ORNAMENTAL TREES , SHRUBS , ETC. 
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VIRGILEA LUTEA. (Yellow Wood.) 
CERCIDIPHYLLUM. 
C. Japonicum. Lately introduced from Northern Japan, where it becomes a 
large tree. Form pyramidal, foliage small, heart-shaped, resembling somewhat that of 
the Judas I ree ; leaf stalks tinted with red, and young growth slender, with a reddish 
brown bark ; flowers inconspicuous. $1.00. 
CERCIS. Judas Tree, or Red Bud. Judas Baum. Ger. Ganier, Fr. 
C. Canadensis. American Judas Tree. A very ornamental native tree, 
of medium size, irregular rounded form, with perfect heart-shaped leaves of a pure 
green color, glossy surface above, and grayish green beneath. The tree derives the 
name of Red Bud from the profusion of delicate reddish purple flowers with which it 
