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Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue of 
irregular, but finelv colored : and the Austrian, erect, regular in growth, and beanng upright tones, 
are well known and desirable. The Balsam Fir is handsome, but loses its foliage— a fatal defect in an 
evergreen. The Siberian Arbor Vita* is an improvement on the common American, for its strong, 
thick-leaved foliage. The Golden Arbor Vitas may also be added. The Irish and Swedish junipers 
are compact cones of foliage (the latter light in color), and contrast finely with the round topped trees. 
HEDGES. 
The idea of planting hedges for use and ornament, and screens for the protection of orchards, 
farms and gardens, is a practical one. and rapidly becoming appreciated. They serve not only as pro- 
tection against the fierce winds, but there is much less trouble from the blowing off of the fruit. Some 
writers tell us that the temperature is warmer in the vicinity of Evergreens. However this may be. we 
know that our gardens are earlier, and that our fruits ripen better when protected by such screens. 
Nothing can be more beautiful than ornamental hedges of Evergreens or Shrubs well kept and pruned 
to serve as boundary lines between neighbors, or as divisions between the lawn and garden, or to hide 
unsightly places. We all know that such hedges continue a principal attraction in our best kept places. 
Deciduous Trees. 
Ailantus (Celestial Tree). 
GLANDULOSA— From Japan. A lofty, rapid-growing tree, with long, elegant, 
feathery foliage ; exempt from all diseases and insects. One of the most distinct 
and ornamental trees with pinnate foliage. 
Alder (Alnus). 
EUROPEAN (Olutinosa) — A tree of rapid growth, suitable for damp soils, but 
thriving well everywhere. 
IMPERIAL CUT-LEAVED (Laciniata ImperLMs ) — A very striking and beautiful 
tree, with delicate and beautiful cut leaves ; hardy and of vigorous growth ; one 
of the finest cut-leaved trees in cultivation. 
Apple (Malus). 
CHINESE DOUBLE FLOWERING (Spectabilis)— Very showy and ornamental ; 
beautiful double rose-colored flowers. 
Ash (Fraxinus). 
AMERICAN WHITE — A rapid growing native tree, valuable for planting on the 
street or in parks ; may be extensively planted for timber ; largely used in the 
manufacture of agricultural implements. 
EUROPEAN (Excelsior) — A lofty tree with pinnate foliage and spreading head. 
GOLD BARKED (Aurea) — Growth irregular ; very ornamental in Winter. 
FLOWERING (Ornus Ehiropeeue) — A very ornamental dwarf tree ; flower fringe- 
like, greenish white, early in June ; in large clusters on the end of the branches. 
WILLOW LEAVED (Salidfolia)—A rapid, stout-growing tree, with narrow, wavy 
.eaves ; very ornamental. 
aUCUBA-LEAVED (Auculmfolia)—A fine tree with gold blotched leaves. 
Beech (Fagus). 
LACINIATA ( Cut-Leaved ) — Foliage deep and finely cut. 
PURPLE-LEAVED (Purpurea) — A remarkable species with deep purple foliage, 
changing to greenish purple ki Autumn. A very striking contrast with other 
ornamental trees. 
FERN-LEAVEI) (Heterophylla)— Of elegant round habit, and delicately cut, fern- 
like foliage. One of the finest lawn trees. 
Birch (Betula). 
PURPLE-LEAVED (Foils Purpuris ) — A very desirable novelty. With the habits 
of the Birches it has beautiful purple foliage, as dark as that of the Purple Beech. 
PYRAMIDALIS — Silvery white bark, with elegant pyramidal habit. Like Lom$, 
bardy Poplar. 
Butternut. 
A native tree, of medium siae, spreading limbs, grayish-colored bark and foUaga 
resembling that of the Ailantus. Nut obVoug and rough. 
