Shade and Ornamental Trees 
We make no particular specialty of shade and ornamental trees, the greater pro¬ 
portion of our stock being confined to fruit trees ; we have, however, a good supply 
of the following kinds: 
Texas Umbrella Tree. — Deciduous, a sub-variety of the China tree, of re¬ 
markably fast growth, very symmetrical; in shape resembling an umbrella; one of 
the handsomest trees grown, and cannot he surpassed as a shade tree. 
Primus Pissardii. —A beautiful purple-leaved tree that retains its deep color 
throughout the warmest weather, and its leaves until midwinter. This tree also 
bears a fruit of a bright crimson color and of fair quality, maturing in June. Intro¬ 
duced into this country from Persia. See page 25. 
Olive. — For description see page 34. This tree is an evergreen, and, beside 
being ornamental, it is also valuable for fruit and oil. 
Loquat. —A beautiful evergreen tree, with broad, dark green leaves. For de¬ 
scription see page 34. 
