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DECIDUOUS 



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EVERGREEN 



ORNAMENTAL, 



SHADE, FOREST, 

 HEDGE <£ FRUIT. 



"Trees can be as easily grown from seeds as the most common vegetable." — Fuller. 

 We give complete directions for growing trees from seeds on each package. 



DECIDUOUS TREES. 



Ailanthus Glandulosa (Tree of Heaven). — Large tree, of rapid growth ; suc- 

 ceeding everywhere. Largely grown for streets and parks. lOcts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; 

 $1.50 lb. 



Ash, White (Fraxinus Americana). — A large, handsome shade and ornamental 

 tree, of rapid growth. 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz. : 50 cts. lb. 



Bass wood, or American Linden [Tilia Americana). — A handsome, large 

 tree, 60 to 80 feet high. 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; $1.00 lb. 



Beech, European (Fagus sylvatica). — Similar to the American Beech. A choice 

 and beautiful shade tree. 10 cts. oz.; 40 cts. lb. 



Butternut t Juglans cinerea). — A moderate growing, broad headed tree, some- 

 times 60 feet high. Nuts large and edible. 15 cts. qt.; $1.00 peck; $3.00 bush 



Birch, Flack or Sweet ; also called Mahogany and Cherry Birch 

 (Betula lenta).—A large, rapid growing tree, valuable for moist soils and cold 

 climates. 10 cts. pkt ; 25 cts. oz.; $2.00 lb. 



Birch, Paper or Canoe (Betula papyracea). — A large, rapid growing tree, with 

 brilliant white bark. Effective for landscapes. 10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $2.50 lb. 



Blue Gum, or Fever and Ag'ue Tree (Eucalyptus globulus). — Famous for 

 rapid growth. Valuable for the extreme South. 10 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. oz.; $5.00 lb. 



Chestnut, American Sweet (Castanea vesca Americana). — One of our most 

 valuable trees, growing rapidly to a large size. Delicious edible nuts. 60 cts. qt.; 

 $3.00 pk. 



Cherry, Wild Black (Prunus serotina). — A large tree, rapid upright grower. 

 Valuable for cabinet work. 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; 60 cts. lb. 



China Tree, Fride of India, or Umbrella Tree (Melia azedarach) — Hand- 

 some, rapid growing, about 40 feet high. A favorite in the South for shade. 10 cts. 

 pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; $1.25 lb 



Catalpa, or Indian Bean (Catalpa bignonioides). — A handsome shade and 

 ornamental tree of tropical appearance. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; $1.60 lb. 



Catalpa, Hardy Western (Catalpa speciosa). — Upright and symmetrical ; very 

 hardy, valuable for the West. 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; $1.00 lb. 



Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata). — Handsome, erect tree of rapid growth ; 

 height. 60 to 70 ft. Leaves very large. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz. ; $2.00 lb. 



Dogwood, White Flowering 1 (Cornus fiorida). — A beautiful, small tree ; foli- 

 age in the fall colors crimson. Large white flowers. 10 cts, pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; $1.00 lb. 



Elm, English (Ulmus campestris). — A noble ornamental tree, with white spread- 

 ing head and drooping branches. 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; $1.25 lb. 



Hickory, Shellbark or Shagbark (Carya alba). — A large and noble forest 

 and ornamental tree. Nuts thin shelled. 35 cts. qt.; $1.50 pk.; $4.00 bush. 



Holly, American (Ilex opaca). — Broad leaved evergreen trees, scarlet berries. 

 Height, 20 to 40 feet. 10 cts. pkt; 15 cts. oz.; $1.00 lb. 



Larch, European or Tyrolese (Larix Europasa). — Desirable ornamental or 

 timber tree. Compact, conical shape. Hardy, of rapid growth. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 

 cts. oz.; $1.00 lb. 



Kentucky Coffee Tree (Oymnocladus Canadensis.) — A large, noble, ornamental 

 and shade tree of rapid growth. Height, 60 to 80 feet. 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; 

 80 cts. lb. 



Locust, Honey (Gleditschia triacanthus). — A large ornamental tree. Valuable 

 lor hedges, branches covered with thorns. 10 cts. oz.; 40 cts. lb. 



Locust, Yellow (Robinia pseud-acacia). — Medium sized tree, growing rapidly ; 

 fragrant white flowers. 10 cts. oz. ; 40 cts. lb. 



