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JAPANESE MAPLES, continued 
A. palraatum atropurpureum (Blood-leaved Japan 
Maple). C. This is the most popular of all kinds, 
with beautiful foliage of blood-red color. Besides 
that it is pretty all through the season, and is par- 
ticularly fine when its foliage is fully expanded in 
early spring. It is generally used for planting in 
groups to obtain a mass of crimson color, but can 
be used equally as well as a single specimen. 18 to 24 
in., $1; 2 to 2~\ ft., $1.50; 3 ft., bushy, $2. 
A., var. dissectum (Cut-leaved Japan Maple). C. 
A hardy variety, with green, fern-like foliage, and 
drooping, twisted habit. A fine form, of low growth. 
18 in., $1.50; 2 ft., $2. 
A., var. dissectum atropurpureum (Cut-leaved 
Purple Japanese Maple). Similar in habit to the 
above. Branchlets crimson; leaves deeply and finely 
cut into shred-like divisions, of a blood-red color 
when young, changing to a deep, dark purple. A 
choice and ornamental variety. 12 in., 75 cts.; 2 ft., 
$1.25; 2 to 3 ft., $2. 
tEscuIus • Horse-Chestnut 
Atsculus glabra (Ohio Buckeye). A. Leaves 
smooth, flowers yellow, blooms in May. Grows 
rapidly and forms a large, spreading tree. 3 to 4 ft., 
50 cts. 
JE. Hippocastanum (The European, or White- 
flowering Horse-Chestnut). A. Our well-known 
Horse-Chestnut, of large growth in deep soil, flower- 
ing in May. Possibly its one fault is the litter caused 
bv its falling leaves in autumn. It has no insect 
enemies. 4 to 5 ft., 60 cts. each, S5 for 10; 6 to 7 ft., 
90 cts. each, $7.50 for 10; 8 to 10 ft., $1.23 each, 
$10 for 10. 
JE., var. flore pleno (Double White-flovvered Horse 
Chestnut). A. A superb variety bearing no fruit, 
JEsculus rubicunda 
Aralia • Angelica Tree 
Aralia Chinensis; syn., Japonica. C. 
A dwarf spreading tree, with prickly stems 
and large tripinnate leaves, crowned by 
immense clusters of white flowers. The 
showiest of the family. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 
each, $6 for 10. 
A. pentaphylla. See Shrubs. 
A. sessiliflorum (Panax sessiliflorumt. 
Branches with only a few prickles; 
flowers dull purple; black berries. 
A. spinosa (Hercules’ Club). Vigorous 
in growth, making a large clump from 
suckers freely produced. In August it 
bears great clusters of white flowe r s. It 
is used for tropical effects in conjunction 
with other shrubs and low trees. 3 to 4 
ft., 50 cts. each, $4 for jo; 4 to 5 ft., 75 
cts. each, $6 for 10. 
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but conspicuous for its upright panicles of double 
white and pink flowers, larger than the type. 5 to 7 
ft., $1.23 each, $10 for 10. 
JE. rubicunda (Red-flowered Horse-Chestnut). B. 
A choice and exceedingly valuable tree of round, 
compact growth. The flowers are deep red, showing 
well against very dark foliage. Valuable as a lawn 
tree, where it is highly ornamental. It blooms later 
than the common form. 5 to 6 ft., $1 each, $9 for to. 
Ailanthus • Tree of Heaven 
Ailanthus glandulosa. A. From Japan. A rapid- 
growing tree, with feathery tropical foliage. Does 
well on poor soil, and thrives in cities, where it is 
often used. 6 to 8 ft., 60 cts. each, S5 for 10; 8 to 10 
ft., $1 each, $9 for 10. 
Alnus • Alder 
These thrive in moist locations and are of rapid 
growth. All of them bear showy catkins which are 
ornamental and distinct. 
Alnus glutinosa (European, or Black Alder). B. 
A rapid grower and thrives in damp soils. 6 to 8 ft., 
50 cts.; 8 to 10 ft., 75 cts. 
A., var. laciniata (Cut-leaved Alder). B. From 
northern France. Excellent as an individual speci- 
men. Of pyramidal habit, bearing dark, deeply 
laciniatcd foliage. Vigorous and hardy. 5 to 6 ft., 
75 cts. each, $6 for 10. 
A. incana (Speckled Alder). C. Oval, dark green 
foliage. Will grow on dry soils. 6 to 8 ft., 50 cts. 
Amelanchier • Mespilus 
Amelanchier Botryapium (Dwarf Juncberry). C. 
Bush, or small tree; leaves and flower- 
stalks whitish woolly when young; showy 
white flowers in April; fruit juicy; of good 
flavor. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $4 for jo. 
A. Canadensis (Common Shad Bush). 
C. Tree upright, narrow, oblong, round- 
topped; trunk tall and straight; branches 
small and spreading ; in early summer 
produces white cherry-like blossoms ; 
small purplish fruit, sweet and edible. 
3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
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