TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS 
Deciduous Tree Seeds should be planted in this section in wintex 
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 thor¬ 
oughly 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 01 
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 deciduous 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 Baileyana. A small, handsome tree with glaucous green 
foliage. Leaves pinnato; three to fou? pairs, leaflets about 20 pairs 
1H to lines long, crowded; linear. Flowers in racemes 3 to 4 
inches long, yellow. One of the most beautiful of the Acacias, 
highly recommended for street planting. Height 25 ft. Oz. 60 cts., 
lb. $6. 
Cultrlformis (Knife-leaved Acacia). A distinct and beautiful species 
of upright growth, forming a large shrub, with glaucous green 
leaves about inch in size. When in bloom the plant presents 
a splendid appearance on the lawn. Height 15 ft. Oz. 50 cts., 
lb. $5. 
Dealbata (Silver Wattle). Very ornamental. Height 15 ft. Oz. 
40 cts., lb. $4. 
Florlbunda. Ornamental, with very abundant handsome 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. S3.50. 
Latifolia. A handsome shade tree, succeeding especially well near 
the seacoast. Leaves broad; yellow flowers. Native of South 
Africa. Height 40 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. S5. 
Linifolia (Flax-leaved). An ornamental shrub, with yellow flowers, 
growing in heads two to four together. Height 8 ft. Pkt. 15 cts. 
Lophantha (Albizzia Lophantha; Cape or Crested Wattle). One 
of the most rapid-growing trees for first temporary shelter, succeed¬ 
ing in the most desolate places. Height 25 ft. Oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Melanoxylon (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-maker’s work. 
Height 80 ft. Oz. 35 cts., lb. S3.50. 
Mollissima. An abundant-blooming tree, very ornamental; suitable 
for lawns and shrubbery. Height 25 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. S5. 
Saligna. Small tree of weeping habit; very ornamental. Height 
15 to 20 ft. Oz. 40 cts., lb. S4. 
Acacia pycnantha (Golden Wattle). Of rapid growth, doing espe¬ 
cially well near the seacoast, and containing a large quantity of 
tannin. Height 40 ft. Oz. 30 cts., lb. S3. 
BORONIA megastigma. A beautiful little shrub; flowers copper- 
color, with strong violet odor. Very rare. Seed germinates slowly. 
Height 2 ft. Pkt. 50 cts. 
ACACIA DECURRENS 
BRACHYCHITON acerifolium (Flame Tree). Of fine, sturdy, 
pyramidal growth, with large, handsome foliage, producing masses 
of scarlet flowers. Height 25 ft. Oz. 30 cts., lb. S3. 
CASUARINA quadrivalvis (Coast She-Oak). Very valuable for 
seacoast culture, to prevent the inroads of the sea upon sand-hills. 
Of quick growth. Wood valuable for shingles, etc. Height 60 ft. 
Oz. $1. 
Stricta (She-Oak). Is tougher than the other species; excellent 
wood for tool handles. Height 30 ft. Oz. SI. 
Suberosa (Erect She-Oak). A beautiful shade tree. Valuable for 
fuel. Height 60 ft. Oz. SI.50. 
Torulosa (Forest Oak). Wood very valuable for timber; also for 
fuel, burning to a clear white ash and leaving no cinders. Height 
75 ft. Oz. SI. 
The supply of fuel is a vital question for Southern California. Varie¬ 
ties of Eucalyptus and other rapid-growing trees are being largely plant¬ 
ed in 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 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 trees and 
shrub seed 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 
*nd watering, and set fire to them. 
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