Fraxinus  excelsior.  European  Ash.  (M)  Taller 
and  more  rounded  than  the  American,  with 
larger,  darker  ]ea\es,  which  remain  on  the 
tree  late  into  the  fall.  Distinguished  1)\'  its 
black  buds.    It  thriv  es  in  moist  ground. 
6  to  8  feet  $o  50 
S  to  10  feet   75 
F.  excelsa,  var.  pendula.  Weeping  Ash.  (M) 
Our  trees  are  grafted  on  tall  stems  and  will 
form  round  spreading  heads.    7  to  8  feet,  |2. 
F.  Ornus.  Ei  rope.\n  Flowering  Ash.  (S) 
A  small  ornamental  tree  that  bears  great 
masses  of  fringe-like  flowers  in  June,  filling 
the  air  with  a  sweet  fragrance.  7  to  8  feet, 
50  cts. 
Fraxinus  nigra;  s\  n.,  sambucifolia.  Black  Ash. 
(L)  A  medium  tall  tree,  hardy  as  far  north  as 
Canada,  u  ith  elegant  foliage.  Forms  a  broad 
open  head.    A  desirable  shade  tree. 
8  to  10  feet  $1 
10  to  12  feet   I  25 
Gleditschia  •  Locust 
Gleditschia  triacanthos.  Honey  Locust.  (L) 
This  is  a  tree  of  remarkably  rapid  growth, 
that  flourishes  almost  anywhere.  Its  timber 
is  especially  durable.  It  is  useful  for  quick 
effects  ;  makes  a  lasting  fence  if  planted 
hedge-rows,  with  wires  nailed  to  them  when 
established  ;  useful  for  a  thorny  hedge  or  t;i 
screen  ;  very  desirable  ;  much  used.  6  to  8 
feet,  50  cts. 
Ginkgo  •  Maidenhair  Tree 
See  Salisburia,  page  42 
Gymnocladus 
Gymnocladus  Canadensis.  Kentucky  Coffee 
Tree.  (M)  An  odd  tree  of  medium  size, 
with  narrow,  pyramidal  head.  Its  branches 
are  blunt  and  twigless,  and  the  feathery  bluish 
green  foliage  gives  it  a  tropical  aspect.  Has 
white  flower-panicles  that  are  followed  by 
large  seed-pods.  Is  remarkably  free  from  the 
ravages  of  insects.  Withstands  well  adverse 
conditions  ;  is  ornamental  and  desirable. 
5  to  6  feet  So  50 
LIQUIDAMBAR  (Sweet  Gum)  See 
Juglans  '  The  Walnut 
Some  of  these  are  quite  ornam.ental,  espe- 
cially the  Black  Walnut  [Jnglaiis  tii_Q-ra),  and 
the  \\\\\.\.>ir\m\.  (Ju'^r/aiis  liiifi-fiV.  They  are  de- 
scribed among  Nut  Trees. 
Koelreuteria 
KoBlreuteria  paniculata.  (S)  A  small  tree,  at- 
tractive at  all  seasons,  especially  when  cov- 
ered w  ith  panicles  of  showy  yellow  flow  ers  a 
foot  long.    4  to  5  feet,  50  cts. 
