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BETUI,A AlyBA. 



Pendula Youngfii — 10 ft. similar to the above in all respects excepting growth 



which is less vigorous. 

 Purpurea (Purple-Leaved Birch, 30 ft.) — This sort has purple leaves, and the bark 



too has in it a tint of the same color making it desirable for contrast. 



CATALPA BUNG EI. 



CATALPA. 



" x 'Bungei (Umbrella Catalpa) — Grafted on stems 6 to 8 ft. high it makes an umbrella 

 shaped top without pruning. Flourishes in almost all soils. Leaves large, glossy, 

 heart shaped, deep green, lay like shingles on a roof; always making a sy in- 

 metrical head. One of the most unique trees, a valuable acquisition, desirable for 

 lawn, park and cemeter}^ planting. 

 Nana — Same as the above excepting that the grafting is done low at the ground. 



"Speciosa (Western Catalpa, 30 ft.)— More upright and symmetrical in its growth 

 than the common syringifolia, and blossoms two or three weeks earlier, valuable 

 for timber, possessing wonderful durability. Large heart shaped downy leaves, 

 large panicles of white flowers, tinged with violet and dotted with purple and 

 yellow, very ornamental. 



CERASUS (Cherry). 

 Japonica Rosea Pendula (Weeping Japan Cherry, 10 ft.)— One of the most 

 beautiful weepers in cultivation. The branches bend gracefully to the ground 



