THE ELIZABETH NURSEEY COMPANY. 
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ORNAHENTAL TREES.—Continued. 
in gold with effusions of green; arrangement of 
leaves of most effective character; very dwarf. 12 
Inches, 75c.; 8 inches, .$1.50; 2 feet, .$1.75 to .$2. 
A. Atropurpureuin (Dark purple leaved)—This is 
the most popular of all kinds, with beautiful foliage 
of dark purple, lasting through most of the season, 
and is particularly fine when its foliage is fullj^ ex¬ 
panded in early spring. 18 to 24 inches, 75c. to 
.fl; 2 to 2 Y 2 feet, .$1.25; 2 to 3 feet, $1.50. Bushy 
specimens, 3 to 4 feet, .$2.50 to .$3. 
A. Disscctuni Atroi)urpiireum (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. IS inches to 2 
feet, .$1.25; 2 to 214 feet, .$1.50to .$2; 3 to 314 feet, 
.$2.50 to .$3. 
A. Dautsugi—These have four or'five different varie¬ 
ties grafted on the one stem, producing a very 
pretty effect. 75c. each. 
Palmatiim (Palm leaved)—Leaves five to seven 
lobed, deep green, changing to crimson at autumn; 
habit upright, very compact. $1.50 to $2. 
OAK. Quercus. 
O. Tiwkey (Q. Cerris)—Avery 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. 2 to 3 feet, 35c.; 3 to 
4 feet, 40c.; 4 to 5 feet, 50c.; 5 to 6 feet, 75c.; 6 to 
8 feet, $1.50 to $2. 
O. Pin (Q. Palustris)—We consider this the best oak. 
It is distinguished by its elegant growth and the 
drooping tendenc 3 ^ of its limbs, and fine deeply cut 
foliage which, in the fall, colors brilliantly. 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, 
$1; 7 to 8 feet, $1.25. Specimens, $5 to $8. 
O. Reel (Q. Bubra)—An American variety rapid in 
growth, with large foliage which assumes in the 
fall a purplish scarlet hue. It makes a fine speci¬ 
men and cannot be too highly recommended for 
general planting. 2 to 3 feet, 35c.; 3 to 4 feet, 50c.; 
4 to 5 feet, 75c.; 5 to 6 feet, $1. 
O. Golden (Concordia)—A superb variety with 
orange 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, $1; 5 to 
6 feet, .$1.25 to $1.50. 
POPLAR. Populus. 
P. Lombardy—A well-know tree of narrow upright 
growth. 6 to 8 feet, 25c.; 8 to 10 feet, 40c.; 10 to 
12 feet, 60c.; 12 to 14 feet, 75c. to $1; 16 to IS 
feet, $1.50 to $2.50. 
P. Carolina—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 11 feet, 50c. to 
75c.; 12 to 14 feet, $1 to $1.50. 
P. Van Geert’s Golden—Fine, distinct yellow foli¬ 
age, retaining color throughout the season. 50c. 
to $1. 
P. Bolleana—Recently introduced. Its habit is like 
the Lombardy. Its bark is a bluish gray with dark 
green leaves, white underneath. 8 to 10 feet, 50c.; 
10 to 12 feet, 75c.; 10 to 12 feet, heavy, $1. 
PLANE TREE, Platanus. 
P. Oriental—This tree is becoming a favorite for 
street planting purposes; arapid grower, its foliage 
is handsome, 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 amass of bloom 
in earlj^ spring, when the double red, rose and white 
varieties command universal attention on account 
of the profusion, beauty, and distinct color of the 
flowers. 
Double white, pink and red, 3 to 4 feet, 30c.; 4 to 
5 feet, 50c. 
5WEET aun. Liquidambar. 
A statel 3 ^ tree, with star-shaped leaves, which 
change to beautiful colors in the fall. 6 to 7 feet, 75c.; 
8 to 9 feet, $1 to $1.25. 
TULIP TREE. Liriodendron Tulipifera. 
A native tree, remarkable for its rich, glossy foli¬ 
age and large tulip-shaped flowers. Rapid growth. 
7 to 8 feet, oOc.; 8 to 9 feet, 65e.; 9 to 10 feet, $1; 
10 to 12 feet, $1.25. 
WILLOW. Salix, 
W. Laurel-Leaved—It is of vigorous growth, ex¬ 
tremely hardy, and possesses great beauty in its 
compact, rounded form, and biilliaut 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, 60c. 
AV. Common Weeping (S. Babylonica)—Our com¬ 
mon and well-known Weeping Willow. 8 to 10 feet, 
50.; 10 to 12 feet, 75c. to $1; 12 to 14 feet, $1.25 
to $1.50. Large specimens, $2 to $8. 
W. Rosemary leaved (S. Rosemarinifolia)—When 
worked 5 to 7 feet high, a very striking and pretty 
roundheaded small tree. Branches feathery; foli¬ 
age silvery. 75c. 
W. Golden-Barked (S. Vitellina)—A very showy 
variety, with golden bark of high color, and showy 
in winter. 35c. to 50c. 
YELLOW WOOD. Virginia Lutea- 
One of the finest American trees, with long ra¬ 
cemes of white, sweetscented flowers in June. 2 to 3 
feet. 35c.; 3 to 4 feet, 75c.; 4 to 6 feet, $1. 
FLOWERING SHRUBS. 
'FToT-ri-p flnwPTinp- t^hriihs are necessary for the'proper ornamentation of a lawn or garden. They develop 
in groups, or, as single specimens. 
ALTHEA. 
Rose' of Sharon (Hibiscus Syriacus)—This has be¬ 
comes 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 
listance, look like roses. They make a very pretty 
lowering hedge. 2 to 3 feet, 20c each, $1.50 psr 
iozen; 3 to 4 feet, 25c. each, $2.50 per dozen; 4 to 
5 feet, 35c. each, $3.50 per dozen. For hedging, see 
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