Flowering Plums 
There are only a few that are worth while and, except first one described below, they are 
esteemed more for foliage than flowers. Botanically they belong to Prunus. 
P. blirieana, (5). Hybrid (P. pissardi x mume). This fine tree was introduced by us to California 
gardens about twenty years ago. In that time it has deservedly become one of the most popular 
flowering trees in the state. ‘Thousands have been used as street trees. It seems to us that this 
popularity could be duplicated in the Eastern States wherever it has sufficient hardiness which 
lies between that of its parents. It has purple leaves and a wealth of fragrant double pink flow- 
ers very early in spring before leaves appear. Stock is very limited this season. All we have to 
offer is a few 3-4 ft. trees at 60c and some older trees for use in San Francisco Bay region. 
P. cistena, (3). This is a shrub or very small tree with red leaves and small single white flowers 
which some say are fragrant. We notice that visitors always admire it. Very hardy. 5-6 ft. 
$1.25, 4-5 ft. $1.00, 3-4 ft. 75c, 2-3 ft. 60c. 
ees (3). The oldtime favorite with purple leaves and single white flowers. 5-6 ft. $1.00, 
-5 ft. 75c. 
Thundercloud, (4). Has splendid bronzy purple foliage; this coloring is actually held all sum- 
mer. Best of all for color and duration. 4-5 ft. $1.00, 3-4 ft. 75c. 
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Deciduous Trees 
* ALEURITES fordi, TUNG-OIL TREE, (7?). A handsome tree of quick growth but not 
getting larger than an apple tree. In Spring it is “covered with charming pink and white flowers 
almost as large as those of the cotton plant.” Introduced to this country as an economic plant 
(for the oil expressed from the fruit), but makes a fine ornamental tree. Pot grown 1-114 ft. 75c. 
*CATALPA duclouxi, (5). A very fast growing Chinese tree attaining large size. Flowers are 
rosy pink, marked with orange. These are followed by astonishing seed pods often over two 
feet long giving the tree a most unusual appearance. 6-8 ft. $2.00, 4-6 ft. $1.50, 3-4 ft. $1.00. 
CRATAEGUS mexicana var. MEXICAN EDIBLE HAWTHORNE, (7). The species, also 
known as C. pubescens, is one of the parents of the beautiful red-fruited hybrid C. carrierei 
(C. lavallei). However, the type is yellow fruited. By selection in Mexico some fine edible, large 
fruited varieties have been developed. Trees offered have been grafted from imported wood and 
will start bearing very young. They are highly ornamental as foliage is fully or nearly evergreen 
(according to climate) and the edible fruit, freely produced, is astonishingly large, sometimes 
nearly two inches in diameter. 6-8 ft. $2.00, 5-6 ft. $1.75, 4-5 ft. $1.50. 
FRAXINUS ogriffithi, GRIFFITH ASH, (7). Remarkably beautiful. Has numerous small leaflets 
of uniform size which are leathery, deep green, and very glossy. It looks like an evergreen and 
holds its foliage until very late in the fall, but is entirely deciduous. In addition to all of this it 
belongs to the “Flowering Ash” group so has large clusters of white fragrant flowers. Altogether 
quite a tree! 5-6 ft. $1.50, 4-5 ft $1.25, 3-4 ft $1.00; pot grown 114-2 ft. 60c. 
KOELREUTERIA bipinnata, BOUGAINVILLEA TREE, CHINESE FLAME TREE, (7). 
This is considered one of the most showy and beautiful trees that can be grown in this climate. 
Its general appearance is like that of the common Golden Rain Tree, K. paniculata, but it has 
deeper green, glossier and more acute leaflets on the very large leaves which are fully bipinnate 
and nearly evergreen. The yellow flowers are numerous but small. Its striking feature is the large 
bladder-like pods which contain the seeds and assume intensely brilliant tints in late summer 
and early fall. It is safer to buy trees grown or established in containers. Gallon cans 3-4 ft. 
$1.25, 1-114 ft. 75c. 
LABURNUM adami, (5). Here is an example of the ultra-rare chimaeras or graft hybrids. 
Partakes of the nature of both of its parents, Laburnum vulgare and Cytisus purpureus. Result 
is a small erect tree with Laburnum-like foliage which can produce three types of flowers: yellow 
Laburnum, purple Broom, and a curious somewhat brick-colored blend of the two. 6-7 ft. $3.00, 
5-6 ft, $2.50. 
LABURNUM vossi, LONGCLUSTERED GOLDENCHAIN, (5). See Part II. In addition to 
sizes offered there we have some very fine specimen trees. Particulars on request. 
ROBINIA hyb. monument, (5). New and very beautiful small tree. We believe it is a hybrid 
of R. kelseyi x hispida macrophylla. It grows erect so does not have to be top-grafted. Flowers © 
are a charming shade of soft lavender pink and practically as large as those of R. hispida 
macrophylla. 8-10 ft $3.00, 6-8 ft. $2.50. 
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