Sorbus : Mountain Ash 
Sorbus (Pyrus) aucuparia. (European Moun¬ 
tain Ash). A tree of neat habit with attrac¬ 
tive compound leaves. Flat corymbs of white 
flowers in May, succeeded in July by showy 
clusters of orange-red berries that hol'd a long 
time. 6-8 ft. 75 c each, $5 per 10 , $40 per 100 . 
Var. pendula, (Weeping Mountain Ash). 
5 ft., good heads, $ 1.50 each, $ 12.50 per 10 . 
Var. quercifolia. (Oak-leaved Mountain Ash). 
Is similar in habit to the above and has 
leaves shaped like those of an oak tree. 5 to 
6 ft., $ 1.00 each, $ 7.50 per 10 . 
STYRAX Japonica (Japanese Silver Bell). A 
small tree, allied to Halesia. In early sum¬ 
mer it is loaded with fuchsia-like flowers 
with white carolla and yellow stamens, fol¬ 
lowed by globular fruits, making it an in¬ 
teresting and attractive object for lawn or 
shrubbery group at all season. 25 cts. to $1. 
Syringa : The Tree Lilac 
A beautiful free-flowering tree thriving best 
in rich loam. As specimen plants, or in groups 
or masses, this handsome species attracts 
attention and comment wherever seen. 
Syringa Japonica. Japanese Lilac. A small 
pyramidal tree, very floriferous and hardy, 
from Japan. Leaves ovate or heart- 
shaped, dark green, pale beneath, turning 
yellow in the fall. Flowers creamy white, 
in panicles often a foot long, produced in 
great abundance in early summer. 
U. campestris (English Elm). Less spread¬ 
ing than the American, but of later years 
seems to suffer more from ravages of in¬ 
sects. 75 cts. to $1.50. 
U. campestris media foliis variegatis. A 
small-leaved variegated variety of the Eng¬ 
lish Elm. Very fine and choice. $ 1 . 
U. campestris Rueppellii (Rueppell’s English 
Elm). Of compact habit, with corky branches 
and small foliage. $1 to $ 2 . 50 . 
U. Monumentalis (Monumental Elm). A slow- 
growing variety, forming a straight and 
dense column; very distinct. $ 1.50 to $ 3 . 
U. plumosapyramidalis An elegant pyra¬ 
midal-growing Elm. $ 1.50 to $ 3 . 
U. scabra (Scotch Elm); syn., U. montana. 
Usually crooked while young, but eventu¬ 
ally makes an interesting tree. 75 cts. to 
$1.50. 
U. s. pendula (Camperdown Weeping Elm). 
A singular weeping tree. The branches 
grow downward in strangely crooked lines, 
hut it never gets much higher than where 
grafted; usually about 5 to 7 feet. $1.50 to 
$2.50. 
U scabra superba (Blandford Elm). A noble 
tree of large size and quick growth. Foliage 
large and dark green; bark smooth and 
grayish. A superb shade tree, and highly 
ornamental. $1 to $ 4 . 
U Wheatleyi (Wheatley’s Pyramidal Elm). 
This is the most attractive Pyramidal Elm 
for avenue and street planting; retains its 
verdure the entire summer. Vigorous grower. 
Very straight. $2 to $ 5 . 
Tilia : The Lindens 
Tilia Americana. (American Linden,Bass¬ 
wood). A large, symmetrical tree, a 
fast grower, easy to transplant, and 
will grow in almost any soil. 50 cts 
to $2. 
T. tomentosa (Silver-leaved Linden); 
syn., T. agenta. Rather smaller 
than the American. The leaves are 
downy and white on the under sur¬ 
face, producing a striking and beau¬ 
tiful effect when the branches are 
swayed by the wind. 75 cts. to $2.50. 
T. t. pendula (Weeping Silver Linden). 
A handsome sort, with slender, 
drooping branches. One of the best 
for ornamental specimens. $1.50 
to $3. 
T. vulgaris (European Linden), or 
Lime Tree; syn., T. Europaea. 
forms a large tree with a compact, 
symmetrical head. 75 cts. to $1.50. 
Ulmus : The Elms 
Ulmus Americana (American White 
Elm). This popular tree is a rapid 
grower, long-lived ,attains enormous 
size, and where its foliage can be 
preserved from insect ravages, is 
one of the finest for the avenue. 
50 cts. to $2. 
Norway maple (Seepage#) 
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