ORNAMENTAL EVERGREEN TREES (Continued) 
EXCELSA COMPACTA ROBUSTA. Foliage very heavy, 
strong and sturdy, which in this respect differs from A. 
Excelsa. Fine pot grown plants 2 tiers SI to SI.50; 3 tiers 
S2 to $2.50; 4 tiers S3 to S3.50, averaging SI.50 per foot in 
height. 
EXCELSA GLAUCA. Another of the A. Excelsa type, in 
character of growth, and one of the handsomest of all the 
family. Foliage a beautiful glauca green. Pot grown plants, 
2 tiers SI to SI.25; 3 tiers, SI.75 to S2.25; 4 tiers S3 to 
S3.50, averaging SI.50 per foot in height. 
CAMPHOR TREE 
CAMPHORA OFFICINALIS. The cleanest of all shade 
trees, and hardy in this climate; is considered to be one of 
the finest street shade trees; a fast grower, and requires 
little treatment. The beautiful light green, glossy foliage 
is an attraction all the year, while in the spring the new 
growth comes out a reddish brown and turns to green. In 
gallon cans 3 to 4 ft. high 50 cts.; 4 to 5 ft. 75 cts.; 5 to 6 
ft., SI each. A very large assortment in 5 gallon cans, 5 to 
8 ft. high at SI.25 to SI.50. Special prices on large quantities. 
CAROB TREE 
ST. JOHN’S BREAD. A handsome shade tree, with round 
spreading top and small glossy green leaves, bearing large 
edible pods. In 5 gallon cans SI to SI.50 each. 
CASUARINA 
BEEF-WOOD or SHE-OAK. A beautiful shade tree and 
odd in appearance; needle shaped leaves, wood very hard 
and valuable. Remarkable for rapid growth. Tree grows 
well in brackish and alkaline soils and endures the heat of 
the interior. We have a large and fine stock to offer. In 
gallon cans, 3 to 4 ft. 50 cts.; 4 to 5 ft. 60 cts. to 75 cts.; 
5 to 7 ft. SI to SI.50. In 5 gallon cans 6 to 8 ft. SI.50 to $2. 
Special prices on large quantites. 
CEDRUS DEODORA 
HIMALAYAN CEDAR. An exceedingly beautiful tree 
with drooping branches and silvery green foliage. A noble 
looking tree wherever planted; very rapid grower. In 
pots 1 to 2 ft. high 75 cts. to SI; 3 to 5 ft. $2.75 to S3.50; 
larger sizes $5 to $7.50 each. 
CYPRESS (CUPRESSUS) 
GUADALUPENSIS (Blue Cypress). One of the quickest 
growing of the Cypress family. An erect grower, pyramidal 
form, foliage a beautiful glaucous green. In pots 2 to 3 ft. 
50 cts. to 60 cts.; 3 to 4 ft. 75 cts. to SI; 6 to 8 ft. $2 to S3 . 
LAWSONIANA (Lawson Cypress) (See Cut). A native tree, 
and does well in this country. Being quite hardy, the nature 
of this tree is to grow bushy and erect with beautiful 
drooping branches with dark green glossy leaves, which 
have a silvery tinge 3 to 4 ft. high SI.25 to SI.50; 4 to 
5 ft. high SI.75 and S2; 5 to 6 ft. high $2.50. 
MACROCARPA (Monterey Cypress). A native of this 
state, a rapid growing variety, and can be trimmed into 
any shape. This fact, combined with its dense foliage, 
makes it very valuable for hedges and wind-break purposes. 
When allowed to grow in tree form it is one of the best 
shade trees. We can supply small plants in boxes of 100 
plants at SI.50 per box. In pots 2 to 3 ft. high 25 cts. each; 
3 to 4 ft. high 35 cts.; 4 to 5 ft. 50 cts. 
SEMPERVIRENS (Italian Cypress). This is the favorite 
cypress for planting in cemeteries, Italian gardens, and at 
the entrance of drive-ways and walks. Being a tall narrow 
growing tree it is extensively used for arches. The branches 
are erect and grow close to the trunk. Foliage a dark green. 
In pots 2 to 3 ft. 50 cts.; 3 to 4 ft. 75 cts. In 5 gallon cans 
4 to 6 ft. SI to SI.50 each; 6 to 8 ft. $2 to S2.50. 
EUCALYPTUS 
E. CORNUTA (Yate tree). Resists heat and alkali to a 
remarkable degree. In flats of 100 plants, $2. $15 per 1,000. 
CORYNCALYX (Sugar Gum). (See cut page 58) One of 
the best of the family for a shade tree, and is being planted 
extensively as an avenue tree; wood very hard. In gallon 
cans 25 cts. to 50 cts. In flats of 100 plants, 4 to S inch, $2; 
$15 per 1,000. 
E. DIVERSICOLOR (Karri Gum). Prices same as above. 
E. RUDIS (Desert Gum). Prices same as above. 
E. TERETICORNIO (Gray Gum). Prices same as above. 
E. FICIFOLIA (Scarlet Flowered Gum,) See^cut page 59 
This handsome tree should be in every garden; a rapid 
grower and excellent shade tree, dark green leaves and 
immense clusters of bright scarlet flowers. Trees 4 to 6 ft. 
$1 each 
E. GLOBULUS (Tasmania Blue Gum). In pots 15 cts., 25 
cts. and 35 cts. In flats of 100 plants, SI.50 per flat, $12.50 
per 1,000. 
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