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in existence, and wholly unlike anything heretofore introduced ; forming a perfect 

 umbrella-shaped head, with long, slender, willowy branches, drooping to the 

 ground, parallel with the stem. These are swaj^ed by the slightest breath of 

 wind, and when it ceases, they fall back to their wonted places— the trees are 

 never blown out of shape. All who see it agree that in light, airy gracefulness, 

 and delicacy of form and motion, it is without a rival. It is entirely free from the 

 seeming formality and stiffness of the well known Kilmarnock Willow ; and its 

 lithe form and easy curves are the very opposite of the irregular and grotesque 

 habit of the Weeping Mt. Ash. It has beautiful foliage — rather small — hand- 

 somely cut, or divided into lobes, and of a delightful fresh-looking glossy green. 

 In Autumn, many of the leaves are bordered with yellow, producing a novel and 

 pleasing effect. 



MATJIvTJS (Crab). 



Communis Halleatias ( Hall's or Parkman 's Flowering Crab ) — Dwarf , narrow leaves, 

 beautiful pink flowers, particularly handsome in bud. Distinct and valuable; rare. 

 NEG-TJNDO (Ash-leaf Maple. Box Elder). 



* Aceroides — (30 ft.) A native tree, very popular with many, especially in the 



West, because of its extremely rapid growth. A good hardy tree, useful for 

 street or avenue planting. 



PTEJyBA (Hop Tree) . 

 Trifoliata Aurea (Golden Hop Tree, 12 ft.) — One of the very best golden foliage 

 trees. Bears clusters of white flowers in June, followed by Hop-like seeds in the 

 fall. Plant in full sunlight. 

 PI/AT ANUS (Plane. Sycamore). » ' 



*Orien talis (Oriental Plane. Buttonzvood. 50 ft.) — A favorite avenue tree in Europe, 

 and being much planted here for the same purpose. So far it has escaped the 

 attacks of insects in cities. It forms a large, spreading tree, and cannot be too 

 highly recommended when a large, rapid growing tree is wanted. Thrives in 

 either high or low ground. 

 POPUIvUS (Poplar). 



All poplars are fast growing, hence are favorite trees with planters when something 

 of this sort is required. - 

 Alba (Silver Poplar, 50 ft.) — Foliage dark green above, silvery beneath. Quite orna- 

 mental when young. 



Bolleana (35 ft.) — A variety differing from the parent form in its pyramidal growth. 



A valuable tree for grouping on the lawn, and should be largely planted. 

 Balsamifera (Balsam Poplar. Balm Gitead. 30 ft.)— Of strong, rapid growth and 



large leaves, it is in much demand. A good sort for street planting. It keeps its 



leaves long after those of other sorts have become brown or dropped off. 

 *Fastigiata (Lombardy ; Poplar, 50 ft.) — Well known, and when well developed, a 



striking tree anywhere, and in certain situations invaluable. 



* Monolifera (Carolina Poplar. Cottonwood. 50ft. ) — The most rapid growing tree, 



with large, handsome, glossy, serrated, deep green leaves. Succeeds everywhere ; 

 especially adapted to large cities where it makes usual fast growth, and resists 

 smoke and gas>.' Pyramidal form, thaking a spreading head and dense shade when 

 properly trimmed. It is tin excelled for quick growth and effect ; makes a splen- 

 did wind-break or screen is used in larger numbers than any one tree for street 

 planting.. For new places and streets where the slower growing ornamentals are 

 , desired, plant the Poplars between , securing an almost immediate effect, removing 

 ■ them as the other trees attain size. . 

 Van Geertii (Golden Poplar, 30 ft. )— Foliage decidedly golden-tinted throughout 

 the summer, and useful for contrasts. 

 PYRTJS (Mountain Ash). 

 *Aucuparia (European, 20 ft.) — A fine, hardy tree of medium size, erect stem, smooth 

 bark ; head dense and regular ; covered from July till winter with large clusters 

 of bright scarlet berries. 

 Qtiercifolia (Oak-Deaved, 18 ft.) — A distinct and desirable tree, with Compact 

 pyramidal head and dark lobed leaves, downy underneath, producing the same 

 flowers and berries as the preceding. Very hard}^ and desirable for planting in 

 lawns and dooryards. 



