60 ORNAMENTAL GARDENING. 



leaves, and crab-apple-like fruit, that is edible after being 

 severely frosted. 



The Japan Persimmon (D. Kahi), and the European 

 Persimmon {D. Lotus), both possess fine ornamental 

 qualities, but are not to be considered as hardy north of 

 Richmond. The former has a reputation for affording 

 good edible fruit. 



THE NETTLE TREE. Celtis. B. 



The American Nettle Tree or Hacks errt {C. 

 occidentalis) is a desirable tree for ornament, with leaves 

 resembling, in part, both the Elm and Apple, B. There 

 are also several varieties of this. 



The European Nettle Tree {C. australis) is an in- 

 teresting tree of vigorous habit, with long, slender 

 branches and dark-green leaves. 



THE cercidiphyllum. Cercidipliyllnm. B. 



C. Japonicum, the only species in cultivation, is a re- 

 cent introduction from Northern Japan, and related to 

 the Magnolias. Prof. Sargent says that it is perfectly 

 hardy about Boston, and of great promise. Foliage 

 small, compact, and graceful. Flowers small and incon- 

 spicuous. 



THp FLOWERING APPLE AND MOUNTAIN ASH. PyruS. 



B.-C. 



The Flowering Apple and the Mountain Ash, both be- 

 longing to the same genus, are herewith placed under one 

 head. Of the former. 



The Chinese Double Rose-flowering Crab (P. 

 specfabilis) is a handsome growing tree, with attractive, 

 fragrant flowers in May, O. There is a variety of this 

 with pale, semi-double flowers. 



The Garland Flowering Crab (P. coronaria) is 

 one of our most delightful, small, native trees. Covered 



