. Descriptive catalogue of fruit trees small fruits, Nursery stock, California, Catalogs; Ornamental trees, California, Catalogs; Evergreens, California, Catalogs; Shrubs, California, Catalogs. ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 25. Pine, Mediterranean. Pine, Ponderosa—A large tree, with few horizontal branches in regular whorls. The wood is stated to be so heavy as to sink in water. " Sabiniana—Leaves glaucous, bluish-green, pendulous and slightly twisted ; cones very large; branches horizontal; growth rapid. " Torreyana—A tall, sparingly branched variety with the foliage tufted at the en
. Descriptive catalogue of fruit trees small fruits, Nursery stock, California, Catalogs; Ornamental trees, California, Catalogs; Evergreens, California, Catalogs; Shrubs, California, Catalogs. ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 25. Pine, Mediterranean. Pine, Ponderosa—A large tree, with few horizontal branches in regular whorls. The wood is stated to be so heavy as to sink in water. " Sabiniana—Leaves glaucous, bluish-green, pendulous and slightly twisted ; cones very large; branches horizontal; growth rapid. " Torreyana—A tall, sparingly branched variety with the foliage tufted at the ends of the branches. A native of lower California. " Tuberculata—A handsome medium sized tree, with stiff, bright green leaves; it makes a nice specimen. " White (Strobus) A stately and valuable Pine; tall, straight, and handsome; slender, glaucous green leaves; flourishes in the poorest soils. Pittisporum, Nigracans—A distinct and beautiful large shrub of upright, conical and rapid growth, with crumpled leaves of a glossy, shining, light green color. A most handsome lawn tree. " Tobira—A low spreading shrub, with dense, dark green leaves, and fra- grant white flowers. " Tobira Variegata—Foliage of a lighter green than the foregoing and varie- gated with white. " Undulatum—One of the best species of the genus. Leaves deep green, lanceolated form ; growth vigorous, with fragrant white flowers. Poinciana, Gilliesii—An evergreen shrub from Eastern Africa; flowers yellow, very showy; leaflets small and Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original California Nursery Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Niles, Calif. : California Nursery Company
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