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MAGNOLIA CONSPICUA SOULANGEANA. 
K(ELBEUTERIA paniculata. A conspicuous and 
fine ornamental small tree from Japan; is round- 
headed, and bears showy golden yellow flowers in 
July ; the leaves are a rich yellow in autumn. 50 cts. 
XiIOUSTBina. The Privet; a fine hardy shrub of 
dense habit, and very ornamental; some of the forms 
are largely used for hedges. We offer four fine dis- 
tinct sorts. 
Ii. japonicum var. A fine species SO 50 
L. macrophylla 50 
L. ovalifolium. The California Privet; elegant 
for hedges 05 
L. vulgare variegatum 50 
LIQXTIDAMBAB styraoiflua. The American Sweet 
Gum. It is of great beauty, with rich and shining 
green leaves, star-shaped, becoming deep purplish 
crimson in the autumn; of perfect and symmetrical 
shape, and a superior native tree. 50 cents to $1. 
I.IBIODENDRON tulipifera panache. A variega- 
ted-leavcd form of the magnificent Tulip Tree, itself 
one of the noblest objects ; this species has beautifully 
margined broad leaves. 81.50. 
LONICEBA fragrantissima. A quick and large 
growing Honeysuckle, with white very fragrant flow- 
ers, and almost evergreen foliage. 50 cents. 
L. Ledebourii. Fine red flowers in May $0 50 
L. Tartarica. Another fine standard Honeysuckle 25 
MAGNOI>IA. These superb shrubs and trees occupy 
a justly high position for their fine form and lovely 
flowers. The flowering species are tlie best and larg- 
est flowering varieties, of dwarf habit, and are there- 
fore suitable for any location. They require care in 
transplanting, but when once established are of great 
hardiness. 
M. Campbellii. Pale rose inside, crimson outside; very 
handsome, but not entirely hardy . . . . $1 00 to $3 00 
M. conspicua (l'M(a«)- Pine fragi-ant flow- 
ers of pure waxy white 1 00 to 3 00 
MAONOIfIA conspicua Soulangeana. Large pur- 
plish flowers $1 00 to $3 00 
M. Halleana (stellata) . An excee d i n g 1 y 
dwarf and compact growing form, with 
beautiful fine white semi-double flowers, 
very early in spring 2 00 to 3 00 
M. Iiennei. Fine light purple flowers . . 1 00 to 3 00 
M. Xorbertiana. Flowers reddish pur- 
ple; a plant of vigorous and regular 
habit 1 00 to 3 00 
M. glauca. The lovely Sweet Bay or 
Swamp Laurel ; white fragrant flowers . 1 00 
M. purpurea. A good dwarf purple flow- 
ering sort of great hardiness 1 00 to 2 00 
M. Thompsoniana. Very large ci-eamy 
white fiowers of delightful fragrance, 
blooming a long time ; a splendid sort . . 8 00 to 3 00 
M. tripetala. Of large and robust habit, 
with noble foliage glaucous underneath ; 
bears large white sweet-scented flowers . 1 00 to 3 00 
NEGTTNOO. The Ash-leaved Maple, or Box Elder; a 
rapid growing and handsome tree. The forms below 
noted have distinct foliage. 
N. frazinifolium. The Box Elder. 75 cts. to si. 
N. var. A fine dwarf tree, with Une white striped 
and silvery foliage .... $1 00 
N. violacea. A good contrast to the forego- 
ing, having purple bark and darker leaves .... 1 00 
FAULOWNIA imperialis. An excellent large flow- 
ering tree from Japan. It has large entire leaves, 
somewhat like the Catalpa; its flowers are profuse, in 
large upright panicles, of a delicate lilac or purplish 
hue, and richly fragrant; a fine and vei-y rapid grow- 
ing ornamental tree. 50 cents to SI. 
FA VIA flava. Yellow-flowering Ohio Buckeye, or 
Horse-chestnut; a fine native tree, of excellent habit. 
50 cents to si. 
FHILADELFHUS. The Mock Orange ; fine and pro- 
fuse flowering shrubs of robust but compact habit, 
producing exquisite white flowers in spring. 
F. coronarius. The true Mock Orange, blooming eax-ly, 
with a delicate orange fragrance . . . . SO 25 to SO .50 
F. grandiflorus. Larger flowers; later, 
and without scent 0 25 to 0 50 
P. Gordonianus. Vei-y late in flower . . 35 to 50 
FOFULUS. The Poplars are generally rapid growing 
trees of ornamental habit. 
F. alba. The true Silver Poi)lar, or Abele; very rapid 
in growth, and of spreading habit . . . SO 50 to SI 00 
F. balsamifera. A rapid-growing and 
handsome shade tree; the young growth 
and buds ai-e scented 1 00 
F. Bolleaha. The Pyramidal Silver 
Poplar; a flne soi-t with glossy leaves . . 1 00 to 2 00 
P. Carolina. The Carolina Poplar is of 
)-apid growth, with splendid shining 
leaves ; a grand tree for large grounds or 
for street planting 75 to 1 00 
F. grandidentata. Finest native Poplar 75 to 100 
F. Canadensis Van Oeertii. The Golden 
Poplar ; has fine yellow foliage and makes 
a splendid contrast to the silver varieties 1 00 to 1 50 
