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EUROPEAN (Aucuparia). A more desirable variety than the American, being of 
finer growth and form. It blossoms during the early spring, after which the 
bright scariet berries are formed in clusters. Twenty to thirty-five feet. 
OAK-LEAVED (Quercifolia). One of the finest lawn trees, and very showy 
whether in bloom or berry. It forms a compact, pyramidal head. The leaves 
are bright green above and downy beneath. The blossom is white, forming 
in early spring. Very hardy. Twenty to twenty-flve feet. 
MULBERRY (Morns). 
These are bro&d, low branching, large-leaved, fruit-bearing ornamental trees, the 
demand for which is steadily increasing. They make large-sized trees. 
DOWNING (Multicaulis). A very pretty lawn tree, bearing fruit of good quality. 
Remains in fruit for about three months. 
NEW AMERICAN. A new variety, said to be superior to the Downing. 
RUSSIAN. An extremely hardy, rapid-growing tree from Russia. The foliage is 
abundant and attractive ; said to be very desirable for silk worms. The tim- 
ber is also valuable. Makes a large tree. 
PEACH (Persica). 
The varieties we describe are truly superb when in bloom, and where something 
distinct and attractive is desired they will give satisfaction. They are easy to 
grow, and attain a height of eight to ten feet. 
DOUBLE ROSE-FLOWERING (Flore rosea pleno). Flowers double, pale rose 
colored, like small roses. A pretty tree. Blooms in'May. 
DOUBLE WHITE-FLOWERING (Flore alba pleno). E.xceedingly ornamental. 
Flowers double and pure white. A very attractive tree. Blooms in May. 
POPLAR (Populus). 
Poplars are desirable where rapid growing varieties are wanted, and they are also 
very distinct and striking. 
GREEN-LEAVED, or CAROLINA (Monilifcra). Of convpact habit. A very 
rapid grower. A desirable tree for the seashore, and for our large cities 
where escaping gas kills most shade trees. Fifty to sixty feet. 
LOMBARDY (Fastigiata). From Italy. Remarkable for its erect, rapid growth, 
and tall, .spiry form. Of great value for planting with other trees to break 
the average height and form. Fifty to seventy-five feet. 
SILVER-LEAVED, or WHITE (Alba). Leaves large, green above and pure 
white underneath. Wonderfully rapid growth ; wide spreading habit. Has 
a bad habit of throwing up suckers from the roots. 
SALISBURIA. 
MAIDEN-HAIR, or GINKO TREE (Adiautifolia). One of the most beautiful 
lawn trees. From Japan. Beautilul, rich, glossy, fern-like foliage. Rapid 
growth. Rare and elegant. A tall, upright grower. 
SYCAMORE (Platauus). 
ORIENTAL (P. oricntalis). As an ornamental tree for large grounds, or as a 
shade tree for street planting, this has no superior. It is a rapid grower, 
attains a large size, and presents a striking combination of majesty and grace- 
fulness. The foliage is heavy and not subject to the ravages of insects. 
