The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-14

constitute a valuable arboretum TOT
study and a source of seed for DIS
tribution. Two species of araucaria are
represented by several specimens or ex-
ceptionally large size. They are ele-
CANT conifers whose peculiar branching
and evergreen foliage render them
striking objects in city parks and SUI
burban residence grounds in various
parts Of the State. We offer to dis
tribute the seed to make the trees more
readily available for rural planting
Two species are offered: /. Brazilian
Araucaria "a. brasiliensis). z. Monkey
Puzzle Araucaria CA inbricata)-
The seed is large and must be kept
moist. Should be planted at once III
sandy soil or leaf mold in boxes or pots.
Packages of seed. 10 cents for eacn
kind. postpaid.
New Zealand Oil Tree (Alectryon ex-
celsum).-The only species OF the genus
habitat confined to New zealand. "A
lofty and handsome evergreen tree with
glossy compound leaves and abundant
snowy seeds in large scarlet arlls Inc
oil of the seeds was used by the Maofles
of New Zealand. Packages OF SEED, .
cents each, postpaid.
Australian Turpentine Tree (Tristania
conferta)-A native of New South
Wales: a beautiful tall evergreen with
snowy yellow flowers. We have grown
plants from cuttings of handsome
young specimen on the University
grounds Two plants for each appn-
cant Fifteen cents by mail, postpaid.
English Holly Qlex aquifolium).-
free seeding of old plants at MEMO fark
will facilitate the wider distribution Oh
this famous old Christmas token. me
young plants are shy of full sunhght
and should be grown the first two years
in a partly shaded seed bed before
planting out.
Desirable Eucalypts and Acacias.-
The severe drouth lessened the seeo
crop of 1899 at the Santa Monica For
estry Station and has restricted our OF
fering. There is considerable demand
for Eucalyptus calophylla and polyan-
thema for bee pasture. E. Gunnh IS
one of the hardest of the genus, and
the sap is said to be used by Australian
settlers to produce fermented drink
resembling cider 1t makes fair-s1zed
tree at Chico. E. cornuta var Lehman
is a curious and fantastic small tree
E. diversicolor and E. melliodora fur-
nish valuable timber. Acacala cyano-
phylla is seldom seen in gardens or on
lawns, but is one of the most beautlful
of the Acacias. A. pycnantha is one
of the best of the tan-bark species. We
offer seed as follows: /. Eucalyptus
calophylla. 2. Eucalyptus polyanthema.
3. Eucalyptus cornuta var. Lehmannl.
4. Eucalyptus Gunnii. 8. Eucalyptus
diversicolor 6. Eucalyptus melliodora.
Z. Acacia cyanophylla. 8. Acacala
pycnantha-
Tagasaste (Cytisus proliferus).-This
is sometimes called ''tree-lucerne." 1t
is a valuable shrub for bees, providing
abundance of blossom in December,
January and February.
Tree seedlings can be easily grown in
seed boxes of sandy loan, kept warm
and moist, but not wet. Cover the seed
lightly and partly shade to prevent SUR
face drying. Acacia and Tagasaste SEED
can be handled in the same way, but
it should be soaked over night in hot
water before sowing. Tree seeds III
packets by mail, postpaid, 5 cents for
each variety ordered except where 9TH
erwise specified).
RESISTANT GRAPE VINES.
The success of the French selections
from American wild species introduced
and distributed by this station has
been so marked that many growers are
now propagating them for sale and our
propagation has been restricted to
enough to supply a few to each appli-
cant for trial. The following are Of
fered: 1. For dry. light soils-that is.
soils likely to become somewhat dry in
summer-the Rupestris "St. George.
2. For deep, moist heavier and tolera-
bly, rich soils. Riparia "Gloire de Mont
pellier.'
The discussion of these varieties in
detail, and their use as resistants, is
published in a University bulletin
which will be sent to all who desire it.
1t must be understood that these vines
do not bear edible grapes; they are
merely intended for roots on which to
graft the desirable table and wine
varieties. We furnish five cuttings of
either or both varieties to each appli-
cant for 10 cents, for each kind or
dered, postpaid.
PLANTS FOR GREEN MANURING.
Lupins.-We still advise trial of Eu-
ropean lupins for fall and winter
growth to be plowed under to enrich
soils deficient in humus. Bulletin 124
Of this station contains a full account
Of these plants, and suggestions about
growing them will be sent on applica-
ton. The species offered for trial are:
% European Blue Lupin--Lupinus
angustifolia coeruleus. (2) European
White Lupin.-Lupinus albus. The
saed is sent in one-pound lots. Is cents
each, postpaid.
plant bids fair to serve double pur-
pose in California. 1t makes a fine
winter growth Except on heavy soil
which is likely to be excessively wet in
winter, and is therefore available for
covering-in early in the Spring for
green manure. 1t is also exceptionally
resistant of drought and in many
places will grow during the dry sea-
son without irrigation. Both as green
forage and as hay it is very acceptable
to stock, and if sown with oats or bar
ley will rise from the ground so as to
be readily handled with the mower We
desire to have both its summer and
winter growth tested locally. Reports
thus far received are very favorable.
Large quantities Of the seed can now
be had from California seedmen, but to
facilitate wide trial, we offer 4-ounce
packages at cents, postpaid.
Field Peas from Russia.-Two varie-
ties just introduced from Russia by the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture, should be tried in California both
for. vrin 20,