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ORNAMENTAL AND SHADE TREES. 
ACER platanoides. 
some tree; foliage deep green. 
street or lawn. 
Each Doz. 
$2.00 $22.00 
10 to 12 ft. 2.50 28.00 
dasyearpum. (Silver-leaved Maple.) A native 
species of rapid growth; foliage light green, re- 
verse silvery-white. 12 to 14 ft.... BS Were 
saccharinum. (Sugar Maple.) A popular native tree 
of elegant form. Very desirable as an ornamental or 
shade tree. 
(Norway Maple.) <A large hand- 
Fine variety for the 
Each Doz. 
8 to 10 ft. | 12 to 14 ft. $3.50 $40.00 
2.50 27.00 
Each Doz. 
$1.75 $18.00 
2.25. 25.00 
8 to 10 ft. 12 to 14 ft. 3.00 33.00 
10 to 12 ft. 
polymorphum atropurpureum. (Dwarf Japanese 
Maple). A most beautiful dwarf hardy tree; foliage 
coppery-red. 2to3ft. ... adio BAG ae 
polymorphum var. atro-dissectum.  (Cut-leaved 
Purple Japanese Maple). Of drooping growth 
with cut-leaves of fern-like appearance. 2to3ft.... 
rubrum. (Red or Scarlet Maple.) A native tree 
producing red blossoms before the leaves. Foliage 
changesin Autumn to brilliant scarlet. 8 to 10 ft. 
dasyearpum var. Wierii laciniatum. (Weirs’ Cut 
leaved Maple). A graceful tree with deeply cut foli- 
age and recurving pendulous branches. 10 to12ft. .. 
platanoides, var. Schwedlerii. (Schwedler’s Norway 
Maple.) The young foliage of this variety is bright 
crimson fading to purplish-green, a valuable tree. 
Each Doz. 
$2.50 $27.00 
5.00 
5.00 
2.50 27.00 
3.00 
8 to 10 ft. 10 to 12 ft. 3.00 33.00 
ZESCULUS Hippocastanum. (Horse Chestnut.) A 
well-known species with flesh-colored hyacinth-like 
flower clusters in June. 8 to 10 ft. eats 
3.00 33.00 
FOR NEW AND RARE SYRINGAS. 
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AILANTHUS glandulosa. (Tree of Heaven). A lofty 
rapid-growing tree with feathery tropical foliage 2.00 
ARALIA spinosa. (Hercules Club. Acanthopanax 
spinosum.) A small tropical-looking tree with pinnate 
leaves, prickly stems and large panicles of white 
flowers in August. net nites B86 1.25 12.00 
Cornus florida. 
Horse Chestnut. 
(4isculus.) 
BETULA papyrifera. (Paper or Canoe Birch). A very 
ornamental native tree with pendulous branches and 
silvery-white bark. 
Each Doz. Each 
5 to 6 ft. $1.75 $18.00 6 to 8 ft. » $2.25 $24. ‘00 
alba var. laciniata pendula. (White Cut-leaved Weep- 
ing Birch.) A popular tree of tall, slender growth 
with finely cut foliage borne on drooping branches; 
bark silvery-white. Very ornamental. 
Each Doz. 
6 to 8 ft. $2.50 $27.00 8 to 10 ft. ... 8.25 36:00 
CATALPA Bungéei. (Chinese Catalpa). A showy 
dwarf tree with globular head. Very effective for 
lawn or terrace decoration gay Lene Said, OFOO 
speciosa. (Western Catalpa.) An effective native 
tree of tropical appearance with large leaves and 
fragrant white flowers in pyramidal clusters. Long 
ornamental fruit pods. 6 to 8 ft. eee Si boom 2200 
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum. (The Katsura 
Tree.) A rapid-growing Japanese tree with small 
heart-shaped leaves. Thrives best in damp soils 2.00 20.00 
CERCIS canadensis. (Judas Tree or Red Bud.) A 
low-growing native tree with light green foliage. Be- 
fore the leaves appear the stems are covered with a 
profusion of reddish-purple flowers. ae doepnrle Qj 2000 
CORNUS florida. (White-flowered Dogwood.) An 
American species of spreading irregular form, grow- 
ing about 25 ft. high. The pure white flowers cover 
the treesinearly Spring. 3 to 4 ft. Dane -.. 1.00 10.00 
4 to 5 ft. He sions eiake Bete sete LES ONT 5200: 
florida var. flore rubro. (Red-flowered Dogwood.) 
Similar to the preceding, but with pink flowers. Very 
showy. 
Each Doz. 
3 to 4 ft. $2.50 $25.00 
4 to 5 ft. ... 4.00 40.00 
NEW SPRUCES FROM CHINA. 
Introduced by the Arnold Arboretum. 
For descriptions see page 150. 
