FRAXINUS (Continued) 
FRAXINUS americana ( White Ash). A native 
tree of large size, rapid growth, and easy cul¬ 
tivation; leaves pinnate, pale green and hand¬ 
some, changing in autumn to a mulberry tint. 
A very desirable tree, either for the avenue or 
lawn. 6-8 ft., $i each. 
F. excelsior ( European Ash). A tall growing, 
handsome tree, with very large leaves of a dark 
rich green, and which remain so till killed by 
frost. 6-8 ft., $i each. 
L. decidua ( European Larch). An excellent 
rapid-growing pyramidal tree; also valuable for 
timber. Small branches drooping gracefully 4-6 
ft., $1 each. 
LIQUID AMBAR styraciflua ( Sweet Gum). A 
stately tree, with dark green, star-like leaves 
and cork bark. Its form is broad and pyram¬ 
idal, and adapted for streets and avenues; its 
leaves in the spring emit a refreshing fragrance, 
and assume in autumn rich tints of yellow and 
red. 6-8 ft., $1.50 each. 
F. excelsior pendula {Weeping Ash). A common 
well-known sort. One of the most desirable 
lawn and arbor trees, covering a large space 
and growing rapidly. 2-year heads, $2 each. 
GINKGO biloba ( Salisburia , Maidenhair Tree). 
One of the most beautiful of lawn trees. Of 
medium size, rapid growth, and rich, glossy 
fern-like foliage. Of elegant habit, but it lacks | 
density, hence it is not strictly speaking a shade 
tree. 6-8 ft., $1.25 each. 
GLEDITSCHIA triacanthos {Honey Locust). 
Large, spiny tree, with pendulous branches. Fo¬ 
liage dark green and glossy, fading into yellow 
in autumn. A hardy and ornamental tree, 
thriving in any soil. Planted closely and severely 
trimmed to formal lines, it makes an impene¬ 
trable hedge. 6-8 ft., 75 cts. each; $6 per doz.; 
S40 per 100. Hedge plants, 12-18 in., 75 cts. 
per 100; $6 per 1000. 
HALESIA diptera {Silver Bell , Snowdrop Tree)- 
A hardy, small-sized tree, completely covered in 
May with a snowy mantle of white flowers be¬ 
fore the foliage appears. Conspicuous and beau¬ 
tiful; should be planted about the home. 50 ets. 
each; $5 per doz. 
JUGLANS nigra {Black Walnut). See page 10. 
KOELREUTERIA paniculata. A small Chinese 
tree, with foliage resembling that of the sumac. 
Purplish red on the new shoots and producing 
large panicles of golden flowers in July. Foliage 
brilliant in autumn. 4-5 ft., 75 cts. each. 
LARIX {Larch). Deciduous conifers, admired for 
their soft, feathery, pine-like foliage which 
appears early in spring, and in autumn changes 
to yellow. They are rapid growers and it is 
best to use small or medium-sized trees. 75 cts. 
each; $6 per doz. 
L. americana {American Larch Tamarack). 50 
cts. each; $5. per doz. 
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera {Tulip Tree). A 
magnificent native tree with broad, glossy, fiddle¬ 
shaped leaves and beautiful tulip-like flowers. 
Allied to the magnolias which it equals in beauty, 
and, like them, difficult to transplant unless of 
small size. Desirable for park, lawn and avenue 
planting. 6-8 ft., $1.25 each. 
THE MAGNOLIAS 
There arc no trees more striking than these. 
The size and richness of the foliage and bountiful 
yield of fragrant flowers give them first place 
among hardy ornamental trees. In early spring, 
at which time they bloom, their beauty is beyond 
description. They not only light up the entire 
landscape, but fill the air with the richest perfume. 
Being somewhat difficult to transplant, small trees, 
3 to 4 feet high, are preferable. 
MAGNOLIA obovata ( Purple Magnolia). Small 
growing tree. Flowers purple and pink. $2 each. 
M. soulangeana. One of the hardiest, best and 
most satisfactory species, forming a large bushy 
tree, 20 feet high by 20 feet in diameter. A well- 
grown plant in full bloom from top of its tall¬ 
est twig to the lower branches which sweep 
the ground, with tens of thousands of large, 
delightfully fragrant flowers, rosy pink in bud 
but pure white when fully expanded, forms a 
gigantic bouquet which no other tree can sur¬ 
pass for showiness. $2.50 each. 
M. lennei. Recently introduced. Foliage large; 
flowers purplish crimson or magenta, and al¬ 
though not a handsome grower, a superb variety. 
$3 each. 
M. speciosa {Showy-flowering Magnolia). A 
good grower; tree generally round-headed and 
of fine form; flowers are a little smaller, and 
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