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California  Wild  Flower  Seeds, 
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'HERE  are  no  plants  which  harmonize  so  perfectly  with  the  landscape 
or  are  so  . well  adapted  to  the  climatic  conditions  of  California,  as  the 
native  plants  which  nature  herself  intended  to  grow  here.  Realizing 
this  great  truth  I have  for  many' years  made  a study  of  the  California  flora, 
advocating  the  conservation  of  pur  wild  flowers,  trees  and  shrubs,  and  the 
more  general  use  of  them  in  our  gardens,  parks  and  public  grounds.  A few 
years  ago  I established  a nursery  for  the  propagation  of  exclusively  native 
plants,  which  is  the  only  nursery  of  its^  kind  in  California.  I now  have 
a large  number  of  species  which  I am  offering  for  sale,  a price  list  of  these 
maybe  had  upon  request.  Of  California  wild  flower  seeds  I have  over  100  beautiful  species,  about 
50  of  these  will  be  found  with  brief  descriptions  on  pages  35  and  36  of  this  catalogue;  for  a com- 
plete list  of  wild  flowers  and  also  for  full  descriptions  of  those  kinds  mentioned  herein,  send  for 
the  new  edition  of  my  illustrated  booklet,  ''California  Wild  Flowers,  Their  Culture  and  Care,” 
price  15c  postpaid. 


California  Wild  Gardens 

DEING  an  advocate  of  the  naturalistic  school  of  planting,  I specialize  in  the  making  of  Wild 
^ Gardens  or  natural  plantings  of  California  native  plants.  "The  Wild  Garden”  in  Exposition 
Park,  Eos  Angeles,  planted  in  1915  and  which  attracted  so  much  attention  last  year,  was  conceived, 
planned  and  carried  out  in  every  detail  by  myself,  not  a tree,  shrub  or  plant  was  set  in  the  ground 
until  I had  personally  selected  the  spot  for  it.  This  garden  covers  approximately  5 acres  and  con- 
tains over  200  species  of  California  native  trees,  shrubs  and  wild  flowers,  planted  in  such  a way 
as  to  reproduce  as  nearly  as  possible  a piece  of  natural  landscape.  Being  the  first  garden  of  its 
kind  ever  made  in  California,  it  merits  a visit  from  everyone  interested  in  our  native  flora. 

I shall  be  glad  to  consult  with  anyone  desiring  landscape  work  of  this  nature.  Corre- 
spondence invited  and  estimates  furnished. 


MY  OTHER  PUBLICATIONS 

CALIFORNIA  WILD  FLOWERS,  Their  Culture  and  Care.  Third  edition,  revised  and  enlarged.  A treatise 
describing  over  a hundred  beautiful  species,  with  a few  notes  on  their  habits  and  characteristics.  Mailed 
upon  receipt  of  15c. 

NATIVE  TREES  AND  SHRUBS.  I make  a specialty  of  growing  native  trees  and  shrubs  and  issue  price  lists  from 
time  to  time,  of  the  kinds  I have  large  enough  for  sale.  The  latest  list  will  be  mailed  free  on  application. 

PAMPHLET  ON  BEAUTIFYING  VACANT  LOTS.  This  pamphlet  deals  with  the  beautifying  of  vacant  lots 
and  waste' pieces  of  ground,  by  sowing  California  wild  flower  and  other  hardy  annual  flower  seeds.  It  gives 
full  directions  for  preparing  the  g^round,  sowing  the  seed,  etc.  Mailed  free  upon  request. 

BULB  CATALOGUE.  Every  fall  I publish  a catalogue  of  Dutch  and  other  bulbs,  giving  full  cultural  directions 
for  same.  This  catalogue  also  contains  a large  list  of  flower  seeds  for  fall  sowing,  including  some  of  the 
most  desirable  wild  flowers.  Mailed  free  upon  request. 

EUCALYPTUS  TIMBER  CULTURE.  I publish  in  separate  pamphlet  form  the  pages  in  this  catalogue,  devoted 
to  Eucalyptus  culture.  Mailed  free  upon  request. 

TRADE  PRICE  LIST.  For  Nurserymen.  I publish  a special  list  of  tree,  shrub  and  palm  seeds,  which  will  be 
mailed  free  to  bona  fide  Nurserymen  upon  application. 


COPYRIGHT,  1917,  BY  THEODORE  PAYNE 


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KE^  OhN  TO  POMOLG.!- 

MY  FRIEINbS  AND  PATRONS 


In  presenting  this,  my  thirteenth  annual  catalogue,  I wish  to  call  the  attention  of  intending  planters  to  the 
following  reasons  why  I can  render  them  superior  service  and  offer  seeds  and  plants  unsurpassed  for  Califor- 
nia and  the  Southwest. 

experience. — To  new  and  prospective  customers  I would  like  to  say  that  having  had  twenty-seven  years’ 
practical  experience  in  the  Seed  and  Nursery  business  (twenty-two  of  which  have  been  spent  in  Southern 
California),  I feel  I am  in  a position  to  give  advice  regarding  all  horticultural  matters  pertaining  to  this 
section. 

Sources  of  Supply. — My  sources  of  supply  are  world-wide,  and  my  stocks  are  purchased  wherever  the  best 
seeds  are  obtainable.  Having  traveled  extensively  through  the  principal  seed-growing  centers  of  England, 
Germany  and  Prance,  as  well  as  this  country,  I am  personally  acquainted  with  most  of  the  growers.  I have 
seen  their  crops  and  observed  their  methods,  and  therefore  am  in  a position  to  secure  the  best  seeds. 

Vegetable  Seeds. — In  my  list  of  vegetable  seeds  will  be  found  varieties  thoroughly  tried  in  California,  and 
adapted  to  prevailing  conditions  of  soils  and  climate.  I have  written  special  instructions  for  the  growing  of 
each  kind. 

Flower  Seeds. — This  is  a great  specialty  of  mine,  and  I wish  to  call  your  particular  attention  to  my  list 
of  Novelties  and  Specialties  in  Flower  Seeds  on  pages  17  to  22,  California  Wild  Flower  Seeds  on  pages  35  and  36, 
also  my  superior  strains  of  Pansy,  Stock,  Antirrhinum,  Cineraria,  Coleus,  Calceolaria,  Aster,  Scabiosa,  Sweet 
Pea  and  Mammoth  Zinnia.  I have  written  instructions  for  the  growing  of  annuals  under  California  conditions, 
and  special  directions  for  all  other  Flower  Seeds,  thus  making  this  portion  of  my  catalogue  the  most  complete 
ever  published  on  this  coast. 

Eucalyptus  Seeds. — This  is  a department  to  which  I have  given  much  study  and  many  years  of  careful  ob- 
servation. I shall  be  pleased  at  any  time  to  give  Intending  planters  advice  on  this  subject.  In  these  pages  will 
be  found  full  directions  for  sowing  the  seeds,  raising  and  transplanting  the  plants.  Of  those  species  obtainable 
here,  my  seeds  are  collected  by  my  own  men  under  my  personal  supervision  from  specimen  trees,  and  can  be 
relied  on  to  be  of  the  highest  quality  and  true  to  name.  For  those  species  not  yet  obtainable  here,  I am  in 
direct  communication  with  the  very  best  and  most  reliable  authorities  in  Australia,  who  collect  the  seeds  for 
me  in  their  native  habitats. 

Tree  and  Palm  Seeds.— Of  these  I have  the  largest  and  most  complete  assortment  offered  on  the  Pacific 
coast,  including  rare  and  desirable  species.  I enjoy  a large  trade  in  these  among  nurserymen,  who  will  testify 
to  their  genuineness  and  quality. 

Nursery  Department. — In  this  department  I have  a most  complete  list  of  Roses,  specially  adapted  to  South- 
ern California  conditions.  In  Carnations,  many  varieties  of  great  merit.  Fruit  trees,  all  the  standard  sorts  in 
No.  1 grade  trees,  besides  a full  assortment  of  Climbing  and  Flowering  plants,  Ornamental  Trees  and  Palms. 
I also  make  a specialty  of  growing  California  Native  plants  and  trees,  of  which  I now  have  over  sixty  species 
ready  for  sale. 

Landscape  Department. — Specializing  on  California  Wild  Gardens  and  natural  plantings  of  our  native 
fiowers,  shrubs  and  trees,  it  will  afford  me  a pleasure  to  consult  with  those  contemplating  garden  making. 
Nothing  blends  so  harmoniously  with  a California  landscape  as  the  native  fiora,  and  nothing  can  be  more 
effective  at  a minimum  of  expenditure  in  money,  time  and  labor.  Correspondence  invited  and  estimates 
furnished. 

Gardeners. — I keep  a register  of  gardeners’  names,  and  to  all  customers  wanting  such  help,  I will  be 
pleased  to  recommend  competent  men. 


Thanking  friends  and  customers  for  their  generous  patronage 
use  every  endeavor  to  merit  a continuance  of  their  favors, 


in  the  past,  and  assuring  them  that  I will 
Sincerely, 


THEODORE  PAYNE. 


OBSERVE  WHEN  ORDERING 


How  to  Order. — Write  plainly  your  name,  town,  county,  and  state,  giving  street  numbers  and  postoffice 
box  when  expedient.  Send  all  money  by  postoffice  or  express  money  order,  bank  draft  or  check,  and  small  sums 
by  registered  letter.  Postage  stamps  received  in  sums  up  to  one  dollar. 

Terms. — Orders  must  Invariably  be  accompanied  with  the  cash,  or  satisfactory  reference. 

Prices. — As  the  prices  on  all  staple  articles  are  governed  by  the  market  fiuctuations,  they  are  subject  to 
change  without  notice. 

Postage  Prepaid. — I prepay  postage  at  prices  quoted  in  this  catalogue  on  all  fiower,  tree,  palm  and  vege- 
table seeds,  except  peas,  beans,  corn,  grass  and  clover  seed,  stock  beets,  or  where  otherwise  noted.  All 
plants,  trees  and  bulbs  are  forwarded  at  purchaser’s  expense;  for  further  particulars  see  heading  above  Nursery 
Department. 


Parcel  Post. — Seeds  can  be  forwarded  by  parcel  post,  and  owing  to  the  convenience  of  having  mail  de 
llvered  at  your  door,  it  is  well  to  take  advantage  of  the  low  rates. 


20  pounds  anywhere  within  the  city  limits  of  Los  Angeles  for  15c. 

20  pounds  one  hundred  and  fifty  miles  24c,  and  Ic  for  each  additional  pound  up  to  50  pounds. 


Nothing  heavier  than  20  pounds  may  be  mailed  farther  than  150  miles  in  one  package.  The 
Includes  Mexico.  The  postage  to  Canada  is  16c  per  pound. 


DOMESTIC  PARCEL  POST  RATES 

On  Seeds,  Plants,  Bulbs,  Roots,  etc.,  within  the  U.  S.  and  First  lb. 

Possessions  or  fraction 

First  Zone,  Los  Angeles  and  within  50  miles  of  Los  Angeles  5c. 

Second  Zone  within  50  to  150  " " " 5c. 

Third  Zone  “ 150  to  300  " " “ 6c. 

Fourth  Zone  " 300  to  600  «•  *«  «<  7c. 

Fifth  Zone  “ 600  to  1000  " " “ 8c. 

Sixth  Zone  “ 1000  to  1400  “ “ " 9c. 

Seventh  Zone  “ 1400  to  1800  “ “ “ 11c. 

Eighth  Zone  “ all  over  1800  “ " “ 12c. 


Eighth  Zone 
Each 

additional 
lb.  or 
fraction 
Ic. 
Ic. 
2c. 
4c. 
6c. 
8c. 
10c. 
12c. 


When  it  is  required  that  postage  be  added  to  the  purchase  price  of  any  article,  note  the  distance  from  Los 
Angeles  and  see  which  zone  you  are  in.  It  is  then  easy  to  estimate  the  exact  amount  of  postage  required. 


Non-Warranty  of  Seeds. — While  I exercise  the  greatest  care  to  have  all  seeds  pure  and  reliable,  I do  not 
give  any  warranty,  expressed  or  implied.  If  the  purchaser  does  not  accept  the  seeds  on  these  terms  and  condi- 
tions, they  must  be  returned  at  once,  and  the  money  paid  for  the  same  will  be  refunded. 


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Theodore  Payne,  Seedsman  and  Nurseryman 


GARDEN  CALENDAR 

i^NOTE. — In  all  cases  read  the  special  instructions  for  sowing  the  different  kinds  of  vegetable  and  flower 
seeds,  which  are  given  under  the  headings  throughout  this  catalogue. 


JANUARY 

Vegetable  Garden. — If  the  ground  has  not  already 
been  worked  over  this  season,  spread  a good  thick 
dressing  of  stable  manure,  and  dig  deeply,  working  the 
surface  down  finely  with  a rake.  Sow  beet,  early  cab- 
bage, carrot,  cress,  corn  salad,  dandelion,  endive,  kale, 
kohl  rabi,  leek,  lettuce,  mustard,  onion,  parsley,  par- 
snip, peas,  radishes,  spinach  and  turnip.  Prepare  hot 
beds  and  sow  peppers  and  tomatoes.  Plant  potatoes, 
asparagus,  horseradish  and  rhubarb  roots  also  cab- 
bage plants. 

Flower  Garden. — If  the  ground  has  not  been  worked 
over  this  season,  spread  a good  thick  dressing  of 
stable  manure  over  the  surface,  and  dig  as  deeply  as 
possible.  Sow  acroclinium,  alyssum,  antirrhinum,  cal- 
endula, calliopsis,  candytuft,  centaurea,  annual  chrys- 
anthemum, clarkia,  collinsia,  cosmos,  eschscholtzia, 
gaillardia,  larkspur,  linum,  lupinus,  mignonette,  nemo- 
phila,  nigella,  poppies  and  sweet  peas.  Continue  to 
plant  narcissus,  jonquils,  anemones,  ranunculus,  Ger- 
man iris,  Japanese  iris,  Lilium  auratum.  L.  speciosum 
and  L.  humboldtii,  also  calla  lilies,  gladiolus,  amaryl- 
lis, agapanthus,  lily-of-the-valley,  spiraea  and  dielytra. 

FEBRUARY 

Fruit  Trees. — All  deciduous  fruit  trees  can  be  planted 
this  month. 

Vegetable  Garden. — Sow  beet,  early  cabbage,  carrot, 
corn  salad,  cress,  dandelion,  endive,  kale,  kohl  rabi, 
leek,  lettuce,  mustard,  onion,  parsley,  parsnip,  peas, 
radish,  rhubarb,  salsify,  spinach,  turnip,  also  egg  plant, 
peppers  and  tomatoes  on  hot  beds.  Plant  potatoes, 
asparagus,  horseradish  and  rhubarb  roots  and  cabbage 
plants. 

Flower  Garden. — This  is  a good  month  to  plant  roses 
and  all  kinds  of  ornamental  trees  and  shrubs.  Sow 
acroclinium,  alyssum,  antirrhinum,  calendula,  calliope 
sis,  cosmos,  eschscholtzia,  gaillardia,  larkspur,  linum, 
lupinus,  mignonette,  nemophila,  nigella,  poppies  and 
sweet  peas,  in  the  open  ground;  also  balsam,  begonia, 
gloxinia,  lobelia,  pyrethrum,  scabiosa,  verbena,  petunia 
and  salvia  in  seed  pans  or  boxes  for  transplanting 
later.  Continue  to  plant  anemones,  ranunculus,  ger- 
man iris,  Japanese  iris,  Lilium  auratum  and  L.  speci- 
osum, gladiolus,  agapanthus,  amaryllis,  also  begonia, 
caladium,  gloxinia  and  tuberose. 

MARCH 

Fruit  Trees. — Planting  of  all  deciduous  fruit  trees 
should  be  completed  during  this  month.  Citrus  and 
other  evergreen  fruit  trees  may  also  be  planted  now. 

Vegetable  Garden. — Sow  artichoke,  asparagus,  beans, 
beets,  late  cabbage,  carrot,  celery,  chervil,  chicory, 
corn  salad,  sweet  corn,  cress,  cucumber,  dandelion,  egg 
plant,  endive,  kale,  kohl  rabi,  leek,  lettuce,  musk 
melon,  watermelon,  mustard,  okra,  onion,  parsley,  par- 
snip, peas,  pepper,  potatoes,  radish,  rhubarb,  salsify, 
sorrel,  spinach,  squash,  tobacco,  tomato  and  turnip. 
Plant  out  cabbage,  tomato  and  pepper  plants. 

Flower  Garden. — Continue  to  plant  roses  and  orna- 
mental trees  and  shrubs.  Hardy  annuals  as  mentioned 
for  February  and  the  previous  months  may  still  be 
sown  the  early  part  of  this  month,  also  sweet  peas. 
Sow  amaranthus,  aster,  balsam,  begonia,  celosia,  cen- 
taurea, cobaea,  dahlia,  gloxinia,  helianthus,  heliotrope, 
humulus,  hunnemannia,  malope,  mandevillea,  marigold, 
mina  lobata,  nasturtium,  pyrethrum,  salpiglossis,  sal- 
via, scabiosa,  verbena  and  zinnia.  This  is  the  best 
month  in  which  to  sow  most  kinds  of  tree  seeds.  Plant 
gladiolus,  begonia,  tuberose  and  dahlia  bulbs. 

APRIL 

Vegetable  Garden. — Sow  artichoke,  asparagus,  beans, 
beets,  brussels  sprouts,  late  cabbage,  carrot,  celery, 
chervil,  late  cauliflower,  chicory,  corn  salad,  sweet 
corn,  cress,  cucumber,  dandelion,  egg  plant,  endive, 
kohl  rabi,  leek,  lettuce,  musk  melon,  watermelon,  mus- 
tard, okra,  onion,  parsley,  parsnip,  peas,  pepner,  pota- 
toes, pumpkin,  radish,  rhubarb,  salsify,  sorrel,  spinach, 
squash,  tobacco,  tomato  and  turnip.  Plant  out  cab- 
bage, egg  plant,  pepper  and  tomato  plants. 

Flower  Garden. — Sow  amaranthus,  aquilegia,  aster, 
balsam,  celosia,  cobaea,  morning  glory,  centaurea,  cos- 
mos, cypress  vine,  dahlia,  fuchsia,  helianthus,  helio- 
trope, humulus,  hunnemannia,  ipomoea,  mandevillea, 
African  and  French  marigolds,  maurandia,  mina  loba- 
ta, nasturtium,  Iceland  poppy,  oriental  poppy,  portu- 
laca,  polyanthus,  salpiglossis,  scabiosa,  Shasta  daisy, 
statice,  verbena,  wallflower  and  zinnia.  Plant  out 
begonia,  tuberose  and  dahlia  bulbs;  also  chrysanthe- 
mum and  aster  plants. 

MAY 

Vegetable  Garden. — Sow  artichoke,  asparagus,  beans, 
beets,  brussels  sprouts,  carrot,  late  cabbage  and  cauli- 
flower, chervil,  chicory,  corn  salad,  sweet  corn,  cress, 
cucumber,  dandelion,  egg  plant,  endive,  lettuce,  musk 
melon,  watermelon,  mustard,  okra,  onion,  parsley,  par- 


snip, peas,  peppers,  potatoes,  pumpkin,  radish,  salsify, 
sorrel,  spinach,  squash,  tomato  and  turnip.  Plant  out 
cabbage,  brussels  sprouts,  egg  plant,  pepper,  tomato 
and  sweet  potato  plants. 

Flower  Garden. — Sow  amaranthus,  aquilegia,  bal- 
sam, celosia,  centaurea,  cosmos,  morning  glory,  cam- 
panula, cypress  vine,  delphinium,  digitalis,  helianthus, 
humulus,  hunnemannia,  ipomoea,  African  and  French 
marigolds,  maurandia,  mina  lobata,  nasturtium,  por- 
tulaca.  Plant  tuberose  and  dahlia  bulbs,  also  aster  and 
chrysanthemum  plants. 


JUNE 

Vegetable  Garden. — Sow  beans,  beets,  brussels 
sprouts,  late  cabbage  and  cauliflower,  corn  salad,  sweet 
corn,  cress,  cucumber,  dandelion,  egg  plant,  endive,  let- 
tuce, musk  melon,  watermelon,  mustard,  okra,  onion, 
parsley,  peas,  pepper,  pumpkin,  radish,  spinach  and 
squash.  Plant  out  brussels  sprouts,  cabbage,  cauli- 
flower, egg  plant,  pepper,  tomato  and  sweet  potato 
plants. 

Flower  Garden. — Sow  centaurea,  cosmos,  nasturtium 
and  portulaca.  Plant  dahlia,  chrysanthemum,  aster, 
petunia,  pentstemon  and  salvia  plants. 


JULY 


Vegetable  Garden. — Sow  beans,  beets,  brussels 
sprouts,  cress,  cucumber,  dandelion,  endive,  kale,  kohl 
rabi,  lettuce,  mustard,  okra,  onion,  parsley,  peas, 
pumpkin,  radish,  spinach  and  summer  squash.  Plant 
out  brussels  sprouts,  cabbage  and  cauliflower  plants. 

Flower  Garden, — Sow  cosmos,  nasturtium  and  portu- 
laca seed.  august 


Vegetable  Garden. — Sow  beans,  beets,  brussels 
sprouts,  early  varieties  of  cabbage  and  cauliflower, 
cress,  dandelion,  endive,  kale,  kohl  rabi,  lettuce,  mus- 
tard, onion,  parsley,  peas,  potatoes,  radish  and  spin- 
ach; also  tomatoes  for  winter  crop  in  frostless  sec- 
tions. Plant  out  brussels  sprouts  plants. 

Flower  Garden. — Sow  calceolaria,  cineraria,  pansy, 
primula,  stocks  and  Christmas  flowering  sweet  peas. 


SEPTEMBER 

Vegetable  Garden. — Sow  beets,  early  cabbage  and 
cauliflower,  carrot,  corn  salad,  cress,  dandelion,  endive, 
kale,  kohl  *rabi,  leek,  lettuce,  mustard,  onion,  parsley, 
parsnip,  peas,  potatoes,  radish  and  spinach,  also  tomato 
for  winter  crop  in  frostless  sections. 

Flower  Garden. — Sow  calceolaria,  campanula,  cine- 
raria, pansy,  pentstemon,  primula,  oriental  poppy, 
Shasta  daisy,  stocks  and  Christmas  flowering  sweet 
peas.  Plant  bulbs  of  Lilium  harrisii  and  L.  candidum. 


OCTOBER 

Vegetable  Garden. — Sow  beets,  early  cabbage,  car- 
rot, corn  salad,  cress,  dandelion,  endive,  kale,  kohl 
rabi,  leek,  lettuce,  mustard,  onion,  parsley,  parsnip, 
peas,  potatoes,  radish,  spinach  and  turnip. 

Flower  Garden. — This  is  a good  month  in  which  to 
sow  hardy  annuals  in  the  open  ground.  Sow  acro- 
clinium, alyssum,  bartonia,  calendula,  candytuft,  an- 
nual chrysanthemum,  clarkia,  collinsia,  cosmos,  esch- 
scholtzia, godetia,  larkspur,  linum,  lupinus,  mignon- 
ette, nemophila,  poppies,  sweet  peas,  pansy  and  stocks; 
also  California  Wild  Flowers.  Plant  hyacinths,  tulips, 
narcissus,  jonquils  and  other  Dutch  bulbs. 


NOVEMBER 

Vegetable  Garden. — Sow  beets,  early  cabbage,  carrot, 
corn  salad,  cress,  dandelion,  endive,  kale,  kohl  rabi, 
leek,  lettuce,  mustard,  onion,  parsley,  parsnip,  peas, 
potatoes,  radish,  spinach  and  turnip. 

Flower  Garden. — Sow  hardy  annuals  in  the  open 
ground,  such  as  acroclinium,  alyssum,  bartonia,  calen- 
dula, candytuft,  annual  chrysanthemum,  clarkia,  col- 
linsia, cosmos,  eschscholtzia,  godetia,  larkspur,  linum. 
lupinus,  mignonette,  nemophila,  poppies,  sweet  peas, 
pansy  and  stocks;  also  California  Wild  Flowers.  Con- 
tinue to  plant  hyacinths,  tulips,  narcissus  and  other 
Dutch  bulbs.  DECEMBER 


Vegetable  Garden. — This  is  a good  month  in  which 
to  spade  over  the  ground,  spread  a good  thick  dressing 
of  stable  manure  over  the  surface,  and  dig  the  ground 
as  deeply  as  possible.  Sow  beets,  early  cabbage,  car- 
rot, corn  salad,  cress,  dandelion,  endive,  kale,  kohl 
rabi,  leek,  lettuce,  mustard,  onion,  parsley,  parsnip, 
peas,  potatoes,  radish,  spinach  and  turnip. 

Flower  Garden. — This  is  a good  month  in  which  to 
spade  over  the  ground,  spread  a good  thick  dressing 
of  stable  manure  over  the  surface  and  dig  the  ground 
as  deeply  as  possible.  Continue  to  sow  hardy  annuals 
in  the  open  ground,  acroclinium,  alyssum,  bartonia, 
calendula,  candytuft,  annual  chrysanthemum,  clarkia, 
collinsia,  cosmos,  eschscholtzia,  godetia,  larkspur, 
linum,  lupinus,  mignonette,  nemophila,  poppies,  sweet 
peas,  pansy  and  stocks;  also  California  Wild  Flowers. 
Continue  to  plant  Dutch  bulbs  and  lilies. 


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Choice  Vegetable  Seeds 


ARTICHOKE 

Alcacbofa— 'Artischoke — Artichaut 

Culture. — Sow  early  in  spring  in  beds  or  drills  and 
the  following  season  transplant  4 feet  apart  each  way. 

L.ARGE1  GREEN  GLOBE.  The  standard  variety. 
Pkt.  10c,  oz.  45c,  % lb.  $1.50. 

ARTICHOKE  PLANTS.  See  page  15. 


Large  Green  Globe  Artichoke 


ASPARAGUS 

Esparago — Spargel — Asperge. 

Culture. — Soak  the  seed  in  warm  water  for  24  hours 
and  sow  in  drills  14  inches  apart;  keep  well  watered 
and  cultivated.  The  following  winter  transplant  to 
rows  3 feet  apart,  placing  the  plants  18  inches  apart 
in  the  row.  The  ground  must  be  well  manured  and 
trenched  2 feet  deep  or  more  and  the  plants  should 
be  set  so  that  when  established  the  crowns  will  be 
8 inches  under  the  surface. 

BARR’S  MAMMOTH.  The  largest  green  -variety. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  85c. 

GIANT  ARGENTEIJIL.  A favorite  variety  in  the 
Paris  markets  and  now  in  great  demand  in  this  coun- 
try. Of  enormous  size,  tender  and  of  delicious  flavor. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  30,  lb.  $1.00. 

PALMETTO.  The  standard  market  variety,  bright 
green  color.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 

ASPARAGUS  ROOTS.  See  Page  15. 


BEANS 

Note. — Express  or  freight  charges  are  not  prepaid. 
Beans  can  be  sent  by  parcel  post  at  cheaper  rates 
than  my  “postpaid”  price.  Where  quantities  of  beans 
are  ordered  to  be  sent  by  parcel  post,  remit  for  the 
first  pound  at  the  “postpaid”  rate,  to  cover  postage 
and  packing  charges,  and  for  the  remainder  at  the 
rate  quoted  by  “express”  or  “freight”  and  add  the 
correct  parcel  post  charge  to  your  zone.  This  parcel 
post  charge  must  be  sent  additional,  or  beans  will  be 
sent  by  express.  For  information,  see  parcel  post 
schedule  on  first  page  of  catalogue. 


DWARF  OR  BUSH 

Erijoles — Bohne — Haricots  Nains 

Culture. — After  danger  of  frost  is  over  plant  in  good 
mellow  soil  in  drills  2 inches  deep  and  2 feet  between 
the  rows,  placing  the  beans  3 or  4 inches  apart.  One 
pound  will  sow  100  feet  of  row. 

GREEN  PODDED 

BURPEE’S  STRINGLESS  GREEN  POD.  Pods  long, 
straight,  entirely  stringless,  brittle  and  of  good  flavor; 
early.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  40c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight, 
lb.  30c,  10  lbs.  $2.50. 

CANADIAN  WONDER.  Long,  flat  pods,  very  tender, 
prolific,  and  in  flavor  and  appearance  unsurpassed. 
Pkt.  5c,  lb.  35c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  25c; 
10  lbs.  $2.00. 

EXTRA  EARLY  REFUGEE.  A favorite  for  canning, 
of  good  quality,  early  and  prolific.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  40c, 
postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb,  30c;  10  lbs.  $2.50. 

LONG  YELLOW  SIX  WEEKS.  A favorite  market 
variety.  Pods  green,  long  and  tender;  very  early, 
Pkt.  5c,  lb.  40c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  30c; 
10  lbs.  $2.50. 

WAX  OR  YELLOW  PODDED 

GOLDEN  WAX.  Pods  rather  flattened,  light  yellow, 
brittle  and  with  few  strings.  A standard  sort  and  a 
good  producer.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  45c,  postpaid;  by  express 
or  freight,  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $3.00. 

PROLIFIC  BLACK  WAX.  Pods  bright  yellow, 
nearly  round;  very  early  and  productive.  Pkt.  5c,  lb. 
45c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  35c;  10  lbs, 
$3.00. 

STRINGLESS  OR  REFUGEE  WAX.  Pods  round, 
rich  golden  yellow,  entirely  stringless  and  of  the  best 
quality.  Extremely  prolific  and  a great  favorite 
among  market  growers.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  45,  postpaid;  by 
express  or  freight,  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $3.00. 

VENTURA  WONDER  WAX.  Pods  often  9 inches 
long,  straight,  oval,  entirely  stringless,  transparently 
white,  and  of  finest  flavor.  Hardy  and  productive. 
Pkt.  5c,  lb.  45c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  35c, 
10  lbs.  $3.00. 


POLE  OR  RUNNING  BEANS 

Frljole  de  Bejiico — Stangenbohne — Haricots  a Rames, 

Culture. — Plant  in  rich  soil  in  hills  3 feet  apart  each 
way.  Place  an  8 ft.  stake  to  each  hill  around  which 
plant  5 or  6 beans  and  afterwards  thin  out  to  the  4 
strongest  plants.  They  are  also  grown  in  hills  4 feet 
apart,  without  poles,  allowing  the  vines  to  run. 

ARBOR  BEAN.  One  of  the  very  best  of  beans  to 
plant  where  one  wants  an  exceptionally  quick  growth 
over  arbors,  trellises,  etc.,  often  attaining  a growth  of 
twelve  feet  in  two  months.  The  pods,  like  those  of 
the  Scarlet  Runner  bean,  make  excellent  string  beans, 
but  should  be  taken  young  and  sliced  before  cooking. 

The  vines  are  very  prolific  and  can  be  made  to  bear 
two  crops  a year  by  allowing  them  to  almost  die  back 
after  .the  first  crop,  by  withholding  water  and  then 
heavily  irrigating  them,  when  they  will  break  into  new 
growth  and  bear  heavily  again  until  late  in  the  sea- 
son. Pkt.  5c,  1/4  lb.  20c. 

ASPARAGUS  OR  YARD  LONG.  A curious  variety. 
Produces  pods  15  to  30  inches  long;  excellent  for  the 
home  garden.  Pkt.  10c. 

HORTICULTURAL  OR  SPECKLED  CRANBERRY. 

An  old  favorite  sort.  Pods  light  green  streaked  with 
red.  Good  as  a snap  bean  or  shelled,  green  or  dried. 
Pkt.  5c,  lb.  30c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb. 
20c;  10  lbs.  $1.75. 

KENTUCKY  WONDER  OR  OLD  HOMESTEAD.  The 

most  productive  and  best  pole  bean  for  this  climate. 
Pods  hang  in  large  clusters,  long,  brittle  and  of  fine 
quality.  Pkt.  5c.  lb.  35c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight, 
lb.  25c;  10  lbs.  $2.00. 

WHITE  SEEDED  KENTUCKY  WONDER.  A variety 
of  recent  introduction  possessing  all  the  good  qualities 
of  the  old  variety  of  that  name,  but  having  white 
seed.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  40c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight, 
lb.  30c;  10  lbs.  $2.50. 

KENTUCKY  WONDER  WAX.  The  best  Pole  Wax 
bean,  having  all  the  good  qualities  of  the  green  variety 
of  that  name.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  40c,  postpaid;  by  express  or 
freight,  lb.  30c;  10  lbs.  $2.50. 


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LiAZY  WIFE.  Pods  6 to  8 inches  long,  produced  in 
clusters,  entirely  stringless  and  of  a rich,  buttery 
flavor;  also  a good  white  shell  bean  for  winter  use. 
Pkt.  5c,  lb.  45c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  35c; 
10  lbs.  $3.00. 

WHITE  CREASEBACK.  Pods  5 to  6 inches  long, 
deeply  creased,  silvery  green,  fleshy,  of  rich  flavor  and 
produced  in  clusters  of  from  4 to  10,  which  mature  very 
evenly.  It  yields  a heavy  crop  and  is  a splendid  ship- 
per. The  seed  is  white  and  can  be  used  for  winter  use 
as  a shelled  bean.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  35c,  postpaid;  by  ex- 
press or  freight,  lb.  25c;  10  lbs.  $2.00. 

SCARLET  RUAAER.  A favorite  variety  in  English 
gardens.  Prolific  and  of  rich  flavor.  Also  useful  as 
an  ornamental  vine:  flowers  are  bright  scarlet  and 
very  showy.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  40c,  postpaid;  by  express  or 
freight,  lb.  30c;  10  lbs.  $2.50. 


Burpee’s  Bush  Lima  Bean 


LIMA  BEANS 

Culture. — Lima  Beans  should  not  be  sown  until  after 
the  ground  is  well  warmed  up  in  spring.  Sow  the 
bush  varieties  in  rows  2 feet  apart  and  the  pole  kinds 
in  hills  4 feet  apart  each  way. 

BURPEE’S  BUSH.  Large  and  of  fine  flavor.  A pop- 
ular variety  both  for  market  and  home  use.  Pkt.  5c, 
lb.  35c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  25c;  10 
lbs.  $2.00. 

BURPEE’S  IMPROVED  BUSH.  Earlier  and  more 
productive  than  the  Burpee’s  Bush.  Both  the  pods  and 
beans  are  of  enormous  size.  One  of  the  most  valuable 
of  late  introductions.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  35c,  postpaid;  by 
express  or  freight,  lb.  25c;  10  lbs.  $2.00. 

FORDHOOK  BUSH  LIMA.  This  is  a variety  of  re- 
cent introduction,  and  is  the  most  prolific  lima  bean 
ever  grown.  It  usually  grows  from  20  to  24  inches 
high,  and  bears  in  clusters  of  2 to  5 pods.  The  beans 
are  round  and  thick,  averaging  4 beans  to  the  pod,  of 
a mild  but  delicious  flavor.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  35c,  postpaid; 
by  express  or  freight,  lb.  25c;  10  lbs.  $2.00. 


KING  OF  THE  GARDEN — POLE  LIMA.  Produces 
pods  5 to  7 inches  long,  well  filled  with  good-sized 
beans  of  rich  flavor.  It  bears  heavily  and  is  one  of 
the  best  for  general  use.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  30c,  postpaid; 
by  express  or  freight,  lb.  20c;  10  lbs.  $1.60. 

MONSTROUS  BUSH  LIMA.  This  bean,  as  Its  name 
implies,  attains  a great  size.  It  is  the  largest  of  all 
the  limas  and  is  exceedingly  prolific  as  by  pruning 
the  bushes  at  the  right  season,  they  can  be  made  to 
bear  at  least  two  crops  a year  for  several  years.  The 
beans  are  exceptionally  fine  flavored  and  considered 
by  many  to  be  better  than  any  other  lima  bean  grown. 

Plant  6 ft.  by  6 ft.  about  the  1st  of  April,  leaving 
one  plant  to  the  hill.  After  they  come  into  bearing, 
they  will  continue  until  frost  cuts  down  the  tender 
growth,  when  they  should  be  pruned  similarly  to  grape 
vines.  Shortly  after,  new  growth  will  appear  which, 
by  early  summer,  will  be  producing  another  crop.  In 
July  the  vines  will  become  mildewed.  They  should  be 
pruned  as  before  and  by  October  the  3rd  crop  will  be 
ready  to  pick.  Pkt.  5c,  % lb.  15c,  lb.  $40c,  postpaid; 
by  express  or  freight,  lb.  30c;  10  lbs.  $2.50. 


ENGLISH  OR  BROAD  BEANS 

Haba — Puffbohne— Feve  de  Marais 

Culture. — Plant  in  fall  or  early  winter  In  drills  2 
inches  deep  and  2 to  3 feet  between  the  rows,  placing 
the  beans  6 inches  apart.  When  in  full  bloom  nip  a 
few  inches  off  the  top  of  each  stem.  The  plants  are 
quite  hardy  and  bear  in  winter  or  early  spring.  The 
beans  are  shelled  green  and  cooked  like  lima  beans 
and  can  be  had  at  a time  of  year  when  green  lima 
beans  are  not  obtainable. 

BROAD  WINDSOR.  An  old  favorite  variety.  Pkt. 
5c,  lb.  30c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  20c;  10 
lbs.  $1.75. 


BEET 

Remolacha — Rothe  Ruebe — Betterave 

Culture. — Sow  in  drills  18  Inches  apart  and  cover  1 
inch  deep.  When  the  plants  are  large  enough  thin 
out  to  6 inches  apart.  Beets  can  be  planted  in  South- 
ern California  the  year  round.  One  ounce  will  sow 
50  feet  of  row. 

CROSBY’S  EGYPTIAN.  A selection  from  the  Extra 
Early  Egyptian.  Slightly  more  globe  shaped  than  the 
parent.  Flesh  deep  red  and  of  the  finest  quality.  Con- 
sidered by  many  the  best  beet  on  the  market.  Pkt.  5c, 
oz.  15c,  % lb.  40c,  lb.  $1.25. 

DETROIT  DARK  RED.  One  of  the  very  best  for 
either  market  or  home  use.  Tops  very  small;  roots 
globe  shaped,  dark  blood  red,  tender  and  sweet,  Pkt. 
5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  40c,  lb.  $1.25. 

ECLIPSE.  Extremely  early,  round,  blood  red,  small 
tops.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c;  % lb.  30c,  lb.  $1.00. 

EDMAND’S  EARLY  BLOOD  TURNIP.  Of  finest  qual- 
ity, extra  early.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  $1.00. 

EXTRA  EARLY  EGYPTIAN.  A standard  variety  for 
general  use.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  $1.00. 

LONG  DARK  BLOOD.  Smooth,  dark  red,  of  good 
size  and  desirable  for  light  soils.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % 
lb.  30c,  lb,  $1.00. 

SWISS  CHARD  OR  SILVER.  Grown  for  the  leaves 
which  are  cooked  like  Spinach;  grows  quickly  and 
can  be  cut  often.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  $1.00. 

SWTSS  CHARD,  LUCULLUS,  A superior  variety 
with  large,  crumpled  leaves,  very  tender  and  of  fine 
flavor.  The  stalks  are  very  heavy,  1%  inches  In  diam- 
eter, and  10  to  12  inches  long  below  the  leaf.  These 
stalks  may  be  cooked  and  served  like  Asparagus  and 
are  of  delicious  flavor.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb. 
$1.00. 

STOCK  BEETS  OR  ^L4NGEL- W U RZEL 

Culture. — Sow  in  drills  2^/^  to  3 feet  apart  and  thin 
out  to  12  or  15  inches  in  the  rows.  Six  pounds  per 
acre. 

GOLDEN  TANKARD.  The  favorite  variety  among 
dairymen  and  the  best  for  heavy  soil.  Oz.  10c,  lb.  60c, 
postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  50c;  10  lbs.  $4.00. 

IMPROVED  MAMMOTH  LONG  RED.  Yields  im- 
mense roots  and  succeeds  well  on  light  soil.  Oz.  10c, 
lb.  60c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  50c;  10  lbs. 
$4.00. 

SUGAR  BEETS 

Culture. — Sow  in  drills  18  to  24  Inches  apart  and 
thin  out  to  1 foot  in  the  rows.  Fifteen  pounds  per 
acre. 


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KLEIN  WANZLEBENER.  The  kind  generally  grown 
here  for  sugar;  also  used  for  stock  feeding.  Oz.  10c, 
lb.  60c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  50c;  10  lbs. 
$4.00. 

GIANT  HALF  SUGAR  ROSE.  A cross  between  sugar 
beet  and  mangel.  Produces  very  large  roots  of  the 
richest  quality;  especially  valuable  for  stock.  Oz.  10c, 
lb.  60c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  50c;  10  lbs. 
$4.00. 


BRUSSELS  SPROUTS 

Berza  de  Bruselas — Rosenkolil — Chon  de  Bruxelles. 

Culture. — Sow  in  spring  or  summer  in  seed  beds, 
transplant  and  cultivate  like  cabbage.  One  ounce  will 
sow  a bed  of  40  square  feet  and  produce  2000  plants. 

DWARF  IMPROVED.  The  standard  sort.  Pkt.  5c, 
oz.  15c,  % lb.  50c,  lb.  $1.50. 


Premium  Fiat  Dutch  Cabbage 


CABBAGE 

Repollo— Kopfkohl— — Chou  Pomme 

Culture. — Sow  in  seed  beds  at  intervals  for  succes- 
sion. The  early  varieties  in  August  and  each  month 
following  until  April.  The  Drumhead  varieties  sow  in 
spring  for  late  crop.  Transplant  when  large  enough 
to  rows  2%  feet  apart  and  1%  feet  in  the  rows  for  the 
early  sorts,  and  3 feet  apart  each  way  for  the  late 
varieties.  Take  care  to  set  the  stems  in  the  ground  up 
to  the  first  leaf.  Cabbage  requires  a rich,  well-manured 
soil  and  should  be  hoed  or  cultivated  frequently,  draw- 
ing the  soil  slightly  up  around  the  stems.  One  ounce 
will  sow  a bed  of  40  square  feet  and  produce  2000 
plants. 


ALL  SEASONS.  Large,  solid,  round  heads,  flattened 
on  top;  a sure  header.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  30c,  % lb.  $1.00,  lb. 
$3.25. 

DANISH  BALL  HEAD.  Of  medium  size,  heads  round, 
very  solid  and  a good  shipper.  One  of  the  best  winter 
varieties.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  45c,  % lb.  $1.25,  lb.  $4.50. 

DRUMHEAD  SAVOY.  A favorite  variety  of  Savoy 
or  Curled  Cabbage.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  20c,  % lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.60. 

EARLY  WINNIGSTADT.  The  favorite  market  va- 
riety, both  for  shipping  and  local  sale.  Heads  cone 
shaped,  solid,  of  good  size  and  for  quality  unsurpassed. 
Pkt.  6c,  oz.  25c,  % lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.25. 

POTTLER’S  EARLY  DRUMHEAD  OR  BRUNSWICK. 

Large,  solid,  flat  heads.  Good  either  for  second  early 
or  late  crop.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  25c,  % lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.25. 

HENDERSON’S  EARLY  SUMMER.  A good  second 
early  variety.  Large,  compact,  flattened  heads.  Pkt. 
5c,  oz.  30c,  % oz.  95c,  lb.  $2.75. 

LARGE  LATE  DRUMHEAD.  A well  known  late 
sort,  producing  immense  compact  heads.  Pkt  5c.  oz. 
25c,  hi  lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.25. 

PREMIUM  PLAT  DUTCH.  A favorite  variety  for 
winter,  large  and  of  excellent  quality.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  25c. 
% lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.25. 


RED  DRUMHEAD. 

color.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  25c, 


For  pickling:  large,  deep  red 
% lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.25. 


. CHINESE  CABBAGE.  Forms  long,  compact  heads, 
m appearance  more  like  a Cos  lettuce  than  a cabbage. 
Leaves  thick  and  fleshy,  of  fine  flavor,  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  60c, 


CARROT 

Zanahoria — Moehre — Carotte 

Culture. — The  soil  best  suited  for  this  crop  is  a light, 
rich  loam.  Sow  any  time  from  September  to  end  of 
May  in  drills  15  inches  apart,  covering  the  seed  lightly. 
When  the  plants  are  large  enough  thin  out  to  5 to  6 
inches  apart  in  the  rows.  One  ounce  will  sow  150  feet 
of  drill.  Three  pounds  per  acre. 

DANVER’S  HALF  LONG.  A standard  variety.  Roots 
about  6 inches  long,  rich  orange  color,  very  symmetri- 
cal and  handsome.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  50c,  lb,  $1.50. 

EARLY  FRENCH  FORCING  HORN.  The  smallest 
and  earliest  variety  grown;  much  used  for  forcing. 
Roots  nearly  round,  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  50c,  lb. 
$1.50. 

IMPROVED  LONG  ORANGE.  Very  long,  handsome 
roots,  of  good  quality.  Valuable  for  the  table  and  also 
for  stock  feeding.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  50c,  lb.  $1.50. 

LARGE  WHITE  BELGIAN.  Largest  of  all;  grown 
entirely  for  stock.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb,  35c,  lb.  $1.00. 

OXHEART  OR  GUERANDE.  The  favorite  table  sort, 
often  called  “French  Carrots.”  Roots  about  5 inches 
long  and  4 or  5 in  diameter  at  the  top,  stump  rooted, 
easily  pulled  and  best  for  heavy  soils.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c, 
% lb.  50c,  lb.  $1.50. 


Early  Dwarf  Erfurt  Cauliflower 


CAULIFLOWER 

Coliflor— Blumenkohl— Choufleur 

Culture. — To  be  successfully  grown  this  crop  requires 
very  rich  soil  and  careful  cultivation.  Sow  in  seed 
beds,  the  early  varieties  in  August  and  September,  and 
the  late  ones  in  spring;  transplant  and  cultivate  same 
as  Cabbage.  One  ounce  will  sow  a bed  of  40  square 
feet  and  produce  2000  plants. 

DRY  WEATHER.  An  early  variety  producing  large, 
solid  heads,  pure  white  and  of  the  best  quality.  This 
variety  is  particularly  adapted  to  California  and  the 
Southwest.  Pkt.  25c,  % oz.  75c,  oz.  $2.50,  % lb.  $8.00. 

EARLY  DWARF  ERFURT.  Of  dwarf,  compact  habit, 
early,  a sure  header,  Pkt.  25c,  % oz.  75c,  oz.  $2.50,  % 
lb.  $8.00. 

EXTRA  EARLY  PARIS.  A small,  very  early  variety. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  75c,  % lb,  $2.50. 

HENDERSON’S  EARLY  SNOWBALL.  The  most  pop- 
ular variety,  very  early  and  reliable  header.  Pkt.  25c, 
% oz.  75c,  oz.  $2.50,  % lb.  $8.00. 

LARGE  ALGIERS.  A favorite  late  variety,  very 
large  heads.  Pkt.  10c,  oz,  80c,  % lb.  $2.50. 

VEITCH’S  AUTUMN  GIANT.  A large,  late  variety 
which  thrives  well  in  this  section.  The  heads  are  solid, 
compact  and  well  protected  by  the  foliage.  Pkt.  10c, 
oz.  80c,  % lb.  $2.50. 


If  you  are  a Market  Gardener,  send  me  a list  of  your 
wants  and  I will  be  glad  to  quote  you  special  Market 
Gardeners’  prices. 


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CELERY 

Apio— Sellerie-— Celeri 

Culture. — Sow  early  in  spring  in  beds  of  rich,  mellow 
soil,  covering  the  seed  very  lightly.  When  3 inches 
high,  prick  out  4 inches  apart,  and  when  large  enough 
transplant  in  well  manured  furrows,  4 feet  apart,  and 
about  8 inches  deep.  Place  the  plants  8 inches  apart  in 
the  rows,  and  as  the  plans  grow  gradually  fill  up  the 
furrows  with  earth  to  bleach  the  stalks. 


Golden  Self-Blanching  Celery 


BOSTON  MARKET. — A standard  variety  of  superior 
quality.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  50c,  lb.  $1.50. 

DWARF  GOLDEN  HEART.  Heart  golden  yellow, 
stalks  large  and  full,  of  a rich  nutty  flavor.  Very 
solid  and  one  of  the  best  keepers.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  25c,  % 
lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.50. 

GOLDEN  SELF-BLANCHING.  (French-grown  seed.) 
This  seed  is  imported  from  France,  from  a most  reli- 
able grower,  and  is  the  best  strain  offered.  A favorite 
market  variety;  blanches  perfectly,  is  tender,  entirely 
free  from  strings  and  has  a rich,  nutty  flavor.  Pkt.  10c, 
oz.  $1.50,  % lb.  $5.00. 

GOLDEN  SELF-BLANCHING.  (California-grown 
seed.)  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  60c,  % lb.  $2.00,  lb.  $6.00. 

WHITE  PLUME.  A well  known  sort,  early,  and  of 
rich  flavor.  Blanches  with  very  little  earthing  up; 
one  of  the  best  for  fall  and  early  winter  use.  Pkt.  5c, 
oz.  25c,  % lb.  $1.00,  lb.  $3.00. 

CELERIAC  OR  TURNIP-ROOTED  CELERY.  Forms 
turnip-shaped  roots,  having  a celery-like  fla.vor,  and  is 
used  for  soups  and  salads;  also  boiled  like  parsnips  or 
turnips.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  20c,  % lb.  65c,  lb.  $2.00. 

CHAYOTE 

(Sechlum  edule) 

Culture.  A rapid  growing  perennial  vine,  valuable 
for  covering  fences,  sheds,  etc.,  growing  thirty  feet  or 
more  in  one  season.  It  produces  large  quantities  of 
fruit,  which  are  cooked  like  summer  squash,  or  fried 
like  eggplant  . Each  fruit  contains  one  seed,  which 
sprouts  right  out  of  the  fruit,  and  the  vine  is  propa- 
gated by  planting  the  whole  fruit  in  the  ground.  Sup- 
plied from  December  to  March.  Each  15c.  (Bv  mail 
25c.)  Plants  started  in  pots,  each  25c. 


CHERVIL 

Perlfollo — Kerbel— Cerfeuil 

Culture.  Sow  early  in  spring  in  beds  or  drills,  and 
when  large  enough  transplant  about  1 foot  apart.  Used 
for  flavoring  soups  and  stews  and  also  for  garnishing. 

CURLED.  The  standard  variety.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c, 
% lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.00. 

CHICORY 

Achlcorla — Cichorie— Chicoree 

Culture.  Sow  in  spring  in  deep,  rich  soil,  in  drills  18 
inches  apart,  covering  the  seed  lightly.  When  the 
plants  are  large  enough  thin  out  to  8 inches  apart  in 
the  rows.  One  ounce  will  sow  100  feet  of  drill.  Much 
used  by  the  French  as  a salad. 

COMMON  OR  WILD.  “Chicoree  Amere.”  The  roots 
may  be  transplanted  in  the  fall  into  sand  in  a cellar. 
The  young  shoots  which  soon  come  up  form  the  “Barbe 
de  Capucin,”  a salad  much  used  in  France.  Pkt.  5c, 
oz.  15c,  % lb.  40c,  lb.  $1.25. 

LARGE-ROOTED  MAGDEBURG.  The  roots  of  this 
variety  are  often  dried,  cut  into  slices,  roasted,  ground 
and  used  for  mixing  with  or  as  a substitute  for  coffee. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  40c,  lb.  $1.25. 


CORN  SALAD 

Macha  o Valerlanilla — Lammer  Salat — Macb« 

Culture.  Commonly  called  Lamb’s  Lettuce.  Can  be 
sown  nearly  all  the  year  round  in  California.  Sow  in 
shallow  drills  1 foot  apart. 

LARGE  ROUND-LEAVED.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  lOc,  ^4  lb. 
30c,  lb.  $1.00. 


Oregon  Evergreen  Sweet  Corn 


CORN 

SWEET  OR  SUGAR 

Malz — Welsckorn— Mais 

Note.  Express  or  freight  charges  are  not  prepaid. 
Sweet  corn  can  be  sent  by  parcel  post  at  cheaper  rates 
than  my  “postpaid”  price.  Where  quantities  of  sweet 
corn  are  ordered  to  be  sent  by  parcel  post,  remit  for 
the  first  pound  at  the  “postpaid”  rate,  to  cover  postage 
and  packing  charges,  and  for  the  remainder  at  the 
rate  quoted  by  “express”  or  “freight,”  and  add  the 
correct  parcel  post  charge  to  your  zone.  This  parcel 
post  charge  must  be  sent  additional,  or  corn  will  be 
sent  by  express.  For  information,  see  parcel  post 
schedule  on  first  page  of  catalogue. 


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Culture.  Sow  any  time  from  March  to  end  of  June, 
in  drills  or  hills.  The  smaller  varieties  may  be  planted 
in  drills  3 feet  apart  and  1 foot  apart  in  the  rows,  or  in 
hills  3 feet  apart  each  way,  covering  the  seed  about 
2 inches.  The  taller  varieties,  4 feet  by  15  inches,  or  in 
hills  4 feet  apart  each  way.  Corn  thrives  best  in  a 
rich,  warm  soil;  use  some  well  rotted  manure,  and  cul- 
tivate well  so  as  to  keep  the  ground  loose,  and  draw 
it  up  slightly  around  the  roots. 

BLACK  MEXICAN.  The  kernels  are  white  when 
young  or  at  the  age  when  suitable  for  cooking,  but 
when  ripe  and  dry  turn  to  a bluish  black  color.  Thrives 
well  in  this  climate;  is  very  productive  and  the  sweet- 
est corn  grown.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  30c,  postpaid;  by  express 
or  freight,  lb.  20c;  10  lbs.  $1.50. 

COUNTRY  GENTLEMAN.  A favorite  for  home  use. 
It  is  a very  small  cob,  closely  covered  with  deep,  nar- 
row kernels,  which  are  extremely  tender  and  sweet. 
Ears  average  8 to  9 inches  in  length  and  from  3 to  4 on 
a stalk.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  35c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight, 
lb.  25c,  10  lbs.  $2.00. 

CROSBY’S  EARLY.  A favorite  early  sort,  coming  in 
a little  later  than  Early  Minnesota.  Ears  about  7 
inches  in  length.  The  variety  most  used  for  canning. 
Pkt.  5c,  lb.  25c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  15c, 
10  lbs.  $1.25. 

EARLY  MINNESOTA.  The  standard  early  variety, 
productive  and  of  good  quality.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  25c,  post- 
paid; by  express  or  freight,  lb.  15c,  10  lbs.  $1.25. 

EXTRA  EARLY  ADAMS.  Not  a true  sweet  corn,  but 
on  account  of  its  hardiness  and  earliness  it  is  largely 
planted  for  table  use.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  25c,  postpaid;  by 
express  or  freight,  lb.  15c,  10  lbs.  $1.25. 

GOLDEN  BANTAM.  An  extra  early  dwarf  variety. 
Ears  of  medium  size,  thickly  set  with  rich  yellow  ker- 
nels of  a most  delicious  flavor.  This  variety  has  be- 
come a general  favorite  on  account  of  its  earliness, 
hardiness  and  extra  fine  quality.  Pkt.  .5c,  lb.  35c,  post- 
paid; by  express  or  freight,  lb.  25c,  10  lbs.  $2.00. 

OREGON  EVERGREEN.  This  is  without  doubt  the 
best  sweet  corn  ever  grown,  and  is  a great  favorite 
among  market  growers  in  this  section.  It  is  very  pro- 
ductive, bearing  long,  well-filled  ears,  and  is  of  a par- 
ticularly fine  flavor.  Many  varieties  of  sweet  corn  do 
not  thrive  as  well  in  California  as  in  the  East,  and  it 
has  sometimes  been  said  that  good  sweet  corn  is  not 
to  be  had  here.  This  variety,  however,  seems  particu- 
larly adapted  to  our  local  conditions,  and  produces 
ears  of  the  very  finest  quality.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  30c,  post- 
paid; by  express  or  freight,  lb.  20c,  10  lbs.  $1.50. 

STOWELL’S  EVERGREEN.  The  standard  late  vari- 
ety for  home  and  market  use.  Grows  tall  and  remains 
green  longer  than  any  other  sort.  The  ears  are  large 
and  grains  exceedingly  deep  and  sweet.  Pkt.  5c,  lb. 
30c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  20c,  10  lbs.  $1.50. 

WHITE  EVERGREEN.  A little  earlier  than  Stow- 
ell’s  Evergreen.  The  extreme  whiteness  of  the  grains 
makes  it  very  attractive  for  the  table  and  the  most 
desirable  kind  for  canning.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  30c,  postpaid; 
by  express  or  freight,  lb.  20c,  10  lbs.  $1.50. 


CRESS  OR  PEPPER  GRASS 

Berro  o Masteuero— Kresse — Cresson 

Culture.  Sow  thickly,  broadcast  in  small  beds  or  in 
drills  1 foot  apart,  at  frequent  intervals  for  a succes- 
sion. It  will  be  ready  to  cut  in  about  three  weeks. 
Succeeds  best  during  winter  and  spring,  but  may  be 
grown  in  summer  if  sown  in  a cool,  shady  place. 

EXTRA  CURLED.  Leaves  curled,  crisp  and  pun- 
gent. Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 


WATER  CRESS 

Berro — Brunnenkresse — Cresson.  de  fontaine 

Culture.  Sow  the  seed  by  the  side  of  running  water 
or  in  a damp  place. 


WATER  CRESS. 
$3.50. 


Pkt.  10c,  oz.  35c,  % lb.  $1.00,  lb. 


CUCUMBER 

Pepino — Gurke — Concombre 

Culture.  As  soon  as  the  weather  becomes  warm  and 
settled  commence  sowing  for  the  early  crop;  later 
plantings  may  be  made  up  until  August.  Select  good, 
rich,  mellow  soil,  and  sow  in  hills  4 feet  apart  each 
way,  8 to  10  seeds  in  a hill,  covering  1 inch  deep  with 
well  pulverized  soil.  After  danger  from  insects  is 
oyer,  thin  out  to  the  four  strongest  plants.  One  ounce 
will  plant  50  hills,  or  2 pounds  to  one  acre. 


ARLINGTON  WHITE  SPINE.  A favorite  for  early 
crop,  coming  two  weeks  earlier  than  the  White  Spine. 
Very  uniform  in  shape  and  productive.  Pkt.  5c,  oz. 
15c,  % lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.25. 

BOSTON  PICKLING.  A favorite  for  pickling,  also 
good  for  slicing.  Dark  green,  straight  and  well  formed. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  $1.00. 

CUMBERLAND.  A distinct  sort,  desirable  either  for 
slicing  or  pickling.  When  full  grown  the  fruit  aver- 
ages 10  to  12  inches  in  length  and  2%  inches  in  diam- 
eter, with  full  rounded  ends.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb. 
35c,  lb.  $1.25. 


Davis  Perfect  Cucumber 

DAVIS  PERFECT.  This  splendid  variety,  introduced 
a few  years  ago,  has  now  become  very  popular.  The 
fruits  are  very  symmetrical,  8 to  10  inches  in  length, 
dark  glossy  green,  tender  and  of  exceptionally  fine 
flavor.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  20c,  lb.  60c,  lb.  $1.75. 

IMPROVED  LONG  GREEN.  A standard  sort,  12  to 
16  inches  long,  dark  green,  firm  and  crisp.  Pkt.  5c,  oz. 
15c,  % lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.25. 

IMPROVED  WHITE  SPINE.  A vigorous  grower, 
early  and  productive.  Fruit  straight,  light  green  with 
a few  white  spines;  one  of  the  best  for  table  use. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.25. 

KLONDYKE.  One  of  the  best  for  market.  The 
fruits  grow  very  uniform,  usually  measuring  about  7 
inches  long  and  2 inches  in  diameter;  of  a rich  green 
color,  excellent  for  slicing.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  35c, 
lb.  $1.25. 


Lemon  Cucumber 


NICHOL’S  MEDIUM  GREEN.  The  standard  sort  for 
pickling;  also  one  of  the  best  for  table  use.  Fruit 
well  shaped,  dark  green,  crisp  and  of  the  finest  flavor. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  30,  lb.  $1.00. 

JAPANESE  CLIMBING.  One  hill  will  cover  a trellis 
10  feet  square.  The  fruits  are  dark  green,  excellent 
for  table  use  or  for  pickling.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  20c. 

ROLLISON’S  TELEGRAPH.  The  popular  English 
variety  for  forcing.  Fruits  often  2 feet  or  more  in 
length,  firm  and  crisp.  Pkt.  25c. 

LEMON  CUCUMBER.  Quite  distinct  from  other  cu- 
cumbers, and  in  shape  much  resembling  a lemon.  It 
is  ready  to  eat  when  it  begins  to  turn  yellow,  and  has 
a fine  flavor.  It  is  a good  shipper,  and  also  one  of  the 
best  for  the  home  garden.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  25c,  % lb.  75c, 
lb.  $2.50. 

DANDELION 

Amargon — Kuhblume— Plssenllt 

Culture.  May  be  grown  any  time,  in  drills  12  inches 
apart,  covering  the  seed  very  lightly.  Much  esteemed 
as  a salad. 

IMPROA^ED  LARGE  LEAVED.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  50c. 


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EGG  PLANT 

Berengena — Ellerpflanze — Aubergine 

Culture.  Sow  from  February  to  June  in  rich  soil 
composed  of  leaf  mold  and  sandy  loam.  The  earlier 
sowings  should  be  in  a hot  bed;  the  seed  germinates 
very  slowly,  and  should  be  kept  in  a warm,  even  tem- 
perature. When  2 or  3 inches  high,  transplant  into 
small  pots  and  place  in  a frame,  gradually  harden  off, 
and  when  the  weather  is  warm  and  settled  transplant 
to  the  open  ground.  Select  light,  rich  soil,  and  plant  4 
feet  apart  each  way;  when  about  1 foot  high  draw  the 
earth  up  slightly  around  the  roots. 


