Deciduous Trees 
FAGUS. Beech 
The Beech is a lordly tree, with its great, smooth trunk and spreading branches, 
and, though it never reaches the size of the chestnut, it is far more beautiful and 
longer lived. All the Beeches require care in transplanting, as their roots are 
sensitive to exposure. 
F. ferruginea. American Beech. {Lv) One of the most majestic 
native trees, always symmetrical and handsome ; excellent for avenues, screens 
and lawns; the smooth gray bark is an attractive feature, particularly in winter. 
F. sylvatica. European Beech. {Lv) Of rather slower growth and 
more compact form than the American; a choice and beautiful tree; retains 
its foliage very late, sometimes all winter, and forms a good screen or wind¬ 
break. 
F. sylvatica, var. asplenifolia. Fern-leaved Beech. {S s) A beautiful 
variety, with delicately divided, almost skeletonized leaves. The young 
shoots are very slender and drooping, giving the tree a singular airy appearance. 
F. sylvatica, var. pendula. Weeping Beech. {M v) A remarkably 
picturesque tree. The foliage is very rich green, and hangs in masses. On 
our grounds we have two grand specimens over fifty feet in height; also 
salable specimens 15 to 20 feet that can be transplanted safely. 
F. sylvatica, var. purpurea. Purple Beech. {Lv) A fine shade tree; 
hardy, long-lived, has but few insect enemies, and, after it gets well established, 
is a rapid grower. Early in the season the young foliage is bright, glossy, and 
of that rich purplish color which is so intense in depth when seen against 
green-foliaged trees. When judiciously planted, it is one of the most orna¬ 
mental and effective objects that can be introduced into a landscape. 
F. sylvatica, var. purpurea pendula. Weeping Purple Beech. (M m) 
A weeping form of F. purpurea. The habit is as pronounced as that of the 
green-leaved form, F. sylvatica pendula , and the foliage is a rich dark blood-red. 
F. sylvatica, var. purpurea rosea marginata. Rose-margined Purple¬ 
leaved Beech. (M in) A distinct novelty. The leaves arc beautifully mar¬ 
gined with rose and creamy white ; needs a shaded position, as the margins of 
the leaves turn brown if exposed to the sun. 
F. sylvatica, var. Riversii. River’s Blood-leaved Beech. {M v) A 
grafted form of much deeper purple foliage than F. sylvatica purpurea , which 
holds its color well throughout the season. 
FRAXINUS. Ash 
A desirable class of vigorous-growing trees, with large, rounded, open heads 
and sufficient foliage to make good shade trees. 
F. Americana. White Ash. {Lv) Broad, round head and straight, 
clean trunk. While young it is remarkable for the softness and mellow green 
of its foliage. Will thrive where F. Europeea will languish. An excellent shade 
and ornamental tree. 
F. excelsior. European Ash. (M m) Full, spreading head and short, 
thick trunk ; darker foliage than the American species. 
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