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EVERGREEN TREES-Contlnued. 



THUJA. ARBOR VIT/E. 



Thuja Occidentalis (American Arbor Vitge)— It is very 

 hardy and easily transplanted, few or no plants 

 ever failing if nursery specimens are obtained It 

 grows rapidly and with little care, or rather by easy 

 management, it soon forms a most beautiful hedge, 

 very dense, and perfectly impervious to the sight. 

 Of course, it is not adapted to turn stock, but it 

 forms a most desirable and ornamental screen to 

 divide the lawn from other parth of the ground, or 

 for anv other purpose. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. each ; 3 to 

 4 ft., 50 cts. each ; 4 to 5 ft., 60 cts. ; 4 to 5 ft., heavy 

 75 cts. each ; 6 to 7 ft , |L ; 7 to 8 ft , $1.50 ; speci- 

 mens 10 to 12 ft., 15 to $8. (See Hedge Plants, 

 page 40. 



T. Geo, Peabody— Very hardv, beautiful and showy i 

 upright, compact habit; foliage of a rich, bright 

 golden color, retained throughout the year. This 

 is undoubtedly the finest golden Arbor Vitse. 12 

 to 18 inches, 50 cts. each ; 2 ft, 75 cts. each ; 3 to 4 

 ft., $1 each. 



T. Globosa (Grlobe Arbor Vitee)— Very dense and 

 dwarf, forming a round ball without any trimming 

 or training. A very fine dwarf variety; desirable 



ORNAMENTAL TREES. 



for small lawns, evergreen beds and cemetery 

 planting. 12 to 14 inches, 35 cts. each, |3 per 10; 

 14 to 18 inches, 50 cts. each, |4,50 per 10; extra 

 size, 75 cts. to $1. 



T. Elegantlssima (Rolliuson's Golden A. V.)— A beauti- 

 ful variety ; is of upright, pyramidal form, with the 

 young foliage tipped with golden yellow, which is 

 reiained the entire summer, turning bright bronj» 

 in winter. $1. 



T. Pyramidalis (Pyramidal A. V.)— A valuable variety 

 on account of its hardy character and its form 

 which is very much like the Irish Juniper. Foliage 

 light green and compact. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts.; 4 to 6 

 ft, 75 cts.; 5 to 6 ft. |1. 



T. Siberica (Siberian A, V.)— Its low growing, dense 

 form and its beautiful bluish-green foliage give it a 

 distinct character. 2 to 3 ft, 35 to 50 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 

 50 to 75 cts. 



T. Tom Thumb — Very dwarf and of slow growth; 

 foliage resembling a heath. Useful where low 

 growing forms are needed. 12 to 14 in,, 50 cts. 



T. Occidentalis var, alba (Silver-tipped or Queea 

 Victoria Arbor-Vitae.) Sm— The young growth 

 conspicuously tipped with white. Verv distinct. 

 2 ft., 50 cts.; 3 ft, 75 cts. 



The judicious and tasteful planting of shrubs, fruit and ornamental trees, enhances the value of real estat* 

 ten times more than an equal amount of money invested in any other way. 



ASH. Fraxinus. 

 Ash, Mountain (Europeanj— A fine hardy tree with 

 erect stem and compact head, bark smooth and 

 gray, foliage pinnate and forming a delicate spray ; 

 covered in autumn with drooping clusters of bright 

 scarlet berries ; which produce a highly ornamental 

 effect 6 to 7 ft., 40 cts.; 8 to 9 ft , 60 cts.; 10 to 11 

 ft., 75 cts.; 12 to 14 ft , $2. For larger size, see 

 page 27. 



Ash, Mountain (Oak Leaved)— A varietv with large, 

 heavily-lobed leaves, distinct and fine. 6 to 8 ft, 

 50 cts.; 8 to 10 f t , 75 cts.; 10 to 12 ft , $1. 



Ash, American (White) -A well known native tree. 

 Good in parks, grounds or streets. 8 to 10 ft., 50 cts. 

 10 to 12 ft, 11. 



Ash, Aucuba-Leaved— A beautiful variety with gold- 

 blotched leaves, valuable for grouping with purple- 

 leaved trees. 50 cts. 



Ash, Excelsior (English)— Of round growth, with 

 large, green leaves and black buds. Does well on 

 low, damp soil. A good street tree. 50 cts. to |1. 



Ash, Golden-Barked— A distinct tree at all times, 

 especially in winter on account of its yellow bark 

 and twisted branches. $1, 



Ash, European Flowering— A native of the south of 

 Europe, grows from 20 to 30 ft. high ; flowers 

 greenish white, fringe-like, produced early in June 

 in large clusters on the end of the branches. 50 cts. 

 to $1. 



AILANTHUS. 

 Ailanthus Glandulosa (Celestial Tree) from Japan— A 

 lofty, rapid-growing tree, with long, elegant 

 feathery foliage ; exempt from all diseases and 

 insects. _ One of the most distinct and ornamental 

 trees, with pinnate foliage; will grow where no 

 other tree will ; adapted for seashore planting. 5 

 t.) 6 ft., 35 cts.; 8 to 9 fc, 50 cts ; 10 to 11 ft., 75 cts.; 

 12 ft, $1. 



ALDER. AInus. 

 Alder, European or Common— A remarkably rapid 

 growing tree, attaining a height of from 30 to 50 ft. 

 Foliage round, wedge shaped and wavy This 

 species is especially adapted to moist situations. 

 Does well at seashore. 8 to 9 ft., 50 cts.; 10 to 12 

 ft, 75 cts ; 12 to 14 ft, $1 



Alder, Imperial Cut-Leaved— A very striking and beau- 

 tiful tree, with delicate and beautiful cut leaves ; 

 hardy and of vigorous growth ; one of the finest 

 cut-leaved trees in cultivation. 50 cts. to |1. 

 AMELANCHIER. Mespilus. 



Mespilus Botryapium — An American species known as 

 '' June Berry" and " Shad Blow." Grows 30 feet 

 high ; of fastigiate form ; flowers white, produced 

 in profusion early in April, succeeded by small 

 fruit of purplish color; ripe in June and pleasant 

 to the taste. 50 cts. to |1. 



APPLE, DOUBLE FLOWERING (Pyrus.) 



P. Malus Parkmannii, from Japan— It grows to about 

 15 ft. high, about the same width and has an ex- 

 ceedingly dense head, resembling in its habit of 



DOUBLE-FLOWERING APPLE. 



growth a fine thorn. The buds are of a rich car- 

 mme color. The fully opened blossoms are semi- 

 double and of a lighter carmine color than the 