New  York  Improved  Egg  Plant 


BliACK  BEAUTY.  Large,  rich,  dark  purple,  very 
early.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  60c,  % lb.  $2.00,  lb.  $6.00. 

NEW  YORK  IMPROVED  PURPLE.  The  leading 

variety  both  for  market  or  home  use.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  50c, 
% lb.  $1.65,  lb.  $5.00. 


French  Moss  Curled  Endive 


ENDIVE 

Escarola  o Endibia — Endlvlen— Chlcoree 

Culture.  May  be  sown  in  drills  15  inches  apart  any 
time  during  the  year.  When  a few  inches  high,  thin 
out  the  plants  to  10  inches  apart,  or  transplant  to  other 
rows.  As  soon  as  the  plants  have  reached  a good  size, 


gather  the  ends  of  the  outer  leaves  together  and  tie 
at  the  top  so  as  to  blanch  the  inside  leaves.  One 
ounce  will  sow  150  feet  of  drill. 

BROAD  LEAVED  BATAVIAN.  (Scarolle.)  Leaves 
light  green,  broad  and  nearly  plain.  When  blanched, 
makes  an  excellent  salad.  It  is  also  used  for  flavoring 
soup  and  stews,  and  is  sometimes  cooked  as  greens. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  40c,  lb.  $1.25. 

FRENCH  MOSS  CURLED.  (Chicoree  Frisee.)  Leaves 
deeply  cut  and  curled,  giving  it  a moss-like  appear- 
ance. Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  40c,  lb.  $1.25. 


KALE  OR  BORECOLE 

Col — Blaetterkohl— Chou  Vert 

Culture.  Sow  the  seed  in  beds  from  July  to  March; 
when  large  enough,  transplant  to  rich,  mellow  ground 
and  cultivate  same  as  Cabbage.  One  ounce  of  seed 
will  produce  2000  plants. 

DWARF  GREEN  CURLED.  (German  Greens.)  Leaves 
bright  green,  tender  and  of  fine  flavor,  Pkt.  5c,  oz. 
10c,  % lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.00. 

TALL  GREEN  CURLED  SCOTCH.  Grows  from  1% 
to  2 feet  high;  the  variety  most  generally  used.  Pkt. 
5c,  oz.  10c,  1/4  lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.00. 

JERSEY  OR  TREE  KALE.  A tall  growing  variety 
with  smooth  leaves.  Used  for  poultry  and  stock  food. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz,  10c,  1/4  lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.00. 


KOHL  RABI 

Colinabo— Kohlrabi — Chou-rave 

Culture.  Sow  in  drills  2 feet  apart  any  time  from 
July  to  April.  When  large  enough,  thin  out  to  1 foot 
apart  in  the  rows.  One  ounce  will  sow  150  feet  of  drill. 

EARLY  WHITE  VIENNA.  Greenish  white  outside, 
flesh  white  and  tender.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  20c,  % lb.  65c,  lb. 
$2.00. 

EARLY  PURPLE  VIENNA.  Similar  to  the  above, 
but  of  a purple  color.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  2()c,  % lb.  65c,  lb. 
$2.00. 

LEEK 

Puerro— Laueh— Polreau 

Culture.  Sow  in  good  rich  soil  any  time  from  Sep- 
tember to  April  in  drills  15  inches  apart  and  % inch 
deep,  and  thin  out  to  10  inches  apart.  One  ounce  will 
sow  100  feet  of  drill. 

LARGE  MUSSELBURG.  A favorite  Scotch  variety. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  20c,  % lb.  65c,  lb.  $2.00. 

LONDON  FLAG.  Large  and  uniform  in  shape.  A 
popular  market  sort.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  20c,  i/4  lb.  65c,  lb. 
$2.00. 

LETTUCE 

Lechuga — Salat — Laltue 

Culture.  Can  be  sown  at  any  time  in  California,  in 
drills  15  Inches  apart,  covering  the  seed  very  lightly; 
when  large  enough,  thin  out  to  1 foot  apart  in  the 
rows.  Or  the  seed  may  be  sown  in  beds  and  trans- 
planted. The  latter  is  preferable  for  summer  planting, 
as  the  seed  requires  a great  deal  of  moisture  to  germi- 
nate, and  when  sown  in  a bed  it  can  be  kept  moist  by 
spreading  burlap  or  sacks  over  the  surface  of  the 
ground  and  sprinkling  well  twice  a day;  after  the  seed 
is  germinated  the  sacks  may  be  removed,  but  care 
must  be  taken  to  keep  the  plants  well  watered.  One 
ounce  will  produce  about  3000  plants. 

BIG  BOSTON,  One  of  the  best  for  California;  suc- 
ceeds well  under  great  variations  of  temperature. 
Heads  large,  solid,  crisp  and  tender.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % 
lb.  40c,  lb.  $1.25. 

BLACK  SEEDED  SIMPSON.  Forms  large,  loose 
heads  of  thin,  tender,  golden  yellow  leaves.  One  of  the 
best  curled  varieties  and  stands  the  heat  well.  Pkt.  5c, 
oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  $1.00. 

CALIFORNIA  CREAM  BUTTER.  Stands  the  summer 
heat  well,  grows  slowly  and  forms  a very  solid  head, 
remaining  fit  for  use  for  a long  time.  The  outside 
leaves  are  slightly  marked  with  brown,  while  Inside 
the  leaves  are  rich,  creamy  yellow.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c, 
% lb.  30c,  lb.  $1.00. 

EARLY  CURLED  SIMPSON.  Large,  curly  leaves, 
forms  large,  loose  heads;  a favorite  early  sort.  Pkt.  5c, 
oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  $1,00. 

ICEBERG.  A popular  summer  variety;  heads  well, 
even  in  the  hottest  weather;  large,  crisp  and  remark- 
ably solid.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  20c,  % lb,  60c,  lb.  $1.75. 


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IMPROVED  HANSON.  Large,  solid  heads;  leaves 
bright  green  on  the  outside,  white  within;  crisp  and 
tender.  A favorite  market  sort.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb. 
40c,  lb.  $1.25. 


Iceberg  Lettuce 

LOS  ANGELES  MARKET,  OR  NEW  YORK  SPECIAL. 

This  lettuce  is  largely  grown  by  market  gardeners,  and 
is  the  best  selling  lettuce  in  the  Los  Angeles  market, 
while  large  quantities  are  shipped  to  other  points  as 
far  north  as  Portland  and  east  to  Salt  Lake  City  and 
Denver.  It  forms  a very  large,  perfectly  solid  head. 
The  outer  leaves  are  green,  but  after  stripping  these 
off  there  remains  a large,  white,  solid  head,  which  is 
very  crisp  and  tender.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  20c,  % lb.  70c,  lb. 
$2.00. 

PARIS  WHITE  COS.  (Romaine.)  Long,  smooth 

leaves,  remarkably  crisp  and  tender.  The  outer  leaves 
should  be  drawn  together  and  tied  at  the  tips  about  10 
days  before  cutting,  in  order  to  blanch  the  inside 
leavesi  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  40c,  lb.  $1.25. 

PRIZEHEAD.  Forms  large,  loose  heads,  remaining 
crisp  and  tender  a long  time;  leaves  slightly  tinged 
with  red.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  $1.00. 

TENNIS  BALL.  (Black  Seeded.)  One  of  the  earliest 
heading  varieties,  similar  to  Boston  Market.  Pkt.  5c, 
oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  $1.00. 

WONDERFUL.  Large,  crinkly,  dark  green  foliage, 
but  blanched  heart;  of  delicious  flavor.  The  most  pop- 
ular winter  variety  on  the  Los  Angeles  market.  Pkt. 
5c,  oz.  20c,  % lb.  70c,  lb.  $2.00. 

MELON—MUSK 

Melon  Almizcleno — Cantalupen — Muscade 

Cnlture.  May  be  planted  from  March  to  end  of  June. 
Select  light,  warm  soil  and  plant  in  hills  6 feet  apart 
each  way,  from  6 to  8 seeds  in  a hill  and  1 inch  deep. 
When  large  enough,  thin  out  to  the  three  strongest 
plants.  One  ounce  will  sow  about  100  hills. 

BURRELL’S  GEM.  Oval,  of  medium  size  and  deeply 
netted.  The  flesh  is  salmon-colored  and  of  the  flnest 
flavor.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  50c,  lb.  $1.50. 

EXTRA  EARLY  HACKENSACK.  Large,  nearly 
round,  deeply  ribbed,  and  very  thickly  netted.  Flesh 
green,  solid,  and  of  a delicious  flavor.  A popular  sort; 
nearly  two  weeks  earlier  than  the  Large  Hackensack. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  40c,  lb.  $1.25. 

GAUTIER’S  PINEAPPLE.  This  is  the  favorite  melon 
on  the  Los  Angeles  market.  Oval,  skin  thickly  netted; 
flesh  green  and  of  delicious  flavor.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c, 
% lb,  40c,  lb.  $1.25. 

LARGE  HACKENSACK.  Round,  flattened  at  the 
ends,  skin  green  and  thickly  netted;  flesh  green  and  of 
a rich,  sugary  flavor.  Very  popular  among  market 
growers,  and  sometimes  called  Turk’s  Cap.  Pkt.  5c, 
oz.  15c,  % lb.  40c,  lb.  $1.25. 

MILLER’S  CREAM,  OR  OSAGE.  Large,  oval,  with 
light  green  netted  skin;  flesh  salmon-colored,  thick 
and  sweet.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  40c,  lb.  $1.25. 

MONTREAL  MARKET.  A very  large  variety  of  the 
green  nutmeg  type,  often  growing  to  a weight  of  20 
pounds.  Almost  round,  heavily  netted,  flesh  thick  and 
luscious.  A good  market  sort  and  one  of  the  best 
shippers.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  40c, lb.  $1.25. 


TIP  TOP.  Almost  round,  of  medium  size.  Flesh 
yellow.  Arm  and  of  delicious  flavor,  edible  almost  to  the 
rind.  A melon  of  attractive  appearance,  selling 
quickly  in  all  the  markets.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  50c, 
lb.  $1.50. 


Burrell’s  Gem  Musk  Melon 

ROCKY  FORD.  Slightly  oval  in  shape,  finely  netted, 
very  regular  and  even  in  size,  weighing  about  1% 
pounds;  flesh  light  green  in  color  and  of  delicious 
flavor,  A popular  early  sort,  named  after  Rocky  Ford, 
Colorado,  but  now  grown  in  immense  quantities  in  the 
Coachella  and  Thermal  districts,  producing  the  earliest 
melons  in  the  United  States  and  shipped  east  by  the 
carload.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb,  $1,00. 

CASABA  VARIETIES 

CASABA,  OR  WINTER  PINEAPPLE.  Large,  oval, 
skin  corrugated,  grayish  green  color;  flesh  firm,  light 
green  and  of  a delicious  pineapple  flavor.  A very 
late  variety;  the  melons  do  not  usually  ripen  on  the 
vines,  but  should  be  picked  and  stored  in  a cool,  dry 
place,  and  if  carefully  handled  may  be  kept  till  late  in 
the  winter.  Pkt,  10c,  oz.  20c,  % lb.  60c,  lb.  $2.00. 


Golden  Beauty  Casaba  Melon 


GOLDEN  BEAUTY.  Similar  to  the  Winter  Pineap- 
ple, but  of  a beautiful  golden-yellow  color.  It  is  a 
good  keeper,  and  on  account  of  its  handsome  appear- 
ance it  is  one  of  the  best  of  the  winter  melons  for 
market  purposes.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  25c,  % lb,  75c,  lb.  $2.50. 

IMPROVED  HYBRID  CASABA.  Deep  green  and 
heavily  ribbed,  of  medium  size;  flesh  thick  and  of  a 
fine  quality.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  25c,  % lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.50. 

SANTA  CLAUS.  A very  late  variety.  Oblong,  mot- 
tled yellow  and  green,  flesh  light  green  and  of  rich 
flavor.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  25c,  % lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.50. 


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Theodore  Payne,  Seedsman  and  Nurseryman 


MELON-WATER 

Sandia— Wassermelone — Melon  d’Eau 

Culture.  Plant  from  March  to  July,  in  good,  light, 
sandy  loam,  in  hills  8 to  10  feet  apart  each  way  and 
from  10  to  12  seeds  in  a hill;  cover  the  seed  from  1 to  2 
inches  deep,  but  not  more.  When  large  enough,  thin 
out  to  the  three  strongest  plants. 

ANGEL.E1VO.  Of  medium  size,  dark  green,  flesh  dark 
red,  crisp  and  very  sweet.  A good  shipper  and  one  of 
the  best  market  varieties.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  45c, 
lb.  $1.25. 

CHILIAN.  Of  medium  size,  almost  round,  dark  green, 
slightly  mottled  with  blackish  green,  rind  thin,  not 
over  a quarter  of  an  inch  thick,  but  very  hard  and 
never  cracks  in  shipping.  Flesh  solid,  crisp  and  deep 
crimson  clear  through.  This  is  the  favorite  Los  An- 
geles market  melon.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.00. 

BLACK  SEEDED  CHILIAN.  This  is  preferred  by 
some  to  the  preceding  variety,  and  is  considered  a 
little  earlier.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.00. 

CUBAN  Q,UEEN.  Oblong,  striped  dark  and  light 
green,  rind  thin,  flesh  bright  red.  A good  shipping 
sort.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 

GEORGIA  RATTLESNAKE,  OR  GYPSY.  A popular 
Southern  variety.  A large,  long  melon,  light  green 
with  dark  green  stripes,  flesh  scarlet,  crisp  and  juicy. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz,  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  $1,00. 

KLECKLEY  SWEET.  One  of  the  flnest  melons  for 
home  use.  Oblong  in  form,  18  to  20  inches  long  and 
10  to  12  inches  in  diameter.  Skin  dark,  rich  green 
flesh  bright  scarlet,  ripening  close  to  the  rind.  Pkt.  5c, 
oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  $1.00. 

KLONDYKE,  OR  PASADENA.  Of  recent  introduction 
and  a great  favorite  in  the  Pasadena  market.  Oblong, 
dark  rich  green,  flesh  bright  red,  very  crisp  and  sweet. 
Pkt.  10c,  oz.  20c,  % lb.  65c,  lb.  $2.00. 

YELLOW-FLESHED  ICE  CREAM.  Quite  distinct 
from  any  other  variety.  Large  and  long,  rind  an  even 
dark  green.  Flesh  of  a rich,  sugary  flavor  peculiar 
to  itself;  entirely  free  from  flbrous  substances,  melt- 
ing in  the  mouth  like  ice  cream.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c, 
lb.  50c,  lb.  $1.50. 


MUSHROOM  SPAWN 

Seta— -Schwamm — Champignon 

Culture.  Mushrooms  can  be  grown  in  cellars  or  sheds, 
where  a temperature  of  60  to  70  degrees  can  be  main- 
tained. Procure  some  good  rich  loam  and  some  fresh 
horse  manure,  and  mix  thoroughly  together,  using  two- 
thirds  of  the  horse  manure  and  one-third  of  the  loam. 
Make  a bed  of  this  mixture  about  18  inches  deep,  which 
should  be  pressed  down  flrmly.  As  soon  as  the  tem- 
perature of  this  bed  falls  to  about  70  degrees  the 
spawn  may  be  inserted  in  pieces  about  one  inch 
square.  Cover  the  spawn  with  good  loam  about  two 
inches  deep  and  press  down  flrmly.  Cover  this  over 
with  a layer  of  loose  straw.  If  the  conditions  are  right 
the  mushrooms  should  appear  in  from  six  to  eight 
weeks. 

ENGLISH  MUSHROOM  SPAWN.  In  bricks  of  about 
1 lb.  Per  brick  25c  (by  mail  35c). 


MUSTARD 

Mostaza — Senf — Moutarde 

By  mail  add  10c  per  lb.  for  postage. 

Culture.  Sow  in  drills  1 foot  apart  at  frequent  inter- 
vals for  succession.  Used  for  greens  and  cooked  like 
Spinach,  sometimes  cut  when  about  2 inches  high  and 
used  as  a salad,  generally  with  Cress. 

BROWN  OR  BLACK.  The  common  Mustard,  much 
used  for  greens.  The  seeds  are  also  used  in  pickles. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  15c;  lb.  40c  (by  mail  50c). 

SOUTHERN  CURLED.  Very  large  leaves,  often  15 
inches  in  length;  the  best  sort  for  greens.  Pkt.  5c,  oz. 
10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  75c  (by  mail  85c). 

WHITE  LONDON.  The  best  variety  for  salads,  also 
used  for  greens.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb,  15c,  lb.  40c  (by 
mail  50c). 

OKRA 

Ruimbombo— Essbarer Gombo 

Culture.  Sow  from  March  to  July,  in  drills  3 feet 
apart,  covering  the  seed  2 inches  deep;  thin  out  the 
plants  to  10  inches  apart  in  the  rows,  cultivate  well, 
and  draw  the  earth  up  slightly  around  the  stems.  One 
ounce  of  seed  will  sow  50  feet  of  row. 


EARLY  DWARF.  Of  dwarf,  stocky  growth,  very 
prolific,  producing  pods  10  days  earlier  than  the  tall 
varieties.  Pods  long  and  smooth.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c 
lb.  20c,  lb.  60c. 

LONG  GREEN.  Plants  of  tall  growth,  pods  long  and 
slightly  ribbed.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  20c,  lb.  60c. 

WHITE  VELVET.  Of  tall  growth;  long,  round, 
smooth  pods  with  a whitish,  velvety  covering.  The 
favorite  variety  for  pickling.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb. 
20c,  lb.  60c. 


Ailsa  Craig  Onion 

ONION 

Cebolla — Zwiebel — Ognon 

Culture.  Onions  require  a rich,  moist  soil;  rich,  low 
land  is  best.  It  may  be  either  sandy  loam  or  black  soil, 
but  should  have  plenty  of  natural  moisture.  Land 
which  has  been  planted  to  vegetables — peas  or  beans 
preferred — for  a few  seasons  is  the  best  land  for 
onions.  They  may  also  be  grown  on  higher  lands  with 
irrigation,  providing  the  soil  is  rich.  The  land  must 
not  be  allowed  to  get  dry,  as  this  will  check  the  growth 
and  either  force  the  plant  to  run  to  seed  or  produce 
“stiff  necks.”  For  the  home  garden  the  seed  may  be 
planted  the  year  round  in  California,  but  for  main  crop 
from  November  to  end  of  January  is  best.  In  naturally 
moist  soils  the  seed  m>ay  be  sown  in  drills  15  inches 
apart,  covering  the  seed  very  lightly.  When  large 
enough,  the  plants  may  be  thinned  out  to  5 or  6 inches 
apart  in  the  rows.  For  irrigated  lands  sow  the  seed 
thickly  in  beds  or  drills  and  keep  well  watered;  when 
the  plants  are  large  enough — about  half  the  size  of  a 
lead  pencil — transplant  to  rows  15  inches  apart  and  6 
inches  in  the  rows.  Trim  off  about  a third  of  the 
tops  and  half  the  roots  before  planting,  as  this  helps 
the  plants  to  bulb  out.  When  sown  in  drills,  and 
thinned  out,  it  requires  from  4 to  5 pounds  of  seed  to 
the  acre,  or  1 ounce  to  100  feet  of  row.  When  sown 
in  beds  and  transplanted,  from  1 to  1%  pounds  will 
raise  enough  plants  for  an  acre.  For  the  home  garden. 
Onion  sets  are  often  planted.  These  will  produce  large 
onions  much  earlier  than  the  seed.  For  “Green”  or 
“Spring”  Onions,  sow  the  seed  of  the  White  Queen  or 
some  other  white  variety. 

AILSA  CRAIG.  An  English  variety  that  thrives  well 
in  this  climate  and  is  becoming  A'^ery  popular  here.  It 
is  of  immense  size,  globe-shaped,  pure  yellow  on  the 
outside,  but  white  inside.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  35c,  % lb.  $1.00, 
lb.  $3.50. 


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AUSTRALIAN  BROWN.  A favorite  market  sort  of 
good  size  and  shape;  very  hardy,  early,  productive,  and 
the  best  keeper.  The  skin  is  thick  and  of  a rich  brown 
color;  flesh  solid  and  of  mild  flavor.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  20c, 
% lb.  50c,  lb.  $1.75. 

CRYSTAL  WAX.  A pure  white  variety  of  the  Ber- 
muda type,  very  flat  and  extremely  early.  On  account 
of  its  handsome  appearance,  earliness  and  mild  flavor 
it  is  in  great  demand  by  market  growers.  Pkt.  10c, 
oz.  40c,  % lb.  $1.25,  lb.  $4.00.  , 

LARGE  RED  WETHERSFIELD.  Large,  sightly  flat- 
tened, deep  purplish  red,  flesh  firm  and  thick.  This  is 
the  best  known  of  the  red  varieties  and  largely  plant- 
ed. It  is  a heavy  cropper  and  an  excellent  keeper. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  30c,  % lb.  $1.00,  lb.  $3.00. 

MAMMOTH  SILVER  KING.  A large,  early  white, 
flat  variety  of  mild  flavor.  Valuable  for  the  home  gar- 
den and  nearby  market,  but  is  not  a good  shipping  or 
keeping  sort.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  40c,  14  lb.  $1.25,  lb.  $5.00. 

PRIZETAKER.  A globe-shaped  onion,  with  light 
yellow  skin  and  white  flesh  of  a mild  flavor.  It  is 
popular  as  a market  variety,  a fairly  good  keeper,  and 
an  immense  yielder;  onions  often  weigh  two  or  three 
pounds,  and  have  been  known  to  weigh  as  much  as 
four  pounds.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  30c,  % lb.  $1.00,  lb.  $3.00. 

WHITE  BERMUDA.  This  is  the  standard  early  mar- 
ket variety  and  is  now  grown  in  immense  quantities 
in  the  Coachella  Valley  for  early  Eastern  shipping.  It 
is  of  large  size,  flat,  and  a pinkish  straw  color.  The 
flesh  is  white  and  mild.  The  seed  I offer  is  of  the  finest 
strain  and  imported  from  Teneriffe,  Canary  Islands. 
Pkt.  10c,  oz.  25c,  14  lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.50. 

WHITE  PORTUGAL,  OR  SILVER  SKIN.  A very  pop- 
ular variety,  both  for  market  and  home  use.  It  is  of 
attractive  appearance,  flattened,  but  quite  thick;  skin 
silvery  white  and  very  thin;  flesh  firm,  snowy  white 
and  mild.  A good  keeper  and  heavy  yielder;  onions  of 
large  size.  Also  one  of  the  best  for  pickling.  Pkt. 
5c,  oz.  40c,  14  lb.  $1.25,  lb.  $4.00. 

WHITE  Q,UEEN.  One  of  the  best  sorts  for  pickling. 
It  grows  to  a fair  size  in  California,  and  is  also  used 
as  an  early  market  variety.  It  is  very  early,  flat  in 
shape,  beautifully  white  and  of  mild  flavor.  The  best 
variety  for  growing  for  green  onions.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  40c, 
14  lb.  $1.25,  lb.  $4.00. 

YELLOW  GLOBE  DANVERS.  An  old  standard  mar- 
ket variety.  Large,  globe-shaped;  skin  brownish-yel- 
low. Flesh  white  and  firm;  a good  yielder  and  remark- 
ably good  keeper.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  30c,  14  lb.  $1.00,  lb.  $3.00. 


Australian  Brown  Onion 


ONION  SETS 

By  mail  add  10c  per  lb.  for  postage. 

Australian  Brown,  White  and  Yellow  Sets.  Per  lb. 
20c  (by  mail  30c).  Price  on  large  quantities  on  appli- 
cation. 


PARSLEY 

Perljil— Petersilie — Persll 

Cnltnre.  May  be  sown  the  year  round  in  California. 
Sow  in  good,  rich  soil,  in  drills  15  inches  apart,  cover- 
ing the  seed  about  half  an  inch  deep.  When  the  plants 
are  2 or  3 inches  high,  thin  out  to  4 inches  apart.  One 
ounce  will  sow  100  feet  of  drill. 


CHAMPION  MOSS  CURLED.  Beautifully  curled 
leaves,  deep,  rich  green.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  40c  lb 
$1.25. 

HAMBURG,  OR  TURNIP-ROOTED.  A plain-leaved 
variety,  forming  large  roots  which  are  used  for  flavor- 
ing soups,  etc.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.00. 


PARSNIP 

Chirivia— Pastinake — Panais 

Culture.  Sow  from  September  to  May,  in  deep,  rich 
soil,  in  drills  15  inches  apart,  and  cover  the  seed  about 
half  an  inch  deep.  When  the  plants  are  2 or  3 inches 
high,  thin  out  to  about  5 inches  apart  in  the  rows.  One 
ounce  of  seed  will  sow  100  feet  of  row,  or  5 pounds  to 
one  acre. 

HOLLOW  CROWN.  The  standard  sort.  Pkt  5c  oz 
10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 


Stratagem  Peas 


PEAS 

Chlcharos  o Gulsantes — Erbsen— Pols 

Note.  Express  or  freight  charges  are  not  prepaid. 
Peas  can  be  sent  by  parcel  post  at  cheaper  rates  than 
my  “postpaid”  price.  Where  quantities  of  peas  are 
ordered  to  be  sent  by  parcel  post,  remit  for  the  first 
pound  at  the  “postpaid”  rate,  to  cover  postage  and 
packing  charges,  and  for  the  remainder  at  the  rate 
quoted  by  “express”  or  “freight,”  and  add  the  correct 
parcel  post  charge  to  your  zone.  This  parcel  post 
charge  must  be  sent  additional  or  peas  will  be  sent 
by  express.  For  information,  see  parcel  post  schedule 
on  first  page  of  catalogue. 

Culture.  May  be  sown  the  year  round  in  California. 
They  will  grow  in  almost  any  soil,  but  a deep,  rich 
loam  is  best  for  main  crop;  the  early  varieties  for  win- 
ter will  do  best  on  a light,  warm  soil;  deep  plowing  of 
the  ground  is  essential.  They  are  sown  in  single  or 
double  rows  from  eighteen  inches  to  4 feet  apart,  ac- 
cording to  the  height  of  the  variety.  The  tall  sorts 
should  have  sticks  to  climb  over.  For  the  field  crop  it 
requires  from  60  to  80  pounds  to  the  acre;  for  home 
garden,  plant  one  pound  to  50  feet  of  row. 


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FIRST  EARLY  VARIETIES 

AMERICAN  WONDER.  Extra  early,  dwarf,  compact 
grower,  wrinkled  peas  of  the  finest  quality.  Height  1 
foot.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  30c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight, 
lb.  20c,  10  lbs.  $1.50. 

PREMIUM  GEM.  A popular  early  dwarf  wrinkled 
variety.  It  grows  about  18  inches  high  and  bears  a 
heavy  crop  of  good-sized  pods  filled  with  6 to  8 peas 
of  the  finest  quality.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  30c,  postpaid;  by 
express  or  freight,  lb.  20c,  10  lbs.  $1.50. 

GRADUS,  OR  PROSPERITY.  The  finest  early  pea  yet 
introduced.  Almost  as  early  as  American  Wonder, 
but  grows  about  2%  feet  high  and  produces  very  long 
pods  filled  with  8 to  10  peas  of  delicious  flavor.  Pkt. 
5c,  lb.  30c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb,  20c, 
10  lbs.  $1.50. 

SECOND  EARLY  VARIETIES 

ABUNDANCE.  A splendid  wrinkled  variety,  good 
bearer,  pods  contain  6 to  8 large  peas.  It  grows  about 
2 feet  high.  A favorite  sort  for  canning.  Pkt.  5c,  lb. 
30c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  20c,  10  lbs.  $1.50. 

STRATAGEM.  One  of  the  best  peas  in  cultivation; 
pods  large  and  well  filled;  of  the  finest  flavor.  Grows 
about  2%  feet  high.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  30c,  postpaid;  by  ex- 
press or  freight,  lb.  20c,  10  lbs.  $1.50. 

YORKSHIRE  HERO.  The  popular  market  variety  in 
this  locality.  Grows  about  iVz  feet  high,  is  of  fine  qual- 
ity and  a good  bearer.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  30c,  postpaid;  by 
express  or  freight,  lb.  20c,  10  lbs.  $1.20. 

LATE  VARIETIES 

ALDERMAN.  Of  recent  introduction;  grows  about 
5 feet  high;  pods  dark  green,  always  well  filled  with 
large  peas  of  the  finest  quality.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  30c,  post- 
paid; by  express  or  freight,  lb.  20c,  10  lbs.  $1.50. 

CHAMPION  OP  ENGLAND.  Grows  from  4 to  4% 
feet  high;  very  productive  and  unsurpassed  in  quality. 
Pkt.  5c,  lb.  30c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  20c, 
10  lbs.  $1.50. 

TELEPHONE.  A late  variety;  grows  5 feet  high, 
produces  very  long  pods,  well  filled  with  8 or  9 large 
peas  of  the  finest  quality.  Pkt.  5c,  lb.  30c,  postpaid;  by 
express  or  freight,  lb.  20c,  10  lbs.  $1.50. 


PEPPER 

Pimiento — Pfefler— Piment 

Culture.  Can  be  sown  from  the  middle  of  January 
to  the  end  of  June.  Sow  the  seed  in  boxes  of  light, 
rich  soil,  and  keep  in  a frame  or  on  a hot  bed.  When 
the  plants  are  large  enough,  gradually  harden  off,  and 
plant  out  in  the  open  ground  as  soon  as  the  weather 
has  become  warm  and  settled,  placing  the  plants  in 
rows  2 feet  apart  and  1%  feet  apart  in  the  row.  One 
ounce  of  seed  should  produce  about  1000  plants. 

ANAHEIM  CHILL  In  great  demand  locally;  similar 
to  the  Mexican  Chili,  but  larger.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  25c,  % lb. 
75c,  lb.  $2.50. 

CHINESE  GIANT.  Of  very  large  size,  averaging  10 
to  15  inches  in  circumference.  One  of  the  best  for 
stuffing;  fiesh  thick,  tender  and  mild.  Pkt.  10c,  oz. 
50c,  % lb.  $1.75,  lb.  $6.00. 

LARGE  BELL,  OR  BULL  NOSE.  Large,  early  and 
very  productive.  Flesh  thick  and  mild,  much  used  for 
stuffing.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  30c,  % lb.  $TT0O,  lb.  $3.50. 

LONG  RED  CAYENNE.  Pods  small,  long  and  point- 
ed, coral  red  when  ripe.  Very  strong  and  pungent; 
largely  used  for  seasoning  pickles.  Pkt.  5c,  oz,  25c,  % 
lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.50. 

MEXICAN  CHILL  The  well-known  “Chili”  used  so 
much  in  tamales  and  Spanish  dishes.  Beautiful  dark 
red  pods,  4 to  6 inches  long,  very  hot.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  25c, 
lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.50, 

PIMIENTO.  One  of  the  finest  peppers  of  mild  fiavor 
that  has  yet  been  grown.  It  lends  itself  to  a variety 
of  uses,  on  account  of  its  beauty,  firmness  and  attrac- 
tive shape.  It  makes  an  unusually  pretty  salad,  being 
smooth  and  bright  in  color,  and  it  can  be  either  canned 
or  stuffed  most  satisfactorily,  as  it  is  firm  and  fleshy. 
Pkt.  10c,  oz.  45c,  % lb.  $1.50,  lb.  $4.50. 

RUBY  KING.  Large,  bright  glossy  red,  mild  and 
sweet.  Much  used  for  stuffing  and  for  slicing  in  salads. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  40c,  % lb.  $1.35,  lb.  $4.00. 

SWEET  MOUNTAIN.  A large  late  variety,  bearing 
fruit  often  8 inches  long  and  2 inches  in  diameter,  deep 
glossy  red,  mild  and  sweet.  One  of  the  best  for  stuff- 
ing. Pkt.  5c,  oz.  25c,  % lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.50. 


Chinese  Giant  Pepper 


POTATOES 

Patatas — Kartofleln — Pommes  de  Terre 

Culture.  Potatoes  succeed  best  in  a good,  rich,  well- 
drained,  sandy  loam,  and  may  be  planted  any  time 
from  August  to  May.  It  requires  about  400  pounds  of 
seed  potatoes  to  the  acre. 

EARLY  ROSE,  WHITE  ROSE,  TRIU3IPH  OR  SIX 
WEEKS  AND  BURBANK 
Prices  on  application. 


PUMPKIN 

Calabaza— Kuerbis — Courge 

Culture.  Sow  from  April  to  July  in  hills  8 feet  apart 
each  way  and  3 or  4 seeds  to  a hill.  One  ounce  will 
sow  about  20  hills,  or  2 pounds  to  one  acre. 

CHEESE.  Large,  reddish  orange,  fiesh  thick  and 
sweet.  A good  keeper.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  14  lb.  20c, 
lb.  60c. 

CUSHAW.  (Crook-necked*.)  Light  cream  color.  A 
good  keeper,  flesh  solid  and  sweet.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  14 
lb.  30c,  lb.  85c. 

MAMMOTH  TOURS,  OR  JUMBO.  (King  of  Mam- 
moths.) Grows  to  an  immense  size,  often  weighing 
150  pounds  or  more.  Skin  orange-salmon,  flesh  bright 
yellow,  fine  grained,  tender  and  sweet.  Valuable  for 
pies,  also  for  stock  feeding.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  14  lb.  30c, 
lb.  $1.00. 

Q,UAKER  PIE.  Of  medium  size,  slightly  oval,  skin 
rich  creamy  buff,  flesh  fine  grained  and  of  rich  flavor. 
A good  keeper.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  14  lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 

FIELD  PUMPKIN 

CALIFORNIA  FIELD.  The  well-known  Field  Pump- 
kin so  largely  grown  for  stock.  Varies  in  color  from 
yellow,  orange,  red  to  drab.  Very  large  and  a heavy 
bearer.  Lb.  40c  (by  mail  50c). 

LARGE  SWEET  FIELD.  Very  large,  a favorite 
variety  in  this  section,  heavy  yielder  and  good  for 
stock  feeding  or  for  pies.  Lb.  40c  (by  mail  50c). 


RADISH 

Rabano— Rettlg — Radis 

Culture.  May  be  sown  the  year  round  in  California. 
They  can  be  grown  in  any  good  garden  soil,  but  thrive 
best  in  a light  loam  enriched  with  plenty  of  good  rot- 
ten manure.  Sow  in  drills  12  inches  apart.  One  ounce 
of  seed  will  sow  100  feet  of  drill. 

CALIFORNIA  MAMMOTH  WHITE.  A large,  pure 
white  radish,  often  9 to  10  inches  long  and  1%  to  2 
inches  in  diameter:  flesh  sweet,  solid  and  crisp.  Pkt. 
5c,  oz,  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  90c. 


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CHARTIER.  A long  variety  and  very  attractive. 
The  color  is  a rosy  scarlet,  shading  to  white  at  the 
tip.  It  is  larger  than  the  Long  Scarlet,  and  keeps  hard 
and  crisp  for  a long  time.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  lb.  25c, 
lb.  75c. 

CRIMSON  GIANT  TURNIP.  A new  variety,  more 
than  twice  the  size  of  the  Scarlet  Turnip.  It  matures 
early,  flesh  white,  crisp  and  solid.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % 
lb.  30c,  lb.  ^1.00. 

EARLY  LONG  SCARLET  SHORT  TOP.  An  old 
standard  variety;  grows  to  about  6 inches  long;  color 
bright  carmine:  flesh  firm  and  brittle;  has  very  small 
top.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 

FRENCH  BREAKFAST.  A popular  early  variety 
and  one  of  the  best  for  forcing.  Grows  about  2 inches 
long  and  stump  rooted.  The  top  part  of  the  root  is 
bright  rose  and  the  lower  part  white.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c, 
% lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 

ICICLE.  A white  variety:  grows  about  5 inches  long, 
very  brittle  and  of  mild  flavor.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb. 
25c,  lb.  75c. 

LONG  BLACK  SPANISH.  A large  winter  radish, 
skin  almost  black;  flesh  white  and  solid.  Pkt.  5c,  oz. 
10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 

ROUND  BLACK  SPANISH.  Similar  to  the  preceding, 
except  in  shape.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 

SCARLET  TURNIP.  A very  popular  early  sort. 
Roots  scarlet,  turnip-shaped,  crisp  and  of  good  flavor. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  70c. 

SCARLET  TURNIP  WHITE  TIPPED.  Bright  rosy 
carmine,  with  lower  part  of  root  white;  a very  attrac- 
tive variety.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  80c. 

WHITE  STRASBURG.  A large  late  summer  variety; 
broad  at  the  top  and  tapering  down  to  a point.  Flesh 
Arm  and  solid,  and  keeps  crisp  for  a long  time.  Pkt. 
5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  80c. 


RHUBARB—PIE  PLANT 

Rulbarbo— Rhabarber — Rhubarbe 

Culture.  Sow  from  February  to  end  of  April  in  drills 
18  inches  apart,  covering  the  seed  about  1 inch  deep. 
When  large  enough,  thin  out  to  6 inches  apart  in  the 
rows.  Transplant  the  roots  the  following  winter  or 
spring  to  deep,  rich,  well  manured  soil,  placing  the 
plants  4 feet  apart  each  way. 

BURBANK’S  NEW  EVERBEARING  OR  CRIMSON 
WINTER.  The  most  valuable  variety  ever  introduced. 
It  is  practically  everbearing,  and  a supply  can  be  had 
all  through  the  winter  when  the  other  varieties  are 
dormant.  The  stalks  are  medium  sized,  rich  crimson 
and  of  delicious  flavor.  It  grows  very  quickly,  and  is 
enormously  productive.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  75c,  % lb.  $2.00, 
lb.  $7.50. 

VICTORIA.  A standrad  variety;  stalks  large  and  of 
fine  flavor.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  50c,  lb.  $1.50. 

WAGNER’S  GIANT  CRIMSON  WINTER.  A superior 
variety,  producing  stems  twice  as  large  as  those  of 
the  ordinary  Crimson  Winter,  and  has  been  known  to 
yield  as  high  as  20  tons  to  the  acre.  It  is  unsurpassed 
in  flavor,  and  is  now  in  great  demand  on  the  local 
market.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.20,  % lb.  $4.00. 

RHUBARB  ROOTS.  See  page  15. 


ROSELLE 

(Hibiscus  subdorifa) 

Culture.  An  annual  plant,  native  of  India,  but  intro- 
duced here  from  Queensland,  Australia,  where  it  is 
largely  grown  for  making  jelly.  The  plants  grow  from 
3 to  6 feet  high,  and  bear  quantities  of  fruit,  each  en- 
closed in  a thick,  fleshy  calyx,  from  which  the  jelly  is 
made,  which  is  considered  by  many  superior  to  guava 
jelly.  The  seed  should  be  sown  in  boxes  or  seed  pans 
in  February  or  March,  and  placed  on  a hot  bed.  The 
young  plants  can  be  potted  up  as  soon  as  large  enough, 
and  when  the  weather  is  warm  and  settled  they  should 
be  planted  out  in  the  open  ground,  about  3 feet  apart 
each  way.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  50c,  % lb.  $1.50. 

SALSIFY  OR  VEGETABLE 
OYSTER 

Ostion  Vegetal — Haferwurzel — Salsifis 

Culture.  Sow  from  February  to  May,  in  deep,  rich 
soil,  in  drills  15  inches  apart.  When  large  enough,  thin 
out  to  5 inches  apart  in  the  rows.  One  ounce  of  seed 
will  sow  50  feet  of  row. 

MAMMOTH  SANDWICH  ISLAND.  Very  large  roots, 
tender  and  of  rich  flavor.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  20c,  % lb.  65c, 
lb.  $2.00. 


Roselle 


SORREL 

Acedara — Sauerampfer— Oseille 

Culture.  Sow  in  spring,  in  drills  15  inhces  apart,  in 
any  good  garden  soil.  The  plant  is  perennial,  and  can 
be  taken  up  every  few  years  and  divided.  The  flower 
stems  should  be  kept  cut  off  as  they  appear.  The  leaves 
are  cooked  like  spinach,  and  are  also  used  in  soups. 

LARGE  LEAVED  FRENCH,  Pkt.  5c.  oz.  15c,  % lb. 
35c,  lb.  $1.25. 


SPINACH 

Esplnaca — Splnat — Epluard 

Culture.  Can  be  sown  the  year  round  in  California,  in 
drills  15  inches  apart.  One  ounce  of  seed  will  sow  50 
feet  of  row,  or  12  pounds  to  one  acre. 

PRICKLY  OR  WINTER.  The  hardiest  variety  and 
the  one  generally  grown  for  market.  Large,  smooth 
leaves  shaped  like  an  arrow  point.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % 
lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.00. 

ROUND  OR  SUMMER.  Large,  thick,  smooth  leaves, 
rounded  at  the  ends.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.00. 

NEW  ZEALAND.  Produces  large  leaves,  of  thick, 
fleshy  texture.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  15c,  % lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.00. 


SQUASH 

Calabacera — Kuerbis — Courge 

Culture.  As  soon  as  the  weather  has  become  warm 
and  settled,  commence  sowing  for  the  early  crop.  The 
summer  varieties  mature  much  quicker  than  the  win- 
ter varieties,  and  sowing  for  late  crop  may  be  contin- 
ued up  until  the  first  of  August.  Sow  in  hills  4 to  5 
feet  apart,  using  6 or  7 seeds  to  a hill,  and  afterwards 
thin  out  to  the  three  strongest  plants.  One  ounce  of 
seed  will  sow  about  40  hills,  or  3 pounds  to  1 acre. 
The  winter  varieties  take  longer  to  mature,  and  the 
later  plantings  should  be  completed  by  about  the  first 
of  July.  Sow  in  hills  8 to  10  feet  apart,  using  3 seeds 
to  a hill.  One  ounce  will  sow  about  20  hills,  or  2 
pounds  to  an  acre. 

SUMMER  VARIETIES 

EARLY  WHITE  BUSH  SCALLOPED.  Very  early, 
creamy  white,  flat  and  scalloped:  4 to  6 inches  in  diam- 
eter: exceedingly  prolific.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  25c, 
lb.  75c. 

EARLY  GOLDEN  BUSH  SCALLOPED,  OR  CUSTARD. 
Similar  to  the  preceding,  except  in  color,  which  is  a 
deep  rich  yellow.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 

ENGLISH  VEGETABLE  MARROW.  Large,  oblong, 
pale  green,  grows  from  12  to  18  inches  long.  Makes 
a large  vine,  and  should  be  planted  7 or  8 feet  apart, 
Pkt.  5c.  oz.  15c,  % lb.  50c,  lb.  $1.50. 

SUMMER  CROOK-NECK.  Long,  with  crooked  neck; 
bright  golden  yellow,  thickly  warted;  very  rich  flavor. 
Pkt.  5c.  oz.  10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 


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WINTER  VARIETIES 

BOSTON  MARROW.  Large,  oval,  bright  orange  with 
creamy  netting.  Flesh  fine  grained,  orange  colored 
and  of  finest  flavor.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  35c,  lb. 
$1.00, 

FORDHOOK.  Oblong,  slightly  ridged,  creamy  yel- 
low, flesh  thick  and  of  delicious  flavor.  Hard  and 
solid;  a good  keeper.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb,  90c. 

GOIiDFN  HUBBARD.  A very  attractive  variety  of 
the  Hubbard  Squash.  When  matured  the  color  is  a 
deep  orange-red,  with  rich  orange-colored  flesh,  of  the 
finest  quality.  Pkt.  5c,  oz,  10c,  % lb.  35c,  lb.  $1.00. 

HUBBARD.  The  popular  winter  squash.  Oblong 
and  pointed,  dark  green,  heavily  warted.  Flesh  orange- 
colored;  a splendid  keeper.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  35c, 
lb.  $1.00. 


Hubbard  Squash 


TOBACCO 

Tabaco — Tabak — Tabac 

Cnlture.  The  seed  can  be  sown  in  a frame  or  on  a 
hot  bed;  or  in  well  prepared  beds  in  the  open  ground 
after  danger  from  cold  is  past.  Select  fine,  rich  soil, 
cover  the  seed  very  lightly,  about  one-eighth  of  an 
inch,  and  press  down  firmly  with  the  back  of  a spade; 
water  with  a fine  spray.  When  the  plants  are  about  4 
Inches  high,  transplant  to  rows  5 feet  apart  and  4 feet 
apart  in  the  row.  Tobacco  requires  a rich,  mellow 
soil;  wood  ashes  are  beneficial  as  a fertilizer.  One 
ounce  of  seed  will  produce  enough  plants  for  one  acre. 

CONNECTICUT  SEED  LEAP.  Well  known,  the 
hardiest  variety.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  60c. 

HAVANA.  Cuban-grown  (Vuelta  de  abajo).  The 
true  Havana  tobacco.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  60c,  lb.  $6.00. 


TOMATO 

Gitomate — Uiebesapfel — Tomate 

Culture.  Seed  can  be  sown  from  January  to  May.  The 
early  sowing  should  be  in  seed  boxes  in  frames  or  on  a 
hot  bed.  When  the  plants  are  about  2 inches  high  they 
should  be  transpFanted  to  shallow  boxes,  placing  them 
about  1 inch  apart  each  way.  Protect  from  cold,  and 
when  well  established  gradually  harden  off;  when  all 
danger  from  frost  is  over,  transplant  to  the  open 
ground,  placing  them  from  5 to  8 feet  apart  each  way. 
Later  sowings  can  be  made  in  the  open  ground,  in  seed 
beds  or  drills,  after  danger  from  cold  is  past.  In  frost- 
less localities  where  winter  tomatoes  are  grown,  the 
seed  can  be  sown  from  the  middle  of  August  to  the  end 
of  September.  One  ounce  of  seed  should  produce  about 
2000  plants. 

ACME — An  early  variety  of  medium  size,  purplish 
crimson  with  pink  tinge,  perfectly  smooth;  solid  and 
a good  bearer.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  25c,  % lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.50. 

ATLANTIC  PRIZE.  Large,  firm  and  solid.  Will 
stand  more  cold  than  any  other  sort,  and  is  largely 
planted  in  localities  where  winter  tomatoes  are  grown. 
Pkt.  5c,  oz.  25c,  % lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.50. 

CHALK’S  EARLY  JEWEL.  Large,  smooth  and  uni- 
form; bright  scarlet,  fine  flavor.  One  of  the  best  early 
sorts  and  a good  bearer.  Pkt.  5c,  oz,  25c,  % lb.  75c.  lb. 
$2.50. 


LIVINGSTON’S  FAVORITE.  One  of  the  best  for  gen- 
eral crop,  of  perfect  shape,  rich  scarlet,  large,  solid 
and  a good  bearer.  A good  variety  for  shipping  and 
canning.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  20c,  % lb.  60c,  lb.  $2.00. 

SPARK’S  EARLIANA.  Extra  early,  deep  scarlet, 
large,  smooth,  solid  and  of  the  finest  quality.  The 
earliest  large  tomato  grown.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  25c,  lb.  75c, 
lb.  $2.50. 

PONDEROSA,  OR  BEEFSTEAK.  A favorite  sort  for 
the  home  garden;  of  immense  size,  sometimes  weigh- 
ing from  2 to  3 pounds  each;  have  very  few  seeds.  Pkt. 
5c,  oz.  35c,  % lb.  $1.00,  lb.  $3.50. 

RED  BEAUTY.  New;  the  most  beautiful  tomato 
grown.  Of  medium  size,  weighing  about  half  a pound, 
of  perfect  shape,  very  smooth  and  of  a deep,  rich  red 
color.  Flesh  solid,  with  few  seeds,  and  of  the  finest 
possible  flavor.  Pkt,  25c,  % oz.  50c,  oz.  $1.50. 

STONE.  A favorite  sort  for  general  crop,  shipping 
and  canning.  Large,  smooth,  bright  scarlet,  very  solid 
and  a good  bearer.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  25c,  % lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.50. 

TROPHY.  An  old  favorite  variety,  scarlet,  solid  and 
of  fine  quality;  good  for  general  use  or  canning.  Pkt. 
5c,  oz.  25c,  % lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.50. 

TOMATO  PLANTS.  See  page  15. 


Purple  Top  Strap  Leaf  Turnip 


TURNIP 

N abo— Ruebe— N a vet 

Culture.  Sow  from  October  to  May,  in  drills  15 
inches  apart,  covering  the  seed  lightly.  When  the 
plants  are  large  enough,  thin  out  to  5 or  6 inches  apart 
in  the  rows.  To  grow  good  turnips  it  requires  rich 
soil  and  plenty  of  moisture;  this  insures  a quick,  unin- 
terrupted growth,  and  the  turnips  will  be  tender,  and 
not  woody  as  when  slowly  grown  on  poor  soil.  One 
ounce  of  seed  will  sow  100  feet  of  drill,  or  2 pounds  to 
one  acre. 

EARLY  SNOWBALL.  A pure  white,  globe-shaped 
variety  of  extra  fine  quality.  One  of  the  best  for  ship- 
ping. Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  30c,  lb.  $1.00. 

EARLY  WHITE  EGG.  A small  early  sort,  oval- 
shaped; flesh  white,  fine-grained  and  sweet.  Pkt.  5c, 
oz.  10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 

EARLY  WHITE  PLAT  DUTCH.  Of  medium  size, 
flat,  clear  white  and  of  good  quality.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c, 
% lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 

GOLDEN  BALL,  OR  ORANGE  JELLY.  Globe-shaped, 
yellow,  flesh  yellow.  Arm  and  sweet.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c, 
% lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 

PURPLE-TOP  STRAP-LEAP.  The  standard  variety 
for  market  or  the  home  garden.  Of  medium  size,  flat, 
white,  purple  above  ground,  flne-grained  and  sweet. 
Pkt  5c.  oz.  10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 

PURPLE-TOP  WHITE  GLOBE.  Large,  globe  shaped, 
flesh  white  and  sweet.  An  excellent  variety  and  the 
best  for  summer  use.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb.  25c,  lb.  75c. 

IMPROVED  PURPLE-TOP  SWEDE  OR  RUTA  BAGA. 

Very  hardy,  large,  flesh  yellow  and  solid.  Used  for 
cooking,  also  for  feeding  stock.  Pkt.  5c,  oz.  10c,  % lb. 
25c,  lb.  75c. 


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HERBS 


Pr  pkt.  5c, 

Anise 

Basil,  Sweet 

Borage 

Caraway 

Catnip 

Coriander 

Cumin 

Dill 


per  doz.  pkts.  50c. 

Fennel,  Sweet 
Lavender 
Marjoram,  Sweet 
Rosemary 
Sage 

Savory,  Summer 
Savory,  Winter 
Thyme,  Broad  Leaved 


CULINARY  ROOTS  AND 
PLANTS 

Note. — When  ordered  to  be  sent  by  mail,  remit,  in 
addition  to  price:  for  asparagus  roots,  50c  per  100; 
cabbage,  cauliflower,  sweet  potato,  tomato,  pepper 
plants  and  horseradish  roots,  5c  per  doz.,  35c  per  100; 
artichoke,  5c  each;  rhubarb  roots,  5c  to  10c  each;  egg- 
plants, 15c  per  doz.;  hop-vine  roots,  2c  each;  chives, 
3c  per  clump. 


ASPARAGUS.  Palmetto,  two  year  old  roots.  Per 
doz.  25c,  100  $1.50,  1000  $10.00. 

CABBAGE  PLANTS.  Early  Winnigstadt,  Hender- 
son’s Early  Summer,  and  Premium  Plat  Dutch.  Per 
doz.  10c,  100  50c,  1000  $3.00. 

CAULIFLOWER  PLANTS.  Early  Dwarf  Erfurt, 
Early  Paris,  Large  Algiers.  Per  doz.  10c,  100  75c, 
1000  $6.00. 

CHIVES  OR  SCHNITTLAUCH.  For  flavoring  soups, 
salads,  etc.  Per  clump  10c,  doz.  clumps  $1.00. 

EGGPLANT.  New  York  Improved  Purple;  grown 
in  pots.  Each  10c,  doz.  $1.00. 

PEPPER  PLANTS.  Chili,  Large  Bell  or  Bull  Nose, 
Sweet  Mountain,  Chinese  Giant.  Per  doz.  25c,  100  $1.25. 

HOP  VINE  ROOTS.  Each  5c,  doz.  50c;  100  $3.50. 

HORSERADISH  ROOTS  OR  SETS.  Per  doz.  15c, 

100  $1.00. 

RHUBARB  ROOTS.  Burbank’s  Everbearing  or  Crim- 
son Winter.  Each  10c,  doz.  $1.00.  Wagner’s  Giant 
Crimson  Winter.  Each  15c,  doz.  $1.50. 

SWEET  POTATO  PLANTS.  Yellow  Nansemond,  Red 
Jersey,  Large  White.  Per  100  50c,  1000  $4.00. 


ARTICHOKE.  Large  Green  Globe.  Each  15c,  doz. 
$1.50. 


TOMATO  PLANTS.  Earliana,  Stone,  Ponderosa  or 
Beefsteak  and  Trophy.  Per  doz.  15c,  100  $1.00. 


Lawn,  Grass  and  Clover  Seeds 

DIRECTIONS  FOR  MAKING  A LAWN 


The  ground  should  first  be  spaded  over,  or  plowed  to 
a depth  of  8 or  10  inches,  and  should  then  be  leveled 
to  the  proper  grade.  A good  plan  is  to  let  it  lay  for 
several  weeks  and  water  thoroughly.  This  will  give  a 
chance  for  many  of  the  weed  seeds  in  the  ground  to 
sprout,  and  these  can  be  hoed  off  as  they  come  up. 
After  the  weeds  have  been  removed,  rake  the  surface 
with  a fine  rake,  and  sow  the  seed  broadcast:  Blue 
Grass  seed  at  the  rate  of  1 lb.  to  200  sq.  ft.,  or  White 
Clover  seed  at  the  rate  of  1 lb.  to  300  sq.  ft.  When 
both  grass  and  clover  are  used,  they  are  generally 
sown  one-third  clover  to  two-thirds  Blue  Grass.  It 
is  better  to  sow  them  separately,  however,  going  over 
the  ground  first  with  one  and  then  with  the  other; 
as  in  this  way  they  can  be  sown  more  evenly  than  if 
the  seeds  are  mixed  together.  After  the  seed  has  been 
sown,  it  should  be  covered  with  about  half  an  inch  of 
good  mulch.  This  is  very  essential,  especially  during 
the  hot  weather,  as  it  is  necessary  that  the  surface  be 
kept  continually  moist,  giving  the  seed  an  opportunity 
to  germinate.  The  best  thing  to  use  for  a mulch  is 
thoroughly  rotted  manure,  which  has  been  passed 
through  a fine  screen.  Great  care  should  be  taken 
in  selecting  this,  and  it  should  be  taken  from  a pile 
that  has  been  thoroughly  heated,  so  that  all  the  weed 
seeds  are  killed.  When  any  other  kind  of  manure  is 
used,  it  will  only  bring  weed  seeds  into  the  lawn.  For 
small  lawns,  burlap  is  often  used  in  place  of  a mulch. 
This  is  spread  out  over  the  surface  of  the  ground,  the 
watering  being  done  over  the  burlap,  which  can  be 
removed  after  the  seed  has  germinated.  Burlap  is 
especially  valuable  on  steep  banks  or  slopes,  as  it 
both  keeps  the  surface  moist,  and  also  prevents  the 
seed  from  washing  out.  Watering  a newly  sown  lawn 
should  be  done  very  carefully,  and  with  a fine  spray, 
and  as  often  as  is  necessary  to  keep  the  surface  per- 
fectly moist  at  all  times  of  the  day,  until  the  seed 
has  germinated.  After  the  lawn  is  five  or  six  weeks 
old,  it  will  be  necessary  to  weed  it,  as  even  with  the 
best  of  care  there  are  bound  to  be  some  weeds  pro- 
duced from  seeds  which  have  been  lying  dormant  in 
the  ground  or  blown  in  from  vacant  lots,  etc.  This 
should  be  done  carefully,  pulling  out  all  weeds  by  the 
roots. 


To  keep  a lawn  in  good  condition  it  should  be  fer- 
tilized at  least  once  a year  with  a dressing  of  a good 
commercial  lawn  fertilizer. 

Note. — Express  or  freight  charges  are  not  prepaid. 
Lawn  seeds  can  be  sent  by  parcel  post  at  cheaper  rates 
than  my  “postpaid”  price.  Where  quantities  of  lawn 
seeds  are  ordered  to  be  sent  by  parcel  post,  remit  for 
the  first  pound  at  the  “postpaid”  rate,  to  cover  postage 
and  packing  charges,  and  for  the  remainder  at  the 
rate  quoted  by  “express”  or  “freight”  and  add  the  cor- 
rect parcel  post  charge  to  your  zone.  This  parcel 
post  charge  must  be  sent  additional,  or  seeds  will  be 
sent  by  express.  For  information,  see  parcel  post 
schedule  on  first  page  of  catalogue. 

KENTUCKY  BLUE  GRASS.  This  is  the  grass  gen- 
erally used  for  lawns  in  Southern  California.  I handle 
only  the  best  grade  of  seed.  Lb.  40c,  postpaid;  by 
express  or  freight,  lb.  30c. 

WHITE  DUTCH  CLOVER.  Largely  used  for  mixing' 
with  Kentucky  Blue  Grass,  making  an  excellent  lawn. 
Seed  of  the  best  quality.  Lb.  80c,  postpaid;  by  express 
or  freight,  lb.  70c. 

AUSTRALIAN  RYE  GRASS.  Often  used  for  making 
a quick  lawn.  It  requires  less  moisture  than  Blue 
Grass,  and  will  grow  on  soils  where  the  latter  will  not 
thrive.  Lb.  25c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb. 
15c,  10  lbs.  $1.25. 

SHADY  LAWN  GRASS.  This  is  used  for  sowing 
under  trees.  It  makes  a rich,  velvety  lawn,  and  will 
grow  in  dense  shade  where  other  grasses  will  not 
thrive.  Lb.  $1.10,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight, 
lb.  $1.00. 

LAAVN  FERTILIZERS 

NO.  1 GRADE,  COMMERCIAL  LAWN  FERTILIZER. 

Apply  at  the  rate  of  4 lbs.  to  100  sq.  ft.;  40  lbs.  to  1000 
sq.  ft.  of  lawn.  First  mix  the  fertilizer  with  about  the 
same  quantity  of  finely  sifted  soil,  then  scatter  broad- 
cast over  the  lawn  and  water  thoroughly.  10  lbs. 
50c,  25  lbs.  $1.00,  50  lbs.  $1.75,  100  lbs.  $3.00. 


16 


Theodore  Payne,  Seedsman  and  Nurseryman 


Field  and  Fodder  Crops 

As  these  seeds  are  subject  to  frequent  market  fluctuations,  I therefore  request  customers  to  write  for 

prices,  when  quantities  are  required. 


Note. — Express  or  freight  charges  are  not  prepaid. 
Field  seeds  can  be  sent  by  parcel  post  at  cheaper  rates 
than  my  “postpaid”  price.  Where  quantities  of  field 
seeds  are  ordered  to  be  sent  by  parcel  post,  remit  for 
the  first  pound  at  the  “postpaid”  rate,  to  cover  postage 
and  packing  charges,  and  for  the  remainder  at  the 
rate  quoted  by  “express”  or  “freight”  and  add  the 
correct  parcel  post  charge  to  your  zone.  This  parcel 
post  charge  must  be  sent  additional,  or  seeds  will  be 
sent  by  express.  For  information,  see  parcel  post 
schedule  on  first  page  of  catalogue. 

AliPALFA.  (Medicago  sativa.)  This  is  without 
doubt  the  most  valuable  forage  plant  ever  introduced 
into  California,  and  is  very  nutritious  either  green  or 
when  made  into  hay.  It  does  well  on  any  good  soil,  if 
supplied  with  plenty  of  moisture.  The  land  should 
be  prepared  by  deep  plowing  and  thorough  harrow- 
ing. Sow  broadcast,  20  lbs.  to  the  acre. 

ALFALFA,  STANDARD  dUALITY.  This  is  the  best 
seed  on  the  market  and  comes  from  a section  totally 
free  from  the  alfalfa  weevil,  and  also  the  dodder  or 
Love  Vine.  I handle  only  the  best,  re-cleaned  seed. 
Lb.  40c,  postpaid:  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  30c,  10 
lbs.  $2.50.  Larger  quantities,  price  on  application. 

ALFALFA,  PERUVIAN.  This  is  considered  to  be 
a superior  variety  to  the  one  generally  grown  here. 
It  withstands  more  drought  and  cold  weather,  and  in 
addition  to  this  yields  a larger  amount  of  foliage  of 
a finer  texture.  Lb.  45c,  postpaid;  by  express  or 
freight,  lb.  35c,  10  lbs.  $3.00.  Larger  quantities,  price 
on  application. 

ALFILERILLA  OR  PILAREE.  (Erodium  moscha- 
tum.)  A native  fodder  plant,  very  nutritious  and  pre- 
ferred by  cattle,  sheep  and  horses  to  any  other  of  the 
natural  pasture  plants.  Especially  valuable  for  sow- 
ing on  stock  ranges  where  the  natural  pasture  has 
become  worn  out.  Sow  20  lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb.  75c, 
postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  65c,  10  lbs.  $6.00, 
100  lbs.  $55.00. 

BROOM  CORN,  IMPROVED  EVERGREEN.  The  best 
variety  for  California.  It  grows  7 to  8 feet  high,  and 
produces  good,  straight  brush,  which  retains  its  green 
color.  Sow  10  lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb.  20c,  postpaid; 
by  express  or  freight,  lb.  10c,  10  lbs.  80c. 

