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Prunus (continued.) 
like little roses is strikingly beautiful. One 
variety is pure white, another is pink. $i. 
P. cerasifera atropurpurea (Pissard’s Purpie¬ 
leaved Plum); syn., P. Pissardi. small 
but exceedingly ornamental tree of com¬ 
pact habit. The young trees are crimson, 
changing to dark purple, and retaining this 
hue throughout the season better than 
most other purple-foliaged plants. 50 cts. 
to $1. 
P. Japonica (Double-flowering Almond); 
syn., Amygdalis communis and A. pumila. 
A low bush, one of the most beautiful early 
summer-bloomers, with very double little 
rosettes. One variety is a delicate pink, 
another pure white. 25 cts. and 50 cts. 
P. Padus (European Bird Cherry); syn., 
Cerasus Padus. A particularly neat and 
symmetrical tree with clean bright green 
foliage. Its gracefully drooping spikes of 
white flowers are borne in great profusion. 
50 cts. to $1. 
P. pendula (Japanese Weeping Rose-flowered 
Cherry). A rare tree of irregular form 
with crooked drooping branches. One of 
the handsomest early-flowering weeping 
trees, bearing small pink flowers in great 
profusion. $1 to $3. 
P. Persica plena (Double-flowering Peach); 
syn., Persica vulgaris plena. A Peach tree 
in full bloom, with large double flowers, 
is a charming sight, unequaled by any¬ 
thing else which blossoms at the same 
time. 75 cts. 
P. P. purpurea (Blood-leaved Peach). The 
young leaves are as red as blood, but grad¬ 
ually change to bronze or green. A very 
effective foliage plant in early summer. 
50 cts. 
P. triloba (Flowering Plum). A beautiful 
shrub with slender branches densely 
clothed with elegant double rosy flowers 
in early summer. Resembles the Flower¬ 
ing Almond. 50 cts. 
PTELEA trifoliata (Hop Tree). A low 
shrubby tree, that bears clusters of fruit 
resembling hops; interesting. 50 cts. to $1. 
P. t. aurea (Golden Hop Tree). In sunny 
exposure the glossy leaves are lemon-yel¬ 
low, retaining their bright color all sum¬ 
mer. Useful for producing contrast and 
color-effect in large shrubberies. 75 cts. 
to $1.50. 
PYRUS Ioensis plena (Bechtel’s Double-Flow¬ 
ering Crab); syn., P. angustifolia plena. 
The beauty and delicate fragrance of the 
bloom of the sweet-scented Crab is a 
theme for poets, and this new variety is a 
gem among hardy plants. The flowers are 
sometimes mistaken for small pink roses, 
and the perfume tends to increase rather 
than correct the delusion. 50 cts. to $1.50. 
P. floribunda Parkmani (Parkman’s Japan 
Crab). A twiggy spreading bush or small 
tree. In spring when covered with small 
carmine buds dangling on slender stems, 
changing to a delicate pink when flowers 
are open, it forms a lawn specimen of rare 
beauty. 50 cts. to $1. 
Quercus : The Oaks 
These grand trees, possessing so many vir¬ 
tues, do not grow slowly, as it is often sup¬ 
posed. Their great vigor and hardihood enable 
them to withstand the drought of hillsides and 
the caustic influence of sea spray. Their broad, 
spreading heads make them desirable shade 
trees for lawns, parks, public grounds and ave¬ 
nues. The brilliant autumnal coloring of some 
species is everywhere commented upon. Our 
Oaks are frequently transplanted, and when 
thus cared for are not difficult to establish. 
Quercus alba (White Oak). One of the 
noblest trees of Eastern American forests, 
retaining its vigor unimpaired and increas¬ 
ing in grandeur for centuries. $1 to $3. 
Q. Cerris (Turkey Oak). A handsome Euro¬ 
pean species, not as hardy as some others. 
75 cts. to $1.50. 
Q. coccinea (Scarlet Oak). The autumnal 
tints of the foliage are exceedingly bright 
and beautiful. A rapid grower, and one 
of the best trees for avenues or for shade. 
50 cts. to $1. 
Q. macrocarpa (Mossy-Cup, Bur Oak). A 
fine, large tree; the acorns are large and 
their cups are very prettily fringed around 
the edge. One of the best. $1 to 2. 
Q. palustris (Pin Oak). One of the fastest- 
growing Oaks and the one most exten¬ 
sively planted in the eastern states. 50 cts. 
to $1.50. 
Q. p. Concordia (Concord Golden Oak). 
Foliage clear golden yellow throughout the 
summer and autumn. One of the highest 
colored and most constant golden-foliaged 
trees; moderate grower, and a novelty of 
high merit. $1.50 to $2.50. 
Q. rubra (Red Oak). One of the largest- 
leaved and handsomest American species. 
A rapid grower, and a valuable street tree. 
75 cts. to $1.50. 
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