[Ellwanger & Barry's general catalogue] [Ellwanger & Barry's general catalogue] ellwangerbarrysg1896moun Year: 1896 58 ELLWANGER «£⢠BARRY'S very durable, lasting in favorable weather more than two weeks. Besides being- a tree of fine form, its foliage is of a grayish green color, glossy and handsome, and in the autumn turns to a deep red, rendering the tree one of the most showy and beau- tiful objects at that season. We regard it, all things considered, as one of the most valuable trees for ornamental planting, ranking next to the Magnolia among flowering trees, and only second to the
[Ellwanger & Barry's general catalogue] [Ellwanger & Barry's general catalogue] ellwangerbarrysg1896moun Year: 1896 58 ELLWANGER «£⢠BARRY'S very durable, lasting in favorable weather more than two weeks. Besides being- a tree of fine form, its foliage is of a grayish green color, glossy and handsome, and in the autumn turns to a deep red, rendering the tree one of the most showy and beau- tiful objects at that season. We regard it, all things considered, as one of the most valuable trees for ornamental planting, ranking next to the Magnolia among flowering trees, and only second to the Scarlet Oak (which it almost equals) in brilliant foli- age in autumn. See Cut. r. flore rubro. Red-flowerinG Dogwood. B. Recently introduced. A variety producing flowers suffused with bright red; blooms when quite young. $ T. pendula, Weeping Dogwood. C. A variety of C. florida, with decidedly drooping branches. $ CBAT^GUS. Tliorn. Epine, Fr. Weisdoen, Gei- The White Floweeing Dogwood. Florida.) ()^ Natural Size.) _ The Thorns justly deserve to be classed among the most (UORNUS beautiful flowering trees. They are generally dense, low growers, occupying comparatively little space and well adapted to beautify small grounds. If judiciously pruned, they can also be trained to assume nicturesque tree forms. The foliage is varied and attractive, flowers very showy and often highly perfumed. The fruit is ornamental. There are numerous varieties, all of which are hardy and will thrive in any dry soil. We have endeavored to select the best and most distinct. They flower in May and June. C Azarolus. C. From Southern France. A tree with a round, spreading head; foliage large and handsome fruit scarlet, very ornamental. $ var. Carriereii. C. Foliage of a dark, glossy green; fruit large dark red, showy and hangs to the tree long into the winter. A fine variety. $ â C. Crus-galli var. lucida odorata. Glossy-leaved Thobn. C. Leaves a bright shining green ;
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