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ELLWAWGER & BARRY'S 







KivERS' Purple-leaved Beech. ( From a Specimen in our Collection.) 



Fagus s. Tar. purpurea. Piteple-leaved Beech. B. Discovered in a German forest. An elegant Tigorous 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 $3.00. 



var. purpurea major. B. An erect, rapid grower ; leaves large, shining and very dark purple. S2.00. 



var. purpurea Kiversii. Rm:Rs' SMOOTH-LE.^^^;D Purple Beech. B. This variety, which we procured 

 of Mr. Rivers, differs from the ordinary Purple-leaved Beech by its compact s\'mmetrical habit of growth, 

 and crimson foliage early in the spring, changing to a dai'k purple in summer. Tlic Jincst of all purple- 

 leaved trees. (See cut.) Sl.oO to $3.00. 



var. quercifolia. Oak-lbaved Beech. E. Dwarf hahit: distinct, fine foliage. $2.lXi. 



Weeping Beech. 



