OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES , < 5 tv . 
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Arbor Vitae (Thuja). 
ERICOIDES (Heath Leaved)— Of low, dwarfish habit, forming a round, compact head, with deli- 
cate sharp pointed foliage. 
PYRAMIDALIS — The most beautiful of all the Arbor Vitae, having dark green, compact foliage 
and remarkably erect'form ; perfectly hardy. 
SIBERIAN (Siberica) — The best of the genus of this country ; exceedingly hardy, keeping color 
well in Winter ; growth compact and pyramidal ; makes an elegant lawn tree ; of great value 
for ornamental trees and hedges. 
TOM THUMB— Similar to the Heath Leaved, but more desirable; remarkable for slow, compact 
habit; valuable for planting in cemeteries and small places, where large trees are notadmissable. 
Fir (Picca). 
BALSAM, or AMERICAN SILVER (Baisamea )— A very regular, symmetrical tree, assuming 
the conical form even when young ; leaves dark green above, silvery beneath. 
NOBIL 1 S— A lofty majestic tree, with dark shining green leaves and horizontal branches regularly 
arranged ; one of the finest Evergreens native to America. 
NORDMANNIANA — This is a symmetrical and imposing tree; the warm green of the young 
shoots contrasts finely with the rich, deep color of the old foliage ; the best of the Silver Firs. 
Juniper (Juniperus;. 
VIRGINIAN ( Virginica ) — The Red Cedar. A well-known American tree, with deep green foliage; 
makes a fine ornamental hedge plant. 
IRISH (H ibernica ) — V ery erect and tapering in its growth, forming a column of deep green foli- 
age ; a pretty little tree or shrub, and for its beauty and hardiness is a general favorite. 
SAVIN (Sabina )— A low, spreading tree, with handsome, dark green foliage ; very hardy, and suit- 
able for lawns and cemeteries ; can be pruned to any desired shape, and made very ornamental, 
SWEDISH (Succicd) Similar to the Irish, though not so erect, with bluish-green foliage, of some- 
what lighter color than the preceding, forming a beautiful pyramidal small tree. 
SCALY-LEAVED (Sguar>ata ) — A very striking hardy variety, spreading widely upon the ground' 
forming a very handsome evergreen bed. 
AMERICAN UPRIGHT ( Communis Pendula ) — A remarkably pretty little tree, with dense up- 
right growth, and handsome, fastigiate form. The ends of the young shoots have a re-curved 
habit, which renders the foliage quite graceful. 
Pine (Pinus). 
AUSTRIAN, or BLACK (Austriaca)/— A remarkably robust, hardy, spreading tree ; leaves long 
stiff and dark green ; growth rapid ; valuable for this country. 
CEMBRA (Swiss Stone) — Of conical form, very uniform and dense in growth ; leaves a dull green ; 
bears purple cones ; a most desirable dwarf pine. 
DWARF or MOUNTAIN (Pumilio )— A low-spreading, curious species, attaining only the size of a 
bush ; foliage similar to that of the Scotch. 
SCOTCH (Sylvestru) — A fine, robust, rapidly-growing tree, with stout, erect shoots and silvery 
green foliage. 
WHITE ( Strcbus ) — The most ornamental of all our native Pines; foliage light, delicate or silvery 
green ; flourishes in the poorest soils. 
Retinospora (Japanese Cypress). 
A genus very similar to Cupressus. It comprises many sorts of wonderful beauty. They are na- 
tives of Japan, and very few will endure the rigor of our Winters without protection. Wher- 
ever they can be preserved they will amply repay the efforts made. The small varieties are 
exceedingly desirable for in-door culture in pots. 
LYCOPOIDES — Its foliage closely resembles that of Club Moss. It is very elegant. ' 
OBTUSA— A tall growing variety, with spreading, graceful foliage of bright green, glaucous be- 
neath. A most beautiful and stately tree. 
NANA (Dwarf) — A very dwarf variety of the above. Curious and pretty. 
AUREA (Golden Dwarf)— The beauty of its foliage is heightened by the brilliant yellow with which 
it is colored and which deepens with age. 
PISIFERA— A small tree with numerous delicate branches and feathery foliage, one of the finest 
of this genus. 15 to 20 inch. $2.5*0. 
AUREA — Similar in character to the above, with foliage distinctly marked with golden yellow. 
PLUMOSA— A variety with fine short branches and small leaves. The soft, plume-like appearance 
of the foliage gives it its name. 
ARGENTEA (Silvery)— Foliage similar to to the above, distinctly marked with silvery white spots ; 
exceedingly attractive.. 
