Acer  Pseudo-platanus,  continued. 
has  larger,  darker  leaves,  and  casts  a  denser 
shade  than  the  other  Maples. 
8  to  ID  feet  $1  oo 
lo  to  12  feet   1  5" 
12  to  14  feet   2  50 
var.  purpureum.  Purple-leaved  Syca:\iore 
Maple.  (M)  A  tree  of  rapid  growth  ;  espe- 
cially desirable  for  foliage  efYects.  The  tipper 
side  of  the  leaves  is  a  deep  green,  the  under 
surface  a  purplish  red  that  presents  a  strik 
ing  contrast  when  gentl}'  stirred  by  the  wind. 
6  to  8  feet,  |i. 
A.  rubrum.  Red  or  Scarlet  Maple.  (L)  A 
native  species,  with  fine  rounded  head,  beau- 
tiful red  blossoms  and  fruit  in  spring.  Gor- 
geous autumnal  foliage.  Thrives  in  low  or 
damp  places.  4  to  6  feet,  75  cts. 
A.  saccharinum.  Sugar  or  Rock  Maple.  (L) 
Much  used  for  shade  in  lawn  and  park  plant- 
ings. It  is  pyramidal  in  form  and  thrives  in 
almost  every  soil.  With  age  it  grows  into  a 
straight,  symmetrical  tree  of  grand  propor- 
tions. The  famous  Rock  Maple  avenues 
along  the  Hudson  are  nearly  a  century  old, 
yet  still  in  their  splendid  prime. 
8  to  10  feet,  I  to  1^  in.  cal  $0  75 
8  to  10  feet,       to  I  ^  in.  cal   i  25 
10  to  12  feet,  iH  in.  cal   i  50 
12  to  14  feet,  2  to  2%  in.  cal   2  00 
14  to  16  feet,  2%  to  3  in.  cal  2.50  to  3  50 
A.  Tataricum  Ginnala.  Siberian  Maple.  (D) 
A  graceful  shrub  with  handsome  leaves  that 
turn  a  beautiful  red  in  early  autumn.  It  is 
very  useful  for  foliage  effects  in  climates  too 
cold  for  the  Japanese  Maples,  and  also  for 
mingling  with  them  in  beds  or  groups. 
3  to  4  feet  $0  35 
5  to  6  feet   60 
6  to  7  feet   I  CO 
The  Japanese  Maples 
These  represent  the  highest  development  of 
complex,  vivid  beauty  in  hardy  trees  and  shrubs. 
They  are  small  and  bush-like  in  growth,  with 
leaves  delicately  cut  and  oddly  formed  or 
brightly  colored.  These  characteristics  make 
possible  the  hardy,  permanent  beds  for  color, 
materials  long  sought  for  in  vain.  For  border- 
ing groups  of  taller  trees  and  shrubs,  or  grown 
in  tubs  for  house  decoration,  they  are  equally 
fine.  These  elegant  little  trees  grow  slowly. 
We  have  selected  the  finest  and  most  distinct 
varieties  and  offer  American- grown  plants, 
which  are  stronger,  more  robust  and  more 
reliable  than  imported  ones. 
Acer  polymorphum.  (D)  A  small,  handsome, 
bushy  tree,  with  deeply  lobed  copperish  green 
foliage  that  turns  a  beautiful  crimson  in  au- 
tumn. The  parent  form  of  many  of  the  varie- 
ties ;  it  is  attractive,  either  in  groups  or  as  a 
specimen, 
3  to  4  feet  $1  50 
4  to  5  feet  specimens   5  00 
var.  atropurpureum.  Blood-leaved.  (D)  In 
habit  and  form  like  the  preceding,  but  the 
leaves  are  a  deep  blood-red  all  through  the 
season.  2)4  to  3  feet,  I5. 
var.  atropurpureum  nigra.  (D)  Foliage  and 
branches  of  the  darkest  shade,  almost  black, 
more  permanent  than  any  other  variety. 
Habit  erect.  Rare  and  choice,  and  a  most 
distinctly  attracti\  e  lawn  tree. 
2^  to  3  feet  $3  50 
3  to  4  feet   5  00 
var.  aureum.  Golden  Japanese  Maple. 
(V  D)   Almost  round,   light  yellow  leaves. 
to  2  feet,  $4. 
var.  dissectum.  Cut-leaved  Japanese  ■Maple. 
(VD)  A  low  spreading  form  with  green 
leaves  most  delicately  cut.  i)4  to  2  feet,  I3.50. 
var.  dissectum  atropurpureum.  (V  D)  Similar 
to  the  above,  with  brilliant  purple  leaves. 
1  to       feet  $3  50 
2  to  2%  feet   5  00 
Ailanthus 
Ailanthus  glandulosa.  Chinese  Sumac,  Tree 
OF  Heaven.  (L)  A  lofty,  rapid  -  growing 
shade  tree,  with  feathery  tropical-looking  foli- 
age. It  probably  withstands  the  smoke  and 
gases  of  cities  better  than  any  other  tree. 
4  to   5  feet  $0  25 
8  to  10  feet   75 
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