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Established 1889 


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POPULAR INTRODUCTION OFFER 


Our introduction offer having met with universal favor with patrons the 
past few years, we continte it this season; it matters not whether you 
live in the country or town, here is a bargain you cannot afford to ignore: 


MODEL \HOME ORCHARD FOR FIVE DOLLARS 


Ripening early to late,-sopas to haye fresh fruit on the table from May 
to December, ‘This collection is meade up early in the season from the 
best varieties in our nurseries, hence we allow no changes of any kind. 


4 Peach trees, popular sorts 

4 Apple trees, for home use 

1 Crab Apple tree, large variety 
4 Plum trees, selected kinds 

- 8 Pear trees, early to late 


2 Cherry trees, standard kinds 

1 Nectarine tree, best red 

1 Quince tree, best for preserving 
1 Soft Shell Almond tree 

6 Grape Vines, assorted 


Ba PURCHASER PAYS FREIGHT OR EXPRESS “3a 


YUCCA TREE PROTECTORS 


Excellent for shading the trunks of young trees from the sun the first season, and as pro- 
. tection against rabbits and other pests. Being wired, are easily and quickly put around trees. 


Length Width Weight per 100 per 1000 
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PLEASE REMEMBER THESE THINGS 


Remittances. Orders from unknown buyers must be accompanied by Bank 
Draft, Postofice or Express Money Order or Registered Letter containing 
amount of order. 


Club Orders. We will be pleased to have responsible parties solicit club 
orders, to whom will be given liberal discounts. From all such, corre- 
spondence is invited. 


Substitutions. When ordering please state whether substitutions will be al- 
lowed. Should you permit of same, we will substitute similar, and when 
possible, better varieties. 


General Special. Express shipments of nursery stock travel under what is 
known as the “General Special” rate, which is 20 per cent less than the 
first-class rate. We would advise having small shipments go by express, 
for while the cost is in excess of the freight rate, the difference is often 
more than made up by the prompt delivery and careful handling. Small 
packages, addressed to rural routes, or to places where there is no express 
office, provided they do not exceed in weight the parcel post limit, may 
be sent by parcel post Cif prepaid), the rate depending on the zone lo- 
cation of the shipping point. Potted plants cannot be sent by mail. 


Caution. Be careful in unpacking to note everything, and either plant or 
cover up with moist soil at once. Moisten the roots and do not allow 
them to become dry. 


Get your order booked early for shipment at the proper season. 


ESTABLISHED 1889 FIELD NURSERIES, 


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OFFICE, 
404 EUCLID AVE. 


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My Dear Patrons: 


Witthepleasure lepresent yous this, catalogs 


No matter what you want to plant, you will 
Pies eigen Maro OOmaGres Ot MUmSeiry, Stock) ais 
at your command. My 26 years of practical ex— 
perience will aid and guide you. 


Look through this catalog carefully, write 
me, asking any questions you wish answered. Send 
in your mail orders and they will have prompt and 
Caecumlaartentaon. My prices are right, and I 
personally inspect each order shipped. 


iPcorditally invite you to visit my nurseries 
LipemsOnnaGeany times Ssceing will convince the 
most critical that my stock is superior and em— 
braces a large and varied assortment. 


ie MAmeEOlC OPE Cuca rlces son Marge Orders. 
If you do not find what you want in this catalog, 
WisikincsMenavOwtelt——pecause “it it's to plant, I 
may have it”-——and I will endeavor to serve you. 


Awaiting your valued orders and wishing you 
ae prosperous season, 


ea Mesa aCe re lkye syiOUIs Sr. 


ARMST% 


VIEWS IN THE ARMSTRONG NURSERY GROUNDS. 


Lower picture—Salesyard, Office and Armstrong Residence on Euclid Ave., Ontario, Cal. We live with our trees. 


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“The royal tree hath left us royal fruit.” 


Citrus and Tropical Fruits 


Citrus fruits, being of greatest commercial importance in Southern Califorma, naturally 


assume first place in this catalog. 


Realizing the importance of this industry and that good 


trees are so essential to the growing of good fruit, we have exercised particular care in the 


erowing of the trees we now offer. 
planting. 


Prices on Orange, Lemon, and Pomelo: 
Each Per 10 


SA TON, CYONGL WO) ce ace cote sca dermepee ae soneoeceeeeaeee $1.25 $10.00 
% to % i a 100 8.00 
Y% to % inch .80 7.00 
% to .60 5.00 


Above prices include balling and packing for 


shipment. Write for prices on 100 and 1,000 lots. 
Oranges 
Washington Navel. California’s world-wide 


fame as the most profitable citrus country largely 
rests upon the Washington Navel, our leading 
commercial product, conceded by all to be with- 
out a peer. The tree is a thrifty grower, making 
a well-rounded, uniform top; bears heavily and 
regularly. The fruit is large and seedless, flesh 
meaty, tender, sweet and high-flavored; ripens 
early; good shipper; season from December to 
May. 


Valencia. Tree strong, vigorous and very pro- 
lific; fruit medium size, oblong, firm and heavy; 
sub-acid; few seeds; ripens late and hangs well 
on the tree throughout the summer. The best 
late orange, having no competitor; when reach- 
ing market it usually commands good prices. 


Mediterranean Sweet. Thornless, low, spread- 
ing tree; very productive; fruit oval, medium to 
large; rich orange color; inclining to thick skin; 
shipping quality of the best. Season middle to 
late. 


Navelencia. A seedless variety of sterling 
merit. Fruit is uniform in size; pulp of fine tex- 
ture and quality; skin thin and smooth. Growers 
who have fruiting orchards of this variety hold it 
in highest esteem. Ripens about with the Wash: 
ington Navel. 


Special attention is given to assortment orders for home 


BALLED CITRUS TREES. 


Caliper V2 to 9g inch and 5¢ to 34 inch. 


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Paper Rind 
ous grower; 
and round; 
pulp very juicy, sprightly, of fine quality ;. season 
medium, March to June; good shipper. 


St. Michael. Tree strong and vigor- 
very productive; fruit rather small 
skin thin and smooth, light color; 


Ruby Blood. Medium size, nearly round; skin 
thin but tough; pulp rich, juicy and sweet, streak- 
ed with red. The tree is hardy, good grower and 
regular bearer. 

Thomson’s Improved Navel. Similar in charac- 
ter to the above; fruit ripens somewhat earlier; 
medium size, skin thin, smooth and highly colored. 


Lemons 


Eureka. The most popular variety cultivated 
in California. Fruit is of the highest quality, uni- 
form in size, with but few seeds; rind smooth 
and glossy. The main crop usually matures in 
time for summer trade. The tree is a continu- 
ous and heavy bearer, and almost thornless. The 
latter point is an important advantage in con- 
nection with picking and pruning. 

Villa Franca. Fruit of good form and sub- 
stance; excellent flavor; thin rind; nearly seed- 
less. Tree of strongest growth and abundant 
foliage, usually setting its fruit inside the tree. 


Pomelo— Grape Fruit 


Marsh Seedless. The Grape Fruit is becoming 
more popular each season. For medicinal pur- 
puoses in the home, hotel or hospital it leads all 
other citrus fruits. We have now discarded all 
but this variety, as others contain so many seeds 
that they are undesirable. Fruit is round, much 
larger in size than the largest orange; pulp juicy, 
of rich, piquant flavor, almost seedless; rind thin, 
color lemon yellow. 


CLUSTERS OF GOLDEN GLOBES. 


Valencia oranges. 


Kumquats. 


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Limes 


Bearss Seedless Lime. Fruit large, more than 
twice the size of the Mexican; seedless, very juicy 
with pronounced acidity; quite hardy and exceed- 
ingly productive; fruits mature all the year round; 
one of the best in cultivation. More of a tree 
than a shrub. 2 year, $1.50; 1 year, $1.00. 


Tanégerines 


Dancy’s Tangerine. This is the most popular 
of the Mandarin family; orange-red skin; pulp of 
best quality, not very seedy; rind separates read- 
ily from flesh; juicy, highly flavored; tree strong 
grower and very prolific. 2-year $1.25; 1-year 75c. 


Satsuma or Oonshui. The best variety of the 
Japanese orange. Fruit of medium size; skin 
loose; deep orange; flesh fine grained, tender 
juicy, sweet and delicious. Tree rather dwarf; 
thornless; bears young and is one of the earliest 
of the citrus fruits to ripen. The hardiest orange 
grown. 2-year $1.00. 


Kumquats 


The hardiest and most ornamental of all the or- 
ange family. The trees are of dwarf habit, pro- 
ducing in great abundance, small, handsome, olive- 
shaped fruit of a rich golden hue; has a pleasant 
aroma; used by the Orientals for preserving. 


2-year trees 
3-year trees, well set Wilt hy LIU tee ceese neeeeeeeemeenee 


ORANGE SEEDLINGS 

Per 100 Per 1000 
6 to 10 in. high....$2.50 $20.00 
30.00 


Sour Seedlings, 


Sour Seedlings, 10 to 16 in. high... 4.00 


Washington Navel orange. 


Olives 


Olive growing is destined to become one of 
California’s greatest commercial industries— 
producing immense profits to the growers. 

Its importance will become gigantic with no 
fear or possibility of over-production. Olive 
pickling concerns are contracting with present 
growers at high prices for ten years in ad- 
vance, which means an assured and profitable 
industry for all those engaged in olive grow- 
ing. 

The olive tree is long lived and thrives in a 
variety of situations. It is adapted to a wide 
range of locations in California, but like all 
fruit bearing trees, it responds and thrives 
more readily in good soil and with right treat- 
ment. 


PROPERLY GROWN OLIVE TREE. 
Showing method of pruning before planting. 


MISSION OLIVES. 
Branches of fruit taken from heavily laden trees. 


NOTE: Our conditions for growing nursery 
stock are most favorable, owing to the forma- 
tion of the soil, which is a sandy loam. Such soil 
maintains a loose friable condition, and produces 
the best and most fibrous root system obtainable. 
This is, we believe, an essential element in the 
growing of all trees, especially the olive, as it 
insures to a great extent its vitality, when trans- 
planted in the field. 


It will afford us much pleasure to have pros- 
pective tree planters, when possible, visit our 
Olive Nurseries here at Ontario and see the trees 
as they are growing in the nursery rows, which 
many of our visiting patrons can testify is worth 
a long trip to see. 


We will also be glad to have you ask us many 
questions relative to olive tree planting, care of 
the trees, or regarding any other subject per- 
taining to the success of your project; such as 
soil, water, and climatic conditions, where plant- 
ings are intended to be made. Any information 
requested, personally or otherwise, will be cheer- 
fully given. 


Pickling varieties are most profitable. Rec- 
ognizing this fact, I have made special effort 
in growing the best and proven commercial 
kinds for pickling: the Manzanillo, Mission, 
Ascolano, and Sevillano. 


Prices of Mission and Manzanillo Olive trees: 

Each Peri0 Per100 Per 1000 

One inch and up........-- $1.00 $8.50 $75.00 
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3% to one inch....._........ 80 50 60.00 $500.00 
S/MaLOMS arin lee 60 5.50 50.00 400.00 
% to ¥% inch.... 50 4.50 40.00 300.00 
S/MetOmeyo) in Cheese 40 3.50 30.00 200.00 


Manzanillo. This fine olive is known as one of 
the leading commercial varieties. The tree is a 
free grower, having the tendency of throwing out 
many branchlets from the main branches. It is 
the most prolific bearer of the large sized olives. 
The fruit is large, purplish black, with light col- 
ored specks; ripens fully two weeks before the 
Mission, an important factor in districts subject 
to early frosts. The ripe olives when cured are 
unexcelled in flavor and quality; ripens October. 


Mission. The well known standard variety in- 
troduced by the Spanish padres, large trees of 
which are still growing at some of the old Mis- 
sions in California; has been extensively culti- 
vated and is popular with growers and consumers 
alike. The tree is a handsome upright grower; 
fruit medium to large; makes a richly flavored 
pickle and a good quality of oil; ripens November. 


PORTION OF OUR OLIVE NURSERY. 


A superb block of two-year-old trees. 


MANZANILLO OLIVES. 
Photograph of fruit taken from our trees. 


Each Per10 Per 100 


Semin Chiean Gaal D exece eee $1.00 $9.00 $80.00 
TE tO Sele CRs eee 80 7.00 65.00 
36 torts inh S32 eee 60 5.50 50.00 

Ascolano. A superb Italian olive; fruit very 


large and fine; produces a fancy pickle, owing to 
its large size and handsome appearance. There 
is a growing demand for this variety put up in 
glass jars for the high class trade. 

Sevillano. The largest of all olives, being known 
as the Queen Olive, under which brand it is 
exported from Spain. When ripe it is a bluish- 
black color; makes a fine pickled product, but re: 
quires more care in the process of curing than 
the smaller varieties. 

Chemlaly. This variety has recently been in- 
troduced by the United States Department of Ag: 
riculture, from Algiers. It is used only as an oil 
olive, the fruit being small. The tree is a strong 
grower, and is remarkably productive. Recom- 
mended for street planting on account of its vigor- 
ous growth. 1 inch caliper, 75c; %4 inch caliper, 
65ce. 


Avocados 

So much has been said and written during 
recent years regarding the Avocado that it no 
longer needs a formal introduction to the 
planter. That this tropical fruit will succeed 
splendidly in Southern California is no longer 
a matter of conjecture. The numerous bear- 
ing trees throughout the state are ample evi- 
dence that it may be successfully cultivated 
in any latitude where the orange and lemon 
crows, and that it is adaptable to our climatic, 
soil and general conditions. 

From a commercial standpoint, the Avo- 
cado should not be considered as fruit alone, 
but as a staple article of diet of the highest 
food value. For this reason no tropical fruit 
offers greater possibilities for culture and 
development. It is undoubtedly the coming 
fruit. No home orchard should be without 
one or more trees. 

Our budded trees are grown in small red- 
wood boxes, which we have found to be the 
most successful method of handling them. 
When transplanting, the box may be taken 
apart, leaving the ball of earth intact. For 
orchard planting, the trees should be placed 
30 to 40 feet apart each way, to allow for full 
development of the trees. In other respects, 
they demand care similar to citrus trees. 

We have given much time and effort in our 
search for the ideal Avocado, and have selected 
from ameng the varieties fruiting in Califor- 
nia the following as the best of both the thin 
and the thick skinned types, in regard to hard- 
ness, vigor, productiveness and general adap- 
tability. 


Prices on Avocados, except where noted: 


Each Per 10 
BOX Gaal Ce tastes ae $3.00 $25.00 
IBOXEU Mowe e teen oe 2.50 20.00 
IBOXC OMA BCC eres eae ee ee 2.00 15.00 


Write for quantity prices. 


Ganter. Form oval to oblong, averaging 8 to 
10 ounces; skin thin, of greenish color; flavor 
and quality excellent; tree a vigorous and uni- 
form grower; an unusually prolific bearer; ripens 
September to December. The parent tree is lo- 
cated at Whittier, California. 


Meserve. Another fine variety originating at 
Long Beach, Cal.; nearly round like the Wagner; 
skin greenish and quite thick; weight about 1 
pound; matures its fruit in the spring during 
April and May; the flavor is unusually rich and 
buttery; tree vigorous and a prolific bearer. 3 to 
4 feet, $3.00. 


Northrup. Form pear shape, of medium size, 
weighing 7 to 9 ounces; of fine texture; excellent 
quality and flavor; skin thin and of purplish 
color. A distinguishing feature of this variety is 
that it bears two crops a year, the main crop 
from October to December, and a lighter crop 
from April to June, thus covering a jong ripening 
period. It is a vigorous grower with a large, 
spreading top. The Northrup appears to be the 
hardiest to date, of the better varieties that have 
come under our observation. Owing to the ex- 
treme hardiness, excellent flavor and bearing qual- 
ities, we recommend the Northrup above all oth- 
ers as the Avocado for the family orchard. 


GANTER AVOCADO. 


Showing method of growing budded trees in boxes. 


HARMAN AVOCADO. 
A hardy variety of fine appearance and good flavor. 


Harman. Form irregular pear shape, of hand- 
some appearance and uniform size, weighing 9 to 
10 ounces; color green overspread with reddish 
prown, dotted with numerous lighter colored 
specks; skin thin; flesh greenish yellow; texture 
smooth and buttery; flavor rich and nutty, quality 
good. The original tree is growing at Sherman, 
California, and is a vigorous upright grower. Rip- 
ens October to January. 

Hollywood Wagner. Said to be a seedling of 
Walker’s Prolific. The original tree, although 
not over six years old, has this year an immense 
crop of fruit. The fruit is perfect in form for an 
Avovado, being round or slightly oval; of good 
size and quality; skin thick and strong, and of 
greenish color; matures in late summer and au- 
tumn; fruit hangs on well. 3 to 4 feet, $3.00. 

Taft. The best of the large thick skinned va- 
rieties to date; the parent tree is one of a num- 
ber growing on the grounds of Mr. GC. P. Taft near 
Orange. We consider it the premium Avocado of 
California. The fruit is pear shaped, weighing 
about one pound; the flesh is fine grained, rich 
and nutty; a summer fruit; ripens in June, July 
and August; the tree is a good bearer and a vig- 
orous grower, forming a large spreading top. 


good for home use only; 


Have the following choice varieties in limited 
quantities only: 


Champion. A large variety, in shape and size 
closely resembling the Taft. 3 to 4 feet, $2.50. 


Fowler. A green, thin skinned fruit; flavor rich; 
quality fine; one of the hardiest. July to October. 
8 to 4 feet, $2.50. 


Lyon. Fruit large; 
nutty; winter fruiting. 


skin thick; flavor rich and 
2 to 3 feet, $3.00. 


Miller. Large; thick skin; flesh yellow and fair- 
ly rich; a vigorous grower, February to April. 
¥ to 4 feet, $2.00. 


Pico, Medium small; skin thin and tender; 
July to August. 4 feet, 


$2.00. 


Pollock. A Florida variety; 
rich and quality of the best; 
4 to 5 feet, $2.50. 


Sharpless. A superior thick skinned variety; 
fruit large, long, pear shaped, and of fine quality; 
seed very small; tree an erect grower. 2 to 3 
feet, $3.00. 


Walker’s Prolific. Medium large; quality and 
flavor fair; skin thick and tough; extremely pro- 
lific. 3 to 4 feet, $3.00; 2 to 3 feet, $2.50. 


very large; flavor 
July to October. 


TAFT AVOCADO. 
The best of the thick-skinned sorts. 


Anona 


Anona cherimolia. “The Custard Apple” or 
Cherimoya. This fruit can be highly commended 
for planting in situations where the lemon and 
orange tree do well. .The tree grows to fair size 
and produces good fruits varying in size and 
shape; color usually grayish-brown; pulp a cus- 
tard-like consistency, possessing a delicious fla- 
vor. The fruit should be picked green like the 
pear, when reaching maximum size, and laid away 
until it turns to a uniform brown. There are sev- 
eral varieties of this fruit, but we list only the 
one which has been found best adapted to South- 
ern California conditions. Potted plants, 3 feet, 
50c; 2 feet, 35c. 

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Feijoa 

Feijoa sellowiana. No fruit introduced in Cali- 
fornia during the past few years, with the single 
exception of the Avocado, has met with such a 
popular reception as the Feijoa (pronounced 
Fay-zho-a). Though closely allied to the Guavas, 
all who have eaten the fruits prefer them to any 
Guava known in this state. In size and shape 
they resemble a large plum, from 1 to 2 inches 
in diameter, about an inch greater in length, 
and of a yellowish green color. The delicious 
flavor of the pulp is rivaled by its strong and 
agreeable aroma, both taste and color reminding 
one of the pineapple and banana combined. So 
lasting is this pleasing fragrance that receptacles 
having once held the ripened fruit will often re- 
tain a slight odor for weeks, LenuMCIDs one of 
the oft-quoted couplet: 


“You may break, you may shatter the vase, if you will, 
But the breath of the roses will linger there still.” 


FEIJOA FRUIT. 
Every garden in California should have a few plants. 


“fe Maechtlen. 


This latest introduction has a double claim on 
popular favor, for aS an ornamental shrub it vies 
with its sterling qualities as a bearer of fine fruits. 
It ultimately grows to a height of about eight 
feet, a rounded, compact shrub with glossy green 
leaves, having the under surface thickly covered 
with a whitish velvety growth. The flowers are 
large and showy, silvery-white in color with crim- 
son stamens and golden-yellow anthers, making 
the whole bush unusually attractive. It is of easy 
culture and thrives in California in both coast 
and interior valley localities. Being a native of 
Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina, it is hardy 
throughout this state, fruiting from November to 


January, but equally attractive throughout the 
year. 

Exrices: Each Per 10 
Balledusmtor4 teeta. ee $1.00 $7.50 
Potted, 2 to 3 re OOD 200, 
Potted, 1 to D feet 40 3.00 


WHITE SAPOTA. 
A richly flavored tropical fruit. 


Sapota 


The White Sapota, or Casimiroa Edulis, 
grows to a height of 15 to 20 feet. The tree 
is of spreading habit, with attractive ever- 
green foliage. Should be planted by all lovers 
6f tropical fruits. 


A variety of much merit; fruit yel- 
low; smooth skin; of delicious peach-like flavor; 
very prolific; no garden is complete without one 
of these ornamental fruit bearing trees. Budded 
trees $1.50 each. 


Guavas 


The Guava is much sought for jelly mak- 
ing and preserving, and is greatly relished 
eaten out of the hand when fully ripe. The 
Strawberry Guava may be used as an orna- 
mental shrub to advantage, either as a single 
specimen plant, in groups, and as a hedge or 
large border; at the same time losing none of 
its fruiting value. 


Strawberry Guava. (Psidium Cattleianum.) <A 
fine glossy-leaved shrub or small tree, which pro- 
duces in abundance a luscious fruit about the size 
of a large strawberry; round and deep reddish- 
brown color. The fruit is highly prized for table 
use when fresh, and for jams and jellies has few 
equals. Aside from its economic value, the shrub 
is sufficiently ornamental to merit a place in any 
garden. Balled, 50c; potted, 25c. 


Yellow Strawberry Guava. (Psidium Lucidum.) 
Similar to the common variety in habit of growth 
and shape of fruit. The fruit is yellow, somewhat 
larger, and of finer flavor. Balled, 75c; potted, 50c. 


Lemon Guava. (Psidium Guajava.) One of the 
finest of the Guava family; large, pear shaped, 
yellowish fruit; the bush is somewhat tender and 
should be grown only in the most favored local- 
ities. Potted, 50c. 


STRAWBERRY GUAVAS. 


A shrub that makes a handsome hedge and bears 


pleasant tasting fruit. 


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ADVANCE LOQUAT. 


Showing typical cluster of this choice early ripening 
fruit. 


Loquats 


The Loquat is highly esteemed for its agree- 
able aciduous aromatic flavor and on account 


of its ripening in the early spring. The tree 
itself is one of the most beautiful. 

Prices, except on seedling trees: Each Per 10 
Balled; 3tect--= 2 ee ee $1.50 $12.00 
Balled] 6 etopznteet ee 1.00 8.50 

Advance. (New.) One of the best budded 


sorts; fruit pear shaped; borne in large compact 
clusters; color orange yellow; flavor a distinct and 
delightful sub-acid; ripens in May. 

Champagne. Fruit clusters not so compact as 
the Advance, individual fruit larger; tree is of 
vase type with a tendency to broaden out; adapt- 
able to different localities; ripens with the Ad- 
vance. 

Premier. Large, excellent fruit of fine flavor; 
matures its crop two weeks earlier than the Ad- 
vance. 

Seedling. Grown from selected seed; forms a 
larger tree than the budded varieties, but the fruit 
is somewhat smaller and the tree is later coming 
into bearing. 3 to 4 feet, 75c; 2 to 3 feet, 50c. 


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Winter Dormant Fruit Trees 


The term ‘‘ Winter dormant fruit trees’’ is applied to all fruit trees that shed their foliage 
during the winter months, and remain devoid of leaves until the advent of another spring; 
such are known as deciduous fruit bearing trees. Our selection of deciduous fruit trees is 
extensive and varied, embracing all the standard varieties. Exercising every care in the 
nursery rows, we have been successful in growing robust, healthy, and vigorous trees, true 
to name and free from insect pests and disease, all from selected buds taken from pedi- 
greed and regularly bearing specimens. Our prices are reasonable, superior quality of stock 
considered. 


Peaches 


In its demands of soils and climatic condi- 
tions the Peach is not particular, doing well 
in any situation that will grow ordinary farm 
crops. It is, however, keenly susceptible to 
a well-drained sandy loam, appreciates thor- 
ough cultivation and intelligent pruning. In 
California and the Pacific States generally, 
it is a prime favorite as a commercial crop, 
for nowhere in the world may larger or more 
luscious peaches be grown than in the foot- 
hill sections and valleys of this state. To 
secure a strong stand of profitable trees, the 
nursery stock, on being transferred to or- 
chard rows, should be headed low. 


NEW VARIETIES 
Each Per10 Per 100 


ASCOUGRECC terete ree $ .40 $3.50 $30.00 
B tig) Zh WA ay ee en 35 3.00 25.00 ; 
DELORS Rice Lee ee 30 2.50 20.00 MILLER’S LATE. 


Our best late Peach. 


Mayflower. There is no better for home market 
than this beautiful ‘“‘red all over’ peach; ex- General assortment peaches. For family orch- 
tremely early; of splendid quality, and a good _ ards, fresh fruit markets, canning and drying. 
shipper; tree is healthy and hardy. May. 


Miller’s Late. The best late peach known; Prices, except where noted: 


ripens in November; freestone; flesh white; ex- One year. Each Per 10 Per 100 
cellent flavor and of fine quality. As a commer- {4 to 6 feet... $ 35 $3.00 $22.50 
cial peach it is of the best, coming to the market 3 to 4 feet 25 225 20.00 
when no others are to be had, consequently ; : : 

commanding a high price. For home use it is Write for special quotations on large lots. 
unequalled. Varieties listed in order of ripening. 


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THE LOVELL. 
The leading commercial peach for canning and drying. 


Earliest of all to ripen; flat- 
tened on both ends; pit and fruit small; flavor 
delicious and sweet. May. 

Sneed. A fine new early peach ;large, creamy- 
white with blush cheeks; flesh tender, juicy, melt- 
ing and delicious; clings slightly to the pit; end of 
May. 

