Archive image from page 10 of Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees. Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees plants vines fruits, etc. . descriptivecatal1895samu Year: 1895 CHIONANTHUS VIRGIN1CA. (WHITE FRINGE.) Clailrnt is, continued, and bright yellow wood; the white, pea-shaped flowers, in long drooping clusters, resemble the yellow locust; when in full bloom, it is one of the most graceful flowering trees. $1. CORNTJS fiorida (White Dogwood). A small tree, with spreading head; native as an undergrowth in the edge of large timber, where it appears to best advantage; in spring, when b
Archive image from page 10 of Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees. Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees plants vines fruits, etc. . descriptivecatal1895samu Year: 1895 CHIONANTHUS VIRGIN1CA. (WHITE FRINGE.) Clailrnt is, continued, and bright yellow wood; the white, pea-shaped flowers, in long drooping clusters, resemble the yellow locust; when in full bloom, it is one of the most graceful flowering trees. $1. CORNTJS fiorida (White Dogwood). A small tree, with spreading head; native as an undergrowth in the edge of large timber, where it appears to best advantage; in spring, when bursting buds first cast a tinge of verdure through the land- scape, its large white flowers are very showy and effective. 25 ots. and 50 cts. (See cut below.) C. f. rubra (Red-Flowering Dogwood), A new variety, and a rare introduction; similar to the common type, except in color of floral bracts, which are rich rosy red. The two varieties together make a lovely contrast. §1 50. C. f. pendula (Weeping Dogwoodi. A line new weeping tree, combining all the admirable quali- ties of the common dogwood with an excellent pendulous habit in the branches. 1 to $2. (See cut, page 8.) DIOSPYROS Kaki (Japan Persimmon). This is a valuable fruit for the south, but the trees are not hardy north of Richmond, Va. D. Virginiana (American Persimmon). 40 cts. to 75 cts. FAGTJS ferruginea i American Beech). One of the most majestic native trees, always symmetrical and handsome; excellent for avenues, screens, and lawns; the smooth gray bark is an attractive featui-e, particularly in winter. All of the beeches require care in transplanting, as their roots are sensitive to exposure. 0 to 12 feet, 50 cts. to $1. F. sylvatica (European Beech). Of rather slower growth and more compact form than the Ameri can; a choice and beautiful tree; retains its foli- age very late, or sometimes all winter. 50 cts. to W. F. asplenifolia (Fern-leaved Beechi. A beautiful and scarce medium-sized tree, with delicately d
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