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R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON. ORNAMENTAL TREES 



Ginkgo biloba 



CERASUS. See Plant Novelties, pages 1-4. 



CERCIS canadensis. Judas Tree; Red Bud. S2. A low- 

 growing native tree with light green foliage. Before the 

 leaves appear the stems are covered with a profusion of 

 reddish purple flowers. $1.50 each; $13.50 for 10. 



CHIONANTHUS virginica. White Fringe Tree. M3. A large 

 shrub or slender tree with large, dark green foliage and 

 pendulous white fringy flowers in early summer. $1.50 

 each; $13.50 for 10. 



CORNUS florida. White-flowered Dogwood. M2. An American 



species of spreading, irregular form, growing about 25 feet 



high. The pure white flowers cover the trees in early spring. 



In autumn, the foliage turns dark red and the bright 



red berries make it one of the most beautiful trees at that 



season. Fruit is attractive to birds. 3 to 4 ft., $2.00 each; 



$18.00 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., $3.00 each, .|27.00 for 10. 



florida rubra. Red-flowered Dogwood. M2. Similar to the 



preceding, but with pink flowers. Very showy. 3 to 4 ft., 



$6. .50 each; 4 to 5 ft., $7.50 each. 



♦CRATAEGUS cordata (C. -phaenopyrum) . Washington Thorn. 



M3. A very desirable species, with beautiful fall coloring 



and long clusters of bright red fruit remaining a long time 



on the branches. Very effective for group planting or as a 



specimen in the lawn. Fruits attractive to birds. $2.00 ea. 



Crus-gaili. Cockspur Thorn. A well-known variety with 



long thorns, glossy foliage, and bright red fruit. 3 to 4 ft., 



$2.00 each. 



*Oxyacantha. M3. The common Enghsh Hedge Thorn. 



Flowers single, white. Fruit furnishes winter food for birds. 



2 to 3 ft., $1.25 each. 



Oxyacantha alba flore-piena. Double White-flowering 

 Hawthorn. M3. Small, double, white flowers. Very orna- 

 mental. 4 to 5 ft., $3.00 each. 



Oxyacantha spiendens. Pard's Double Scarlet Hawthorn. 

 M3. This is a small tree of compact habit, with rich, 

 luxuriant foliage and large clusters of brilliant double red 

 flowers. 4 to 5 ft., $3.00 each; 5 to 6 ft., $3.50 each. 

 CYTISUS Laburnum. Golden Chain. M2. A dwarf tree bearing 

 long racemes of golden yellow flowers in June. $2.00 each. 

 FAGUS americana. American Beech. SI. One of our finest 

 ornamental forest trees for permanent planting. 4 to 5 ft., 

 $4.00 each. 



sylvatica. European Beech. SI. A compact tree with beau- 

 tiful dark green foliage. The dead leaves hang on through- 

 out the winter. One of the best trees for forming a screen. 



3 to 4 ft., $4.00 each. 



GINKGO biloba [Salisburia adiantifolia) . Maidenhair Tree. 

 Ml. A picturesque and very interesting tree of upright 

 habit, thriving under city conditions. Leaves are fan- 

 shaped, resembling the maidenhair fern, and turn brilliant 

 yellow in fall. An excellent avenue and lawn tree. Immune 

 from insects. $3.50 each. 



HALESIA tetraptera. Snowdrop Tree. M2. A very vigorous 

 dwarf tree with beautiful white, bell-shaped flowers borne 

 profusely in May. $1.25 each. 

 JUGLANS cinerea. Butternut. SI. A strong-growing tree of 

 medium size, bearing large nuts of very fine flavor. This 

 desirable tree is perfectly hardy and generally succeeds in 

 any situation. $1.75 each. 

 LARIX leptolepis (L. Kiempferi). Japanese Larch. Ql. 

 Delicate bluish green needle-like leaves. This elegant tree 

 quickly establishes itself and makes a rapid growth. 3 to 

 4 ft., $2.50 each. 

 LIRIODENDRON Tulipifera. Tidip Tree. Ql. A grand 

 nat.'ve tree of rapid growth. Dense, dark, glossy green 

 foliage, and ornamental fragrant tuhp-like flowers, orange or 

 yellow in color. 6 to 8 ft., $2.50 each. 

 MALUS. Fragrant Floxcering Crab. Ornamental small trees 

 covered with fragrant flowers in the spring, followed by 

 yellow, orange, or red fruit in the autumn. They are of 

 easy culture and are ideal for planting singly or in masses 

 on the edge of woodland or as a background for lower shrubs. 

 Plant in rich soil as early in the spring as the ground can be 

 worked, using all the water the ground will take. Many of 

 the varieties furnish attractive food for the birds in winter. 



Arnoldiana. Arnold Crab. M3. This beautiful variety 

 originated and was developed at the Arnold Arboretum, 

 hence its name. The large, delicate rose-colored flowers are 

 followed by ornamental golden yellow fruits, which are 

 retained far into winter, a welcome food for birds. $3.00 ea. 



florlbunda. Japanese Flowering Crab. M3. Single flowers, 

 carmine in bud, white when open. Small yellowish fruit in 

 autumn. Much liked by birds. $2.00 each. 



floribunda atrosanguinea. Carmine Crab. M3. Flowers 

 of a deeper color than M. floribunda. $2.00 each. 



floribunda Parkmani {M. Halliana). Parkman Crab. 

 M3. A showy variety of medium height, bearing large, 

 semi-double, dark rose flowers. $2.00 each. 



loensis plena. Bechtel's Crab. M3. One of the most beautiful 

 of the Flowering Crabs. Bears masses of double, dehcate 



"^ pink, very fragrant flowers. $2.00 each. 



Niedzwetzkyana. Red-vein Crab. M2. A Russian Turke- 

 stan species with showy deep pink flowers. Very orna- 

 mental. Early. $2.50 each. 



purpurea. M3. A new hybrid Crabapple with rich reddish 

 purple flowers, borne in utmost profusion, followed in the 

 autumn with red fruit, each about the size of a cherry, and 

 with a pleasant acid flavor. It is a perfectly hardy tree, 

 growing to a height of 20 feet, with a spreading crown and 

 rather slender branches. One of the best of the lovely 

 Crabapple family. $2.50 each. 



Sargenti. Sargent Crab. M3. Dwarf, spreading Japanese 

 variety. Flowers of purest white, with bright yellow anthers 

 and scarlet fruit hanging till spring. $2.50 each. 



Scheideckeri. Scheidecker Crab. A very early-flowering 

 variety; double pink blooms in great profusion. $2.00 each. 



spectabilis. Chinese Flowering Crab. M3. Semi-double 

 pink flowers. Fruit pale yellow. $2.00 each. 



Malus (Flowering Crab) 



