20 ELLWANGER <fc BARRTS CATALOGUE. 



CASTAXEA. Chestnut, ^chte Kastanien, Ger. Chataignier, Fr. 



C. vesca. Sweet or Spanish Chestisut. Originally introduced from Asia 

 Minor into Europe. A valuable species both for ornament and fruit. It forms a 

 handsome lawn tree, and produces much larger fruit than the American variety. 



var. laciniata. A handsome variety having the margin of its leaves 

 finely cut. A moderate grower. 



var. Americana. American Chestnut. The well known native 

 variety. A stately tree, witli broader leaves than the European, and producing 

 smaller fruit. When in full bloom, one of the handsomest trees. 



CAT ALP A. Trompetenbaum, Ger. Catalpa, Fr. 



The Catalpas flower in July, when few trees are in bloom. Their blossoms are large, very 

 showy and quite fragrant. Leaves large, heart-shaped, and yellowish green. They are all 

 effective, tropical -looking lavsTi trees. 



C. J3ung"ei. A species from China, of dwarf habit, growing only from 

 three to five feet high. Foliage large and glossy ; a shy bloomer. $1.00. 



C. big"nonioicles, syn. C. syringsefolia. Native of the Southern States. 

 A showy, rapid growing, spreading, irregular tree, with very large, heart-shaped 

 leaves, and pyramidal clusters, a foot long, of white and purple fragrant flowers. 

 Blooms latter part of July, when few trees are in blossom, and, therefore, very 

 desirable. 



var. anrea variegata. Golden Catalpa. A medium-sized tree of 

 rapid growth, having large, heart-shaped leaves, which are of a beautiful golden color 

 in spring and early summer, but later in the season become green. 75 cents. 



var. speciosa. A variety which is said to have originated in the west. It 

 is finer and hardier than the common, hence better adapted to forest and ornamental 

 planting. Its blossoms open two or three weeks earlier than those of the 

 bignonioides. 



C. Kgenipferi. Introduced from Japan by Siebold. A species of rapid 

 growth, with deep green, glossy foliage. Flowers fragrant, cream-colored, speckled 

 with purple and yellow ; not so large as those of syringcBfolia ; panicle, also is 

 smaller and more loose ; seed pods long and very narrow ; two weeks later than 

 syringcBfolia. 



CELTIS. J'l'ettle Tree. Zurgelbaum, Ger. Micocoulier, Fr.. 



C. occidentalis. American Nettle Tree. A rare native tree, with 

 numerous slender branches, which spread out horizontally, and thick, rough bark. 

 Leaves about the size and form of those of the apple, but more pointed, and a 

 bright, shiny green. 



, CERASUS. Cherry. Kirsche, Ger. Cerisier, Fr. 



A very ornamental family of trees. The drooping varieties are especially adapted to beauti- 

 fy small grounds. As single specimens on the lawn they are unique and handsome, and 

 require only to be better known in order to be extensively planted. Now that the Kil- 

 marnock Weeping Willow is no longer rare, its place may well be filled with the Japan 

 Weeping Cherry, which is equally ornamental, and is unquestionably destined to become 

 just as popular. 



C. acida var. semperflorens pendula. Ever-Flowering Weeping 

 Cherry. A fine drooping variety, that beai-s fruit and flowers all summer. 

 $1.00. 



