Theodore Payne : seeds, plants, trees / Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flower and Native Plants,Incorporated

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Theodore Payne,   Seedsman   and  Nurseryman
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 being 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 pendulous clusters, bright golden yellow and fragrant.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; lb., $3.00.
A. S ALIGN A. 25 feet. Of drooping habit; leaves long,
flowers rich yellow.   Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; lb., $4.00.
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Acacia mollissima
A. VERTICILLATA. 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 MACROPHYLLUM. "California Maple." A deciduous 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 covering stone, brick and wooden walls, to which it clings
tightly. The leaves are shining, glossy green, turning red and yellow in the fall. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c:
lb., $3.50.
ANGOPHORA LANCEOLATA. A tall spreading tree
with clean, smooth bark, much resembling a eucalyptus, to which it is closely related. It is valuable for
planting for ornamental purposes as single specimen 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 native 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 Fraxinus.
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,UIFOLIUM. "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 Australia, much prized on account of its copper-colored,
strongly violet-scented flowers.    Pkt., 25c
BROOM.   See Spartium.
CALLISTEMON RIGIDUS. "Bottle Brush." A beautiful shrub, with large red, brush-like flowers. Especially 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 appearance.   Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00.
CAMPHORA OFFICINALIS. "Camphor Tree." China
and Japan. 40 feet. A very ornamental, symmetrical growing tree, with bright green, glossy foliage,
the young foliage being of a pleasing delicate rose
color. Well adapted for lawns or for street planting. 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 pretty shrub, with finely cut silvery gray foliage and
clear yellow, sweet-scented flowers; will stand any
amount of drought.    Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00.
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., 15c; oz., 50c
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 EQUISETEFOLIA. "Beefwood." Southeast Australia. 50 feet. A striking tree of rapid
growth, with drooping branches, dark green, needlelike leaves.    Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.00.
C. QUADRIVALVIS. "Coast She Oak." Southeast Australia. 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 particularly valuable for planting along roadsides. It produces a very tough wood, suitable for tool handles.
Pkt. 15c, oz. 75c
CATALPA SPECIOSA. "Hardy Catalpa." 50 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 sowing.   Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.00.