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FAGUS, continued 
Fagus ferruginea (American Beech). A. Good in 
any situation, but preferring strong soil. 3 to 4 ft., 75 
cts. each. $6 for 10. 
F. sylvatica (European Beech). A. Of slower 
growth than the American, with darker bark and 
more compact habit. Excellent for screen purposes. 
3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. each, $6 for 10. 
F., var. heterophylla (Fern-leaved Beech). B. A 
tree of compact, elegant habit, attaining a large size. 
Its foliage is finely cut and fern-like, and its young 
branches are tendril-like in growth. 4 to 5 ft., $2. 
F., var. pendula (Weeping Beech). A. The ac- 
companying cut of this variety will give the reader 
some impressions of the singular vagaries of nature, 
in producing so marked a departure from natural 
growth. Nevertheless, a well-grown specimen will 
profoundly impress one. 5 to 6 ft., $2. 
F., var. purpurea (Copper Beech). A. A fine tree, 
often confounded with the Rivers’ Purple Beech. Its 
leaves have not the fine dark purple of the latter, and 
turn green much sooner. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. each, $6.50 
for 10; 4 to s ft., $1 each, $9 for 10; 6 to 7 ft., $2. 
F., var. purpurea Riversii (Rivers’ Purple Beech). 
A. The finest dark-leaved tree known in cultivation. 
Of dense, round, symmetrical growth, and forming a 
magnificent specimen. Its leaves, in good specimens, 
are almost black, and hold their color through the 
season. A difficult tree to transplant; should be 
moved when small, and closely pruned. 3 to 4 ft., $1 
each, So for 10; 4 to 5 ft., $1.50 each, $12.50 for 10; 
6 to 7 ft., $2. 
F., var. purpurea pendula. B. A genuine and pro- 
nounced weeping form of the Purple Beech. A very 
rare and beautiful tree, with the same dark foliage 
and pendulous trailing branches. 5 to 6 ft., $2. 
Fraxinus • Ash 
All of these are of rapid growth and are clean, 
healthy, vigorous trees. They should be more gener- 
ally planted. 
FRAXINUS. continued 
Fraxinus Americana (American White Ash). A. 
A well-known native tree. Good in parks, grounds, 
or streets. 8 to 10 ft., 60 cts. each, $5 for 10. 
F. excelsior (English Ash). B. Of rounder growth, 
with large green leaves and black buds. Does well on 
low, damp soil. A good street tree. Requires close- 
pruning. 8 to 10 ft., 75 cts. each, Sfi.50 for 10. 
F., var. aucubsefolia (Aucuba-leaved Ash). B. 
A beautiful variety, with gold-blotched leaves. The 
tree is valuable for grouping with purple-leaved trees. 
5 to 6 ft., $1.25. 
F., var. aurea (Golden-barked Ash'). B. A distinct 
tree at all times, but especially in winter, on account 
of its yellow bark and twisted branches. 5 to 6 ft., 
$1.25. 
F., var. pendula (Weeping Ash). B. A well-known 
sort; one of the finest lawn and arbor trees. Covers 
a great space and grows rapidly. 6 to 8 ft., $1.50. 
Ginkgo • Maiden-Hair Tree 
or Salisburia 
Ginkgo biloba. A. About as handsome a small tree 
as can be cultivated. It is from Japan, and grows into 
columnar form to about 40 feet. The foliage is 
formed like the Adiantum fern, thick and glossy. 
It is largely used abroad for street planting, and as 
an individual specimen is always handsome. Very 
desirable on small grounds. 6 to 8 ft., 75 cts. each, 
$6 for 10. 
Gleditschia • Honey Locust 
Gleditschia triacanthos (Honey Locust). B. A fast- 
growing native, with strong thorns and fine foliage. 
Makes a shapely and fine specimen. Is quite hardy, 
and ought to be planted more generally. Very useful 
for hedging. 2 to 3 ft., $2 for 10, $15 per too ; 4 to 
5 ft., 40 cts. each, $3 for 10 ; 5 to 6 ft., 50 cts. each. 
Fagus sylvatica pendula 
Glyptostrobus • Cypress. Sec Taxodium 
Gymnocladus 
Gymnocladus Canadensis (Kentucky Coffee 
Tree). B. Forming a large, irregular, open 
specimen, with immense pinnate leaves and 
few twigs. Foliage bluish green. In June it 
bears large panicles of greenfiowers, followed 
by very long pods. Quite desirable. Docs well 
in low-, wet places, but requires close pruning 
when planted. 5 to 7 ft., 75 cts. each, $5 for 10. 
Halesia • Silver Bell 
Halesia tetraptera (Common Snowdrop 
Tree). C. A small, native tree, bearing most 
beautiful, bell-shaped flowers, similar to the 
Snow-drop, but much larger. Blooms in May. 
Grown in shrub form it is exquisite. 3 to 4 ft., 
50 cts. 
Juglans • Walnut 
Juglans cinerea (Butternut). A. A strong, 
clean-growing tree, very ornamental and bear- 
ing large nuts. Foliage resembles the Ailan- 
thus. 5 to 6 ft., 60 cts. each, $5 for 10. 
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