. Catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees, vines, shrubs plants roses & hardy bulbs. Nursery stock Illinois Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. Catalogue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees and Plants. 23 ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. HARDY ORNAMENTAL TREES. IN this and similar climates, where great extremes of temperature are experienced, it IS necessary to plant only the most hardy 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
. Catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees, vines, shrubs plants roses & hardy bulbs. Nursery stock Illinois Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. Catalogue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees and Plants. 23 ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. HARDY ORNAMENTAL TREES. IN this and similar climates, where great extremes of temperature are experienced, it IS necessary to plant only the most hardy 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 (Syringcefolia), having proved itself capable of enduring the severe winters 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 the best timbers known. Mountain Asli, European.—A tine hardy tree, head dense and regular, covered from July till waiter, with a great cluster of bright red Mountain Asli, American. —A tree of coarser growth and foliage than the Euro- pean, and producing larger and lighter colored berries. Maple, Soft.—A rapid growing tree. A valuable and highly ornamental tree; very hardy and easily 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 and fine foliage is justly ranked amon
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