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before the leaves appear are from 3 to 3^ inches in diameter, white and very showy. 

 They begin to appear just as the Magnolia flowers are fading, and are invaluable for 

 maintaining a succession of bloom in the garden border or on the lawn. They also 

 are very durable, lasting in favorable weather more than two weeks. Besides being 

 a tree of fine form, its foliage is of a grayish green color, glossy and handsome, and in 

 the autumn turns to a deep red, rendering the tree one of the most showy and 

 beautiful objects at that season. We regard it, all things considered, as one of the 

 most valuable trees for ornamental planting, ranking next to the Magnolia among 

 flowering trees, and only second to the Scarlet Oak (which it almost equals) in bril- 

 liant foliage in autumn. See cut. $1.00. 



Cornus f. var. pendula. 



with decidedly drooping branches. 



Weeping Dogwood. 

 $2.00. 



A variety of O. Jhrida, 



FLOWERS OF THE DOUBLE-FLOWERING THORN. 



(natural size ) 



CKAT.^GUS. Thorn. Weisdorn, Ger. Epine, Fr. 



The Thorns justly deserve to be classed among the most beautiful flowering trees. They 

 are generally dense, low growers, occupying comparatively little space and well adapted ta 

 beautify small grounds. If judiciously pruned, they can also be trained to assume picturesque 

 tree forms. The foliage is varied and attractive, flowers very showy and often highly 

 perfumed. The fruit is ornamental. Thei'e are numerous varieties, all of which are hardy and 

 wiU thrive in any dry soil. We have endeavored to select the best and most- distinct. They 

 flower in May and June. 



C. Azarolus. From Southern France. A tree with a round, spreading head • 

 foliage large and handsome ; fruit scarlet, very ornamental. $1.00. 



C. Criis-galli var. pyracauthifolia. Pyracantha-leaved Thorn. 

 A beautiful variety, with narrow, bright green, glossy foliage. $1.00. 



var, lucida odorata. Glossy-leaved Thorn. Leaves bright shining 

 green ; white fragrant flowers in June. A tree of vigorous growth and fine efiect. 

 One of the best. |1.00. 



var. hybrida. Hybrid Smooth-leaved Thorn. Smooth shining leaves ; 

 white flowers; very handsome. |1.00. 



