Catalogue ok Trees, Plants, Seeds, Bulbs. 
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Ornahental Department. 
DecSdaocj 
AILjANTITS (Tree of Heaven). A lofty, rapid-grow- 
ing tree, with long, elegant, feathery foliage; use- 
ful for tropical effects; exempt from all diseases. 
8 to 10 feet high, 50 cents each, ten for $4. 
AL<>IOXl>, Ijarjfo Doublo-flowerinj^. A beauti- 
ful tree, covered witli double, rose-colored blos- 
soms, flowering in May. 8 to 10 feet high, 50 cents 
each, ten for $4. 
BEKCH, Purple-loavod. A vigorous and elegant 
tree ; deep purple foliage in spring, cliaiiging to 
crimson later on. 3 to 4 feet high, $3 each. 
CATALiPA Ka^iupfcH. A Japanese variety, of 
medium growth, with deep green foliage ; fragrant, 
cream-colored flowers. 8 to 10 feet high, 50 cents 
ten for each, ten for $4. 
Speclosa. A hardy variety, originating in the west- 
ern states ; blooms earlier and is hardier than the 
common variety. 8 to 10 feet high, 50 cents each, 
ten for $4. 
Syrinjfa'fblia. Wide-spreading head; large, pale 
green leaves, frequently six to seven inches wide ; 
silvery bark ; white flowers, marked with purple 
and yellow spots. 8 to 10 feet high, 50 cents each, 
ten for S4. 
Bi^^iionioulos. Very similar to C. speciosa in 
growtli ; flowers darker in color. 50 cents each, 
ten for $4. 
CHESTXUT, Spanish or Italian. It forms a hand- 
some lawn tree ; useful for ornament and fruit. 8 
to 10 feet high, $i each, ten for $7.50 ; 6 feet, 75 cents 
each, ten for $5 ; 4 feet, 50 cents each, ten for $4. 
ELM, Amorican, White. The noble spreading 
and drooping tree of our forest ; strong growth, 
fine appearance. 8 to 10 feet high, 50 cents each, 
ten for $4 ; 6 to 8 feet, 40 cents each, ten for S3. 50. 
American, Black. Similar to the above, only 
more erect. 10 to 12 feet high, 75 cents each, ten 
for S6. 
Cork-bark. This variety has proved itself to be 
the best shade tree for California, succeeding well 
in any soil ; young branches very corky, in deep 
fissures. 10 to 12 feet high, 50 cents each, ten for $4. 
English or Ei'cnch (Campestris). A rapid grower ; 
lofty and very erect ; leaves smaller and more 
regular than tfie American. 10 to 12 feet high, 50 
cents each, ten for $4. 
Latirolia. A quick grower, with broad leaves. 50 
cents each. 
Purple-leavod. Erect branches and purple 
leaves; very striking. 10 to 12 feet high, 75 cents 
each, ten for $6. 
Varicffalcd. Small leaves, with silvery spots; 
variegation constant. 8 to 10 feet high, 50 cents 
each, ten for $4. 
HOKSE-CHF^STXUT, European or While-llow- 
orin>^. Very hardy, large-sized tree ; regular out- 
line ; free from all diseases; magnificent, erect 
spikes of white flowers, marked lightly with red. 
8 to 10 feet high, $i each, ten for $7. 50. 
lliHl-lloworinj?. Red flowers, and leaves deej)er 
green than the European. 4 to 5 feet high, each. 
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