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J. W. ADAMS NURSERY COMPANY 
Ornamental Department 
Deciduous Trees 
We include in this section both upright and drooping trees. Of many varieties we can 
furnish extra large sizes, and will be pleased to quote prices and sizes on application. 
ASH - Fraxinus 
American White Ash. Rapid growing lawn trees, with dark purple leaves in 
autumn. 6 to 8 ft., 75 cts., 10 to 12 ft., $1.00. 
BEECH - Fagus 
American (F. ferruginea). Compact form, rich, glossy, attractive. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 
4 to 5 ft., $1.50. 
European (F. sylvatica). Slower of growth than the American and more compact. 
4 to 5 ft., Sl.OO. 
Fern Leaved (F. asplenifolia). Beautiful fern leaved foliage. 4 to 5 ft., $2.50. 
Purple Leaved (F. purpurea). A fine purple leaved variety, sometimes called copper 
beech. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 4 to 5 ft., $1..50. 
Rivers Purple (F. purpurea Riversii). Its leaves are almost black, and hold their 
color throughout the season. Should be moved when small. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 4 to 5 ft., 
$1.50. 6 to 7 ft., $2..50. 
Weeping (F. pendula). A tree with erect stem and spreading branches, drooping to 
the ground. 4 to 5 ft., .?2.00; extra size, $3.00. 
Betula 
alba). Of rapid growth, with spray-like branches. Its white 
5 to 6 ft., .50 cts.; 6 to 8 ft., 75 cts.; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00. 
BIRCH 
European White (B 
bark is effective in winter. 
Canoe or Paper (B. papj'rifera). Probably the best of the Birches for New England. 
Its white bark creates an artistic elTect. Particularly valuable as a shade tree. Leaves 
very large. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
Cut-leaved Weeping (B. pendula laciniata). Of tall slender growth with finely cut 
foliage borne upon drooping branches, almost perpendiculat in habit; bark silvery white. 
5 to 6 ft., 75 cts.; 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
Cherry or Black (B. lenta). Reddish bark, round head, pendulus branches. 4 to 
5 ft., 75 cts. 
Colum- 
nar (B. fas- 
tigiata). A 
variety of 
pyram i d al 
habit. Bark 
silvery while; 
very distinct 
and ornamen- 
t a 1 tree 
$1.00 and 
$1.50. 
Yellow 
(B. lutea). 
Bark silver-- 
grey. Turns 
golden yellow 
in autumn. 
4 to 5 ft., 75 
cts.; 5 to 7 ft., 
$1.00. 
Cut-lenf Maple and Ibota Privet Hedge 
