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J. T. LOVETT, INC., LITTLE SILVER, N. J. -SHADE TREES 



MAPLE (Acer) 



ASH-LEAVED or BOX ELDER (A. Ne- 

 gundo). — A spreading tree of rapid growth, 

 with compound ash-like leaves. Extremely- 

 hardy and succeeds near the sea. Desirable 

 for producing shade quickly at low cost. 8 

 feet, 50c.; 10 feet, 75c.; 12 feet, $1.00 each. 



NORWAY (A. platanoides).— A round- 

 headed tree with broad top, dense leafage 

 and straight stem, holding its large palmate 

 leaves until late in the autumn. Not of rapid 

 growth, but attains large proportions with 

 age. The most popular of all the Maples. 

 8 feet, 75c.; 10 feet, $1.25; 12 feet, $1.75 each. 



NORWAY GLOBE.— A variety of the pop- 

 ular Norway Maple. It forms a dense round 

 head similar to Catalpa Bungei but is a much 

 finer tree in every way. Pretty trees with 6 

 foot trunks, $2.50 each. 



NORWAY PURPLE-LEAVED (A. plata- 

 noides Schwedleri). — A variety of the Norway 

 Maple with bright reddish purple leaves in 

 spring that turn to dark green in late summer. 

 8 feet, $1.00; 10 feet, $1.50 each. 



SOFT or SILVER-LEAVED (A. sacchari- 

 num). — The most rapid in growth of all the 

 Maples. It attains a large size and is much 

 used for street planting. The limbs break 

 badly when it has attained age and we do^ 

 not recommend it. 8 feet, 75c.; 10 feet, $1.00 

 each. 



SUGAR or ROCK (A. saccharum).— Of 



lofty upright habit with handsome large leaves 

 that turn to varied shades of bright yellow 

 and red in autumn. 8 feet, 75c.; 10 feet, $1.00 

 each. 



WEIR'S CUT-LEAF.— A variety of the 

 Soft or Silver-leaved species with slender 

 drooping branches, and deeply cut leaves. A 

 majestic tree of very rapid growth. 10 feet, 

 $1.25; 12 feet, $1.50 each. 



MORUS (Mulberry) 



MEEHAN'S GLOBE (M. Tartarica glo- 

 bosa). — Entirely new. It is as hardy as the 

 Tea's Weeping Mulberry and as attractive and 

 better than Catalpa Bungei. Stems, 6 to 8 

 feet, three-year heads, $2.50 each. 



TEA'S WEEPING (M. Tartarica pendula). 

 — A popular and valuable weeping tree, with 

 long slender branches that droop gracefully 

 to the ground. Foliage deeply lobed, fresh 

 glossy green and abundant. Of rapid growth 

 and very hardy. 5 to 6 feet, stem, 2-year head, 

 $1.50 each. 



PLANE (Platanus) 

 ORIENTAL (P. Orientalis).— This majestic 

 tree bears a close resemblance to the Ameri- 

 can Buttonwood or Sycamore but is far super- 

 ior to it as a shade tree. Of not such lofty 

 habit but of rapid growth. The leaves are 

 large and deeply lobed. 8 feet, 75c.; 10 feet, 

 $1.25; 12 feet, $1.75 each. 



POPLAR (Populus) 

 JAPANESE (P. Swaveolens).— The finest 

 of the Poplars. Of symmetrical habit and 

 densely clothed with beautiful leaves of grayish 

 green. It is of rapid growth with a smooth, 

 straight trunk and in every way is a desirable 

 shade tree. 8 feet, 75c.; 10 feet, $1.00; 12 feet, 

 $1.25 each. 



LOMBARDY (P. fastigiata).— Of exceed- 

 ingly pyramidal and lofty habit. Of rapid 

 growth with abundant, glossy heart-shaped 

 leaves. 10 feet, 50c.; 12 feet, 75c. each. 



SILVER-LEAVED PYRAMIDAL (P. Bol- 

 leana). — Of slender, towering habit, like the 

 Lombardy Poplar and with white trembling 

 aspen-like leaves. Especially valuable for 

 grouping with ©ther shade trees. 8 feet, 50c.; 

 10 feet, $1.00; 12 feet, $1.25 each. 



SALISBURIA OR MAIDEN HAIR TREE 



SALISBURIA (Ginkgo) 



ADIANTIFOLIA (Biloba). Maiden Hair 

 Tree. — Of stately habit, growing as erect as 

 a church steeple, with spreading branches and 

 with peculiar leaves resembling those of the 

 Maiden Hair Fern; though, of course, much 

 larger. The leaves are of silvery green in 

 summer and turn to bright golden yellow in 

 autumn. Never is infested with insects. (See 

 cut.) 6 feet, 75c.; 8 feet, $1.00 each. 

 STYRAX 



JAPONICA.— A very beautiful and valu- 

 able dwarf tree, with slender spreading bran- 

 ches. In June it is densely clothed with ex- 

 quisite white, fragrant snowdrop-like pendul- 

 ous blossoms. Especially desirable for ceme- 

 terv planting. 6 feet, 50c.: 8 feet, 75c. each. 

 WILLOW (Salix) 



LAUREL-LEAVED (S. pentandra).— Of 



somewhat low growth and spreading but vig- 

 orous and very hardy. Its leaves are larger 

 than those of other willows, deep, dark green 

 and so smooth and glossy upon the upper sur- 

 face they appear to be varnished. 6 feet, 50c.; 

 8 feet, 75c.; 10 feet, $1.00 each. 



ROSEMARY-LEAVED (S. rosmarianifol- 

 ia). — Of dwarf habit with small branches and 

 silver-gray foliage. Very distinct and inter- 

 esting. 4 feet, 50c. each. 



RED BARK (S. Vittelina Britzensis).— Pre- 

 sents a mass of slender branches that have 

 bright red bark. 6 to 8 feet, 60c.; 8 to 10 feet. 

 75c. each. 



SALAMON'S (S. Salamoni).— The finest of 

 the Willows. Of tall habit and rapid growth. 

 Its long slender branches are very graceful 

 and weep slightly. The leaves are abundant 

 and light grayish-green; forming a pleasant 

 contrast with the foliage of other shade trees. 

 8 feet, 60c.; 10 feet, $1.00; 12 feet, $1.25 each. 



