FRUIT AND FOREST TREES. 25& 



as Wilson, but similar to Crescent in that respect, and of better qual- 

 ity. It is said to be exceedingly productive, and is warmly praised 

 by those who have seen it in bearing on the grounds of the originator. 



ORNAMENTAL AND SHADE TREES. 



Honey Locust — Three Horned Acacia, (Gleditschia Triaeanthus.) 

 A rapid growing tree, delicate foliage, of a beautiful, fresh, lively 

 green, and strong thorns. Makes an exceedingly handsome, impen- 

 etrable, and valuable hedge. 



Judas Tree, (Cercis.) — American, (Canadensis.) — A small tree, cov- 

 ered with delicate purple flowers before the leaves appear. 



Linden, (Tilia.) — White or Silver Leaved, (Argentia.) — A handsome, 

 vigorous growing tree; large leaves, whitish on the under side, and 

 have a beautiful appearance when ruffled by the wind. One of the 

 best. American or Basswood, (Americana.) — A rapid growing, beauti- 

 ful native tree, with very large leaves and fragrant flowers. Euro- 

 pean, (Europoea.) — A fine pyramidal tree, with large leaves and frag- 

 rant flowers. 



Beech, (Fagus.) — Purple Leaved, (Purpurea.) — A remarkable spe- 

 cies with deep purple foliage, changing to greenish purple in autumn. 

 A very striking contrast with other ornamental trees. 



Maple, (Acer.) — Ash Leaved, (Negundo.) — A fine rapid growing 

 variety, with handsome light green pinnated foliage, and spreading 

 head. Very hardy. Excellent for avenues. Norway, (Platauoides.) 

 — One of the most valuable ornamental trees for the lawn ; broad, 

 rich, dark-green foliage, and of compact globular form. Silver Leaved, 

 (Dasycarpum.) — Of exceedingly rapid growth, and desirable for im- 

 mediate effect. 



Tulip Tree, (Lirodendron Tulipfera.) — A magnificent native tree, 

 with broad glossy, fiddle-shaped leaves, and beautiful tulip-like flow- 

 ers. Somewhat difficult to transplant. 



Kentucky Coffee, (Gymnocladus Canadensis.) — One of the finest 

 ornamental trees, with light feathery foliage and curious seed pods. 



Birch, (Betula) — American, Cherry, or Mahogany, (Lenta) — A 

 remarkable variety, with large foliage and brilliant golden-yellow 

 bark. European White, (Alba.) — A very handsome and graceful 

 tree. American Yellow, (Lutea) — All the birches are very handsome 

 lawn trees. 



