MONTEBELLO ASH 
Fraxinus velutina coriacea. Will no doubt replace the Ari- 
zona Ash as a shade tree as it has larger, deeper green leaves. 
sets no pods to litter your yard and forms a dense symmetrical 
head. A most excellent tree for desert as well as coastal 
locations as it will withstand both drought and alkali. 25 ft. 
5-gal. containers, $3.00. 
AMERICAN SWEET GUM 
Liquidambar styraciflua. <A sturdy pyramidal tree that 
commands attention wherever planted. The glistening maple- 
shaped foliage turns in Autumn to Startling shades of red, 
orange, gold and maroon and remains on the tree well into 
winter. An excellent tree for narrow parkings, for use as 
an accent in the back of the shrub borders or as a specimen 
tree. 35 ft. Balled, 7-8 ft., $7.50; 6-7 ft., $5.50; 15-gal. con- 
tainers, $12.50; 5-gal. containers, $3.25; gal. containers, $1.00. 
TULIP TREE 
Liriodendron tulipifera. Really has what it takes to make 
an outstanding flowering shade tree; straight heavy trunk, 
spreading symmetrical branches, great big bright green 
maple shaped leaves and clusters of large yellow tulip-shaped 
flowers. A true aristocrat. 60 ft. Well branched specimens, 
7-8 ft., $4.00; 6-7 ft., $3.00; 5-gal. containers, $3.50. 
QUICK SHADE 
Mulberry Kingan Fruitless. This tree, not widely known at 
present, is destined to become one of our most popular shade 
trees. It grows faster than any other deciduous tree, with 
the possible exception of the Chinese Elm. A wide spreading 
tree with big glossy leaves, it provides a dense cool even 
shade. 30 ft. 5-gal. containers, $3.50. 
LONDON PLANE TREE 
Platanus acerifolia. We have discontinued growing the 
Oriental Sycamore because of its susceptibility to blight. 
This selected variety from which we have propagated our 
trees is particularly disease resistant, grows more rapidly 
than other varieties and maintains its rich green appearance 
through summer. Grows proudly erect, spreading its heavy 
leaved branches to afford a maximum of welcome shade. The 

SILVER BIRCH—Attractive the year ’round either 
singly or in groups. 
smooth bark is silvery-green in color. 60 ft. Well branched 
specimens, 10-12 ft., $6.00; 8-10 ft., $4.00; 6-8 ft., $2.50; 15- 
gal. containers, $12.50; 6-gal. containers, $4.75; 5-gal. con- 
tainers, $3.25. 
CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE 
Platanus racemosa. Preferred by many folks because of 
its unique and irregular growth. This tree is typically South- 
ern California and few homes are without it. Particularly 
suitable for group plantings. Handsomely mottled white bark 
and big furry maple-like leaves. 60 ft. Well branched speci- 
mens, 10-12 ft., $6.00 and up; 8-10 ft., $4.50 and up; 6-8 ft., 
$3.00. Young trees, branched, 4-6 ft., $1.75; 15-gal. con- 
tainers, $12.50; 6-gal. containers, $4.50; 5-gal. containers, 
$3.25. 
NATIVE SYCAMORE CLUMPS 
Several trunks of different sizes with good tops, established 
in 6-gal. containers, $5.00; 15-gal. containers, $15.00. 
BLACK LOCUST 
Robinia pseudoacacia. For regions that experience extremes 
of drought, heat or cold this lacy foliaged tree is the answer. 
Attains height and width rapidly and bears large racemes of 
white pea-shaped bloom. 35 ft. Branched trees, 6-8 ft., $2.50; 
5-gal. containers, $3.25, 
HARDY ELMS 
Ulmus americana. American Elm. A native of the east 
coast that enjoys growing anywhere in our coastal belt. For 
covering a large area quickly and thoroughly it has no su- 
perior. Large, heavily veined, deep green leaves line the long 
reddish brown branches. A tree of really majestic propor- 
tions to 60 ft. tall and 40 or 50 ft. in spread. Branched trees, 
8-10 ft., $3.50; 6-8 ft., $2.50; 5-gal. containers, $325: 
Ulmus pumila. Chinese Elm. In most any soil, through 
any extreme weather conditions this Elm grows rapidly and 
symmetrically, spreading a cool even shade. Equally good 
along the coast or in interior desert regions. Outsells all 
other deciduous shade trees. 40 ft. Heavily branched trees, 
12-14 ft., $10.00; 10-12 ft., $6.00; 8-10 ft., $4.50; young trees, 
6-8 ft., $2.00; 15-gal. containers, $12.50; 6-gal containers, 
$4.50; 5-gal. containers, $3.25. 

CHINESE ELM—Our most rapid growing tree. Dense shade. 

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