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Theodore Payne, Seedsman and Nurseryman 
A. PRUINOSA. 25 feet. A very beautiful tree with 
large, handsome, finely-cut foliage, which is of a 
rich light green. The young foliage and shoots be- 
ing of a soft rose color; flowers pale yellow. Pkt., 
15c; oz., 75c; lb., $7.50. 
A. PYCNANTHA. "Golden Wattle." 30 feet. Of quick 
growth; leaves long and very broad; flowers in pen- 
dulous clusters, bright golden yellow and fragrant. 
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. 
Acacia mollissima 
A. "VERTICIL. Li AT A. 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. 
ACER MACROPHYLLUM. "California Maple." A de- 
ciduous tree of great beauty, attaining a height of 
about 100 feet. Leaves large, deep, flve-lobed, rich 
green, pale beneath. A native tree found growing 
along the sides of creeks in many of our canyons, 
but thriving under cultivation in the valleys. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; lb., $2.50. 
AL.BIZZIA. See Acacia. 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. "Boston Ivy." " Japan Ivy." 
A handsome deciduous creeper much used for cover- 
ing stone, brick and wooden walls, to which it clings 
tightly. The leaves are shining, glossy green, turn- 
ing red and yellow in the fall. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 
lb., $3.50. 
ANGOPHORA LANCEOLATA. A tall spreading tree 
with clean, smooth bark, much resembling a eucalyp- 
tus, to which it is closely related. It is valuable for 
planting for ornamental purposes as single speci- 
men trees. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.50. 
AN ON A CHERIMOLIA. "Cherimoyer." Peru. A small 
bushy tree with broad aromatic leaves. The fruits 
are produced in great abundance of a grayish-brown 
color, 3 to 5 inches in diameter, heart-shaped and 
of a delicious flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; lb., $4.00. 
ARBUTUS MENZIESII. "Madrone." 75 feet. A na- 
tive tree found in the coast range. The foliage is 
thick, bright green and leathery; bark smooth, 
brownish-red; flowers white and fragrant, followed 
by red berries. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; lb., $3.00. 
A. UNEDO. "Strawberry Tree." South of Europe. 10 
feet. Beautiful dark green foliage. In the fall the 
trees are covered with both blossoms and fruit; the 
latter in appearance like strawberries. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 35c; lb., $3.50. 
ASH, ARIZONA. See Fraxinus. 
BAUHINIA PURPUREA. 10 feet. A valuable shrub 
with dark-green, curiously bilobed leaves, and large, 
showy flowers, which are reddish-purple and white. 
Pkt., 15c. 
BERBERIS AQUIFOLIUM. "Oregon Grape." 4 feet. 
A handsome shrub, with shining, purplish, prickly 
leaves and bright yellow flowers, followed by blue 
or nearly black berries. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c. 
B. DARWINI. 3 feet. A beautiful shrub with many 
slender branches, drooping towards the ends. The 
foliage is dark green and prickly, somewhat like 
holly, and often turns a bright red in fall, which 
color it holds through the winter. In early spring 
the plants are covered with a profusion of golden 
yellow flowers. Pkt., 25c. 
B. JAPONICUM. 3 feet. Leaves about one foot long, 
bright yellow flowers, produced in terminal clusters. 
In hot, dry climates it should be planted in a shady 
situation. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c. 
BORONIA MEGASTIGMA. A small shrub from Aus- 
tralia, much prized on account of its copper-colored, 
strongly violet-scented flowers. Pkt., 25c. 
BROOM. See Spartium. 
CALLISTEMON RIGIDUS. "Bottle Brush." A beau- 
tiful shrub, with large red, brush-like flowers. Es- 
pecially valuable for dry places. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.50. 
CALiLiITRIS ROBUSTA. "Cypress Pine." In Australia 
it grows to a fair-sized tree, sometimes exceeding 
90 feet in height, but the specimens in Southern 
California have only attained the size of large 
shrubs. The branchlets are short, crowded and 
erect, giving the foliage the appearance of growing 
in tufts. It is very ornamental for planting in 
gardens, having a particularly bright, clean appear- 
ance. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00. 
CAMPHORA OFFICINALIS. "Camphor Tree." China 
and Japan. 40 feet. A very ornamental, symmet- 
rical growing tree, with bright green, glossy foliage, 
the young foliage being of a pleasing delicate rose 
color. Well adapted for lawns or for street plant- 
ing. The tree from which the camphor of commerce 
is extracted. Fresh seed from January to April. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; lb., $2.50. 
CARPENTERIA CALIFORNICA. A rare native shrub, 
with handsome, glossy foliage, and bearing large, 
fragrant, pure white flowers with yellow stamens. 
Pkt., 25c. 
CASSIA ARTEMISIOIDES. Central Australia. A pret- 
ty shrub, with finely cut silvery gray foliage and 
clear yellow, sweet-scented flowers; will stand any 
amount of drought. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00. 
C. FLORIBUNDA GRANDIFLORA. 10 feet. Free 
blooming shrub, of rather loose, spreading habit. 
Leaves and stems smooth, deep green; flowers large, 
bright yellow with brown anthers. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c. 
C. TOMENTOSA. Mexico. A quick growing shrub, 
with bright yellow flowers, blooming all through the 
winter. Very effective for planting in groups. Pkt.. 
10c; oz., 40c; lb., $4.00. 
CASUARINA EQUISETIFOLIA. "Beefwood." South- 
east Australia. 50 feet. A striking tree of rapid 
growth, with drooping branches, dark green, needle- 
like leaves. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.00. 
C. QUADRIVALVIS. "Coast She Oak." Southeast Aus- 
tralia. 60 feet. Valuable for planting on the sea 
coast for holding the sand. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.00. 
C. STRICTA. "She Oak." Attaining a height of about 
75 feet. It forms a very handsome tree, is particu- 
larly valuable for planting along roadsides. It pro- 
duces a very tough wood, suitable for tool handles. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. 75c. 
CAT A LP A SPECIOSA. "Hardy Catalpa." 50 f«et. A 
well known deciduous tree of rapid growth, much 
used for planting on timber claims. Flowers white, 
in large panicles. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, lb. $3.00. 
CEANOTHUS DIVARICATUS. "California Lilac" A 
beautiful native shrub, with glaucous leaves and 
large clusters of pale blue flowers; blooms in spring. 
Soak the seed in hot water a few hours before sow- 
ing. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.00. 