Alexander. Medium size; skin greenish-white 
with red blush; flesh mellow, juicy and sweet. 
Early June. 

Hale’s Early. A popular early variety; skin 
greenish, splashed with red; flesh white, juicy and 
sweet. June. 

Early Imperial. Tree a strong, vigorous grower 
and yields abundantly; fruit good size with small 
pit; skin yellow, nearly covered with red, deep 
crimson in the sun; after fruiting this variety for 
several years we can recommend it as being the 
best early yellow freestone peach; a _ splendid 
shipper and the best for home use. June. 

Foster. An excellent early peach, resembling 
Crawford’s Early and ripening a few days earlier. 

July. 

Tuscan Cling. The true Tuscan Cling is highly 
esteemed as a fancy early canning variety; round, 
deep red on the sunny side; flesh rich, solid, clear 
yellow to the pit; prolific bearer; popular with 
growers, canners and consumers alike; ripens 
July. 

Early Crawford. A well known yellow peach of 
good quality; tree vigorous and prolific; in the 
past years this was the earliest peach, but now 
much earlier kinds are grown. July. 

Lovell. Large and round; yellow to the pit; a 
splendid variety for canning and drying; similar 
to Muir; the tree, however, is a much stronger 
grower; a free and regular bearer. August. 4 to 
6 feet, $16.00 per 100; 3 to 4 feet, $14.00 per 100. 


Australian Saucer. 


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Muir. Large yellow freestone; of excellent 
quality; flesh yellow clear through; pit small; one 
of the most popular varieties for canning and 
especially adapted for drying. August. 4 to 6 
feet, $16.00 per 100; 3 to 4 feet, $14.00 per 100. 


Opulent. Originated by Mr. Luther Burbank; 
a peach of excellent quality for home use or near- 
by markets; extremely productive. Early August. 


Lewkins Honey. Medium size, oval; skin whit- 
ish-yellow, with blush on sunny side; flesh creamy- 
white, juicy and mellow; very sweet with rich 
honeyed flavor; an excellent variety for eating out 
of hand or for table use. Early August. 

Elberta. Large, yellow, with red cheek; juicy, 
sweet and highly flavored; tree grows strong and 
healthy; very productive; largely planted in the 
Southern States; one of the best paying varieties 
for the Southwest. August. 


Late Crawford. Large, yellow, with red cheek; 
flesh yellow, juicy and excellent; freestone; an 
old and popular variety. August. 


Buckhorn. The parent tree is a chance seed- 
ling near San Bernardino, Cal., which has at- 
tracted attention locally on account of the large 
size and excellent flavor of the fruit. It may be 
described as an improved George the Fourth; flesh 
white, reddish around the pit which separates 
readily from the flesh. A buck’s horn placed in 
the fork of the tree when young is now imbedded 
in the trunk, hence the name. August. 


George the Fourth. Large, round; skin creamy 
white with red cheek; flesh pale, juicy and rich. 
Esteemed for its exquisite flavor; desirable for 
the home garden. August. 

Phillips Cling. This prime variety is well 
known and esteemed as the standard of excellence 
among canning peaches; large, round, with a 
small tit on the blossom end; flesh firm, clear 
yellow to the pit, which is small; as with the 
Tuscan Cling, several strains are in cultivation. 
We have the true Phillips. Ripens September. 

Orange Cling. Fruit very large; skin yellow 
with red cheek; flesh golden yellow, rich and sug- 
ary; popular as a home canning variety. End of 
August. 

Indian Blood Cling. A well flavored peach with 
reddish veins through the flesh; medium size; es- 
teemed for preserving and pickling. Early Sep- 
tember. 

White Heath Cling. Creamy white, blush on 
sunny side; flesh white, tender, juicy and deli- 
cious. September. 

Salway. Large, round; skin creamy yellow; 
sweet and rich flavor; free-stone; a valuable late 
sort; bears heavily and regularly; very popular. 
Late September. 

Bell’s October. Fruit large; skin yellow with 
red cheek; flesh yellow, juicy, and of excellent 
flavor; superior to Salway in every respect, and 
ripens three weeks later. 

Sabichi Winter. Medium size; very late; flesh 
white, juicy, sweet and mellow; of excellent fla- 
vor; clings slightly to the pit; ripens November 
to December. 


Apricots 


The Apricot is one of the most delicious 


and richly flavored fruits we possess. Its 
earliness, ripening as it does before the Peach 
or Plum, creates a heavy demand for it 
wherever it may be grown, even under dif- 
ficulties. Of late years Apricot culture is 
commanding increasing attention in sheltered 
regions of Arizona and Southwestern Texas, 
and also in some of the Southern States; but 
nowhere does it attain the importance and 
perfection that it does in California. No 
family orchard in this State is complete with- 
out several trees of the recognized standard 
sorts. 

Each Per 10 Per 100 


ASUONG see beeen wet nt ne ee $.35 $2.75 $22.50 
SatOVACi CC tee ee 25 2.25 20.00 


Varieties listed as nearly as possible in the order of 
ripening. 

Newcastle Early. 
best early variety; 
before the Royal. 


Medium sized; round; the 
ripens two to three weeks 
May. 


Royal. Medium size; oval; skin brownish-yel- 
low; flesh yellow, with sweet, rich, vinous flavor; 
exceedingly productive. The leading commercial 
apricot cultivated in California for canning and 
drying purposes on account of its productiveness 
and excellent quality. Early June. 


Blenheim. Fruit large, oval, orange color; flesh 
rich and juicy; both fruit and tree are very sim- 
ilar to the Royal. June. 


Moorpark. Large, greenish-yellow, brownish- 
red on the sunny side, marked with numerous 
specks and dots. Fruit of the highest quality and 
has the finest flavor of any apricot grown, but is 
rather a shy bearer. August, the latest to ripen. 


Plums 


The Plum thrives throughout the Pacific 
Coast States, and since the introduction of 
the Japanese sorts a few years ago, varieties 
may be had for every purpose and suited to 
nearly every condition of soil and climate. 
Those listed below have been thoroughly test- 
ed and are offered with confidence that they 
are the best in their respective classes for 
market, canning or home use. Every home 
garden should have a few of these fine vari- 
eties ripening early to late. 


NEW VARIETIES 
40c each; $3.50 per 10; $30.00 per 100. 


Formosa. In comparative tests during the last 
four or five years, this variety has proven itself 
to be the finest plum in existence. Fruit is of 
great size, uniform; yellow with pale bloom turn- 
ing to a rich clear red; flesh pale yellow, unusu- 
ally firm, sweet and deliciously rich, with a 
delightful apricot flavor; nearly freestone. Tree 
of luxuriant growth, and unfailing prolificacy. 


Gaviota. This new plum is recommended as 
being one of the very best of the latest varieties 
of table and shipping sorts. Fruit strikingly hand- 
some, mostly deep reddish-purple when ripe. 
Flesh firm, honey-yellow, fragrant and sweet. 


Santa Rosa. This fruit is a rich deep purple 
crimson in color, the flesh being pale amber near 
the stone, shading to deep purplish crimson near 
the skin. The quality is unsurpassed and it is a 
valuable plum for both shipping and home uses. 
Ripens about two weeks earlier than the Burbank. 
The tree is a splendid grower and of excellent 
bearing qualities. Fruit of beautiful appearance 
and delicious flavor. 


APRICOT ORCHARD. 
A model five-year-old Apricot orchard planted with Armstrong trees. 


SANTA ROSA PLUM. 


A Burbank introduction. Fruit handsome and of fine 
quality. 


GENERAL ASSORTMENT 
Each Per10 Per 100 


4. tolGi Cet <== eee $ .40 $3.00 $25.00 
Bi toy4 sie Gt at ed ee 20 ©6©2.50 20.00 
Burbank. Medium to large, round, having yel- 


low dots and lilac bloom; flesh deep yellow; vig- 
orous and productive. Ripens late in July. 


Climax, Very large, heart-shaped; color deep, 
dark red; flesh yellow, of fine flavor and pleasing 


fragrance; tree vigorous and productive. A splen- 
did early plum. June. 
Kelsey. Very large, heart-shaped; skin gren- 


ish-yellow, sometimes overspread with red when 
ripe, with a fine bloom; flesh yellow, meaty, firm, 
pleasant flavor; very prolific. August and Sep- 
tember. 


Satsuma. The well-known Blood Plum which 
is generally conceded to be the best of the stand- 
ard Japanese varieties. Unexcelled as a canning 
fruit, having a pleasant flavor and unlike all other 
varieties in having red flesh; medium to large; 
round and has a remarkably small stone. July. 


Wickson. Another of Burbank’s creations and 
the largest of all the plums. Flesh fine, deep 
amber yellow. A very handsome and well-flavored 
variety. Valuable for canning and shipping. Au- 
gust. 


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By the term Prune is generally understood 
a Plum which dries successfully without the 
removal of the pit and produces the dried 
Prune of commerce. On the Coast as far north 
as Washington, Prune culture has assumed 
commercial importance, but in California it 
has found its greatest perfection. The fol- 
lowing varieties are choice selections known 
to meet the requirements of planters for 
either drying or preserving, or marketing di- 
rect from the tree. 


PRUNES: GENERAL COLLECTION 


Each Per 10 Per 100 


to-6 feet: a ee $ .40 $3.00 $25.00 
t 30 ©6©2.50 20.00 


French Prune. The great commercial prune of 
California, and the most widely grown. Fruit of 
medium size, egg-shape, violet purple, very sweet 
and sugary; tree a steady and prolific bearer. 
Prune growing has of late years commanded wide 
attention, the demand for choice trees often being 
in excess of supply. Planters contemplating put- 
ting out orchards should order early. 


Hungarian Prune. Sometimes known as Pond’s 
Seedling Plum. Very large, oval; reddish violet; 
flesh yellow, juicy and sweet. 


Sugar Prune. (New.) This valuable new prune 
was originated by Mr. Luther Burbank. Fruit 
very large; skin tender, dark purple, covered with 
white bloom; flesh yellow, tender and sugary. 


Tragedy. A valuable early variety; large; hand- 
some; skin dark purple; flesh greenish-yellow; 
sweet and rich. Excellent for eating out of hand. 


FRENCH PRUNE. 
The leading commercial sort. 


QF e 

Nectarines 

The Nectarine is a most delicious fruit, re- 
quiring the same culture as the Peach, from 
which it differs by having a smooth skin like 
the Plum. The mellowness of the pulp com- 
bined with its rich, sweet, aromatic flavor ren- 
ders it especially desirable as a dessert fruit, 
or for canning and preserving. 


Each Per 10 

ASU OMO MLC C Lee ee eee a eas en eet $ .35 $3.00 
mC OmAMT CC Leer were ene chee ae Bee de ee eae 30 2.50 
Advance. A valuable early variety ripening in 
July. Skin green, blotched with red and brown 


on sunny side; flesh greenish-white and sugary; 
fruit large and round, and of a delicate sub-acid 
flavor. Its earliness renders it desirable for either 
family or commercial culture. Season early July. 

Boston. Large, bright yellow and red cheek; 
flesh yellow, sweet and pleasant flavor; free-stone. 


The leading yellow-fleshed nectarine. Late July. 
Humboldt. A superior sort. Very large; or- 
ange-yellow, blotched with red on sunny side; 
flesh orange, very tender and juicy. The only 
yellow nectarine except the Boston. Early Au- 
gust. 
Stanwick. One of the leading varieties; large 


size; flesh white, tender, juicy, and of delicious 
flavor; skin greenish white shaded with reddish- 
purple in the sun. A prime table variety and es- 
pecially to be recommended for family use. Good 
for drying and shipping. August and September. 


BOSTON NECTARINE. 
The best of the yellow varieties. 


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RED ASTRACHAN. 
A popular early summer apple. 


Apples 

No fruit of late years has commanded wider 
attention from commercial planters than the 
Apple. This interest is widespread, being as 
acute in the South and East as it is on this 
coast. In many of the mountain valleys, and 
along the Coast regions of this State, it finds 
congenial conditions, and when properly cul- 
tivated invariably gives good returns. Long 
experience has convinced us that the red va- 
rieties do best in the higher altitudes, while 
the green and yellow sorts thrive better in 
valley situations. We offer a variety of sorts 
which have proven adaptable to conditions in 

the Southwest. 
Each Per10 Per 100 


AME Of OWL Emer at enrolments SS ay) SHILATS $12.00 
SHC O MAM e Cleese eer teen Bhar 22. Olle 0 10.00 
DELO GEL CCL rae eee Fae alls 1.20 8.00 


SUMMER AND EARLY AUTUMN VARIETIES 
Ripening in the order named. 


Medium size; pale yellow; ten- 
der, with mild, fine flavor. Tree a moderate 
grower and a good bearer. An excellent variety 
for orchard and garden; one of the first to ripen. 
Early July. 


Red Astrachan. Large, 
deep crimson; handsome; 
flavor; very productive; 
Summer apples. July. 


Early Harvest. 


nearly covered with 
juicy, with rich acid 
one of the very best 


Red June. Medium size; oblong; color deep 
red; one of the best table apples. June to July. 


Gravenstein. A very large, striped, roundish 
apple of the first quality. Tree remarkably rapid, 
vigorous, and erect in growth and very produc- 
tive. The finest of the early autumn apples. Au- 
gust. 

Duchess of Oldenberg. A large, beautiful Rus- 
sian apple; streaked red and yellow. Tender, 
juicy and pleasant. Tree a vigorous grower and 
very productive. A fine cooking apple and es- 
teemed by many for dessert. Excellent in a hot, 


dry climate on account of its dense foliage. Au- 
gust. 
Maiden Blush. Medium pale yellow with red 


cheek; tender and sweet but not highly flavored. 


Fall Pippin. Large, round, yellowish-green; 
flesh tender, rich and delicious; very productive; 
one of the very best Fall apples. 


Bismarck. One of the best apples for hot cli- 
mates; fruit a beautiful golden yellow and of 
largest size; a grand dessert apple. Ripens early 
and keeps well. 


Rhode Island Greening. A well-known variety 
that succeeds well in the Southwest; fruit very 
large, round, sub-acid, rich flavor. 

20 Ounce Pippin. Large, round, vellow apple, 
striped with red; flesh coarse but of good flavor 
and quality. October. 


APPLE TREES. 


Trees in nursery rows, showing size and uniformity of 
one-year budded stock. 


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DELICIOUS APPLE. 
An excellent apple of high color and fine flavor. 


LATE AUTUMN AND WINTER VARIETIES 


Baldwin. A large, bright red apple having crisp, 
juicy, rich flesh. Tree very productive and vigor- 
ous. One of the best and most popular winter 
sorts. 

Yellow Bellflower. Large, yellow; flesh crisp, 
juicy, with a sprightly aromatic flavor; an excel- 
lent and valuable variety; tree a fine grower and 
a good bearer. A commercial variety in California, 
adapting itself to all portions of the State. 


Winter Banana. Fruit very large, perfect in 
form, golden yellow, and beautifully shaded with 
blush; flesh yellow, fine-grained, sub-acid, rich, 
aromatic flavor and of the highest quality. Tree 
bears while remarkably young, three-year-old 
trees often being heavily laden with fruit. Of 
strongest growth and very hardy, thriving well in 
almost any climate. Best all-around early winter 


apple for general planting in the farm valleys 
of the Southwest. 
Jonathan. Medium size, conical, yellow and 


red; flesh tender, juicy and rich; very productive; 
one of the very best early Winter apples. 

King David. Tree bears fruit quite young, and 
is very prolific. Fruit is rich deep red. 


Grimes Golden. Medium to large; skin a rich 
yellow, marked with gray dots; flesh crisp, tender; 
tree hardy and very productive. 

Missouri Pippin. (Stone’s Eureka.) Large, 
round, yellow splashed with red; a popular mar- 
ket sort; very productive. 


JONATHAN APPLE. 
The par excellence of winter varieties. 


Stayman’s Winesap. An early bearer and very 
productive. Fruit medium size, skin smooth, 
greenish-yellow striped with red and purple; flesh 
firm, juicy and mildly sub-acid. 

Spitzenberg. Bright red or faintly striped with 
darker red and yellow; peculiarly pleasing flavor; 
flesh firm, crisp, juicy; an old standard variety, 
ripening November to March. 

Delicious. A magnificent new and scarce va- 
riety, of fine appearance and delightful flavor; 
brilliant red, of large size, rather conical in form. 
Tree has good, strong habit of growth and excel- 
lent bearing qualities. 

Black Ben Davis. The fruit is very handsome 
in color, being darker than Ben Davis, and su- 
perior in quality. The tree is of the Ben Davis 
habit of growth, but is even stronger and a better 
resister of drouth. Its beautiful solid deep red 
color and good keeping qualities give it a high 
market value. 

Rome Beauty. A large, excellent variety which 
thrives well in the higher altitudes of the foothill 
and mountain districts; is a very late bloomer 
and therefore a regular bearer. The yellowish 
fruit is shaded and striped with red; of very fine 
appearance and good flavor. 


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White Winter 
greenish-yellow; 
good bearer; 
in California. 


Pearmain. Medium, oblong, 
tender, juicy, highly flavored; 
one of the leading varieties grown 


Medium, dark red; sub-acid; excel- 
lent quality. Tree a moderate grower and abun- 
dant bearer. A favorite market variety in the 
West, commanding the highest prices. Succeeds 
well in light, sandy soil. 


Winesap. 


Yellow Newtown Pippin. Large and of irregu- 
lar shape; skin golden yellow; flesh firm, crisp 
and juicy; one of the standard varieties in Cali- 
fornia; keeps well and commands high prices. 


Arkansas Black. Medium to large; somewhat 
conical; the color is a beautiful dark maroon over 
a yellow ground; flesh firm, fine grained, juicy 
and a long keeper. 


Crab Apples 


30¢e each, $2.50 per 10. 


Hyslop Crab. A very popular variety in the 
West on account of its size, beauty and hardiness; 
fruit deep crimson, covered with blue bloom. 


Transcendent Crab. The best of all the crabs 
for general use. Tree remarkably vigorous and 
immensely productive. Fruit large, skin yellow, 
striped with red. Fruit especially fine for pre- 
serves and jellies, being of a pleasant aromatic 
flavor. August. 


Whitney Crab. Large, averaging one and a half 
to two inches in diameter; skin glossy-green, 
striped with carmine; flesh firm, juicy and of 
pleasant flavor. Tree hardy and a_ vigorous 
grower. 


RHODE ISLAND GREENING. 
Of highest flavor and quality. 


press Ses nisere SE 


Cherries 


There are few finer fruits than the Cherry, 
and when planted in suitable locations, in- 
variably yields good crops. The Black Tar- 
tarian, Royal Ann and Bing belong to the 
Heart or Bigarreau class of Sweet Cherries. 
The Early Richmond and English Morello dif- 
fer from the preceding in that they belong to 
the Dukes or Morello class, which are sour 


cherries. Each Per 10 Per 100 
T CONGRECETE bens «ciara De eee $ 35 $2.75 $22.00 
i epee aan ete es "25. 2.25 18.00 


Bing. This grand black Cherry is much sought 
after by shippers and canners alike on account of 
its large size, delicious flavor, and firmness. The 
tree is a remarkably strong grower and a prolific 
bearer. Middle of June. 

Black Tartarian. Very large; purplish-black; 
flavor mild and pleasant. The tree is a vigorous, 
upright grower. 

English Morello. Large, dark red; tender, juicy, 
rich acid; later than Early Richmond; an excel- 
lent acid variety. In our trial grounds has borne 
heavy successive crops for several years. 

Early Richmond. An old favorite sort; an early, 
red, sub-acid cherry; tree a fine grower, hardy, 
healthy and productive. 

Royal Ann. (Napoleon Bigarreau.) A magnifi- 
cent cherry of the largest size; pale yellow with 
bright red cheek; flesh firm, juicy and sweet. 


KIEFFER PEAR. 


An old standard variety, large and handsome. 


Pears 


Broadly speaking, the Pear will do well 
over a wide area of country, but ‘prefers a 
heavy loam verging into adobe. For this rea- 
son it is a favorite fruit for planting in our 
heavy valley soils, where it attains its greatest 
perfection. It will withstand a larger per- 
centage of alkali in the soil than any other of 
our commercial fruits. Plant from 20 to 25 
feet apart; cut the nursery trees back to 18 
inches when setting out in orehard; after first 
year prune regularly and intelligently to pro- 
duce a stocky tree. Our trees this year are 
unusually good, possessing strong roots and 
splendid top growth, and in variety of kinds 
cover a range making possible ripe fruit mid- 


summer to spring. Each Per 10 Per 100 


Gators feGie Aes se $ .40 $3.00 $25.00 

4 to 825 6.2.50 = 22.00 

BLACK TARTARIAN CHERRY. 3 to 30 ©6.2.00 +=: 18.00 
The best known of the Heart cherries. 2 to PZ Del evommnl 400) 


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Bartlett. The most widely cultivated pear in 
California; large, buttery and melting, with rich 
musky flavor; tree a vigorous grower; bears abun- 
dantly; ripens early. No pear now in the market 
possesses a wider popularity, being a good ship- 
per, possessing keeping qualities and fine appear- 
ance. August. 

Beurre D’Anjou. Large; russet-yellow shaded 
with crimson; flesh melting, juicy, rich and de- 
licious; fine market and table variety. September. 

Beurre Clairgeau. Large yellow; shaded with 
orange and crimson, covered with russet dots; 
flesh yellowish, buttery and juicy. September. 

Beurre Bosc. A fine large pear with long neck; 
cinnamon-russet; handsome; flesh half melting, 
juicy and delicious; slightly perfumed. Tree 
hardy and prolific. September. 

Clapp’s Favorite. A splendid Summer pear, re- 
sembling the Bartlett and ripening a few days 
earlier. Tree is hardy and a vigorous grower. As 
with all varieties of pears (and especially with 
this), fruit should be picked at least ten days 
before it would ripen upon the tree. July. 

Crocker Bartlett. (New.) This fine new winter 
pear is said never to have been attacked with 
blight. The fruit is large and of a rich golden 
yellow overspread with russet. Flesh yellowish, 
buttery, juicy and of high flavor. October. 

Doyenne Du Comice. Large, yellow with a crim- 
son and fawn cheek and russet dots; melting, rich, 
perfumed, and luscious. October. 

Duchess D’Angouleme. Very large; dull green- 
ish-yellow, spotted with russet; flesh white and 
buttery. September. 

Easter Beurre. Large round fruit, often sprink- 
led with dots and patches; flesh white, fine grain- 
ed, juicy, sweet and richly flavored; an excellent 
shipper; tree a rapid grower and abundant bearer. 
October to January. 

Flemish Beauty. A large, beautiful, melting 
sweet pear. Strong grower and fruitful; an old 
standard Autumn variety. September and Octo- 
ber. : 

Kieffer. (Kieffer’s Hybrid.) Large; skin rich 
golden-yellow, sprinkled thickly with small dots, 
and often tinted with red on one side. Flesh 
slightly coarse, juicy and melting, with pro- 
nounced quince flavor. October. 

Lawson. Large fruit; brilliant crimson color 
on yellow ground; flesh crisp, juicy and firm; one 


of the most attractive of the early pears. June 
to July. 
Madeline. The first pear to ripen; size medium; 


skin pale yellow; flesh melting and juicy. Ripens 
in June. 

Margaret. (Petite Marguerite.) Medium size; 
skin greenish-yellow with brownish red cheek, coy- 
ered with greenish dots. Flesh melting, juicy, 
vinous and of fine quality; tree vigorous grower 
and prolific bearer. July. 

Seckel. The standard of excellence in the pear; 
small but of the highest flavor. Tree a stout, 
erect, but rather dwarf grower. August to Sep- 
tember. 

Wilder Early. Excellent quality; greenish-yel- 
low with brownish cheek; tree hardy and bears 
while very young. 


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Winter Bartlett. Fruit large, closely resembling 
the Bartlett in shape, appearance and quality, 
ripening three or four months later; remarkably 
productive. The bear late pear. 

Winter Nelis. Medium size; dull russet; flesh 
melting and buttery with rich, sprightly flavor; 
tree a slender, irregular but free grower; bears 
heavily and regularly; one of the best early winter 
pears. 

Worden Seckel. A seedling of the Seckel. Fruit 
medium size, borne in clusters, juicy and fine 
grained; flavor fully equal to that of its parent, 
which it surpasses in size and keeping qualities. 


BARTLETT PEAR. 
The standard commercial 


pear of California. 


Dwart Pears 


We have the following Dwarf Pear trees, 
grafted on the quince root. Owing to the 
dwarf habit, they are desirable and especially 
adapted for small gardens; trees come to bear- 
ing early, and are very prolific. 

40c each; $3.00 per 10. 


Bartlett Doyenne du Comice 
Crocker Bartlett Duchess de Angouleme 
Seckel Winter Nelis 


Winter Bartlett Worden Seckel 


eaSSS 


Visca 


Quinces 


This fruit is desirable for sauces and preserves, 
hence forms a valuable adjunct to the garden. 
Thrives well along the Pacific Coast, and owing 
to its keeping qualities, can be shipped to eastern 


HBTS, Each Per 10 Per 100 
AGLO Gite te eee $ .35 $3.00 $25.00 
3)itOs4 feet ee ee eee 25 2.00 18.00 

Orange. Large, roundish with short neck; 


greenish yellow color. The best known of the 
older varieties. 

Pineapple. (New.) The name is suggested 
by the flavor. The fruit resembles the Orange 
Quince but is smoother. Of excellent quality. 

Reas Mammoth. A very large, fine variety of 
the Orange Quince; a good grower and quite 
prolific. One of the best. 

Smyrna. (New.) The fruit of this superb va- 
riety is very large and of a lively, lemon-yellow 
color; tender and delicious when cooked. 


PINEAPPLE QUINCE. 
A dependable Quince of sterling merit. 


Pomegranates 


Highly appreciated for its showy, ornamen- 
tal, semi-dwarf habit; foliage is a rich light 
green, with bright scarlet colored blossoms. 
Fruit is about the size of a large apple, highly 
colored a dark red. There is a growing de- 
mand for choice Pomegranates in the Eastern 
markets, where they usually command fancy 
prices. We are offering the following varie- 
ties which have been tested and proven sat- 
isfactory in California. 


WONDERFUL POMEGRANATE. 
A delicious and handsome fruit. 


