ORNAMENTAL EVERGREEN TREES (Continued) 
tfREVILLEA ROBUSTA (Silky Oak, or Australian Fern V J 
Tree). This beautiful tree is well adapted to this cli¬ 
mate and is one of the best avenue trees, rapid growth 
fern-hke leaves _ and golden yellow flowers, which 
adom the tree m the early summer months. 4 ft 
trees 50 cts., 5 ft. 75 cts. each. 
PAMPAS GRASS. See Gynerium. 
PAP1RUS ANTIQUORUM. Used by the ancient Egyptians 
m the manufacture of paper. A tall, graceful plant, 
very ornamental. Prefers a moist situation. Large 
plants $1.50 each. 
JA ;CARANDA MIMOSAEFOLIA (Brazilian Jacaranda) 
A beautiful tree of rapid growth, very fine cut fern- 
like leaves _ with large panicles of very showy blue 
flowers, which come out in summer. Grown in South- 
f r1 } as a shade and ornamental tree' 3 to 
4 ft. high 75 cts., large trees 6 to 8 ft. $2 each. 
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA. This noble evergreen tree, 
nf ° f y 16 , Southern . States, grows to a height 
of 100 ft. and does well m this climate; a perfectly 
formed tree with large glossy green leaves. The 
flowers are large, pure white and fragrant. Plants 1 
to 2 ft. 50 cts,, large size 4 to 5 ft. $2.50 each. 
PITTOSPORUM EUGENOIDES. A handsome shrub, up¬ 
right giowth, with black stems and silvery-green 
ea^h eS ’ V6ry showy. Large plants 4 to 6 ft. high $3 
PITTOSPORUM UNDULATIUM. Can be grown in either 
shrub or tree form; has magnificent glossy leaves and 
fragrant flowers. Can be used for hedges or orna¬ 
mental purposes, and has no equal. Small plants 25 
cts., large size $1.50 each. 
PEPPER TREE. See Schinus Molle. 
SCHINUS MOLLE (Mexican Pepper Tree). This beauti¬ 
ful tree.is too well known and popular to need much 
description. It has been one of the greatest attrac¬ 
tions for years in Southern California and for a shade, 
ornamental, park, or avenue tree, it has no equal. 
Some specimens in Los Angeles are 50 ft. high and 
equally as broad. The dense foliage of green feathery 
leaves, white flowers and red berries add to the beauty 
of the tree. Small trees 25 cts., 4 to 5 ft. 50 cts., 6 
to 7 ft. 75 cts. each. 
STERCULIA ACE HI FOLIA (Australian Flame Tree). 
Pyramidal habit and large green leaves, produces 
masses of scarlet flowers, which can be seen at great 
distance. A very showy tree and should be in every 
collection. Large trees $2.00 each. 
STERCULIA BIVERSIFOLIA (Brachychiton populneum). 
This tree is rapidly becoming a favorite for street 
and avenue planting. Very graceful form; hardy 
and strong, leaves a bright glossy green, with various 
formation in shape. 3 to 4 ft. 50 cts., 5 to 6 ft. 75 
cts., 6 to 8 ft. $1.50 each. 
ORNAMENTAL DECIDUOUS TREES 
AMERICAN ELM. This beautiful tree grown in many 
parts of the United States, is one of the best decid¬ 
uous trees and grows quite tall. 6 to 8 ft. trees 75 
cts. each. 
ARIZONA ASH. A rapid growing tree, suitable for 
planting in arid regions where shade is required in 
summer time and sunshine in winter. 4 to 6 ft. trees 
50 cts each 
BLACK LOCUST. Native of North America, a rapid 
grower, grown extensively for lumber; white flowers 
50 cts. each. 
DOWNING MULBERRY. A quick grower, producing 
good fruit and shade. 50 cts. each. 
LICK’S AMERICAN MULBERRY. One of the best fruit¬ 
ing varieties, black and exquisite flavor. Height 60 
ft.; a thrifty grower. 50 cts. each. 
PRUNES PISSARDI (Purple-leaf Plum). A very orna¬ 
mental tree of medium size. Wood and leaves dark 
purple; very delicious fruit. 50 cts. each. 
SILVER MAPLE. The favorite Eastern shade tree; also 
does well in this climate. Foliage very striking. 75 
cts. each. 
TEXAS UMBRELLA TREE 
BLACK WALNUT. A robust tree, beautiful foliage, dense 
spreading top; wood very durable. 50 cts. each. 
CAROLINA POPLAR. An upright growing tree, pyra¬ 
midal head, large glossy deep green leaves. One of 
the best for street shade. 75 cts. each. 
CATALPA SPECIOSA. A rapid growing tree; height 100 
ft. Valuable for shade and timber. 25 cts. and 50 
cts.' each. 
SYCAMORE. One of the best forest shade trees; a rapid 
grower. 75 cts. each. 
TEXAS UMBRELLA TREE. One of the most beautiful 
shade trees. A rapid grower with very dense umbrel¬ 
la head, giving abundance of shade all summer. There 
is no better tree for the desert home. 3 to 4 ft. trees. 
30 cts. each, 4 to 5 ft. trees 40 cts. each, 5 to 6 ft. 
trees 50 cts. each, 6 to 8 ft. trees $1 each. 
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