SEEDS OF DECORATIVE PLANTS 
AGAVE. Six fine varieties, viz., Americana fol. var. Den- 
siflora, Deserti, Heteracantha, Univittata and Ver- 
chaffelti. Each, pkt. 15 cts. The collection of six 
varieties for 75 cts. 
DRACAENA australis (Cordyline). A palm-like tree 
growing to a considerable height; the stem is stout; 
leaves from 2 to 3 feet in length, oblong, lanceolate 
and bright green; splendid for avenues. Native of 
New Zealand. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
Draco. Yields the dragon’s blood resin of commerce. 
The stem of this species is stout at the base; leaves 
closely set, 18 inches in length and 2 broad; thick, 
fleshy dark green, and ending in a long, thin un¬ 
armed point. A native of the Canary Islands; hardy. 
10 seeds 10 cts., 100 seeds 75 cts., 1,000 seeds $5. 
Indivisa (Cordyline indivisa). Sometimes called Dra¬ 
caena stricta. A most graceful palm-like tree, 
suitable for decoration either in or out-of-doors. 
Fine for avenues. Native of New Zealand. Oz. 35 
cts., lb. $3.50. 
MUSA ensete (Abyssinian Banana). Native of the moun¬ 
tain regions of Abyssinia. This magnificent plant 
attains a height of 30 feet, the leaves occasionally 
reaching a size of 20 feet in length by 3 in breadth. 
This plant produces no suckers and requires several 
years to come into flower and seed; it then dies off 
like the Sago Palm, the Caryota Palm, and others 
which flower but once without reproduction from the 
root. 10 seeds 15 cts., 100 seeds $1. 
YUCCA. Six fine varieties, viz., Aloefolia fol. var., An- 
gustifolia, Filamentosa Quadricolor, Tricolor and 
Whipplei. Each, pkt. 15 cts., the collection of six 
varieties for 75 cts'. 
Quadricolor. A large and magnificent kind. The up¬ 
per surface creamy yellow, in the center tinged with 
crimson and orange-yellow, and broadly bordered 
with dark shiny green. A native of Mexico; hardy. 
100 seeds 25 cts., 1,000 seeds $2. 
FRUIT TREES 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
APPLE, PEAR and QUINCE. The seeds of these varie¬ 
ties may be planted any time during the winter 
or early spring. Soak the seeds in tepid water for 
three days and change the water each day, or soak 
in cold water for eight or nine days, then sow light¬ 
ly in drills 2 feet apart. 
CHERRY, PLUM, PEACH, ALMOND, etc. The cultural 
directions given for the walnut, so far as germinat¬ 
ing the seed is concerned, may be followed. Should 
the quantity be small, however, the pits may be 
placed in layers in boxes placed on the ground in a 
sunny exposure. Sprinkle over each layer a coat¬ 
ing of sand. Layers may be four to six deep. Keep 
constantly moist but not soaking. As the young 
plants appear above ground, they should be care¬ 
fully removed and planted in nursery rows 3 feet 
apart. A cloudy day is most suitable for this work. 
WALNUT. The culture of the walnut is the same as 
for stone fruits. The seed may be planted in beds, 
during the winter or spring, covering about 1 inch 
deep, and kept moist, but not until they germinate, 
which will be in about three or four weeks, accord¬ 
ing to the temperature. As soon as they crack and 
show the -sprout they should be transplanted to the 
nursery rows, 4% to 5 feet apart and 6 inches apart 
in the row. They will grow the first year, without 
irrigation, 6 to 12 inches, and, with irrigation, 8 
inches to 4 feet; the second year, from 4 to 8 feet, 
with irrigation. If ordered by mail, 10 cts. per 
pound ^additional will be charged to cover postage. 
Prices subject to fluctuation. Quotations for large 
quantities will be given on application. 
ALMOND, Hard-slielled. (Prunus amygdalus communis). 
Pound 25 cts., 100 lbs., market price. 
APPLE (Pyrus Malus). Useful as a grafting stock. Oz. 
10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
APPLE, French Crab. A superior stock. Oz. 10 cts., 
lb. $1. 
APRICOT (Prunus Armeniaca). Price on application. 
CHERRY, Mazzard (Cerasus communis). A hardy stock. 
Oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
LOQUAT (Eriobotrya Japonica). Seed supplied in sea¬ 
son. Procurable only in spring. Oz. 10 cts. lb. 60 cts. 
PEACH SEEDLING (Prunus amygdalus Persica). Price 
on application. 
PEAR (Pyrus communis). Used as a stock. Oz. 20 
cts., lb. $2. 
PLUM, Nlyrobolan (Prunus communis). A splendid stock 
on which to graft other varieties. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 
60 cts. 
QUINCE (Cydonia communis). Quinces generally pro¬ 
duce the same variety from seed, but occasionally 
vary. The stock is much used for budding and 
grafting the pear. Oz. 25 cts., lb. $2.50. 
WALNUT. Soft Shelled (Juglans regia). A superior 
variety. Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs., on application. Post¬ 
age 10 cts. per lb. extra. 
FRESH ORANGE SEED. Taken from ripe fruit, thor¬ 
oughly washed and cleansed from pulp. One pound 
contains about 1,500 seeds. Lb. $1. Only during 
spring months. 
SMALL FRUIT TREES 
CURRANT, Black. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
Red. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 
Large Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 
GOOSEBERRY, Large English Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
75 cts. 
GUAVA, Strawberry (Psidium cattleyanum). Sow in box¬ 
es and transplant when 2 inches high to pots. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
RASPBERRY, Finest Sorts Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 
cts. 
STRAWBERRY, Large Mixed. Pkt 10 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
Red Alpine. This is the European wild strawberry. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
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