A. B. Hood Ci Co.’s Descriptive Catalogue 
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CHERRY, Cerasus 
Large, clouble-tlovvering ; pro- 
duces a profusion of double 
white llowers in the early spring. 
DOGWOOD 
Common. small-sized native 
tree of great beauty when in 
bloom. Floral covering (incor- 
rectly flowers) large, pure white, 
followed by brilliant scarlet fruit 
in antnmn. 
ELM 
American, or White. A native 
tree of large size, u ith spreading 
head and graceful, drooping 
branches. Of all trees, no other 
perhaps unites in the same 
degree majesty and beauty, 
grace and grandeur, as this one 
does. It flourishes in all parts 
of the country and deserves to 
be more generally planted. 
HORSE-CHESTNUT 
Elm, American or White 
LABURNUM. Golden Chain 
A very ornamental small tree, a native 
of Europe, with smooth, shining foliage, 
bearing a profu.sion of drooping racemes 
of yellow flowers. 
LINDEN 
American Basswood. A large native, 
rapid-growing tree, with large leaves and 
fragrant flowers ; fine for street or lawn 
planting. Is becoming very popular, and 
deservedly so. 
European. A fine pyramidal tree, more 
compact in its habit than the above, but 
does not attain as large a size. verv 
popular tree. 
While • leaved European. A vigorous 
growing tree ; its handsome form, growth 
and foliage render it worthy to be classed 
amongst the best of our ornamental trees. 
MOUNTAIN ASH 
JUDAS TREE. Red-Bud 
A very ornamental tree of small size, 
with heart-shaped leaves, and is covered 
with a profusion of delicate pink flowers 
before the foliage appears. 
Japan. Recently introduced from Japan. 
The flowers are larger than the above 
species, and of a light rose color. It is 
entirely hardy and very beautiful. 
Common White-flowered. A 
handsomeh- formed tree, with 
very attractive flowers ; succeeds nell in 
the northern states and in the elevated 
portions of the .southern states, but in 
many places .South its foliage burns under 
the hot sun. 
Red-flowered. A superb tree in foliage 
and flowers ; the foliage is darker green 
than the white, and the flowers showy red, 
coming later. Very desirable. 
Ohio Buckeye. A native of the western 
states, forming a large-sized tree ; flow- 
ers pale yellow. 
KENTUCKY COFFEE TREE 
large-growing tree, with rough bark, 
stiff, blunt shoots and feathery foilage. 
European. A small tree, with shining 
])innate leaves and large cymes of white 
flowers, followed by clusters of bright red 
fruit. 
'■ II is wiUi j-rcal plea.sure that I testify to tlie superior (juality of your stock of trees, etc. Those 
bou>-ht of you. tliroueli your agent, Capt. J. S. Coates, prove ui a moat satisfactory manner their rapid- 
growing qualities and early-hearing habit. No other stock equals them in this county." — Ghorgk T. 
Harris. Moody. Virginia. zp, 
" Vour trees give perfect satisfaction."— A. \V. .\smbv, Blnemont, Va., Novrmhey /f, 
