GENEVA, NEW YORK 
Betula • Birch 
One of the most graceful members of the great 
family of trees. All arc attractive, whether the up- 
right or weeping forms. They thrive on poor soil and 
in exposed situations. 
Betula alba (European White Birch). A. Of rapid 
growth, with spray-like branches. Its white bark is 
effective in winter. Worthy of general planting. 4 to 
5 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 8 to 10 ft., 75 cts. each, 
$6 for 10. 
B., var. fastigiata (Pyramidal Birch). B. In 
growth fastigiatc, like the poplar, where a small, 
column-shaped tree is needed, it is of value; a vigor- 
ous and excellent grower; bark white. 5 to 6 ft., $1. 
B., var. pendula laciniata (Cut-leaved Weeping 
Birch). A. One of the best-known trees in cultiva- 
tion. Of tall, slender growth, with finely cut foliage 
borne upon drooping branches almost perpendicular 
in habit; few trees have more good qualities. As it 
-grows in height the bark becomes silvery white. It is 
indispensable for planting upon lawns, and can be 
used effectively in closer proximity to residences than 
more spreading trees. 6 to 8 ft., 75 cts. each, $6 for 
10; 8 to to ft.. $1.25 each, $10 for 10. 
B., var. pendula Youngii (Young’s Weeping Birch). 
C. In habit, closely resembling the Weeping Beech. 
Its leaves, as well as all its branches, bend towards 
the ground. A most effective tree as a single speci- 
men. Sr to $1.50. 
B., var. atropurpurea (Purple-leaved Birch). B. 
A variety possessing the vigorous habit of the Birches 
and having purple foliage, combining favorably with 
the other Birches. 4 to 5 ft., $1 each, $7.50 for 10. 
B. lenta (Sweet, or Black Birch). A. Of large, 
well-shaped growth, with dark brown spicy bark and 
broad foliage. 8 to 10 ft., Si each, $9 for 10. 
B. lutea (Yellow Birch). A. Somewhat like Lenta, 
but with yellow bark, which peels off in layers. The 
young stems have a spicy taste and odor, g to 10 
ft., $1. 
B. nigra; syn., rubra (Red, or River Birch). B. A 
splendid tree and most unique, especially for its 
shaggy layers of buff-colored bark, which are con- 
stantly peeling off. The younger branches are a deep 
brownish red. Habit broadly pyramidal and foliage 
glossy. 6 to 8 ft., 60 cts. each, $5 for 10; 8 to 10 ft., 90 
cts. each, $7.50 for 10. 
B. papyrifera (Canoe, or Paper Birch). A. Of 
strong, upright growth. Foliage broad, the bark 
assuming a silvery white tint when very young. One 
of the best for ornamental or shade purposes. 6 to 8 
ft., 75 cts. each, $6 for 10. 
B. populifolia (American White Birch). B. Our 
native Birch, common along every roadside, where 
its white bark gives it prominence. A picturesque 
tree. 6 to 8 ft., 50 cts. each, $4 for 10; 8 to 10 ft., 90c. 
each, $7.50 for 10. 
B. pumila. C. A low bush form from the West, 
of peculiar growth. 4 to 3 ft., 75 cts. each, $6 for 10. 
Carpinus • Hornbeam 
Carpinus Americana (American Hornbeam). B. 
Our native species, very similar in growth to the 
beech, but inclined to grow in shrub form, and useful, 
therefore, as a hedge. Does well in any soil. 4 to 5 
ft. 50 cts., each, $4 for to. 
C. Betulus (European Hornbeam). A very slow 
grower to 12 to 15 feet. Foliage thick and well 
adapted for making a dense hedge. The best of the 
family. 4 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each, $4 for to. 
Betula alba pendula laciniata 
Carya • Hickory 
Carya alba (Shell-Bark, or Shag-Bark Hickory). 
The most valuable of the family. Nuts whiter and 
and shell thinner than any others. 2 to 3 ft., 60 cts. 
each, $5 for 10. 
Castanea • Chestnut 
Castanea Americana (American Chestnut). A. 
This fine native tree is a rapid grower, and its nuts 
are sweeter than those of any other variety known. 
It should be closely pruned when transplanted. 4 to 5 
ft., 50 cts. each, $4 for to; 6 to 8 ft., 75 cts. each, $6 
for 10. 
C. Japonica (Japan Chestnut). C. This variety 
makes a tree about 30 feet high, but bears when five 
years old. The nuts are three times larger than the 
American variety, but not so sweet, yet superior to 
the Spanish nut. We have seen nuts borne on trees 
not over 7 feet tall. It is a highly ornamental tree. 
75 cts. to $1. 
C. vesca (Sweet, or Spanish Chestnut). C. Not 
entirely hardy in this latitude, severe winters cutting 
it to the ground. We do not consider it desirable for 
this reason. 50 cts. 
C. Numbo. C. A fine variety bearing as large, 
handsome, and as line-flavored nuts as any large 
Chestnut. In favorable seasons, forty of them will 
measure one quart. Young trees often commence 
bearing in two or three years after grafting. The 
foliage is highly ornamental, is it is very long, broad, 
and glossy, which renders the tree an object of inter- 
est at all times. $1. 
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