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develop into small trees may be grown readily and quickly from 
seed. And as it happens, these same four very nearly blossom in 
succession. They are Red Bud, Sophora, Mimosa, and Mesquite 
(Acacia Julibrissin). By planting the seed as soon as they are 
matured (in sand deep enough to coax the new little roots down¬ 
ward through it into the layer of well-rotted manure and rich 
earth mixture, that should lie beneath the deep layer of sand), the 
little plants, kept moist and well-shaded, will reach the height of 
eight to ten inches the first season and may be transplanted. By the 
third year they will be nearly four feet high and are usually 
graceful, Japanese-like little shrubs, producing flowers and appear¬ 
ing as fine an ornamental plant as anyone could wish. The foliage 
of each is practically pest-free and differ widely, making a charm¬ 
ing contrast in color and texture. 
Four Native 
Shrubs 
From Seed 
