LIST OF NOVELTIES. 



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Bechtel's Double=fIowered American Crab. 



{Pyrus angusti folia.) 



One of the most beautiful of the many fine varieties of flowering Crab Apples. Tree of medium 

 size, covered in early spring with large beautiful double fragrant flowers of a delicate pink color. From 

 a distance the flowers have the appearance of Roses. A great acquisition, and certain to become very 

 popular as soon as known. Blooms when quite young. Si. 50. 



Salix — Babylonica ramulis aureis. 



{Golden-barked Babylonian Willow?) 



A novel and distinct variety of the well-known Babylonian Willow, with bright golden bark in 

 w inter. Habit same as the type. $1,00. 



Tilia — Mandshurica. 



A new species of Linden, with large green leaves margined with yellow, the edges of leaves lobed 

 or cut ; young growth reddish ; a vigprous grower. $1.00. 



Ulmus — Americana nana. 



(Dwarf American Elm.) 



Like the American, but very dwarf and compact. $1.00. 



Ulmus — Campestris Koopmanni. 

 A variety of the English Elm, of dense pyramidal form, with small green leaves. $1.00. 



Ulmus — fulva Heyderi. 

 A variety of the Slippery Elm. Foliage very large, light green. Distinct. $1.00. 



Ulmus — Montana nana. 



(Dwarf Scotch Elm.) 



A dwarf variety of Scotch Elm. Habit very dwarf. $1.00. 



Ulmus — Parvifolia. 



A Japanese species. Foliage small, dense, dark green, edges cut. $1.50. 



New and Rare Evergreen Trees. 



Abies (Picea) Concolor. 



(Silver Fir of Colorado.) 



Without doubt the finest of the Rocky Mountain evergreens. Tree of graceful habit ; broad hand- 

 some foliage, bluish abrjve, silvery beneath. A grand tree, very distinct and exceedingly rare as yet. 

 We have a limited number of transplanted trees about 18 inches in height. $3.00. 



Juniperus — Alpina nana aurea. 



Of spreading growth like the type, with bright golden foliage throughout the year ; a distinct and 

 charming novelty. $1.00. 



Juniperus — Virginiana elegantissima. 



A distinct and beautifuj variety of the Red Cedar, with golden bronze foliage, particularly attractive 

 in winter, when the golden bronze of the young growth is contrasted with the dark green of the older. 

 Small plants, $1.00. 



New and Rare Ornamental Shrubs. 



Aralia — Spinosa. 



(Hercules Club.) 



This is a native plant, difficult to get true, hence is offered here. 50c. 



Corylus — Avellana aurea. 



(Golden-leaved Filbert.) 



A rare and beautiful shrub. Foliage large, bright golden color. Appears to fine advantage planted 

 with the Purple-leaved Filbert. $1.00. 



Deutzia — Parvif lora. 



From Northern China. A stout shrub with upright stems covered in early June with creamy 

 white flowers, prettily arranged in large corymbs. One of the most beautiful of all the Deutzias. 50c. 



One of the most complete establishments of the kind in the world. — Arkansas Farmer. 



