John Connon Co., Limited, Hamilton, Ont. 
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DECIDUOUS TREES— Continued. 
FRAXINUS Americana. White Ash. (Lv.) Broad round head, and straight, clean 
trunk. While young it is remarkable for the softness and yellow green of its 
foliage. An e.xcellent shade and ornamental tree. 6 to 8 feet, each, $1.00; 8 to 
10 feet, each, $1.25. 
— Europeus. A lofty growing variety, making a handsome specimen, and providing 
good shade. 6 to 8 feet, each, $1.00; 8 to 10 feet, each, $1.25. 
GLEDITSCHIA Triacanthos. Honey Locust. A valuable tree for parks and avenues, 
the large spreading branches forming graceful heads. Also useful for hedges. 
2 feet, each, 25c; dozen, $2.00. 
MAGNOLIAS. Large Flowered Chinese. The Magnolias are among the foremost 
of flowering trees. The dwarf forms are the very choicest subjects for lawns, 
singly or in groups. They should always be planted in spring, care being used 
to preserve all the roots, and to prevent undue dryness of the young fibres. The 
trees we offer are well set with buds. 
— Soulangeana. (Sm.) Of vigorous growth and blooming profusely. The flowers 
are large, purplish on the outside of petals and white inside. April. 3 to 4 feet, 
with burlapped ball, each, $2.50. 
MORUS Tartarica. Russian Mulberry. A medium height and bushy tree, with 
fruit varying from creamy-white to deep red in color. 6 to 8 feet, each, $1.00. 
POPULUS Carolinensis Carolina Poplar. (Mr.) A vigorous, healthy tree of 
rapid growth, pyramidal in form, with large, glossy leaves; succeeds everywhere; 
will make a fine spreading head if well cut back the first few years. 6 to 8 feet, 
each, 75c; dozen, $7.50. 8 to 10 feet, each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. 
— Nigra Fasligata. Lombardy Poplar. (Lr.) A well known Italian variety, 
tall spiral form. An upright and extremely rapid grower, with small bright pale 
green leaves, lighter beneath. Valuable for formal work in connection with 
buildings and gardens, and an excellent avenue or lawn tree. 6 to 8 feet, each, 
each, 75c; dozen, $7.50; 8 to 10 feet, each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. 
PRUNUS. See Shrubs 
QUERCIS Palustris. Pin Oak. (Lr.) A round topped tree, grows very upright; 
branches long and somewhat pendulous; foliage dark green, deeply cut, beautiful 
in autumn. One of the very finest trees for lawn planting. 6 to 8 feet, each, 
$2.00. 
RHUS Cotinus. Purple Fringe, or Smoke Tree. (Dm.) A conspicuous spreading 
small tree with large leaves. It is covered in mid-summer with cloud-like masses 
of light, mist-like flowers, having the appearance of smoke at distance. 2 to 3 
feet, each, 75c. 
— Typhina. Staghorn .Sumac. A showy shrub, with brilliant foliage and scarlet 
fruit in Autumn. .3 to 4 feet, each, 66c; dozen, $6.00. 
ROBINIA Pseudacacia. Black Locu.st. (Lr.) Tree of large size, very rapid growth, 
valuable for timber as well as quite ornamental. The white or yellowish flowers 
are in long pendulous racemes. 4 to 5 feet, each, 60c; 5 to 6 feet, each, 70c. 
SALIX Americana. American Weeping Willow. A very hardy willow with graceful 
drooping branches. 2 J/^ to 3 feet, each, 75c; dozen, $7.50. 
— Babylonica. Weeping Willow. (Lr.) A well known and most graceful tree of 
large size. Its fresh bright green tint and long, wavy branches make it very attrac- 
tive. Easily transplanted, of exceedingly rapid growth and of fine habit. 6 to 
8 feet, each, $1.00. 
— caprea. Pussy Willow. A pretty variety, especially useful for small lawns. 8 
to 10 feet each, each, $1.00. 
— Nioba. Golden-Barked Weeping Willow. (Lm.) Showy variety with golden 
bark of high color, making it very conspicuous during winter. A handsome tree 
at all seasons; very hardy. 6 to 8 feet, each, 75c; 8 to 10 feet, each, $1.00. 
— Regalis. Royal Willow. (Lr.) Elegant tree with rich silvery foliage, very 
effective ; sturdy and very hardy. 6 to 8 feet, each, $1.00. 
