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Oxydendrum arboreum. Sourwood 
A small tree, with slender, spreading branches, growing j 
naturally from Pennsylvania to Louisiana. Leaves lanceolate, 
bright green. In autumn assumes dazzling tones of scarlet. 
Mowers in panicles of spreading racemes, resembling Lily-of- 
the-Valley flowers; white, and slightly fragrant. A most de¬ 
sirable tree. Ultimate height. 25 to 50 feet. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. 
each. $4 for 10. 
Platanus Orientalis 
Plane Tree; European Sycamore 
A popular European shade tree. Does well here. Not sub¬ 
ject to blight like the native sycamores. Makes a large, spread¬ 
ing tree. Rapid grower. Succeeds well in either high or low 
situations. 6 to 8 ft., 50 cts. each, £4 for 10. 
Paulownia imperialis. Empr ess Tree 
A rapid -growing tree, with very large leaves, and in early 
spring bears large panicles of light blue, very fragrant flowers. 
An excellent shade tree. each 10 
8 to 10 ft., 1 H to 2 in. cal. $1 00 
3 to 4 ft. 50 £4 00 
2 to 3 ft.. 25 2 00 
Persica. Double-flowering Peach 
EACH IO IOO 
Extra-heavy trees. 5 to 7 ft.$0 50 £4 00 
Strong trees . 25 2 00 $17 50 
Persioa Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum-flowered Peach). 
Flowers large, double pink, center quilled like a chrysanthe¬ 
mum. Extra-fine new variety. Originated in South Carolina. 
P., Double Pink, White and Crimson. During March 
these trees are covered with a mass of beautifully formed and 
highly colored flowers. These trees can not be too highly 
recommended for spring blossoming. Perfectly hardy, and 
will thrive on any soil in which other Peaches will grow. 
Prunus. Plum 
EACH IO IOO 
4 to 5 ft., strong trees.£0 25 $2 00 $17 50 
Prunus Mume (Japanese Double-flowering Apricot). A very 
early blooming variety. In March the tree is entirely covered 
by a mass of beautiful double pink blossoms, making a most 
conspicuous tree for the lawn. Of dwarf habit. 
P. Pissardi (Persian Purple-Leaf Plum). The most valuable 
of all the purple-leaved trees. It retains its deep color 
throughout out warmest weather, and its leaves until mid¬ 
winter. VVe cannot endorse it too highly. 
QUERCUS PALUSTRIS 
PopillllS. The Poplar 
Populus Caroliniensis (Carolina Poplar). A rapid-growing 
native tree of upright growth. A very popular shade tree, 
and widely planted. After the tree has attained a height of 
15 to 20 feet, it is advisable to cut the leader. This will 
cause the tree to make a spreading head. The Carolina Pop¬ 
lar resembles the Cottonwood, but is quite distinct. 
EACH IO IOO 
8 to IO ft., i to i hi in. cal. $0 50 £4 00 £30 00 
6 to 8 ft., Y\ to 1 in. cal. 25 2 25 20 00 
P. fastigiata (Lombardy Poplar). A tall, pyramidal compact¬ 
growing tree, rapid grower and very hardy. Widely planted 
in the southern part of Europe. We can supply trees with 
4-foot bodies, and others whose limbs start at the ground. 
Therefore, in ordering, please state the class of tree desinxl. 
EACH IO IOO 
10 to 12 ft., i J^to i M in. cal . $0 75 $6 00 
8 to 10 ft.. 1 to 1 M in. cal. 50 4 00 £30 00 
6 to 8 ft.. H to 1 in. cal . 25 2 25 20 00 
Pyrus spectabilis 
Double-flowering Chinese Crab Apple 
A small-sized tree, producing double pink flowers. Very 
handsome in bloom. 4 to 5 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
Quercus. The Oak 
Quercus nigra (Water Oak). 
needs no description 
10 to 12 ft., heavy. 
8 to 10 ft., heavy. 
6 to 8 ft., heavy. 
4 to 5 ft. 
This well-known native variety 
EACH 10 
.£1 25 £10 00 
. 1 00 800 
. 75 6 00 
. 50 4 00 
Q. palustris (Pin Oak). A very handsome variety, with 
drooping branches. The tree is shapely and symmetrical; 
leaves are of a beautiful tone of green, in autumn fading to 
a brilliant scarlet. This is one of the most desirable trees 
for street and avenue planting. each jo ioo 
10 to 12 ft., 2 to 2\i in. cal., very 
o heavy.. $ 2 00 $17 50 
8 to 10 ft., 1 to 2 in. cal., heavy . . 1 50 12 50 £100 00 
6 to 8 ft., to ij^ in. cal., heavy . 1 00 9 00 85 00 
Q. Phellos (Willow Oak). A graceful variety with narrow 
lanceolate leaves resembling those of the willow. This is a 
well-known native variety. each 10 
10 to 12 ft., heavy.Si 25 $10 00 
8 to 10 ft., heavy. 1 00 8 00 
6 to 8 ft., heavy. 75 6 00 
4 to 5 ft. 50 4 00 
Robinia pseudo-acacia 
Black, or Yellow Locust 
A native tree of large size, rapid growth; valuable for timber. 
Has quite ornamental flowers; white and fragrant; long racemes 
appear in June. each 10 
8 to 10 ft., well branched.£0 75 £6 00 
6 to 8 ft., well branched. 50 4 00 
Salisburia adiantifolia 
Ginkgo, or Maidenhair Tree 
A beautiful tree from Japan. Of large size, rapid and erect 
growth. Foliage resembles that of maidenhair fern, hence the 
name. Very desirable each 10 
8 to 10 ft.£1 25 $10 00 
6 to 8 ft. 75 6 50 
5 to 6 ft. 50 4 00 
Salix. The Willow 
EACH IO IOO 
6 to 8 ft., heavy.£0 50 $3 00 £25 00 
5 to 6 ft. 25 2 00 15 00 
Salix annularis. A weeping Willow with peculiarly curled 
leaves. 
S. Babylonica (The Weeping Willow). The well-known va¬ 
riety. 
S. Japonica (Japanese Weeping Willow). Somewhat similar 
to .V. Bahylonica, but growth later in putting out in the 
spring, which prevents its being injured by late frosts. 
