Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. SN, Ve ES WONG AL iS Wi } ) ING, yy MARIOS Bi Ni Established 1889 BEGEEV ED * U. 8. Department of Aemailtare. 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 24 anh: 2 eS G tncht <2. Se. SOPIDSS AL basse SiSOe. (ARAL $17.50 IS-meh4...\\2 e<, G-ihnch. 32 8/ .& 13 -1bs. 3b ce ¥ 6025 Lit 15.00 16.inch=sé f. 5 eS, 6" tHelt. See AD Abs. oy acces AGUA See 13.50 74° inch +) 44 fF. : G tich= 3. See CO. thse See. A DBE enue Se 12.00 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, ‘ ain Cis eaten 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. 42 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. SS a reel | BONNE yh in \S 0 WSIS 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. 43 Ask for special prices on large plantings. a elles \ m4 Nea IL 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- 44 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.”