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BOUNTIFUL SIDGE NURSERIES — PRINCESS ANNE, MD. 



Shade Trees 



There is an untiring loveliness in t rees as they continually change with the 

 seasons. At the first breath of spring, the swelling buds open into dainty flowers, 

 often inconspicuous, but none the less beautiful. Then follows the delicate tints of 

 expanding leaves that deepen into the rich ness of mid-summer greens. The chill of 

 autumn brings new beauty in the myriad o f gorgeous hues that come almost over- 

 night. Even in the bleak, cold days of wi nter there is beauty in bark and twig and 

 form. 



AMERICAN WHITE ASH (F. Ameri- 

 cana) — A well-known native tree; tall, 

 very straight, with broad, round head 

 and dense foliage. 8-10 ft. $3.50 each. 



CATALPA BUNGEI (Umbrella Catalpa) 



Grafted on stems six to eight feet 

 high, it makes an umbrella-shaped top 

 without pruning. Perfectly hardy and 

 nourishes in almost all soils and cli- 

 mates. Leaves large, glossy, heart- 

 shaped, deep green; lie like shingles 

 on a roof; always makes a symmetrical 

 head. One of the most unique trees; 

 a valuable acquisition; desirable for 

 lawn, park and cemetery planting. 6 

 ft. stems, 2 yr. heads $3.00 Each. 



NORWAY MAPLE (A. Platanoides)— 



A large handsome tree, with broad, 

 deep green foliage; has a very compact 

 growth; a valuable tree for parks, 

 lawns or streets. 8-10 ft. $4.00 each; 

 6-8 ft. $3.25 Each. 



SCHWEDLERS PURPLE MAPLE (A. 

 Platanoids Schwedleri) — A beautiful 

 variety with large bronze-red leaves 

 and young shoots of the same color; a 

 vigorous grower and a most ornament- 

 al tree. 8-10 ft. $5.00 Each. 



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SUGAR or HARD MAPLE (A. Saccharum)— 



A well-known native tree, valuable both for 

 the production of sugar and wood; very de- 

 sirable. 8-10 ft. $3.75 Each. 



WIER'S CUT LEAVED MAPLE (A. Wierii 

 Laciniatum) — A variety of the Silver-leaved 

 and one of the most beautiful with cut or dis- 

 sected foliage; rapid growth, shoots slender 

 and drooping. 8-10 ft. $3.25 Each. 



SILVER LEAVED or SOFT MAPLE (A. Das- 

 ycarpum) — A rapid growing tree of large 

 size, irregular rounded form; foliage bright 

 green above and silver beneath; a favorite 

 street and park tree. 6-8 ft $1.25 Each; 8-10 

 ft. $1.50 Each. 



BLACK WALNUT (Juglans Nigra)— This spe- 

 cies is a common and stately forest tree in 

 the middle and Western States; grows from 

 forty to sixty feet high ; has an open, spread- 

 ing head and is rapid in growth; produces 

 large crops of nuts with rough hard shell 

 containing rich, oilv kernel of fine flavor. 

 6-8 ft. $2.50 Each. 



PIN OAK (Q. Palustris)— A magnificent tree 

 for lawn and street planting, with deep green 

 foliage which changes to a rich scarlet and 

 vellow in the fall. 8-10 ft. $3.75 Each. 



Catalpa Bungei 



ORIENTAL PLANE or EUROPEAN SYCA- 

 MORE (P. Orientalis) — A rapid growing, 

 erect tree with bright green foliage; much 

 more esteemed than the American variety as 

 a shade tree; very desirable for parks, street 

 and lawn. 8-10 ft. $3.50 Each. 



TULIP TREE (L. Tulipfera)— A magnificent 

 rapid growing tree of pyramidal form at- 

 taining a height of 150 feet, with light green, 

 glossy fiddle-shaped leaves and greenish-yel- 

 low tulip-shaped flowers; also known as 

 white wood. 8-10 ft. $3.00 Each. 



JUDAS TREE or RED BUD (C. Canadensis)— 

 A medium size tree with large irregular head 

 and perfect heart-shaped leaves. The profu- 

 sion of delicate reddish-pink blossoms with 

 which it is covered in early spring before the 

 foliage appears make it one of the finest 

 ornamental trees. 5-6 ft. $3.00 Each. 



BECHTELS DOUBLE FLOWERING CRAB 

 (P. Angustifolia) — One of the most beautiful 

 of the flowering crabs; tree of medium siz'?, 

 covered in early spring with large, beautiful 

 fragrant flowers of a delicate pink color; 

 very popular for lawns, as it blooms quite 

 young. 3-4 ft. $3.00 Each. 