Maiden Hair or Gingko Tree (Salisburia adiantifolia). — A handsome tree, 

 sometimes 100 feet high. Leaves fan-shaped. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; $1.25 lb. 



Maple, Sugar, Bock or Hard (Acer saccharinum). — Rapid growing shade tree 

 of pyramidal form ; height, 80 to 90 feet ; a great favorite for street planting. The 

 fall color of the foliage is magnificent. Maple sugar is made from its sap. 10 cts. 

 pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; 75 cts. lb. 



Maple, Scarlet, Bed or Swamp (Acer rubra). — A large, handsome, round- 

 headed shade tree ; the foliage in autumn is brilliantly colored. 10 cts. pkt.; 25, cts. 

 oz.; $2.00 lb. 



Maple, Sycamore (Acer Pseudo-platanus). — A vigorous tree with spreading 

 branches. Height sometimes 100 feet. A good tree for the seashore. 10 cts. pkt.; 

 15 cts. oz.; 75 cts. lb. 



Maple, Norway (Acer platanoides). — A round-headed, majestic tree, of moderate 

 growth when young, valuable for forest and shade. 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; 75 cts. lb. 



Mulberry, Bed (Morus rubra). — Generally small, but sometimes attains a height 

 of 60 feet. Fruit large, dark, reddish purple. 10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $2.50 lb. 



Mulberry, White (Morus alba). — A small tree of rapid growth. Fruit pinkish 

 white. Foliage large and succulent. The best variety for feeding silk worms. 10 cts. 

 pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $2.00 lb. 



Mulberry, Bussian (Morus tartarica). — A rapid growing tree, thriving on the 

 dry soils of the Western prairies. 15 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; $3.00 lb. 



Magnolia Grandifiora. — Massive foliage, large, white, fragrant flowers. 10 cts. 

 pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $2.00 lb. 



Faulownia Imperialis, or Empress Tree.— A noble ornamental tree ; 

 handsome fragrant flowers. A rapid grower ; height, 20 to 30 ft. 10 cts. pkt.; 2o cts. 

 oz.; $1.50 lb. 



Persimmon, Japan (Dyospyros Kaki). — An excellent ornamental tree. Large 

 golden fruit. Not hardy north of Richmond, Va. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; $1.75 lb. 



Pecan Nut (Carya olivozformis). — Attains a large size. It is not adapted to a 

 northern climate. Nuts large, edible and thin shelled. 25 cts. lb. 



Sweet Gum, Bilsted or Alligator Tree (Liquidambar styraciflua). — Noble 

 forest and ornamental tree, of rapid growth, beautiful pyramidal form. Height, 

 60 to 80 feet. 10 cts. pkt; 40 cts. oz.; $4.00 lb. 



Silver Bell, or Four-winged Snowdrop (Halesia tetrapkra). — A medium 

 sized tree, large clusters of pure white, bell-shaped flowers. 15c. cts. pkt.; 35 cts. 

 oz.; $3.60 lb. 



Sycamore, or Oriental Plane (Plalanus orientalis). — A rapid growing tree, 

 75 to 100 feet high, superior to our native Buttonwood, for street planting. 10 cts. 

 pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; $1.00 lb. 



Tulip Tree, White Wood or Canoe Wood (Liriodendron tulipifera). — Tall, 

 pyramidal form, often 140 feet high. Grows rapidly, clean and straight. 10 cts. 

 pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; 75 cts. lb. 



Walnut, Black (Juglans nigra). — A valuable tree of round, spreading form. 

 60 to 90 feet high. Nuts large and edible. 15 cts. qt.; $1.00 pk.; $3.00 bush. 



Willow, White (Salix alba). — A rapid growing, attractive and useful tree. 10 

 ct9. pkt; 20 cts. oz.; $1.25 lb. 



Yellow Wood (Cladraslris tinctoria or Virgilia lutea).—k. beautiful tree, with a 

 broad, round head. The flowers, white and fragrant, cover the tree in June. 25 

 cts. pkt.; 80 cts. oz.; $8.00 lb. 



ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS AND HEDGE PLANTS. 



Asiatic Bladder Nut (Slaphylea colchica).— One of our finest early flowering 

 shrubs. Flowers in clusters, white and fragrant. 15 cts. pkt.; 40cts. oz.; $4.00 lb. 



Barberry, Common or European (Berberis vulgaris). — A handsome shrub ; 

 yellow flowers followed by orange-scarlet fruit, 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; $1.25 lb. 



