GENERAL CATALOGUE. 



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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, render- 

 ing 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, rank- 

 ing next to the Magnolia among flowering 

 trees, and only second to the Scarlet Oak 

 (■which it almost equals) in brilliant foliage in 

 autumn. $1.00. 



var fiore rubro. Red-flowered Dogwood. 

 B. Recently introduced. A variety produc- 

 ing flowers suffused with bright red ; blooms 

 when quite young. One of the finest flower- 

 ing trees. $1.00. 



var. pendula. Weeping Dogwood. C. A 

 variety of C. florida, with decidedly drooping 

 branches. $1.50. 



CRATAEGUS. Thorn. Weissdorn, 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 to 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 per- 

 fumed. The fruit is very effective and ornamental 

 in autumn. There are numerous varieties, all of which 

 are hardy and will thrive in any dry soil. We have 

 endeavored to select the best and most distinct. They 

 flower in May and June. The varieties of American 

 Thorns are particularly interesting in autumn on ac- 

 count of their showy fruit. 



C. Azarolus. C. From Southern France. A tree with a round, spreading head ; foliage large and hand- 

 some, fruit scarlet, very ornamental. #1.00. 

 var. Carriereii. C. Foliage of a dark, glossy green ; fruit large, dark red, showy and hangs to the 

 tree long into the winter. A fine variety. Si.oo. 



C. coccinea. Scarlet-fruited Thorn. B. A fine native variety. Single white flowers in spring, scarlet 

 fruit in autumn. 50c. 



C. Crus-galli. Cockspur Thorn. C. A well known native Thorn with very long, sharp spines or thorns ; 

 fruit bright red, valuable for hedges. 50c. 

 var. lucida odorata. Glossy-leaved Thorn. C. Leaves a bright shining green ; white fragrant 

 flowers in June. A tree of vigorous growth and fine effect. One of the best ; handsome red 

 fruit. #1.00. 



var. hybrida. Hybrid Smooth-leaved Thorn. C. Smooth shining leaves; white flowers; very 

 handsome in foliage, flowers, and fruit. $1.00. 

 C. mespilus. Medlar-leaved Thorn. C. Medlar-like leaves ; distinct. #1.00. 



C. nigra. Black-fruited Thorn. C. A native of Hungary, where it grows fifteen to twenty feet high 

 It is upright in growth, with medium-sized, lobed leaves. Fruit black. $1.00. 



C. orientalis, erroneously C. apiifolia. C. A fine distinct species ; foliage grayish and deeply lobed ; orange 

 colored fruit. $1.00. 



C. oxyacantha. Quick. Common Hawthorn. C. The celebrated English hedge plant. Flowers 

 single white. 50c. 



var. apiifolia. Parsley-leaved Thorn. C. When young this is quite a novelty; the leaves being 



pale green, finely cut and crimped, and the flowers single white. $1.00. 

 var. Candida pleno. C. Flowers double, pure white ; a good grower. $1.00. 



var. coccinea fiore pleno. Double Scarlet Thorn. C. A tree of fine habit, with rich, luxuriant 

 foliage. Flowers unusually large, much larger than the double red, of a deep crimson color, with 

 scarlet shade, and very double. A charming variety. $1.00. 



var. coccinea flore pleno Paulii. Paul's Double Scarlet Thorn. C. Flowers bright carmine 

 red. Superior to any of its color. $1.00. 



var. flore pleno. Double White Thorn. C. Has small, double white flowers. A highly orna- 



