Deeiduous Trees 
ALEURITES fordi, TUNGOIL TREE (9). A handsome tree of quick growth but not get- 
ting larger than an apple tree. In spring it is “covered with charming pink and white flow- 
ers 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 flowering tree. 
Pot grown, 6 to 10 in. $1.00. 
BETULA pendula youngi, YOUNG’S WEEPING BIRCH (2). Some dislike the formality 
of the Cutleaf Weeping Birch, but are fond of its snow-white bark and weeping habit. 
To them this should strongly appeal as it has the same white bark but is very different 
in growth. In the cutleaf variety the primary branches are decidedly erect and only 
the secondary are drooping. In this all the branches droop from the start and in a very 
pleasingly irregular manner. In the nursery it has to be staked to make it form an 
erect trunk. With age it becomes a living fountain. Utterly useless as a street tree but 
a most striking addition to any good garden. 5 to 6 ft., $3.00; 4 to 5 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.50. 
CRATAEGUS ecarrierei, CARRIERE THORN (4). This hybrid, also known as C. 
lavallei, is remarkable for the size, profusion and fine appearance of its large red ber- 
ries borne in clusters all over the tree. Growth is decidedly erect and not wide spread- 
ing. Another outstanding feature is that the foliage stays on and keeps green later than 
almost any other deciduous tree in the nursery. It is usually green here until nearly 
Christmas, making a fine background for the berries which color by late fall and remain 
all winter. Well branched trees, 6 to 8 ft., $3.00. 
CRATAEGUS pubescens, GOLDEN GIANT THORN (7). This had not been named 
when G.A. ’46 was issued so we repeat the description given there. Although included 
here it is really evergreen but when young can be transplanted as if deciduous. This is 
by no means the common seedling form but a selected variety with enormous “berries” 
or fruits which are golden yellow (exactly, cadmium orange H.C.C. 8/1) up to 1% inches 
long and nearly as wide. These are borne in great profusion and cut branches are out- 
standing for decorative purposes. Leaves are large and undivided; tree seems to be 
nearly or maybe entirely thornless. Said to be edible but if our taste is any guide no 
one would be likely to acquire any marked fondness for the fruit. Another fine point is 
its precocity as it commences bearing when only a few feet tall. 6 to 7 ft., $4.00; 5 to 
6 ft., $3.00. 
FRAXINUS udhei, SHAMEL ASH (9). This evergreen Ash recently introduced from 
Mexico has long pinnate leaves with large glossy leaflets. Growth is very rapid indeed 
so that it should be quite useful where quick evergreen shade is desired. We handie 
young trees with bare roots. This was included in selected list of trees appearing on 
page 17 of Sunset Magazine for January 1947. Gallon can, 2 to 3 ft. (can be shipped 
“pare roots’), $1.25. 




Gwe Show will be held at the Nursery in 
April including at least one Sunday. Notice will be sent by 
postcard to all on our mailing list within 100 miles of San Jose. 
Upon request we will send card to any address. 
Lilaes 
This year we are introducing one new variety which originated in our plant breeding 
department and after several years test is considered worthy of being named. 
Cora Brandt (3). The double white flowers of moderate size are borne well above leaves 
in broad, much-compounded thyrses made up of as many as six spikelets. The flowers 
are not at all crowded in the clusters which is a serious fault of so many lilacs. These 
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