Barberry, Purple-Leaved (Berberis vulgaris atropurpurea) —Similar to the 

 above, with violet colored foliage and fruit. 15 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $2.00 lb. 



Bitter Sweet (Celastrus scandens).—A hardy climber, leaves bright yellow in 

 fall, with clusters of orange colored fruit. 10 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; $1.15 lb. 



Honeysuckle, Japan (Lomcera brachypoda). — A vigorous climber ; flowers 

 yellowish white in June. 10 cts. pkt; 40 cts. oz.; $4 00 lb. 



Laburnum or Golden Chain (Cytisus Laburnum). — Very ornamental, with 

 long, drooping, showy yellow flowers. 10 cts. pkt; 15 cts. oz.; $1.00 lb. 



Lilac, Purple (Syringa vulgaris) Our common variety; one of the very best. 



Flowers and young foliage fragrant. 10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz ; $2.00 lb. 



Lilac, White (Syringa vulgaris alba). — One of the best white varieties. 10 cts. 

 pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; $2.01) lb. 



Mountain Laurel or Calico Bush (Kalmialaiifolia). — 15 cts. pkt.; $1.00 oz. 



Osage Orange (Madura aurantiaca). — A thorny shrub. Largely used for 

 hedges, and is a fine lawn plant. 10 cts. oz.; 50 cts. lb.; $40.00 per 100 lbs. 



Privet, California or Japan (Ligustrum ovalifotium). — A strong growing 

 shrub, nearly evergreen. One of our best hedge and ornamental plants. 15 cts. 

 pkt.; 20 cts. oz.; $1.5ulb. 



Syringa or Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius). — A strong growing 

 shrub, with pure white, fragrant flowers in June. Clean seed. 15 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. oz. 



Strawberry Scented Shrub (Calycanthus floridus). — 10 cts. pkt; 20 cts. oz.; 

 $2.00 lb. 



Styrax, Japan (Styrax Japonica). — A picturesque shrub ; flowers white, bell-like, 

 hanging under the branches on long stems. 15 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz. ; $3.00 lb. 



White Fringe (CMonanthus Virginica). — A medium sized, choice lawn shrub, 

 with pure white, long, feathery flowers in June. 15 cts. pkt; 50 cts. oz.; $5.00 lb. 



Weigelia, Rose Colored (Weigelia rosea).— A vigorous, June blooming shrub, 

 with fine, rose colored flowers. 25 cts. pkt.; $1 50 oz. 



Bhododendron maximum (Great Laurel).— Handsome, hardy shrubs, rich 

 leathery evergreen foliage and large heads of gorgeous flowers. 15 cts. pkt; $1.00 oz. 



EVERGREEN TREES. 



Arbor Vitse, American [Thuya occidentalis). — A small tree, about 30 feet 

 high ; popular for hedges, screens, etc. 10 cts. pk ; 80 cis. oz ; $2 75 lb. 



Arbor Vitse, Japanese Plumed (Retinospora plumosa).—L Japan variety, 

 hardy and graceful, with delicate, silvery foliage. 25 cts. pkt; $2.00 oz. 



Arbor Vitas, Japanese Golden Plumed (Retmosporaplumosaaurea). — Beau- 

 tiful, golden tinted foliage unsurpassed for massing or hedges. 25 cts. pkt. ; $2.00 oz. 



Cedar, Beodar or Indian (Cedrus deodara). — A noble evergreen of pyramidal 

 form. Foliage silvery green, graceful and droopim;. 15 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz ; $4 00 lb. 



Cedar, Bed (Juniperus Virginia). — A valuable forest and ornamental tree. 

 Varies in height from 30 to 60 feet. 10 cts. pkt. ; 15 cts. oz.; 75 cts. lb. 



California Bedwood (Sequoia sempervirens). — A valuable tree in California, 

 200 to 300 feet high. Succeeds south of Virginia. 15 cts. pkt; 40 cts. oz.; $4.00 lb. 



California Giant Tree (Sequoia gigantea). — A famous tree ; attains a height of 

 200 to 300 feet. Not hardy north of Virginia. 25 cts. pkt; $1.00 oz. 



Fir, Japan Silver (Abies firma).— Vigorous and hardy. Compact pyramidal 

 form. Foliage large and flat 25 cts. pkt; 50 cts. oz.; $4.00 lb. 



