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with pinnate leaves, foliage a delicate bluish green; flowers in June, fol- 

 lowed by very long seed pods; very desirable for lawn planting; thrives 

 well on any soil. 



Morus Downing (Downing Mulberry). — Everbearing; a fine ornamen- 

 tal tree; bears fine black fruit. 



Quercus Mba (American "WTiite Oak).— One of the finest American 

 trees, of large size and spreading branches; leaves lobed, pale green 

 above and glaucous beneath. 



Cercis, Canadensis (American Judas Tree). — A very ornamental tree, 

 with perfect heart-shaped leaves, covered with a profusion of delicate 

 reddish purple flowers. Before the foliage appears, grown as single spe- 

 cimens, they are very attractive. 



Salisbupia, Adiantifolia (Maiden Hair Tree). — A tree from Japan 

 combining in its characteristics the Conifer and Deciduous tree. The 

 tree is of medium size, beautiful, fern-like foliage, resembling a maiden 

 hair fern. Rare and elegant. 



Chionanthus, Virginica (White Fringe). — A small native tree, with 

 large, glossy leaves and drooping racemes of pure white flowers, having 

 fringe-like petals; blooms in May. 



Salix, Laurefolia (Laurel Leaf Willow). — A medium-sized tree of 

 great merit, of rounded form, foliage deep green, resembling very much 

 the handsome Broad Leaf Laurel. 



Quercus Palustris (Pin Oak). — This is considered the most beauti- 

 ful of all the Oaks. As the tree grows the branches droop until the 

 lower ones touch the ground, giving it a peculiarly beautiful ovate out- 

 line. The leaves are deep green, glossy and finely divided, flaming to 

 orange and scarlet in the fall. 



Rhus Cotinus (Purple Fringe). — A very curious tree, with masses of 

 purplish flowers. When covered with dew, it resembles a cloud of 

 smoke. It is sometimes called smoke tree. 



Liquidambar Styraciflua (Sweet Gum or Bilsted). — One of the finest 

 American trees. Of medium size and moderate growth, form round- 

 headed or tapering; leaves resemble somewhat those of the maple, but 

 are star-shaped and of a beautiful glossy green color in summer, turn- 

 ing to a deep purplish crimson in autumn; bark corky. Beautiful in all 

 stages of growth, it is particularly handsome and striking in autumn. 



Acer Shwedlerri (Schwedlers Maple). — A beautiful tree with the 

 young shoots and leaves of a bright purple or crimson color; changes to 

 purplish green in the older leaves; one of the handsomest trees we have 

 for lawn planting. 



Populus, Boleana (Boleana Poplar). — Resembles Lombardy in its 

 growth; foliage dark green above and silvery green beneath; one of 

 the best silver-leaved trees. 



Acer, Dasycarpum (Silver Maple). — A handsome shade tree of rapid 

 growth, with small foliage of glossy green above and silvery appearance 

 beneath. Tree very hardy and easily transplanted where immediate 

 shade is required. One of the most useful trees, also a favorite street 

 and park tree. 



Acer Wierii Laciniatum (Wiers Cut-Leaf Maple). — One of the hand- 

 somest trees we have to-day; rapid growth, beautiful dissected foliage 

 and drooping form. Makes a very ornamental tree. 



Aesculus, Rubicunda (Red Flowering Chestnut). — Not so rapid a 



