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Theodore Payne, Seedsman and Nurseryman 
STERCULIA ACERIFOI^IA. (Brachychiton acerifol- 
ium.) "Flame Tree." 50 feet. A tree of rather 
sturdy habit, with deeply lobed, maple-like leaves; 
produces scarlet flowers in clusters, which stand 
well aoove the foliage. In pots, 1% to 2 ft. Bach 
50c. 
S. mVERSIFOLIA. "Victorian Bottle Tree." 60 feet. 
Of compact pyramidal growtli; leaves bright glossy 
green and of znany different shapes. Thrives with 
a small amount of water, and has been largely plant- 
ed as a street tree. Bare roots, 3 to 4 ft., each 
50c; 4 to 5 ft., each 75c. 
STREPTOSOLON JAMESONI. A small shrub, partic- 
ularly valuable for planting in dry, sunny situa- 
tions. It blooms for a long period, and produces 
immense quantities of yellow and orange colored 
flowers. In gal. cans, 1% ft. Each 50c. 
THUJA ORIENTALIS. (Biota orientalis.) "Chinese 
Arborvitae." 25 feet. A small thick growing pyra- 
midal tree. Bright green foliage turning bronze or 
brown in the winter. Desirable as single specimen 
trees or for hedges. Balled, 3 to 4 ft. Each $1.50. 
T. ORIENTALIS AUREA. "Golden Arborvitae." 10 
feet. A form of the preceding; the foliage assumes 
a golden tint in the spring; very regular and com- 
pact in growth. Balled, 2 to 3 ft. Each n-25. 
T. ORIENTALIS COMPACTA. 8 feet. A dwarf, very 
compact form of the Cliinese arborvitae. Balled, 3 
ft. Each $2.00. 
UMBELLTJLARIA CALIFORNICA. (Oreodaphne cali- 
fornica.) "California Laurel," or "Bay." 80 feet. 
Found growing near streams in many of our can- 
yons, where it forms a large slirub or small tree. 
Further north, however, it reaches a height of 80 
feet or more. Under cultivation it grows rapidly 
and forms a well-shaped compact tree suitable for 
lawns or for avenues. Handsome, shining green 
foliage. In pots, 6 to 8 inches. Each 25c. 
UMBRELLA TREE. See Melia. 
VIBURNUM TINUS. "Laurestinus." 12 feet. A well- 
known shrub with showy umbels of white llowers, 
blooming profusely^ in the winter. Makes a splen- 
did hedge. In pots, 1 ft., each 25c; 2 to 3 ft., each 
$1.00. 
PALMS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS 
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. "Asparagus Fern." A fa- 
vorite climbing vine, suitable for shady locations. 
Also grown as a pot plant. In 4 in. pots, eacli 25c; 
in 5 in. pots, each 50c. 
A. SPRENGERI. A favorite plant for hanging bas- 
kets. In 4 in. pots, each 25c; in 5 in. pots, each 50c; 
in hanging baskets, each $2.00 to $3.00. 
CHAMAEROPS EXCELSA. (Trachycarpus excelsus.) 
Windmill Palm." China, Japan and India. 30 feet. 
One of the hardiest palms known, standing heavy 
winds without injury to the leaves and also several 
degrees of frost. The leaves are fan-shaped, finely 
and deeply cut. One of the best palms for street 
planting. Balled, 2 to 3 ft., each $1.25; 3 to 4 ft., 
each $1.75. 
C. HUMILIS. The Mediterranean region . 20 feet. A 
dwarf growing hardy species, with fan -shaped 
leaves, especially desirable for lawns, also for grow- 
$2^0^" tubs for porch plants. Balled, 2 ft. Each 
COtrOS AUSTRALIS.. "Pindo Palm." 15 feet. A rather 
slow growing but very ornamental palm with glau- 
cous green recurved leaves. One of the hardiest of 
the genus and the one best known in California. 
In 5 gal. cans, 2 ft. Each $2.50. 
C. CAMPESTRIS. 10 to 15 feet. Leaves spreading 
and recurved, but slightly rigid. In 6 in. pots, 2 to 
3 ft. Each $1.50. 
C. PLUMOSA. Brazil. 50 feet. One of the best for 
street planting and largely planted in Santa Bar- 
bara. It IS a rapid growing palm with slender trunk, 
crowned with graceful pinnate leaves. Balled, 3 to 
4 ft., each $4.00; 4 to 5 ft., each $5.00. 
DRACAENA AUSTRALIS. (Cordyline australis.) New 
Zealand. 20 feet. A popular plant for pot culture, 
also for lawns and street planting. Forms a stout 
branched stem with broad leaves 2 to 3 feet long 
I'l^Pots, 2 ft. .Each 75c. Balled, 3 to 4 ft. Each 
D. DRACO. "Dragon Tree." Ca:-nary Islands. 50 feet, 
f orms a stout stem crowned with numerous sword- 
shaped leaves. In pots, 1 to 2 ft. Each $1.50. 
D. INDIVISA. (Cordyline indivisa.) New Zealand. 30 
feet. Grows much more rapidly than either of the 
preceding, with long, narrow leaves and slender 
stems. Balled, 2 to 3 ft., each $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., each 
ERYTHEA ARMATA. "Blue Palm." Lower Califor- 
nia. 40 feet. A rather slow growing Fan Palm. 
Leaves of a fine glaucous blue. Very hardy and a 
J^o"^ palm for lawns. In 5 gal. cans, 2 ft. Each 
'^■on^P^/'**; "Guadalupe Palm." Guadalupe Island. 
^0 teet. A rapid growing Fan Palm of great beauty. 
Leaves deep green aiid without any threads In "s 
gal. cans, 3 to 4 ft. Each $2.00. 
P. RECLINATA. South Africa. 12 to 20 feet. Of slen- 
der graceful habit. Pinnate leaves beautifully arch- 
ed, usually hanging edgeways. A fine palm for ave- 
nue planting or for single specimens on lawns. In 
5 gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft. Each $3.00. 
PHOENIX CANARIENSIS. "Canary Island Palm." 
Without doubt the most popular in California and 
one of the most graceful of our hardy palms. Leaves 
pinnate and of a deep dark green color. Very ef- 
fective for lawns and grounds. In gal. cans, 1 % to 
2 ft., each 75c; in 5 gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., each $1.25; 
3 to 4 ft., each $2.00; 4 to 5 ft., each $3.00. 
P. ROEBELENI. Siam. A beautiful little species 
growing only a few feet high with finely cut leaves, 
especially valuable for growing as a pot plant. In 
pots, specimen plants, from $2.50 to $10.00. 
VVASI-IINGTONIA FILIFBRA. "California Fan Palm " 
SO feet. The common Fan Palm of California. Trunk 
attains a diameter of 4 feet. Leaves fan-shaped 
with numerous divisions and whitish filaments. Ball- 
ed, 3 to 4 ft. Each $1.00. 
W. ROBUSTA. (W. gracilis.) 100 feet. Of more 
slender growth than the preceding and more graceful 
in general appearance. Tlie leaves are brighter 
green and with less filaments. This is the palm now 
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