Fir, Silver Cephalonian (Abies Cephalonica).—A beautiful species. A free 

 grower, quite hardy, leaves silvery and dagger-shaped. 15 cts. pkt; 35 cts. oz. ; 

 $3.00 lb. 



Fir, Nordman's (Picea [Abies] Nordmanniana). — Handsome, hardy and highly 

 prized. Massive, dark foliage, silvery below. 15 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; $3.00 lb. 



Fir, Pinsapo or Spanish (Picea [Abies] pinsapo). — Handsome and picturesque. 

 Leaves borne in whorls. 15 cts. pkt; 30 cts. oz.; $3.00 lb. 



Hemlock (Tsuga [Abies] Canadensis). — A fine tree of pyramidal form, with light 

 spreading foliage. Height nearly lOo feet. 15 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz.; $4.00 lb. 



Juniper, Irish (Juniperus communis Hibernicus). — Close, upright growing. 

 Handsome for columnar effects in landscapes 10 cts. pkt. ; 15 cts. oz.; 60 cts. lb. 



Pine, Yellow, Georgia or Long -Leaved Southern (Pinus australis). — A 

 large, very ornamental tree, 60 to 80 feet high. 15 cts. pkt; 50 cts. oz. ; $5 00 lb. 



Pine, Yellow Heavy- Wooded (Pinus ponderosa).— One of the largest and 

 most common trees of the Rocky Mountains. 15 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz.; $4.00 lb. 



Fine, White or Weymouth (Pinus strobus). — A stately, straight, handsome 

 and valuable tree ; height, 100 to 150 feet. 10 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz.; $2.00 lb. 



Fine, Austrian (Pinus Austriaca). — A large tree, of massive form, dark foliage, 

 an important evergreen for lawn planting. 10 cts. pkt; 20 cts. oz.; $1.50 lb. 



Pine, Swiss Stone (Pinus cembra helvetica). — Handsome conical form, per- 

 fectly erect and regularly branched. 10 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz.; 75 cts. lb. 



Pine, Corsican (Pinus Laricio). — A large, rapid growing, noble tree, resem- 

 bling the Austrian Pine. 10 cts. pkt; 25 cts. oz.; $2.00 lb. 



Fine, Scotch (Pinus Sylvestris).- Open, pyramidal form; foliage dark green. 

 A valuable, ornamental and timber tree. 10 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz.; $1.50 lb. 



Spruce, Douglas (Fseudotsuga [Abies] Douglassi). — A large and important tim- 

 ber tree of the West; height, 200 to 300 feet. Wood reddish, coarse grained, heavy, 

 strong and valuable. Foliage rich blue ; a charming and beautiful evergreen.. 

 25 cts. pkt; 50 cts. oz.; $5.00 lb. 



Spruce, White (Picea [Abies] alba). — A beautiful, compact and symmetrical 

 tree, about 50 feet high. Endures hot summers and cold winters without turning 

 brown. Wood tough, flexible, and used for spars, masts, etc. 15 cts. pkt. ; 40 cts- 

 oz ; $4.00 lb. 



Spruce, Norway (Picea [Abies] excelsa). — A favorite and handsome ornamental 

 tree; of rapid growth and graceful habit. One of our best evergreens. 10 cts. pkt; 

 15 cts. oz. ; $1.25 lb. 



Spruce, Blue Colorado (Picea [Abies] pungens). — A beautiful large tree of 

 pyramidal form and dense growth ; foliage rich sage blue. 15 cts. pkt.; $1.00 oz. 



FRUIT SEEDS. 



Apple Seed. 35 cts. qt; $8.00 bush. Gooseberry, Green. 25c.pkt; $1.50 oz. 



Cherry Fits, Mahaleb. 50 cts. lb. Peach Fits. 15 cts. qt; $2.50 bush. 



Currant, Bed. 15 cts pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. Pear Seed. 25 oz.; $2.60 lb. 



" White. 15cts. pkt; 50cts.oz. Quince Seed. 25 cts. oz.; $2.50 lb. 



" Black. 15 cts pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. Raspberry Seed. 15cts.pkt; 75cts.oz. 



Gooseberry, Red. 25 cts.pkt: $1.50 oz. Strawberry Seed. 15cts.pkt. ;$1.00 oz. 

 " Yellow.25c.pkt; $1.50 oz. " Bed Alpine. 25 cts. pkt 



Japanese Wineberry. 15 cts. pkt. 



