Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal 
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Tree and Shrub Seed 
The supply of fuel is a vital question for southern California. Varieties of Eucalyptus and other rapid-grow¬ 
ing trees are being largely planted m an attempt to supply the demand. The value of trees for 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 California is well adapted for the purpose, as the 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 tree and shrub seeds germinate 
slowly compared with vegetable 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 water¬ 
ing, and set fire to them. 
Deciduous Tree Seeds should be planted in this section 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 thoroughly 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 transplanted when necessary. 
Vitality. As many tree seeds are collected in distant countries, and will sometimes fail to germinate, 
although 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 can 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 decidu¬ 
ous 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 bottom soils, 
thus preventing malaria. Their value as rapid-growing timber is also great, some varieties making excellent fuel, 
while others are nearly uninflammable, but are useful in carpentry, and for railway ties, platforms, piles, jetties, 
etc. Others are very ornamental, bearing showy flowers. 
ACACIA Saileyana. A small, handsome tree with glaucous 
green foliage. Leaves pinnate, three to four pairs, 
leaflets about 20 pairs IK to 2K lines long, crowded; 
linear. Flowers in racemes 3 to 4 inches long, yellow. 
One of the most beautiful of the Acacias and highly 
recommended for street planting. Height 25 ft. Oz. 
60 cts., lb. $6. 
Cultriformis (Knife-leaved Acacia). A distinct and 
beautiful species of upright growth, forming a 
large shrub, with glaucous green leaves about % 
x K inches in size. When in bloom the plant pre¬ 
sents a splendid appearance on the lawn. Height 
15 feet. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
Dealhata (Silver Wattle). Very ornamental. Height 
15 ft. Oz. 40 cts., lb. $4. 
Fioribunda. Ornamental, with very abundant hand¬ 
some flowers, valuable for lawns, parks, cemeteries, 
etc. Height 25 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
Decurrens (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 for 
fuel, and for turner’s and cooper’s work. Height 
30 ft. Oz. 35 cts., lb. $3.50. 
Latifolia. 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. 
Linifolia (Flax-leaved). An ornamental shrub, with 
yellow flowers, growing in heads two to four to¬ 
gether. Height 8 ft. Pkt. 15 cts. 
Lophantha (Albizzia Lophantha ; Cape or Crested 
Wattle). 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. 
Melaaoxylon (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. 
Mollissima. An abundant-blooming tree, very orna¬ 
mental; suitable for lawns and shrubbery. Height 
25 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
Saligna. Small tree of weeping habit; very ornamen¬ 
tal. Height 15 to 20 ft. Oz. 40 cts., lb. $4. 
Acacia pycisantha (Golden Wattle).Of rapid growth, doing 
especially well near the seacoast, and containing a 
large quantity of tannin. Height 40 ft. Oz. 30 cts., 
lb. $3. 
B010NIA megastigma. A beautitui little shrub; flowers 
copper-color, with strong violet odor. Very rare. 
Seed germinates slowly. Height 2 ft. Pkt. 
50 cts. 
BKACHYCHITON acerifolium (Flame Tree). Of fine, sturdy, 
pyramidal growth, with large, handsome foliage, 
producing masses of scarlet flowers. Height 25 ft. 
Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
ACACIA DECURRENS 
