Luxuriant EVERGREEN PEAR 
Pyrus kawakami.. Even through the cold- 
est winters this graceful tree maintains its 
unique richly polished appearance. Informal 
and drooping, its long sweeping branches are 
strung with big sparkling lively green leaves 
and in spring are lined with fragrant clusters 
of frosty white bloom. By training the pliant 
branches flat agianst a wall quite striking 
effects may be obtained. 12-15 ft. 1-gal., 
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EVERGREEN PEAR. Its pliant branches 
adapt it to many uses. 
HOLLY OAK 
Quercus ilex. Without doubt the most suc- 
cessful Oak for local planting. It not only 
grows more rapidly than other varieties but 
has more attractive and prominent foliage and 
is not susceptible to many of the ills common 
to better known sorts. Hardy. 60 ft. 5-gal., 
Ssh. 5, 
BRAZILIAN PEPPER 
Schinus terebinthifolia. A small tree that 
spreads a flattened canopy of branches to 15 
or 20 feet. Polished, divided leaves, small 
white bloom and shining pink berries. The 
tree is greatly prized, by those who know it, 
for its artistic value. A lovely small tree for 
the patio. Hardy. 5-gal., $3.50. Balled, 7-8 
Tiles Spill? 'S30). 
BRISBANE BOX 
Tristania conferta. Little known here, this 
shaggy-barked Australian tree thrives in our 
warm climate and will eventually be widely 
used, It is a tree to 7O ft. tall of moderate 
spread and rather dense habit. The 6 to 8 
inch long leaves are bright green. We have 
seen it growing in both light and heavy soil 
with practically no attention. Grows rapidly. 
Hardy except in coldest locations. 5-gal., 
$3.50. 
At our Lombardy Ranch we grow thousands 
of specimen shrubs and trees—much larger 
than those usually found in containers. 
Decidueus Shade Frees 
Mail orders accepted for delivery on our regular truck routes only. See map, page 5. 
Approximate heights tree will grow usually follows descriptions. - 
Varieties listed as bare-root are available during January, February and March. Also ayail- 
able in containers through the year. 
For information about planting and care after planting read our booklet ‘When, Where 
and How to Plant”’. It’s yours for the asking. 
SILVER MAPLE 
Acer saccharinum., This exemplary shade 
tree is particularly suited to our warm cli- 
mate. It grows rapidly, forming a sturdy 
trunk and a well branched round top. Its big 
cool leaves, bright green above and soft green 
beneath, keep it well clothed all summer. 50 
ft. 5-gal:, $3.75; 15-gal., $14.50. Bare- 
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CALIFORNIA ALDER 
Alnus rhombifolia. We like everything 
about this native of our California canyons, 
its sturdy gray trunk, stout green limbs and 
particularly the rich finish of its cool dense 
leaves. Develops quickly into a tree of hand- 
some proportions, usually half again as tall as 
wide. Appreciate moisture. 50 ft. 5-gal., 
$3.75; 15-gal., $14.50. Bare-root, 6-8 ft., 
S250 Sei! (te, Shi siOk 
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 yel- 
low tulip-shaped flowers, in later years. 60 
iim Seri, Se 1S). 
WHITE BIRCH 
Betula alba. These trees are outstandingly 
lovely through the entire year. In summer 
polished shimmering leaves line the graceful 
branches with the silver white bark of trunk 
and limb showing through. In winter the 
glowing branches form a decorative pattern. 
Very effective either planted singly or in 
groups. Grows quickly with plenty of water. 
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BEidainctery, Zils) iin, SSOP ats) ate, Shs} Ze 
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Betula pendula Cutleaf. Weeping White 
Birch. For grace and symmetry of outline 
these trees leave little to be desired. Planted 
in the lawn area, either singly or in groups, 
their upright pyramidal habit, drooping 
branches, shining deeply cut leaves and glow- 
ing white bark combine to make them “a 
thing of beauty’’ throughout the year. Pro- 
vide plenty of water. 20 to 30 ft. 5-gal., 
S/S), leaieaitelere, Ae) ie, Seip ed ies, 
$4.00. 
Deciduous Shade Trees continued on page 32. 
EVERGREEN ELM 
Our most popular small tree. 
Graceful EVERGREEN ELM 
Ulmus parvifolia Evergreen. Graceful be- 
yond our feeble powers of description. We 
will simply tell you that here is a tree that 
requires no lengthy sales talk to put across. 
If you haven't the tree, your neighbor has. 
You'll find him always eager to sing its 
praises. If planted in a section where violent 
winds occur these trees should be well braced 
when young and as they age should be 
thinned out before the windy season. Provide 
a handsome cover for walls when trained flat 
against them. 15-20 ft. Hardy. 5-gal., 
$3.75. Balled, 7-8 ft., $15.00: 
gets 
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CALIFORNIA ALDER 
A fine fast growing shade tree. 
We have the fertilizers and insecticides 
necessary to keeping your plants growing 
and in good health. 
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