GENERAL CATALOGUE. 
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Fagus s. var. purpurea Riversii. Rivers’ Smooth-leaved Purple Beech. B. This variety, which we 
procured of Mr. Rivers, differs from the ordinary Purple-leaved Beech by its compact symmetrical 
habit of growth, and crimson foliage early in the spring, changing to a dark purple in summer. 
The finest of all purple-leaved trees. $1.50. 
var. purpurea rosea marginata. Rose-margined Purple-leaved Beech. A charming variety of 
the Purple-leaved Beech, with beautiful rose-margined leaves. A distinct and tine novelty; but as 
the foliage burns it should have a shaded position. Small trees. $3.00. 
var. quercifolia. Oak-leaved Beech. B. Dwarf habit; distinct, fine foliage. One of the finest 
Beeches. $2.00. 
var. Zlatia. Golden-leaved Beech. A grand new variety and a valuable addition to the list of 
Beeches. Foliage large, golden yellow. Makes a fine contrast when planted with the Purple-leaved 
Beech. Small trees. $3.00. 
CUT-LEAVED BEECH (Reduced). 
FRAXINUS. Ash. Esche, Ger. Frkne, Fr . 
1 his is a large family, and comprises many species and varieties of great beauty ana due. 
F. Americana. American White Ash. B. A well known native tree. 50c. 
var. alba argentea marginata. Silver-margined Leaved Ash. B. A medium sized tree with 
elegantly variegated foliage. The inner portions of the leaves are a deep green, while the margins 
are silvery white. $1.00. 6 
var. aucubaefolia. Aucuba-leaved Ash. B. A beautiful variety, with gold-blotched leaves like 
the Japan Aucuba. As the variegation is permanent, the tree is valuable for grouping with purple 
leaved trees. $1.00. 1 
var. Bosci. Bose’s Ash. B. A scarce American variety, with dark, glossy foliage, and brown 
woolly shoots; distinct and fine. $1.00. 
var. juglandifolia. Walnut-leaved Ash. B. A native tree, growing from 70 to qo feet high • 
flowers in May. $1.00. b * 
var. pannosa. Cloth-like-leaved Ash. 
downy, and foliage much larger. $1.00. 
var. rufa. Rufous-haired Ash. B. 
single leaves, occasionally in threes. $i.c 
B. A native of Carolina. Resembles Bosci , but more 
An American variety, of upright habit, with dark green 
