FOREWORD: Conditions imposed by war necessitate streamlining this catalog by omission 
of descriptions of many plants, which, however, will be furnished on application. WITH 
MINOR EXCEPTIONS, THERE ARE NO INCREASE IN PRICES. 
WAR AND FOOD — The Federal Government asks everyone who has space to plant the vita- 
min-laden, health-sustaining fruits and berries. No fruit will yield so much, in so short a time, 
at so little initial cost as Berries, Grapes, Rhubarb. Trail Berry vines and Grapes over fences, 
outbuildings, or use as ornamental vines. 
SHOWY FLOWERING TREES 
ALBIZZIA. Persian Silk Tree 
A. Julibrissin. “Pink Acacia.’’ 30 ft. Handsome 
shade and avenue tree highly adapted to California 
conditions. Fine feathery ‘foliage, pink fragrant flow- 
ers in great profusion from July to October. Stands 
winter as far north as Portland, Oregon. Gal. cans, 
50c. 
DOGWOODS 
Cornus Mas. “Cornelian Cherry.” 15 ft. A hand- 
some, large, dense growing shrub or tree, with foli- 
age of graceful shape and pleasing dark green color. 
Bright yellow flowers borne in great profusion in 
early spring give way to red cherries size of olives. 
BELO 4. its, col 00s tO Dt bese pleco sel OO attr pL: 
Cornus florida. ““White Flowering Dogwood.” Maine 
to Gulf States. Shrub or small tree. Foliage wavy, 
Whitish underneath; Crimson in Fall; flowers White, 
three to four inches across before leaves appear. Bare 
root, 18 to 24 in., 75c; 2 to 3 ft., $1.00. 
Cornus Florida Rubra. “Pink Flowering Dogwood.” 
Deep pink flowers, 2 to 3 inches wide, cover the tree 
before {foliage appears in spring. The most beautiful 
of the Dogwoods. Gallon cans or balled, 18 to 24 in., 
safe to transplant, $1.75 to $2.25. 
*Cornus Nuttali. ‘Pacific Coast Dogwood.’’ Splen- 
did tree or shrub for shady places, with profusion of 
very large white flowers. The red seeds add to its fall 
beauty when foliage develops its rich red hues. Bare 
roots, 4-to > ftoe$1.255.5-Tt,. 5-gal scans) $2:75. 
HAWTHORNSB 
Handsome deciduous flowering tree. Of small size 
and fine habit. The double flowering varieties are a 
glorious sight in May. If the flowers were incon- 
spicuous, the bright red berries in profusion would 
es planting this tree. Do well in rather dry 
place. 
Paul’s Double Scarlet. 15 ft. Flowers deep crim- 
son-scarlet; very double, followed by bright red ber- 
ries. Bare roots, 3 to 4 ft., 85c; 5 to 6 ft., $1.50. 
Crataegus oxyacantha. “Single White Thorn.” <A 
cloud of fragrant white bloom in spring; myriads of 
bright red berries in fall. Bare roots, 2 to 3 ft., 35c; 
3 to 4 ft.,50c; 4to 5 ft.,60c; 5 to 6 ft.,75c; 6 to 7 ft., $1.00. 
REDBUD OR JUDAS TREE 
Cercis canadensis. ‘‘American Redbud.”’ Small tree, 
every twig of which is covered with little pink, pea- 
shaped blossoms in early spring. Bare roots, 2 to 3 it., 
PICs Oo tO 46t, 5 85¢; 
*“Cercis occidentalis. “California Redbud.” 15 ft. An 
exceedingly showy small tree in early spring when 
covered with small bright cerise flowers. Easily natu- 
ralized in canyon or hillside, growing without care and 
producing a brilliant effect in the spring. Bare roots, 
12 to 18 inch, 75c; gallon cans, 50c. 
Cercis Siliquastrum. Large shrub or small 
with purplish rose flowers. 18 to 24 in., 75c. 