35c each; $2.50 per 10; $20.00 per 100. 


Papershell. (New.) As the name indicates this 
is a thin skinned variety of highest quality; fruit 
large; skin pale yellow with crimson cheek, the 
edible portion being a rich crimson color, sweet 
and aromatic. October. 

Wonderful. (New.) A recent introduction of 
great merit. Large, highly colored and attractive; 
pulp a rich garnet. These qualities, together with 
an abundance of juice and an excellent flavor, 
mark it as the superior of all pomegranates. Val- 
uable for shipping to Eastern markets. October. 


Medlars 


A medium sized tree of soft luxuriant foli- 
age, often confused with the loquat. The fruit, 
which is about the size of a small apple, is 
gathered in late October and after being laid 
away to ripen is quite edible from the hand. 
The flavor is an agreeable acid. Desirable for 
preserving. 

Large Dutch. Fruit large and flattened; eye 
wide open; flavor good; on account of its size it 
is the variety most cultivated in Europe. 3 to 4 
feet, 50c. 

Nottingham. Fruit smaller than the preceding 


variety, but has a superior flavor, rich and sub- 
acid. Tree very prolific. 8 to 4 feet, 50c. 


Figs 

Among California fruits the Fig always 
occupies a foremost position; the early Mis- 
sion fathers invariably possessed a few trees 
in their gardens. It was not, however, until 
the eighties that Fig culture assumed com- 
mercial importance; neither did it attain full 
success until about 1898. Since that period 
Fig culture has attained great importance 
and no garden is complete without a few 
trees, while each succeeding year sees more 
and larger orchards planted over all the south- 
ern half of this State. 


Each Per10 Per 100 
APE ORDELOE beret en es eee $ .40 $3.00 $25.00 
STOMA Ce bee eee. 30 2.50 20.00 
PHA HON Ce oY 2) Fee aA eRe eae 25 2.00 18.00 


Brown Turkey. An excellent fig for marketing, 
ripening early; of large size; color violet-brown. 

Calimyrna. (Smyrna.) The genuine commer- 
cial Smyrna fig as grown in Asia Minor; large 
size; skin lemon yellow; pulp reddish-amber; 
flavor and quality unsurpassed. For growing this 
variety successfully, it is necessary to have the 
aid of the fig wasp (Blastophaga Grossorum). 
These minute insects dwell in the wild or Capri 
figs and convey the pollen into the edible fig. 


WHITE PACIFIC. 
Best for the home garden. 


Capri No. 1. The wild fig, which must be grown 
in connection with the Smyrna, the ratio being 
two Capri trees to an acre of Smyrnas. 

Mission. The well-known California Black Fig. 
The tree is a very strong grower and good fruiter. 
The leading black variety for shipping and drying. 


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San Pedro Black. A fine table variety; fruit 
large, somewhat elongated, ovate, no stalk; skin 


smooth; color violet-black, tending to green to- 
ward the neck; pulp of a coppery-red color. Rip- 
ens early in September. 

Verdal Longue. Tree of striking habit, the 


branches often drooping to the ground; fruit tur- 
binate; plump, bright red; flavor aromatic and 
sweet; skin a bright green when ripe. 

White Adriatic. Large; skin greenish yellow; 
flesh reddish; tree strong grower and prolific; 
largely planted in California. 


White Pacific. The best of all figs for home use 
in Southern California. Medium size; skin thin, 
yellowish green; flesh light yellow; of excellent 
quality, rich and sweet. As it becomes ripe, a 
little dewdrop forms on the end, thus preventing 
infection by insects; does not crack or sour when 
ripe; bears heavily and almost continuously. 


Japanese Persimmons 


Superb fruits that are growing in popular 
esteem. They can be grown very successfully 
in all parts of California and the Southwest. 
The following are the best of the large num- 
ber of varieties we have fruiting on our 
grounds. 


Each Peri0 Per 100 


4 to 6 feet $ 50 $4.00 $35.00 
3 to 4 feet B35) 32008 25200 
Costata. Medium size, conical, slightly four- 


sided; distinct and handsome; skin salmon; flesh 
light yellow; ripens very late and keeps well; tree 
vigorous, upright and very prolific. 


Hachiya. Large, oblong, conical; 3% in. longi- 
tudinally and 3 in. transversely; skin dark, 
bright red; flesh yellow, with some dark streaks 
and few seeds; astringent until ripe; of highest 
flavor and quality. 

Hyakume. Large to very large, roundish oval, 
flattened on both ends; skin light buffish yellow; 
flesh dark brown, sweet, crisp, meaty; 2% in. 
longitudinally, 34 in. transversely. 


Tane-Nashi. Large to very large, roundish 
conical, pointed, very smooth and symmetrical; 
diameter 3% in. longitudinally and 3% in. trans- 
versely; skin light yellow, changing to bright red 
at full maturity; flesh yellow and seedless; qual- 
ity very fine; perhaps the most highiy esteemed 
of the light-fleshed kinds; tree a prolific bearer. 


Yeddo Ichi. A dark-meated persimmon of ex- 
cellent quality, large oblate and regular, with 
slight depression at blossom end; rich, meaty and 
crisp; edible when quite hard. 


Zengi. Smallest of Japanese persimmons, yet 
very valuable and reliable; skin reddish yellow; 
flesh dark; quality superior; desirable for early 
market; begins ripening in late August, continu- 
ing for sixty days. 


Nut-Bearing Fruit Trees 


The growing of nuts of the recognized commercial varieties has become a great in- 
dustry in California and is a feature in nearly all sections of this State, and in a lesser 


degree also in Arizona and other portions of the Southwest. 


Nut trees are indeed de- 


sirable both commercially and for family supplies and for shade and avenue planting. 


Almonds 


Considering that the Almond is one of the 
leading nuts known to commerce, too little 
attention has been devoted to its culture. It 
finds congenial conditions throughout Cali- 
fornia in favored sections free from killing 
spring frosts. Wickson, in his ‘‘California 
Fruits,’’ says that ‘‘The almond ‘prefers a 
loose, light, warm soil, and heavy, poorly- 
drained soils should be avoided. Though they 
need moisture enough to make good, thrifty 
growth, they will produce good crops on soils 
that are too light or dry to grow peaches.’’ 
The trees we are offering are of exceptional 
quality, being grown on a friable sandy loam 
soil, which produces a strong development of 
fibrous roots, thus insuring robust prolific 
bearing trees when planted in orchard form. 


Each Per10 Per 100 


45t0) OC Cte ae ee $ .35 $2.50 $20.00 
SS tORaet CCG ee eens nnestecees 25 2.00 16.00 
Jordan. The largest, sweetest and finest fla- 


vored of all the almonds. The kernels are long, 
plump and thin-skinned; rich flavored and of fine 
texture. The Jordan has recently been intro- 
duced from Spain, where it is highly prized, the 
demand being greatly in advance of the supply. 


Ne Plus Ultra. Nut large and long; soft shell; 
a regular and heavy bearer; tree of strongest 
growth; an old standard sort. 


Nonpareil. A popular sort; shell thin, quality 
good; tree of a somewhat weeping habit; bears 
heavy and regularly. 

Texas Prolific. The kernel is of medium size; 


plump; soft shell; blossoms late and usually bears 
a good crop. 


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Chestnuts 


While Chestnuts are not grown as a com- 
mercial crop in this State, yet a tree or two 
planted in the home grounds is an attractive 
feature, forming as they do, a dense uniform 
crown. Owing to its early bearing qualities, 
as compared with other varieties, the Spanish 
Chestnut is the favorite among California’s 
planters. 


Spanish. A highly ornamental tree of free 
growth and fine foliage. The nut is sweet and 
generally of large size and one of the hardiest 
and best varieties for general planting. Owing to 
its early fruiting qualities, as compared with other 
kinds, the Spanish is the favorite among Califor- 
nia planters. 6 to 7 feet, 75c; 4 to 5 feet, 50c. 


Pecans 


It is only within the last few years that our 
California conditions have been considered fa 
vorable to the successful growing of the Pecan. 
That it is adaptable is evidenced by the numer- 
ous bearing trees growing throughout the 
State. The tree does well in a variety of 
soils, ranging from stiff clay to porous sand. 
There seems to be no reason why the Pecan 
should not become of commercial importance 
on the Coast. 


Frotscher. A large, oblong nut; shell thin, 
easily cracked; kernel large, plump and full; of 
good color, excellent quality; tree vigorous and 
thrifty; one of the best. Grafted trees, $1.25 each; 
$10.00 per 10. 

Soft Shell Seedlings. 
nuts; fine for shade trees. 


Grown from selected 
3 to 4 feet, 50c each. 


ey NMSeTeSp 


Walnuts 


Among the many commercial nuts grown 
in California, none has attained such large 
proportions and universal importance as the 
English Walnut. No nut yields larger and 
more profitable returns to the planter. Under 
favorable conditions the tree attains an im- 
mense size and yields a bountiful harvest. 


As seedling trees are very uncertain in their 
bearing and quality of nuts, for commercial 
purposes it is generally recognized that only 
grafted trees from the best types and proven 
varieties should be planted. 


For best results, much depends on the qual- 
ity of the nursery tree. Our Walnut trees 
are free from blight, and are grown on upland 
soil, which produces a splendid root system. 
For commercial planting the trees should be 
set 40 to 50 feet apart to allow for full devel- 
opment. To insure activity of growth, good 
and thorough cultivation is necessary. How- 
ever, when once established, very little prun- 
ing is required. 


NEW VARIETIES 


Each Perl0 Per100 
$1.25 $10.00 $90.00 
1.00 7.50 60.00 


Eureka. 
ers, with clean branches and open growth; bark 


The trees are upright, vigorous grow- 


slightly rough and not subject to sunburn; the 
most resistant to blight known at present, and 
one of the best producers; especially desirable in 
localities having late frosts, being a late bloomer 
and ripening about ten days later than the aver- 
age; nuts large, soft shell, elongated, smooth 
and tightly sealed. 


cee 


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Eureka. 


Neff’s Prolific. 


GENERAL COLLECTION 


Each Per10 Per 100 


$ 9.00 $80.00 
6.00 50.00 


Neff’s Prolific. 
heavy producer; soft shell; originated in the or- 


Highly resistant to blight and a 


chard of J. B. Neff, near Anaheim, Cal. Growth 
is upright rather than spreading and has clean 
branches with but a small amount of inside twigs; 
nuts large, oval, medium ribbed and tightly 
sealed; blooms late but ripens early. 


Placentia Perfection. The favorite soft shell va- 
riety of the Southern California counties. Dis- 
seminated by Mr. J. B. Neff of Anaheim, Cal., 
whose claims for it have been fully realized. The 
tree is a vigorous grower and bears abundantly in 
the fifth year. The nut is large, uniform size, 
white meated, and of highest quality. 


Franquette. A standard nut grown in the north- 
ern or less temperate walnut districts. Tree is 
hardy and vigorous; nut is large and elongated; 
meat is sweet and richly flavored; a late bloomer. 


SEEDLING WALNUTS 


Placentia Perfection Seedling. Grown from se- 
lected seeds; while we recommend the planting 
of grafted trees, yet seedlings may be used for 
roadside trees or for shade. 6 to 8 feet, 40c; 4 
to 6 feet, 30c. 


California Black. (Juglans Californica.) These 
native walnuts are found growing in many sec- 
tions of California on the dry hillsides and val- 
leys; forms a handsome shade tree; bears heavily 


a small sized nut of no commercial value. 6 to 
8 feet, 40c; 4 to 6 feet, 30c. 

Eastern Black. (Juglans nigra.) The Black 
Walnut of the Eastern states is of slower 


growth than our native species and the nut is 
larger, but of no value commercially. 4 to 6 feet, 
40c; 3 to 4 feet, 30e. 


Placentia Perfection. 


THREE FAVORITE WALNUTS FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. 


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ture. 


Vine and Bush Fruits 


Among fruits, grapes are perhaps the most certain in bearing qualities. In Southern 
California grape cupture has attained great importance, the raisin, table and wine varie- 
ties occupying an immense acreage representing large investments. Our assortment is selected 
with a special view of meeting general requirements for home as well as for commercial cul- 


comfort when trained over trellis or arbor. 


mercial culture. 


Highly 


BLACK MALVOISE. 


esteemed for table use. 


Fine for arbors. 


No home garden is quite complete without a few choice table sorts, lending an air of 


Our assortment of the bush fruits such as black- 
berries, raspberries and strawberries, embraces the leading varieties for family use and com- 


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Assorted orders for home planting will receive careful attention. 


RARE FOREIGN TABLE GRAPES 


Each Per10 Per 100 
Price 2 ee eee $ .20 $1.50 $5.00 


Almeria. Bunches large, loose; berry large, 
oval, yellowish-green. This variety is grown ex- 
tensively in Spain and exported to America 
packed in cork dust. Medium late. 


Black Malvoise. Vine a strong grower; ber- 
ries large, oblong, reddish-black with faint bloom; 
flesh juicy, flavor neutral. An immense bearer. 
A fine table and wine grape. September. 


Black Morocco. Berries very large, oval; pur- 
plish-black when ripe; flesh firm, sweet and crisp; 
bunches medium to large, compact; an excellent 
late shipping grape. 


Black Hamburg. A fine, tender grape; produc- 
ing large, compact bunches. Berries coal black 
when fully ripe; very large and oblong in shape. 
A great favorite for table and market. September. 


Cinsaut. Esteemed highly as a wine and table 
grape; produces large black berries of oval shape, 
firm, crisp and delicately flavored. 


Dattier de Beyrouth. A magnificent new grape 
from Asia Minor. Excellent for either table or 
raisins; bunches large and loose; berries large 
and oval; of a rich golden amber, covered with a 
whitish bloom; fleshy, juicy and sweet. August. 


Golden Chasselas. The berries of this variety 
are of a rich amber color, sweet and juicy; 
bunches medium size and compact. Ripens lat- 
ter part of July. 


Golden Queen. 
becoming a golden color when fully ripe; 
juicy, rich and finely flavored. 

Gros Colman. Berries of this variety are as 
large as small plums, and are borne in immense 
clusters. Skin thin, very dark and covered with 
bloom; flesh firm, pleasant flavor. A very excel- 
lent table variety. Ripens late. 

Muscatello Fino. (Black Muscat.) An excel- 
lent table grape; berries very large; skin well 
colored, thin but tough; flesh soft and juicy with 
delicate Muscat aroma. Rather late. 

Olivette de Cadanet. Bunches large; berries 
very large, oval and greenish-yellow; crisp, juicy 
and of good quality; a good table grape; medium 
late. 

Purple Damascus. Fruit is very large; deep 
purple when fully ripe; flesh meaty; bunches 
large and loose. Very desirable for table use. 
Ripens mid-season. 


Fruit large, greenish yellow, 
flesh 


FOREIGN TABLE, WINE AND SHIPPING 


GRAPES Fach Per 10 Per 100 
$1.00 $4.00 


Black Cornichon. Bunches long and loose, ber- 
Tries oval; skin thick, covered with bloom; firm, 
good quality; one of the best late shipping grapes. 

Emperor. Bunches large, long and rather loose; 
berry large, oblate, wine colored, very firm; a 
very late variety, and considered one of the best 
for shipping. 

Flaming Tokay. Bunches and berries very 
large, pale red with bloom; flesh firm and sweet; 
a handsome grape and a good shipper. 

Malaga. One of the best table grapes; vine a 
strong grower, and very productive; bunches very 
large, compact; berry large, oval, yellowish-green. 

Mission. Berries medium, round, black, sweet; 
bunches large, loose; an old standard variety; 
table and wine. 

Muscat of Alexandria. The white raisin grape 
planted so extensively in California; bunches 
large and loose; berry oval; Muscat flavor; one 
of the richest flavored of all grapes; valuable for 
raisins, table and wine. 

Seedless Sultana. Berries small, 
and crisp; golden yellow and without seeds; 
bunches very large and long. Vine vigorous 
grower and prolific bearer; largely planted for 
seedless raisins and table fruit. Early. 

Thompson Seedless. Oval, greenish-yellow; as 
large or larger than Sultana; seedless; thin 
skinned; good, but not strong flavor; bunches 
very large. Valuable for either table use or seed- 
less raisins. Ripens early. 


HARDY AMERICAN GRAPES 
This class of grapes is especially adapted for 


round, firm 


arbors. Each Per 10 Per 100 
ERTS GG eee eae as eee acct eeeeee $ .20 $1.50 $10.00 
Concord. Undoubtedly the most widely known 


and popular of all the American grapes. The vine 


is a healthy, vigorous grower, and being hardy, 
it succeeds where the more tender foreign varie- 
ties fail. Color black, covered with thick bluish 
bloom. 


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Catawba. This excellent wine and table grape 
is produced in conical clusters of large, clear, 
coppery red berries; thin skin; pulp tender and 
juicy, with slight Muscat flavor; vinous and rich. 
September. 

Delaware. Bunches are small and compact; 
berries small; light red with a violet bloom; 
sweet, sugary and vinous with a musky aroma. 

Moore’s Diamond. A large, juicy grape of a 
greenish-white color, almost without pulp and 
very few seeds. September. 

Niagara. Fruit large; bunch medium, compact; 
skin thin but tough, pale yellow with whitish 
bloom; flesh tender and sweet; vine healthy and 
productive; ripens with Concord. Considered the 
best hardy white grape in cultivation. 

Pierce. (California Concord.) Extremely large, 
sweet and of extraordinary quality; berries bluish- 
black; vine of vigorous growth and very prolific; 
an esteemed market variety. 


GRAFTED GRAPES 
The following varieties we can supply grafted 
on resistant roots, which are immune to the vine 
disease known as Phyloxera: 
35¢ each; $2.50 per 10. 
Black Hamburg Muscatello Fino 
Black Malvoise Seedless Sultana 
Dattier de Beyrouth Sultanina Rosea 


Emperor Thompson Seedless 
Mission Tokay 
Muscat 


CONCORD. 
The best among American grapes. 


NISSICS haa 


Blackberries 


Crandall’s Early. This is one of the earliest to 
ripen, and has a long fruiting season. It is a 
strong and vigorous grower, hardy, and produc- 
tive; berries firm and of good size and form and 
rich black color; flavor of the best, rendering it 
desirable as a dessert fruit, and also for sauces. 
10¢ each; 50c per 10; $3:00 per 100. 


Himalaya Giant. An introduction from, the 
Himalaya Mountains through the efforts of Luther 
Burbank. This variety should be trained on a 
trellis, and pruning carried on during the winter 
months. It is a strong grower, canes sometimes 
reaching 40 feet; prolific bearer; berry a good 
shipper; having but few seeds, hence excellent for 
jellies. 15¢ each; 50c per 10; $4.00 per 100. 


Mammoth. A rampant grower, sometimes at- 
taining a growth of 20 feet in one season. The 
foliage is heavy and of a deep green color. The 
fruit is very large and long, surpassing all other 
blackberries in size and flavor. Early and very 
productive. 10c each; 50c per 10; $4.00 per 100. 


Dewberry 


Gardena Dewberry. The best of the trailing 
blackberries. The points in its favor are early 
ripening and great productiveness. It is wonder- 
ful to see the vines literally covered with the jet 
black berries. No family garden can be consid- 
ered complete without a few Dewberry plants in 
the general assortment. 10c each; 50¢c per 10; 
$3.00 per 100. 


Loganberry 


The Loganberry. <A California production of 
the highest type; a hybrid between the wild Cali- 
fornia Blackberry and the Red Antwerp Rasp- 
berry. Color rich purplish red with a very pleas- 
ant yet decided vinous flavor. The best results 
are obtained by growing on a low trellis. During 
the dormant season the old last-year vines may 
be cut off, leaving the new canes for the next 
crop. May be planted in rows seven to eight feet 
apart and six to eight feet in the row. 10c each; 
50e per 10; $4.00 per 100. 


GARDENA DEWBERRY. 
A prolific and popular fruit. 


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MAMMOTH BLACKBERRIES. 
The largest and best blackberry in cultivation. 


Phenomenal 


Phenomenal Berry. Originated by Luther Bur- 
bank, and said to be a cross between the Cali- 
fornia Dewberry and Cuthbert Raspberry. The 
largest berry known. Color bright crimson. Ber- 
ries grow in clusters of from 5 to 10 and indi- 
vidual berries are exceedingly large ,often meas- 
uring three inches around one way and four the 
other. Delicious for canning. 15c each; $1.00 
per 10; $7.50 per 100. 


Raspberries 


The best known of the red raspber- 
deep crimson; firm and of 
50e per 10; $3.00 per 100. 


Regis Everbearing. The new “early till 
late” Raspberry; said to be the earliest of all 
raspberries; color bright crimson; large size and 
surpassing quality; rich and sugary with full rasp- 
berry flavor; canes are of strong stocky growth 
with abundant foliage; a prolific bearer. 15c¢ 
each; 75¢ per 10; $5.00 per 100. 

California Surprise. A valuable new raspberry, 
remarkable for its fine quality and early ripen- 


Cuthbert. 
ries; large, conical; 
finest flavor. 10c¢ each; 


St. 


ing; of large size, similar in form and color to 
the Cuthbert; begins to ripen in April, continuing 
through the entire berry season; the earliest of 
all to ripen. 15¢ each; 75c per 10; $5.00 per 100. 


Strawberries 


Ripens from early to late; a sure and con- 
large, dark red when ripe; ex- 
We recommend this as one 
75¢e per 


A-1. 
tinuous bearer; 
ceedingly prolific. 
of the best all-round strawberries grown. 
100; $5.00 per 1000. 


Arizona Everbearing. Berry very large and 
handsome; for Arizona and warm, dry interior 
valleys of California; this variety is reeommended 
on account of its strong constitution, vigorous 
growth and foliage. 75c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. 


Brandywine. A California production, possess- 
ing many good points. Berries are glossy red; 
firm and of excellent quality; ripens mid-season 
to late. 75¢c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. 


Gooseberries 


Oregon Champion. This new variety originated 
in the state from whence it takes its name. The 
fruit is large and round; bush is a prolific bearer 
and free from mildew. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 


Currants 


Cherry. Vigorous and productive when grown 
on good soil and cultivated; berries large, deep 
red; rather acid. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 


Perfection. A new variety of good quality; 
berries of good size; color a beautiful bright red; 
flavor rich, mild and sub-acid; exceedingly pro- 
ductive. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 


BRANDYWINE STRAWBERRY. 
Fine for marketing; firm of flesh and of good color. 


The Vegetable Garden 


Asparagus 
10c each; 35c per 10; $2.00 per 100. 
Conover’s Colossal. A mammoth variety of vig- 
orous growth, sending up from fifteen to twenty 
sprouts each year. White. 


Giant Argentuil. The favorite wherever 
known; the stalks grow to an enormous size; 
cooks tender and of delicious flavor. 


Palmetto. The popular favorite with California 
growers for the early market; of superior size and 
flavor. Bright green. 


Rhubarb 


Giant Crimson Winter. Stalks of mammoth 
size, excellent flavor and quality; highly profit- 
able as a commercial crop or for home use. This 
variety is propagated by root divisions, which is 
the only method of maintaining size and uni- 
formity of the stalks. We do not offer seedling 
plants. Price of Giant Crimson Winter, whole 
roots, 35c each; $2.50 per 10; divided roots, $1.00 
per 10. 


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Tomatoes 
20c per 10; transplanted in boxes, $1.00 per 100. 


Ponderosa or Beefsteak. Of enormous size, 


smooth and solid; rich and meaty. 
Earliana. The best early tomato. 


New Stone. The favorite variety for shipping 
and canning; large, smooth and solid. 


Sweet Potatoes 


Medium size, yellow; 
50e per 100. 


Yellow Nansemond. the 


leading market variety. 


Note: Tomato and Sweet Potato plants ready 
March to May. 


Horseradish 

The best variety of this pungent 
vegetable. It may be easily grown by cutting up 
the roots in small pieces. It prefers a rich, 
moist loam. Plant in rows 18 in. apart. 5¢ each; 
25e per 10; $1.50 per 100. 


Maliner Kren. 


The Rose Garden 


The Rose is the most universally beloved of flowers and for all time has been the principal 
floral adornment in the gardens of both castle and cottage, shedding its delightful fragrance 
impartially over prince and pauper, and commanding the admiration of every one. They are 
found in a wild state in nearly every part of the globe and cultivated sorts find an equally 
wide dissemination. In no country do roses reach a higher degree of perfection than in the 
Golden State, where the peerless climate induces perfect blooms throughout the season and 
a robust growth each year, which equals all that other lands may produce in two or three. 


Under such ideal conditions are our roses grown, warranting us in assuring our cus- 
tomers that for constitutional vigor, root development, rapidity of growth and production 
of a prolific crop of perfect flowers, our roses have no superiors and few equals. All our roses 
are grown in our own nursery from the best stock obtainable and we therefore feel that we 
can guarantee perfect satisfaction to every purchaser. While our stock is of the best, our 
prices are as low as any for plants of the same high grade. Except where otherwise speci- 
fied, all our roses are grown upon their own roots. 


THINGS TO OBSERVE ROSE CLASSIFICATION 


Unpacking Roses. Should plants, when received, Banksias. Vigorous climbers; thornless; flow- 
have a withered appearance, caused by an un-_ ers in clusters in spring. 


ie end vin nee eee seidom pete Bourbons, Bengals or Chinas. Strong, vigorous 
soak them in water for an hour or more so as to growers: free bloomers. 


restore their vitality. ; : : ; : 
; ; Brier Hybrids. Hardy roses with fragrant foli- 
How to Plant. The rose delights in an open, age and single flowers. 


airy situation; all types are partial to clay loam, 
but will succeed in any ordinary soil if enriched 
with well rotted barnyard manure. Dig up the 
soil thoroughly to a depth of twelve to fifteen Everblooming Teas. Of free blooming habit; 
inches. When the bush is planted rress the soil persistent foliage and delicate tea fragrance. 
firmly over the roots. Make a basin around the 
plant and water freely to exclude air and to settle 
the earth. 


Dwarf Ramblers and Polyanthas. Of dwarf 
growth, flowering in clusters; everblooming. 


Hybrid Perpetuals. Of strong upright growth; 
flowers usually very large and fragrant; very 
hardy. 


Hybrid Tea. A hardy class of everblooming 
roses; usually sweet scented and in a great va- 
riety of colors. 


