Stark Bro's Landscape Architects and Ornamental Nurserymen Louisiana, Mo. 



ASH, AMERICAN, Fraxinus Americana. A 

 stately, symmetrical tree of spreading habit 

 attaining a height of 80 feet. Of rapid growth. 

 Excellent for shade and .ornamental planting. 

 Foliage glossy green and divided. One of the 

 choicest of our grand old native trees, quick 

 in growth, with massive trunk and sturdy 

 limbs, valued alike for street, timber and 

 lawn planting. 



BIRCH, CUT-LEAVED WEEPING 

 WHITE, Betula Alba Laciniata Pendula. An 

 excellent ornamental tree with finely cut, 

 fern-like foliage. Slender pendulous branches. 

 Perfectly hardy, of rapid growth, and not par- 

 ticular as to soil although a slightly moist 

 location is preferable. Will grow 50 feet or 

 more in height. 

 BIRCH, EUROPEAN 

 WHITE, Betula Alba. 

 Attains a height of 50 

 feet or more. A rapid 

 growing symmetrical 

 tree of graceful form 

 and slightly drooping 

 branches. Small glossy 

 green foliage. The white 

 bark which is more con- 

 spicuous in older trees 

 is a dainty touch to 

 the surrounding greens 

 of the landscape. 

 CATALPA BUNGEI, 

 Umbrella Catalpa. A 

 broad-foliaged tree of 

 dwarf habit, 8 to 10 ft. 

 in height. Neat, com- 

 pact, round head on ,, 

 slender trunk. Requires Su O ar Maple A per- 

 little or no trimming. manent native tree. 

 Used extensively for planting on either side of 

 walk leading to residence where area is 

 limited; also for Japanese gardens and other 

 formal effects. 



CATALPA SPECIOSA, Lady Cigar Tree, 

 Western Catalpa. A hardy western tree of 

 rapid growth and often 60 feet in height. 

 Valuable for fence posts and ties. Flowers 

 mottled white succeeded by long dark brown 

 beans which are attractive during the early 

 winter months. A good tree for grove plant- 

 ing where quick shade is desired. Thrives 

 equally well in moist or dry soils. 

 CHERRY, DOUBLE FLOWERED, Cerasus 

 Japonica Rosea Pendula. A weeping Japan- 

 ese tree of graceful appearance. Pink flowers 

 in early May literally cover the branches. 

 CRIMSON LEAF PLUM, Prunus Pissardi. 

 One of our best purple leaved trees. Of 

 medium size and perfectly hardy. Foliage 

 and twigs dark purple forming a striking con- 

 trast when planted near the border. A good 

 specimen tree. 



ELM, AMERICAN, Ulmus Americana. An 

 old favorite used for many purposes. Of 

 graceful spreading habit with slightly droop- 

 ing branches. Is adapted to a variety of con- 

 ditions. Easily transplanted. An excellent 

 avenue tree and unexcelled as' a rapid growing 

 shade tree one that needs no introduction. 

 The best of all native trees. 

 FLOWERING CRAB, Pyrus Parkmanni. 

 A very attractive small tree or shrub, -'8 to- 

 12 feet in height. Semi-double rosy-pink 

 flowers are followed by small dark red fruits 

 which ripen in late autumn. A beautiful 'dis- 

 play in the border or as specimens on the lawn. 

 KENTUCKY COFFEE BEAN TREE. 

 Gymnocladus Canadensis. A native tree at- 

 taining large size. Of rapid growth, produc- 

 ing heavy spreading branches. Flowers green 

 in June followed by long pods which produce 

 the beans said to have been used by early 

 settlers for coffee. A clean, stout, shade tree, 

 desirable for street and lawn planting. It 

 seems immune from disease, and in winter 

 the blunt twigless branches give it a unique 

 individuality. 



LINDEN, AMERICAN, Tilia Americana. A 

 valuable native tree of rapid growth forming 

 a broad round open top. Fragrant creamy- 

 white flowers borne on winged stalks in July. 

 A honey-bee favorite. Adapted to a variety 

 of soils. Wood utilized for veneering. A good 

 avenue or specimen tree. 



LINDEN, BROAD LEAVED EUROPEAN, 

 Tilia Platyphyllos. A broad leaved European 

 species often 75 feet in height. Leaves green 

 and rough. Used as a specimen tree for shade. 

 The famous tree of Parisian and Berlin streets 

 that is holding its own on American soil as 



one of the foremost for avenue planting. 

 More pyramidal and uniform in habit than 

 American Linden. 



LOCUST, BLACK, Robinia Pseudacacia. A 

 native rapid growing tree with spreading 

 branches. Long drooping clusters of creamy 

 white, pea-shaped, fragrant flowers in Spring. 

 Good background tree for border. The tim- 

 ber is so durable that it is in demand for 

 many commercial purposes. 

 MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA, Magnolia 

 Soulangeana. A beautiful small tree to 20 

 feet, producing large pinkish flowers in April 

 before the leaves. A strong growing variety 

 from China. Very desirable as specimen 

 plant. MAGNOLIA, STAR, Mag- 



nolia Halleana Stellata. A Jap- 

 anese shrub or small tree at- 

 taining the height of 10 feet. 

