422 STATE POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 



Then the white-leaved Linden, the Virgilia Lutea, the Birches, the Chion- 

 anihus Virginica, the Snowball, and the many other light barked and white 

 foliaged or white flowering trees adapt themselves wonderfully in contrasting 

 "with and heightening the effect of the numerous red flowering and darker 

 foliaged trees. 



These deciduous trees and shrubs fulfill well their mission during the spring, 

 summer, and early autumn, but in winter, if we would have an eye to the pic- 

 turesque in color, we must call into requisition the well-filled category of 

 deciduous trees and shrubs, of which some have already been enumerated, that 

 distinguish themselves for the hightened color of their bark, or the brightness 

 of their berries ; or what is still more beautiful, when frosts and snows sur- 

 round us, the varied and numerous brilliantly-foliaged evergreens, which retain 

 their tints when everything else in nature has shed its leaves or has become 

 browned and seared by the colder temperature. 



The Yew Elegantissima, the varieties of the new golden Arbor Vitajs, such 

 as the Semper Anrea, Peabody, etc., etc.; the different varieties of the silver- 

 foliaged evergreens, like the Juniperus Venusta and Virginica Glauca, with 

 the darker foliaged Coni feres interspersed here and there to form the contrast, 

 can be made, if placed with an artistic eye, to shed sunshine on the wintry 

 landscape, and envelop it with a mantle of cheerfulness and warmth. 



It is gratifying to observe the improvements that have taken place within 

 the past few years in the planting and subsequent cultivation of fruit trees. If 

 we will take the trouble to observe, we will find, that as this branch of rural 

 improvement is developed, refinement, intelligence, happiness and prosperity 

 are its invariable results. 



Equally, it not in a more measurable degree, does this hold good with the 

 planting of ornamental trees and shrubs. 



Then, let us each and all do our part; and let every one who has a place or 

 yard, however small, plant it with some of the many beautiful trees and shrubs 

 that he can select from, thus contributing to his own comfort and happiness, 

 improving the taste of those around him, and administering to the welfare of all. 



GEORGE ELLWANGER, Chairman. 



I append herewith a list of new and rare ornamental trees and shrubs : 



XEW AND RARE DECIDUOUS TREES. 



Acacia Viscosa Bella i?05m— Flowers delicate flesh-colored, fringed with 

 yellow; fine dark foliage, and vigorous grower. A very desirable variety. 



Almis Firma — A thrifty, medium-sized tree from Japan ; foliage resembling 

 a Morello Cherry — very distinct. 



Alnus Incana Laciniata — A very choice, beautiful variety; leaves deeply 

 cut. 



Alnus Japom'ca — A very distinct Japanese variety with cherry-like foliage. 



Pyrus Mains Carnea Pleno — A beautiful variety with flesh-colored double 

 flowers. 



Fagus Quercifolia — Resembles the fern-leaved ; distinct cut foliage; a dwarf 

 grower. 



uFJsculus Hetoropliylla Dissecta — Leaves deeply and finely cut; a very novel 

 and attractive variety. 



^sculus Memmingerii — Beautiful white spotted foliage, curious and orna- 

 mental. 



Tilia, red fern-leaved — Foliage deeply cut, the bark on young growth rose- 

 colored. 



