MOST NORTHERN N URS ERIES IN A MERICA. ^ 
excellently 
tali-jLirowin' 
TEAS WEEPING MULBERRY. 
Mulberry, Teas Weeping 
(I).) 
beautiful n( harrtv wccpiilK 
trees, and wholly unlike anything heretofore 
introduced, forming a perfect umbrella- 
shaped head, with long, slender, willowy 
branches, droopinj; to the ground, parallel 
with the stem. These hang like the most 
delicate vines from a hanging basket, and 
are swayed by the slightest breath of wind. 
All who see it agree tliat in light, airy grace- 
fulness and delicacy of form and motion, it is 
^vithout a rival It has handsome foliage of 
a beautiful glossy gcecn. Being a true Rus- 
sian, it possesses the wonderful vigor and 
health for which that species is noted. It is 
perfectly hardy, enduring unharmed notonly 
the severe cold of the north, but the far more 
destructive heat and drouth of the soutn. It 
is one of the safest and most successful trees S'fM 
to transplant, enduring e:i:posure and hard lavr:';^^^,:/ ' '^^ ^'''TVilk^^ 
treatment that would kill almost anv other '-i • . \»»lliHhi 
tree. Admirably adapted to cemetery plant- CAMPKRDOWN ELM, 
lug. A fine companion to the Cut Leaf Birch and destined to become as 
iliiRi', iT."'; ■ '»* sl'^e. 7SC; Extra Fine. *i oo. 
POPLAR. LARGE-LEAVED WEEPINQ. (C.) A variety having, when 
grattert standard high, long slender branches like cords, which droop 
very graceftilly; foliage large, dark shining green and deeply serrated. 
One of the finest weeping trees in cultivation. Our .stock of this varietv 
consists of extra large speci- 
men trees only with trunks 
3 to 4- inches in diameter. 
$2.50 each. 
WILLOW, ROSEMARY. (C.) 
WEEPINQ OR DROOPING TREES. 
Much attention is now given to this interesting class of trees, and we therefore place tliem 
separately for the greater convenience of our friends. For the beiieSt of those unacnuainteri 
with their habits, we would say that they should he divided into two separate cla.sses namclv 
Those w hich are grafted where the top or head comniences to form, as in the case of thcCamper^ 
down Ulm, and those having long, slender branches which droop naturally, like the Cut Leaf 
Birch; the first a.ssume that conspicuous, umbrella-like form so well known," and 
adapted for planting in cemeteries, small yards and gardens. The latter hav 
trunks, with long, slender branches, and are really handsome. They are well adapted for larger 
place.s where they can have sufficient room. In such situations, the" elegance and grace of their 
iiranches in motion or at rest, are so graceful to the eve that among ornamental shrubbery 
tlicy have few if any superiors. 
Birch Cut I eaf This is one of the most beautiful and dcsiiabic trees for the 
r^, ■' T'. ,,. lawn ever introduced. The branches are of a graceful, drooping 
habit, with foliage delicately cut and very fine. The bark is silvery white, forming a beautiftil 
contrast with the foliage. It makes a rapid growth and is perfectly hardy in all sections of the 
country. Mr. Scott, in his 'Suburban Home Grounds," says of it:— "No "engraving crtn do it 
justice; like the palm trees of the tropics, it must be seen in" motion, swaying in the lightest 
breeze. Its leaves trembling in the heated summer air, its white bark glistening through the 
bright foliage and sparkling in the sun. to enable us to form a title impression of its character 
Mail size, 2sc each, $2.50 per doz , postpaid; 2 to 3 feet, 50c each. ,$5.00 per doz., by express- 3 to 4 
feet, 7SC each, $7.50 per doz., by express; 4 to 5 feet, $1,00 each, .¥10.00 per doz.. by" express; s to 6 
feet, $1.25 each, $12.50 per doz.. by express. 
Elm. CainnerdOWn J (Seccut.) one of the most graceful of an weeping trees. 
, ' . ^*""FC:i UUWII. iiaving large, luxuriant and deep green ioliage; well adapted 
tor planting on lawns and covering arbors; very desirable; a rapid grower. Very hardy and 
well adapted for all sections. Our stock has been grown from buds ol our own growing, grafted 
on Minnesota seedling stocks, thus insuring its hardiness. We have a fine stock of this most 
useful tree and trust that all of our friends who really want something choice will order one ol 
these. I year heads. $1.00: 2 year heads, .'Si.so. by express. 
