AUSTRALIAN TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS 
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FICUS Australis (Australian Banyan Tree). A fine evergreen tree, 
very useful for shade and shelter purposes. This and the following 
variety are hardy in the neighborhood of Los Angeles, but in dis¬ 
tricts experiencing sharp frosts they should be sheltered until they 
are four years old and well established. Height 50 ft. Oz. SI. 
Macrophylla (Moreton Bay Fig, or Long-leaved Rubber Tree). 
A magnificent ornamental shade tree, with large, bright, glossy 
green leaves. Height 100 ft. Oz. SI. 
ACACIA PYCNANTHA 
GREVILLEA robusta (Silky Oak, or Australian Fern Tree). A well¬ 
-known shade tree, with fern-like foliage and orange flowers; of 
. rapid growth and capable of resisting drought to J a remarkable 
degree. Height 150 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. S5. 
PITTOSPORUM eugenloides. A valuable evergreen for lawns, parks 
or cemeteries; of graceful form; light, bright green foliage. Is 
suitable for tall garden hedges. From South Australia. Height 
20 ft. Oz. 50 cts. 
Nigricans. Dark brown. Height 10 ft. Oz. 50 cts. 
STERCULIA diversifolia (Brachychiton populneum). A handsome 
tree of erect, symmetrical growth, with a heavy trunk. The leaves 
vary much in shape, some being poplar-like, other ivy-shaped, and 
others slightly or deeply cut. This is without doubt the finest tree 
for street planting for Southern California and is being very exten¬ 
sively planted. Height 60 ft. Oz. 60 cts., lb. $6. 
TELOPEA speciosissima (Waratah, or Australian Tulip). One of the 
most gorgeous and showy shrubs yet introduced. Flowers crimson- 
scarlet, in large heads, which are discernible at a great distanoe. 
Height 8 ft. Pkt. 15 cts. 
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. 
CALYCANTHUS florid us (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., 
% S2. 
CAPPARIS splnosa (Caper Tree). A flowering shrub with handsome 
blush color flowers. The undeveloped flower-buds are the true 
capers of commerce. Height 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 
CATALPA speciosa (Indian B.ean Tree). A rapid-growing tree, good 
for timber claims. Flowers white and purple. Height 50 ft. 0». 
25 cts., lb. $3. ' 
CERATONIA Siliqua (St. John’s Bread). The Carob or Locust Tree 
of Scripture, with yellow flowers and edible saccharine pods, whioh 
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 Locust). 
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. 
MACLURA aurantiaca (Osage Orange). A well-known hedge plant 
Height 40 ft. Oz. 10 cts., lb. SI. 
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. 
PAULOWNIA imperialls (Empress Tree). Very rapid-growing when 
young. It afterwards forms a broad flat head. Flowers violet, 
trumpet-shaped and fragrant. Height 30 ft. Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
PRUNUS serotina (Wild Black Cherry). A fine ornamental tree 
having the general appearance of our wild plum of California. Very 
hardy and a fine lawn subject. Oz. 20 cts., lb. $2. 
ROBINIA 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. S2.50. 
Vulgaris alba (White Lilac). One of the best white varieties. Height 
15 ft. Oz. 25 cts., lb. S2.50. 
VIBURNUM Opulus (Snowball, or Guelder Rose). An interesting 
shrub, with compact heads of snowy white flowers. Height 15 ft. 
Oz. 20 cts., lb. S2. 
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