Avenue of Silver Maples in Brooklyn. 
Ornamental Department 
DECIDUOUS TREES. 
— The rates £?iven for shade trees include boxing; and packing. These rates are very low, and the 
different rates are for the different grades, it is best for customers who wish stock shipped to buy light trees, 
not over 15 feet, as they are not so hard to handle ns the large ones. 
Our stock in this department is very choice, and we will be pleased to quote rates to those who wish large 
assortments. 
PRICES: Trees are quoted at 50 cts. each, $4 per doz.; 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz. ; $1 each, $10 per 
doz.; $1.50 each, $15 per doz.; $2 each, $20 per doz. Rates per 100 on application. 
Trees are all first-class; different rates are for different grades and ages. 
ALDER. A tree of rapid growth, suitable for damp, 
moist soil, bnt thriving well everywhere. 50 cts., 
75 cts. and $1 each. 
ASH, White. A rapid-growing native tree, for plant- 
ing on streets or in parks. 50 cts., 75 cts. and 
$1 each. 
European Mountain. A fine, hardy tree; head 
dense and regular. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. 
Oak-leaved. A Variety with very large leaves; dis- 
tinct and fine. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. 
Weeping. A beautiful tree, with straggling, weeping 
branches; makes a fine ornament, for lawns. 2-year 
heads, 75 cts. each, $7 per doz. ; 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1. 
BEECH, Purple-leaved ( Biversii ). This is the hand- 
somest of all purple-leaved trees, and very orna- 
mental for grouping on a lawn. It is inclined to 
be pyramidal in form, with crimson foliage in early 
spring, changing to rich, dark purple later in the 
season. A handsome specimen of this tree is con- 
sidered almost invaluable on a well-kept lawn. 
75 cts., $1 and $1.50 each. 
BIRCH, Cut-leaved Weeping. Beyond question 
one of the most elegant of all weeping or pendulous 
trees. Its tall, slender yet vigorous growth, grace- 
ful, drooping habit, silvery white bark and deli- 
cately cut foliage present a combination of attrac- 
tive characteristics rarely met with in a single tree. 
On tlie next page we give an illustration from 
a photograph. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. 
Scotch. A handsome tree, with white bark; very 
desirable for street or lawn. 50c., 75c. and $1 each. 
CATALPA Bungei. One of the most attractive of 
trees. It forms a perfect half-globular or umbrella 
head, with foliage of a deep green color, laid with 
great precision, making a beautiful roof of leaves. 
75 cts., $1 and $1.50 each. 
Speciosa- A variety originating in the west. ; more 
symmetrical in growth than the common Calalpa. 
25 cts., 50 cts. and 75 cts. each. In 100 lots, 5 to 8 
ft., $15; 8 to 10 ft., $20. 
Teas’ Japanese Hybrid. Of vigorous, upright 
growth; has large, luxuriant foliage, and handsome 
white flowers of delicate fragrance. 75c. and $1 each. 
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