CORXrS  FL(JRIDA  IN  THK  Si'RlM.     (See  page  32) 
atalpa  Bungei.  Chinese  Catalpa.  (D)  A 
curious  dwarf  tree,  with  a  globular  head 
measuring  8  to  lo  feet  in  diameter.  Top- 
grafted  on  tall  stems,  it  is  as  effective  for  lawn 
and  terrace  decorations  as  the  tender  and 
more  expensive  bay  trees.  Quite  hardy, 
most  distinct  and  desirable  for  lawn  planting. 
We  offer  a  magnificent  stock  of  tliese  in 
large,  medium  and  small  sizes.    See  page  30. 
5  to  7  feet,  i-year  heads  50 
5  to  7  feet,  3-year  heads   4  00 
7  feet,  4-year  heads   5  00 
J.  speciosa.  Western  Catalpa.  (M)  Orna- 
mental as  a  flowering  tree,  and  durable  as  a 
timber.  It  is  much  valued  in  the  central 
states,  and  largely  grown  there.  Tall,  hardy, 
quick  of  growth,  and  thrives  in  almost  any 
soil ;  most  hardy  of  the  Catalpas.  8  to  10 
feet,  60  cts. 
3arya  and  Castanea  •   Hickoria  and  Chestnuts 
See  Nut  Trees,  page  72 
Carpinus  •  Hornbeam 
Carpinus  Americana  ;  syn.,  Caroliniana.  Ameri- 
can Hornbeam.  (M)  A  bushy  tree  with 
leaves  and  bark  resembling  the  beech.  A 
strong  grower,  valuable  in  shady  places  and 
as  an  undergrowth.    4  to  5  feet,  40  cts. 
C.  betula.  European  Hornbeam.  (M)  Simi- 
lar to  the  above  ;  more  twiggy,  and  holds  its 
leaves  later.  Used  in  the  same  ways.  2  to  3 
feet,  25  cts.  each,  I2.50  per  doz. 
Cerasus  -  The  Cherries 
See  Prunus,  page  58 
Cladrastis 
Cladrastis  tinctoria ;   syn.,  Virgilia  lutea.  (S) 
Yellow  Wood.  A  pretty  little  tree,  with 
smooth,  light  bark  and  graceful  branches, 
that  bears  drooping  racemes  of  sweet-scented, 
white  wistaria-like  flowers  in  June.  4  to  5 
feet,  50  cts. 
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