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FLOWER SEEDS 
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kIoIiuIun. “Tasmanian Blue Gum." Well known; one of the most useful of all, and a very 
rapid grower. Planted largely in warm countries on account of its malaria-destroying quali¬ 
ties. Remarkably good for fuel, being easily sawn and split; also being extensively planted for 
timber, having been used for piles in wharves on the Pacific Coast with very satisfactory re¬ 
sults; ht. 150 ft. Per oz. 50c, lb. $5.00. 
gonloenlyx. “New South Wales Blue Gum.” Wood very durable, hard and tough. Much used 
in its native country by wheelwrights. A rapid grower; ht. 200 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
Gunnii. “Tasmanian Cider Tree.” Probably the hardest of the genus. Will stand a consider¬ 
able amount of frost. Recommended for all elevated and exposed positions. Good for fuel; ht. 
80 ft. Per oz. $1.00, lb. $12.00. 
haeinnstonin. “White Gum.” Good for fencing and rough building material; also makes a fair 
fuel. Tt thrives near the sea coast on sandy soil, but is not suited in the dry interior valleys; 
ht. 150 ft. Per oz. $1.00, lb. $12.00. 
hcmiphloln. “Common Box.” Wood very hard, strong and durable. It thrives at and near the 
coast, on the foothills and in the dry hot valleys of the interior. It furnishes a timber not easily 
split and is used for wheelwrights, handles and various implements, also makes a first-class fuel; 
ht. 100 ft. Per oz. 75c. 
leucoxylon. "Victorian Ironbark.” Very hard, strong, durable, excels hickory in strength. Rec¬ 
ommended for underground work in mines, for railroad ties, bridges, etc.; ht. 100 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
Ionglfolln. “Woolly Butt.” A large tree, of great girth, growing well in any soil. Timber is 
durable and makes excellent fuel. The leaves yield a volatile oil and the profuse bloom fur¬ 
nishes nectar for bees; ht. 200 ft. Per oz. 75c. 
maculatn. “Spotted Gum.” Wood as strong as English Oak. Extensively employed in ship¬ 
building and wheelwrights’ work; ht. 100 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
. iiiclliodora. “Yellow Box.” Of spreading growth, with a comparatively stout stem, and makes 
good fuel. The vonng trees are largely used for telegraph poles, and the flowers are much sought 
by bees One of the strongest and most durable timbers in the world; ht. 120 ft. Per oz. $1.25. 
. microtliecu. “The Coolibah Tree.” A desert tree that withstands the extreme heat of the des¬ 
ert and endures heavy frosts. Grows somewhat crooked. The timber is valuable for bridges, rail¬ 
way ties, posts, and on account of the color and markings of the wood it is very extensively used 
for cabinet work; ht. 80 ft. Per oz. 75c. 
. ohliqan. “Stringy Bark.” A quick grower at or near the coast and some distance inland, but 
does not thrive in the hot interior valleys. It produces the best wood for flooring, scantling and 
shingles; also used in the manufacture of paper. Inferior as fuel, but makes the best charcoal 
for the forge; ht. 300 ft. Per oz. 75c. , . . 
. ohtuslfolln. “Yellow Black Butt.” A rapid growing variety, very good fuel. Also used for 
staves coopers’ and wheelwrights’ work; ht. 120 ft. Per oz. 75c. 
nuniciilufu. “White Ironbark.” Wood hard and durable, excellent for railroad ties or for 
’building fencing. It splits well and is lasting underground; ht. 100 ft. Per oz. 75c. 
. nilularis. "Black Butt.” Of rapid growth. One of the best timber-yielding species, much used 
for flooring boards, railroad• ties and telegraph poles; ht. 300 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
nincrlia. “Peppermint Gum.” Valuable for shingles, fence rails, etc. Yields a great quantity of 
oil and is of remarkably quick growth; ht. 300 ft. Per oz. $1.00, lb. $10.00. 
polyanthenia. “Australian Beech, or Red Box.” Much used for mining purposes, and underground 
work Also an excellent fuel. Flowers good for bees. Thrives in temperate and cold climates; 
succeeds in drv hilly ■ country; ht. 150 ft.- • Per oz. 75c, lb. $9.00. 
‘ regnant*. “Royal Mountain Ash.” A very scarce variety, growing to a large size, and very hardy. 