BUCKWHEAT,  SILVER  HULL.  A favorite  variety, 
very  productive,  and  makes  the  finest  quality  of  fiour. 
Sow  25  lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb.  20c,  postpaid;  by  express 
or  freight,  lb.  10c,  10  lbs.  80c. 

CLOVER,  ALSIKE.  (Trifolium  hybridum.)  This  va- 
riety succeeds  well  in  wet,  stiff  soils.  It  makes  a fine 
quality  of  hay;  the  blossoms  are  also  valuable  as  a 
source  of  honey  for  bees.  Sow  10  lbs.  to  the  acre. 
Lb.  40c,  postpaid:  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  30c,  10 
lbs.  $2.50. 

CLOVER,  BOKHARA  OR  SWEET.  (Melilotus  alba.) 
A Strong  growing  plant,  highly  recommended  for 
planting  in  citrus  groves  to  plow  under  as  a green 
fertilizer.  The  flowers  are  a great  source  of  honey 
for  bees.  Sow  10  lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb.  50c,  postpaid; 
by  express  or  freight,  lb.  40c.  Larger  quantities,  price 
on  application. 

CLOVER,  BURR.  (Medicago  maculata.)  A well- 
known  plant  and  now  in  great  demand  among  orch- 
ardists  as  a cover  crop.  Sow  15  lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb. 
30c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  20c,  10  lbs  $1.75. 
Larger  quantities,  price  on  application. 

COTTON,  EGYPTIAN.  One  of  the  best  varieties,  and 
largely  grown  in  the  Imperial  Valley  section.  Oz.  10c, 
lb.  50c,  postpaid. 

EGYPTIAN  CORN.  Largely  grown  as  a fodder  plant. 
The  seed  is  also  excellent  food  for  chickens.  Sow  5 to 
6 lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb.  20c,  postpaid;  by  express  or 
freight,  lb.  10c,  10  lbs.  75c.  Larger  quantities,  price  on 
application. 

FENUGREEK.  Largely  used  for  sowing  in  orchards 
as  a cover  crop,  being  a great  nitrogen  gatherer,  and 
considered  by  some  superior  to  Canadian  field  peas,  or 
vetches.  Sow  20  lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb.  25c,  postpaid;  by 
express  or  freight,  lb.  15c.  Larger  quantities,  price  on 
application. 

GRASS,  BERMUDA.  (Cynodon  dactylon.)  Of  dwarf 
creeping  habit,  making  roots  at  every  joint.  Of  value 
as  a pasture  grass  for  hot  countries.  Sow  6 lbs.  to 
the  acre.  Lb.  65c,  postpaid. 

GRASS,  ITALIAN  RYE.  (Lolium  italicum.)  An  an- 
nual grass  which  thrives  in  almost  any  soil,  and  pro- 
duces a good  crop  of  hay.  In  California  the  seed 
should  be  sown  in  the  fall.  Sow  50  lbs.  to  the  acre. 
Lb.  25c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  15c,  10 
lbs.  $1.25.  Larger  quantities,  price  on  application. 


GRASS,  ORCHARD.  (Dactylis  glomerata.)  A valu- 
able pasture  grass,  also  makes  excellent  hay.  Sow  35 
lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb.  40c,  postpaid.  Larger  quantities, 
price  on  application. 

GRASS,  PERENNIAL  RYE,  OR  AUSTRALIAN. 

(Lolium  perenne.)  A valuable  pasture  grass,  which 
grows  very  rapidly  and  makes  excellent  hay.  Also 
used  for  planting  for  lawns  on  poor  soil.  Sow  60  lbs. 
per  acre.  Lb.  25c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb. 
15c,  10  lbs.  $1.25. 

GRASS,  RED  TOP.  (Agrostis  vulgaris.)  This  grass 
succeeds  well  on  all  soils,  makes  excellent  pasturage, 
and  fine  quality  of  hay.  It  is  also  valuable  as  a lawn 
grass,  producing  a quick  effect.  Sow  40  lbs.  to  the 
acre.  Lb.  60c,  postpaid. 

GRASS,  TIMOTHY.  (Phleum  pratense.)  A valuable 
grass  for  hay,  and  on  good  soil  produces  a heavy  crop. 
However,  it  is  not  of  much  value  as  a pasture,  and 
is  not  suited  to  dry  soil.  Sow  20  lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb. 
30c,  postpaid:  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  20c,  10  lbs.  $1.50. 
Larger  quantities,  price  on  application. 

KAFFIR  CORN.  A valuable  fodder  plant,  especially 
for  dry  soils.  The  seed  also  makes  good  poultry  food. 
Sow  6 lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb.  20c,  postpaid;  by  express 
or  freight,  lb.  10c,  10  lbs.  75c.  Larger  quantities,  price 
on  application. 

MANGEL  OR  STOCK  BEET.  See  page  4. 

MILLET,  GERMAN.  This  valuable  fodder  plant  will 
thrive  on  any  good  soil,  and  yields  a heavy  crop.  It 
makes  excellent  hay  or  green  feed.  The  seed  is  also 
valuable  as  food  for  poultry  or  stock.  Sow  in  drills, 
25  lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb.  20c,  postpaid;  by  express  or 
freight,  lb.  10c,  10  lbs.  75c.  Large  quantities  price  on 
application. 

MILLET,  HUNGARIAN.  Of  more  slender  growth 
than  the  preceding,  and  largely  used  for  hay.  Lb.  20c, 
postpaid:  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  10c,  10  lbs.  75c. 
Larger  quantities,  price  on  application. 

MILO  MAIZE,  DWARF.  Recommended  for  dry  soils. 
Very  productive  and  relished  by  all  stock.  Lb.  20c, 
postpaid:  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  10c,  10  lbs.  75c. 
Larger  quantities,  price  on  application. 

PEAS,  CANADIAN  FIELD.  Of  strong,  vigorous 
growth,  and  largely  planted  in  citrus  groves  as  a cover 
crop.  Lb.  20c,  postpaid.  Larger  quantities,  price  on 
application. 

SALT  BUSH,  AUSTRALIAN.  (Atriplex  semibacca- 
•tum.)  A forage  plant,  which  succeeds  especially  well 
on  low  lands  near  the  coast,  and  thriving  on  soil  con- 
taining a considerable  quantity  of  alkali.  Sow  1 to 
2 lbs.  of  seed  to  the  acre.  Oz.  10c,  lb.  85c,  postpaid. 
Larger  quantities,  price  on  application. 

SORGHUM,  EARLY  AMBER.  A very  nutritious  for- 
age plant  which  can  be  fed  either  green  or  cured,  and 
will  yield  2 to  3 cuttings  a year.  Sow  in  drills  10  lbs. 
to  the  acre,  or  broadcast  25  lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb.  20c, 
postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  10c,  10  lbs.  80c. 
Larger  quantities,  price  on  application. 

SUDAN  GRASS.  A valuable  plant  for  arid  and  semi- 
arid  countries.  It  is  a rank  grower  and  will  produce 
from  2 to  4 tons  per  acre  without  irrigation,  or  from 
8 to  10  tons  with  irrigation.  All  kinds  of  stock  prefer 
it  to  most  other  forage  plants.  Lb.  50c,  postpaid;  by 
express  or  freight,  lb.  40c,  10  lbs.  $3.50.  Larger  quan- 
tities, price  on  application. 

SUNFLOWER,  LARGE  RUSSIAN.  This  variety  bears 
immense  heads,  often  12  inches  or  more  in  diameter, 
and  yields  a heavy  crop  of  seed,  which  is  used  for 
feeding  parrots  and  poultry.  Sow  in  spring,  in  drills, 
using  3 or  4 lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb.  20c,  postpaid;  by  ex- 
press or  freight,  lb.  10c,  10  lbs.  80c. 

TEPARY  BEANS.  Valuable  for  semi-arid  sections, 
producing  a heavy  crop.  As  a shelled  bean  it  is 
equal  to  the  White  Navy  and  more  productive  and  will 
grow  in  localities  where  the  latter  would  not  thrive. 
Lb.  25c,  postpaid;  by  express  or  freight,  lb.  15c,  10 
lbs.  $1.25.  Larger  quantities,  price  on  application. 

TOBACCO.  See  page  14. 

VETCHES,  OR  TARES.  This  plant  is  now  used  in 
Immense  quantities  for  sowing  in  citrus  groves  as  a 
cover  crop.  Being  a great  nitrogen  gatherer,  and 
making  more  vine  than  peas.  It  is  also  valuable  as 
green  feed  for  stock.  Sow  50  lbs.  to  the  acre.  Lb. 
20c,  postpaid.  Larger  quantities,  price  on  applicatlot* 


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Flower  Seed  Novelties  and  Specialties 


Superb  New  Antirrhinums  or  Snapdragons 

Snapdragons  are  among  the  most  popular 
flowers  grown  in  California.  In  the  last  few 
years  great  advancement  has  been  made  in 
the  development  of  these  lovely  flowers,  both 
increasing  the  size  of  the  blossoms  and  add- 
ing many  new  and  delicate  shades.  The  in- 
termediate or  semi-dwarf  varieties  grow  from 
15  to  24  inches  high  and  are  the  most  desir- 
able for  bedding.  The  tall  varieties  grow 
from  24  to  30  inches  high  and  on  account  of 
their  long  stems  are  particularly  valuable  for 
cut  flowers.  Below  I am  offering  a large  as- 
sortment of  the  very  best  varieties  of  recent 
introduction. 

INTERMEDIATE  VARIETIES 

Amber  Queen.  Bright  canary  yellow  shad- 
ed with  chamois  pink. 

Antique  Rose.  Pale  lilac  rose  with  darker 
shades  in  the  throat. 

Black  Prince.  Nearly  black,  small  dark 
foliage. 

Cottage  Maid.  Coral  pink  with  white  throat. 

Crimson  King.  Bright  rich  crimson. 

Delicata.  White  ground  shaded  with  deli- 
cate pink. 

Flame.  Brilliant  orange  scarlet. 

Golden  Queen.  Pure  golden  yellow. 

Pink  and  Terra  Cotta  Shades.  Beautiful 
new  shades  of  pink,  orange  and  terra  cotta. 

The  Bride.  Pure  white. 

The  above  varieties,  each,  per  pkt.,  10c. 

SPECIAL  OFFER.  Full  collection  of  the 
above  ten  varieties,  one  packet  of  each,  for 
75  cents. 

TALL  LARGE  FLOWERED  VARIETIES 

Cottage  Maid.  Pale  pink  with  white  throat. 

Galathee.  Reddish  purple  and  white. 

Ghestia.  Rich  deep  crimson. 

Fairy  Queen.  Rich  orange  salmon,  white 
throat. 

Firefly.  Scarlet  with  white  throat. 

Yellow.  Large  clear  yellow. 

Queen  Victoria.  Very  large  pure  white. 

Rose  Dore.  Salmon  rose  shaded  with  gold. 

Rose.  Clear  deep  rose. 

Vermilion  Brilliant.  Orange  scarlet. 

The  above  varieties  each,  per  pkt.,  10c. 

SPECIAL  OFFER.  Full  collection  of  the 
above  ten  varieties,  one  packet  of  each,  for 
75  cents. 


Sweet  Alyssum,  Lilac  Queen 

This  new  and  distinct  variety  of  Sweet 
Alyssum  is  of  dwarf  compact  habit  and  pro- 
duces flowers  of  a pure  lilac  shade.  The 
plants  when  in  full  bloom  resemble  a minia- 
ture candytuft.  Pkt.  15c. 


Amberboa  muricata  rosea. 


Amberboa  muricata  rosea 

A new  hardy  annual.  The  plants  grow  to  a 
height  of  from  1^  to  2 feet,  and  produce 
numbers  of  large  flowers,  about  2 inches  in 
diameter,  somewhat  resembling  a cornflower 
or  centaurea,  but  of  a charming  light  pink 
shade.  It  is  highly  recommended  for  cut- 
ting purposes,  as  the  flowers  are  produced  on 
long  stems  and  last  well  in  water.  Pkt.  10c. 

Anchusa  italica,  Dropmore 

This  beautiful  perennial  plant  is  of  recent  in- 
troduction and  should  be  planted  in  every  gar- 
den. The  plants  grow  4 to  5 feet  high  and 
are  remarkable  for  their  free  and  continuous 
blooming.  The  flowers,  which  are  produced 
in  long  spikes,  are  of  a rich  gentian-blue  shade. 
Pkt.  15c. 

Long  Spurred  Hybrid  Aquilegias 

A magnificent  strain  of  hybrid  Columbines 
producing  an  abundance  of  very  large  flowers, 
with  long  spurs  and  borne  on  tall,  graceful 
stems.  The  colors  range  in  all  shades  of  blue, 
lavender,  mauve,  yellow,  orange,  scarlet,  rose- 
pink  and  white.  Pkt.  15c. 


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Payne's  Giant  Branching  Comet,  or 
Ostrich  Plume  Aster 

This  magnificent  strain  is  without  doubt  the 
best  of  the  late  flowering  asters  for  our  climate. 
They  grow  from  2 to  2^  feet  high,  and  form 
strong,  much-branched  bushy  plants.  The 
flowers  are  produced  in  large  quantities,  on 
long  wiry  stems,  and  are  of  immense  size, 
often  four  or  five  inches  across ; they  are  of  the 
most  perfect  form,  with  long,  broad  and  curled 
petals.  For  cutting  purposes  this  strain  has 
no  equal.  I oflfer  them  in  8 different  colors : 
White,  shell  pink,  light  pink,  rose,  crimson, 
lavender,  dark  blue  and  royal  purple.  Each, 
per  pkt.,  15c.  Mixed  colors,  pkt.,  10c. 

SPECIAL  OFFER.  Full  collection  of  the 
above  8 colors,  one  packet  of  each,  for  $1.00. 

Aster,  Violet  King 

By  many  this  is  considered  the  grandest  of 
all  Asters.  It  forms  a large  branching  plant 
with  long,  stiff  stems  and  luxuriant  dark  green 
foliage.  The  flowers  are  of  large  size,  many 
of  them  measuring  5 inches  in  diameter,  of 
rounded  form  with  the  petals  more  or  less 
quilled.  The  color  is  a soft  shade  of  violet. 
Pkt.  15c. 

Mammoth  Double  Daisy 

(Beilis  perennis  flora  pleno  monstrosa.) 

A new  strain  of  this  popular  perennial  plant, 
remarkable  for  its  strong,  robust  growth,  and 
abundance  of  immense  very  double  flowers. 
These  are  carried  on  long  stems,  often  twelve 
to  fifteen  on  a plant.  Rose,  red,  white  or  mixed, 
each,  per  pkt.  15c. 

Cardinal  Climber 

A new  and  absolutely  distinct  annual  climb- 
er, being  the  result  of  a cross  between  Ipomoea 
quamoclit,  “Cypress  Vine,”  and  Ipomoea  coc- 
cinea.  I consider  this  the  most  brilliant  and 
beautiful  annual  vine  ever  introduced.  It  will 
no  doubt  attract  universal  attention,  not  only 
for  the  beauty  and  number  of  its  bright,  car- 
dinal-red flowers,  but  for  its  hardiness,  its 
quick  growth,  reaching  a height  of  20  to  25 
feet  in  a short  time,  and  also  for  its  rich  green, 
laciniated  foliage,  which  resembles  that  of  a 
fine  Japanese  Maple.  The  flowers,  which  are 
about  inches  in  diameter,  the  tube  being 
about  1 J^inches  in  length,  are  borne  in  clus- 
ters of  from  5 to  7,  and  their  vivid  cardinal-red 
color  against  the  abundant  dark  green  foliage 
is  most  effective.  This  vine  thrives  best  in  a 
good  soil  and  a warm,  sunny  situation.  Sow 
the  seed  in  the  open  ground  as  soon  as  the 
weather  is  warm  and  settled.  Pkt.  15c. 


New  Double  or  Anemone  Flowered  Cosmos 

This  valuable  introduction  from  England, 
was  offered  for  the  first  time  last  season. 
Though  not  exactly  a double  flower,  on  the 
disk  flowers  there  is  produced  a thick  beard- 
like growth,  giving  the  flower  a full  or  double 
appearance  in  the  center,  as  seen  in  the  accom- 
panying illustration.  While  they  do  not  come 
altogether  true  from  seed,  a large  percentage 
of  the  plants  produce  flowers  with  this  peculiar 
phenomenon  more  or  less  in  evidence,  the  re- 
mainder bearing  large  blossoms  of  the  ordinary 
type.  I offer  them  in  two  distinct  colors ; Pink 
Beauty,  pkt,  15c;  White  Queen,  pkt.  15c. 


New  Double  Cosmos,  White  Queen 


New  Early  Flowering  Mammoth  Cosmos 

A new  strain  of  Cosmos  similar  in  all  re- 
spects to  the  Mammoth  Perfection,  but  having 
the  great  advantage  of  coming  into  flower  in  a 
much  shorter  time  from  the  time  of  sowing  the 
seed.  In  three  colors : White,  pink  and  crim- 
son, each,  per  pkt.,  10c.  Mixed,  pkt.,  10c. 

New  Mammoth  Fringed  Cosmos 

This  new  strain  of  Mammoth  Cosmos  pro- 
duces flowers  with  beautifully  fringed  or  lacini- 
ated petals.  Though  they  do  not  come  abso- 
lutely true,  a large  percentage  of  the  plants 
produce  blossoms  of  this  type,  the  remainder 
coming  with  flowers  similar  to  the  ordinary 
Mammoth  Cosmos.  In  three  colors : White, 

pink  and  crimson,  each,  per  pkt.,  10c.  Mixed, 
pkt.  10c. 


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DELPHINIUM 
Belladonna  hybrids 

This  magnificent  strain  of  Delphinium  is  of 
recent  origin,  and  is  unsurpassed  by  any  other 
strain  ever  offered.  The  plants  are  of  rather 
dwarf  habit,  rarely  growing  more  than  2^ 
feet  high.  They  form  numerous  stems  from 


Delphinium,  Blue  Butterfly 

A distinct  variety  growing  about  18  inches 
high  and  flowering  the  first  season  from  seed. 
The  plants  have  fine,  feathery  foliage  and  pro- 
duce freely,  spikes  of  large  single  flowers,  the 
color  being  a rich  Salvia-blue.  Pkt.  15c. 

Dimorphotheca  aurantiaca 

African  Orange  Daisy 

This  is  considered  by  many  one  of  the  very 
best  winter  flowering  annuals  yet  introduced. 

By  sowing  the  seed  in  September  or  Octo- 
ber, it  can  be  had  in  bloom  as  early  as  January 
and  will  flower  continually  until  late  spring  or 
early  summer.  It  forms  neat,  much-branched 
plants,  which  grow  to  a height  of  twelve  to 
fifteen  inches,  and  produce  immense  quantities 
of  flowers.  The  marguerite-like  blossoms, 
about  two  and  a half  inches  in  diameter,  are  of 
a unique,  glossy  orange-gold,  this  brilliant  col- 
oring being  rendered  more  conspicuous  by  the 
dark  colored  disk,  which  is  surrounded  by  a 
black  zone.  When  in  full  bloom  on  bright 
sunny  days  it  is  truly  a magnificent  sight,  for 
brilliancy  of  color  almost  rivaling  the  Califor- 
nia Poppy.  It  is  especially  adapted  for  plant- 
ing in  masses  in  beds  or  borders  and  parkings. 
Pkt.  10c,  oz.  $1.00. 


Delphinium  Belladonna  Hybrids 

the  crown,  but  require  no  staking.  Unlike 
the  original  Delphinium  belladonna,  this  new 
type  produces  flowers  in  all  shades  from  sky- 
blue  to  the  very  darkest  possible  shade  of  blue, 
including  sapphire,  turquoise  and  indigo, 
many  of  these  intervening  shades  being  be- 
yond description.  The  flowers  are  larger  than 
the  old  variety,  and  are  arranged  rather  loosely 
on  the  spike,  so  that  they  stand  out  boldly 
from  the  main  stem,  presenting  a most  graceful 
appearance.  Perhaps  the  most  valuable  and 
admirable  feature  of  these  plants  is  their  ex- 
treme free  flowering  qualities.  If  well  cared 
for,  and  the  old  stems  are  kept  cut  off,  they 
will  flower  almost  the  year  round,  and  even 
through  the  winter  months.  Pkt.  25c. 


Dimorphotheca  aurantiaca  hybrida 


Splendid  new  hybrids  of  this  pretty  annual 
from  South  Africa.  In  habit  and  flower  these 
new  hybrids  are  like  the  parent  plant,  but 
range  in  color  from  white,  lemon  yellow,  gold- 
en yellow,  orange  to  salmon.  Pkt.  15c. 


Dimorphotheca  aurantiaca 


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Eschscholtzia,  the  Mikado 

A new  variety,  being  the  result  of  a cross 
between  Eschscholtzia  Mandarin  and  Carmine 
King.  The  flowers  are  very  large,  and  the 
plants  have  all  the  free  blooming  qualities  of 
the  other  Eschscholtzias.  The  color  is  a bril- 
liant orange-crimson,  suffused  with  the  lustre 
of  the  Carmine  King,  and  will  be  a valuable 
addition  to  this  beautiful  class  of  plants.  Pkt. 
15c. 


Eschscholtzia  Thorburni 

This  valuable  novelty  has  been  pronounced 
by  some  as  the  grandest  of  all  the  Eschscholt- 
zias. In  coloring  it  is  decidedly  distinct.  The 
unopened  buds  on  the  outer  side  of  the  petals 
are  of  an  extremely  deep  rich  crimson  shade, 
toning  down  on  the  inside  of  the  flower  to 
bright  flame  color,  and  molten  gold.  The  flow- 
ers are  larger  than  most  of  the  other  varieties 
and  are  produced  in  great  abundance.  Pkt,  15c. 


Gerbera  Jamesonii,  “Scarlet  Transvaal  Daisy” 


Freesia  hybrida  Ragionieri 

This  is  without  doubt  one  of  the  most  re- 
markable novelties  of  late  years.  The  fragrant 
blossoms  are  produced  in  the  most  exquisite 
shades  of  rose,  pink,  blue,  purple,  violet,  yel- 
low, orange  and  brown,  often  delicately  veined 
and  spotted.  The  culture  is  the  same  as  for 
the  white  freesias,  and  plants  can  be  had  in 
bloom  in  seven  or  eight  months  from  the  seed. 
Pkt  15c. 

Gerbera  Jamesonii  hybrida 

The  flowers  of  these  magnificent  hybrids  of 
the  Transvaal  Daisy  are  of  about  the  same  size 
as  those  of  the  parent,  but  range  in  all  shades 
from  pure  white,  yellow,  orange,  salmon,  rose, 
-cerise,  ruby-red  to  violet.  Pkt.  25c. 


GERBERA  JAMESONII 

‘‘Scarlet  Transvaal  Daisy” 

This  beautiful  plant  from  South  Africa 
thrives  quite  well  in  our  California  climate, 
and  is  becoming  very  popular  here.  The  plants 
require  a good  rich  soil,  with  plenty  of  drain- 
age and  a sunny  location.  The  flowers  resem- 
ble a marguerite  in  shape,  but  are  of  an  in- 
tense scarlet-crimson  color.  They  are  pro- 
duced on  long  stems,  and  last  a long  time  when 
cut.  The  seed  should  be  sown  in  seed  pans  of 
light,  well-drained  soil,  and  kept  in  a glass 
house  or  frame,  and  the  young  plants  can  after- 
wards be  transplanted  to  the  open  ground. 
Pkt.  25c. 


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Geum  coccineum,  Mrs.  Bradshaw 

A splendid  perennial  plant  which  succeeds 
remarkably  well  in  California,  and  blooms  for 
the  greater  part  of  the  year.  The  plants  grow 
\y2  to  2 feet  high  and  produce  a profusion  of 
large  double  bright  scarlet  flowers.  Pkt.  15c. 

Lathyrus  latifolius,  White  Pearl 

A beautiful  pure  white  perennial  pea,  but  re- 
cently introduced  into  this  country.  It  flowers 
continually  during  the  summer  and  fall  and 
will  be  greatly  prized  by  both  florists  and 
amateur  growers  on  account  of  its  long- 
stemmed snowy  white  blossoms,  which  are 
double  the  size  of  the  ordinary  Lathyrus  lati- 
folius albus.  The  flower  trusses  are  of  im- 
mense size  and  their  pure  sparkling  white 


NEMESIA  STRUMOSA  SUTTONII 
New  Hybrids 

A beautiful  annual  of  recent  introduction 
which  succeeds  quite  well  in  California.  The 
plants  grow  about  1 foot  high  and  produce 
large  quantities  of  orchid-like  blossoms  in  vari- 
ous shades  of  pink,  rose,  yellow,  buff,  orange 
and  blue,  beautifully  marked  and  shaded.  Pkt. 
25c. 

Primula  malacoides 

This  valuable  introduction  from  China  has 
proved  to  be  one  of  the  most  free-flowering 
species  and  especially  valuable  for  pot  culture. 
The  flowers  are  of  a delicate  shade  of  lilac. 
Seed  sown  in  August  produces  plants  which 
flower  throughout  the  winter  months.  Pkt.  25c. 


Payne’s  Royal  Exhibition  Pansy 


against  the  dark  green  foliage  is  very  attrac- 
tive. The  vine  is  quite  hardy,  freely  branch- 
ing, and  grows  very  quickly,  reaching  a height 
of  from  8 to  10  feet.  If  the  seed  is  sown  early, 
plants  will  bloom  the  first  season.  Pkt.  15c. 

Petunia,  Payne’s  Giants  of  California. 
Ruffled  and  Fringed 

The  Petunia  is  one  of  the  most  popular 
plants  in  California  gardens.  This  superb 
giant  strain  I am  offering  produces  immense 
flowers  of  great  substance,  often  4 or  5 inches  in 
diameter,  deep-throated  and  with  the  edge  of 
the  petals  beautifully  ruffled  and  fringed.  They 
include  all  the  richest  colors  and  combinations 
of  colors,  many  of  them  beautifully  veined, 
mottled  or  striped.  Pkt.  25c. 


Payne’s  Royal  Exhibition  Pansy 

This  is  undoubtedly  the  most  superb  strain 
of  Pansies  ever  offered  on  this  coast.  The 
plants  are  of  vigorous  growth,  and  are  particu- 
larly free  flowering.  The  blossoms  are  very 
large,  and  of  fine,  velvety  texture,  including  all 
the  richest  shades,  many  of  them  exquisitely 
blotched,  spotted  and  margined.  Pkt.  25c ; 
% oz.  $1.00. 

Payne’s  Selected  Giant  Shirley  Poppy 

The  Shirley  Poppy  is  probably  the  greatest 
favorite  of  all  the  many  varieties  of  this  very 
popular  class  of  plants.  For  sowing  broadcast 
in  large  beds  where  a display  of  color  is  re- 
quired in  a short  time,  it  has  no  equal;  while 
for  a profusion  of  flowers  of  graceful  forms  and 
delicate  tints  of  coloring  it  is  unrivaled  by 


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any  other  plant.  The  strain  that  I am  offer- 
ing here  was  carefully  selected  from  the  very 
largest  flowered  plants,  and  is  unsurpassed  for 
quality  and  variety  of  colors.  The  flowers  are 
of  immense  size,  of  the  most  delicate  crepe- 
like texture,  often  beautifully  fluted  or  crinkled, 
of  every  conceivable  shade,  from  pure  white 
flesh-color,  pink,  salmon,  rose,  carmine,  scarlet 
to  deep  crimson;  shaded  and  blended,  some- 
times striped  or  margined.  Pkt.  10c. 

Schizanthus  Wisetonensis 

One  of  the  daintiest  of  annual  flowering 
plants  and  adapted  for  sowing  in  beds  or  bor- 
ders. The  seeds  germinate  quickly  and  the 
plants  flower  in  a remarkably  short  time. 
When  in  bloom  the  foliage  is  almost  complete- 
ly hidden  by  the  immense  number  of  delicate 
butterfly-like  flowers  which  are  white,  dotted 
with  delicate  rose.  Makes  an  admirable  pot 
plant  for  house  or  conservatory.  Pkt.  15c. 


Payne’s  Giant 


Double  Chrysanthemum  Flowered 
Sunflower 

This  splendid  strain  produces  very  large 
flowers  of,  perfect  form,  resembling  giant  Chry- 
santhemums. The  plants  grow  7 to  8 feet  high, 
forming  many  branches.  The  flowers  are  on 
long  stems,  golden  yellow  and  very  double. 
Pkt.  10c. 

New  Red  Sunflower 

One  of  the  most  unique  introductions  of  late 
years.  The  flowers  are  single  and  vary  consid- 
erably in  size,  measuring  from  4 to  8 inches  in 
diameter.  The  color  of  the  flowers  also  varies 
greatly,  some  of  them  being  solid  red,  others 
deep  maroon,  others  red  tipped  with  gold  and 
various  pleasing  combinations  of  red  and  yel- 
low, while  some  of  them  will  come  entirely 
yellow.  Planted  for  a background  or  as  a 
temporary  hedge,  they  are  exceedingly  attrac- 
tive. Pkt.  15c. 


Double  Zinnia 


The  Zinnia  is  one  of 
the  most  popular  of  the 
summer  flowering  an- 
nuals, producing  a 
grand  display  of  bril- 
liant and  dazzling  col- 
ors for  many  months, 
with  little  care  and  at- 
tention. The  plants  of 
this  giant  strain  are  of 
extremely  robust 
growth,  attaining  a 
height  of  from  2 to  2^4 
feet ; bearing  immense 
flowers,  often  5 inches 
in  diameter,  very  dou- 
ble, and  of  the  most 
striking  colors.  I offer 
this  superb  strain  in  7 
distinct  shades : White, 
flesh-color,  golden  yel- 
low, sulphur  yellow, 
scarlet,  crimson  and 
purple.  Each,  per  pkt., 
15c.  All  colors  mixed, 
pkt.  10c. 

SPECIAL  OFFER. 
Full  collection  of  the 
above  7 colors,  one  pkt. 
of  each,  for  85c. 


Payne’s  Giant  Double  Zinnia 


^45  Main  Street,  Los  Angeles,  California 


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FLOWER  SEEDS 

QE^ERAL  LIST 


re:ad  carefully 

In  sowing  flower  seeds  in  California  it  must  be  re- 
membered that  the  conditions  are  entirely  different 
from  those  existing  in  the  Eastern  States.  There  the 
time  for  sowing  all  hardy  and  half  hardy  annuals  is  in 
the  Spring,  while  in  California  the  majority  of  them  do 
best  when  sown  in  the  Fall  and  early  part  of  the  Win- 
ter; this  being  the  season  when  most  of  our  native 
annual  wild  flowers  commence  to  grow.  It  naturally 
follows  that  it  is  the  best  time  to  plant  most  annuals 
in  our  gardens.  There  are,  however,  some  exceptions 
to  this  rule,  such  as  Asters,  Zinnia,  Portulaca,  etc., 
which  are  distinctly  Summer  flowering  plants.  In  the 
following  pages  I have  endeavored  to  give  special  in- 
structions where  needed  as  far  as  space  will  permit. 
Where  no  special  time  for  sowing  annuals  is  men- 
tioned, it  is  understood  that  the  Fall  and  Winter 
months  are  the  best  time. 

Note. — All  5c  packets  at  50c  per  doz.;  10c  pkts.,  $1.00 
per  doz.;  15c  pkts.,  $1.50  per  doz.;  25c  pkts.,  $2.50 
per  doz. 

ACROCLINIUM.  “Everlasting  Flower.”  Annual  1 to 
1%  feet  high.  Pretty  daisy-like  flowers,  very  effec- 
tive for  bouquets  either  fresh  or  as  a dried  flower. 
For  drying,  cut  with  long  stems,  just  as  the  flower 
commences  to  open,  tie  in  bunches  and  hang  up, 
with  the  flower  downwards,  for  4 or  5 weeks  until 
thoroughly  dry.  It  succeeds  best  in  California  when 
grown  in  the  winter  season.  Sow  in  the  open 
ground  in  fall  or  early  winter, 
rosenm.  Bright  rose.  Pkt.,  5c. 
album.  White.  Pkt,,  5c. 
mixed.  Pkt.,  5 c. 

AGERATUM  MEXICANUM.  Annual,  9 to  12  inches 
high.  A favorite  bedding  plant;  flowers  in  clusters, 
of  brush-like  appearance:  very  free  flowering  and  in 
bloom  nearly  all  through  the  season.  Seed  should 
be  sown  in  pots  or  seed  boxes  and  afterwards  trans- 
planted. 

Imperial  Dwarf  Blue.  Light  blue.  Pkt.,  5c. 

ALYSSUM.  Free  flowering  annual,  useful  for  beds, 
edgings,  etc, 

maritimum.  "Sweet  Alyssum.”  White;  height  6 to 
9 inches.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 

maritimum  compactum.  (Little  Gem.)  Dwarf, 
white;  height  4 to  6 inches.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c. 

Lilac  Q.ueen.  See  Flower  Seed  Novelties,  page  17. 

AMARANTHUS.  Annual,  ornamental  foliaged  plants 
succeeding  well  in  California,  especially  in  the  sum- 
mer season.  Sow  the  seed  in  spring  in  a seed  box 
and  transplant  to  a sunny  situation, 
tricolor.  “Joseph’s  Coat.”  Leaves  red,  yellow  and 
green;  height  3 ft.  Pkt,,  5c. 

ANTIGONON  LEPTOPUS.  “Rosa  de  Montana.”  A 
beautiful  perennial  climber,  producing  immense  clus- 
ters of  rose-colored  flower-bracts.  Sow  in  pots  as 
early  as  possible  and  afterwards  transplant.  Pkt.  15c. 

ANTIRRHINU3I.  “Snapdragon.”  A perennial  bloom- 
the  first  season  from  seed  and  generally  treated 
in  California  as  an  annual.  Showy  plants  for  bor- 
ders or  large  beds. 

Large  flowered,  tall  mixed.  Height  2 to  2%  ft.  Pkt 
5c. 

Intermediate,  mixed.  Height  1 14  to  2 ft,  Pkt.  5c, 
Separate  colors.  See  Flower  Seed  Specialties,  page 

Tom  Thumb  mixed;  height  9 to  12  inches.  Pkt.,  5c. 

ARUILEGIA.  “Columbine.”  Magnificent  perennial 
plants  growing  from  2 to  3 ft.  high  and  flowering 
in  spring  and  early  summer.  The  seed  should  be 
sown  in  spring  in  seed  pans  or  boxes  and  after- 
wards transplanted  to  the  open  ground.  They  suc- 
ceed best  in  a moist  shady  situation, 
californica  hybrida.  Very  large  yellow  flowers  with 
long  orange-colored  spurs,  extra  fine.  Pkt.  10c. 
chrysantha.  Rich  canary  yellow.  Pkt.  10c. 
coerulea.  (Rocky  Mountain  Columbine),  pale  blue 
and  white.  Pkt.  10c. 

Skinneri.  Scarlet  and  yellow.  Pkt.  10c, 

Single  and  double  mixed.  Pkt.  10c. 

Long  Spurred  Hybrids.  See  Flower  Seed  Novelties, 
page  17. 


ARCTOTIS  GRANDIS.  Annual  forming  large,  bushy, 
much  branched  plants,  2 to  3 feet  high.  Flowers 
large,  white  on  the  upper  surface,  the  reverse  of 
petals  pale  lilac-blue.  Of  easy  culture  and  remark- 
ably free  flowering.  Pkt.  10c. 

ASTER,  A popular  annual,  largely  grown  for  cut  flow- 
ers; also  for  beds,  etc.  Sow  the  seed  from  March  to 
May  in  seed  pans  or  boxes,  and  when  large  enough 
transplant  to  rich,  well  worked  soil. 

Vick’s  Branching.  A large,  late  flowering  variety 
in  great  demand  for  cutting.  The  plants  form  strong 
branching  bushes  2 to  2%  feet  high,  producing  large 
Chrysanthemum-like  flowers  on  long,  stout  stems. 
White,  Daybreak  pink,  rose,  crimson,  lavender,  pur- 
ple or  mixed.  Each,  per  pkt.,  10c. 

Giant  Branching  Comet.  See  Flower  Seed  Special- 
ties, page  18. 

Victoria.  Fine  mixed;  height  1%  feet.  Pkt,  10c. 
TruflCaut’s  Paeony  Flowered  Perfection.  Fine  mixed; 
height  1%  feet.  Pkt.  10c, 

AURICULA.  Perennial,  6 inches.  Sow  in  seed  pans 
and  keep  in  house  or  frame;  can  be  grown  as  a pot 
plant  or  planted  out  in  sheltered  border.  Seed  saved 
from  splendid  collection  of  finest  mixed  sorts.  Pkt. 
25c, 

AUSTRALIAN  PEA  VINE.  (Dolichos  lignosus.)  A 
very  rapid  growing  vine,  with  pretty  foliage  and 
rose  and  purple  pea-shaped  flowers.  Valuable  for 
covering  up  fences  quickly;  stands  the  heat  well. 
The  seed  should  be  soaked  in  hot  water  about  12 
hours  before  sowing.  Pkt.  5c, 

White  Flowered.  A pure  white  flowered  variety  of 
this  valuable  climbing  plant.  Pkt.  10c. 

BALSAM.  “Touch-me-not.”  Annual  1 to  1%  feet  high. 
Valuable  for  summer  flowering.  Sow  the  seed  in 
boxes  in  early  spring  and  afterwards  transplant  to 
beds  of  rich,  well  prepared  soil. 

Camellia-flowered.  Double  mixed.  Pkt.  10c. 
Rose-flowered.  Double  mixed.  Pkt.  10c. 

BARTONIA  AUREA.  Annual  1 to  1%  feet  high.  Large 
golden  yellow  flowers  opening  during  the  sunshine. 
Pkt.  5c. 

BEGONIA  TUBEROUS-ROOTED.  Beautiful  perennial 
plants  blooming  the  first  season  if  sown  early.  Much 
used  as  pot  plants;  also  for  planting  out  in  sheltered 
places.  The  seed  should  be  sown  in  well  drained 
seed  pans,  using  a mixture  of  loam,  leaf-mould 
and  sand;  press  down  firmly,  sow  the  seed  on  the 
surface  and  do  not  cover,  but  press  firmly  with  the 
hand;  water  with  a fine  spray.  When  the  plants 
are  large  enough,  pot  off  into  small  pots. 

Single  varieties.  Splendid  mixed,  Pkt.  50c. 

BEGONIA  EVER-BLOOmNG  BEDDING  VARIETIES. 

Perennials  flowering  the  first  season  from  seed. 
Very  popular  bedding  plants  doing  well  in  the  full 
sunlight,  also  in  shady  and  partially  shady  situa- 
tions, flowering  for  a long  period.  The  plants  grow 
about  1 foot  high,  forming  dense,  compact  bushes, 
almost  completely  hidden  by  the  bright  colored 
flowers.  They  are  also  admirable  for  pot  culture  or 
window  boxes.  Sow  the  seed  the  same  as  the  tuber- 
ous rooted  begonias. 

gracilis.  Delicate  rose-color.  Pkt.  15c. 

Inminosa.  Deep  fiery  scarlet,  very  fine.  Pkt.  25c. 
Vernon.  Rich  orange-scarlet  flowers,  dark  red  foli- 
age. Pkt.  15c. 

BELLIS  PERENNIS,  “Double  Daisy.”  Perennial,  but 
flowering  the  first  season  from  seed.  Favorite  plants 
for  edgings,  low  beds,  etc.  Height  6 inches. 
Longfellow,  Pink  and  white.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Snowball.  Pure  white.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Fine  mixed,  Pkt.,  10c. 

Monstrosa.  See  Flower  Seed  Specialties,  page  18. 

BRACHYCOME  IBERIDIFOLIA.  “Swan  River  Daisy.” 
Annual  1 to  1%  feet,  forming  a close,  compact  plant, 
with  immense  numbers  of  large  single  blue  or  white 
flowers,  in  bloom  nearly  all  the  year.  Pkt.,  5c. 


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Theodore  Payne,  Seedsman  and  Nurseryman 


CALCEOIiARIA  HYBRIDA  GRANDIFIiORA.  A mag- 
nificent greenhouse  perennial,  blooming  the  first 
season.  Large  pocket-like  flowers  of  the  most  bril- 
liant shades  of  yellow,  maroon,  crimson,  etc.,  spot- 
ted and  blotched  in  the  most  unique  fashion.  The 
strain  offered  here  is  from  one  of  the  most  cele- 
brated growers  in  Europe  and  is  unsurpassed  in 
quality.  Sow  in  August  or  September  in  seed  pans 
and  keep  in  greenhouse. 

Large  flowered.  Tigered  and  spotted,  superb  mix- 
ture. Pkt.,  50c. 

CALENDULA  OFFICINALIS.  “Pot  Marigold.”  An- 
nual, 1 foot.  The  “Marygold”  of  Shakespeare.  Ex- 
ceedingly showy  and  free  flowering  plants  of  easy 
cultivation  and  requiring  very  little  water.  Bloom- 
ing nearly  all  the  year  and  most  valuable  for  large 
beds  where  a mass  of  color  is  desired. 

Meteor.  Large  double  yellow,  each  petal  striped 
with  orange.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

Prince  of  Orange.  Brilliant  orange,  large  and  very 
double.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

CALLIOPSIS.  Annual,  2 to  3 feet.  Showy  and  free 
flowering  plants  of  easy  culture,  doing  best  in  a 
sunny  situation  and  blooming  for  a long  period. 
Flowers  large,  are  splendid  for  cutting  purposes. 
Mcolor.  Golden  yellow  with  brown  centers.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.  25c. 

Golden  Wave.  Large,  deep  golden  yellow.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  25c. 

Fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

CAMPANULA  MEDIUM.  “Canterbury  Bells.”  Bien- 
nial, 2%  to  3 feet.  Old-fashioned  favorite  flowers  of 
easy  cultivation.  The  seed  may  be  sown  late  in 
spring  or  early  in  fall,  in  seed  beds  or  boxes,  and 
when  large  enough,  transplant  to  where  they  are 
to  flower.  The  plants  will  bloom  the  following 
spring  and  summer. 

Single  blue,  rose,  white,  or  mixed.  Each,  per  pkt.,  5c. 
Double  blue,  rose,  white  or  mixed.  Each,  per  pkt., 
10c. 

Calycanthema.  “Cup  and  Saucer  Canterbury  Bells.” 
Differs  from  the  ordinary  type  in  having  an  extra 
large  calyx,  which  is  the  same  color  as  the  flower, 
giving  the  appearance  of  a cup  and  saucer. 

Fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  lOc. 


Seedling  Carnation 


CANDYTUFT.  Old-fashioned  free  flowering  annuals 
growing  1 to  feet  high,  very  desirable  for  bor- 
ders and  masses. 

Carmine.  Bright  rosy  carmine.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 
Rocket.  White,  long  spikes.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 
Empress.  Pure  white,  long  spikes,  extra  fine.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  40c. 

Lilac.  Rosy  lilac.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Little  Prince.  Dwarf,  pure  white.  Pkt.,  10c. 

All  eolors  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 


CANNA.  Perennial,  3 to  6 feet  high.  Most  effective 
plants  for  massing  in  large  beds  or  for  borders, 
making  a great  display  of  color.  The  plants  bloom 
from  early  spring  till  late  in  the  fall  and  the  large, 
bright-colored  flowers  contrast  well  against  the 
heavy,  handsome  foliage.  Soak  the  seed  in  hot  water 
a few  hours  before  sowing. 

New  Large-flowered  Hybrids.  Saved  from  a choice 
collection.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Centaurea  imperialis 


CARNATION.  Perennial,  1%  to  2 feet  high.  Well 
known  favorite  flowers  much  used  for  cutting  pur- 
poses. Sow  in  seed  pans  or  boxes,  and  when  large 
enough,  pot  off  and  afterwards  transplant  to  the 
open  ground.  The  plants  will  flower  the  following 
year;  as  they  bloom  they  should  be  carefully  marked, 
saving  only  the  best  double  flowered  ones  and  dis- 
carding the  small  and  single  flowered  plants. 
Perpetual  or  Tree.  Pure  white.  Pkt.,  25c. 

Perpetual  or  Tree,  fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  25c. 

Redondo.  Extra  fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Marguerite.  Will  bloom  in  5 months  from  time  of 
sowing;  mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Marguerite  Snowflake.  Pure  white.  Pkt.,  10c. 
CELOSIA  CRISTATA.  “Cockscomb.”  Annual,  1 foot 
high.  Valuable  as  pot  plants;  also  very  effective 
for  large  beds  and  borders.  They  succeed  best  in 
a rather  light,  warm  soil.  The  seed  can  be  sown 
early  in  spring  in  seed  pans  or  boxes  and  afterwards 
potted  or  transplanted  to  the  open  ground  where 
they  are  to  flower. 

Glasgow  Prize.  The  finest  strain;  combs  of  deep 
crimson  color  and  immense  size.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Pine  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

CELOSIA  PLUMOSA.  “Feathered  Cockscomb.”  An- 
nual, 2 to  3 feet  high.  Magnificent  plants  for 
large  beds  or  groups.  Producing  large  plume-like 
flowers,  which  can  be  cut  and  dried  for  winter 
bouquets.  The  seeds  should  be  started  in  the  same 
way  as  the  other  “Cockscombs”  mentioned  above, 
pyramidalis  Thompson!.  Plumes  of  the  most  bril- 
liant crimson  color.  Rich,  bronze-colored  foliage. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

CENTAUREA  CANDIDISSIMA.  “Dusty  Miller.”  Per- 
ennial, 1 to  1%  feet.  A beautiful  plant  with  white 
silvery  leaves  and  used  for  beds  and  edgings.  The 
seeds  should  be  sown  in  seed  boxes  and  afterwards 
transplanted.  Pkt.,  10c. 

candidissima  compacta.  An  extremely  compact  grow- 
ing form  of  the  preceding,  and  the  best  for  edgings. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

CENTAUREA  CYANUS.  “Cornflower.”  Annual,  1%  to 
2 feet  high.  A well-known  annual,  much  used  for 
cutting  purposes. 

Emperor  William.  Bright  blue.  Pkt.,  5.;  oz.,  30c. 
Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz. , 25c. 

Double  Blue.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  60c. 


^45  Main  Street,  Los  Angeles,  California 


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CENTAUREA  IMPERIAL.IS.  “Royal  Sweet  Sultan.” 
Annual,  2 to  3 feet.  A great  improvement  on  the  old 
strain  of  “Sweet  Sultan”;  flowers  resemble  the  “Corn- 
flower” in  shape,  but  are  of  immense  size.  Valuable 
for  florists’  use,  lasting  a long  time  when  cut. 

Armida.  Pale  lilac.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Favorite.  Rosy  lilac.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Iphlgenla.  Rosy  lilac  with  light  center.  Pkt.,  10c. 
Splendens.  Purplish  lilac.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Parplinh  lavender,  pure  white,  or  mixed.  Each,  per 
pkt.,  10c. 

Margaritae.  Annual,  1%  to  2 feet.  Pure  white. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

suaveolens.  “Yellow  Sweet  Sultan.”  Annual,  1%  to 
2 feet  high.  Flowers  beautiful  sulphur  yellow. 
Largely  grown  for  cut  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c. 

CHRYSANTHEMUM.  Annual  varieties  1 to  3 feet 
high.  Very  showy  for  beds  and  also  useful  for 
cut  flowers. 

earinatnm  album.  White.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Burridgeanum.  White  and  red.  Pkt.,  5c. 

W.  E.  Gladstone.  Rich  crimson.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Single  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c.;  oz.,  35c. 

Double  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Coronarium.  Double  yellow.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Coronarium  album.  Double  white.  Pkt.,  5c. 
Inodorum  plenissimum.  Double  white,  fine  for  cut- 
ting. Pkt.,  10c. 

CHRYSANTHEMUM  JAPONICUM.  Perennial,  3 to  4 
feet.  Well  known  plants,  flowering  in  the  fall  and 
early  winter.  Seed  should  be  sown  in  seed  boxes 
early  in  the  spring,  and  when  large  enough  trans- 
planted to  the  open  ground.  The  plants  will  bloom 
the  following  fall. 

Hybrids.  Fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  15c. 


Mammoth  Perfection  Cosmos 

CHRYSANTHEMUM  PRUTESCENS.  “White  Marguer- 
ite.” Perennial,  3 to  4 feet  high.  A well-known 
flower.  Sow  the  seed  in  the  same  way  as  the  Japan- 
ese varieties.  Pkt.,  10c. 

CINERARIA  HYBRIDA  GRANDIPUORA.  Biennial,  but 
treated  as  an  annual  in  California.  Height  1%  to  2 
feet.  Magnificent  plant  for  pot  culture  in  green- 
houses, or  may  be  planted  out  in  sheltered  and 
partially  shaded  situations.  Sow  the  seed  in  Aug- 
ust or  September  in  seed  pans,  and  as  soon  as  large 
enough  pot  off  into  small  pots  and  afterwards 
transfer  to  larger  pots  as  required.  The  strain  I 
am  offering  is  the  very  best,  procured  direct  from 
one  of  the  most  celebrated  growers  in  Europe,  and 
may  be  relied  upon  to  produce  large  flowers  of  the 
most  exquisite  colors.  Pkt.,  50c. 


CINERARIA  MARITIMA  ACANTHIPOUIA.  Perennial, 

1 foot  high;  beautiful  silvery  foliage,  much  used  for 
borders  and  edgings.  Sow  the  seed  in  seed  boxes  and 
transplant.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Diamond.  Perennial,  1 foot  high;  pretty  white  fol- 
iage, valuable  for  edgings.  Pkt.,  10c. 

CIjARKIA.  Annual,  2 to  4 feet  high.  Free  flowering 
and  of  easy  culture, 
elegans.  Fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c. 
pnlcbella.  Red.  Pkt.,  5c. 

CUIANTHUS  DAMPIERI.  “Australian  Desert  Pea.” 
Perennial,  4 feet  high.  Bearing  clusters  of  drooping 
pea-shaped  flowers,  3 inches  or  more  in  length,  of 
a brilliant  rich  scarlet  color  marked  with  a large 
black  blotch  in  the  center.  The  plants  prefer  a dry, 
sunny  situation.  Pkt.,  15c. 

pnnicens.  “New  Zealand  Glory  Pea.”  Perennial,  4 
feet;  large  bunches  of  showy  red  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c. 

COBAEA  SCANDENS.  Perennial  climbing  vine  attain- 
ing a height  of  30  feet  or  more  and  blooming  freely 
the  first  season.  Valuable  for  covering  trellises, 
arbors,  etc.  Large  bell-shaped  flowers.  Sow  the 
seed  early  in  the  spring  in  seed  boxes,  and  as  soon 
as  large  enough  transplant  to  the  open  ground. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

COLEUS.  Perennial,  1%  to  2 feet  high.  Magnificent 
foliage  plant.  For  pot  culture  or  for  planting  out 
during  the  summer  season.  Sow  the  seed  in  pots  or 
seed  pans,  covering  very  lightly,  and  as  soon  as 
large  enough  pot  off  into  small  pots. 

New  large-leaved  varieties.  The  finest  strain  pro- 
curable. Producing  large  leaves  of  the  most  bril- 
liant and  showy  colors.  Pkt.,  25c. 

Fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

COLLINSIA  BICOLOR.  “Innocence.”  Annual,  1 to  2 
feet  high.  Of  slender,  graceful  habit,  with  bright 
green  foliage.  Flowers  in  clusters  regularly  dis- 
posed, suggesting  rows.  Upper  lip  white  or  lilac, 
lower  violet  or  rose-purple.  Pkt.,  6c.;  oz.,  25c. 

CONVOLVULUS  MAJOR.  “Morning  Glory.”  Annual 
climbing  vine  attaining  a height  of  about  15  feet. 
Useful  for  covering  fences,  trellises,  etc.  Soak  the 
seeds  in  warm  water  for  a few  hours  before  plant- 
ing. 

White,  rose  crimson,  dark  bine,  or  mixed.  Each, 

per  pkt.,  5c. 

minor.  “Dwarf  Morning  Glory.”  Annual,  1 foot. 
Flowers  similar  to  the  “Morning  Glory,”  but  smaller 
and  remaining  open  all  day  in  fine  weather.  Very 
pretty  for  borders  or  grown  in  masses  in  beds.  All 
colors,  fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c. 

manritanicns.  Perennial  trailing  plant.  Valuable 
for  rock  work  or  hanging  baskets.  Flowers  a rich 
shade  of  lavender.  Soak  the  seeds  a few  hours  in 
hot  water  before  planting.  Pkt.,  10c. 

COREOPSIS  LANCEOLATA.  Perennial,  2 feet  high. 
Large,  showy,  bright  yellow  flowers  produced  in 
great  abundance.  Much  used  for  cutting  purposes. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

CORNFLOWER.  See  CENTAUREA. 

COSMOS.  Annual,  producing  large  single  flowers  much 
used  for  cutting  purposes.  The  plants  vary  in  height 
according  to  the  time  of  year  at  which  they  are 
planted.  If  sown  in  the  spring  they  grow  very 
tall,  from  5 to  8 feet  high,  and  flower  in  the  fall, 
but  if  the  seed  is  sown  in  the  fall,  about  October, 
they  will  flower  in  about  2 jnonths  and  the  plants 
will  be  dwarf,  from  1%  to  2 feet  high  and  are  very 
pretty  for  massing  in  beds.  Seed  sown  in  December 
will  form  dwarf  plants  and  bloom  about  March. 

Mammoth  perfection,  white,  dark  pink,  crimson,  or 
mixed.  Each,  per  pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 

Lady  Lenox.  Very  large  flowers;  a lovely  shade  of 
shell  pink.  Pkt.,  10c. 

New  Early  Flowering  Mammoth.  See  Flower  Seed 

Novelties,  page  18. 

New  Mammoth  Fringed.  See  Flower  Seed  Novelties, 

page  18. 

New  Double.  See  Flower  Seed  Novelties,  page  18. 

COSMOS  KLONDYICE.  Annual,  2 to  3 feet.  Deep  or- 
ange-colored flowers  2 to  2%  inches  in  diameter, 
blooming  in  the  fall.  Pkt.,  10c. 

CUCUMBER  WILD.  (Echinocystis  lobata.)  A quick 
growing  annual  vine  for  covering  trellises,  etc. 
Pkt.,  10c. 


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CYCLiAMEN  PERSICUM.  Perennial,  8 to  10  inches. 
Charming  plants  with  rich  colored,  fragrant  flow- 
ers. Blooming  in  winter  and  spring.  Generally 
grown  as  a pot  plant.  The  seed  may  be  sown  in 
the  spring  or  early  in  the  fall  in  seed  pans  of  rich 
soil  mixed  with  leaf-mould  and  sand  and  potted  on 
when  large  enough, 
persicnm.  Fine  mixed.  Fkt.,  15c. 
glganteum.  Fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  25c. 

CYPRESS  VINE.  A popular  annual  climbing  vine  with 
delicate  fern-like  foliage  and  masses  of  small  star- 
shaped flowers.  Sow  early  in  spring;  soak  the  seed 
in  warm  water  a few  hours  before  sowing.  Scarlet, 
white  or  mixed.  Each,  per  pkt.,  5c. 

DAISY.  See  BEIiLIS. 

DAHLIA.  Perennial,  4 to  6 feet,  flowering  the  first 
season  from  seed.  Well  known  plants  with  large, 
showy  flowers,  useful  for  beds  and  masses.  Sow  the 
seed  early  in  spring  in  seed  boxes  and  afterwards 
transplant  to  the  open  ground.  Dahlias  like  a rich 
soil  with  plenty  of  well  rotted  manure  and  should 
be  watered  freely.  In  raising  Dahlias  from  seed 
many  of  them  will  come  semi-double,  although  the 
seed  is  saved  from  the  very  best  double  varieties. 
The  best  varieties  should  be  marked  when  in  flower 
and  at  the  end  of  the  season  the  poor  ones  dis- 
carded and  the  better  ones  can  be  taken  up  and 
divided  and  again  replanted. 

Cactas.  Double,  with  long  pointed  petals;  seeds 
saved  from  one  of  the  finest  collections.  Mixed  col- 
ors. Pkt.,  15c. 

Double.  Large  flowers;  the  best  strain  procurable. 
Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Single.  All  colors;  splendid  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 


DIGITALIS.  “Foxglove.”  Perennial,  3 to  5 feet.  An 
old-fashioned  flower  with  long  suikes  of  tubular- 
shaped flowers.  Sow  the  seed  in  spring  or  fall  in 
seed  pans  and  afterwards  transplant, 
gloxiniaeflora.  Beautifully  spotted,  fine  mixed. 
Pkt.,  5c. 

ESCHSCHOLTZIA  CALIFORNICA.  “California  Poppy.” 
Annual,  1 to  1%  feet  high.  A well  known  native 
flower  with  blossoms  2 to  3 inches  in  diameter. 
Yellow,  orange  and  white.  Each,  per  pkt.,  5c.;  oz.,  25c. 
Burbank’s  Crimson-flowering,  Crimson.  Pkt.,  10c. 
Rose  Cardinal.  White  with  rose  on  outside  of  petals. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

Carmine  King.  Carmine  rose  on  both  sides  of  petals. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

Golden  West.  Canary-yellow  with  orange  blotch  at 
base  of  each  petal.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Mandarin.  Inside  of  petals  rich  orange,  outside  or- 
ange-scarlet. Pkt.,  10c. 

The  Mikado.  See  Flower  Seed  Novelties,  page  20. 
Thorburni.  See  Flower  Seed  Novelties,  page  20. 

FUCHSIA  HYBRIDA.  Perennial,  2 to  4 feet.  A well 
known  favorite  flower  both  for  pot  culture  and  for 
the  garden.  Seed  may  be  sown  in  spring  or  early 
fall  in  seed  pans  of  light,  rich  soil.  Single  and  dou- 
ble, fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  25c. 

GAILLARDIA  PICTA.  Annual,  1 to  1%  feet  high.  Sow 
in  early  spring. 

plcta.  Crimson  and  orange.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Lorenziana.  Double,  fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Eschscholtzia  californica,  “California  Poppy” 


DELPHINIUM.  “Perennial  Larkspur.”  Perennial,  3 
to  5 feet  high.  Beautiful  summer  flowering  plants 
with  long  spikes  of  showy  flowers.  Sow  the  seed 
in  spring  or  early  fall  in  seed  boxes  and  afterwards 
transplant  to  open  ground. 

formosum.  Rich  blue,  with  white  centers.  Pkt.,  10c. 
Belladonna  hybrids.  See  Flower  Seed  Specialties, 
page  19. 

Burbank’s  hybrids.  Extremely  large  flowered;  all 
the  richest  shades  of  blue.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Blue  Butterfly.  See  Flower  Seed  Specialties,  page  19. 
cardinale.  “Scarlet  Larkspur.”  A native  California 
species,  with  long  spikes  of  scarlet  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c. 

DIANTHUS  CHINENSIS.  Biennial,  but  generally  treat- 
ed as  an  annual;  1 foot  high.  Charming  free- 
flowering  plants  with  flowers  of  the  most  brilliant 
colors.  Very  effective  for  planting  thickly  in  beds, 
chinensls.  Fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Heddewigi.  Single  fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

albus.  Queen  of  Holland;  single  white.  Pkt.,  10c. 
Crimson  Belle.  Single  crimson.  Pkt.,  10c. 
Eastern  Q,ueen.  Single,  marbled  carmine-rose 
mauve  and  lilac.  Pkt.,  10c. 
hybridns.  Double  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 
laeinlatus.  Single  fringed,  fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 
plumarins.  Perennial,  1 foot  high.  A beautiful  sin- 
gle pink.  Flowers  with  fringed  edge,  white  with 
dark  center.  Pkt.,  10c. 


GAILLARDIA  GRANDIFLORA.  Perennial,  1%  feet. 
Large  flowered  varieties,  fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

GERANIUM.  Well  known  perennial,  single  varieties, 
splendid  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

GILIA  TRICOLOR.  “Bird’s  Eyes.”  Annual,  9 inches 
to  1 foot  high.  Flowers  pale  lilac,  yellow  toward 
the  center,  with  five  purple  spots.  Charming  com- 
bination of  colors.  Pkt.,  5c.;  oz.,  25c. 

GLOXINIA  HYBRIDA.  Beautiful  perennial  green- 
house plant,  height  about  8 inches,  with  large  hand- 
some foliage  and  immense  trumpet-shaped  flowers 
which  are  of  a texture  like  velvet,  of  the  most  bril- 
liant shades  of  violet,  purple,  crimson,  scarlet,  pink 
and  lavender.  Often  beautifully  blotched  and  spot- 
ted. Sow  the  seed  in  February  or  March  in  seed 
pans  of  light  soil  mixed  with  leaf-mould.  Do  not 
cover  the  seed,  but  sow  on  the  surface  and  press 
down  firmly  with  the  hand  and  water  with  a fine 
spray.  Keep  in  a greenhouse;  when  plants  are 
large  enough,  pot  off  as  required.  All  colors,  splen- 
did mixed.  Pkt.,  25c. 

GODETIA.  Annual,  1 to  2 feet  high,  with  large,  showy 
flowers.  Especially  valuable  for  sowing  in  partially 
shady  places. 

Duchess  of  Albany.  Pure  white.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Crimson  Glow.  Rich  deep  crimson.  Pkt.  10c. 

Lady  Albemarle.  Large  brilliant  crimson.  Pkt.,  6c. 
Lady  Satin  Rose.  Bright  carmine.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Hybrids.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  5c.;  oz.,  35c. 


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GOMPHRENA  GLOBOSA.  “Globe  Amaranthus.”  An- 
nual, 1%  to  2 feet  high.  Producing  numerous  flow- 
ers resembling  clover  heads,  which  are  cut  and  dried 
as  an  everlasting  flower.  White,  pink,  purple  and 
striped,  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c. 

