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CATALP& Bignonoides ( Common C. ). Med. Of broad, open-topped habit of growth, 
with immense light green, heart-shaped leaves and large clusters of trumpet-shaped 
white, orange and purple flowers in July. 4 to 6 feet, 50 cts. ; 6 to 8 feet, 75 cts. 
C. — , var. aureum (Golden C ). Of denser growth than the type, with foliage show- 
ily tinged with shades of gold. 4 to 6 feet, 75 cts. 
C. speciosa. Med. A hardier species than the more common Catalpa, blooming 
earlier than the first mentioned. 5 to 7 feet, 75 cts. 
CELTIS— Nettle Tree. 
GELTIS occidentalis. Med. A much neglected but thoroughly desirable native tree 
of sturdy, upright habit of growth. A densely branched tree, with a tendency of 
the branches to assume horizontal layers, giving a most attractive effect. Foliage 
dark green, similar in effect to that of the Elm, with densely clothed branches and 
curiously ridged bark. Absolutely hardy, long-lived, and able to withstand the 
most e.xposed situations. 4 to 6 feet, 50 cts. 
CERASUS— Cherry. 
A class of desirable ornamental trees, adapted to all soils and useful for lawn plant 
ng. The weeping forms are particularly interesting in their curious habit, and give a 
great abundance of flowers, which are often followed by showy frUits. 
CEBASUS avium flora alba plena (Double-flowered European C.) Med. A double 
form of the ordinary Cherry, particularly beautiful at its flowering season, when 
each flower is suggestive of a miniature pendulous rose. 5 to 7 feet, $1. 
C. Japonica pendula (Weeping Japanese C). Sm. This is usually grafted on a 
straight stalk, when it forms a beautiful rounded head, with pendulous branches, 
studded with clusters of small white flowers in early summer, followed by showy, 
bright scarlet fruit. 2-year grafts, $1.50. 
C. Japonica rosea pendula (Weeping Rose-flowered Japanese C). A charming 
weening tree, with branches falling gracefully toward the ground, and completely 
studded in early spring with beautiful rosy pink, single flowers, giving the effect 
of a fountain of color just in advance of the unfolding of the foliage. 2-year grafts. 
$1.50 ; 5 to 6 feet, $2. 
C. pumila pendula (Dwarf Weeping C). Sm. Grafted on a straight stalk, this 
makps a charming little globe of dark, rich green foliage, .studded with white flow- 
ers in spring. 2-year grafts, $z. 
C. Sieboldii alba plena ISiebold's Double White). Sm. to Med. An upright tree, 
with soft, light green foliage and clusters of semi-double «hite, silvery tinged, fra- 
grant flowers in spring. 3 to 5 feet, 50 cts. 
C. — , rubra plena (.Siebold's Double Red-flowered C. ). A dark pink, double-flowered 
variety. 3 to 5 feet, 50 cts. 
CERCIDIPHYLLUM. 
CEBCIDIPHYLLUM Japonicum. Med. to Ltr. A recent Japanese introduction of 
highfst merit, forming an upright-growing tree with light green, heart-shaped foli- 
age, developing in early spring into charming shades of green ; bark reddish, and 
spotted in its young growth. Valuable for lawn planting. 3 to 4 feet, $1 ; 
6 to 8 feet, $1.50. 
CERCIS^udas Tree, or Red Bud. 
CEECIS Canadensis (American J. T.) Sm. A beautiful native form. Dense topped 
tree, with very dark, glossy green, heart-shaped foliage and dark bark. Flowers 
pea-shaped, dark pink, borne in dense clusters along the length of the branches 
m such profusion as to quite envelop the branchlets, giving one of the most 
remarkable flower effects among hardy trees. 5 to 7 feet, jji. 
C. Japonica (Japanese J. T.l. Sm. A low-branched, small tree or large bush, with 
thicker, glossy foliage than the last, but with much the same flower effect, and not 
quite as hardy. 3 to 4 feet, $1. 
