Poplar, Italian, Lombard, and Balm of Gilead are rapid in growth 
and useful for many purposes. 8 to 1 2 feet, 50 to 75 cents. 
Prunus Pissardi. A new and very distinct plum, introduced from 
Persia, and one of the best novelties of late years. The wood and 
leaves are dark purple throughout the entire season, the fruit being 
also purple. Quite hardy, and a great acquisition. 50 cents each. 
Styrax Japonica. Another small tree, producing snowy-white, bell- 
shaped flowers, hanging in great profusion on long pedicles along 
the branches. The leaves are glossy green, and the tree is 
perfectly hardy. $1. 
Syringa, Japonica. The Giant Tree Lilac. A new introduction 
from northern Japan, the largest and most distinct of Lilacs. It 
makes a stout tree with large, rich foliage, and in midsummer 
throwing well up above the leaves immense clusters of white flow- 
ers more than a foot long. Professor Sargent ranks this as 
" one of the most magnificent trees received for years." 2 to 3 
feet, 75 cents. 
Syringa, Pekinsensis Pendula. This Chinese Weeping Lilac does 
not sustain the pendulous habit which is claimed for it. Left to 
its natural growth, it assumes a mixed habit which is unde- 
sirable. Under careful training it may preserve a pendulous form. 
Still I think it has been greatly overrated. Price on application. 
Virgilia Lutea. Surpassingly beautiful in form and in its large pen- 
dulous clusters of flowers. 75 cents. 
Walnut, Black. One of the most beautiful of trees, either for lawns 
or avenues. Its palm-like foliage is unsurpassed. 50 cents to $1. 
Willow, Kilmarnock. Extra heads. 75 cents. 
Willow, Laurel-leaved. Remarkable for its deep-green polished 
foliage, exceeding any other in this climate, and producing a 
luxuriant effect. It flourishes in any good soil. 50 cents. 
Willow, Wisconsin Weeping. This variety has the grace of the 
Babylonian Willow, and withstands our coldest winters, when the 
latter is killed to the ground. 50 cents. 
CHOICE SHRUBS. 
This class of plants is specially adapted to ornament lawns and the 
vicinity of dwellings, where heavy shade is undesirable. Many very 
