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There is probably not another block of Lindens so well fitted for lawn or avenue. They are broad, low and symmetrical 



Koelreuteria Varnish Tree 



Koelreuteria paniculata. A healthy tree of 

 medium size, with showy panicles of lemon- 

 colored blossoms in July, when the tall shrubbery 

 and woodland borders are in need of flowers. 



Larch Larix 



European. Larix decidua; syn., L. Europcea. 

 Its beauty is most prominent in April and May, 

 when the tender green foliage comes out two 

 weeks ahead of other trees. It has the form of its 

 relative, the Spruce, but drops its foliage. 



Japanese. Pseudo-Larix Kczmpferi. This is a 

 noble, broad tree, with picturesque outline, 

 resembling its near relative, the Cedar of Lebanon. 

 Include a few when covering a hill with Pines and 

 Oaks. It is called the Japanese Golden Larch, 

 from its autumn color. 



Linden Tilia 



In human nature there is a strong appreciation 



of the symmetrical and the solid. While this may 



not be the highest form of beauty in a tree in all 



places, the demand for it exists, especially in formal 



surroundings. All the Lindens have an ovate or 



egg-shaped form, but vary in their solidity of texture 



and depth of color, and healthfulness of foliage. 



Silver. Tilia tomentosa; syn., T. argentea; syn., 



T. alba. White Linden. In symmetry of form 



it is unsurpassed. The foliage is dark green above 



and silvery white below, and is retained until 



late autumn. 



There is a pair at our entrance, planted about 

 twenty-eight years ago, that, without pruning, 

 are as symmetrical as two eggs. 



We have been to considerable trouble to work 

 up a stock suitable for entrance avenues and 

 lawn planting. 



Spectabilis. T. tomentosa, var. spectabilis. A va- 

 riety of the above, with large leaves, green on 

 both sides. It, therefore, resembles the American 

 Linden, but its foliage keeps in better condition. 

 It is a vigorous, handsome tree. 



Linden, continued 



Weeping Silver. T. petiolaris; syn., T. argentea, 

 var. pendula. This is not weeping in the sense of 

 the Weeping Willow, as only the tips of the 

 branches arch downward in the heavy luxuriance 

 of their young growth. It makes an ovate and 

 beautiful tree, rearing its crown as high as any 

 and, like many vigorous trees, the lower branches 

 sweep the ground and enclose one of the pleasant- 

 est outdoor retreats. We have specimens 15 feet 

 broad, with foliage to the ground. 



Small-leaved European. T. ulmifolia; syn., T. 

 micro phylla. A dense, ovate tree, whose smooth- 

 ness of outline is formed by the closeness of the 

 twigs and the small size of the leaves. The foliage 

 is perfectly healthy. We have trees up to 25 

 feet in height. 



We have a block grown 10 feet apart with the 

 tops trained by a form to a uniform ovate shape. 

 They present a unique opportunity to save half 

 a dozen years in developing beautiful avenues, 

 lawn specimens, or low-branched trees for screens. 

 There are on the market several other European 

 Lindens that have proven of little value because 

 they are affected by a fungus, and drop part of 

 their foliage in July. 



American. T. Americana. Basswood. A large 

 tree, with large, heart-shaped leaves. It prefers 

 moist, rich soil, and without it may have rusty 

 leaves in late summer. 



Liquidambar Sweet Gum 



Liquidambar styraciflua. Bilsted. A most 

 beautiful native tree, of the shape of the Tulip 

 Tree or Sugar Maple. In the autumn it assumes 

 very brilliant scarlet, orange and bronze colors. 

 It should be included in groves, on both upland 

 and damp soil, or planted as a specimen lawn tree. 



Locust 



Honey. Gleditschia triacanthos. We recommend 

 this highly for seaside planting on sterile soils. 



