ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. 



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YIRGIIiEA LUTEA, (YelloW Wood.) 



C EKCIDIPH YLIiUM. 



C. Japonlciim. Lately introduced from Northern Japan, where it becomes a 

 large tree. Form pyramidal, foliage small, heart-shaped, resembling somewhat that of 

 the Judas Tree ; leafstalks tinted with red, and young growth slender, with a reddish 

 brown bark; flowers inconspicuous. $1.00. 



CEKCIS. Judas Tree, or Red Bud. Judas Baum. Qer. G airier, Fr, 



C. Canadensis. American Judas Tree. A very ornamental native tree, 

 of medium size, irregular rounded form, with perfect heart-shaped leaves of a pure 

 green color, glossy surface above, and grayish green beneath. The tree derives the 

 name of Eed Bud from the profusion of delicate reddish purple flowers with which it 



