ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ETC 



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FLOWERS OF THE pyODBLE-FLOWERING THOKN. 



(Xatltral Size.) 



CRAT.^GUS. Thorn. Weisdorn, Ger. Epine, Fr. 



The Thorns justly deserve to be classed among the most beautiful flowering- trees. 

 They are generally dense, low growers, occupying comparatively little space and well 

 adapted to beautify small grounds. If judiciously pruned, they can also be trained to 

 assume picturesque tree forms. The foliage is varied and attractive, flowers very showy 

 and often highly perfumed. The fruit is ornamental. There are numerous varieties, all of 

 which are hardy and will thrive in any dry soil. We have endeavored to select the best and 

 most distinct. They flower in May and June. 



C. Azarolus. From Southern France, A tree with a round spreading 

 bead; foliage large and handsome; fruit scarlet, very ornamental. $1.00. 



C. Crus-galli var. pyracantliifolia. Pyracantha leated Thorn. A 



beautiful variety with narrow, bright green, glossy foliage. $1.00. 



C. Crus-galli var. lucida odorala. Glossy leaved Thorn. Leaves 

 bright shining green; white fragrant flowers in June. A tree of vigorous growtli 

 and fine effect. One of the best. $1.00. 



C. Criis-g'alli var. hybricla. Hybrid Smooth leaved Thorn. Smooth 

 shining leaves; white flowers; very handsome. $1.00. 



C. niespilus. Medlar-leaved Thorn. Medlar like leaves; distinct. $1.00. 



C. nigra. Black-fruited Thorn. A native of Hungary, where it grows 

 fifteen to twenty feet high. It is upright in growth, with medium-sized lobed 

 leaves. Fruit black. $1.00. 



C. orientalis, eironeously C. apiifolia. A fine distinct species; foliage 

 grayish, and deeply lobed. $1.C0. 



C Oxyacantha. Common Hawthorn. Quick. The celebrated English 

 hedge-plant. 



