Archive image from page 21 of Descriptive catalogue of the Reading. Descriptive catalogue of the Reading Nursery descriptivecatal1876read Year: 1876 18 CATALOGUE OF READING NURSERY, MASS.âJ. W. MANNING, PROPRIETOR. Sugar or Rock {Saccharinum). A very popular Amer- ican tree, and for its stately form and fine foliage, of orange and vermillion, often on a single leaf, with such a blending of colors as to he just splendid; justly ranked among the very best, both for the lawn and the avenue. Called for more than other shade tree. 6 to 7 feet, 50c; 8 to 10 feet, $1; 11 to 13 feet, $ ; 3 inches
Archive image from page 21 of Descriptive catalogue of the Reading. Descriptive catalogue of the Reading Nursery descriptivecatal1876read Year: 1876 18 CATALOGUE OF READING NURSERY, MASS.âJ. W. MANNING, PROPRIETOR. Sugar or Rock {Saccharinum). A very popular Amer- ican tree, and for its stately form and fine foliage, of orange and vermillion, often on a single leaf, with such a blending of colors as to he just splendid; justly ranked among the very best, both for the lawn and the avenue. Called for more than other shade tree. 6 to 7 feet, 50c; 8 to 10 feet, $1; 11 to 13 feet, $ ; 3 inches through at base, price on selection. Norway {Tlatanoides). One of the most valuable or- namental trees for the lawn ; broad, rich, dark-green foliage, and of a compact, globular top; well adapt- ed to the street; makes a dense shade, Price, 6 feet, 80c; 8 to 9 feet, $1. Tulip Tree. Distinct, glaucous, three-lobed leaf with end nearly square; the blossom is yellow and green ; very beautiful in June. A noble tree. 5 feet, 50c; 7 feet, $1. Mountain Ash (Pyrus Sorbus). European {Aucuparia). A fine hardy tree ; head dense and regular, clusters of showy white flowers in June; covered from July till winter with large clusters of bright scarlet berries. Price, 6 feet, 50c; 9 feet, $1. We also have the Oak-Leaved {Quercifo- lia). Hoary lobed ieaves. Dwarf Profuse-Flowering {Nara Florabvnda). A re- markable dwarf variety. Makes a small tree or low shrub. The prominent red buds are seen all winter, as though just ready to burst into leaf. 3 feet, 75c. Oak Red (Quercus Rubra). A rapid grower; its scarlet leaf in autumn has distin- guished this as a desirable tree in a collection. 4 ft., 75c; 6 to 10 feet, $1 to $2. Chestnut Oak (Q. Castena). 2 to 3 feet, 75c. White Oak (Quercus Alba). 2 to 4 feet, 75c. Burr Oak (Q. Microcarpa). 2 to 4 feet, 75c. Swamp White Oak. 1 to 2 feet. 75c. English Oak. Dark green, irregularly lobed leaf; long acorns hanging by a slender pendulous stem. Price, 4 ft
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