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MOUNTAIN ASH, AMERICAN — A favorite, erect-growing tree of medium 
size, producing white flowers early in spring, followed by clusters of bright 
scarlet berries, which remain on the tree through the winter months. 
MOUNTAIN ASH, EUROPEAN — A very beautiful tree of medium size, 
with an erect stem, smooth bark and round head; covered during the fall 
and winter with bright scarlet berries; universally admired. 
MOUNTAIN ASH, OAK-LEAVED— A hardy tree of fine habit; height and 
breadth from 20 to 30 feet; foliage simple and deeply lobed. A very fine 
lawn tree. 
OAK, PIN — The Oak is undoubtedly the most valuable variety for all prac- 
tical purposes. The foliage is dense, finely divided, of a beautiful shining 
green that colors to sparkling red and yellow in fall. The tree is easily trans- 
planted and grows well on wet or dry ground; is, in fact, the quickest grow- 
ing of all the Oaks. As an avenue and street tree it is unequaled, and it is 
one of the best for park planting. 
OAK, RED — A very well-known, rapid growing, native species. The leaves 
are large and bright green, and take on a purplish-scarlet hue in the fall. It 
becomes of large size, with a round and spreading head, one of the best sorts 
not only as a street and avenue tree but also for ornamental purposes. 
OSAGE ORANGE — A native tree of medium size and spreading habit. 
Leaves bright, shining green, broad and sharp pointed. Fruit resembles an 
orange. One of the very best defensive hedges. It is of vigorous habit and 
rapid, dense grow'th, and when kept properly trimmed makes a very efficient 
hedge and is also ornamental. 
PAULOWNIA, EMPRESS TREE— A magnificent tropical looking tree 
from Japan. Of extremely rapid grow'th, and surpassing in size of leaves 
which are 12 to 14 inches in diameter. Blossoms trumpet-shaped formed in 
large, upright panicles in May. Quite hardy here, but the flower buds are 
apt to be killed during severe winters. 
PLUM, PURPLE-LEAVED (Prunus Pissardi) — Tree of medium size; 
wood and leaves dark purple. The fruit from its formation is also purple 
until it ripens. Introduced from Persia. 
PLUM, PRUNUS TRILOBA (Double Flow'ering Plum) — A very desirable 
shrub, introduced from Japan. Flowers semi-double, of delicate pink upwards 
of an inch in diameter, thickly set. Hardy; flowers in May. 
POPLAR, AUREA VAN GRETII — Has fine golden yellow foliage, retain- 
ing its brilliancy throughout the season; effective in masses. 
POPLAR, BALSAMIFERA (Balm of Gilead) — A native of the Eastern 
States of remarkably rapid and luxuriant grow'th, with large, glossy foliage. 
Buds covered with a fragrant resin. 
POPLAR, BOLLEANA — Of recent introduction. A very compact, upright 
grower, with glossy leaves, green above and silvery beneath; the most 
desirable of all Poplars. 