Pruning. This operation is best performed dur- 
ing the dormant season. Most roses do better if 
moderately pruned. We usually remove from one- 
third to two-thirds of the past year’s growth, and 
all weak or decayed wood should be entirely cut Moss. Old-time favorites; very hardy. 
out. As a rule the more vigorous the variety the Noisettes. Rampant climbers; inclined to bloom 
less it should be pruned. Besides spring pruning, jp clusters; varying shades of white and yellow. 


many of the Hybrid Perpetuals require to be 2 : 
pruned as soon as their first blooming is over, Note: To purchasers not fully acquainted with 


in order to grow new wood for later blooming. the many varieties of Roses we would recom- 
It is always the new growth which gives flowers. mend that the selection be left to us. 


Most people are apt te prune too sparingly, which Note: Roses are usually in a dormant condi- 
retards rather than enhances the free-blooming tion and may be shipped safely with bare roots 
of the plants. up to April ist. 


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New Roses 


The following new roses represent the best 
among recent introductions, being distinctive in 
character and well worthy of cultivation. 


Prices of new roses, 50c each; one each of 16 
new sorts, $6.00. 


Climbing Gruss an Teplitz. Hybrid Tea. A sport 
from the well-known bush of the same name; vig- 
orous in growth and well covered with handsome 
foliage. Flowers identical with those of the bush 
variety. A perfect sheet of dazzling crimson 
throughout the summer. 


Climbing Killarney. Hybrid Tea. A climbing 
form of the popular rose Killarney; a strong, rapid 
grower with a beautiful, deep green foliage; 
blooms continuously and bears long, pointed buds 
of deep shell-pink. 


Edward Mawley. Hybrid Tea. Beautiful as the 
hundreds of roses at present in cultivation are— 
as an ideal variety—for any purpose, Edward 
Mawley is the most outstanding. This wonder- 
ful rose named after the well-known English 
Rosarian, is a splendid addition to the family of 
roses. It is a rich, velvety crimson color, a true 
hybrid tea. Its size, form, color, freedom of 
blooming and perfect habit of growth are all that 
could be desired. 


George C. Waud. Hybrid Tea. A splendid, new 
fragrant, free-blooming rose; blooms large; full 
and long high pointed buds; color bright orange 
vermillion; a much to be desired color in roses. 
Both foliage and flowers are in all respects fully 
up to the requirements as an ideal garden rose. 


GEORGE C. WAUD. 
Remarkable for brilliant color and beautiful bud. 


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HARRY KIRKE. 
One of the finest of the new yellows. 


Harry Kirk. Hybrid Tea. Deep sulphur-yellow, 
shading to lighter color at edge of petals; large, 
full and of perfect form; buds long and elegant; 
free and continuous bloomer. 


His Majesty. Hybrid Perpetual. Resembles 
Frau Carl Druschki, except in color, which is a 
dark deep crimson, shaded deep vermillion crim- 
son; blooms are large and full, having wonderful 
depth of petals; one of the sweetest perfumed 
roses in cultivation. 


Jonkheer J. L. Mock. Hybrid Tea. A novelty 
of distinct merit; the color is a carmine changing 
to imperial pink; blooms are of a large size, per- 
fect formation, and highly perfumed. We con- 
sider this Hybrid Tea the best of the new roses 
in its color. 


Juliet. Hybrid Brier. A distinct rose; outer 
side of petals old gold, inside rich red; large, full 
and handsome; deliciously fragrant; free and con- 
stant bloomer. 


Lady Alice Stanley. Hybrid Tea. The blooms 
are very large, fine, fragrant and of great sub- 
stance; petals are deep coral rose on the outside, 
soft flesh color on the inside. It is a stout, vigor- 
ous grower, with free branching habit and beau- 
tiful foliage. 


MRS. ARTHUR ROBERT WADDELL. 
None are more beautiful in this shade of color. 


Mme. Jenny Guillemot. Hybrid Tea. Another 
superb new rose of excellent quality; for richness 
of coloring and habit of growth it is unexcelled; 
buds are long and pointed, of a deep saffron-yel- 
low, opening into canary yellow, with dark golden 
shadings; petals unusually large. 


Mme. Leon Pain. Hybrid Tea. Handsome 


foliage of a plum color; smooth wood and robust ; 


grower; flowers large and full; silvery salmon 
with yellow orange center, reverse bright red and 
yellow; profuse bloomer. 


Mme. Segund Weber. Hybrid Tea. A magnifi. 
cent rose, having excellent qualities; blooms per- 
sistently; long pointed buds of perfect form, un- 
folding to a flower of unusual size; splendid for 
cutting; color, light rosy-salmon. 


Miss Cynthia Forde. Hybrid Tea. A grand new 
rose of special merit. Color deep brilliant rose- 
pink; large perfectly formed and very full. 


Mrs. Aaron Ward. Hybrid Tea. Deep golden 
orange color, shading out to lemon or creamy 
yellow at the end of the petals. The buds are 
cupped and very deep, showing the glowing heart 
to the best advantage; flowers very large and 
full and exquisitely formed. 


Mrs. Arthur Robert Waddell. Hybrid Tea. A 
delightfully refined rose with ornamental foliage; 
large, open flowers of deep apricot color; buds 
long and pointed; of delicate apricot fragrance; 
constant bloomer. 


Sunburst. Hybrid Tea. This magnificent giant 
yellow rose has tested out well on our grounds 
this season. It has a long stem; color intense 
shades of golden orange and yellow; brilliant in 
effect. Its name typifies its glorious colorings, 
which are unapproachable in effects. 


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)NMecre share 


General Collection 
30c each; $2.50 per 10; $20.00 


Price of Roses: 
per 100. 


In order to aid the novice in making a selec- 
tion to the best advantage, we have placed an 
asterisk (*) opposite those varieties which, be- 
cause of their good qualities and easy cultiva- 
tion, we can especially recommend for universal 
satisfaction. Other varieties are in many in- 
stances equal in quality, but as a rule, for the 
best results, demand more careful cultivation. In 
making your selection, do not fail to consider the 
starred varieties. 


Agrippina. Bengal. For bedding or hedge this 
rose is admirably adapted; it is a vigorous grower, 
carries its foliage well and is always in bloom; 
color brilliant red; double and sweet. 


Alfred Colomb. Hybrid Tea. Bright red shaded 
to bright crimson; very large, full and globular; 
free blooming and fragrant; a grand rose. 


*Alice Roosevelt. Hybrid Tea. A sport from 
Mme. Chatenay, of the brilliant color of Bon 
Silene, red in the bud, deep pink when open; 
one of the successful new roses. 

American Beauty. Hybrid Perpetual. A rich 
rosy crimson, the beauty and fragrance of which 
is unsurpassed; the flowers are large, deep and 
very double. The varieties in this class are not, 
as a rule, ever-blooming, yet this grand rose will, 
with proper care, bloom throughout the entire 
summer. 


Anna de Diesbach. Hybrid Perpetual. A lovely 
shade of carmine; large double flowers; fragrant; 
one of the hardiest. 


Antoine Rivoire. Hybrid Tea. A _ beautiful 
large rose of fine form; double and fragrant; color 
rosy flesh, yellow ground, with border of carmine. 


Baby Rambler. Polyantha. (Mme. N. Leva- 
vasseur.) The new ever-blooming dwarf Crimson 
Rambler is a phenomenal free bloomer. The 
plant is literally covered with clusters of pretty 
flowers from spring to fall. 

Baron de Bonstetten. Hybrid Perpetual. Very 
dark red, almost black. Flowers fragrant, large 
and double. 


Betty. Hybrid Tea. Unique coloring of ruddy 
gold or coppery yellow overspread with golden 
rose; blooms large, fairly full and profuse; of 
vigorous growth and spreading habit. 

Bon Silene. Ever-blooming Tea. Beautiful crim- 
son rose, perfect in every respect; producing flow- 
ers in profusion. Buds perfect. 

Bride. Ever-blooming Tea. Pure white, some- 
times delicately tinged with pink; large, fine 
form, fragrant, free bloomer; one of the most 
popular of white roses. 


Captain Hayward. Hybrid Perpetual. This 
large rose ranks with the very best; flowers are 
of the largest size, full and cup-shaped, the outer 
petals finely reflexed, while the center petals 
stand well up, making a flower of striking beauty; 
color a deep glowing crimson, bright and rich. 


Captain Christy. Hybrid Perpetual. Extra large 
flat flowers; color a lovely shade of pale peach, 
deepening at the center to crimson. 


Catherine Zeimet. Polyantha. The newest ad- 
dition to the Baby Ramblers. Grows to a height 
of 20 inches and produces small double white 
flowers in abundance; of free compact growth; 
foliage of clean appearance. 


Clara Watson. Hybrid Tea. Salmon, tinted 
pink; a profuse bloomer and a valuable rose for 
cutting; a desirable sort for any collection. 


Countess of Derby. Hybrid Tea. A delightfully 
fragrant rose, of vigorous growth; flowers large 
and full; buds sharp and pointed, on stems some- 
what stiff and upright; color a delicate peach, 
shading to salmon in center. 


Dean Hole. Hybrid Tea. An intense salmon- 
pink with bud of extraordinary length opening 
into a large bloom of splendid substance. A fine 
grower and bound to rank with the very best. 


Duchess de Brabant. Ever-blooming Tea. Soft 
light rose; blooms in great profusion almost the 
year round; a strong grower. 


Duchess of Albany. (Red La France.) Hybrid 
Tea. Rose pink; large and double; fragrant. 


Emperor of Morocco. Hybrid Perpetual. In- 
tensely dark velvety maroon, one of the darkest 
roses in cultivation; very double and free flower- 
ing. Sometimes known as Black Prince. 


FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI. 
“The fairest among thousands altogether lovely.” 


HELENA CAMBIER. 
The picture tells the story. 


*Etoile de France. Hybrid Tea. A charming 
new French variety; has large, fine buds borne 
singly on long, stiff stems; dark crimson in color, 
center vivid cerise; fuller and deeper color than 
Gen. McArthur; fragrant and lasting; vigorous 
in growth, soon forming a fine upright bush with 
few thorns. Fine for cutting. 


Florence Pemberton. Hybrid Tea. Without 
question one of the best roses of its color ever 
produced, combining many of the qualities sought 
for in a rose. Form of flower is perfect, excep- 
tionally large and full with a high pointed center; 
color creamy-white suffused with pink, deepening 
at the base of the petals; has a delicious frag- 
rance; bush is vigorous and easily grown. 


*Francisca Kruger. Ever-blooming Tea. A very 
satisfactory rose for open ground culture. Strik- 
ingly handsome and especially adapted to bed- 
ding, as it holds its foliage under all sorts of con- 
ditions. Flowers deep coppery yellow and of 
large size; a strong and vigorous grower. 


Frau Karl Druschki. Hybrid Perpetual. This 
new hardy white rose is unquestionably the best 
in its class and color. The plant is remarkably 
handsome with its bright, heavy foliage and 
strong, upright growth. The flowers are perfect 
in form and snow-white in color, with large shell- 
shaped petals. 


F. R. Patzer. Hybrid Tea. A grand garden 
rose of free flowering character. Color a creamy- 
buff changing to light orange-pink. The blooms 
are produced on stiff stems, and are of large size 
and substance. 


General Jacqueminot. Hybrid Perpetual. An 
old popular variety; color brilliant crimson; large 
and effective. 


*General McArthur. Hybrid Tea. 
most magnificent roses of recent introduction. Of 
remarkably strong growth and good habit. The 
bud and open flower are brightest crimson and 
retain their coloring until they drop their petals. 
Blooms continuously and profusely and flowers 
are large size and very fragrant. 


One of the 


Gloire des Rosomanes. Bengal. (Ragged Rob- 
in.) Without exception the most constant and 
free blooming of all roses; flowering well during 
the winter season unless checked by frost. Large 
semi-double flowers of brilliant crimson hue. 


Gloire Lyonnaise. Hybrid Perpetual. White, 
tinted with yellow; large, full and good form; 
very distinct and pleasing. 


*Gruss an Teplitz. Hybrid Tea. The reddest of 
roses, bright scarlet shading to velvety crimson; 
as a bedding rose this is one of the finest and 
most useful varieties ever sent out; a free grower 
and most profuse bloomer of any ever-blooming 
rose; the mass of color produced is simply won- 
derful; the foliage is very beautiful, all the growth 
being a bronzy plum color; a clean, strong grow- 
er; blooms the entire summer. 


Hector McKenzie. Hybrid Tea. This produc- 
tion is deserving of general cultivation; the color 
is deep pink changing to silvery crimson; large, 
full and sweetly perfumed. Two years in our trial 
grounds have demonstrated its value. It at once 
attracts attention, being without a peer as a double 
red garden rose. 


KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA. 


Queen of the rose family; royal in name and character. 


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LADY URSULA. 
Color a soft shade of pink; unexcelled as 


a garden rose. 


Helena Cambier. Hybrid Tea. Color lovely 
canary yellow, with deep peachy-red center, chang- 
ing to creamy pink as the flower opens; it makes 
a neat, handsome bush, blooms quickly and abun- 
dantly all through the season, and the flowers are 
large, very double and sweet. 


Helen Gould. Hybrid Tea. This is a most beau- 
tiful and satisfactory rose for outdoor culture; it 
is a cross between Kaiserin and Testout and 
possesses many of the good qualities of both; 
color bright glowing carmine; bud long and ele- 
gantly pointed, full and perfectly double; fine 
grower and constant bloomer. 


Hugh Dickson. Hybrid Perpetual. A vigorous 
free grower and perpetual bloomer; fine foliage; 
color a rich brilliant crimson; very sweetly 
scented. 


John Hopper. Hybrid Perpetual. The flowers 
are large, very regular and full; color bright rose, 
changing to glowing pink. An old standard. 


*Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Hybrid Tea. Pure 
ivory white; the grandest of all white roses; is a 
strong grower, producing buds and flowers of 
enormous size; a grand garden rose, and the 
finest of all for cut flowers; no lover of roses can 
afford to be without it. 


Killarney. Hybrid Tea. A grand new Irish rose 
of sterling quality; the buds are long and pointed; 


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LADY BATTERSEA. 
Among red roses this bud has no peer. 


color a soft shade of pink; handsome in both 
bud and full blown flower; a true ever-bloomer 
and a vigorous upright grower. 


La Detroit. Hybrid Tea. A beautiful rose of 
recent introduction and a worthy addition to any 
collection. Foliage is rich and glossy and the 
large, cup-shaped blossoms are shell-pink, shad- 
ing to soft rose. A rampant grower and very 
fragrant. 

*Lady Battersea. Ever-blooming Tea. A popu- 
lar rose owing its charm to the unusual coloring 
and the long, graceful buds, which are full and 
pointed and of a beautiful cherry crimson, per- 
meated with an orange shade. 

Lady Penzance. Brier Hybrid. Beautiful soft 
tint of copper with a peculiar metallic luster; the 
base of each petal is a bright yellow, over which 
cluster the clear golden anthers; very free flower- 
ing, with a delicious perfume from foliage and 
flower; a luxuriant grower. 

Lady Ursula. Hybrid Tea. The color is a beau- 
tiful shade of light pink; of good form and sub- 
stance; petals large, circular and delicately per- 
fumed; a remarkably upright grower. Among the 
hundreds of strong varieties on our grounds, few 
have the vigorous habit of growth of this variety. 


*La France. Hybrid Tea. A grand rose; un- 
surpassed in color, silvery rose shading to pink; 
large, full and of good form; exceedingly free 
blooming; sweetest scented of all roses. Superbly 
grand. 


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Mabel Morrison. Hybrid Perpetual. A strong, 
hardy grower; blooms snow white, often faintly 
tinged with pink. 


*Maman Cochet. Ever-blooming Tea. One of 
the most wonderful of roses; clear rich pink; 
large, full and of perfect form; free blooming, 
every shoot being crowned with a flower bud; a 
vigorous grower with handsome foliage; suitable 
for bedding, garden decorations or cut flowers. 
We recommend this rose with every confidence to 
all rose growers. 


Marchioness of Lorne. Hybrid Perpetual. 
Flowers an exceedingly rich rose color, shaded 
to vivid carmine in center; an unusually fine rose. 


“Marie Van Houtte. Ever-blooming Tea. For 
outdoor culture this beautiful rose cannot be ex- 
celled by any of its color; the flowers are large 
and full, the color pale yellow shading to creamy 
white and tinged with pale rose; bush is a sturdy 
grower and a free bloomer. 


Marquis de Querhoent. Ever-blooming Tea. 
Color beautiful China rose, salmon and yellow; a 
clean, strong grower and persistent bloomer; a 
beautiful rose of an unusual shade of color. 


May Miller. Hybrid Tea. A strong growing, 
free flowering favorite, with large, dark foliage. 
The bud is long and pointed and opens into a 
flower of unusual beauty. The back of the petal 
is copper and bright pink, the upper surface 
peach and apricot. 


MAMAN COCHET. 
The queen of pink garden roses. 


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Superb in the bud, prolific in bloom, and beautiful in 
foliage. 


Meg Merrilies. Brier Hybrid. Gorgeous crim- 
son of the richest shade, robust habit of growth 
and free flowering; large foliage; one of the very 
best in its class, being an exceptionally free 
bloomer during the spring months. The foliage 
possessing that pleasing fragrance characteristic 
only to the Brier roses. 


Meteor. Hybrid Tea. One of the very bright- 
est colored deep red roses in existence; the color 
is a rich, deep, velvety crimson exceedingly bright 
and striking; both buds and flowers are large, 
elegantly formed, fully double and borne on long 
stems; vigorous and healthy; a constant bloomer; 
quite hardy. 


*MIle. Cecil Brunner. Polyantha. An elegant 
little rose; rosy pink, shaded to bright salmon in 
the center; borne in large, open clusters; a per- 
fect little gem. 


Mme. Abel Chatenay. Hybrid Tea. A _ beau- 
tiful creamy rose color, shaded with rose ver- 
million and tinged with salmon; the flowers are 
borne on long stems; adapted for cut flowers. 


Mme. Caroline Testout. Hybrid Tea. Clear, 
bright rose, very sweet; flowers large and double, 
resembling La France, but more sturdy habit; 
very free flowering; one of the very best new 
roses. 


*Mme. Jules Grolez. Hybrid Tea. This brilliant 
new rose has so many good qualities that it ought 
to find its way into every rose collection. It has 
been well named the Red Kaiserin Augusta Vic- 
toria on account of its similarity of foliage and 


form of flower. It is an exceedingly free bloomer 
with large, finely formed flowers, the color of 


which is a pleasing shade of cherry red; the 
bush is of strong, vigorous growth. 
Mme. Melanie Soupert. Hybrid Tea. Flowers 


very large with cupped petals; almost full and 
globular; eolor golden yellow; center orange yel- 
low, the entire flower suffused with delicate pink; 
a grand flower. 


Mme. Pernet Ducher. Hybrid Tea. “The Yel- 
low La France.’ Flowers semi-double; color 
bright canary yellow; bush of strong, robust 
growth; a good garden variety. 


Mrs. John Laing. Hybrid Perpetual. Exceed- 
ingly fragrant and a free bloomer; flowers a deli- 
cate pink and of beautiful form. 


Mrs. Robert Garrett. Hybrid Tea. A valuable 
rose, closely resembling the Mme. Caroline Test- 
out; blooms a beautiful shell-pink; large, fragrant 
and free flowering. 


Miss Alice de Rothschild. Ever-blooming Tea. 
Flowers very large, full and of perfect form, with 
high pointed center; color a deep rich citron-yel- 
low; a vigorous, erect grower, and continuous 
bloomer; deliciously scented. 


MLLE. CECIL BRUNNER. 


Universally known as a perfect little gem. 


Papa Gontier. Ever-blooming Tea. This is 
probably the most popular red rose in the whole 
list; the bush, which is of strong growth and 
always furnished with an abundance of healthy 
foliage, is an incessant bloomer; it is much 
sought after for cut flowers on account of its 
magnificent buds; color, rich cherry red; no col- 
lection is complete without it. 


*Paul Neyron. Hybrid Perpetual. The largest 
rose in cultivation; a handsome upright grower, 
producing an immense flower at the end of every 
long stiff stem similar to American Beauty; color, 
a deep rose; a free bloomer; in every way a 
grand rose for general planting. 


Persian Yellow. The old fashioned variety 
whose name describes its color, an intense yellow, 
and very hardy. 


*Perle des Jardines. Ever-blooming Tea. (Pearl 
of the Garden.) This grand old rose still main- 
tains its popularity and is known as one of the 
best of its color; the flowers are large and full; 
clear golden yellow; succeeds in open ground. 


MRS. JOHN LAING. 


A hardy rose that always pleases. 


WILLIAM SHEAN. 


Showing specimen bloom from our field-grown plants. 


*President Carnot. Hybrid Tea. Color a deli- 
cate rosy blush, shaded a trifle deeper at the cen- 
ter of the flower, which is very large and ex- 
quisitely shaped, with thick, shell-like petals; 
strong grower, free bloomer; fragrant; a superb 
rose; one of the best varieties introduced in re- 
cent years. 

Prince Camille de Rohan. Hybrid Perpetual. 
Deep, velvety crimson; large, full; one of the best 
of dark roses. 

Radiance. Hybrid Tea. A brilliant, rosy car- 
mine, displaying beautiful, rich pink tints in the 
open flower; of fine form, large and full; a con- 
stant bloomer. 

Rainbow. Ever-blooming Tea. The habit of 
growth and form of the flower is similar to Papa 
Gontier; color pink, striped crimson, center am- 
ber. A pretty rose. 

Red Cochet. Ever-blooming Tea. Grows in al- 
most any soil or situation, and produces its su- 
perb flowers in profusion; vigorous grower and 
free bloomer; flowers are full, perfectly double; 


color warm rosy crimson; buds _ beautifully 
formed, long and pointed. 
*Rhea Reid. Hybrid Tea. The blooms of this 


handsome new rose are large and double, very 
free blooming and exquisitely fragrant; rich, dark 
velvety red; a good red garden rose. A variety 
of real merit that should find a place in every 
rosarian’s collection. 

Soliel d’Or. Blooms very large and globular, 
varying in color from gold and orange to reddish 
gold, shaded with nasturtium red. 

Souvenir de Pierre Notting. Ever-blooming Tea. 
This grand rose is a seedling of Marechal Niel 
and Maman Cochet with beautiful, closely set 
foliage and strong, sturdy habit of growth. Color 
orange yellow, bordered with carmine; the bloom 
is large and full, and the buds are long and of 
elegant form. 

Ulrich Brunner. Hybrid Perpetual. One of the 
grandest hardy roses; color a brilliant cherry red, 
a very effective color; flowers of fine form and 
finish, borne on strong stems nearly thornless; 
petals of great substance; plant hardy and vig- 
orous; a free bloomer. 

Viscomtess Folkstone. Hybrid Tea. Very fine, 
large, splendidly formed and of fine substance; 
color creamy pink; bush a very strong grower and 
a constant bloomer; one of the very best garden 
varieties. 

Wellesley. Hybrid Tea. A vigorous, healthy 
grower, remarkably free flowering, and possess- 
ing unusually fine keeping qualities; color a beau- 
tiful shade of pink, outside of petals being very 
bright in color, with silvery reverse. 

White Killarney. Hybrid Tea. The counter- 
part of Killarney of which it is a sport. It shows 
the same vigorous habit of growth. The buds 
are long, large and snow-white. 

White Lafrance. Hybrid Tea. (Augustine Guin- 
noiseau.) Identical with Lafrance, except in col- 
or, which is pearly white, sometimes tinted with 
fawn; a very free and continuous bloomer; very 
fragrant. 

*White Maman Cochet. Ever-blooming Tea. 
This grand rose has proven to be the very best of 
white bedders; flowers of mammoth size, round 
and full; pure white throughout; a general fa- 
vorite wherever known; identical with Maman 
Cochet, except in color, both of which are excep- 
tionally fine roses for general culture. 

Wm. Notting. Hybrid Tea. This is a grand bed- 
ding rose; flowers very large and full, of a bright 
rosy cerise color, center somewhat deeper; sweet- 
ly perfumed. 

Wm. R. Smith. Hybrid Tea. A fine summer 
bedder which ranks well up with the two Co- 
chets; produces a profusion of fine flowers of 
creamy white with pink shadings; has good glossy 
foliage and grows into a strong bush. 

Wm. Shean. The flowers of this magnificent 
rose are of immense size and substance, and of 
perfect form. The petals are shell-shaped and 
the color is purest pink; free blooming and dis- 
tinct. The bush is of strong, upright growth; a 
splendid garden rose. 


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Climbing Roses 


Climbing and trailing Roses possess a value 
peculiarly their own for beautifying porches, 
fences, arbors, pergolas, rockeries, walls, trel- 
lises, ete. No garden is fully furnished with- 
out their presence in one form or another. All 
of the following varieties do well in California, 
and the plants we are offering are exceptional- 
ly robust and strong growers. 


30¢ each; $2.50 per 10. 


Banksia Alba. White. A rapid growing, thorn- 
less climbing rose; flowers small, pure white; 
blooms in great profusion in early spring; as the 
flowers are produced on the old growth, they 
should be pruned very little. 


Banksia Lutea. Yellow. Identical with the 
above, excepting in color, which is a fine, clear 
yellow. 


Beauty of Europe. 
a very desirable rose. 


Cherokee. Rosa Sinica. A splendid sort for 
covering verandas, arbors, ete., also for hedge; 
its leaves are smooth and glossy as if varnished; 
highly ornamental at all times, but particularly so 
when covered with large, snowy-white, single blos- 
soms adorned with their fluffy golden yellow sta- 
mens; makes a fine defensive hedge. 


Color salmon pink; double; 


Cherokee Pink. Rosa Leavigata, var. Anemone. 
While it is some years since this variety was in- 
troduced, its popularity has not waned. The flow- 
ers are a lovely salmon rose color with a circle 
of golden stamens. When in bloom during the 
spring and fall it presents a display unapproach- 
able for delightful freshness and rosy fragrance. 
It may be used effectively by planting alternately 
with the well known White Cherokee and the new 
Red Cherokee, “Ramona.” 


