rown in the Carolina. Mountains 
Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, continued 
Mohrodendron diptera. Snowdrop Tree. 15 to 20 1 
ft. Of low, broad growth, the white, bell-shaped, 
drooping flowers appearing in May in such pro¬ 
fusion as to suggest "dropping” snow. 1 to 2 ft., 
40 cts. each, S3.50 per 10. 
MV RICA asplenifolia. See Coraptonia. 
cerifera. Wax Myrtle. 2 to 5 ft. Nearly ever¬ 
green and a fine shore plant. Its greatest beauty 
is in its compact growth and waxy berries, which 
persist through the winter. 6 to 12 in., 15 cts. each, 
51 for 10, SS per 100; 12 to iS in., 25 cts. each, 
$2 for 10, S15 per 100. 
NYSSA multiflora. Black Gum. A difficult tree to 
transplant, but the brilliant scarlet and yellow 
autumn foliage makes it highly desirable to es¬ 
tablish it in woods plantations. 1 to 2 ft., 50 cts. 
cadi, 54 for 10; 2 to 2^ ft., Si cadi. 
OSTRYA virginlana. Ironwood. 15 to 30 ft. Hard- 
wooded tree; very attractive elm-like foliage and 
large fruit-clusters resembling hops. Leaves clear 
yellow in fall. 1 to 2 ft., 20 cts. each, Si.50 for 10, 
Si2 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, S2.50 for 10, 
S20 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, S3.50 for 10. 
OXYDENDRUM arboreum. Tree Andromeda. 
25 to 50 ft. One of our finest native trees, pro¬ 
ducing white, fragrant flowers, borne on slender 
petioles in long, panicled racemes and very grace¬ 
ful foliage that colors brilliantly in early autumn 
through shades of crimson. 1 to 2 ft., 25 cts. each, 
52 for 10, S15 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 
for 10, S25 per 100; 3 to 3H ft., 50 cts. each, S4 
for 10. 
PIERIS (Andromeda) marlana. 2 to 4 ft. White 
waxy flowers, borne along the length of the shoots. 
Early June. Foliage bronzes in the late summer. 
1 to 2 ft., clumps, 40c. each, S3 for 10. S25 per 100; | 
2 to 3 ft., dumps, 65c. cadi, S 5 for 10, S40 per 100. 
POTENTILLA fruticosa. Shrubby Cinquefoil. 
2 to 4 ft. From July through the summer it bears 
golden yellow flowers. A very useful shrub. 
2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. cadi, S2 for 10. 
PRUNUS alleghanlensis. Porter’s Plum. 5 to 15 
ft. Rare species introduced by us, of low growth 
and literally covered with white, showy blossoms 
in May. Si each. 
Prunus besseyi. 1 to 2 ft., 50 cts. each, S3.50 for 10. 
maritima. Beacii Plum. 2 to 7 ft. Splendid sea¬ 
shore plant. White flowers in early spring. 1 to 2 
2 ft., 20 cts. each. Si.50 for 10, S12 per 100; 2 to 
3 ft., 35 cts. eadi, S2.50 for 10, S20 per 100. 
pumila. Sand Cherry. 6 in. to 6 ft. Very dwarf 
usually, and does well in poor soil. Dark red fruit. 
1 to 2 ft.. 20 cts. each. Si.50 for 10, S12 per 100; 2 
to 3 ft., 30 cts. cadi, S2.50 for 10, S20 per 100. 
pennsylvanica. Wild Red Cherry. 25 to 60 ft. 
Rapid-growing, short-lived tree, with clean, red¬ 
dish bark. Fine for temporary plantings and quick 
effect. The light green foliage in early spring, and 
when half out the pure white flowers unfold in a 
perfect shower. Col., 1 to 2 ft., 15 cts. each, Si 
lor 10, S6 per 100. 
eerotina. Black Cherry. 60 to 100 ft. Well- 
formed, fast-growing tree, 3- to 4-inch long droop¬ 
ing racemes of white flowers. Yellow shades in 
autumn. Col., 1 to 2 ft., 20 cts. each, Si. 5 ° for 
10, S8 per 100. 
