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TREES, SHRUBS AND PLANTS 



After the ball of earth has been frozen, the tree may be transferred 

 to its proper location. 



DECIDUOUS TREES 

 Oaks 



Of all the trees that may be used on the home grounds, the oaks are 

 undoubtedly the best shade trees, for with few exceptions, they are 

 beautiful, long lived and little subject to insects and diseases. They are 

 commonly considered to be slow growing trees but when well cared for 

 the growth of many of them is quite rapid. The white oak is probably the 

 best known and one of the longest lived trees. While young, it has an 

 elegant appearance and when old it generally becomes majestic and 

 picturesque. It is especially adapted for lawn planting. The red oak 

 seems to be satisfied with a comparatively poor soil, develops a straight 

 sturdy trunk, a symmetrical top and its foliage turns a brilliant color in 

 the fall. It is the most rapid growing of the oaks and well adapted for 

 both lawn and street planting. The scarlet oak is much like the red oak, 

 altho it is smaller in size and does well even on poorer soil. Its foliage 

 becomes brilliantly colored in the fall and hence the name. The pin oak 

 grows taller and more slender than most other oaks with an unusually 

 straight trunk. The leaves are small and quite persistent through the 

 winter. This tree thrives well upon moist ground but grows well even 

 where the soil is quite dry. It is especially adapted for street planting 

 and also makes a very desirable lawn tree, the foliage being less brilliantly 

 colored than the red oak altho beautiful during all parts of the growing 

 season. 



Elms 



The American elm is probably the stateliest tree grown in this country. 

 Usually the tree assumes a high, upright spreading form, producing a 

 shade that is not too dense for either lawn or street purposes. As a street 



