GERMAIN’S 
FLOWER SEEDS 
CONIFER AND MISCELLANEOUS EVERGREEN TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS, Continued 
CuprcssiiN LnAvxonlana (Lawson’s Cypress). A 
native variety found in northern California 
and Oregon. Wood white, fragrant and 
close-grained. Generally known as Oregon 
or White Cedar. Height 100 ft. Oz. 40 cts.. 
lb. $4. 
Sempervirens (Italian Cypress). A European 
variety, very long-lived, the wood of which 
is almost imperishable. Height 70 ft. Oz. 
30 cts., lb. $3. 
JACARAXDA iniinosaefolia (Brazilian Jacaran- 
da). A handsome tree with fern-like foli¬ 
age, and magnificent clusters of light blue 
flowers. Hardy in this vicinity. Height 30 
ft. In pods containing frofn 30 to 40 seeds. 
Pod 5 cts. 
JUNIPERUS Virginiana (Red Cedar). A well- 
known American tree. Height 50 ft. Oz. 
25 cts., lb. $2.50. 
HAKE A saligna. A splendid ornamental ever¬ 
green shrub-like tree, growing some 12 to 
20 feet high, with a broad, dense growth. 
Having the appearance somewhat of a 
sheared Juniper, but of a very bushy habit; 
of very light green color. Pkt. 25 cts. 
UBOCEDRUS (lecurrens (California Red Cedar). 
A very handsome tree, native to the coast 
range from San Diego to Oregon. Some 
fine specimens may be seen in Santa Bar¬ 
bara. Height 100 ft. Oz. 40 cts., lb. $4. 
(JGUSTRUM Japoiiicum (Japan Privet). One 
of the best hedge plants. Height 12 ft. Oz. 
15 cts., lb. $1.50. 
MAGNOLIA gran diflora (Large-flowering Mag¬ 
nolia). A native of the southern states 
where its presence indicates good soil. 
Height 100 ft. Oz. 35 cts., lb. $3.50. (Seed 
furnished only during the fall and winter). 
PINUS Canarienxix (Canary Island Pine). Very 
robust and healthy, with bright green foli¬ 
age. Grows nearly as fast as the Monte¬ 
rey Pine. Height 100 ft. Oz. 35 cts., lb. $3.50. 
Coulterl (Macrocarpa; Big Cone Pine). A fine 
native tree, of very robust growth, with 
bluish gray leaves a foot in length. Has 
the largest cone of all pines, sugar-loaf 
shaped and edible. Height 100 ft. Oz. 40 
cts., lb. $4. 
Lambcrtinnn (Sugar Pine). One of our larg¬ 
est native pines, forming a beautiful tree 
with light brown bark. Height 150 ft. Oz. 
35 cts., lb. $3.50. 
InNignis (Monterey Pine). This well-known 
native variety is of very rapid growth, and 
succeeds well in any kind of soil. Height 
100 ft Oz. 35 cts., lb. $3.50. 
Maritinia (Seaside Pine). Well adapted for 
planting near the sea. Height 60 ft. Oz. 
15 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Parryana (Mexican Pifion). A small-growing 
pine, native of Lower California mountains, 
growing on the desert side of the range, 
withstanding considerable drought; a very 
attractive, fine Pine. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
Ponilerosa (Yellow Pine). A native variety 
found in the coast range at a high altitude. 
An immense tree, specimens having been 
found 300 feet high and 15 feet in diam¬ 
eter. The bark is very thick and of red- 
brown color. Height 250 ft. Oz. 35 cts., 
lb. $3. 
StrobuN (Weymouth or White Pine). A state¬ 
ly, straight and valuable tree. Height 100 
ft. Oz. 40 cts., lb. $4. 
Pinus Snbininnn (Gray-leaved Pine). Found 
in the hot interior foothills of Southern Cal¬ 
ifornia; low-branching habit, light gray. 
glaucous foliage; seeds edible and are high¬ 
ly esteemed by the Indians and even the 
whites, and are known to the natives as 
Pinons or Digger Pine. Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
Torreynna. One of the most beautiful of our 
native Pines. A fine specimen may be seen 
in cultivation in the Hotel Green grounds* 
at Pasadena. Height 50 ft. Oz. 40 cts., lb. $4. 
POLYGALA grandiflora. A very desirable flow¬ 
ering shr.ub. Very free-blooming and orna¬ 
mental. Pkt. 25 cts. 
PARKINSONIA Acnleata. A tree that should 
receive more attention. A wonderful sight 
when in bloom and a grand lawn subject 
any time in the year; will grow without 
water on our driest hills and dales. Native 
trees. Pkt. 25 cts. 
SCHINUS Molle (Mexican Pepper Tree.) A well- 
known handsome shade tree, with light 
feathery foliage and bright scarlet berries. 
Height 50 ft. Oz. 10 cts., lb. $1. 
SCIADOPITYS vertieillata (Japan Umbrella 
Pine). Curious and remarkable. Leaves 
are a dark glossy green, crowded into 
whorls at the joints of horizontal branches. 
Very ornamental. Height 60 ft. Oz. 75 
cts., lb. $7.50. 
SOLANUM erectum (S. Betaceum; Guatamala 
Tree Tomato). A handsome evergreen of 
good form, and bearing yellow fruit the 
size of an egg, with a pleasant subacid 
flavor. Height 8 ft. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $3. 
SEQUOIA glganten (California Big Tree). The 
biggest of all trees, and probably the long¬ 
est-lived. Specimens are often found 400 
feet high. Height 300 ft. Oz. 75 cts., lb. 
$7.50. 
Senipervlren.s (California Redwood). Wei) 
known. Wood reddish, soft, close veined, 
easily split, light and brittle, but very dur¬ 
able. It luxuriates in the cool dampness of 
sea fogs. Ornamental for lawns or parks. 
Height 200 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
STERCULIA plantanifolia (China Parasol Tree). 
Very ornamental, with large, plane-like 
leaves. This makes an excellent tree for 
avenue or park planting. Height 40 ft. 
Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
THUJA anrea (Golden Arborvitae). A dwarf 
Chinese variety, compact and globular in 
shape; top foliage yellowish green; suitable 
for lawns, cemeteries, etc. Height 10 ft.* 
Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
Anrea semper-aiirea (Ever Golden Arborvi¬ 
tae). Dwarf habit and free growth. Retains 
its golden color the year round. One of the 
prettiest dwarf evergreens. Height 8 ft. 
Oz. 40 cts., lb. $4. 
Gompncta (Compact Arborvitae). Handsome 
dwarf variety, compact, globular form. 
Height 5 ft. Oz. 35 cts., lb. $3.50. 
Occidentals (American Arborvitae or White 
Cedar). A common and well-known tree, 
native of the Atlantic states. Height 50 ft. 
Oz. 30 cts., lb. $3. 
Orientals (Chinese Arborvitae). A small, ele- 
* gant tree, peculiar from its flattened 
branches, which are dense and light green 
in color. Valuable for planting on lawns. 
Height 10 ft. Oz. 25 cts., lb. $2.50. 
VIBURNUM TinuM (Laurustinus). One of the 
finest winter flowering shrubs, blooming 
abundantly during the winter. Also a val¬ 
uable hedge plant. Height 8 ft. Oz. 15 cts.. 
lb. $1.50. 
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