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FOREST AND DECIDUOUS TREE SEEDS. 
Ash-Amerioan, White. Fraxinus Americana. I’re- 
fera moiiitaoil, but will grow almost anywhere; wood 
valuable for handles, in wagon-making, etc.; grows rap- 
idly, one of the best of timbers; best when grown on dry 
laud. Oz., 10c.; lb., J1 00. 
Ash-Enropean. Fraxinus excelsior. Suitable for 
warm olimales and dry loam soils, wood used in carriage 
making. Oz., lOo.; lb., ?1 00. 
Box Elder- AcerNcgnndo. Thrives on the western 
plains; grows rapidly, attaining 70 feet in height; excel- 
lent for planting along highways; endures drought. Its 
sap yields sugar. Uz., lOo.; lb., $1 00. 
Catalpa Hardy. Catalpa Speciosa. An upright and 
rapid grower, the trees being remarkably straight and 
tall, so that even in mild climates, where hardiness is no 
object, the superior liabit of growth of this variety is a 
matter of the utmost importance in its favor. Oz., lOe.; 
lb., ill 00. 
Elm-European. Ulmus Campestris. The best Elm for 
ornamental aud tor eity planting. Uz., lOo.; lb., $1 00. 
Lime or Linden. Silla Europsea. Makes good paper 
pulp, the inner bark is used for cordage, matting, etc. 
Uz., 10c.; lb., $1 00. 
Norway Maple. Acer plantanoides. A well known 
ornamental tree. Oz., 10c.; lb., $I 00. 
Sugsu* Maple. Acer saocharinum. It succeeds well 
in all soils aud locations, making a stout, vigorous, rapid 
growth of hard wood, most valuable for fuel and highly 
prized for manufacturing purposes. Oz., lOo.; i lb. 30c.; 
lb., *1 00. 
Maple Soft, or Silver leaved. Acer dasycarpum. 
One of the most beautiful of Maples. Is being extensive- 
ly planted on account of its extremely rapid growth. Its 
wood is soft and light, and the branches are often broken 
by the action of ihe wind and storm. Oz., 10c.; lb., tl 00. 
Mulberry White- Morns alba. Oz., 2Sc.; lb., $2 50. 
Mulberry Black. Morns nigra. Oz. 25c.; i lb., 75c.; lb., 
*2 80. 
Mulberry Russian. Valuable for its fruit, and its 
timber, which makes valuable posts and stakes, being 
hard elastic, close grained and susceptible of a fine 
polish. The Mulberry is also used for hedges, and the 
leaves for food for silk worms. The berries are often 
more than an inch long, and one-halt inch or more in di- 
ameter. They are more acid and sprightly than our 
American Mulberries, and the fruit is prized by the Kus- 
sians, for desert, and cooked in various ways; also made 
into wine. Oz.. 40c.; lb., $4 00. 
Linden Silver or White-leaved European. A 
vigorous growing tree, of medium size ana pyramidal 
form. It is noticeable among trees by its white appear, 
auoe. Its handsome form, growth and foliage render it 
worthy to be classed among the finest of our ornamental 
trees. Oz., 25c.; lb., $1 25. 
Tree of Heaven. Allanthus glandulosus. Quite ex- 
tensiviily planted in some states, and is noted for its ex- 
tremely rapid growth. It grows to a large size, and the 
foliage has a rich tropical appearance. Oz., 10c.; lb., 
$l 00. 
Virginia Creeper. American Ivy. Ampelopsis 
quinquefolla. This native vine is one ot the most orna- 
mental of the climbers, and is much cultivated for cover- 
ing walls and buildings. It is perfectly hardy, and gives 
a dense mass of brilliant green throughout the summer, 
which in the autum changes to the richest shades of crim- 
son and purple. Oz., 25c.; lb., $2 50. 
FRUIT TREE SEEDS. 
Apple Pyrus Malus. Apple seeds do not reproduce 
the same variety. Upon the stock thus used for seed are 
grafted or budded the varieties desired. The seed can 
be planted in good soil, any time during the winter, or 
early in the spring, in rows eighteen inches apart. Dur- 
ing their growth they should be well cultivated and kept 
free from weeds. J lb., 20c.; lb., 50c. 
Cherry Mahaleb. Cerasus Mahaleb. The remarks 
regarding apple seeds are applicable to cherries. This 
variety is considered the best stock upon which to graft 
the choicer sorts, i lb., 20c.; lb., 60c. 
