CHESTNUT HITT, PHITAD'A, PA. 
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CORNUS (FLOWERING DOGWOOD). 
Cornus florida (White-flowering* Dogwood). “ An American species, of spreading, 
irregular form, growing from sixteen 
to twenty-five feet high. The 
flowers, produced in spring before the 
leaves appear, are from three to 
three and one-half inches in di¬ 
ameter, white and very showy. 
They begin to appear just as the 
Magnolia flowers are fading, and are 
invaluable for maintaining a succes¬ 
sion of bloom in the garden border or 
on the lawn. They are also very 
durable, lasting in favorable weather 
more than two weeks. Besides being 
a tree of fine form, its foliage is of a 
grayish-green color, glossy and hand¬ 
some, and in the autumn turns to a 
deep red, rendering the tree one of 
the most showy and beautiful objects 
at that season. We regard it, all 
things considered, as one of the most 
valuable trees for ornamental plant¬ 
ing, ranking next to the Magnolia 
among flowering trees, and only second to the Scarlet Oak (which it almost equals) in 
brilliant foliage in autumn.” (From E. & B.) 50 cents to $1.50 each. 
C. florida flore rubro (Red-flowering* Dogwood). Flowers suffused with 
bright red color, lasting long. This is one of the finest acquisitions. It has not 
the tint of the decaying flowers of the well-known White Dogwood, but a fresh, pro¬ 
nounced red, continuing with the flower from the beginning to the end of its bloom. 
Planted with the white species, the effect is unrivaled. $1.50 each. 
Cornus florida pendula (Weeping* Dogwood). This new and very beautiful weep¬ 
ing tree has all the good qualities of the common Dogwood, with a perfectly drooping 
habit and the upright leading stem of the Weeping Beech. $1.50 each. 
CRAT.iEGUS (THORN). The Thorns justly deserve to be classed among the most 
beautiful flowering trees. They are generally dense, low growers, occupying comparatively 
little space and well adapted to beautify small grounds. The foliage is varied and attractive, 
flowers very showy and often highly perfumed. The fruit is ornamental. There are numerous 
varieties, all of which are hardy and will thrive in any dry soil. We have endeavored to select 
the best and most distinct. They flower in May and June. 
Crataegus coccinea flore pleno (Paul’s New Double Scarlet). This is a new 
sort and the best. Flowers are in clusters like verbenas; are very double, large, and 
full, and of a deep, rich crimson. 50 cents to $1.00 each. 
C. alba flore pleno (Double White T.). Double white flowers, similar to the pre¬ 
ceding. 50 cents to $1.00 each. 
C. rosea flore pleno. Has fragrant, rose-colored flowers. 50 cents to $1.00 each. 
C. Double red. Flowers bright red, double, and very fine. 50 cents to $1.00 each. 
Cytisus Laburnum (Golden Chain). A small tree with long, compound leaves of 
shining green, with smooth, bronzy bark, producing, in June and July, drooping clusters 
a foot long of the brightest golden-yellow blossoms, of sweet-pea shape and size. One 
of the most beautiful of all small lawn trees. 50 cents to $1.00 each. 
WHITE-FLOWERING DOGWOOD. 
Six trees of one variety for the price of five; twelve trees for the price of ten. 
