ORNAMENTAL TREES , SHRUBS , ETC. 
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before the leaves appear are from 3 to 3£ inches in diameter, white and very showy. 
They begin to appear just as the Magnolia dowers are fading, and are invaluable for 
maintaining a succession of bloom in the garden border or on the lawn. They also 
are very durable, lasting in favorable weather more than two weeks. Besides being 
a tree of fine form, its foliage is of a grayish green color, glossy and handsome, and in 
the autumn turns to a deep red, rendering the tree one of the most showy and 
beautiful objects at that season. YVe regard it, all things considered, as one of the 
most valuable trees for ornamental planting, ranking next to the Magnolia among 
flowering trees, and only second to the Scarlet Oak (which it almost equals) in bril¬ 
liant foliage in autumn. See cut. $1.00. 
Corn us f. var. pernl u la. Weeping Dogwood. A variety of C. florida, 
with decidedly drooping branches. $2.00. 
FLOWERS OF THE DOUBLE-FLOWERING THORN. 
(natural size ) 
CRATAEGUS. Thorn. Weisdorn, Oer. Epine, Ft. 
The Thorns justly deserve to be classed among the most beautiful flowering trees. They 
are generally dense, low growers, occupying comparatively little space and well adapted to 
beautify small grounds. If judiciously pruned, they can also be trained to assume picturesque 
tree forms. The foliage is varied and attractive, flowers very showy and often highly 
perfumed. The fruit is ornamental. There are numerous varieties, all of which are hardy and 
will thrive m any dry soil. We have endeavored to select the best and most distinct. 'They 
flower in May and June. J 
C. Azarolus. From Southern France. A tree with a round, spreading head; 
foliage large and handsome; fruit scarlet, very ornamental. $1.00. 
C. Crus-galli var. pyraeanthifolia. Pyracantha-leaved Thorn. 
A beautiful variety, with narrow, bright green, glossy foliage. $1.00. 
var. lucid a odorata. Glossy-leaved Thorn. Leaves bright shining 
green; white fragrant flowers in June. A tree of vigorous growth and fine effect. 
One of the best. $1.00. 
var. hybrida. Hybrid Smooth-leaved Thorn. Smooth shining leaves • 
white flowers; very handsome. $1.00. 
