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 tor shade 
and shelter need not be enlarged upon, and the demand 
for other purposes, such as railroad ties, spokes, 
shingles, fence posts, etc., is constant. Southern Cal¬ 
ifornia is well adapted for the purpose, as large areas 
of land now barren could be well utilized. In raising 
all kinds of tree seeds successfully, the process of 
growth and germination in their natural habitat should 
be imitated as closely as possible. As a rule, all trees 
and shrub seed germinate slowly compared with vege¬ 
table and flower seeds. 
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 sec¬ 
tion 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 thor¬ 
oughly 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 transplant¬ 
ed when necessary. 
Vitality. As many tree seeds are collected in distant 
countries, and will sometimes fail to germinate, al¬ 
though they may appear well enough to the eye, we 
wish it to be distinctly understood 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. 
All tree and shrub seeds quoted in this list at less 
than 50 cts. per oz. we can supply at 10 cts. per pkt.; 
those quoted at 50 cts. and upward per oz. we caii 
supply at 15 cts. per pkt. 
AUSTRALIAN TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS 
We 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. The 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 bot¬ 
tom soils, thus preventing malaria. Their value as 
rapid-growing timber is also great, some varieties mak- 
ang excellent fuel, while others are nearly uninflam- 
mable, but are useful in carpentry, and for railway ties, 
platforms, piles, jetties, etc. Others are very ornament¬ 
al, bearing showy flowers. 
ACACIA Baileyana. A small, handsome tree with glau¬ 
cous green foliage. Leaves pinnate, three to four 
pairs, leaflets about 20 pairs iy 2 to 2% lines long, 
crowded; line&r. Flowers in racemes 3 to 4 inches 
long,, yellow. One of the most beautiful of the 
Acacias highly recommended for street planting; 
Height 25 ft. Oz. 60 cts., lb. $6. 
Caltriforsiis (Knife-leaved Acacia). A distinct and 
beautiful species of upright growth, forming a large 
shrub, with glaucous green leaves about %xy 2 inch 
in size. When in bloom the plant presents a splen¬ 
did appearance on the lawn. Height 15 feet. Oz 50 
De&lbata (Silver Wattle). Very ornamental. Height 
15 ft. Oz. 40 cts., lb. $4. 
Floribmada. Ornamental, with very abundant hand¬ 
some flowers, valuable for lawns, parks, cemeteries 
©tc. Height 25 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
Deeamns (Green or Black Wattle). A medium-sized 
tree of rapid growth, very useful for wind-breaks. 
It is also very rich in tannin. Wood is valuable 
«2 r / ue1 ’ and for turner’s and cooper’s work. Height 
30 ft. Oz. 35 cts., lb. $3.50. 
Hatifolia. A handsome shade tree, succeeding espe¬ 
cially well near the seacoast. Leaves broad; yellow 
flowers. Native of South Africa. Height 40 ft Oz 
50 cts., lb. $5. 
Idnlfolia (Flax-leaved). An ornamental shrub with 
yellow flowers, growing in heads two to four to¬ 
gether. Height 8 ft. Pkt. 15 cts. 
iLopbantlia (Albizzia Lophantha; Cape or Crested Wat¬ 
tle). 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. 
Sfelanoxylon (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 
timber is very valuable for cabinet-makers’ work 
Height 80 ft. Oz. 35 cts., lb. $3.50. 
M©llt»sima. An abundant-blooming tree, very orna¬ 
mental; suitable for lawns and shrubberv Height 
25 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. s 1 
Ssallgna. Small tree of weeping habit; very ornament¬ 
al, Height 15 to 20 ft.T Oz. 40 cts., lb. $4 
Acacia pycaantlia (Golden Wattle). Of rapid growth, 
doing especially well near the seacoast, and contain¬ 
ing 1 a large quantity of tannin. Height 40 ft. Oz. 
30 cts., lb. $3. 
BORONIA megastigina. A beautiful little shrub; flowers 
copper-color, with strong violet odor. Very rare 
Seed germinates slowly. Height 2 ft. Pkt. 5U cts 
ACACIA DECURRENS 
uiviioanuuTOX acerifolmm (Flame Treel nr 
CASIJARINA quadrivalvis (Coast She-Oak). Verv val 
uable for seacoast culture to very vai- 
of the sea upon sanci hiiia ’ r\-e ^ vent the inroads 
Valuable for fuel. Height 60 ft Oz I? 3 ' tree ’ 
T< lTer;°*also^fo^ S fuelf**burnlng°to^^ea^ U '^ ° r ^ 
leaving no cinders. Height 75 ft. Oz. W $l. te aSh and 
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