DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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Arbor Vitae, (Pumila).— A little dwarf; very fine 
both in color and form. 5 to 6 inches, 25 cents each. 
Arbor Vitae, (Pyramidalis).—An exceedingly beauti- 
ful, bright variety, resembling Irish Juniper in form; 
foliage deep gTeen ; color well retained in winter ; per¬ 
fectly hardy. Should have a place in every collection. 
4 to 5 inches. 25 cents each. 
Arbor Vitae, (Siberian).— A small, conical shaped 
tree ; foliage dense, dark green ; perfectly hardy, and 
excellent for a single specimen and for hedges. 4 to 5 
inches, 25 cents each. 
Arbor Vitae, (Tom Thumb).— A very small, compact 
Httle evergreen ; very fine foliage. Makes a beautiful 
ornament for a small yard or cemetery lot; fine for low 
hedges. 4 to 6 inches, 25 cents each. 
Arbor Vitae, (Hoveyi).— A small tree, globular in 
form ; foliage light green and very compact; hardy. 4 
to 5 inches, 25 cents each. 
Arbor Vitae, (Victoria.)— A moderately free growing 
variety ; foliage lively green tipped with creamy white ; 
very desirable. 6 to 8 inches, 75 cents. 
Cupressus Nutkaensis. — A very fine evergreen from 
Nootka Sound. One of the best; foliage dark green ; 
perfectly hardy. 6 to 8 inches. 50 cents. 
Irish Juniper. — Erect and formal in habit; foliage 
deep green and very compact, making a splendid-col - 
umn, sometimes 15 or 20 feet high. Much used in cem¬ 
eteries. 4 to 5 inches, 25 cents each. • 
Swedish Juniper. — Not quite as erect in growth as 
the Irish ; foliage light yellowish green. It attains a 
height of jo or 15 feet. Perfectly hardy. 4 to 5 inches, 
25 cents each. 
Juniperus Suecica Nana.—A dwarf variety, com¬ 
pact habit of growth ; foliage light, not changing in I 
winter ; perfectly hardy. 4 to 5 inches, 25 cents each. 
Pine, (Austrain).—A strong, hardy grower, fine for 
wind-breaks; grows rapidly on light, sandy soils; 
hardy. 4 to 6 inches; 15 cents each. 
Pine, (Scotch).— Like the preceding, its quick, strong 
growth makes it valuable for protective screens ; very- 
hardy. 4 to 6 inches, 15 cents each. 
Podocarpus Nubigens. — A rare evergreen from 
Japan ; erect like the Irish Yew, with heavier and 
denser foliage. 4 to 5 inches, 40 cents. 
Rctinospora Plumosa.—An exceedingly handsome 
small evergr ien, from Japan, with feathery', light green 
foliage. 4 to 5 inches, 25 cents each. 
Rctinospora Plumosa Aurea.-Like the Receding, 
a plant of great beauty ; soft, plume-like foliage, of a 
golden color ; close and compact habit; should be in 
every amateur collection. 4 to 5 inches, 35 cents each. 
Retinospora Squarrosa. — A small sized tree, with 
graceful, drooping branches and giaucous green foliage. 
4 to 5 inches, 35 cents each. 
Yew, (Elegantissima). — An erect little tree with varie¬ 
gated leaves; valuable at the South. 4 to 5 inches, 50 
cents each. 
Yew, (Irish) — Upright in growth, with dense foliage, 
of a dark, sombre hue ; not quite hardy here; valuable 
at the South for cemeteries or small y*ards. 3 to 4 inches, 
35 cents each. 
Box Tree.—A fine, small evergreen, with pale green 
lehves ; can be trained in any desirable form by shear¬ 
ing. 4 inches, 15 cents each ; 10 for $1.00. 
DECIDUOUS TREES. 
Catalpa, (Syringafolia). — A tree of medium size, with 
large, heart-shaped leaves, and large clusters of white 
and purple flowers. In bloom the last of July. 8 to 12 
inches, 10 cents each ; 30 cents per 10 ; $1.00 per 100. 
Catalpa Speciosa, (Hardy, or Western Catalpa).— 
This early* blooming, upright‘growing variety appears 
ing proved itself capable of enduring the severe winters 
of Wisconsin and Iowa, making, when planted in groves, 
straight, symmetrical trees, suitable for posts or railway* 
ties, for which purposes it is one of the most durable 
timbers known, lasting in many* well authenticated in¬ 
stances, nearly or quite a century*. 8 to 12 inches, 10 
cents each ; 30 cents per 10 ; $1.00 per 100. 
Acer Negundo, (Ash-I.eaved Maple). — A distinct 
variety*, making a handsome lawn tree. 4 to 6 inches, 
20 cents each. 
Tilia Americana, (American Linden, or Basswood). 
—A rapid growing, beautiful tree, with very large leaves 
and fragrant flowers. 8 to 12 inches, 20 cents. 
Red-Flowering Horse Chestnut.—This is a beau¬ 
tiful tree, with splendid rosy-red flowers, forming a fine 
contrast with the white-flowering sorts. 2 y*ears, stocky, 
1 foot high, 50 cents each. 
White-Flowering Horse Chestnut.— This makes 
an admirable tree for all ornamental planting. 2 years, 
stocky, 1 foot high, 35 cents each. 
Hardy Ornamental Shrubs. 
ALTHEA FRUTEX—(Rose of Sharon. > 
There arc many varieties of this beautiful shrub, dif¬ 
fering in color and shape of the flowers. A hardy shrub, 
easy of cultivation, and especially desirable on account 
of its blooming during the autumn months, when there 
few other flowers. The following varieties arc hardy 
here : 
Double Rose.— 25 cents. 
Double Variegated. — Pink and white. 25 cents. 
Folia Variegata.— Leaves conspicuously margined 
creamy white ; flowers double purple. 35 cents. 
AZALEA PONTICUM. 
A fine, hardy shrub, producing an abundance of 
bright yellow flowers in early spring. 50 cents. 
CALYCANTHUS. 
Sweet-Scented Shrub. — Flowers purple, very dou¬ 
ble, and deliciously fragrant; remains in bloom for a 
long time ; a very desirable shrub. 25 cents. 
Deutzia, fl. pi. 
DEXJTZIA. 
Gracilis, (Slender Branched).— A very desirable, 
dwarf growing variety. Flowers pure white. A valua¬ 
ble plant for winter blooming. 25 cents. 
Crcnate Leaved, (Crenata).—Strong grower; pre¬ 
fuse bloomer. 25 cents. 
Crenata, (fl. pi).—Flowers double white, tinged with 
pink. 25 cents. 
