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THE MAPLES— Coutiuued. 
Acer rubrum (Ked or Scarlet Maple). 40 
to 50 ft. A tree of large size when plant- 
ed in deep or damp soil, and usually doing 
well in all situations. It is much admired 
in spring when displaying its red and or- 
ange blossoms, and for its glowing crimson 
fall foliage. One of the most ornamental of 
the Maples. .$1 to .$3. 
A. saccharinum (Sugar Maple). 50 to 60 ft. 
Well known for its large growth and hand- 
some foliage in autumn. Valuable for any 
purpose ou street, avenue or lawn. .$1 to if.j. 
A. spicatum (Mountain JIaple). 20 to 25 ft. 
This is of but shrub siz<". flowering when 
but three to four feet high. 50 cts. to .$3. 
A. striatum (Striped-Bark Maple). 25 to 30 
ft. A medium-sized tree. I)earing large 
leaves, and valued for its stripes of green 
and white bark running the length of the 
stems. It is much admired in the winter 
season. $1.50 to $3. 
The Japanese Maples 
The .Japanese Maples are so shrub-like 
in growth, and many of them of such 
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i)eautiful colors, that we class them by them- 
selves. Because of these characteristics they 
are much used for forming por- 
nuuient beds for color in summer. 
In groups, tlK'y cau be planted four 
to si.x feet apart. Though suc- 
ceeding in llie lull sun, they prefer 
slight shade at mid-day. The 
blood-leaved makes a grand dis- 
play. 
Acer Japonicum. 10 to 15 ft. This 
is a slow-growing sort, with 
round, dark green leaves. $1.50 
to $3..')0. 
A. Japonicum aureum (Coldeu 
leaved). S to 10 ft, A golden- 
leaved variety of the above, one 
of the most desirable sorts, and 
(juite scarce. Changes from 
green to gold and bronze and 
then to a greener shade again. 
$2 to .$5. 
A. Japonicum palmatum. 12 to 1.5 
ft. .V large, broad-leaved sort, 
the foliage of which is of a light 
green in summer, changing to a 
golden bronze in late autumn. 
$2 to .$."). 
A. polymorphum. 12 to 15 ft. This 
is a large-growing slirid), with 
small, deeply-lobed leaves of a 
coppery green. For i)lanting 
singly on a lawn it is most hand- 
some, its feathery green leaves 
making its appearance distinct 
from that of any other shrub- 
like tree, $1 to $2,50. 
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