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Cut-Leaved Weepiug- Birch ( Betula alba var. laciniata pendula). 

 A variety of the European white birch; hardy in o;'ood soil and ver}^ 

 attractive; pendulous. 



Silver, or W^Yiite, Birch (Betula papyracia). Conspicuous; needs 

 moist soil to succeed well; pretty at all seasons. 



Laurel-Leaved Willow (Salix laurifolia). Dark, shiny leaves 

 rapid g-rower, close and pretty habit. Propag-ated from cuttings. 



American Mountain Ash. Hardj^, pretty, the European mountain 

 ash excelling- in some respects. Propag-ated from seed and ripening- 

 in autumn. 



Wisconsin Weepiug Willow (Salix var.). Fine, quick growing 

 pendulous, beautiful. Grown from cuttings. 



EVERGREENS. 



White Pine fPi/iKS sirofeus/ Most valuable and beautiful; long 

 lived, hardy, adaptable to any soil; grown from seed that ripens in 

 autumn. 



White, or Blue, Spruce (Picea alba). Most valuable spruce we 

 have; hardj" when established; should be planted extensively. Grown 

 from seeds. 



Norwaj' Spruce (Picea excelsa). Strong, fine grower, pyramidal 

 in form, drooping habit, good windbreak. Grown from seeds. 



Scotch Pine (Pinus svlvestris). Quick growing, coarse, heavj^ 

 foliage, valuable and a pioneer. Grown from seeds. 



Red, or Norway, Pine (Pinus resinosa ). Rapid grower,pretty,long- 

 lived, hardy when established. Grown from seeds. 



Arbor Vitae (Thuja occideatalisj. Needs damp soil,[but does well 

 in any retentive soil when established; improves by cultivation; a 

 prett}^ and useful hedge. Grown from seeds. 



Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana). Very hardy, lives in spite of 

 wind and drouth; valuable wood; an admirable windbreak. 



There are other evergreens having promise of success for general 

 planting, as tested by Prof. S. B. Green, such as the Colorado Blue 

 Spruce (Picea pungeas) and Bull Pine (Pinus ponderosa). 



HARDY SHRUBS. 



The following shrubs and vines are recommended by Prof. S. B. 

 Green, horticulturist of the Experiment Station at St. Anthony Park, 

 Minnesota. 



Common Barberrj^ (Berberis vulgaris). Strong, prickly, suitable 

 for a small, loose hedge; yellow flowers in June; red fruit; very hardy. 

 Other varieties are the Purple-Leaved and Thunborg's barberry. 

 Grown from seeds that ripen in autumn- 

 Siberian Pea Tree (Caragana arborescens). Close, neat, locust- 

 like leaves, and bright yellow, pea-shaped flowers; pretty; one of the 

 hardiest. Grown from seeds that ripen in autumn. 



Red Ohio Dogwood ^ Corpus stolonifera). Small, white flowers 

 in June; bright red bark in winter; very hardy; pretty grouped with 

 other shrubs. Grows easily from cuttings. 



Weigelia (Diervilla rosea). Hardy, but needs protection in win- 

 ter; rose-colored, trumpet-shaped flowers in June. Pretty. 



