SIEBRECHT & SON 
THE OAKS- 
Quercus Robur (Eiiglisli Oak). 40 to 50 ft. 
Tliis differes much iu foliage from oui' native 
l<iu(ls. Tile leaves are loug and much divid- 
ed, and they keep their green color without 
change until frost destro.vs them in late 
autumn. The tree makes a round-headed 
specimen. .?2 to .f4. 
Q. Robur fastigiata viridis. to 40 ft. 
This distinct variety grows upright in p.vra- 
midal shape. It is much used by planters. 
-Continued. 
Its dark green leaves remaining without 
changing color until late fall makes it of 
much value. .$2.50 to $5. 
Q. Texana. 4(» to ."lO ft. In character 
this is somewhat like the Scarlet Oak. $2 
to .$.3.50. 
0. tinctcria (Black Oak). .")0 to GO ft. The 
foliage of this species is varialile. but usually 
large and but little divided. Of rapid growth. 
.$2 to .$4. 
The Locust (Robinia) 
Robinia hispida (Rose Acacia). 4 to 0 ft. 
(irows as a bush and produces pretty 
I'ose-colored flowers. .$1. 50 to .$3.50. 
R. inermis ( Kuegel Acacia). A tlioruless 
variety with large, dark foliage. $1.50 
to .$;!. 
R. pseudacacia (Yellow Locust). ."iO to 40 
ft. Well known for its beauty wheii 
loaded with its racemes of wliite flow- 
ers in spring. .$1,.50 to $2..50. 
R. viscosa (Viscid Locust). This native 
siK'cies is rather rare. It liears short 
racemes of delicate cream-colored flow- 
ers with rose-colored calyx in early 
June. .$1 to $2. 
The Ginkgo {Salisbmia) 
Salisburia adiantifolia. .SO to 40 ft. A 
.Japanese tree of large size and columnar 
growth. When full-grown it is more 
spreading. The leaves resemble those 
of the iSlaidenliair Fern. A valuable, 
ornamental tree, and useful for street 
and avenue jilanting. If pruned sev- 
eral times when young it will make a 
round, compact-headed tree. It seems 
to thrive well on sidewalks in the <'it.v, 
and to be genernllv free from insects 
and diseases. $1..50 to .$.3.50. 
ULMUS AMERICANA 
The Willows {Salix) 
Salix alba (White Willow). 25 to .30 ft. 
Noted for its silky grav leaves. 75 cts. 
to .$1..50. 
S. pentandra (Laurel-leaved). 20 to 25 ft. 
>lakes a fine ornamental tree for the lawn. 
The habit may be confined to tree-form or it 
may be left bushy. .$1 to .$2..50. 
S. rosmarinifolia (Kosemary Willow). (> to 8 
ft. lias small, light green foliage on slender 
twigs. .$2 to .'j;.3..50. 
S. vitellina (Golden Willow). 15 to 20 ft. 
This is valued very much for its bright. 
golden-barked twigs in the winter season, for 
tlie effect of which it is much planted. It is 
I'specially showy when planted in large 
groups. To produce the best results it 
should be severely trimmed every winter to 
induce a quantity of strong young growth. 
75 i-ts. to $1..50. 
S. vitellina Britzensls. 15 to 20 ft. A most 
beautifid Willow for winter use. The shoots 
are then of a In-ight llauie color. A clump 
of this makes a striking obji'ct in winter. 
Prune as recommended for the golden. 75 cts. 
to .$1..50. 
A cordial invitation is extended to would-be purchasers to visit Uose Ilill Nurseries and 
make personal selection of stock. 
NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. 
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