WEEPING WHITE BIRCH (See page 28) 
LOMBARDY POPLAR 
Jerusalem Thorn 
Parkinsonia aculeata. An extremely odd tree that, as a result of 
being native to desert regions for centuries, has developed a habit 
of doing its breathing through its branches as much as through 
its leaves, and as a result, the leaves are extremely tiny and 
sparse. During the summer the tree is liberally covered with 
yellow flowers resembling those of the Acacia, and although the 
shade is slight, this tree will make a beautiful addition to ones 
yard. Gal. containers, 40c; 5-gal. containers, $1.70. 
Sycamores 
Platanus orientalis (European Sycamore). This has long been an 
old favorite as a shade tree in the Middle West and Eastern 
States and it will do equally as well with us here. Its broad 
spreading pyramidal form, which will attain a height of from 50 
to 60 feet, furnishes a good solid shade with the branches well up 
off the ground. The mottled trunk of this variety gives it an added 
attraction. The nature of this tree is to grow with a main single, 
central stem and once the height of the head is established there 
will be very little to do in the way of pruning or training. The 
growth is rapid where it can get an abundance of water, although 
it is very drought resistant after it has become thoroughly estab¬ 
lished in its new location. 6-8 ft., $1.00; 8-10 ft., $1.50; 10-12 ft., 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Platanus racemosa (California Sycamore). This tree is native to 
California and is found growing in our local foothill canyons and 
river beds. Its beautiful mottled bark and the unusually informal 
manner in which the trunk and branches grow always make this 
tree interesting and attractive. Where young trees of this variety 
are planted in our yards and given plenty of water the growth is 
inclined to be very straight, and it may become necessary to tie 
branches down in order to develop the informal appearance that 
makes the tree so attractive in its native state. This treatment will 
not hurt the tree in any way. The leaves take on some of the 
more moderate autumn coloring in the fall. 8-10 ft., $1.50; 10-12 ft., 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Flowering Peach 
Prunus persica. We know of no tree which has the habit of an 
early spring blooming period that will give a greater quantity of 
bloom than the flowering peach, and it is not only a thing of 
beauty in the yard but great quantities of bloom sprays may be 
cut for house decorations. The flowers appear in heavy masses 
on the young growth before the foliage appears, and frequently 
on some varieties the blossoms will be so think as to completely 
cover the stems on which they are borne. There is quite a range 
of color in the flowering peach from pure white to a deep red, 
with many shades of pink and variegated blossoms to choose 
from. We carry in stock several varieties which we consider some 
of the best so that you may choose whichever you want. 4-6 ft. 85c. 
Poplars 
Populus candicans (Balm of Gilead). We know of no tree that is 
as rapid in its growth as this one, new shoots frequently growing 
as much as 10 feet or more in a single season. The leaves are 
exceptionally large for a poplar, sometimes being 5 and 6 inches 
across and of a deep, rich green. The branches form a very bushy 
top and are heavily covered with leaves, forming a very dense 
shade. The tree wants lots of water and will attain a height of 
about 30 feet. 8-10 ft., $1.00; 10-12 ft., $1.50. 
Populus eugenei (Carolina Poplar). This variety is almost as fast 
growing as the preceding one and will form a more spreading 
tree. This tree, like all of the poplar family, wants an abundance 
of water to give best results. The maximum height will be from 
40 to 50 feet and the top grows into rather an irregular spreading 
form of no set type. This will make an excellent tree to use for 
quick effects. 6-8 ft. 75c; 8-10 ft. $1.00. 
Populus nigra italica (Lombardy Poplar). This is the tall slender 
growing tree of the poplar family, and will attain a height of 60 
feet. The branches never attain any spread at all, their tendency 
being to grow as nearly straight up as possible. After the tree 
has reached a mature size it will be to its advantage to prune it 
heavily every year, thereby forcing out new top growth every 
season. This will have a tendency to greatly increase its natural 
span of life. 6-8 ft. 75c; 8-10 ft. $1.00. 
W eeping Willow 
Salix Bablonica. This graceful tree with beautiful pendulous 
branches should need no description to any American, because 
of its long usage around pools, streams,, and lakes throughout 
the United States. Here in Southern California it is extremely fast 
growing and it will be greatly to the tree's advantage if, after it 
reaches a mature size, to occasionally thin out some of the older 
branches to allow new growth to take their place. This treatment 
will greatly prolong the life of your weeping willow. 6-8 ft. $1.00. 
Elms 
Ulmus pumila (Chinese Elm). This is also a very fast growing 
tree, but has a small leaf and grows in an entirely different habit 
of growth as compared to the American Elm. The main body of 
this type grows into a very broad, columnar form with a heavy 
crop of foliage which will form a dense shade below. The 
deciduous period of this variety is very short so that it will 
furnish shade throughout many months of the year. 6-8 ft. $1.00. 
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