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ORNAMENTAL TREES— Continued. 



DOUBLE-FLOWERING APPLE-Continued. 



buds. The foliage is glossy (being, in this, distinct 

 from all others of the apple family), and takes on 

 in autumn the richest crimson and orange colors. 

 2 ft., 50 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., ^l.; 5 to 6 ft , $1.60. 

 Chinese Double Rose Flowering Crab -Has beautiful, 

 double, ros^ colored fragrant flowers nearly two 

 inches in diameter in May. The best of all the 

 crabs for ornamental planting ; should be in every 

 collection. 50 cts to 75 cts. 

 BECHTEL'S DOUBLE-FLOWERED AMERICAN CRAB. 

 Pyrus Augustifolia— One of the most beautiful of the 

 many fine varieties of flowering Crab Apples. Tree 

 of medium size, covered in early spring with large, 

 beautiful, double fragrant flowers,of a delicate pink 

 color. From a distaace the flowers have the ap- 

 pearance of roses. A great acquisition, and certain 

 to become very popular as soon as known. Blooms 

 when quite young. 75 cts. to $1. 



BEECH. Fagfus. 

 The beeches are noted for their rich, glossy foliage 

 and elegant habit. The Purple leaved, C ut leaved 

 and Weeping Beeches are three remarkable trees, 

 beautiful even while young, but more beautiful, 

 when they acquire age. As single specimens upon 

 the lawn, they exhibit an array of valuable and at- 

 tractive features not to be found in other trees. 

 B. Purple-Leaved (F. Purpurea) — Eesembles the 

 American in habit. The foliage, which is of dark- 

 purple or chocolate color, produces a most efifective 

 contrast to the green of other ti'ees. Unquestion- 

 ably one of the most conspicuous and ornamental 

 deciduous trees. We commend it as one of the 

 finest trees that can be planted on a lawn. 3 to 4 

 ft , 75 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., $1.25 ; 5 to 6 ft., |i.50; extra 

 large, $2 ; specimens $5 to $8. 



B. Weeping (F. Pendula)— A 

 picturesque tree of large 

 size ltd mode of growth 

 is extremely curious. The 

 trunk or stem is generally 

 crooked, with the branches 

 tortuous and spreading. 

 Quite ungainly in appear- 

 ance divested of their 

 leaves, but when covered 

 with rich, luxuriant foli- 

 age, of wonderful grace 

 and beauty. 2 to 3 ft., 75 

 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., $1.60; 4 to 5 

 ft, $2 to 13; specimens, 

 15 to f8. 

 B. Fern-leaved (F. Aspleni- 

 folia) — A fine lawn tree of 

 roundish form and deli 

 cate, fern-like foliage, the 

 young sprays of which 

 give the tree an exquisitely 

 delicate outline. The color 

 is also of a somewhat 

 lighter tint than that of the other beeches. 2 to 3 

 ft , $1; 4 to 5 ft., $2 50. 

 B. European (F. Sylvatica) — Of slower growth than 

 the American, with darker bark and more compact 

 habit. Excellent for screen purposes. 3 to 4 ft., 

 50 cts.; 4 to 5 ft., 75 eta,; 5 to 6 ft., $1.25. 



BIRCH. Betula. 

 This genus embraces a very popular and highly or- 

 namental class of trees. Their silvery bark, slender 

 branches, and light foliage render them general fav- 

 orites. As single specimens on the lawn they are 

 very imposing and handsome, thriving even in the 

 poorest soils and in exposed situations. 



WEEPING BEECH. 



Birch,Cut Leaved Weeping (B. Pendula)--A superb tree; 

 its long, slender, drooping branches, silvery bark 

 and delicately cut fohage rank it among the most 

 beautiful trees. It is particularly useful for plants 

 ing as a single specimen or in groups on the lawn, 

 and for a specimen tree in a cemetery. Can not be 

 excelled. 6 to 8 ft., 50 cts.; 8 to 10 ft,, 75 cts.; 10 to 

 12 ft., $1 ; 12 to 14 ft., $2. Transplanted trees 60 

 cents higher. 



CUT- LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH. 



Birch, Young's Weeping (B. Pendula Youngii)— Whe» 

 grafted on stems 5 to t> feet in height, forms a pen- 

 dulous head, whose slender shoots droop grace- 

 fully to the ground. $1.50 to $2. 



B. Pyramidal (B. Fastigiata)~Of elegant pyramidal 

 habit, like the Lombardy Poplar; bark silvery 

 white ; very distinct and ornamental. $1 to $1.50, 



B. American White (B. Populifolia)— A native of 

 America; forms a large tree; bark brilliant white; 

 leaves large and handsome. 6 to 8 ft., 50 cts., 10 to 

 12 ft., $1 ; 12 to 14 ft., $1.50. 



CATALPA. 

 The Catalpas flower in July when very few trees 

 are in bloom. Their blossoms are large, showy and 

 quite fragrant. Leaves large, heart-shaped, yellow- 

 ish-green. They are all tropical looking lawn trees. 



C. Bungei (Umbrella Tree)— From Japan. One of 

 the most attractive trees. When better known will 

 certainly be in great demand for lawns and all orna- 

 mental grounds. It forms a perfect half-globular 

 or umbrella head, with foliage of a deep green color, 

 laid with great precision, and making a beautiful 

 roof of leaves upon which the light plays with de- 

 lightful effect ; a most striking and beautiful object 

 upon the lawn. 5 to 6 ft. high, with 1-year head 

 $1; 5 to 6 ft., 2-year heads, $125, $1.50; 3-year 

 heads, grafted, $2 ; specimens, $3 to $5. 



C. Speciosa — Upright and symmetrical in growth; 

 blossoms two or three weeks earlier than the com- 

 mon Catalpa. An ornamental and valuable tree 

 6 to 8 ft., 50 cts.; 8 to 10 ft., 75 cts.; 10 to 12 it, $1. 



C. Golden (Aurea Variegata)— A medium-sized tree" of 

 rapid growth ; leaves of a beautiful golden color in 

 spring and early summer ; very little known. 6 to 

 8 ft., 50 cts.; 8 to 9 ft., 75 cts. 