Grows on the hill slopes of the Australian Alps, near the snow line. Timber durable and excel¬ 
lent for fuel; ht. 200 ft. Per oz. $1.25. if ^ . , . , 
reslnlfera. “Forest Mahogany.” A superior timber of large size, prized for its strength and 
durability. Suitable for tropical climates, .likewise cool climates near the coast. Fine for in¬ 
terior house work; ht. 100 ft. Per oz. $1.00. - 
robust a. “Swamp Mahogany.” Thrives best on low grounds, especially near the sea coast. A 
’remarkably healthy, robust variety; ht 100 ft. Per oz. 75c,1b $8.00 
rostraln. “Red Gum.” Well known and highly esteemed in this section. The timber is unsur¬ 
passed for durability, and is used for railroad ties, street pavements, shipbuilding, cabinet work, 
etc.; ht. 200 ft.' Per oz: 50c, lb': $5.00. 
mills. "Desert Gum.” A valuable variety for arid regions, withstanding heat, cold and winds, 
unsurpassed by any other variety; ht. 100 ft. Per oz. $1.00, lb. $10.00. 
maligna. “Weeping Gum.” Very ornamental. Leaves and general habit are like the “Babylonian 
Willow” Prefers rich alluvial soil. Good for fuel; ht. 75 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
. sidcrophlola. “Dark or Broad-Leaved Ironbark.” Wood very hard, light colored and heavy, of 
great strength and durability, and is used for railroad ties, spokes, shingles, bridges, jetties, 
etc. It is stronger than hickory. Also used for fuel; ht. 150 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
. Slehcriana. (Virgata) “Mountain Ash.” Wood of excellent quality, strong and elastic,- and may 
be used for all purposes where hickory or ash are at present used. Also a most excellent fuel. 
Grows on mountain tops and stony ridges; ht. 150 ft. Per oz. $1.00, lb. $12.00. 
. Stuartiann. “Apple-Scented Gum.” A medium-sized tree with drooping branches. .Will thrive 
on any soil. Wood very dark and handsome and takes a good polish. Useful for cabinet work; 
also good for fuel; ht. 100 ft; Per oz. $1.00. t 
. terctlcornls. “Gray Gum.” A very handsome, large-growing variety. Wood durable and useful 
for shingles, flooring, etc. Also an excellent fuel. It grows best near the coast. It is similar 
to E. rostrata, but makes a straighter trunk; ht. 200 ft. Per oz. 75c, lb. $9.00. 
. viinina 1 is. “Manna Gum.” A hardy, rapid-growing variety, and well suited for exposed situa¬ 
tions. On rich soils it grows to a gigantic size. It is mostly planted for forest cover, wind breaks 
and for shingles and rough building material; also for fuel. The young bark and leaves yield 
the Australian Manna—a hard, opaque, sweet substance; ht. 300 ft. Per oz. 75c, lb. $7.50. 
CONIFER AND MISCELLANEOUS EVERGREEN TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS 
All Needs quoted at Ions than 50 cts. per oz. we 
50 cts. and upwards, 
BIJXUS seinpervireiiN (Evergreen Box). Hardy, 
dwarf habit. 8 ft. Oz. 20 cts., lb. $2. 
CAMPIIORA ofllclnnlls (Camphor Tree). 50 ft. 
Oz. 25 cts., lb. $2.50. 
CEDRUS deoilara (Himalayan Cedar). A noble 
evergreen of pyramidal form. 100 ft. Oz. 
50 cts., lb. $5. 
Lilian! (Cedar of Lebanon). Beautiful for 
lawn. 80 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
CORONILLA GLAUCA. Fine for hedges. Per 
pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
CRYPTOM EH I ,\ el e gans (Fine-leaved Japan Ce¬ 
dar). Foliage glaucous green. 50 ft. Oz. 
50 cts. 
will supply at 10 cts. per pkt.; those quoted at 
, at 15 ets. per pkt. 
Cryptomerla Jnponiea (Japan Cedar). Splen¬ 
did on lawns. 75 ft. Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
CUN 3VING IIA MIA Sinensis. A lofty evergreen 
resembling the Araucaria, but more feath¬ 
ery. 100 ft. Oz. $2.50. 
CUPRESSUS Goveniana (Goven’s Dwarf Cy¬ 
press). A native variety. Very ornamental. 
30 ft. Oz. 40 cts., lb. $4. 
Guadalupensls (Blue Cypress). A rapid-grow¬ 
ing variety, ornamental for lawns and cem¬ 
eteries. 50 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
Macroearpa (Monterey Cypress). Useful for 
hedges, wind-breaks, etc. 50 ft. Oz. 10 cts., 
lb. $1. 
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