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WEEPING DECIDUO 



Elm, Weeping {Ulmun pendula). An attractive va- 

 riety, with large leaves and pendulous habit. $1.00 

 t<> $2.00 each. 



Mountain Ash, Weeping (Pyrus sorbus aucuparia 

 pendula). A singular weeping tree, with straggling 

 Branches, which bear clusters of red berries the latter 

 part of the season. $1.50 each. 



Poplar, Weeping (Populus Parasol de St. Julian). A 

 graceful, drooping variety recently introduced from 

 France. $1.50 each. 



Willow, Common Weeping (Salix Babylonica). This 



US TREES — Continued. 



is the native willow of Palestine. Rapid grower; 

 hardy and graceful. Size, 5 to 8 feet. 75 cts. 



Willow, Kilmarnock (S. caprea pendula). One of 

 the most curious weeping trees in cultivation. The 

 limbs all grow downward until they reach the ground, 

 looking as if, by some strange freak of nature, the tree 

 had become inverted. $1.50 to §3.00 each. 



Willow, American (S. purpurea pendula). Has 

 beautiful, graceful foliage, borne on long, slender, 

 pendulous branches ; forms a fine globular head. $2.00 

 each. 



DECIDUOUS TREES. 



Aider, Cut Leaved (Alnus glutinosa laciniata im- 

 peria/is). Medium size, grayish green deeply cut 

 leaves; symmetrical grower and very ornamental. 

 6 to 7 feet. $1.50 each. 



Alder, European {A. glutinosa). Erect and symmet- 

 rical. Could be used to advantage in many situations 

 where other trees will not grow. 8 to 12 feet. 75 cts. 

 to $1.00 each. 



Ash, American or White (Fraxinus alba). Of rapid 

 growth, symmetrical form, and beautiful appearance. 

 8 to 14 feet. 75 cts. to $1.50 each. 



Ash, European (F. excelsior). Similar to the Ameri- 

 can, but grows rathei taller, and the foliage is smaller 

 and of a darker green. 8 to 12 feet. 60 cts. to $1.00 

 each. 



Ash, Flowering (F. ornus). Bears showy clusters of 

 greenish white flowers. 5 to 6 feet. 75 cts. each. 



Ash, Mountain (Pyrus sorbus aucuparia). Bears 

 clusters of bright red berries in Autumn, which are 

 conspicuous and handsome. 5 feet. 50 cts. to $1.00 

 each. 



Beech, American (Fagus Americana). A native forest 

 tree of rapid growth. 8 feet. 75 cts. each. 



Beech, European (F. sylvatica). Well adapted for 

 screens or specimen trees. 6 to 8 feet. 75 cts. each. 



Beech, Purple Leaved (F. purpurea). The foliage, 

 which is of dark purple or chocolate color, produces a 

 most effective contrast to the green of other trees; un- 

 questionably one of the most conspicuous and orna- 

 mental deciduous trees. 4 feet, $1.00 each ; 6 to 7 feet, 

 $2.00 each; 7 to 10 feet, $2.50 to $4.00 each. 



Birch, Black (Betula lenta). This is the sweet birch 

 of our forests ; of ornamental, symmetrical growth. 

 6 to 10 feet. 75 cts. each. 



Birch, Paper, or Canoe (B. papyracea). Vigorous 

 habit, with pure white bark. 8 to 10 feet. 75 cts. 

 each. 



Birch, Purple Leaved (B. populifolius purpurea). 

 Foliage dark, resembling that of the Purple Beech ; 

 forms striking contrast with other trees. 4 to 6 feet. 

 $1.00 each. 



Bird Cherry (Prunus padus). A symmetrical tree, 

 which bears long, pendant clusters of white flowers in 

 early summer. 5 to 6 feet. 75 cts. each. 



Catalpa, Bunge's (C. Bungeii). The great durability 

 of its wood after being cut, either as boards, posts or 

 rails, renders it very valuable as a timber tree, while 

 it is also attractive on the lawn. 6 to 8 feet. 60 cts. 

 each. 



Catalpa, Japan (C. Kwmpferi). Very dwarf tree or 

 large shrub, with large, showy leaves. 3 feet. 75 cts. 

 each. 



Cypress, Deciduous (Taxodium dislichum). A hand- 

 some tree of symmetrical habit, with very fine pinnate 

 leaves. 5 feet. $1.00 each. 



Dogwood, White (Coraus Jloridus). An ornamental 

 tree, producing large white flowers in the Spring, and 

 rich, crimson foliage in the Autumn. 6 to 8 feet. 75 

 cts. each. 



