PLANTING ORNAMENTAL TREES 
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Catalpa Speciosa variety is highly prized in eastern states for its fine 
timber, it is a rapid grower, tall and straight, often be¬ 
ing over 100 feet high. 
In California it makes a beautiful shade tree, bearing large heart-shaped 
leaves, sometimes a foot long, it also bears fragrant white flowers which add 
much to its ornamental appearance. „ . 
Each 10 
6 to 8 ft.$ .60 $5.00 
Elm. English or French OI ? e of t ^ le most highly recommended for 
planting in the San Joaquin valley section. The 
(Ulmus Campestris) tree is an unusually strong grower, attaining a 
height of 100 feet. It is very erect and possesses a beautiful dark green foliage 
and its timber is of high value. One of the best for shade, and is highly suited 
for avenue planting. 
Elm, Huntingdon Enjoys the distinction of being one of the most widely 
planted trees for avenue purposes, as well as other 
(Ulmus Camp-Glabra places, where a handsome tree and good shade is 
Vegeta) desired. 
It is a very strong erect grower having a smooth bark and a foliage much 
different from other elms, being of a light green color. We do not hesitate 
to recommend this as one of the best of the European elms. 
Prices on Elms 
Each 10 100 
8 to 10 ft.$1.00 $9.00 $80.00 
6 to 8 ft.80 7.00 60.00 
Linden, American This variety is commonly known as the Basswood and 
is a native of the eastern states where it grows to a 
(Tilia Americana) height of about sixty feet. It is a strong rapid grower, 
having a broad round top, large leaves of a beautiful dark green color on the 
upper side and light green underneath. The flowers are a creamy white color 
and very fragrant. A fine variety for parks and home grounds. 
Each 10 
6 to 8 ft.,.$1.25 $10.00 
Locust Black This variety is a native of America and is a very rapid 
grower, often attaining a height of 80 feet. While it 
(Robinia pseudacacia) is a fine ornamental and shade variety, it is more highly 
valued for its timber being planted in some localities very extensively for that 
purpose, also is very valuable for the making of posts, grape-stakes, etc. It 
thrives in open countries where nearly all other trees fail. The flowers are 
a beautiful white in color and very fragrant. 
Each 10 100 
8 to 10 ft . $1.00 $7.50 $60.00 
6 to 8 ft.75 6.00 50.00 
Silver or Soft While this variety is a native of the Eastern States 
it is highly recommended for western planting. 
(Acer Dasycarpum) The tree is a strong rapid grower, often growing 
120 feet high. The bark is light colored and smooth. Leaves are a beautiful 
green on the upper side and a silvery color underneath. Thrives particularly 
well in the interior valleys and makes a beautiful avenue or boulevard tree. 
Each 10 100 
8 to 10 ft . $1.00 $7.50 $60.00 
6 to 8 ft.: .:. 75 6.00 50.00 
MulbeiTV Licks As we ^ as b e * n £ a Suable tree for shade purposes it 
Jy is also highly prized for its fruit and is recommended for 
(Morus Americana planting in chicken yards and hog corrals. Hogs will 
Rubra) thrive well by feeding on the berries as they drop. 
This variety was originated by James Lick and is one of the best. The ber¬ 
ries are large, a beautiful black color when ripe, and highly flavored. 
8 to 10 ft.Each $1.00 
Mulberry, New American This Y ar jety is . a ver y ra P !d / r ? w ? r and 
. extensively used for avenue and shade pur- 
(Morus Americana Rubra) poses. It is a strong grower having large 
leaves of a beautiful dark green color. Very handsome and also valuable for 
its fruit which is large and jet black in color possessing good flavor. 
8 to 10 ft . .....Each $1.00 
