TREE SEEDS—BOOM SAAD 
D. 
Eucalyptus resinifera.—Forest Mahogany. A fine timber tree 
for moist regions where frost is not severe. 
Eucalyptus robusta.—Swamp Mahogany. Rapid grower, shady, 
stands fairly dry conditions hut prefers moist frost-free 
localities. t 
Eucalyptus rostrata.—Red Gum. Good and durable timber, 
hardy to drought, heat, cold and brack, one of the móst 
generally successful kinds. . , 
Eucalyptus saligna.—The Saligna Gum. Very rapid grower - , 
straight, useful timber, tolerant to varying condition's if 
sufficient moisture and frost-free. 
Eucalyptus salmonophloia.—Salmon-Barked Gum. A small tree 
suited to dry districts in Cape Province where frosts are 
not severe. , 
Eucalyptus sideroxylon.—Red Ironbark. Excellent timber tree, 
drought and frost resistant, suited to a wide range of 
locality. . ••• 
Eucalyptus viminalis.—Willow Gum. Very rapid grower, thrives 
in moister districts of the high veld, suitable for tall 
shelter belts. 
Euryops spathaceus.—Yellow-flowered evergreen shrub. Pkt. 
6d.; £oz 3/- 
Grevillea robusta.—Silky Oak. Handsome ornamental tree with 
fern-like leaves and abundant golden yellow flowers in 
spring. 
Grewis cccidentalis.—Spreading evergreen shrub; soft mauve 
flowers. Per pkt. 6d; ^oz. 1/9 
Heterolepis decipiens.—Evergreen dwarf shrub; large yellow 
flowers. Per pkt. 6d.; £oz. 4/6 
Jacaranda mimosaefolia.—An ornamental tree of great beauty. 
When in bloom it is literally covered with mauvy blue 
flowers. 
Lebeckia cytisoides.—Leguminous shrub resembling Cytisus; 
clusters of yellow pea-flowers are produced in great 
profusion in early spring. Per pkt 6d; goz. 9d. 
Leptospermum laevigatum.—Australian Myrtle. Used solely as 
a hedge plant, thrives wonderfully in the Cape Province 
Leucadendron argenteum. The Silver Tree. Indigenous on the 
slopes of Table Mountain and well known for its beautiful 
foliage. Per pkt 6d. 
Leucadendron plumosum.—Dark-grey-leaved evergreen shrub, up 
to 10 ft.; decorative. Seed per doz. 1/6; 100 10/- 
Ligustrum ibota.—Privet. Fine white-flowered shrub, suitable 
for hedges 
Ligustrum lucidum.—Chinese Privet. Excellent hedge plant, 
hardy and strong grower, also useful ornamental tree. ... 
Ligustrum ovalifolium.—Oval-leaved Privet. A very popular kind. 
Melaleuca leucadendron.—A tall growing tree yielding hard and 
close grained timber. Per pkt 6d; ^oz. 1/6. 
Mesembrianthemum Levynsiae.—Dwarf bush of compact growth, 
mauve flowers in profusion. Per 3 capsules 6d. 
Noltia Africana.—A dense dark-leaved shrub or small tree; 
ever-green. Per pkt 6d; ^oz. 2/-. ... 
Ochna atropurpurea.—A fine evergreen shrub, with yellow 
flowers followed by crimson and purple fruits. Per pkt 6d ; 
^oz. 3/-. 
Paulownia imperialis.—Empress Tree. Thrives best in the 
coast belt and likes deep alluvial soil; rapid grower to 
30 or 40 ft.; flowers usually dark lilac and very attractive 
Pinus Canariensis.—Canary Island Pine. Suited to mountainous 
regions of Cape Province, valuable timber tree. 
Pinus halepensis.—Jerusalem Pine. Suited to Western Free 
State and Transvaal, yields even-grained soft-wood and 
is a good shelter tree. 
Pinus insignis.—Insignis Pine. A very handsome and rapid 
growing tree reaching a height of 80 to 100 feet, suited 
to the coastal area. 
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