GYPSOPHILiA  ELEGANS.  Annual,  1%  to  2 feet  high. 
Much  used  for  bouquets  for  mixing  with  carnations 
and  other  flowers.  Flowers  small,  white:  blooming 
best  in  the  winter  season.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 
elegans  rosea.  Rose  pink.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 
panlcnlata.  Perennial,  2 feet  high.  Flowers  smaller 
than  the  preceding.  White  and  used  for  bouquets. 
Blooms  during  the  summer  season.  Pkt.,  5c. 

HELIANTHUS.  “Sunflower.”  Annual,  6 to  7 feet. 
Well  known  showy  plants  for  summer  flowering. 
Sow  the  seeds  in  the  spring  in  the  open  ground 
where  they  are  to  remain  and  flower, 
californicus.  Double  yellow.  Pkt.,  5c. 
globosus  fistulosns.  Large  double  globular-shaped 
flowers.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Chrysanthemum  Flowered,  double.  See  Flower  Seed 
Specialties,  page  22. 

New  Red  Sunflower.  See  Flower  Seed  Novelties, 
page  22, 

cncumerlfolins,  Stella.  Single,  extra  fine.  Pkt.,  5c. 


HUNNEMANNIA  PUMARIAEFOL.IA.  “Mexican  Poppy.” 
Perennial,  2 to  3 feet.  Large  flowers  resembling  the 
California  poppy,  but  more  bowl-shaped  and  of  a 
light  canary-yellow  color.  Very  free  flowering  and 
especially  valuable  for  cutting  purposes,  the  blooms 
lasting  a long  time  in  water.  Blooms  freely  the 
greater  part  of  the  season.  If  sown  in  the  spring 
or  summer  will  bloom  within  a few  months  of  the 
time  of  sowing.  Pkt,,  10c. 

IPOMOEA  LiEARI.  “Blue  Dawnflower.”  Perennial 
climbing  vine,  30  to  40  feet.  Likes  a warm,  sunny 
situation.  Soak  the  seed  in  hot  water  a few  hours 
before  planting  and  sow  in  spring  when  the  weather 
is  warm  and  settled.  Pkt.,  10c. 

grandlflora  alba.  “White  Moonflower.”  Perennial 
climbing  vine,  15  to  20  feet.  Large  white,  fragrant 
flowers  5 inches  in  diameter.  Treat  the  seed  the 
same  as  the  above  variety.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Heavenly  Blue.  Annual,  15  feet.  Flowers  large,  sky- 
blue,  flowering  in  the  fall.  The  most  beautiful  of 
all.  Treat  the  seed  the  same  as  the  above.  Pkt.,  10c. 
imperialis.  “Imperial  Japanese  Morning  Glory.”  An- 
nual, 15  to  20  feet.  Flowers  large,  varying  in  color 
from  pure  white  to  carmine,  through  blues  and  pur- 
ples of  every  shade  to  almost  black.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Gaillardia  grandiflora 

HELICHRYSUM  MONSTROSUM.  “Straw  Flower.” 
Annual,  2 to  3 feet.  A well  known  “everlasting” 
flower.  Double,  fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c. 

HEIilOTROPIUM.  Perennial,  4 to  5 feet.  A favorite 
flower  on  account  of  its  delightful  fragrance.  Sow 
the  seed  in  the  spring  in  seed  boxes  and  transplant. 
Large  flowered  varieties  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c, 

HOLLYHOCK.  Perennial,  6 feet  high.  An  old-fash- 
ioned favorite  flower.  Sow  the  seed  in  boxes  late  in 
summer  and  transplant.  The  plants  will  bloom  the 
following  summer. 

Chater’s  superb  strain,  finest  double.  White,  rose, 
scarlet,  crimson,  sulpbur  yellow  or  mixed.  Each,  per 
pkt.,  10c. 

Single.  Choice  mixed.  Pkt.  10c. 

HUMTJLUS  JAPONICUS  VARIEGATUS.  “Japanese 
Hop.”  A beautiful  annual  climbing  plant.  Leaves 
marbled  and  splashed  with  white  on  light  and  dark 
green  ground.  Very  effective  for  screens,  arbors, 
etc.  Sow  the  seed  in  spring  when  the  weather  Is 
warm  and  settled.  Pkt.,  10c. 


KOCHIA  TRICHOPHYLLA.  “Summer  Cypress.”  An- 
nual, 3 to  4 feet  high.  Forms  very  decorative,  com- 
pact bushes  with  fine  light  green  foliage,  which  turns 
deep  red  in  the  fall.  Very  ornamental  for  planting 
as  a background  or  temporary  hedge.  Sow  in  spring. 
Pkt.  10c. 

LARKSPUR.  Annual,  3 feet  high.  Free  flowering 
plants.  Useful  for  beds  and  also  for  cutting 
Emperor,  double.  Azure  blue,  dark  blue,  rose,  white 
or  mixed.  Each,  per  pkt.,  5c. 

tall  stock-flowered,  branching,  double  mixed.  Pkt., 
5c.;  oz.,  25c. 

dwarf  rocket.  Height  2 feet.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  5c. 

LATHYRUS  LATIFOLIUS.  “Everlasting  Pea.”  Per- 
ennial vine,  4 feet.  Free  flowering  plants,  mixed 
colors.  Pkt.,  5c. 

White  Pearl.  See  Flower  Seed  Specialties,  page  21. 
splendens.  “Pride  of  California.”  A perennial  climb- 
ing pea.  Flowers  very  large,  rich  deep  crimson,  and 
produced  in  great  clusters.  Pkt.,  15c. 

LAVATERA  TRIMESTRIS.  Annual,  3 feet  high,  pro- 
ducing large  saucer-shaped  flowers.  Sow  in  spring. 
Rose  color  or  white.  Each,  per  pkt.,  5c. 

LINARIA  CYMBALLARIA.  “Kenilworth  Ivy,”  A 
charming  little  perennial  trailing  plant.  Useful  for 
baskets,  rock  work,  etc.  The  flowers  are  like  a 
miniature  Snap-Dragon;  color  lavender  and  purple, 
and  contrast  well  with  the  small  ivy-shaped  leaves. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

LINUM  GRANDIFLORUM  RUBRUM.  “Scarlet  Flax.” 
Annual,  1 to  2 feet  high.  Very  effective  for  planting 
in  masses  in  large  beds;  also  for  sowing  broadcast 
on  waste  ground,  Pkt.,  5c.;  oz.,  25c. 
perenue.  Perennial,  1 to  1%  feet,  bright  blue  flow- 
ers, Pkt.,  5c. 

LOBELIA.  Annual,  4 to  6 inches,  forming  compact, 
free  flowering  plants  much  used  for  edgings,  etc. 
Sow  the  seed  in  February  in  seed  pans  of  fine  light 
soil.  Do  not  cover  the  seed,  but  sow  on  the  surface 
and  press  down  firmly  with  the  hand  and  water 
with  a fine  spray.  As  soon  as  large  enough  to  be 
handled,  the  seedlings  may  be  pricked  out  into 
shallow  boxes  and  afterwards  transplanted  to  the 
open  ground. 

Crystal  Palace  compacta.  Rich  deep  blue,  dark  fol- 
iage. The  finest  dark  blue  for  bedding.  Pkt,,  10c. 
Emperor  William.  Compact  growing,  sky  blue. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

ertnus  speclosa.  Dark  blue,  dark  foliage.  Trailing. 
Useful  for  hanging  baskets.  Pkt.,  10c. 
bybrlda  hamburgia.  Large  flowers,  sky-blue  with 
white  eye,  extra  fine.  The  best  sort  for  hanging 
baskets.  Pkt.,  15c, 

bybrlda  Sapphire.  New,  deep  blue,  with  white  eye. 
Of  trailing  habit,  valuable  for  hanging  baskets  and 
window  boxes.  Pkt.,  15c. 

LOBELIA  CARDINALIS.  Q.neen  Victoria.  Perennial, 
3 feet.  Dark  bronze  foliage  and  brilliant  scarlet 
flowers.  Sow  seed  the  same  as  the  annual  varieties. 
Pkt.,  15c. 

LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING  (Amaranthus  caudaUis).  An- 
nual, 2 feet  high,  with  large  drooping  panicles  of 
blood-red  flowers.  Seed  should  be  sown  In  the  spring 
and  the  plants  will  bloom  during  the  summer. 
Pkt.,  5c. 


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liUPINUS,  ANNUAIi  VARIETIES  MIXED.  1 to  3 feet 
high.  Well  known  free  flowering  plants.  Pkt.,  5c. 
nanus.  Dwarf  blue;  useful  for  edging  and  borders. 
Pkt.,  5c.;  oz.,  35c. 

LUPINUS  ARBOREUS,  SNOW  QUEEN.  Perennial,  4 
feet.  A magnificent  variety,  producing  long  spikes 
of  pure  white  flowers.  Sow  in  fall  either  in  the  open 
ground  where  the  plants  are  to  remain,  or  in  pots, 
and  afterwards  transplant.  Pkt.,  15c. 

New  Hybrids.  A splendid  new  strain,  producing 
large  flowers  in  different  colors.  Pkt.,  15c. 
polyphyllns  rosens.  Perennial,  3 feet.  Rosy  pink, 
extra  fine.  Pkt.,  15c. 

MAIiOPE  GRANDIFIiORA  PURPUREA.  Annual,  2 feet 
high.  Flowering  well  during  the  summertime.  Large 
crimson  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c, 
alba.  White.  Pkt,,  5c. 

MANDEVILUEA  SUAVEOLENS.  “Chili  Jasmine.”  Per- 
ennial vine,  15  feet.  Large  white  fragrant  flowers. 
Sow  in  spring  in  seed  boxes  and  pot  off  when  ready. 
Pkt.,  10c, 

MARIGOLD,  AFRICAN.  Annual,  3 feet.  Flowering 
in  summer  and  fall.  The  flowers  are  large,  double 
and  very  showy.  Sow  in  spring. 

Lemon  Queen.  Soft  lemon-yellow.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Prince  of  Orange.  Deep  golden-orange.  Pkt.,  10c. 
Nugget  of  gold.  Golden  yellow.  Pkt.,  5c. 

El  dorado.  Flowers  large  imbricated  and  extremely 
double.  Colors  in  all  shades  of  yellow.  Pkt.,  5c. 
Double  fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  5 c. 

MARIGOLD,  FRENCH,  Annual,  1 to  2 feet  high.  Sow 
in  spring. 

Gold  striped.  Very  double;  deep  brownish-red  striped 
with  golden  yellow.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Double  yellow.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Dwarf  fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  5 c. 

Legion  of  Honor.  “Little  Brownie.”  A compact 
growing  single  variety.  Golden  yellow  marked  with 
large  spot  of  crimson  velvet  on  each  petal.  Pkt.,  5c. 

MATRICARIA  EXIMIA.  “Feverfew,”  Annual,  1%  feet, 
of  easy  culture.  Fine  for  cutting.  Double  white. 
Pkt.,  5c. 

MAURANDIA.  Perennial  climber,  6 feet.  Delicate  fol- 
iage and  pretty  trumpet-shaped  flowers.  Sow  early 
in  spring  and  the  plants  will  bloom  the  first  season. 
Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  10c, 

MESEMBRYANTHEMUM.  Dwarf,  trailing,  annual. 
Blooming  during  the  summer.  Sow  the  seed  in 
spring  in  a warm,  sunny  situation. 

crystallinum.  “Ice  Plant.”  Flowers  white.  Foliage 
has  the  appearance  of  being  coated  with  ice,  Pkt., 
5c. 

tricolor.  “Wax  Plant.”  Various  colors.  Pkt.,  10c. 

MIGNONETTE.  Annual,  8 inches  to  1 foot  high.  An 
old-fashioned  flower  much  prized  for  its  fragrance. 
Large  flowering.  Sweet  scented.  Pkt.,  5c.;  oz„  20c. 
Machet.  Of  dwarf  pyramidal  habit;  very  fragrant. 
Pkt.,  10c.;  oz.,  30c. 

Allen’s  Defiance.  A large  variety  with  immense 
spikes.  Pkt.,  10c.;  oz.,  40c. 

Victoria.  Bright  red,  large  spikes.  Pkt,,  10c;  oz.,  30c, 

MIMOSA  PUDICA.  “Sensitive  Plant.”  Annual,  2 feet. 
A curious  plant  with  pinnate  leaves  which  close  up 
immediately  when  touched.  Sow  in  seed  pans  early 
in  spring.  Pkt.,  10c. 

MIMULUS.  Perennial  plants  of  great  beauty,  succeed- 
ing best  in  a moist,  shady  place.  Sow  the  seed  in 
the  fall  in  seed  pans  of  light  soil  mixed  with  leaf- 
mould;  sow  the  seed  on  the  surface  and  water  with 
a fine  spray.  Pot  off  the  plants  when  large  enough, 
and  later  plant  out  in  the  open  ground.” 
tigrrlnus  grandifloms.  “Monkey  Flower.”  Height 
1%  feet,  spotted  and  blotched  varieties,  fine  mixed. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

cardinalis.  “Scarlet  Monkey  Flower.”  Perennial,  1 
to  3 feet.  A beautiful  native  species  with  pale 
green  leaves  and  bright  scarlet  flowers,  with  yellow 
throat.  Pkt.,  10c. 

moschatas.  “Musk  Plant.”  Fine  for  hanging  bas- 
kets and  pots.  Small  yellow  flowers,  fragrant. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

MINA  LOBATA.  Beautiful  annual  climbing  vine  at- 
taining a height  of  10  to  12  feet.  Flowers  in  lung, 
graceful  spikes;  color  bright  red,  changing  to  or- 
ange and  cream.  Sow  in  spring  in  a warm,  sunny 
situation.  Pkt.,  10c, 


MIRABILIS  JALAPA.  “Marvel  of  Peru”  or  “Four- 
o’clock.”  Free  flowering  annual  of  bushy  habit, 
growing  3 to  4 feet  high  and  flowering  throughout 
the  summer.  All  colors  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c. 

MOMORDICA  BALSAMINA.  “Balsam  Apple.”  Annual 
climbing  vine,  8 to  10  feet,  with  large  leaves  making 
a dense  shade.  The  flowers  are  followed  by  curious 
orange-colored  warted  fruits,  which  burst,  showing 
the  seed  and  its  brilliant  carmine  covering,  Pkt.,  10c. 

MYOSOTIS.  “Forget-me-not.”  Perennial,  6 to  10 
inches,  succeeding  best  in  a shady,  moist  situation. 
Sow  the  seed  in  the  fall  in  seed  boxes  and  trans- 
plant, 

alpestris.  Bright  blue.  Pkt.,  10c. 

dissitiflora.  Of  compact  habit;  deep  blue.  Pkt.,  15c. 

NASTURTIUM,  TOM  THUMB.  Annual,  8 inches  to  1 
foot;  useful  for  bedding  and  borders,  flowering 
through  the  summer  and  also  through  the  winter  in 
locations  where  they  are  not  cut  by  the  frost. 
Scarlet.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Lady  Bird.  Orange-yellow,  red  spots.  Pkt.,  10c. 
Ruby  King.  Light  ruby-red.  Pkt.,  10c. 

King  Theodore.  Almost  black,  dark  foliage.  Pkt.,  10c. 
Golden  King.  Rich  golden  yellow.  Pkt.,  5c. 

King  of  Tom  Thumbs.  Scarlet,  dark  foliage.  Pkt.,  5c. 
Empress  of  India.  Crimson,  dark  foliage;  dwarf  and 
compact;  effective  for  beds  and  edging.  Pkt.,  10c, 
Crimson.  Pkt.,  5c. 

All  colors  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 


Nasturtium,  Golden  King 


NASTURTIUM  TALL.  Climbing  annual,  6 to  10  feet, 
of  easy  culture.  Useful  for  covering  fences,  trel- 
lises, etc.,  and  also  very  effective  when  allowed  to 
run  on  the  ground. 

Scarlet.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Dark  crimson.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Pearl.  Creamy  white.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Prince  Henry.  Yellow  marbled  with  scarlet.  Pkt.,  10c. 
Black  Prince.  Blackish  purple,  changing  to  a vel- 
vety black;  dark  foliage.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Chameleon.  Flowers  of  different  shades  on  the  same 
plant.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Jupiter.  Very  large,  rich  yellow.  Pkt.,  10c. 
Midnight.  Deep  brownish -red,  dark  green  foliage. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

Moonlight.  Very  large,  creamy  yellow.  Pkt.,  5c. 
Rose.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Edward  Otto.  Brownish  lilac.  Pkt.,  5c, 

Regelianum.  Purple  violet.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Vesuvius.  Salmon  rose,  dark  foliage.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  lb.,  $1.00. 

NEMESIA.  See  Flower  Seed  Specialties,  page  21. 


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NEIMOPHILA.  A beautiful  native  annual , 4 to  6 
inches  high  and  flowering  in  8 or  9 weeks  from  the 
time  of  sowing. 

Insignia.  "Baby  Blue  Eyes.”  A delicate  little  plant; 
flowers  clear  azure  blue.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 
macnlata.  White,  spotted  with  purple.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
25c. 

Fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

NICOTIANA.  Annual,  2 to  4 feet.  Sow  the  seed  in  the 
spring  in  seed  boxes  and  transplant, 
afflnis.  Large  white,  fragrant  flowers,  3 inches 
across.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Sanderae  hybrids.  Splendid  plants,  flowers  in  great 
variety  of  colors.  Pkt.,  10c. 

NIFRFBIBFRGIA  CALYCINA.  Slender  growing  per- 
ennial plant,  1 to  1%  feet.  Desirable  for  hanging 
baskets,  rock  work  and  bedding.  Sow  the  seed  in 
boxes.  Flowers  white  tinted  with  lavender.  Pkt.,  10c. 

NIGFLIjA  DAMASCENA.  “Love-in-a-Mist.”  Annual; 
height  1%  feet,  with  flnely  cut  foliage;  curious 
looking  flowers  of  a pale  blue  color.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Miss  Jekyll.  Flowers  of  a beautiful  corn-flower  blue, 
fine  for  cutting.  Pkt.,  10c. 

OENOTBtERA  DRUMMOND.  “Evening  Primrose.”  An- 
nual, 2 to  3 feet,  with  large  yellow  flowers.  Suc- 
ceeds well  in  a partially  shaded  place.  Pkt.,  5c. 


raejt 


Bugnot’s  Superb  Blotched  Pansy 


PANSIES 

Truly  speaking,  a perennial,  but  an  annual  In  Cali- 
fornia, To  obtain  the  best  results  the  seed  should 
be  sown  in  August,  September,  or  early  part  of  Octo- 
ber. Sow  the  seed  in  boxes  of  fine,  rich  soil  mixed 
with  plenty  of  leaf-mould  and  sand,  cover  the  seed 
lightly  and  keep  in  a frame,  lath  house,  or  outside 
in  some  sheltered  and  partially  shaded  place.  When 
the  plants  are  large  enough  to  handle,  transplant  to 
beds  of  rich,  well  prepared  soil,  and  cover  the  sur- 
face with  a layer  of  well  rotted,  sifted  manure. 
Pansies  prefer  a rather  heavy  soil  with  plenty  of 
well  rotted  manure;  this  is  very  essential.  Indeed, 
it  is  almost  impossible  to  use  too  much  manure  on 
pansies  and  the  richer  the  soil  the  larger  and  more 
perfect  will  be  the  flowers.  Later  sowings  may  be 
made  up  to  the  beginning  of  February,  but  they 
will  not  do  as  well  as  those  sown  early  in  the  fall 
and  the  blooming  period  will  be  much  shorter. 

Payne’s  Royal  Exhibition.  See  Flower  Seed  Spe- 
cialties, page  21. 

Bngnot’s  Snperb  Blotched.  Extra  large,  rich  colors,  . 
each  petal  having  a broad,  deep  blotch,  many  of 
them  beautifully  lined  or  penciled.  Pkt.,  50c. 


Cassler’s  Large  Flowered  Blotched.  A splendid 
strain;  flowers  beautifully  blotched,  of  richest 
shades.  Pkt.,  25c. 

Odier,  or  Blotched.  Beautiful  three  and  five  blotched 
flowers.  Pkt.,  25c. 

Masterpiece.  “Frilled  Pansy.”  A grand  new  class, 
each  petal  being  conspicuously  waved  or  curled,  giv- 
ing the  flower  a double  or  globular  appearance. 
Rich  colors,  mostly  of  the  dark,  velvety  shades. 
Pkt.,  25c. 

Orchid  or  Cattleya— flowered.  New,  rare  shades,  ex- 
tra fine.  Pkt.,  25c. 

Giant  Trimardean.  Large  flowered,  mixed  colors. 
Pkt.,  25c. 

English  Show  or  Faced  Pansy.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt., 
10c. 

All  colors  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Sunlight.  New,  yellow  orchid-flowered.  Pkt.,  25c. 
Vulcan.  Superb  new  pansy.  Dark  red,  with  fine 
large  black  spots.  Pkt.,  25c. 

Prince  Henry.  New,  darkest  blue.  Pkt.,  26c. 


GIANT  PANSIES,  SEPARATE  COLORS 

Any  of  the  following  varieties,  per  pkt.,  15c;  % 
oz.,  65c. 

Giant  Adonis.  Beautiful  light  blue. 

Giant  Andromeda.  Rose  and  lavender. 

Giant  Bridesmaid.  White  and  shining  rose,  beauti- 
fully blotched. 

Giant  Emperor  William.  Ultramarine  blue. 

Giant  Freya.  Purple  edged  with  white. 

Giant  Golden  Yellow,  Five  Spotted,  a beautiful  flower 
of  Gassier  type. 

Giant  Hortensla  Red.  Rich  red. 

Giant  King  of  the  Blacks.  Velvety  black. 

Giant  Lord  Beaconsfleld.  Violet,  upper  petals  shad- 
ing to  white. 

Giant  Madame  Perret.  Beautiful  wine  shades  on 
white  ground. 

Giant  Peacock.  Royal  purple,  shot  with  peacock 
blue. 

Giant  Prince  Bismarck.  Yellowish  brown,  black  eye. 
Giant  Snowflake.  Pure  white. 

Giant  White.  White  with  purple  eye. 

Giant  Yellow.  Yellow  with  black  eye. 

PANSIES,  SEPARATE  COLORS 
The  following  varieties,  per  pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40c. 
Azure  Blue. 

Cardinal.  Brilliant  red. 

Cliveden  Purple.  Excellent  bedding  variety. 

Cliveden  White.  Excellent  bedding  variety. 

Cliveden  Yellow.  Excellent  bedding  variety. 

Emperor  William.  Ultramarine  blue. 

Fairy  ^ueen.  Light  blue,  bordered  white. 

Faust  or  King  of  the  Blacks.  Velvety  black. 

Gold  Margined.  Brown  edged  with  gold. 

Lord  Beaconsfleld.  Purple  violet,  upper  petals  shaded 
to  white. 

Mahogany-colored. 

President  Carnot.  White,  each  petal  blotched  with 
deep  violet. 

Silver-edged.  Purple,  margined  with  white. 
Wallflower  Brown.  Beautiful  brown  shades. 
Snowflake.  Pure  white. 

White.  Pure  white,  with  black  center. 

Yellow  Gem.  Pure  yellow. 

Yellow.  Golden  yellow  with  black  center. 

PENTSTE3ION.  Perennial,  2 to  3 feet.  Free  flowering 
plants  for  borders  or  beds.  Colors  in  various  shades 
of  white,  pink,  red  and  purple;  beautifully  spotted 
and  marked.  Sow  the  seed  in  spring  or  early  fall 
in  seed  boxes  and  when  large  enough,  transplant, 
Hartwegl  grandiflorus.  Large  flowered,  superb, 
mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

PETUNIA.  Perennial,  1 to  1%  feet.  Charming  plants 
for  large  beds  and  borders,  succeeding  well  in  a 
sunny  situation  and  blooming  for  the  greater  part 
of  the  year.  Sow  the  seed  In  February  in  seed  pans 
or  boxes  of  light  soil,  cover  the  seed  very  lightly 
and  water  with  a fine  spray.  When  the  plants  are 
large  enough,  transplant  to  the  open  ground. 


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PETUNIA — (Continued) 

Xote. — Seed  saved  from  the  most  carefully  hybrid- 
ized flowers,  produce  about  30  per  cent  double  flow- 
ers, the  balance  being  singles  of  unusually  fine  qual- 
ity. The  weaker  seedlings  should  be  carefully 
saved,  as  these  invariably  produce  the  double  flow- 
ers. In  a measure  the  same  is  true  of  the  single 
sorts,  the  small,  weak  seedlings  generally  produce 
the  largest  and  finest  flowers,  while  the  large,  strong 
seedlings  usually  turn  out  to  be  the  most  common 
types. 


POPPY — (Continued) 

Tulip.  Large  single  tulip-like  flowers,  color  dazzling 
scarlet.  Height  1%  to  2 feet.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  60c. 

Admiral.  Large  single  flowers,  pure  white  with  a 
broad  band  of  brilliant  scarlet  around  the  upper  part 
of  the  flower.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Danebrog  or  Danish.  Large  single  flower,  brilliant 
scarlet  with  silvery  white  spot  on  each  petal  form- 
ing a white  cross.  Height  3 feet.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Double  Fringed  Petunia 


Double  Fringed.  Large  flowered,  mixed  colors.  Pkt., 
50c. 

Double  Large  Flowered.  All  colors  mixed.  Pkt.,  25c. 
Payne’s  Single  Giants  of  California  Ruffled  and 
Fringed.  See  Flower  Seed  Specialties,  page  21. 

Single,  Inimitable.  Blotched  and  striped.  Pkt.,  10c. 
Single.  Pure  white.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Rosy  Morn.  A dwarf,  compact  variety  with  rose- 
colored  flowers,  especially  desirable  for  bedding. 
Pkt.,  15c. 

Single.  Choice  mixed.  Pkt.,  lOc. 

PHLOX  DRUMMONDI  GRANDIFLORA.  Beautiful  an- 
nuals, growing  about  1 foot  high  with  brilliant  col- 
ored flowers,  producing  a dazzling  display  of  color 
when  planted  in  masses,  in  large  beds  or  borders. 
Sow  in  seed  boxes  and  when  large  enough,  trans- 
plant to  the  open  ground. 

Large  Flowered,  white,  chamois  rose,  scarlet, 
crimson,  red  with  white  eye,  pink,  yellow,  or 
mixed.  Each,  per  pkt.,  10c. 

Ordinary  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c. 

nana  compacta  Fireball.  Dwarf,  rich  scarlet. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

Mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

cuspldata.  “Star  Phlox.”  Mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

PHLOX  DECUSSATA.  “Perennial  Phlox.”  This  splen- 
did, free  flowering  perennial  is  deserving  of  a place 
in  every  garden.  The  plants  grow  about  3 feet  high 
and  produce  large  heads  of  flowers  of  the  most  beau- 
tiful shades.  Sow  the  seed  in  the  fall  in  seed  pans 
and  afterwards  transplant.  All  colors  splendid 
mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

POLYANTHUS.  (Primula  elatior.)  Perennial,  6 to  8 
Inches;  succeeding  best  in  a partially  shaded  place 
and  flowering  during  winter  and  early  spring.  Sow 
the  seed  in  spring  in  seed  boxes  and  transplant. 
Large  flowered  choice  mixed.  Pkt.,  15c. 

POPPY,  ANNUAL  SORTS.  Showy  flowers  for  beds  and 
borders,  also  very  effective  for  sowing  broadcast 
on  waste  pieces  of  ground.  The  best  results  will 
be  obtained  by  sowing  in  fall  or  early  winter. 

Payne’s  Selected  Giant  Shirley.  See  Flower  Seed 
Specialties,  page  21. 

Shirley.  Single  flowers  of  the  most  delicate  crepe- 
like  texture  and  every  conceivable  shade  of  color  . 
from  white,  flesh-color,  pink,  rose,  carmine,  scarlet 
to  deep  crimson.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  35c. 


Umbrosum.  Single  flowers,  rich  vermilion  with  deep, 
black  spot  at  base  of  petal.  Height  2 feet.  Pkt.,  6c. 

Miss  Sherwood.  Large  single  flowers,  satiny-white, 
the  upper  half  of  petals  chamois  rose.  Height  3 feet. 
Pkt.,  5c. 

King  Edward.  Large  single  flowers;  deep  scarlet, 
shaded  crimson,  with  large  black  blotch  on  lower 
half  of  each  petal.  Height  3 to  4 feet.  Pkt.  10c. 

Carnation  Flowered.  Large  double  fringed  flowers, 
mixed  colors.  Height  3 to  4 feet.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

White,  Rose  and  Scarlet.  Each,  per  pkt.,  10c. 

Paeony  Flowered.  Large  double  globular  flowers, 
mixed  colors.  Height  3 to  4 feet.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Ranunculus  Flowered.  Double  flowers  about  2 inches 
in  diameter  and  of  every  imaginable  shade  of  color. 
Height  2 feet.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Admiral  Poppy 


POPPY,  ICELAND.  (Papaver  nudicaule.)  A perennial, 
blooming  the' first  season  from  seed.  Pretty,  grayish, 
fern-like  foliage,  formed  in  tufts,  from  which  rise 
numerous  slender  stems  about  1 foot  high,  bearing 
single  bright  colored  flowers.  Sow  the  seed  in  seed 
boxes  and  transplant.  White,  yellow,  deep  orange 
and  mixed.  Each,  per  pkt.,  10c. 


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POPPY,  ORIENTAL..  (Papaver  orientale.)  A peren- 
nial producing  many  thick,  leafy  stems,  3 to  4 feet 
high,  with  large,  deep  crimson  flowers,  having  a 
black  blotch  on  each  petal,  exceedingly  showy.  Sow 
the  seed  in  spring  or  early  in  the  fall  in  seed  boxes; 
when  large  enough,  pot  up  into  small  pots  and  later 
transplant  to  the  open  ground.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Oriental  Hybrids.  Splendid  hybrids  of  the  Oriental 
Poppy,  producing  immense  flowers,  6 inches  or  more 
in  diameter  and  of  many  beautiful  shades  of  pink, 
salmon,  orange,  scarlet,  etc.  Treat  the  seed  the 
same  as  the  preceding  variety.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Pentstemon  hartwegi  grandiflorus 


PORTUIiACA.  A low  spreading  annual  about  6 inches 
high,  flowering  in  a short  time  from  seed  and  bloom- 
ing through  the  entire  summer  season.  Very  effec- 
tive for  massing  in  beds,  producing  a perfect  carpet 
of  brilliant  colors.  Sow  the  seed  in  spring  after  the 
weather  has  become  warm  and  settled. 

Single,  White,  Yellow,  Pink,  Crimson  or  Mixed. 
Each,  per  pkt.,  5c. 

Double,  fine  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

PRIMUL.A  SINENSIS  FIMBRIATA.  “Chinese  Prim- 
rose.” Beautiful  greenhouse  plants,  blooming  in  win- 
ter and  spring.  Sow  the  seed  in  August  or  Septem- 
ber in  pots  or  seed  pans  of  rich  loam  mixed  with 
sand,  cover  the  seed  lightly  and  keep  in  a gren- 
house;  when  large  enough,  pot  into  small  pots  and 
later  to  larger  pots  as  required.  The  seed  offered 
here  is  of  the  finest  strains,  imported  direct  from 
one  of  the  best  European  growers. 

Bright  Rose.  Large.  Pkt.,  25c. 

Defiance.  Rich  red,  with  dark  eye.  Pkt.,  25c. 
Holbom  Blue.  A unique  shade.  Pkt.,  25c. 

Snow  Queen.  Pure  white,  extra  fine.  Pkt.,  25c. 
Choice  mixed.  Pkt.,  25c. 

PRIMULA  OBCONICA  GRANDEFLORA.  A charming 
little  plant  for  pot  culture.  Perennial  but  bloom- 
ing in  a few  months  from  seed;  height  6 to  8 inches. 
A profuse  bloomer,  bearing  heads  of  10  to  15  flowers 
on  long  stems.  Sow  the  seed  in  August  or  Septem- 
ber in  pots  or  seed  pans  of  light,  rich  loam  and  keep 
in  a frame  or  greenhouse,  pot  up  when  ready.  Mixed 
colors.  Pkt.,  15c. 

PRIMULA  MALACOIDES.  See  Flower  Seed  Special- 
ties, page  21. 


PYRETHRUM.  “Golden  Feather.”  Pretty  foliage 
plants  with  deeply  cut  leaves,  useful  for  edgings; 
perennial,  6 to  9 inches.  The  plants  should  be  kept 
trimmed  and  all  flowers  cut  off  as  they  appear.  Sow 
the  seed  in  boxes,  covering  very  lightly,  and  when 
large  enough,  transplant, 
anrenm.  Golden  yellow  foliage.  Pkt.,  10c. 
selaginoides.  Yellow  fern-like  foliage.  Pkt.,  10c. 

RHODANTHE.  A graceful  little  “Everlasting  Flower,” 
annual,  1 foot  high.  Treat  the  same  as  Acroclinium. 
Pink,  rose,  white,  crimson,  etc.,  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

RICINUS.  “Ornamental  Castor  Bean.”  Rapid  growing 
plants  with  immense,  rich  colored  leaves,  producing 
a sub-tropical  effect  planted  on  lawns  or  in  clumps. 
Height  6 to  10  feet.  Sow  in  spring  when  the  weather 
has  become  warm  and  settled. 

Cambodgensis.  Main  stem  and  leaf  stalks  rich, 
shining  ebony;  leaves  large,  maroon  with  red  veins. 
Pkt.,  6c. 

Glbsonl.  Dark  purplish  red  foliage  and  stems. 
Pkt.,  5c. 

Zanzlbariensis.  Very  large,  dark  leaves,  with  red- 
dish stems.  Plants  grow  to  immense  size.  Pkt.,  5c. 

ROMNEYA  COULTERI.  “Matilija  Poppy.”  A native 
of  California;  perennial,  6 to  10  feet  high  and  of 
shrubby  growth.  The  queen  of  California  flow- 
ers; truly  a majestic  plant.  The  plant  throws  up 
numerous  woody  stems  with  handsome  gray-green 
foliage,  topped  with  large  numbers  of  flowers.  The 
blossoms  are  often  6 to  7 inches  in  diameter,  of  a 
crepe-like  texture,  pure  glistening  white  with  bright 
yellow  centers.  The  seed  is  hard  to  germinate; 
some  claim  to  have  had  success  by  soaking  the 
seed  in  a weak  solution  of  lye.  Pkt.,  10c, 


Romneya  coulter! 

SALPIGLOSSIS  GRANDEFLORA.  Annual,  1 % feet. 
Free  flowering  plants  for  beds  and  borders;  suc- 
ceeding best  in  a sunny  situation  and  blooming  all 
summer.  The  plants  are  large,  funnel-shaped  and 
produced  in  great  profusion;  colors  yellow,  pink, 
rose,  crimson,  brown,  steel  blue,  purplish  violet, 
etc.;  beautifully  veined  and  penciled.  Sow  the  seed 
early  in  spring  in  seed  boxes  and  transplant  when 
large  enough.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  10c. 

SALVIA  SPLENDENS.  “Scarlet  Sage.”  For  produc- 
ing a dazzling  mass  of  color  all  through  the  summer 
months  there  is  probably  no  other  flower  that  can 
equal  the  “Scarlet  Sage.”  It  is  a perennial,  but 
blooms  in  a short  time  from  seed.  Much  used  for 
bedding  and  succeeding  best  in  a sunny  situation. 
Sow  the  seed  in  February  or  March  in  seed  boxes 
and  when  large  enough,  transplant, 
splendens.  Long  spikes  of  vivid  scarlet  flowers; 
height  2 to  3 feet,  Pkt.,  10c. 

“Bonfire.”  Forms  compact,  bushy  plants  about  2 
feet  high  by  2 feet  in  diameter.  The  flower  spikes 
stand  erect,  often  bear  20  to  30  blossoms  and  200  of 
these  spikes  on  a plant  is  not  unusual;  color  vivid 
scarlet.  Pkt.,  10c. 


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•SALVIA  PATENS.  “Blue  Sage.”  Perennial,  2 feet, 
flowering  the  first  season  from  seed,  succeeding  best 
in  a partially  shaded  situation.  Flowers  the  most 
perfect  shade  of  bright  blue.  Sow  the  seed  the  same 
as  the  preceding  varieties.  Pkt.,  15c. 

SCABIOSA.  “Sweet  Scabious.”  “Mourning  Bride.”  An- 
nual, 2 to  3 feet,  flowering  in  summer  and  early  fall. 
Flowers  on  long  stems,  produced  in  great  profusion 
and  especially  valuable  for  cutting,  lasting  a long 
time  in  water.  Sow  the  seed  from  February  to 
April  in  seed  boxes  and  transplant.  The  strain  I 
am  offering  here  is  a great  improvement  on  the  old- 
fashioned  sorts.  The  flowers  are  large,  often  3 
inches  in  diameter,  double  and  of  the  most  exquisite 
shades. 

Large-flowered  double.  Azure  Fairy,  white,  white 
and  lilac,  rose,  cherry  red,  cherry  red  and  white, 
brick  red,  black  purple,  or  mixed.  Each,  per  pkt.,  10c. 

■SCHIZANTHUS.  Annual,  1%  to  2 feet,  producing 
pretty,  butterfly-like  flowers  in  great  profusion,  ex- 
quisitely spotted  and  marked,  resembling  some 
orchids  in  coloring.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  6c. 

«CHIZANTHUS  WISETONENSIS.  See  Flower  Seed 
Specialties,  page  22. 


Shasta  Daisy,  Alaska 

SHASTA  DAISY.  One  of  the  most  popular  of  Mr.  Bur- 
bank’s productions.  Perennial,  about  2 feet  high, 
flowering  for  the  greater  part  of  the  year,  but  at  its 
best  in  spring  and  early  summer.  Desirable  for  beds 
or  borders  and  especially  valuable  for  cutting  pur- 
poses, flowers  lasting  a long  time  in  water.  Sow  in 
spring  or  early  fall  in  seed  boxes,  covering  the  seed 
very  lightly;  when  large  enough  transplant. 

Alaska.  Flowers  often  4 inches  across,  purest 
glistening  white,  with  yellow  centers;  broad  over- 
lapping petals,  long  stems.  Pkt.,  10c. 

■SILENE  PENDULA  COMPACTA.  Annual,  forms  com- 
pact little  plants  about  6 Inches  high,  flowers  rose- 
colored;  useful  for  edgings,  etc.  Pkt.,  5c. 

SMILAX.  Perennial  climbing  vine,  6 to  8 feet,  thriving 
best  in  a partially  shaded  place.  Largely  grown  for 
decorating  purposes.  Soak  the  seed  in  hot  water  for 
a few  hours  before  sowing.  Pkt.,  10c. 

SOLIDAGO  CANADENSIS.  “Golden  Rod.”  A favorite 
perennial  plant  for  borders,  2 to  4 feet.  Flowers 
golden-yellow,  in  long  spikes.  Sow  the  seed  in  early 
fall  in  seed  boxes  and  transplant.  Pkt.,  10c. 

STATICE  LATIFOLIA.  “Sea  Lavender.”  Perennial, 
1%  feet,  producing  panicles  of  small  lavender  blue 
flowers,  which  can  be  cut  and  dried  and  used  for 
bouquets.  Sow  the  seed  late  in  spring  or  early  in  the 
fall,  in  seed  boxes,  and  transplant.  Pkt.,  10c. 

STOCKS.  “Gilliflower.”  A favorite  annual,  succeeding 
best  in  California  during  the  winter  season.  Largely 
grown  for  cut  flowers,  lasting  a long  time  in  water. 
Very  effective  for  planting  in  beds  or  borders.  To 
obtain  the  best  results  the  seed  should  be  sown  in 
August,  September,  or  early  part  of  October,  in 
seed  boxes  of  rather  light  soil,  and  afterwards 
transplanted  to  the  open  ground.  In  transplanting 
stocks  care  should  be  taken  to  save  the  small  or 
weak  growing  plants,  as  these  generally  produce 
double  flowers,  while  the  strong,  robust  growing 
seedlings  often  come  single.  The  seed  I offer  is  ob- 
tained direct  from  one  of  the  best  specialists  in 
Europe  and  can  be  relied  upon  to  produce  a large 
percentage  of  double  flowers. 


STOCKS — (Continued) 

Giant  Perfection  Ten-week.  This  superb  strain  orig- 
inally introduced  to  the  California  trade  by  myself 
a number  of  years  ago,  is  particularly  adapted  to 
California  and  is  really  the  best  stock  for  cutting 
purposes.  I have  furnished  many  commercial  grow- 
ers with  this  strain  for  a number  of  years,  and  it 
has  given  complete  satisfaction.  White,  rose,  flesh- 
color,  crimson,  lavender,  purple.  Each,  per  pkt.,  15c. 
Mixed,  pkt.,  10c. 


Giant  Perfection  Stock 


Dwarf,  Large-flowered  Ten-week.  Of  compact 
growth,  1 to  1%  feet  high,  particularly  suitable  for 
bedding.  White,  rose,  flesh-color,  crimson,  violet  or 
mixed.  Each,  per  pkt.,  10c. 

Perpetual  or  Branching,  Princess  Alice.  “Cut  and 
come  again.”  Pure  white,  a favorite  for  cutting. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

Nice,  Winter,  Beauty  of  Nice.  A splendid  new  stock, 
growing  1%  to  2 feet  high,  forming  robust,  well- 
branched,  free-flowering  plants.  Flowers  a soft, 
delicate  pink.  Pkt.,  15c. 


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STOCKS — (Continued) 

Q,aeen  Alexandra.  Similar  to  Beauty  of  Nice  ex- 
cept in  color,  which  is  a delicate  shade  of  rosy- 
lilac.  Pkt..  15c. 

Crimson  Kins*  Large  spikes,  rich  crimson.  Pkt., 
15c. 

White.  Very  free  flowering.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Almond  Blossom.  White  shaded  carmine.  Pkt.,  15c. 
Mixed  Colors.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Brompton.  Biennial,  forming  bushy  plants,  2 to  2% 
feet  high.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  15c. 

SUNFLOWER.  See  HELIANTHUS. 

SWEET  WILLIAM.  Perennial,  1 foot.  An  old-fash- 
ioned flower  for  beds  or  borders,  producing  a great 
display  of  showy  and  varied  colors.  Sow  the  seed 
early  in  spring;  the  plants  will  flower  the  following 
year. 

Auricula-flowered.  Beautifully  ringed  and  mar- 
gined, mixed  colors.  Pkt..  10c. 

Single,  all  colors  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Double,  all  colors  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

TACSONIA  MANICATA.  “Scarlet  Passion  Vine.”  A 
magnificent  perennial  climber,  producing  an  abun- 
dance of  large  scarlet  blossoms.  Sow  the  seed  in 
pots  or  seed  pans  and  afterwards  transplant.  Pkt., 
15c. 

Mollisslma.  “Pink  Passion  Vine.”  Perennial  climber, 
large  rose-pink  flowers.  Sow  seed  same  as  the 
preceding  species.  Pkt.,  10c. 

TAGETES  SIGNATA  PUMILA.  A miniature  Marigold, 
forming  compact  little  plants  6 to  8 inches  high,  and 
completely  covered  with  flowers,  which  are  bright 
yellow  with  brown  stripe  down  the  center  of  each 
petal.  Annual  flowering  during  the  summer  season, 
very  striking  for  edgings.  Sow  the  seed  in  spring  in 
boxes  and  transplant.  Pkt.,  5c. 

THUNBERGIA  ALATA.  Annual  climbing  vine  5 to  6 
feet,  useful  for  low  fences;  also  for  hanging  baskets. 
Sow  the  seed  in  spring.  Flowers  white,  yellow, 
orange  and  buff,  with  dark  centers,  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

TROPAEOLUM  CANARIENSE.  “Canary  Bird  Flower.” 
Annual,  climbing  vine  8 to  10  feet.  It  does  best  in 
California  in  a rather  moist,  partially  shaded  situ- 
ation. Pretty  pale  green,  deeply  cut  foliage  and 
canary  yellow,  fringed  flowered.  Sow  early  in  spring. 
Pkt.,  lOc. 


VERBENA.  Perennial  of  reclining  habit,  height  9 to 
12  inches.  The  plants  bloom  the  first  season  from 
seed  and  are  unsurpassed  for  bedding  where  a dis- 
play of  color  is  desired.  After  they  are  established 
they  grow  with  scarcely  any  attention  and  a small 
amount  of  water,  preferring  a sunny  situation.  Sow 
the  seed  in  winter  or  early  spring  in  seed  boxes  and 
when  large  enough,  transplant. 

Mammoth,  White,  pink,  purpie  or  Scarlet  Deflance. 

Each,  per  pkt.,  10c. 

Mammoth,  all  colors  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Ordinary  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c. 

VIOLA  ODORATA.  “Sweet  Violet.”  A favorite  fra- 
grant flower,  perennial,  6 inches.  Succeeding  best  in 
a rather  shady  situation.  Sow  the  seed  in  winter  or 
early  spring,  in  seed  boxes  of  good  loam  mixed  with 
some  leaf-mould,  covering  the  seed  lightly,  or  they 
may  be  sown  in  a well-prepared  bed  in  a shady  situ- 
ation. Violet  seed  is  slow  to  germinate, 
odorata.  The  old-fashioned  Sweet  Violet.  Pkt.,  10c. 
The  Czar.  A large  flowered  Russian  variety.  Pkt., 
10c. 

Princess  o£  Wales.  The  largest  violet  in  cultivation 
and  the  one  so  largely  used  for  cutting.  Pkt.,  10c. 

VIOLA  CORNUTA.  “Tufted  Pansies.”  Though  the 
flowers  are  not  as  large  as  the  regular  pansies,  they 
bloom  so  freely  that  many  people  consider  them 
superior  where  a mass  of  color  is  desired.  The 
plants  bloom  for  a long  period  and  the  colors  are 
particularly  clear  and  distinct.  The  flowers  are  light 
and  graceful,  and  not  so  stiff  as  those  of  the  regular 
pansy.  Sow  the  seed  from  August  to  January  in 
beds  or  boxes  of  light,  rich  soil  and  afterwards  trans- 
plant. All  colors,  splendid  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

WALLFLOWER.  An  old-fashioned  fragrant  flower; 
biennial,  1 to  1%  feet.  Sow  the  seed  in  spring  and 
transplant.  The  plants  will  flower  the  following 
winter. 

Blood  red.  Dwarf  compact  plants.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Single  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Double  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

ZINNIA  ELEGANS.  A favorite  summer  flowering  an- 
nual for  beds  and  borders,  thriving  best  in  a sunny 
situation.  The  seed  can  be  sown  early  in  spring  in 
seed  boxes  and  transplanted,  or  later  on  in  the  open 
ground. 

Double,  all  colors  mixed.  Height  1%  to  2 feet. 

Pkt.,  5c. 

Payne’s  Giant  Double.  See  Flower  Seed  Specialties, 
page  22. 


Payne’s  Special  Collections  of  Flower  Seeds 


CLIMBIING  INASTURTlUiVI. 

8ix  distinct  varieties  in  separate 
packets,  my  selection,  mailed  for  25c 

DWARF  INASTURTIUM. 

Six  distinct  varieties  in  separate 
packets,  my  selection,  mailed  for  25c 

PHLOX  DRUIV1IV10INDI. 

Six  distinct  varieties  in  separate 
packets,  mailed  for  ....  50c 

AININUAL  POPPY. 

Six  distiflct  varieties  in  separate 
packets,  my  selection,  mailed  for  25c 

LARGE  FLOWERED  SCABIOSA. 

Six  distinct  colors  in  separate 
packets,  my  selection,  mailed  for  50c 


GIANT  PERFECTION  STOCK. 

Six  distinct  colors  in  separate 
packets,  my  selection,  mailed  for  75c 

MAMMOTH  VERBENA. 

Four  distinct  colors  in  separate 
packets,  mailed  for  ....  30c 

CALIFORNIA  POPPY. 

(Regular  retail  price,  80c) 

Containing  nine  distinct  varieties 
in  separate  packets,  including 
Golden  West,  Burbank’s  Crimson 
Flowering,  Carmine  King  and 
Thornburni,  etc. , mailed  free  any- 
where for  . 50c 


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Theodore  Payne,  Seedsman  and  Nurseryman 


PAYNE’S  SWEET  PEAS 

Can  be  sown  at  any  time  from  October  to  March  ; early  planting  will  produce  the  best  results.  They  require  an  open 
situation,  good  rich  soil  and  plenty  of  water.  Sow  in  drills  covering  the  seed  about  2"  deep  or  a trifle  more  in  light  soils. 
When  about  a foot  high  draw  the  earth  up  to  the  stems  with  a hoe.  They  should’ have  brush,  sticks  or  wire  netting 
to  climb  over.  By  keeping  the  flowers  gathered  and  any  dead  flowers  cut  off,  the  plants  will  bloom  for  a long  period. 


PAYNE’S  SPENCER  SWEET  PEAS 

A grand  new  class  of  Sweet  Peas,  having  large, 
round,  open  flowers  of  extraordinary  size,  often  2 
inches  across,  with  wavy  standard  and  wide-spreading 
wings,  a large  number  of  the  flowers  coming  four  on  a 
stem. 

Apple  Blossom  Spencer.  Rose  and  blush  white.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  30c. 

Asta  Ohn  Spencer.  Lavender  shaded  with  mauve. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c. 

Countess  Spencer.  Clear  pink,  deepening  somewhat 
towards  the  edge.  A very  large  flowered  variety. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

Dobbles  Cream,  New,  cream  color,  extra  flne.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  30c. 

dlfreda  Pearson.  Blush  pink,  deepening  toward  the 
edges.  Pkt.,  10c;  6z.,  30c. 

Florence  Morse  Spencer.  Delicate  blush,  with  pink 
margin.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c. 

George  Herbert.  Very  large,  rose  crimson  suffused 
with  magenta.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c. 

Helen  Lewis.  Bright  orange-salmon.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
30c. 

King  Edward  Spencer.  A magniflcent  flower,  bright 
crimson  scarlet.  Said  to  be  the  largest  sweet  pea 
grown.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c. 

King  Wbite.  New,  very  large,  the  flnest  white  va- 
riety. Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c. 

Margaret  Atlee.  Imniense  flowers,  cream  ground 
color  overlaid  with  salmon  pink.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c. 

Nubian.  Deep  maroon.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c. 

Primrose  Spencer.  Primrose  or  creamy  yellow.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  30c. 

Vermilion  Brilliant.  New,  brilliant  scarlet,  extra 
flne.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c. 

Wedgewood..  New,  light  blue,  extra  fine.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  35c. 

White  Spencer.  Flowers  of  immense  size,  pure  white. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c. 

Spencer  Mixed.  Pkt.,  lOc;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c. 

SPECIAL  OFFER.  Six  varieties  Payne’s  Spencer  Sweet 

Peas  in  separate  packets  for  50c. 


Asta  Ohn  Spencer  Sweet  Pea 


PAYNE’S  LARGE  FLOWERED  SWEET  PEAS 


Back  Knight.  Deep  maroon. 

Bolton’s  Pink.  Brilliant  pink  with  tint  of  salmon. 
Dorothy  Eckford.  Pure  white,  large  flowers, 

Helen  Pierce.  Bright  blue,  mottled  or  marbled  on 
white  ground. 

Hon.  Mrs.  E.  Kenyon.  Deep  primrose  yellow. 

Janet  Scott.  Deep  salmon-pink,  very  large. 

King  Edward  VII.  Bright  crimson,  the  best  of  its 
color. 

Lady  Grlsel  Hamilton.  Delicate  silvery  lavender. 


Lord  Nelson.  Rich  indigo  blue,  wings  shaded  pur- 
ple. 

Prima  Donna.  Pure  pink. 

Prince  of  Wales.  Bright  rose,  very  large. 

Q,ueen  Alexandria.  Bright  crimson  scarlet. 

The  above  varieties,  per  pkt.,  5c;  doz.  pkts.,  50c;  oz„ 
15c;  ^ lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.25. 

Large  Flowered  Mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  lb.,  30c; 
lb.,  $1.00. 

SPECIAL  OFFER.  Six  varieties  Payne’s  Large  Flow- 
ered Sweet  Peas  in  separate  packets  for  25c. 


PAYNE’S  CHRISTMAS  FLOWERING  SWEET  PEAS 


The  Christmas  or  forcing  varieties  of  Sweet  Peas  are 
qui^  distinct  from  the  other  kinds,  being  an  extra 
early  race,  flowering  early  in  winter  at  a time  when 
the  other  kinds  will  not  bloom.  By  sowing  them  late 
in  summer,  they  can  be  had  in  full  bloom  at  Christmas 
time. 

Christmas  Pink.  (Earliest  of  all.)  Pink  and  white. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  50c. 

Earliest  Sunbeams.  Primrose  yellow.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c. 

Florence  Denzer.  The  best  pure  white.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  50c. 


Meteor.  (Christmas  Red.)  Crimson.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
25c.  % lb.,  75c. 

Mrs.  Alex.  Wallace.  The  best  lavender.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c. 

Mrs.  Chas.  H.  Totty.  Light  lavender.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
25c. 

Mrs.  J.  F.  Dolansky.  Clear  pink,  extra  flne.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  25c. 

Mrs.  Wm.  Simms.  Salmon  buff.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 
Christmas  Fiowering.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % 
lb.,  50c. 

SPECIAL  OFFER.  Six  varieties  Payne’s  Christmas 
Flowering  Sweet  Peas  in  separate  packets  for  50c. 


For  new  Christmas  Flowering  Spencer  Sweet  Peas,  see  my  Fall  Bulb  and  Flower  Seed  Catalogue 


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California  Wild  Flower  Seeds 

I make  a great  specialty  of  California  Wild  Flower  Seeds,  and  publish  a 
special  illustrated  booklet  on  the  subject,  describing  over  100  beautiful  species, 
with  notes  on  their  culture  and  care.  This  booklet  is  the  only  catalogue  of  ex- 
clusively California  Wild  Flower  Seeds  ever  published,  and  will  be  mailed  on 
receipt  of  price,  15c. 


Abronia  umbellata.  “Sand  Verbena.”  Annual,  low 
trailing  habit.  Flowers  rose-color,  resembling  a ver- 
bena. Thrives  best  in  sandy  soil.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c. 

Aqullegla  truncata.  “Columbine.’’  Perennial,  2 to  3 
feet  high.  Flowers  scarlet  tipped  with  yellow.  Suc- 
ceeds best  in  a moist,  shady  place.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Argemone  plafyceras  hispida.  “Prickly  Poppy.”  An- 
nual, 1%  to  3 feet  high.  Flowers  white  with  yellow 
center.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Viola  pedunculata 


Baerla  gracilis.  “Sunshine.”  Annual,  4 to  8 inches 
high.  Golden  yellow,  star-shaped  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Clarkla  elegans.  Annual,  3 to  6 feet.  A slender 
growing  plant;  flowers  purple  with  white  and  crimson 
stamens.  Thrives  best  in  shade.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c; 
lb.,  15.00. 

Colllnsia  blcolor.  “Innocence.”  Annual,  1 to  2 feet 
high.  Flowers  white,  lilac  and  rose-purple.  Prefers  a 
shady  situation.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz„  25c;  lb„  $2.50, 

Coreopsis  douglassl.  “Yellow  Daisy.’’  Annual,  6 to  12 
inches.  A graceful  little  plant  with  bright  yellow 
daisy-like  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Coreopsis  maritima.  “Sea  Dahlia.”  Perennial,  2 to 
2%  feet  high.  Flowers  3 to  4 inches  across,  light  yel- 
low. Pkt.,  10c. 

Coreopsis  stillmani.  “Yellow  Mountain  Daisy.”  An- 
nual, 9 to  12  inches  high.  Bright  yellow,  daisy-like 
flowers.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Delphinium  cardinale.  “Scarlet  Darkspur.”  Peren- 
nial, 3 to  6 feet.  Produces  long  spikes  of  bright  scar- 
let flowers.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Erysimum  grandiflorum.  “Coast  Wallflower.”  Per- 
ennial, 2 to  4 feet.  Bright  yellow  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Eschscholtzia  calif ornica.  “California  Poppy.”  An- 
nual, 1 to  IVz  feet.  The  most  noted  of  California  Wild 
Flowers.  Orange-yellow,  with  a beautiful  glossy  sheen. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c;  lb.,  $2.50. 

Enstoma  silenifolium.  Annual,  9 to  15  inches  high. 
An  erect  growing  plant  belonging  to  the  Gentian  fam- 
ily. Flowers  light  blue  or  purple.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Floerkla  douglassi.  “Meadow  Foam.”  Annual  of 
low  spreading  habit;  flowers  cream-colored.  Prefers  a 
moist  location.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c. 

Gilia  achillaefolia.  “Blue  Gilla.’’  Annual,  1 to 
1%  feet  high.  Small  lavender-blue  flowers  in 
dense  heads  on  graceful,  slender  stems.  Pkt.,  6c; 
oz.,  25c;  lb.,  $3.00. 

Gilia  capifafa.  “Blue  Gilia.”  Annual,  1%  to 
2%  feet  high.  A slender,  somewhat  branched 
plant,  with  finely  cut  foliage  and  light  blue 
flowers.  Blooms  later  than  the  preceding.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  30c;  lb.,  $3,50. 

Gilia  diantholdes.  “Fringed  Gilia,”  or  “Ground 
Pink.”  Annual,  2 to  6 inches  high.  An  exquisite 
little  plant  with  minute  leaves  and  phlox-like 
flowers,  rose  colored  or  lilac  with  yellowish 
throat.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Gilia  tricolor.  “Birds’  Eyes.”  Annual,  9 to  12 
inches.  Flowers  pale  lilac,  yellow  toward  the 
center,  with  five  purple  spots.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c: 
lb.,  $3.00. 

Godetia  amoena.  “Farewell  to  Spring.”  An- 
nual, 1 to  2 feet  high.  A slender  growing  plant, 
usually  found  on  shady  banks.  Flowers  lilac- 
crimson  or  red-pink,  often  with  a dark  center. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c;  lb.,  $5.00. 

Godetia  bottae.  “Farewell  to  Spring.”  Annual, 

2 to  3 feet  high.  Flowers  pale  rose  or  lilac.  Pre- 
fers a partially  shady  place.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Godetia  grandiflora.  “Farewell  to  Spring.” 

Annual,  1 to  2 feet  high.  Flowers  large,  delicate 
pink,  marked  with  rich  crimson.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
60c;  lb.,  $6.00. 

Helianthus  annuns.  “Sunflower.”  Annual,  5 
to  8 feet  high.  Flowers  yellow  with  dark  brown 
centers.  Pkt.,  5c. 

liathyms  splendens.  “Pride  of  California.’’  A 

perennial  climbing  pea.  Flowers  large,  deep, 
rich  crimson,  Pkt,,  15c. 

Dayia  elegans.  “Tidy  Tips.”  Annual,  1 to  2 feet. 

A yellow  daisy,  edged  with  white  or  cream  color, 
Pkt.,  15c. 

Liayla  glandnlosa.  “White  Daisy.”  Annual,  9 to  15 
inches.  Pure  white  with  yellow  center.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Dinanthns  densiflorns.  “California  Phlox.”  Annual, 

1 to  2 feet  high.  Flowers  in  crowded  clusters; 
pink  and  purple  with  yellow  throat.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c. 

liUpinns  affinis.  “Blue  Lupine.”  Annual,  1 to  2 feet. 
Flowers  blue  and  purple.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  35c. 

Liuplnns  arborens.  “Yellow  Tree  Lupine.”  Shrubby 
perennial,  4 to  10  feet  high.  Flowers  rich  sulphur  yel-  • 
low.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c. 

Lnplnus  cytisoldes.  “Canyon  Lupine.”  Perennial,  4 
to  6 feet  high.  Flowers  in  long  racemes,  deep  pink  or 
rose  purple  and  very  showy.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Lnpinus  nanus.  “Dwarf  Blue  Lupine.”  Annual,  10  to 
15  inches  high.  A very  showy  plant;  flowers  rich  blue 
and  white,  fragrant.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  35c;  lb.,  $3.50. 

Mentzelia  lindleyl.  “Blazing  Star.’’  Annual,  2 to  3 
feet.  Showy  yellow  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c;  lb.,  $5.00. 


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Mlmulus  brevipes.  “Yellow  Monkey  Flower,”  An- 
nual, 1 to  1%  feet  hig-h.  Flowers  large,  clear  canary 
yellow.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Nemophila  insignis.  “Baby-Blue-Eyes.”  Annual,  4 
to  8 inches  high.  A charming  little  plant  of  spreading 
habit,  with  clear,  azure  blue  flowers.  Prefers  shade  or 
partial  shade.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz„  25c;  lb.,  $2,50. 

Nemophila  maculata.  “Spotted  Nemophila.’’  Annual, 
4 to  8 inches.  White  with  large  deep  purple  blotch  on 
each  petal.  Does  well  in  shady  places.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
25c;  lb.,  $2.50. 

Oenothera  biennis  hirsutissima.  “Yellow  Evening 
Primrose.”  Biennial,  3 to  6 feet.  Flowers  large,  light 
yellow.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Oenothera  califomica.  “White  Evening  Primrose.” 
Perennial,  1 to  2 feet  high.  Grows  in  dry,  sandy  places. 
Flowers  2 to  2%  inches  across,  of  silken  texture,  white 
turning  to  rose-color.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Pentstemon  antlrrhinoldes.  “Yellow  Pentstemon.” 
Perennial  shrub,  3 to  4 feet  high.  Flowers  large,  bright 
yellow.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Pentstemon  centranthifolius.  “Scarlet  Bugler.”  Per- 
ennial, 2 to  4 feet  high.  Rich  vermilion  colored  flow- 
ers. Pkt.,  10c. 

