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THE CHASE NURSERIES. 
BEECH (Fagns). 
The varieties which we describe are truly elegant lawn trees, and of a magnificence, 
when they attain age, to be found in but few other sorts. 
FERN-LEAVED (Heterophylla). Of elegant form, round and compact. Fern- 
like foliage, delicately cut. The tree has a wavy, graceful aspect, seldom seen 
in other sorts. When fully grown, twenty-tive to thirty-five feet high. 
PURPLE-LEAVED (Purpurea). A most elegant lawn tree, of striking appear- 
ance. Early in the season the foliage is deep purple, later it changes to crim- 
son, and again, in the fall, to a dull purplish green. Forty to fifty feet. 
BIRCH (Betula). 
Graceful, airy trees, suitable for the lawn. They are hardy and thrive in all soils. 
EUROPEAN WHITE (Alba). Silvery bark and slender branches. Fifteen to 
thirty feet high when fully grown. 
PURPLE LEAVED (Feliis purpureis). A vigorous grower. Foliage purple. 
Twenty to twenty-five feet high when fully grown. 
CATAIiPA. 
The catalpas flower in July, when few varieties are in bloom, and are therefore 
desirable. The blossoms are large and quite fragrant. Large, heart-shaped, 
yellowish green leaves. Very efiective, tropical looking lawn trees. 
GOLDEN (Aurea). A dwarfish tree of rapid growth, with large, heart-shaped 
leaves of golden yellow in the spring, changing to green later in the season. 
Makes a low bush, six to eight feet high. 
SYRINGE FOLIA. A very showy tree, vigorous, irregular, and spreading. Large, 
heart-shaped leaves. White and purple flowers, borne in pyramidal clusters a 
foot long. Twenty-five to thirty-five feet when fully grown. 
SPECIOSA. A variety which is said to have originated in the west. It is finer 
and liardier than the common, hence better adapted for ornamental planting. 
Its blossoms open two or three weeks earlier than the other sorts. Makes a 
large, spreading tree. 
CHERRY (Cerasus). 
Of the easiest culture, and very desirable because of their flowering so early in the 
season. 
DWARF WHITE FLOWERING (Hnmilis, flore pleno). Blooms in May. 
Flowers double white. A pretty little tree. Ten to twelve feet in height. 
LARGE DOUBLE FLOWERING (Flore alba pleno). A beautiful and attractive 
tree. Blooms in May and the flowers are so numerous as to completely hide 
the branches from view. Blossoms white and very double. Fifteen to twenty 
feet high when fully grown. 
CHESTNUT (Castanea). 
In some sections chestnut trees are planted for the value of the nuts, the latter 
bringing good prices in all the large cities. They also make handsome shade 
trees, and when in bloom are quite pretty. 
AMERICAN SWEET (Americana). The well-known native sort. 
SPANISH (Vesca,). Valuable for both ornament and fruit. A handsome lawn 
tree, producing larger fruit than the American. Makes a large tree. 
