SVILLE  f  PENNSYLVANIA 
Fagus  sylvatica,  var.  purpurea  Riversii.  Rivers' 
Purple  Beech.  The  finest  of  all  purple- 
leaved  trees.  When  a  large-growing  tree  with 
purple  foliage  is  wanted,  nothing  equals  this. 
Though  it  varies  in  intensity  of  color  from 
early  spring  until  late  fall,  the  leaves  are 
always  a  rich  shade,  sometimes  crimson  and 
sometimes  almost  black.  At  all  times  it  is  a 
most  magnificent  ornament  to  the  lawn.  6 
to  7  feet,  |2. 
Fraxinus  •  The  Ashes 
Desirable  shade  trees  for  parks  or  lawns, 
with  large,  open  spreading  heads  and  light, 
airy  foliage. 
Fraxinus  alba.  American  White  Ash.  This 
grand  old  native  is  quick  of  growth,  with 
massive  trunk  and  broad  spreading  limbs. 
It  is  highly  valued  for  timber,  shade  or  street 
planting. 
6  to  8  feet  $o  75 
8  to  10  feet   I  00 
10  to  12  feet   1  50 
F.  excelsior.    European  Ash.  Taller  and  more 
rounded  than  the    American,  with  larger, 
darker  leaves,  which  remain  on  the  tree  late 
into  the  fall,  and  distinguished  by  its  black 
buds.    It  thrives  in  moist  ground. 
8  to  10  feet  $0  75 
10  to  12  feet   I  25 
var.  pendula.  Weeping  Ash.  Of  rapid 
growth  for  a  weeping  tree.  When  grafted  on 
tall  stems  it  forms  a  round  spreading  top.  6  to 
S  feet,  |2. 
F.  Ornus.  European  Flowering  Ash.  A 
small  ornamental  tree  that  bears  great  masses 
of  fringe -like  flowers  in  June,  filling  the  air 
with  a  sweet  fragrance.    8  to  10  feet,  75  cts. 
F.  nigra;  syn.,  Sambucifolia.    Black  Ash.  A 
medium  tall  tree,  hardy  as  far  north  as  Canada, 
with  elegant  foliage.    Forms  a  broad  open 
head.    A  desirable  shade  tree. 
6  to  8  feet  $0  75 
8  to  10  feet   I  25 
12  to  14  feet   2  50 
Gled  itschia  .  Locust 
Gleditschia  triacanthos.  Honey  Locust.  This 
is  a  tree  of  remarkably  rapid  growth,  that 
flourishes  almost  anywhere.  Its  timber  is 
especially  durable.  It  is  useful  for  quick 
effects  ;  makes  a  lasting  fence  if  planted  in 
hedge-rows,  with  wires  nailed  to  them  when 
established  ;  useful  for  a  thorny  hedge  or  tall 
screen  ;  very  desirable  ;  much  used. 
5  to  6  feet  So  35 
6  to  8  feet 
50 
Ginkgo  •  Maidenhair  Tree 
See  Salisburia 
LIQUIDAMBAR  (Sweet  Gum)   See  page  32 
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