Cherokee Red. Ramona. The new Climbing 
Red Cherokee; identical with the Pink Cherokee, 
excepting in color, which is a brilliant red. It 
has every desirable quality of the latter as re- 
gards the beautiful shining foliage—which holds 
the year around—and vigor of growth. Charm- 
ingly effective for pergolas, clinging on fences 
and arbors, and for covering banks and terraces. 
This new addition to the Cherokee family will 
form a pleasing contrast in combination with the 
White and Pink Cherokees. 


*Climbing Belle Siebrecht. Hybrid Tea. The 
flowers are large, exceedingly graceful, full and 
double; buds long and pointed; color is a bril- 
liant, rich, deep pink. 


*Climbing Cecil Brunner. Polyantha. The flow- 
er is identical with the well-known bush variety, 
but of strong climbing habit. 


Climbing Devoniensis. Ever-blooming Tea. A 
grand rose, very sweet and fragrant; blossoms 
white, tinged with blush. 


Climbing Hermosa. Bourbon. Flowers of this 
rose are borne in great profusion and are a clear 
bright pink in color. 


*Climbing Kaiserin. Hybrid Tea. (Mrs. Robert 
Peary.) This is without doubt the grandest of all 
white climbing roses; of splendid substance; 
large, full, deep and double; it is one of the 
strongest growing, freest blooming and all around 
the most satisfactory white climber. 


Climbing Meteor. Hybrid Tea. 
ical with Meteor; a robust grower. 


Flowers ident- 


climbing rose as one of the best in its class. 
Well worthy of cultivation in any situation where 
a vigorous growing climber is desired. 


Crimson Rambler. Polyantha. A well-known 
hardy climbing rose that has attained widespread 
popularity; a very strong grower, producing 
blooms in great masses of a lovely crimson shade. 


Dorothy Perkins. Hybrid Tea. Noted for its 
hardiness and vigorous habit of growth, beauti- 
ful color and freedom of bloom; the flowers are 
borne in large clusters; a beautiful shell pink 
color, which lasts a long time without fading; 


CLIMBING KAISERIN. 


The best white climbing rose for cutting. 


*Climbing Papa Gontier. Ever-blooming Tea. 
Originated recently in California. The flowers are 
identical in color, form and fragrance with the 
bush Papa Gontier. Is a good climber and a con- 
stant bloomer. A splendid addition to the list 
of climbing roses. 


Climbing Caroline Testout. Hybrid Tea. A 
sport from the bush of the same name; bloom 
identical with its parent. The colcr is a solid 
cerise pink and does not fade. The bloom is 
large and fragrant. 


*Climbing White Maman Cochet. Ever-blooming 
Tea. It is enough to say the flower is identical 
with the well-known White Maman Cochet bush 
rose, with the addition of its climbing habit. It 
has apparently retained all the good qualities of 
its parent. We have all been looking for just 
such a climbing rose. 


*Climbing Wooton. Hybrid Tea. A sport from 
Souvenir de Wooton, and is identical with it, ex- 
cept that it is a strong grower; blooms in great 
profusion; color bright magenta, passing to a 
violet crimson. We highly recommend this red 


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situations where a 
can be trained over 


this variety is suitable for 
trailing rose is desired, or 
arches or other supports. 


Gainsborough. Hybrid Tea. Delicately tintea 
flesh, almost white. Lustrous as satin. 
Gold of Ophir. Noisette. Nasturtium yellow, 


suffused with coppery red; one of the most beau- 
tiful of the climbing roses, covered in spring 
with flowers in the greatest profusion; of strong- 
est growth. 

Lamarque. Ever-blooming Tea. Color white: 
beautiful buds, large, full flowers, very double and 
sweet; very popular. 

Mme. Alfred Carriere. Noisette. Color 
creamy white, tinged with pale yellow; flowers 
are large and full; one of the best light-colored 
climbing roses; a strong grower, nice foliage and 
good bloomer. 

Philadelphia Rambler. Polyantha. The flowers 
are borne in grand clusters, very double; color 
a deep rich crimson; it sends up strong canes 
with very luxuriant foliage; one of the best hardy 
climbing roses to date. 


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~ *Reine Marie Henriette. Hybrid Tea. Brilliant Standard Tree Roses 
cherry red; very large and double; an old variety 
that will always be popular. These are grown in standard form, 3% to 4 feet 


Reve d’Or. Ever-blooming Tea. The best climb- high, in the varieties and colors as named below: 
ing rose in its.color and always in demand. The 
flowers are a beautiful shade of buff and apricot; ; ae poate ea 
blooms freely during the spring and summer. i 
Tausendschon. A climbing rose of the Crimson White 
Rambler type; flowers delicate shade of pink, er aay 
changing to rosy carmine. Kaiserin thes White Cochet 
Wm. Allen Richardson. Ever-blooming Tea, Lamarque (Climbing) 
Unique shade of coppery yellow suffused with : 


carmine; bush of medium growth pinks 
d ; Maman Cochet Miss Alice Roosevelt 
° ome. Mile. Cecil Brunner Mrs. David Jardine 
Grafted Climbing Roses SEES A GiaaGh 
50e each; $4.00 per 10. Red 
The following varieties succeed best when = 
. Captain Hayward Mme. Jules Grolez 
grafted on strong growing roots. ini Ge IMEAnGO Rhea Reid 
Climbing Frau Carl Druschki. Hybrid Perpet' General McArthur Wm. Notting 
ual. An exact counterpart of the bush form of 
that superb rose, Frau Carl Druschki, except that Salmon and Yellow 
it is a climber; like its parent it is hardy and George C. Waud Mrs. A. R. Waddell 


vigorous and bears large white flowers, perfect Marquis de Querhoent Perle des Jardines 
in form and color. A recent addition to the list Souv. de Pierre Notting 
of climbing roses. 


Climbing Perle des Jardines. The climbing Three colors of best double varieties budded on 
form of this handsome yellow rose is too well one stock in following combinations: 
known to require any description. 


Duchess de Auerstadt. Ever-blooming Tea. The a ie ene! ae 
color of this beautiful climbing rose is a rich gold- Rad Slits a Pi soe 
en yellow; of good form and a fine bloomer; a Sey VERO h Gan ns: 


rare and charming sort. 

Francois Crousse. Hybrid Tea. Bush of strong 
growth, producing throughout the season a wealth 
of large, deep cherry red flowers. A gem for the : <&- 
south and west. . 2 

Marechal Niel. Ever-blooming Tea. The buds 
and flowers of this rose are superb; extra large, 
double and exquisitely perfumed; the color is a 
deep golden yellow; blooms very freely; through- 
out the South and West Coast it attains a degree 
of perfection seldom seen in any rose. 


Potted Roses 


Potted Roses. After April Ist we can furnish 
potted plants if desired at 10c per plant addi- 
tional to prices named. Weight when packed 
about ten pounds each. It is advisable to ship 


potted roses by freight to reduce transportation ; * 
charges. : 2 


TREE ROSES. SPECIMEN TREE ROSE. 
As they grow in our nursery. One of our plants in detail. 


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Autumn Foliage-Shedding Trees 


In the arid regions where sunshine is a consideration during the winter months, trees 
shedding their foliage in the fall of the year really possess a double value, viz., they provide a 
comforting shade and a beauty to the landscape during the warm summer, while in winter, 
which in California is often termed the rainy season, they allow sunshine to minister to our 
physical comfort, and to warm and revivify the soil. Hence, when used with judgment in the 
planting of home grounds, parks, and boulevards in conjunction with the evergreens, their 
autumnal colored foliage, coupled with their dormant appearance in the cool winter period, 
they not only serve the ends of utility, but also of ornamentation. In addition, many of 
them possess flowers of rare beauty and pronounced individual characteristics. No puble 
or private plantings are quite complete without an intelligent selection of a few trees and 
shrubs that are free from foliage during the winter, when sunshine adds to the glory of the 
season. 


CHESTNUT 
Castanea Vesca (Chestnut) Spanish. See page 22. 


CATALPA 


Catalpa Bungei. “Chinese Catalpa.”’ Used ex- 
tensively in formal gardens, and makes a beauti- 
ful tree when grafted or budded on a high stem, 
as the trees we have to offer, are grown; forms 
a dense round umbrella-like head. $1.50. 


WALNUT. 


Juglans. (Walnut.) American Black and Cali- 
fornia Black. See page 23. 


MELIA. Texas Umbrella Tree. 


Melia azedarach umbraculiformis. “Texas Um- 
brella.”’ A splendid shade tree and one of the 
most useful for planting where dense shade is 
desired. Umbrella shaped, of dense growth and 
uniform habit, bearing numerous small lilac-col- 
ored flowers during the summer. & to 10 feet, 
strongly branched, $1.50 each, $12.50 per 10; 6 to 
8 feet, well branched, $1.00 each, $7.50 per 10; 4 
to 6 feet, branched, 50c each, $4.00 per 10. 


MORUS. Mulberry. 


TEXAS UMBRELLA TREES. Morus Rubra. “Downing’s Ever-bearing Mul- 

berry.’ A very strong upright grower with large 

Admired on account of its dense shade and shapely foliage, producing fruit of good quality. A splen- 
form, adapting itself admirably to any situation. did spreading shade tree. 6 to 8 feet, 50c. 


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PLANE TREE. 
Useful for park and roadside planting. 


Morus Alba. ‘‘White Mulberry.’ Strong, up- 
right grower which makes a fine, large, spreading 
shade tree, having medium sized glossy leaves. 
This is the common Mulberry, the leaves of which 
are used for feeding the silk worm. 6 to 8 feet, 
50e. 


Morus Alba Tartarica. ‘Russian Mulberry.” 
Tree of strongest growth and spreading habit. 
Desirable only as a shade tree; fruit of little or 
no value except for tolling birds away from other 
fruit; excellent for chicken yards or for shade in 
the back yard. 6 to 8 feet, 50c; 4 to 6 feet, 35c. 


Morus Nigra. “Persian or English Mulberry.” 
This variety produces the largest and finest fruit 
of all the Mulberries, much resembling a Mam- 
moth Blackberry; very juicy and aromatic, with 
a sub-acid flavor; excellent for preserving; tree 
of stout and slow growth. 50c. 


PISTACIA. Pistache. 


Pistacia chinensis. The “Chinese Pistache” is 
a tall deciduous dioecious tree, strikingly orna- 
mental, with large pinate leaves, wine red when 
young, changing to vivid green in summer and 
flaming scarlet and yellow in fall. Berries ined- 
ible. Highly recommended as a shade and orna- 
mental tree. 3 to 4 feet, 75c. 


PLATANUS. Plane Tree. 


Platanus' orientalis. “Huropean Sycamore.” 
“Oriental Plane.” Valuable for park and avenue 
planting; it grows rapidly into a uniform tree; 
the foliage is bright green; leaves deeply cut, 
similar to the maple leaf. It thrives well in Cali- 
fornia; many fine specimens may be seen in many 
parts of the country. 10 to 12 feet, $1.00; 6 to § 
feet, 75c; 4 to 6 feet, 50e. 


POPULUS. Poplar. 


Populus balsamifera candicans. “Balm of Gil- 
ead.” Of extremely rapid and luxuriant growth; 
large glossy foliage. Valuable as a shade or ave- 
nue tree where quick growth is desired. 4 to 6 
feet, 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 


Populus Monolifera. “Carolina Poplar.” Of 
tall pyramidal form; robust habit of growth. 6 
to 8 feet, 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 


Populus Nigra Italica. “Lombardy Poplar.’ A 
characteristic tree in many parts of Italy; remark- 
able for its erect growth and tall spire-like form. 
6 to 8 feet, 35e each; $2.75 per 10. 


Weeping Deciduous Trees 


Favorite subjects for lawn decoration, bor- 
der plantations of shrubs, and peculharly 
adapted to waterside planting. 


Salix babylonica. The well known picturesque 
“Weeping Willow.” Large spreading top and long 
pendulous branches. 6 to 8 feet, 50c; 4 to 6 feet, 
35¢. 


WEEPING WILLOW. 
Of graceful drooping habit. 


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MORUS. Mulberry. 


Morus pendula. “Tea’s Weeping Mulberry.” 
Very ornamental and of drooping habit. Its long, 
slender branches curve gracefully to the ground, 
forming a dense umbrella-shaped head. Useful 
for park and cemetery planting and worthy of a 
place on the lawn or home grounds. Easily 
grown, not being particular as to environment. 6 
to 8 feet, branched, $2.00 each; $15.00 per 10. 


ULMUS. Elm. 


Ulmus scabra pendula. “Camperdown Weeping 
Elm.” This handsome weeping tree is top grafted 
on tall stem. Its vigorous branches grow out- 
ward and downward, giving the tree a graceful 
aspect; large dark-green and glossy leaves cover 
the tree, presenting a pleasing appearance. 6 to 
8 feet, $2.00. 


Hardy Flowering Shrubs 


This class is represented by a large variety 
of shrubs growing from three to ten feet in 
height, producing a wealth of beautiful flow- 
ers in their season, or a mantel of bright col- 
ored foliage. 


CYDONIA. Flowering Quince. 


Cydonia japonica. “Japan Quince.’ A hand- 
some early spring blooming variety, with semi- 
double scarlet flowers, which are produced in 
great profusion; foliage bright glossy green. 35c. 


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TEAS WEEPING MULBERRY. 
The handsomest of the small weeping trees. 


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LAGERSTROEMIA. 


No better summer-flowering shrub than the Crape 
Myrtle. 


HYDRANGEA. 

Hydrangea Hortensis. Very effective for bor- 
der planting either as specimen plants or in 
masses. Immense blooms are produced with 
wonderful freedom and last well through the sum- 
mer. The color of the flowers varies in different 
soils, ranging from white to shades of blue and 
pink. Soils impregnated with iron produce a 
bluish color. Where this element is lacking it 
may be supplied by adding iron filings or oxide 
of iron to the soil before planting. One year 
plants, 25c; two year plants, 50c. 


LAGERSTROEMIA. Crape Myrtle. 

Lagerstroemia indica rosea. “Pink Crape 
Myrtle.” The best Known of the Crape Myrtles 
and one of the few good summer flowering 
shrubs; very floriferous, the blooming period be- 
ing July, August and September. 3 to 4 feet, 50c. 

Lagerstroemia indica rubra. “Red Crape Myr- 
tle.’ Similar to other varieties excepting the flow- 
ers are red. 3 to 4 feet, 50c. 


LIPPIA. Lemon Verbena. 

Lippia citriodora. ‘Lemon Verbena.” A fast 
growing shrub with delightfully fragrant foliage; 
bears minute flowers in delicate pyramid spikes. 
3 feet, 50c. 


PERSICA. The Flowering Peach. 
Persica alba plena. “Double White-Flowered 


Peach.” Distinguished for its large, attractive 
blooms. Every branch is wreathed in flowers 
during the blooming period in the spring. Valu- 
able for grouping or planting singly. 4 to 6 feet, 


50c. 
Persica sanguinea plena. “Double Red-Flowered 


Peach.” Similar in habit to the above, excepting 
that the flowers are a lively red hue. 4 to 6 feet, 
50e. 


PHILADELPHUS. The Mock Orange. 
Philadelphus — grandiflorus. “Large-Flowered 
Mock Orange.’ A tall shrub with spreading, often 
arching branches, clothed with brown exfliating 


bark. Leaves broadly lanceolate, bright green; 
flowers pure white, very showy. 35c each; $3.00 
per 10. 


PUNICA. Flowering Pomegranate. 

Punica alba. “White Flowering Pomegranate.” 
A rapid growing shrub; flowers double, creamy 
white. 40c. 

Punica rubra. “Red-Flowering Pomegranate.” 
Blooms profusely during the summer and fall; a 
vigorous grower, and hardy. 40c. 

Punica variegata. “Variegated-Flowering Pom- 
egranate.”’ Similar in habit to the above except- 
ing that the flowers are variegated. 40c. 


PYRUS. Flowering Crab Apple. 

Pyrus ioensis’_ bechteli. “Bechtel’s Double 
Flowering American Crab.” One of the most 
beautiful of the many fine varieties of flowering 
crabs. Tree of small to medium size, covered in 
early spring with large, beautiful, double fragrant 
flowers of a delicate pink color. From a distance 
the flowers have the appearance of small roses. 
Blooms when quite young. 50c. 


BECHTEL’S FLOWERING CRAB. 
Second year after planting. 


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BRIDAL WREATH. 
Every branch is a bouquet of flowers. 


SPIREA. Bridal Wreath. 


Spirea van houttei. “Bridal Wreath.” A charm- 
ing garden shrub of moderate size. The white 
flowers are borne in profusion in the spring time, 
causing the slender branches to droop with a 
graceful arching wreath-like effect. Strong bushy 
plants, 40c each; $3.50 per 10. 

Spirea reevesii. Flowers double; 
weaker grower than the above variety. 
plants, 40c each; $3.50 per 10. 


a somewhat 
Bushy 


SYRINGA. 


Hardy free-flowering shrubs with fragrant 
flowers in spring and early summer. They 
are among the most popular and beautiful of 
flowering plants, and thrive in almost any fer- 
tile soil with moderate moisture. The follow- 
ing named varieties are the best of the im- 
proved grafted sorts. 


Each, 50e. 


Alphonse Levalle. Double. 
violet; extra large panicles. 

Charles X. Single. The well known favorite, 
purplish-reddish variety; trusses long and grace- 
ful; strong, rapid grower. 

Frau Dammann. Single. The truss is immense,- 
the flowers of medium size, and pure white. 


Lilac. 


Blue shading to 


Gloire des Moulins. Single. Color, beautiful 
light pink. 

La Tour d’Auvergne. Double. Color, violet- 
purple. 


Marie Legraye. Single. The panicles of pure 
white; single flowers are very fine and fragrant; 
an excellent variety. 


Mme. Abel Chatenay. Double. Pure white; 
large panicles. 

Michael Buchner. Double. Dwarf growing; 
pale lilac; very double. 

Toussaint L’Ouverture. Single. Very dark 


purplish flowers with oddly crinkled petals. 
Vulgaris. The common Purple Lilac. Upright 
growth and fragrant flowers. 
Vulgaris Alba. The common White Lilac. Same 
as above; flowers white. 


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Broad Leaved Evergreen Trees 


In this section we are particularly fortunate in the wide variety of broad-leaved ever- 


green trees. 


In the common use of such varieties as Acacias, Camphors, Eucalyptus, Live 


Oaks and others in the group, we have a wealth of evergreens which adapt themselves read- 


ily to our semi-arid conditions, and afford an added charm to the landscape. 


Most of these 


plants are grown in pots and are easily transplanted with little danger of loss from re- 


moval. 


Acacias 


Acacia armata. ‘Kangaroo Thorn.’ An inter- 
esting shrub of spreading habit, with undivided 
fine foliage and small thorns; in the spring small 
light yellow flowers are borne ail along the 
branches; a good hedge shrub. 2 to 3 feet, 35c. 


Acacia baileyana. One of the most strikingly 
beautiful of the Acacias. The fern-like foliage is 
of a bluish green cast. It blooms profusely in the 
spring, the long sprays of lemon-yellow flowers 
completely enveloping the tree. It is quite hardy 
and is easily grown where proper care is given 
for the first year or two. The green leaved va- 
riety, which we name the “Green Baileyana,” is 
also a magnificent tree and if anything more 


floriferous than the well known Baileyana. Both 
are splendid specimens of avenue trees. 4 to 6 
feet, 50c; 3 to 4 feet, 40c; 2 to 3 feet, 30c. Write 


for quantity prices. 


Acacia cultriformis. A dwarf-growing variety, 
with bluish foliage and small, peculiarly-shaped 
triangular leaves; bright yellow flowers. 3 to 4 
feet, 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 


Acacia Cyclops. A rather thick growing shrub 
which thrives particularly well near the coast. 
Owing to its rich yellow flowers and bright green 
foliage it is extremely ornamental, especially for 
group planting. 2 to 3 feet, 35c. 


Acacia dealbata. “Silver Wattle.’ A magnifi- 
cent, large spreading tree with finely-cut fern-like 
leaves of bluish-green, blooming profusely in late 
winter with a wealth of golden-yellow flowers. 
One of the very best for either street or garden 
use. 2 to 3 feet, 35c. 


Acacia floribunda. An upright grower, with 
long, narrow leaves; small, yellow flowers; 
blooms all summer; a fine variety. 4 to 6 feet, 50c. 


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Ask for special prices on large plantings. 


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Above: ACACIA PODALYRIAEFOLIA. 


ACACIA BAILEYANA. 
Picturing characteristic foliage and clusters of bloom. 


Below: 


ACACIA MELANOXYLON. 


Branch showing leaf and flower of the popular Black 
Acacia. 


Acacia latifolia. Tree of a spreading, some- 
what drooping habit. The flowers are yellow; 
leaves lance-shaped. One of the best Acacias for 
park and grounds, but not suitable for avenue 
planting. 4 to 6 feet, 50c. 


Acacia melanoxylon. ‘Blackwood Acacia.” The 
most extensively planted for street decoration in 
California. Its naturally pyramidal growth may 
be changed to a round-topped tree by cutting out 
the main terminal growth when about 12 feet 
high. Though thriving best in deep, moist soils, 
the Blackwood has proven wonderfully adapted 
to all conditions found in this state. The unusual 
demands of the last planting season have made 
large, fine specimens of the tree decidedly scarce. 
5 to 6 feet, 50c; 4 to 5 feet, 35c; 3 to 4 feet, 25c. 
Write for quantity prices. 


Acacia molissima. A fine, large spreading tree 
with feathery foliage; fast grower; flowers yel- 
low and borne in recemes in early spring. Splen- 
did for avenue planting and as individual lawn 
specimens. Can be recommended in cases where 
quick effects are a consideration. 2 to 3 feet, 35c. 


Acacia podalyriaefolia. A very rare and beau- 
tiful tree, somewhat similar to Acacia cultrifor- 
mis, having larger and rounder leaves and larger 
flowers, which are produced in great profusion 
about Christmas time, and for this reason is es- 
pecially recommended for cut flowers. Foliage 
of beautiful grayish-green hue; flowers rich ca- 


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nary-yellow; hardy and easily grown; a very beau- 
tiful and attractive ornamental. 2 to 3 feet, 50c; 
$4.00 per 10. 


Acacia verticilata. Bushy, spreading habit, with 
linear lance-shaped leaves; flowers a beautiful 
deep yellow; a handsome ornament for parks and 
home grounds. 2 to 3 feet, 35c. 


CERASUS. 


Cerasus caroliniana. “Carolina Cherry Laurel.” 
A handsome, broad-leaved evergreen tree, 30 to 
40 feet high; a great favorite in the Southern 
States for general garden planting; also much 
used for hedges. A good medium sized ‘subject 
for street planting. Potted, 3 to 4 feet, $1.00. 


Cerasus ilicifolia. “Mountain Evergreen 
Cherry.” <A beautiful shrub or small tree with 
rich green dense foliage. Leaves holly-like, very 
glossy and having prickly edges. A native of the 
foothills of Southern California. Very effective 
for hedge or landscape work. Balled, 1 to 1% 
feet, 40c; potted, 1 to 11% feet, 35c; & to 10 inches 
25e. 


Cerasus integrifolia. “Catalina Cherry.” Of 
similar habits to the above but of greater size. 
The leaves are larger and less spiny. Tree grows 
rapidly under cultivation, making a compact, 
dark-green crown. A good street tree. Native 
of Catalina Island. Balled, 14% to 2 feet, 50c; 
potted, 10 to 12 inches, 35c; 8 to 10 inches, 25¢ 
each; $2.00 per 10. 


Evergreen Cherry. 


CAMPHOR TREE. 
Unexcelled for avenue planting. 


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CAMPHORA. Camphor Tree. 


Camphora officinalis. “Camphor Tree.’ A fine 
ornamental tree with bright shining green leaves. 
Excellent for street planting where an evergreen 
tree of moderate growth and regular form is de- 
sired. From this tree the camphor of commerce 
is obtained. Potted, 4 to 5 feet, 50c; 3 to 4 feet, 
40ce; 2 to 3 feet, 30c. Field grown, balled, 4 to 6 
feet, $1.00 to $1.50; flats of 100, $5.00. 


CASUARINA. Beefwood or She Oak. 


Casuarina stricta. An interesting and unique 
subject, useful for avenue planting; remarkable 
for its rapid upright growth, and slender reed- 
like foliage. It will endure brackish and alkaline 
soils and considerable drought. 38 to 4 feet, 35c 
each; $3.00 per 10; 2 to 3 feet, 25¢e each; $2.00 per 
10. 


CERATONIA. Carob, St. John’s Bread. 


Ceratonia siliqua. “St. John’s Bread.” A hand- 
some shade tree, with round, spreading top and 
small, glossy green leaves, bearing large edible 
pods. Often used for street planting. 3 to 4 feet, 
80c each; $7.50 per 10. 


Eucalyptus — Australian Gums 


No forest trees are so well adapted to Cali- 
fornia conditions as the Australian Eucalypti, 
as they are of easy culture, rapid growth, and 
possess great value for avenue, shade and 
ornamental planting. Their timber will take 
a finish equal to mahogany, and has the 
strength and durability of oak and hickory. 


Eucalyptus citriodora. ‘“Lemon-scented Gum.’ 
A fine ornamental tree with lemon-scented foli- 
age; also supplying a useful timber; of tall slen- 
der growth. Potted, 3 to 4 feet, 35ce. 


Eucalyptus cornocalyx. “Sugar Gum.” An erect 
and symmetrical tree of rapid growth, well 
adapted as a forest cover and timber tree; thrives 
near the coast and grows equally well in the dry 
valleys of the interior. While it profits by moist- 
ure, it will endure much drought. The trunk usu- 
ally grows straight and tall, and the timber is 
lasting. These characteristics tend to make it 
valuable for telephone poles. Potted, 4 to 5 feet, 
40c; 2 to 3 feet, 25c. 


Eucalyptus ficifolia. “Scarlet Flowering Gum.” 
An ornamental variety of dwarfish habit, with 
bright scarlet flowers; blooms in June. Potted, 3 
to 4 feet, 50c. 


Eucalyptus globulus. The most widely planted 
species in this country; an exceedingly rapid 
grower, and for this reason largely used for 
wind breaks and fuel. The wood is white, hard, 
close-grained, and durable, excepting in the 
ground, where it soon decays. Potted, 3 to 4 feet, 
25e; flats of 100, $1.25. 


