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Theodore Payne, Seedsman and Nurseryman 
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. “Silky Oak." 150 feet. 1 
large tree with pretty fern-like foliage, covered late 
in spring with orange-colored ilowers which are a 
great source of honey for bees; does well in all parts 
of California and is one of the most stately trees for 
avenue planting, thriving with scarcely any wate. 
In gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft. Each 40c. 
G. THELEMANNIANA. A beautiful shrub, especially 
valuable for planting in dry places. It has pretty 
feathery foliage and produces a great profusion of 
bright scarlet flowers. In pots, 2 ft. Each 50c. 
HAKEA ELLIPTIC A. A shrub of rather compact hab¬ 
it, growing to a height of 8 or 10 feet. The older 
leaves are glabrous, while the young shoots and 
leaves have a bronze or rusty appearance. Very 
ornamental for lawn or shrubbery planting. 1.. 
4-inch pots, 2 ft. Each 60c. 
H. LAURINA. (H. eucalyptoides.) 10 feet. A win¬ 
ter blooming shrub, with foliage similar to the 
Blackwood Acacia, bearing curious, globose heads 
of red flowers with white stigmas. In 4-inch pots. 
2 ft. Each 50c. 
H. SALIGNA. Of similar habit to the preceding, but 
has narrower leaves and white flowers. In 4-inch 
pots, 2 ft. Each 50c. 
HETEltOMELES ARBUTIFOLIA. “California Holly," 
or Christmas Berry.” 10 feet. A native California 
shrub, found plentifully in all our foothills. Very 
desirable on account of its handsome foliage ai 
also for its bright colored berries. In pots, 10 to 12 
inches. Each 35c. 
HIBISCUS SINENSIS. A favorite shrub with brig- 
green foliage and large, showy flowers. Single red 
or double red. In pots, 1 to 1 % ft. Each 50c. 
HYDRANGEA IIORTENSIS. A well known deciduous 
shrub, with large leaves and immense heads of pink 
flowers. Valuable for small beds around a porch or 
against a wall, continuing in flower nearly all sum¬ 
mer. In pots, 1 to 1 V 2 ft. Each 35c. 
HYPERICUM FLORIBUNDUM. A pretty shrub with 
small foliage and large clusters of bright yellow 
flowers. In 4-inch pots, 1 % to 2 ft. Each 40c. 
II. MOSERIANUM. A low growing shrub, producing 
quantities of large, single, bright yellow flowers 
with numerous long, showy stamens. Excellent for 
massing, flowering almost continuously. In 4-inch 
pots, 1 y 2 to 2 ft. Each 4 0c. 
JACARANDA MIMOSAEFOLIA. (.1. ovalifolia.) 30 
feet. One of the finest of our flowering trees, liter¬ 
ally covered in early summer with large blue big- 
nonia-like flowers. The foliage is finely cut like 
a fern and very pretty. In cans, 2 to 3 ft. Each 
50c. 
LA GERSTROEMIA INDICA ROSEA. “Pink Crape 
Myrtle.” A well known deciduous shrub, producin': 
an abundance of showy pink flowers. In pots. Eacli 
50c. 
LAGUNARIA PATERSONI. 20 feet. A small pyra¬ 
midal tree with ovate leaves, whitish underneati 
flowers something like Hibiscus, pale rose color. In 
gal. cans, 3 to 4 ft. Each 75c. 
LAURESTINUS. See Viburnum. 
LEPTOSPERMUM LAEVIGATUM. This beautiful shrub 
does particularly well in California and is very 
valuable for planting in masses, and for filling up 
odd corners. It grows rapidly and in the spring 
is laden with a profusion of white blossoms. In 
gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft. Each 40c. 
LIBOCEDRUS DECURRENS. “Incense Cedar.” 100 
feet. A native California tree, thriving well under 
cultivation. It forms a very handsome, compact 
growing tree, with cinnamon red bark and briglr 
green foliage, glaucous underneath. Balled, 3 to ' 
ft. Each $1.50. 
LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM. “Japanese Privet.” 20 feet 
A large shrub or small tree, with glossy, dark green, 
leathery leaves; often used for hedges and stands 
trimming well. In flats of 100 plants, per 100, $3.50. 
I.. NEPALENSE. “Small Leaved Privet.” 10 feet. 
Much used for hedges in Southern California. It 
grows quickly and can be trimmed in any way de- 
sircd, making a dense, thick hedge. Leaves small, 
light green, flowers white, in large sprays. In flats 
of 100 plants, per 100, $3.50. 
M A CAD A MI A TERNIFOLIA. “Queensland Nut.” Verv 
rare ornamental tree, bearing a valuable edible nut 
In pots. Each $1.50. 
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA. 80 feet. One of the fin¬ 
est of American evergreen trees. The leaves are 
thick, bright green and rusty on the under side; 
flowers large, waxy white and fragrant. In gal. 
cans, 1 to 2 ft., each 50c; 3 to 4 ft., each $1.00. 
MELALEUCA ERICIFOLIA. “Bottle Brush.” A large 
shrub with small, narrow leaves and spikes of yel¬ 
lowish-white, brush-like flowers. In pots, 1% to 2 
ft. Each 50c. 
M. IIYPERICIFOLIA. “Bottle Brush.” A tall shrub 
with pretty, bright green, opposite leaves, and pro¬ 
ducing large spikes of rich red flowers. In pots, 1 % 
to 2 ft. Each 50c. 
Magnolia grandiflora 
MELIA A7.EDARACII UMBRACULIFORMIS. “Texas 
Umbrella Tree.” A well known deciduous tree. The 
branches are erect and in a manner radiating from 
the trunk and with drooping foliage, give it the 
appearance of a gigantic umbrella. It is a hand¬ 
some shade tree and will stand a great amount of 
heat. Bare roots, 6 to 8 ft. Each 75c. 
MART US CO >1 MUNIS. “Common Myrtle.” Handsome 
shrub of rather compact growth, with small, glossy 
green, aromatic leaves. Bears quantities of smali, 
white, fragrant flowers. Valuable either for single 
plants or for a hedge. In pots. Each 25c. 
OAK. See Quercus. 
PARKINSONIA ACULEATA. Shrub or small tree, 15 
to 25 feet. It has thorny, drooping branches, with 
long- feathery foliage, and showy yellow flowers. 
In gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft. Each 50c. 
PEPPER TREE. See Schinus. 
PICUNIA DIOCA. One of the most rapid growing 
trees known, with large, bright green foliage. Trees 
have been known to form a trunk 1% feet in diam¬ 
eter in three years. Valuable for planting to pro¬ 
duce quick shade. In gal. cans. Each 25c. 
PINUS CANARIENSIS. “Blue Pine.” SO feet. A beau¬ 
tiful tree with long pendant needles of a glaucous 
blue color. It is of rapid growth, stands drougtv 
well and is one of the best pines for Southern Cali¬ 
fornia. It has the peculiarity of sprouting from the 
stump when cut down or even burned off, which is 
a valuable feature in the reforesting of our moun¬ 
tains. In gal. cans, 3 ft. Each 50c. 
1’. COULTERI. “Big Cone Pine.” SO feet. A native 
species from San Bernardino and San Jacinto Moun¬ 
tains at an elevation of 4500 to 7000 feet, but, un¬ 
like most of our native pines from high altitudes 
it succeeds well under cultivation in the valleys. It 
has rough bark, the needles are in clusters of threes, 
stiff and erect, and of a dark blue-green color 
Balled, 2 to 3 ft. Each $1.25. 
P. HALEPENSIS. “Aleppo Pine.” Western Asia. 60 
fe ?t. A tree of rapid growth and spreading habit, 
with light yellowish-green foliage. It thrives well 
California, and is a valuable ornamental tree. 
Balled, 3 to 4 ft., each $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., each $1.50. 
P. INSIGNIS. (P. radiata.) “Monterey Pine.” 100 
feet. A well known native species of rapid growt 1 - 
succeeding best near the coast. Balled 3 to 4 ft 
Each 75c. 
