Siebrecht & Son • l{pse Hill Nurseries • Nek' %pchelle, Nelv York 
THE, OAKS, continued 
Quercus Robur fastigiata viridis. 35 to 40 ft. 
This distinct variety grows upright in pyramidal 
shape. It is much used by planters. Its dark 
green leaves remaining without changing color 
until late fall makes it of much value. $2.50 
to $5. 
The Locust {Robinia) 
Robinia hispida (Rose Acacia). 4 to 6 ft. 
Grows as a bush and produces pretty rose- 
colored flowers. $i.SO to ^3.50. 
R. inermi8(Kuegel Acacia). A thornless va- 
riety with large, dark foliage. $1.50 to $3, 
R. pseudacacia (Yellow Locust). 3010 40 ft. 
Well known for its beauty when loaded 
with its racemes of white flowers in spring. 
$1.50 to $2.50. 
R. viscosa (Viscid Locust). This native 
species is rather rare. It bears short racemes 
of delicate cream-colored flowers with rose- 
colored calyx in eirly June. $1 to ^2. 
The Ginkgo {Salisburia) 
Salisburia adiantifolia. 3ot0 4oft. A Jap- 
anese tree of large size and columnar growth. 
When full-grown it is more spreading. 
The leaves resemble those of the Maiden- 
hair Fern. A valuable, ornamental tree, 
and useful for street and avenue planting. 
If pruned several times when young it will 
make a round, compact-headed tree. It 
seems to thrive well on sidewalks in the 
city, and to be generally free from insects 
and diseases, jti . 50 to f 3 .50. 
Quercus Texana. 40 to 50 ft. In character this 
is somewhat like the Scarlet Oak. $2 to $3.50. 
Q. tinctoria (Black Oak). 50 to 60 ft. The 
foliage of this species is variable, but usually 
large and but little divided. Of rapid growths 
$2 to $±. 
ULMUS AMERICANA (See pace 31) 
The Willows (Saiix) 
Salix alba (White Willow). 25 to 30 ft. Noted 
for its silky gray leaves. 75 cts. to jti.50. 
S. pentandra (Laurel-leaved). 20 to 25 ft. 
Makes a fine ornamental tree for the lawn. The 
habit may be confined to tree-form or it may be 
left bushy. |i to $2.50. 
S. rosmarinifolia (Rosemary Willow). 6 to 8 ft. 
Has small, light green foliage on slender twigs. 
$2 to $3.50. 
S. vitellina (Golden Willow). 15 to 20 ft. This 
is valued very much for its bright, golden- 
Salix viteUina. continurd 
barked twigs in the winter season, for the effect 
of which it is much planted. It is especially 
showy when planted in large groups. To pro- 
duce the best results it should be severely trimmed 
every winter to induce a quantity of strong 
young growth. 75 cts. to $1.^0. 
S. vitellina Britzensis. 15 to 20 ft. A most 
beautiful Willow for winter use. The shoots are 
then of a bright flame color. A clump of this 
makes a striking object in winter. Prune as 
recommended for the golden. 75 cts. to f 1.50. 
A cordial invitation is extended to would-be purchasers to visit Rose Hill Nurseries and make 
personal selection of stock 
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