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ELLW ANGER & BABEY\S CATALOGUE. 



RACEMES OF FLOWERS OF THE DOUBLE FLOWERED HORSE CHESTNUT. 



(One-fifth Natural Size.) 



A. rubruin. Red or Scarlet Maple, Red-bud Maple. A native species, 

 of medium size, and rounded head; produces deep red blossoms, which aj'ipear 

 before the leaves. In autumn the foliage changes to brilliant scarlet, rendering the 

 tree ver}- conspicuous. At the South the seeds assume gorgeous tints. $1.00. 



A'ar. fulg'ens. A dwarf variety of the Scarlet, forming a ver}^ conspicu- 

 ous round head. Flowers bright red. $1.00. 



*A. saccliarinum. Sugar or Rock Maple. A well-known native tree, 

 of elegant pyramidal form; valuable both for the production of sugar and for its 

 Avood; its stately growth, fine form and foliage, make it desirable as an ornamental 

 and shade tree. 



A. Tartaricum. Tartarian Maple. A native of South-eastern Europe, 

 of medium size, and rounded form; leaves small; a moderate, irregulai" grower, but 

 forming a handsome tree. $1.00. 



var. giunala. Of dwarf habit and compact form, with medium sized or 

 small leaves; makes a very pretty small tree; perfectly liardy. $1.50. 



A. velutiniini. Velvety-leaved Maple. A vigorous growing species 

 with large live-lobed leaves of a dark green color. $1.00. 



