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Mulberry, Huticaulis. Kiiut white, but worthless; of rapid growth. Chiefly used as food for the 
silkworm. Price, 6 to 8 feet, 30c each; $2.50 per 10. 
Al. Persian. A variety of slow growth, but producing the largest and finest fruit of all tlie Mulberries. 
The fruit is large, black, one to one and a half inches long, with a fine aromatic flavor. Price, 4 to 
6 feet, 50c each; I4.00 per 10. 
M. Russian. Fruit medium sized, black. Timber valuable for cabinet work. Price, 6 to 8 feet, 50c 
each; {3.50 per 10. 
Oak, British [Quercus Robur). Leaves dark green, dentate; tree broad-spreading and slow-growing. 
Very handsome when young, retaining its ornamental character to the last. Price, 6 to 8 feet, 50c 
each; $4.00 per to. 
O. scarlet {Q. coccinca). A beautiful variety, with scarlet leaves in autumn. Native of North Amer- 
ica. Price, 6 to 8 feet, 75c each. 
The Olive. "Minerva's Sacred Tree." This tree has not been extensively used for sidewalk or 
roadside planting, but there are quite a number of points in its favor for this purpose, which have 
long been overloiaked. It stands neglect (which is very often the lot of the sidewalk tree); the walks 
are not littered with falling leaves, the fruit is not liable to be molested by small boys, or others — at 
least not the second time — it is of a beautiful and .symmetrical growth, and for this purpose it cannot 
be excelled. A good revenue can also be obtained from the fruit. Price of the Mission variety, 
4 to 5 feet, 25c each; |2.cio per 10; I17.50 per 100. For price of other varieties see Fruit Depart- 
ment. 
Paulownia imperialis. A much neglected Japanese tree, of massive, semi-tropical appearance; it has 
the habit of the Catalpa Speciosa, and was originally classified with that tree. It is of extremelj- 
rapid growth; has a large, dense and spreading head; leaves abundant, broad and rounded. The 
glory of this tree consists in its immense terminal panicles of lavender-colored, trumpet-shaped 
flowers. The grandeur of large trees in bloom is worthy of admiration. Thrives to perfection on this 
coast. Native of Japan. Price, 2 to 3 feet, 35c each; |3.ooper 10; 3 to 4 feet, 50c each; I4.00 per lo. 
Pecan (Carya olivaformis). Valuable, both for its timber and olive-shaped sweet nuts, which are 
borne heavily, and command a high price in market. This tree is not planted nearly enough. 
Price, 4 to 5 feet, 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 
Peach, flowering [Pcrsica). Those who have seen these marvels of flowering trees blooming in 
early spring, will agree with us when we say that they are unsurpassed for beauty. The flowers 
resemble a small rose, and are borne very profusely all along the branches. We offer the following 
varieties: — 
Double crimson. Price, 3 to 4 feet, 50c each; I4.00 per 10. 
Double white. Price, 4 to 5 feet, 50c each; I4.00 per 10. 
Plum, purple leaved {Primus pissardii). Flowers white, single, small. The beauty of this tree is in 
Its beautiful leaves, which, when unfolding, are crimson, afterwards becoming dark purple, which it 
retains throughout the season; the twigs are glossy black. Introduced a few years ago from Persia. 
Price, 4 to 6 feet, 40c each; fo.50 per 10. 
Poplar, Carolina {Populus caroliniana). Leaves large, heart-shaped, tremulous; branches spreading, 
oddly speckled white. Of very rapid growth. Price, 6 to 8 feet, 35c each; fo.oo per 10. 
P. Lombardy {P. fastigiata). This variety is of erect, pyramidal form. Of verj' rapid growth. 
Price, 8 to 10 feet, 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 
P. White or Silver {P. alba). Leaves sea-green on top, beautiful silvery-white underneath; of 
branching- habit. A remarkably pretty tree, especially so when the leaves, being gently shaken 
by the wind, show beautiful white on the under side. Price, 6 to 8 feet, 35c each; $3.00 per 10; 8 to 
10 feet, 50c each; ^4.00 per 10. 
Rhamnus Purshianus. A very ornamental tree, with crimpled leaves, used for food for silk-worms. 
The bark is used in medicine, and known as Cascara sagrada. Price, 3 to 4 feet, 40c each; I3.50 
per 10. 
Sycamore, European (Platanus orientalis). Oriental plane. Lofty, wide spreading trees, with 
palmate leaves; the bark of this tree scales off", leaving the tninks curiously flaked in appearance. 
Valuable as shade or street trees. Price, 6 to 8 feet, 40c each; I3.50 per 10; 8 to 10 feet, 50c each; 
14,00 per 10. 
Tamarix parviflora (small-fio.wered). Synonym T. africana. Flowers small, pink, spike-shaped; foli- 
age small, feathery and graceful; of easy and rapid growth; especially suitable for planting in .sandy 
soils and near the sea coast. Price, 4 to 6 feet, 30c each; $2.50 per 10. 
Taxodium distichum. Deciduous or Bald Cypress. Leaves small, delicate, of a pleasing light green; 
branches horizontal. A beautiful tree for the lawn. The wood is used in the manufacture of shin- 
gles. Native of the United States. Price, 4 to 6 feet, 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 
Texas UmbrePla Tree (Mclia Azcdarach). Flowers lilac; leaves ash-like; throws up numerous 
branches diagonally from the main stem, thus presenting an umbrella-like appearance. Of rapid 
growth, especially in the hot interior, where it reaches perfection. This tree is closely allied to the 
Mahogany; the wood is rather coarse-fibered but handsomely marked. The seeds are much used 
in the manufacture of rosaries for persons of the Catholic faith. One of the most desirable trees 
for sidewalk planUng. Price, 4 to 5 feet, 40c each; fo.soper 10; 5 to 6 feet, 50c each; ^.00 per 10. 
Tulip Tree {Lirwdoidnm tulipiferd). Flowers yellow and orange, variegated with green; large and 
tulip-shaped; very fragrant; curiously and finely formed; leaves pleasing green, saddle-shaped. A 
magnificent tree of beautiful and symmetrical appearance. Highly recommended for avenue plant- 
ing. Native of North America. Price, 4 to 5 feet, 50c each; ^4.00 per lo. 
Vlrgilia lutea (yellow). Synonym Cladas/ris tinctoria. Flowers white, drooping, in great profusion 
in grape-like clusters; leaves smooth. A very showy tree. Price, 6 to 8 feet, 60c each; Js.oo per 10. 
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