BAMBOOS 
Bambusa fastuosa. Strong and erect 
grower. Canes spring up straight as 
spears. Foliage dark green with yellow 
blotches. 5-gal. cans, 4 to 5 ft., $1.75. 
Ph.yllostach.ys aurea. Canes close- 
jointed at base and golden yellow in 
color. Sends up in dense form very 
slender shoots of moderate height; 
leaves from two to four inches long. 
Makes fine decorative material, espe¬ 
cially useful for quick-growing screen. 
Balled clumps, $1.50. 
P. nevini. A hardy, somewhat dwarf 
bamboo which will withstand zero tem¬ 
peratures. Quite decorative and also 
useful for plant stakes. Balled clumps, 
$1.75; gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 75c. 
PHORMIUM TENAX AND CORTADERIA 
Much used in gardens of Spanish type homes 
and Grasses 
P. marliacea. (Wrinkled Bamboo) Re¬ 
markable for the zig-zag growth of the 
lower part of the canes and for their 
grooved and wrinkled surface. Very 
graceful with rich green foliage. Balled 
clumps, $1.75. 
P. quillioi. Foliage variable, averaging 
from three to six inches long. Canes 
green at first, changing to yellow when 
ripe. Balled clumps or 5-gal. cans, 4 to 
5 ft., $1.75; gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 75c. 
CORTADERIA . . . Pampas Grass 
Cortaderia argentea. The Pampas Grass 
of the Argentine plains, appreciated for 
its beautiful silver plumes. Effective 
when planted in clumps. 5-gal. cans, 
$1.50. 
C. Roi des Roses. Similar to above but 
plumes are rosy-lavender when first in 
bloom. 5-gal. cans, $1.50. 
PHORMIUM 
Fhormium tenax. (New Zealand Flax) 
Foliage attains a length of six feet or 
more, color a clear green; flowers orange 
borne on tall stalks. Widely used for 
Spanish-type plantings. 5-gal. cans, 
$1.75. 
P. tenax veitchianum. Foliage green 
with wide creamy-white stripes. 5-gal. 
cans, $1.75. 
LAWN GRASS SEED 
One pound of seed will sow 100 to 200 
square feet of lawn. 
Golden State Lawn Mixture. Contains 
the most hardy grasses which will make 
a sod that will endure much trampling. 
This mixture also contains some white 
clover. 35c per lb., 10 lbs. for $3.00. 
Kentucky Blue Grass. Good grade, 
weighing 25 lbs. to the bushel. 40c per 
lb., 10 lbs. $3.50. 
PHYLLOSTACHYS AUREA 
Astoria Bent. Of creeping habit. $1.75 
per lb. (1 lb. will sow 500 to 700 sq. ft.) 
White Dutch Clover. 50c per lb., 10 lbs. 
for $4.50. 
Prices on other types of lawn grasses 
given upon request. 
BEDDING PLANTS 
For the convenience of those 
customers who call at our sales- 
yard we carry a good assortment 
of seasonable bedding plants. Ow¬ 
ing to the difficulty of packing 
this class of material so that it 
will arrive at its destination in 
good condition we do not take any 
orders for shipping. We will, how¬ 
ever, gladly make local deliveries 
of large orders by our trucks. 
How to Plant and Care for Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 
In our climate, both evergreen and deciduous trees and 
shrubs can be successfully transplanted during the winter 
months. Plants grown in pots, or established in boxes can 
be planted at any time during the year if they receive proper 
care. 
Digging the Holes. In preparing the holes for planting, 
do no fail to make them larger than the root system of the 
plant. Always fill in with top soil. Fill the hole about three- 
quarters full; then tramp it in. Then pour in from fifteen to 
twenty gallons of water. The following day level up the 
ground around the tree but do not tramp it. 
Handling* Balled Plants. At all times use both hands when 
handling balled plants, by placing one hand under the ball; 
with the other steadying the plant by the stem. In filling 
in the hole around a balled tree, do not tramp on top of the 
ball, as this will break it, dislodging the fibrous roots and 
causing the plant to die. After the hole in which the balled 
tree is planted is partially filled, cut the cord at the top of 
the ball and turn down the burlap so that it will be com¬ 
pletely buried when the remainder of the hole is filled in. 
Do not remove the burlap from the ball as it will soon rot. 
Always leave a basin around the tree so water will soak in 
instead of running away from the tree. 
Treatment of Boxed Plants. When plants are received, 
dig the hole large enough to receive the box, arranging to 
have the tree stand at least four inches deeper than in the 
box. Dig the hole sufficiently large to make it possible to 
tilt the box to one side to remove one-half the bottom, then 
reverse the operation and remove the other half. The sides 
should then be carefully removed, taking care not to disturb 
the plant. Soil should be filled in around the plant, well 
tamped, and watered thoroughly. It is a good plan to keep 
the tops well sprayed in the early morning and late evening 
hours. This practice should be continued three to four weeks. 
Pruning Ornamentals. The tops of deciduous trees and 
shrubs should be pruned in proportion to the amount of roots 
lost in transplanting. Do not top Birch trees, although the 
lateral branches may be shortened in. 
Safety and Protection. In nearly all cases it is advisable to 
give the trunk of the trees protection to guard against sun¬ 
burn. This is done by giving the trunk a thorough white¬ 
washing to the first branches and then wrapping loosely with 
burlap. Sunburn induces borers to enter the trees. 
The Importance of Staking. Most deciduous trees should 
be firmly staked when planted, as this will prevent heavy 
winds from loosening them and insure a straight growth. 
After Care. While of the greatest importance, proper plant¬ 
ing is only the beginning. Never let trees get dry during the 
first summer. When you irrigate, see that they get a thor¬ 
ough soaking. 
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