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The European Sycamore Is the Most Popular Street 
and Avenue Tree in California. Its Freedom 
From the Insect Pests, Rapidity of Growth 
and Wide Adaptability, Are Factors 
Which Cause It to Be So Much 
Appreciated 
P. nigra italica. ( Lombardy Poplar. ) Widely 
known and esteemed for its decided individ- 
uality. Grows to a great height; narrow and 
columnar. Forms a strong contrast with most 
other trees, hence of great value in landscape 
work. 
QUERCUS. (Oak.) The deciduous oaks are grand, 
long-lived trees of sturdy growth. They im- 
part an air of permanence and stability to their 
surroundings. All bear acorns and have the 
lobed leaves characterizing the deciduous 
species. Each 
6 to 8 ft $1.25 
4 to 6 ft... 1.00 
3 to 4 ft - .75 
2 to 3 ft .60 
Q. cerris. (Turkey Oak.) Europe, Asia. A very 
handsome and symmetrical tree. Leaves deeply 
lobed, dark green and rough above, gray and 
downy beneath. 
Q. coccinea. (Scarlet Oak.) Eastern U. S. 50 
feet. Grows rapidly and forms round-topped, 
open head. Does well in dry situations. Leaves 
deeply divided, and turn to a vivid, brilliant 
scarlet in fall, 
Q, rubra. (Red Oak.) Eastern U. S. Beautiful 
oak of rather rapid growth; forms large, ma- 
jestic tree. Foliage turns dark red in autumn. 
ROBINIA. (Locust.) Flowering trees of vary- 
ing growth. All have pinnate leaves and pea- 
shaped flowers in drooping clusters. Some are 
thorny. 
R. pseudacacia. (Common or Black Locuct.) A 
native American tree of extremely rapid 
growth, valuable for timber as well as quite 
ornamental. The flowers are in long, pendu- 
lous racemes, white and very fragrant, appear- 
ing in June. Will flourish in many places where 
no other tree will succeed. Each 
8 to 10 ft •. $1.00 
6 to 8 ft 75 
R. pseudacacia decaisneana. (Pink- Flowering 
Locust.) Remarkable for its vigorous growth 
and fine, pink-colored flowers, which it pro- 
duces in great abundance. Each 
6 to 8 ft $1,50 
4 to 6 ft „ : 1.25 
SOPHORA japonica. (Pagoda Tree.) Asia. A 
handsome tree of medium size, with dark green 
bark. Leaves are pinnate; leaflets dark green 
above, lighter beneath. Bears small, cream- 
colored, pea-shaped flowers in racemes about a 
foot long. Each 10 
4 to 6 ft ...J... , $1.00 $7.50 
SORBUS aucuparia. (European Mountain Ash; 
Rowan Tree.) Handsome, small tree of erect 
growth. Leaves pinnate, leaflets serrate. 
Flowers white, in flat clusters, four or five 
inches broad, followed by rather large, red 
berries. Very handsome at any season. Each 
10 to 12 ft _..$2.00 
8 to 10 ft 1.50 
TILIA. (Linden.) Fine, stately trees of large 
size and rapid growth. Leaves large and heart- 
shaped. Flowers yellow, in drooping clusters; 
intensely fragrant. Well liked by bees for the 
very abundant nectar. Each 
10 to 12 ft $1.50 
8 to 10 ft 1.25 
6 to 8 ft 1.00 
1 he American Elm and the Camperdown Weeping 
Elm in a Harmonious Combination 
