. Descriptive catalogue : ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, hardy perennials and fruits. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. 14 THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS PRAXINUS. Ash. THOM^ While large growth and light foliage characterize all kinds of ash to a more or less extent, there is much difference in the species. It is a hard-wooded tree, consequently it needs severe pruning when FRAXINUS AMERICANA. (American Wh
. Descriptive catalogue : ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, hardy perennials and fruits. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. 14 THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS PRAXINUS. Ash. THOM^ While large growth and light foliage characterize all kinds of ash to a more or less extent, there is much difference in the species. It is a hard-wooded tree, consequently it needs severe pruning when FRAXINUS AMERICANA. (American White Ash.) This is one of the best of Ashes, being valuable for ornamental lawn planting, or for the city street or avenue. The large leaves are a dark green on the upper surface, and lighter beneath. It is very satisfactory for all purposes. raxinus Americana. American Ash. (so to eo ft.) Prune closely when moved. (See illustration and description.) 5 to 6 ft. Trans $ 35 each $3 00 per 10 $22 50 per 100 6 to 7 ft. " 50 " 3 50 " 10 25 00 " 100 7 to 8 ft. " 75 " b ;0 " 10 8 to 9 ft. " 1 00 " 9 00 " 10 75 00 " 100 lOtollft " 1% to 2 in diara, $1 50 each $15 00 per 10 12 ft. Trans, to 3 in. diam $2 00, $2 50, and $3 00 each " Bungeana. (35 to 40 ft.) From China. 2 to 3 ft. Trans $ 50 each " elonga Japonica. 5 ft. Trans $100 each " excelsior. Knglish Ash. (40 to 50 ft.) This forms a tree of more rounded outline than the American. It has larger, greener leaves, which remain on the tree late into fall, and is distin- guished by its black buds. It thrives in moist ground. A good sort for street planting. Requires close pruning. 7 to 9 ft. Trans $1 00 each $ 7 50 per 10 9 to 10 ft " 1 25 " 1100 " 10 S 90 00 per 100 10tol2ft. " 1 50 " 14 00 " 10 125 00 " 100 10 to 12 a. " IH to 2'^ in. diam. $1 75 to $2 00 each. " Var. atrovirens. 5 ft. Trans $100 each " var. aucub
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