PTELEA trifoliata. Hop Tree. 10 to 20 ft. Tree¬ 
like shrub. Clusters of white flowers in May; hop¬ 
like fruit hangs till midwinter. 3 to 4 ft., 25 cts. 
each. S1.50 for 10, S8 per 100; 4 to 6 ft., 35 cts. 
each, S2 for 10, S12 per 100. 
QUERCUS alba. White Oak. 70 to 150 ft. The 
Oaks are all in demand for use as lawn and street 
trees, being the most majestic of dedduous forest 
trees, and long-lived. None are of very rapid 
growth, though in good soil they keep pace with 
most other trees. Oaks hold their leaves late and 
the autumn hues are brilliant and lasting. The 
White Oak is one of the best. 1 to 2 ft., 25 cts. 
$2 for 10, $12 per 100. 
bannesteri. 1 to 2 ft.. 50 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
Quercus cerris. 1 to 2 ft., 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
cocclnea. Scarlet Oak. 75 to 160 ft. Of noble 
proportions and the finest perhaps of all, par¬ 
ticularly in the fall, the finely cut foliage turning 
brilliant scarlet. 4 to 6 ft., 50 cts. each, £4 for 10, 
S35 per 100; 6 to S ft., 70 cts. each, £6 for 10. $50 
for 100. 
laurifolia. Laurel Oak. 60 to 100 ft. Very pleas¬ 
ing laurel-like foliage. 6 to S ft., 50 cts. each, S4 
for 10. 
maerocarpa. Bur Oak. So to 160 ft. One of the 
most beautiful of Oaks, with massive growth and 
heavy foliage. Acorns large, in a mossy cup. 
2 to 3 ft.. 40 cts. each, $3.50 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 
each, $5 for 10. 
palustris. Pin Oak. 70 to 120 ft. Tree of especial 
beauty, much used for avenue planting and stands 
in streets well. Lower branches drooping. Finely 
cut leaves turn a deep scarlet, sometimes yellow 
in fall. Transplants easily. 4 to 6 ft., 40 cts. each, 
S3.50 for 10, S30 per 100; 6 to S ft., 75 cts. each, 
$5 for 10, S45 per 100. 
prlnus. Chestnut Oak. 60 to 100 ft. The large 
leaves are chestnut-like. A fine large species. 
Dull yellow or brown leaves in fall. 2 to 3 ft., 
50c. each, $4 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. each, S6 for io. 
rubra. Red Oak. 75 to 150 ft. One of the 
most handsome and rapid-growing of our native 
species. Leaves turn rich red or brown. 2 to 4 ft., 
40 cts. each, S3 for 10, S20 per 100; 4 to 6 ft., 60c. 
each, Ss for 10, S40 per 100. 
RHAMNUS carolininna. Buckthorn, io to 30 ft. 
Shrub in the North, but quite a tree in the South. 
Gray bark and dark yellow-green foliage. 2 to 3 
ft., 25 cts. each, Si.SO for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 40 cts. 
each, S3 for 10. 
ROBINIA hisplda. Sweet Pea Shrub. 3 to 6 ft. 
Bright pink flowers on hairy stems. 25 cts. each, 
S2 for 10, S12 per 100. 
hisplda rosea. 3 to 6 ft. A rare variety of the 
preceding, with paler flowers and smoother stems. 
6 to 12 in., 25 cts. each, S2 for 10. 
kelscyi. Alleghany Moss Locust. New species, 
2 to 5 ft. Introduced by us, and a fine variety, 
with leaves much like the yellow locust and bright 
pink clusters of flowers. 6 to 12 in., 25 cts. each, 
S2 for 10, Si5 per 100; 1 to 2 ft., 40 cts. each, 
S3.50 for 10, S30 per 100. 
The beautiful Tree Andromeda, Oxydendrum arboreum 
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