OF FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES \ ETC . 
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SPRUCE (Abies) . Norway Excelsa. A lofty, elegant tree, of 
perfect pyramidal habit, remarkably elegant and rich, 
and as it gets age, has fine, graceful pendulous 
branches; it is exceedingly picturesque and beautiful; 
vety popular, and deservedlj' so, and should be largely 
planted; one of the best evergreens for hedges. 
American White (Alba). A tall tree, with compact 
branches and light green foliage. 
Nigra-Black Spruce. A fine native tree, of compact growth, 
with smooth blackish bark and bluish leaves; very 
hardy and beautiful. 
Douglas Spruce. From Colorado. Large, conical form, 
branches spreading; horizontal, leaves light green 
above, glaucous below. 
Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens.) This species has 
been tested at various points on the prairies of the 
West and Northwest with perfect success, enduring a 
temperature of thirty degrees below zero, in exposed 
situations, entirely uninjured. This is not only one of the hardiest, but the most beauti- 
ful in color and outline; foliage of a rich blue or sage color; it is a valuable acquisition. 
Norway spruce. 
HEMLOCK OR WEEPING (Canadensis). A remarkably graceful and beautiful native tree, with 
drooping branches and delicate, dark foliage, like that of the Yew; distinct from all other 
trees; it is a beautiful lawn tree and makes a highly ornamental hedge. 
YEW (English;. (Taxus baccaia). The Yews are remarkable principally for their glossy, dark 
green foliage; requires a shady and sheltered location; can hardly be grown in the West. 
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 
AZALIA. Mollis. A beautiful species recently brought from Japan; it has fine large trusses of 
flowers in shades of pink and yellow; requires some protection. 
Nudlflora (Swamp Honeysuckle . A beautiful native species, bearing handsome, showy, pink 
flowers early in the spring. 
ALTHEA OR ROSE OF SHARON. Hibiscus. These are fine shrubs and especially valuable because 
of their flowering in the fall, when nearly all other shrubs are out of bloom; entirely hardy 
and easy of cultivation. 
Double Lilac (Paoni florcC). Very handsome and double lilac flowering. 
Double Purple (Purpurea). Double, reddish purple; fine. 
Double Red ( Ruba Plena). Double red flowers. 
Totus Albus. Double white, with pink center. 
Variegated Leaved Double Purple. A very showy kind, distinct, leaves variegated with light 
yellow', flowers double purple; exceptionally fine. 
ALMOND. Amygdalus. Dwarf Double Rose- flow'e ring. A beautiful shrub, with small, double, 
rosy blossoms closely set upon the twigs before the leaves appear. 
Dwarf Double White Flowering (Pumila Alba). 
ANEMONE JAPONICA (Alba). A very desirable, thoroughly hardy, pure white lawn or garden 
plant; grows about 18 inches high; flowers two inches in diameter; blooms in the fall; 
very beautiful for cemetery plots. 
BUCKTHORN ( Rhamnus ]. Purging (Catharticus). A valuable, hardy, robust shrub, with dark, rich 
foliage and white flow'ers, followed by black berries; used extensively for hedges, and being 
very hardy, is one of the most desirable plants for this purpose. 
BERBERRY. Common (Vulgaris). A nice shrub, with yellow flowers in drooping racemes in May 
June, and followed with orange scarlet fruit. 