MOUNTAIN ASH, WEEPINQ. (C.) A beautiful tree of hardy, vigorous growth, with straggling 
pendan t branches, turning and twisting in all directions, in a few years forming an immense 
head with branches resting on the ground, and producing a very pleasing eflect. In the autumn 
It IS covered with bright red berries, rendering it especially attractive. 1 year heads. 7SC each 
3 year heads, ,$1.00 each, by express. .0 . 
WILLOW BABVLONICA. (A.) This is the 
common weeping willow, well known every- 
where and highly prized wherever grown. 
Its graceftil. pendant br.inch'es, and its 
beautiful folifige, which appears very earlv 
in spring, render it very ornamental anil 
attractive. 4 to 6 feet 25c each, $2.50 per 
doz.. by express; 6 to 8 feet, 50c each, .'^s.oo 
per doz . by express. 
WILLOW, GOLDEN WEEPING. For winter 
eflect this is one of the showiest trees in our 
entire list. The bark is a bright golden color, 
becoming more intense as the leaves dis- 
appear and remaining so throughout the 
winter. The branches are of graceful, droop- 
ing habit, forming a large rounded head of 
soft green foliage during the summer. Of 
rapid growth and hardy nature, succeeding 
well every where. 8 to "10 feet, strong trees, 
$1.25 each, by expre.ss. 
WILLOW, KILMARNOCK. A distinct variety, 
having reddish shoots jind large, glossy 
foliage; grafted ,it a proper height, about 
five feet from the ground, it makes a very- 
desirable small lawn tree, having a perfect 
umbrella-shaped head, and with the branches 
■drooping gracefully to the ground, and is well suited for planting in 
cemetery lots or other small enclosures. Extensively planted, and 
should be in every collection of ornainentfil shrubbery. Hardy and 
of vigorous trrowth. Strong. 2 year old heads, $1.00' each; strong 1 
year old heads. 75c each, by express. 
WILLOW, NEW AnERICAN. An American dwarf variety, which, 
when grafted on a standard stem, five or six feet hijjh, makes one of 
the most ornamental of small weeping trees, liaviug long, slender 
shoots and delicate leaves of great beauty .and very graceful. 2 year 
heads, Si.uo each, by express. 
Th 
very charming, graceful 
sort is most decorative and showy. It "forms a round headed 
top of feathery, silvery foliage that is at all times handsome 
and most attractive. For lawns and for grouping in parks 
and spacious plats it is one of the most effective trees we 
have ever seen. 3 to 4 feet 40c each. S4.00 per doz., by express; 
4 to 6 feet, 6oc each. f>(>.oo per doz . by express. 
WILLOW, WISCONSIN WEEPING. (B.) Of drooping habit, 
similar to Habylonica. but much hardier than that variety. 
8 to 10 feet, 7SC each, by express. 
ADDmONAL EVERGREENS. 
SPRUCE. DOUGLASSI. Another handsome variety from the 
mountains of Colorado, Grows in conical form "to a large 
size with numerous branches spreading horizontally. Leaves 
light green above, glaucous below. 8 to lo inches." 25c each, 
postpaid; 12 toi5 inches, 30c; 18 to 24 Inches, soc, 2 to 3 feet. 
7Sc each, by express. 
SPRUCE, HEnLOCK. Our most graceful native Evergreen, 
retaining its d;u k, pure green color all winter, its elegance 
and vigor to extreme age. TInpruncd its growth is open, free 
and drooping; when pruned it becomes very flense. 12 to 15 
inches, asc each. ,'«2 50 per doz., iS to 24 inches, 40c each, $4.00 
per doz.. by express. 
SPRUCE, BLACK HILLS. A native sort of extreme hardiness, 
rapid growth and most beautiful foliage. 8 to 12 inches 
each, $1 50 per doz . postpaid 
DgrJ Cedar (See cut page 99.) This attraetivcnativc 
^ w^wcAi • ^^^.j. possesses so man.v iioints of merit 
and is so li.indsome that we place it in tlic foremost list of 
American trees. For hedges, ornamental or useful, for wind- 
breaks, for specimen trees on the lawn, in groups, in neglected 
nooks and corners, it grows with the samevigorandrapidity, 
forming dense pyramidal shaped heads of rare grace and 
beauty. 12 to 18 In., 20c each, $2.00 per doz.; 18 to 24 in., 30c 
each, ,^3,00 per doz.; a to 3 ft soc each, $5.00 perdoz., by express. 
15c 
AM. ARBOR VIT/E. (See page 99.) 