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Eucalyptus leucoxylon. ‘Victorian Iron Bark.” 
Tall tree usually branching not far from the 
ground; very hard, strong and durable; will thrive 
in a great variety of climates, ranging from the 
immediate coast region to the hot interior desert 
valleys. Flats of 100, $2.00; flats of 50, twice 
transplanted, $2.00. 


BLUE GUM. 


Desirable for wood lots, commercial 
avenues and windbreaks. 


plantations, 


Eucalyptus polyanthema. “Red Box.” This is 
commonly a medium-sized tree, but is said to 
reach a height of 150 feet in Australia; the tree 
is of a spreading habit, and with its character-. 
istic foliage and profuse bloom presents a very 
pleasing appearance; leaves round and of an ashy 
or dull green hue; thrives well at or near the 
coast, in the foothills, on the mountain sides, and 


in the hot, dry valleys of the interior. Potted, 4 
to 6 feet, 40c; 2 to 3 feet, 20ce each; $15.00 per 100. 

Eucalyptus rostrata. “Red Gum.’ As a com: 
mercial timber tree this variety is unsurpassed, 
It is a rapid grower, endures much heat, severe 
frost and considerable drouth. The timber is 
valuable for many purposes; in fact, can be used 
for any purpose where a hard, durable wood is 
required. The tree is adapted as a forest cover, 
wind break or shade tree. Potted, 6 to 8 feet, 
40c; 3 to 4 feet, 20c each; $15.00 per 100. Flats 
of 100, $1.25; $10.00 per 1000; flats of 50, twice 
transplanted, $2.00. 


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EUCALYPTUS ROSTRATA. 
Showing flat of one hundred plants. 


Eucalyptus resinifera. “Forest Mahogany.” <A 
superior timber tree of large size, prized for its 
strength and durability; very hardy; will endure 
much heat and cold. Flats of 100, $1.50. 

Eucalyptus rudis. ‘Desert Gum.” A valuable 
species; in habit, erect and stately; a vigorous 
and rapid grower; bark grayish; leaves of young 
tree round, later becoming lance-shaped; en- 
dures without injury minimum temperature of 15 
degrees F., and maximum temperature of 110 to 
118 degrees F. We recommend this variety very 
highly for the dry, hot sections of the interior. 
Potted, 3 to 4 feet, 25c each; $18.00 per 100; 1% 
to 2 feet, 15¢c each; $10.00 per 100; flats of 100, 
$1.50; flats of 50, twice transplanted, $2.00. 

Eucalyptus sideroxylon. “Red Iron Bark.” An 
excellent tree of moderate growth; succeeds on 
dry soils near the coast and on plains and hill- 
sides farther inland; tree is heavy, hard, strong 
and extremely durable. Potted, 1 to 2 feet, 25c 

Eucalyptus tereticornis. “Forest Red Gum.” 
Similar in climatic requirements and uses to the 
Eucalyptus rostrata. When growing near to- 
gether they are usually tall and straight, other- 
wise more branching and stocky. One of the best 
as a commercial timber tree. The wood is red- 
dish, very hard, heavy and durable. Potted, 4 to 
6 feet, 35c; 2 to 3 feet, 20c each; $12.00 per 100; 
flats of 100, $1.50. 

Eucalyptus viminalis. “Manna Gum.” A hardy, 
rapid grower, enduring well both heat and cold. 
This variety is exceeded in quickness of growth 
only by the Blue Gum; very useful for wind 
breaks, forest cover, and fuel. Flats of 100, $1.25. 


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FICUS. Rubber Tree. 

Ficus elastica. “India Rubber Tree.’ An ele 
gant decorative tree with large, thick, glossy 
leaves. Grown as a potted plant it is useful for 
inside decoration, and when planted out of doors 
in frostless places will grow into a large and 
strikingly handsome tree. 75¢ to $1.00. 


GREVILLEA. Australian Silk Oak. 
Grevillea robusta. “Silk Oak.” <A graceful tree, 
with fern-like leaves; covered in summer with 
golden-red flowers; valuable for avenue planting; 
very drought resistant. Potted, 2 to 3 feet, 35c. 


ILEX. Holly. 
“English Holly.” A well known 
leaves leathery 


Ilex aquifolium. 
handsome tree of slow growth; 


dark-green with prickly edges. Balled, 2 to 3 
feet, $1.50. 
MAGNOLIA. Bull Bay. 
Magnolia grandiflora. “The Bull Bay.’ The 


well-known Magnolia of the South. The state- 
liness of form and lavish yield of immense, frag: 
rant, white flowers, tend to place this magnifi- 
cent tree in the foremost rank among our orna: 
mental trees. Balled, 4 to 5 feet, $1.25. Potted, 
2 to 3 feet, 50c. 


STERCULIA TREES. 
Excellent for street planting. 


Wiocies 


QUERCUS. Oak. berries. Field grown, 4 to 6 feet, 35c. Potted, 3 
to 4 feet, 30c; 2 to 3 feet, 20c. 


Quercus agrifolia. “California Live Oak.” The 
most picturesque trees that grace the landscape 
of California are the evergreen oaks. This va- STERCULIA. Bottle Tree. 
riety is the best known of the native species. Sterculia diversifolia. “Bottle Tree.” One of 
The leaves are small, edges spiny-toothed, easily the many Australian trees that find favor in our 
grown under cultivation and soon form handsome gouthwest. The tree grows tall and tapering, the 
trees. Potted, 2 feet, 50c. leaves of which are deeply lobed. Remarkable for 

Quercus chrysolepsis. “Canyon or Golden Cup the great size of the trunk at the base. The 
Oak.’ The handsome spreading evergreen oak tree is a light feeder, apparently forming but few 
which is found growing naturally in the moun- heavy roots. A splendid avenue tree. 4 to 5 feet, 
tain canyons of Southern California. Boxed, 2 to 5%¢ each; $4.00 per 10; 3 to 4 feet, 40¢ each; $3.50 
3 feet, 50c. per 10. 

i Pp ; Sterculia populifolia. A form identical with 
SRT cece. ere eaaia peace a the preceding variety excepting that the leaves 


“ ARSA ; 4 A resemble Poplar, and are not lobed. 4 to 5 feet 
riety, with its roundish head and upright habit of = Z ; 3 
growth, is a very desirable tree for the South- 50c¢ each, $4.00 per 10; 3 to 4 feet, 40c each, $3.50 


west. From this variety the cork of commerce per 10. 

is obtained; the bark is spongy and deeply fur- ; : 

rowed, which adds to its appearance as an orna- UMBELLULARIA. California Laurel or Bay. 
mental tree. Field grown, established, 5 to 7 feet, Umbellularia californica. “California Laurel or 
$1.50 to $2.00. Potted, 3 to 4 feet, 75c. Bay.” The well known native bay or laurel found 


growing in the canyons and foothills of Cali- 

fornia. The leaves are long, dark green and 

SCHINUS. Pepper Tree. strongly aromatic, containing a volatile essential 

Schinus molle. ‘The California Pepper Tree.” oil, the fragrance of which reminds one of bay 

A valuable tree for shade and wind breaks; plant- rum. One of our finest native trees and well 

ed extensively in the Southwest; endures much worthy of cultivation. Potted, 4 to 5 feet, 75c; 
heat and drouth; covered in summer with red 3 to 4 feet, 50c. 


Coniferous Evergreen Trees 


The Conifers, or Cone-bearing Evergreens, 
embrace a large variety of beautiful trees, 
admirably suited to the Pacific Coast. When 
Conifers are planted for specimens, they 
should be allowed to retain their lower 
branches, for if removed, it robs them of 
their symmetry and beauty. The native Mon- 
terey Cypress will endure severe trimming 
and is the best Conifer for a hedge or wind- 
break. 


ARAUCARIA. 


Araucaria bidwilli. This grand evergreen from 
the southwestern hemisphere is much prized as a 
specimen for the lawn. Seen at its best in the 
Coast section, and may be grown successfully in 
the interior valleys, in good soil. The branches 
extend gracefuly in regular whorls, forming a 
magnificent tree. Boxed, 4 to 5 feet, $5.00; 2 to 
3 feet, $3.00; 11% feet, $2.00. 


Araucaria excelsa. ‘Norfolk Island Pine.” A 
magnificent tree; stately and beautiful; pyramidal 
in form and absolutely symmetrical; branches 
grow in regular tiers, the ends forming a perfect 
star; leaves small, awl shaped, and curved; excel- 
lent for lawns or porch decoration. Boxed, 2% ARAUCARIA BIDWILLI. 
to 3 feet, $3.50. A handsome, well-grown specimen. 


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CEDRUS DEODARA. 


A graceful and beautiful tree, useful for park and 
garden effects. 


CEDRUS. Cedars. 


Cedrus Atlantica. “Mt. Atlas Cedar.” A large, 
rapid growing tree reaching a height of 120 feet. 
Of pyramidal but loosely formal outlines; foliage 
silvery green, contrasting well with the greenery 
of other trees. The hardiest of the cedars, adapt- 


ing itself to a wide range of climates. Balled, 3 
to 4 feet, $2.00 each; $15.00 per 10. 4 to 6 feet, 
$2.50 each. 

Cedrus deodara. “Himalayan Cedar.” A mag- 


nificent and stately evergreen Conifer of towering 
pyramidal form, from the Himalaya Mountains. 
Foliage beautiful silvery green. One of the most 
handsome trees for the lawn. Thrives well in all 
parts of California and Arizona, enduring the 
desert conditions of the interior and not being 
particular as to soil. An excellent tree for broad 
avenues. Decidedly the best, most rapid grower 
of all cedars; it merits a place in any lawn or 
garden. Balled, 6 to 8 feet, $5.00; 5 to 6 feet, 
$3.50; 4 to 5 feet, $2.50; 3 to 4 feet, $1.50. 


Cedrus deodara aurea. Of similar habit to the 
Cedrus deodara; foliage of a golden hue; succeeds 
better near the coast than in the interior. Balled, 
5 to 6 feet, $3.50. Boxed, 1% to 2 feet, $1.25. 


Cedrus libani. “Cedar of Lebanon.’ This in- 
teresting tree appeals to us on account of its 
association with antiquity, and the sacred writ- 
ings, being a native of the land known as the 
“Cradle of the Human Race,’ while its great 
size and beauty strongly commend it for park 
and garden. Foliage dark green and lustrous; 
hardy and thrives in any ordinary soil. Balled, 
5 to 6 feet, $3.00; 4 to 5 feet, $2.00. 


CUPRESSUS. Cypress. 


Cupressus arizonica. “Arizona Cypress.” <A 
beautiful bluish-green cypress of narrow pyra- 
midal form from the mountains of Arizona and 
Northern Mexico. A handsome ornamental tree 
and useful for hedge or wind break. This variety 
being very hardy, is especially suitable to the hot 
dry sections of the interior. Balled, 2 feet, 50c. 
Potted, 1 to 1% feet, 25c; flats of 100, $2.50. 


Cupressus goveniana. “Gowen’s Cypress.’ Of 
erect habit and medium growth with slender 
spreading branches, forming a broad pyramidal 
crown; native of California. A handsome orna- 
mental cypress. Balled, 3 to 4 feet, 75c. Potted, 
2 to 3 feet, 35c. 


Cupressus macrocarpa. ‘Monterey Cypress.” 
The well-known picturesque native California cy- 
press. Widely planted and used for hedge, shade 
trees and wind breaks. When young it withstands 
pruning, and can be formed into a low, compact 
or tall hedge as desired. Balled, 2 to 3 feet, 40c. 
Potted, 1 to 2 feet, 20c; flats of 100, $1.75; flats, 
per 1000, $15.00. 


Cupressus majestica. Tall, vigorous growing 
species of pyramidal form, with horizontal 
branches and drooping branchlets; foliage grayish 
green; splendid for wind breaks and tall hedges. 


Balled, 3 to 4 feet, 75c; 2 to 3 feet, 50c. Potted, 
2 to 3 feet, 25c. 
Cupressus sempervirens. ‘Italian Cypress.” 


The classical Cypress of the Greek and Roman 
writers. Native of Southern Europe. A tall slen- 
der tree with erect branches, which gives to it a 
pillar or columnar effect. A useful subject for 
gateways, arches, tall borders, or for cemetery 
planting. Balled, 5 to 6 feet, $1.00; 4 to 5 feet, 
75¢e; flats of 100, $2.50. 


Cc. LAWSONIANA 


Cc. LAWSONIANA ALUMI. 


Among the best of the many varieties of Lawson 
Cypress. 


CHAMAECYPARIS. Lawson Cypress. 

Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana. “Lawson Cypress.” 
Among the finest of our native California ever- 
greens. The foliage is grayish-green; the ends of 
the branchlets have the pleasing tendency of 
slightly drooping, giving a somewhat weeping ef- 
fect. Balled, 3 to 4 feet, $1.50; 2 to 3 feet, $1.00. 

Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana alumi. One of the 
most beautiful varieties; of columnar habit; foli- 
age glaucous with a bluish, metallic hue. Balled, 
2 feet, $1.00; flats of 100, $5.00. 


JUNIPERUS. Junipers. 

Juniperus Bermudiana. “Bermuda Juniper.” A 
rather rapid growing species, with pale bluish- 
green foliage; branchlets thickly set; pyramidal 
form; wood used for pencil making. Boxed, 1% 
to 2 feet, $1.25. 

Juniperus Californica. “California Juniper.” A 
native shrub or small tree of broad pyramidal 
habit; foliage a beautiful, rich, silvery green. 
Balled, 1 to 1% feet, $1.00. 

Juniperus hibernica. “Irish Juniper.’ An erect, 
dense, columnar tree with foliage glaucous green. 
A handsome specimen for the formal garden. 
Balled, 2 to 3 feet, $1.00. Boxed, 2 feet, 75c. 

Juniperus japonica. “Japan Juniper.’ A shrub 
or tree of dwarf growth and pyradimal habit; 
foliage grayish-green; hardy and easily grown. 
Balled, 2 feet, $1.00. 


PINUS CANARIENSIS. 


The best pine for California—quick growing, 
picturesque. 


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CUPRESSUS ARIZONICA AND THUYA ORIEN- 
TALIS AUREA NANA. 


Balled trees as dug from nursery row. 


PINUS. Pines. 


Pinus canariensis. “Canary Island Pine.” Of 
rapid growth and handsome appearance; some- 
times known as the “Blue Pine.’ The young trees 
and the new growth on the older trees is a light 
silvery blue. A splendid pine for avenue plant- 
ing. 3 to 4 feet, $1.00. 


Pinus coulteri. “Big Cone Pine.” A native of 
California. The needle-like leaves are long, stiff 
and clustered at end of branchlets; color, dark 


bluish-green; ‘cones of immense size; of rapid 
growth; handsome and distinct. Balled, 1% to 
2 feet, 75c. 

Pinus maritima. ‘Cluster Pine.’ Uniform 


growth of pyramidal habit; a beautiful tree with 
twisted leaves 10 to 12 inches long, of a bright 
green color. The bark is coarse and deeply fur- 
rowed. Attains a height of 100 feet. Balled, 4 
to 5 feet, $1.25 each, $10.00 per 10; 3 to 4 feet, 
$1.00 each, $7.50 per 10. 


Pinus pinea. ‘Parasol Pine.’ Tree of pictu- 
resque habit and rather slow growth; with age it 
forms a wide spreading parasol-like head; the ma- 
ture foliage is a deep green, contrasting with the 


young growth, which is silvery blue. Balled, 2 
feet, $1.00 each, $7.50 per 10. 
Pinus radiata. “Monterey Pine.” The _ well- 


known native species. A handsome tree with 
bright green foliage and bushy habit when young. 
The fastest grower of all pines. Valuable for 
quick effect. Makes a good wind break, and 
adapts itself readily to single planting in private 
and public parks. Balled, 6 to 8 feet, $1.00; 4 to 
6 feet, 75c; 3 to 4 feet, 50c. 

Pinus torreyana. “Soledad Pine.’ A native 
California Pine, with spreading and sometimes 
ascending branches; branchlets greenish or pur- 
plish; leaves rigid, dark green, ranging from 
eight to twelve inches long; a rather small tree; 
valued for its great rarity. Balled, 2 to 3 feet, $1.00 
each, $7.50 per 10. 


SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS. 


The California redwood forms a beautiful and stately 
tree. 


SEQUOIA. California Redwood. 


Sequoia sempervirens. ‘Redwood.’ The well- 
known California Redwoods are among the larg- 
est and most picturesque trees known. They form 
handsome specimens, and are unexcelled for ave- 
nue planting and for park and garden effects. 
Boxed, 3 feet, $1.50. Potted, 1 foot, 35ce; flats of 
100, $5.00. 

Sequoia gigantea. “California Big Tree.” A 
handsome tree of perfect, symmetrical form; 
branches thickly furnished; foliage bluish green; 
decidedly excellent for the avenue, park, or large 
lawn. Potted, 6 to 8 inches, 35c. 


TAXODIUM. 


Taxodium mulcronatum. “Chapultepec Cy- 
press.” An extremely large, tall growing ever- 
green tree with foliage of a bluish tinge. Boxed, 
2 to 3 feet, $1.00. 


TAXUS. Yews. 


Taxus baccata. “English Yew.’ A low tree, 
dense-branched and of a dark somber hue. Foli- 
age dark green above, pale beneath. Fruit bright 
scarlet. Often clipped into formal and fantastic 
shapes. Boxed, 3 feet, $1.50; boxed or balled, 
1% feet, 75c. 

Taxus baccata elegantissima. 
lish Yew.” A fine, rare variety. 
$1.00. 

Taxus hibernica. “Irish Yew.” A remarkably 
compact shrub of upright habit; the glossy dark 
green leaves are spirally arranged on the closely 
compressed branches. Very distinct and formal. 
Boxed, 1% feet, 75c. 

Taxus hibernica aurea. “Golden Irish Yew.” 
Leaves green in center and margined with yellow. 
Boxed or balled, 1144 feet, 75c. 


“Variegated Eng- 
Boxed, 2 feet, 


THUYA. Arborvitae. 


Thuya orientalis. “Oriental Arborvitae.’ <A 
low-branched, bushy tree of pyramidal habit; na- 
tive of Asia; foliage bright green turning bronze 
in the winter; useful as garden plants, and in 
tubs or vases as porch plants; can be trained into 
desirable shapes. Balled, 3 to 4 feet, $1.00; 2 
to 3 feet, 65c. 

Thuya orientalis aurea nana. ‘“Berckman’s 
Dwarf Evergolden Arborvitae.” Decidedly the 
best and most popular of the Arborvitaes; of 
dwarf habit, compact and symmetrical; the 
branchlets are flattened, the tips of which retain 
their golden tint throughout the year. Suitable 
for tub culture, parks and formal gardens; may 
be planted singly or in clumps. Beautiful speci- 
mens, balled, 2 feet, $1.50; 1 to 1% feet, $1.00. 

Thuya orientalis compacta. ‘Compact Oriental 
Arborvitae.” A low and very compact form, with 
bright green foliage; of more pyramidal and 


stronger growth than the Dwarf Golden; very 
formal and attractive. 1% to 2 feet, $1.00. 
Thuya. “Rosedale Hybrid Arborvitae.” A com- 


pact shrub of uniform habit; small cypress-like 
foliage; nice as single specimens or in groups. 
Balled, 2 to 2% feet, $1.00; potted, 10 to 12 inches, 
50ce. 


Evergreen Shrubs 


Evergreen shrubs are the best material we 
have for building landscape pictures; in small 
places where many trees would overcrowd, 
evergreen shrubs should form the framework 
of the garden. 


ABELIA. 


Abelia grandiflora. (A. rupestris.) “Hybrid 
Abelia.” One of the prettiest shrubs in cultiva- 
tion. The arching stems are clothed with dark 
glossy leaves, which are evergreen. Flowers 
small, fragrant and tube-like shaded a light-rose on 
the outside and white inside. Blooms the entire 
summer. Potted, 2 to 3 feet, 60c; 1 foot, 35c. 


BERBERIS. Evergreen Barberry. 


Berberis aquifolium. (Mahonia aquifolium.) A 
handsome ornamental shrub with dark, lustrous, 
spiny-toothed green leaves; in winter the foliage 
assumes a bronze or coppery hue; flowers yel- 
low, in dense clusters, appearing in spring; ber- 
ries blue or nearly black; thrives in most any 
kind of soil, but partial shade and ample moist- 


ure result in brighter and glossier foliage. Pot- 
ted, 1 to 1% feet, 50c. 

Berberis darwinii. ‘“Darwin’s Barberry.” <A 
small shrub with silky, brown branches. Leaves 


usually with three spiny points at the tip, dark, 
glossy green; flowers orange-yellow, often tinged 
with red; berries dark purple. Potted, 25¢ to 50c. 


DWARF BOX IS EFFECTIVE AS A BORDER. 


Laurus Cerasus, Globe-shaped Box and Cycas Revoluta in background. 


ARALIA. Rice Paper Plant. 


Aralia papyrifera. “Rice Paper Plant.” A trop- 
ical-looking tree or shrub, furnished with large, 
showy, deeply lobed leaves; of easy culture; a 
highly decorative plant for lawns or parking. 
Potted, 3 to 4 feet, $1.00; 12 to 18 inches, 50c. 

Aralia sieboldi. A beautiful plant with large, 
smooth glossy green leaves, deeply lobed; a highly 
decorative plant for pot culture. Boxed, 1 foot, 
60c. 

AUCUBA. 

Aucuba japonica. “Japanese Laurel.’ A me- 

dium sized shrub of hardy growth; bears scarlet 


berries, contrasting well with the dark, glossy 
ene Boxed, 3 feet, bushy, $2.00. Potted, 
stnall plants, 35c. 
ARBUTUS. Strawberry Tree. 
Arbutus unedo. “Strawberry Tree.” Medium- 


sized shrub with clean, attractive foliage. They 
flower in the early winter, the blossoms being fol- 
lowed by red strawberry-like fruit which is edible. 
Balled, 3 feet, $1.00; 1144 to 2 feet, 50c. Potted, 1 
foot, 35c. 


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Berberis japonica. “Japanese Mahonia.” Per- 
haps the most effective of the Mahonias on ac- 
count of its large compound leaves, each having 
spiny-toothed leaflets of bright shining green. 
Flowers yellow, in long racemes, opening in early 
spring. Like all the Mahonias, it thrives in a 
partly shaded position. Boxed, 2 to 3 feet, $1.50. 


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BUXUS. Box Trees. 


Buxus sempervirens suffruticosa. “Dwarf Box.” 
A fine small shrub of dense habit and small deep 
green foliage. If kept uniformly pruned, it is 
desirable as a garden or porch ornament. Smaller 
plants may be used to advantage for bordering 
walks or beds. Globed shaped, in ornamental 
boxes, 2 to 3 feet, $3.50; balled, 1 to 1% feet, 75c; 
potted, 10 to 12 inches, 40c; flats of 100, $5.00. 


Buxus sempervirens aurea-marginata. A form 
of Sempervirens with yellow edged leaves; a 
stronger grower than the above variety, ultimately 
making a small tree. Balled, 1 to 114 feet, 75c; 
potted, 8 to 12 inches, 40c; flats of 100, $3.50. 


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CAMELLIA. 


Camellia japonnica. Evergreen shrub with shin- 
ing, dark-green leaves and producing beautiful 
waxy rose-like flowers of great substance and 
durability during the winter and spring. Thrives 
best in a shady spot. We offer a choice assort- 
ment in the following colors: Red, pink, white 
and variegated. 3 feet, $2.00; 2 feet, $1.50; 1% 
feet, $1.00. 


CASSIA. 


Cassia artemesoides. A native of Central Aus- 
tralia; a pretty shrub with finely cut silvery-gray 
foliage and clear yellow, sweet-scented flowers; 
will stand any amount of drought. Potted, 2 feet, 
50c. 

Cassia floribunda. A very floriferous shrub 
growing to a height of 6 feet; flowers yellow and 
showy; leaflets a grayish-green and known in 
medicine as “Senna Leaves’; of easy culture; will 
thrive in driest of soil. Potted, 2 to 3 feet, 35c. 


CHOISYA. Mexican Orange. 


Choisya ternata. “The Mexican Orange.’ <A 
pretty shrub attaining a height of 4 to 6 feet. Of 
low-growing habit, leaves bright, glossy green 
and aromatically scented. Blooms freely through- 
out season, producing an abundance of snow- 
white, sweet-scented, orange-like flowers. Balled, 
1 to 1% feet, 60c each; $5.00 per 10. 


COPROSMA. 
Coprosma baueri. Handsome, low- growing 
shrub. The round leaves are very glossy, as if 


varnished. Desirable as a bushy border around 
the porch or wall. Balled or potted, 1 to 1% feet, 
50c; potted, 10 to 12 inches, 35c. 

Coprosma baueri variegata. A variety of the 
preceding with conspicuous yellow variegated 
leaves; extremely showy. Potted, 10 to 12 inches, 
40c. 


COTONEASTER. 


Cotoneaster horizontalis. A low shrub with al- 
most horizontal branches; leaves dark green; 


flowers pinkish-white, solitary or in pairs; fruit 
bright red; attractive for rockeries. Boxed, 3 
feet, 75c; balled, 2 feet, 60c. 
CRATAEGUS. 
Crataegus pyracantha. “Burning Bush.” A 


compact, much-branched evergreen shrub of low- 
spreading habit; foliage of a rich dark glossy 
green color; clusters of white flowers in the 
spring are followed by a wealth of orange-colored 
berries, which remain on the plant all winter, mak- 
ing it exceedingly attractive. Balled, 2 feet, 50c. 


DAPHNE. 

Daphne odora. A handsome medium sized shrub 
of compact habit, bearing numerous small in- 
tensely fragrant white flowers in the winter sea- 
son. $1.25. 

Daphne odora variegata. Leaves handsomely 
variegated; flowers pink. $1.25. 


DIOSMA. Breath of Heaven. 


Diosma alba. ‘Breath of Heaven.’ Dwarf, 
heath-like shrubs having small star-shaped white 
flowers, borne on the points of the twigs; being 
of a dainty and pretty appearance they are much 
used in floral work. Unexcelled as ornamental 
shrubs for the garden, park or cemetery; may be 


planted singly or in groups as desired. Potted, 
1 to 1% feet, 40c each; $3.50 per 10. 
ELEAGNUS. Evergreen Oleaster. 
Eleagnus reflexa. “Bronze Oleaster.” Shrub 


of spreading habit and striking appearance; 
leaves large, long and waxy, glossy above and 


silky beneath, with brown veins and dots; quite 
effective for clumps or single specimens. Potted, 
1% feet, 40c; 1 foot, 30c. 

