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ORNAMENTAL AND SHADE TREES. 
Acer platanoides. (Norway Maple). A large, hand- 
some tree; foliage deep green. Fine variety for 
the street or lawn. 8to9ft. ... se baste 
A. dasyearpum. (Silver-leaved Maple). A native 
species of rapid growth; foliage hight green, re- 
verse silvery-white. 10 to 12 it. 
A.saeecharinum. (Sugar Maple). A popular native 
tree of elegant form. Very desirable as an or- 
namental or shade tree. 8 to 10 ft. , 
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A. polymorphum atropurpureum. (Dwarf Jap- 
anese Maple). A most beautiful dwarf hardy 
tree; foliage coppery-red. 13 to 2 ft. ve: 
2 to 3 ft.. 
A. polymorphum var. atro-dissectum. (Cut- leaved 
Purple Japanese Maple). Of cut-leaved droop- 
ing growth and of almost fern-like character. 2 
tore it. 
A. rubrum. (Red or Scarlet Maple). 
producing red blossoms before the leaves. 
lage changes in autumn to brilliant scarlet. 
10 ft. ee oa aoe Ney 
A. dasyearpum var. Wieriilaciniatum. (Weirs’ 
Cut-leaved Maple). A graceful tree with deeply 
cut foliage and recurving pendulous branches. 
8 to 10 ft. Ae eer : 
10 to.12 ft. .. 
A. negundo. ( Ash-leaved Maple). 
A native tree 
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cold or windy exposures; grows rapidly. 6 to 
8 ft. nee fei aa ie se 
A. platanoides, var. Sehwedlerii. (Schwedler’s 
Norway Maple). The young foliage of this 
variety is bright crimson fading to os 
green, a valuable tree. 8 to 10 ft. a = 
fEsculus Hippoeastanum. (Horse Chestnut). A 
well-known species with flesh-colored hyacinth- 
like flower clusters in June. 8 ft. 
A. var. rubicunda. (J?ed-flowering Horse Chestnut). 
Avery ornamental tree. The flowers are deep 
red contrasting wellwith the dark foliage. 7 to 8 ft. 
A. var. alba fl. pl. (Double Flowering white Horse 
Chestnut.) 8 to 10 ft. 
-Ailanthus glandulosa. (Tree of ‘Heaven). mA lofty, 
rapid-growing tree with feathery wep le al toleee 
8 to 10 ft. : ee 
American Chestnut, see Castanea. 
Amelanchier canadensis. (Common Shad Bush). 
a dwarf spreading tree producing in early summer 
small white blossoms; fruit purplish, sweet and 
edible. rece yer Ete wee aso 
Aralia Spinosa. (Hercules Club). A small tropical- 
looking tree with pinnate leaves, prickly stems and 
large panicles of white flowers in ‘August. 
Betula alba var. atropurpurea. (Purple- -leaved 
Birch). A variety of vigorous growth, foliage cop- 
pery-red. 6 to 8 ft. : a6 Nise 
B. papyrifera. (Paper or Canoe Birch). alX very or- 
namental native tree with pendulous branches 
and silvery white bark. 6 to 8 ft. 
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B. alba var. laciniata pendula. ‘(White Cut-leaved 
Weeping Birch). A popular tree of tall, slender 
growth with finely cut foliage borne on droop- 
ing branches; bark silvery --white. Very orna- 
mental. 8&8 ft. Ss fee 
Carpinus Americana. (American “Hornbeam). A 
native tree growing from 15 to 20 ft. in height. 
Similar in growth to the beech, but inclined to 
grow more bushy. 6 to 8 ft. x 
Castanea Americana. (. American Sweet Chestnut). A 
well-known native tree producing small but very 
sweet nuts. Very handsome when in bloom. 4 to 
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Catalpa Bungei. (Chinese 
dwarf tree with globular head. 
lawn or terrace decoration 
C. Kaempferi. (Japanese Catalpa). 
rapid growth with hght green leaves. 
white flowers in panicles ; eh 
Celtis occidentalis. (Nettle Tree or Hackberry). 
Ornamental native tree resembling the elm, with 
numerous slender branches. Its brownish-black 
fruit 1s very effective in winter. 6to8 ft. 
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Cornus Ficrida. Florida Dogwood. 
Cerasis Japonica rosea pendula. (Japanese Weep- 
ing Cherry). A beautiful tree with graceful arching 
branches which droop to the ground. The deli- 
cate pink flowers appear before the foliage. One 
of the finest weeping trees. 6 to 8 ft. 
C. Sieboldii, fl. pl. A showy variety bearing leary 
flowers, white, tinged with rose. : : 
Cereidiphyllum Japonicum. (The Katsura Tree). A 
rapid-growing Japanese tree with small heart- 
shaped leaves. Thrives best in eau soils. 6 to 
8 ft. 
Cercis Canadensis. (J nici Tree or Red Bude 
low-growing native tree with light green iokeee 
Before the leaves appear the stems are covered 
with a profusion of reddish-purple flowers se 
Cornus florida. (White-flowered Dogwood). An 
American species of spreading, irregular form. 
growing about 25 ft. high. The pure ‘white flow- 
ers cover the trees in ear ly aPENE: : 
Extra large. 
C. florida var flore rubro. (Red- owed Woqivoad)s 
Similar to the preceee, but with pink flowers. 
Very showy : ae ae ele 
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Crategus Crus-Galli. (Cockspur Thorn). A 
well-known variety with long thorns and glossy 
foliage; fruit brightred. 4 to 5 ft. 
C. oxyeantha var. coccinea fl. pl. (Paul’s Double 
Scarlet Hawthorn). One of the best double 
varieties; flowers brilliant carmine. 8 to 10 it. 
C. oxyeantha var. alba, fl. pl. (Deuble White Haw- 
thorn). Small double white flowers; very or- 
namental. 8 to 10 ft. aes ig 
C. oxyeantha. (Hnglish Hawthor 2. The common 
English Hedge Thorn; fiowers single white. 3 
to 4 ft. : RPE Sc: 
Cytisus Laburnum. Golden Chain). A dwarf tree 
bearing long racemes of golden-yellow flowers in 
June. 6to8 ft. 6 
Fagus ferruginea. (American Beech} 
finest forest trees. 3to4it. .. 
F. sylvatica. (Huropean Beeci). 
with beautiful dark green foliage. The dead 
leaves hang on throughout the winter. One of 
the best trees for forming a screen. 4 to 5 ft. 
F. sylvatica. var. purpurea. (Copper Beech). One ai 
the best ornamental trees for individual plant- 
ing; foliage purple. 4 to 5 ft. 
6 to 8 ft. heats 
F. syivatiea. var. pendula. (IWceping Beech). Very 
ornamental tree of beautiful weeping habit. 6 
to § ft. S 
Gleditschia triacanthos. 
or Common Honey Locust). 
One ome our 
A compact tree 
(Three-cornered Acacia, 
A fast-growing native 
tree with strong thorns and fine foliage; very 
_ useful for hedges. 5 to 6 ft. 
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