ORNAMENTAL TREES , SHRUBS , ETC. 
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Acer Tartaricum. Tartarian Maple. A native of South-eastern Europe, 
of medium size, and rounded form; leaves small; a moderate, irregular grower, but 
forming a handsome tree. $1.00. 
var. giimala. Of dwarf habit and compact form, with medium sized or 
small leaves; makes a very pretty small tree ; perfectly hardy. $1.00. 
var. Liemomei. Of dwarf habit and compact form; leaves small, deeply 
three lobed; resembles Ginnala, leaves smaller. $1.00. 
A. velut ill mil. Velvety-leaved Maple. A vigorous growing species 
with large five lobed leaves of a dark green color. $1.00. 
-^ESCULUS. Horse Chestnut. Kastanien, Ger. Maronnier, Ft. 
Trees of elegant habit, magnificent foliage, and fine large spikes of flowers in May and 
June. 
TR. glabra. Ohio Buckeye. A native of the Western States, forming a 
large sized tree; leaves smooth; flowers yellow ; blooms before the others. 
*TE. Hippocastanum. The European or White-flowering Horse 
Chestnut. This well-known secies forms a large-sized tree, of handsome, regular 
outline, is very hardy, and free trom all diseases. In May it is covered with magnif¬ 
icent erect spikes or panicles of white flowers lightly marked with red. As a single 
lawn tree, or for the street, it has no superior. 
var. alba fiore pleno. Double White-flowered Horse-Chest¬ 
nut. A superb variety, with double flowers, in larger panicles than the common sort, 
and of fine pyramidal habit. The al)sence of fruit by which much litter is avoided, is 
an important argument in favor of its employment. It is one of the best ornamental 
trees. $1.00. 
Mr. Scott in his interesting work entitled “ Suburban Home Grounds,” writes thus: “Ell- 
wanger & Barry, at Rochester, have a noble yoimg specimen about forty feet high, which, in 
the blossoming season, is like a verdant tower, spangled all over with hyacinth bouquets.” 
See cut. 
Vftr. beteropliylla (lissecta. An interesting and ornamental variety, 
with deeply and delicately cut foliage; rare. $1.00. 
var. Mem Inin ger ii. Memminger’s Horse Chestnut. The foliage 
of this variety is completely dotted or sprinkled with white. The effect thus produced 
is very novel and ornamental. The tree being of handsome, compact growth, is very 
desirable for the lawn. $1.00. 
var. liana Van Houtteii. $1.00. 
iE. H. rubicund a. Red-Flowering Horse Chestnut. Origin obscure. 
One of the finest trees in cultivation; form round; flowers showy red; blooms a little 
later than the white, and the leaves are of a deeper green. One of the most valuable 
ornamental trees. The white-flowered and this contrast well, when planted together. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
var. foliis aureo variegatis. Golden Variegated Horse Chestnut. 
Foliage with bright golden yellow variegation. $1.00. 
A E. Sinensis. Chinese Horse Chestnut. Tree a vigorous grower and foliage 
very large. $1.00. 
TE, umbraculifera. $1.00. 
For Smooth-Fruited Horse Chestnut see Pavia. 
AITjANTUS. Tree of Heaven. Gotterbaum, Ger. Ailanthe, Ft. 
A. glandulosa. From Japan. A lofty, rapid growing tree, with long elegant 
feathery foliage, exempt from all diseases and insects. One of the most distinct of 
ornamental trees with pinnate foliage. Useful to produce tropical effects. 
ALNUS. Alder. Erle, Ger. Aulne, Fr. 
The cut-leaved varieties in this family are particularly elegant and ornamental; being rapid 
and robust growers, they should be pruned every year in order to form handsome specimens. 
A. Anna. A distinct species from Japan. In foliage and general appearance 
the tree resembles a Morello Cherry. 
*A. glutinosa. European or Common Alder. A remarkably rapid grow¬ 
ing tree, attaining a height of from thirty to sixty feet. Foliage roundish, wedge- 
shaped and wavy. This species is specially adapted to moist situations. 
