Red-Fiowering Dogwood. 
BEECH, European {Fagus sylvaiica). Of slower growth tbau the 
American ; well adapted for screens or specimen trees. 4 to 5 ft., 
50 cts. 
Purple-Leaved (F. purpurea). The foliage, which is a dark purple 
color, produces a most effective contrast to the green of other 
trees. 4 to 5 ft., 7.5 cts. ; 6 to 7 ft., $1.50; 7 to 8 ft., $2. 
Weeping {F. pendiila). See Weeping Trees, page 7. 
BIRCH, Cut-Leaved Weeping {Betula laciniata pc.ndulu). See 
Weeping Trees, page 7. 
Paper, or Canoe (B. papyracea). Native of America. Forms a 
large tree: bark snowy white; leaves large and liandsome. 10 to 
12 ft., $1.50. 
Purple-Leaved {B. populifolins purpurea). P'oliage dark, resem- 
bling that of the purple beech; forms striking contrast with 
other trees. 3 to 5 ft., $1. 
Sweet {B. lenta). This is the Sweet Birch of our forests; of 
ornamental, symmetrical growth. 4 to 5 ft., 50 cts. 
White {B. alba). Hardy ornamental tree, with silvery bark and 
slender branches. 6 to 8 ft., 50 cts. ; 8 tolO ft., $1. 
Yellow (B. lutea). Large, upright tree, with some of the charac- 
teristics of the preceding, but with a peculiar yellow l)ark. 5 to 
(i feet, 50 cts. ; 0 to 8 feet, 75 cts. 
CATALPA speciosa (Indian Bean). A variety of 
exceedingly rapid growth, with spreading, irreg- 
ular form. The great dural)ility of its wood after 
being cut, either as boards, posts or rails, renders 
it very valuable as a timber tree, and its large, 
heart-shaped leaves and pyramidal clusters of 
white and purplish flowers in midsummer make 
it an attractive ornamental tree for the lawn. 
10 to 12 feet, $1..50. 
Aurea. A distinct new variety, with fine, yellowish 
foliage. Novel and attractive. C to 7 ft., 75 cts. 
Purpurea. The young growth and foliage is of a 
purplish or bronzy hue. G to 7 ft., 75 cts. 
Bungei (Dwakf Catalpa). A small species that 
grows 8 to 10 feet high and twice as broad, form- 
ing a great bush clothed with a dense mass of 
large, heart-shaped leaves. Among our hardy 
dwarf trees, there are few that are more effectivi- 
as foliage plants for park or lawn. When grafte 
(5 feet high, it makes a dense, globular head. 
Grafted, flnelv headed, 1-yr. trees, 75 cts.; 2-yr.. 
$1..50. 
Kaempferi (Japan). A tall variety, closely resem- 
blina tlie 6'. Biffuonokles, taut is sometimes con- 
fused with C. Bungei. 7 ft., 50 cts.; 10 to 12 ft., 
$1; 15 ft., $2.50. 
CHERRY, B\a.ck {Cemsus avium) . The native Wild Cherry. Flowers 
of rich fragrance, borne in racemes. Fruit small, round, lilack, 
succulent and sugary; flesh adheres to the stone. Makes a very 
ornamental tree, especially desirable for grouping. G to 7 feet, 
50 cts. 
Bird {Prunus padus). A symmetrical tree, which bears long, 
pendent clusters of white flowers in eai'ly summer. 5 to G ft., 
,50 cts. 
Double White (C. flore alba plena). A remarkably beautiful tree 
when in bloom in May. The flue double flowers are so profuse as 
to conceal the l)ranches, making the tree appear a mass of white- 
ness. 6 to 7 feet, 75 cts. 
CHESTNUTS. See Nuts, page 34. Also desirable shade trees. 
CYPRESS, Deciduous (Tuj-odium di.'itiolinm). A handsome tree of 
symmetrical hal)ifc, with very fine, airy tufts of delicate, feathery 
f()lia:j:e. Ornamental for lawn planting. 5 ft., 50 cts.; 7 ft., 
75 cts.; 8 to 10 ft., .$1. 
Weeping. See Weeping Trees, page 7. 
DOGWOOD, Red-Flowering {Cornus florida rubra). New and a rare 
introduction. Similar to the common type, except in color of the 
flowers, which are rich, rosy red. The two varieties together 
make a fine contrast. 4 ft., 75 cts.; 5 to 6 ft., |']. 
Weeping (C. florida pendula). See Weeping Trees, page 7. 
White (C. florida). An ornamental, spreading, irregularly-shaped 
tree, that produces large, white flowers in spring and rich 
crimson foliage in autumn. 4 ft., 50 cts.; 5 to G ft., $1. 
ELM, American (Ulmus Americana). This native tree combines in 
a wonderful degree gracefulness, beauty and majesty ; it is of 
rapid growth, and is very desirable for avenue or lawn decora- 
tion. 8 to 9 ft., 60 cts.; 10 ft., $1; 12 to 14 ft., $2. 
English [U. campestris). An erec , lofty tree of rapid, compact 
growth; has smaller and more ref^ularly cut leaves than those of 
the American, with rougher, darker bark. 8 to 9 ft., $1 ; 10 to 12 
ft., $1.50; 12 to 15 ft., $2.50. 
Weeping ( W. montana pendula). See Weeping Trees, page 7. 
GINGKO, or MAIDENHAIR (Salishuria Adinntifolia). A small, 
straight tree, with singular, beautiful foliage, resembling the 
Maidenhair Fern, or Adiantum; hardy and desirable. 4 to 5 ft., 
50 cts. ; 5 to 7 ft., $1. 
HICKORY, Shellhark {Carya alba). See Nuts, page 35. 
HORNBEAM (Carpinus Befulus). A small, native tree of thick, 
bushy habit. Useful for screens or hedges, and will flourish in 
the shade. The foliage and bark somewhat resemble that of the 
American beech. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. ; 5 to 6 ft., 75 cts. 
HORSE CHESTNUT, Red {JSsculns rubicunda). Beautiful, slow- 
growing tree with rosy red flowers. Leaves of deepen- green 
than the White-flowering, and blooms later. One of the most 
beautiful ornamental trees. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. 
White (-*'. Hippocastanum). A well-known, healthy, hardy tree, 
with large, rich foliage. A very fine and symmetrical shade 
tree of moderate growth ; bears annually, after attaining 
maturity, an abundance of beautiful, creamy white, fragrant 
flowers." One of the most desirable deciduous trees. 4 to G 
ft., 50 cts. : 7 to 8 ft., $1 ; 8 to 9 ft., $2. 
Avenue of Gingko Trees in Washington, D. C, 
