a AN AVENUE IN COUNTRY TOWN OF SILVER MAPLES 
RIENTAL PLANE (Platanus orientalis). A rapid, up- 
right, clean growing shade tree, long 
_ lived, beautiful dense_foliage. A superb tree of gigantic proportions, 
which is very hardy. The Oriental Plane, being originally an imported 
tree during the past generation, has rapidly won high popularity in 
recent years due to its many merits, which have made it the most 
eric. and the most sought for shade ‘tree for lawns, parks, streets and 
highway plantings. Harrisons’ Nurseries are specializing in growing 
erential Planes and we are the largest growers in America. 
si LVER MAPLE (Acer dasycarpum). The name comes from 
the color of leaves. Underneath, these are 
- the same shade as new, bright silver; on top they are light green. 
Many of them are carried on their edges, and when wind blows the 
_ trees are alive with silver and green flashes. in the fall the leaves fade 
; to pale yellow. Growth is faster than that of any other Maple, and 
* probably faster than that of any other shade tree. Branches are slim 
and dainty rather than heavy, and the form of growth is spreading. 
_ Gets very large eventually—as high as 120 feet sometimes—and does 
Well over nearly all the United States. Makes splendid quick screens 
or Guick shade. On streets and in parks is extensively planted, and is 
mecy ine. 
(AMERICAN ELM (Ulimus americana). A noble native tree 
of great size, wide spreading, gracefully 
_ curving branches, growing up in a form like ‘the outline of long-stemmed 
flowers in a tall vase. The handsomest American tree for lawns, 
avenues and parks. 
MERICAN PLANE (Platanus occidentalis). A very rapid 
“d : growing tree for yard and street 
« Planting. The bark is grayish green and peels off during the winter. 
Not as desirable as the Oriental 
Plane, but is a much: more rapid 
grower. 
CATALPA SPECIOSA 
Rapid grower. Large heart shaped 
leaves and panicles of white flowers 
tinged with violet. 
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Popular Prices for 
Hi-Quality 
SHADE TREES 
Se ti - Each 2for 10for 
6 to 8 ft...$1.00 $1.80 $8.00 
8to 10 ft... 1.25 2.20 9.50 
10 to 12 ft... 1.75 3.20 14.50 
12 to 14 ft... 2.50 4.50 20.00 
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AMERICAN ELM 
Rapid Growing 
Vigorous 
Straight Trunks 
Shapely Tops 
ORIENTAL PLANE 
SHADE TREE 
Collection Offer 
No. 320 
2 Oriental Planes 
2 Silver Maples 
2 American Elms 
6 Big 6 to 8 ft. 
shade trees for 
$1480 
Shade trees cannot be shipped 
by Parcel Post. 
