i^^^^  Beeches    Ashes  ^^j^ 
Fagus  sylvatica.  EUROPEAN  BEECH.  Com- 
pact, of  darker  foliage  that  clings  in  rich  russet 
masses  through  winter.  3  to  4  ft.,  trans.,  50  cts. 
each,  $5  per  doz.,  $35  per  100;  4  to  5  ft.,  trans., 
75  cts.  each,  |8  per  doz.,  I50  per  100  ;  6  to 
7  ft.,  |i  each. 
var.  incisa.  Cut-Leaved  Beech.  A  rare 
and  handsome  smaller  tree,  of  erect  fine  free 
growth.  The  leaves  are  elegantly  cut.  3  to  4ft., 
$2.  4Kft.,$3- 
var.  pendula.   Weeping  Beech.  Described 
among  Weeping  Trees.    I2  to  $3. 
var.  purpurea.    PURPLE,  or  COPPER  Beech. 
Vigorous  and  elegant,  with  foliage  changing 
from  deep  purple  in  spring  through  crimson  in 
summer  to  purplish  green  in  fall.    Another  fine 
tree  for  contrastive  grouping.  5  to  6  ft.,  trans., 
$1  each,  $10  per  doz.;  6  to  8  ft.,  trans.,  $1.50 
each,  $15  per  doz.;  8  to  9  ft.,  trans.,  $2  each, 
$20  per  doz. 
var.  purpurea  rosea  marginata.  Tricolored 
Beech.  A  charming  variety,  having  purple 
leaves  margined  rose.  Novefty.  Give  a  shaded 
position  or  its  leaves  will  burn,  2  to  3  ft.,  $2. 
var.  purpurea  Riversii.  RrvERS'  Purple 
Beech.  The  finest  of  all  purple-lea'ved  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,  some- 
times crimson,  sometimes  almost  black.  3  to 
4  ft.,  $1.25;  4  to  5  ft.,  $1.75;  5  to  7  ft.,  $2.50. 
Fraxinus— The  Ashes 
These  are  hard-wooded  trees,  that  require  severe  pruning  when  transplanted. 
All  are  more  or  less  characterized  by  large  growth  and  light  foliage,  but  there  is  a 
wide  difference  in  the  species.  They  are  valuable  for  street  and  park  planting,  for 
lawns,  drives,  etc. 
F.  alba.    American  White  Ash.    Its  broad, 
ovate   head,  straight  clean  trunk  and  quick 
growth  make  this  just  the  tree  for  parks,  large 
public  grounds,  or  for  street  planting.  The 
leaves  are  pinnate  and  light  green.  Valuable 
also  for  timber  and  forestry.    7  to  8  ft.,  50  cts. ; 
10  to  12  ft.,  $1.50;  16  ft.,  $3. 
var.  sambucifolia.    BLACK  ASH.    Of  medium 
size;  has  elegant  leaves.     10  to  12  ft.,  $1.50; 
12  to  14  ft.,  $3.  . 
F.  excelsior.     EUROPEAN   Ash.     Taller  and 
rounder-topped  than  the  American,  with  larger 
darker  leaves,  gray  bark  and  black  buds.    8  ft., 
50  cts. ;  10  to  12  ft.,  $1.50;  16  ft.,  $3. 
F.  ornus.  EUROPEAN  Flowering  Ash.  A 
similar  tree  of  smaller  growth,  that  produces 
large  clusters  of  greenish  white  flowers  on  the 
ends  of  the  branches  in  June.    8  to  9  ft.,  75c. 
Pyrus— Mountain  Ash 
p.  sorbus  aucuparia.  European  Mountain 
Ash.  a  small,  pretty  tree,  with  pinnate  leaves, 
laden  until  winter  with  large  clusters  of  red 
berries.  Examine  for  borers  in  spring  and 
autumn.  6  ft.,  50  cts.;  8  ft.,  75  cts. 
P.  sorbus  aucuparia,  var.  quercifolia.  Oak- 
Leaved.  a  handsome  dwarfer  form ;  leaves 
oak-shaped.    5  to  6  ft.,  75  cts. 
Trees  will  flourish  in  almost  any  good  farm  soil.  The  kind  of  land  for  trees  is  of  less  impor- 
tance than  its  proper  preparation.  It  should  be  weU  drained,  either  naturally  or  artificially— well 
manured  and  thoroughly  worked  before  planting.  If  you  would  have  the  best  results,  prepare  the 
ground  carefully.  If  you  are  not  ready  to  plant  trees  immediately  upon  their  arrival,  they  should  be 
unpacked  at  once  and  heeled-in.  That  is,  place  them  in  an  upright  position,  or  nearly  so,  and  cover 
the  roots  thoroughly  with  well-pulverized  soil;  press  this  firmly  around  them,  and  they  can  remain 
thus  for  a  long  time  without  injury. 
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