FAGUS. Beech 



The Beech is a lordly tree, with its great, smooth trunk and spreading branches, 

 and, though it never reaches the size of the chestnut, it is far more beautiful and 

 longer lived. All the Beeches require care in transplanting, as their roots are 

 sensitive to exposure. 



F. ferruginea. American Beech. (Lv) One of the most majestic 

 native trees, always symmetrical and handsome ; excellent for avenues, screens 

 and lawns ; the smooth gray bark is an attractive feature, particularly in winter. 



F. sylvatica. European Beech. (Lv) Of rather slower growth and 

 more compact form than the American ; a choice and beautiful tree ; retains 

 its foliage very late, sometimes all winter, and forms a good screen or wind- 

 break. 



F. sylvatica, var. asplenifolia. Fern -leaved Beech. (S s) A beautiful 

 variety, with delicately divided, almost skeletonized leaves. The young 

 shoots are very slender and drooping, giving the tree a singular airy appearance. 



F. sylvatica, var. pendula. Weeping Beech. (M v) A remarkably 

 picturesque tree. The foliage is very rich green, and hangs in masses. On 

 our grounds we have two grand specimens over fifty feet in height ; also 

 salable specimens 15 to 20 feet that can be transplanted safely. 



F. sylvatica, var. purpurea. Purple Beech. (Lv) A fine shade tree; 

 hardy, long-lived, has but few insect enemies, and, after it gets well established, 

 is a rapid grower. Early in the season the young foliage is bright, glossy, and 

 of that rich purplish color which is so intense in depth when seen against 

 green-foliaged trees. When judiciously planted, it is one of the most orna- 

 mental and effective objects that can be introduced into a landscape. 



F. sylvatica, var. purpurea pendula. Weeping Purple Beech. (Mm) 

 A weeping form of F. purpurea. The habit is as pronounced as that of the 

 green-leaved form, F. sylvatica pendula, and the foliage is a rich dark blood-red. 



F. sylvatica, var. purpurea rosea marginata. Rose -margined Purple - 

 leaved Beech. (Mm) A distinct novelty. The leaves are beautifully mar- 

 gined with rose and creamy white ; needs a shaded position, as the margins of 

 the leaves turn brown if exposed to the sun. 



F. sylvatica, var. Riversii. River's Blood-leaved Beech. (M v) A 

 grafted form of much deeper purple foliage than F. sylvatica purpurea, which 

 holds its color well throughout the season. 



FRAXINUS. Ash 



A desirable class of vigorous-growing trees, with large, rounded, open heads 

 and sufficient foliage to make good shade trees. 



F. Americana. White Ash. (L v) Broad, round head and straight, 

 clean trunk. While young it is remarkable for the softness and mellow greeri 

 of its foliage. Will thrive where F. Europaa will languish. An excellent shade 

 and ornamental tree. 



F. excelsior. European Ash. (Mm) Full, spreading head and short, 

 thick trunk ; darker foliage than the American species. 



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