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Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 
All trees and shrubs in the following list, unless 
otherwise stated, are evergreen. 
ABELIA RUPESTRIS. A pretty shrub with spreading 
drooping branches, small, glossy green leaves and 
numerous tube-like flowers, pink shaded with white. 
In favorable locations this shrub will bloom almost 
the year round. In gal. cans, 1 to 1 y 2 ft. Each 40c. 
ACACIA ARMATA. "Kangaroo Thorn." 10 feet. A 
spreading shrub, with small yellow flowers, excellent 
for grouping and also for hedges. In 3-inch pots, 10 
to 12 inches. Each 35c. 
A. BAILEY A IV 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. In qt. cans, iy 2 to 2 ft. Each 35c. 
Gal. cans, 3 to 4 ft. Each 50c. 
A. 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 fol- 
iage and yellow flowers, it Is extremely ornamental, 
especially for planting in groups. In gal. cans, 2 to 
2y 2 ft. Each 50c. 
A. CULTRIFORMIS. "Knife-leaved Acacia." 8 feet. 
A pretty shrub, with triangular shaped leaves of a 
glaucous green color and yellow flowers in axil- 
lary racemes. In pots, 2 to 3 ft. Each 50c. 
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. 
In gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., each 40c; 3 to 4 ft., each 50c. 
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. In gal. cans, 
2 to 3 ft., each 40c; 3 to 4 ft, each 50c. 
A. FLORIBUNDA. (A. nerifolia.) 30 feet. A very 
quick growing species of pendulous habit, long, 
narrow leaves; flowers light yellow. In gal. cans, 
3 to 4 ft. Each 50c. 
A. MELANOXYLON.. "Blackwood." 75 feet. Of com- 
pact pyramidal growth. The favorite tree for street 
planting in Los Angeles. The wood takes a beau- 
tiful polish and is considered almost equal to wal- 
nut. It is used in Australia for pianos, billiard 
tables, etc. In gal. cans, 3 to 4 ft., each 35c; 4 to 5 
ft., each 50c; 5 to 6 ft., each 75c. In 5-gal. cans, 
6 to 8 ft., each $1.50. 
A. MOLLISSIMA. "Black Wattle." 50 feet. A rapid 
growing tree of erect and upright growth, with dark 
green, feathery foliage; flowers yellow; blooms in 
late spring. In qt. cans, 2 to 3 ft. Each 35c. 
A. PODALYRIAEFOLIA. A very rare and beautiful 
shrub, somewhat similar 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-yellow. In gal. cans, 3 to 4 ft. 
Each 75c 
A. PYCNANTHA. "Golden Wattle." 30 feet. Of quick 
growth; leaves long and very broad; flowers in 
pendulous clusters, bright golden yellow and fra- 
grant. In gal. cans, 3 to 4 ft. Each 50c. 
A. SALIGNA. 25 feet. Of drooping habit; leaves long, 
flowers rich yellow. In qt. cans, 2 to 3 ft. Each 
40c. 
A. VERTTCILLATA. 12 feet. A shrub of rather spread- 
ing habit, with small linear leaves and with flower 
spikes one inch or less in length; flowers deep yel- 
low and extending the entire length of the young 
branches; one of the best for planting in groups. 
In gal. cans, 3 to 4 ft. Each 75c. 
ACER MACROPHYLLUM. "California Maple." A de- 
ciduous tree of great beauty, attaining a height of 
about 100 feet. Leaves large, deeply five-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. Bare 
roots, S to 4 ft. Each $1.00. 
AESCULUS CALIF ORNTC A . See page 53. 
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. In 4-inch pots, 2 to 2y 2 ft., each 35c; 
gal. cans, 4 to 5 ft., each 75c. 
ARAUCARIA BIDWILLI. "Bunya-Bunya." A magnifi- 
cent tree for planting as single specimens on lawns. 
In pots, iy 2 to 2 ft., each $2.50; 2 to 2y 2 ft., each 
$3.00. 
Araucaria Bidwilli 
A. EXCELSA. "Norfolk Island Pine." An extremely 
handsome tree of symmetrical growth. Much used 
for planting as single specimens on lawns; branches 
grow in regular tiers, the ends forming a perfect 
star. Small plants of this tree are in great demand 
as decorative pot plants. In pots, 1 to 4 ft., at $1.00 
per foot. 
ARBUTUS MENZIESII. "Madrone." See page 53. 
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. In pots, 1 to 
1% ft. Each 75c. 
BERBERIS AQ.UIFOLIUM. "Oregon Grape." 4 feet. 
A handsome shrub, with shining, purplish, prickly 
leaves and bright yellow flowers, followed by blue 
or nearly black berries. In pots, 12 to 15 inches. 
Each $1.00. 
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 sprin ■ 
the plants are covered with a profusion of golden 
yellow flowers. In 4-inch pots. Each 50c. 
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. In 4-inch pots. Each 50c. 
BROOM. See Spartium. 
BUXUS SEMPER VIRENS ARBORESCENS. "Tree 
Box." A well known shrub or small tree, of thick 
compact growth, with small dark green foliage. 
Can be trimmed into any shape desired. Balled, 2 
to 3 ft. Each $1.00. 
