Acer Poljniorphum atropurpureuni dissectuin. 
PTELEA trifoliata, or Hop Tree. A dwarf -growing, shrub-like tree, 
bearing large clusters of fruit resembling hops. 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 
Trifoliata aurea ((tolden Hop Tree). A distinct, golden varietv, 
with flue, yellow foliage, retaining its color well in summer; one 
of the handsomest golden-leaved novelties of recent introduction. 
3 ft., 50 cts. 
RHUS Cotinus 
(PcHPLE Fringe, or Smoke Tree). A low, shrubbv 
tree, covered in midsummer with large clusters of feathery 
(lowers, which, when covered with dew, i-esemble a cloud of 
smoke or mist. Singular and beautiful. 5 to G ft., 50 cts. 
Cut-Leaved ( L'. ijht brd, larin iatn ) . Low tree or shrub, with deeply- 
cut, drooping leaves, wliich turn rich red in autumn. Desirable 
in clumps, to produce tropical effects, -i ft., 50 cts. 
Osbeck's Chinese {M. Osheckli). Kenuirkahly large and deeply cut 
leaves of tropical effect, assuming beautifiil autumnal hues. The 
Sumacs are very popular for grouping. 4 to 6 ft., 75 cts. 
SWEET GUM, or BILSTED {Llqiiidamhar styraciflua). A stately 
tree, with glossy, star-shaped leaves. Its autumnal tints render 
it beautiful on lawn or avenue. The leaves are as beautifully 
cut as some of the Japan MapJes. (j to 7 ft.,, 75 cts. ; 8 to 10 ft.", 
$1.50; 12 ft., $2.. 10. 
THORN, English Hawthorn ( Crat<r!/it.<: oxijaca iitha ) . The celebrated 
English hedge plant, which is noted the world over for the 
beauty it adds to the landscape. It bears a profusion of small, 
double, rose-shaped flowers, and is worthy of a place in every 
collecliou. We otfer the following varieties : 
Double Rose {('. oxi/acavtJia rosea plena). Double rose-colored 
fragrant tlowers, with white tips. 2 to 3 ft., $1. 
Double White (C. oxijacantlia alba plena). Small, double, white 
flowers, of great beauty. Ornamental foliage. Makes a fine 
contrast planted with the scarlet. 2 to 3 ft., $1. 
Red (C. oxj/acantJia coccinsa). Red-fruited and red-Howering. 
2 to 3 ft., $1. 
Scarlet (C. oxijacantha coccinea fl. pi.). Tree of flue habit, with 
rich, luxuriant foliage; flowers large and double, bright scarlet. 
2 to 3 ft., $1. 
TULIP TREE {Liriodeudron tulipifera). A tall, broad and pyra- 
midal tree; grows rapidly. Bears pale yellow tulip-like flowers, 
somewhat resembling the magnolia, but much smaller. One of 
the most desirable hardy deciduous trees for lawu planting. 
7 to 8 ft., 75 cts. ; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
WALNUT, Black and White {Juglans nigra and J. cinerea). Large, 
spreading trees ; desirable for shade and timber. See Nuts, 
page 35. 
WILLOW, Golden- Barked { Salix alba, var. vitellina). A showy 
variety, with bright, golden bark; valuable for grouping with 
other showy-barked trees. 50 cts. 
Laurel-Leaved pentandra) . Rapid-growing, with broad, very 
glossy, dark green leaves. An admirable tree for narrow streets 
and similar situations. 50 cts. 
Rosemary-Leaved {.S'. roamarinifoiia) . A native of this country, 
with lanceolate, silky leaves and a rounded head. When grafted 
the proper height it forms beautiful specimens, and when grown 
from cuttings, is quite au effective ornamental dwarf tree. 2-yr. 
grafts, 5 to 6 ft., 75 cts.; from cuttings, 25 cts. 
Weeping (,S'. Babylonica). See Weeping Deciduous Trees 
YELLOW- WOOD ( Vlrgilia lutea, or Cladra.^tis 
tt)ictiiria}. A fine spreading tree of medium 
height, with smooth, gray bark like the beech 
and liright yellow wood. The white flowers iti 
long, drooping clusters, resemble the bloom' of 
the yellow locust. It is one of the most graceful 
tloweriug trees. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 
JAPAN MAPLES. 
(Acer Polymorphum. ) 
The Japan Maples are l)ecomiug more and more 
popular as they become better known. Their chief 
recommendation is their dwarf habit and attractive 
appearance. Some of them have foliage of medium 
size and of rich, bright hues, while that of others is 
deeply cut and of peculiar form. All are noted 
either for their singularity or beauty. Planted 
singly they are effective, but when planted in groups, 
embracing varieties possessing various desirable 
characteristics, they make a beautiful appearance 
thrnuuliuut the season. 
These beautiful maples grow slowly, and the de- 
mand is always in excess of the supply, so that 
prices remain about the same. From many varieties 
we have selected tbose below as among the best and 
most <listinct. We offer American-grown plants of 
the followiug varieties at sizes and prices annexed. 
These are much stronger and more robust than the imported plants. 
The engraving in the upper left corner of this page shows the effec- 
tiveness of a well-grown Japanese Maple on the lawn. As the plant 
gains age it spreads broadly, and the foliage assumes great richness 
and vigor. The picture below was made from photographs of some 
leaves of the Japanese Maples, and will serve to give an idea of the 
great variety of form which is characteristic of the species. The 
colors included in the cluster ranged from bright yellow, through 
the greens to deepest crimson, 
ACER Japonicum aureum (Golden-Leaved Japax Maple). Very 
beautifully shaded with green and gold. Good habit of growth. 
18 to 24 inches. $2. 
Polymorphum. A dwarf, low- growing tree or shrub, with small, 
deeply-lobed foliage of bright green, changing to deep atitumnal 
hues. When pressed, the leaves are most desirable for home 
decoration in winter. 3 to 4 ft., $1; 4 to 5 ft., $1.50. 
P. atropurpureura (Blood-Leaved). A bushy shrub, with dark 
purple, deeply-cut leaves. The young growth is brilliant crim- 
son. A most desiriible variety, 18 to 24 in., $1: 2 to 23<^ ft , 
$1,50 ; 2>^ to 3 ft., $1..50 ; 3 to 3)-^ ft,, $2, 
P. atropurpureum dissectum ( C ut-Leaved Purple), Dwai'f, weep- 
ing, graceful form ; branchlets crimson; leaves deeply and finely 
cut into shred-like divisions ; abeautiful rose-color when young, 
changing to a deep, dark purple. 18 to 24 inches, $2, 
P. palmatum. Strong grower, with broad, light greeu foliage. 
2% to 3 ft., $2. 
Leaves of Japan Maple. 
