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THE ELIZABETH NURSEEY COMPANY. 
ORNAMENTAL TREES—Continued. 
JAPANESE MAPLES. 
Acei‘ Polymori)huin—This is a large growing shrub, 
with small, deeply lobed leaves of a coppery green. 
For planting as a siugle tree on the lawn it is de¬ 
sirable, its feathery green leaves making its appear¬ 
ance distinct from that of any other tree. 2 feet 
35c.; 2 to 3 feet, 50c. to SI; 3 to 4 feet, heavy, 
SI.50. 
A. Polynioi'phmil Sanguinea (Blood-leaved)—It 
is of dwarf habit, with deeply lobed and serrated 
foliage of rich crimson color; strikingly handsome, 
and its dwarf habit and beautiful foliage fit it for a 
place on even the smallest lawn. 18 inches to 2 
feet, SI; 2 to 214 feet, SI.50. 
A. Aureiiin (Golden-Leaved)—Foliage softly shaded 
in gold with effusions of green; arrangement of 
leaves of most effective character; very dwarf. 12 
to 15 inches, 75c.; 18 to 24 inches, SI.50; 2 to 2^4 
feet, S2. 
A. AtropiivpufCiini (Dark purple-leaved)—I’kis is 
the most popular of all kinds, with beautiful foli¬ 
age of dark purple, lasting through most of the sea¬ 
son, and is particularly fine when its foliage is full3' 
expanded in early spring. 18 to 24 inches, 75c. to 
SI; 2 to 214 feet, SI.25; 2 to 3 feet, $1.50. Bushy 
specimens, 3 to 4 feet, S2.50 to S3. 
A. Dissect um Atropuriiiireuiu (Cut-leaved purple) 
—Dwarf, weeping, graceful form; branches crim¬ 
son; leaves deeply and finely cut into shred-like 
divisions, of a beautiful rose color when young, 
changing to a deep, dark purple. The prices range 
according to the size of their heads. 18 inches to 
2 feet, SI.25; 2 to 214 feet, SI.50 to $2; 3 to 314 
feet, $2.50 to $3. 
Palniatuiii (Palm-Leaved)—Leaves 5 to 7 lobed, 
deep green, changing to crimson at autumn. 
SI.50. 
POPLAR. Populus. 
P. Lombardy—A well-known tree of narrow, upright 
growth. 8 to 10 feet, 40c.; 10 to 12 feet, 60c.; 12 
to 14 feet, 75c. to $1; 16 to 18 feet, $1.50 to 
$2.50. 
P.Caroliua—A vigorous, native tree of wonderfully 
rapid growth; often attaining a height of 70 feet 
or more. Valuable for street planting; considered 
the best of all, thriving in any kind of soil; fine for 
seashore. 8 to 10 feet, 35c.; 10 to 12 feet, 50c. to 
75c.; 12 to 14 feet, $1 to $1.50. 
P. Van Geert’s Golden—Fine golden foliage, retain¬ 
ing color throughout the season. 10 to 11 feet. 
50c. 
PLANE TREE. Platanus. 
P. Oriental—A rapid grower; its foliage is hand¬ 
some, making a clean growth. 6 to 8 feet, 50c.; 8 
to 10 feet, 75c.; 10 to 12 feet, $1.25 to $1.50. 
PEACH. Persica. 
The flowering peaches are among the best of our 
flowering dwarf trees. They bear a mass of bloom in 
early spring, when the double red, rose and white 
varieties command universal attention on account of 
the profusion, beauty and distinct color of the flow¬ 
ers. Double white, pink and red, 4 to 5 feet, 30c. 
SWEET GUM. Liquidambar. 
A stately tree, with star-shaped leaves, which 
change to beautiful colors in the fall. 8 to 9 feet, $1 
to $1.25. 
TULIP TREE. Liriodendron Tulipifera. 
OAK. Quercus. 