Cherry Mazzard. Cerasus Communis. The com- 
mon or ordinary variety of cherry is useful alone for 
grafting purposes. The stock is hardy, and if properly 
grafted, fine fruit can be relied on. i Hi , 20c.; lb., 60. 
Pear. Pyrus Communis. Sow the seed thickly in 
drills eighteen inches apart. The soil should be rich — a 
deep, moist loam is most suitable. The value of the 
stoi^k depends largely on a rapid and vigorous growth 
the first season. Oz., 25c.; lb., 12 50. 
Plum. Prunus Communi*. The directions given for 
planting apples will also apply to plums, except the pits 
should be planted farther apart in the row. 4 ib. 20c.; lb. 
50o. 
Peach. Amvgdalts Persies. Peach stocks are raised 
by planting the stones two or three inches deep. If the 
stones are cracked they are more sure to grow. The 
after treatment is about the same as for applet, though 
budding can be commenced sooner than grafting in apple 
stocks. Lb., 5c.; 100 lbs., $3 00. 
Apricot. Pits- Armenia Vulgaris. Planted and cul- 
tivated same as peach pits. Lb., 10c.; 100 ibs., 15 00. 
Quince. Cydouia Communis The culture for seed is 
the same as for appies. Oz., 25c.; lb., $2 50. 
Texas Umbrella Tree- This is one of the finest 
ornamental and attractive trees known. It makes a 
spreading umbreila shape. Tip of very dense and beau- 
tiful foliage, will grow from 20 to 30 feet high. Oz., 
30c.; lb., *3 00. 
PALM SEEDS. 
O KDEKS for all Palm Seeds are forwarded as the various species reach us. Their vitality cannot he tested before the sale 
Many varieOes do not hold their vitality but a short time, and should he planted as soon as received. We cannot warrant 
this class of seeds, nor will we hold ourselves responsible for the crop; if the purchaser does not accept the seeds on these terms 
they must be returned at once. 
Brahea Filamamentosa. California Fan Palm, a 
hardy, vigorous growing plant; foliage very regular, cf a bright 
green, deeply and regularly pinnated, the margins being 
covered with hair-like filaments, giving them a remarkable 
appearance. They are beautiful decorative plants in all 
respects, for In or outdoor use. Oz-, 30; lb. ,33 00- 
Washingtonia robusta. similar in every respect to the 
preceding, only being more compact, dwarf growth; a great 
acquisition for many purposes. Oz., 60c.; lb., $6 00- 
Chamserop’s Fzcelsa> One of the hardiest of the 
order; foliage dark green; the segments of the fan deeply cut 
This species grows into small trees from fifteen to twenty feet 
high; very desirable for outdoor decorations. 100 seeds, 60c- 
Cocos Australis. Hardy and elegant; foliage plumous, 
long and slender; pinnate leaflets; leaf-stalks from three to six 
feet long, of a light, glaucous-green color; compact and sym- 
metrical growth; flowers and matures fruit in this climate, and 
is readily reproduced for outdoor decoration; one of the best. 
18 seeds. 30c. 
Brahea glaoua- 
Palm of robust habit. 
Blue Palm. A very 
Oz., 50c.; lb.. $3 00. 
ornamental Fan 
Areca Lutescens most valuable and beau- 
tiful palms In cultivation; bright glossy green foliage and rich 
golden-yellow stems. 10 seeds, 60c. 
Areca rubra- foliage a pretty green, deeply and 
closely pinnated; stems and midribs red, particularly whilst 
young. 10 seeds, 50c. 
Caryota Urens Very graceful plants, twin pinnate 
leaflets, with a neat fringe on margin; native of the Fast Indies. 
10 seeds 30c., 100 seeds 31 60. 
Corypha Australis* Llvistonla. A hardy Australian 
palm, foliage dark green, symmetrically and regularly slit, the 
segments partly doubled from the base, 10 seeds, 30c., 100 
seeds, $1 50. 
Latania Borbonica. Chinese Fan-Palm. The most 
desirable for general cultivation; especially adapted for cen- 
ters of baskets, vases, jardinieres, etc. 50 seeds, 50c. 
Orcodoxia regia. Royal-Palm. One of the grandest of 
pinnate-leaved palms. Stands severe frosts. Native of South 
Florida; The Royal Palms often reach a height of 150 feet; 
valuable as a decorative palm when small, 10 seeds, 30c. 
