ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. 



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YOUNGS WEEPING BIRCH. 



(From a Specimen in our Collection.) 



.B. nana. Dwarf Birch. A bushy shrub, native of both Europe and America, 

 seldom growing higher than five feet ; leaves numerous, round, sharply crenated. 

 Young wood downy. A charming miniature tree. $1.00. 



B. nigra. Hiver or Red Birch. An American species of moderate growth, 

 elegant habit, with fine foliage and reddish brown bark. 



B. populifolia. American White Birch. An American species of rapid 

 growth, with triangular, taper pointed, smooth and glossy leaves. 



