NURSERY IN CALIFORNIA— ESTABLISHED 1865 
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S. gigrantea. (California Big Tree.) Has a straight, 
erect trunk, with thickly furnished branches, 
which at first are ascending, but in time curve 
downwards. The leaves are spirally arranged 
around the branchlets and are glaucous, light 
green. Very handsome for a large lawn. When 
given plenty of room, the branches are retained 
from the ground up and form a very regular. 
beautiful, conical outline. Each 
Balled, 4 to 6 ft §4.00 
Balled, 3 to 4 ft 3.50 
Balled, 2 to 3 ft : 2.50 
S. gigantea pendula. (Weeping Big Tree.) An 
extremely peculiar form of the Big Tree, show- 
ing how widely plants will sometimes vary from 
type. The foliage is identical, but the limbs 
grow directly downward and are pressed close 
to the trunk, giving a narrow, erect form simi- 
lar to that of Italian Cypress, but less formal. 
Each 
Balled, 3 to 4 ft $8.00 
Balled, 2 to 3 ft 6.00 
S, sempervirens. (Redwood.) California, Almost 
too well known to need description. Differs 
decidedly in appearance from Big Tree, the 
foliage being broader, growth narrower and 
less compact. Should be planted far more ex- 
tensively than at present, as it succeeds well 
in most parts of the State and is a magnificent 
avenue tree. This tree should supersede all 
others in the reforestation of California, being 
well adapted to mountain side or valley. Each 
Potted, 3 to 4 ft , $2.00 
Potted, 2 to 3 ft 1.50 
TAXUS. (Yew.) Some of the finest trees of the 
Old World are of this species. The yews have 
branches much subdivided. There is no other 
evergreen tree to be compared with the yew. 
It is held in the highest esteem by all lovers 
of conifers. The yew is slow in growth, attain- 
ing a height of six to eight feet in ten years. 
In twenty years it will attain a height of fifteen 
feet and will continue growing for one hundred 
years, after which it becomes comparatively 
stationary, but will live on for centuries. Each 
Balled, 4 to 6 ft $6.00 
Balled, 3 to 4 ft _ 4.00 
Balled, 2 to 3 ft 3.00 
T. baccata. (English Yew.) Europe and North 
Africa. Tree or large shrub of slow growth 
and very bushy head, densely branched and 
thickly covered with somber green leaves. Can 
be trimmed into any shape. This is the yew 
that is used so extensively for hedges and 
formal effects, 
T. baccata dovastoni. (Dovaston's Weeping Yew.) 
A remarkable weeping variety. All the 
branches are strongly drooping and clothed 
with a very dark foliage. Entirely distinct 
from all other yews and of very striking ap- 
pearance. 
T. baccata dovastoni variegata. (Dovaston's Varie- 
gated Weeping Yew.) A form of the preceding 
with every leaf marked with creamy bands. 
In spring the entire plant is brilliant golden. 
T. baccata elegantUsima. (Elegant Variegated 
Yew.) Brilliantly variegated. In spring it is 
covered with almost solid, golden yellow. This 
becomes less pronounced latei', but every leaf 
always shows the creamy variegation. Growth 
is slow, compact and erect. Very fine. 
T. baccata erect. (Erect Yew.) Variety of com- 
pact, erect growth, similar to that of Irish Yew- 
Differs in its more rapid growth, smaller leaves 
and slightly lighter color. 
T. baccata Washington!. (Washington Golden Yew.) 
A form of the English Yew and of similar 
growth, but with golden variegated leaves- 
Habit bushy. Very distinct and handsome, 
T. cuspidata. (Japanese Yew.) Japan. Although 
a distinct species, it is quite similar to English 
Yew. Probably grows a little faster; leaves 
broader and sharp pointed. Bark reddish. 
(Note — ^the common name, "Japanese Yew," is 
also applied to Cephalotaxus pedunculata fas- 
tigiata, which is entirely distinct.) 
T. baccata fastigiata variegata. (Variegated Irish 
Yew.) Has the same remarkable form and 
habit as the Irish Yew, but in the spring the 
foliage has the most intense golden hue that 
can be imagined. This becomes creamy as the 
season advances, but is always very pro- 
nounced. Very rare and easily one of the most 
remarkable conifers in our collection. 
THUYA. (Arbor Vitae.) Comprises species of 
varying growiih and appearance, but most are 
inclined to be compact and of symmetrical 
shape. Branchlets are usually flattened, with 
leaves overlapping like scales. Cones very 
small. 
Balled, 2 to 3 ft. $3.00 
Balled, 1 to 2 ft 2.50 
T. plicata. (T. gigantea.) (Giant Arbor Vitae.) 
Pacific Coast. One of our splendid native coni- 
fers. In fairly young trees the lower branches 
are very long in proportion to height and upper 
half of tree is extremely slender. With age it 
becomes more columnar, as the lower branches 
do not maintain their growth. Attains height 
quite rapidly. 
T. plicata aurea. (Golden Giant Arbor Vitae.) 
Identical with preceding except foliage strongly 
marked with yellow. 
T. occidentalis wareana. (Siberian Arbor Vitae.) 
A very distinct form of nearly globular shape 
when young. Foliage an unusual shade of sage 
green. Very compact, regular and handsome. 
T, orientalis aurea. (Golden Chinese Arbor Vitae.) 
One of the most desirable types. Almost glob- 
ular in outline and very compact. During 
spring the foliage is golden tinted, but as the 
season advances it changes to a most beautiful, 
deep, rich green. Growth slow, but makes a 
large shrub. 
T. orientalis aurea conspicua. More conical in out- 
line than the preceding. Its golden color per- 
sists throughout the year. A very desirable 
variety. 
T. orientalis pendula. (Japanese Weeping Arbor 
Vitee.) A form of orientalis with slender, 
drooping shoots, less regular in outline and 
very novel. 
T. lycopodioides. A novel and distinct variety. 
Foliage dark green. Loose, spreading habit. 
The beautifully tufted ends of branches re- 
semble miniature cockscombs. 
T. occidentalis globosa. A dwarf compact variety 
having short dense branchlets with foliage of 
a brighter color than that of the common form. 
T. occidentalis rosenthalii. Very dark green 
foliage and of compact upright growth. A 
very choice variety. 
