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Title: Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees, plants, vines, fruits, etc.
Identifier: descriptivecatal1891will (find matches)
Year: 1891 (1890s)
Authors: William H. Moon Co; Moon, Samuel C; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seedlings Catalogs
Publisher: Morrisville, P. A. : Morrisville Nursery
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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PYRL'S MALUS PARKMANII. (PARKMAN'S CRAB.J JPopulus, continued. P. ang-ulata aurea Van Geertii (Golden Poplar). A new variety with yellowish leaves, the golden hue brightening as the season advances, and is brightest on poor land. P. balsamifera (Balsam Poplar, Balm of Gilead). In habit more spreading than Carolina. Both of these varieties are valuable where shade is wanted as soon as possible, as they are of most rapid growth. S to 15 feet, 50 cts. to -$1.50. P. fastig-iata (Lombardy Poplar). A tall, slender tree: rapid grower. 75 cts. PRUNUS Pissardii (Purple-Leaved Plum). A small tree of splendid compact habit, and exceedingly ox'namental. The young leaves are crimson, changing to dark rich purple with age; none of the purple-leaved trees or shrubs excel it. 50 cts. to 81. P. triloba (Double-flowering Plum), A very beauti- ful shrub of fine habit, with elegant double rosy flowers, set very closely on the slender branches. 50 cts. PTELEA trifoliata (Hop Tree). A low, shrubby tree that bears clusters of fruit resembling hops; interestins". 50 cts. PTELEA trifoliata aurea (Golden Hop Tree). A distinct new variety, with fine j'ellow foliage, retaining its color well in summer. 81. PYRUS Americana (American Mountain Ash). Well known. 50c. P. aucuparia (European Mountain Ash). A small prettj- tree with fine pinnate foliage; it bears numerous clusters of bright red berries, which are very con- spicuous and handsome from midsum- mer till frost. .50 cts.to §1. P. mains Parkmanii (Parkman s Crab), A new double-flowering crab-apple from Japan, which blooms very pro- fusely. The flower buds are long and tapering, of a rich carmine color, re- sembling the bud of the tea rose Papa Gontier in form and color, and dangle very gracefully on long slender stems. One of the most beautiful recent intro- ductions among flowering trees. 3 feet, 81. (See cut.) OAKS. "He who plants oaks, plants for posterity;'" but it is an erroneous idea that they grow so slowly that the planter may not reasonably expect to see the beauty of an oak tree of his own planting. Although rather slow in starting, after they get well established on good land they develop rapidly, and in thirty or forty j^ears will outgrow most other trees. QUERCUS alba (White Oakj. The noblest tree of American forests, retaining its vigor unimpaired and increasing in grandeur for centuries: supei'b tree. 81. Q. cerris (Turkey Oak). A handsome European species. 75 cts. to 81.50. Q-coccinea (Scarlet Oak). The autumnal tints of the foliage are exceedingly bright and beautiful. 2 to 6 feet. .50 cts. to 81. Q. macrocarpa (Mossy-cup, Burr Oak). A fine, large tree, with rough corky bark; the acorns are large and their cups are very prettily fringed around the edge. 4 to S feet, 50 cts. to 81.-50. Q. palustris (Pin Oak). One of the fastest grow- ing oaks. 6 to 12 feet, 75 cts. to 81.50. Q. phellos (Willow Oak). Forms a very dense and symmetrical, round-headed ti'ee of medium size, with narrow, linear leaves like a willow; an admirable tree for lawn or park. 4 to S feet, .50 cts. to 81. Q. robur (English Oak). 75 cts. Q. r. argentea (Variegated Oak). with white. 81.50. Q. r. fastigiata (Pyramidal Oak), medium-sized tree, erect in habit like the Lom- bardy Poplar. 81. RHAMNUS Carolinianus (Soutkern Buckthorn). An erect shrub or small tree valued for its hand- some shinj- foliage, which is retained very late or, in some sheltered spots, all winter; its dark pur- plish berries are also an attractive feature. It is a worthy object for planting. .50 cts. Leaves edged A i-emarkable

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