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Isaac Hicks 8c Son, Westbury Station, L. I. 
cuT-LKAVEi) \v»:kpin(; iurch. (See pajje 3 .) 
BIRCH, Yoiiii^*:’s Weepiii^f. An umbrella of bright 
foliage. 
The foliage and twigs of this variety are 
blackish purple. 
CATAIiPA Kpeciosa. (Western Catalpa.) A very 
rapid-growing tree, with large heart-shaped 
leaves, and showy white and purple flowers in 
July. In much demand for timber planting, on 
account of its quick growth and durability. Grows 
well near salt water. 25 to 50 cts. 
Kujinpferi. A small tree, flowering early, bearing 
cream-colored purplish flowers. 
A curious dwarf; head globular or dome 
shaped, with leaves laid with the precision of 
pointed slate. to $1.50. 
CATALPA SPKClOSA. 
CKKCF I)I1*H YIjLUiH Japonieuin. (Kadsura 
Tree.) A new Japanese tree of large size, similar 
in form to our Tulip Tree. The leaves are small, 
and, when starting from the bud* are of a trans¬ 
lucent pink, and as pretty as a spray of flowers. 
CHKURY, Ploweriiij?. A class of healthy and 
highly ornamental trees. 
Double Wliite. This variety forms a broad¬ 
spreading, medium-sized tree. In May it is a 
mass of snow-white flowers. 
Japan Weepiiijj, Rose-tlowered. One of the 
finest pendulous trees for small or large lawns. 
The branches arch widely, and the twigs droop 
under their burden of delicate rose-colored flow¬ 
ers. $ 2 . 
Weeping*' Dwarf. Grafted on a tall stem, this 
variety makes a small, globular head of slender 
twigs, small leaves and <iouble white flowers. 
CHKSTXUT, American. A tree of large size, 
imposing character and rapid growth, taking rank 
with the Oaks. When grown in the open it forms 
a broad, hernispherical-topped tree. Nuts sweet. 
See also under Fruits, page 28. 
WHlTK-I'LOWKRIN(J 1)00 WOOD. 
ABLMC 
CY£*KKSS, I>eci(liioiis. The delicate, fleecy foli¬ 
age of light green and rapid pyramidal growth 
find for it a worthy place in many collections. 
Will grow in any good soil, moist or dry. It 
belongs to the Pine family, and is a native of 
southern swamps. 
DOGWOOD. (Cornus. Cornel.) 
AVhite-tlowering'. It is remarkable for the size 
and showiness of its blossoms, which make their 
appearance in April, before the leaves, and cover 
the tree like immense snowflakes. They are from 
2 to 3 inches in diameter, shaded with pink, before 
they fall. The foliage is of firm, rich texture, piled 
together in distinct layer-like masses. In autumn 
it is of rich crimson, sprinkled with clusters of 
scarlet berries. Beautiful at the border of groups 
of larger trees. 
Red-lloworinjj. A distinct new variety. It pro¬ 
duces a fine effect when planted with the white 
form. 
AVeepiiig:. The central shoot grows erect and the 
branches arch gracefully downward. Flowers, 
foliage and berries similar to the first. 
ELM. The Elms are of much use in landscape plant¬ 
ing. The recently introduced pest, the striped 
Elm-leaf beetle, is readily controlled by spraying. 
American. A treeofstronggrowth, lofty sweeping 
gothic form, of great elegance and grace. (See 
cut, page 5.) 
