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Homer N. Chase & Co., Geneva, New York 
Ornamental Department 
ORE and more it is being realized that property, no matter where located, is increased 
in value if properly planted with ornamental trees, shrubs, etc. The expense is small 
in comparison with the added value given to the property and no better investment 
can be made. 
Our trade in this department has steadily grown, and, at this time, is of very 
satisfactory proportions. Our stock of ornamentals is of the very best that can be produced. Only 
first-class specimens are sent out to our patrons. There is no other division of horticulture in which 
quality counts more. 
We wish to call the attention of our friends to the fact that comparatively few ornamentals 
are handsome when delivered, however, even though they have been propagated in the most approved 
manner and selected with the greatest care. The lack in beauty of form when the stock is delivered 
does not at all mean that it will fail to grow into graceful shapes. Indeed, irregular and straggling 
growth while young is characteristic of many charming kinds. It should be remembered, therefore, 
that some varieties will not grow in good shape while in the nursery but must be planted on the lawn 
and given time, to develop. 
UPRIGHT ORNAMENTAL TREES 
Those varieties which do not retain their foliage daring the winter 
Beech • Fagus 
Fern-leaved (F. heterophylla). A small tree 
with fern-like foliage, delicately cut. When fully 
grown, 25 to 35 ft. high; wavy, graceful foliage. 
Purple-leaved (F. purpurea). A strong and 
vigorous tree of elegant habit, with attractive 
foliage which changes from crimson to purplish 
green. As a lawn tree, it is of striking appearance 
and useful for contrasting effect. 40 to 50 feet. 
Rivers' Smooth-leaved Purple. A large- 
growing tree with purple foliage that is the finest 
of its kind. The leaves are always of a rich shade, 
varying in intensity of color from early spring 
to late fall. 
Alder • AInus 
A striking and beautiful tree of graceful habit, 
stately and fine for lawn planting. Leaves deli- 
cate and beautifully cut. Vigorous and very 
hardy. 
Ash • Fraxinus 
European (F. e.xcelsior). Rapid-growing 
tree which attains a considerable height, with 
spreading head. It has grey bark, pinnate leaves 
and black buds. 
Gold-barked (F. aurea). Attractive at all 
times, but particularly in winter, on account of 
the yellow bark and twisted branches. 
