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ALBANY NURSERIES 
Populus: POPLAR, Continued. 
ing dark green leaves that are pale be- 
neath. The fragrant wax that coats the 
young leaves gives the tree its name. The 
tree is handsome in winter and summer. 
It has all the good points of the Carolina 
Poplar, and none of the bad. 
Prunus: PLUM. 
P. Pissardi. PURPLE-LEAF PLUM. 
Persia. Small tree that is fine for orna- 
mental purposes. The leaves when young 
are lustrous crimson, changing to dark 
purple. They retain the purple tint un- 
til they drop in the autumn. When in 
bloom the contrast between the snowy 
white flowers and the dark purple foliage 
is very beautiful. The fruit is also very 
attractive, being a wine-colored purple and 
produced in great quantities. The tree is 
hardy and makes a rapid growth. 
P. triloba. DOUBLE-FLOWERED 
PLUM. China and Japan. An excellent 
small tree or bush that flowers usually in 
April. The flowers which are double, are 
about 1£ inches in diameter and of a beau- 
tiful rose-tint when first opened, but with 
a K e they turn white. The flowers are 
thickly set on the slender branches, mak- 
ing a beautiful display. 
Pyrus: FLOWERING CRAB. 
P. ioensis. BETCHEL’S FLOWERING 
CRAB. Native. This is usually called P. 
floribunda and there is some confusion 
about it, but, whatever its name, no dwarf 
flowering tree is more precious. It is a 
tree of great beauty, when its shoots are 
wreathed with flowers in May. Its growth 
is slender, and the flowers are crimson in 
the bud, but expand almost white, and one 
has the contrast of the two, which makes 
a rich effect. Added to this, it is of merit 
because of its pleasing fragrance. As for 
culture, it succeeds well in any soil not 
overly wet, and it is very hardy. 
Quercus: OAK. 
The Quercus is a very numerous family, 
embracing the Oaks, representatives of 
which are to be found in all the temperate 
regions of the globe. All but a few spe- 
cies are large and picturesque, and are 
important features of landscapes where the 
grounds are large enough to warrant their 
presence. It should be remembered that 
as they grow older, they need an abundance 
of room for good development. The acorn 
distinguishes the oak from all other trees. 
Q.alba. WHITE OAK. Native. Large 
tree which develops a broad dome in open 
areas. It is one of the best of our Amer- 
ican varieties, deriving its name from the 
whitish character of its young bark. The 
lobed leaves are pale green above and 
glaucous beneath, turning reddish purple 
before falling. The acorns are edible. The 
tree-lover as a rule considers this the King 
of the Forest, and the noblest tree of its 
race; justly so, for as one gazes upon it, 
they cannot but feel the smouldering fires 
of ancestral tree-worship flame once more 
in their breasts. 
Q. coccinea. SCARLET OAK. Native. 
This is a favorite ornamental oak because 
of its execellent habit, comparatively 
rapid growth and hardiness, but more es- 
pecially because of its truly wonderfully 
fall coloration. There is no tree that 
equals the splendor of the Scarlet Oak’s 
autumn foliage. The tree blazes like a 
torch against the duller reds and browns 
of other trees and often keeps it brilliancy 
until after snowfall. It is impossible to 
convey in words how wonderfully effective 
this tree is in the landscape during the 
late season. In the summer the large, 
deep-lobed leaves are glossy green, blend- 
ing in complete harmony with any other 
foliage. 
Q. palustris. PIN OAK. Native. This 
tree has a broad pyramidal form, with 
slender branches stretched out horizontally 
as far as they can reach. The spur-like 
twigs that cluster on the branches are 
the “pins” that characterize this species. 
When young, the tree is very graceful. 
When in foliage, the tree is a’ glistening 
pyramid of leaves, that dance as the 
breeze plays among them; for the leaf 
stems and twigs are slender and flexible, 
and the blades, catching the wind, keep 
the tree top in a continual flutter. Added 
to this, the flush on its open leaves, the 
red flame that lights the tree in autumn, 
all combine to make an ornamental tree 
with many valuable virtues. It is hardy 
and easy to transplant and makes an ex- 
cellent street tree. 
Q. rubra. RED OAK. Native. Quick 
growing, handsome shade and ornamental 
tree, easily transplanted and free from in- 
sect pests. This is a highly prized tree 
in Europe, and is used extensively in their 
ornamental plantings. The leaves are 
large and bright green, turning purplish 
scarlet in the autumn. The tree is very 
stately in form. It makes the most rapid 
growth in the Oak family. This species 
is also good for street ornamentation. 
