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THEODORE PAYNE 
TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS 
Where not otherwise stated all trees and shrubs de¬ 
scribed in this list are evergreens. Where a height is 
mentioned it is understood that it is the ultimate height 
they attain. Space will not permit giving full instruc¬ 
tions for sowing seed of each kind of tree but a few 
general remarks may not be out of place. Most tree 
seeds are better sown in the latter part of winter or 
spring, though there are many that can be sown at any 
time, and some which must be sown while the seeds are 
quite fresh. Most kinds are best sown in boxes, of light, 
well-drained soil, covering the seed about its own depth 
or some of the larger ones a little deeper, press the 
soil down slightly with the hand. Keep in a lath house, 
frame, or some sheltered place and water carefully. As 
soon as large enough to handle, pot and grow on 
until large enough to plant in the open ground where 
they are to remain. Pines and other Conifer seeds are 
best sown in March and April; use a soil containing 
plenty of decomposed granite and always water in the 
morning and not at night as the young seedlings “damp 
off” very easily. 
Acacia seeds should be soaked in hot water for twelve 
hours or more before sowing. 
Some seeds are good only for a short time and in 
these cases I have stated the time at which fresh seeds 
can be had. 
Abies Nordmarmiana. "Nordmann Fir.” An exceedingly 
handsome tree of symmetrical growth, massive dark 
green foliage shining above and silvery beneath. Pkt 
10c, oz 40c, lb $4.00. 
A. Pinsapo. “Spanish Fir.” A magnificent tree attaining 
a height of sixty feet or more, of regular and symmetri¬ 
cal growth, leaves bright green above, slightly silvery 
beneath. Pkt 10c, oz 40c, lb $4.00. 
Acacia armata. “Kangaroo Thorn.” 10 feet. A spread¬ 
ing shrub, with small yellow flowers, excellent for 
grouping and also for hedges. Pkt 15c, oz 50c, lb $5.00. 
A. Baileyana. 30 feet. A strikingly beautiful tree with 
glaucous pinnated foliage and covered late in winter 
with canary-yellow flowers which completely envelop- 
ine tree. Pkt 15c, oz 50c, lb $5.00. 
A. cultriformis. “Knife-leaved Acacia.” 8 feet. A 
pretty shrub, with triangular shaped leaves of a glau¬ 
cous green color and yellow flowers in axillary racemes. 
Pkt 15c, oz 50c, lb $5.00. 
A. cyanophylla. “Blue-leaved Wattle.” 25 feet. Beaves 
very large, often one foot long, glaucous green, branches 
drooping, flowers yellow. A beautiful tree and especi¬ 
ally valuable for planting on the sea coast. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 30c, lb. $3.00. 
A. dealbata. “Silver Wattle.” 60 feet. A magnificent 
rapid-growing tree with glaucous, finely cut foliage and 
covered late in winter with golden-yellow flowers. One 
of the best for street planting. Pkt 10c, oz 40c, lb $4.00. 
A. decurrens. “Black Wattle.” 75 feet. A rapid grow¬ 
ing tree and one of the best for avenues. Finely cut, 
feathery, dark green foliage. Flowers pale primrose- 
yellow. The wood is valuable for turners’ work and 
the bark is 'rich in tannin, pkt 10c, oz 35c, lb $3.50. 
A. floribunda. (A. nerifolia). 30 feet. A very quick 
growing species of pendulous habit, long narrow leaves; 
flowers light yellow. Pkt. 15c, oz 50c, lb $5.00. 
A. latifolia. 30 feet. Of rather spreading habit. If prop¬ 
erly trimmed it makes a fine street tree, also does well 
near the ocean; leaves long, lanceolate, glossy green. 
Very free flowering. Catkins of light yellow flowers 
at the axil of every leaf. Pkt 15c, oz 50c, lb $5.00. 
A. linifolia. “Flax-leaved.” 12 feet. A tall-growing 
shrub, with long narrow leaves; yellow flowers in ax¬ 
illary racemes; very pretty for planting in groups. Pkt. 
15c, oz 60c, lb $6.00. 
A. lophantha. (Albizzia lophantha). 30 feet. Of rapid 
growth and useful for temporary shelter; valuable for 
planting on sand dunes along the sea coast. Pkt 10c 
oz 15c, lb $1.25. 
A. melanoxylon. “Blackwood.” 75 feet. Of compact 
pyramidal growth. The favorite tree for street plant¬ 
ing in Los Angeles. The wood takes a beautiful polish 
and is considered almost equal to walnut. It is used 
in Australia for pianos, billiard tables, etc Pkt 10c 
oz 30c, lb $3.00. 
