OB^AMEJSfTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. 27 





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WEEPING POPLAR. 



*I*. balsaillifera. Balsam Poplar o:s Tacamahac. A native species of re- 

 markably rapid, luxuriant growth, M'ith large glossy foliage. 



P. crispa. Lind let's Cei^p or Cueled-leaved Poplar. A singular variety, 

 the bark on the young wood being raised in furrows. 



P. eleg'ailS. Of upright growth, bro-^Tiish wood and fine foliage. 



*P. fastig'iata or dilatata. Lombaedy Poplae. A native of Italy. At- 

 tains a height of from 1 00 to 150 feet. Well known and remarkable for its erect, 

 rapid growth, and tall, spiry form. Indispensable in landscape gardening, to break 

 the ordinary and monotonous outlines of most other trees. 



P. grseca pendula. Weepikg Grecian Poplae. A fine di'oopiug variety, 

 of the gi'ceca, of quite recent introduction to this country, $1.50, 



P. gTaudideiitata peiidilla. Weeping Tooth-leaved Poplae. A variety 

 of rapid growth, with long, slender branches, drooping gracefully to the ground, 

 foliage large and deeply serrated. One of the finest weepers. $1.00. 



P. nig'ra pendula. Weeping Black-baeked Poplar, Another fine variety, 

 of pendulous habit, introduced quite lately. $1.50. 



P. *^ Parasol de St. Julieil." Also quite a new variety from France. Of 

 fine drooping habit. $1.50, 



