Salix  vitellina,  var.  glauca,  continued 
beneath.  The  bark  is  slatish  gray.  A  good 
tree  for  willow  plantations  in  moist  places. 
EACH  DOZ. 
3  to  4  feet  $0  50    $5  00 
4  to  5  feet   60     6  00 
var.  from  Russia.  (S)  This  tree  seems  very 
similar  to  S.  Britzensis.  It  is  a  good  grower, 
hardy  and  characterized  by  golden  twigs  tinted 
with  red  at  the  ends.  each  doz. 
3  to  4  feet  $0  50    $5  00 
4  to  5  feet   60     6  00 
Sophora  Japonica 
Sophorajaponica.  Japan  Pagoda  Tree.  (M)  One 
of  the  nicest  little  trees  for  large  or  small  plant- 
ings. It  presents  a  neat,  attractive  appearance, 
with  small  shining  green  leaves.  In  August, 
when  there  are  few  other  flowers,  this  is  showy 
with  clusters  of  white  bloom.  The  wood  of  young 
twigs  is  olive-green. 
3  to  4  feet,  bushy  .  .  .  $1.25  each,  $12  per  doz. 
Sorbus  •  Mountain  Ash 
Sorbus  (Pyrus)  Aucuparia.  European  Mountain 
Ash.  (M)  a  tree  of  medium  size,  having  pin- 
nate leaves  and  bearing  clusters  of  orange- 
colored  berries  from  midsummer  until  frost. 
6  to  8  feet  75  cts.  each,  $8  per  doz. 
var.  quercifolia.  Oak-lea\t:d  Mountain  Ash. 
(M)  It  is  similar  in  habit  to  the  above  and  has 
leaves  shaped  like  those  of  an  oak.  Very  pretty 
and  ornamental. 
6  to  7  feet,  stocky   .  .  .  .  $1  each,  $10  per  doz. 
Styra: 
Styrax  Japonica.  (D)  A  neat  little  tree  that 
makes  a  fine  display  in  June  and  July,  when  hung 
full  of  its  fragrant  white  bells.  Of  graceful, 
loose  and  spreading  habit.  Is  well  adapted  for 
shrubberies  or  as  a  single  ornament  on  the  lawn. 
It  is  deserving  of  more  general  appreciation. 
each  doz. 
3  to  4  feet  $0  75    $8  00 
4  to  6  feet   1  00    10  00 
Taxodium  •  Cypress 
Taxodium  distichum.  Deciduous,  or  Bald  Cy- 
press. (L)  Grows  rapidly  and  thrives  in  damp 
or  dry  soils.  Very  beautiful  when  in  full  leaf, 
with  its  fleecy,  light  green,  cheerful  foliage.  It 
is  a  remarkably  tall,  narrow-headed  tree,  of  con- 
ical outline  that  is  popular  for  ornamental,  speci- 
men, and  formal  planting.  each  doz. 
3  to  4  feet  $0  50    $5  00 
10  to  12  feet,  2^  to  3  inch  cal.    .  .    1  50    15  00 
var.  pendula.  (M)  A  weeping  form  of  the 
above  that  is  decidedly  graceful  and  pretty. 
6  to  8  feet  $2  each,  $21  per  doz. 
MORRISVILLE,  PENNSYLVANIA 
Tilia  •  Linden,  or  Lime 
These  are  large,  rapid-growing  lawn  and  ave- 
nue trees,  that  develop  rounded  heads  and  cast 
a  cool,  dense  shade.  Their  light  yellow  flowers 
are  very  fragrant,  and  the  large  leaves  heart- 
shaped.  Lindens  are  hardy  and  grow  well  in  any 
moderately  good  soil. 
Tilia  Americana.  American  Linden,  or  Basswood. 
(Lj  A  rapid-growing  native  that  develops  into 
a  large,  broad,  open-headed  tree.  The  large,  heart- 
shaped  leaves  cast  a  dense  shade.  It  is  hardy  and 
grows  in  almost  any  soil.  In  spring  it  has  small 
yellow  flowers  that  fill  the  air  with  fragrance. 
One  of  the  best  shade  trees  for  lawn  planting. 
Also  desirable  for  street  and  avenue  work. 
each  doz. 
7  to  8  feet,  stocky  $1  00    $9  00 
8  to  10  feet   1  50    15  00 
Prices  on  larger  trees  upon  request. 
T.  platyphyllos.  Broad-leaved  European 
Linden.  (L)  The  head  of  this  tree  is  not  so 
open  as  that  of  the  American  species  ;  its  leaves 
are  larger  and  the  surface  of  them  is  rough. 
The  small  flowers  open  at  least  a  week  earlier 
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