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ELL WAJVGER & BARRY'S 



Weeping Beech. 



Fagus s. var. purpurea. Purple-leaved Beech. B. Discovered in a German forest. An elegant vigorous tree, 

 growing 40 to 50 feet high. The foliage in spring is deep purple, and later in the season changes to crimson , 

 and again to a dull purplish green in the fall. $1.50 to $2.00. 



var. purpurea major. B. An erect, rapid grower ; leaves large, shining and very dark purple. $2.00. 



var. purpurea Kiversii. Rivers' Smooth-leaved Purple Beech. B. This variety, which we procured 

 of Mr. Rivers, differs from the ordinary Purple-leaved Beech by its compact symmetrical habit of growth, 

 and crimson foliage early in the spring, changing to a dark purple in summer. T7ie finest of all pwyle- 

 leaved trees. $1.50 to $2.00. 



par. quercifolia. Oak-leaved Beech. B. Dwarf habit ; distinct, fine foliage. J2.00. 



