The  Catalpas 
These  are  all  effective,  tropical-looking  lawn 
trees  that  flower  showingly  in  July.  Their 
^  leaves  are  large,  glossy  and  heart-shaped.  The 
long  beans  of  some  of  the  varieties  are  odd  and 
interesting.  They  do  well  in  exposed  situations 
and  meager  soils.  Popular  in  commercial  and  or- 
namental plantings. 
Catalpa  Bungei.  Chinese  Catalp A.  (D)  A  curious 
dwarf  tree,  with  a  globular  head  measuring  8  to 
10  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  some  magnificent  large 
specimens.  each  doz. 
5  to  7  feet,  1  year,  grafted  heads  .  $1  00    $10  00 
6  to  8  feet,  2-year,  grafted  heads  .  2  00  18  00 
Specimens,  grafted,  6  to  8  feet 
high  :  heads  5  to  7  feet  broad, 
stems  2i  to  3  in.  cal.  .  .  $5  to   8  00 
C.  speciosa.  Western  Catalpa.  (M)  Ornamental 
as  a  flowering  tree,  and  durable  as  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.                                   each  doz. 
6  to  8  feet   $0  50  $5  00 
8  to  10  feet                                  75  8  00 
10  to  12  feet,  2  to  2i  in.  cal.  ...    1  50  15  00 
Celtis 
Celtis  occidentalis.  Nettle  Tree,  or  Hack- 
berry.  (L)  An  ornamental  tree  of  the 
first  magnitude,  with  wide  spreading 
branches  and  light  green  foliage.  Not  un- 
like the  Elm  in  general  appearance.  Grows 
in  almost  any  soil  and  transplants  easily. 
EACH  DOZ, 
3  to  4  feet  $0  50    $5  00 
5  to  6  feet   75     7  00 
Cerasus  rosea  pendula,  continued 
is  SO  small  that  it  can  be  used  in  very  limited 
areas.  The  drooping  branches  almost  meet 
the  ground,  and  when  in  May  they  are  hung 
with  innumerable  delicate  pink  flowers,  there 
is  nothing  that  surpasses  it  in  beauty.  At 
other  seasons  the  foliage  is  good  and  the  tree  al- 
together sightly. 
5  to  6  ft.,  2-yr.  grafted  heads,  $1.75  ea.,  $18  per  doz. 
C.  Padus  ;  syn.,  Prunus  Padus.  European  Bird 
Cherry.  (S)  Drooping  racemes  of  white  flow- 
ers in  spring,  followed  by  black  fruits. 
3  to  4  feet  50  cents  each,  $5  per  doz. 
C.  serotina.  Wild  Black  Cherry.  (M)  Its  flower- 
racemes  are  white  and  fragrant,  its  leaves  glossy, 
and  its  fruits  black.  This  is  one  of  the  most  or- 
namental of  our  native  trees,  and  deserves  more 
general  appreciation.  ^^^^ 
10  to  12  feet,  2  to  2J  in.  cal.  .  .  $1  50  $15  00 
12  to  14  feet,  2i  to  3  in.  cal.  .  .   2  50     24  00 
Cercidiphyllum 
Cercidiphyllum  Japonicum.  (S)  Among  the  best 
Japanese  introductions.  Handsome,  heart-shaped 
foliage  that  turns  a  brilliant  yellow  and  scarlet 
in  the  fall.  Rapid  grower  of  pyramidal  habit 
and  healthy,  attractive  appearance.  Desirable 
planted  either  individually  or  collectively. 
EACH  DOZ. 
5  to  6  feet  $0  75    $7  50 
6  to  7  feet   1  00     9  00 
Cerasus  •  Flowering  Cherries 
At  the  beginning  of  summer  these  trees  are 
buried  under  a  wealth  of  bloom,  which  is 
strung  all  along  the  branches.  They  have 
good  dense  foliage,  and,  with  the  exception 
of  the  dwarf  varieties,  make  desirable  shade 
trees. 
Cerasus  Avium,  var.  alba  pleno.  Large 
Double-flowering  Cherry.  (M)  White 
flowers. 
5  to  6  feet  ....  $1  each,  $10  per  doz. 
C.  rosea  pendula.  Japanese  Weeping 
Cherry.  (D)  A  compact,  weeping  tree, 
that  makes  beautiful  lawn  specimens  and 
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