30 TUTTLE'S CATALOGUE. 
age. Of rapid growth, shoots slender and 
drooping, giving it a graceful aiijjearance. 
Shoidd be in every collection. 
BOLIEANA POPLAR -Lately introduced from 
Northern Russia. Does not sprout from the 
roots, is a very rapid grower, and is clean in 
habit. The leaves are almost black green on the 
upper side and snow white underneath; when 
moved by the wind the trees present a most 
|)leasing and uniipie appearance, distinct from 
all others. It is perfectly hardy. 
CUT LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH— .^tn elegant, 
erect tree, with slender, ilrooping branches and 
fine cut leaves. magnificent variety and 
worthv a idace on every lawn. 
OREL WEEPING WILLOW- From Orel, Russia. 
New here, but rlestined to become very popular, 
from Its persistently weeping habit and e.xtreme 
hardiness. 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW— Of drooping 
habit a id perlectly hard). 
Deciduous Shrubs. 
TARTARIAN HONEY-SUCKLE-Ferfecily hardy, 
both red and white varieties. Flowers in May. 
HYDRANGEA GRANDIFLORA— .\ fine large semi- 
shrub, with showy panicles of white flowers in 
the greatest profusion. Is very nearly hardy 
here, but is better to be borne down and cov- 
ered with evergreen boughs or something to 
hold the snow, \hiluable for massing on the 
lawn. 
