Aesculus  •  Horse-Chestnuts 
Of  pyramidal  growth,  whose  vahie  as  an  orna- 
mental flowering  tree  warrants  more  apprecia- 
tion. Suitable  for  shade  and  avenues.  They 
curiously  unfurl  their  leaflets  in  early  spring  and 
in  May  are  covered  with  great  spangles  of 
flowers  that  contrast  beautifully  with  their  deep 
green  foliage. 
JEsculus  carnea  ;  syn.,  rubicunda.  Red  Horse- 
Chestnlt.  (M)  Has  bright  red  flowers. 
2  to  3  feet  So  75 
4  to  5  feet   I  50 
M.  Hippocastanum.    Horse  -  Chestnut.  (M) 
White-flowered  and  hardy. 
6  to   8  feet  Si  00 
8  to  10  feet   I  50 
Alnus  •  Alders 
Alnus  glutinosa.  European,  or  Common  Al-. 
DER.  (L)  This  is  a  rapid-growing  tree,  hav- 
ing dull  green  foliage  and  catkins  in  early 
spring.  It  is  particularly  well  suited  for  wet 
places  ;  we  recommend  its  more  general  use. 
10  to  12  feet  So  50 
12  to  14  feet   75 
A.  incana.  Speckled  Alder.  (L)  Much  re- 
sembles the  former  in  habit  of  growth,  and 
while  it,  too,  does  well  in  moist  places,  it  is 
also  happy  in  dry  and  more  meager  soils. 
10  to  12  feet  $0  50 
12  to  14  feet   75 
Aralia 
Aralia  spinosa.  Hercules"  Club.  (S)  The  stout 
prickly  stems,  the  large  leaves,  and  the  enor- 
mous clusters  of  white  flowers,  give  it  a  tropi- 
cal efifect.  Good  for  poor  soils.  4  to  5  ft.,  50c. 
CUT-LEAVED  WEEPING  WHITE 
Betula  •  The  Birches 
The  Birches  are  distinguished  for  their  elegant,  graceful  appearance,  slender  branches,  light 
airy  foliage  and  for  the  silvery  white  bark  of  .some  of  the  species.  They  endure  a  wide  range 
of  climatic  conditions,  and  thrive  not  only  in  moist  locations,  but  do  well  even  in  high,  dry  or 
stonv  places. 
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