Quercus  macrocarpa.  Mossv-cup  Oak.  (L)  Of 
massi\  e,  open  growth,  with  large,  hea\y 
leaves  and  deeply  corrugated  bark.  The 
cups  of  the  large  acorns  are  curiously  fringed 
with  gray  moss.  Among  the  noblest  of  all 
the  species. 
7  to  8  feet  $i  50 
9  to  10  feet   2  00 
Q.  palustris.  Pin  Oak.  (L)  A  tree  of  especial 
grace  and  beauty  ;  the  most  popular  of  all 
Oaks  ;  unsurpassed  as  lawn  specimens,  ad- 
mired for  avenues,  and  withstands  well  the 
unnatural  conditions  of  our  cities.  As  the 
tree  grows  the  branches  droop,  giving  it  a 
peculiarly  beautiful  and  characteristic  outline. 
The  leaves  are  deep  green,  glossy  and  finely 
divided,  flaming  to  orange  and  scarlet  in  the 
fall.  We  have  a  large  stock  of  these  desirable 
trees  that  have  straight  trunks,  good  heads, 
and  have  recently  been  transplanted. 
7  to  8  feet   $r  00 
8  to  10  feet   I  50 
10  to  12  feet   2  25 
12  to  14  feet  $3  50  to  5  00 
Q.  Phellos.  Willow-leaved  Oak.  (L)  Asym- 
metrical, round-headed,  fast-growing  tree,  of 
medium  size,  that  is  uncommon  and  orna- 
mental.   Prefers  moist  soils. 
5  to  6  feet  $1  25 
7  to  8  feet   I  75 
Q.  Prinus.  Chestnut  Oak.  (L)  Of  tall,  vig- 
orous growth,  with  leaves  shaped  like  a  chest- 
nut's.   Native  of  dry  situations. 
5  to  6  feet  $0  75 
7  lo  8  feet   I  50 
Q.  Robur.  English  Oak.  (L)  Of  moderate 
growth,  with  massive,  spreading  stature. 
Long-lived,  with  foliage  that  differs  from  our 
native  sorts.  A  grand  tree  for  lawns  and 
public  grounds. 
7  to  8  feet   $1  00 
8  to  10  feet   I  50 
10  to  12  feet   2  00 
12  to  14  feet  $3  00  to  4  00 
Q.  rubra.  Red  Oak.  (L)  Large  in  stature  and 
leaf.  The  young  shoots  and  leaf-stems  are 
red,  the  foliage  purplish  crimson  in  autumn. 
7  to  8  feet  $1  50 
8  to  10  feet   2  00 
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Robinia  •  Locust 
Robinia  hispida.  Rose  Acacia.  (\^  D)  Usually  a 
shrub,  but  our  stock  has  been  top-grafted  on 
stems  3  to  4  feet  high,  and  makes  handsome 
little  trees  with  small  round  heads.  The 
branches  closely  resemble  those  of  a  moss 
rose,  the  leaves  are  similar  to  those  of  other 
Locusts.  In  June  or  July  long  panicles  of 
rose-colored  flowers  hang  from  the  branches. 
A  desirable  specimen  tree.    4  feet,  $1. 
R.  Pseudacacia.  Black  Locust.  (L)  A  familiar 
tree  of  rapid  growth  that  thrives  in  any  place. 
The  pinnate  foliage  is  light  and  airy.  In  June 
the  tree  is  fragrant  with  panicles  of  white 
flowers.  Its  durable  timber,  rapid  growth 
and  cheapness  make  it  valuable  for  planting 
in  fence  rows.    8  to  10  feet,  50  cts. 
SALISBURIA    (Ginkgo,  or  Maidenhair  Tree] 
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