1 2 Trees with Simple Leaves. [A i 



Genus CERCIS, L. (Red Bud.) 



From a Greek word meaning "shuttle," because of the shuttle-shaped pod. 



Fig. 5. Red Bud, Judas Tree. C. Canadtnsis, L. 

 Leaves, SIMPLE ; ALTERNATE ; EDGE ENTIRE. 

 Outline, round heart-shape. Apex, tapering and rather 



blunt, sometimes with a short bristle. Base, heart 



shape. 

 Leaf -stem, smooth and swollen at each end into a sort of 



knob. 

 Leaf, usually about four to five inches long and wide ; rather 



thin ; smooth above and below ; with seven prominent 



ribs radiating from the end of the leaf-stem. 

 Flowers, reddish, acid, usually abundant in small clusters 



along the branches ; appearing before the leaves. 



March to May. 

 Fruit, a small, many-seeded, flat pod, winged along the 



seed-bearing seam. Seeds, reverse egg-shape. 

 Found, in rich soil, Western Pennsylvania, westward and 



southward. Common in cultivation. 

 A small and fine ornamental tree, with long, flat-leaved 

 branches. 



The name "Judas tree" is traditional. "This is the 

 tree whereon Judas did hang himself, and not the elder 

 tree, as it is said." 



Genus NYSSA, L. (Sour Gum.) 



From the name of a water nymph, because of the location of the original species. 



Fig. 6. Sour Gum, Black Gum, Pepperidge, Tupelo. N. 



sylvatica, Marsh. 



Leaves, SIMPLE ; ALTERNATE ; EDGE ENTIRE. 

 Outline, oval or reverse egg-shape. Apex, pointed. 



Base, pointed. 

 Leaf-stem, slightly hairy when young. 



