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Ornamental and Shade Trees of Known Merit 
for Street and Parkway Planting 
The planting of shade trees along the roadside is a matter of great importance. The future growth of the tree 
should be the principal matter of consideration. Narrow streets should be planted with trees that do not attain a 
very great size, such as Acacia, Camphor, etc., while wide thoroughfares should be lined with trees that attain large 
proportions, such as the Eucalyptus, Rubber, Redwood, etc. It must also be remembered that these trees are to 
remain where they are planted for many years, and that the proper preparation of the soil at the time of planting 
will be the prevention of many objectionable features in the years to come. 
To begin with, the holes should be four feet deep and three feet wide. The soil from the surface should then 
be put into the bottom of the hole, and the poor soil which has been dug from the bottom should be used on top. 
This is done to give the roots a chance to find their way down to the good soil, and will prevent them from growing 
under cement walks and curbings and lifting them up. If closely observed, it will be found that the roots of the 
trees will be attracted by conditions that are most favorable. They will grow toward the place where they find loose 
soil and fertilizer and moisture, hence the object of putting the richness directly beneath the roots in the bottom of 
the hole. This will prevent sidewalks from being ruined, as the roots will make no attempt to grow under them. 
Below is a list of the shade and ornamental trees that are best suited to our climate. 
ACACIA BAILEYANA. This is a strikingly 
beautiful moderate growing tree with glau¬ 
cous green pinnated foliage and covered in 
the spring with racemes of lemon yellow 
flowers which completely envelop the tree. 
Quite hardy, a magnificent specimen or ave¬ 
nue tree, blooming earlier than any other 
Acacia. Good for street when parking is 
narrow. In 5 gal. cans, $1.50 each. 
ACACIA DECURRENS (Green Wattle). 
This rapid and erect growing tree is one 
of the best of the feathery foliaged vari¬ 
eties for park or avenue purposes. Branch- 
lets with very prominent angles and decur¬ 
rent from the petioles; leaves feathery, very 
deep dark green. Flowers whitish yellow. 
4 to 6 ft., 5 gal. cans, $1.50 each. 
ACACIA FLORIBUNDA. A rapid growing 
tree with a pendulous habit, and with long 
narrow leaves; flowers in racemes bright 
yellow. Useful as a street tree. A profuse 
bloomer. In 1 gal. cans, 50c; 5 gal. cans, 
$2.00 each. 
Acacia Melanoxylon 
ACACIA MELANOXYLON (Black Wattle). 
A strong, upright growing tree; the lead¬ 
ing variety for street planting. 4 to 6 feet, 
5 gal.- cans, $1.50 each. 
ACACIA PYCNANTHA (Golden Wattle). 
Of rapid growth; leaves long and narrow; 
flowers fragrant, brilliant yellow, coming in 
long pendulous clusters. 1 gal. cans, $1.00 
each ; 5 gal.- cans, $2.50 each. 
ARAUCARIAS. See “Decorative Plants.” 
CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA (Japanese Ce¬ 
dar). Large, elongated pyramidal tree, with 
straight, slender, tapering trunk, covered 
with reddish brown bark, with frond like 
upward spreading branches; branchlets very- 
numerous, usually alternate. Bright green. 
Cones reddish bre-vn, an inch or less in 
length. 50c ea«&. 
Cedrus Deodara 
CAMPHORA OFFICINALIS (Camphor 
Tree). A rank growing, very symmetrical, 
ornamental tree, thriving in a poor soil, 
bright green foliage and well adapted for 
the lawn, street or avenue planting. To 
prepare the Camphor for commerce, the 
root, trunk and branches are broken up and 
treated with water in closed vessels, the 
volitilized camphor being sublimated on 
rice straw. No garden is complete without 
it. 1 gal. can, 50c each; 5 gal. can, $1.50 
each. 
CEDRUS DEODARA. Sacred Cedar of the 
Himalayas or Indian Cedar. Exceedingly 
handsome, with drooping branches and sil¬ 
very green foliage, forming a dense net¬ 
work ; the finest and most rapid growing 
of all cedars, and worthy of a place in 
every garden. 3 to 4 feet, fully established, 
$2.50 each. 
CRAPE MYRTLE. See “Shrubbery and Or¬ 
namental Plants.” 
CUPRESSUS LAWSON I AN A. Beautiful 
Cypress with flat foliage. Balled, $1.50 to 
$5.00 each. 
®gg“See our Special Combination offers 
appearing on pages 61 and 62 
CUPRESSUS GUADALUPENSIS (Blue Cy¬ 
press). Branches spreading and very con¬ 
spicuous ; on account of its coloring, it 
lends a charming effect when planted among 
other trees. Does very well throughout 
California and is always attractive. $1.00 
each in gal. cans; larger plants from the 
field, $3.50 each. 
CUPRESSUS MACROCARPA (Monterey 
Cypress). A native of California and one 
of the most desirable evergreens. In old 
age, it becomes very picturesque, forming 
a broad flat topped crown. Foliage grey¬ 
ish green; stands pruning well and used 
extensively for hedges. It is a splendid 
tree for planting near the ocean. The Mon¬ 
terey Cypress is the best tree we have for 
a wind break. In flats of 100 plants, $2.00 
per flat. In cans, 25c each, $2.00 per dozen. 
EUCALYPTUS FICIFOLIA. Scarlet flow¬ 
ering. A most striking variety of dwarfish 
habit, with very dark green leaves and pro¬ 
ducing large panicles of brilliant scarlet flow¬ 
ers ; one of the most ornamental and effec¬ 
tive trees among the Eucalyptus; very 
desirable for small gardens. $1.00 each; 
large plants, $1.50 each. 
EUCALYPTUS ROBUSTA (Swamp Mahog¬ 
any Gum). Well adapted to low ground, 
and also to the driest locations; very sym- 
symmetrical while young; quite brittle as it 
grows older; branches direct opposite in 
regular whorls; foliage large, of a deep 
glossy green color;. flowers large, creamy 
white; blooms late in the fall; very much 
prized by apiarists. 50c each. In flats of 
100 plants, write for prices. 
Eucalyptus Globulus 
