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P. Torreyana. —One of the most beautiful of our native pines. A fine specimen may be seen in culti¬ 
vation in the Hotel Green grounds at Pasadena; ht. 50 ft. Per oz. 40c; per lb. $4.00. 
Schinus molle. —"Mexican Pepper Tree.” A well-known handsome shade tree, with light feathery 
foliage, and bright scarlet berries; ht. 50 ft. Per oz. 10c; per lb. $1.00. 
Sciadopytis verticillata. —“Japan Umbrella Pine.” Curious and remarkable. Leaves are a dark 
glossy green, crowded into whorls at the joints of horizontal branches. Very ornamental; ht. 60 ft. 
Per oz. 75c; per lb. $7.50. 
Sequoia gigantea. — “California Big Tree.” The biggest of all trees, and probably the most long 
lived. Specimens are often found 400 feet high; ht. 300 ft. Per oz. 75c; per lb. $7.50. 
S. sempervirens. —“California Redwood.” Well known. Wood reddish, soft, close veined, easily split, 
light and brittle, but very durable. It luxuriates in the cool dampness of sea fogs. Ornamental for 
lawns or parks; ht. 200 ft. Per oz. 50c; per lb. $5.00. 
Solanum erectum. —(S. Betaceum.) “Guatemala Tree Tomato.” A handsome evergreen of good 
form, and bearing yellow fruits the size of an egg, with a pleasant sub-acid flavor; ht. 8 ft. Per pkt. 
25c; per oz. $3.00. 
Sterculia platanifolia. —“China Parasol Tree.” Very ornamental, with large, plane*like leaves. 
This makes an excellent tree for avenue or park planting; ht. 40 ft. Per oz. 30c; per lb. $3.00. 
Thuja aurea —"Golden Arbor Vitae.” A dwarf Chinese variety; compact and globular in shape; top 
foliage yellowish green; suitable for lawns, cemeteries, etc.; ht. 6 ft. Per oz. 30c; per lb. $3.00. 
T. aurea semper-aurea. —"Ever Golden Arbor Vitae.” Dwarf habit and free growth. Retaius its 
golden color the year round. One of the prettiest dwarf evergreens; ht. 4 ft. Per oz. 40c; per lb. $4. 
T. compacta. —"Compact Arbor Vitae.” Handsome dwarf variety, compact, globular form; ht. 5 ft. 
Per oz. 35c; per lb. $3.50. 
T. OCCidentalis. —"American Arbor Vitae,” or "White Cedar.” A common and well-known tree. 
Native of the Atlantic states; ht. 50 ft. Per oz. 30c. per lb. $3.00. 
T. orientalis.— "Chinese Arbor Vitae.” A small, elegant tree, peculiar from its flattened branches, 
which are dense and light green in color. Valuable for planting on lawns; ht. 10 ft. Per oz. 25e; 
per lb. $2.50. 
Viburnum tinus. — »Laurustinus.” One of the finest winter flowering shrubs, blooming abundantly 
during the winter. Also a valuable hedge plant; ht. 8 ft. Per oz. 15c; per lb. $1.50. 
DECIDUOUS TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS. 
All those varieties quoted at less than 50c per oz. we supply at 10c per pkt. 
All those quoted at 50c and upwards, we supply at 15c per pkt. 
Calycanthus floridus. —"Carolina Allspice.” Remarkable for the scent of its flowers, which resembles 
that of ripe fruit. Will grow in almost any soil. Flowers brown; ht. 4 ft. Per oz. 20c; per lb. $2. 
Catalpa speciosa.— "Indian Bean Tree.” A rapid-growing tree, good for timber claims. Flowers, 
white and purple; ht. 50 ft. Per oz. 15c; per lb. $1.50. 
Ceratonia siliqua.— "St. John’s Bread.” The Carob or Locust Tree of Scripture, with yellow flowers 
and edible saccharine pods, which are very fattening; ht. 30 ft. Per oz. 15c; per lb. $1.50. 
Gleditschia triacanthos. —"Three Thorned or Honey Locust.” Hardy and of rapid growth. Will form 
an impenetrable hedge. Seeds should be soaked in boiling water before sowing; ht. 60 ft. Per oz. 
10c; per lb. 50c. 
Lagerstroemia indica.— "Crape Myrtle.” A favorite tree in this vicinity; bearing rose-colored flowers 
in great profusion; ht. 20 ft. Per pkt. 15c. 
Madura aurantiaca. —"Osage Orange.” A well known hedge plant; ht. 40ft. Per oz. 10c; per lb. $1. 
Melia azederach speciosa. —"True Texas Umbrella Tree.” Of very rapid growth, with long pinnate 
leaves, and wood of a reddish color, resembling the ash, durable and makes excellent fuel. Thrives in 
dry soils. Valuable for avenue planting; ht. 40 ft. Per oz. 10c; per lb. 75c. 
Paulownia imperialis.— "Empress Tree.” Very rapid growing when young. It afterwards forms a 
broad flat head. Flowers violet, trumpet-shaped and fragrant; ht. 30 ft. Per oz. 30c; per lb. $3.00. 
Robinia pseudo-acacia.— " Yellow or Black Locyst.” Well known in this section; valuable for fuel 
and timber. One of the best trees with w’liich to plant timber claims; ht. 60 ft. Per oz. 10c* per lb 
50c. 
Syringa vulgaris.— "Purple Lilac.” The common variety. One of the best; flowers and young foliage 
fragrant; ht. 15 ft. Per oz. 25c; per lb. $2.50. 
S. vulgaris alba. —"White Lilac.” One of the best white varieties; ht. 15 ft. Per oz. 25c; per lb.$2.o0. 
Viburnum opulus.— "Snowball,” or "Guelder Rose,” An interesting shrub, with compact heads of 
snowy white flowers; ht. 15 ft. Per oz. 20c; per lb. $2.00. 
