Siebrecht & Son • Hose Hill Nurseries • Nelv 'Rochelle, Nelv York 
PURPLE NORWAY MAPLE 
THE, MAPLLS, continued 
Acer rubrum (Red or Scarlet Maple). 40 to 
50 ft. A tree of large size when planteil 
in deep or damp soil, ami usually doing 
well in all situations. It is much admired 
in spring when displaying its red and 
orange blossoms, and for its glowing 
crimson fall foliage. One of the most orna- 
mental of the Maples, f i to S3. 
A. saccharinutn (Sugar Maple). 50 to 60 ft. 
Well known for its large growth and 
handsome foliage in autumn. Valuable 
for anv purpose on street, avenue or lawn. 
ft to fs. 
A. spicatum (Mountain Maple). 20 to 25 
ft. This is of but shrub size, flowering 
when but three to four feet high. 50cts. 
to $3. 
A. striatum ( Striped- Bark Maple). 25 to 
30 ft. A medium-sized tree, bearing 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. I1.50 to $3. 
The Japanese Maples 
The Japanese Maples are so shrub-like In 
growth, and many of tliem of such beautiful colors, 
that we class them by themselves. Because of 
these characters they are much used foi forming 
permanent beds far color in summer. In groups, 
they can be planted four to six feet apart. Though 
succeeding in the full sun. they prefer slight shade 
at midday. The blood-leaved makes a grand 
display. 
Acer Japonicum. 10 to 15 ft. This is a slow- 
growing sort, with round, dark green leaves. 
#1.50 to ?3.50. 
A. Japonicum aureum (Golden-leaved). 8 to 10 
ft. A golden-leaved variety of the above, one 
of the most desirable sorts, and quite scarce. 
Changes from green to gold and bronze anil then 
to a greener shade again. $z to $5. 
A. Japonicum palmatum. 12 to 15 ft. A 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 #5. 
A. polymorphum. 12 to 15 ft. This is a large- 
growing shrub, with small, deeply-lobed leaves 
of a coppery green. For planting singly on a 
lawn it is most handsome, its feathery green 
leaves making its appearance distinct from that 
of any other shrub-like tree. $1 to P2.50. 
J.iPANESE MAPLE 
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