HARDY ORNAMENTAL TREES 



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This section of our Nursery business requires over two hundred acres of land, distributed in immense, solid blocks to what- 

 ever variety of soil is best adapted for each particular kind of tree. A visit to the Ornamental section of our plantation is always 

 a pleasure and education to those of our friends who live near enough to make the trip. We grow other classes and varieties of 

 trees than are listed in this book, fully described in our Descriptive Catalogue No. i, which we will mail upon application and 

 receipt of ten cents. 



The succeeding lists represent the most favored trees for lawn adornment, and the best types for street and grove plantings. 

 We would be pleased to quote prices to anyone desiring different sizes or stock in larger quantities than off ered herein. In 

 sending list state definitely the number of each variety and size wanted. 



We will sell five or more of one kind and size, at ten rate; twenty-five or more at hundred rato. 



(See page 69 for price of other trees not described.) • 



THE BEECHES 



American. Our noble native forest tree, -with silvery bark, 

 fine, spreading growth and symmetrical, rounded head. 

 Especially attractive in spring with the tender, delicate 

 green of its leaves and pendant flowers. Pure yellow in fall. 

 2 to 3 feet, $1.25; 10 for $10.00; 3 to 4 feet, $i-75; 10 for 

 #15.00. 



European. More compact grower with larger foliage than 

 the American, medium growth. Valuable for groups and 

 screens. 3 to 4 feet, $1.75. 



Purple-Leaved. (Rivers' grafted.) Makes an elegant, 

 medium size tree for the lawn; the foliage in the spring is a 

 deep purple, later changing to crimson, and in autumn a 

 dull, purplish greexa. 3 to 4 feet, $2.50; 4 to 5 feet, $3.50. 



Tricolor. A charming form with deep purple leaves margined 

 with rose. Give a sheltered position. 3 to 4 feet, $3.50. 



Weeping. A large, luxuriant tree of curious, irregular 

 growth. Its sparkling masses of foliage are swept by 

 tortuous branches into fountain-like masses of green; 

 wonderfully rich and graceful in effect. 4 to 6 feet, $3.50. 



THE BIRCHES 



American White. A rather small tree with smooth white 

 bark and handsome foliage. Very effective when planted 

 in front of evergreens, to afford strong contrast. 6 to 8 feet, 

 $1.50; 8 to 10 feet, $2.00. 



Canoe or Paper. A large, vigorous, upright tree with broad, 

 handsome leaves and brilliant white bark. 6 to 8 feet, $1.50; 

 8 to 10 feet, $2.00. 



Black or Red. A moisture loving, graceful tree; with numer- 

 ous slender branches, and torn and ragged bark. 6 to 8 feet, 

 1 #1.75. 



Purple-Leaved. A handsome white barked tree with dark 

 purple leaves which contrast beautifully with the bark. 



3 to 4 feet, $2.00; 4 to 5 feet, $2.50. 



Pyramidal. Of tall columnar habit like the Lombardy 

 Poplar, white bark. 4 to 6 feet, $2.50. 



Cut-Leaved Weeping. One of the most elegant of all weep- 

 ing or pendulous trees. Its tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, 

 graceful drooping habit, silvery white bark and delicate y 

 cut foliage presents a combination of attractive charac- 

 teristics rarely met with in a single tree. Very popular 

 for single lawn specimens or groups of three or four trees; 

 the white bark of trunk and twigs gleaming conspicuously 

 among the darker greens and browns. 5 to 6 feet, $1.25; 

 10 for $10.00; 6 to 8 feet, $1.50, 10 for $12.50; 8 to 10 feet, 

 $2.25. Mail size, 80 cts. 



European White. (Scotch.) Similar to the American or 

 Canoe Birch, with slender branches and silvery bark. After 

 a few years growth assumes a graceful, weeping habit, add- 

 ing greatly to its beauty. 



4 to 6 feet — 00 cts. each; 10 for $8.00. 

 6 to ,8 feet — $1.25 each; 10 for $10.00. 

 8 to 10 feet — $1.75 each; 10 for $15.00. 



Yellow. Large native tree, with fine leaves and yellowish 



gray bark. 6 to 8 feet, $1.75. 

 Young's Weeping. Of naturally trailing growth, with long, 



slender shoots of picturesque irregular form. Grafted on 



good stems, it forms one of our handsomest dome-shaped 



trees. 4 to 6 feet, $2.50, 



The White Ash makes one of our best Street Trees 



DECIDUOUS TREES 



ALDER, European. Well adapted to damp and moist situa- 

 tions. Fast growing with round wavy foliage. 6 to 8 feet, 

 $1.25; 8 to 10 feet, $1.75. 



Alder, Imperial Cut -Leaved. One of the best lawn trees, 

 medium size, graceful habit, large, deep-cut foliage. 6 to 

 8 feet, $2.00. 



AMELANCHTER. (Juneberry, Shad-blow.) Graceful, slender 

 form, white in April with drooping snowy flowers, small 

 edible purple fruit in June. 2 to 3 feet, 60 cts.; 10 for e $5.oo; 

 3 to 4 feet, 75 cts.; 10 for $6.00. 



ASH 



Per 10 Per 100 

 $7. 50 $60. 00 



10.00 80 

 IS.OO 125 



00 



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PRICE OF ASH Each 

 White and Green, 6 to 8 feet .. . $.90 



" " " 8 to 10 feet 1. 25 



" " " 10 to 12 feet i-75 



European, 6 to 8 feet v 1 ,. 00 



8 to 10 feet. '• i-50 



" Weeping, 2 year 2. 00 



■i Gold Bark, 2 year. 2.00 

 American White. A tall rapid grower, smooth gray bark 



and glossy leaves. For parks and streets. 

 Green. A handsome medium size tree with slender branches 



forming a round-topped head. 

 European. Large, spreading tree of rapid growth, darker 



foliage than the American. 

 European, Weeping. Grafted on tall stems this tree 



spreads into a pretty green tent of shade, making it a 



distinct and beautiful ornament to the lawn. One of. the 



best for forming arbors and shady seats. ' 

 Gold Bark. (Weeping.) Similar to the former, but with 



bright yellow branches; an effective contrast when planted 



in front of large evergreens. 



