Deciduous Shade Trees 
The value of this class of hardy tree for all sec¬ 
tions of the West should not be overlooked. They fur¬ 
nish our fastest growing trees, and among them are 
varieties which are unexcelled for summer shade. The 
fact that they lose their leaves in the winter is often 
an advantage, as often shade is wanted during the 
warm months, while it is desirable to let in the sun¬ 
light in winter. The freshness of the new leaves in the 
spring is a cheerful sight, and some varieties turn bril¬ 
liant color in fall. 
Prices of those listed in containers are for stronger 
more heavily branched trees. 
Pink Acacia 
ALBIZZIA JULIBRISSIN. Silk Tree, Pink Acacia. 
A rapid growing, spreading tree, much resembling 
an Acacia to which it is closely allied. In early 
summer it is covered with fluffy, round, fragrant, 
pink flowers. Succeeds in the desert or on the 
seacoast. 5-gal. containers, $1.50. 
Birch 
BETULA ALBA. White Birch. Beautiful all the 
year with its white-barked trunk and branches. 
Especially effective in groups or natural plant¬ 
ings. 5-gal. containers, 6-8 ft., $1.75. Large 
boxed specimens priced upon application. 
BETULA ALBA YOUNGEI. Young's Weeping 
Birch. Has the same white bark, but very 
picturesque weeping habit. Unlike the cutleaf 
weeping variety in which only the branchlets 
droop, in this variety all of the branches are 
pendant in a very pleasing irregular manner, be¬ 
coming a living fountain with age. 6-8 ft., $3.00. 
Arizona Ash 
FRAXINUS VELUTINA. Desirable for street or 
shade tree planting especially in the desert and 
Arizona. The street plantings in Phoenix of this 
tree are most beautiful, as are those in Beverly 
Hills. Large specimens in 20 inch boxes, with 6 
ft. trunks and shaped tops 5-6 ft. in diameter, 
for immediate effect and shade, $15.00 each. 
Koelreuteria 
KOELREUTERIA PANICULATA. An unusual 
light green pinnately divided leaves. In summer 
long panicles of yellow flowers appear at the 
ends of the branches, followed by very interest¬ 
ing bladder-like pods. Specimen in 12-inch boxes, 
$3.50. 
Ginkgo 
GINKGO BILOBA. Maidenhair Tree. A lone 
species, the sole remainder of a numerous tribe 
of a former geologic age. It has leaves shaped 
like Maidenhair fern but larger, bright green. Its 
interesting branching habit gives the tree a pic¬ 
turesque, Oriental appearance, very noticeable 
against the skyline. The foliage colors bright yel¬ 
low in the fall. Boxed specimens, 6-8 ft., $3.50. 
Flowering Cherry 
PRUNUS CAMPANULATA. Perfectly adapted 
to Southern California, this unique Flowering 
Cherry blooms very early, being covered with 
brilliant rosy red bell shaped flowers in February. 
It is one of the showiest of flowering trees and 
has an attractive, upright habit of growth. 
5-gallon containers, 6 to 8 feet, $2.50. These 
trees will bloom the first season. 
Flowering Crab 
(MALUS) 
BAECHTEL'S FLOWERING CRAB. (Malus ioen- 
sis). Small shapely tree with large, very double, 
perfect flowers in the spring, resembling small 
roses of a delicate pink color. Strong, branched 
trees, established. 3-4 ft., $1.50; 5-6 ft., $2.50. 
Purple-leaved Plum 
PRUNUS BLIREANA. One of the most beauti¬ 
ful flowering trees. Of medium size, rounded 
form, it is covered in Spring with lovely soft pink 
double flowers. The foliage which follows is rich 
bronzy purple, making an effective tree from 
early spring to late fall. 5-gallon containers, 4 
to 5 ft., $1.50. 
Liquidambar 
LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA. SWEET GUM. 
For brilliant autumn coloring of the leaves, there 
is nothing better than this. It makes a shapely 
lawn or parkway specimen, beautifully clothed 
with bright green maple-like leaves, turning in 
fall into rich shades of red. Specimens, tubbed, 
6-7 ft., $3.50. 
