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Catalpa Bungei 
CASTANEA, continued 
C. Paragon. C. Undoubtedly the best Chestnut 
grown, but yet scarce. Large plantations of it arc 
being established as a source of profit, ft bears per- 
fect nuts when but three years old, and the nuts are 
as large across as a silver half-dollar. It is also hardy 
and vigorous, and the fruit sweet and of the best 
quality. Si. 25. 
Cerasus • Cherry 
Cerasus Padus (European Bird Cherry). B. Cov- 
ered in May with long spikes of white flowers, fol- 
lowed by black berries. Can be grown as a shrub. 
A pretty ornamental tree. 35 cts. 
C. Pennsylvanica (Wild Red Cherry). B. Low, 
bushy' tree, with red bark and fruit. Profuse in flow- 
ering and very handsome. Valuable for ornament. 
50 cts. 
C. Japonica rosea. D. An upright form of the 
double, rose-flowering cherry from Japan. This is 
one of the most charming of small-flowering trees, 
is the variety which is so popular in Japan. The 
flowers are large and double, and tinted with exqui- 
site shades of rose and pink, freely produced in May. 
This tree is worthy of a place in the* choicest collec- 
tion. $1. 
C., var. rosea pendula (Japan Weeping Rose- 
flowered Cherry). C. One of the most interesting 
and beautiful of weeping trees. It is smothered at 
blossoming time with its rose-tinted blooms and 
always has a graceful and symmetrical habit, besides 
being favored with handsome foliage, which gives it 
merit when out of bloom. Especially useful for lawn 
planting near residences. $1.50. 
C. Sieboldi rubra plena. C. This is one of the best 
of the double-flowering Cherries, bearing large 
flowers, white, tinged with rose. 5 ft., 75 cts. each, 
Sfi for 10. 
C. Sinensis flore pleno (Chinese Double-flowering 
Cherry). C. This fine old sort has been in collections 
for many years. It is much esteemed for its large, 
double white flowers, which appear in early May. 
One of the finest spring-blooming trees. 5 ft., 60 
cts. each, $5 for 10. 
Catalpa • Indian Bean 
Catalpa Bungei. D. From China. Of dwarf habit, 
growing from only 3 to 5 feet high. Foliage large and 
glossy; a shy bloomer. It is usually grafted on high 
stems, and winter-kills badly here. $1. 
C. Ksempferi. Japan. 30 to 35 feet. Yellowish 
white flowers in June, and smaller foliage. We do 
not consider it distinct enough for general cultivation. 
5 to 6 ft., 50 cts.; 6 to 8 ft., 75 cts. 
C. speciosa. A. A variety which is said to have 
originated in the West. Blos'soms in July, when few 
trees are in bloom. The flowers 
are large, very showy, and quite fra- 
grant. Its long bean-like fruit is 
distinctively novel and ornamental. 
Leaves large, heart-shaped and yel- 
lowish green. It is finer and hardier 
than the common, hence better 
adapted to forest and ornamental 
planting. 6 to 8 ft., 60 cts. each, S5 
for 10; 8 to 10 ft., 90 cts. each, 
$7.50 for 10. 
Cercidiphyllum 
Cercidiphyllum Japonicum. B. A new tree from 
Japan, of remai sable beauty, hardy, vigorous rapid- 
growing, reaching the height of 100 feet in its 
native country. The leaves are heart-shaped, rosy 
purple in spring, and silvery beneath. Bark smooth 
ami red. Flowers inconspicuous. One of the finest 
of Japan trees introduced, and worth cultivating. 
It prefers damp soils. 4 to 5 ft., 60 cts. each, $5 for 
10; 5 to 7 ft., $1. 
Celtis • Nettle Tree 
Celtis occidentalis. B. A native 
known as the Hackberry. It is not 
unlike the elm in appearance, with 
slender branches and rough bark. 
It does well in most soils, and its 
brownish black berries hang on in 
profusion all winter, giving it a dis- 
tinct effect. It has value as an orna- 
mental tree. 6 to 7 ft., 75c. 
Cerasus Japonica rosea pendula 
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