C. W. ATWATER & SON 
PRUNUS. Pissardi, 12'-15'. A small tree 
of the Plum family, with reddish purple leaves 
which hold their color through the summer. 
One of the best of the purple-leaved trees. 
PIN OAK 
Triloba, 7-8'. A large shrub or small tree 
resembling the Flowering Almond but of larger 
growth. 
SALISBURIA. (Ginkgo: Maidenhair Tree), 
50 -75'. A tall tree with straight trunk and 
glossy green leaves, like Maidenhair Fern in 
shape, though much larger. Very free from 
insect attacks. 
THORN. Paul’s Scarlet, 12 -15'. The fin¬ 
est of the Thorns, with clusters of small, double, 
scarlet flowers in June. 
WALNUT. Black, 60'-80'. A native of the 
middle West; a rapid grower, with handsome 
foliage, each leaf being composed of 13 to 17 
leaflets. 
WILLOW. Babylonica, 40'-50'. The old- 
fashioned Weeping Willow with long, slender, 
drooping branches. When young this tree is 
usually crooked, but eventually makes a large 
and handsome tree. Rapid in growth. 
Golden Bark, 25'-30'. A medium sized tree, 
conspicuous in winter on account of its yellow 
bark. 
Laurel-leaf, 20-30'. Of vigorous upright 
growth with shining laurel-like leaves. 
Pussy, 15'-20'. An improved strain of the 
common “Pussy Willow.” Does well in wet or 
dry soil. 
Deciduous Ornamental Shrubs 
ALMOND. Double Pink, 4'-5'. An old- 
fashioned shrub, with small, double, blush pink 
flowers covering the branches in May before 
the leaves appear. 
ALTHEA. Double Pink, Purple, Red, and 
White, 10'-12'. Of upright, symmetrical 
growth, with flowers resembling a double holly¬ 
hock, produced in August and September. This 
shrub requires a sheltered location and should 
be protected the first two or three winters. 
ARALIA. Five-leaf, 7'-8'. A strong grow¬ 
ing, graceful shrub with arching, thorny 
branches and glossy green foliage. Withstands 
city smoke and does well in the shade. Excel¬ 
lent for covering rocky banks or slopes. 
ARONIA. Arbutifolia (Red Chokeberry), 
6'-8'. Clusters of small white flowers in May 
and very ornamental red berries in fall. 
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