Mulberry 
MORUS NIGRA. Persian Mulberry. The berries 
of this variety are equal to the finest blackber¬ 
ries, very juicy with a sprightly acid flavor. Tree 
large, spreading, but slow growing and can be 
kept at any desired size. Fine fruiting-size speci¬ 
mens, 6-8 ft., $3.50. 
MORUS ALBA PENDULA. Teas Weeping Mul¬ 
berry. The grafts are placed 6 to 8 feet from the 
ground, forming a large umbrella-like tree, with 
branches drooping gracefully to the ground. Extra 
large specimens, 2-3 inch caliper with large tops, 
boxed, $7.50. 
Sycamore 
PLATANUS ORIENTALS. Oriental Plane. The 
most popular variety for street planting and as 
a shade tree; straight, symmetrical in habit. 
Established trees, in containers, 6 to 8 ft., 
$1.50; 8 to 10 ft., boxed, $2.50; Larger boxed 
trees priced on application. 
PLATANUS RACEMOSUS. California Sycamore. 
The Native Sycamore, with beautiful white mot¬ 
tled trunk, straight or picturesquely crooked, or 
branched from the ground forming a handsome 
clump for interesting landscape effects. Fine 
specimens priced on application. 
PURPLE-LEAVED PLUM 
Poplar 
POPULUS NIGRA ITALICA. Lombardy Poplar. 
The well known slender, tail. Poplar for stately 
groups and driveway lining. 
Established, 5 gallon containers, 6 to 8 ft., 
$1.25; Boxed, 8 to 10 ft., $2.50; Large trees, 
boxed, priced on application. 
Willow 
SALIX BABYLONICA. Weeping Willow. A 
beautiful quick-growing large spreading tree with 
gracefully drooping branches. Fine for edges of 
pools, lakes or streams, or as a covering for per¬ 
golas and seats. 5-gal., 6-8 ft., $1.75. 
Tulip Tree 
LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA. Tulip Tree or 
"Yellow Poplar" of the South. A tall, straight 
trunked symmetrical tree with large, double 
pointed leaves often coloring bright yellow in the 
fall. Flowers shaped like tulips, green, and gold, 
with orange centers. 4-6 ft., $1.75. 
Umbrella Tree 
MELIA AZEDARACH UMBRACULIFORMIS. 
Texas Umbrella, "Chinaberry". Its wide spreading, 
umbrella-like top, clothed with dark green leaves 
make it a favorite throughout the desert, Ari¬ 
zona and Texas. 6-8 ft., $2.00. 
Cataflpa 
CATALPA SPECIOSA. Fast growing, spread¬ 
ing shade tree for all locations, with very large 
leaves and clusters of blossoms, white, tinted 
violet, dotted purple and yellow. 5 -gal. con¬ 
tainers, 5-6 ft., $1.50. 
Dwarf Maple 
ACER PALMATUM RUBRUM. Dwarf Japanese 
Maple. Very beautiful dwarf trees for shaded’ 
locations, planted among Azaleas and other shade 
loving subjects. The finely cut leaves are beauti¬ 
ful red colored and the plants have picturesque 
form. Established plants, potted, 15 to 18 inches, 
$2.75; 2 to 2 Vi ft., $3.50. 
Flowering Peach 
(PRUNUS PERSICA VULGARIS) 
These Double Flowering Peaches are 
highly esteemed ornamental trees for gar¬ 
den adornment and afford excellent cut- 
flower material, the flowers covering every 
branch in spring before the leaves appear. 
The cutting of the flowering branches 
serves to keep the trees shapely as all 
pruning of Flowering Peaches should be 
done in Spring, cutting back all growth of 
the previous season to about 8 inches. Fall 
pruning simply cuts off flowering wood. 
Flowering Peaches thrive in almost any 
soil throughout California and Southwest 
states. 
Double White 
Double Pink 
Double Variegated 
Double Red 
6 fo 8 ft. trees, in 5 gallon containers, $1.75 
BOXED SPECIMENS 
Beautifully formed trees, with fully branched 
tops, for immediate effect. $10.00 to $22.50. 
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