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Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
Tree and Shrub Seed 
The supply of fuel is a vital question for Southern California. Varieties of Eucalyptus and 
other rapid-growing trees are being largely planted in an attempt to supply the demand. The 
value of trees for shade and shelter need not be enlarged upon, and the demand for other pur¬ 
poses, such as railroad ties, spokes, shingles, fence posts, etc., is constant. Southern California is 
well adapted for the purpose, as large areas of land now barren could be well utilized In 
ing all kinds of tree seeds successfully, the process of growth and germination in their 
habitat should be imitated as closely as possible. As a rule, all trees and shrub 
slowly compared with vegetable and flower seeds. 
rais- 
natural 
seed germinate 
All Hard .Seeds, as acacias, locust, Osage Orange, etc., should be soaked for 24 hours in warm 
water say at 120 degrees, before sowing, or, where practicable, strew dry leaves or bushes 
over the beds after sowing and watering, and set fire to them. 
Deciduous Tree Seeds should be planted in this section in winter or very early in the spring 
as most of these seeds lose their vitality very rapidly. The soil should be well prepared rich 
and deep, and the seed should always be sown in drills, and ground kept thoroughly free ’from 
weeds. Evergreen tree seeds should be sown in boxes or pans, thoroughly well drained and 
should be protected from the sun by being placed under the shelter of a hedge or fence 
They are best sown in the spring or fall, and should be carefully transplanted when necessary* 
Vitality. As many tree seeds are collected in distant countries, and will sometimes fail to 
germinate, although they may appear well enough to the eye, we wish it to be distinctly under¬ 
stood that we will not in any way be responsible for their failure; but, at the same time we will 
use every endeavor to supply the best. ’ 
10 
All 
cts. 
tree and shrub seeds quoted in this list at less than 50 cts. 
per pkt.; those quoted at 50 cts. and upward per oz. we can 
per oz. we can supply at 
supply at 15 cts. per pkt. 
AUSTRALIAN TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS 
Wo make a separate category of these, as from their value they are worthy of it The 
visitor to Australia, at any season, will at once notice that all the indigenous vegetation is 
evergreen. rhe writer does not know one deciduous tree or shrub native to that country. The 
most valuable are, of course, the Eucalyptus. These possess great antiseptic properties, and 
are, no doubt, also of great value in absorbing moisture from the bottom soils, thus prevent- 
mahiria. Their value as rapid-growing timber is also great, some varieties making excel¬ 
lent fuel, while others are nearly uninflammable, but are useful in carpentry, and for rail¬ 
way ties, platforms, piles, jetties, etc. Others are very ornamental, bearing showy flowers. 
ACACIA Balleyana. A small, handsome tree 
with glaucous green foliage. Leaves pin¬ 
nate, three to four pairs, leaflets about 20 
pairs li/ a to 2% lines long, crowded; linear. 
Flowers in racemes 3 to 4 inches long, yel¬ 
low. One of the most beautiful of the 
Acacias highly recommended for street 
planting. Height 25 ft. Oz. 60 cts., lb. $6. 
CiilfriforiiiiM (Knife-leaved Acacia). A dis¬ 
tinct and beautiful species of upright 
growth, forming a large shrub, with glau¬ 
cous green leaves about inch in size. 
W hen in bloom the plant presents a splen¬ 
did appearance on the lawn. Height 15 
feet. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
Dcalhnin (Silver Wattle). Very ornamental. 
Height 15 ft. Oz. 40 cts., lb. $4. 
FI or 11» nn<ln. Ornfimental, with very abundant 
handsome flowers, valuable for lawns, 
parks, cemeteries, etc. Height 25 ft. Oz. 
50 cts., lb. $5. 
DecnrreiiN (Green or Black Wattle). A me- 
dium-sized tree of rapid growth, very use¬ 
ful for wind-breaks. It is also very rich 
in tannin. Wood is valuable for fuel, and 
for turner’s and cooper's work. Height 30 
ft. Oz. 3o cts., lb. $3.50. 
Lntlf.olia. A handsome shade tree, succeed¬ 
ing especially well near the seacoast. 
Leaves broad; yellow flowers. Native of 
South Africa. Height 40 ft. Oz. 50 cts., 
lb. $o. 
Id n I foil a (Flax-leaved). An ornamental shrub 
with yellow flowers, growing in heads tw< 
to four together. Height 8 ft. Pkt. 15 cts 
Lophantha (Albizzia Lophantha; Cape oi 
Crested Wattle). One of the most rapid 
growing trees for first temporary shelter 
succeeding in the most desolate places 
Height 25 ft. Oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Melanoxylon (Blackwood). In sheltered, irri- 
gated glens this tree will reach a height o: 
from 80 to 100 feet, with a trunk severa 
feet in diameter. The timber is very valu- 
able for cabinet-makers’ work. Height S( 
ft. Oz. 35 cts., lb. $3.50. 
MolllNMlnia. An abundant-blooming tree, ver\ 
oinamental; suitable for lawns and shrub¬ 
bery. Height 25 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
Saligna. Small tree of weeping habit; verA 
ornamentaL Height 15 to 20 ft. Oz. 40 cts. 
Ib. $4. 
Acacia pycnantlia (Golden Wattle). Of rapid 
growth, doing especially well near the sea- 
coast, and containing a large quantity of 
tannin. Height 40 ft. Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
IIORONIA incgaNtigma. A beautiful little shrub; 
flowers copper-color, with strong violet 
odor. Very rare. Seed germinates slowly. 
Height 2 ft. Pkt. 50 cts. 
BRACHYCHITON acerf folium (Flame Tree). 
Of fine, sturdy, pyramidal growth, with 
large, handsome foliage, producting masses 
of scarlet flowers. Height 25 ft. Oz 30 
cts., lb. $3. 
ACACIA DECURRENS. 
