Populus  •  The  Poplars 
These  trees  grow  fast,  are  quickly  effective  and  cheap.    They  thrive  in  almost  any  soil,  witli 
stand  well  the  smoke  and  gases  of  city  streets,  and  the  heavy  winds  of  our  coasts.    Where  quick 
shade  or  temporary  effects  are  desired.  Poplars  are  much  used. 
Populus  alba  var.  BoUeana.    Bolle's  Poplar.     Populus  monilif era,  continued. 
(L)  In  habit  resembles  the  Lombardy  Poplar,        in  cities,  and  for  quick  effect  about  new 
but  leaves  are  silvery  white  beneath.  buildmgs. 
o  ^        r    .  tttr,  '■c  8  to  lo  feet  So  5c 
8  o  10  fee  $0  ,5  j2  feet  
^2  to  14  feet   150  12  to  14  feet   i  ,^ 
P.  balsamifera.    Balsam  Poplar.  (M)  A  rapid  p  nigra,  var.  fastigiata.    Lombardy  Poplar. 
grower  of  spreading  pyramidal  form,  with  (l)  A  tall,  columnar  form,  that  is  in  contrast 
glossy  green  leaves.    10  to  12  feet,  75  cts.  ^ore  rounded  outline  "of  other  trees. 
P.  monilifera  ;  syn. ,  deltoides.    Carolina  Pop-  It  branches  from  the  ground,  and  is  much  usee 
LAR.  ( M)   The  heart-shaped  leaves  are  glossy  where  a  tall  hedge  is  wanted  as  a  screen, 
and  fresh-looking.  Withstands  well  conditions  j;;' ; ; ; ; ; ;  [[[y/////////////////,^^ 
under  which  many  trees  die.   Largely  planted  12  to  15  feet   i  5( 
Prunus  •  Cherry,  Peach  and  Plum 
This  is  a  large  and  varied  genus  of  trees,  with  distinct  foliage  and  beautiful  blossoms. 
Prunus  Cerasus 
Cherry 
Cerasus  Avium,  var.  flort 
alba    pleno.  Largi 
a.  .#L2-   .^^  D0UBLE-FL0WERIN( 
Cherry.  (M)  Whit< 
flowers.  75c 
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pleno.  J  A  P  A  N  E  s 
Double-  flowerinc 
Cherry.  (D)  Whit« 
flowers.  5  feet,  |i. 
var.  pendula.  Japanesi 
Weeping  Cherry 
(D)  A  fine,  weepin 
tree,  with  great  masse 
of  delicate  pink  flowe 
5  to  6  feet,  1 1. 50. 
C.Padus.  European  BiR 
VV^j^Onm^^^^^^    M^^^^^^^^^^^^M      Cherry.   (S)  Droo 
''^ffil'ii^jyiM"^^^  racemes 
flowers  in  spring,  fo 
lowed  by  black  frui 
teas'  weeping  mulberry   (See  page  37)  2^  to  t,)4  feet,  35  cts 
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