. Descriptive catalogue of the best and proved varieties of apples .... Nurseries (Horticulture) Illinois Arlington Heights Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. Catalogue of Fruit and Orxamextal Trees and Tlaxts. 23 ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. HARDY ORNAMENTAL TREES. IN this and similar climates, where great extremes of temperature are experienced, it is uecessaiy to plant only the most hardj' ornamental trees, shrubs and vines, and in order that our customers may be spared much disappointment and expense, we have omitted from our catalogue, as far as po
. Descriptive catalogue of the best and proved varieties of apples .... Nurseries (Horticulture) Illinois Arlington Heights Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. Catalogue of Fruit and Orxamextal Trees and Tlaxts. 23 ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. HARDY ORNAMENTAL TREES. IN this and similar climates, where great extremes of temperature are experienced, it is uecessaiy to plant only the most hardj' ornamental trees, shrubs and vines, and in order that our customers may be spared much disappointment and expense, we have omitted from our catalogue, as far as possible, everything which is liable to suffer from severe cold. An examination of the catalogue shows what an extensive variety of stock we offer, enabling the planter by a judicious use of the same, to accomplish any de- sired result with perfectly hardy trees, shrubs, vines and plants. Directions for planting, mulching, staking and after-culture, same as for fruit trees. (See Hints, in Fruit Department.) ORNAMENTAL TREES. Catalpa Speciosa. (Hardy or Western Catalpa.) — This early blooming, upright growing variety appears to be much hardier than the common (Syringtefolia), having proved itself capable of enduring the severe Avinters in Wisconsin and Iowa; it makes when planted in groves straight, symmetrical trees, suitable for post or railway ties, for which purpose it is one of tne best timbers known. Mountain Asli, European.—A tine hardy tree, head dense and regular, covered from July till winter, with a great cluster of bright red berries. Mountain Isli, American. —A tree of coarser gvowth and foliage than the Euro- pean, and producing larger and lighter colored berries. Maple, Soft.—A rapid gi-owing tree. A valuable and highly ornamental tree; very hard}' antl easil}^ trans- planted, where immediate shade is required; one of the most useful trees; also a favorite street and park tree. Maple, Sug-ar or Rock.— A very popular American tree and for its stately form a
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