W. B. Whittier & Co., Framingham, Massachusetts. 
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JAPANESE MAPLES. 
While more properly considered as shrubs, yet this class of very dwarf trees is 
noted here for convenience, and they can be particularly recommended for their 
beauty of form, both in their habit of growth and in the unique variety of their foliage. 
No trees are choicer for lawn planting, either singly or in groups, and while it is better 
to give them situations somewhat protected from the extreme heat of the sun during 
the hottest portion of the day, yet they should have a sufficient amount of sunlight to 
bring out their characteristic color effect of foliage. Well drained situations are most 
conducive to the best results, although many fine specimens are found under le.ss 
advantageous conditions. 
ACER Japonioum. Sm. Of dense growth, with rich, glo-ssy green, deeply cut foliage. 
I to 2 feet, $1.50. 
A. — , var. aureum (Golden-leaved J. M.). A most beautiful variety of dense, upright 
growth, with rounded, deeply toothed foliage of a most intense golden hue. 
I to 2 feet, S2. 
A. polymorphum, var. atropurpureum. Of dense, rounded growth, forming a large 
slirub or small tree with showy, deeply cut, palmate foliage of a most intense dark 
purple color, which is retained throughout the season. One of the most satisfac- 
tory of the class for general planting, i to i )4 feet, 75 cts. ; 2^ to 3 feet, $1.50. 
A. — , var. disseotum atropurpureum (Weeping Cut-leaved Purple J. M,). A broad, 
spreading shrub of beautiful, pendulous growth, with foliage most strikingly lacini- 
ated, giving a peculiar fern-like appearance to each leaf, and all tinged with the 
most charming shades of purple. While this variety is of slow growth, yet it is the 
most distinct and graceful in habit of the class, and this, united with its rich pur- 
ple shading, makes it particularly desirable. Useful for lawn planting, and for pot- 
culture for house and conservatory decoration, i to 15-2 feet, $2. 
A. — , var. liliciiolium (Fern-leaved J. M.). Foliage very deeply cut and of a rich, 
velvety green shade of color. Very effective. 1 to 2 feet, $2. 
A. — , var. sangtiineum (Blood-red J. M.). Of dense habit, with deeply lobed foliage 
of a rich shade of purple, i to 2 feet, $1.50. 
.CSCULUS— Horse Chestnut. 
Very eflfective lawn trees, requiring rich soils for most satisfactory growth. 
aSCCLUS glabra (Ohio Buckeye), flfid. Deeply lobed. smooth foliage, with showy 
spikes of yellow and red Howers in early summer. 6 to 7 feet, 75 cts. 
M, Hippocastanum (Common H. C). /-f. This magnificent European tree pro" 
duces a most striking effect when studded with its large, showy spikes of white and 
pink flowers, which contrast richly against the handsome, deeply lobed, dark 
green foli.age. A sturdy, vigorous tree of pyramidal habit. 6 to 7 feet, 75 cts. ; 
8 to 10 feet, $1.25. 
.ffi. — , var. alba flora plena (Double White-flowered H. C). A choice variety, with 
very effective spikes of double white Howers. 4 to 6 feet, $1. 
JE. rubicunda (Red-flowered H. C). Med. to /.?. Charming species, with some- 
what smaller spikes tlian the ordinary Horse Chestnut, but these are of a rich, deep 
pink color. Extremely effective. Particularly adapted for lawn culture. 6 to 
7 feet, 1 1. 50. 
AILANTUS— Tree of Heaven. 
AILANTUS glandulosa. Jl/fd. A Chinese tree, with particularly showy compound 
folia.ge of extremely vigorous habit of growth, and adapted to all soils, including 
the poorest. Useful for producing subtropical effects, either when planted singly 
as a lawn tree, or when treated as a shrub by keeping the main stem cut down and 
thus inducing the growth of many trunks, whereby its finest effect is produced. 
6 to 8 feet, 50 cts. ; 8 to 10 feet, |i. 
