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k,t,M  O  O  N'S 
Alnus.  Alders 
round-headed  tree. 
Each 
81  00 
Rapid-growing  trees,  suitable  for  moist  places 
as  well  as  upland  soils. 
Alnus  cordata.     (IVI)  A 
with  bright  Autumn  foliage. 
8  to  10  ft.,  1 X  to  1 K  in.  cal.,  I 
A.  glutinosa.  European  or  Common  Alder, 
(M)  A  very  rapid-growing  tree  for  upland  or 
moist  places;  also  for  seashore  planting 
Each 
8  to  10  ft.,  IX  to  1 K  in.  cal.,  $1  00 
12tol4ft.,  lKto2Kin.cal  ,  1  50 
14  to  16  ft.,  2K  to  3  in.  cal.,    2  50 
A.  incana.    Speckled  Alder. 
growing  tree  in  moist  or  dry  soils, 
ovate;   finely  toothed,  dark  green  above,  pale  be- 
neath. Each  10  100 
8  to  10  ft.,  1  to  1 K  in.  cal.,  $1  00 
16  to  18  ft.,  2  to  3  in.  cal.,      2  00 
10  100 
$7  50    $60  00 
10  100 
$7  50    $60  00 
12  50 
20  00 
(M)  A  rapid- 
Leaves  oval  or 
10 
$7  50 
15  00 
$125  00 
var.  laciniata.  Cut-Leaved  Speckled  Alder. 
(M)    Leaves  deeply  cut;  the  lobes  long  and  narrow. 
Each  10 
8  to  10  ft   $0  75      $6  00 
Andromeda 
Andromeda  arborea;  syn.  Oxydendrum 
arborea.  Sorrel  Tree.  (D)  A  very  ornamental 
little  tree,  with  handsome  foliage  that  turns  a  bril- 
liant crimson  in  Autumn.  Panicles  of  small  white 
flower.^  resembling  those  of  a  lily-of-the-yalley  are 
borne  in  July.  Each  10 
4  to  5  ft   $2  00    $17  50 
TREES 
A  Japanese  Maple  (Acer  polymorphum)  purchased  of  us 
two  years  ago.  There  is  scarcely  another  tree  that  fits  as 
well  into  almost  every  planting  scheme.  The  larger  sizes  we 
list,  page  24,  will  give  such  results  at  once. 
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BETULA.   THE  BIRCHES 
HE  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  climatic 
conditions,  and  thrive  not  only  in  moist  locations,  but  do  well  even  in  high,  dry  or  stony  places. 
Betula  alba.  European  White  Birch.  (M) 
A  cjuick-growing  tree  that,  after  a  few  years,  de- 
velops the  beautiful  white  bark  so  familiar  in  many 
landscapes.  P:ach  10 
6  to  8  ft   $1  00      $7  50 
var.  fastigata.  Pyramidal  White  Birch.  (M) 
Of  compact,  pyramidal  habit,  with  silvery  white 
bark.  Each  10 
5  to  6  ft   $1  25    $10  00 
var.  laciniata  pendula.  Weeping  Cut-Leaved 
White  Birch.  (M)  At  an  early  age  this  tree 
acquires  a  very  graceful,  drooping  habit  and  silvery 
white  bark.  The  foliage  is  deeply  and  delicately 
cut.  This  tree  is  deservedly  popular  in  lawn 
plantings.  Each  10 
8  to  10  ft   $1  50    $12  50 
10  to  12  ft   2  00      17  50 
var.    pendula   Youngii.    Young's  Weeping 
Birch.    (S)    An  odd,  attractive  tree,  with  singular 
contorted  branches.  Each 
5  to  6  ft   $2  50 
Yellow  Birch 
Betula  lutea.  Yellow  Birch.  (L)  A  shapely, 
handsome  lawn  tree,  with  bronze-colored  bark.  It 
is  a  strong,  robust  forest  native,  suited  for  land- 
scape planting  in  almost  all  locations. 
Each  10  100 
10tol2ft.,  lXtolXin.cal.,$l  00  $7  50  $60  00 
12  to  14  ft.,  IK  to  2  in.  cal.,  1  50    12  50    100  00 
B.  nigra;  syn.  rubra.  Red  Birch.  (L)  The 
familiar  Birch,  with  torn  and  ragged  bark,  that  can 
often  be  seen  along  the  banks  of  streams.  It  is  a 
graceful,  moisture-loving  tree  that  should  be  in 
all  lowland  plantings.  Each  10 
7  to  8  ft   $1  00     $7  50 
18  to  20  ft.,  3  to  4  in.  cal   4  50      40  00 
B.  papyrifera.  Paper  or  Canoe  Birch.  (L) 
Very  white  bark,  and  loose,  graceful  heads  when 
older.  Each  10 
6  to  8  ft   $0  75      $6  00 
B.  populifolia.  American  White  Birch.  (M) 
A  familiar  native  forest  tree.  Each  10 
6  to  8  ft   $125    $10  00 
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