ThB ET.nSA.BETH NURSERY OOMPANY, 



ORNAMENTAL TREES— Continued. 



RUSSIAN WEE3PIVQ MULBERRY. fSee page 24). 

 SUGAR, or R0 3K MAPLE— Continued. 



form ; valuable both for the prodaction of sugar 

 and for its wood. Its stately growth, lini^ form and 

 foliav;e make it desirable as aa orn tmental and 

 shade trc e. la the Fall there is nothing like it with 

 its delicate marking. 8 to 10 f:., 50 ct:^.; 10 to 12 

 ft., $L to $1.25 ; 12 ft., heavy, $1.50 ; Specimens, $3 

 to $5. 



M. Ash-leaved (A. Negundo) — Ripld growth while 

 young, forming an irregular and spreading head ; 

 foliage smaller than some other maples, light 

 green ; bark of young wood greenish yellow ; 

 transplants well on any soil. A good shale tree, 

 attractive aod, if pruned, valuable. 8 to 10 ft., 

 50 (its.; 10 to 12 ft., 75 cts ; 12 to 14 ft , $1 50. 



M. Schwsdler's (A. Sohwedlerii) — A beautiful variety 

 witli yoau^ shoots and leaves of a bright, purplish 

 and crimson color, which changes to a purplish 

 green. One of the most valuable trees of recent 

 introduction. 5 to 6 ft, 75 cts.; 6 to 7 fc, $1 ; 8 to 

 10 fc, $1.25 to 11.50; Specimens, 12 to 14 fr , $3 to $5. 



M. Reitenbaoh's (A. Keitanbachii) — Beautiful and 

 distinctly marked ; leaves purple red, particularly 

 on th<^ and^r side. 6 to 8 fr... $1. 



M. Worle's Golden-leaved Sycamore (A. Worleii) — 



Recently introduced from tii-mburg, Germany. In 

 spring the foliage is of a golden-yellow color, which 

 changes to a duller shade as the season advances. 

 The young growth continues brilliant throughout 

 the summer. A valuable and effective variety for 

 grouping with purple leaved trees. $1 to $1.50 ea. 

 JAPANESE IVIAPLES. 



(ACER POLYMORPHUM.) 



These low growing, shrub like trees are general 

 favorites on account of their dense, compact, grace- 

 ful growth, and their brilliant foliage, which retains 

 its color during most of the summer. We give a few 

 of the best varieties. There are about fifty dififrtrent 

 varieties, but many of tbem are worthless. Those 

 we have named are worthy a place on any lawn. 



Acer, Polymorphum-Thisis a large gi-o wing shrub,with 

 small, Ueepiy-lobed leaves of a coppery green. It 

 is the parent form of many of the beautiful 

 "Japanese Maples" in cultivation. For planting 

 as a single tree on the lawn it is desirable, ita 

 feathery green leaves making its appearance distinct 

 from that of any other tree. 12 to 18 in., 35cts ; 2 ft., 

 50 cIs.; 2^ to 3 ft., 7 5 ctP.; 3 1o 4 ft., heavy, $1.50. 

 A. Polymorplium Sanguinea (Blood-leaved) — It is of 

 dwarl hai)it arid ruunued form, with deeply-lobed 

 and serrated ioliage of rich crimson color; strikingly 

 handsome. Has proved perfectly hardy and its 

 dwarf habit and beautiful foliage fit it for a place 

 on even the smallest lawn, either as a single 

 specimen or in masses. No one can conceive its 

 beauty until seen growing, it is so graceful and 

 delicate in structure and so rich in color as to de- 

 light the most fat tidious lover of nature. 18 in. to 

 2 ft.. $1 ; 2 to 2J ft., $160. 

 A. Aureum (Gouien l<^aved) — Foilage softly shaded 

 in gold with effusions of green ; arrangement of 

 leaves of most efiective character. One of the rarest 

 and exquisite of all maples; very dwarf. 12 in., 

 75 cts ; 18 in.. $1.50; 2 ft., $1.75 to $2. 

 A. Atropurpureum (Dark purple leaved) — This is the 

 most popular of all kinds, with beautiful foliage of 

 dark purple, lasting all through the season and la 

 particularly fine when its foliage is fully expanded 

 in early spring. It is generally used for planting 

 in groups to obtain a mass of crimson color, but 

 can be used equally as well as a single specimen. 

 12 to 18 in., 75 cts.; 18 to 24 in , 75 cts. to $1 ; 2 to 

 2^ ft., $1.25; bushy specimens, 3 to 4 ft., $1.50 to $2; 

 specimens, $3 to $5. 

 A. Dissectum Atropurpureum (Cut-leaved purple) — 

 Dwarf, weeping, graceful form; branchlets crim- 

 son ; leaves deeply and finely cut into shred-like 

 divisions, of a beautiful rose-color when young, 

 changing to a deep, <iark pnirple. A choice and 

 ornamental variety. One of the finest of this choice 

 family. These trees are top-grafted and being of a 

 weeping habit the prices ranee according to the 

 size of their heads. 18 in. to 2 fc, $1 25 ; 2 to 2^ ft., 

 $1 50 to .$2 ; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 to $3. 

 A. Atrosangjineum Dissectum— Deep maroon, richly 

 fringrid, turrtid like leaflets; droooing nature. 18 

 in to 2 ft.. $1 25 ; 2 to 2^ ft., $1 50 to $2. 

 A. Dantsugi — fhese have 4 or 5 different varieties 

 grafted on the one stem, producing a very pretty 

 eff M'.t. 75 cts. each. 

 A. MBgane— These are firmed of two stems twisted 

 to^etner and 5 to 7 varieties grafted on the one 

 plant. 75 cts. each. 

 A. Reticulatum— When the foliage first expands the 

 c )lor i-( ddrfp yellow, but as summer advances it 

 has a yellowish tint mixed with green; not a strong 

 e -ow^r. Ri'-e and choice, $1.50 to $2. 

 Palmatum (Palm leaved) — f/eaves 5 to 7 lobed, deep 

 green, chaui^in^ to crimson at autumn ; habit up- 

 right, very coinnict $1.50 to $2. 



OAK. Quercus. 

 0. White (Q. Alba) — broad spreading massive tree 

 and one of the finest natives of America. Foliage 

 purple in autumn. A good street tree. 2 to 3 ft., 

 50 cts.; 4 to 5 ft , 75 cts. 

 0. Turkey Q Ortrris) — A very handsome European 

 specn^s of rapid, symmetrical growth; foliage finely 

 lobed and deeply cut ; leaves change to a brown in 

 autumn and remain on during a great part of the 

 winter. Pme for the lawn. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts.; 3 to 

 4 ft.. 40 cts ; 4 to 5 ft,, 75 cts.; 5 to 6 fc, 90 cts.; 6 to 

 8 ft . $1 50 to $2. 

 0. M3SSy-Cup (Q Macrocarpa) — A native tree of 

 spreaiimtt form. Foliage deeply lobed and the 

 largpst and most beautiful among oak leaves. Cup- 

 bearin?, acorn frinired and burr-like. Bark corky. 

 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts.; 3 to 4 fC, 50 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 75 cts.; 

 6 to 8 ft, $1 to $1.25. 



