ORNAMENTAL TREES , SHRUBS , ETC. 
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QUEKCUS. Oak. Eiche, Ger. Chene, Fr. 
The Oaks, when they attain size are our most picturesque trees. The species and varieties 
are numerous, and the majority are adapted to ornament large grounds where they can have 
an abundance of room. Some kinds, however, are moderate growers, and suitable for small 
places, especially if kept in good shape by a judicious use of the knife. Our collection em¬ 
braces a variety of forms and includes the finest. 
Those preceded by a t are either new or rare, and only to be had of small size. 
Q. all>a. American White Oak. One of the finest American trees, of large 
size and spreading branches; leaves lobed, pale green above and glaucous beneath. 
Q. bicolor. A native species, with handsome, large sinuate toothed leaves, 
which turn to a bright scarlet in autumn. $1.00. 
Q. cerris. Turkey Oak. A very handsome South European species, of rapid, 
symmetrical growth; foliage finely lobed and deeply cut; leaves change to brown in 
autumn, and persist during a great part of the winter. Fine for the lawn. $1.00. 
Q. coccinea. Scarlet Oak. A native tree of rapid growth, pyramidal out¬ 
line and especially remarkable in autumn, when the foliage changes to a bright 
scarlet. $1.00. 
tQ. Daimio. Japan Oak. A distinct and remarkable tree; foliage very 
large, leathery, of a glossy dark green color. $1.50. 
tQ. dentata. A fine Japanese species. Foliage deeply dentated. $1.00. 
Q. Ilex var. Fordii fastigiata. Pyramidal Evergreen Oak. A 
variety of the European Evergreen Oak, of very upright growth. A beautiful tree. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Q. macroearpa. Mossy Cup or Burr Oak. A native tree, of spreading 
form. Foliage deeply lobed, and the largest and most beautiful among oak leaves. 
Cup-bearing, acorn-fringed and burr-like. Bark corky. One of the noblest of the 
family. 75 cents. 
fQ. * nobilis. A superb, rapid-growing tree, with very large leaves, lobed at the 
apex, each lobe terminating with a bristle-like point $1.00. 
tQ. prinos. Chestnut-leaved Oak. One of the finest species; leaves re¬ 
semble those of the chestnut. 75 cents. 
Q, robur. English Oak. The Royal Oak of England, a well known tree of 
spreading, slow growth. $1.00. 
tQ. rob. pedunculata ar gen tea pictus. Silver Variegated¬ 
leaved Oak. The old leaves are of a shining, dark-green color, and the younger 
ones are blotched and spotted with silver, making a very pleasing contrast. $1.50. 
tQ. rob. ped. var. asplenifolia. Fern-leaved Oak. A handsome 
variety, of moderate growth, with very pretty, deeply cut leaves. $1.50. 
tQ. rob. ped. var. atropurpurea. Purple-leaved Oak. A magni¬ 
ficent variety, with dark purple leaves, which retain their beautiful tint the entire 
summer. $2.00. 
tQ. rob. ped. var. comptoniaefolia. A slender grower, with delicately 
cut leaves. $1.50. 
tQ. rob. ped. var. concordia. Golden Oak. A superb variety, with 
orange-yellow leaves, which retain their golden tint throughout the season ; of slow 
growth. $1.50. 
tQ. rob. ped. var, oontorta. Contorted-leaved Oak. A moderate 
grower, with curled and twisted leaves. $1.50. 
tQ. rob. ped. var. Dauvessei pendula. Dauvesse’s Weeping Oak. 
A vigorous .variety, with drooping branches. Forms a fine weeping tree. $1.50. 
Q. rob. ped. var. laciniata. Cut-leaved Oak. Tree of fine habit and 
elegant, deeply-cut foliage. One of the best cut-leaved trees. $1.50. 
