Archive image from page 62 of A descriptive catalogue of fruit. A descriptive catalogue of fruit and forest trees, vines and shrubs, choice palms and roses . descriptivecatal1903fanc Year: 1903 FANCHER CREEK NURSERIES 59 P. radiata, (P. insignis,) 'Monterey Pine.' The most desirable pine ror shade, and more extensively planted than any other variety in this State. P. sylvestris, 'Scotch Pine,' Europe and Asia, 70 ft. A fine, robust-growing tree, with erect shoots and silvery-green foliage. Quercus agrifolia, 'California Live Oak,' 40 ft. This is the well-known, majestic, ever- green growing s
Archive image from page 62 of A descriptive catalogue of fruit. A descriptive catalogue of fruit and forest trees, vines and shrubs, choice palms and roses . descriptivecatal1903fanc Year: 1903 FANCHER CREEK NURSERIES 59 P. radiata, (P. insignis,) 'Monterey Pine.' The most desirable pine ror shade, and more extensively planted than any other variety in this State. P. sylvestris, 'Scotch Pine,' Europe and Asia, 70 ft. A fine, robust-growing tree, with erect shoots and silvery-green foliage. Quercus agrifolia, 'California Live Oak,' 40 ft. This is the well-known, majestic, ever- green growing so abundantly along the shores of San Francisco Bay. Sequoia gigantea, 'California Big Tree,' 200- 350 ft. The famous Big Tree of this State; it makes a handsome pyramid when young; very desirable for lawn decora- tion; a very attractive evergreen; thrives well in this climate. Sterculia acerifolia, (Brachychiton acerifo- lium,) 'Flame Tree,' Australia, 60 ft. A sturdy tree of pyramidal habit, with large, handsome foliage, producing masses of scarlet flowers, which are thrown out well above the foliage, making a grand effect when mixed with other trees. Bloom of Magnolia grandiflora. A noble tree fine for lawns. See page 58. Q. suber, 'Cork Oak,' S. Europe, N. Africa, 50 ft. A very ornamental variety of ever- green oak; thrives well here; the outer bark furnishes the cork of commerce. Schinus molle, 'Pepper Tree,' Peru, 40 ft. A most popular shade and ornamental tree, with fine feathery foliage; producing clusters of reddish berries in autumn; per- fectly hardy with us, and one of the most popular street trees. Sciadopitys verticillata, 'Umbrella Pine,' Japan, 100 ft. A very handsome tree, of slow growth; the branches are arranged in regular whorls and are covered with deep green, narrow leaves; a fine lawn tree. Sequoia sempervirens, 'Redwood,' 400 ft. California's finest timber tree; very grace- ful. S. diversifolia (B. poplarifolium,) 'Victorian Bottle Tree,' Australia. Fo
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