Bread- Leaued Evergreen TSnees 
For information about planting read our booklet ‘‘When, Where and How to Plant’. It’s 
free. The word “hardy” indicates the tree is not harmed by frost under usual Southern Cali- 
fornia conditions. Note, following description, approximate height tree will grow. 
You are entitled to a discount on 10 or more plants of one variety, or 25 assorted plants. 
See page 8. 
SHAMEL ASH. A newcomer worth knowing. 
THE SHOWY ACACIAS 
With the first warm days in late winter 
the showy Acacias display their full clusters 
of fuzzy golden balls in rich profusion. You'll 
find these glowing clusters a welcome source 
of bloom for cutting. The trees are extremely 
rapid of growth and thrive in our warm cli- 
mate with little water or attention. Hardy. 
5-gal., $4.00. 
Acacia baileyana. Symmetrical round 
headed tree to 25 feet. Silvery green lacy 
foliage. Heaviest blooming of the Acacias. 
Acacia latifolia. Large bright entire foli- 
age, brilliant elongated golden yellow bloom. 
The plant is easily and quickly grown as a 
large dense shrub and is much desired for 
screening purposes. 10-15 ft. l-gal., $1.50. 
Acacia podalyriaefolia. Pearl Acacia. Big 
round silver gray leaves that glisten like fin- 
est satin. An abundance of small yellow 
bloom. Most attractive of all Acacias. 12 ft. 
AVOCADOS for Heavy Shade 
Avocado. Besides supplying quantities of 
our finest salad fruit Avocados, with their 
huge cool leaves, afford both dense shade and 
symmetry of outline. Spreading varieties such 
as Puebla, Fuerte or Ryan develop quickly 
into the most attractive of shade trees. Hardy 
in most areas. Balled, each, $6.50. 
ORCHIDS ON TREES 
Bauhinia purpurea. In late spring and 
early summer these charming trees, with the 
big butterfly shaped leaves, burden their 
spreading branches with large open bloom of 
orchid-like quality. These flowers are orchid 
in color (sometimes white) and persist for a 
long time. Forms a round headed tree to 12 
or 15 ft. Hardy. 5-gal., $4.75. 
EVERGREEN PEAR. Polished appearance. 
EUCALYPTUS 
Lemon Eucalyptus 
Eucalyptus citriodora. Develops quickly 
into a lofty narrow tree, with long lemon 
scented leaves, drooping branches and tall 
bare white trunk. Presents a picturesque 
appearance against the sky. 80 ft. Hardy 
except in very cold areas. 5-gal. $4.50. 
Scarlet Flowered Eucalyptus 
Eucalyptus ficifolia. Through most of the 
summer these large leaved spreading trees 
put on a gorgeous display of big brilliant 
scarlet bloom in dense clusters. Flowers are 
occasionally pink, white or orange. 25 ft. 
Hardy. 5-gal. $4.50. 
Silver Eucalyptus 
Eucalyptus polyanthemos. Every one ad- 
mires the round, dollar size, silvery green 
foliage of this variety either as it is hand- 
somely displayed on the tree or when cut for 
indoor decoration. Spreading tree of grace- 
ful habit. Drought, wind and frost resistant. 
45 ft. 5-gal., $4.00. 
Pink Flowering Eucalyptus 
Eucalyptus sideroxylon. Slender and droop- 
ing in form, these handsome trees line their 
graceful branches with attractive narrow fo- 
liage and are smothered with masses of light 
pink bloom in summer. Equally valuable 
as specimen or in groups. 35 ft. Hardy. 
5-gal., $4.00. 
SHAMEL ASH 
Fraxinus uhdei. Both as a parking tree and 
a shade tree this admirable specimen is com- 
ing into quite wide use. While, during cold 
winters, it loses most of its leaves it is gener- 
ally at least partially evergreen. Strong and 
straight trunk, clean smooth branches and 
big glistening divided leaves. Grows rapidly. 
35 ft. Hardy. 5-gal., $4.50. 
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FERN-LIKE JACARANDA 
Jacaranda acutifolia. While this tree does 
not cast a heavy shade its spreading sym- 
metrical head, fern-like leaves and abun- 
dance of shining blue spring bloom combine 
to form one of our most attractive year round 
trees. 35 ft. Hardy, except in very cold areas. 
5-gal., $4.50. 
BIG LEAVED LOQUAT 
Loquat. Huge dark leaves to a foot in 
length combined with sturdy branches form a 
dense round headed tree that is hardy in any 
weather. White winter bloom and edible or- 
ange fruit in late spring. 5-gal., $4.00. 
SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA 
Magnolia grandiflora. Huge polished 
leaves, heavy straight trunk, sturdy limbs, a 
wide spreading top that casts alluring shade 
and enormous single white flowers that are 
the last word in exquisite fragrance. Prefers 
moist conditions. Extremely wind and cold 
resistant. 50 ft. Hardy. 5-gal., $4.50. Balled, 
=O) ftp poss 
ABYSSINIAN BANANA 
Musa ensete. Planted against a tall wall, 
where there is protection from strong winds, 
this shrub will lend a pleasing tropical atmos- 
phere. Huge long leaves, with red mid-rib 
and, eventually, clusters of enormous red 
bloom. 12-15 ft. Sun or part shade. Not 
frost hardy. 5-gal., $5.00. 
PICTURESQUE OLIVE 
Olea europaea. These trees not only thrive 
in our mild climate but the interesting ar- 
rangement of the rough trunk, gnarled 
branches and silvery foliage lend themselves 
particularly well to local types of architecture. 
Extremely drought resistant. Hardy. 5-gal., 
$4.75. 
GLOSSY LEAVED PERSEA 
Persea borbonia. An erect, rapid growing 
variety that soon develops into a symmetrical 
tree of rich dark green finish. Big smooth 
glossy leaves, sturdy trunk and branches. 
Hardy. 25 ft. 5-gal., $4.50. Balled, 8-9 ft., 
$19.50. 
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 against a wall quite striking 
effects may be obtained. 12-15 ft. 5-gal., 
$5.25 = Balled’ 6-7 ttre a lmeoO. 
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., $4.00. Balled, 8-9 
iie.5 S5ul WSO). 
Graceful EVERGREEN ELM 
Ulmus parvifolia Evergreen. Long arching 
branches, heavy with small dark polished 
leaves, form a dense spreading crown of deep 
green beauty. Highly effective as specimen 
trees in the lawn area. Hardy. 15-20 ft. 
5-gal., $4.00. Balled, 8-9 ft., $17.50. 
TUTTLE BROS. NURSERIES, ALTADENA, CALIFORNIA 
