Acer  •  The  Mapl  es 
Maples  are  planted,  perhaps,  more  largely  than  any  other  trees.  They  are  hardy  and  well 
adapted  to  almost  every  soil  ;  are  attractive,  vigorous  growers,  and  remarkably  free  from  the 
attacks  of  injurious  insects.  Their  shade  is  cool  and  dense,  and  for  this  they  are  indispensable  in 
all  lawn,  park  or  avenue  plantings.  In  autumn  the  brilliant  coloring  of  their  leaves  is  every x^  here 
commented  upon.  The  Silver  Maple  is  the  most  rapid-growing,  but  for  permanency  the  Sugar 
and  Norway  are  usually  preferred. 
Acer  campestre.  European  Cork  Maple.  At- 
tractive and  hardy,  growing  slowly  into  a 
small,  handsome  tree,  with  thick,  rounded 
head  of  small,  elegant  leaves.  The  bark  is 
corky.  Valuable  for  planting  on  high,  dry 
grounds. 
   $o  50 
4  to  6  feet. 
6  to  8  feet. 
8  to  10  feet . 
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A.  Colchicum  rubrum.  Red  aple.  The 
young  growth  of  this  rare  tree  is  bright  red  in 
May  and  in  August,  when  a  second  growth 
appears.  It  grows  slowly  to  a  medium-sized, 
round-topped  tree,  found  most  valuable  for 
contrasts.    From  Japan.    4  to  7  feet,  75  cts. 
A.  dasycarpum.     Silver   Maple.     Is  widely 
planted  on  account  of  its  very  rapid  growth 
and  adaptability  to  all  soils.    Forms  a  large 
tree,  with  spreading  head  and  silvery  leaves. 
8  to  10  feet  $0  75 
10  to  12  feet   I  00 
12  to  14  feet   I  50 
var.  Wieri  laciniatum.  Wier's  Cut-leaved 
Silver  Maple.  35  to  40  feet.  A  very  beau- 
tiful, rapid-growing  variety,  with  delicately 
cut  leaves  and  slender  branches  that  curve 
gracefully  downward.  An  attractive  and  de- 
sirable tree  for  lawns  and  parks. 
7  to  8  feet  $0  75 
10  to  12  feet   I  50 
Acerplatanoides.  Norway  Maple.  A  handsome 
tree  of  large  growth,  forming  a  wide,  rounded 
head  of    spreading    branches    and  having 
broad,  deep  green  leaves.    Strong,  compact 
and  vigorous.    One  of  the  very  best  trees  for 
street,  park  or  lawn. 
10  to  12  feet;  2  to  2j<  inches  cal. .  $1  75 
12  feet ;  2K  to  2K  inches  cal.  ...  2  50 
12  to  14  feet  $3  00  to  4  00 
var.  Reitenbachi.  Reitenbach's  Norway 
Maple.  Beautiful  and  striking  because  of  its 
rich,  changing  foliage,  which  is  soft  green  in 
spring,  decidedly  purple  in  midsummer, 
purplish  scarlet  in  autumn.  Vigorous,  pyram- 
idal ;  valuable  for  contrasts.  5  to  6  feet,  |r. 
var.  Schwedleri.  Purple  Norway  Maple. 
The  gleaming  red  and  purple  tints  of  its 
young  leaves  and  shoots  contrast  brightly 
with  the  delicate  greens  of  spring.  At  ma- 
turity they  are  a  purplish  green,  in  autumn  of 
pure  golden  tints  and  shades. 
5  to  6  feet  $0  75 
6  to  8  feet   i  25 
A.  Pseudo-platanus.     .Sycamore   Maple.  A 
broad,  handsome  tree  that  grows  quickly,  has 
larger,  darker   leaves,  and  casts  a  denser 
shade  than  the  other  Maples. 
8  feet  ^75 
10  feet   I  25 
10  to  12  feet   I  50 
12  to  14  feet   2  00 
var.  purpureum.  Purple-leaved  Sycamore 
Maple.  A  tree  of  rapid  growth  ;  especially 
desirable  for  foliage  efTects.  The  upper  side 
of  the  leaves  is  a  deep  green,  the  under  sur- 
face a  purplish  red  that  presents  a  striking 
contrast  when  gently  stirred  by  the  wind. 
4  to  7  ft..  75  cts. 
Write  for  special  prices  by  the  dozen  and  hundred 
A.  Negundo.  Ash-Leaved  Maple,  or  Box  El- 
der. 70  feet.  A  rapid-growing  tree  of 
irregular,  spreading  form,  whose  leaves  re- 
semble those  of  the  ash.  Improved  by  close 
pruning.    It  withstands  cold  and  dryness. 
6  to  8  feet  $0  75 
8  to  10  feet   I  00 
10  to  12  feet   I  50 
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