evergreen 
TREES 
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THE FRESNO 
NURSERY CO. 
Cedrus Deodara. (Himalayan, or Deodar 
Cedar.) The Great Cedar of the Himalaya 
mountains. A stately tree, attaining a 
height of 50 to 75 feet; foliage glaucous 
green; branches feathery and spreading; 
perfectly adapted to this climate. 
Cedrus Deodara. 
Cypress Lawsoniana. These are exceeding¬ 
ly valuable trees; habit of growth varies 
according to sub-varieties — some are very 
compact, others drooping or pyramidal; 
foliage ranging from dark green to glau- 
caus and golden tints. Maximum height, 
10 to 30 feet. 
Cypress Macrocarpa. (Monterey.) One of 
California’s famous trees; foliage grayish 
green; desirable for hedges. 
EUCALYPTUS (GUM TREES). 
There is no doubt in our mind but that 
the Eucalyptus is destined to become the 
forest tree for this State, just as the 
Redwood and Big tree have been in the 
past. They are all natives of Australia, 
the climate of which in many respects is 
similar to our own. The rapidity of 
growth, the durability of the timber and 
adaptability to almost any California cli¬ 
mate or soil are recommendations which 
appeal very forcibly to us. 
In addition to its being a wood or 
timber producer, many varieties are ideal 
for avenue planting. 
Corynocalyx. Beautiful, upright grower; 
distinct, bright, shiny leaves; timber very 
durable. A graceful avenue tree. 
Cebra (Narrow-Leaved Iron Bark.) Ex¬ 
tremely hardy; stands great extremes of 
heat. Wood hard, elastic, very heavy. 
Globulus. (Blue Gum.) Broad, bluish leaves 
when young. More extensively planted 
than any other variety; wood when pol¬ 
ished resembles hickory. Valuable for 
wagon work, bridges, tool-handles, in¬ 
sulator pins, and as firewood. 
Robusta. (Swamp Mahogany.) Well adapt¬ 
ed to low ground; foliage deep, glossy 
green; immense clusters of white flowers 
in fall and winter make it desirable for 
bee-keepers. 
Rostrata. (Red Gum.) A remarkably rapid 
grower. Wood takes a handsome finish 
and is desirable for interiors. Called “Red 
Mahogany,’’ by the trade. Valuable for 
ties, fence-posts, piles, etc. 
Tereticornis. (Forest Red Gum.) Fully as 
rapid a grower as the Rostrata; timber 
somewhat more durable. Said by some 
Australian authorities to lead as a com¬ 
mercial timber. 
Eucalyptus Viminalls. 
Vlmlnalis. (Manna Gum.) Very hardy; of 
rapid growth; a fine avenue tree, with 
long, graceful, festoon-like branches. Pos¬ 
sesses a number of distinct advantages, 
among them its notable hardiness and re¬ 
sistance to winds. The timber is not so 
strong as that of certain other species, 
but is nevertheless good for various pur¬ 
poses, such as making building materials, 
fence rails, etc. 
Ficus Elastica. (Rubber Tree.) Popular for 
indoor decoration; leaves large. dark, 
glossy green above, yellowish beneath. Has 
a habit of staying bright and attractive 
even when neglected; is hardly practicable 
outdoors except along southern coasts. 
