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August is the month to sell shade trees. Here are 
a few dandies!! See Min’s complete selection in the 
new 1955-56 catalog, pages 54-59. 
ACER PAXI (Evergreen Maple) 
Recently introduced from the Orient, this shade 
tree is proving very satisfactory for Southern and 
Western United States. It forms a perfect shade 
tree of fine proportions. Its lustrous, bright green 
leaves add vivid contrast to the landscape. 
Minimum temperature endurance +20°F. 
2%" pots @.17% 1-gal.@.50 5-gal. @ $1.95 
ALBIZZIA LOPHANTHA (Plume Acacia) 
Small tree growing to 25 feet, more densely foli- 
ated than Albizzia julibrissin. The silky yellowish 
green flowers are attractive and bring about a 
pleasing contrast with the darker shading of the 
foliage. Neither completely deciduous nor green. 
Minimum temperature endurance + 10°F. 
2%4"’ pots @ .15 l-gal. @ .45 
CALODENDRUM CAPENSE 
(Cape Chestnut) 
A favorite from South Africa is this handsome glo- 
bular tree to 50 feet. Flowering profusely in the 
summer with 6 inch panicles of rosy lavender 
flowers. Requires full sun, good drainage. 
Minimum temperature endurance + 20°F. 
I-gal. @ .60 5-gal. @ $1.95 
CORYNOCARPUS LAEVIGATUS 
(New Zealand Laurel) 
A choice Evergreen tree highly desired for its neat 
appearance. Deep forest green leaves are most 
glossy and thick. Flowers greenish in panicles to 
8 inches long. 
Minimum temperature endurance +20°F. 
4” pots @ .30 1-gal. @ .50 5-gal. @ $1.95 
OLEA MANZANILLA (Manzanilla Olive) 
A round-headed tree with exceptionally handsome 
and distinctive gray-green foliage. The leaves are 
silvery beneath. Not only important as an orna- 
mental but the best fruiting commercial variety 
available. Minimum temperature endurance + 10°F. 
2%" pot @.17% l-gal.@ .50 5-gal. @ $1.95 
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