
SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA 
ACACIA 
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Waittle). A really hand- 
some tree with silvery-blue foliage and brilliantly colored 
golden-yellow flowers; blooms -in January and February. 
Bice e. 6-6, $350; 1 og? c. $1.00: 
A. cultriformis (Knife-Leaf Acacia). A handsome shrub 
with triangular, glaucous green leaves; flowers yellow 
in auxiliary racemes appearing in March and April. 
5g. c. 34’ $2.50; 1 g. c. $1.00. 
A. dealbata (Silver Wattle). A fast-growing tree; foliage 
glaucous and finely cut; flowers yellow, appearing in 
February and March. Fine for street planting. 5 g. c. 6-8’ 
$3.50; 1g. "ec. $1.00) 
A. floribunda (Gossamer Wattle). A quick-growing tree 
of pendulous habit; leaves long and narrow; flowers 
light yellow; blooms constantly during the summer. 5 g. c. 
6-8" $3.50; 1 g: c. $1.00. 
A. longifolia (Sidney Golden Wattle). Leaves long, glossy 
green; flowers yellow and borne in small spikes at the 
axil of every leaf; blooms February and March. Resistant 
to wind and ocean spray. 5 g. c. 6-8’ $3.50; 1 g. c. $1.00. 
A. melanoxylon (Black Acacia). Of compact, pyramidai 
growth; popular as a street tree throughout California. 
Leaves oblong, flowers light yellow and borne in small 
heads at the axils of every leaf; blooms in February and 
March. 5 g. c. 6-8’ $3.50; 1 g. c. $1.00. 
A. pedalyriaefolia (Pearl Acacia). The earliest acacia, 
blooming in December and January. Large, fluffy sprays 
of fragrant golden flowers. Beautiful, nearly round, pearl- 
gray foliage. 5 g. c. 4-5’ $3.00; 1 g. c. $1.00. 
A. verticillata (Star Acacia). Bushy, spreading habit; 
leaves needle-like; flowers light yellow; blooms in March 
and April. May be used for hedges. 1 g. c. $1.00. 
ARBUTUS 
Arbutus menziesi (Madrone). Beautiful native tree with 
large, glossy leathery leaves; flowers greenish-white 
urn-shaped, followed by orange-red berries. The smooth 
reddish bark peels at certain seasons showing beautiful 
green mottling beneath. 5 g. c. 2-3’ $3.00. 
THE CORK OA 
area for cork production. 
No stranger is the Cork Oak to the California Nursery Company or to the many visitors 
who have observed the picturesque specimen tree growing in our garden at Niles. A 
close-up of the trunk and main branches of the huge tree pictured above is reproduced on 
the right, showing the layers of corky bark so useful to commere. 
The California Nursery Company is proud to enlist its services in the distribution of this 
beautiful evergreen oak throughout the state. It should be planted wherever space per- 
mits. Any soil condition will please the Cork Oak so long as it is well drained. It thrives 
under adversity, but will reward its owners with rapid, graceful growth when given regu- 
lar attention. Use the Cork Oak as single specimens where shade and dignified beauty is 
desired—plant along drives and roadways, 25 feet or more apart. 
Single plants (gallon-can size) $1.00. Quantity prices, at our nurseries: 50 plants for $25.00; 
25 plants for $16.25; 10 plants for $7.50. Specimen Trees: Boxed, 8-10’, $25.00 and up. 
OF EXCEPTIONAL BEAUTY 
The Mediterranean Cork Oak (Quercus suber) is destined to make history in California. 
Practically unnoticed since first plantings were made in California 65 years ago, this beau- 
tiful and picturesque tree will receive widespread planting in the next decade, thanks to 
the combined efforts of University of California forestry investigators and manufacturers 
of cork products. The war has cut off the sources of supply for this versatile material from 
Mediterranean countries and it has now been shown that California is a valuable potential 
ENJOY SHADE, YEAR ‘ROUND FOLIAGE .. . 
Reedings Quality EVERGREEN TREES 
The evergreen trees are typically Californian. They represent varieties that have been gathered from the 
temperate regions of the world and many of them are erroneously considered California natives, particu- 
larly the Eucalypti and Acacias, so well have they fit into our planting scheme. 
Because winter visitors 
marvel at the bright green foliage in winter, the evergreen trees have given California more of its “glamour” 
than any other single group of plants. 
CASUARINA 
Casuarina stricta (She Oak). A rapid-growing tree, val- 
uable for roadside plantings. Growth strong and dense, 
with numerous short branches. 5 g. c. 5-6’ $3.00; 1 g. c. 
$1.00. 
CERATONIA 
Ceratonia siliqua (St. John’s Bread). A _ thick-growing 
tree with masses of shining, dark green foliage; grows 
well in almost any soil and is drouth resistant. One of 
the most beautiful evergreen shade trees. 5 g. c. 5-6’ $3.50; 
lg. c: $100) 
CINNAMOMUM 
Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Tree). Fine for street 
planting; foliage light green with young growth tipped 
with brilliant pink. 5 g. c. 5-6’ $3.50; 1 g. c. $1.00. 
