Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-07

side of Irwin's inlet to the entrance of
the Shannon, though never actually ap-
preaching the sea shore"
The specific name of this gorgeous
tree was chosen before the brilliancy
OF it's flowers was known, and alludes
to the similarity of it's leaves to those
of the fig trees fcus elastica, the prin-
cipal caoutchouc tree of India.
1t bears a strong resemblance to E.
calophylla, but there is marked diff
ference in the Seeding of the two
species, the seeding leaves of the latter
never being inserted above their base
to the stalk" as they are in fcifolia.
DIR. Mueller says of this, in the num-
Der of his great work when it was first
published "This eucalyptus is one of
the most splendid of recent acquisitions
to horticulture, and was introduced by
the writer of this work into the Botanic
garden of Melbourne in 1860, where it
fiowered already few years afterwards
while yet only in bushy state. Soon
subsequently he commenced to intro
duce it abroad. Hardly anything more
gorgeous can be imagined than forests
of E. fcifolia about the end of January
or beginning OF February. when the
brilliant trusses of flowers diffuse rich
red over the dark foliage of the whole
landscape occupied by this tree. 1t
should have place in every select or
namental arboretum in zones free OF
frost and excessive heat"
PLANTING DEcIDUoUs TREES.
January aud February are the months
for planting deciduous fruit trees in this
region. Plant early and well. A few
acres properly planted now will be worth
many times what large acreage will be
poorly planted late in the season. Some
growers advise the planting of 2 and
3-year-old trees. This is generally
claimed to be a mistake. While in
few instances trees of that age have been
taken up and transplanted successfully
by our more experienced horticulturists,
the average grower and the beginner will
meet with much better success from
planting 1-year-old trees. There are
thousands of instances in this state where
1-year-old trees, and even dormant buds,
have outstripped in their growth trees
transplaated when two and three years
old. Dig large, deep holes; spend time
and labor on your trees and future re-
suits from your orchard will more than
repay you. Be careful and not plant
too deep, as many trees are smothered
and stunted by deep planting. Put
plenty of good, rich soil in the bottom
OF each hole. Be sure that the roots
have plenty OF room and that they come
well in contact with fine top soil, pressed
firmly about them. Trees planted well
and cared for are sure to live and thrive,
and the owner is we'll on his way toward
becoming very successful and prosper
GUS fruit grower.-(Progress.
NOTES.
The cultivation of the liquorice plant
has been suggested for South California.
1t thrives best in ich sandy loan, re-
quires but little cultivation, and the
manner of procuring the extract is sim
pie. This product is extensively used
in medicinal compounds, CONNECTIONS,
tobacco, beer, and other ways.-[Red-
lands Citrograph.
Plant windbreaks. Plant them
around your old grove and plant them
around the land which you purpose set
ting to citrus trees. There is money in
them. No expenditure of money and
labor will pay as we'll. They are better
than an insurance policy on your grove.
With formidable windbreaks protecting
your trees, the culls will be few and the
general appearance of the fruit much
improved. Windbreaks render the as
surance of profitable returns doubly
sure.-lOntario Observer.
Over a month ago w. w. Bowser
piled several bushels of semi-ripe
oranges on the ground, throwing over
them several inches of earth. After the
oranges had been buried in this fashion
just month, the dirt was removed and
the oranges were found to be beautifully
colored, and as fine, juicy and sound as
any to be found on the trees. Appar-
emily the fruit is as fine in quality as
though it had matured in the usual
way.-[Ontario Observer.
Among the early spring bloomers in
our wild flora is found the purple
lupinus nanius, dwarf California
species, which is one of the most charm
ing of the lupine family. These
blossoms are among the first to
be seen after the winter rains and
already the tender pale green shoots Of
the plant are found in many places
springing up in sunny spots. This va
riety is frequently cultivated in gardens
and adapts itself readily to care and
cultivation. .-[Crown Vista.
LII Will U0 rSIueuD6T0u JIhb lOr SOuc
time past the nurserymen who made
practice of importing orange trees into
the state from Florida have claimed that
the purple Florida scale would not live
in California more than one, or. at most,
two years. 1t has now been ascertained
by John Scott, the horticultural COM
missioner of Los Angeles county, that
beyond doubt the scale will thrive, if
hot har IN md
trees brought into the state three and
four years ago are now covered with the
pest. Fumigating is about the only
thing that will destroy this scale, as
most of the washes do not seem to affect
it. Infested Florida trees should not be
allowed to be brought into the state
[California Fruit Grower.
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