MAGNOLIA, continued 
Magnolia purpurea (Chinese Purple Magnolia). This 
popular variety makes a small tree of compact 
growth; large purple and white flowers are produced 
in great profusion the latter part of March and a few 
flowers are produced during the entire summer; first 
blooms appear during the latter part of March. 
EACH 10 
6 to 8 ft., very bushy specimens.$3 50 $30 00 
4 to 5 ft., very bushy. 2 50 22 50 
3 to 4 ft., very heavy. 1 50 12 50 
3 to 4 ft., well branched. 1 00 8 00 
2 to 3 ft., well branched. 75 6 00 
18 to 24 in., branched. 50 4 00 
M. Soulangeana (Soulange’s Magnolia). The illus¬ 
tration of this beautiful Magnolia on this page will 
give an idea of the magnificence of this hardy tree. 
Flowers large, cup-shaped; white, more or less 
suffused with pink. Blooms in March. Hardy. 
each 10 
3 to 4 ft., bushy, well budded, imported$2 50 
3 to 3 Yi ft., well branched, imported. . . 1 50 
2 to 3 ft., branched, with buds, imported 1 00 
2 to 3 ft., 2 years, home-grown. 50 $4 00 
M. Soulangeana nigra (Dark-flowered Magnolia). 
A very rare variety of vigorous and robust growth; 
flowers large, dark purple; several shades darker 
than M. purpurea. A free bloomer. Commences 
to bloom in March and blooms spasmodically during 
the entire summer. A most beautiful and desirable 
variety. Distinct from any other sort, each 10 
8 to 10 ft., very bushy, home-grown... .$5 00 
4 to 6 ft., very bushy, home-grown.... 3 00 
2 to 3 ft., 2-year layers, home-grown. . 50 S4 00 
M. stellata (M. Ilalleana). Starry Magnolia. Of dwarf 
habit. Flowers semi-double, pure white and fra¬ 
grant. Blooms from two to three weeks earlier than 
other Magnolias. each 
2 to 2^ ft., beautiful specimens, well budded..$2 50 
18 to 24 in., branched, well budded. i 50 
MAGNOLIAS, NATIVE 
Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber Tree). A native 
variety of rapid growth and fine shape. each 
4 to 5 ft., heavy.$0 50 
M. tripetala (Umbrella Magnolia). The leaves are 
of immense size, sometimes 20 inches in length; 
flowers creamy white, 8 to 10 inches across. Tree 
attains a height of 30 to 40 feet. each 
4 to 5 ft. $0 75 
MAPLE. See Acer 
Magnolia Soulangeana 
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Texas Umbrella Tree 
Melia 
Melia Azedarach umbraculiformis (Texas Umbrella 
Tree; Umbrella China). A sub-variety of the China 
Tree. It assumes a dense, spreading head, resembling 
a gigantic umbrella. A most desirable shade tree of 
rapid growth. Blooms middle of April. 
7 to 8 ft., heavy, well branched each 10 
i%- to 2*4-in. cal. $2 00 $17 50 
6 to 7 ft., heavy, branched, 1 J4- 
to i%-in. cal. 
5 to 6 ft., well branched, 1- to 
1 )4-in. col. 
4 to 5 ft., branched, J4- to i-in. 
cal. 50 4 
3 to 4 ft. 25 2 
1 00 8 00 $60 00 
75 6 00 50 00 
30 00 
15 00 
Morus 
Morus alba pendula (Teas’ Weeping Mulberry). 
A beautiful and hardy weeping Mulberry. Forms a 
perfect umbrella-shaped head, with long, slender, wil¬ 
lowy branches drooping to the ground. Desirable for 
lawns, parks, or cemeteries. each 10 
Extra-heavy, 3-yr. heads, budded on 
5- to 7-ft. stems, 1 to 2-in. cal... .$2 00 $15 00 
Heavy, 2-yr. heads, budded on 5- to 
7-ft. stems, i*4- to cal. 1 25 10 00 
Strong, 2-yr. heads, budded on 5- to 7- 
ft. stems, A- to i-in. cal. 75 6 00 
Nyssa 
Nyssa sylvatica (Tupelo; Sour, or Black Gum). A 
native tree of robust habit. Grows naturally from 
Maine to Texas. Leaves dark, shining green; in 
autumn assuming tones of red and scarlet, which 
makes it a most desirable tree. Fruit dark blue. 
each 10 
4 to 5 ft. $0 50 $4 00 
OAK. See Quercus 
Oxydendron 
Oxydendron arboreum (Sourwood). A small tree, with 
slender, spreading branches, growing naturally from 
Pennsylvania to Louisiana. Leaves lanceolate, 
bright green. In autumn assumes dazzling tones of 
scarlet. Fragrant white flowers in panicles or spread¬ 
ing racemes. Blooms in early summer. Ultimate 
height. 25 to 50 feet. each 10 
3 to 4 ft.$0 50 $4 00 
2 to 3 ft. 35 3 00 
Persica. Double-flowering Peach 
each 10 100 
1 year, extra heavy.So 50 $4 00 
1 year, 3 to 4 ft., stocky .... 25 2 00 $17 50 
Persica chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum-flowered 
Peach). Flowers large, double, pink center quilled 
like a chrysanthemum. Extra-fine, new variety. 