 Flowers white and produced 

 abundantly in early Spring be- 

 fore the leaves making the plant 

 very attractive. Excellent as a 

 specimen plant on a lawn. 

 MAIDEN HAIR TREE OR 

 GINKGO, Salisburia Adiant- 

 ifolia. A medium fast growing 

 tree to 60 feet; from the Orient. 

 Foliage yellowish green and 

 fernlike. Prefers a moist deep 



American White AshA splendid native tree 

 of rapid growth and long life. 



soil. Good for specimen or groups near the 

 border. It is especially valuable in the eastern 

 states where it withstands city conditions 

 most successfully. Immune from insects and 

 diseases. 



MAPLE, ASH LEAVED or BOX ELDER, 

 Acer Negundo. A large native tree of rapid 

 growth and spreading habit. Adapted to a 

 variety of soils but succeeds best in a moist 

 location. Planted extensively in the West 

 where it endures both the cold and arid con- 



MAPLE, MONUMENTAL SUGAR, Acer 

 Saccharum Monumentalis. A variety of the 

 preceding, of distinct and attractive appear- 

 ance. Of tall spiry form. Longer lived than 

 Lombardy Poplar. Excellent for 

 breaking the sky-line in massed 

 planting. 



MAPLE, NORWAY, Acer Pla- 

 tanoidcs. An excellent compact, 

 round headed tree of medium 

 growth, rarely exceeding 50 feet 

 in height. Requires little or no 

 pruning. Strong, uniform and 

 perfectly hardy. Leaves dark 

 green until late autumn when 

 they turn a bright yellow. It is 

 one of the best ornamental trees 

 and is popular in all lawn, park, 



cemetery and street plantings. By many of 

 the best authorities it is quoted as one of the 

 few trees that will grow satisfactorily under 

 city conditions. 



MAPLE, PURPLE LEAF NORWAY, Acer 

 Platanoides var. Schwedleri. An attractive 

 variety of the above species. Spreading, 

 about 40 feet in height. Young foliage a 

 bright red, turning to a dark purplish green, 

 bright yellow in autumn. Excellent as a 

 specimen tree or when grouped with other 

 trees for contrast. 



MAPLE, SUGAR, Acer Saccharum. A fine 

 round headed tree with spreading branches. 

 Of moderate growth and long duration. An 

 excellent avenue tree and as a specimen where 

 dense shade is desired. Valuable also for its 

 sugar production. Leaves bright green, 

 changing to golden yellow and orange in 

 Autumn. 



MAPLE, SILVER LEAF, Acer Dasycarpum, 

 Acer Saccharinum. A rapid growing tree 

 used extensively for both street and lawn 

 planting where immediate results are desired. 

 Grows to 60 feet in height. Foliage silvery 

 beneath. Easily transplanted and very 

 hardy. Not particular as to soil, and succeeds 

 under varied conditions. Of spreading habit, 

 but may be pruned severely to any height or 

 form desired. 



MAPLE, WIER'S CUT LEAF, Acer Dasy- 

 carpum Wierii. A strong growing tree with 

 finely cut foliage and drooping branches. 

 Hardy and easy to^ransplant. An attractive 

 specimen tree on the lawn. Very desirable 

 quick growing tree on account of its graceful 

 habit. 



MULBERRY, Morus. 



"Abundance." A vigorous, productive tree 

 of upright habit. Long, slender, glossy black 

 fruit of excellent quality. Unquestionably the 

 best of all varieties of this popular quick 

 growing ornamental fruit. 



"Downing." A rapid growing tree of 

 shapely form. A prolific bearer of good qual- 

 ity, glossy, black fruit. A fine shade tree. 

 Sometimes planted in the orchards to attract 

 the birds from the other fruit. 



"Globe Headed." A strong rival of the well- 

 known and ever popular Umbrella Catalpa. 

 It develops a perfectly formed round head 

 without pruning. Especially attractive when 

 grafted on stems 5 or 6 feet from the ground. 



"Gorgeous." Its name is in itself a complete 

 description, luscious jet black fruit, clean, 

 beautiful foliage and quick growth; usually 

 bears when three years old. Originated by 

 E. H. Riehl of 111. Experiment Station, from 

 whom we secured it for introduction to the 

 trade. The largest of all mulberries. 



"Monarch." A rapid growing tree attain- 

 ing large size. Berries white, sweet and rich 

 with a long ripening season. Very prolific. 

 Tree attains greater size than any other 

 Mulberry. 



" New American." A hardy vigorous 

 grower and very productive. Large, sweet, 

 glossy black berries. Ranks among the best 

 for fruit and is unsurpassed in ornamental 

 value for lawn and specimen planting although 

 like other Mulberries, it should not be planted 

 where ripening fruit will fall underfoot on 

 walks. 



Carolina Poplar 



8 years after plant- 

 ing. Splendid for 

 quick results. 



