100 
GERMAIN FRUIT COMPANY’S 
Per oz. Per lb. 
PInus Insignia. “Monterey Pine.” This well known native variety is of very rapid 
growth, and succeeds well in any kind of soil; ht. 80ft. 25c 2.50 
Maritima. “Seaside Pine.” Well adapted forplamting near the sea: ht 60 ft. 15c 1.00 
Strobus. “Weymouth or White Pine.” A stately, straight and valuable tree; ht. 100 ft. 25c 2.50 
Sylvestris. “Scotch Fir.” The economic value of this tree is well proven. Growing in 
the most sterile soils, the humus, or decayed vegetable matter, formed by this tree, will 
double that from any deciduous variety; ht. 100 ft. 15c 1.25 
Scliiims Molle. “Mexican Pepper Tree.” A well-known handsome shade tree, with 
light feathery foliage, and bright scarlet berries ; ht. 50 ft. 10c 1.00 
Scladopytis Verticillata. “Japan Umbrella Pine.” Curious and remarkable. Leaves 
are a dark glossy green, crowded into whorls at the joints of horizontal branches. Very 
ornamental; ht. 15 ft. Per pkt. 25c. 
Sequoia Gigantea. “ California Big Tree.” The biggest of all trees, and probably the 
most long lived. Specimens are often found 400 feet high; ht. 300 ft. 1.00 10.00 
Sempervirens. “ California Redwood.” Well known. Wood reddish, soft, close veined 
easily split, light and brittle, but very durable. It luxuriates in the cool dampness of 
sea fogs. Ornamental for lawns or parks; ht. 200 ft. 40c 4.00 
Solanum Erectum. (Betaceum.) “Guatemala Tree Tomato.” A handsome evergreen 
of good form, and bearing yellow fruits the size of an egg, with a pleasant sub-acid 
flavor; ht 8 ft. Per pkt. 25c. 3.00 
Sterculia Platanifolia. “China Parasol Tree.” Very ornamental, with large,3'plane- 
like leaves. This makes an excellent tree for avenue or park planting; ht. 40 ft. 40c 4.00 
Thuja Aurea. “Golden Arbor Vitro.” A dwarf Chinese variety; compact [and globular 
in shape; top foliage yellowish green; suitable for lawns, cemeteries, etc.; ht. 6 ft. 40c 4.00 
Aurea Semper-aurea. “ Ever Golden Arbor Vitro.” Dwarf habit and free growth.? Re¬ 
tains its golden color the year round. One of the prettiest dwarf evergreens ; ht. 4 ft.... 1.00 
Compacta. “Compact Arbor Vitro,” Handsome dwarf variety, compact, globular form; 
ht. 5 ft.:. 35c 3.50 
Occidentalis. "American Arbor Vitro,” or “White Cedar.”, A common and well-known 
tree. Native of the Atlantic States; ht. 50 ft. 30c 3.00 
Viburnum Tinus. “ Laurustinus.” One of the finest winter flowering shrubs, bloom¬ 
ing abundantly during the winter. Also a valuable hedge plant; ht. 8 ft.. 15c 1.50 
DECIDUOUS TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS. 
All those varieties quoted at less than 50c per oz., we supply at 10c per pkt. 
All those quoted at 50c and upwards, we supply at 15c per pkt. 
Calycanthus Floridus. “Carolina Allspice.” Remarkable for the scent of its flowers, 
which resembles that of ripe fruit. Will grow in almost any soil. Flowers brown ; 
ht. 4 ft... 30c 3.00 
Catalpa Speciosa. “ Indian Bean Tree.” A rapid-growing tree, good for timber claims. 
Flowers white and purple; ht. 50 ft. 15c 1.00 
Ceratonia Siliqua. “St. John’s Bread.” The Carob, or Locust Tree of Scripture, 
with yellow flowers and edible saccharine pods, which are very fattening ; ht. 30 ft. 20c 2.00 
GleditSChia Triacanthos. “ Three Thorned or Honey Locust.” Hardy and of rapid 
growth. Will form an impenetrable hedge. Seed should be soaked in boiling water 
before sowing ; ht. 60 ft. 10c 50c 
Ijagerstroemia Indica. "Crape Myrtle.” A favorite tree in this vicinity,^bearing 
rose-colored flowers in great profusion ; ht. 20 ft. Per pkt. 15c. 
Xiycium Horridum. (African Box Thorn.) A valuable hedge plant; ht. 6 ft. Per 
pkt., 25c. 75c 
Madura Aurantiaca. "Osage Orange.” A well known hedge plant; ht. 40 ft. 10c 75c 
Melia 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. Valuable for avenue planting; ht 40 ft.... 10c 75c 
Paulownia Imperialis. “ Empress Tree.” Very rapid growing when young. It after¬ 
wards forms a broad, flat head. Flowers violet, trumpet-shaped and fragrant; ht. 
30 ft. 35c 3.50 
Robinia Pseudo-Acacia. “Yellow or Black Locust.” Well known in this section; valuable 
for fuel and timber. One of the best trees with which to plant timber claims ; ht. 
60 ft. 10c 40c 
Syringa Vulgaris. “ Purple Lilac.” The common variety. One of the best; flowers 
and young foliage fragrant; ht. 8 ft. 30c 3.00 
Vulgaris Alba. “ White Lilac.” One of the best white varieties ; ht. 8 ft. 30c 3.00 
Viburnum Opulus. “ Snowball,” or “Guelder Rose.” An interesting shrub, with 
compact heads of snowy white flowers ; ht. 15 ft. 20c 2.00 
