38 
Theodore Payne, Seedsman and Nurseryman 
Tree and Shrub Seeds 
Where not otherwise stated all trees and shrubs described in this list are evergreen. 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 in the morning and not at night, as the young seedings "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. 
ACACIA ARMATA. "Kangaroo Thorn." 10 feet. A 
spreading shrub, with small yellow flowers, excellent 
for grouping and also for hedges. Pkt. 15c; oz„ 50c; 
lb., $6.00. 
A. BAILEY AN A. 30 feet. A strikingly beautiful tree 
with glaucous pinnate foliage and covered late in 
winter with canary-yellow flowers which completely 
envelop the tree. Pkt., 10c; oz„ 40c; lb., $4.00. 
Acacia baileyana 
A. CtLTRIPORMIS. "Knife-leaved Acacia." 8 feet. A 
pretty shrub, with triangular shaped leaves of a 
glaucous green color and yellow flowers in axillary 
racemes. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; lb., $5.00. 
A. CYANOPHYLLA. "Blue-leaved Wattle." 25 feet. 
Leaves very large, often one foot long, glaucous 
green, branches drooping, flowers yellow. A beau- 
tiful tree and especially valuable for planting on 
the sea coast. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; lb., $4.00. 
fc. CYCLOPS. 15 feet. A rather thick growing shrub 
of spreading habit, bearing quantities of rich, yellow 
flowers. It thrives particularly well near the coast, 
and on account of its dense habit, bright green foli- 
age 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 
foliage and covered late in winter with golden- 
yellow flowers. One of the best for street planting. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; lb., $4.00. 
A. DECURRENS. "Green Wattle." 75 feet. A rapid- 
growing tree and one of the best for avenues. Finely 
cut, feathery, light green foliage. Flowers bright 
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. FLORIBUNDA. (A. nerifolia.) 30 feet. A very 
quick growing species of pendulous habit, long nar- 
row leaves; flowers light yellow. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; 
lb.. $5.00. 
A. JULIBRISSIN. (Albizzia Julibrissin.) 40 feet. A 
beautiful deciduous tree of widely spreading habit, 
with finely divided, feathery foliage. Flowers pink, 
produced in large clusters, very showy. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 50c. 
A. LATIFOLIA. See A. longifolia. 
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., 15c; oz., 60c; lb., $6.00. 
A. LONGIFOLIA. "Sydney Golden Wattle." 30 feet. 
Generally known in California, though wrongly, un- 
der the name of A. latifolia. Of rather slender 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 
yellow flowers at the axil of every leaf. Pkt., 15c; 
oz. 50c; lb., $5.00. 
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., $1.50. 
A. MELANOXYLON. "Blackwood." 75 feet. Of com- 
pact, pyramidal growth. The favorite tree for street 
planting in Los Angeles. The wood takes a beautiful 
polish and is considered almost equal to walnut. 
It is used in Australia for pianos, billiard tables, etc. 
Pkt.. 10c; oz., 30c; lb., $3.00. 
A. MOLLISSIMA. "Black Wattle." 50 feet. A rapid 
growing tree of erect and upright growth, with dark 
sreen, feathery foliage; flowers yellow; blooms in 
late spring. Pkt.. 10c; oz.. 40c: lb., $4.00. 
A. PENDULA. "Weeping Myall." A rare and beauti- 
ful tree, with weeping branches, narrow, silvery 
gray foliage and golden yellow flowers. Pkt., 25c,; 
oz., $1.50. 
A. PODALYRIAEFOLIA. A very rare and beautiful 
shrub, somewhat siimlar to A. cultriformis, but with 
larger leaves and larger flowers, which are produced 
in immense quantities early in winter and for this 
reason it is especially recommended for cutting. 
Flowers rich canary- 
A. PRAVISSIMA. 20 1 
ellow. Pkt., 25c: 
, $2.00. 
of upright 
and March. Pkt., 25c; o 
A. PR O MINE NS. 40 feet, 
ful of Acacias; of some 
$1.50. 
One of the most beauti- 
hat pendulous habit with 
foliage and great profusion of golden 
Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.50. 
