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Title: Ornamental trees & plants : no. 2
Identifier: CAT31285174 (find matches)
Year: 1901 (1900s)
Authors: Maple Avenue Nurseries; Hoopes, Brother & Thomas; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Pennsylvania West Chester Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania West Chester Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs
Publisher: West Chester, Pa. : Maple Avenue Nurseries
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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19 MOHRODENDRON (Halesia) Silver Bell A small genus of three species, native of south- eastern North America, hardy here and exceedingly attractive when in bloom. They are small trees, with drooping, bell-shaped flowers in short racemes early in the season. M. Carolinum (Syn., Halesia tet rapt era). Snowdrop Tree. An attractive little tree, with mostly ovate dark green leaves and fascicles of white flowers in March and April. When in bloom this pretty spe- cies appears covered with its pendent white bells. Hardy and fine. MORUS. Mulberry Deciduous trees of medium size, valued principally for their fruit, although grown for ornament as well. The foliage is used almost exclusively as food for silk- worms. The species are generally hardy and of rapid growth, with broad, spreading tops. M. alba. White Mulberry. Of medium size, with glossy leaves, native of China. It is rather slender in growth, with light-colored bark, and produces large crops of whitish fruit that is edible and pleasant. var. multicaulis. Chinese Mulberry. Introduced into our collections many years since as food for silkworms. It is a strong grower, with very large leaves, and bears a fine crop of large blackish pur- ple fruit of good flavor. var. " Downing's Everbearing." A chance seedling of the above, raised by the late Chas. Downing. The fruit is superior in quality and is produced sparingly all through the season, var. Moretti. Russian Mulberry. Of comparatively recent introduction, bearing large crops of rather small, black, sweet fruit. It is very hardy, grows rapidly, and makes quite a large tree, var. pendula. Weeping Mulberry. This unique form was raised by John C. Teas, of Carthage, Missouri. It is decidedly one of the most perfect and natural weeping trees in the entire class of such novelties. Entirely hardy, with long, slender branches pendulous to the ground. A form of the Russian Mulberry, with similar foliage and fruit. NYSSA. Tupelo A small genus, most species of which are natives of the United States. They are noted for their rough bark, dark shining green leaves, blackish drupes, and remarkably tough wood. They are quite ornamental in character, the foliage changing in autumn to a brilliant crimson tint. N. sylvatica (Syn., Ar. multifiora). Sour Gum. A very large native tree, with horizontal branches and shining leaves. Found mostly in low grounds, but succeeds well in high situations and forms really beautiful specimens. Bark very rough. PAULOWNIA A monotypic genus, native of China but cultivated in Japanese gardens. Leaves very large, those on young trees often of immense size. Flowers in terminal panicles, very conspicuous, fragrant and beautiful. P. imperialis. Paulozvnia. A very showy and valu- able ornamental tree of medium size and rapid growth. The flowers are blue, or rather bluish lilac, and in shape not unlike those of the gloxinia. Bloooms in early summer and is hardy here. PLATANUS. Plane Tree A small genus, found in the northern temperate zone. The various species are large, of rapid growth, and esteemed for their value as lawn trees or for ave- nues. They are frequently known as Sycamores. P. orientalis. Oriental Plane, or Buttonivood. An exceedingly valuable tree for avenue planting, owing to its quick growth, immunity from injurious insects and diseases, and clean, healthy foliage. It is also prized for the lawn, where it makes a quick shade and presents a unique appearance. POPULUS. Poplar A genus of exceedingly rapid-growing trees, with heart-shaped toothed leaves, and mostly angular branches. More or less inclined to produce numerous suckers, although some species are comparatively free from this defect. P. alba Bolleana. Sil-very Upright Poplar. A very- distinct form of the well-known Silver Abele, with a strictly erect habit and white foliage. Valuable for contrasting with dark foliage and spreading branches. P. deltoides (Syn.,/3. monilifera). Carolina Pop- lar, Cottonwood. Perhaps the most popular of all rapid-growing trees for avenues and streets. It rarely produces suckers from the roots, and is a healthy, hardy tree, with ample foliage. Of up- right growth; needs an occasional pruning, var. folius aureus, ran GeerVs Golden Poplar. Similar to the Carolina Poplar in growth, etc., but with foliage of a beautiful golden tint. It forms an attractive contrast to other trees on the lawn, espe- cially to Conifers.
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