Eleagnus reflexa aurea variegata. ‘Golden- 


Leaved Oleaster.” A variety of the same habit 
as the preceding, except that the leaves are beau- 
tifully variegated with golden yellow. Potted, 
1% feet, 40c. 


Eleagnus simoni. Like the Reflexa but with few 
or no brown scales on the under side of the 
leaves. Balled, 1% to 2 feet, 40c; potted, 1 foot, 
30e. 


CHOISYA TERNATA. 


Showing leaf and flower of this favorite shrub. 


EUONYMUS. Evergreen Euonymus. 

Euonymus japonicus. A useful ornamental 
shrub with green glossy foliage; of easiest cul- 
ture. It may be trimmed into a beautiful com- 
pact specimen, or may be used as a hedge plant. 
Balled, 1 to 1% feet, 50c to 75c; potted, 10 to 12 
inches, 35c; flats of 100, $5.00. 

Euonymus japonicus albo-marginatus. The 
leaves have a very narrow margin of silvery 
white. Potted, 10 to 12 inches, 35c; flats of 100, 
$5.00. 

Euonymus japonicus argentea marginatus. “Sil- 
ver-Margined Euonymus.” Leaves are edged and 
marked with silver; of upright growth; gives a 
lively effect. Balled, 1 to 1% feet, 60c. 

Euonymus japonicus aurea-marginatus. ‘Gold- 
en Margined Euonymus.” A variety of dwarf and 
compact growth; leaves deep yellow toward the 
edges, blotched in the center with light and dark 
green. Flats of 100, $5.00. 


Escallonia rosea. <A prettily foliaged shrub of 
free flowering habit; leaves are round, rough, and 
serrated; flowers dainty pink. Potted, 1 foot, 35¢ 
each; $2.50 per 10. 

Escallonia rubra. Compact shrub with large 
dark leaves, shining above, dull underneath, edges 
serrated; flowers deep red, in short terminal clus. 
ters. Potted, 1 to 1% feet, 50c. 


EUGENIA. 

Eugenia myrtifolia. “Brush Cherry.’ Excellent 
shrub of easy culture; of erect and compact 
growth. Foliage glossy-green. The new growth 
takes on a reddish hue, which gives it a unique 
appearance. Flowers myrtle-like. Useful as an 
ornamental tree, or may be trained into a shapely 
specimen for tub culture, or for a medium sized 
hedge. Potted, 2 to 3 feet, 50c; 1 to 2 feet, 35c; 
6 to 8 inches, 20c each; $1.50 per 10; flats of 100, 
$4.00. 


1. Euonymus Aurea-Variegatus. 


Euonymus japonicus aurea-variegatus. ‘Golden 
Variegated Euonymus.”’ Leaves green and golden 
yellow in center, dark green around edges. Balled, 
1% feet, 75c; flats of 100, $5.00. 

Euonymus japonicus viridi-variegatus. “Duc de 
Anjou.” Leaves dark green toward the edges, 
with markings of light green and pale yellow in 
the center. A strong grower. Potted, 10 to 12 
inches, 35c; flats of 100, $4.00. 

Euonymus pulchellus. “Small-Leaved Euony- 
mus.” <A dwarf form of the above, with small 
dark green foliage; excellent for small borders 
or low hedge. They are usually grown 8 to 12 
inches high; occasional clipping wil! cause them 
to grow very compact. Flats of 100, $2.00. 

ESCALLONIA. 

Escallonia alba. An excellent white flowering 
shrub of upright bushy growth, attaining a height 
of 8 to 10 feet; leaves dark glossy green; flowers 
pure white, borne in large terminal cymes in au- 
tumn and early winter. Potted, 2 to 3 feet, 50c; 
1 to 1% feet, 35c. 


2. Euonymus Albo Marginatus. 
4. Rapheolepis Ovata. 


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3. Euonymus Japonicus. 
5. Mrytus Communis. 


EVERGREEN SHRUBS BALLED READY FOR SHIPMENT. 


GARDENIA. 


Gardenia Florida. “Cape Jasmine.” A _ beauti- 
ful flowering shrub with bright green glossy foli- 
age. The double, wax-like flowers are exquisitely 
fragrant, and greatly in demand. Well known in 
the Southern States. Balled, 1 to 1% feet, 75c. 


GENISTA. Broom. 


Genista alba. “Portugal Broom.’ Moderate 
sized shrub, with long slender branches, bearing 
in the spring a great profusion of dainty white 
flowers; of easy culture and not particular as to 
soil. Potted, 2 to 3 feet, 50c. 

Genista canariensis. A free flowering shrub at- 
taining a height of from 6 to 8 feet. The leaves 
are small and the bright yellow flowers are pro- 
duced in great profusion. Useful for hedges or 
bedding. Potted, 2 feet, 40c. 

Genista hispanica. “Spanish Broom.” Upright 
growing; flowers yellow, produced on long pend- 
ulous, leafless branches. Potted, 1 to 1% feet, 25c. 


GREVILLEA 

Grevillea thelemanniana. Beautiful evergreen 
shrubs having fine feathery foliage and producing 
throughout the summer clusters of brilliant scar- 
let flowers, borne on the ends of the branches. 
By occasional pruning they may be trained to a 
symmetrical, compact bush if desired. Potted, 
1% to 2 feet, 50c; 1 to 1% feet, 35c. 


HETEROMELES. California Holly. 

Heteromeles arbutifolia. “California Holly.” A 
highly ornamental shrub of easy culture, thriving 
best in moist, sandy loam, either in full sun or 
partial shade. A very striking object in winter 
with its large clusters of bright red berries ripen- 
ing in December, and contrasting well with the 
glossy dark green foliage. Bears small white 
flowers in broad panicles in June and July. 
Potted, 1 foot, 35c. 


HYPERICUM. Gold Flower. 
Hypericum moserianum. “Gold Flower.” Pret- 
ty, low-growing shrub; producing large, single, 
bright yellow flowers, which open out flat, show- 
ing numerous long stamens. Very fine for mass- 
ing. Potted, 1 foot, 35c. 


LAURUS. Laurels. 

Laurus cerasus. “English or Cherry Laurel.” 
A fine small tree or oush with broad, shining 
leaves and creamy white flowers, followed by 
purple berries. Balled, 3 to 4 feet, $2.00; 2 to 3 
feet, $1.25; potted, 1 to 1% feet, 40c. 

Laurus lusitanica. “Portugal Laurel.” Dark 
green, glossy-leaved shrub, flowers of which grow 
in large panicles and are quite fragrant, particu- 
larly at night. Balled, 2 to 3 feet, $1.00; potted, 
1% to 2 feet, 50c. 


HYPERICUM MOSERIANUM. 
Its golden yellow flowers are intensely attractive. 


Laurus nobilis. “Sweet Bay.” A handsome or- 
namental tree of classical fame; from its branches 
were made the wreaths that crowned the victor’s 
brow in the Olympic games of old; commonly 
used for tub culture and in formal gardening. 
Trained, globe-shaped specimens in tubs, 4 feet, 
$15.00 per pair; 2 feet, $5.00 per pair; boxed, un- 
trained, 2 to 3 feet, 75c each. 


LEPTOSPERMUM. Australian Tea Tree. 

Leptospermum laevigatum. “Australian Tea 
Tree.” Large spreading shrub with graceful 
arching branches; foliage grayish-green; covered 
in the spring with a profusion of small white 
flowers; grows rapidly and produces a quick 
effect. 114 to 2 feet, 50c. 


LIGUSTRUM. Evergreen Privets. 

Ligustrum japonicum. “Japanese Privet.” A 
large shrub or small tree with leathery dark green, 
glossy leaves and white flowers: useful for a tall 
hedge or single specimen. Balled, 2 to 3 feet, 
40c; potted, 2 feet, 35c; flats of 100, $3.50. 

Ligustrum japonicum variegatum. ‘Japanese 
Variegated Privet.’ One of the few variegated 
plants that will endure the heat of summer and 
yet hold its beautiful coloring without fading. 
Flats of 100, $3.50. ; 

Ligustrum ovalifolium. ‘California Privet.” Es- 
teemed for hedge plants, and widely used in 
many parts of the country for this purpose. A 
strong growing pyramidal shrub, with bright 
green medium sized leaves; forms a compact 
hedge by occasional pruning; of easy culture. 
Field grown, 2 to 3 feet, 25c each; $7.50 per 100; 
flats of 100, $3.50. 

Ligustrum spicatum macrophyllum. Shrub of 
spreading habit; leaves large, leathery, dark, 
glossy-green above and light-green beneath; a 
handsome shrub. Balled, 2 feet, 50c; flats of 100, 
$4.00. 

Ligustrum vulgare. “Evergreen or English 
Privet.” Leaves small and dark green; bears 
spikes of fragrant white flowers in June, fol- 
lowed by clusters of shining black berries; splen- 
did for hedge. Flats of 100, $3.50. 


MELALEUCA. Bottle Brushes. 
Melaleuca alba. A fine shrub or small tree 
with slender leaves and white flowers in pendu- 
lous spikes. Thrives best in wet soils, but also 
grows well in dry locations. Potted, 2 to 3 feet, 
50e. 


Melaleuca decussata. A tall shrub with grayish 


leaves; adorned with lilac colored flowers on 
short spikes. Easily grown. Potted, 2 to 3 feet, 
50c. 

Melaleuca ericifolia. Shrub of spreading 


growth; leaves slender; flowers yellowish-white, 
borne on slender spikes. Potted, 2 to 3 feet, 40c. 


METROSIDEROS. Bottle Bush. 
Metrosideros floribunda. Commonly known as 
“Bottle Brush.’ The beauty of these plants lies 
in their long red anthers, which, projecting along 
the stem, form a cylindrical flower similar in 
shape to a bottle brush. The shrub is hardy and 
of rapid growth, thriving in almost any soil with 

little irrigation. Potted, 2 to 3 feet, 50c. 


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MYRTUS. Myrtle. 

Myrtus communis. “Roman Myrtle.” Valuable 
for either single specimens or small hedge. The 
foliage is a shining green and highly aromatic. 
Bears numerous small white flowers, followed by 
black berries. Splendid shrub or hedge plant. 
Succeeds well in hot, dry situations. Balled, 14% 
to 2 feet, bushy, 50c; potted, 1% to 2 feet, 25c; 
flats of 100, $3.50. 

Myrtus microphylla. A small leaved form of 
the above. A handsome shrub of branching habit. 
Balled, 1 to 1% feet, 50c; potted, 1 foot, 30c; 
flats of 100, $4.00. 

NERIUM. Oleander. 

Oleander, Rosea. The favorite double pink flow- 
ering Oleander; blooms continuously throughout 
the summer and revels in the hottest situations. 
Potted, 2 to 3 feet, 40c each. 

NANDINA. 

Nandina domestica. “Japanese Nandina.” A 
beautiful, upright growing dwarfish shrub; native 
of China and Japan. Leaves compound, with 
numerous small leaflets, rich red when young— 
dark green at maturity and assuming beautiful 
coppery tones in winter. It thrives well in any 
well drained, loamy soil, and is fairly hardy. In 
the autumn it is covered with showy clusters of 
small red berries. Very desirable and should 
adorn every garden. Boxed, 1% to Z feet, $1.50; 
potted, 8 to 10 inches, 35c. 

OSMANTHUS. Sweet Olive. 

Osmanthus aquifolium. “Holly-Leaved Olive.” 
An evergreen shrub with spiny-toothed leaves, re- 
sembling those of the holly. In the autumn it 
produces short auxiliary clusters of deliciously 
fragrant flowers. Boxed or balled, 2% to 3 feet, 
$1.25. 

PITTOSPORUM. 

Pittosporum eugenioides. Small tree or shrub 
of symmetrical, upright growth, and light, shining- 
green foliage. A very satisfactory shrub for 
either single specimens, planting in masses or 
hedges. Potted, 2 to 3 feet, 50c. 

Pittosporum tobira. Pretty winter flowering 
shrub from Japan. Forms a dense, globular head. 
Flowers white and fragrant; hardy and easily 
grown. Balled, 1 to 1% feet, 60c; potted, 8 to 
10 inches, 25c. 

Pittosporum tobira variegatum. A variegated 
form of the above. The foliage is variegated with 
white which gives it a conspicuous and pleasing 
appearance. Balled, 144 to 2 feet, 75c; potted, 8 
to 10 inches, 25c. 

RHAMNUS. 

Rhamnus Californica. “California Wild Coffee.” 
Handsome evergreen shrub, indigenous to Cali- 
fornia. It is quite attractive with its large red 
berries, which turn later to black. Potted, 1 foot, 
40c. 

RAPHIOLEPIS. 

Raphiolepis ovata. Ornamental evergreen shrub 
with stout, upright branches and dark green, lus- 
trous foliage; leaves thick and bush beautifully 
compact; covered in summer with white flowers, 
followed by clusters of purple berries in the au- 
tumn. Balled, 2 feet, 75c; potted, 1 to 1% feet, 
50c; 10 to 12 inches, 35c. 


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PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA. 
Admirably adapted for like situations. 


TEUCRIUM. 
Teucrium fruticans. Wide branching and half 
trailing shrub; leaves grayish above, silvery-white 
underneath; bears light-blue flowers throughout 


the summer; suitable for dry places. Potted, 35c. 
ULMUS. Evergreen Elm. 
Ulmus Chinensis. “Chinese Elm.” The ever- 


green elm of China and Japan; handsome, small 
tree or shrub with slender spreading branches, 
the small branchlets slightly drooped, giving the 
tree a semi-weeping aspect. Boxed, 3 to 4 feet, 
$1.25; potted, 1 foot, 35c. 


VERONICA. 
Veronica argentea variegata. A handsome small 
shrub with silvery variegated leaves and violet 
blue flowers. Potted, 1 foot, 25c. 


VIBURNUM. Laurestinus. 

Viburnum tinus. “Laurestinus.” Well known 
winter flowering shrubs bearing in profusion clus- 
ters of small flesh-colored blooms. Good subjects 
for single garden specimens and for ornamental 
hedge. Balled, 2 to 3 feet, bushy, 60c; potted, 1 
to 1% feet, 35c; 10 to 12 inches, 25c; flats of 100, 
$4.00. 

Viburnum tinus variegatum. A variegated form 
of the above; leaves beautifully blotched with sil- 
very white. Potted, 1 foot, 40e. 

Viburnum macrocephalum. “Chinese Snow 
Ball.” A fine ornamental shrub of rather slow 
growth; flowers of snow ball style, 5 to 7 inches 
across; blooms profusely during the autumn and 
winter months; a beautiful, showy plant; ever- 
green in California. Boxed, 2 to 3 feet, $2.00. 

Viburnum odoratissimum. An attractive ever- 
green shrub of upright growth, attaining a height 
of ten feet; branches stout with large shining 
green leaves three to six inches long; flowers 
pure white, fragrant, in broadly pyramidal pani- 
cles. Boxed, 2 feet, 75c. 


“Kings and princes of the vegetable 
kingdom.” 


Palms and Bamboos 


Palms are the sentinels of plant life in the arid regions of the Southwest; no plants: 
lend such a sense of majesty and dignity to the landscape, when once the larger varieties at- 
tain mature age. And again, no group is capable of producing so strong a suggestion of tropic 
vegetation. The hardier sorts find congenial conditions in California and portions of Arizona 
in which to grow and luxuriate with reasonable care. Our selection embraces all the hardier 
sorts, adapted alike for conservatory, park, and garden and for street and avenue purposes. 
The Bamboos are certainly growing in popularity, and where dense foliage effects either in 
masses or single clumps are desirable, they can be commended, provided always that cli- 
matic conditions are right. Bamboos delight in a light, rich soil, and most species like plenty 
of water. Yuceas, Dracaenas, ete., lend a harmony to the garden of which palms and bam- 
boos are a feature. 


CHAMAEROPS 


Chamaerops excelsa. “Windmill Palm.” Trunk 
tall, slim and very hairy. Leaves fan-shaped, 
deeply cut; very hardy. A most useful palm for 
small lawns or for aligning narrow driveways, as 
it requires but little space. Boxed, 3 feet, $2.00; 
potted, 1% to 2 feet, 50c. 

Chamaerops humilis. ‘“‘Dwarf Fan’ Palm.” 
Hardy, dwarf Palm of very slow growth; leaves 
small and fan-shaped, with spiny stalks; widely 
cultivated, as it is especially suitable for tub 
culture or small lawn. Boxed, 1% to 2 feet, $1.00. 


cocos 


Cocos Australis. ‘Pindo Palm.’ The best of 
this genus for general planting. It is thoroughly 
hardy and is indeed a very handsome and orna- 
mental palm. The pinnated leaves are of a gray- 
ish-green color, and are gracefully arched and re- 
curved; one of the easiest palms to grow, and 
without doubt one of the most valuable. Boxed 
or balled, 3 to 4 feet, $3.00 to $5.00; 2 to 2% 
feet, $2.00. 


CYCAS 


Cycas revoluta. “Sago Palm.” An excellent 
plant for either scenic planting or porch decora- 
tion. The round stem or bulb is crowned with 
dark green feathery leaves, shaped like ostrich 
plumes. Quite hardy. We have these in all sizes 
as follows: 10 to 25 leaves, $1.50 to $5.00; 4 to 8 CYCAS REVOLUTA. 


leaves, 50c to $1.00. A handsome dwarf featherly-leaved palm. 


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WASHINGTONIA. Fan Palm 


Washingtonia filifera. “Weeping Palm.” The 
most characteristic palm of California, being na- 
tive of Riverside county. Trunk attains a diam- 
eter three to four feet. The dead leaves droop 
downward, resting against the trunk and form 
a shaggy collar, making a striking and pictur- 
esque object; leaves fan-shaped with numerous 
divisions and whitish filaments. Boxed, 3 feet, 
$1.00 each; $7.50 per 10; potted, 1 foot, 35c. 


Washingtonia robusta. (Washingtonia Gracilis.) 
One of the most beautiful of all palms. In its 
weeping habit, it closely resembles the above va- 
riety, yet in other respects it is quite distinct; 
of rapid growth, slender and tall, attaining a 
height of from 80 to 100 feet; leaves a clear 
deep green. Highly valued for street and park 
planting. Boxed, 3 feet, $1.00 each; $7.50 per 10; 
potted, 1% feet, 40c. 


ERYTHEA 


Erythea armata. “Blue Palm.” A distinct and 
attractive variety of comparatively slow growth. 
The large fan-shaped leaves have an unusual sil- 
very blue hue, which contrasts admirably when 
planted with the green variety. Boxed, 2 to 3 
feet, $1.50 to $2.00; potted, 1 foot, 75c. 


Erythea edulis. “Guadalupe Palm.” Among the 
fan-leaved palms this variety is undoubtedly the 
best. The leaves are large and always present 


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PHOENIX CANARIENSIS. 


The best ornamental date palm for tub or garden 
culture. 


MUSSIIES 


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a fresh appearance, even the under leaves hold 


their green color for many years; hardy and 
easily grown. 2 to 3 feet, $1.00 to $1.50. 
RHAPIS 


Rhapis flabelliformis. A highly ornamental 
cane-like palm, which suckers from the roots like 
bamboo; each stem is furnished with small fan- 
shaped leaves. Of fine tropical appearance, suit- 
able for either garden planting or tub culture. 
$5.00 to $10.00. 


PHOENIX. Date Palm 


Phoenix canariensis. ‘Ornamental Date Palm.” 
This is easily the best palm for general planting; 
well known and popular everywhere throughout 
California. The first year or two after trans- 
planting it grows slowly, but when thoroughly 
established in good soil it grows rapidly and soon 
forms a magnificent palm. Highly decorative when 
grown in a tub or urn. Boxed or balled, estab- 
lished, 5 to 6 feet, $3.00; 4 to 5 feet, $2.25; 3 to 
4 feet, $1.50; 2 to 3 feet, $1.00; potted, 14%4 to 2 
feet, 50c; small mailing size, 25c. 


DRACAENA 


Dracaena indivisa. Grows to a height of 10 to 
15 feet, of fine tropical appearance with yucca- 
like leaves that arch and droop gracefully from a 
central stem. Dracaena indivisa is the hardiest 
of the species. A fine decorative plant for align- 
ing walks or drives. Balled, 3 to 4 feet, $1.00; 
2 to 3 feet, 50c. 


YUCCA 


Yucca pendula. A valuable plant for hot or ex- 
posed places; leaves 18 to 20 inches long, and 
from 1 to 1% inches wide; of a graceful, pendu- 
lous habit; excellent when potted or in Japanese 
tubs for porch decoration, entrances or other sit- 
uations. Strong plants, 75c to $1.50. 


Bamboos 


Strikingly ornamental plants are these giant 
grasses. As objects of grace and beauty in 
the garden, the Bamboos are invaluable. They 
delight in a deep, rich loam and generously 
respond to liberal watering. 


Arundinaria gracilis. A graceful form of dwarf 
habit; the slender stems are beautifully arched 
and well furnished with bright green pinnate foli- 


age; one of the finest of the smaller growing 
sorts, attaining a height of 10 feet. Balled, 3 to 
4 feet, $1.00. 


Bambusa argentea. A fine decorative Bamboo, 
slender and graceful; leaves three inches long by 
one-half inch wide. Boxed, strong plants, $1.50. 

Bambusa vulgaris. ‘“Arching Giant Bamboo.” 
A very rapid grower, attaining a height of 40 feet 
and forming in two or three years a magnificent 
clump of immense canes 4 inches in diameter. 
$2.50 to $5.00. 


Vines and Trailers 


Climbing and trailing plants are quite as essential to a good scheme of garden planting as palms 


and roses. 
sive to one’s sense of the beautiful. 


Indeed, they lend a charming appearance to what would otherwise be more or less offen- 
Appreciating this, 


we have here enumerated a most useful 


and ornamental selection especially suitable for covering pergolas, arbors, porches, walls, banks, fes- 


tooning pillars, etc. 


Most of them are evergreen, but where this is not the case the exception is noted, 


Many afford flowers of striking beauty and gracefulness. 


AMPELOPSIS 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia. ‘‘Virginia Creeper.’’ Large, 
green foliage, changing to brilliant scarlet in the fall 
and later dropping the leaves. 35c each; $2.00 per 10. 


Ampelopsis sempervirens. Beautiful evergreen slen- 
der climbing vine, with daintily cut leaves. Nothing 
can be more admirably adapted for covering pillars 
and light festooning. 2 to 3 feet, 50c; 1 foot, 35c. 


Ampelopsis veitchi. ‘Japan or Boston Ivy.’’ A grace- 
ful clinging vine useful for covering walls, chim- 
neys and stone work. The leaves change from green 
in summer to gorgeous tints of scarlet and yellow in 
the autumn, and for a time in the winter season is 
leafless. 35c each; $2.50 per 10. 


BIGNONIA. Trumpet Flowers 


Bignonia cherere. A beautiful evergreen climbing 
shrub, bearing long, tubular flowers; blood red, yel- 
low at the base. One of the finest of the species. 
50c each. 

Bignonia siderafoliae A magnificent climbing vine 
for any purpose where a strong rampant grower is 
desired, requiring considerable space for its best de- 


FICUS REPENS. 
Admirable for covering stone or wood. 


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velopment; its beautiful tubular shaped yellow flowers 
hang in clusters among the dense foliage. 35c. 


Bignonia tweediana. An excellent plant for cover- 
ing walls; a very strong grower, sending up many 
long, slender shoots, which cling to any surface; 
flowers are trumpet-shaped, two inches long and 
orange yellow. 35c, $2.50 per 10. 


Bignonia violacea. The large, shining oval leaves 
are very attractive; flowers delicate, mauve color: 35c. 


BOUGAINVILLEA 


Bougainvillea Braziliensis. The flowers of this va- 
riety are large and of the most brilliant hue. It 
blooms profusely and gives a magnificent show of 
color in a delightful shade of red when in full bloom. 
75e to $1.50. 

Bougainvillea sanderiana. One of the most beauti- 
ful and attractive flowering climbers in cultivation. 
During the blooming period, which covers most of the 
season, the gorgeous display of flowers is magnifi- 
cent. Their beauty lies in the showy bracts which 
envelop the small greenish flowers. 50c to $1.00. 


Bougainvillea spectabilis lateritia. The most ad- 
mired and desirable of the Bougainvilleas; flowers 
larger than the above; soft, brick-red, occasionally 
verging on a deep wine color; harmonizes well with 
other colors. Extremely difficult to propagate, hence 
the higher price. Potted, $1.00 to $2.00. 


FICUS. Fig Fine 


Ficus repens. <A fine ornamental climbing plant. 
The pest evergreen vine for covering buildings, walls, 
or other supports, either stone, brick or wood. Its 
small, deep green leaves and close clinging habit 
make it very attractive. Large plants 25c each, $2.00 
per 10, smaller plants 20c each, $1.50 per 10. 


HEDERA. Ivy 

Hedera helix. ‘English Ivy.” 
need description; dark, glossy, 
hardy; nothing is better for 
of green than the English Ivy. 


Too well known to 
green leaves; very 
a permanent covering 
25e each, $2.00 per 


10, $15.00 per 100. 

Hedera helix hibernica. ‘Irish Ivy.’’ Similar to 
the English but with smaller leaves. Potted, 25c¢ 
each, $2.00 per 10. 

JASMINUM. Jasmine 


Jasminum grandiflora. One of the best white sSpe- 
cies; blooms almost perpetually during the summer 
and fall; erect growing, branches drooping and angu- 
lar. 25c each, $2.00 per 10. 

Jasminum Malayan. Rhynchospermum jasminoides. 
“Star” or ‘Confederate Jasmine.’’ A beautiful free 
flowering and sweet scented climber of medium 
growth, blooming profusely in the spring; delightfully 
fragant. 40c. 


HALL’S JAPAN AND RED CORAL HONEYSUCKLES 
Desirable rapid-growing climbers. 


Jasminum Mandevillea suaveciens. ‘‘Chili Jasmine.’’ 
A beautiful climbing vine from South America, bear- 
ing clusters of waxy white flowers in great profusion; 
intensely fragrant. 25c. 


