. [Ellwanger & Barry's general catalogue]. 12 ELLWANGEU & BARRY'S VABIEGATED-liEAVEI) TUJLIP TBEE. A striking and beautiful tree, the margins of the broad, glossy leaves are variegated with a very light green, giving the tree a unique appearance. $ CHINESE MAGNOLIAS. Their superior stateliness of form and splendor of growtli, the size and richness of their foliage and lavish yield of fragrant flowers, all tend to place them in the foremost rank among hardy ornamental trees and shrubs. Their proper place is on the lawn, where they show to fine advantage in contrast to the green ; o
. [Ellwanger & Barry's general catalogue]. 12 ELLWANGEU & BARRY'S VABIEGATED-liEAVEI) TUJLIP TBEE. A striking and beautiful tree, the margins of the broad, glossy leaves are variegated with a very light green, giving the tree a unique appearance. $ CHINESE MAGNOLIAS. Their superior stateliness of form and splendor of growtli, the size and richness of their foliage and lavish yield of fragrant flowers, all tend to place them in the foremost rank among hardy ornamental trees and shrubs. Their proper place is on the lawn, where they show to fine advantage in contrast to the green ; or they may be planted effectively on the borders of lawns, with an evergreen in the back ground to heighten the contrast. Planted in groups, they yield to no rival, and their effect in the early spring is grand beyond description, illuminating the whole landscape and filling the atmosphere with their rich perfume. To insure success in their transplanting, they should be moved in the spring, never in the fall. Great care should be exercised in their removal, the fibrous roots being preserved as nearly as possible, and carefully guarded from any exposure to wind or sun. While almost any good soil is sufficient to insure their growth, they succeed best in a soil which is warm, rich and dry. We have a great collection. Fine plants from pots with ball, which ensures safety in transplanting. For descriptions and pi-ices see General Catalogue. WEEPING RUSSIAN MUIiBERKY. Forms a perfect umbrella shaped head, with long, slender branches drooping to the ground, parallel to the stem ; very Imrdy. A. new weeper destined to become very popular when better known. . DOUBLE FLOWERING PEACHES. The double flowering varieties are distinguished for their showy and beautiful bloom. At the blossoming season every branchlet is covered with a mass of beautifully formed, highly colored flowers, rendering the trees most interesting objects and attracting notice from a distance. The double red, dou
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