Pentstemon  heterophyllus.  “Violet  Beard  Tongue.” 

Perennial,  1%  to  2 feet  high.  Flowers  trumpet  shaped, 
royal  purple,  marked  with  pink.  Pkt,,  10c. 

Pentstemon  spectabilis.  “Blue  Pentstemon.”  Peren- 
nial, 4 to  7 feet  high.  Flowers  in  long  spikes,  and  the 
richest  combination  of  blue  and  royal  purple.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Phacelia  grandiflora.  “Large  Flowered  Phacelia.” 

Annual,  1 to  3 feet  high.  Large  saucer-shaped  flowers, 
lavender,  beautifully  veined  with  violet.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Phacelia  parryi.  “Parry’s  Phacelia.”  Annual,  1 to 
1%  feet  high.  Flowers  saucer-shaped,  deep  violet,  gen- 
erally with  flve  yellow  spots.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c. 

Phacelia  whitlavia.  “Wild  Canterbury  Bell.”  An- 
nual, 1 to  1%  feet  high.  Large  bell-shaped  flowers 
hanging  in  open,  airy  clusters;  color  violet  purple.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  50c. 

Platystemon  callfomlcns.  “Cream  Cups.”  Annual,  6 
to  10  inches  high.  Cream  colored  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Salvia  carduacea.  “Thistle  Sage.”  Annual,  1 to  2 feet 
high.  Pale  lavender  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c;  lb., 
$6.00, 

Sllene  lacinata.  “Indian  Pink.”  Perennial,  1 to  3 feet. 
Flowers  bright  scarlet.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Sisyrlnchlum  bellnm.  ‘fBlue  Eyed  Grass.”  Perennial, 
8 to  15  inches  high.  Flowers  bright  blue  with  yellow 
centers.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Viola  pedunculata.  “Yellow  Violet.”  Perennial,  4 to 
8 inches  high.  Flowers  yellow,  the  two  upper  petals 
blotched  with  brown  on  the  outside.  Pkt.,  15c. 

For  a full  list  of  California  Wild  Flower  Seeds,  and 
also  for  more  complete  descriptions  of  the  foregoing 
species,  send  for  my  SPECIAL  ILLUSTRATED  BOOK- 
LET, “CALIFORNIA  WILD  FLOWERS;  THEIR  CUL- 
TURE AND  CARE.’’  A treatise  describing  over  a hun- 
dred beautiful  species,  with  a few  notes  on  their  habits 
and  characteristics.  Price  15c,  postpaid. 


Special  Souvenir  Collection  of  California  Wild  Flower  Seeds 

This  collection  contains  twelve  choice  species  of  California  Wild  Flower  Seeds  in  separate  packets, 
mostly  annuals  of  easy  culture,  and  includes  the  California  Poppy,  the  Baby- Blue-Eyes,  the  Scar- 
let Larkspur,  the  Blue  Lupine,  the  Blazing  Star,  the  Wild  Heliotrope  and  six  others  of  my  selection, 
mailed  free  to  any  part  of  the  world  for  Fifty  Cents. 


California  Wild  Flower  Seeds  in  (Mixtures 


I particularly  recommend  these  mixtures  for  sowing 
on  waste  pieces  of  ground,  parkings,  vacant  lots,  etc. 
My  No.  1 Mixture  has  an  established  reputation,  as 
the  many  letters  of  praise  I have  received  will  prove. 
It  contains  twenty  distinct  species  mixed  in  their 
right  proportions  and  will  produce  a succession  of 
bloom  for  a long  period.  Many  odd  corners  and  un- 
sightly pieces  of  waste  ground  can  be  transformed 
into  beauty  spots  by  sowing  some  of  these  seeds 
broadcast  in  the  fall  about  the  time  the  rainy  sea- 
son commences. 

In  ordering  it  is  only  necessary  to  mention  the  num- 
ber of  the  mixture  desired. 

Payne’s  Mixture.  No.  1.  General  mixture  of  annual 
wild  flower  seeds.  This  mixture  is  made  up  of  those 
kinds  which  will  give  a succession  of  flowers  for  a 
long  period  and  will  succeed  under  ordinary  condi- 
tions. Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c;  lb.,  $4.00. 

Special  prices  quoted  on  large  quantities. 

Payne’s  Mixture.  No.  2.  Mixture  of  annual  wild 

flower  seeds  for  sowing  in  shady  places.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  35c;  lb.,  $5.00. 

Payne’s  Mixture.  No.  3.  Mixture  of  annual  wild 

flower  seeds  in  orange,  yellow  and  cream  shades. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  45c;  lb.,  $6.00. 

Payne’s  Mixture.  No.  4.  Mixture  of  annual  wild 

flower  seeds  in  blue,  purple  and  lavender  shades. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  lb.,  $5.00. 


Remember,  I am  headquarters  for  California  wild 
flower  seeds  and  native  plants.  Through  my  work  in 
collecting  and  bringing  before  the  public  the  beautiful 
wild  flowers  of  California  extending  over  a period  of 
twelve  years,  there  is  now  a considerable  demand  for 
these  seeds.  It  is  a regretable  fact  that  some  seed 
stores  have  resorted  to  the  practice  of  selling  garden 
varieties  of  flowers  as  wild  species.  Some  of  these  are 
cultivated  forms  of  wild  flowers,  greatly  changed,  and 
in  many  cases  much  inferior  to  the  original  types  and 
others  are  not  native  species  at  all.  My  No.  1 Mix- 
ture has  been  imitated  by  some  Arms  with  an  inferior 
mixture  of  such  flowers  and  sold  at  a price  at  which 
the  true  native  species  could  not  be  furnished.  In 
buying  your  seeds,  patronize  the  firm  making  a spe- 
cialty of  the  true  wild  species.  For  those  who  wish 
quantities  of  flower  seeds  for  sowing  on  vacant  ground 
and  desire  a cheaper  mixture  than  my  No.  1 Mixture 
of  California  Wild  Flower  Seeds,  I have  prepared  my 
Surprise  Garden  Mixture  described  below  and  which 
I am  confident  will  be  found  superior  to  any  such 
mixture  offered  by  other  firms. 

Surprise  Garden  Mixture 

This  is  not  a mixture  of  wild  flowers,  but  of  garden 
annuals,  with  a few  wild  species  added.  It  contains  a 
large  number  of  different  kinds,  all  of  them  quite 
hardy  and  varieties  that  will  grow  with  the  least 
amount  of  care  and  produce  quantities  of  flowers  for 
a long  period.  Indeed,  there  are  so  many  kinds  ap- 
pearing in  endless  succession  that  it  is  a continual  sur- 
prise from  the  time  the  first  plant  begins  to  blossom. 
I recommend  it  for  vacant  lots  and  waste  pieces  of 
ground.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c;  lb.,  $2.50. 

Special  quotations  on  large  quantities. 


California  (Native  Plants 

I make  a specialty  of  growing  native  trees,  shrubs 
and  perennial  plants,  and  issue  price  lists,  from  time 
to  time,  of  the  kinds  I have  large  enough  for  sale. 
The  latest  list  will  be  mailed  free  on  application. 


California  Wild  Gardens 

I am  prepared  to  give  advice  on  the  subject  of  mak- 
ing wild  gardens,  and  also  equipped  for  carrying  out 
the  work.  Estimates  furnished  and  correspondence 
invited. 


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Tree  and  Shrub  Seeds 

Where  not  otherwise  stated  all  trees  and  shrubs  described  in  this  list  are  evergreen.  Where  a 
height  is  mentioned  it  is  understood  that  it  is  the  ultimate  height  they  attain.  Space  will  not  permit  giv- 
ing full  instructions  for  sowing  seed  of  each  kind  of  tree  but  a few  general  remarks  may  not  be  out  of 
place.  Most  tree  seeds  are  better  sown  in  the  latter  part  of  winter  or  spring,  though  there  are  many 
that  can  be  sown  at  any  time,  and  some  which  must  be  sown  while  the  seeds  are  quite  fresh.  Most 
kinds  are  best  sown  in  boxes,  of  light,  well-drained  soil,  covering  the  seed  about  its  own  depth  or  some 
of  the  larger  ones  a little  deeper,  press  the  soil  down  slightly  with  the  hands.  Keep  in  a lath  house, 
frame,  or  some  sheltered  place  and  water  carefully.  As  soon  as  large  enough  to  handle,  pot  and  grow 
on  until  large  enough  to  plant  in  the  open  ground,  where  they  are  to  remain.  Pines  and  other  Conifer 
seeds  are  best  sown  in  March  and  April;  use  a soil  containing  plenty  of  decomposed  granite  and  always 
water  in  the  morning  and  not  at  night,  as  the  young  seedings  “damp  off”  very  easily. 

Acacia  seeds  should  be  soaked  in  hot  water  for  twelve  hours  or  more  before  sowing. 

Some  seeds  are  good  only  for  a short  time  and  in  these  cases  1 have  stated  the  time  at  which  fresh 
seeds  can  be  had. 


ACACIA  ARMATA.  “Kangaroo  Thorn.”  10  feet.  A 
spreading  shrub,  with  small  yellow  flowers,  excellent 
for  grouping  and  also  for  hedges.  Pkt.  15c;  oz.,  60c; 
lb..  $5.00. 

A.  BAIIiEYANA.  30  feet.  A strikingly  beautiful  tree 
with  glaucous  pinnate  foliage  and  covered  late  in 
winter  with  canary-yellow  flowers  which  completely 
envelop  the  tree.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  lb.,  $4.00. 


Acacia  baileyana 

A.  CIJIiTRIFORMIS.  “Knife-leaved  Acacia.”  8 feet.  A 
pretty  shrub,  with  triangular  shaped  leaves  of  a 
glaucous  green  color  and  yellow  flowers  in  axillary 
racemes.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  50c;  lb.,  $5.00. 

A.  CYAlVOPHYIiLA.  “Blue-leaved  Wattle.”  25  feet. 
Leaves  very  large,  often  one  foot  long,  glaucous 
green,  branches  drooping,  flowers  yellow.  A beau- 
tiful tree  and  especially  valuable  for  planting  on 
the  sea  coast.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  lb.,  $4.00. 

A.  CYCLOPS.  15  feet.  A rather  thick  growing  shrub 
of  spreading  habit,  bearing  quantities  of  rich,  yellow 
flowers.  It  thrives  particularly  well  near  the  coast, 
and  on  account  of  its  dense  habit,  bright  green  foli- 
age and  yellow  flowers,  it  is  extremely  ornamental, 
especially  for  planting  in  groups.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  50c; 
lb.,  $5.00. 


A.  DEALRATA.  “Silver  Wattle.”  60  feet.  A magnifi- 
cent, rapid-growing  tree  with  glaucous,  finely  cut 
foliage  and  covered  late  in  winter  with  golden- 
yellow  flowers.  One  of  the  best  for  street  planting. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  lb.,  $4.00. 

A.  DECURRENS.  “Green  Wattle.”  75  feet.  A rapid- 
growing  tree  and  one  of  the  best  for  avenues.  Finely 
cut,  feathery,  light  green  foliage.  Flowers  bright 
yellow.  The  wood  is  valuable  for  turners’  work  and 
the  bark  is  rich  in  tannin.  Pkt.,  10c.;  oz.,  40c.;  lb., 
$4.00. 

A.  ELATA.  (A.  procera.)  60  feet.  A very  ornamental, 
rapid-growing  tree,  with  large,  handsome,  pinnate 
foliage,  and  bearing  quantities  of  pale  yellow  flow- 
ers. Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  $1.00. 

A.  FLORIBUNDA.  (A.  nerifolia.)  30  feet,  A very 
quick  growing  species  of  pendulous  habit,  long  nar- 
row leaves;  flowers  light  yellow.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  60c; 
lb.,  $5.00. 

A.  JULIBRISSm.  (Albizzia  julibrissin.)  40  feet.  A 
beautiful  deciduous  tree  of  widely  spreading  habit, 
with  finely  divided,  feathery  foliage.  Flowers  pink, 
produced  in  large  clusters,  very  showy.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  50c. 

A.  JUNIPERINA.  12  feet.  Handsome  shrub  with  short 
needle-like  leaves.  Flowers  in  solitary  stalked 
heads,  pale  yellow.  Pkt.,  25c;  oz.,  $1.00. 

A.  LATIFOLIA.  See  A.  longifolia. 

A.  LINIFOLIA.  “Flax-leaved.”  12  feet.  A tall-grow- 
ing shrub,  with  long,  narrow  leaves;  yellow  flowers 
in  axillary  racemes;  very  pretty  for  planting  in 
groups.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  60c;  lb.,  $6.00. 

A.  LONGIFOLIA.  “Sydney  Golden  Wattle.”  30  feet. 
Generally  known  in  California,  though  wrongly,  un- 
der the  name  of  A.  latifolia.  Of  rather  slender  habit. 
If  properly  trimmed  it  makes  a fine  street  tree;  also 
does  well  near  the  ocean;  leaves  long,  lanceolate, 
glossy  green.  Very  free  flowering.  Catkins  of  light 
yellow  flowers  at  the  axil  of  every  leaf.  Pkt.,  16c; 
oz.  50c;  lb.,  $5.00. 

A.  LOPHANTHA.  (Albizzia  lophantha.)  30  feet.  Of 
rapid  growth  and  useful  for  temporary  shelter;  val- 
uable for  planting  on  sand  dunes  along  the  sea 
coast.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  lb.,  $1.50. 

A.  MELANOXYLON.  “Blackwood.”  75  feet.  Of  com- 
pact, pyramidal  growth.  The  favorite  tree  for  street 
planting  in  Los  Angeles.  The  wood  takes  a beautiful 
polish  and  is  considered  almost  equal  to  walnut. 
It  is  used  in  Australia  for  pianos,  billiard  tables,  etc. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  lb.,  $3.00. 

A.  MOLLISSIMA.  “Black  Wattle.”  50  feet.  A rapid 
growing  tree  of  erect  and  upright  growth,  with  dark 
green,  feathery  foliage;  flowers  yellow;  blooms  in 
late  spring.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  lb.,  $4.00. 

A.  OBLIRUA.  8 feet.  One  of  the  most  beautiful  shrubs 
ever  grown.  Of  rather  drooping  habit,  leaves  small, 
dark  green;  flowers  in  long  sprays,  deep,  golden  yel- 
low; very  useful  for  cutting,  lasting  a long  time  in 
water.  Pkt.,  25c;  oz.,  $2.00. 

A.  PODALYRIAEFOLIA.  A very  rare  and  beautiful 
shrub,  somewhat  siimlar  to  A.  cultriformis,  but  with 
larger  leaves  and  larger  flowers,  which  are  produced 
in  immense  quantities  early  in  winter  and  for  this 
reason  it  is  especially  recommended  for  cutting. 
Flowers  rich  canary-yellow.  Pkt.,  25c;  oz.,  $2.00. 


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A.  PRUINOSA.  25  feet.  A very  beautiful  tree  with 
large,  handsome,  finely-cut  foliage,  which  is  of  a 
rich  light  green.  The  young  foliage  and  shoots  be- 
ing of  a soft  rose  color;  flowers  pale  yellow.  Pkt., 
15c;  oz.,  75c;  lb.,  $7.50. 

A.  PYCNANTHA.  “Golden  Wattle.”  30  feet.  Of  quick 
growth;  leaves  long  and  very  broad;  flowers  in  pen- 
dulous clusters,  bright  golden  yellow  and  fragrant. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  lb.,  $3.00. 

A.  SAIilGNA.  25  feet.  Of  drooping  habit;  leaves  long, 
flowers  rich  yellow.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  lb„  $4.00. 


Acacia  mollissima 


A.  VERTICIIiliATA.  12  feet.  A shrub  of  rather 
spreading  habit,  with  small  linear  leaves  and  with 
flower  spikes  one  inch  or  less  in  length;  flowers 
deep  yellow  and  extending  the  entire  length  of  the 
young  branches;  one  of  the  best  for  planting  in 
groups.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  $1.50. 

ACER  MACROPHYIiLUM.  “California  Maple.”  A de- 
ciduous tree  of  great  beauty,  attaining  a height  of 
about  100  feet.  Leaves  large,  deep,  five-lobed,  rich 
green,  pale  beneath.  A native  tree  found  growing 
along  the  sides  of  creeks  in  many  of  our  canyons, 
but  thriving  under  cultivation  in  the  valleys.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  25c;  lb.,  $2.50. 

ALBIZZIA.  See  Acacia. 

AMPELOPSIS  VEITCHII.  “Boston  Ivy.”  “ Japan  Ivy.” 
A handsome  deciduous  creeper  much  used  for  cover- 
ing stone,  brick  and  wooden  walls,  to  which  it  clings 
tightly.  The  leaves  are  shining,  glossy  green,  turn- 
ing red  and  yellow  in  the  fall.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c; 
lb.,  $3.60. 

ANGOPHORA  LANCEOLATA.  A tall  spreading  tree 
with  clean,  smooth  bark,  much  resembling  a eucalyp- 
tus, to  which  it  is  closely  related.  It  is  valuable  for 
planting  for  ornamental  purposes  as  single  speci- 
men trees.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  $1.50. 

ANONA  CHERIMOLIA.  “Cherimoyer.”  Peru.  A small 
bushy  tree  with  broad  aromatic  leaves.  The  fruits 
are  produced  in  great  abundance  of  a grayish-brown 
color,  3 to  5 inches  in  diameter,  heart-shaped  and 
of  a delicious  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  lb.,  $4.00. 


ARBUTUS  MENZIESII.  “Madrone.”  75  feet.  A na- 
tive tree  found  in  the  coast  range.  The  foliage  is 
thick,  bright  green  and  leathery;  bark  smooth, 
brownish-red;  flowers  white  and  fragrant,  followed 
by  red  berries.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  lb.,  $3.00. 

A.  UNEDO.  “Strawberry  Tree.”  South  of  Europe.  10 
feet.  Beautiful  dark  green  foliage.  In  the  fall  the 
trees  are  covered  with  both  blossoms  and  fruit;  the 
latter  in  appearance  like  strawberries.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  35c;  lb.,  $3.50. 

ASH,  ARIZONA.  See  Praxinus. 

BAUHINIA  PURPUREA.  10  feet.  A valuable  shrub 
with  dark-green,  curiously  bilobed  leaves,  and  large, 
showy  flowers,  which  are  reddish-purple  and  white, 
Pkt.,  15c, 

BERBERIS  AQ,UIPOLIUM.  “Oregon  Grape.”  4 feet. 
A handsome  shrub,  with  shining,  purplish,  prickly 
leaves  and  bright  yellow  flowers,  followed  by  blue 
or  nearly  black  berries.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c. 

B.  DARWINI.  3 feet.  A beautiful  shrub  with  many 
slender  branches,  drooping  towards  the  ends.  The 
foliage  is  dark  green  and  prickly,  somewhat  like 
holly,  and  often  turns  a bright  red  in  fall,  which 
color  it  holds  through  the  winter.  In  early  spring 
the  plants  are  covered  with  a profusion  of  golden 
yellow  flowers.  Pkt.,  25c. 

B.  JAPONICUM.  3 feet.  Leaves  about  one  foot  long, 
bright  yellow  flowers,  produced  in  terminal  clusters. 
In  hot,  dry  climates  it  should  be  planted  in  a shady 
situation.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c. 

BORONIA  MEGASTIGMA.  A small  shrub  from  Aus- 
tralia, much  prized  on  account  of  its  copper-colored, 
strongly  violet-scented  flowers.  Pkt.,  25c. 

BROOM.  See  Spartium. 

CAUUISTEMON  RIGIDUS.  “Bottle  Brush.”  A beau- 
tiful shrub,  with  large  red,  brush-like  flowers.  Es- 
pecially valuable  for  dry  places.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  $1.50. 

CALLITRIS  ROBUSTA.  “Cypress  Pine.”  In  Australia 
it  grows  to  a fair-sized  tree,  sometimes  exceeding 
90  feet  in  height,  but  the  specimens  in  Southern 
California  have  only  attained  the  size  of  large 
shrubs.  The  branchlets  are  short,  crowded  and 
erect,  giving  the  foliage  the  appearance  of  growing 
in  tufts.  It  is  very  ornamental  for  planting  in 
gardens,  having  a particularly  bright,  clean  appear- 
ance. Pkt.,  16c;  oz.,  $1,00. 

CAMPHORA  OFFICINALIS.  “Camphor  Tree.”  China 
and  Japan.  40  feet.  A very  ornamental,  symmet- 
rical growing  tree,  with  bright  green,  glossy  foliage, 
the  young  foliage  being  of  a pleasing  delicate  rose 
color.  Well  adapted  for  lawns  or  for  street  plant- 
ing. The  tree  from  which  the  camphor  of  commerce 
is  extracted.  Fresh  seed  from  January  to  April. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  lb.,  $2.50. 

CARPENTERIA  CALIFORNICA.  A rare  native  shrub, 
with  handsome,  glossy  foliage,  and  bearing  large, 
fragrant,  pure  white  flowers  with  yellow  stamens. 
Pkt.,  25c. 

CASSIA  ARTEMISIOIDES.  Central  Australia,  A pret- 
ty shrub,  with  finely  cut  silvery  gray  foliage  and 
clear  yellow,  sweet-scented  flowers;  will  stand  any 
amount  of  drought.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  $1.06. 

C.  FLORIBUNDA  GRANDIFLORA.  10  feet.  Free 
blooming  shrub,  of  rather  loose,  spreading  habit. 
Leaves  and  stems  smooth,  deep  green;  flowers  large, 
bright  yellow  with  brown  anthers.  Pkt.,  16c;  oz.,  60c. 

C.  TOMENTOSA.  Mexico.  A quick  growing  shrub, 
with  bright  yellow  flowers,  blooming  all  through  the 
winter.  Very  effective  for  planting  in  groups.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  40c;  lb,,  $4.00, 

CASUARINA  EauiSETIFOLIA.  “Beefwood.”  South- 
east Australia.  50  feet.  A striking  tree  of  rapid 
growth,  with  drooping  branches,  dark  green,  needle- 
like leaves.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

C.  Q,UADRIVALVIS.  “Coast  She  Oak.”  Southeast  Aus- 
tralia. 60  feet.  Valuable  for  planting  on  the  sea 
coast  for  holding  the  sand.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

C.  STRICTA.  “She  Oak.”  Attaining  a height  of  about 
75  feet.  It  forms  a very  handsome  tree,  is  particu- 
larly valuable  for  planting  along  roadsides.  It  pro- 
duces a very  tough  wood,  suitable  for  tool  handles. 
Pkt.  15c,  oz.  75c. 

CATALPA  SPECIOSA.  “Hardy  Catalpa.”  60  feet.  A 
well  known  deciduous  tree  of  rapid  growth,  much 
used  for  planting  on  timber  claims.  Flowers  white, 
in  large  panicles.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  30c,  lb.  $3.00. 

CEANOTHUS  DIVARICATUS.  “California  Lilac.”  A 
beautiful  native  shrub,  with  glaucous  leaves  and 
large  clusters  of  pale  blue  flowers;  blooms  in  spring. 
Soak  the  seed  in  hot  water  a few  hours  before  sow- 
ing. Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 


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CE2DRUS  ATL.ANTICA.  “Mt.  Atlas  Cedar.”  100  feet. 
A splendid  tree  of  upright,  pyramidal  growth  with 
silvery  green  foliage.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  50c,  lb.  $5.00. 

C.  DRODARA.  “Himalayan  Cedar.”120  feet.  One  of 
the  most  handsome  trees  in  cultivation,  succeeding 
most  rmarkably  well  in  California.  Drooping 
branches  and  silvery  green  foliage.  Pkt.  15c,  oz. 
50c,  lb.  $5.00. 

C.  lilRANI.  “Cedar  of  Lebanon.”  Of  spreading  habit, 
the  whole  top  seeming  to  grow  in  “shelves,”  the 
branches  growing  horizontally;  of  darker  green  than 
the  preceding.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  50c,  lb.  $5.00. 

CERATONIA  SILIQUA.  “St.  John’s  Bread,”  or  “Carob 
Tree.”  40  feet.  A thick-growing  tree  with  masses 
of  dark  green  foliage;  will  grow  in  any  soil  and 
thrives  with  scarcely  any  water.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  15c, 
lb.  $1.50. 

CHAMAECYPARIS  LAWSONIANA.  “Lawson’s  Cy- 
press.” California  and  Oregon.  200  feet.  One  of  the 
most  striking  and  graceful  of  all  evergreen  trees, 
with  horizontally  spreading  pendulous  tranches  and 
flat,  compressed  foliage;  unsurpassed  for  specimens 
on  lawns.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  40c,  lb.  $4.00. 

C.  liAWSONIANA  ARGENTEA.  A variety  of  the  above 
with  silvery  foliage.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  75c. 

C.  IjAWSOXIANA  AUREA.  a form  of  the  Lawson 
Cypress  having  yellowish  foliage.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  75c. 

C.  LAWSONIANA  GLAUCA.  “Blue  Lawson  Cypress.” 
Very  glaucous,  almost  white  foliage.  Pkt.  15c,  oz. 
75c. 

C,  LAWSONIANA  PYRAMIDALIS,  A pyramidal  grow- 
ing form  of  the  Lawson  Cypress.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  75c. 

CHORIZEMA  ILICIPOLIUM,  A spreading  shrub  or 
half-climber  frorn  Australia.  The  leaves  are  long 
with  wavy  margins  and  spine-like  teeth,  somewhat 
like  holly.  The  flowers  are  small,  pea-shaped;  red, 
purple  and  yellow.  It  blossoms  in  winter  and  early 
spring  when  the  plants  are  simply  a mass  of  bril- 
liant colors.  Pkt.  25c. 

CINNAMOMUM  PEDUNCULATUM.  “Cinnamon  Tree.” 
The  cinnamon  tree  of  commerce.  A splendid  tree  for 
lawns  or  street,  with  bright  green,  glossy  foliage. 
Fresh  seed  from  January  to  April.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  50c, 
lb.  $5.00. 

COPROSMA  BAUERI.  A very  handsome  low  growing 
shrub.  The  leaves  are  almost  round,  of  a clean, 
glossy  green  color  and  have  the  appearance  of  hav- 
ing been  varnished.  It  is  especially  valuable  for 
planting  in  small  beds,  around  a porch  or  against  a 
wall.  Pkt.  15  c,  oz.  75  c. 

CORNUS  CAPITATA.  (Benthamia  fragifera.)  “Ever- 
green Dogwood.”  15  feet.  Large  shrub  with  flowers 
resembling  those  of  the  Eastern  Dogwood,  cream- 
colored,  changing  to  a reddish  shade  before  falling. 
This  shrub  is  better  suited  to  California  conditions 
than  the  eastern  species  and  has  the  advantage  of 
being  an  evergreen.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  50c,  lb.  $5.00. 

CRATAEGUS  PYRACANTHA.  “Evergreen  Thorn,”  or 
“Burning  Bush.”  10  feet.  A thorny,  thick-growing, 
evergreen  shrub,  with  small  dark  green  leaves  and 
white  flowers  followed  by  masses  of  deep  orange-red 
berries  which  are  particularly  attractive,  remaining 
on  the  plant  all  winter.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  30c,  lb.  $3.00. 

CRYPTOMERIA  JAPONICA.  “Japan  Cedar.”  120  feet. 
The  largest  tree  of  Japan,  attaining  35  feet  in  cir- 
cumference and  yielding  a valuable  timber.  Very 
effective  for  planting  in  large  grounds.  Pkt.  10c, 
oz.  30c,  lb.  $3.00. 

C.  ELEGANS.  “Fine-leaved  Japan  Cedar.”  Very  orna- 
mental, fine  feathery  foliage,  which  in  winter  turns 
to  a reddish  brown.  A splendid  tree  for  planting 
on  lawns.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  50c. 

CUPRESSUS  ARIZONICA.  “Arizona  Blue  Cypress.”  70 
feet.  A tree  of  great  scenic  value,  and  without  doubt 
the  most  silvery  of  all  the  Cypresses.  It  grows 
quite  rapidly,  and  forms  a perfect  tree,  thriving  in 
almost  any  soil,  standing  intense  heat,  and  much 
frost.  The  accompanying  cut  is  reproduced  from  a 
photograph  of  a tree  in  its  native  habitat  in  Arizona, 
where  my  stock  of  seed  was  collected.  Pkt.  15c,  oz. 
50c,  lb.  $5.00. 

C.  BENTHAMI  KNIGHTIANA.  “Knight’s  Cypress.”  70 
feet.  A remarkably  handsome  tree  with  drooping, 
feathery  branchlets  and  glaucous  foliage.  Pkt.  15c, 
oz.  50c. 

C.  FUNEBRIS.  “Weeping  or  Funeral  Cypress.”  60 
feet.  A tree  with  wide  spreading,  pendulous 
branches  and  rich,  green,  graceful  foliage.  Pkt.  15c, 
oz.  50c,  lb.  $5.00. 


C.  GOVENIANA.  “Govens  Dwarf  Cypress.”  A native 
species  of  erect  growth,  forming  a handsome  crown; 
rich,  dark  green  foliage.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  40c,  lb.  $4.00. 

C.  MACROCARPA.  “Monterey  Cypress.”  70  feet,  A 
native  tree,  extensively  planted  for  hedges  and 
equally  valuable  for  single  speciments.  The  tree  be- 
comes very  picturesque  in  old  age.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  15c, 
lb.  $1.50. 

C.  SEMPERVIRENS  VAR,  FASTIGIATA.  “Italian 
Cypress.”  75  feet.  A tall,  tapering  tree  with  erect 
branches,  growing  close  and  parallel  with  the  trunk. 
Largely  used  in  formal  gardens.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  30c, 
lb.  $3.00. 


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CYDONIA  JAPONICUM.  “Flowering  Quince.”  China 
and  Japan.  A beautiful  deciduous  shrub,  bearing  a 
great  profusion  of  bright,  crimson-scarlet  flowers, 
early  in  the  pring.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

CYPHOMANDRA  BETACEA.  (Solanum  betaceum.) 
“Tree  Tomato.”  Grows  to  a height  of  about  8 feet, 
with  large,  handsome  foliage.  It  produces  quantities 
of  egg-shaped  fruits,  which  are  of  a bright  orange 
color,  and  are  sometimes  used  for  preserves.  Pkt.  15c. 

CYTISUS  LABURNUM.  “Golden  Chain.”  A beautiful 
deciduous  tree,  with  pretty  foliage  and  long,  pendu- 
lous panicles  of  pea-shaped  flowers,  of  a rich  yellow; 
appears  in  great  profusion  early  in  spring.  Pkt.  10c, 
oz.  40c. 

CYTISUS  PROLIFEitUS.  “Tagasaste.”  A shrub  grow-^ 
ing  to  a height  of  about  12  feet.  It  produces  large 
quantities  of  white,  pea-shaped  flowers.  Pkt.  10c, 
oz.  35c. 

DENDROMECON  RIGIDUM.  “Tree  Poppy,”  A native 
perennial  shrub,  4 to  8 feet.  Graceful,  willow-like 
foliage  and  bright-yellow  flowers,  3 inches  or  more 
in  diameter;  blooms  nearly  all  the  year.  Seed  is  hard 
to  germinate.  Pkt.  15c. 

ERYTHRINA  CRISTA  GALLI.  “Coral  Tree.”  Brazil. 
30  feet.  A beautiful  deciduous  tree,  with  large,  deep 
green  foliage  and  immense  brilliant-red,  pea-shaped 
flowers.  Pkt,  15c,  oz.  75c. 

FICUS  AUSTRALIS.  “Australian  Banyan  Tree.”  100 
feet.  A handsome  tree  with  large,  glossy  foliage. 
Suitable  for  planting  on  large  lawns,  etc.  Pkt.  15c, 
oz.  $1.00. 

F.  MACROPHYLLA.  “Moreton  Bay  Fig.”  100  feet.  A 
magnificent  tree,  forming  a large,  compact,  spread- 
ing head;  very  effective  for  planting  in  large  grounds. 
Leaves  a bright,  glossy  green,  more  than  twice  the 
size  of  the  preceding  species.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

FRAXINUS  VELUTINA.  “Arizona  Ash.”  A deciduous 
tree,  largely  planted  in  Arizona  and  New  Mexico  for 
shade  purposes,  and  is  of  great  value,  being  of  quick 
growth,  and  standing  both  heat  a,nd  drought  remark- 
ably well.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  35c. 


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FREMONTIA  CAIilFORNICA.  “California  Slippery 
Elm.”  A beautiful  native  shrub,  growing  from  5 to 
20  feet  high.  It  reaches  its  greatest  perfection  on 
the  desert  side  of  our  mountains.  The  flowers  are 
large,  golden-yellow,  two  to  three  inches  across.  The 
seed  is  hard  to  germinate.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

GENISTA  ANDREANA.  A free  flowering  shrub. 
Flowers  bright  yellow,  marked  with  crimson.  Pkt. 
15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

G.  CANARIENSIS.  A pretty  shrub,  very  effective  for 
planting  in  groups,  being  covered  in  spring  with 
bright  yellow  flowers.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  75c. 

G.  MONOSPERMA  PENDULA.  “Bridal  Veil.”  10  feet. 
A rare  and  handsome  shrub  with  fine,  drooping,  sil- 
very branchlets.  The  flowers  are  white  and  produced 
in  Immense  numbers.  Pkt.  25c. 

G.  TINCTORIA.  A small,  low  growing  shrub  with 
bright  yellow  flowers.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  50c. 


HETEROMELES  ARBUTIPOIilA.  “California  Holly” 
or  “Christmas  Berry.”  10  feet.  A native  California 
shrub;  found  plentifully  in  all  our  foothills.  Very 
desirable  on  account  of  its  handsome  foliage  and 
also  for  its  bright  colored  berries.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  25c. 
lb.  $2.50. 

JACARANDA  MIMOSAEPOLIA.  (J.  ovalifolia.)  Bra- 
zil. 30  feet.  One  of  the  finest  of  our  flowering 
trees,  literally  covered  in  early  summer  with  large 
blue  bignonia-like  flowers.  The  foliage  is  finely  cut 
like  a fern  and  very  pretty.  In  pods  containing 
from  30  to  40  seeds.  Pod  5c,  doz.  pods  50c. 

JUNIPERUS  CALIPORNICA.  “California  Juniper.”  A 
native  shrub  or  small  tree  of  spreading  habit,  found 
in  dry  washes.  The  foliage  is  of  a beautiful,  deep, 
rich  green.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  40c,  lb.  $4.00. 

J.  BERMTJDIANA.  “Bermuda  Juniper.”  40  feet.  A 
beautiful  tree  of  densely  branched  pyramidal  form; 
foliage  of  a pale  bluish-green  color.  Pkt.  10c,  oz. 
40c. 


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GREVIIiliEA  ROBUSTA.  “Silky  Oak.”  150  feet.  A 
large  tree  with  pretty  fern-like  foliage,  covered  late 
in  spring  with  orange-colored  flowers  which  are  a 
great  source  of  honey  for  bees;  does  well  in  all  parts 
of  California  and  is  one  of  the  most  stately  trees  for 
avenue  planting;  thriving  with  scarcely  any  water. 
Pkt.  16c  oz.  50c,  lb.  $5.00. 

G.  HILLIANA.  A handsome  tree  with  leaves  often  10 
to  12  Inches  long,  deeply  divided  at  the  end  into  two 
or  three  diverging  lobes.  Valuable  for  planting  as 
single  specimens.  Pkt.  25c. 

GUAVA.  See  Psidium. 

HAKEA  EtililPTICA.  A shrub  of  rather  compact 
habit,  growing  to  a height  of  8 or  10  feet.  The  older 
leaves  are  glabrous,  while  the  young  shoots  and 
leaves  have  a bronze  or  rusty  appearance.  Very 
ornamental  for  lawn  or  shrubbery  planting.  Pkt. 
25c. 

H.  liAURINA.  (H.  eucalyptoides.)  10  feet.  A winter 
blooming  shrub,  with  foliage  similar  to  the  Black- 
wood Acacia,  bearing  curious,  globose  heads  of  red 
flowers  with  white  stigmas.  Pkt.  25c. 

H.  PUGIONIPORMIS.  Much  branched  shrub  of  spread- 
ing habit,  having  short,  needle-like  leaves  and  large 
numbers  of  white  flowers.  Prom  a short  distance  it 
has  the  appearance  of  a dwarf  pine.  It  is  of  rapid 
growth  and  especially  valuable  for  dry  soils.  This 
is  the  true  H.  pugioniformis  and  must  not  be  con- 
fused with  H.  pectinata,  a very  different  plant,  but 
which  has  been  known  by  many  nurserymen  under 
the  former  name.  Pkt.  25c. 

H.  SAIilGNA.  Of  similar  habit  to  H.  laurina,  but  has 
narrower  leaves  and  white  flowers.  Pkt.  25c. 


J.  SABINA  VAR  PROSTRATA  “Dwarf  Trailing  Jun- 
iper” A dwarf  trailing  variety,  with  handsome 
glaucous  foliage.  Very  valuable  for  rock  gardens, 
etc.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  50c. 

J.  VIRGINIANA.  “Red  Cedar.”  U.  S.  100  feet.  A 
well  known  tree  with  green  or  bronze  green  foliage. 
Pkt.  10c,  oz.  25c,  lb.  $2.50. 

UAGUNARIA  PATERSONI.  20  feet.  A small  pyra- 
midal tree  with  ovate  leaves,  whitish  underneath; 
flowers  something  like  Hibiscus,  pale  rose  color. 
Pkt.  15c,  oz.  75c. 

LiAURESTINUS.  See  Viburnum. 

liAVATERA  ASSURGENTIPIiORA.  Native  of  San 

Clemente  Island.  It  forms  a spreading  shrub  and 
is  especially  valuable  for  planting  on  sand  dunes 
and  banks  to  hold  the  soil,  also  used  for  planting 
in  chicken  yards  for  temporary  shade.  Flowers 
deep  lake  red.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  35c. 

LEPTOSPERMUN  UAEVIGATUM.  This  beautiful 

shrub  does  particularly  well  in  California,  and  is 
very  valuable  for  planting  in  masses  and  for  filling 
up  odd  corners.  It  grows  rapidly  and  in  the  spring 
is  laden  with  a profusion  of  white  blossoms.  Pkt. 
25c. 

L.EUCADENDRON  ARGENTEUM.  “Silver  Tree.”  Cape 
of  Good  Hope.  30  feet.  A rare  tree,  some  fine 
specimens  of  which  are  to  be  seen  in  Santa  Barbara. 
It  has  lanceolate,  silvery  leaves,  densely  covered 
with  silky  hairs.  Great  care  must  be  taken  to  have 
good  drainage  in  the  seed  pans  or  boxes  as  the  young 
seedlings  “damp”  off  very  easily.  10  seeds  25c,  100 
seeds  $2.00. 


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LIBOCEIDRUS  DECURREIVS.  “Incense  Cedar.”  100 
feet.  A native  California  tree,  thriving  well  under 
cultivation.  It  forms  a very  handsome,  compact 
growing  tree,  with  cinnamon  red  bark  and  bright 
green  foliage,  glaucous  underneath.  Pkt.  10c,  oz. 
40c,  lb.  $4.00. 

LIGUSTRUM  NEPALENSE.  “Small-leaved  Privet.” 
10  feet.  Much  used  for  hedges  in  Southern  Cali- 
fornia. It  grows  quickly  and  can  be  trimmed  in  any 
way  desired,  making  a dense,  thick  hedge.  Leaves 
small,  light  green,  flowers  white,  in  large  sprays. 
Pkt.  10c,  oz.  25c,  lb.  $2.50. 

LIGUSTRUM  JAPONICUM.  “Japanese  Privet.”  20 
feet.  A large  shrub  or  small  tree,  with  glossy,  dark 
green,  leathery  leaves;  often  used  for  hedges  and 
stands  trimming  well.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  15c,  lb.  $1.50. 

MAGNOLIA  GRANDIFLORA.  80  feet.  One  of  the  fln- 
est  of  American  evergreen  trees;  the  leaves  are 
thick,  bright  green  and  rusty  on  the  under  side; 
flowers  large,  waxy-white  and  fragrant.  Fresh  seed 
from  November  to  January.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  30c,  lb. 
$3.00. 

MELALEUCA  ERICIPOLIA.  “Bottle  Brush.”  A large 
shrub  with  small,  narrow  leaves  and  spikes  of  yel- 
lowish-white, brush-like  flowers.  Pkt.  I5c. 

M.  HYPERICIFOLIA.  “Bottle  Brush.”  A tall  shrub 
with  pretty,  bright  green,  opposite  leaves,  and  pro- 
ducing large  spikes  of  rich  red  flowers.  Pkt.  15c. 

MELIA  AZEDARACH  UMBRACULIPORMIS.  “Texas 
Umbrella  Tree.”  A well  known  deciduous  tree.  The 
branches  are  erect  and  in  a manner  radiating  from 
the  trunk  and  with  drooping  foliage,  give  it  the 
appearance  of  a gigantic  umbrella.  It  is  a hand- 
some shade  tree  and  will  stand  a great  amount  of 
heat.  Oz.  10c,  lb.  $1.00. 

METROSIDEROS  TOMENTOSA.  A beautiful  shrub 
from  New  Zealand.  Leaves  thick  and  leathery,  green 
on  the  upper  side  but  whitish  beneath.  The  flowers 
appear  in  rounded  terminal  clusters,,  and  are  ren- 
dered particularly  showy  by  their  profusion  of  long 
crimson  stamens.  It  forms  a particularly  handsome 
shrub  at  any  time,  but  when  in  flower  will  attract 
attention  from  quite  a distance.  Pkt.  25c. 

PARKINSONIA  ACULEATA.  Shrub  or  small  tree.  15 
to  25  feet.  It  has  thorny,  drooping  branches,  with 
long,  feathery  foliage,  and  showy  yellow  flowers. 
Pkt.  15c,  oz.  50c. 

PEPPER  TREE.  See  Schinus. 

PICEA  EXCELSA.  “Norway  Spruce.”  150  feet.  A 
magnificent  tree;  the  branches  assume  a very  grace- 
ful drooping  habit  when  the  tree  is  20  feet  high. 
Pkt.  10c,  oz.  35c,  lb.  $3.50, 

PINUS  AUSTRIACA.  “Austrian  or  Black  Pine,”  100 
feet.  A spreading  tree;  leaves  in  pairs  about  4 
inches  long,  rigid,  very  dark  green.  Pkt.  10c,  oz. 
30c,  lb.  $3.00. 

P.  CANARIENSIS.  “Blue  Pine.”  80  feet.  A beauti- 
ful tree  with  long  pendant  needles  of  a glaucous 
blue  color.  It  is  of  rapid  growth,  stands  drought 
well  and  is  one  of  the  best  pines  for  Southern  Cali- 
fornia. It  has  the  peculiarity  of  sprouting  from 
the  stump  when  cut  down  or  even  burnt  off,  which 
is  a valuable  feature  in  the  reforesting  of  our  moun- 
tains. Pkt.  15c,  oz.  50c,  lb.  $5.00. 

P.  COULTERI.  “Big  Cone  Pine.”  80  feet.  A native 
species  from  the  San  Bernardino  and  San  Jacinto 
Mountains  at  an  elevation  of  4500  to  7000  feet,  but, 
unlike  most  of  our  native  pines  from  high  altitudes, 
it  succeeds  well  under  cultivation  in  the  valley. 
It  has  rough  bark,  the  needles  are  in  clusters  of 
three,  stiff  and  erect  and  of  a dark  blue  green  color. 
Pkt.  10c,  oz.  40c,  lb.  $4.00. 

P.  HALEPENSIS.  “Aleppo  Pine.”  Western  Asia.  60 
feet.  A tree  of  rapid  growth  and  spreading  habit, 
with  light  yellowish-green  foliage.  It  thrives  well 
in  California,  and  is  a valuable  ornamental  tree. 
Pkt.  15c,  oz.  50,  lb.  $5.00. 

P.  INSIGNIS.  (P.  radiata.)  “Monterey  Pine.”  100 
feet.  A well  known  native  species  of  rapid  growth, 
succeeding  best  near  the  coast.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  35c, 
lb.  $3.50. 

P.  MARITIMA.  (P.  pinaster.)  “Seaside  Pine.”  South- 
ern Europe.  60  feet.  A beautiful  tree  with  deep 
furrowed  bark,  needles  a bright  glossy  green,  6 to 
9 inches  in  length;  valuable  for  planting  along  the 
coast.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  20c,  lb.  $2.00. 


P.  MURICATA.  “Bishop  Pine.”  A native  California 
species,  found  growing  on  swampy  flats  and  low 
hills  from  San  Luis  Obispo  northward,  always  near 
the  coast.  It  forms  a tree  40  to  80  feet  high,  with 
roundish  or  flat  top,  and  is  valuable  for  wind  breaks 
or  for  ornamental  purposes.  The  seed  cones  are 
produced  in  circles  around  the  main  trunk  from 
near  the  ground  to  its  summit,  and  also  on  the 
main  branches.  These  cones  are  persistent  for  an 
indefinite  time,  often  15  to  25  years,  and  give  the 
tree  a most  unique  appearance.  Pkt,  15c,  oz.  60c, 
lb.  $6.00. 

P.  PARRYANA.  (P.  quadrifolia.)  “Parry’s  Nut  Pine.” 
A small  tree  from  15  to  30  feet  high,  with  rounded 
top  and  short  needles  from  1 to  1%  inches  long  of 
a glaucous  color.  Pound  in  the  dry  mountains  of 
Lower  California,  and  extending  northward  over  the 
border  into  San  Diego  County.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  40c,  lb. 
$4.00. 

P.  PINEA.  “Italian  Stone  Pine.”  60  feet.  A very  pic- 
turesque tree;  branches  spreading  and  usually  con- 
fined to  the  top  of  the  tree.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  30c,  lb.  $3.00. 

P.  SABINIANA.  “Sabin’s  Nut  Pine.”  A native  tree 
found  in  Antelope  Valley  and  from  there  north- 
ward; needles  light  green  or  glaucous,  three  in  a 
cluster  and  drooping.  It  succeeds  well  under  culti- 
vation and  forms  a handsome  tree.  Pkt.  10c,  oz. 
30c,  lb,  $3.00. 


Pinus  insignis 


P.  TORREYANA.  “Torrey  Pine.”  A native  pine  found 
on  the  bluffs  at  Del  Mar,  in  San  Diego  County;  a 
rather  small  tree  of  spreading  habit,  needles  long 
and  five  in  a cluster;  succeeds  well  under  cultivation. 
Pkt.  10c,  oz.  40c,  lb.  $4.00. 

P.  TUBERCULATA.  (P.  attenuata.)  “Knob  Cone  Pine.” 
A native  species  especially  valuable  for  dry  hillsides. 
Handsome  light  green  foliage.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  60c,  lb. 
$6.00. 

PITTOSPORUM  EUGENIOIDES.  20  feet.  A handsome 
shrub  of  upright  growth,  with  light  green  leaves  and 
dark  stems.  Very  pretty  for  hedges  and  also  as  sin* 
gle  specimen  plants.  Pkt,  15c,  oz.  50c. 

P.  PHILLYRAEOIDES.  A rare  and  graceful  tree  at- 
taining a height  of  20  to  25  feet.  In  habit  and  gen- 
eral appearance  it  resembles  the  Weeping  Willow, 
having  drooping  branches  and  narrow  green  leaves, 
but  It  has  the  advantage  of  being  an  evergreen  tree. 
Pkt.  25c. 


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P.  RHOMBIPOLIUM.  A beautiful  tree  and  highly  rec- 
ommended for  street  planting.  It  is  of  compact 
growth  and  the  foliage  is  of  a bright,  rich  green. 
It  bears  large  umbels  of  white,  fragrant  flowers, 
followed  by  orange-colored  berries  in  the  fall  of 
the  year.  Pkt,  25c. 

P.  UNDUIiATUM.  A shrub  or  small  tree,  with  large 
lance-shaped,  deep  green,  glossy  leaves  and  white 
fragrant  flowers.  It  makes  a splendid  hedge  and  Is 
very  handsome  as  single  specimen  plants;  also  suit- 
able for  street  trees.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  50c. 

PRIVET.  See  Ligustrum. 

PRUNUS  CAROIilNIANA.  “Carolina  Cherry.”  A large 
shrub  or  small  tree  of  pyramidal  growth;  pretty, 
glossy  green  leaves  and  white  flowers.  Makes  a 
splendid  street  tree.  Fresh  seeds  from  January  to 
April.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  15c,  lb.  $1.50. 

P.  IIjICIPOLIA.  “California  Cherry.”  A beautiful  na- 
tive shrub  found  in  most  of  our  foothills.  It  has 
pretty,  holly-like  foliage  and  small  white  flowers; 
very  flne  for  single  specimens  and  also  makes  a 
splendid  hedge.  Fresh  seed  from  November  to  April. 
Oz.  15c,  lb.  $1.60. 

P.  INTEGRIFOIilA.  “Catalina  Cherry.”  From  Cata- 
lina Island.  A tree  of  great  beauty,  leaves  large, 
oval,  rich,  glossy  green;  very  pretty  as  single  speci- 
mens or  as  a street  tree.  Fresh  seed  from  Novem- 
ber to  April.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  15c,  lb.  $1.50. 

PSIDIUM  CATTLEYANUM.  “Strawberry  Guava.”  A 
small  shrub  grown  for  the  fruit,  which  is  round, 
deep  claret  color,  of  strawberry  flavor.  Much  used 
for  jellies  and  preserves,  also  for  eating  fresh.  Pkt. 
10c,  oz.  40c,  lb.  $4.00. 

P.  GUAJAVA.  “Lemon  Guava.”  Fruit  yellow,  pear- 
shaped;  valuable  for  jellies  and  preserves.  Pkt.  15c, 
oz.  $1.00. 

RAPHIOI/EPIS  JAPONICA.  (R.  ovata.)  Japan.  12 
feet.  A beautiful  compact  shrub  of  rather  slow 
growth.  The  leaves  are  oval,  thick  and  leathery, 
and  of  a dark,  rich  green  In  spring  the  plants  are 
covered  with  white,  fragrant  flowers.  Pkt.  10c,  oz. 
30c,  lb.  $3.00. 

ROBINIA  PSEUDACACIA.  “Yellow  or  Black  Locust.” 
60  feet.  A deciduous  tree  of  rapid  growth,  largely 
used  for  planting  on  timber  claims.  Handsome  pin- 
nate foliage;  flowers  pea-shaped,  white,  fragrant,  in 
slender  drooping  racemes,  Oz.  10c,  lb.  $1.00. 

RHUS  LAURINA,  “Sumach.”  A native  shrub,  of  com- 
pact form  with  smooth  green  foliage  and  small  white 
flowers.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  40c. 

R.  OVATA.  Has  large,  rich,  bright  green,  leathery 
foliage  and  forms  a compact  growing  shrub  of  great 
beauty.  This  and  the  preceding  are  particularly 
valuable  for  planting  where  there  is  a scarcity  of 
water.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  40c. 

SCHINUS  MOLLE.  “Pepper  Tree.”  Peru.  60  feet. 
The  most  graceful  of  all  our  cultivated  trees;  with 
its  long  branches  of  finely  cut,  delicate  green  leaves 
and  coral  red  berries,  it  is  the  admiration  of  every 
tourist  who  vists  our  state.  Oz.  10c,  lb.  $1.00. 

S.  TEREBINTHIPOUIUS.  “Brazilian  Pepper.”  40  feet. 
Of  upright  spreading  growth,  leaflets  larger  than  in 
the  preceding.  Large,  erect  clusters  of  coral  red 
berries  appearing  in  winter.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  35c. 

SCIADOPYTIS  VERTICILLATA.  “Umbrella  Pine.” 
Japan,  100  feet.  A remarkably  handsome  tree  of 
slow  growth,  doing  well  in  California  near  the  coast; 
well  suited  for  planting  on  lawns.  Branches  in  reg- 
ular whorls,  covered  with  deep  green,  narrow  leaves 
3 to  5 inches  long.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  75c,  lb.  $7.50. 

SEQ,UOIA  GIGANTEA.  “California  Big  Tree.”  300 
feet.  A magnificent  tree  of  perfect  pyramidal  form. 
Foliage  bluish  green.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  90c,  lb.  $9.00. 

S.  SEMPERVIRENS.  “California  Redwood.”  300  feet. 
Of  rapid  growth;  a splendid  ornamental  tree,  suc- 
ceeding well  in  all  parts  of  the  state.  Leaves  dark 
green,  paler  underneath,  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  50c,  lb.  $5.00. 

SPARTIUM  JUNCEUM.  “Spanish  Broom,”  10  feet. 
A quick  growing  shrub  of  upright  habit.  Large, 
yellow,  pea-shaped  flowers  in  great  profusion  on 
round  leafless  branches.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  40c. 

S.  MULTIFLORUM  ALBUM.  “White  Portugal  Broom.” 
8 feet.  A pretty  shrub  with  large,  white,  pea-shaped 
flowers.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  60c, 

S.  SCOPARIUM.  “Scotch  Broom.”  6 feet.  A rather 
thick  growing  shrub;  bright  green  stems  and  yellow 
pea-shaped  flowers.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  30c. 

STERCULIA  ACERIFOLIA.  (Brachychiton  acerifol- 
ium.)  “Flame  Tree.”  50  feet.  A tree  of  rather 
sturdy  habit,  with  deeply-lobed,  maple-like  leaves; 
produces  scarlet  flowers  in  clusters  which  stand  well 
up  above  the  foliage.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  30c,  lb.  $3.00. 


S.  DIVERSIFOLIA.  “Victorian  Bottle  Tree.”  60  feet. 
Of  compact  pyramidal  growth;  leaves  bright,  glossy 
green  and  of  many  different  shapes.  Thrives  with  a 
small  amount  of  water  and  has  been  largely  planted 
as  a street  tree.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  50c,  lb.  $5.00. 

THUJA  OCCIDENTALIS.  “American  Arborvitae.” 
“White  Cedar.”  60  feet,  A handsome  tree  for  single 
specimens  and  also  for  high  hedges  or  screens.  The 
foliage  is  bright  green,  lighter  underneath  and  as- 
sumes brown  or  bronze  tones  in  the  winter.  Pkt. 
15c,  oz.  50c,  lb.  $5.00. 

T.  ORIENTALIS.  (Biota  orientalis.)  “Chinese  Arbor- 
vitae.” 25  feet.  A small  thick  growing  pyramidal 
tree.  Bright  green  foliage  turning  bronze  or  brown 
in  the  winter.  Desirable  as  single  specimen  trees 
or  for  hedges.  Pkt.  10c,  oz,  25c,  lb.  $2.50, 

T.  ORIENTALIS  AUREA.  “Golden  Arborvitae.”  10 
feet.  A form  of  the  preceding;  the  foliage  assumes 
a golden  tint  in  spring;  very  regular  and  compact 
in  growth.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  30c,  lb.  $3.00. 

T.  ORIENTALIS  COMPACTA.  8 feet.  A dwarf,  very 
compact  form  of  the  Chinese  Arborvitae.  Pkt.  10c, 
oz.  35c,  lb.  $3.50, 

T.  ORIENTALIS  ELEGANTISSIMA.  “Rollinson's  Gold- 
en Arborvitae.”  Foliage  of  a beautiful  golden  tint 
when  young,  changing  to  bronze  in  fall.  Pkt.  16c, 
oz.  50c,  lb.  $5,00. 

T.  ORIENTALIS  SEMPERAUREA.  “Ever-golden  Ar- 
borvitae.” 10  feet.  Of  dwarf,  compact  habit;  re- 
taining its  golden  color  throughout  the  year.  Pkt. 
10,  oz.  40c,  lb.  $4.00. 

TORREYA  CALIFORNICA.  “California  Nutmeg.”  76 
feet.  A beautiful  native  tree,  somewhat  resembling 
the  English  Yew  in  appearance.  Forms  large,  com- 
pact head;  leaves  1 to  3 inches  long,  dark,  shining 
green,  Pkt.  10c,  oz  20c,  lb.  $2.00. 

TRISTANIA  CONFERTA.  “Brisbane  Box.”  A particu- 
larly beautiful  tree,  with  large,  handsome  foliage 
and  white  flowers.  It  forms  a dense  compact  head 
and  is  very  ornamental  for  single  specimen  trees, 
and  also  for  street  planting.  Pkt.  25c. 

ULEX  EUROPAEUS.  “Gorse”  or  “Furze.”  4 feet.  A 
low  growing,  prickly  shrub,  with  yellow,  pea-shaped 
flowers.  Pretty  for  grouping;  also  makes  a good 
hedge.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  40c. 

UMBELLULARIA  CALIFORNICA.  (Oreodaphne  cali- 
fornica.)  “California  Laurel”  or  “Bay.”  80  feet. 
Found  growing  near  streams  in  many  of  our  can- 
yons, where  it  forms  a large  shrub  or  small  tree. 
Farther  north,  however,  it  reaches  a height  of  80 
feet  or  more.  Under  cultivation  it  grows  rapidly 
and  forms  a well  shaped,  compact  tree  suitable  for 
lawns  or  for  avenues.  Handsome,  shining  dark 
green  foliage.  Oz.  15c,  lb.  $1.50. 

UMBRELLA  TREE.  See  Melia. 


Umbrella  Tree 


VIBURNUM  TINUS.  “Laurestinus.”  12  feet.  A well 
known  shrub  with  showy  umbels  of  white  flowers, 
blooming  profusely  in  the  winter.  Makes  a splen- 
did hedge.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  15c,  lb.  $1.50. 

WIGANDIA  MACROPHYLLA.  (W.  caracasana.)  A 
shrub  attaining  a height  of  from  15  to  20  feet,  re- 
markable for  its  leaves  of  immense  size  and  large 
trusses  of  violet-blue  flowers.  Pkt.  15c, 

WISTARIA  CHINENSIS.  “Chinese  Wistaria.”  A 
splendid,  rapid  growing,  deciduous  climber,  produc- 
ing long  pendulous  clusters  of  pale  blue,  pea-shaped 
flowers.  Pkt.  15,  oz.  50c. 


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HEADQUARTERS  FOR  EUCALYPTUS  SEEDS 

I am  headquarters  for  eucalyptus  seeds,  having  the  most  extensive  trade  in  this  line  of  any  firm  in 
the  United  States,  and  supplying  the  largest  planters  here  as  well  as  exporting  to  many  foreign  countries. 
To  this  department  of  my  business  I have  devoted  much  study  and  personal  attention.  My  seeds  are 
carefully  collected  by  my  own  men,  under  my  personal  supervision,  from  selected  specimen  trees,  and 
are  both  true  to  name  and  of  the  very  best  stock  obtainable.  So  extensive  has  become  my  trade  in 
this  line  that  a trifle  under  1800  pounds  was  the  total  amount  of  seed  thus  collected  in  one  season.  For 
a few  species  of  which  the  seed  cannot  yet  be  obtained  in  California  I am  in  direct  communication  with 
the  most  reliable  authorities  in  Australia  who  collect  the  seeds  for  me  in  their  native  habitats. 


Theodore  Payne  and  men  gathering  eucalyptus  seeds 


PHOTOGRAPH  BY  T.  P.  tUKENS 


EUCALYPTUS  TIMBER  CULTURE 

REQ,UIRE:9EENTS.  The  requirements  for  propagating 
the  seedlings  are: 

A lath  house  or  lath  or  cloth  covered  frames  to 
shade  the  seed  beds  during  the  day.  When  growing 
on  a large  scale  it  will  pay  in  every  case  to  build 
a lath  house.  Shallow  boxes  or  flats;  a good  light 
soil  and  water  convenient  for  sprinkling. 

PliATS  OR  BOXRS.  These  should  be  3 inches  deep  and 
any  size  desired,  though  the  size  most  convenient 
and  generally  used  is  about  20  inches  square  and 
will  hold  100  plants.  Some  are  using  18  inches 
square,  the  latter  being  mostly  made  of  shakes 
sawed  in  half,  using  inch  pieces  for  ends  and  split 
shakes  for  the  sides.  This  makes  a box  16x18x3 
inches  inside  measurement  and  does  very  well. 

SOIL.  This  should  be  a good  light,  sandy  loam  passed 
through  a screen  so  as  to  take  out  any  lumps  or 
stones.  If  good  leaf  mould  is  procurable  a small 
quantity  of  this  may  be  mixed  with  the  soil,  as  it 
helps  to  retain  the  moisture. 

SEED.  Procure  the  best  seed  possible  from  the  most 
reliable  source;  it  does  not  pay  to  use  cheap  seed, 
for  by  getting  seed  not  true  to  name  the  loss  cannot 
be  calculated. 

QiUANTITY  OP  SEED.  The  quantity  of  seed  to  pro- 
duce a given  number  of  trees  varies  according  to 
the  species;  as  a fair  average,  however,  1 lb  should 
produce  20,000  seedlings,  though  as  high  as  30,000 
has  been  known. 

TIME  OP  SOWING.  This  varies  somewhat  according 
to  the  locality  and  the  species  to  be  sown.  The 
usual  time,  however,  is  in  June,  or  early  July,  and 
seedlings  from  these  sowings  will  be  ready  to  set  out 
in  the  field  by  the  following  February;  later  sow- 
ings are  also  made  in  August  and  early  part  of 
September,  and  these  seedlings  will  be  ready  to  plant 
out  in  April. 


SOWING  THE  SEED.  There  are  two  methods  of  sow- 
ing the  seed,  viz.:  In  seed  beds  and  seed  boxes. 

