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THE HORTICULTURAL ADl'KRTISER. 



POPULAR TREES AND SHRUBS. 



The Centennial Commission awarded to 'I'HOMAS MEKllA\,of the (Jormantow;;! Nurseries, I'hiladel- 



])hia, a Mkdal and Diploma for 



SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY KINDS 

 OF TREES 1° SHRUBS, 



The largest exhibit ever made in the world. We grow rare trees by the thousand, and commoner ones by 



the tens of thousands, for which see catalogue. 



Among those wliich are well known for their merits, for whicli tliere is always a popular demand, and yet are rare in the 

 trade will be found the foUowins:. A full and complete catalof^ue of all our extensive stock will be furnished ou application. 

 Also, a separate catalogue of suitable stock for sending by muil. 



Ainelancliirr botryapiiini, 5 to 6 ft. 



Indian Cherry or Juiiekerry, an excel- 

 lent small trix' for ornamental purposes, 

 easily grown, and always looks well ; has 

 large racemes of white flowers and later red 

 edible berries, looking beautiful for a long 

 period of the season. 

 Acer otriatuin, 5 to 6 ft. 



Striped harked Maple. The bark isstrip- 

 «d, and the tree has a singular but beautilul 

 ■appearance. It is a medium sized tree, 

 grows rapidly and lo<iks well all through the 

 year. It is in great demand for ornamental 

 purposes. 



Acer colcliicuni ru1>runi, 3 to 4 ft. 



" " " 6 to 8 ft. 



Red colchinm Maple. All the leaves pro- 

 duced by the summer growth have a blight 

 red color. In order to have it looking its 

 Tiest, it should be kept cut as a shrub. Among 

 a mass it makes a lirilliant show. Old trees 

 with no summer growth are yet as beautiful 

 as any Maple. 

 Acrr JTapoiiicum atrosangiilneuin, 1 ft. 



Bloou-leaf .Japan Maple. Owing to the 

 difficulty of propagating, this Maple is quite 

 rare. It is one of the handsomest of the Ja- 

 pan Maples. With its purple leaves and 

 dwarf habit it is very valuable as a small or- 

 namental tree. 



Acer macroplylltini, 1 ft. 



" " 3 to 4 ft. 



Oregon Maple. This becomes a large 

 tree. A good tree for shade. Its large dark 

 green and very deeply lobed leaves somewhat 

 resemble the Sycamore Maple ; it grows rap- 

 idly, and is a little tender when young; it be- 

 comes quite hardy as it grows older. 

 Aiioiia triloba, 2 to 3 ft. 



Papaw. A beautiful tree of medium size 

 not only useful for ornamentation, but for 

 its fruit, which is fragrant and edible. It 

 requires to be pruned severely at transplant- 

 ing. 



Berberis purpurea, 2 ft. 



Purple-Jeaved Berberry. A small shrub 

 with vury dark purple leaves. In the sjjring, 

 when this plant is covered with its yellow 

 flowers, it is very striking, and its berries in 

 the fall also give it a whole year of beauty. 

 Carya alba, 6 in. 



Shell bark. Besides its esteemed nut, it 

 is a valuable timber tree. It is a rapid grow- 

 er when in good ground, and is pretty even 

 as an ornamental tree. 

 -Cytisus Ijaburuuiii, 1 to 2 ft. 



Golden chain. A very pretty small tree 

 from Europe. Produces an abundance of 

 bright yellow flowers in May. Needs no at- 

 tention, but a cool shady place. It is much 

 sought after for ornameutatiou. 

 ■Carya olivteformis, 12 to 18 in. 



Pecan nut. A large tree, growing some- 

 times ninety feet high, and valued for its 

 •olive-shaped nut. Easily grown, and rather 

 more rapidly than other Hickories. 

 ■Calycantlius Floridus, 2 ft. 



Sweet-scented shrul). On aecouut of its 

 ■exquisite strawberry-like fragrance, this 

 :shrub is very popular. Is very .easily growi. 



.75 



10. 

 5.00 



.00 



100. 



.50 3.50 

 1.25 10.00 



1.50 12.00 



.20 

 .60 



1.00 

 3.00 



.25 1.00 7.00 



EACH. 10. 



CUioiiauthus Virginica, 6 to 10 in. .50 



White fringe. Among the larger decidu- 

 ous shrubs, this is one of the handsomest. It 

 has very dark gre<!n leaves ; the flowers hang 

 in dense fringy clusters, and make a beauti- 

 ful appearance. A highly ornamental plant, 

 and is in much request. 

 Coriius Florida, 2 ft. .15 1.00 



Flowering Dog-wood. In early spring, 

 when covered with its large white, showy 

 bracts, it makes a beautiful object, and the 

 succeedinLT red berries and scarlet leaves in 

 the fall an attractive large shrub or small tree. 



Clethra alnifolla, 2 ft. .35 2.50 



Sweet Pepper bush. A very pretty small 

 shrub with white flowers in .Inly, having a 

 sweet odor. It is very valuable as an orna- 

 mental plant; grows well in dry sunny spots, 

 though found wild in swamps. 

 Calllcarpa purpurea, 2 ft. .35 2.50 



In the fall, when it is covered with its 

 dark purple berries, it is very attractive. It 

 is a very good plant for a single specimen. 

 It takes care of itself. 

 Cercis Japoulca, 2ft. .50 8.50 



Japan Judas tree. This is one of the 

 most beautiful trees we have received from 

 Japan. In early spruig it is covered with 

 dark purple flowers, long before the leaves 

 appear. It is easily grown, and is highly or- 

 namental, even when only in leaf. 

 Crateegus, double scarlet, 2 ft. .25 2.00 



English Hawthorn. Among the different 

 varieties of Hawthorn, this is the hand- 

 somest; With its double scarlet flowers and 

 dark green leaves, it makes a beautiful ap- 

 pearance. To produce an abundance of 

 flowers a little attention in a cool soil or shady 

 [ilace is needed. It grows rapidly. 

 Fagus, Fern-leaved Beech, 3 to 4 ft. 1.75 15.00 



For ornament this is a remarkably beau- 

 tiful tree, its slender branches and feathery 

 leaves give it a very attractive and graceful 

 appearance. It is a rapid grower and re- 

 (luires no attention. 



100. 

 3.60 



Fagtis purpurea, 3 to 4 ft. 



I " " 4 to 5 ft. 



I Purple-leaved Beech. This beautiful 



Beech has now become so popular, that a de- 



i tailed description is not necessary. It is suf- 



.50 3.00 ficient to say that among ornamental trees, 



I there are few handsomer. It is essential on 



all ornamental grounds. 



.75 

 1.00 



5.00 

 7..'50 



.15 .75 



.15 l.«0 6.00 



Fagus, -weeping Beech, 4 to 5 ft. 2.00 12.50 



Weeping Beech. The most pendulous of 

 all weeping trees. Nothing grown is more 

 interestingly curious. It will do well in al- 

 most any place. 



Genista sroparius, 1 to 2 ft. .25 2.00 



Scotch Broom. A very beautiful shrub, 

 with yellow flowers in .June. It is so easily 

 grown, so show.V in summer and so green in 

 winter, that it should be everywhere. 



Hydrangea paniciilata, 2 ft. 



' An extremely beautiful plant, the large 



.15 1.00 8.00 panicles of white flowers in August, pink in 



September, and turning brown later in the 



1 season make it one of the most remarkable 



, shrubs we have ever had from Japan. 



.35 2.50 20,00 



