. Ornamental trees & plants : no. 2. Nursery stock Pennsylvania West Chester Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania West Chester Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs. 21 QUERCUS robur, var. concordia. Golden-Leaved Oak. An elegant ornamental tree, with notable rich yel- low foliage, rarely, if ever, scorching in the full sun. It is a good healthy grower, and very con- spicuous in a collection ; in fact, the best golden- leaved form in the entire list of deciduous trees. Q. rubra. Red Oak. Another estim
. Ornamental trees & plants : no. 2. Nursery stock Pennsylvania West Chester Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania West Chester Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs. 21 QUERCUS robur, var. concordia. Golden-Leaved Oak. An elegant ornamental tree, with notable rich yel- low foliage, rarely, if ever, scorching in the full sun. It is a good healthy grower, and very con- spicuous in a collection ; in fact, the best golden- leaved form in the entire list of deciduous trees. Q. rubra. Red Oak. Another estimable native species of large size, with deeply cut, smooth, shining leaves, turning brilliant red in autumn. It is a moderately rapid grower when established, and is always a marked type among the Oaks. RHUS. Sumach A large genus, mostly shrubs, several of which are natives of the United States. From an ornamental point of view, thev are valuable for the conspicuous panicles of fruit and brilliant autumnal foliage. Of very easy cultivation, and best adapted for massing. R. cotinus. Mist Tree, Smoke Tree. A showy *mall tree for embellishing our pleasure grounds, produc- ing during summer a multitude of light, feathery panicles of pale purplish or pink flowers. Native of the south of Europe, but hardy with us. R. hirta (Syn., R. typhind). Staghorn Sumac. At- tains the height of a small to medium-sized tree, with pinnate leaves, and shoots covered with a vel- vety pubescence. The foliage in autumn changes to a bright yellow tint. A native species of value for landscape work. For other species, see Deciduous Shrubs. ROBINIA. Locust A small genus of trees and shrubs, all natives of North America, and valuable in our collec- tions for the beauty of their flowers. The drooping racemes of pea-shaped bloom are most attractive. R. Pseudacacia. Yellow Locust. A well- known popular timber tree, of large size and erect growth, with rough bark and pendent racemes of white, exceedingly fra- g
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