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Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St, Los Angeles, Cal. 
CONIFER AND MISCELLANEOUS EVERQREEN TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS, continued 
Pinus Sabiniana (Gray-leaved Pine). Pound in the hot in¬ 
terior foothills of southern California; low-branch¬ 
ing habit, light gray, glaucous foliage; seeds edible 
• and are highly esteemed by the Indians and even 
the whites, and are known to the natives as Pinons 
or Digger Pine. Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
Torreyana. One of the most beautiful of our native 
Pines. A fine specimen may be seen in cultivation 
in the Hotel Green grounds at Pasadena. Height 
50 ft. Oz. 40 cts., lb. $4. 
POLYGALA grandiflora. A very desirable flowering shrub. 
Very free-blooming and ornamental. Pkt. 25 cts. 
PARKINSONIA Torreyana (Palo Verda). A tree that 
should receive more attention. A wonderful sight 
when in bloom and a grand lawn subject any time 
.in the year; will grow without water on our 
driest hills and dales. Native trees, of which we 
have two varieties. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Aculeata. Very similar to above, both proving hardy 
in northern Mexico, Arizona and Mojave desert. 
Pkt. 25 cts. 
SCHINUS Molle (Mexican Pepper Tree). A well-known 
handsome shade tree, with light feathery foliage 
and bright scarlet berries. Height 50 ft. Oz. 10 cts., 
lb. $1. 
SCIAD0PITYS verticillata (Japan Umbrella Pine). Curi¬ 
ous and remarkable. Leaves are a dark glossy 
green, crowded into whorls at the joints of horizon¬ 
tal branches. Very ornamental. Height 60 ft. Oz. 
75 cts. lb. $7.50. 
S0LANUM erectum (S . Betaceum ; Guatamala Tree 
Tomato). A handsome evergreen of good form, and 
bearing yellow fruit the size of an egg, with a 
pleasant subacid flavor. Height 8 ft. Pkt. 25 cts., 
oz. $3. 
SEQUOIA giganiea (California Big Tree). The biggest of 
all trees, and probably the longest-lived. Speci¬ 
mens are often found 400 feet high. Height 300 ft. 
Oz. 75 cts., lb. $7. 50. 
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. Height 200 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
STERCULIA plantanifolia (China Parasol Tree). Very 
ornamental, with large, plane-like leaves. This 
makes an excellent tree for avenue or park plant¬ 
ing. Height 40 ft. Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
THUJA aurea (Golden Arborvitae). A dwarf Chinese 
variety, compact and globular in shape; top foliage 
yellowish green; suitable for lawns, cemeteries, etc. 
Height 10 ft. Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
Atirea semper=aurea (Ever Golden Arborvitae). Dwarf 
habit and free growth. Retains its golden color the 
year round. One of the prettiest dwarf evergreens. 
Height 8 ft. Oz. 40 cts., lb. $4. 
Compacts (Compact Arborvitae). Handsome dwarf 
variety, compact, globular form. Height 5 ft. Oz. 
35 cts., lb. $3.50. 
Occidentalis (American Arborvitae or White Cedar). 
A common and well-known tree, native of the 
Atlantic states. Height 50 ft. Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
Orientalis (Chinese Arborvitae). A small, elegant 
tree, peculiar from its flattened branches, which are 
dense and light green in color. Valuable for planting 
on lawns. Height 10 ft. Oz. 25 cts., lb. $2.50. 
VIBURNUM Timis (Laurustinus). One of the finest winter 
flowering shrubs, blooming abundantly during the 
winter. Also a valuable hedge plant. Height 8 ft. 
Oz. 15 cts., lb. $1. 50. 
DECIDUOUS TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS 
All those varieties quoted at less than 50 cts. per oz. we supply at 10 cts. per pkt. All those quoted at 50 cts. and 
upwards we supply at 15 cts. per pkt. 
MACLURA auranliaca (Osage Orange). A well-known 
hedge plant. Height 40 ft. Oz. 10 cts., lb. $1. 
CALYCANTHUS floridus (Carolina Allspice). Remarkable 
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 unde¬ 
veloped flower-buds are the true capers of com¬ 
merce. Height. 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 
CATALPA speciosa (Indian Bean Tree). A rapid-growing 
tree, good for timber claims. Flowers white and 
purple. Height 50 ft. Oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.50. 
CERAT0NIA Siliqua (St. John’s Bread). The Carob or 
Locust 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 
boiling water before sowing. Height 60 ft. Oz. 
10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
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. Height 40 ft. 
Oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
PAUL0WNIA 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. 
PRUNUS 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. 
R0BINIA Pseudacacia (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. Height 60 ft. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
SYRINGA vulgaris (Purple Lilac). The common variety. 
One of the best; flowers and young foliage fragrant. 
Height 15 ft. Oz. 25 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Vulgaris alba (White Lilac). One of the best white 
varieties. Height 15 ft. Oz. 25 cts., lb $2.50. 
VIBURNUM Opulus (Snowball, or Guelder Rose). An in¬ 
teresting shrub, with compact heads of snowy white 
flowers. Height 15 ft. Oz. 20 cts., lb. $2. 
AGERSTR0EMIA Indica (Crape Myrtle). A favorite tree 
in this vicinity, bearing rose-colored flowers m 
great profusion. Height 20 ft. Pkt. 15 cts. 
__ T , . ., r ornamental trees and shrubs, which we list 
We carry a large assortment of deoduous fnu d are acclimate d to the Southwest and 
under the heading of the Plant Department. uu 
Mexico, and are superior to eastern- and northern-grown stock. 
