HESE represent the very highest development of complex vivid 
beauty in hardy trees and shrubs. They are of dwarf habit, 
rarely growing over five to eight feet high, and during an 
experience covering more than fifteen years have proved per- 
^ fectly hardy. 
Few plants have given such universal satisfaction or 
been so widely planted as these charming Japanese Maples. They are 
adapted to almost any situation or arrangement, the blood-red or deep 
purple foliage contrasting beautifully with their surroundings, their compact 
regular growth making them the most useful of ornamental plants. As single 
specimens.in groups of three or more.or in large beds they are equally effec- 
tive and desirable. A mass of them on a lawn is a sight to be remembered, 
making possible the permanent beds of color for which the landscape archi- 
tect so long sought in vain. 
The whole class is destined to popularity unequaled by any other 
hardy trees or shrubs. As single specimens they possess a beauty and 
elegance that is indescribable, and for bordering groups of taller trees and 
shrubs or grown in tubs for house decoration fhey are equally fine. 
These elegant little trees grow slowly, and the demand always equals 
the supply, so that prices remain high, but they are well worth the price 
even were it much higher. We would therefore advise that no one defer 
purchasing with the idea that the price will be lower in the near future. 
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