A. mollissima. 50 feet. A rapid growing tree of erect 
and upright growth, with dark green, feathery foliage; 
flowers yellow; blooms in early spring. Pkt 10c oz 
50c, lb $5.00. 
A. podalyriaefolia. A very rare and beautiful shrub, 
somewhat similar to A. cultriformis, but with larger 
leaves and larger flowers which are produced in im¬ 
mense quantities early in winter and for this reason 
it is especially recommended for cutting. Flowers rich 
canary-yellow. Pkt 25c. 
A. primrosa. 25 feet. A very beautiful tree with large, 
handsome, finely-cut foliage, which is of a rich light 
green. The young foliage and shoots being of a soft 
rose color; flowers pale yellow. Pkt 15c, oz 75c, lb 
$7.50. 
A. pycnantha. “Golden Wattle.” 30 feet. Of quick 
growth, leaves long and very broad; flowers in pen¬ 
dulous clusters, bright golden yellow and fragrant. Pkt. 
10c, oz 30c, lb $3.00. 
A. saligna. 25 feet. Of drooping habit; leaves long, 
flowers rich yellow. Pkt. 10c, oz 40c, lb $4.00. 
A. verticillata. 12 feet. A shrub of rather spreading 
habit, with small linear leaves and with flower spikes 
one inch or less in length; flowers deep yellow and ex¬ 
tending the entire length of the young branches; one 
of the best for planting in groups. Pkt 15c," oz $1.50. 
Acer macrophyllum. “California Maple.” A deciduous 
tree of great beauty, attaining a height of about 100 
feet. Leaves large, deeply five-lobed, rich green, pale 
beneath. A native tree found growing along the sides 
of creeks in many of our canyons, but thriving under 
cultivation in the valleys. Pkt 10c, oz 25c, lb $2.50. 
Ampelopsis Veitch-ii. “Boston Ivy.” “Japan Ivy.” A 
handsome deciduous creeper much used for covering- 
stone, brick and "wooden walls to which it clings tightly. 
The leaves are shining, glossy green, turning red and 
yellow in the fall. Pkt 10c, oz 35c, lb $3.50. 
Anona cherimolia. “Cherimoyer.” Peru. A small bushy 
tree with broad aromatic leaves. The fruits are pro¬ 
duced in great abundance, of a grayish-brown color, 
3 to 5 inches in diameter, heart-shaped and of a de¬ 
licious flavor. Pkt 10c, oz 40c, lb $4.00. 
Arbutus Menziesii. “Madrone.” 75 feet. A native tree. 
Found in the coast range. The foliage is thick, 
bright green and leathery; bark smooth, brownish-red; 
flowers white and fragrant, followed by red berries. 
Pkt 10c, oz 30c, lb $3.00. 
A. Unedo. “Strawberry Tree.” South of Europe. 10 
feet. Beautiful dark green foliage. In the fall the trees 
are covered with both blossoms and fruit; the latter 
in appearance like strawberries. Pkt. 10c, oz 30c lb. 
$3.00. 
Berberis aquifolium. “Oregon Grape.” 4 feet. A hand¬ 
some shrub, with shining, purplish, prickly leaves and 
bright yellow flowers, followed by blue or nearly black 
berries. Pkt 10c, oz 40c. 
B. japonicum. 3 feet. Leaves about one foot long, bright 
yellow flowers, produced in terminal clusters. In hot, 
dry climates it should be planted in a shady situation. 
Pkt 10c, oz 40c. 
Brachychiton acerifolium. “Flame Tree.” 50 feet. A 
tree of rather sturdy habit, with deeply-lobed, maple¬ 
like leaves; produces scarlet flowers in clusters which 
stand well up above the foliage. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c lb 
$3.00. 
Camphora officinalis. “Camphor Tree.” China and Jap¬ 
an. 40 feet. A very ornamental, symmetrical growing 
tree, with bright green, glossy foliage, the young foli¬ 
age bi ing of a pleasing delicate rose color. Well adapt¬ 
ed for lawns or for street planting. The tree from 
which the camphor of commerce is extracted. Fresh 
seed from January to April. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, lb. $2.a0. 
Cassia artemisioides. Central Australia. A pretty shrub, 
with finely cut silvery gray foliage and clear yellow, 
sweet-scented flowers; will stand any amount of 
droug'ht. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.00. 
C. tomentosa. Mexico. A quick growing shrub, with 
bright yellow flowers, blooming all through the win¬ 
ter. Very effective for planting in groups. Pkt 10c, 
oz 40c, lb $4.00. 
