Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Etc. 
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MOHRODENDRON (Halesia) 
Silver Bell 
A small genus of three species, native of south¬ 
eastern North America, hardy here and exceedingly 
attractive when in bloom. They are small trees, with 
drooping, bell-shaped flowers in short racemes early 
in the season. 
M. Carolinum (Syn., Halesia tetraptera). Snowdrop 
Tree. An attractive little tree, with mostly ovate 
dark green leaves and fascicles of white flowers in 
March and April. When in bloom this pretty spe¬ 
cies appears covered with its pendent white bells. 
Hardy and fine. 
MORUS. Mulberry 
Deciduous trees of medium size, valued principally 
for their fruit, although grown for ornament as well. 
The foliage is used almost exclusively as food for silk¬ 
worms. The species are generally hardy and of rapid 
growth, with broad, spreading tops. 
M. alba. White Mulberry. Of medium size, with 
glossy leaves, native of China. It is rather slender 
in growth, with light-colored hark, and produces 
large crops of whitish fruit that is edible and 
pleasant. 
var. multicaulis. Chinese Mulberry. Introduced 
into our collections many years since as food for 
silkworms. It is a strong grower, with very large 
leaves, and bears a fine crop of large blackish pur¬ 
ple fruit of good flavor. 
var. “ Downing’s Everbearing." A chance seedling 
of the above, raised by the late Cltas. Downing. 
The fruit is superior in quality and is produced 
sparingly all through the season, 
var. Moretti. Russian Mulberry. Of comparatively 
recent introduction, bearing large crops of rather 
small, black, sweet fruit. It is very hardy, grows 
rapidly, anti makes quite a large tree, 
var. pendula. Weeping Mulberry. This unique 
form was raised by John C. Teas, of Carthage, 
Missouri. It is decidedly one of the most perfect 
and natural weeping trees in the entire class of 
such novelties. Entirely hardy, with long, slender 
branches pendulous to the ground. A form of the | 
Russian Mulberry, with similar foliage and fruit. 
NYSSA. Tupelo 
A small genus, most species of which are natives of 
the United States. They are noted for their rough 
bark, dark shining green leaves, blackish drupes, and 
remarkably tough wood. They are quite ornamental 
in character, the foliage changing in autumn to a 
brilliant crimson tint. 
N. sylvatica (Svn., A', multiflora). Sour Gum. A 
very large native tree, with horizontal branches and 
shining leaves. Found mostly in low grounds, but 
succeeds well in high situations and forms really 
beautiful specimens. Bark very rough. 
PAULOWNIA 
A monotypic genus, native of China but cultivated 
in Japanese gardens. Leaves very large, those on 
young trees often of immense size. Flowers in terminal 
panicles, very conspicuous, fragrant and beautiful. 
P. imperialis. Paulownia. A very' showy and valu¬ 
able ornamental tree of medium size and rapid i 
growth. The flowers are blue, or rather bluish J 
lilac, and in shape not unlike those of the gloxinia, j 
Bloooms in earlv summer and is hardy here. 
PLATANUS, Plane Tree 
A small genus, found in the northern temperate 
zone. The various species are large, of rapid growth, 
and esteemed for their value as lawn trees or for ave¬ 
nues. They are frequently known as Sycamores. 
P. orientalis. Oriental Plane , or Buttonwood. An 
exceedingly valuable tree for avenue planting, owing 
to its quick growth, immunity from injurious insects 
and diseases, and clean, healthy foliage. It is also 
prized for the lawn, where it makes a quick shade 
and presents a unique appearance. 
POPULUS. Poplar 
A genus of exceedingly rapid-growing trees, with 
heart-shaped toothed leaves, and mostly angular 
branches. More or less inclined to produce numerous 
suckers, although some species are comparatively free 
from this defect. 
P. alba Bolleana. Sit-very Upright Poplar. A very 
distinct form of the well-known Silver Abelc, with 
a strictly erect habit and white foliage. Valuable 
for contrasting with dark foliage and spreading 
branches. 
P. delloides (Syn ., P. monilifera). Carolina Pop¬ 
lar, Cottonwood. Perhaps the most popular of all 
rapid-growing trees for avenues and streets. It 
rarely produces suckers from the roots, and is a 
healthy, hardy tree, with ample foliage. Of up¬ 
right growth; needs an occasional pruning, 
var. folius aureus. Tan Geerl’s Golden Poplar. 
Similar to the Carolina Poplar in growth, etc., but 
with foliage of a beautiful golden tint. It forms an 
attractive contrast to other trees on the lawn, espe¬ 
cially to Conifers. 
Matus anguritifolia. tgee preceding paze.i 
