ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS , ETC. 
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Betula Bliojpattra. Indian Paper Birch. A fine, distinct species, of 
upright growth, with large heart-shaped foliage. In its wild state, on the Himalayan 
Mountains, it forms a noble tree fifty to sixty feet high. 75 cents. 
B. eostata. A species from the Amoor River, of fine, erect habit, and with 
cordate leaves. SI .00. 
B. liana. Dwarf Bircii. A bushy shrub, native of both Europe and 
America, seldom growing higher than twelve feet; leaves numerous, round, sharply 
crenated. Young wood downy. A charming miniature tree. $1.00. 
B. nigra. River or Red Birch. An American species of moderate growth, 
elegant habit, with fine foliage and reddish brown bark. 
B. papyracea. Paper or Canoe Birch. Native of America; forms a large 
tree; bark brilliant white, leaves large and handsome. 
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B. populifolia. American White Bircii. An American species of rapid 
growth, with triangular, taper-pointed, smooth and glossy leaves. 
var. purpurea. Pale purple leaves, turning almost green as the season 
advances. 
CARPINUS. Hornbeam. Hainbuche, Ger. Charme, Fr. 
C. Americana. American Hornbeam. A native species, growing from 
fifteen to twenty feet high. In its mode of growth, quite similar to the Beech, but 
the foliage is thinner and more irregular in form. Makes a very ornamental and 
useful hedge. 
flowers of the catalpa. 
NATURAL SIZE.) 
CARY A. Hickory. Noyer, Fr. 
C. alba. Shell Bark or Shag Bark Hickory. The most ornamental and 
valuable of the genus. The nuts are whiter and the shell thinner than those of other 
species. 
