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Japanese Maples. 
1 hese are very dwarf in habit, rarely growing over five to ten feet high, and are entirely hardy. The varieties are 
very numerous ; some with highly-colored leaves, from a pure white variegation to pink and dark purple, and others with 
leaves as deeply cut as lace. Planted in massed on the lawn they are extremely effective throughout the season, as their 
colors are constant. The following varieties we have selected as being among the best. Prices, $2 oo each ; $ 20.00 per 
dozen ; $ 2.50 each ; $ 24.00 per dozen, according to size. 
Atropurpureum. Reddish purple. 
Atropurpureum Variegatum. Same as above, variegated with 
a bright pink. 
Atropurpureum Dissectum. The finely-dissected leaves of a 
rich purple color are like lace ; the tree is of a drooping habit; the 
effect is beautiful. 
Atropurpureum Dissectum Variegatum. The foliage varie¬ 
gated with pink and white; one of the most delicate and charm¬ 
ing ; must not be exposed too much to the hot sun. 
Polymorphum Sanguineum. Leaves of a superb blood-red 
color. 
Polymorphum Versicolor. Foliage spotted irregularly with 
pink, white, and green ; a choice and most interesting variety. 
Polymorphum Aureum. Foliage golden green, through 
which the light shines as through amber; one of the rarest and 
most exquisite of the Maples. 
Polymorphum Roseo Marginatis. The bright green leaf is 
surrounded by a distinct margin of rosy pink ; extremely beau¬ 
tiful. 
Polymorphum Filicifolium. The leaves of this variety arc 
deeply cut, the lobes resembling Fern fronds ; one of the rarest and 
most beautiful. 
Polymorphum Scolopendifolium. A deeply-cut, narrow¬ 
leaved variety of a rich claret color ; very graceful and distinct. 
Polymorphum Reticulatum. Leaves with a white ground, 
covered with a network of translucent green. 
Evergreens. 
Abies Canadensis. Common Hemlock. 50 cents and $1 each. 
Abies Canadensis Pendula. Weeping Hemlock. $2 and $3 
each. 
Abies Excelsa. (Norway Spruce.) A rapid-growing pyramidal 
fvergreen; one of the most popular for large masses and effect. 
Excellent for hedges. 75 cents, $1 and $2 each. 
Abies Douglasii. This Fir is one of the most distinct, beautiful 
and valuable ever introduced. It was discovered and named after 
the persevering explorer whose name it bears, and upon whose 
authority it is stated to attain the great height of two hundred and 
fifty feet, and twelve feet in diameter at base. It is thoroughly 
hardy, of sound constitution and very rapid in growth. $1.00 and 
$1.50 each. 
Abies Nobilis. This magnificent Pine is a native of Northern 
California, attaining upward of two hundred feet in height. It is 
of remarkably handsome growth, being upright, with horizontal 
branches and fine green foliage, the under part of which is very 
glaucous. $1.50 and $2 00 each. 
Abies Pungens. (Colorado Blue Spruce.) One of the hardiest 
and most beautiful of all the Spruces ; in form and habit similar to 
the White Spruce and will thrive in any soil or situation. The 
foliage is a rich blue or sage color; an important acquisition. 
Small plants, $2 each. 
Cupressus Pendula Alba. A graceful-growing variety, with 
the terminals silvery. This is believed to be identical with Alba 
spica. $2 each. 
Juniperus Sabina. (Savin Juniper.) Low, wide-spreading, 
sombre and thickly-branched shrub; hardy ; well adapted for 
hillsides and rock work. 75 cents each. 
Juniperus Hibernica. (Irish Juniper.) A distinct and beauti¬ 
ful variety, of erect, dense growth, resembling a pillar of green ; 
fine for columnar effects in landscape gardening, or for rock work. 
50 cents and $1 each. 
Juniperus Virginiana. (Red Cedar.) A handsome, tapering 
evergreen, of symmetrical form, bright, rich green, compact foli¬ 
age. 75 cents each ; extra large and fine specimens at $2 each. 
Pinus Austriaca. (Austrian Pine.) Large, rounded form; 
vigorous, dark, glossy leaves. One of the most important ever¬ 
greens for mass planting on the lawn. 75 cents, $1 and $2 each. 
Pinus Excelsa. (Lofty Bhotan Pine.) A graceful and elegant 
tree, with drooping, silvery foliage, resembling that of the White 
Pine, but longer and more pendulous ; hardy and vigorous. $1.50 
each. 
Pinus Massoniana. (Mason’s Pine.) Japan. A large-sized 
tree, remarkable for its bright green tint. $1.00 and $1.50 each. 
Picea Nordmaniana. (Nordman’s Silver Fir.) One of the best 
of the Silver Firs; dark green, massive foliage, silvery on the 
under side, broad and compact; very hardy, symmetrical and ef¬ 
fective. $1.50 and $2.00 each. 
Picea Concolor. (Lasiocarpa, or Parson’s Silver Fir.) Leaves 
arranged in single rows on the branchlcts and strongly curved up¬ 
ward ; a noble and rare tree. $2 each. 
Pinus Mugho. (Dwarf Mugho Pine.) An upright, small Pine, 
found on the Pyrenees and Alps. Its general form is that of a 
Pine bush ; very ornamental. $1 each. 
Retinospora Filifera. (Thread-branched Japan Cypress.) A 
beautiful tree, particularly graceful on account of the ends of its 
shoots drooping in long filaments. $1.50 and $2.00 each. 
Retinospora Ericoides. This is a very pretty addition tc our 
hardy Conifers, and deserves a place in every collection ; it is simi¬ 
lar to a close-growing Juniper, bright green during the summer, 
and assuming a violet-purple hue at the commencement of the 
autumn. $1.50 each. 
Retinospora Plumosa. (Plume-like Japan Cypress.) Delicate 
glaucous foliage, one of the best of Japanese introductions. 75 cents 
each. 
Retinospora Plumosa Aurea. (Golden Plume Japan Cypress.) 
An elegant variety. Shoots beautifully tinted with gold through¬ 
out the year, very bright in winter. Unsurpassed for massing, or 
for hedges. 75 cents each ; fine specimens, $1.50 each. 
Taxus Baccata Aurea. (Golden Yew.) Of a rich golden hue, 
especially in June. Very choice. $1.00 and $1.50 each. 
Taxus Fastigiata. (Irish Yew.) Peculiar upright growth ; deep 
blackish-green foliage ; very beautiful. $1.00 and $1.50 each. 
Thuya Occidentalis. (American Arbor-vita?.) A well-known 
native evergreen, of rapid growth ; popular for hedges. 50 cents 
and 75 cents each. 
Thuya Hoveyii. (Hovey’s Golden Arbor-vita?.) A dwarf ever¬ 
green, of pyramidal form ; very bright golden-green foliage. Most 
ornamental of American kinds. 50 cents and 75 cents. 
