Cercis  •  Judas  or  Red  Bud 
\Vry  i/,irl\-  in  --prin.:^'  lli'-  1imI1i->s  braTichi-s  and 
t\vi-s  (if  thv-se  tivi--,  an-  (L.tln-d  in  a  llnck  nii->t 
of  delicate  deep  pink  llowi  r^.  Planletl  amon- 
other  eai'ly-blooniiiig  trees  the\-  prodnce  line 
effects,  or  as  single  specimens  are  heaiitilully 
attractive.  Their  radiant  How er-niasses  are 
followed  by  glossy  leathery  foliage. 
Cercis  Canadensis.    Amekicax  Kkd  Rid.  (D) 
.Small,  rapid-growing,  round-headed  tree  or 
bush.    3  to  5  feet,  50  cts. 
C.  Japonica.  Jap.vn  Jrn.vs.  (\' D)   More  dwarf; 
l.irgerand  more  brilliant  flowers.  3to4ft.,  75c. 
Cornus  •  Dogwood 
See  also  Shrubs 
Cornus florida.  White  Dcicwoou.  iSi  Though 
nativ  es  of  our  forests,  these  small  trees  are  of 
inestimable  value  in  landscaping.  Their  in- 
numerable white-petaled  flowers  clothe  the 
tree  in  early  spring,  and  present  a  delightful 
contrast  with  other  leafless  trees  or  appear  in 
striking  relief  against  the  dark  foliage  of  e\  er- 
greens.  The  deep  crimson  autunmal  coltjring 
of  the  leaves  ri\  als  in  brilliancy  that  of  the 
scarlet  oak.  For  planting  in  tiuantity  with 
shrubs  for  screens,  or  under  and  among  larger 
trees,  nothing  is  finer.  See  illustration,  page  31. 
3  to  4  feet  So  50 
4  to  5  feet   75 
5  to  10  feet   2  50 
var.  rubra.    (D;    Of  similar  characteristics 
with  pink  flowers. 
2  Ic.  2!2  feet  ,  <i  00 
2V2  to  3  feet   I  50 
var.  pendula.  (D)  Of  decidedly  drooping 
habit.    Much  used  as  specimens.    5  to  7  ft.,  $5. 
Crataegus  •  Thorn 
Crataegus  cordata.  W  ashi.ngton  Thorn.  (D) 
A  desirable  spcries  flowering  in  June,  color- 
ing briglitl\  ill  llie  fall,  and  hung  with  red 
fi'uitw  ell  into  wiiit'  r.  '  .I'lws  easily,  is  hartly, 
and  useful  as  ^pi.-ciiiK  ns,  lor  grouping  and 
hedging. 
3  to  4  feet  «o  40 
4  to  5  feet   6f) 
C.  Crus-Galli.  Cockspur  Thorn.  (S)  Neat  in 
appearance,  strong  growth  ;  very  hardy,  and 
much  used  for  heflging  and  grouping.  The 
thiirnv  branchi-s  grow  out  horizontally.  The 
leaves  color  brilliantly  in  autumn.  Bright 
scarlet  or  orange-colored  fruits.  2^  to  3  feet, 
40  cts. 
C.  Oxyacantha.  ICxfiLisH  Hawthorn.  (\'D) 
Fragrant  rose-like  white  flowers.  A  bush 
with  spreading  branches  and  stout  spines. 
Useful  for  clumps  or  hedging.  4  feet,  40  cts. 
var.  alba  flore  pleno.  Double  White  Haw- 
thorn. (D).  A  little  tree  that  contrasts 
nicely  with  the  scarlet  variety.  4  to  5  feet, 
75  cts. 
var.  coccinea  flore  pleno.  Paul's  Double 
Scarlet  Thorn.  (D)  A  new  sort  that  has 
fine  doul)le  crimson  flowers.  4  feet,  75c. 
var.  rosea  flore  pleno.  Double  Pink  Haw- 
thorn. ( D)  Similar  to  Oxyacantha,  with 
fragrant  rose-colored  flowers.    4  feet,  75c. 
Cyti 
:isus 
C3^isus  Laburnum.  Gcjlden  Chain.  (Di  In 
early  summer  it  is  bright  w  ith  graceful  racemes 
of  wistaria-like  golden  yellow  flowers.  .See 
also  Shrubs,  page  4S.    4  to  5  feet,  50  cts. 
Fagus  •  The  Beeches 
These  are  among  the  most  .attractive,  ornamental  trees  for  law  n  or  [)ark  plantings.  They  are 
useful  for  avenues,  hi-h  screens  or  as  specimens.  Hardy,  ami  rarelv  subject  to  insect  ravages. 
The  (l(-ep,  dark  red  leaves  of  the  Purple  \'ariet\-,  the  tlelicatelv'  cut  fuliage  of  the  I'^ern-leaved,  and 
the  grotesijueness  of  the  Weeping  lieecli  are  characteristics  meriting  their  more  general  use.  Like 
Other  hard-wood  trees,  they  reipiiie  [)vuning  when  planted. 
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