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AMD PyANT. CO. 
Deciduous Shade Trees. 
Acacia, rose flowering (Acacia julibrissin rosea). Flowers delicate pink, appearing in great pro- 
fusion; leaves feathery; tree makes an umbrella-like head. Rare and very choice. Price, 6 to 8 
feet, 50c each; f4.oo per 10. 
Almond, large double flowering (Amygdalus). Flowers double rose, produced in great profusion 
along the branches, resembling small roses, appearing in early spring before the leaves. Is a beau- 
tiful object when in full bloom. Price, 2 to 3 feet, 40c each; J3.00 per 10. 
Ash, American white {Fra.rhms americanus). Broad round head; medium height; straight clean 
trunk. An e.xcellent shade and ornamental tree. Price, 6 to S feet, 35c each; I3.00 per 10; 8 to 10 
feet, 40c each; $3.50 per 10. 
A. gold°bark weeping (Fraxinus aurea pendiila.) Beautiful golden branches. This is seen to best 
advantage when the leaves are off. In time the drooping branches completely cover the stem. 
Very effective on lawn. Price, 7 to 8 feet, 75c each. 
Beech, purple or copper leaved (Fagus purpureus). This is a beautiful tree especially adapted for 
the lawn, where its beautiful deep, soft, tender, jiurple foliage in spring, changing to crimson later 
on, is seen to advantage. Price, 3 to 4 feet, |i.oo each; $8.00 per 10. 
Birch, European white (Betula alba). Leaves .small, heart-shaped; branches slender, purplish, 
spotted white; bark of stem silvery white. A most graceful tree. Price, 4 to 6 feet, 40c each; I3.50 
per 10. 
B. cut-leaved weeping {Beiitla lasciniaia pendula). Tall, slender, yet vigorous; drooping branches; 
delicately cut leaves; silvery-white bark. Very attractive. Price, 8 to 10 feet, $1.00 each. 
B. purple leaved (Betula atropurpurea). A variety with beautiful dark purple leaves. Unsurpassed 
for lieauty. Price, 3 to 5 feet, 50c each; I4.00 per 10. 
Broussonetia papyrifera. Paper Mulberry. Leaves vary very much in shape, those of the young 
trees being frequently divided into three or five sharp-pointed irregular lobes, while those of 
older trees are mostly entire, very rough on upper surface and slightly hairy beneath. They are of 
rapid growth and are mulberry-like in appearance. From the bark of the young shoots of this tree 
the Chinese and Japanese make paper; the Otaheitans, cloth. Native of Japan. Price, 6 to 8 feet, 
40c each; $3.50 per 10. 
Cascara sagrada. See Rhamnus. 
CATALPA. Indian Bean. All of fairly rapid growth and thrive in almost any soil. As an avenue tree 
they are very fine and as such we recommend them, especially for the warmer sections. 
Catalpabignonioides (Bignonia-like) (synonymC syringccfolia). Flowers white, speckled with purpleand 
yellow, appearing in large, beautiful clusters, resembling some orchid flowers; leaves large, heart 
shaped and very showy. Tree of medium-sized growth. Native of North America. Price, 6 to 8 
feet, 40c each; $3.50 per 10. 
C. Bungei. For description see Novelty List Price, 5 to 6 feet, 75c each. 
C. Kaempferi (Ka:mpfer's). Flowers clear yellow, spotted reddish-brown, small, sweet scented, appear- 
ing in clusters; similar to bignoniodes, except the shape of the leaves, which are heart-shaped only 
at base and smaller flowers. Native of Japan, Price, 2 to 3 feet, 30c each; $2.50 per 10. 
Cherry, Japan double flowering (Cerasus japonicus flore-pleno). Flowers large, double, white, 
appearing in great masses; leaves similar to the common cherry. This, when in bloom, presents a 
glorious sight. Price, 6 to 8 feet, 50c each. 
Chestnut, Spanish or Italian {Castanea vesca.) Leaves long, narrow and serrated, rich, glossy 
green. A highly ornamental tree, of free growth, valued for its beautiful foliage and useful timber. 
The nut is sweet and large. Price, 4 to 5 feet, 50c each; I4.00 per lo. For other fruiting varieties 
see Fruit Department. 
Elm, American White {U/mus americanus). Leaves large; bark reddish-black. A noble tree of 
rapid growth. Price, 8 to 10 feet, 40c each; ^3.00 per 10; 10 lo 12 feet, 50c each; I4.00 per 10. 
E. Camperdown (Weeping) {Ulmus camperdownii). This variety is grafted on the common sorts 
and makes a most picturesque tree. The long, pendulous branches, with dark green, glossy, luxu- 
riant leaves, in time completely hiding the stem, which is about 6 feet in height. Seen to perfection 
on a lawn. Price, 6 feet, $1.00 each. 
E. Cork {Ulmus siibero^a). This has proved one of the best shade trees for California. It is a rapid 
and large grower; young limbs covered with cork. Price, 6 to 8 feet, 40c each; $3.50 per 10. 
E. English or French {Ulmus campestris). Leaves small, very close to the branches; when young 
has cork on the limbs which disappear with age. An erect, lofty growing tree of rapid growth. 
Price, 6 to 8 feet, 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 
E. Huntingdon {Ulmus Hunlingdonii). Of very erect habit and rapid, vigorous growth. Bark clean 
and smooth. The most rapid growing of all elms. Price, 8 to 10 feet, 40c each; $3.50 per 10. 
E. Variegated {Ulmus Varcgatis). A variety with leaves beautifully spotted with white; of strong, 
vigorous growth. Price, 6 to 8 feet, 6oc each. 
HAWTHORN {Cralcsgus). This class we can with confidence recommend to those who are desirous 
of beautifying their grounds. During the spring months they are covered with a mass of fragrant 
flowers from top to bottom, and later in the season their fruit is also highly ornamental. They are 
of fairly rapid growth, afford excellent shade and succeed admirably in this country. We offer the 
following varieties: 
Double white. Price, 5 to 6 feet, 50c each; 6 to 7 feet, 75c each. 
Paul's double scarlet. Price, 5 to 6 feet, 50c each; 6 to 7 feet, 6oc each. 
Single white. Excellent for hedges. Price, 4 to 5 feet, 40c each; I3.00 per 10. 