Jasminum primulinum. The finest of all the climb- 
ing jasmines; blooms freely, the flowers being large 
and a rich golden yellow; a vigorous grower of easy 
culture. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 


Jasminum revolutum. The well known yellow Jas- 
mine; a half climbing plant of strong rapid growth; 
very fragrant. 25c. 


LONICERA. Honeysuckle 


Lonicera japonica halliana. ‘‘Hall’s Japan.’’ Ever- 
green, vigorous climber; flowers pure white, changing 
to yellow; deliciously fragrant; borne in great pro- 
fusion during the summer and fall. One of the best. 
Succeeds where some of the others will not grow. 
Valuable for porches, fences, ete. Strong plants 25c 
each; $2.00 per 10; $15.00 per 100. 


Lonicera periclymenum belgica. ‘‘Woodbine.” A 
pretty trailing variety with dark green leaves; flowers 
yellowish-white within, usually carmine or purplish 
on the outerside; very fragrant. 25e each; $2.00 
per 10. 

Lonicera japonica aurea reticulata. 


An evergreen 
climbing vine with handsome, 


yellow-veined leaves; 


flowers white, changing to yellow. 25c each; $2.00 
per 10. 
Lonicera semperflorens. ‘‘Red Coral.” <A_ high- 


climbing vine with stems ten to fifteen feet long; 
leaves oval or oblong, green or bluish-green above, 
glaucous beneath; flowers scarlet, about two inches 
long; profuse and very showy. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 


MUEHLENBECKIA. Wire Vine 
Muehlenbeckia complexa. Rapid growing twining 
vine, with dark wiry stems and tiny leaves; known 
sometimes as the Maiden Hair Vine. Excellent for 
covering trees, posts, fences, ete. 25c each; $2.00 
per 10 
PLUMBAGO. Leadwort 


Plumbago capensis. Flowers a most delicate shade 
of azure-blue; unrivaled for their continuous bloom- 
ing and drouth-resisting qualities; foliage clean and 


smooth. May be grown as a spreading shrub or as 
a half climber. 35c each; $2.50 per 10. 
Plumbago_ larpentae. “Lady lLarpent.”’ A low- 


growing species of the plumbago; fine for edging or 
rockeries; flowers intense blue, very showy and uni- 
que. 35c. 

Plumbago capensis alba. 
the Plumbago. 35c. 


PUERARIA. The Kudzu VIne 


Pueraria thunbergiana. An immensely vigorous and 
rapid growing perennial vine, especially adapted for 
quick covering; stems grow fifty to sixty feet in 
one season; flowers purple, fragrant, pea-shaped, 
borne in long handsome racemes. Dormant roots, 
25e each; $2.00 per 10. 


A white flowering form of 


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SOLANUM 
Solanum jasminoides. Of strongest growth and a 


free bloomer. Flowers are white shaded purple. 25c. 
TECOMA. Trumpet Flower 

Tecoma australis. This beautiful vine is exceed- 

ingly useful for covering the sides of buildings. Its 


principal value lies in its elegant thick foliage and 
rampant growth. Flowers are small but produced 
in great profusion. Color creamy white. 40c. 


Tecoma capensis. ‘“‘Cape Honeysuckle.’’ A_half- 
climbing species usually grown on trellises or porches, 
or can easily be trained into shrub form by cutting 
the long shoots back severely; flowers glowing scar- 
let. A compact grower and almost continuous bloom- 
er; excellent for sunny places. 40c. 


Tecoma grandiflora. ‘‘Chinese Trumpet Flower.” A 
handsome half climbing shrub and the most floriferous 
and gorgeous of all the climbing species. The flowers 
are large, of a brilliant orange hue and borne in large 
terminal clusters; like the Tecoma radicans it loses 


its leaves in the winter season. Field grown plants, 
50c. 
Tecoma jasminoides. Evergreen climbing shrub; 


flowers rosy-pink in the throat; leaves smooth and 
glossy; makes a very pretty plant, where a medium 
sized plant is Wanted. 25c. 


Tecoma mackenii. A strong growing variety, 


T i which 
quickly develops into a large vine; 


the flowers are 


light pink of a pretty shade; of easiest culture. 25c. 
Tecoma radicans. ‘American Trumpet Vine.” A 
strong growing vine. The flowers differ by being 


longer and narrower; rich scarlet color. Very hardy; 
deciduous. 265c. 


WISTARIA 


Wistaria chinensis. ‘‘Chinese Wistaria.’’ A very 
strong grower; a high climber and twines tightly. 
Flowers sky blue, in pendulous clusters. Blooms very 
profusely in early spring. 40c. 

Wistaria chinensis alba. ‘“‘White Chinese Wistaria.’’ 
A fine with white flowers; otherwise same habit as 


preceding. 40c. 
Wistaria multijuga. ‘Japanese Loose-clustered Wis- 
taria.’’ A rare species, bearing purplish or lilac-col- 


ored flowers in immense loose clusters, sometimes two 
feet in length. 40c. 


WISTARIA. 


Unsurpassed for festooning on porches and pergolas. 


“Flowers to beautify the earth.” 


Flowers and Foliage Plants 


Under this head we have grouped a variety of flowering and foliaged plants, which adapt them- 
selves to diverse uses, such as beds and borders, cut flowers, indoor decorations, ete. Naturally, 
this somewhat elastic classification includes herbaceous perennials, ferns, bulbs, grasses, etc., and 
also potted specimens for hall and table decorations. 


PAMPAS GRASS 


Ferns Pampas Grass. Gynerium argenteum. The most 
widely cultivated of the Pampas Grass. Plumes white, 
Asparagus plumosus. This clesant fern-like plant large and feathery. Field clumps, $1.00; potted, 50c. 
has smooth stems and gracefully arching, fine feath- Pampas Grass, Gynerium jubatum. The leaves ar 
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ery foliage. It is valuable as a potted plant and  proader than the other Sorte! and plumes more leath- 
when planted in the ground forms long sprays which ery and glossy. Of a lavender color. Potted, 50c. 


are used extensively with floral decorations. Potted, z se x 

25c, 50c and $1.00. Pampas Grass. Gynerium Mme. _ Rendlateri.’” 
2 Plumes pink, shading to lavender. Potted, 50c. 
Asparagus sprengeri. Desirable as a potted plant 

and particularly adapted for suspended baskets. Its USEFUL HERBS 

finely cut fronds droop gracefully, giving it a very Lavender. Lavendula vera. This is the true Sweet 

decorative appearance. It is hardy and easily grown. Lavender; grows about 18 inches high; delightfully 

Being a strong feeder, it likes liberal waterinys and fragrant; blue flowers in July and August. Potted 

fertilizing. Potted, 25c, 50c and $1.00. 20e; field clumps, 35c. ; i 


Rosemary. Rosmarinus officinalis. An old favorite 
aromatic herb; delightfully fragrant foliage; flowers 
light blue. Potted, 20c. 


Asparagus spreéengeri Asparagus plumosus. 
POPULAR HOUSE PLANTS. 


Nephrolepsis bostoniensis. “Boston Sword Fern.” 
Well known tropical ferns. The wide arching fronds 
give a graceful effect. 50c to $1.00. 


Nephrolepsis exaltata. ‘“‘Common Sword Fern.” 
Fronds narrow and upright growth. 35c to $1.00. 


Nephrolepsis whitmani. “Ostrich Plume Fern.” A 
variation of the Boston fern. The fronds are beau- 
tifully fringed. 50c to $1.50. 


Woodwardia radicans. This grand hardy fern _ is 
useful for outdoor planting in shady spots. The CARNATIONS. 
fronds grow from two to four feet in length; grace- 


fully curved. 50c. Favorites everywhere alike for color and fragrance. 


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BEDDING AND BORDER PLANTS 


Consisting of Bedding and Border Plants, Her- 
baceous Perennials, Bulbs, Grasses, Potted Plants 
for house decoration and conservatory, etc. 


flowering 
White, 


We can supply these beautiful 
the spring months. Colors: 
red and purple. 35c per 12. 
Begonia rex. Large, variegated leaves. 25c to 50c. 
Begonia semperflorens. A flowering type which is 
constantly in bloom; fine for pot plant or dwarf bor- 


Asters. 
plants during 
lavender, pink, 


ders; foliage shining green or bronze; flowers red. 
15¢e to 25c. 
Calla Lily. (Richardia africana.) The well-known 


white Calla Lily, which needs no description. 15c 


each; $1.00 per 10. 


Cannas. We have a splendid collection of this most 
popular bedding plant, which is highly esteemed for 
its tropical effect and rich colored flowers. Colors, 
pink, yellow, white, scarlet and deep crimson. 15c 
each; $1.00 per 10. 


Carnations. General favorites on account of their 
delicious fragrance and richness of colors. We _ pro- 
pagate the sorts most adaptable for outdoor culture. 
Greenhouse varieties are not adapted for garden 
planting in Southern California. Price of plants, 10c 
each; $1.00 for 12. 


Dr. Choate. The best red Carnation for outdoor 
culture. 
Fairmaid. <A delightful shade of soft pink. 


Los Angeles. An excellent white Carnation; a strong 
grower and free bloomer. 


Roosevelt. Deep crimson flowers; very fine. 


Chrysanthemums. Unsurpassed as autumn flower- 
ing plants. Their mammoth size together with the 
varieties in form and color of blooms are qualities 
which all flower lovers admire. Our selection includes 
the newer sorts and the choicest of the old standard 
varieties. 10c each; $1.00 per 12. 


PAMPAS GRASS. 
Cultivated as a garden ornament and for its plumes. 


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MARGUERITE MRS. SANDER. 


A new variety of sterling merit. 


Coreopsis lanceolata. ‘‘California Sunshine.’’ One 
of the most popular perennial plants. The flowers are 
rich golden yellow, of graceful form and invaluable 
for cutting; the main crop comes during June but the 
plant continues to bloom the entire summer and au- 
tumn. Succeeds everywhere. 10c each; 75c per 12; 
$5.00 per 100. 

Eulalia variegata. One of the finest of the orna- 
mental grasses; leaves long and narrow, striped green, 
white and often pink or yellow. Flower stalks usually 
three to five feet. Strong plants 50c. 

Eulalia zebrina. ‘“‘Zebra Grass.’’ The long blades 
of this variety are marked with broad yellow bands 
across the leaf; very ornamental. Strong plants 50c. 

Fuchsias. Well known flowering plants for pot cul- 
ture, or may be grown in good soil in partly shaded 
locations. Best varieties. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 

Gazania auriantiaca. Large, showy, broad petaled 
flowers, which create a constant and brilliant display 
throughout the summer. Fine for edging and for low 
border plants. 10c each; 75ec per 10. 


Geraniums. The Geranium is an ideal flowering 
plant for California. It thrives well and blooms 
throughout the entire season. We can supply the 


leading varieties in the best colors, in both the Bush 
and Ivy Geraniums. i15c each; $1.00 per 10. 

Gladiolus ‘“‘America.’’ The finest of all Gladioli; of 
vigorous growth; the large flowers open well and are 
borne on strong spikes. Color a beautiful shade of 
soft solid pink. 10c each; 75c per 12 

Gladiolus. ‘‘Groff’s Hybrid.’’ One of the best strains 
of this popular flower. Assorted colors. 10e each; 
75e per 12. 

Heliotrope. Dark or light colored flowers, of best 
varieties. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 

Hydrangea hortensis. A popular garden plant or 
shrub furnished with large foliage and immense heads 
of light pink flowers, having a tinge of blue when 
grown in soils containing iron. 2 year, 50c; 1 year, 25c. 

Lantanas. We possess few bedding plants that af- 
ford a greater variety of color and bloom more con- 
tinuously than the Lantana; we offer our four best 
varieties in the following colors: Orange, yellow, 
pink and white. 25c each; $1.50 per 10. 


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Lantana, Weeping. Of weeping or drooping habit; 
suitable for hanging baskets or trailing over rock- 
eries; flowers shell pink. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 

Lippia repens. The best substitute for lawn grass. 
It thrives well in any soil and endures the dry, hot 
conditions of the interior; likes .the full sun, there- 
fore does not do well in the shade. In making a 
new lawn, cut the sods in small pieces and plant 
12 to 18 inches apart. It rapidly covers the ground 
with a dense matting; little or no mowing is neces- 
sary, and walking over it rather improves it. Re- 
quires water only occasionally. $1.00 per box con- 
taining enough for 80 plants. 

Marguerite. Giant White. 
in great profusion; valuable 
each; $1.00 per 10. 

Marguerite. Giant Yellow. Similar to the above; 
flowers deep yellow. 15c each; $1.00 per 10. 

Marguerite. Blue. A hardy bedding plant, 
pale blue flowers. 15c each; $1.00 per 10. 

Marguerite. Mrs. Fred Sander. A new and superb 


Single flowers produced 
in exposed places. 15c 


with 


Marguerite recently imported from Europe. The 
flowers are large and snow-white. 15c each; $1.00 
per 10. 

Pansies. We offer this year the ‘‘Royal Exhibition 
Strain.’”’ Magnificent flowers of largest size, with va- 
rious markings and richest colors. 35c per 12; $2.00 
per 100. 


Perennial Phlox. Among hardy perennial plants the 
Phlox is one of the most satisfactory. It is easily 
cultivated and flowers during the entire summer and 
until late in the fall. The best varieties are Athis, 
deep salmon; Bridesmaid, white: Coquelicot, orange- 
scarlet; Independence, white; Pantheon, bright pink; 
R. P. Struthers, cherry red. 15c each; $1.50 per 12. 

Philodendron pertusum. Highly interesting plants 
of grotesque appearance and climbing habit. They 
attach themselves to old stumps or other supports by 
long tendrils or rootlets. The leaves are large and 
perforated; adapted for conservatory or warm pro- 
tected place. Price of fine specimens, 3 to 4 feet, 
$5.00; 1 foot, $1.00. 

Poinsettia pulcherrima. The well known and highly 
ornamental ‘‘Christmas Flower;”’ native of Mexico. 
Unsurpassed for the splendor of its immense brilliant 
scarlet flower bracts, and its bright green and showy 
leaves. A universal favorite in California gardens. 
35¢e to 50ce. 

Romneya coulteri. ‘‘Matilija Poppy.’ The hand- 
somest of our native flowering plants. It forms a 
shrub or large bush of Silvery hue. The flowers are 


of immense size with poppy-like petals of pure white 
and a center of rich yellow stamens. 
flowers are lasting 
Potted, $1.00. 


The individual 
and the plants bloom all sum- 


mer. 


PERENNIAL PHLOX. 
As a tall border, showing profusion of bloom. 


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PF eed 


VERBENA. 
Unsurpassed for color effects. 


Santolina. “The Coral Plant.’’ A dwarf, bushy 
plant, with silvery coral-shaped foliage. Effective as 
a border plant or low hedge along walks and flower 


beds. Occasional pruning will cause it to grow com- 
pact. Thrives in the interior, enduring heat, cold and 
drouth; not particular as to soil. 50c per 10; $2.00 per 
100. 


Shasta Daisy. The flowers are immense, pure white 
with yellow centers and long stems, which as cut 
flowers maintain well their form and color. The 
plants bloom throughout the year, but are usually at 
their best in the spring and summer. 15¢c each; 75¢ 
per 12 

Solanum jasminoides. ‘‘Jerusalem Cherry.’’ A well 
known old-fashioned shrub, furnished with bright red, 
cherry-like fruits. Suitable for pot plants or garden 
culture. Potted, 35c. 

Strelitzia Nicolai. A magnificent plant, with large 
pale green leaves two to three feet long on four to 
six foot stalks. Of fine tropical appearance. The 
flowers are pure white, springing from purple spathes. 


2 feet, $1.50. 
Verbenas. Very desirable bedding plants. They 
bloom profusely and make a fine display of color 


throughout the season. We grow these in separate 
colors from cuttings. Scarlet, white, pink and purple 
sorts. Potted, 75¢e per 12; $5.00 per 100. 

Violets. We offer this season the Princess of Wales 
Violet—the improved strain. The flowers are large 
and single, with long stems: color a deep blue and 
intensely fragrant. Potted plants, 50c per 12; rooted 
plants, not potted, 35c per 12; $2.50 per 100. 


GRASSES AND CLOVERS 


No effect in the home grounds is quite so pleas- 
ant as a well-kept lawn, even though it is of 
small area. Appreciating this, we supply grass 
and clover seed in connection with our plant bus- 
iness. 


Australian Rye Grass. Used extensively in some lo- 
ealities on account of its hardiness; particularly good 
for arid localities. Per lb., 25c. 

Bermuda Grass. Suitable for lawns in dry and arid 
situations where blue grass is apt to fail. Per lb., 
$1.00. 

Kentucky Blue Grass... Finest 
seed, pure and free from weed seed. 
$3.50 per 10 lbs. 

White Clover. Excellent for lawns either sown alone 
or mixed with Blue Grass. 60c per Ilb.; $5.00 per 
10 lbs. = 


imported Kentucky 
40c per Ib.; 


Topical ili 


Fruit Department 


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Acacias .... .--43 Camelliane ee ee 52 Diosma. Breath of Heaven............52 
Ampelopsis  /............. -.-08 Camphora. Camphor Tree BAD TA. CACTI A ences ee 57 
ATAU CATIAS (neon til CHYNENS: See = Glee DWartehanwela iy ease eee 56 
Aralia. Rice Paper Plant................ 51 CapeiJasmine =e 53  Eleagnus. Evergreen Oleaster......52 
SAT G 0a tal Cpr ene ea 50 @arnatiOns see ee ee iL SBN ge ee Se ee a ee 41 
Arbutus. Strawberry Tree............ © AT ODE LTC Cpe ee ee AD memEaryth Cay eal lr ears cree eee 57 
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Asparagus Plumosus ........--............- (OD) CRIB IIe = ee 30 evergreen barberry, 51 
Asparagus Sprengeri ...................-.... 60 CaSUAaTIN a ee ee 45 Evergreen Cherry ...........---.------------- 44 
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PAUL GUY Dia ce en as esac 51 ‘GedrussCedarvtrce:. 48 Evergreen Oleaster .............----.---2.--- 52 
ASE Waa X01 6) asc ae e TY f Cerasus. Evergreen Cherry......-....- 44. Eucalyptus. Gum Trees.. 45 
DELeLS (0318 | MSs eee 45 Ceratonia. St. John’s Bread.......... 45 Eugenia. Brush Cherry .. ---03 
Begonias ma Chamaerops Palm : TAPE ere eee 
Berberis. Evergreen Barberry......61 Chamaecyparis. Lawson Cypress.. 549 Euonymus 
Bignonia. Trumpet Flower.............58 | Chapultepec Cypress : Fan Palm ... x 
Blue allr ee cen eee ceoeese ..01  Choisya. Mexican Orange............--- BP3) - LERSS OAS ere creme teen ese ner 
Boston Fern .... ...60 @hestnutty ee 39 Ficus. Rubber Tree 
WB OULE RESTS Hy ee ees cencen e 54 Chrysanthemum See (Gl amine IMTS Wabi) 2 58 
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BIG AMV EQ CI --...2 esc coss eo ctesscese eee AD feel COLCODSIS Ee eee ee 61 Fuchsias 
TSFPOGTER, phn Se 53 COLOTICAS TCL ee eae Gardenia 
TST eLGL EL (CITC a eh ace eee ee FS meCOr ape mViy Tle eee ee eee Gazania 
LE}UE) Te eee eee eae 46 Crataegus. Burning Genista 
Burning Bush ......... ..52 Cupressus. Cypress Geraniunisiee ee petal 61 
Buxus. Box Trees .. CCAS BE alm ee CHET ONS peter! 
California Sunshine .61 Cydonia. Flowering (GOL MOE ere 54 
Callawibily) =~. Re Glan Sy DOSS iss ea ens eee Grassi CeO ee 62 
(CHO TEKSIY a ee ee 54 Daphne Grrewalleayaksers eee eese nsec eee 46-54 


Guadalupe Palm ... 
Gum Trees 
Hedera. Ivy .... 
Heliotrope 
Heteromeles. 
Holly 
Honeysuckle - 
Hydrangea 
Hypericum. Gold Flo 
Ilex. Holly 
WAV ie fern Foe ie Se ee one 
Japanese Laurel ............... 
Jasminum. Jasmine 
Jerusalem Cherry 
Juglans 
Juniperus. 


Juniper _ 
VEQOUSADL WAN ANEY cecreceeeeecone 
Lagerstroemia. 
Lantana 


Laurus. Laurel 
Lawn Seed 
Lawson Cypress 


Lavender 

Leadwort 

Lemon Verbena .. 

Leptospermum a5) 
Ligustrum. Evergreen Privet —.. 54 
2 EY Re ne cen ce 42 


Lippia. Lemon Verbena 
Lippia Repens 
Lonicera. Honeysuckle 
Magnolia 
Mahonia 
Marguerite 
Matilija Poppy 
Melaleuca. Bottle Brush. 
Melia. Texas Umbrella .... 


Metrosideros .... 

Mexican Orange ant 
Morus. Mulberry ................... 39-41 
Muehlenbeckia. Wire Vine ............ 59 
Mtb eCLnY2 ee 39-41 


Myrtus. Myrtle 

Nandina 

Nerium. Oleander B55 
Oak Tree . 47 
Oléand erases. eee 55 
Osmanthus. Sweet Olive ect) 
Palms ...56 
Pampas Grass 60 
Pansies 62 
Pepper VEC ee eee 47 
Persica. Flowering Peach .............. 41 
Philadelphus. Mock Orange... 42 
hilodendron ese 62 
Phlox 62 
Phoenix Palm 57 
Pinus. Pine Tree 49 
Pistacia 40 
Pittosporum 55 
Platanus. Plane Tree .. 40 
Plumbago. lLeadwort .... 59 
Poinsettia 62 
Populus. 40 
Privet 54 
IEHOE., ManGlAn WONG) 59 
Punica. Flowering Pomegranate..42 
Pyrus. Flowering Crab Apple........ 42 
Quercus). Oak Drees 47 
Rapheolepis 

Redwood Tree 

Rhamnus. Wild Coffee 


Rhapis Palm 
Rice Paper Plant 
Romneya Coulteri 
ROS CIMA) moss 5 oe eecce sence oo eeseaae soe 
Roses— 
Things To Observe . 
Rose Classification .... 
New Roses 
General Collection 
Climbing Roses .... 
Grafted Roses ... 
Potted Roses 
Standard Tree Roses ...............-.... 38 


Rubber Lree es ee ee 46 
Sago Palm 
Salix. Weeping Willow 
Santolina. Coral Plant 
Schinus. Pepper Tree 


Sequoia. California Redwood 50 
Silk Oak --46 
Shasta Daisy 62 
Solanum ............. 2 
Spirea. Bridal Wreath _ 42 


Sterculia. Bottle Tree 
Strawberry Tree 
St. John’s Bread 
Strelitzia 
Sweet Olive 
Sycamore 
Syringa. 
Taxodium 
Taxus. Yews ... 
Tea Tree 
Tecoma. 
Teucrium 
Thuya. Arborvitae 
Trumpet Flower 
Ulmus. Elm 
Umbrella Tree 
Umbellularia. 
Verbenas 
Veronica 
Viburnum 
Violets 
Walnut 
Washingtonia Palm 
Wild Coffee 
Willow, Weeping 
Weeping Mulberry 
Weeping Lantana 
Windmill Palm ... 
Wire Vine .........- : 
Wistaria -.. 
Yews 
Yucca 


Lilae 


Trumpet Flower - 


Calif. Laurel... 


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WHEN AND HOW TO PLANT 


Early planting is advisable in California. More especially is this the case 
with deciduous trees, in order that the roots may be handled while dormant and 
become well settled in the ground with the winter rains. 


The months in which trees may best be planted are given as a general rule: 
is 
BEST TIME TO PLANT 


January to June Deciduous Shrubs.. January to March 
March to June Evergreen Trees .... January to June 


Citrus Trees 
Olive Trees 


February to May 
Berry Plants January to March 
Deciduous Fruit Trees..Jan. to March 
DeciduousShadeTrees. .Jan. to March 


Evergreen Shrubs... January to June 
Roses—Dormant... January to March 
Roses—Potted ....September to June 

.-.. January to July 


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After the land has been leveled and thoroughly tilled the holes are dug 
large enough to receive the roots without being cramped. Where irrigation is 
available, the earth should be well settled around the roots with water. 


Do not put manure or other fertilizer in the hole, but a mulch of manure 
may be spread upon the ground after planting. 


Peach and other deciduous trees must be pruned back when planted, this 
operation depending somewhat on the size of the trees and the style of pruning 
to be followed afterward. 


Citrus trees, Loquats and field-grown Evergreen Ornamentals are usually 
dug with a solid ball of earth and wrapped with burlap to prevent the ball from 
breaking. Do not remove the burlap when planting, otherwise the ball of 
earth may break and cause the loss of the tree. 


PLANTS TO AN ACRE AT GIVEN DISTANCES APART 


No. of Plants Distance apart No, of Plants 


8 feet by 8 feet 
10 feet by 10 feet 
12 feet by 12 feet 
14 feet by 14 feet 
15 feet by 15 feet 
16 feet by 16 feet 
18 feet by 18 feet 
19 feet by 19 feet............. .120 
20 feet by 20 feet 
22 feet by 22 feet 
25 feet by 25 feet 
30 feet by 30 feet 
33 feet by 33 feet 
40 feet by 40 feet 
50 feet by 50 feet 
60 feet by 60 feet 


Distance apart 


1 foot by 1 foot 
2 feet by 1 foot 
2 feet by 2 feet 
3 feet by 1 foot 
3 feet by 2 feet .... 
3 feet by 3 feet .... 
4 feet by 1 foot 
4 feet by 2 feet .... 
4 feet by. 3 feet ... 
4 feet by 4 feet .... 
5 feet by 1 foot ... 
5 feet by 2 feet .... 
6 feet by 3 feet .... 
5 feet by 4 feet 
5 feet by 5 feet 
6 feet by 6 feet 


PROPER DISTANCES BETWEEN TREES AND PLANTS 


Variety Feet apart Variety 


Orange and Lemon Trees Almond 

Grape Vines 

Black and Dewberry Plants...... 
Raspberry Plants 

Strawberry Plants 

Eucalyptus for Wind Break 


Feet apart 


Peach, Plum, Apricot, Cherry. 
Pear and Apple 
Walnuut........ ........