GERMAIN'S 1^5T|g7/ FLOWER SEEDS 
Tree and Shrub Seed 
well adapted for the purpose, as large areas etc C is constant. Southern Califorr...* _ 
«ng all kinds of tree seeds successfully the nrnooco i 1 - 0W barren could be well utilized. In rais- 
habitat shopld be imitated as closely as’possible Ao 01 gr . owtb an d germination in their natural 
slowly compared with vegetable and flower seeds ‘ AS a rule ’ a11 trees and shrub seed germinate 
All Hard Seeds, as acacias, locust, Osage Oran^ i , 
water, say at 120 degrees, before sowing or whereA* Sh £ Ul( L be soaked for 24 hours in warm 
over the beds after sowing and watering, and set fire to ^hem C&b G ’ strew dry leaves or bushes 
Deciduous Tree Seeds should be planted in tbio , 
as most of these seeds lose their vitality very ^ripidW 1 Tbp YiP, te ^ °r.Ye r y early in the spring, 
and deep, and the seed should always be sown in dimshould be well prepared, rich 
weeds. Evergreen tree seeds should* be sown in bnvii 1 ’ and srouad ke Pt thoroughly free from 
should be protected from the sun by bling pL ce a th v 0, S u * hl ? we ‘‘ /mined and 
They are best sown in the spring or fall and^bmlm £ ad ® r shelter of a hedge or fence. 
. , B and should be carefully transplanted when necessary. 
Vitality. As many tree seeds are collnot^d ir. . . 
germinate, although they may appear well eno iir^tn ^ countries, and will sometimes fail to 
flood that we will not in any way be re^onsib^ fnr we wish it to be distinctly under¬ 
use every endeavor to supply the best. P S * ble f ° r their faii ure; but, at the same time, we will 
All tree and shrub seeds quoted in this list nf m * 
10 cts. per pkt; those quoted at 50 cts. ai'fupU^pl^z.^e^an^p^y 
AUSTRALIAN TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS 
We make a separate category of these, as from their value tliev are worthv of it The 
evergreen T^ie^vriter does S not°know 11 on! ° nc ® notice that all the indigenous vegetation is 
!lct g vfl lnn hlV arp nf th J t i * deciduous tree or shrub native to that country. The 
r! Tin ioiibt aAso of The ® e possess great antiseptic properties, and 
are, no doubt, also ot great value in absorbing moisture from the bottom soils thus prevent¬ 
ing malaria. Their value as rapid-growing timber is also great, some varieties’ making excel¬ 
lent fuel, while others are nearly uninflammable, but are useful in carpentry, and for rail- 
way ties, platforms, piles, jetties, etc. Others are very ornamental, bearing showy flowers. 
ACACIA Baileynna. A small, handsome tree 
with glaucous green foliage. Leaves pin¬ 
nate, three to four pairs, leaflets about 20 
pairs iy a to 2y, lines long, crowded; linear. 
Flowers in racemes 3 to 4 inches long, yel¬ 
low. One of the most beautiful of the 
Acacias highly recommended for street 
planting. Height 25 ft. Oz. 60 cts., lb. $6. 
Cul triform is (Knife-leaved Acacia). A dis¬ 
tinct and beautiful species of upright 
growth, forming a large shrub, with glau¬ 
cous green leaves about %xy 2 inch in size. 
When in bloom the plant presents a splen¬ 
did appearance on the lawn. Height 15 
feet. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
Denlbata (Silver Wattle). Very ornamental. 
Height 15 ft. Oz. 40 cts., lb. $4. 
Floribundn. 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 me¬ 
dium-sized tree of rapid growth, very use¬ 
ful 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, succeed¬ 
ing especially well near the seacoast. 
Leaves broad; yellow flowers. Native of 
South Africa. Height 40 ft. Oz. 50 cts., 
lb. $5. 
Linlfolla (Flax-leaved). An ornamental shrub, 
with yellow flowers, growing in heads two 
to four together. Height 8 ft. Pkt. 15 cts. 
Lophantlia (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. 
Melanoxylon (Blackwood). In sheltered, irri¬ 
gated glens this tree will reach a height of 
from 80 to 100 feet, with a trunk several 
feet in diameter. The timber is very valu¬ 
able for cabinet-makers’ work. Height 80 
ft. Oz. 35 cts., lb. $3.50. 
MolliNHimn. An abundant-blooming tree, very 
ornamental; suitable for lawns and shrub¬ 
bery. Height 25 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
Sallgna. Small tree of weeping habit; very 
ornamental. Height 15 to 20 ft. Oz. 40 cts., 
lb. $4. 
Acacia pycnantha (Golden Wattle). Of rapid 
growth, doing especially well near the sea- 
coast, and containing a large quantity of 
tannin. Height 40 ft. Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
BORONIA incgaMtigma. A beautiful little shrub; 
flowers copper-color, with strong violet 
odor. Very rare. Seed germinates slowly. 
Height 2 ft. Pkt. 50 cts. 
BRACHYCHITON acerlfolium (Flame Tree). 
Of fine, sturdy, pyramidal growth, with 
large, handsome foliage, producting masses 
of scarlet flowers. Height 25 ft. Oz. 30 
cts., lb. $3. • 
ACACIA DECURRENS 
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