t>ecitiuou0 Cree0. 
To indicate the proportionate sizes of the varieties of trees offered, the following 
abbreviations are used : 
Ls^. Large. Trees attaining a height of more than 50 feet. 
Med. Medium. Trees of from 25 to 50 feet in height at maturity. 
Sm. Small. Trees of less than 25 feet in height at maturity. 
Prices, where noted, are for first-class trees of the size indicated. In many 
instances larger specimens can be supplied, which are very u-.eful for immediate 
eflfect. In such instances a proportionately higher rate is charged for the tree, this 
rate being given on selection. 
ACER— Maple. 
These are among the most popular of ornamental trees, combining dense habit 
of growth with effective foliage and an adaptability to a great variety of soils. No 
class is more easily raised or adapted to a greater range of ornamental uses. 
ACER campestre (English Field, or Cork-barked M.l. Sm. Of dense, rounded habit 
of growth, with peculiar corky bark and comparatively small, showily cut foliage. 
Desirable for single planting or for hedge purposes. 3 to 5 feet, 50 cts. 
A. dasycarpum (Soft, White or Silver-leaved M.). Lg. Extremely rapid of growth, 
with spreading, rounded habit and deeply cut foliage, light green above and 
silvery beneath. Choice for street planting. 6 to 8 feet, 50 cts. ; 8 to 10 feet, 75 
cts. ; 10 to 12 feet, $[. 
A. — , var. Weirii (Weir's Cut-leaved Silver M.). Lg. One of the most beau- 
tiful of rapid-growing ornamental trees, with deeply cut foliage and a charming 
pendulous tendency of the side branches. 6 to 8 feet, 75 cts. ; 8 to 10 feet, $1 ; 10 
to 12 feet. Si. 50. 
A. Oinnala (Siberian M.). A large bush or small tree of pleasing habil, with small, 
prettily cut, glossy green foliage taking on the richest of autumnal coloring. Choice 
for lawn planting. 4 to 5 feet, 50 cts. 
A. colohicnm rnbrnm (Red Colchican M.). Sm. A rare form, hardy in well drained 
situations. Deeply lobed foliage of a glossy green, which assumes pleasing red- 
dish shades of color in its young growth. 5 to 7 feet, gi. 
A. Negundo (Ash-leaved M., or Negundo). Lg. Of rapid growth ; light green, 
compound foliage, similar to that of the Ash tree and with greenisli bark on the 
younger branches Thrives in damp situations, and is an adniiraMe quick- 
growing street or lawn tree. 5 to 7 feet, 50 cts., S to 10 feet, %\. 
A. platanoides (Norway M.). Lg. One of the choicest and hardiest trees offered 
for general ornamental purposes. Of sturdy, vinorous growth, forming a broad- 
.spreading, rounded top with dark green foliage, which assumes pleasing yellow 
shades in autumn. Its absolute hardihood, vigor and adaptability to a great 
variety of soils renders it one of the most desirable for lawn, street and park 
planting. 6 to 8 feet, 50 cts. ; 8 to 9 feet,75 cts. ; 10 to 12 feet, $1.25. 
A. — , var. cucuUata (Curled-leaved N. M.). A peculiar form, in which the edges 
of the leaves curl inwards, producing a curious effect, s to 6 feet, $1 
A. — , var. disseotum (Cut-leaved N. H.). Foliage most beautifully and deeply cut. 
One of the choicest of cut-leaved trees. 4 to 5 feet, $1. 
A. — , var. laciniatnm (Kagle's-claw N. M.l. An elegant small lawn tree of 
upright, compact habit of growth, with foliage most curiously lobed and twisted, 
giving a very perfect resemblance of an eagle's claw. Unique and rare' 
4 to 6 feet, $1. 
