grey, 

 scaley bark; open head more narrow than White Oak. 18 to 24 

 in. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.00, 100 for $5.50. 

 COCCINEA (Scarlet Oak). Takes its name from the brilliant color- 

 ■^ ing of its foliage. One of the best shade trees for dry loca- 

 ^ tions. 6 to 12 in. 3 for 25c, 12 for 75c, 100 for $5.00. 

 FALCATA (Spanish or Southern Red Oak). The southern type of 

 our native Red Oak. 18 to 24 in. 3 for 35c, 12 for $1.00, 100 for 

 $5.50; 3 to 4 ft. 3 for 50c; 100 for $10.00. 

 KELLOGI (California Black Oak). A tall growing western oak to 



80 ft. 6 to 12 in. 3 for 50c, 12 for $1.50. 

 MACROCARPA (Mossy Cup Oak). Massive open growth, large 

 heavy leaves and deeply corrugated, corky bark characterizes 

 this most interesting of Oaks. The smaller branches present an 

 antler-like appearance, most striking in winter. 12 to 18 in. 3 

 for 50c, 12 for $1.50. 

 NIGRA (Aquatica or Water Oak). A rare native, related to the 

 Willow Oak but with broader obovate leaves. 18 to 24 in. 3 for 

 35c, 12 for $1.00, 100 for $5.50; 2 to 3 ft. 12 for $1.50, 100 for $10.00. 

 PALUSTRIS (Pin Oak). This handsome tree is used a great deal 

 for avenues of Oaks because of the trim pyramidal head. The 

 deeply cut, shiny foliage turns a rich crimson in the fall. A 

 quick grower. 5 to 6 ft. $1.00 each, 3 for $2.75. 

 ROBUR (English Oak). Stout, spreading tree; vigorous and stately; 

 leaves are about 4 inches long, lustrous green above and pale 

 beneath. 2 to 3 ft. 35c each, 3 for 90c, 12 for $2.50. 

 ROBUR FASTIGIATA (Pyramidal EngUsh Oak). Handsome pyrami- 

 dal form of above. Grows to a narrow pyramidal column. 3 

 to 4 ft. $3.00 each, 3 for $8.00. 

 RUBRA (Red Oak). A large native tree, with deeply cut, bright 

 green leaves. It is the most rapid grower of all the Oaks. 

 The autumn foliage is unsurpassed by brilliancy; a beautiful 

 tree. 18 to 24 in. 3 for 35c, 12 for $1.00, 100 for $5.50; 4 to 5 ft. 

 60c each, 12 for $6.00; 5 to 6 ft. $1.00 each. 

 RUBRA AMBIGUA (Northern Red Oak). The large leaves turn dull 

 red in autumn and finally brownish-red before falling late in the 

 year. 18 to 24 in. 3 for 35c, 12 for $1.00, 100 for $5.50. 

 VELUTINA (Black Oak). Adapted for lawn and park plantings and 

 tolerant of fairly dry situations. 18 to 24 in. 3 for 60c, 12 for $2.00, 



