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Theodore Payne, Seedsman and Nurseryman 
TREE AP^D SHRUB SEEDS 
Where not otherwise stated all trees and shrubs described in this list are evergreens. Where a 
height is mentioned it is understood that it is the ultimate height they attain. Space will not permit giv- 
ing full instructions for sowing seed of each kind of tree but a few general remarks may not be out of 
place. Most tree seeds are better sown in the latter part of winter or spring, though there are many 
that can be sown at any time, and some which must be sown while the seeds are quite fresh Most 
kinds are best sown in boxes, of light, well-drained soil, covering the seed about its own depth or some 
of the larger ones a little deeper, press the soil down slightly with the hands. Keep in a lath house 
frame, or some sheltered place and water carefully. As soon as large enough to handle, pot and grow 
on until large enough to plant in the open ground, where they are to remain. Pines and other Conifer 
seeds are best sown in March and April; use a soil containing plenty of decomposed granite and always 
water m the mornmg and not at night, as the young seedlings "damp off" very easily. 
Acacia seeds should be soaked in hot water for twelve hours or more before sowing. 
Some seeds are good only for a short time and in these cases I have stated the time at which fresh 
seeds can be had. 
ABIES NORDMANNIANA. "Nordmann l^ir." An ex- 
ceedingly handsome tree of symmetrical growth, 
massive dark green foliage shining above and silvery 
beneath. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, lb. $4.00. 
A. PINSAPO. "Spanish Fir." A magnificent tree at- 
taining a height of sixty feet or more, of regular and 
symmetrical growth; leaves bright green above, 
slightly silvery beneath. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, lb. $4.00. 
ACACIA ARMATA. "Kangaroo Thorn." 10 feet. A 
spreading shrub, with small j^ellow flowers, excellent 
for grouping and also for hedges. Pkt. 15c, oz. 50c, 
lb. $5.00. 
A(!Ki:i (..-liU-yana 
A. BAILEYANA. 30 feet. A strikingly beautiful tree 
with glaucous pinnated foliage and covered late in 
winter wit:h canary-yellow flowei s which completely 
envelope the tree. Pkt. 15o, oz. 50c, lb. $5.00 ^ 
A. CtJlf.TRlFORMI.S. "Knife-leaved Acacia." S feet A 
pretty shrub, with triangular shaped eaves of t 
glaucous green color and yellow lowers in axClarv 
racemes. Pkt. 15c, oz. 50c, lb. $5.00 axiJlaiy 
'^-T^y'*-^*''''^'^'^,'^'*- "Blue-leaved Wattle." 25 feet 
Leaves very large, often one foot long glaucous 
green branches drooping, flowers yellow.' A beau- 
t ful tree and especially valuable for p antin- on 
the sea coast. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, lb. $3.00 
A. CYCLOPS. 15 feet. A rather thick growing shrub 
ot spreading habit, bearing quantities of rich, yellow 
flowers. It thrives particularly well near the coast, 
and on account of its dense habit, bright green fol- 
iage and yellow flowers, it is extremely ornamental, 
especially for planting in groups. Pkt. 15c, oz. 50c, 
lb. $5.00. 
A. DEALBATA. "Silver Wattle." 60 feet. A magnifi- 
cent, rapid-growing tree with glaucous, finely cut 
toliage and covered late in winter with golden- 
yellow flowers. One of the best for street planting. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, lb. $4.00. 
A. DECURRBNS. "Green Wattle." 75 feet. A rapid 
growing tree and one of the best for avenues. Finely 
cut, feathery, dark green foliage. Flowers pale 
primrose-yellow. The wood is valuable for turners' 
work and the bark is rich in tannin. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
40c, lb. $4.00. 
A. ELATA. (A. procera.) 60 feet. A very ornamental, 
rapid growing tree, with large, handsome, pinnate 
foliage, and bearing quantities of pale yellow flow- 
ers. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.00. 
A. PLORIBUNDA. (A. nerifolia.) 30 feet. A very 
quick growing species of pendulous habit, long nar- 
f^'^^^r flowers light yellow. Pkt. 15c, oz. 50c, 
lb. $5.00. 
A. LATIFOLIA. 30 feet. Of rather spreading habit. If 
properly trimmed it makes a fine street tree; also 
does well near the ocean; leaves long, lanceolate 
glossy green. Very free flowering. Catkins of light 
ol 5 0^ fb'^$5''00^' ^^^^ °* ^^^^^ 
A. LINIFOLIA. "Flax-leaved." 12 feet. A tall-grow- 
ing shrub, with long, narrow leaves; yellow flowers 
in axillary racemes; very pretty for planting in 
groups. Pkt. 150, oz. 60c, lb. $6.00. 
A. LOPHANTHA. (Albizzia lophantha.) 30 feet. Of 
rapid growth and useful for temporary shelter; val- 
uable for planting on sand dunes along the sea 
coast. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, lb. $1.25. 
A. MELANOXYLON. "Blackwood." 75 feet. Of com- 
pact, pyramidal growth. The favorite tree for street 
planting m Los Angeles. The wood takes a beautiful 
polish and is considered almost equal to walnut. 
Pkt l"oc.Vz" ^0"!\b""$"3.00y ^"""^'^ 
A. MOLLISSIMA. "Black Wattle." 50 feet. A rapid 
growing tree of erect and upright growth, with dark 
green, leathery foliage; flowers yellow; blooms in 
early spring. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, lb. $4.00. 
A. PODALYRIAEFOLIA. A very rare and beautiful 
shrub, somewhat similar to A. cultrif ormis, but with 
larger leaves and larger flowers which are produced 
m immense quantities early in winter and for this 
reason, it is especially recommended for cutting 
1^ lowers rich canary-yellow. Pkt. 25c, oz. $2.00. 
A. PRtimoSA. 25 feet. A very beautiful tree with 
large, handsome, finely-cut foliage, which is of a 
rich light green. The young foliage and shoots being 
ot a soft rose color; flowers pale yellow. Pkt. 15c, 
oz. 75c, lb. $7.50. 
A. PYCNANTIIA. "Golden Wattle." 30 feet. Of 
quick growth; leaves long and very broad; flowers 
m pendulous clusters, bright golden yellow and fra- 
grant. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, lb. $3.00. 
A. SALIGNA. 25 feet. Of drooping habit; leaves long 
flowers rich yellow. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, lb. $4.00. 
A. VERTICILLATA. 12 feet. A shrub of rather 
spreading habit, with small linear leaves and with 
flower spikes one inch or less in length; flowers 
deep yellow and extending the entire length of the 
young branches; one of the best for planting in 
groups. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.50. 
