GEXERAL CATALOGUE. 



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Fagus s. var. purpurea Riversii. 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. 

 The fittest of all purple-leaved trees. $ 1 . 50. 



var. purpurea rosea marginata. Rose-margined Purple-leaved Beech. A charming variety of 

 the Purple-leaved Beech, -^ith beautiful rose-margined leaves. A distinct and fine novelty ; but as 

 the foliage burns it should have a shaded position. Small trees. S3.00. 



var. quercifolia. Oak-leaved Beech. B. Dwarf habit ; distinct, fine foliage. One of the finest 

 Beeches. S2.0C. 



var. Zlatia. Golden-leaved Beech. A grand new variety and a valuable addition to the list of 

 Beeches. Foliage large, golden yellow. Makes a fine contrast when planted with the Purple-leaved 

 Beech. Small trees. S3.00. 



CUT-LEAVED BEECH (Reduced). 



FRAXINUS. Ash. Esche. Ger. Frexe. Fr. 



This is a large family, and comprises many species and varieties of great beauty and value. 

 Americana. American White Ash. B. A well known native tree. 50c. 



var. alba argentea marginata. Silver-margined Leaved Ash. B. A medium sized tree with 

 elegantly variegated foUage. The inner portions of the leaves are a deep green, while the margins 

 are silvery white. Si.oo. 



var. aucubaefolia. Aucuba-leaved Ash. B. A beautiful variety, \\-ith gold-blotched leaves like 

 the Japan Aucuba. As the variegation is permanent, the tree is valuable for grouping with purple 

 leaved trees. $1.00. 



var. Bosci. Bosc's Ash. B. A scarce American variety, with dark, glossy foliage, and brown 



woolly shoots ; distinct and fine. Si.oo. 

 var. juglandifolia. Walnut-leaved Ash. 



flowers in May. $1.00. 

 var. pannosa. Cloth-like-leaved Ash. 



downy, and foliage much larger. Si.oo. 

 var. rufa. Rufous-haired Ash. B. An American 



single leaves, occasionally in threes. Si.oo. 



B. 



B. A native of Carolina. Resembles Bosci, but more 



•ariety, of upright habit, with dark green 



