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TREES 
Betula  •  The  Birches 
The  Birches  are  distinguished  for  their  elegant,  graceful  appearance,  slender  branches,  light, 
airy  foliage  and  for  the  silvery  white  bark  of  some  of  the  species.  They  endure  a  wide  range  of  cli- 
matic conditions,  and  thrive  not  only  in  moist  locations,  but  do  well  even  in  high,  dry  or  stony  places. 
Betula  alba.  European  White  Birch.  (M)  Very 
ornamental  and  especially  desirable  for  planting 
along  water  edges.  Of  dark  bark  and  erect 
growth  when  young,  changing  into  a  white-barked 
tree  with  drooping  branches.  Each      Doz.  loo 
6  to  8  feet  $1  00    $9  00    $60  00 
8  to  10  feet   1  25    12  00     75  00 
10  to  12  ft.,  li  to  2  in.  cal.  1  75  18  00  100  00 
12  to  14  ft.,  3  to  3i  in.  cal.  2  50  25  00 
var.  fastigiata.  Pyramidal  White  Birch.  (M) 
Of  compact,  pyramidal  habit,  with  silvery  white 
bark ;  useful  wherever  a  small,  columnar-shaped 
tree  is  needed. 
6  to  8  feet  $1.50  each,  $15  per  doz. 
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CUT-LEAVED  WEEPING  WHITE  BffiCH 
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Betula  alba,  var.  laciniata  pendula.  Weeping 
Cut-leaved  White  Birch.  (M)  A  tall,  slender 
tree,  acquiring  with  age  a  very  graceful,  droop- 
ing habit  and  silvery  white  bark.  The  beautiful 
foliage  is  delicately  cut  and  presents  a  tine 
feathery  appearance.  This  tree  is  especially 
attractive  and  very  desirable.  It  should  be  on 
every  lawn.  In  some  localities  it  has  been  used 
for  avenue  planting  with  marked  success. 
6  to  8  feet  $1.50  each,  $15  per  doz. 
var.  pendula  Youngii.  Young's  Weeping 
Birch.  (S)  In  character  resembling  the  Weep- 
ing Birch.  Distinct  in  habit,  and  useful  in  col- 
lections or  as  a  specimen. 
4  to  6  feet  $2  each,  $20  per  doz. 
var.  purpurea.  Purple  Birch.  (M)  Purple 
leaves  and  white  bark.  Each  Doz 
6  to  8  feet  $1  75    $18  00 
10  to  12  feet  2  50 
B.  lenta.  Sweet,  Black,  or  Cherry  Birch.  (M) 
Our  common  woods  tree,  with  aromatic  bark 
that  is  edible.  Each        Doz.  100 
8  to  10  feet  $1  00    $10  00    $75  00 
10  to  12  feet   1  50     15  00 
B.  lutea.  Yellow  Birch.  (M)  This  Birch  makes 
a  shapely,  handsome  tree,  with  bronze-colored 
bark.  It  will  grow  almost  anywhere  and  should 
be  included  in  collections  of  desirable  trees. 
Each       Doz.  100 
6  to  8  feet  $0  75    $7  50    $60  00 
8  to  10  feet   1  00    10  00     75  00 
B.  nigra;  syn.,  rubra.  Red  Birch.  (L)  The  fa- 
miliar Birch,  with  torn  and  ragged  bark.  It  is 
a  graceful,  moisture-loving  tree  that  should  be  in 
all  lowland  plantings.  Each      Doz.  100 
10tol2ft.,Uto2in.  cal.  $1  50  $15  00  $100  00 
]  2  to  14  ft.,  2  to  2 J  in.  cal.    2  50    24  00 
B.  papyrifera.  Paper,  or  Canoe  Birch.  (M)  Tall 
and  exceedingly  handsome,  with  very  white 
bark  and  loose,  graceful  head  when  older. 
Each        Doz.  100 
8  to  10  feet  $1  00    $10  00    $75  00 
10  to  12  feet   1  50     15  00 
Carpinus  *  Hornbeam 
Carpinus  Americana;  syn.,  Caroliniana.  Ameri 
can  Hornbeam.  (M)  A  bushy  tree,  with  leaves 
and  bark  resembling  the  Beech.  A  strong  grower, 
valuable  in  shady  places  and  as  an  undergrowth 
Each       Doz.  lOu 
2  to  3  feet  $0  40    $4  00    $20  00 
3  to  4  feet   50     4  50     30  00 
C.  Betula.  European  Hornbeam.  (S)  A  compact! 
little  tree,  with  twiggy  branches.  Valuable! 
for  shady  places  and  for  hedges. 
Each        Doz.  100 
3  to  4  feet  $0  50    $4  50    $30  OCj 
4  to  5  feet   75     7  00 
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