CATALPAS (Continued) 
C. speciosa (Hardy Western Catalpa). A variety 
originating in the West; blossoms two or three 
weeks earlier than the native variety. Very 
valuable for timber, fence posts, railroad ties, 
etc., possessing wonderful durability. A very 
ornamental and valuable tree, 8-10 ft., Si each; 
£9 per doz.; 6-8 ft., 75 cts. each; $6 per doz.; 
$30 per 100. 
CELTIS occidentalis (Nettle Tree , Ilackberry). 
A somewhat rare native tree with slender branches 
and rough, thick bark. 4-6 ft., Si each; $8 
per doz. 
CERCIS canadensis (Red Bud , or American 
Judas). A small-growing tree, covered with 
delicate pink flowers before the leaves appear. 
Blooms in spring and is very ornamental. 5-6 
ft., Si each. 
C. japonica (Japan Judas). A great improvement 
on the well-known American Judas Tree. About 
the first of May it is covered with deep rose- 
colored flowers, a dozen or more in a bunch on 
the bare stem before the leaves appear. It 
has the trick of flowering from branches many 
years old, as well as from the new ones. 6-8 ft., 
$1.50 each. 
CERASUS (Cherry). See Prunus, page 28. 
CHIONANTHUS virginica (White Fringe). Has 
handsome, large foliage and racemes of deli¬ 
cate white flowers that hang like finely cut 
shreds or fringes of white paper. Blossoms in 
May or June. 50 cts. each; S 5 per doz. 
Note.- —For Purple Fringe or Smoke Tree, 
see Rhus, page 29. 
CORNUS florida (White Dogwood). A native, 
growing 15 to 20 feet high; blooms lavishly in 
spring before leaves appear; flowers white and 
very large. Its glossy green foliage turns to a 
deep red in autumn. Certainly one of the hand¬ 
somest and most desirable of our smaller trees. 
Should be planted extensively. 3-4 ft., 75 cts. 
each; $6 per doz. 
C. florida rubra (Red-flowering Dogwood). Con¬ 
sidered a great acquisition. Produces bright, 
red flowers; blooms when young; rare and beau¬ 
tiful. 2^-3 ft., $1.50 each. 
CYTISUS laburnum (Golden Chain). Bears long, 
pendant racemes of yellow flowers in June; 
showy and beautiful. Should be in every lawn. 
4-6 ft., $1 each. 
FAGUS: BEECH 
These are tall growing, hardy trees of noble 
appearance, with smooth, light gray bark and dark 
green foliage which is unusually free from insects 
or fungi. They are among the most desirable 
trees and are attractive at all seasons of the year, 
especially in spring. The foliage of the American 
varieties turns a clear yellow in the fall, while that 
of the European becomes a reddish browm, remain¬ 
ing throughout the winter. The beech prefers a 
somewhat dry situation and grows best in a sandy 
loam and limestone soil. 
FAGUS ferruginea (Ameriran Beech). One of 
our finest native trees, beautiful anywhere. A 
large tree and should be on every lawn. Rich, 
shiny foliage, a symmetrical grower. 5-7 ft., 
$1.50 each; $15 per doz. 
F. sylvatica (European Beech). A beautiful tree, 
growing to a height of 60 to 75 feet. 5-6 ft., 
Si.25 each; $12 per doz. 
F. s. purpurea (Purple or Copper Beech). Dis¬ 
covered in a German forest. An elegant, vigor¬ 
ous tree, growing 40 to 50 feet high. Foliage 
deep purple, changing to crimson. Very orna¬ 
mental. Like all varieties of the beech, this 
is difficult to transplant, hence small trees, 3 
feet high, are preferable. 3-4 ft., Si.50 each. 
F. s. p. riversii (Rivers Purple Beech). Differs 
from the ordinary purple-leaved beech by its 
compact, symmetrical habit of growth and crim¬ 
son foliage early in the spring, changing to a 
dark purple in summer. The finest of all purple- 
leaved trees. Grafted, 3-4 ft., $2 each. 
F. s. pendula (Weeping Beech). Of wonderful 
grace and beauty when covered with its rich, 
luxuriant foliage, but quite ungainly in appear¬ 
ance when divested of its leaves. Vigorous; 
grows to a height of 30 feet. 4-5 ft., S3 each. 
FRAXINUS: ASH 
Hardy ornamental trees, valuable for street and 
park planting. Tall, growing rather pyramidal, 
with light green foliage, which turns yellow or 
dark purple in autumn. Are not easily injured 
and they will thrive in most soils. 
PURPLE-LEAF BEECH ( Fagus-sylvalica purpurea, 
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