NOS. 326-330 S. MAIN ST., LOS ANGELES 
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A. decurrens. (See cut p. 74.) "Green or Black Wattle.” A medium-sized tree of rapid growth, very 
useful for windbreaks. It is also very rich in tannin. Wood is valuable for fuel, and for turn¬ 
er’s and cooper’s work; ht. 30 ft. Per oz. 35c, per lb. $3.50. 
A. floribunda. Ornamental, with very abundant handsome flowers, valuable for lawns, parks, ceme¬ 
teries, etc.; ht. 25 ft. Per oz. 50c; per lb. $5.00. 
A. latifolia. A handsome shade tree, succeeding especially well near the sea coast. Leaves broad; 
yellow flowers. Native of South Africa; ht. 40 ft; Per oz. 50c; per lb. $5.00. 
A. linifolia. " Flax-leaved.” An ornamental shrub, with yellow flowers, growing in heads 2 to 4 to¬ 
gether; ht. 8 ft. Per. pkt. 15c. 
A. lophantha. Albizzia Lophantha. "Cape or Crested Wattle.” One of the most rapid growing trees 
for first temporary shelter, succeeding in the most desolate places; ht. 25 ft. Per oz. 15c; lb. $1.25. 
A. melanoxylon. " Blackwood.” In sheltered irrigated glens, this tree will reach a height of from 80 
to 100 feet, with a trunk several feet in diameter. The tiniber is very valuable for cabinet makers 
work; ht. 80 ft. Per oz. 35c; per lb. $3.50. 
A. mollissima. An abundant blooming tree, very ornamental, suitable for lawns and shrubbery; ht. 
25 ft. Per oz. 40c; per lb. $4.00. 
A. ornitliophora. "Kangaroo Acacia.” For hedges and wind breaks, making a close, impervious hedge; 
ht. 15 ft. Per oz. 40c; per lb. $4.00. 
^ A. pycnantha. —"Golden Wattle.”. (See cut.) Of 
fcgrapid growth, doing especially well near the sea 
coast, and containing a large quantity of tannin; 
ht. 40 ft. Per oz. 30c; per lb. $3.00. 
A. saligna. — A small tree of weeping habit, very 
ornamental; lit. 15 to 20 ft. Per oz. 40c; per 
lb. $4.00. 
Boronia megastigma.— A beautiful little shrub. 
Flowers copper color, with a powerful violet odor. 
Very rare. Seed germinates slowly; ht. 2 ft. Pkt. 
50c. 
Brachychiton acerifolium.— "Flame Tree.” Of 
fine, sturdy, pyramidal growth, with large, hand¬ 
some foliage, producing masses of scarlet flow¬ 
ers; lit. 25 ft. Per oz. 30c; per lb. $3.00. 
Casuarina equisetifolia.— "Beefwood.” Wood 
very durable underground for piles and jetties; 
ht. 150 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
^C. quadrivalvis.— " Coast She Oak.” Very valu¬ 
able for sea coast culture, to prevent the inroads 
of the sea upon sand hills. Of quick growth. 
Wood valuable for shingles, etc.; ht. 60 ft. Per 
oz. $1.00. 
C. STlberosa. —"Erect She Oak.” A beautiful shade 
tree. Valuable for fuel; ht. 60 ft. Per oz. $1.50. 
C. torulosa. — "Forest Oak.” Wood very valuable 
for timber also for fuel burning to a clear white 
ash, and leaving no cinders; ht. 75 ft. Per oz. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Eucalyptus amygdalina.— " Messmate Gum.” 
Belonging to this variety are the tallest trees in 
the world. In Gippsland, Australia, are trees 
over 500 feet in height. Makes first-class tim¬ 
ber for flooring boards, scantling, etc., and is 
well suited for avenue planting. Yields more es¬ 
sential oil than any other variety; ht. 400 ft. 
Per oz. 75c; per lb. $7.50. 
E. bicolor. —"Black Box..” Timber of great 
strength and durability. Useful for piles and rail¬ 
road ties: ht. 150 ft. Per oz. $1*00. 
E. calophylla. —Ornamental, of rapid growth, 
with white flowers. Timber also valuable for car¬ 
pentry above ground; ht. 50 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
E. citriodora. — "Lemon-scented Gum.” A fine 
ornamental tree with lemon-scented foliage, sup¬ 
plying also a useful timber. Being a native of 
Queensland it is more tender than most other 
kinds; ht. 80 ft . Per oz. $2.00. 
^E. cornuta.— " Yate Tree.” A rapid-growing variety, and very hardy. Wood very durable, heavy and 
elastic, and considered equal to Ash; ht. 100 ft. Per oz. $1.25. 
yE. corymbosa.— "Blood Wood.” Wood of a dark red color, easily worked while fresh, but when dry 
becomes very hard. Useful for fence posts'and railroad ties, being durable under ground. The num¬ 
erous gum veins render it of little use for sawing purposes; ht. 200 feet. Per oz. $1.00. 
Acacia pycnantha. 
