AUSTRALIAN TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS 
(Continued) 
FICUS Australis (Australian Banyan Tree). A fine ever¬ 
green tree, very useful for shade and shelter pur¬ 
poses. This and the following variety are hardy 
in the neighborhood of Bos Angeles, but in districts 
experiencing sharp frosts they should be sheltered 
until they are four years old and well established. 
Height 50 ft. Oz. $1. 
Maerophylla (Moreton Bay Fig, or Bong-leaved. Rub¬ 
ber Tree). A magnificent ornamental shade tree, 
with large, bright, glossy green leaves. Height 100 
ft. Oz. $1. 
GREVILLEA rotmsta (Silky Oak, or Australian Fern 
Tree). A well-known shade tree, with fern-like fo¬ 
liage and orange flowers; of rapid growth and capa¬ 
ble of resisting drought. to a remarkable degree. 
Height 150 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
PITTOSPORUM eugenioides. A valuable evergreen for 
lawns, parks or cemeteries; of graceful form; light, 
bright green foliage. Is suitable for tall garden 
hedges. From South Australia. Height 20 ft. Oz. 
50 cts. 
Nigricans. Dark brown. Height 10 ft. Oz. 50 cts. 
STERCULIA diversifolia (Brachychiton populneum). A 
handsome tree of erect, symmetrical growth, with 
a heavy trunk. The leaves vary much in shape, 
some being poplar-like, others ivy-shaped, and 
others slightly or deeply cut. This is without doubt 
the finest tree for street planting for Southern Cal¬ 
ifornia and is being very extensively planted. Height 
60 ft. Oz. 60 cts., lb. $6. 
TELOPEA speciosissima (Waratah, or Australian Tulip). 
One of the most gorgeous and showy shrubs yet in¬ 
troduced. Flowers crimson-scarlet, -in large heads, 
which are discernible at a great distance. Height 
8 ft. Pkt. 15 cts. 
DECIDUOUS TREE AND 
SHRUB SEEDS 
All those varieties quoted at less than 50 cts. per ox. we 
supply at 10 cts. per pkt. All those quoted at 50 
cts. and upwards we supply at 15 cts. per pkt. 
CAB Y CANT I US lioridus (Carolina Allspice). Remark¬ 
able for the scent of its flowers, which resembles 
that of the ripe fruit. Will grow in almost any 
soil. Flowers brown. Height 4 ft. Oz. 20 cts., lb ?2. 
CAPPARIS spinosa (Caper Tree). A flowering shrub 
with handsome blush color flowers. The undevel¬ 
oped flower-buds are the true capers of commerce. 
Height 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 
CATABPA speciosa (Indian Bean Tree). A rapid-grow¬ 
ing tree, good for timber claims. Flowers white 
and purple. Height 50 ft. Oz. 25 cts., lb. $3. 
CERATONIA Siliqua (St. John’s Bread). The Carob or 
Bocust Tree of Scripture, with yellow flowers and 
edible saccharine pods, which are very fattening. 
Height 30 ft. Oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.50. 
FRAXINUS velutina (Arizona Ash). A variety largely 
used through the arid West as a shade and street 
tree, large quantities being planted in Arizona and 
New Mexico as street trees, which make remarkably 
quick growth and stand the heat and dryness welL 
Oz. 35 cts. 
GLEDITSCHIA triacanthos (Three-thorned or Honey Lo¬ 
cust). Hardy and of rapid growth. Will form an 
impenetrable hedge. Seeds should be soaked in boil¬ 
ing water before sowing. Height 60 ft. Oz. 10 ct». } 
lb. 60 Cts. 
MAC BUR A aurantiaca (Osage Orange). A well-known 
hedge plant. Height 40 ft. Oz. 10 cts., lb. $1. 
MEBIA 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. Val¬ 
uable for avenue planting. Height 40 ft. Oz. 10 
cts., lb. 75 cts. 
PAUBOWNIA imperialis (Empress Tree). Very rapid¬ 
growing when young. It afterwards forms a broad 
flat head. Flowers violet, trumpet-shaped and fra¬ 
grant. Height 30 ft. Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
PRTJNUS serotina (Wild Black Cherry). A fine orna¬ 
mental tree having the general appearance of our 
wild plum of California. Very hardy and a fine lawn 
subject. Oz. 20 cts., lb. $2. 
ROB INIA Pseudacacia (Yellow or Black Bocust). Well 
known in this section; valuable for fuel and timber. 
One of the best trees with which to plant timber 
claims. Height 60 ft. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
SYRINGA vulgaris (Purple Bilac). The common variety. 
One of the best; flowers and young foliage fragrant. 
Height 15 feet. Oz. 25 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Vulgaris alba (White Bilac). One of the best white 
varieties. Height 15 ft. Oz. 25 cts., lb. $2.50. 
VIBURNUM Opulus (Snowball, or Guelder Rose). An 
interesting shrub, with compact heads of snowy 
white flowers. Height 15 ft. Oz. 20 cts., lb. $2. 
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