For  raising  limited  quantities  the  latter  method  is 
preferable.  Fill  the  boxes  carefully  with  the  pre- 
pared soil,  smooth  off  the  surface  and  press  down 
lightly  with  a board,  tamping  it  slightly  in  the 
corners.  On  this  smooth  surface,  sow  the  seed 
broadcast,  using  about  % oz.  of  seed  to  a box,  then 
cover  the  seed  with  the  same  kind  of  soil.  This 
should  be  sifted  over  the  surface  through  a fine- 
m'eshed  sieve  and  not  be  more  than  % of  an  inch 
deep.  The  boxes  should  then  be  placed  in  the  lath 
house  or  in  some  place  where  they  can  be  covered 
with  lath  or  cloth  covered  frames.  The  soil  must 
be  kept  moist  at  all  times,  the  watering  should  be 
done  with  a pot  or  a loose  hose-nozzle  so  fine  as 
to  produce  nothing  but  a spray. 

As  soon  as  the  young  seedlings  show  through  the 
surface  great  care  must  be  exercised  in  watering  or 
the  seedlings  will  ‘‘damp  off.”  Always  water  in  the 
morning  and  never  at  night.  When  raising  the  seed- 
lings in  commercial  quantities,  sowing  in  beds  is 
often  practiced.  The  soil  for  these  should  be  pre- 
pared in  the  same  way  as  already  mentioned,  the 
surface  smoothed  out  evenly  and  the  seed  sown  and 
covered  as  already  mentioned.  After  this  cover  the 
beds  with  burlap  stretched  over  a wooden  frame 
work.  This  may  be  laid  right  on  the  ground  and 
kept  moist.  As  soon  as  the  seedlings  break  through 
the  crust  of  the  ground  this  should  be  raised  a 
little  at  first  and  gradually  up  until  it  is  a foot 
above  the  ground.  As  the  seedlings  grow  and  get 
stronger  this  covering  may  be  gradually  removed 
so  that  they  will  harden  to  the  full  sun. 


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TRANSPLANTING.  When  the  seedlings  are  2 to  3 
inches  high  they  are  ready  for  transplanting,  but 
they  must  first  be  hardened  off  by  exposing  them 
to  the  sun;  transplant  to  the  same  kind  of  boxes 
as  already  mentioned,  100  to  a box,  in  perfect  rows 
or  checks,  using  the  same  kind  of  soil  as  that  in 
which  the  seed  was  sown  though  a trifie  heavier 
or  less  sandy.  Fill  the  boxes,  press  down  the  soil 
and  smooth  off  the  surface  then  mark  the  soil  off 
by  lines  into  ten  divisions  each  way  and  plant 
where  lines  cross,  100  to  a box.  This  may  be  done 
by  marking  the  edges  of  sides  of  box  and  using 
a small  straight  edge  that  will  drop  inside  of  box 
or  any  other  contrivance  that  will  check  off  the 
soil  in  centers  of  100  to  each  box.  A method  often 
used  by  commercial  growers  is  to  have  a board 
just  the  size  of  the  inside  of  the  box;  in  this  are 
placed  100  screws,  set  at  the  right  distance  apart 
for  the  trees;  the  heads  of  the  screws  are  left 
protruding  about  % of  an  inch  from  the  board. 
This  board  is  laid  on  the  smooth  surface  of  the 
soil  and  hammered  slightly  with  a wooden  mallet, 
thus  making  100  impressions  at  the  exact  places 
for  the  plants.  In  planting,  make  a hole  for 
each  seedling  with  a sharpened  stick  about  the 
size  of  a lead  pencil,  firming  the  soil  after  put- 
ting in  the  plant.  Sprinkle  a thin  layer  of  sand 
over  the  surface  of  the  soil;  this  helps  to  hold 
the  moisture  and  will  keep  the  surface  from  bak- 
ing. Before  the  young  seedlings  are  taken  from 
the  seed  box  or  bed  they  should  have  a thorough 
watering  so  that  they  will  come  out  of  the  soil 
easily  without  breaking  the  roots,  which  must  not 
be  allowed  to  dry  on  any  account  during  the  process 
of  transplanting.  When  growing  the  plants  for  sale 
it  is  advisable  to  grade  seedlings  into  sizes  at  the 
time  of  transplanting,  so  that  when  the  plants  are 
ready  for  sale  they  will  be  of  an  even  size  in  one 
box  and  the  boxes  containing  the  larger  size  plants 
can  be  sold  first  and  the  smaller  ones  later  in  the 
season.  As  soon  as  the  seedlings  are  transplanted 
they  must  be  watered  thoroughly  and  set  in  com- 
plete shade  for  a few  days  until  they  thoroughly 
recuperate;  after  that  they  should  be  gradually  hard- 
ened to  the  sun  and  cared  for  until  they  are  ready 
to  set  out  in  the  field. 

PLANTING  OUT  IN  THE  FIELD.  The  land  should  be 
plowed  as  deeply  as  possible  and  well  harrowed. 
The  time  to  plant  varies  according  to  the  climatic 
conditions.  In  localities  where  there  is  little  or  no 
frost,  planting  may  be  done  in  the  winter  time,  thus 
getting  the  benefit  of  the  rains,  but  in  sections 
where  frost  prevails,  it  should  be  deferred  until 
spring.  The  size  at  which  the  plants  are  best  to 
set  out  is  from  6 to  10  inches.  The  boxes  may  be 
taken  to  the  field  and  left  at  convenient  points.  One 
side  of  the  box  should  be  taken  off  and  each  plant 
cut  out  with  a square  of  earth  and  then  planted 
with  a trowel,  taking  care  not  to  break  this  ball 
of  earth,  and  the  plants  should  be  set  about  one 
inch  deeper  than  they  were  in  the  box.  A quart  or 
so  of  water  should  be  given  to  each  tree  as  soon 
as  it  is  set  and  afterwards  hoe  a little  dry  soil 
up  around  each  plant.  The  distance  at  which  to 
set  the  young  trees  varies  according  to  the  species, 
the  soil  and  the  purpose  for  which  they  are  grown. 
On  heavy  soils  where  irrigation  is  not  practiced, 
they  may  be  planted  6x6  feet  apart,  where  irrigating 
and  cultivating  is  practiced  4x8  feet  is  a suitable 
distance  and  leaves  an  8-foot  space  for  plowing  and 
irrigating.  On  lighter  soils  8x8  feet  is  a good  dis- 
tance. Some  are  planting  7x8  feet  on  the  alternate 
or  triangle  system,  placing  the  trees  8 feet  apart 
in  the  rows  and  7 feet  between  the  rows,  which 
makes  the  trees  8 feet  apart  every  way.  It  Is 
claimed  for  this  system  that  they  do  not  throw  so 
much  shadow  and  get  a more  even  amount  of  sun- 
light, causing  the  trees  to  make  a straighten  and 
more  even  growth  when  young. 

CARE  OP  THE  YOUNG  .TREES.  As  the  value  of  the 
grove  depends  largely  upon  the  trees  making  a 
good  start,  it  will  pay  wherever  practical  to  Irri- 
gate and  cultivate  the  trees  for  at  least  the  first 
two  seasons. 

THINNING  THE  TREES.  To  produce  good  lumber  it 
is  necessary  that  the  trees  grow  straight.  Close 
planting  induces  a straight  growth.  It  is  therefore 
better  to  plant  closely  and  at  the  end  of  the  first 
season  grub  out  all  weak  and  inferior  trees. 

SPECIES  TO  PLANT  FOR  PROFIT.  Eucalyptus  trees 
are  gross  feeders  and  to  be  grown  profitably  require 
a deep,  rich  soil  with  a fair  amount  of  moisture, 
and  only  under  these  conditions  will  they  make 
good,  straight  timber  trees.  When  planted  on  poor 
or  impoverished  soil  they  make  stunted,  crooked 
trees,  which  are  worthless  for  timber  purposes.  The 
best  species  to  plant  for  profit  depends  largely  upon 
the  locality  where  the  trees  are  to  be  grown.  For 
general  timber  purposes,  taking  all  conditions  and 
uses  into  consideration,  E.  tereticornis  is  considered 
the  most  profitable  tree  to  plant.  But  in  sections 


where  E.  globulus,  “Blue  Gum,"  thrives  there  will 
be  quicker  returns  by  planting  this  species  than 
any  other.  For  the  hot  interior  sections  E.  tereti- 
cornis and  E.  rostrata  are  recognized  as  the  leading 
commercial  kinds,  while  E.  viminalis  might  be  grown 
very  profitably  under  the  same  conditions.  In  lo- 
calities not  subject  to  frost  E.  corynocalyx  may  be 
planted.  For  those  who  have  the  right  conditions 
and  can  afford  to  wait  longer  for  returns  E.  resini- 
fera  will  probably  prove  one  of  the  most  profitable 
on  account  of  its  very  valuable  wood,  which  is  used 
for  furniture  and  interior  finishing  and  is  imported 
very  largely  by  railway  companies  for  the  inside 
of  cars  under  the  trade  name  of  Australian  Mahog- 
any. 

SPECIES  FOR  FENCE  POSTS.  This  is  an  important 
item  on  large  ranches.  By  setting  aside  a small 
portion  of  land  a great  quantity  of  fence  posts  could 
be  produced  in  a few  years.  The  best  species  for 
this  purpose  are  E.  tereticornis,  E.  robusta,  E.  ros- 
trata and  E.  corynocalyx. 

SPECIES  FOR  WIND-BREAKS.  This  is  also  of  great 
importance  in  many  parts  of  the  country  where 
heavy  winds  prevail.  Probably  the  best  species  for 
this  purpose  are  E.  globulus,  E.  botryoides,  E.  ro- 
busta, E.  cornuta,  E.  diversicolor  and  E.  polyan- 
thema,  and  for  irrigated  sections  on  the  desert,  E. 
rudis. 


Eucalyptus  seed  vessels,  spread  out  on  canvas  to  dry 

PHOTOGRAPH  BY  T.  P.  LUKEN8 


EUCALYPTUS  AMYGDALINA.  “Peppermint  Gum."  An 
exceedingly  tall  growing  tree;  in  fact,  to  this  species 
belong  probably  the  tallest  trees  in  the  world. 
Baron  Von  Mueller  having  recorded  trees  over  400 
feet  high  and  with  diameters  of  18  to  35  feet.  The 
tree  is  very  variable  in  growth,  however,  the  great 
heights  mentioned  being  attained  in  moist  ravines; 
under  less  favorable  conditions  it  forms  a much 
smaller  tree,  and  in  some  cases  is  comparatively 
dwarf.  The  timber  is  useful  for  shingles,  flooring, 
etc.,  but  does  not  usually  last  well  under  grround. 
One  of  the  most  valuable  for  oil,  producing  more 
volatile  oil  than  any  other  species  yet  tested.  Rec- 
ommended for  planting  in  swampy  places  as  a pre- 
ventative for  yellow  fever,  etc.  Pkt,  15c,  oz.  76c, 
lb.  $7.50. 

E.  AMYGDALINA,  VAR.  ANGUSTIFOLIA.  See  E.  line- 
aris. 

E.  AMPLIFOLIA.  Much  resembling  E.  tereticornis, 
but  having  large,  almost  round  leaves  when  In  the 
young  state;  generally  known  in  California  as  the 
“Cooper”  or  “Round-leaf  tereticornis,”  In  corre- 
spondence I received  from  Professor  J.  H.  Maiden  in 
regard  to  this  tree  he  states  that  it  Is  known  botan- 
ically  under  the  above  name,  under  which  it  was 
described  by  Naudin.  Professor  Maiden  states,  how- 
ever, that  it  is  possible  that  this  tree  should,  prop- 
erly speaking,  be  treated  as  a variety  of  E.  tereti- 
cornis, but  he  is  not  prepared  to  say  further  until 
he  deals  with  E.  tereticornis  and  its  varieties  in  his 
"Critical  Revision  of  the  Genus  Eucalyptus  and 
Forest  Flora  of  New  South  Wales.”  The  wood  is 
similar  to  that  of  E.  tereticornis,  and  this  tree  has 
been  planted  quite  extensively  in  California  for  com- 
mercial purposes.  It  forms  a handsome  tree,  and 
is  valuable  for  ornamental  purposes.  Pkt.  15c,  oz. 
$1.00,  lb.  $10.00. 


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E.  BOSISTOANA.  “Bairnsdale  Grey  Box.”  A tree  of 
medium  size,  most  suited  to  the  coast  sections,  but 
has  not  yet  been  thoroughly  tested  in  California. 
Mr.  J.  Blackburne,  Forest  Inspector  of  Marybor- 
ough, Victoria,  Australia,  speaks  of  this  tree  as 
follows:  “It  produces  a clean,  sound  wood,  much 

esteemed  for  the  construction  of  wharves,  jetties 
and  bridges.  It  grows  to  large  dimensions.  Trees 
are  to  be  found  in  South  Victoria  containing  20,000 
feet  super  of  timber.  It  furnishes  also  good  railway 
sleepers  and  street  paving  blocks.  This  Eucalyptus 
grows  naturally  near  the  coast  and  is  never  found 
far  inland.”  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.50. 

E.  BOTRYOIDES.  “Bastard  Mahogany,  or  Bangalay.” 
Grows  to  a fairly  large  size,  reaching  75  to  150  feet, 
when  fully  grown.  Of  stately  appearance  with 
large,  leathery  green  foliage;  succeeds  well  near 
the  coast  and  is  of  very  rapid  growth;  one  of  the 
best  for  shade  purposes  and  wind-breaks.  The  wood 
is  very  durable,  adapted  for  wagon  building,  knees 
of  boats,  etc.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  75c,  lb,  $7.50. 

E.  CALOPHYIiliA.  A moderate  sized  tree,  thriving  in 
warm,  moist  situations  near  the  coast,  but  not  en- 
during much  cold.  It  is  one  of  the  most  ornamental 
of  the  genus,  has  very  large,  glossy  leaves  and  large 
clusters  of  white  flowers  which  are  valuable  for 
bees.  The  wood  is  useful  for  rafters,  spokes,  fence 
rails,  handles  of  agricultural  implements,  etc.;  one 
of  the  very  best  for  planting  as  a street  tree.  Pkt. 
15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

E.  CAPITELLATA.  “Mountain  Stringy-bark.”  A large 
tree  with  rough,  stringy  bark,  and  thick,  leathery 
leaves.  It  is  best  adapted  to  cool,  moist  land  near 
the  coast.  It  is  said  to  furnish  a valuable  lumber, 
but  In  California  it  has  only  been  grown  as  an  or- 
namental species.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 


E.  CITRIODORA.  “Lemon-scented  Gum.”  A fast- 
growing species  soon  becoming  tall  and  slender.  In 
favorable  situations  it  has  attained  a height  of  60 
to  100  feet  in  10  or  15  years.  It  thrives  best  near 
the  coast,  but  will  not  endure  much  frost  and  is 
not  adapted  to  the  warm,  interior  valleys.  The  wood 
is  strong  and  durable,  useful  for  fencing,  imple- 
ment handles,  shipbuilding,  paving,  railway  ties, 
bridge  building,  telegraph  poles,  also  for  inside  work 
of  houses,  carriage  buildings  and  railway  cars.  Pkt. 
15c,  oz.  $1.50. 

E.  CORNUTA.  “Yate  Tree.”  A medium  size  tree  of 
fairly  rapid  growth.  It  endures  high  temperatures, 
but  not  heavy  frosts;  thrives  well  near  the  coast 
and  will  endure  the  hot  summers  of  the  interior 
valleys.  Grows  remarkably  well  in  alkali  land.  One 
of  the  best  for  shade  trees.  The  wood  is  very  hard 
and  heavy  and  according  to  tests  of  the  Australian 
Government  is  the  strongest  wood  in  the  world. 
It  is  used  for  various  artisans’  work  and  is  pre- 
ferred for  the  strongest  parts  of  carts,  wagons  and 
other  work  requiring  hardness,  toughness  and  elas- 
ticity. Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

E.  CORNUTA,  VAR.  LEHMANNI.  A rather  small  tree 
with  thick  spreading  branches  and  of  great  value 
for  ornamental  purposes.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

E.  CORYNOCAUYX.  “Sugar  Gum.”  120  feet.  This 
tree  succeeds  in  a great  variety  of  climates;  thrives 
near  the  coast  and  does  equally  well  in  the  interior 


and  in  the  hot  valleys  of  Arizona,  but  will  not  stand 
much  frost.  It  is  considered  the  most  drought- 
resisting  of  all  and  is  one  of  the  best  for  planting 
on  dry  hillsides.  The  wood  is  one  of  the  strongest 
and  is  very  durable,  useful  for  railway  ties  and 
underground  work.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00,  lb.  $9.00. 

E.  CREBRA.  “Narrow-leaved  Ironbark.”  100  feet.  It 
succeeds  under  a great  variety  of  climatic  condi- 
tions, withstanding  great  extremes  of  heat  and 
cold.  The  wood  is  hard,  elastic  and  of  a reddish 
color;  very  durable  under  ground  and  used  for  rail- 
way ties,  poles,  piles,  etc.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

E.  DrVERSICOLiOR.  “Karri  Gum.”  One  of  the  most 
magnificent  of  all  trees,  specimens  having  been  re- 
corded in  Australia  nearly  400  feet  high.  It  grows 
quickly  and  forms  a straight  trunk.  Succeeds  best 
in  fairly  moist  situations  near  the  coast  and  will 
thrive  on  alkali  land.  It  is  also  one  of  the  most 
handsome  for  avenue  planting.  The  wood  is  very 
strong  and  used  for  masts  of  ships,  wagon  build- 
ing, etc,  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $2.00. 

B.  FICIFOIiIA.  “Scarlet-flowering  Gum.”  30  feet.  A 
very  ornamental  species  with  large,  leathery  leaves 
and  immense  clusters  of  large,  bright  crimson  flow- 
ers. 25  seeds  25c,  100  seeds  85c. 

E.  GLOBULUS.  “Blue  Gum.”  The  best  known  species 
and  one  of  the  most  important  of  the  genus,  also  the 
fastest  growing  of  all.  The  usual  height  in  Australia 
is  200  to  300  feet.  In  California  trees  30  years  old 
have  attained  the  height  of  150  feet  and  a diam- 
eter of  3 to  6 feet.  It  is  usually  of  erect  growth, 
succeeds  best  near  the  coast  and  on  account  of  its 
rapid  growth  is  probably  the  most  profitable  tree 
to  plant.  The  wood  is  durable  above  ground;  large 
quantities  of  it  have  been  sawed  at  San  Jose,  Cal., 
for  felloes,  poles,  reaches  and  singletrees  of  wagons, 
flooring,  insular  pins  and  anything  requiring 
strength.  It  takes  a fine  polish  and  is  valuable  for 
furniture  and  interior  finishing.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  50c, 
lb.  $5.00. 

E.  GOMPHOCEPHALA.  “Tooart.”  A medium  sized 
tree  attaining  a height  of  120  feet.  It  succeeds  well 
in  California,  near  the  coast,  but  has  not  been 
thoroughly  tested  in  the  interior.  The  wood  is  one 
of  the  strongest  in  the  world  and  is  principally  used 
for  shipbuilding  and  bridges.  Pkt,  15c,  oz.  $1.00, 
lb.  $10.00. 

E.  GONIOCALYX.  “New  South  Wales  Blue  Gum.”  A 
large  tree,  reaching  a height  in  Australia  in  fav- 
ored situations  of  300  feet.  It  succeeds  well  in  Cali- 
fornia in  the  coast  regions.  The  timber  is  hard 
and  tough,  used  for  wheelwrights’  work  and  ship- 
building. Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

E,  GUNNL  “Tasmanian  Cider  Tree.”  This  is  one  of 
the  hardiest  of  the  genus.  In  its  native  habitats 
it  grows  in  low  lands  where  it  forms  a fair  sized 
tree  and  sometimes  reaches  150  feet  or  more.  It 
also  ascends  the  mountains  to  an  elevation  of  6000 
feet,  but  here  becomes  a dwarf  tree  or  mere  shrub. 
It  is  extremely  hardy,  growing  where  there  is  snow 
for  several  months  in  the  year.  Should  prove  one 
of  the  best  for  planting  in  our  mountains  for  forest 
cover.  The  wood  is  used  for  various  artisans’  work. 
Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00,  lb.  $10.00. 

E.  HEMIPHLOIA.  “Common  Box.”  100  to  150  feet. 
It  thrives  in  California  near  the  coast  and  also  in 
the  hot  interior  valleys,  standing  extremes  of  heat 
and  cold.  One  of  the  best  for  shade  purposes.  The 
timber  is  strong,  close  grained  and  used  for  wheel- 
wrights’ work,  piles,  railway  ties,  posts,  etc.  Pkt. 
15c,  oz,  75c,  lb,  $7.50. 

E.  LEUCOXYLON.  “Victorian  Ironbark.”  100  feet. 
The  trees  are  apt  to  grow  crooked,  but  by  giving 
them  some  attention  when  young  they  may  be  made 
to  grow  straight.  This  species  will  grow  in  a 
greater  variety  of  climates  than  most  eucalyptus, 
thriving  near  the  coast  or  in  the  hot  desert  valleys 
of  the  interior  and  will  endure  minimum  tempera- 
tures of  15  degrees  to  20  degrees  F.  It  is  one  of 
the  best  for  forest  cover.  The  wood  is  hard  and 
durable,  excelling  hickory  in  strength;  used  for  rail- 
way ties,  mining  purposes,  wagon  building,  ship- 
building, etc.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00,  lb,  $10.00. 

E.  LEUCOXYLON,  VAR.  ROSEA.  A variety  of  the 
preceding,  having  beautiful  pink  flowers,  and  of 
great  value  as  an  ornamental  tree,  and  can  be  grown 
in  localities  where  E.  flcifolia  will  not  thrive.  Pkt. 
15c.  oz.  $1.50. 

E.  LINEARIS.  An  ornamental  species  of  somewhat 
weeping  habit,  with  small,  very  narrow  leaves.  It 
has  been  known  in  California,  though  wrongly,  un- 
der the  name  of  E.  amygdalina,  var,  angustifolia. 
Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $2.00. 

E.  LONGIFOLIA.  “Woolly  Butt.”  A moderate  sized 
tree,  but  in  Australia  under  favorable  conditions 
has  sometimes  reached  a height  of  200  feet.  In  Cali- 
fornia it  thrives  best  near  the  coast.  The  timber 
is  useful  for  posts,  ties,  street  paving,  etc.  Pkt. 
15c,  oz.  75c. 


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E.  MACUIiATA.  “Spotted  Gum.”  Attains  a height  of 
150  feet,  growing  remarkably  straight.  The  wood 
is  used  for  shipbuilding,  wheelwrights’  and  coopers’ 
work.  It  is  closely  allied  to  E.  citriodora  and  suc- 
ceeds under  the  same  conditions.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

E.  MELiLIODORA.  “Yellow  Box.”  A fair  sized  tree, 
reaching  a height  of  120  to  150  feet.  In  California 
it  thrives  near  the  coast,  on  the  sides  of  low  moun- 
tains and  in  warm,  dry  interior  valleys.  The  wood 
is  hard  and  durable,  used  for  wheelwrights’  work, 
shipbuilding  and  supplies  one  of  the  best  fuels.  The 
young  trees  have  been  used  for  telegraph  poles.  On 
account  of  its  profuse  fragrant  blossoms  it  is  one 
of  the  best  as  a source  of  honey  for  bees.  Pkt.  15c, 
oz.  $1.25. 

E.  MUELIiERIANA.  “Yellow  Stringy-bark.”  A tree 
of  medium  size,  best  suited  to  the  coast  region,  but 
it  has  not  been  thoroughly  tested  in  California. 
The  wood  Is  remarkably  durable.  Mr.  J.  Black- 
burne  speaks  of  the  timber  of  this  tree  as  follows: 
"A  fence  erected  of  this  timber  at  Greemount,  near 
Yarram,  in  Gippsland,  sixty  years  ago,  is  at  the  pres- 
ent time  sound  and  in  use.  The  posts  of  another 
one  on  the  old  Cascade  run  (Gippsland)  are  still 
in  good  order  after  being  in  the  ground  for  sev- 
enty years.”  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.50. 

E.  OBLIQ.ua.  “Stringy-bark.”  A tall,  straight-grow- 
ing tree,  sometimes  attaining  a height  of  300  feet 
In  Australia.  In  California  it  grows  fairly  well  near 
the  coast,  but  does  better  some  distance  inland; 
will  not  succeed,  however,  in  the  hot,  dry  interior 
valleys.  The  timber  is  straight  and  easily  split, 
used  for  rough  building  purposes,  shingles,  etc. 
Pkt.  15c,  oz.  75c. 

E,  PILULARIS,  “Black  Butt.”  In  Australia  under 
favorable  conditions  it  has  attained  a height  of  300 
feet,  but  the  average  height  is  100  to  150  feet.  In 
California  it  succeeds  well  near  the  coast,  but  will 
not  thrive  in  the  hot,  interior  valleys.  The  timber 
is  strong  and  durable,  useful  for  house  building, 
shipbuilding,  bridges,  telegraph  poles  and  railway 
ties.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00,  lb.  $10.00. 

E.  PIPERITA.  “White  Stringy-bark.”  A fair  sized 
tree.  It  succeeds  well  near  the  coast  and  in  cool, 
inland  situations.  The  timber  is  easily  split  and 
used  for  fencing  and  general  building  purposes.  Pkt. 
15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

E,  POLYANTHEMA.  “Red  Box.”  In  Australia  this 
tree  attains  a height  of  150  feet  or  more.  In  Cali- 
fornia it  thrives  under  a great  variety  of  climatic 
conditions.  It  grows  near  the  coast,  in  the  foot- 
hills and  mountains  and  in  the  hot,  dry  valleys  of 
the  interior.  It  is  one  of  the  most  ornamental  spe- 
cies; the  leaves  are  nearly  round  and  with  a silvery 
lustre;  the  flowers  are  small,  white,  in  large  clus- 
ters and  are  a great  source  of  honey.  The  wood  is 
extremely  hard  and  lasting,  used  for  railway  ties, 
mining  purposes  and  wheelwrights’  work.  It  1s  of 
a light  color  and  takes  a good  polish.  Pkt.  15c,  oz. 
75c,  lb.  $8.00. 

E.  PUNCTATA.  “Leather-jacket.”  A medium  sized 
tree  attaining  a height  of  100  feet  in  Australia.  In 
California  it  succeeds  best  near  the  coast,  though 
some  fine  specimens  are  to  be  seen  in  Riverside. 
The  young  trees  at  the  Forestry  Station  at  Santa 
Monica  have  made  a rapid  growth  and  grown  re- 
markably straight.  The  wood  is  one  of  the  strong- 
est, of  a light  brown  color,  very  hard  and  durable, 
useful  for  railway  ties,  wagon  work  and  other  pur- 
poses. This  species  promises  to  be  one  of  the  best 
for  planting  commercially  in  situations  near  the 
coast.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00,  lb.  $10.00, 

E.  RESINIPERA.  “Red  Mahogany.”  100  feet  or  more. 
This  tree  thrives  in  the  coast  regions  and  is  suited 
to  moist,  semi-tropical  climates,  but  will  not  thrive 
In  the  hot  interior  valleys  and  will  not  resist  severe 
frost.  The  trees  are  of  remarkably  straight  growth. 
It  has  been  said  that  this  tree  is  of  slow  growth, 
but  trees  on  the  dry  mesa  near  Santa  Monica  have 
made  a growth  that  compares  favorably  with  many 
of  the  foremost  species.  The  wood  is  of  a rich, 
red  color,  resembling  true  Mahogany;  it  takes  a fine 
polish  and  makes  the  most  beautiful  furniture. 
The  timber  is  very  strong,  hard  and  durable 
and  is  used  in  Australia  for  piles,  posts,  paving  and 
general  building  purposes.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00.  lb. 
$10.00. 

E.  ROBUSTA.  “Swamp  Mahogany.”  100  feet.  This 
tree  thrives  best  in  low,  moist  land,  but  has  been 
grown  under  many  varying  conditions.  It  is  sym- 
metrical in  growth  when  young  and  has  been  large- 
ly planted  as  a street  tree  and  for  wind-breaks. 
It  has  large,  glossy  foliage  and  white  flowers  which 
are  valuable  for  bees.  The  wood  is  brittle  and  not 
very  valuable,  but  is  durable  under  ground.  Pkt. 
16c,  oz.  60c,  lb.  $6.00. 

E.  ROSTRATA.  “Red  Gum.”  In  Australia  it  is  said 
to  attain  a height  of  200  feet  under  favorable  con- 
ditions. It  succeeds  under  a greater  variety  of 
conditions  and  soils  than  probably  any  other  spe- 
cies, growing  well  on  moist  land  near  the  coast 


and  in  the  hot  interior  valleys,  standing  extremes 
of  heat  and  cold.  It  has  done  remarkably  well  at 
Imperial  and  all  other  irrigated  sections  on  the 
desert.  When  grown  near  the  coast  it  is  not  of 
rapid  growth,  but  in  the  hot  interior  sections  it 
grows  quickly,  making  about  the  same  growth  as 
the  “Blue  Gum”  will  in  the  coast  regions.  This 
tree  has  been  planted  very  extensively  and  is  recog- 
nized as  one  of  the  best  commercial  species  for  the 
hot  interior  sections.  The  wood  is  strong  and  dur- 
able, useful  for  railway  ties,  piles,  street  paving, 
fence  posts,  etc.  It  takes  a fine  polish  and  is  used 
for  cabinet  work.  Pkt,  15c,  oz.  50c,  lb.  $5,00. 

E.  RUDIS.  75  to  100  feet.  One  of  the  best  for  street 
planting.  It  stands  extremes  of  heat  and  cold; 
thrives  near  the  coast  and  has  grown  so  well  in 
irrigated  sections  on  the  desert  that  it  has  been 
termed  by  some  “The  Desert  Gum.”  Pkt.  15c,  oz. 
$1.00,  lb.  $10.00. 

E.  SIDEROPHLOIA.  “Broad-leaved  Ironbark.”  100 
feet.  This  tree  thrives  in  California,  in  the  coast 
regions,  but  is  not  suited  to  the  dry,  hot  interior 
valleys.  The  wood  is  very  strong  and  durable,  use- 
ful for  wagon  building,  railway  ties,  etc.  Pkt.  15c, 
oz.  $1.00. 

E.  SIDEROXYLON.  “Red  Ironbark.”  A medium  sized 
tree.  In  California  it  succeeds  on  dry  soils  near  the 
coast  and  on  plains  and  hillsides  farther  inland  and 
will  endure  minimum  temperatures  of  16  degrees  to 
20  degrees  F.  The  wood  is  of  a dark  red  color,  hard 
and  heavy,  useful  for  railway  ties,  bridges,  wagon 
work,  etc.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

E.  SIDEROXYLON,  VAR.  ROSEA.  A variety  of  the 
preceding,  with  deep  pink  flowers,  which  contrast 
well  with  the  dense  silvery  gray  foliage.  By  many 
this  is  considered  the  most  ornamental  of  all  the 
eucalyptus.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.50. 

E.  STUARTIANA.  “Apple-scented  Gum.”  A medium 
sized  tree.  It  thrives  near  the  coast  and  will  en- 
dure minimum  temperatures  of  10  degrees  to  18 
degrees  F.,  and  can  be  planted  at  higher  elevations 
than  most  species.  The  wood  is  mostly  used  for 
fence  posts  and  for  fuel;  it  is  also  useful  for  fur- 
niture manufacture,  being  of  a dark  color  and  tak- 
ing a good  polish.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  $1.00. 

E.  TERETICORNIS.  “Forest  Red  Gum.”  150  feet. 
One  of  the  very  best  for  commercial  use,  closely 
allied  to  E.  rostrata,  but  forming  a straighter  tree. 
For  general  timber  purposes  I believe  this  is  the 
best  of  the  whole  genus,  taking  all  conditions  and 
uses  into  consideration.  It  stands  considerable  heat 
and  cold,  thrives  in  sections  near  the  coast,  further 
inland  in  the  hot  interior  valleys  and  in  irrigated 
sections  of  the  desert.  Under  the  latter  conditions 
it  makes  a remarkably  rapid  growth.  This  tree 
has  been  planted  on  a very  large  scale  in  Califor- 
nia and  also  in  other  countries.  I have  received 
very  favorable  reports  of  it  from  Arizona,  Texas, 
Florida  and  also  Brazil.  The  wood  is  of  a pretty, 
reddish  color,  heavy,  strong  and  durable,  valuable 
for  railway  ties,  telegraph  poles  and  for  furniture 
and  interior  finishing  of  houses.  In  1910  I cut  a 
number  of  trees  of  this  species  and  had  these  cut 
up  into  lumber.  The  wood  has  a fine  grain  and  is 
really  the  most  beautiful  eucalyptus  wood  I have 
ever  seen.  A table  I have  made  from  this  wood  has 
been  greatly  admired  by  everyone  who  has  seen  it, 
and  many  think  it  superior  to  mahogany.  The  seed 
I am  offering  is  extra  selected  stock,  from  the  very 
best  specimen  trees.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  75c,  lb.  $7.50. 

E.  TERETICORNIS.  “Cooper  or  Round-leaf.”  See  E. 
amplifolia. 

E.  VIMINALIS.  “Manna  Gum.”  In  Australia  this  tree 
has  attained  to  a height  of  300  feet  with  a diam- 
eter of  15  feet.  It  is  an  exceedingly  handsome  tree 
with  long  pendulous  branches,  and  is  one  of  the  most 
picturesque  for  avenue  planting.  This  tree  will 
thrive  under  a great  variety  of  conditions,  growing 
near  the  coast,  also  in  irrigated  sections  on  the 
deserts  of  California  and  Arizona.  It  stands  con- 
siderable heat  and  cold  and  will  thrive  at  a higher 
altitude  than  most  of  the  other  species.  In  the 
coastal  regions  it  is  of  very  rapid  growth,  being 
only  rivaled  in  this  respect  by  the  “Blue  Gum,” 
while  in  the  hot  interior  sections  it  is  unsurpassed 
by  any  other  species.  The  wood  is  not  lasting  un- 
der ground,  and  is  not  so  hard  and  has  not  the 
strength  of  many  of  the  other  eucalyptus;  for  this 
reason  it  has  been  neglected  by  timber  planters  in 
California.  The  fact  that  the  wood  is  softer  than 
other  kinds  should  really  be  regarded  in  its  favor, 
as  it  is  so  much  easier  and  less  expensive  to  work 
than  the  “Blue  Gum”  and  most  of  the  other  kinds. 
Still  it  is  as  hard  as  many  of  the  so-called  hardwoods 
that  are  now  used.  It  takes  a high  polish,  and  its 
chief  uses  would  be  for  furniture  and  all  kinds  of 
interior  work.  The  fact  that  the  tree  will  thrive 
over  a wide  range  of  country  and  also  that  it  is  of 
such  rapid  growth  should  make  it  one  of  the  most 
valuable  for  timber  plantations.  Pkt.  15c,  oz.  75c, 
lb.  $7.50. 


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The  seeds  of  all  the  species  offered  here,  except  the  Cocos,  can  be  germinated  without  artificial  heat. 
Sow  the  seeds  thickly  in  shallow  boxes  of  light  soil  mixed  with  about  the  same  quantity  of  leaf-mold. 
When  a few  inches  high  pot  up  into  small  pots.  Some  species  are  very  slow  to  germinate,  while  others 
will  come  up  in  5 or  6 weeks.  Washingtonia  filifera  and  W.  robusta,  Phoenix  canariensis  and  P.  reclinata 
can  be  sown  out  in  the  open  ground  in  spring  after  the  weather  has  become  warm  and  will  germinate  quite 
easily. 


Chamaerops  excelsa 


COCOS.  A large  genus  of  very  beautiful  pinnate- 
leaved palms  from  tropical  and  semi-tropical  South 
America.  Many  of  the  species  are  quite  hardy  in 
California  and  are  especially  desirable  for  planting 
on  lawns.  The  seeds  may  be  sown  in  boxes  or  seed 
pans  as  mentioned  for  other  palms,  but  require  bot- 
tom heat  to  germinate  the  seed. 

C.  AUSTRAIilS.  “Pindo  Palm.”  15  feet.  A rather 
slow  growing  but  very  ornamental  palm  with  glau- 
cous green  recurved  leaves.  One  of  the  hardiest  of 
the  genus  and  the  one  best  known  in  California. 
10  seeds  15c,  100  seeds  $1.00. 

C.  AliPHONSEI.  Of  stocky  habit  and  rather  quick 
growth  for  this  group  of  palms.  The  leaves  are 
blue-green,  beautifully  arched.  The  seeds  are  cov- 
ered with  edible  pulp  of  rich  apricot  flavor.  One  of 
the  hariest  of  all  palms,  having  stood  in  Northern 
lorida  during  the  freeze  of  1895  a temperature  of 
8 degrees  Fahr.,  unharmed.  10  seeds  20c,  100  seeds 
$1.50. 

C.  BONNETTI.  A very  graceful  palm.  Leaves  gray- 
green  in  color  when  in  full  sunshine,  but  when 
grown  in  houses,  of  a darker  green.  One  of  the 
best  for  house  culture  and  also  quite  hardy  out  of 
doors  in  California.  10  seeds  20c,  100  seeds  $1.50. 

C.  CAMPESTRIS.  10  to  15  feet.  Leaves  spreading 
and  recurved,  but  slightly  rigid.  10  seeds  20c,  100 
seeds  $1.50. 


Cocos  plumosa 


C.  ODORATA.  Similar  to  C.  Australis,  but  really  more 
graceful.  The  fronds  are  more  silvery  in  color  and 
have  broader  segments.  10  seeds  20c,  100  seeds 
$1.50. 

C.  SCHIZOPHYLiLA.  8 to  10  feet.  Dark  green  spread- 
ing leaves,  gracefully  arched.  Petioles  bordered 
with  red,  edges  armed  with  stout  red  spines,  10 
seeds  20c,  100  seeds  $1.50. 

C.  YATAI.  12  to  15  feet.  Leaves  recurved,  spread- 
ing 6 to  9 feet  long  similar  to  C.  australis  in  general 
appearance.  10  seeds  20c,  100  seeds  $1.50. 


CHAMAEROPS  EXCELSA,  (Trachycarpus  excelsus.) 
“Wind-mill  Palm.”  China,  Japan  and  India.  30 
feet.  One  of  the  hardiest  palms  known,  standing 
heavy  winds  without  injury  to  the  leaves  and  also 
several  degrees  of  frost.  The  leaves  are  fan-shaped, 
finely  and  deeply  cut.  One  of  the  best  palms  for 
street  planting.  Oz.  15c,  lb.  $1.50, 

C,  HTJMILIS.  The  Mediterranean  region.  20  feet.  A 
dwarf  growing  hardy  species,  with  fan-shaped 
leaves,  especially  desirable  for  lawns,  also  for  grow- 
ing in  tubs  for  porch  plants.  Oz.  20c,  lb.  $2.00. 

C.  HUMILIS  ARGENTEA.  Similar  to  the  last,  but 
with  more  silvery  foliage.  10  seeds  15c,  100  seeds 
$1.00. 


C.  ERIOSPATHA.  10  to  15  feet.  Leaves  blue-green  In 
color.  The  seeds  are  covered  with  edible  pulp  of 
a rich  flavor.  One  of  the  best  of  the  hardy  Cocos. 
10  seeds  20c,  100  seeds  $1.50. 


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The  following  are  all  rare  kinds,  similar  to  C. 
australis  in  general  appearance,  but  varying  some- 
what in  color,  size  of  leaf,  etc.:  C.  ARGEINTEA,  C. 
BRAZILIRNSIS,  C.  COSIOSA,  C.  GARRTNRRI,  C. 
HUMILR,  C.  liAPIDRA,  C.  MARITIMA,  C.  PRTRRIA. 
Seeds  of  these  can  be  furnished  at  the  uniform  price. 
10  seeds  20c,  100  seeds  $1.50. 

O.  PIiUMOSA.  Brazil.  50  feet.  One  of  the  best  for 
street  planting  and  largely  planted  in  Santa  Bar- 
bara. It  is  a rapid  growing  palm  with  slender 
trunk,  crowned  with  graceful  pinnate  leaves.  10 
seeds  20c,  100  seeds  $1.50. 


Erythea  armata 


ERYTHEA  ARMATA.  “Blue  Palm.”  Lower  Califor- 
nia. 40  feet.  A rather  slow  growing  Fan  Palm. 
Leaves  of  a fine  glaucous  blue.  Very  hardy  and  a 
pretty  palm  for  lawns.  10  seeds  20c,  100  seeds  $1.50. 

E.  BRANDEGEI.  Lower  California.  125  feet.  The 
most  beautiful  of  fan  palms.  Leaves  rich  green 
above,  glaucous  beneath.  10  seeds  25c,  100  seeds 

$2.00. 

E.  EDULiIS.  “Guadalupe  Palm.”  Guadalupe  Island. 
30  feet.  A rapid  growing  Fan  Palm  of  great  beauty. 
Leaves  deep  green  and  without  any  threads.  10 
seeds  15c,  100  seeds  $1.00. 

PHOENIX  CANARIENSIS.  “Canary  Island  Palm.” 
Without  doubt  the  most  popular  in  California  and 
one  of  the  most  graceful  of  our  hardy  palms.  Leaves 
pinnate  and  of  a deep  dark  green  color.  Very  effec- 
tive for  lawns  and  large  grounds.  10  seeds  10c,  100 
seeds  50c. 

P.  DACTYLIPERA.  “Fruiting  Date  Palm.”  Arabia 
and  North  Africa.  100  feet.  Produces  the  dates  of 
commerce.  Of  rather  stiff  growth  when  young  and 
not  very  ornamental,  but  when  fully  developed  it  is 
hard  to  be  surpassed  for  scenic  effect.  Oz.  20c,  lb. 
$2.00. 


P.  LEONENSIS.  (P.  spinosa.)  Africa.  40  feet.  A 
large  palm  of  strong  growth,  attaining  about  the 
same  proportions  as  P.  canariensis.  Fronds  with  a 
slightly  glaucous  tinge,  armed  at  the  base  with 
formidable  spines.  10  seeds  15c,  100  seeds  $1.00. 

P.  RECLINATA.  South  Africa.  12  to  20  feet.  Of  slen- 
der, graceful  habit.  Pinnate  leaves  beautifully 
arched,  usually  hanging  edgeways.  A fine  palm  for 
avenue  planting  or  for  single  specimens  on  lawns. 
10  seeds  l'5c,  100  seeds  $1.00. 


Phoenix  canariensis 

P.  ROEBELENI.  Siam.  A beautiful  little  species 
growing  only  a few  feet  high,  with  finely  cut  leaves, 
especially  valuable  for  growing  as  a pot  plant.  10 
seeds  25c,  100  seeds  $2.00. 

WASHINGTONIA  PIL.IFERA.  “California  Fan  Palm.” 
30  feet.  The  common  Fan  Palm  of  California.  Trunk 
attains  a diameter  of  4 feet.  Leaves  fan-shaped 
with  numerous  divisions  and  whitish  filaments.  Oz. 
10c,  lb.  $1.00. 

W.  ROBUSTA.  (W.  gracilis.)  100  feet.  Of  more  slen- 
der growth  than  the  preceding  and  more  graceful 
in  general  appearance.  The  leaves  are  brighter 
green  and  with  less  filaments.  This  is  the  palm 
now  so  largely  used  for  street  planting.  Oz.  26c, 
lb.  $2.50. 

W.  SONORAE.  Lower  California.  25  feet.  A beauti- 
ful palm  resembling  the  well-known  California  Fan 
Palm,  but  more  symmetrical  in  growth  and  more 
dwarf  in  habit.  The  leaves  are  of  medium  size  with 
few  or  no  filaments  and  retain  their  dark  green 
color  during  the  winter  months.  Leaf  stem  short 
and  thorny,  of  upright  growth  with  dark  leaf- 
sheaths.  Oz.  35c,  lb.  $3.50. 


DECORATIVE  PLAINT  SEEDS 


Sow  the  seed  in  pots  or  boxes  of  light,  well-drained  soil;  when  the  plants  are  large  enough  to  handle, 
pot  up  into  small  pots  and  afterwards  transfer  to  larger  pots  or  plant  out  in  the  open  ground,  as  desired. 


ASPARAGUS  PLUMOSUS.  “Asparagus  Fern.”  A fa- 
vorite climbing  vine,  suitable  for  shady  locations. 
Also  grown  as  a pot  plant.  Soak  the  seed  in  hot 
water  12  hours  before  sowing.  Pkt.  10c.  100  seeds 
50c. 

A.  SPRENGERI.  A favorite  plant  for  hanging  bas- 
kets. Treat  the  seed  the  same  as  the  preceding  va- 
riety. Pkt.  10c,  100  seeds  30c. 

DRACAENA  AUSTRALIS.  (Cordyline  australis.)  New 
Zealand.  20  feet.  A popular  plant  for  pot  culture, 
also  for  lawns  and  street  planting.  Forms  a stout 
branched  stem  with  broad  leaves  2 to  3 feet  long. 
Pkt.  10c,  oz.  50c. 

D.  DRACO.  “Dragon  Tree.”  Canary  Islands.  50  feet. 
Forms  a stout  stem  crowned  with  numerous  sword- 
shaped leaves.  10  seeds  10c,  100  seeds  50c. 

D.  INDIVISA.  (Cordyline  indivisa.)  New  Zealand.  30 
feet.  Grows  much  more  rapidly  than  either  of  the 
preceding,  with  long  narrow  leaves  and  slender 
stems.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  35c,  lb.  $3.50. 

DORYANTHES  PALMERI.  A valuable  decorative  plant 
from  Australia.  The  plants  throw  up  numerous 
leaves  6 to  7 feet  long,  and  fiower  stems  8 to  10 
feet  high,  each  bearing  a large  thyrsus  of  deep 
scarlet  flowers.  It  takes  the  plants  several  years 
to  reach  the  blooming  stage,  but  the  young  plants 
are  very  valuable  for  decorative  pot  plants.  26  seeds 
15c,  100  seeds  50c. 


MUSA  ENSETE.  “Abyssinian  .Banana.”  A splendid 
decorative  species  forming  a single  stout  trunk  and 
immense  broad  leaves  10  to  15  feet  long.  10  seeds 
15c,  100  seeds  $1.00. 

PHORMIUM  TENAX.  “New  Zealand  Flax.”  6 feet. 
A fine  plant  for  sub-tropical  beds.  Large,  erect- 
growing,  dark  green  leaves.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  50c. 

STRELITZIA  NICOLAI.  South  Africa.  15  to  20  feet. 
A rare  species  with  large  flowers  of  grotesque  form, 
white  and  blue.  Forms  a heavy  stem  and  large, 
broad  leaves.  Soak  the  seed  in  hot  water  for  24 
hours  before  sowing.  It  is  better  to  use  bottom 
heat  in  germinating  this  seed,  though  it  has  been 
grown  fairly  well  without.  10  seeds  25c,  100  seeds 
$2.00. 

YUCCA  BACCATA..  Arizona.  Of  low,  compact  growth, 
leaves  rigid,  with  thick  marginal  threads.  Flower 
spikes  6 to  6 feet  long.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  $1.00 

Y.  RADIOSA.  Arizona  and  Mexico.  An  exceedingly 
handsome  species  with  many  narrow,  rather  rigid, 
pale  green  leaves.  Flowers  white,  bell-shaped,  in 
large  panicles  on  long  stems.  Pkt.  16c,  oz.  $1.00 

Y.  WHIPPLEI.  “Spanish  Bayonet”  California.  A 
magnificent  plant  with  narrow  glaucous  green 
leaves.  Flower  stems  8 to  15  feet  high  with  often 
two,  three  and  even  six  thousand  waxen,  pendulous 
blossoms.  Pkt.  10c,  oz.  50c. 


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Shipping. — All  goods  forwarded  at  purchasers’  expense.  Please  state  the  way  you 
wish  goods  sent,  whether  by  express,  freight  or  mail.  I advise  the  shipment  of  all  plants 
by  express,  as  it  insures  prompt  delivery.  In  the  case  of  heavy  balled  plants,  as  orange 
trees,  etc.,  shipment  can  be  made  by  freight,  and  by  my  careful  system  of  packing  they  travel 
long  distances  in  good  condition.  No  charge  for  packing  or  delivery  to  Express  or  Freight 
Offices  in  Los  Angeles. 

Inspection. — A Horticultural  Inspector’s  Certificate  goes  with  every  shipment  sent 
out,  thus  insuring  stock  free  from  insect  pests  and  disease. 

Non-Warranty. — I exercise  great  care  in  the  packing  and  labeling  of  trees  and  plants, 
but  give  no  guarantee  as  to  their  growth ; that  depends  on  the  treatment  they  receive  from 
purchasers.  Thus  it  is  obvious  that  I can  not  be  held  responsible  in  this  regard.  All  or- 
ders subject  to  these  conditions. 


Field  Grown  Roses 

strong  Field  Grown  Roses  in  dormant  state. 

Roses  listed  at  25c  each,  furnished  at  $2.50  per  doz. 
Roses  listed  at  35c  each,  furnished  at  $3.50  per  doz. 
After  middle  of  April,  growing  plants  furnished  in 
pots  at  35c  each,  $3.50  per  doz. 

NEW  AND  RARE  BUSH  ROSES 

liADY  HIIililNGDON.  Tea.  A splendid  rose  of  recent 
introduction.  Long,  pointed  buds.  Color,  clear,  deep 
apricot  yellow  without  any  shading.  It  is  of  vigor- 
ous growth,  with  handsome,  deep  green  foliage  and 
blooms  continuously  throughout  a long  season.  By 
many  this  is  considered  the  best  yellow  rose  yet  in- 
troduced. Each  50c. 

LA  DETROIT.  Hybrid  Tea.  Large  cup-shaped  flow- 
ers, pale  pink,  shading  to  soft  rose.  Handsome 
glossy-green  foliage.  Each  50c. 


Sunburst 


MADAME  JENNY  GUILLEMOT.  Hybrid  Tea.  A late 
introduction  from  Europe.  The  buds  are  long  and 
pointed,  deep  saffron  yellow,  opening  canary  yellow, 
with  darker  shadings.  It  is  a prolific  bloomer, 
flowers  large  with  petals  of  good  substance.  Of 
upright  growth  with  distinct  bright  green  foliage. 
Each  50c. 

MADAME  SEGUND  WEBER.  Hybrid  Tea.  Rosy- 
salmon  or  flesh  pink.  Long  pointed  buds  opening 
into  enormous  flowers,  which  deepen  in  color  until 
fully  expanded.  Each  50c. 


MRS.  ARTHUR  ROBERT  WADDELL.  Hybrid  Tea. 
Long  pointed  buds  of  a deep  apricot  color.  A strong, 
robust  grower  with  handsome  foliage.  One  of  the 
most  beautiful  roses  of  late  introduction.  Each  50c. 

SUNBURST.  Hybrid  Tea.  A grand  new  rose,  very 
large  and  perfectly  formed  flowers  and  long,  pointed 
buds,  yellow  shaded  with  orange,  the  outer  petals  of 
a lighter  shade.  Of  strong,  vigorous  growth,  send- 
ing up  stout  stems  heavily  clothed  with  handsome 
foliage.  One  of  the  very  best  roses  of  late  introduc- 
tion. Each  50c. 

WHITE  KILLARNEY.  Hybrid  Tea.  A sport  from  the 
well-known  Killarney,  differing  only  in  the  color  of 
the  flowers,  which  are  creamy  white.  Each  50c. 


NEW  AND  RARE  CLIIVIBING  ROSES 

CLIMBING  WHITE  COCHET.  Tea.  One  of  the  best 
climbing  roses.  Of  rapid  growth  and  very  free  bloom- 
ing; long,  pointed  buds,  white  sometimes  tinged  with 
pink.  Each  50c. 


Marechal  Niel 


CLIMBING  KILLARNEY.  Hybrid  Tea.  A sport  from 
the  famous  Killarney  rose,  being  identical  in  every 
respect,  except  that  it  is  a climber.  Of  strong,  vig- 
orous growth,  blooming  continuously.  Each  50c. 

DUCHESS  DE  AUERSTADT.  Tea.  This  splendid  rose 
is  not  as  well  known  as  it  should  be,  for  it  is  one  of 
the  very  best  of  the  climbing  roses.  Color,  deep 
rich  yellow,  large  globular  flowers.  Each  50c. 

MARECHAL  NIEL.  Noisette.  Pure  sulphur  yellow, 
perfectly  formed  buds  and  large  globular  flowers, 
deliciously  fragrant.  Each  50c. 


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BUSH  ROSES 

AMERICAN  BEAUTY.  Hybrid  Perpetual.  Rosy  crim- 
son, shaded  carmine,  very  sweet  and  a favorite  forc- 
ing variety.  Each  35c. 

CL.ARA  WATSON.  Hybrid  Tea.  Blush  pink;  buds  of 
fine  form;  a strong  grower  with  heavy  foliage;  very 
free  fiowering.  Each  35c. 

DR.  GRILL.  Tea.  Clear  buff  pink,  changing  to  rose 
and  fawn,  suffused  with  pale  yellow;  large  and  a 
very  free  bloomer.  Each  35c. 

DUCHESS  OF  ALBANY.  Hybrid  Tea.  “Red  La  France.” 
Rosy  pink,  very  large  and  full.  Each  25c. 

FRANZ  DEEGEN.  Hybrid  Tea.  Large,  perfect  fiowers, 
deep  orange  in  the  center  shading  to  cream  on  the 
outer  petals.  Each  35c. 

FRAU  KARL  DRUSCHKI.  Hybrid  Perpetual.  Pure 
snow  white,  large,  perfect  flowers  on  long  stems: 
free  flowering;  rich,  handsome  foliage.  The  best 
white  Hybrid  Perpetual  rose  ever  offered.  Each  35c. 

GENERAL  JACRUEMINOT.  Hybrid  Perpetual.  Bright 
shining  crimson;  a general  favorite.  Each  25c. 

GENERAL  McARTHUR.  Hybrid  Tea.  Dazzling  crim- 
son scarlet.  Buds  are  of  good  shape  and  produced 
on  long  stems;  foliage  is  a clear  glossy  green.  A 
free  bloomer  and  one  of  the  best  for  cutting.  Each 
35c. 

GLOIRE  DES  ROSEMANES.  (Ragged  Robin.)  Ben- 
gal. One  of  the  most  popular  roses  grown,  largely 
used  for  hedges  and  for  planting  along  driveways 
or  roadsides.  Large  semi-double  flowers,  growing  i 
clusters.  Color,  brilliant  crimson.  Very  free-flow- 
ering. Each  25c. 

GRUSS  AN  TEPLITZ.  Hybrid  Tea.  Rich  fiery  red: 
succeeds  well  in  hot  climate;  free  bloomer.  Each 
25c. 


Clara  Watson 


HELEN  GOULD.  Hybrid  Tea.  Intense  carmine  with 
shades  of  cerise,  one  of  the  best  everblooming.  Each 
35c. 

J.  B.  CLARKE.  Hybrid  Perpetual.  This  rose  has  cre- 
ated a great  sensation  in  England.  It  is  very  large, 
often  7 inches  in  diameter,  of  a deep  scarlet,  shaded 
with  blackish  velvety  crimson,  and  is  very  fra- 
grant. Each  35c. 


KAISERIN  AUGUSTA  VICTORIA.  Hybrid  Tea.  Pure 
white,  large,  of  good  form  and  a continuous  bloomer. 
Each  25  c. 

KILLARNEY.  Hybrid  Tea.  The  “Irish  Rose.”  Bright 
carmine  pink,  marbled  in  creamy  white.  Extremely 
long  buds  on  long,  stiff  stems;  fine  foliage;  one  of 
the  very  best  varieties  for  cutting.  Each  25c. 


Frau  Karl  Druschki 

LA  PRANCE.  Hybrid  Tea.  Soft  rose,  with  silvery 
luster.  Each  25c. 

MADAME  CAROLINE  TESTOUT.  Hybrid  Tea.  Clear 
pink,  large  full  flowers,  very  sweet,  a strong  grower 
and  good  bloomer.  Each  35c. 

MADA9IE  ABEL  CHATENAY.  Tea.  Salmon  pink;  a 
favorite  for  cutting,  fine  either  in  the  bud  or  open 
state.  Each  35c. 

MADAME  CECIL  BRUNNER.  Polyantha.  “The  Baby 
Rose.”  Color  salmon-rose;  the  finest  of  the  miniature 
roses.  Each  25c. 

MAMAN  COCHET.  Tea.  Deep  rose  pink,  inner  petals 
silvery  rose,  shaded  and  touched  with  yellow;  fine 
buds;  keeps  well  when  cut;  great  favorite  with 
florists.  Each  25c. 

MARIE  VAN  HOUTTE.  Tea.  Creamy  yellow,  edge  of 
petals  tipped  with  rose,  fine  buds.  Each  35c. 

3IRS.  JOHN  LAING.  Hybrid  Perpetual.  Soft  pink, 
large  and  full;  one  of  the  most  fragrant  roses 
known.  Each  35c. 

PAPA  GONTIER.  Tea.  Deep  glowing  crimson,  fine 
buds,  good  for  cutting.  Each  25c. 

PAUL  NEYRON.  Hybrid  Perpetual.  Deep  rose;  the 
largest  of  all  roses,  strong,  erect  grower,  large, 
handsome  foliage.  Each  25c. 

PERLE  DES  JARDINS.  Tea.  Bright  sulphur-yellow, 
large,  well-formed  flowers.  Each  35c. 

PRINCE  CAMILLE  DE  ROHAN.  Hybrid  Perpetual. 
Very  dark  velvety  crimson;  one  of  the  best  dark 
roses.  Each  35c. 

SAFRANO.  Tea.  Buff  with  shadings  of  apricot;  a 
continuous  bloomer.  Each  25c. 

SOUVENIR  DU  PRESIDENT  CARNOT.  Hybrid  Tea. 
Delicate  rosy  flesh,  shaded  to  rosy  pink  in  center, 
a continuous  bloomer,  thrifty,  symmetrical  in 
growth,  flowers  of  good  size  on  long  stems,  well- 
formed  buds.  Each  25c. 

ULRICH  BRUNNER.  Hybrid  Perpetual.  Brilliant 
cherry  red,  flowers  large  and  produced  on  long 
stems.  Each  25c. 

WHITE  LA  PRANCE.  (Augustine  Guinoiseau.)  Hy- 
brid Tea.  Delicate,  soft  flesh,  at  times  almost  white, 
large  full  flowers.  Each  25c. 

WHITE  MAMAN  COCHET.  Tea.  White,  sometimes 
tinged  with  blush,  long  stems;  fine  for  cutting.  Each 
25c. 

WINNIE  DAVIS.  Hybrid  Tea.  Apricot  pink,  shading 
to  flesh  color  at  the  base  of  the  petals;  long,  well 
formed  buds.  Each  35c. 


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CLIMBING  ROSES 

€HE:R0KE:E2.  Single.  Pure  white,  large  yellow  sta- 
mens, a lovely  contrast  against  rich,  glossy  foliage, 
a rapid  grower;  valuable  covering  for  fences,  etc. 
Blooms  in  spring.  Each  25c. 

ClilMBING  BEIiLE  SIEBRECHT.  Tea.  One  of  the 
best  climbing  roses.  Flowers  large,  full  and  double, 
long  pointed  buds.  Color  rich  pink.  Each  35c. 

CLIMBING  CAROLINE  TESTOUT.  Hybrid  Tea.  Clear 
bright  pink;  large,  well-formed  flowers.  Each  35c. 


Pink  Cherokee 


CLIMBING  KAISERIN.  Hybrid  Tea.  Considered  the 
best  pure  white  climbing  rose,  continuous  bloomer. 
Each  25c. 

CLIMBING  MADAME  CECIL  BRUNNER.  Polyantha. 
Rosy  pink,  salmon  center,  very  free  bloomer.  Each 
35c. 

CLIMBING  PAPA  GONTIER.  This  splendid  variety 
originated  in  California.  The  flowers  are  identical 
in  color  and  fragrance  with  the  bush  Papa  Gontier. 
Each  35c. 

CLIMBING  PERLE  DES  JARDINS.  Rich  sulphur  yel- 
low, large,  well-formed  flowers.  It  grows  well  in 
California  and  is  one  of  the  very  best  climbing  roses. 
Each  35c. 

CLIMBING  WOOTON.  Tea.  Velvety  crimson,  vigorous 
grower,  fine  foliage  and  profuse  bloomer.  Each  35c. 

CRIMSON  RAMBLER.  Polyantha.  Bright  crimson, 
blooming  in  large  pyramidal  clusters,  from  30  to  40 
blooms.  Each  25c. 

GLOIRE  DE  DIJON.  Tea.  Apricot  shaded  with  rose 
and  salmon,  colors  most  beautifully  blended;  very 
large  double  flowers  and  the  hardiest  of  the  tea 
roses.  Each  35c. 

GOLD  OP  OPHIR  OR  BEAUTY  OP  GLAZENWOOD. 

Noisette.  Apricot-yellow,  suffused  with  coppery-red. 
rapid  grower,  free  from  disease,  blooming  abun- 
dantly in  spring.  Each  25c. 

LAMAROUE.  Noisette.  Pure  white,  continuous  bloom- 
er; an  old  favorite.  Each  25c. 

PINK  CHEROKEE.  A climbing  rose  of  rare  beauty 
and  without  doubt  one  of  the  finest  varieties  ever 
introduced.  The  beautiful  single  flowers  are  pro- 
duced in  great  profusion,  in  color  a most  charming 
shade  of  light  pink  and  deliciously  fragrant.  The 
plants  are  of  rampant  growth  with  bright,  shining 
green  foliage,  and  present  a magnificent  sight  when 
in  full  bloom.  Each  35c. 