Crepe Myrtle. See Page 13. 
* Means Native of California. 
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PURPLE-LEAVED FLOWERING PLUM 
Prunus blirieana. Semi-double flowers of soft pink 
borne on long slender branches. Foliage plum-like 
and heavily tinged with bronze. Bare root, branched, 
5: to-6rtt., $1.00, 
EB: pissardi. “Purple Leaf Plum.” Leaves deep pur- 
ple in spring, holding purple longer than any other 
purple leaf tree. Flowers numerous, white-tinted 
pink. Fruit reddish-purple; can be used for jams. 
Baré-roots,.3-ton4 ity Joc: 
FLOWERING CRAB APPLES 
Malus atrosanguinea. ‘‘Carmine Crab.’”’ Small tree 
with slender, semi-drooping branches. Single flowers 
of bright carmine opening from brilliant red buds. 
Bare root, 3 year branched, 4 to 6 ft., $1.75 
Malus halliana parkmani. ‘‘Parkman Flowering 
Crab.” 8 ft. Rose-colored buds and pinkish white flow- 
ers when open. eae habit. A good variety for group 
and mass planting. 3 to 4 ft., 90c. 
Malus purpurea Eleyi. Brilliant purplish red foli- 
age in large, vinous-red flowers in great profusion; 
the dark red fruits spectacular. 2-yr. branched, 3 to 4 
ft., $1.00. 
P. ionensis plena. “Bechtel’s Crab.’”’ Double pink 
flowers like small clustered roses; fragrant: late 
blooming. Bare root, 3 to 3% ft., branched, $1.00. 3-yr., 
oo to 4ett.,-91250: 
FLOWERING PEACH 
First Class Heavy Grade Trees 
Double Red. Late flowering. 5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 4 to 
Be item Ooc: 
Double White; Pi diee flowers, Seanieirals lovely. 
AStOgo itis O0C. 
Double Pink. Late flowering. 5 to 6 ft., $1.00. 
Burbank. Late, very large double pink, edible 
fret ts4= tOpoutts,.o0C. 
Double Cerise. Very fine. 4 to 6 ft., 85c. 
Weeping. Semi-double red. Very interesting. Top 
5 to 6 ft., $1.50. 
FLOWERING CHERRIES 
Kwansan,. 20 ft. Of upright growth, medium size 
tree. Flowers double pink, rated as the finest double 
pink. Bare root, 2 yr., 4 to 6 ft., branched, $1.35. 
Naden. One of the loveliest a the most double pink 
flowered variety. Bare root, 4 to 5 ft., $1.35. 
Shirotae (Mt. Fuji). The best double white, Flowers 
are large and double. Foliage light green. Bare root, 
32tG fcfty. 1/25: 
Weeping. Double Pink. Grafted 6 ft. stems, 2 yr. 
heads, $2.75, plus 25c for packing if to be shipped. 
-/ Weeping. Single Pink. Much smaller ultimate size 
- than foregoing as its branches weep straight down. 
-* Clothed with lovely shell-pink flowers. 2 yr. 6 ft. 
stems, $2.75, plus 25@ packing if to be shipped. 
$10.00 ORDERS FOR ORNAMENTALS 
PREPAID WITHIN 4th PARCEL POST ZONE 
® Many plants through the catalog are priced PREPAID, when not so marked and ornamental 
plant order amounts to $10.00 or more, transportation will be PREPAID to your nearest Freight, 
Railway Express, or Parcel Post destination, if cash accompanies the order, except on balled 
evergreens, on which one-half transportation will be paid. (Route at our discretion.) Fruit and 
Nut Trees, when ordered with and in excess of $10.00 worth of ornamentals will go prepaid. 
All other plants of mailable size may be had by P.P. within 4th Zone, by adding 15c per plant. 
Any excess payment will be refunded or extra value in plants sent. Unless pruned back, trees — 
4 to 6 ft. and larger, not mailable. 
charges. 
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