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FAG us— Continued 
Fagus sylvatica var. purpurea (Purplo-leavc-d 
Beech). Lv. A fine shade tree; loaves very dark 
purple; compact habit. 4 to 5 ft., 81.00; 5 to 6 ft., 
$1.25. 
var. purpurea pendula (Weeping Purple Beech). 
Mm. Of slow growth; purple leaves and pendulous 
branches; similar to variety Pendula; very rare. 
6 to 7 ft., specimens, S5.00. 
var. purpurea Riversii (Rivers' Smooth-leaved 
Purple Beech). Mv. The finest of all purple- 
leaved trees; compact, symmetrical growth; crim- 
son foliage early in the Spring, changing to dark 
purple in the Summer. 5 to 6 ft., $1.50; 6 to 8 ft., 
$2.75. 
FRAXINUS. Ash 
Fraxinus Americana (White Ash). Lv. Well- 
known native variety, with straight, clean trunk; 
soft, mellow green foliage when young. 8 to 10 
ft., 75 cts. 
JUGLANS. Walnut 
Juglanscinerea (Butternut). Lm. A strong, native 
tree; open-headed and spreading, with grayish, 
rough bark; valuable for its nuts, as well as an or- 
namental tree; foliage resembles Ailanthus. 5 to 
6 ft., 75 ots. 
J. nigra (Black Walnut). Lr. Native tree of great 
I size and majestic habit; bark is of dark brown 
color; foliage beautiful; valuable. 5 to 6 ft., $1.00. 
LARIX. Larch 
Larix Europaeus (European Larch). Lr. An ele- 
gant, rapid and pyramidal-growing tree, with light 
green fohage; drooping habit; valuable as a lawn 
tree. 6 to 8 ft., .$1.00; 8 to 10 ft., .11.25. 
Magnolia Soulangcana 
LIRIODENDRON 
Liriodendron Tulipifera (Tulip Tree, or White- 
\yood). Lr. A large tree; smooth bark; glossy, 
light green, fiddle-shaped leaves; branches spread- 
ing. The flowers are Tulip-like, of a greenish-yel- 
low color, blotched with orange. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00: 
8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 
MAGNOLIA 
Native Sorts 
Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber Tree). Lr. A 
tree of large, pyramidal growth. The fruit re- 
sembles a small Cucumber when young, but when 
ripe is of a deep scarlet. The leaves are large, deep 
green. Flowers yellow, tinged with bluish purple. 
6 to 8 ft., 75 cts. 
M. glauca (Sweet Bay). Ss. Irregular in habit; fo- 
liage thick, glossy, deep green. It blossoms in June; 
flowers white and sweet scented. 3 to 4 ft., $1.50. 
Japan and China Magnolias 
All are of dwarfed habit and assume more readily 
the bush form. AH .should be planted in the Spring. 
Magnolia Alexandrina. A choice variety, produc- 
ing light pink flowers in the first week of May. 3 
to 4 ft., .12.00. _J' 
M.Lennei (Lenne's Magnolia). Sm. !Slftije variety; 
strong grower. Produces dark purple; ciip»9haped 
flowers in April. 3 to 4 ft., $2.00. " 
M. Soulangeana (Soulange's MagifMia). Ds. 
Small tree or large shrub. One of iflie hardiest and 
most popular of the foreign Magnohas. Blossoms 
in April; flowers white inside, outside petals pink. 
Foliage dense and glossy. Superb. 3 to 4 ft., $2.00; 
4 to 5 ft., .$2.50; 5 to 6 ft., $3.50. 
M. speciosa (Showy-flowered Magnolia). Sm. Very 
hardy. Foliage and growth resemble the Soulan- 
geana, but the flowers are smaller, later and of a 
deeper color. 3 to 4 ft., .$2.00; 4 to 5 ft., $2.60; 
5 to 6 ft., $3.50. 
M . Stella ta ; syn. Halliana (Hall's Japan Magnolia) . 
Ds. Dwarf habit; spreading branches. Blooms 
earUer than other Magnolias, producing double, 
pure white, fragrant flowers, the petals of which 
are long and narrow. Very desirable. 2 to 3 ft. 
$2.50. 
MORUS. Mulberry 
Morus alba var. Tatarica pendula (Weeping 
Russian Mulberry). Dv. One of the best of small 
weei)irig lawn trees, forming a perfect umbrella- 
shaped head. Foliage light, gi-een, deeply lobed. 
Fruit reddish purple. Thrifty and hardy. 5 to 6 
ft., $1.75; 0 to 7 ft., $2.00. 
PLAT ANUS. Plane Tree 
Platanus occidentalis (American Sycamore, or 
Buttonwood). Lr. One of the most massive, and 
perliaps the tallest of all deciduous trees in North 
America. Leaves heart shapc^d at base, the short 
lobes sharp pointed. 8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 10 to 12 
ft., $1.25. 
P. orientalis (Oriental Plane). Lr. Broad, round 
head on comparatively short trunk. Bark dulhsh 
gray or gi'eenish white. Leaves deeply cut. Used 
for street and park planting. 8 to 10 ft., $1.00: 
10 to 12 ft., $1.50. 
