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Rivers' Purple-leaved Beech. {Fiom a Si^ecimen m our Collection.) 



X'agrixs s. var. purpurea. PuRPLE-LEAVED Beech. B. Discovered in a German forest. An eleg-ant vigorous tree, 

 growing- 40 to 50 feet high. The foliage in spring is deep purple, and later in the season changes to crimson, 

 and again to a dull purplish green in the fall. $1.50 to $2.00. 



var. purpurea major. 15. An erect, rapid grower ; leaves large, shining and very dark purple. $2.00. 



var. purpurea Kiversii. Rivers' Smooth-leaved Purple Beech. B. This varietj-, which we procured 

 of Mr. Rivers, differs from the ordiuarj' Purple-leaved Beech l^y its compact symmetrical habit of growth, 

 and crimson foliage early in the spring, changing to a dark purple in summer. The finest of all purple- 

 leaved trees. (See cut.) $1.50 to $3.00. 



var. quercifolia. Oak-leaved Beech. B. Dwarf habit ; distinct, fine foliage. $2.00. 



Weeping Beech. 



