. Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees, plants, vines, fruits, Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seedlings Catalogs. CHIONANTHUS VIRGIMCA. (WHITE FRINGE.) Cladrastis, continued. and bright j-eliow wood; the white, pea-shaped flowers, in long drooping clusters, resemble the yellow locust: when in full bloom, it is one of the most graceful flowering trees. 81. COHrXTJS florida (White Dogwood). A small tree, with spreading head; native as an undergrowth in the edge of large timber, where
. Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees, plants, vines, fruits, Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seedlings Catalogs. CHIONANTHUS VIRGIMCA. (WHITE FRINGE.) Cladrastis, continued. and bright j-eliow wood; the white, pea-shaped flowers, in long drooping clusters, resemble the yellow locust: when in full bloom, it is one of the most graceful flowering trees. 81. COHrXTJS florida (White Dogwood). A small tree, with spreading head; native as an undergrowth in the edge of large timber, where it appears to best advantage: in spring, when bursting buds first cast a tinge of verdure through the land- scape, its large white flowers are yery showy and effective. -25 cts. and 50 cts. (See cut below.) C. f. rubra iEed-Flowering Dogwood;. A new varietj-, and a rare introduction; similar to the common type, except in color of floral bi'acts. which are rich rosy i-ed. The tv, o varieties together make a lovely contrast. 81 50. C. f. pendula (Weeping Dogwood). A flne new weeping tree, combining- all the admirable quali- ties of the common dogwood with an excellent pendulous habit in the branches. §1 to 8"-2. (See cut, page 8.) DIOSFYROS Kaki (Japan Persimmon). This is a valuable fruit for the south, but the trees are not hardy north of Richmond. Ya. D. Virginiana (American Persimmon). 40 cts. to 75 cts. FAGTJS ferruginea (American Beech). One of the most majestic native trees, always symmetrical and handsome: excellent for avenues, screens, and lawns: the smooth gray bai-k is an attractive feature, particularly in winter. All of the beeches require care in transplanting, as their roots are sensitive to exposure. 6 to 12 feet, 50 cts. to $1. P. sylvatica (European Beech). Of rather slower growth and more compact form than the Ameri- can; a choice and beautiful tree; retains its foli- age very late, or sometimes all winter. 50 cts. to 81. P. asplenifolia (Fern-leaved Beec
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