J. W. Adams & Co. 
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Street and Lawn Trees 
Cercidiphyllum. A new Japanese tree of rapid growth. The leaves are 
heart-shaped, green on the upper side and silvery green underneath ; 
valuable. $1.50, extra size, $2. 
Cherry, Japan Weeping, Rose-flowered. One of the finest pendulous trees 
for small or large lawns The branches arch widely, and the twigs droop 
nnder their burden of delicate rose-colored flowers. $2 to $4. 
Chestnut, American. A tree of large size, imposing character and rapid 
growth, taking rank with the oaks. When grown in the open it forms a 
broad, hemispherical-topped tree. Nuts sweet. 3 to 6 feet, 50 cts. to |i. 
Double Flowering Crab (Bechtel's). A medium-sized tree ; perfectly hardy, 
succeeds well in all soils net extremely wet. When in bloom it appears to 
be covered with delicate pink, double-flowers like little roses of delicious 
fragrance, sects. 
Flowering Crab (Parkmani). A fine companion for the above, with long- 
stemmed semi-double flowers of deep rose color, wreathing its branches. 
It makes a fine, compact growth and its deep green leaves are retained 
quite late. The buds are long and handsome. 50 cts. Grafted on 6 feet 
standards, $1.50. 
Dogwood, White and Red-flowering (Cornai/orirfa). Foliage grayish green 
glossy, and in autumn it turns to deep red ; showy. 50 cts. to $1. 
Elm, American. A tree of strong growth, lofty, sweeping branches, of 
great elegance and grace. It forms majestic specimens when given room. 
75 cts. to $1.50. Extra, $2 to $3. 
Elm, Camperdown. The most picturesque of drooping tree?. $t to $2. 
Hawthorn, Double White and Double Scarlet. Elegant flowering trees in 
May. 4 ft , ; 6 ft., I1.50. 
Hawthorn, Carrierii. Foliage deep glossy green till December. Flowers 
white, changing to rose. It has small scarlet fruit, making it a very 
remarkable tree. $1. 
Horse Chestnut, White-flowering. 7 to 9 ft , $1.50 ; 10 ft., $2. 
Horse Chestnut, Red-flowering. 6 ft., 75 cts.; 7 ft., $1.50 ; 8 ft., $2. 
Kolreuteria (Varnish Tree). A small tree from China with large pinnate 
leaves on spreading branches. Early in July it produces immense pani- 
cles of Orange Yellqw flowers, followed in the autumn, with long pods, or 
seed vessels and foliage of crimson and yellow. Exceedingly ornamental. 
It requires close pruning, when planted. 8 to 12 ft., $1 to $1 50. Small 
pUnts, 50 cts. 
Linden, American. Largeand beautiful street tree. 8 ft., $1.25 ; 10 ft., $1.50. 
Magnolia acuminata. A pyramidal-shaped tree, with yellowish white 
blossoms, forming a fruit like a small cucumber, which ttirus scarlet in 
the fall. 75 cts. to $1.50. 
Magnolia tripetala (Umbrella Tree). A medium-sized tree, with leaves a 
foot in length, and cup-shaped white flowers 4 to 6 inches in diameter, 
appearing in June. 50 cts. to $1 50. 
BJg~For Magnolias of other varieties, see Flowering Shrubs, pages 20 to 22. 
Maple, Norway. Handsome street or lawn trees. Adapted to all locali- 
ties. The Norway is by many preferred to the Sugar Maple, being easier 
to transplant. 9 to 0 ft., $1.00 ; lo to 12 ft., $1.50. Extra, 00. 
Maple, Schwedlerii. A form of the Norway Map'e of very vigorous 
growth and brilliant scarlet foliage in the spring, changing to a deep 
bron7e green as the season advances. 5 to 6 ft.,$i ; 6 to 8 ft., $1.25 ; 8 to 10 
ft., $1.50; 10 to 12 ft., $2 to $3. 
Maple, Ash-Leaf. Vigorous-growing Maples, making medium-sized trees 
in this climate. Bark smooth and foliage a pleasing light green. Makes 
a fine avenue tree where large growth is not desired. 75 cts. to f 1.25. 
Maple, Red. A Native which produces the red flowers before the leaves 
appear and which gives such brilliant foliage effects in the fall Very 
desirable for street tree planting. 50 cts. to $1. 
Maple, Silver. A tree of very quick growth, large size, very hardy and 
easily transplanted. On broad streets or for new buildings, wheie imme- 
diate shade is desired, this is one of the most useful and satisfactory. The 
foliage is bright green above and silvery white beneath. 8 to to ft., 75 cts.; 
10 to 12 ft., $1 ; 12 to 15 ft., $1.50. Prices of larger trees on application. 