ERIOBOTRYA .. . Loquat 
Rapid-growing round-headed tree with large, dark green 
leaves somewhat silvery beneath. Has creamy-white 
flowers of exquisite fragrance borne in winter. Orange 
fruit borne in clusters in May and June; both edible and 
decorative. Seedlings, 1 g. c. $1.00. Specimens of excep- 
tional fruiting varieties: Boxed, 8-10’ $50.00, 10-12’ $85.00, 
12-14’ $150.00. 
EUCALYPTUS 
Eucalyptus caesia. Small tree with light-green drooping 
foliage and rose-pink flowers. Tender. 1 g. c. $1.00. 
E. citriodora. Fragrant foliage like citrus trees. Leaves 
slender, gray-green, tapering. Slender habit. 1 g. c. $1.00. 
E. ficifolia (Scarlet Flowering Gum). A handsome orna- 
mental tree with large leathery ieaves and great clusters 
of bright crimson flowers. Occasional plants will produce 
white or pink blooms. 5 g. c. 6-8’ $3.50; 1 g. c. $1.00. 
E. globulus (Blue Gum). The most widely planted of the 
species; the fuel tree of California farms. Foliage deep 
green, large and leathery; flowers creamy white. 5 g. c. 
6-82°$3,00; “1 %gs c. $1.00) 
E. globulus compacta. Forms a wide bushy tree with 
many ascending branches and no main trunk. Foliage 
same as E. globulus. Excellent for wind breaks as it re- 
tains its branches clear to the ground. 1 g. c. $1.00. 
E. polyanthemos (Red Box). Very ornamental variety 
with silvery foliage. Very resistant to drouth and makes 
a fine windbreak. 1 g. c. $1.00. 
E. sideroxylon rosea. Beautiful tree of moderate size. 
Pendulous branches with attractive silvery green foliage 
bear light pink flowers in profusion. 1 g. c. $1.00. 
E. viminalis (Manna Gum). A hardy variety growing into 
a very large tree. Foliage long and narrow. 5 g. c. 6-8’ 
$3.00; 1g. c. $1.00. 
GREVILLEA 
Grevillea robusta (Silk Oak). A large 
tree with fern-like foliage; flowers 
in trusses of deep orange color. 
Grows rapidly and does well in all 
parts of California. 5 g. c. 6-8’ $3.50; 
Iegace.>1.00: 
HYMENOSPORUM 
Hymenosporum flavum. One of the 
choice evergreen trees. Slender and 
graceful in habit, with glossy foli- 
age and fragrant yellow flowers in 
May and June. 5 g. c. $3.00; 1 g. c. 
$1.50. 
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MAGNOLIA 
Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia). A large hand- 
some tree; foliage bright glossy green above, golden 
brown beneath; flowers creamy white; pee fra- 
grant, six to eight inches in diameter. BB 4-5’ $6.00; 9 
Gai) eo-6" $3.00; 1g. -c.. 51.00; 
PITTOSPORUM 
Pittosporum phillyraeiodes (Narrow-Leaf Pittosporum). A 
small tree with slender, drooping branches which give it 
the habit of a Weeping Willow. Leaves long and narrow, 
flowers small, yellow, and fragrant. 1 g. c. $1.00. 
PRUNUS 
Prunus lyoni (Catalina Cherry). A variety of P. illicifolia 
with considerably larger and more pointed leaves, usu- 
ally without prickly edges. 1 g. c. $1.00. 
QUERCUS... Oak 
Quercus agrifolia (California Live Oak). Our native oak 
with black bark; foliage holly-like, glossy green; a fairly 
rapid grower under cultivation. BB 6-8’ $10.00; 5 g. c. 5-6’ 
$3.50; 1 g. c. $1.00. Specimens: Boxed, 8-10’ $25.00 and up. 
Q. suber (Cork Oak). Supplies the cork bark of com- 
merce. A beautiful evergreen tree adapting itself to the 
driest locations. 5 g. c. $2.50; 1 g. c. $1.00. 
SCHINUS ... Pepper Tree 
Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree). Fast growing, 
hardy evergreen tree with fine-cut feathery foliage and 
red berries. 5 g. c. 5-6’ $3.00; 1 g. c: $1.00. 
S. terebinthefolius (Brazilian Pepper). Interesting foliage 
and glossy pink berries. Grows about 20 feet tall. 1 g. c. 
$1.00. 
SOPHORA 
Sophora tetraptera microphylla. A slender tree with 
finely divided pinnate leaves. Canary-yellow flowers, 
pea-shaped, an inch long borne profusely in small clus- 
ters. 5 g. c. 4-5’ $3.00; 1 g. c. $1.00. 
STERCULIA 
Sterculia diversifolia (Bottle Tree). A clean, symmetrical 
evergreen shade tree. Foliage varies from entire to 
partly lobed. Flowers bell shaped, cream with wine cen- 
ters; seed pods like curious little boats. 5 g. c. 4-5’ $3.00; 
Inge er Ol. 00; 
TRICUSPIDARIA 
Tricuspidaria dependens (Lily-of-the-Valley Tree). Droop- 
ing clusters of white bell-shaped flowers in spring and 
early summer on handsome tree resembling California 
Live Oak. BB 4-5’ $6.00; 1 g. c. $1.00: 
UMBELLULARIA 
Umbellularia californica (California Laurel). California's 
most beautiful native tree; foliage dark green and aro- 
matic; flowers yellow. 5 g. c. 3-4’ $3.00. 
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