RAMONA  OR  RED  CHEROKEE.  This  is  without 
doubt  the  most  valuable  introduction  in  climbing 
roses  of  late  years.  It  has  all  the  good  qualities  of 
the  popular  pink  Cherokee  rose  and  is  similar  to  it 
in  every  respect,  with  the  exception  of  the  color  of 
the  flowers,  which  is  a rich  carmine  crimson.  Extra 
strong  plants  in  gallon  cans.  Each  35c. 

REINE  MARIE  HENRIETTE.  Hybrid  Tea.  Cherry - 
red,  large,  well-formed  flowers,  a popular  sort. 
Each  25c. 

REVE  D’OR.  Tea.  Apricot-yellow  with  orange  and 
fawn  tints,  free  bloomer,  hardy  and  rapid  grower. 
Each  35  c. 

WILLIAM  ALLEN  RICHARDSON.  Noisette.  Orange- 
yellow,  free  flowering.  Each  35c. 


CARNATIONS 

Fine  strong  plants  from  2% -inch  pots.  Each  10c, 

per  doz.  75c. 

DR.  CHOATE.  Light  scarlet;  flowers  deeply  fringed 
and  very  fragrant.  A continuous  bloomer. 

ENCHANTRESS.  Beautiful  shade  of  daybreak  pink. 
Immense  flowers  borne  on  long  stems. 

FAIR  MAID.  Pale  pink,  free  bloomer. 

ROSE  PINK  ENCHANTRESS.  A sport  from  Enchan- 
tress. Flowers  equally  as  fine,  but  of  a beautiful 
rose-pink  color. 

ROOSEVELT.  Rich  dark  crimson.  Large  flowers  pro- 
duced in  great  abundance. 

WHITE  ENCHANTRESS.  A pure  white  sport  from 
Enchantress,  and  is  the  same  in  all  respects  except 
in  color. 

H.  W.  TURNER,  JR.  Pure  snow  white;  blooms  of 
enormous  size,  often  3 to  3%  inches  in  diameter, 
petals  exquisitely  fringed.  The  flowers  are  produced 
on  long  stiff  stems  and  have  the  fragrance  of  the  old 
clove  scented  pink.  Without  doubt  the  very  best 
white  variety  for  out  door  culture. 

VICTORY.  Deep  scarlet,  extra  fine. 


CHRYSANTHEMUMS 

Plants  ready  for  delivery  from  the  beginning  of 
April  to  June.  Each  15c,  per  doz.  $1.60. 

AUTUMN  GLORY.  Rich  salmon-pink,  reflexed. 

BEATRICE  MAY.  Very  large,  pure  white,  early. 

BESSIE  GODFREY.  Canary  yellow.  A beautiful  Japa- 
nese variety. 

BLACK  HAWK.  Very  dark  crimson,  medium  size, 
well-formed  flowers. 


Madame  Simon  Jossier 


COLONEL  APPLETON.  Golden  yellow,  flowers  of  enor- 
mous size,  incurved  petals.  A standard  variety  for 
cutting;  good  keeper. 

CHRYSOLORA.  Creamy  yellow.  A good  commercial 
variety. 

F.  T.  Q,UITTENTON.  A beautiful  shade  of  deep  crim- 
son. 

GOOD  GRACIOUS.  Light  flesh  pink,  incurved,  finely 
cut  petals,  large  flowers;  good  stem  and  foliage. 
Should  be  in  every  collection. 


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HARVARD.  Dark  crimson;  a late  flowering  variety, 
one  of  the  best  for  exhibition. 

JEANNE  NONIN.  Pure  white,  large  globular  flowers. 
A late  flowering  variety. 

LADY  HOPETOWN.  Cameo  pink.  One  of  the  best 
chrysanthemums  grown. 

LAVENDER  Q,UEEN.  Lavender  pink,  large  flowers  of 
good  form,  petals  reflex. 

MADAME  SIMON  JOSSIER.  A French  variety  of  re- 
cent introduction,  and  one  of  the  very  best  sort, 
ever  offered.  The  flowers  are  creamy-white,  very 
large,  and  carried  on  thick,  stiff  stems. 

MAJOR  BONNAPPON.  Soft  clear  yellow,  full  incurved 
flowers,  6 to  7 inches  in  diameter;  a general  favorite. 

MARY  DONELLAN,  Bright  yellow,  broad  petals  of 
great  substance,  incurved;  the  reverse  side  of  the 
petals  being  of  the  same  color. 

M.  L.  ROSSEAU.  Flesh  pink,  incurved  petals;  large,  of 
tall  habit. 

MRS.  WINTHROP  SARGEANT.  Straw  color,  of  the 
same  type  as  Good  Gracious;  extra  fine. 

NAGOYA.  Rich  yellow.  A splendid  late  variety;  may 
be  had  in  bloom  for  Thanksgiving  Day. 

POCKETT’S  SURPRISE.  Rosy  crimson;  very  large 
flowers.  One  of  the  very  best  chrysanthemums  yei 
introduced. 

SILVER  WEDDING.  Waxy  white.  Long,  wide, 
pointed  petals. 

TIMOTHY  EATON.  Creamy  white,  flowers  of  good 
form  on  stout,  stiff  stems.  One  of  the  largest  white 
incurved  varieties. 

T.  CARRINGTON.  Rosy-crimson.  Of  large  size,  and 
one  of  the  best  exhibition  varieties.  It  took  the 
first  prize  as  the  best  chrysanthemum  of  any  color 
at  the  Pasadena  Flower  Show. 

W.  E.  ETHERINGTON.  Rose  pink,  incurved  petals, 
silvery  on  reverse  side.  A late  flowering  variety. 

WILLIAM  TURNER.  White,  very  large  and  full. 


CANNAS 

Each  15c,  per  doz.  $1.50. 

ALFRED  MAUTHER.  Rich  crimson  scarlet.  Flowers 
of  immense  size. 

ERNST  WIELAND.  Pure  orange  scarlet,  very  large 
flowers.  Large  leathery  foliage. 

FREDERICK  DENARY.  Light  scarlet,  broadly  edged 
with  golden  yellow;  flowers  of  immense  size,  carried 
in  enormous  trusses.  Very  large,  handsome  foliage, 
plants  grow  to  a height  of  eight  feet. 

PURST  WEID.  Crimson  of  a clear,  even  shade.  Plants 
are  of  dwarf  habit. 

HERZOG  VON  OTRANTE.  A fancy  variety  of  most 
unusual  colors;  the  outer  portion  of  the  petals  is  a 
rich  shade  of  Indian  yellow.  The  center  of  the 
bloom  being  brownish  crimson. 

KING  HUMBERT.  One  of  the  most  magnificent  va- 
rieties ever  introduced.  The  color  is  an  intense 
reddish  scarlet.  Foliage  of  enormous  size,  of  a very 
deep  purplish  bronze  shade, 

MADAME  SEIBERT.  Deep  golden  yellow,  marke 
with  brownish  scarlet.  An  odd  but  attractive  shade. 

MEPHISTO.  One  of  the  finest  varieties  of  late  in- 
troduction, The  flowers  are  large  and  well  formed, 
and  are  the  richest  shade  of  velvety  crimson  to  be 
found  in  any  canna. 

NEW  YORK.  Brilliant  carmine  crimson  flowers.  Fol- 
iage deep  bronze  resembling  that  of  King  Humbert. 

ROSEA  GIGANTEA.  Deep  carmine  rose,  enormous 
flowers,  petals  often  over  2 inches  across.  One  of 
the  very  finest  cannas  of  late  introduction. 

STUTTGARDIA.  Rich  orange-scarlet,  dotted  with 
spots  of  a deeper  shade  and  edged  with  golden  yel- 
low. 

WILLIAM  BOPINGER.  Scarlet  with  orange  sheen; 
flowers  of  medium  size,  but  borne  in  immense 
trusses.  One  of  the  most  effective  for  bedding  ai 
producing  a sheet  of  color. 


DAHLIAS 

CACTUS  VARIETIES 

BRILLIANT — Scarlet  crimson,  incurved  petals.  Each 
25c. 

CHIMAWA.  Amber-buff,  shaded  with  bronze,  extra 
fine.  Each  50c. 

COUNTESS  OP  LONSDALE.  Terra-cotta  salmon,  very 
profuse  flowering.  Each  25c. 

FLARE.  Scarlet,  of  dwarf  habit.  Each  25c. 

GOLDEN  WEST.  Chrysanthemum-flowered  type,  buff- 
orange  shaded  sunset.  For  cutting  purposes  this  is 
the  best  dahlia  ever  grown.  Each  75c. 

MARGUERITE  BOUCHON.  Soft  rose-pink  with  white 
center,  the  most  beautiful  dahlia  grown.  Each  75c. 

NATICK  HOUSE.  Canary  yellow,  very  free  flowering. 
Each  25c. 

PRIMA  DONNA.  Cream  flushed,  shaded  lavender  pink, 
profuse  bloomer.  Each  50c. 

RENE  CAYEAUX.  Crimson  scarlet,  dwarf  habit  and 
free  flowering.  Each  25c. 

SAPRANO.  Amber,  shaded  bronze,  a favorite  for  cut- 
ting. Each  50c. 

STAR.  Orange-amber,  extra  fine.  Each  25c. 

SURPRISE.  Orange-amber,  a very  rich  shade.  Each 
50c. 

WHITE  ZEPPELIN.  Pure  white,  very  fine.  Each 
25c. 

THURINGIA.  Orange-scarlet,  verj-^  free  flowering. 
Each  25c. 


DECORATIVE  VARIETIES 

ABILONE,  Mother  of  pearl  shell-pink,  paeony  shaped 
flower.  Each  50c. 

BARRANCA.  Canary  yellow.  Each  25c. 

DELICE.  Pink,  with  lavender  pink  shadings,  very 
beautiful.  Each  25c. 

IMMENSE.  Crimson-lake,  variegated  and  striped  with 
white.  Each  50c. 

JEANNE  CHARMET.  Pink  with  rose  edgings,  very 
pretty.  Each  25c. 

LE  COLOSSE.  Rich  carmine-red,  colossal  size,  plants 
of  dwarf  habit.  Each  35c. 

LUCERO.  Sunset  shaded  on  bronze-buff;  long  stems; 
plants  of  tall  habit.  The  best  decorative  dahlia  for 
cutting.  Each  75c. 

MINNIE  BURGLE.  Coquelicot-red,  very  large;  dark 
green  foliage.  Each  50c. 

MT.  RAINIER.  A show  dahlia,  snow  white,  long  stems. 
Each  50c. 

SEBASTOPOL.  Intense  orange-scarlet,  one  of  Luther 
Burbank’s  introductions,  rare.  Each  $1.00. 

SOUVENIR  DE  GUSTAVE  DOAZON.  Orange -red. 
large,  profuse  bloomer.  Each  25c. 


GERANIUMS 

SINGLE  VARIETIES 
Each  10c,  per  doz.  $1.00, 

ALICE  OP  VINCENNES.  Very  large,  pure  white  in 
the  center,  shading  to  carmine  rose  and  scarlet  at 
outer  edges  of  petals. 

CERISE.  Large,  well-formed  flowers,  rose  shaded  with 
orange. 

GERTRUDE  PEARSON.  Rosy  pink,  with  white  center, 
one  of  the  best  for  bedding. 

GENERAL  LEONARD  WOOD.  White  in  the  center, 
with  crimson  band,  very  large. 

JOHN  FORBES.  Large,  vivid  scarlet.  Of  dwar; 
bushy  growth,  a favorite  for  bedding. 

CRABBE.  Delicate  rosy  pink.  Immense  flowers,  pro- 
duced in  large  trusses,  extra  fine. 

JACQ.UERIE.  Rich  velvety  crimson,  immense  flowers. 
One  of  the  best  for  bedding. 

SNOWDROP.  Pure  white.  Of  dwarf  habit,  the  hes.. 
white  geranium. 


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IVY  LEAVED  VARIETIES 
Each  10c,  per  doz.  $1.00. 

CHARLES  TURNER.  Large,  bright  pink;  a very  popu- 
lar variety. 

CHARLES  MONSELET.  Large  trusses  on  long  stiff 
stems:  deep  rosy  red,  the  upper  petals  beautifully 
marked, 

COLONEL  BADEN  POWELL.  Delicate  pearly  white 
often  showing  a bluish  tint.  Very  large,  one  of  the 
best  for  hanging  baskets  or  window  boxes. 

ETINCELANT.  Very  large,  intense  scarlet,  the  most 
brilliant  Ivy  Geranium  ever  grown.  Very  scarce. 
Each  15c,  per  doz,  $1,50. 

LEOPARD.  Lavender  pink,  marked  with  crimson  on 
the  upper  petals,  very  striking.  Large  flowers  o 
a free  bloomer. 

MRS.  H,  J.  JONES.  Carmine  rose,  beautifully  feathered 
with  maroon. 

PELARGONIUMS 

Each  25c,  per  doz.  $2.50. 

ANITA.  Very  large,  color  white  in  center  of  flower, 
merging  into  bright  rose,  the  upper  petals  marked 
with  dark  crimson. 

BERTHA  WAGNER.  Carmine  rose,  edged  with  white. 

CENTENAIRE.  Clear  violet,  with  large  black  blotcli 
on  each  petal;  very  large. 

CORNELIE.  White  in  the  center,  shaded  to  soft  rose 
and  blotched  maroon. 

J.  A.  BOLAND.  Salmon  and  rose  with  black  blotches 
on  upper  petals. 

LORD  CLYDE.  White,  flushed  and  veined  with  purple, 
with  a crimson  blotch  on  each  petal. 

OLYMPE,  Pure  white;  very  large  flowers,  extra  fine. 


FUCHSIAS 

DOUBLE  VARIETIES 

Each  25c,  per  doz.  $2.50. 

DIAMANT.  Sepals  rosy  scarlet,  corolla  white  and  car- 
mine; very  double. 

EMILE  LAURENT.  Sepals  rose  color,  corolla  rose  and 
white;  very  free  flowering. 

G.  PORTESI.  Sepals  scarlet,  corolla  violet  blue, 
marked  with  scarlet  at  the  base  of  the  petals. 

ROSE  PHENOMENAL.  Rich  lavender  mauve:  large 
flowers. 

SYLVIA.  Sepals  scarlet,  corolla  pure  white:  flowers  o'' 
enormous  size. 

TORPILLEUR.  Sepals  vivid  red,  corolla  flesh  color- 
shaded  with  rose. 

SINGLE  VARIETIES 

Each  25c,  per  doz.  $2.50. 

BLACK  PRINCE.  Sepals  scarlet,  corolla  rich  rose 
color;  large  flowers. 

ELSA.  Sepals  rose  color,  corolla  rosy  purple;  flowers 
of  enormous  size. 

SOUVENIR  DE  H.  HENKLE.  Flowers  often  3 inches 
long,  rich  carmine  rose;  dark  red  foliage. 

PERENNIAL  PHLOX 

Each  25c,  per  doz.  $2.50, 

ALBION.  Large,  pure  white  with  red  eye. 

BRIDESMAID.  White  with  deep  crimson  eye. 

COQ.UELICOT.  Pure,  rich  scarlet;  one  of  the  verj- 
best. 

P.  G.  VON  LASSBURG.  Pure  white,  very  large  flowers, 
borne  in  enormous  trusses. 

INSPECTOR  ELPEL.  Large  pale  rose  with  deep  pur- 
plish crimson  eye, 

LOTHAIR.  Of  dwarf  habit;  free  flowering.  Dark 
salmon  with  deep  crimson  eye. 

M.  MAURY.  Rich  salmon  overlaid  with  rose;  extra 
fine. 

MRS.  JENKINS.  Pure  white;  very  free  flowering. 


MRS.  ROBINSON.  Large  flowers,  pure  rich  salmon. 

PANTHEON.  Large,  rich  carmine  rose. 

PROFESSOR  SCHELIEMANN.  Rosy  lilac. 

PROFESSOR  VIRCHOW.  Large,  pure  white  shading 
to  crimson. 

MISCELLANEOUS  FLOWER- 
ING PLANTS 

ANEMONE  JAPONICA.  “Japanese  Wind-Flower.” 
White  or  pink.  Each  15c,  per  doz.  $1.50. 

AQ.UILEGIA.  “Columbine.”  Long  spurred  hybrids. 
Each  15c,  per  doz.  $1.50. 

ASTER.  Giant  Branching  Comet  and  Vick’s  Branch- 
ing, separate  colors  or  mixed.  Per  doz.  25c,  per  100 
$1.75. 

BEGONIA.  Bedding  varieties,  separate  colors.  Per 
doz.  75c,  per  100  $5,00. 

BELLIS  PERENNIS.  “Double  Daisy.”  Mixed  colors. 
Per  doz  25c,  per  100  $1.75. 

CENTAUREA  CANDIDISSIMA.  “Dusty  Miller.”  Silvery 
foliaged  plant  for  beds  and  edgings.  Each  10c,  per 
doz.  $1.00. 

COREOPSIS  LANCEOLATA.  Large  deep  yellow.  Each 
10c,  per  doz.  $1.00. 

DAISY.  See  Beilis. 

DELPHINIUM  BELLADONNA  HYBRIDS.  Various 
shades  of  blue.  Each  15c,  per  doz.  1.50.  See  page  19. 

GERBERA  JAMESONI  HYBRIDS.  Beautiful  hybrids 

of  the  Transvaal  Daisy.  Each  35c,  per  doz.  $3.50. 
See  page  20. 

HELIOTROPE.  Leading  varieties.  Each  25c,  per  doz. 
$2.50. 

LANTANA.  Leading  varieties.  Each  15c,  per  doz. 
$1.50. 

LOBELIA.  Crystal  Palace  compacta.  Per  doz.  35c, 
per  100  $2.00. 

MARGUERITE.  Giant  White,  Giant  Yellow,  Mrs.  San- 
ders. Each  10c,  per  doz.  $1.00. 

PAMPAS  GRASS.  Strong  plants  in  gal.  cans.  Each  35c. 

PANSY.  Giant,  mixed  colors.  Per  doz.  25c,  per  100 
$1.75, 

PENTSTEMON.  Large  flowered,  mixed  colors.  Each 
15c,  per  doz.  $1.50. 

PETUNIA.  Double  fringed,  mixed  colors.  Single 
fringed,  mixed  colors.  Each  10c,  per  doz.  $1.00. 

POINSETTIA.  Strong  plants  in  pots.  Each  35c. 

PRIMULA  OBCONICA  GRANDIFLORA.  In  pots.  Each 
20c,  per  doz.  $2.00. 

PRIMULA  KEWENSIS.  Yellow,^  in  pots.  Each  15c, 
per  doz.  $1.50. 

ROMNEYA  COULTERI,  “Matilija  Poppy.”  Beautiful 
native  plant  with  large  white  flowers.  Strong  plants 
in  cans.  Each  50c.  ' 

RUDBECKIA,  GOLDEN  GLOW.  Large  double  yellow 
flowers,  appearing  in  fall.  Each  15c,  per  doz.  $1.50. 

SALVIA  SPLENDENS,  “Scarlet  Sage.”  Valuable  for 
beds  and  borders.  Each  10c,  per  doz.  $1.00. 

SANTOLINA  CHAMAECYPARISSUS.  Useful  for  edg- 
ings. Per  doz.  35c,  per  100  $2.00. 

SHASTA  DAISY.  Alaska,  large  white.  Each  10c,  per 
doz.  $1.00. 

STOCKS.  Ten-week,  separate  colors  or  mixed.  Per 
doz.  25c,  per  100  $1.75. 

VERBENA.  Mammoth,  separate  colors  or  mixed.  Per 
doz.  50c,  per  100  $3.50. 

VINCA  MAJOR.  Pretty  trailing  plant  with  shiny  green 
foliage  and  pale  blue  flowers.  Each  15c,  per  doz. 
$1.50. 

VINCA  MAJOR  VARIEGATA.  A variegated  form  of 
the  preceding.  Each  15c,  per  doz.  $1.50, 

VIOLETS.  Princess  of  Wales,  the  best  variety.  Per 
doz.  50c,  per  100  $3.00. 

VITADENIA  TRILOBATA.  A graceful  plant  for  rock 
work,  banks  or  borders.  Each  10c,  per  doz.  $1.00. 


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SUMMER  FLOWERING  BULBS 

AGAPANTHUS  UMBEL.LATUS.  Blue  African  Lily.” 
Flower  stalks  2 to  3 feet  high  crowned  with  large 
umbels  of  from  30  to  90  sky  blue,  lily-like  flowers. 
Long  glossy  evergreen  leaves.  Each  25c  to  50c. 

AMARYLLIS  BELLADONNA.  “Belladonna  Lily.” 
Large  rose  pink  flowers.  Each  25c. 

AMARYLLIS  PORMOSISSIMA.  “Jacobean  Lily.”  Rich 
velvety  crimson,  very  showy.  Each  10c,  per  doz. 
$1.00. 

AMARYLLIS  JOHNSONI.  Flowers  very  large,  red, 
striped  with  white  in  center  of  petals.  Each  15c 
to  25c. 

AMARYLLIS  VITTATA  HYBRIDS.  A great  variety  of 
shades,  mostly  white  grounds  marked  with  pink, 
scarlet,  crimson  or  maroon;  very  large  flowers,  ex- 
tra flne.  Each  35c. 

BEGONIA  TUBEROUS  ROOTED.  Single  varieties  in 
separate  colors.  Scarlet,  crimson,  pink,  salmon,  white 
and  yellow.  Each  10c,  per  doz.  $1.00.  Single  varie- 
ties mixed.  Each  10c,  per  doz.  75c. 

Double  varieties  in  separate  colors.  Scarlet,  crim- 
son, pink,  salmon,  white  and  yellow.  Each  15c,  per 
doz.  $1.50. 

Double  mixed.  Each  10c,  per  doz.  $1.00. 

CALADIUM  ESCULENTUM.  “Elephants’  Ears.”  Large, 
handsome  leaves,  often  3 feet  long  by  3 feet  wide, 
very  effective  on  a lawn;  requires  plenty  of  water. 
Each  10c,  per  doz,  $1.00. 

CALLA,  WHITE.  (Richardia  Aethiopica.)  “Lily  of 
the  Nile.”  The  common  Calla  Lily.  Each  10c,  per 
doz.  $1.00. 

Small  bulbs.  Each  5c,  per  doz.  50c. 

CALLA,  YELLOW.  (Richardia  Elliottiana.)  One  of 
the  flnest  introductions  for  many  years.  Flowers 
fully  as  large  as  the  ordinary  white  variety,  but 
deep,  rich,  golden  yellow;  foliage  dark  green  faintly 
spotted  with  white.  Each  35c. 

GLADIOLUS,  AMERICA.  Soft  flesh  pink,  large  flow- 
ers, extra  flne.  Each  10c,  per  doz.  75c. 

GLADIOLUS,  BLANCHE.  White  with  faint  markings. 
Each  15c,  doz.  $1.50. 

GLADIOLUS,  BARON  J.  HULOT.  (Blue  Jay.)  Blue. 
Each  15c,  doz.  $1.50. 

GLADIOLUS,  MRS.  FRANCIS  KING.  Bright  scarlet; 
extra  fine.  Each  10c,  doz.  $1.00. 

GLADIOLUS,  PRINCEPS.  Bright  crimson,  with  white 
blotches  in  throat;  very  large.  Each  10c,  doz,  $1.00. 

GLADIOLUS,  SALMON  RUEEN.  Salmon  pink.  Each 
10c,  doz.  $1.00. 

GLADIOLUS,  SUPERB  MIXTURE  OP  LIGHT  SHADES. 

Each  10c,  per  doz.  75c. 

GLADIOLUS,  GENERAL  MIXTURE  OP  ALL  SHADES. 

Each  5c,  per  doz.  50c,  per  100  $3.00. 

TUBEROSE,  DOUBLE  PEARL.  White,  the  best  va- 
riety. Each  5c,  per  doz.  50c. 

VALLOTA  PURPUREA.  “Scarborough  Lily.”  Flow- 
ers rich,  dazzling  vermilion,  exceedingly  showy.  The 
flowers  are  shaped  like  an  Amaryllis,  under  which 
name  it  is  sometimes  listed;  though  not  a new 
plant,  it  is  scarcely  known  at  all  in  this  country 
and  is  certainly  worthy  of  general  cultivation.  It 
likes  a warm,  sunny  situation.  Each  50c. 

ZEPHYRANTHES  ROSEA.  “Zephyr  Flower,”  or  “Fairy 
Lily.”  Bright  rose  pink,  very  beautiful.  Each  10c, 
per  doz.  75c. 


CLIMBING  PLANTS 

AMPELOPSIS  VEITCHI.  (A  tricuspidata.)  “Boston 
Ivy.  A splendid  vine  for  covering  walls,  chimneys, 
stone  work  or  board  fences.  Glossy  green  foliage, 
which  turns  to  beautiful  shades  of  yellow  and  red 
in  the  fall.  Each  25c,  per  doz.  $2.50. 

AMPELOPSIS  SEMPER  VIRENS.  “Evergreen  Ampe- 
lopsis.”  A beautiful  evergreen  vine  of  slender  grace- 
ful appearance.  Leaves  small,  divided  into  5 leaflets 
rich  dark  green.  Each  25c,  per  doz.  $2.50. 

AUSTRALIAN  PEA  VINE.  (Dolichos  lignosus.)  A 
very  rapid  growing  vine,  with  pretty  foliage  and 
rose  and  purple  pea-shaped  flowers.  Valuable  for 
covering  up  fences  quickly;  stands  the  heat  well. 
Each  15c,  per  doz,  $1.50. 

BIGNONIA  CHERERE.  A magnificent  climber  pro- 
ducing large  tubular-shaped  flowers,  blood  red  with 
yellow  at  the  base.  Each  50c. 

BIGNONIA  VENUSTA.  Produces  large  clusters  of  deep 
orange,  tubular-shaped  blossoms.  A valuable  climb- 
er, growing  to  a great  height;  often  seen  covering 
the  roof  of  houses.  Each  35c  to  50c. 


BIGNONIA  TWEEDIANA,  A very  tall  growing  va- 
riety of  clinging  habit,  very  useful  for  covering 
walls,  high  pillars,  etc.  Blooms  in  spring,  large 
canary-yellow  trumpet-shaped  flowers.  Each  35c. 

BIGNONIA  MACKENNI.  A very  hardy,  strong  grow- 
ing vine,  bright  green  foliage  and  pink,  trumpet- 
shaped flowers.  Each  35c. 

BOUGAINVILLEA  BRAZILIENSIS,  A strong  growing 
variety  with  very  large  clusters  of  deep  magenta 
colored  flower  bracts.  Each  $1.00. 

BOUGAINVILLEA  GLABRA  SANDERIANA.  Blooms 
When  quite  young,  and  is  very  free  flowering;  color 
rich  magenta.  Each  35c  to  $1.00. 

BOUGAINVILLEA  LATERITIA.  In  this  magnificent 
variety  the  flower  bracts  are  of  a bright  terra  cotta 
shade.  It  is  much  more  diflicult  to  propagate  than 
the  other  varieties,  and  consequently  the  price  is 
always  high,  and  I have  only  a limited  stock  to 
offer.  Each  $3.00  to  $5.00. 

CLEMATIS  JACKMANNI,  Flowers  very  large  in- 
tense, violet  purple.  Each  $1.50, 

PICUS  REPENS.  “Climbing  Rubber.”  A splendid 
vine  for  covering  stone  or  brick  walls,  to  which  it 
fastens  itself  tightly  by  means  of  aerial  roots  and 
makes  a dense  mat  of  small,  dark  green  leaves 
Each  25c,  per  doz.  $2.50. 

HEDERA  helix.  “English  Ivy.”  A well-known 
climber,  with  large,  thick,  shining  dark  green  leaves. 
Each  20c,  per  doz.  $2.00. 

HONEYSUCKLE.  See  Lonicera. 

IPOMOEA  GRANDIFLORA  ALBA..  “White  Moonflow- 
er.”  Large  white  flowers,  heavy  bright  green  fol- 
iage. Each  25c. 

IPOMOEA  LEARI.  “Blue  Dawnflower.”  A very  rapid 
grower  and  a great  favorite  for  covering  fences, 
sheds,  etc.  Large  blue  flowers  and  rich  green  fol- 
iage. Each  25c. 

IVY.  See  Hedera. 

JASMINUM  GRANDIPLORUM.  Blooms  almost  the  year 
round,  large  white,  fragrant  blossoms.  Each  35c. 

JASMINUM  OPPICINALE.  “White  Jasmine.”  A rather 
slender  vine,  with  finely  divided  pinnate  leaves,  and 
quantities  of  white,  fragrant,  star-shaped  flowers 
Each  25c. 

JASMINUM  PRIMULINUM,  A rapid  growing  vine 
from  China,  bearing  immense  quantities  of  large 
rich  yellow  flowers.  It  blossoms  in  winter  and 
spring,  when  the  plants  are  simply  covered  with 
masses  of  bright  yellow  flowers.  Each  35c 

JASMINUM  REVOLUTUM.  “Yellow  Jasmine.”  The 
common  yellow  variety,  often  grown  as  a bush 
Each  25c. 

LONICERA  HALLIANA.  “Hall’s  Honeysuckle.”  Flow- 
ers white  changing  to  yellow,  very  fragrant.  A 
splendid  vine  of  rapid  growth.  Each  25c. 

MANDEVILLEA  SUAVEOLENS.  “Chili  Jasmine.” 
Large  white  fragrant  flowers,  very  showy.  Each 
25c. 

MUEHLENBECKIA  COMPLEXA.  “Wire  Vine.”  A 
rapid  growing  evergreen  vine  with  wiry  stems  and 
small  leaves.  Desirable  for  covering  fences,  trees 
posts,  etc.  It  grows  very  dense  and  will  stand  any 
amount  of  trimming.  Can  be  used  as  a hedge  by 
allowing  it  to  climb  over  wire  netting  and  trimming 
it  with  shears;  in  a short  time  it  will  make  a solid 
mass  a foot  or  so  in  diameter,  completely  hiding  the 
wire  netting  and  posts.  Each  20c,  per  doz.  $2.00. 

PASSIPLORA  COERULEA.  “Blue  Passion  Vine  ” 
Flowers  purple,  blue  and  white.  Each  35c  to  50c. 

SMILAX.  (Medeola  asparagoides.)  A well-known 
plant,  requires  a little  shade.  Each  10c,  per  doz. 
$1.00. 

SOLANUM  JASMINOIDES.  “Potato  Vine.”  A very 
rapid  growing  vine;  flowers  in  clusters,  white  with 
yellow  centers.  Each  25c  to  35c. 

SOLANUM  WENDLANDI.  Immense  clusters  of  large, 
light  lavender  blue  flowers;  large,  glossy,  dark  green 
foliage.  Truly  a magnificent  plant.  Each  35c  to 
50c. 

TACSONIA  MANICATA.  “Scarlet  Passion  Vine.”  A 
splendid  climber,  producing  an  abundance  of  very 
large,  bright  scarlet  blossoms.  Each  50c. 

TECOMA  JASMINOIDES.  Bright  glossy  green  foliage; 
flowers  white,  shaded  at  the  throat  to  deep  purple. 
Each  35c. 

TECOMA  AUSTRALIS.  Thick  handsome  foliage,  flow- 
ers creamy  white,  borne  in  great  profusion.  Each 
50c. 

VITIS  CAPENSIS.  “Evergreen  Grape.”  A very  rapid 
growing  vine  with  large  handsome  foliage.  Each 
50c. 

WISTARIA  CHINENSIS.  “Chinese  Wistaria.”  A splen- 
did, rapid  growing  climber  producing  long  pendulous 
clusters  of  pale  blue  flowers.  Each  $1.00  to  $1.50. 

WISTARIA  CHINENSIS  ALBA.  A white  flowered  form 
of  the  preceding.  Each  $1.00  to  $1.50. 


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Ornamental  Trees  and  Shrubs 


All  trees  and  shrubs  in  the  following  list,  unless 
otherwise  stated,  are  evergreen. 

ABElIilA  RUPEISTRIS.  A pretty  shrub  with  spreading 
drooping  branches,  small,  glossy  green  leaves  and 
numerous  tube-like  flowers,  pink  shaded  with  white. 
In  favorable  locations  this  shrub  will  bloom  almost 
the  year  round.  In  gal.  cans,  1 to  1%  ft.  Each  40c. 

ACACIA  ARMATA.  “Kangaroo  Thorn.”  10  feet.  A 
spreading  shrub,  with  small  yellow  flowers,  excellent 
for  grouping  and  also  for  hedges.  In  3-inch  pots,  10 
to  12  inches.  Each  35c. 

A.  BAIIiEYANA,  30  feet.  A strikingly  beautiful  tree 
with  glaucous  pinnate  foliage  and  covered  late  in 
winter  with  canary-yellow  flowers  which  completely 
envelop  the  tree.  In  qt.  cans,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each  35c. 
Gal.  cans,  3 to  4 ft.  Each  75c. 

A.  CYCIiOPS.  15  feet.  A rather  thick  growing  shrub 
of  spreading  habit,  bearing  quantities  of  rich,  yellow 
flowers.  It  thrives  particularly  well  near  the  coast, 
and  on  account  of  its  dense  habit,  bright  green  fol- 
iage and  yellow  flowers,  it  is  extremely  ornamental, 
especially  for  planting  in  groups.  In  gal.  cans,  2 to 
2Vz  ft.  Each  50c. 

A.  CUIiTRIPORMIS.  “Knife-leaved  Acacia.”  8 feet. 
A pretty  shrub,  with  triangular  shaped  leaves  of  a 
glaucous  green  color  and  yellow  flowers  in  axil- 
lary racemes.  In  pots,  2 to  3 ft.  Each  50c. 

A.  DEAIiBATA.  “Silver  Wattle.”  60  feet.  A magnifi- 
cent rapid  growing  tree  with  glaucous,  finely  Cut 
foliage  and  covered  late  in  winter  with  golden- 
yellow  flowers.  One  of  the  best  for  street  planting. 
In  gal.  cans,  2 to  3 ft.,  each  40c;  3 to  4 ft.,  each  50c. 

A.  DECURREIVS..  “Green  Wattle,”  75  feet.  A rapid 
growing  tree  and  one  of  the  best  for  avenues.  Finely 
cut,  feathery,  light  green  foliage.  Flowers  bright 
yellow.  The  wood  is  valuable  for  turners’ 
work  and  the  bark  is  rich  in  tannin.  In  gal.  cans, 

2 to  3 ft.,  each  40c;  3 to  4 ft.,  each  50c. 

A.  PLORIBUNDA.  (A.  nerifolia.)  30  feet.  A very 
quick  growing  species  of  pendulous  habit,  long, 
narrow  leaves;  flowers  light  yellow.  In  gal.  cans, 

3 to  4 ft.  Each  50c. 

A.  MEIiAlVOXYIiOlV..  “Blackwood.”  75  feet.  Of  com- 
pact pyramidal  growth.  The  favorite  tree  for  street 
planting  in  Los  Angeles.  The  wood  takes  a beau- 
tiful polish  and  is  considered  almost  equal  to  wal- 
nut. It  is  used  in  Australia  for  pianos,  billiard 
tables,  etc.  In  gal.  cans,  3 to  4 ft.,  each  35c;  4 to  5 
ft.,  each  50c;  5 to  6 ft.,  each  75c.  In  5-gal.  cans, 

6 to  8 ft.,  each  $1.50. 

A.  MOLIilSSIMA.  “Black  Wattle.”  50  feet.  A rapid 
growing  tree  of  erect  and  upright  growth,  w'ith  dark 
green,  feathery  foliage;  flowers  yellow;  blooms  in 
late  spring.  In  qt.  cans,  2 to  3 ft.  Each  35c. 

A.  PODALYRIAEPOLIA.  A very  rare  and  beautiful 
shrub,  somewhat  similar  to  A.  cultriformis,  but  with 
larger  leaves  and  larger  flowers  which  are  produced 
in  immense  quantities  early  in  winter  and  for  this 
reason  it  is  especially  recommended  for  cutting. 
Flowers  rich  canary-yellow.  In  gal.  cans,  3 to  4 ft. 
Each  75c. 

A.  PYCNANTHA.  “Golden  Wattle.”  30  feet.  Of  quick 
growth;  leaves  long  and  very  broad;  flowers  in 
pendulous  clusters,  bright  golden  yellow  and  fra- 
grant. In  gal.  cans,  3 to  4 ft.  Each  50c. 

A.  SAIilGNA.  25  feet.  Of  drooping  habit;  leaves  long, 
flowers  rich  yellow.  In  qt.  cans,  2 to  3 ft.  Each 
40c. 

A.  VERTICILLATA.  12  feet.  A shrub  of  rather  spread- 
ing habit,  with  small  linear  leaves  and  with  flower 
spikes  one  inch  or  less  in  length;  flowers  deep  yel- 
low and  extending  the  entire  length  of  the  young 
branches;  one  of  the  best  for  planting  in  groups. 
In  gal.  cans,  3 to  4 ft.  Each  75c. 

ACER  MACROPHYLIiUM.  “California  Maple.”  A de- 
ciduous tree  of  great  beauty,  attaining  a height  of 
about  100  feet.  Leaves  large,  deeply  five-lobed,  ric) 
green,  pale  beneath.  A native  tree  found  growing 
along  the  sides  of  creeks  in  many  of  our  canyons, 
but  thriving  under  cultivation  in  the  valleys.  Bare 
roots,  8 to  4 ft.  Each  $1.00. 

AESCUL.US  CALIPORNICA.  “California  Buckeye.”  30 
feet.  A beautiful  native,  deciduous  tree,  with  broad 
rounded  top.  Leaves  large,  palmate,  divided  in  from 
5 to  7 leaflets.  Flowers  borne  in  large  cylindrical 
clusters,  white  or  sometimes  pale  pink.  In  gal. 
cans,  10  to  15  inches.  Each  50c. 


ANGOPHORA  LANCEOLATA.  A tall  spreading  tree 
with  clean,  smooth  bark,  much  resembling  a eucalyp- 
tus, to  which  it  is  closely  related.  It  is  valuable  for 
planting  for  ornamental  purposes  as  single  speci- 
men trees.  In  4-inch  pots,  2 to  2%  ft.,  each  35c; 
gal.  cans,  4 to  5 ft.,  each  75c. 

ARAUCARIA  BIDWIIiUI.  “Bunya-Bunya.”  A magnifi- 
cent tree  for  planting  as  single  specimens  on  lawns 
In  pots,  1%  to  2 ft.,  each  $2.50;  2 to  2%  ft,  each 


Acacia  dealbata 

A.  EXCELSA,  “Norfolk  Island  Pine.”  An  extremely 
handsome  tree  of  symmetrical  growth.  Much  used 
for  planting  as  single  specimens  on  lawns;  branches 
grow  in  regular  tiers,  the  ends  forming  a perfect 
star.  Small  plants  of  this  tree  are  in  great  demand 
as  decorative  pot  plants.  In  pots,  1 to  4 ft.,  at  $1.00 
per  foot. 

ARBUTUS  MENZIESII.  “Madrone.”  75  feet.  A na- 
tive tree  found  in  the  coast  range.  The  foliage  is 
thick,  bright  green  and  leathery;  bark  smooth 
brownish-red;  flowers  white  and  fragrant,  followed 
by  red  berries.  In  cans,  10  to  12  inches.  Each  $1.00. 

A.  UNEDO.  “Strawberry  Tree.”  South  of  Europe.  10 
feet.  Beautiful  dark  green  foliage.  In  the  fall  the 
trees  are  covered  with  both  blossoms  and  fruit;  the 
latter  in  appearance  like  strawberries.  In  pots,  1 to 
1%  ft.  Each  75c. 

BERBERIS  AQ,UIPOUIUM.  “Oregon  Grape.”  4 feet. 
A handsome  shrub,  with  shining,  purplish,  prickly 
leaves  and  bright  yellow  flowers,  followed  by  blue 
or  nearly  black  berries.  In  pots,  12  to  15  inches. 
Each  $1.00. 

B.  DARWINI.  3 feet.  A beautiful  shrub  with  many 
slender  branches,  drooping  towards  the  ends.  T^e 
foliage  is  dark  green  and  prickly,  somewhat  like 
holly,  and  often  turns  a bright  red  in  fall,  whicli 
color  it  holds  through  the  winter.  In  early  sprii^ 
the  plants  are  covered  with  a profusion  of  golden 
yellow  flowers.  In  4-inch  pots.  Each  50c. 

B.  JAPONICUM.  3 feet.  Leaves  about  one  foot  long, 
bright  yellow  flowers,  produced  in  terminal  clusters. 
In  hot,  dry  climates  it  should  be  planted  in  a shady 
situation.  In  4-inch  pots.  Each  50c. 

BROOM.  See  Spartium. 

BUXUS  SEMPERVIRENS  ARBORESCENS.  “Tree 
Box.”  A well  known  shrub  or  small  tree,  of  thick 
compact  growth,  with  small  dark  green  foliage. 
Can  be  trimmed  into  any  shape  desired.  Balled,  2 
to  3 ft.  Each  $1.00. 


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B.  SEMPERVIRENS  AUREO-VARIEGATA.  “Varie- 
gated Box.”  Similar  to  the  preceding,  but  having 
beautiful  green  and  yellow  variegated  foliage.  In 
5 -gal.  cans,  3 ft.  Each  $1.50. 

B.  SEMPERVIRENS  SUPPRUTICOSA.  “L)warf  Box.” 
A dwarf  form  with  round  leaves,  much  used  as  an 
edging  plant;  by  trimming  it  can  be  kept  from  5 
to  10  inches  high.  In  flats,  4 to  5 inches,  per  100. 
$4.00. 

CALLISTEMON  SPECIOSUS.  “Bottle  Brush.”  A beau- 
tiful shrub,  with  large  red,  brush-like  flowers.  Es- 
pecially valuable  for  dry  places.  In  pots,  1%  to  2 ft. 
Each  60c. 

C.  HYBRIDUS.  Flower  spikes  very  large,  produced  in 
great  abundance;  various  shades  of  pink,  rose  scar- 
let and  deep  crimson.  In  pots,  IV^  to  2 ft.  Each 
50c. 

CAMELLIA  JAPONICA.  Handsome  shrub  with  dark 
green  shiny  leaves  and  beautiful  wax-like  blossoms. 
Thrives  best  in  a shady  place.  Double  red,  pink  o. 
white.  In  pots,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each  $1.50. 

CAMPHORA  OPPICINALIS.  “Camphor  Tree.”  China 
and  Japan.  40  feet.  A very  ornamental,  symmetri- 
cal growing  tree,  with  bright  green,  glossy  leaves, 
the  young  foliage  being  of  a pleasing  delicate  rose 
color.  Well  adapted  for  lawns  or  for  street  plant- 
ing. The  tree  from  which  the  camphor  of  com- 
merce is  extracted.  In  gal.  cans,  3 to  4 ft.  Each 
40c. 

CARPENTERIA  CALIPORNICA.  A rare  native  shrub, 
with  handsome,  glossy  foliage,  and  bearing  large, 
fragrant,  pure  white  flowers  with  yellow  stamens. 
In  4-inch  pots.  Bach  60c. 

GARISSA  GRANDIPLORA.  A very  handsome  shrub 
with  glossy  green  foliage  and  fragrant  blossoms, 
followed  by  large,  red,  edible  fruits.  In  4-inch  pots. 
Each  50c. 

CASSIA  ARTEMISIOIDES.  Central  Australia.  A pret- 
ty shrub,  with  flnely  cut  silvery  gray  foliage  and 
clear  yellow,  sweet-scented  flowers;  will  stand  any 
amount  of  drought.  In  pots.  Each  50c. 

C.  TOMENTOSA.  Mexico.  A quick  growing  shrub, 
with  bright  yellow  flowers,  blooming  all  through  the 
winter.  Very  effective  for  planting  in  groups.  In 
4-inch  pots.  Each  25c. 

CASUARINA  STRICTA.  “She  Oak.”  Attaining  a 
height  of  about  75  feet.  Of  rapid  growth,  forming 
a handsome  tree,  and  particularly  valuable  for  plant- 
ing along  roadsides.  In  cans,  3 ft.  Each  50c. 

CEANOTHUS  ARBOREUS.  “California  Wild  Lilac.” 
Prom  the  islands  off  the  coast  of  Southern  California. 
The  flnest  of  all  the  Ceanothi.  Flowers  in  immense 
trusses,  deep  blue.  Large,  handsome,  bright  green 
foliage.  In  gal.  cans,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each  50c. 

C.  SPINOSTJS.  “California  Wild  Lilac,”  Bright  green 
stems  and  foliage,  pale  blue  flowers.  Especially  use- 
ful for  planting  in  dry  places.  In  gal.  cans,  1 to  1% 
ft.  Each  35c. 

C.  THYRSIPLORUS.  “California  Wild  Lilac.”  Of 
rather  thick,  compact  growth.  Small,  dark  green, 
shiny  foliage,  deep  blue  flowers.  In  4-inch  pots,  1 
to  1%  ft.  Each  25c. 

C.  VERUCOSUS.  “California  Wild  Lilac.”  A much 
branched  shrub,  becoming  very  dense.  Small  dark 
green  foliage;  long  sprays  of  white  flowers  appear- 
ing in  late  winter.  One  of  the  most  beautiful  of  our 
native  shrubs  and  especially  useful  for  planting  in 
dry  places.  In  3-inch  pots.  Each  35c. 

CEDRUS  ATLANTICA.  “Mtl  Atlas  Cedar.”  100  feet. 
A splendid  tree  of  upright,  pyramidal  growth  with 
silvery  green  foliage.  Balled,  5 to  6 ft.  Each 
$3.50. 

C.  DEODARA.  “Himalayan  Cedar.”  120  feet.  One  of 
the  most  handsome  trees  in  cultivation,  succeeding 
most  remarkably  well  in  California.  Drooping 
branches  and  silvery  green  foliage.  Balled,  2 to  3 
ft.,  each  $1.50;  3 to  4 ft.,  each  $2.00. 

C.  LIBANI.  “Cedar  of  Lebanon.”  Of  spreading  habit, 
the  whole  top  seeming  to  grow  in  “shelves;”  the 
branches  growing  horizontally:  of  darker  green  than 
the  preceding.  Balled,  3 to  4 ft.  Each  $2.50. 

CERATONIA  SILIQ,UA.  “St.  John’s  Bread,”  or  “Carob 
Tree.”  40  feet.  A thick-growing  tree  with  masses 
of  dark  green  foliage.  Will  grow  in  any  soil  an 
thrives  with  scarcely  any  water.  In  gal,  cans,  2 to 
3 ft.  Each  75c. 

CHAMAECYPARIS  LAWSONIANA.  “Lawson's  Cy- 
press.” 200  feet.  One  of  the  most  striking  and 
graceful  of  all  evergreen  trees,  with  horizontally 
spreading  pendulous  branches,  and  flat,  compressed 
foliage;  unsurpassed  for  specimens  on  lawns. 
Balled,  2 to  3 ft.,  each  $1.00;  3 to  4 ft.,  each  $1.50. 


CISTUS  LADANIPERUS  MACULATUS.  “Spotted  Rock 
Rose.”  A free  flowering  shrub  of  low  spreading 
habit.  Flowers  3 to  4 inches  in  diameter,  pure  white 
with  crimson  spot  at  base  of  petals.  In  4-inch  pots, 
1 to  1%  ft.  Each  40c. 

C.  SALVIPOLIUS.  A low  growing  shrub  with  slender, 
often  drooping  branches;  flowers  white.  In  4-inch 
pots,  1 to  1%  ft.  Each  40c. 

COPROSMA  BATJERI.  A very  handsome  low  growing 
shrub.  The  leaves  are  almost  round,  of  a clean, 
glossy  green  color  and  have  the  appearance  of  hav- 
ing been  varnished.  It  is  especially  valuable  for 
planting  in  small  beds,  around  a porch  or  against 
a wall.  In  pots,  2 ft.  Each  35c. 

CORNUS  CAPITATA.  (Benthamia  fragifera.)  “Ever- 
green Dogwood.”  15  feet.  Large  shrub  with  flowers 
resembling  those  of  the  Eastern  Dogwood,  cream- 
colored,  changing  to  a reddish  shade  before  falling. 
This  shrub  is  better  suited  to  California  conditions 
than  the  eastern  species  and  has  the  advantage  of 
being  an  evergreen.  In  pots,  2 ft.  Each  50c. 

C.  SANGUINEA.  12  feet.  Deciduous  shrub  with  blood 
red  branches;  leaves  pale  green,  downy  on  bot> 
sides;  flowers  in  clusters,  greenish  white.  In  5-gal. 
cans,  3 to  4 ft.  Each  $1.00. 


Cedrus  deodora 


COTONEASTER  PRANCHETI.  A handsome  shrub 
with  many  gracefully  arching  branches.  Foliage  i 
medium  size,  distinctly  downy.  Flowers  pink,  fol- 
lowed by  reddish  yellow  berries.  In  3-incb  poi 
Each  35c. 

C.  PRIGIDA.  A stout  growing  species  with  large  foli- 
age. Flowers  white,  in  large  clusters,  followed  by 
brilliant  scarlet  berries.  In  3-inch  pots.  Each  35c. 

C.  HORIZONTALIS.  Of  low,  almost  prostrate  growth. 
Foliage  small,  turning  red  in  winter.  Berries  rich 
red,  produced  in  great  quantities.  In  3-inch  pots. 
Each  35c. 

C.  MICROPHYLLA.  Much  branched  and  almost  pros- 
trate. Small,  dark  green,  glossy  leaves,  large  red 
berries.  Very  handsome  for  rock  work.  In  3-inch 
pots.  Each  35c. 

CRAPE  MYRTLE.  See  Lagerstroemia, 

CRATAEGUS  PYRACANTHA.  “Evergreen  Thorn,”  or 
Burning  Bush.”  10  feet.  A thorny,  thick-growing 
evergreen  shrub,  with  small  dark  green  leaves  and 
white  flowers,  followed  by  masses  of  deep  orange- 
red  berries  which  are  particularly  attractive,  re- 
maining on  the  plant  all  winter.  In  pots,  1%  ft. 
Each  35c. 

CUPRESSUS  ARIZONICA.  “Arizona  Blue  Cypress.” 
70  feet.  A tree  of  great  scenic  value,  and  without 
doubt  the  most  silvery  of  all  cypresses.  It  grows 
quite  rapidly  and  forms  a perfect  tree,  thriving  in 
almost  any  soil,  standing  intense  heat  and  much 
frost.  In  pots,  3 to  4 ft.  Each  50c. 


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C.  GOV^ENIAKA.  “Govens  Dwarf  Cypress.”  A native 
species  of  erect  growth,  forming  a handsome  crown; 
rich  dark  green  foliage.  In  pots,  2 to  2%  ft.  Each 
60c. 

C.  MACROCARPA.  “Monterey  Cypress.”  70  feet.  A 
native  tree,  extensively  planted  for  hedges  and 
equally  valuable  for  single  specimens.  The  tree 
becomes  very  picturesque  in  old  age.  In  flats  of  100 
plants,  per  flat,  $1.50.  Gal.  cans,  3 to  4 ft.  Each 
35c. 

C.  SEMPERVIRENS,  VAR.  FASTIGIATA.  “Italian  Cy- 
press.” 75  feet.  A tall,  tapering  tree  with  erect 
branches,  growing  close  and  parallel  with  the  trunk. 
Largely  used  in  formal  gardens.  Balled,  4 ft.,  each 
$1.00;  6 ft.,  each  $1.50. 

DIOSMA  ERICOIDES.  (D.  alba.)  “Breath  of  Heaven.” 
A favorite  shrub  of  small  size,  with  flne,  heath-like, 
fragrant  foliage  and  quantities  of  small  white  flow- 
ers. In  4-inch  pots,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each  40c. 

DURANTA  PI.UMIERI.  “Golden  Dew  Drop.”  A beau- 
tiful shrub  with  light  green  foliage  and  large  clus- 
ters of  pale  blue  flowers,  followed  by  bright  yellow 
berries.  In  pots.  Each  50c. 

ERICA  MEDITERRAVEA.  “Mediterranean  Heath.” 
4 feet.  A densely  branching  shrub  of  globular 
shape,  with  small  dark  green  foliage.  In  late  win- 
ter and  spring  the  plants  are  a perfect  mass  of  small 
pink  blossoms.  The  best  of  the  Heaths  for  Califor- 
nia. In  4-inch  pots.  1%  to  2 ft.  Each  60c. 


Eucalyptus  viminalis 


ESCAL.L.ONIA  ALBA.  10  feet.  A beautiful  shrub  of 
upright  growth:  leaves  deep,  glossy  green;  flowers 
pure  white,  in  large  terminal  cymes,  appearing  abun- 
dantly in  fall  and  early  winter.  In  4-inch  pots,  1% 
to  2 ft.  Each  40c. 

E.  MONTEVIDENSIS.  12  feet.  A large  shrub,  flowers 
in  immense  terminal  cymes,  pure  white.  It  blossoms 
in  late  summer  and  the  flower  clusters  are  produced 
in  great  profusion,  almost  completely  covering  the 
plant.  In  4-inch  pots,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each  50c. 

E,  ROSEA.  10  feet.  A very  desirable  kind,  with  con- 
spicuous pink  blossoms.  In  4-inch  pots,  1%  to  2 ft. 
Each  40c. 

E.  RUBRA.  6 feet.  Of  rather  compact,  dense  growth: 
flowers  dark  red.  In  4-inch  pots,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each 
40c. 

EUCALYPTUS  CITRIODORA.  “Lemon  Scented  Gum.” 
Largely  planted  for  ornamental  purposes.  In  gal. 
cans,  4 to  5 ft.  Each  50c. 

E.  CORNUTA.  “Yate  Tree.”  Of  spreading  habit,  one 
of  the  best  for  roadside  planting.  In  pots,  2 to  3 ft. 
Each  15c,  per  100  $10.00. 


E.  CORNUTA  VAR.  LEHMANNI.  Of  compact  growth, 
very  ornamental.  In  pots,  2 to  3 ft.  Each  20c. 

E.  CORYNOCALYX.  “Sugar  Gum.”  One  of  the  best 
for  planting  on  dry  hillsides.  In  pots,  2 to  2%  ft., 
each  15c;  in  flats  of  100  plants,  per  100,  $2.00,  Larger 
quantities,  prices  on  application. 

E.  FICIPOLIA.  “Scarlet-flowering  Gum.”  30  feet.  A 
very  ornamental  species,  with  large  leathery  leaves, 
and  immense  clusters  of  large,  bright  crimson  flow- 
ers. In  gal.  cans,  3 ft.,  each  75c;  4 to  5 ft.,  eacli 
$1.00, 

E.  GLOBULUS.  “Blue  Gum.”  A well  known  tree.  In 
pots,  2 to  3 ft.  Each  15c.  In  flats  of  100  plants,  per 
100,  $1.50;  per  1000,  $12.00.  Larger  quantities,  prices 
on  application. 

E.  POLYANTHEMA.  “Red  Box.”  One  of  the  most 
ornamental  species  and  valuable  for  roadside  plant- 
ing, In  pots,  2 to  3 ft.  Each  35c. 

E,  PULVERULENTA.  A small  tree  of  handsome  ap- 
pearance. On  account  of  its  small,  distinctly  blue 
foliage  it  is  particularly  desirable  for  ornamental 
purposes.  In  pots,  1%  to  2%  ft.,  each  15c,  per  l> 
$10.00. 

E.  RESINIFERA.  “Red  Mahogany.”  One  of  the  best 
for  timber  purposes.  In  pots,  1 to  1%  ft.  Each  20c. 

E.  ROSTRATA.  “Red  Gum.”  One  of  the  best  for 
timber  purposes.  In  pots,  3 to  4 ft.  Each  15c.  In 
flats  of  100  plants,  per  100,  $1.50;  per  1000,  $12. Oo 
Larger  quantities,  prices  on  application. 

E.  RUDIS.  One  of  the  best  for  street  planting.  Large- 
ly planted  in  irrigated  sections  on  the  deserts.  In 
pots,  2%  to  3 ft.,  each  10c;  per  100,  $7.00.  In  flats 
of  100  plants,  per  100,  $2.00. 

E.  SIDEROXYLON.  “Red  Ironbark.”  A handsome 
tree  with  drooping  branches  and  silvery  leaves.  In 
pots,  1 to  1%  ft.  Each  15c, 

E.  TERETICORNIS.  “Forest  Red  Gum.”  The  most 
valuable  for  timber  purposes.  In  flats  of  100  plants, 
per  100,  $1.50;  per  1000,  $12.00,  Larger  quantities, 
prices  on  application. 

E.  VIMINALIS.  “Manna  Gum.”  An  exceedingly  hand- 
some tree  with  long  pendulous  branches,  one  of  the 
most  picturesque  for  avenue  planting.  In  pots,  2 
to  3 fi..,  each  20c.  In  flats  of  100  plants,  per  100, 
$2.00, 

For  full  description  of  the  above  Eucalyptus  trees 
see  pages  45  to  46. 

EUGENIA  MYRTIFOLIA.  “Australian  Brush  Cherry.” 
A pretty  shrub  or  small  tree.  It  has  small,  clean, 
bright  glossy-green  foliage,  the  young  growth  often 
of  a reddish  color.  It  is  of  compact  growth,  suitable 
for  shrubberies  or  hedges,  or  can  be  trimmed  up 
as  a small  tree.  In  pots,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each  50c. 

EUONYMUS  JAPONICUS.  15  feet.  A beautiful  ever- 
green shrub  of  upright,  rather  compact  growth,  with 
dark,  glossy  green  foliage.  Balled,  1 to  1%  ft.  Each 
50c. 

E.  JAPONICUS  AUREO-VARIEGATUS.  Same  as  the 
preceding,  but  with  beautifully  yellow  and  green 
variegated  foliage.  In  5-gal.  cans,  2 to  2%  ft.  Each 
$1.00. 

FICUS  AUSTRALIS.  “Australian  Banyan  Tree.”  A 
handsome  tree  with  large,  glossy  foliage,  suitable 
for  planting  on  large  lawns.  In  pots,  2 to  3 ft.,  each 
$1.00;  4 to  5 ft.,  each  $2.00. 

F.  ELASTICA.  “India  Rubber  Tree.”  A splendid  deco- 
rative tree,  with  immense  thick  glossy  green  leaves. 
It  is  generally  grown  as  a potted  plant,  and  used 
for  inside  decoration.  It  may  be  planted  out  in 
frostless  situations  and  will  grow  into  a large,  ex- 
tremely beautiful  tree.  In  pots,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each 
$1.50. 

F.  MACROPHYLLA.  “Moreton  Bay  Fig.”  A magnifi- 
cent tree  forming  a large,  compact,  spreading  head. 
Very  effective  for  planting  in  large  grounds.  Leaves 
large,  bright,  glossy-green.  In  pots,  4 to  5 ft.  Each 
$2.00. 

FRAXINUS  VELUTINA.  “Arizona  Ash,”  A deciduous 
tree,  largely  planted  in  Arizona  and  New  Mexico 
for  shade  purposes,  and  is  of  great  value,  being  <' 
quick  growth,  standing  both  heat  and  drought  re- 
markably well.  Bare  roots,  6 to  8 ft.  Each  75c. 

GENISTA  CANARIENSIS.  A pretty  shrub,  very  effec- 
tive for  planting  in  groups,  being  covered  in  sprir’ 
with  bright  yellow  flowers.  In  gal.  cans,  2 to  3 ft. 
Each  50c. 

G.  MONOSPERMA  PENDULA.  “Bridal  Veil.”  10  feet. 
A rare  and  handsome  shrub  with  fine,  drooping,  sil- 
very branchlets.  The  flowers  are  white  and  pro- 
duced in  immense  numbers.  In  4-inch  pots,  1%  to 
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GRBVILLEA  ROBUSTA.  “Silky  Oak.”  150  feet.  I 
large  tree  with  pretty  fern-like  foliage,  covered  late 
in  spring  with  orange-colored  flowers  which  are  a 
great  source  of  honey  for  bees;  does  well  in  all  parts 
of  California  and  is  one  of  the  most  stately  trees  for 
avenue  planting,  thriving  with  scarcely  any  wate. 
In  gal.  cans,  2 to  3 ft.  Each  40c. 

G.  THEIiEMANNIANA.  A beautiful  shrub,  especially 
valuable  for  planting  in  dry  places.  It  has  pretty 
feathery  foliage  and  produces  a great  profusion  of 
bright  scarlet  flowers.  In  pots,  2 ft.  Each  50c. 

HAKEA  ELIjIPTICA.  A shrub  of  rather  compact  hab- 
it, growing  to  a height  of  8 or  10  feet.  The  older 
leaves  are  glabrous,  while  the  young  shoots  and 
leaves  have  a bronze  or  rusty  appearance.  Very 
ornamental  for  lawn  or  shrubbery  planting.  1.. 
4-inch  pots,  2 ft.  Each  60c. 

H.  IjAURIATA.  (H.  eucalyptoides.)  10  feet.  A win- 
ter blooming  shrub,  with  foliage  similar  to  the 
Blackwood  Acacia,  bearing  curious,  globose  heads 
of  red  flowers  with  white  stigmas.  In  4-inch  pots, 
2 ft.  Each  50c. 

H.  SALIGNA.  Of  similar  habit  to  the  preceding,  but 
has  narrower  leaves  and  white  flowers.  In  4-inch 
pots,  2 ft.  Each  50c. 

HETEROMEIiES  ARBUTIPOLIA.  “California  Holly,’ 
or  Christmas  Berry.”  10  feet.  A native  California 
shrub,  found  plentifully  in  all  our  foothills.  Very 
desirable  on  account  of  its  handsome  foliage  ar 
also  for  its  bright  colored  berries.  In  pots,  10  to  12 
inches.  Each  35c. 