O. Turkey (Q. Cerris)—A very handsome European 
species of rapid symmetrical growth; foliage finely 
lobed and deeply cut; leaves change to a brown in 
autumn and remain on during a great part of the 
winter. Fine for the lawn. 4 to 5 feet, 50c.; 5 to 
6 feet, 75c.; 6 to 8 feet, SI.50 to S2. 
O. Pin (Q. Palustris)—We consider this the best oak. 
It is distinguished by its elegant growth and the 
drooping tendency of its limbs, and fine, deeply cut 
foliage w^hich, in the fall, colors briliantly. Being 
one of the easiest oaks to transplant, it is in great 
favor as a street tree. 3 to 4 feet, 50c.; 6 to 7 feet 
SI; 7 to S feet, $1.25. Specimens, So to S8. ’ 
O.Rcd (Q. Rubra)—An American variety rapid in 
growth, wMth large foliage which assumes in the 
fall a purplish-scarlet hue. It makes a fine specimen 
and cannot be too highly recommended for general 
planting. 3 to 4 feet, 50c.; 4 to 5 feet, 7oc.; 5 to 
6 feet, $1. 
O. Golden (Concordia)—A superb variety with or¬ 
ange-yellow leaves, which retain their golden tint 
throughout the season; one of the finest golden- 
leaved trees. 3 to 4 feet, 75c.; 4 to 5 feet, SI 25* 
.5 to 6 feet, SI.50 to S2. 
Remarkable for its rich, glossy foliage and large 
tuhp-shaped flowers. Rapid growth. 7 to 8 feet, 
50c: 8 to 9 feet, G5c; 9 to 10 feet, $1; 10 to 12 feet 
WILLOW. Salix. 
AV. Laurel-Leaved—It is of vigorous growth, ex¬ 
tremely hardy, and possesses great beautv in its 
compact, rounded form, and brilliant dark green 
foliage, smooth and glossy upon the upper surface 
as though varnished. 4 to 5 feet, 35c.; 6 to 8 feet, 
45c.; 8 to 10 feet, 60. 
AV. Common AA^eepiiig (S. Babvlonica)—Our com- 
mon amd well-known Weeping Willow. 8 to 10 feet, 
o; 15 ^' 12 to 14 feet, SI.25 
to SI.50. Large specimens, S2 to S8. 
A\ . Goltlen-Dai'ked (S. A^itellina)—A very showv 
variety, with golden bark of high color and showy 
m winter. 35c. to 50c. 
YELLOW WOOD. Virginia Lutea. 
One of the finest American trees, with long racemes 
of^wdnte, sweet-scented flowers in June. 2 to 3 feet, 
ooc.; 3 to 4 feet, 75c.; 4 to 6 feet, SI. 
FLOWERING SHRUBS. 
Hardy flowering shrubs develop more quickly than anv claqq Of troPQ ono c • 
for filling a new lawn, where it is desirable to^o-et somethinrr in therefore, indispensable 
laying oat places they may be dotted aVoutin “s o? as 8in|le specimen"' 
ALTHEA 
Hose of Sliai-on (Hibiscus Syriacus)—This has be¬ 
come one of the most popular flowering shrubs 
coming in flower as it does in July and August’ 
when few shrubs are in bloom. The entire plant is 
covered with beautiful double flowers, which at a 
distance, look like roses. Thev make a very p’rettv 
flowering hedge. 2 to 3 feet, 20c. each. Si.50 per 
dozen; 3 to 4 feet, 25c. each, S2.50 per dozen’ 4 to 
5 feet, 35c. each, $8.50 per dozen. 
o“ ^ SI.50 per dozen; 3 
to 4 feet, 2oc. each, S2.o0 per dozen. 
center. 2 to 3 feet, 20c. each, 
dozen 3 to 4 feet. 25c. each, $2.50 per 
double, pure white flowers; 
petals beautifully blotched at the base with rich 
rose. 2 to 3 feet, 25c. 
nearest pure white of anv 
double variety grown. 2 to 3 feet, 25c. 
