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Desirable  shade  trees  for  parks  or  lawns, 
with  large,  open  spreading  heads  and  light,  airy 
foliage. 
Fraxinus  alba.  American  White  Ash.  (L)  This 
grand  old  native  is  quick  of  growth,  with  mas- 
sive trunk  and  broad-spreading  limbs.  It  is  val- 
ued for  timber,  shade  or  street  planting. 
Each         Doz.  100 
8  to  10  feet  $1  25    $12  00    $70  00 
10  to  12  feet   1  50     15  00     90  00 
F.  excelsior.  European  Ash.  (M)  Taller  and 
more  rounded  than  the  American,  with  larger, 
darker  leaves,  which  remain  on  the  tree  late 
into  the  fall.  Distinguished  by  its  black  buds. 
It  thrives  in  moist  ground.  Each      Doz  loo 
8  to  10  feet  $1  00    $9  00    $60  00 
10  to  12  feet   1  50    15  00     90  00 
var.  pendula.  Weeping  Ash.  (M)  An  odd  tree 
with  low  head  of  long,  horizontal  and  drooping 
branches.  Makes  a  unique  appearance  when 
planted  individually  about  the  lawn. 
6  to  8  feet,  strong  heads  .  .  $2  each,  $18  per  doz. 
.  Omus.  European  Flowering  Ash.  (S)  A 
small  ornamental  tree  that  bears  great  masses 
of  fringe-like  flowers  in  .Tune,  filling  the  air  with 
a  sweet  fragrance. 
8  to  10  feet  $1  each,  $9  per  doz. 
.  nigra ;  syn.,  sambucifolia.  Black  Ash.  (L)  A 
medium  tall  tree,  hardy  as  far  north  as  Canada, 
with  elegant  foliage.  Forms  a  broad,  open  head. 
A  desirable  shade  tree. 
8  to  10  feet  .  .  $1  each,  $9  per  doz.,  $60  per  100 
Gingkgo  •   Maidenhair  Tree 
See  Salisburia 
Gymnocladus 
Gymnocladus  Canadensis.  Kentucky  Coffee 
Tree.  (M)  An  odd  tree  of  medium  size,  with 
narrow,  pyramidal  head.  Its  branches  are  blunt 
and  twigless,  and  the  feathery  bluish  green 
foliage  gives  it  a  tropical  aspect.  Has  white 
flower-panicles  that  are  followed  by  large  seed- 
pods.  Is  remarkably  free  from  the  ravages  of 
insects.  Withstands  well  adverse  conditions  ;  is 
ornamental  and  desirable.     Each     Doz.  loo 
6  to  8  feet  $1  00    $9  00    60  00 
8  to  10  feet   1  25    12  00    80  00 
10  to  12  feet   2  00    18  00 
Some  of  these  are  quite  ornamental,  espe- 
cially the  Black  Walnut  (Juglans  nigra),  and 
the  Butternut  {Juglans  cinerea).  They  are 
described  among  Nut  Trees. 
Koelreuteria 
Koelreuteria  paniculata.  Japanese  Varnish  Tree. 
(S)  A  small  tree,  attractive  at  all  seasons,  espe- 
cially when  covered  with  panicles  of  showy  yel- 
low flowers  a  foot  long.  A  desirable  addition  on 
any  lawn. 
4  to  5  feet  .  75  cts.  each,  $7  per  doz.,  $40  per  100 
Larix  •  Larch 
Larix  Europaea.  European  Larch.  (M)  A  conifer 
with  deciduous  needle-like  leaves ;  bright  green 
very  early  in  spring  and  clear  yellow  in  autumn. 
A  pyramidal  tree  with  graceful  branches.  Par- 
ticularly desirable  for  lawn  planting.  Can  also 
be  used  as  an  avenue  tree.  It  is  just  the  thing  to 
give  quick  results,  as  it  grows  so  rapidly. 
Each      Doz.  100 
4  to  5  feet  $0  60    $6  00   $35  00 
5  to  6  feet   75     7  00     50  00 
6  to  8  feet   1  00    10  00     70  00 
Liquidambar 
Liquidambar  styraciflua.  Sweet  Gum.  (M)  A 
native  tree  of  rapid  growth.  It  is  of  medium 
height,  has  a  narrow  pyramidal  head,  is  hardy 
and  grows  well  in  either  dry  or  damp  soil.  The 
bark  is  corky,  and  the  beautiful  glossy  green 
star-shaped  leaves  make  a  cooling  shade  in  sum- 
mer, but  in  autumn  its  brilliant  foliage  presents 
varying  colors  of  bright  red  to  the  darkest  crim- 
son. Admired  on  any  lawn.  Each     Doz.  loo 
5  to  6  feet  $1  00    $10  00    $70  00 
6  to  8  feet   1  50     15  00 
Liriodendron 
Liriodendron  Tulipif  era.  Tulip  Tree.  (L)  A  grand 
native  tree  of  rapid  growth,  that  does  well  in 
most  soils.  Has  clean,  smooth  bark  and  spread- 
ing branches.  The  foliage  is  dark  green,  glossy 
and  dense.  After  attaining  maturity  the  tree 
flowers  freely  in  June,  producing  numbers  of 
creamy  yellow  fragrant  tulip-like  flowers. 
Each  Doz 
8  to  10  feet  $1  00  $10  00 
10  to  12  feet   1  50     15  00 
12  to  14  feet  2  50 
We  are  desirous  of  obtaining  photographs  of  specimen  trees  and  shrubs.  We  want  pictures  of  well- 
planted  lawns  and  beautiful  shrub  and  flower  borders.  If  persons  having  good  photographs  of  such 
horticultural  subjects  will  send  them  to  us,  naming  prices  thereon,  we  shall  see  if  we  can  use  them. 
If  not  accepted,  we  shall  return  them ;  but  will  not  be  liable  for  any  loss  or  damage  that  might  occur 
in  so  doing. 
MORRISVILLE,  PENNSYLVANIA 
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