ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. 15 



^ESCULUS. Horse Chestnut. Kastanien, Qer. Makonnier, Fr. 



Trees of elegant habit, magnificent foliage, and fine large spikes of flowers in May and 

 June. 



JEi, glabra. Ohio Buckeye. A native of the Western States, foimin^^ a 

 large sized tree; leaves smooth; flowers yellov^. Blooms before the others. 



*JEi. Hii>i>ocastaiiuin. The European or White-flowerikg Horse 

 Chestnut. This well-known species forms a large-sized tree, of handsome, regu- 

 lar outline, is very hardy, and free from all diseases. In May it is covered with 

 magnificent, erect spikes or panicles of white flowers lightly marked with red. As 

 a single lawn tree, or for the street, it has no superior. 



var. alba fiore pleno. Double White-flowered Horse Chest- 

 nut. A superb variety, with double flowers, in larger panicles than the common 

 sort, and of fine pyramidal hal)it. The absence of fruit by which much litter is 

 avoided, is an important argument in favor of its employment. It is one of the 

 best ornamental trees. $1.00. 



Mr. Scott in his interesting work entitled " Suburban Home Grounds," writes thus : " Ell- 

 wanger & Barry, at Rochester, have a noble young specimen about forty feet high, which, 

 in the blossoming season, is like a verdant tower, spangled all over with hyacinth boquets.'* 

 See cut. 



var. lieterophylla dissecta. An interesting and ornamental variety, 

 with deeply and delicately cut foliage; rare. $1.00. 



var. Meinmiiigerii. Memminger's Horse Chestnut. The foliage 

 of this variety is completely dotted or sprinkled with white. The effect thus pro- 

 duced is very novel and ornamental. The tree being of handsome, compact growth, 

 is very desirable for the lawn. $1.50. 



var. nana Van Houtteii. $1.00. 

 .^. H. riibicuncla. Red-flowering Horse Chestnut. Origin obscure. One 

 of tlie finest trees in cultivation; form round; flowers showy red; blooms a little 

 later than the white, and the leaves are of a deeper green. One of the most valu- 

 able ornamental trees. The white-flowered and this contrast well, when planted 

 together. $1.00. 



var. foliis aureo variegatis. Golden Variegated Horse Chest- 

 nut. Foliage with bright golden yellow variegation. $1.00. 



JEi, Sinensis. Chinese Horse Chestnut. Of recent introduction. Tree 

 a vigorous grower and foliage very large. $1.00. 



JE^, umbrae ulifera. $1.00. 



For Smooth-Fruited Horse-Chestnut see Pavia. 



AILANTUS. Tree of Heaven. Gotterbaum, Qer. Ailanthe, Fr. 



A. g'landulosa. From Japan. A lofty, rapid growing tree, with long ele" 

 gant feathery foliage, exempt from all diseases and insects. One of the most dis- 

 tinct of ornamental trees with pinnate foliage. Useful to produce tropical effects- 



AIjNUS. Alder. Erle, Qer. Aulne, Fr. 



The cut leaved varieties in this family are particularly elegant and ornamental- being 

 rapid and robust growers, they should be pruned every year in order to form handsome 

 specimens. 



A. firma. A distinct species from Japan. In foliage and general appearance 

 the tree resembles a Morello Cherry. $1.00. 



*A. gliitinosa. European or Common Alder. A remarkably rapid grow- 

 ing tree, attaining a height of from thirty to sixty feet. Foliage roundish, wed^e- 

 shaped and wavy. This species is specially adapted to moist situations. 



var. laciniata. Cut leaved Alder. From Northern France. A 

 very ornamental variety, with dark green and deeply serrated foliage. 75 cents. 



var. laciniata imperial is. Imperial Cut-leaved Alder. A 

 stately tree, of graceful growth, with large and deeply laciniated foliage; at the 

 same time vigorous and perfectly hardy. Unsurpassed as a lawn tree. $1.00. 



A. incana laciniata. A distinct, handsome tree, with regularly laciniated 

 foliage. $1.00. ^ 



