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"A 8M,EI«I>ID XR.EE BOTTH IN IfI.OWER» AMD FOUAGE. 
— lAnidon's Encycloptedlti of Plants, 
A striking Japanese tree of massive, luxuriant appearance, with the habit of the 
Catalpa speciosa, and originally classified with it. It will, in fact, thrive where the 
Catalpa fails to flourish. It has a large, dense and spreading head, crowned with hearl- 
shaped leaves of soft, velvety texture, which in young trees and new growth are of 
immense size, but become smaller as the tree attains age. 
The glory of the Paulownia Imperialis consists in its large terminal 
trusses of lavender-colored, bell-shaped flowers, produced in wonderful profusion during 
the months of May and June. Our artist has endeavored to convey in the picture— on a 
reduced scale— the dense shade afforded by the leaves of young growth, and also the 
gorgeousness of the bloom of the mature tree. 
For those who care more for the tropical effect of the Paulownia Impe- 
rlaliS— gained, however, at the expense of the flowers— we recommend the cutting down 
of the tree to the ground each winter. The following season it will produf speckled 
branches clothed with immense foliage. The tree is perfectly hardy in California, 
excepting in the very cold districts. 4 to 6 feet, 50 cts. each, $4 per 10. 
Sunset Seed and Plant Co. 
SflN FI^NCISCO, Cf?L. 
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