Elm, American (Ulmus Americana). Combines in a 

 wonderful degree, gracefulness, beauty and majesty ; 

 of rapid growth and very desirable. 8 to 12 feet. 75 

 cts. to $1.50 each. 



Horse Chestnut (JEsculus hippocastanum). Large, 

 rich foliage. Averv fine and symmetrical shade tree. 

 6 to 10 feet. 75 cts. to $1.50 each. 



Jinko, or Maiden Hair (Salisburia adiardi folia). A 

 small, straight tree, with singular, beautiful foliage, 



resembling the Maiden Hair Fern, or Adiantum ; 

 hardy and desirable. 3 to 6 feet. $1.00 each. 



Linden, or Bass Wood (Tilia Americana). A rapid 

 growing tree, with round, symmetrical head. Pro- 

 duces a profusion of yellow flowers in early Summer. 

 8 to 12 feet. 50 cts. to $1 .50 each. 



Linden, Silver Leaved (T. argentea). Rather smaller 

 than the American. The leaves are downy and white 

 on the under side. 12 feet. $2.00 each. 



Linden, European (?'. Ewropea). A variety of very- 

 neat and compact habit of growth. 10 feet. $1.00 each. 



Maple, Ash Leaved (Acer negundo). The foliage 

 somewhat resembles that of the ash; form irregular 

 and spreading; a desirable shade tree. 10 to 14 feet. 

 75 cts. to $1.50 each. 



Maple, English Cork {A. campeslre). Rounded 

 form ; small neat foliage; a very hardy and attractive 

 tree. 8 feet. $1.50 each. 



Maple, Norway {A. platanoides). Spreading, rounded 

 form ; foliage large dark green ; moderate grower, in- 

 clines to head rather low. 8 to 14 feet. 75 cts. to 

 $3.00 each. 



Maple, Red (A. colchicum rubrurn). Slow grower; 

 rounded form ; young foliage and growth are bright 

 red or crimson. 4 to 5 feet. 75 cts. each. 



Maple, Scarlet (A. rubrum). The buds are crimson in 

 the Spring before the leaves appear, and the foliage 

 changes to the most dazzling scarlet, crimson and' 

 orange in the Autumn. 8 to 12 feet. $1.00 to $2.00 

 each. 



Maple, Silver Leaved (A. dasycarpum). Very rapid 

 grower, spreading branches and silvery foliage. Thri ves 

 in nearly all soils. 8 to 15 feet. 50 cts. to $1.00 each. 



Maple, Sugar {A. saccharinum). We consider this the 

 most desirable shade tree in cultivation for planting 

 along drives or avenues. Moderate grower; long- 

 lived ; symmetrical habit. 8 to 16 feet. 75 cts. to 

 $3.00 each. 



Maple, Sycamore {A. pseudo platanus). A medium 

 grower and a valuable shade tree. 8 to 12 feet. 75 

 cts. to $1.00 each. 



Maple, Variegated Sycamore (A. pseudo platanus 

 variegata). Similar to the above, but of slower 

 growth, and has strongly variegated foliage. 4 to 6 

 feet. $1.50 each. 



Maple, Japan (A. polymorphum). Of dwarf habit, at- 

 taining a height of 8 or 10 feet ; foliage small, deeply 

 lobed. Young growth frequently varying in color. 

 2i feet. $1.50 each. 



Oak, English (Quercus robur). A fine, stately, orna- 

 mental tree, of moderate growth. $1.00 each. 



Oak, Scarlet ( Q. coccinea). Valued for its beautiful 

 scarlet foliage in the Autumn. $1.50 each. 



Oak, Mossy Cup (Q. macrocarpa). A stately spreading 

 tree, with large acorns, the cups of which are beauti- 

 fully fringed. $1.50 each. 



Oak, Turkey (Q. cerris). Forms a fine rounded head, 

 of moderate growth. $1.00 each. 



Poplar, Balsam or Balm of Gilead (Populus bal- 

 samifera). Rapid grower ; bright green leaves ; 

 spreading, pyramidal form ; being planted extensively 

 in cities on account of its rapid growth and freedom 

 from insects and disease. 9 to 14 feet. 75 cts. to $1.50 

 each. 



Poplar, Carolina (P. angulata). Both of these varie- 

 ties are very desirable where shade is wanted as soon 

 as possible, as they are of most rapid growth. 9 to 15 

 feet. 75 cts. to $1.50 each. 



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