^sculus 
HIPPOCASTANUM (European White-flowering 
Horse-Chestnut). A compact handsome tree; leaves 
with seven large leaflets; flowers in large, erect 
trusses; common favorite for lawn, street, or groups. 
5 to 6 ft., $2 each, $17.50 for 10; 6 to 7 ft., $2.50 each, 
$20 for 10. 
Hippocastanum alba fl.-pl. The double, white- 
flowered Horse-Chestnut, of regular outline and good 
habits. 5 to 6 ft., $3 each, $20 for 10; 6 to 8 ft., 
$4 each, $35 for 10. 
RUBICUNDA (Ai. cameo). Tree growing 20 to 
40 feet, leaflets mostly five; handsome and fine, of 
better appearance generally than the white-flovver- 
ing varieties; resists drought and unprotected situ¬ 
ations well. 5 to 6 ft., $3.50 each, $30 for 10; 
7 to 9 ft., $4.50 each, $40 for 10. 
Rubicunda Briottii. Similar to JE. rubi¬ 
cunda, but with brighter scarlet flowers. 5 to 6 ft., 
$3.50 each, $30 for 10; 8 to 10 ft., $5 each, $45 for 10; 
10 to 12 ft., $6 each, $55 for 10. 
Ailanthus 
GLANDULOSA (Tree of Heaven). A rapid 
grower, with feathery, tropical foliage, often 5 to 
6 feet long; flowers greenish, in terminal panicles; 
resists smoke and adverse conditions. 8 to 10 ft., 
$2 each, $17.50 for 10; 10 to 12 ft., $2.75 each, 
$20 for 10. 
Betula (Birch) 
These trees with their elegant, slender branches 
and light airy foliage, are general favorites as single 
specimens on the lawn. They can also be effectively 
grouped as a tall background for the larger shrub¬ 
bery borders, or among evergreens their silvery bark 
produces a fine contrast in winter. 
ALBA (European White Birch). Of fairly rapid 
growth; bark silvery white; leaves triangular and 
take on rich autumn tints. 4 to 5 ft., $1.25 each, 
$10 for 10; 6 to 8 ft., $2.50 each, $20 for 10; 8 to 10 ft., 
$5 each, $45 for 10. 
Alba purpurea (Purple-leaved White Birch). 
Similar to B. alba , excepting leaves have a beautiful 
purple tinge; branches semi-pendulous. 5 to 6 ft., 
$1.75 each, $15 for 10; 8 to 10 ft., $3.50 each, 
$30 for 10. 
LACINIATA pendula alba (Cut-leaved Weep¬ 
ing Birch). A graceful and beautiful tree, with slen¬ 
der, drooping branches, finely cut foliage and silvery 
white bark. 6 to 8 ft., $2.50 each, $22.50 for 10; 
8 to 10 ft., $5 each, $45 for 10. 
PAPYRIFERA (Paper or Canoe Birch). This 
forms a large tree of upright growth, with large, 
handsome leaves, and bark a more brilliant white 
than the other. 8 to 10 ft., $2.50 each. 
Carpinus 
BETULUS (European Hornbeam). A low, spread¬ 
ing tree, suitable for clipping, pleached arbors, or for 
lawn specimens; leaves oval, toothed, and turn 
pretty golden in autumn. 4 to 6 ft., $3.75 each, 
$35 for 10. 
Catalpa 
BUNGEI. A dwarf species from China, with very 
large, glossy foliage. Top-grafted on tall stems, it 
forms a perfect umbrella-shaped head and makes an 
effective tree for the formal garden. Thoroughly 
hardy and strong in growth. Well-shaped heads 
grafted on 8-foot stems, $3 each, $27.50 for 10. 
Cerasus (Cherry) 
Travelers make it a point to visit Japan during 
the “Cherry Blossom Time,” where the large, double 
flowers of the Flowering Cherries, resembling minia¬ 
ture roses, completely conceal the branches, and pre¬ 
sent to the eye nothing but a mass of bloom. They 
make beautiful specimens on the lawn, and should 
be extensively planted. 
JAMES H. VEITCH. A lovely pink, double- 
flowered form. The Japanese call it “Fugenzo.” 
5 to 6 ft., $4 each, $35 for 10; 6 to 8 ft., $5.50 each, 
$50 for 10. 
JAPONICA rosea pendula. A grafted variety, 
with full head of pendulous branches. A striking 
tree as a specimen; pink flowers. 6-ft. stems, $5 each, 
$45 for 10. 
MT. FUJI. A rare new Japanese variety, with 
very large, white blossoms resembling the white 
rambler rose. 5 to 5J^ ft., $5 each, $45 for 10. 
NADEN. A new variety, with splendid, double, 
tender pink flowers; very early. 3 ft., $3.50 each, 
$30 for 10; 4 ft., $4 each, $35 for 10. 
OKUMYAKO. A new late variety; semi-double 
pink flowers. 5 to 6 ft., $5 each, $45 for 10. 
SERRULATA (C. Sargentii). Sargent’s Cherry. 
A Cherry tree, native of Japan, where it makes a 
large tree. The flowers, which appear in great abun¬ 
dance in early May, are quite large, of a delicate 
pink, and very beautiful, and are succeeded by small, 
almost black fruits. This tree was introduced through 
the Arnold Arboretum of Boston, and is one of the 
most valuable additions ever made to our list of 
hardy ornamental trees. 5 to 6 ft., $4 each, $35 for 10. 
SUBHIRTELLA (Japanese Spring Cherry). This 
introduction is a native of Japan. It forms a large, 
rounded, spreading bush, and when the leafless stems 
are covered with its myriad of small, light pink 
flowers in mid-April, it forms a veritable cloud of 
delicate color. 6 ft., $3 each, $20 for 10. 
Not less than 5 trees of one variety will be sold at the dozen rate, nor less than 25 trees of one 
variety at the 100 rate. Orders for less than 5 trees of one variety will be charged at the rate of 
single plants. 
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