DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
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CATALPA, SYRINGA-LEAVED (Syringafolia) — A rapid growing tree with 
large, heart-shaped leaves, producing clusters of white and purple flowers in 
July, when few trees are in bloom. Twenty-five to thirty-five feet high when 
fully grown. 
CATALPA, TEA’S JAPAN HYBRID — Large luxuriant foliage, handsome 
white flowers w r ith purple dots and a touch of yellow around the throat, with 
a pleasant delicate fragrance; a tree in bloom not only produces a magnificent 
spectacle to the eye, but also fills the air quite a distance with its agreeable 
odor. In rapidity of growth it rivals the most luxuriant tree of temperate 
climate. 
CHERRY, FLORE ALBA PLENO (Large, Double Flowering Cherry) — At 
the period of flowering, a remarkable beautiful and attractive tree; the flow- 
ers are so numerous as to conceal the branches and to present to the eye 
nothing but a mass of bloom, each flower resembling a miniature white rose; 
a valuable variety deserving wide dissemination. 
CHERRY, RHEXI FL. PL. — Extra fine, double white flowered variety. Its 
pure white fLowers resembling white roses, are freely produced at blossoming 
season. 
CRAB, BECHTEL’S DOUBLE FLOWERING — Makes a medium sized or- 
namental tree of great beauty; perfectly hardy; succeeds well in all soils not 
extremely wet. When in bloom in early spring this tree presents the appear- 
ance of being covered with perfectly double, small, pink roses of delicious 
fragrance. The only sweet-scented Double Crab ; blooms quite young. Unlike 
many other, trees, it does not bloom until the leaves are fully developed, which 
adds greatly to its beauty. Sure to become quit popular as soon as it is well 
known. 
DOGWOOD, CORNUS FLORIDA — An American species , of fine form, grow- 
ing from 16 to 26 feet; the flowers are produced in the spring before the 
leaves appear, are from three to three and one-lialf inches in diameter, white 
and very showy, resembling the Clematis flower somewhat; the foliage in 
autumn is of a deep red color, rendering the tree one of the most beautiful 
objects at that season. 
ELM, AMERICAN WHITE— A native tree of large size, with open spread- 
ing head and graceful drooping branches. Very popular in nearly all sections, 
and valuable for street planting. Succeeds admirably even where the soil is 
somewhat heavy and damp. 
ELM, CORK-BARK — A valuable shade tree, and very desirable for streets 
and avenues; young branches very corky; leaves rough on both sides. 
ELM, ENGLISH — A native of Europe, forming a tall, erect tree, with slen- 
der branches and small leaves. When fully grown 40 to 50 feet high. 
ELM, PURPLE-LEAVED — A very beautiful and distinct variety; leaves of 
rich purple when young. When fully grown, 15 to 25 feet high. 
FRINGE, PURPLE — A much admired small tree or shrub, for its curious 
fringe or hair like flower that covers the whole'surface of the plants in mid- 
summer. 
