J. T. Lovett Co- — Deciduous Trees. 



LIQUID AMBER, (Sweet Gum). 



Liiquidam ber st j raclflua, (Bilstead.)— A 

 native tree of medium size and broad, pyramidal 

 form, and singular cork-like bark. The leaves are 

 nearly star-shaped, aromatic, bright glossy green In 

 summer, changing to yellow, crimson and purple in 

 autumn. 2 to 3 ft., 25c; 4 to 5 ft., 35c; 8 to 10ft., 75c. 



MORUS, (Mulberry). 



i^Ioraft Japonica (Japanese Silk Tree).— A 

 very elegant tree of uniformly spreading habit; 

 leaves large, glossy, and of a lively green 

 color, remaining late; also valuable for silk food. 

 Altogether the finest and best of th<^ mulberries as a 

 street or lawn tree. Very clean and free from In- 

 sects. 5 to 6 ft., 15c; 6 to 8 ft., 20c; 8 to 10 ft. 35c; 10 

 to 12 ft., 50c. 



PAULOWNIA. 



Paulownia imperial is.— Native of Japan; a 

 magnificent tree of rapid growth, with exceedingly 

 large, roughIleaves,and panicles of beautiful trumpet- 

 shaped, fragrant purplish flowers, borne In advance 

 of I he foliage- A very fine tropical effect is pro- 

 duced by cutting the tree to the ground every year, 

 and allowing a new stock to grow, which will be 

 covered with immense leaves eighteen or more 

 inches broad. 8 to 10 ft., 50c 



PLATANUS, (Sycamore). 

 Platanns orientalis, (European Sycamore 

 or Plane Tree).— This majestic iree bears a close 

 resemblance to the American variety (the common 

 Buttonwood or Sycamore) but is superior In every 

 way; of slower growth and not so large. The foli- 

 age is large and deeply lobed. As an ornamen- 

 tal tree there is none finer, either singly or in 

 groups; on the lawn and for avenue planting it Is 

 one of the best. It is the variety most planted on 

 all the Boulevards of Paris. 4 to 5 ft., 25c; 5 toG ft., 

 30c; 6 to 8 ft., 40c; 8 to 10 ft., 50c. 



QUERCUS,(Oak). 



Quercus cerrls, (Turkey Oak).— a fine Eu- 

 ropean species of rapid and vigorous growth, with 

 very handsome foliage deeply lobed and cut, which 

 changes to brown In autumn. 5 to 6 ft., 50c; 8 to 10 

 ft., 75c. 



Q,uercii» cocclnea, (Scarlet Oak.)"A native, 

 rapid-growing tree of upright growth and much 

 beauty. The leaves are deeply lobed, smooth and 

 shining; In autumn they are of a bright scarlet or 

 yellowish-red color, very brilliant and handsome. 

 3 to 4 ft., 35c; 5 to 6 ft., 50c. 



Uu'^rcas macrocarpa,(MossY Cup or Burr 

 oak) —a native tree of spreading form and dark, 

 rough, corky bark. The leaf is large and beautiful 

 and of peculiar form. The cup of the acorn Is rough 

 and shaggy, almost covering it like a burr, from 

 which the tree Is sometimes called the Burr Oak. 2 

 to 3 ft., 2.5c; 3 to 4 ft., 40c. 



Querciis pallustris, (Pin Oak).— A thorny 

 tree with a graceful, drooping habit of growth, and 

 delicate light foliage. The lower branches droop to 

 the ground and with the beauty of Its finely cut 

 foliage make It very pleasing. 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 



POPULUS, (Poplar). 



Populus alba Bolleana.— A variety re- 

 senibllng Lombard y Poplar in its compact, upright 

 growth. Foliage of a bright glossy green above and 

 silvery white beneath, rendering it very striking 

 and beautiful in contrast with other trees. 4 to 5 ft.25c. 



Poptilus canescens, (Greenleaf or Gray 

 Poplar).— An European variety with round, den- 

 tated foliasre, downy underneath. A compact grow- 

 er and succeeds on marshy soils. 5 to 6 ft., 15c; 6 to 

 8 ft., 25c. 8 to 10 ft., 25c. 



Populiis Canadensis, (Carolina Poplar 



or Cottonwood).— A vigorous native tree of won- 

 derfully rapid growth, with angular branches and 

 glcssy serrate leaves. This 1 s perhaps the largest of 

 all the native poplars, often attaining a height of 80 

 feet or more, and makes a park tree of noble pro- 

 portions; It is also very valuable for street planting, 

 as It is free from attacks of Insects and is not affect- 

 ed by gas. Its quick growth and large size cause it 

 to be planted in considerable numbers. 6 to 6 ft., 

 15c; G to 8 ft., 20c; 8 to 10 ft., 25c; 10 to 12 ft.. 36c. 



Popiilus Canadensis aurea Van Geer- 

 f li, (Van Geert's Golden-leaved Poplar).— A 

 variety of the procedlng with foliage of a fine gold- 

 en hue, abundant and massy, and exceedingly beau- 

 tiful. It retains Its distinctive color throughout the 

 season. A vigorous growing tree, and when massed 

 or grouped, presents a charming effect. 4 to 5 ft., 

 20c; 5 to G ft. 30^;: G to 8 ft., 40c. 



Populus fastiffiata, (Lombardy Poplar).— 

 From Italy. A well-known tree, remarkable for Its 

 rapid and lofty growth and spire-like form often 

 growing more than 100 feet high. All Its branches 

 grow upright, and Its slender form has made It most 

 useful In landscape gardening, contrasting pictures- 

 quely with round-headed groups of trees and rellev- 

 iDg their monotonous outlines. 5 to 6 ft., 20c; 8 

 to 10 ft., 30c; 10 to 12 ft., 40c. 



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