HIBISCUS  SINENSIS.  A favorite  shrub  with  brig 
green  foliage  and  large,  showy  flowers.  Single  red 
or  double  red.  In  pots,  1 to  1%  ft.  Each  50c. 

HYDRANGEA  HORTENSIS.  A well  known  deciduous 
shrub,  with  large  leaves  and  immense  heads  of  pink 
flowers.  Valuable  for  small  beds  around  a porch  or 
against  a wall,  continuing  in  flower  nearly  all  sum- 
mer. In  pots,  1 to  1%  ft.  Each  35c. 

HYPERICUM  PLORIBUNDUM.  A pretty  shrub  with 
small  foliage  and  large  clusters  of  bright  yellow 
flowers.  In  4-inch  pots,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each  40c. 

H.  MOSERIANUM.  A low  growing  shrub,  producing 
quantities  of  large,  single,  bright  yellow  flowers 
with  numerous  long,  showy  stamens.  Excellent  for 
massing,  flowering  almost  continuously.  In  4-inch 
pots,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each  40c. 

JACARANDA  MIMOSAEPOL.IA.  (J.  ovalifolia.)  30 
feet.  One  of  the  flnest  of  our  flowering  trees,  liter- 
ally covered  in  early  summer  with  large  blue  big- 
nonia-like  flowers.  The  foliage  is  flnely  cut  like 
a fern  and  very  pretty.  In  cans,  2 to  3 ft.  Each 
50c. 

UAGERSTROEMIA  INDICA  ROSEA.  “Pink  Crape 
Myrtle.”  A well  known  deciduous  shrub,  producing 
an  abundance  of  showy  pink  flowers.  In  pots.  Each 
50c. 

LAGUNARIA  PATERSONI.  20  feet.  A small  pyra- 
midal tree  with  ovate  leaves,  whitish  underneat i 
flowers  something  like  Hibiscus,  pale  rose  color.  In 
gal.  cans,  3 to  4 ft.  Each  75c. 

UAURESTINUS.  See  Viburnum. 

UEPTOSPERMUM  UAEVIGATUM.  This  beautiful  shrub 
does  particularly  well  in  California  and  is  very 
valuable  for  planting  in  masses,  and  for  Ailing  up 
odd  corners.  It  grows  rapidly  and  in  the  spring 
is  laden  with  a profusion  of  white  blossoms.  In 
gal.  cans,  2 to  3 ft.  Each  40c. 

LIBOCEDRUS  DECURRENS.  “Incense  Cedar.”  100 
feet.  A native  California  tree,  thriving  well  under 
cultivation.  It  forms  a very  handsome,  compact 
growing  tree,  with  cinnamon  red  bark  and  brigh’ 
green  foliage,  glaucous  underneath.  Balled,  3 to  4 
ft.  Each  $1.50. 

lilGUSTRUM  JAPONICUM.  “Japanese  Privet.”  20  feet. 
A large  shrub  or  small  tree,  with  glossy,  dark  green, 
leathery  leaves;  often  used  for  hedges  and  stands 
trimming  well.  In  flats  of  100  plants,  per  100,  $3.50. 

li.  NEPAUENSE.  “Small  Leaved  Privet.”  10  feet. 
Much  used  for  hedges  in  Southern  California.  It 
grows  quickly  and  can  be  trimmed  in  any  way  de- 
sired, making  a dense,  thick  hedge.  Leaves  small, 
light  green,  flowers  white,  in  large  sprays.  In  flats 
of  100  plants,  per  100,  $3.50. 

MACADAMIA  TERNIFOL.IA.  “Queensland  Nut.”  Very 
rare  ornamental  tree,  bearing  a valuable  edible  nut. 
In  pots.  Each  $1.50. 


MAGNOLIA  GRANDIPLORA.  80  feet.  One  of  the  fln- 
est of  American  evergreen  trees.  The  leaves  are 
thick,  bright  green  and  rusty  on  the  under  side; 
flowers  large,  waxy  white  and  fragrant.  In  gal. 
cans,  1 to  2 ft.,  each  50c;  3 to  4 ft.,  each  $1.00. 

MELALEUCA  ERICIPOLIA.  “Bottle  Brush.”  A large 
shrub  with  small,  narrow  leaves  and  spikes  of  yel- 
lowish-white, brush-like  flowers.  In  pots,  1%  to  2 
ft.  Each  50c. 

M.  HYPERICIPOLIA.  “Bottle  Brush.”  A tall  shrub 
with  pretty,  bright  green,  opposite  leaves,  and  pro- 
ducing large  spikes  of  rich  red  flowers.  In  pots,  1% 
to  2 ft.  Each  50c. 


Magnolia  grandiflora 


MELIA  AZEDARACH  UMBRACULIFORMIS.  “Texas 
Umbrella  Tree.”  A well  known  deciduous  tree.  The 
branches  are  erect  and  in  a manner  radiating  from 
the  trunk  and  with  drooping  foliage,  give  it  the 
appearance  of  a gigantic  umbrella.  It  is  a hand- 
some shade  tree  and  will  stand  a great  amount  of 
heat.  Bare  roots,  6 to  8 ft.  Each  75c. 

MYRTUS  COMMUNIS.  “Common  Myrtle.”  Handsome 
shrub  of  rather  compact  growth,  with  small,  glossy 
green,  aromatic  leaves.  Bears  quantities  of  small, 
white,  fragrant  flowers.  Valuable  either  for  single 
plants  or  for  a hedge.  In  pots.  Each  25c. 

OAK.  See  Quercus. 

PARKINSONIA  ACULEATA.  Shrub  or  small  tree,  15 
to  25  feet.  It  has  thorny,  drooping  branches,  with 
long  feathery  foliage,  and  showy  yellow  flowers. 
In  gal.  cans,  2 to  3 ft.  Each  50c. 

PEPPER  TREE.  See  Schinus. 

PICUNIA  DIOCA.  One  of  the  most  rapid  growing 
trees  known,  with  large,  bright  green  foliage.  Trees 
have  been  known  to  form  a trunk  1%  feet  in  diam- 
eter in  three  years.  Valuable  for  planting  to  pro- 
duce quick  shade.  In  gal.  cans.  Each  25c. 

PINUS  CANARIENSIS.  “Blue  Pine.”  80  feet.  A beau- 
tiful tree  with  long  pendant  needles  of  a glaucous 
blue  color.  It  is  of  rapid  growth,  stands  drough’ 
well  and  is  one  of  the  best  pines  for  Southern  Cali- 
fornia. It  has  the  peculiarity  of  sprouting  from  the 
stump  when  cut  down  or  even  burned  off,  which  is 
a valuable  feature  in  the  reforesting  of  our  moun- 
tains. In  gal.  cans,  3 ft.  Each  50c. 

P.  COULTERI.  “Big  Cone  Pine.”  80  feet.  A native 
species  from  San  Bernardino  and  San  Jacinto  Moun- 
tains at  an  elevation  of  4500  to  7000  feet,  but,  un- 
like most  of  our  native  pines  from  high  altitudes, 
it  succeeds  well  under  cultivation  in  the  valleys.  It 
has  rough  bark,  the  needles  are  in  clusters  of  threes, 
stiff  and  erect,  and  of  a dark  blue-green  color. 
Balled,  2 to  3 ft.  Each  $1.25. 

P.  HALEPENSIS.  “Aleppo  Pine.”  Western  Asia.  60 
feet.  A tree  of  rapid  growth  and  spreading  habit, 
with  light  yellowish-green  foliage.  It  thrives  well 
in  California,  and  is  a valuable  ornamental  tree. 
Balled,  3 to  4 ft.,  each  $1.00;  4 to  5 ft.,  each  $1,50. 

P.  INSIGNIS.  (P.  radiata.)  “Monterey  Pine.”  100 
feet.  A well  known  native  species  of  rapid  growt* 
succeeding  best  near  the  coast.  Balled,  3 to  4 ft. 
Each  75c. 


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P.  PINEA.  “Italian  Stone  Pine.”  60  feet.  A very  pic- 
turesque tree;  branches  spreading  and  usually  con- 
fined to  the  top  of  the  tree.  In  pots,  3 ft.  Each  50c. 

P.  TORREYANA.  “Torrey  Pine.”  A native  pine  found 
on  the  bluffs  at  Del  Mar,  in  San  Diego  County;  a 
rather  small  tree  of  spreading  habit,  needles  long 
and  five  in  a cluster;  succeeds  well  under  cultiva- 
tion. In  gal.  cans,  3 to  4 ft.  Each  75c. 

PITTOSPORUM  EUGENIOIDES.  20  feet.  A hand- 
some shrub  of  upright  growth,  with  light  green 
leaves  and  dark  stems.  Very  pretty  for  hedges  an 
also  as  single  specimen  plants.  In  pots,  1%  to  2 ft. 
Each  50c. 

P.  RHOMBIFOLIUM.  A beautiful  tree  and  highly  rec- 
ommended for  street  planting.  It  is  of  compact 
growth  and  the  foliage  is  of  a bright,  rich  green. 
It  bears  large  umbels  of  white,  fragrant  flowers,  fol- 
lowed by  orange-colored  berries  in  the  fall  of  the 
j^ear.  In  pots,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each  50c. 

P.  TOBIRA.  A handsome  shrub,  with  dark  green, 
shiny  leaves  and  numerous  white,  fragrant  flowers. 
In  pots,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each  40c. 

P.  UNDUIiATUM.  A shrub  or  small  tree,  with  large 
lance-shaped,  deep  green,  glossy  leaves  and  white, 
fragrant  flowers.  It  makes  a splendid  hedge  and  is 
very  handsome  as  single  specimen  plants;  also  suit- 
able for  street  trees.  In  pots,  1 ft.,  each  25c;  3 ft., 
each  50c. 


Platanus  orientalis 


PLiATANUS  ORIENTALIS.  “European  Sycamore.” 
“Oriental  Plane.”  A deciduous  tree  of  great  beauty. 
Leaves  bright  green,  deeply  cut.  It  thrives  well  in 
California  and  is  valuable  for  park  and  avenue  plant- 
ing. Bare  roots,  4 to  6 ft.,  each  50c;  6 to  8 ft.,  75c. 

P.  RACEMOSA.  “California  Sycamore.”  A well  known 
native  deciduous  tree.  In  cans,  1%  to  2 ft.,  35c. 

PRIVET.  See  Ligustrum. 

PRUNUS  CAROLINIANA.  “Carolina  Cherry.”  A large 
shrub  or  small  tree  of  pyramidal  growth,  pretty, 
glossy  green  leaves  and  white  flowers.  Makes  a 
splendid  street  tree.  In  pots,  2%  ft.  Each  60c. 

P.  ILICIPOLIA.  “California  Mountain  Cherry.” 
beautiful  native  shrub  found  in  most  of  our  foothills. 
It  has  pretty,  holly-like  foliage  and  small  white 
flowers;  very  flne  for  single  specimens  and  also 
makes  a splendid  hedge.  In  gal.  cans,  1%  to  2 ft. 
Each  35c. 

P.  INTEGRIPOLIA.  “Catalina  Cherry.”  From  Cata- 
lina Island.  A tree  of  great  beauty,  leaves  large, 
oval,  rich,  glossy  green;  very  pretty  as  single  speci- 
mens or  as  a street  tree.  In  pots,  1 ft.,  each  25 
3 ft.,  each  $1.00. 


RUERCUS  AGRIPOLIA.  “Live  Oak.”  A native  tree, 
probably  familiar  to  everyone  in  California.  Of 
large  spreading  habit,  with  dense,  dark  green  foli- 
age. In  gal.  cans,  2 to  3 ft.,  each  50c;  3 to  4 ft., 
each  75c;  4 to  5 ft.,  each  $1.25.  In  5-gal.  cans,  6 to 
7 ft.,  each  $2.00.  Extra  large  plants  in  boxes,  10 
ft.,  each  $7.50. 

a.  CHRYSOLEPIS.  “Golden  Cup,”  or  “Canyon  Oak.” 
Found  in  many  of  our  canyons,  above  2500  feet 
elevation.  Leaves  smaller  and  lighter  green  than 
the  common  Live  Oak.  In  the  mountains  it  grows 
to  a large  tree.  The  specimens  that  have  been 
planted  in  the  valleys  have  only  become  large 
shrubs  or  small  trees,  but  are  extremely  handsome. 
In  pots,  1 to  1%  ft.  Each  35c. 

Q,.  SUBER.  “Cork  Oak.”  A splendid  tree  of  upright 
growth  with  rounded  head.  It  thrives  well  in  Cali- 
fornia and  is  desirable  for  parks  or  for  street  plant- 
ing, and  is  one  of  the  very  best  trees  for  planting 
along  country  roadsides.  In  gal.  cans,  1%  to  2 ft., 
each  40c;  2 to  3 ft.,  each  50c;  3 to  4 ft.,  each  60c. 
Special  prices  quoted  on  large  quantities, 

SCHINUS  MOLLE.  “Pepper  Tree.”  50  feet.  The  most 
graceful  of  our  cultivated  trees,  with  its  long 
branches  of  flnely  cut,  delicate  green  leaves  and 
coral  red  berries.  It  is  the  admiration  of  every  tour- 
ist who  visits  our  state.  In  gal.  cans,  3 ft,  50c. 

SEQ,UOIA  GIGANTEA.  “California  Big  Tree.”  300 
feet.  A magnificent  tree  of  perfect  pyramidal  form. 
Foliage  rich  bluish  green.  Balled,  2 to  3 ft.,  $3.00. 

S.  SEMPERVIRENS.  “California  Redwood.”  300  feet. 
Of  rapid  growth;  a splendid  ornamental  tree,  suc- 
ceeding well  in  all  parts  of  the  state.  Leaves  dark 
green,  paler  underneath.  Balled,  3 to  4 ft.,  $1.00. 

SPARTIUM  JUNCEUM.  “Spanish  Broom.”  10  feet.  A 
quick  growing  shrub,  of  upright  habit.  Large,  yel- 
low, pea-shaped  flowers  in  great  profusion  on  round, 
leafless  branches.  In  pots,  1 to  2 ft.  Each  25c, 

STERCULIA  ACERIFOLIA.  (Brachychiton  acerifol- 
ium.)  “Flame  Tree.”  50  feet.  A tree  of  rather 
sturdy  habit,  with  deeply  lobed,  maple-like  leaves: 
produces  scarlet  flowers  in  clusters,  which  stand 
well  above  the  foliage.  In  pots,  1%  to  2 ft.,  50c. 

S.  DIVERSIFOLIA. . “Victorian  Bottle  Tree.”  60  feet. 
Of  compact  pyramidal  growth;  leaves  bright,  glossy 
green  and  of  many  different  shapes.  Thrives  with 
a small  amount  of  water,  and  has  been  largely  plant- 
ed as  a street  tree.  Bare  roots,  3 to  4 ft.,  each  50c; 
4 to  5 ft.,  each  75c. 

.STREPTOSOLON  JAMESONI.  A small  shrub,  particu- 
larly valuable  for  planting  in  dry,  sunny  situations. 
It  blooms  for  a long  period,  and  produces  immense 
quantities  of  yellow  and  orange  colored  flowers.  In 
gal.  cans,  1%  ft.  Each  50c. 

THUJA  ORIENTALIS.  (Biota  orientalis.)  “Chinese 
Arborvitae.”  25  feet.  A small  thick  growing  pyra- 
midal tree.  Bright  green  foliage  turning  bronze  or 
brown  in  the  winter.  Desirable  as  single  specimen 
trees  or  for  hedges.  Balled,  3 to  4 ft.  Each  $1.50. 

T.  ORIENTALIS  AUREA.  “Golden  Arborvitae,”  10 
feet.  A form  of  the  preceding;  the  foliage  assumes 
a golden  tint  in  the  spring;  very  regular  and  com- 
pact in  growth.  Balled,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each  $1.50. 

T.  ORIENTALIS  COMPACTA.  8 feet.  A dwarf,  very 
compact  form  of  the  Chinese  arborvitae.  Balled,  3 
ft.  Each  $2.00. 

T.  HOVEYI.  Of  dwarf,  compact  form,  bright  green, 
handsome  foliage.  Balled,  1%  to  2 ft.  Each  $1.00. 

T.  HOVEYI  PYRAMIDALIS.  A pyramidal  form  of  the 
preceding.  Balled,  2 to  3 ft.  Each  $1.00. 

UMBELLULARIA  CALIFORNICA.  (Oreodaphne  cali- 
fornica.)  “California  Laurel,”  or  “Bay.”  80  feet. 
Found  growing  near  streams  in  many  of  our  can- 
yons. where  it  forms  a large  shrub  or  small  tree. 
Farther  north,  however,  it  reaches  a height  of  80 
feet  or  more.  Under  cultivation  it  grows  rapidly 
and  forms  a well-shaped,  compact  tree  suitable  for 
lawns  or  for  avenues.  Handsome,  shining  green 
foliage.  In  pots,  8 to  10  inches.  Each  25c. 

UMBRELLA  TREE.  See  Melia. 

VIBURNUM  TINUS.  “Laurestinus.”  12  feet.  A well- 
known  shrub  with  showy  umbels  of  white  flowers 
blooming  profusely  in  the  winter.  Makes  a splen- 
did hedge.  In  pots,  1 ft.,  each  25c;  2 to  3 ft.,  $1.00. 


California  Native  Trees  and  Shrubs.  I make  a specialty  of  growing  native  trees  and  shrubs  and  have 
a large  assortment  in  my  nursery.  Several  species  are  included  in  the  foregoing  pages,  but  for  a 
complete  list  write  for  separate  price  list  of  California  native  plants. 


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Palms  and  Decorative  Plants 


ASPARAGUS  PLiUMOSUS.  “Asparagus  Fern.”  A fa- 
vorite climbing  vine,  suitable  for  shady  locations. 
Also  grown  as  a pot  plant.  In  4-inch  pots,  each  25c; 
in  5-inch  pots,  each  50c. 

A.  SPRENGERI.  A favorite  plant  for  hanging  bas- 
kets. In  4-inch  pots,  each  25c;  in  5-inch  pots,  each 
50c;  in  hanging  baskets,  each  $2.00  to  $3.00. 


DORYANTHES  PAUMERI.  A valuable  decorative  plant 
from  Australia.  The  plants  throw  up  numerous 
leaves  5 to  7 feet  long,  and  flower  stems  8 to  10 
feet  high,  each  bearing  a large  thyrsus  of  deep 
scarlet  flowers.  It  takes  the  plants  several  years 
to  reach  the  blooming  stage,  but  the  young  plants 
are  very  valuable  for  decorative  pot  plants.  In  pots. 
Each  75c. 


Group  of  Palms 


CHAMAEROPS  EXCEUSA.  (Trachycarpus  excelsus.) 
“Windmill  Palm.”  China,  Japan  and  India.  30  feet. 
One  of  the  hardiest  palms  known,  standing  heavy 
winds  without  injury  to  the  leaves  and  also  several 
degrees  of  frost.  The  leaves  are  fan-shaped,  finely 
and  deeply  cut.  One  of  the  best  palms  for  street 
planting.  Balled,  2 to  3 ft.,  each  $1.25;  3 to  4 ft., 
' each  $1.75. 

C.  HUMIIilS.  The  Mediterranean  region.  20  feet.  / 
dwarf  growing  hardy  species,  with  fan-shaped 
leaves,  especially  desirable  for  lawns,  also  for  grow- 
ing in  tubs  for  porch  plants.  Balled,  2 ft.  Each 
$2.00. 

COCOS  AUSTRALIS.  “Pindo  Palm.”  15  feet.  A rather 
slow  growing  but  very  ornamental  palm  with  glau- 
cous green  recurved  leaves.  One  of  the  hardiest  of 
the  genus  and  the  one  best  known  in  California. 
Balled,  2 to  3 ft.  Each  $2.60. 

C,  CAMPESTRIS.  10  to  15  feet.  Leaves  spreading 
and  recurved,  but  slightly  rigid.  In  6-inch  pots,  2 to 

3 ft.  Each  $1.50. 

C.  PLUMOSA.  Brazil.  50  feet.  One  of  the  best  for 
street  planting  and  largely  planted  in  Santa  Bar- 
bara. It  is  a rapid  growing  palm  with  slender  trunk, 
crowned  with  graceful  pinnate  leaves.  Balled,  3 to 

4 ft.,  each  $4.00;  4 to  5 ft.,  each  $5.00. 

C.  ROMANZOPPIANA.  Resembling  C.  plumosa  in  ap- 
pearance, but  much  hardier.  Balled,  3 to  4 ft.,  each 
$4.00;  4 to  5 ft.,  each  $5.00. 

DRACAENA  AUSTRALIS.  (Cordyline  australis.)  New 
Zealand.  20  feet.  A popular  plant  for  pot  culture, 
also  for  lawns  and  street  planting.  Forms  a stout 
branched  stem  with  broad  leaves  2 to  3 feet  long. 
In  pots,  2 ft.,  each  75c.  Balled,  3 to  4 ft.,  each 
$2.00. 

D.  INDIVISA.  (Cordyline  indivisa.)  New  Zealand.  30 
feet.  Grows  much  more  rapidly  than  the  preceding, 
with  long,  narrow  leaves  and  slender  stems.  Balled, 
2 to  3 ft.,  each  $1.25;  3 to  4 ft.,  each  $2.00. 


ERYTHEA  ARMATA.  “Blue  Palm.”  Lower  Califor- 
nia. 40  feet.  A rather  slow  growing  Fan  Palm. 
Leaves  of  a fine  glaucous  blue.  Very  hardy  and  a 
pretty  palm  for  lawns.  In  5 -gal.  cans,  2 ft.  Each 
$2.00. 

E.  EDULIS.  “Guadalupe  Palm.”  Guadalupe  Island. 
30  feet.  A rapid  growing  Fan  Palm  of  great  beauty. 
Leaves  deep  green  and  without  any  threads.  In 
5-gal  cans,  3 to  4 ft.  Each  $2.50. 

PHOENIX  CANARIENSIS.  “Canary  Island  Palm.” 
Without  doubt  the  most  popular  in  California  and 
one  of  the  most  graceful  of  our  hardy  palms.  Leaves 
pinnate  and  of  a deep  dark  green  color.  Very  ef- 
fective for  lawns  and  grounds.  In  gal.  cans,  1%  to 

2 ft.,  each  75c;  in  5-gal.  cans,  2 to  3 ft.,  each  $1.25; 

3 to  4 ft.,  each  $2.00;  4 to  5 ft.,  each  $3.00. 

P.  RECLINATA.  South  Africa.  12  to  20  feet.  Of  slen- 
der, graceful  habit.  Pinnate  leaves  beautifully 
arched,  usually  hanging  edgeways.  A fine  palm  for 
avenue  planting  or  for  single  specimens  on  lawns. 
In  5-gal.  cans,  2 to  3 ft.  Each  $3.00. 

P.  ROEBELENI.  Siam.  A beautiful  little  species 
growing  only  a few  feet  high  with  finely  cut  leaves, 
especially  valuable  for  growing  as  a pot  plant.  In 
pots,  specimen  plants,  from  $2.50  to  $10.00. 

STRELITZIA  NICOLAI.  South  Africa.  15  to  20  feet. 
A rare  species  with  large  flowers  of  grotesque  form, 
white  and  blue.  Forms  a heavy  stem  and  large, 
broad  leaves.  In  pots,  2 to  2%  feet.  Each  $3.00. 

WASHINGTONIA  PILIPERA.  “California  Fan  Palm.” 
80  feet.  The  common  Pan  Palm  of  California.  Trunk 
attains  a diameter  of  4 feet.  Leaves  fan-shaped, 
with  numerous  divisions  and  whitish  filaments. 
Balled,  3 to  4 ft.  Each  $1.50. 

W.  ROBUSTA.  (W.  gracilis.)  100  feet.  Of  more 
slender  growth  than  the  preceding  and  more  grace- 
ful in  general  appearance.  The  leaves  are  brighter 
green  and  with  less  filaments.  This  is  the  palm  now 
so  largely  used  for  street  planting.  Balled,  3 to  4 
ft.  Each  $1.50. 


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FRUIT  TREES  AND  GRAPE  VINES 


ALMONDS 

Price,  each  35c;  10  for  $3.25. 

I.  X.  L.  This  variety  is  highly  recommended  by  those 
who  have  grown  it.  It  bears  regularly  and  heavily. 
The  nuts  are  large  and  shell  easily,  no  machine  be- 
ing needed,  nor  is  it  necessary  to  bleach  them.  The 
tree  is  a sturdy  upright  grower. 

NE3  PLUS  ULTRA.  A rapid  grower  and  heavy  and 
regular  bearer.  The  nuts  are  large,  very  long  and 
soft  shelled. 

APPLES 

Price,  each  35c;  10  for  $3.00. 

BALDWIN.  Bright  red,  large;  flesh  rich,  crisp  and 
juicy.  It  is  a vigorous,  grower,  and  very  produc- 
tive. One  of  the  best  winter  varieties.  November 
to  February. 

JONATHAN.  Yellow  and  red,  of  medium  size;  flesh 
rich,  tender  and  juicy.  Very  productive  and  a good 
winter  variety.  November  to  December. 

RHD  ASTRACHAN.  Large,  deep  crimson,  rich  acid 
flavor.  July. 


White  Winter  Pearmain  Apple. 


ROME!  BEAUTY.  Large,  yellow  striped  and  shaded 
with  red,  tender  and  of  flne  flavor.  Blooms  late  and 
is  one  of  the  very  best  for  the  foothill  and  mountain 
sections  of  Southern  California. 

WHITE  WINTER  PEARMAIN.  Of  medium  size,  ob- 
long, pale  yellow,  sprinkled  with  miniature  brown 
spots;  flesh  crisp  and  juicy,  with  pleasant  sub-acid 
flavor.  A standard  market  sort.  Succeeds  well  in 
all  parts  of  the  state.  November  to  February. 

WINESAP.  Greenish  yellow,  striped  with  red  and  pur- 
ple, of  medium  size;  flesh  Arm,  with  rich  high  flavor. 
Excellent  for  the  table.  November  to  February. 

YELLOW  BELLFLOWER.  Of  large  size,  oblong,  yel- 
low; flesh  crisp  and  juicy,  sub -acid  flavor.  A stand- 
ard variety  in  California  and  succeeds  well  in  the 
interior.  October  to  January. 

YELLOW  NEWTOWN  PIPPIN.  Golden  yellow,  large; 
flesh  firm,  crisp  and  juicy.  One  of  the  standard  va- 
rieties in  California,  and  very  largely  planted.  Jan- 
uary to  March. 

APRICOTS 

Price,  each  35c;  10  for  $3|25. 

BLENHEIM.  Large,  oval,  deep  yellow,  flesh  yellow, 
sweet  and  juicy.  Regular  and  heavy  bearer.  In  great 
demand  for  canning  and  drying. 

HEMSKIRKE.  Large,  roundish,  somewhat  flattened 
on  both  sides;  flesh  bright  orange,  of  fine  flavor. 
This  variety  strongly  resembles  the  Moorpark,  but 
Is  a more  regular  bearer  and  ripens  earlier. 

ROYAL.  Medium  size,  oval,  dull  yellow,  flushed  with 
red.  A standard  variety.  It  is  a favorite  sort  for 
canning  and  drying;  succeeds  well  in  all  parts  of  the 
state  and  is  more  extensively  planted  than  any  other 
variety. 


CHERRIES 

Price,  each  35c;  10  for  $3.25. 

BLACK  TARTARIAN.  Very  large,  purplish  black; 
flesh  juicy,  rich  and  delicious.  The  best  black 
cherry.  June. 

NAPOLEON  BIGARREAU.  (Royal  Ann.)  Large,  pale 
yellow,  richly  dotted  with  deep  red  and  with  a 
bright  red  cheek;  flesh  sweet  and  juicy.  A good 
bearer. 

FIGS 

Price,  each  35c;  10  for  $3.00. 

BLACK  CALIFORNIA.  (Mission.)  Large  dark  pur- 
ple. A good  grower  and  bearer.  The  large  black 
fig  so  common  in  California. 

KADOTA.  A white  fig  of  medium  size,  rich  flavor  and 
one  of  the  best  for  table  use.  It  is  very  prolific 
and  the  trees  bear  when  quite  young. 

WHITE  ADRIATIC.  Large,  skin  greenish  yellow,  pulp 
red.  Extensively  planted  for  drying  purposes. 


Black  California  (Mission)  Fig 


GRAPES 

Price,  each  10c;  per  doz.  $1.00. 

BLACK  HAMBURG.  Very  large  bunches;  fruits  round 
and  large;  flesh  sweet  and  juicy.  A fine  table 
grape. 

BLACK  MOROCCO.  Bunches  of  medium  size;  fruits 
oval,  very  large,  dark  red,  turning  black  when  fully 
ripe;  flesh  sweet  and  juicy;  ripens  late  and  keeps 
well.  A good  shipper. 

CONCORD.  Bunches  large  and  compact;  fruits  large, 
round  and  sweet. 

CORNICHON,  BLACK.  Long,  loose  bunches;  fruits 
oval,  tapering  at  both  ends;  flesh  firm  and  of  fine 
flavor;  ripens  late  and  is  a splendid  sort  for  ship- 
ping. 

FLAME  TOKAY.  Bunches  very  large;  fruits  large, 
pale  red  covered' with  bloom;  flesh  firm  and  sweet. 
An  old  and  popular  sort;  largely  planted  for  table 
grapes. 

EMPEROR.  Bunches  very  large;  fruits  large,  oblong, 
deep  rose  colored.  One  of  the  best  late  varieties  for 
the  market.  A strong  grower  and  heavy  bearer. 

MALAGA.  Very  large  bunches,  often  weighing  10 
pounds;  fruits  very  large,  oval,  yellowish  green.  A 
good  shipping  variety,  commanding  a high  price  In 
the  eastern  markets.  The  vine  is  a strong  grower 
and  very  productive. 

MISSION.  Bunches  shouldered;  fruits  round,  medium 
sized,  purplish  black  and  sweet. 

MUSCAT  OF  ALEXANDRIA.  Bunches  long  and  loose 
shouldered;  fruits  oval,  yellowish  green,  rich  fla- 
vored. Very  largely  grown  for  raisins. 

ROSE  OF  PERU.  Large  bunches;  fruits  large  and 
round,  flesh  firm.  A good  market  variety.  Vine  a 
strong  grower. 

THOMPSON’S  SEEDLESS.  Bunches  very  large;  fruits 
greenish  yellow,  oval,  firm  and  seedless.  A rapid 
grower  and  enormous  bearer. 


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LEMONS 

EUREKA.  Medium  size;  a good  keeper;  the  best  for 
general  use.  Each  $1.00. 

LOQUATS 

ADVANCE.  Large  pear-shaped,  borne  in  large  clus- 
ters; flavor  distinct  and  sweet.  Each  $2.00. 

SEEDLINGS.  4 to  6 feet.  Each  $1.50. 

NECTARINES 

Price,  each  35c;  10  for  $3.25. 

STANWICK.  Large,  pale  greenish  white,  shaded  with 
rich  violet;  flesh  white,  rich  and  juicy. 

OUVES 

Price,  3 to  4 ft.,  each  75c;  4 to  6 ft.,  each  $1.00. 

MANZANILLO.  Large,  purplish  black,  with  light 
colored  specks.  One  of  the  best  commercial  va- 
rieties, both  for  pickling  and  oil. 

MISSION.  Medium  size;  desirable  for  pickling,  either 
green  or  ripe;  also  a good  variety  for  oil.  An  old 
standard  variety  introduced  by  the  Spanish  padres 
and  now  grown  here  probably  more  than  any  other 
sort. 

ORANGES 

MEDITERRANEAN  SWEET.  Medium  size,  ripens  late. 
Tree  thornless  and  a good  bearer.  Each  $2.00. 

TANGERINE.  (Dancy’s.)  Medium  size;  very  sweet; 
rind  thin  and  separates  easily.  Each  $2.00. 

VALENCIA,  LATE.  Large,  oblong;  ripens  very  late. 
Each  $1.00. 

WASHINGTON  NAVEL.  The  standard  variety  in  Cali- 
fornia. Fruit  large,  luscious  and  seedless;  a good 
bearer  and  shipper.  Each  $1.00. 


Elberta  Peach 


PEACHES 

Price,  each  35c;  10  for  $3.00. 

BRIGGS’  RED  MAY.  Medium  size;  greenish  white 
with  red  cheek;  flesh  greenish  white,  melting  and 
juicy.  A popular  early  variety.  Middle  of  June. 

EARLY  CRAWFORD.  Large,  oblong;  skin  yellow, 
with  red  cheek;  flesh  yellow  and  sweet.  Middle  of 
July. 

ELBERTA.  Very  large;  bright  yellow,  with  mottled 
red  cheek;  flesh  yellow,  juicy  and  sweet.  One  of 
the  best  market  varieties.  Late  in  July. 

POSTER,  Large,  yellow,  becoming  very  dark.  One 
of  the  best  for  drying,  market  or  canning.  Early 
July. 

GEORGE  THE  FOURTH.  Fruit  large,  white,  with  red 
cheek;  flesh  pale,  rich  and  juicy;  very  popular  as  a 
table  variety.  End  of  August. 

HEATH  CLING.  Very  large,  skin  downy,  creamy  white 
with  faint  blush  of  red;  flesh  white,  tender,  juicy 
and  sweet;  valuable  for  canning.  Early  September. 

LATE  CRAWFORD.  Very  large,  yellow,  with  dark 
red  cheek;  flesh  deep  yellow,  rich  flavor.  A popular 
variety  for  drying  and  canning. 

SALWAY,  Large,  creamy  yellow,  with  brownish  red 
cheek;  flesh  deep  yellow,  red  at  pit,  sweet  and  rich; 
a standard  late  variety.  Middle  of  September. 


SAUCER.  Small,  flattened  at  both  ends,  white  with  red 
cheek,  flesh  white,  delicious  flavor.  One  of  the  best 
for  home  use. 

PHILLIP’S  CLING.  Large,  round,  yellow,  with  slight 
blush  on  the  sunny  side.  Flesh  Arm,  clear  yellow. 
A favorite  for  canning. 

TUSCAN  CLING.  Large,  yellow,  with  red  on  the  sunny 
side.  Flesh  rich,  clear  yellow.  Bears  heavily  and 
ripens  early;  one  of  the  best  for  canning. 

PEARS 

Price,  each  35c;  10  for  $3.25. 

BARTLETT.  Large,  clear,  lemon-yellow  with  soft 
blush;  flesh  white,  juicy  and  rich.  The  most  popular 
variety. 

SECKEL.  Small,  brownish  green  with  russet-brown 
cheek.  For  rich  flavor  it  has  no  equal. 

WINTER  NELIS.  Medium  size,  yellowish  green,  dotted 
with  gray  russet;  flesh  yellowish  white,  rich  and 
juicy.  Especially  adapted  to  a dry,  warm  climate; 
a regular  bearer,  good  shipper  and  keeper. 

PERSIMMONS 

TANE-NASHI.  Very  large;  light  yellow,  changing  to 
red  when  fully  matured;  flesh  yellow,  seedless,  very 
fine  quality;  must  be  fully  ripened  before  eating. 
The  tree  is  a vigorous  grower  and  a good  bearer. 
Each  35c. 

POMEGRANATES 

SWEET  FRUITED.  Fruit  large  and  very  sweet.  Each 
50c. 

POMELO  OR  GRAPE  FRUIT 

MARSH’S  SEEDLESS.  Medium  size,  practically  seed- 
less; thin,  smooth  skin;  fine  flavor.  Each  $1.50. 

PLUMS 

Price,  each  35c;  10  for  $3.00. 

BURBANK.  Large,  red  with  lilac  bloom;  flesh  deep 
yellow,  very  sweet.  A strong,  vigorous  grower; 
often  commences  bearing  when  2 years  old. 

KELSEY  JAPAN.  Very  large;  green,  changing  to  rich 
yellow,  shaded  with  reddish  purple  when  ripe  and 
covered  with  bloom;  flesh  yellow,  firm  and  sweet; 
a good  bearer.  July  to  October. 

SANTA  ROSA.  Large,  oval,  purplish  crimson  with 
light  blue  bloom.  Flesh  pale  amber  near  the  stone, 
shading  to  deep,  purplish  crimson  near  the  skin. 
Regular  bearer;  valuable  for  both  shipping  and 
home  use.  For  beauty  and  quality  of  fruit  it  is 
unsurpassed.  Early  July. 

SATSUMA.  “Blood  Plum.”  Large,  globular,  dark  red 
with  thin  lilac  bloom;  flesh  dark  red,  firm  and  juicy. 
July. 

WICKSON.  Very  large,  deep  cherry  red,  changing  to 
rich  claret  color;  flesh  amber,  rich  and  juicy.  This 
variety  was  originated  by  Mr.  Luther  Burbank  and 
is  a cross  between  Satsuma  and  Kelsey  Japan,  and 
is  considered  by  him  one  of  the  best  of  the  Japan 
plums. 

PRUNES 

Price,  each  35c;  10  for  $3.25. 

FRENCH  PRUNE.  Medium  size,  violet  purple;  rich 
and  sugary.  A standard  variety  for  drying. 

TRAGEDY.  Medium  size,  dark  purple;  flesh  greenish 
yellow,  rich  and  sweet. 

QUINCE 

ORANGE.  (Apple.)  Large,  golden  yellow;  fine  for 
preserving;  a good  bearer.  September.  Each  35c. 

WALNUT 

SANTA  BARBARA  SOFT  SHELL.  Nut  large,  shell 
thin,  kernel  white,  full  and  sweet.  A favorite  va- 
riety. Seedling  trees,  3 to  4 ft.,  each  35c;  4 to  6 ft., 
each  50c;  7 to  8 ft.,  each  75c. 

FRANQ,UETTE.  A French  variety  now  in  great  de- 
mand in  California.  Blooms  after  danger  of  frost  is 
over.  Nuts  very  large  and  well  filled.  Trees  grafted 
on  California  Black  Walnut  root,  3 to  4 ft.,  each  75c; 
4 to  6 ft.,  each  $1.00;  6 to  8 ft.,  each  $1.50. 

PLACENTIA  PERFECTION.  The  standard  variety  in 
Southern  California.  Nuts  large,  full,  white  meat, 
extra  fine  quality.  Trees  grafted  on  California  Black 
Walnut  root,  4 to  5 ft.,  each  75c;  5 to  6 ft.,  each  $1.00. 


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SMALL  FRUITS 


BLACKBERRIES 

CRANDFLIi’S  EARLY.  Large,  firm;  rich  flavor;  very- 
early;  bears  through  the  entire  blackberrs'  season. 
Per  doz.  50c,  per  100  $3.00. 


Blackberry,  Mammoth 


MAMMOTH.  A cross  between  the  Wild  Blackberry  of 
California  and  Crandell’s  Early.  The  canes  are  very 
large  and  of  vigorous  growth,  often  growing  20  feet 
in  one  season.  It  bears  very  early  and  is  exceedingly 
productive.  The  fruit  is  very  large,  often  2%  inches 
long,  and  of  delicious  flavor.  Per  doz.  $1.00. 

HIMALAYA  GIAIVT.  Introduced  some  years  ago  from 
the  Himalaya  mountains.  It  is  of  remarkably  rapid 
growth,  the  canes  sometimes  reaching  40  feet  in  one 
season.  The  plants  should  be  trained  over  a trellis 
and  carefully  pruned  during  the  winter.  It  is  a 
heavy  bearer  and  the  berries  are  large  with  few 
seeds  and  stand  shipping  well.  Per  doz.  $1.00. 

CURRANTS 

FAY’S  PROLIFIC.  Large,  deep  red;  a standard  sort. 
Each  15c,  per  doz.  $1.50. 

WHITE  GRAPE.  Large,  yellowish  white;  the  best  of 
the  white  varieties.  Each  15c,  per  doz.  $1.50. 

DEWBERRIES 

GARDENA.  Large,  glossy  black;  rich  flavor,  good 
bearer.  Per  doz.  50c,  per  100  $3.00. 

FEIJOA  SELLOWIANA  OR 
PINEAPPLE  GUAVA 

Fruit  delicious,  mingling  the  flavor  of  the  pineapple, 
raspberry  and  banana,  and  so  aromatic  that  a few 
of  them  will  impart  a pleasing  fragrance  in  a room. 
It  is  somewhat  acid  and  has  good  cooking  qualities. 
Size  about  that  of  an  English  walnut.  Besides  being 
valued  for  its  fruit,  it  is  an  ornamental,  glaucous- 
leaved evergreen  shrub  and  very  beautiful  when  in 
flower.  The  blossoms  have  heavy,  waxy  petals,  pure 
white  beneath  and  shaded  to  a purplish  crimson  on 
the  upper  side,  well  meriting  a place  in  the  garden 
for  its  flowers  alone.  Each  50c  to  75c. 

8PECTAT.  PRICES  ON  LARGE 


GOOSEBERRIES 

OREGON  CHAMPION.  Very  large;  brownish -red,  very 
sweet  and  one  of  the  best  for  table  use  and  for 
pies;  a strong  grower  and  good  bearer.  Each  20c, 
per  doz.  $2.00. 

HOUGHTON.  Medium  size,  pale  red,  very  sweet;  enor- 
mously productive.  Each  20c,  per  doz.  $2.00. 


GUAVA 

STRAWBERRY.  Fruit  round,  deep  claret  color,  of 
strawberry  flavor.  Much  used  for  jellies  and  pre- 
serves; also  good  for  eating  in  the  fresh  state.  In 
pots,  each  25c  to  50c. 

LEMON.  Fruit  yellow,  pear-shaped;  valuable  for  jel- 
lies and  preserves.  In  pots.  Each  35c  to  50c. 


LOGAN  BERRY 

LOGAN  BERRY.  A hybrid  between  the  raspberry  and 
blackberry.  Fruit  dark  red,  often  1%  inches  long 
and  produced  in  immense  clusters.  In  flavor  it  par- 
takes of  both  the  raspberry  and  blackberry,  a mild, 
pleasant,  vinous  flavor,  delicious  and  peculiar  to  this 
berry  alone.  Excellent  for  the  table,  jams  or  jellies. 
Per  doz.  50c,  per  100  $3.00. 


RASPBERRIES 

CALIFORNIA  SURPRISE.  The  best  red  raspberry.  It 
begins  to  ripen  in  April  and  continues  through  the 
entire  berry  season.  Prolific  and  of  good  quality. 
Per  doz.  50c,  per  100  $3.00. 


Brandywine  Strawberry 


STRAWBERRIES 

BRANDYWINE.  Large,  roundish,  conical;  bright  red; 
flesh  firm  and  of  rich  flavor.  A popular  medium  to 
late  variety.  Per  100  50c,  per  1000  $4.00. 

A-1.  Large,  dark  red.  A continuous  and  heavy  bearer. 
Per  100  50c,  per  1000  $4.00. 

KLONDYKE.  Very  uniform,  rich  blood  red,  juicy  and 
of  delicious  flavor;  medium  early.  This  variety  is 
of  recent  introduction  and  is  becoming  very  popular 
here.  Per  100  50c,  per  1000  $4.00. 

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Avocado  or  Alligator  Pear 

The  coming  Tropical  Fruit  for  Southern  California,  destined 
to  become  the  most  profitable  of  all  the  orchard  crops 

Avocado.  ( Persea  gratissima. ) “Alligator  Pear.”  “Aquacate.” 
This  splendid  tropical  fruit  has  attracted  much  attention  of 
late  in  Southern  California  since  it  has  been  found  that  it  can 
be  grown  successfully  in  sections  where  the  orange  and  lemon 
thrive.  It  will,  no  doubt,  be  planted  on  a large  scale,  and  be- 
come one  of  the  best  paying  orchard  crops.  The  trees  now 
bearing  have  yielded  high  returns,  many  of  them  netting  the 
owner  from  $100  to  $200  per  tree,  and  in  one  case  $400  for 
one  season’s  crop.  It  is  the  most  wholesome  and  nutritious  of 
all  fruits,  and  in  countries  where  grown  extensively  is  a staple 
article  of  food.  On  account  of  the  limited  number  of  trees  now 
bearing  in  California  the  fruit  commands  a very  high  price, 
good  specimens  selling  as  high  as  75c  each,  and  consequently 
only  enjoyed  by  the  more  wealthy  classes.  Being  as  easy  to 
grow  as  other  fruit  crops  it  will  without  doubt  be  planted  on  a 
large  scale,  the  prices  of  the  fruit  will  necessarily  be  lower  but 
will  be  within  the  reach  of  everyone,  and  it  will  become  a staple 
article  of  food.  As  the  fruit  stands  shipping  well  the  market 
is  almost  unlimited,  and  it  is  destined  to  become  one  of  the  best 
paying  fruit  crops  for  Southern  California.  The  tree  is  of 
rapid  growth,  and  particularly  handsome  with  large,  deep  green 
leaves.  It  succeeds  best  in  a deep  loamy  soil  and  attains  a 
height  of  from  20  to  40  feet. 


BUDDED  TREES 

Ganter.  Fruit  oval  to  oblong,  thick  skin  of  greenish  color; 
of  good  quality  and  fine  flavor.  The  fruits  weigh  from  8 to 
10  ounces  each.  The  tree  is  a vigorous  grower  and  a proliflc 
bearer.  Ripens  September  to  December.  Balled  or  boxed,  3 
to  4 feet,  each  $4.00. 

Harmon.  This  is  one  of  the  hardiest  varieties  and  is  highly 
recommended  for  the  home  garden,  especially  in  sections  sub- 
ject to  frost.  The  fruit  is  smooth,  light  glossy-green  washed 
with  reddish  purple  and  with  large  yellow  dots;  flesh  greenish- 
yellow  and  of  a rich  nutty  flavor.  Ripens  in  October  and 
November.  Balled  or  boxed,  3 to  4 feet,  each  $3.00. 

Northrup.  Fruit  pear-shaped,  of  medium  size;  weight  7 to 
9 ounces.  Flesh  of  flne  texture,  good  quality  and  flavor.  Thin 
skin  of  a purplish  color.  The  main  crop  is  produced  from 
October  to  December.  The  trees  also  produce  a second  and 
lighter  crop  from  April  to  June.  The  hardiest  variety  grown. 
Balled  or  boxed,  3 to  4 feet,  each  $3.50. 

Taft.  Considered  by  many  the  best  Avocado  yet  introduced. 
Fruit  pear-shaped,  weighing  about  1 pound.  Flesh  flne  grained 
and  of  a remarkably  rich  nutty  flavor.  The  tree  is  of  vigorous 
growth  with  a large  spreading  top  and  is  a good  bearer.  Ripens 
June  to  August.  Balled  or  boxed,  3 to  4 feet,  each  $4.00. 

SEEDLING  TREES 

Seedlings.  Raised  from  seed  of  the  ordinary  small  fruited 
types.  In  pots  1 to  1%  feet.  Each  50c;  100,  $40.00. 

Selected  Seedlings.  Raised  from  seed  taken  from  very  large 
imported  fruit.  Boxed,  2 to  3 feet.  Bach  $1.00. 


Four-year-old  Budded  Avocado  Tree 


GENERAL  INDEX 


Page 
3-14 

Page 
.35-36 

Page 

...  .49-63 

._.  . 16 

.37-42 

.55-59 

15 

43-46 

._  „ 60 

Flower  Seed  Novelties  and  Specialties — 

17-22 

47-48 

.23-34 

_...  .48 

. 63 

Page 

Page 

Page 

Page 

Page 

Page 

Abelia 55 

Abronis  35 

Acacia,  seeds 37-38 

Acacia,  trees 
Acer,  seeds  — 

Acer,  trees  — 
Acrocllnlum 
Aesculus  ~ 

Agapanthus 
Ageratum  ~ 

Albizzla  — . 

Alfalfa 

Alfllerilla  

Alligator  Pear 

Almonds 

Alyssum 

Amarantbus  

AmaryUls 

Amberboa  — ~~ — 
Ampelopsis,  seeds  — 
Ampelopsls,  plants  .~ 

Ancbusa 

Anemone 

Angopbora,  seeds 
Angophora,  trees 

Antigonon  

Antirrbinum  — 

Anona  

Apples  . 

Apricots  

AquUegia,  seeds..l7-23-35 

AQuUegia,  plants 53 

Araucaria  55 

Arbutus,  seeds 38 

Arbutus,  trees 55 

Arctotis 23 

Argemone  35 

Articboke,  seeds 3 

Artlcbote,  plants 15 

Asb  38 

Asparagus,  seeds 3 

Asparagus,  roots 15 

Asparagus  plumosus. 

Seeds 48 

Plants  60 

Asparagus  sprengeri. 

Seeds  48 

Plants  — 60 

Aster,  seeds .•.18-23 

Aster,  plants 53 

Auricula  23 

Australian  Pea  Vine, 

seeds 23 

plants  54 

Avocado  64 

Baerla  35 

Balsam  23 

Bartonia  23 

Beans  — 3-4 

Beet  4-5 

Begonia,  seeds — — 23 

Begonia,  bulbs 54 

Begonia,  plants  53 

Beilis,  seeds  18-23 

Beilis,  plants  53 

Berberis,  seeds  38 

Berberls,  plants  — 55 

Bignonla 54 

Blackberries  83 

Boronla 38 

Bougainvillea  54 

Bracbycome  23 

Broom,  seeds 38 

Broom,  plants  55 

Broom  Com  16 

Brussels  Sprouts  5 

Buckwheat 16 

Bulbs,  Summer  Flow- 
ering   54 

Buxus 55-56 

Cabbage,  seeds 5 

Cabbage,  plants  15 

Caladlum  54 

Calceolaria  24 

Calendula  24 

California  Wild  Flower 
Seeds,  Souvenir  Col- 
lection   36 

California  Wild  Flower 

Seed  Mixtures  36 

California  Wild  Gar- 
dens   36 


California  Native 

Plants  — 36-59 

California  Poppy  seeds, 

collection  of  33 

Calla  54 

Calliopsis 24 

Callistemon,  seeds 38 

plants  56 

CalUtris 38 

Camellia  56 


Currants  

Cyclamen  

Cydonia  

Crohomandra  . 
Cypress  Vine  . 
Cytisus  

Dahlia,  seeds  . 
DahUa,  plants 
Daisy,  seeds  „ 


63  Hollyhock  

26  Honeysuckle  

39  Hop  Vine 

39  Horseradish  

26  Hydrangea  

39  Hypericum  

~ Humulus  

_...  26  Hunnemannla  .. 
52 

..18-26  Ipomoea,  seeds„ 


Mustard 
Myosotis 
Myrtus  _ 


27 

54 

15 

15 

58  Nasturtium 

58  Nectarines  .... 

27  Nemesia  

— 27  Nemopbila  - 

Nlcotiana  

27  Nierembergia 


Camphora,  seeds  ... 

_.  38 

Daisy,  piams  . 
Dandelion  

Ipomoea,  plants 

54 

54 

Nigeiia 

Camphora,  trees  — 

....  56 

Delphinium, 

Oak  

Candytuft 

....  24 

.-19-26-35 

Canna,  seeds  

....  24 

plants  

53 

Canna,  plants  

„.  52 

Dendromecon 

39 

.....  54 

OUves  

Cardinal  Climber  _ 

-.  18 

Dewberries  

63 

an 

rinlnTi 

10- 

Carlssa  

....  56 

Dianthus  

26 

Carnation,  seeds  . 
Carnation,  plants 


_...  24  Digitalis 26 

51  Dimorphotheca  19 

Carpenteria,  seeds 38  Diosma 57 

Carpenteria,  plants 56  Doryanthes,  seeds 48 

Carrot  5 Doryanthes,  plants — 60 

Cassia,  seeds 38  Dracaena,  seeds 48 

Cassia,  plants 56  Dracaena,  plants 60 

Casuarina,  seeds 38  Duranta — 57 

Casuarina,  trees 56 

Catalpa  38  Egg  Plant,  seeds 8^ 

Cauliflower,  seeds 5 Egg  Plant,  plants 15 

plants  15  Eg3T)tian  -Com 16 

Ceanotbus,  seeds 38  Endive  6 

Ceanothus,  plants 56  Erica  57 . 

Cedrus,  seeds  39  Erysimum  35 

Cedrus,  trees  56  Erythea,  seeds 48 

Celery 6 Erythea,  plants  60 

Celosia  24  Erythrina  ....  39 

Centaurea,  seeds — 24-25  Escallonla  57 

Centaurea,  plants 53  Eschscholtzla 20-26-35 

Ceratonia,  seeds 39  Eucalyptus  Culture..43-44 

Ceratonla,  trees 56  Eucalyptus,  trees 57 

Chamaecyparis,  seeds..  39  Eugenia  57 


KafBlr  Com 

Kale 

Kochla  

Kohl  Babl  _ 


trees  56  Euonymus 

Chamaerops,  seeds 47  Eustoma 

plants  60 

Chayote  6 

Cherries  61 

Chervil  6 

Chicory  6 

Chives  15 

Chorizema  39 

Chrysanthemum,  seeds  25 

plants  51-52 

Cineraria  25 

Cinnamomum  39 

Clstus  56 

CTarkia  25-35 

Clematis  54 

CUanthus  25 

CUmblng  Plants 54 

Clover  15-16 

Cobaea  25 

Cocos,  seeds 47-48 

Cocos,  plants  60 

Collections  of  Flower 

Seeds  33 

Coleus  25 

CoUinsia  25-35 

Convolvulus  25 

Coprosma,  seeds 39 

Coprosma,  plants 56 

Coreopsis,  seeds 25-35 

Coreopsis,  plants 53 

Cornflower  25 

Com  Salad  6 

Com,  Sweet 6-7 

Comus,  seeds 39 

Comus,  plants  56 

Cosmos  18-25 

Cotoneaster  56 

Cotton  16 

Crape  Myrtle  .....  56 


„...  57 
_..  35 


Feljoa 63 

Fenugreek  16 

Ficus,  seeds 39 

Ficus,  plants 54-57 

Figs  61 

Floerkla  35 

Fraxinus,  seeds  39 

Fraxinus,  trees  57 

Freesia  20 

Fremontia  40 

Fuchsia,  seeds 26 

Fuchsia,  plants  53 


I.agerstroemia  58 

Lagunaria,  seeds  40 

Lagunarla,  trees 58 

Xantana  53 

Larkspur 27 

Lathyrus 21-27-35 

Laurestinus,  seeds 40 

Laurestinus,  plants 58 

Lavatera  27-40 

Lawns,  Directions  for 

making  15 

Lawn  Fertilizers  15 

Layla  35 

Leek  8 

Lemons  — 62 

Leptospermum,  seeds..  40 
Leptospermum,  plants..  58 

Lettuce 8-9 

Leucadendron 40 

Libocedrus,  seeds 41 

Libocedrus,  trees 58 

Llgustrum,  seeds 41 

Llgustrum,  plants 58 

27 


10  Salplglossis  31 

28  Salsify  13 

58  Salt  Bush  16 

Salvia,  seeds 31-32-36 

28-33  Salvia,  plants 53 

62  Santolina  53 

21-28  Scabiosa 32-33 

29-36  Schinus,  seeds 42 

29  Schinus,  trees  59 

29  Schizanthus  22-32 

29  Sciadopytls  42 

Sequoia,  seeds 42 

58  Sequoia,  trees 59 

36  Shasta  Daisy,  seeds.-  32 

10  Shasta  Daisy,  plants..  53 

62  Sllene  32-36 

11  Sisvrinchlum  — 36 

11  Smilax,  seeds  32 

16  Oranges  62  Smilax,  plants 54 

8 Solanum  54 

27  Pampas  Grass  53  Solidago  32 

8 Pansy,  seeds 21-29  Sorghum  16 

Pansy,  plants  53  Sorrel  13 

Parklnsonia,  seeds 41  Spartlum,  seeds  42 

Parklnsonia,  trees  58  Spartlum,  plants  — 59 

Parsley  11  Spinach 

Parsnip  11  Squash  . 

Passiflora  54  Statice  

Peaches  62  Sterculla,  seeds 

Pears  62  Sterculla,  trees 

Peas 11-12-16  Stocks,  seeds  . 


13 

13-14 

32 

42 

59 

32-33 

Pelargonium  53  Stocks,  plants  — 53 

Pentstemon,  seeds 29-36  Strawberries  63 

Pentstemon.  plants 53  Strelitzia,  seeds  48 

Pepper,  seeds  12  Strelitzia,  plants  60 

Pepper,  plants 15  Streptosolon  59 

Pepi>er  Tree,  seeds — 41  Grass  — 

Penr^r  Tree  trees  58  Sunflower 16-22-33 

Pepper  iree,  trees g^rprlse  Garden  Mix- 


Persimmons 


..  62 


ture 


Petunia,  seeds — 21-29-30  g^eet  Peas  _ 


GaUlardia  

Garden  Calender 

Genista,  seeds 

Genista,  plants 
Geranium,  seeds 
Geranium,  plants 
Gerbera,  seeds  — 
Gerbera,  plants  . 

Gemn 

GiUa  

Gladiolus  

Gloxinia  

Godetia  

Gomphrena  — . 

Gooseberries 

Grapes 

Grass  

Grevillea,  seeds  . 
Grevillea,  plants 

Guava,  seeds 

Guava,  plants 

Gypsophila 


Crataegus,  seeds 39 

Crataegus,  plants 56 

Cress  7 

Cress,  Water 7 

Cryptomeria  39 

Cucumber  7 

Cucumber,  Wild  25 

Culinary  roots  and 

plants  15 

Cupressus,  seeds 39 

Cupressus,  trees 56-57 


Hakea,  seeds  . 
Hakea,  plants 
Hedera 


Helianthus  

Hellchrysum  

Heliotrope,  seeds 
Heliotrope,  plants 

Herbs 

Heteromeles,  seeds. 
Heteromeles,  plants—...  58 
Hibiscus 58 


26 

2 

40 

57 

26 

-.52-53 

20 

53 

21 

-.26-35 

54 

26 

26-35 

27 

63 

61 

..-15-16 

40 

58 

40 

63 

27 

49 

58 

54 

27-35 

27 

27 

. 53 
. 15 
. 40 


Lin  aria 

Linanthus  

Linum 

Lobelia,  seeds 

Lobelia,  plants  _ 

Logan  Berry  

Lonlcera  

Loquats 

Love-lies-bleeding 
Luplnus 


35 

27 

27 

53 

63 

54 

62 

27 

—.28-35 


Macadamla  58 

Magnolia,  seeds 41 

Magnolia,  trees 58 

Malope  28 

Mandevlllea,  seeds 28 

Mandevillea,  plants 54 

Mangel  16 

Marguerite 53 

Marigold 28 

Matricaria  28 

Slaurandia  28 

Melaleuca,  seeds 41 

Melaleuca,  plants 58 

Melia,  seeds„— 41 

Mella,  trees 58 

Melon,  Musk  9 

Melon,  Water 10 

MentzeUa  35 

Mesembryanthemum  _ 28 

Metrosideros  41 

Mignonette  28 

Millet  16 

Milo  klalze  16 

Mimosa  28 

Mimulus  28-36 

Mina  28 

MirablUs 28 

ADscellaneous  Flower- 
ing Plants 53 

Momordica  28 

Miiehlenbeckla  54 

Musa  48 

Mushroom  Spawm  — 10 


Petunia,  plants 
Phacetia 

Phlox,  seeds _.30-33 

Phlox,  plants  53 

Phoenix,  seeds 48 

Phoenix,  plants  60 

Phormlum  48 

Eflcea 41 

Picunia  58 

Pinus,  seeds 41 

Plnus,  trees 58-59 

Pittosporum,  seeds  41-42 

Pittosporum,  trees 59 

Platanus  — 59 

Platystemon  36 

Plums  62 

Poinsettla 53 

Polyanthus SO 

Pomegranate  62 

Pomelo  62 

Poppy  21-30-31-33 

Portulaca 31 

Potatoes  12 

Primula,  seeds 21-31 

Primula,  plants  53 

Privet,  seeds 42 

Privet,  plants  59 

Pmnes 62 

Prunus,  seeds  42 

Prunus,  trees  59 

Psidium  42 

Pumpkin 12 

Pyrethmm  ...  31 

Quercus  59 

Quince 62 


Sweet  Potatoes 
“X  Sweet  WiUiam 


36 
.-  34 
.._  15 
.™  33 


Badlsh  -12-13 


Eaphiolepis  

Raspberries  

Rhodanthe  

Rhubarb,  seeds  . 
Rhubarb,  roots  . 

Rhus 

Ricinus 

Robinla 

Romneya,  seeds  . 
Romneya,  plants 

Roselle  — — 

Roses  

Rudbeckia  


Tacsonla,  seeds 33 

Tacsonla,  plants  54 

Tagete  s 33 

Tecomu  54 

Tepary  Beans  16 

Thuja,  seeds  42 

Thuja,  trees  59 

Thunbergia  33 

Tobacco  14-16 

Tomato,  seeds  14 

Tomato,  plants  15 

Torreya  — 42 

Tristanla  42 

Tropaeolmn  33 

Tuberose  54 

Turnip 14 

Ulex 42 

UmbeUularla,  seeds 42 

■DmbeUularia,  trees 59 

Umbrella  Tree,  seeds..  42 
Umbrella  Tree,  trees..  59 

Vallota  54 

Verbena,  seeds  33 

Verbena,  plants  53 

Vetches  or  Tares 10 

Viburnum,  seeds  42 

Viburnum,  plants 59 

Vinca  53 

Viola  „.33-36 

Violets  53 

Vltadenia 53 

Vltis  54 

Wallflower  33 

Walnut  62 

Washlngtonla,  seeds.—  48 
Washingtonla,  plants..  60 

Wlgandla  — 42 

Wistaria,  seeds 42 

Wistaria,  plants  54 


42 

63 

— 31 

13 

15 

42 

31 

42 

31 

_...  53  Yucca 48 

„....  13 

-49-51  Zephyranthes  54 

53...  .Zinnia  - 22'-33