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Hardy Shade Trees 



What a part the tree has played in our American life! Every State, and nearly every town has its 

 historic tree, to which the casual visitor is immediately and proudly directed. Charter Oak, the Elms of 

 Connecticut, all of the lovely trees in history have their potential dupHcates in our nursery, ready to be 

 transplanted to your lawn, where they may grow to the size of their forefathers. We can recommend espe- 

 cially our flowering trees this season, which combine the comforts of shade with their blooming periods of 

 astounding beauty. They will be found off"ered on pages 24 to 30 of this catalogue. 



BEECH . Fagus 



Rivers Purple Beech (F. sylvatica purpurea riversi). 

 75 to 80 ft. Truly a glorious tree, with indescriba- 

 bly beautiful purple foliage through the whole 

 season. Handsome and dignified in contour, this 

 is the tree of all trees for a perfect lawn specimen. 

 Each: 2 to 3 ft. S3.50, 3 to 4 ft. $5.00, 4 to 5 ft. 

 $7.50, 5 to 6 ft. $9.50. 



Weeping Beech (F. sylvatica pendula). 50 to 60 ft. 

 Good in rolling country, with branches curving 

 to the ground. Particularly attractive and unusual 

 in shape, even in the Winter. Each: 3 to 4 ft. 

 $5.00, 4 to 5 ft. $7.50. 



BIRCH . Betula 



With lovely bark and graceful proportions. 

 European White Birch (B. alba). 40 to 50 ft. 

 Charming bark of a creamy white makes this an 

 ever popular lawn tree. 5 to 6 ft., $1.25. 



ELM • Ulmus 



Most graceful of our country's Shade Trees. 



American Elm {U. americana). 80 to 100 ft. One 

 of the most noble, stately and dignified of our 

 native trees. Each: 6 to 8 ft. 75c., 8 to 10 ft. $1.25. 



Moline Elm {U. americana moline). 80 to 100 ft* 

 A remarkable new variety, extremely rapid grow- 

 ing, with handsome, large, deep green foliage. 

 The tree assumes the shape and character of a 

 Sugar Maple, being compact and quite upright 

 in growth. Each: 8 to lOJt. $1.50. 



Siberian Elm {U. pumila.). 70 to_80 ft. Although 

 hard-wooded, the Siberian Elm is the most rapid 

 growing tree of which we have any knowledge. 

 We have grown trees 10 ft. and more in height 

 from seedlings planted two years previously and 

 cut back to within 3 in. of the ground immediately 

 after being planted. Foliage is dense and smaller 

 than that of the American Elm. Tall, graceful, 

 thoroughly beautiful, absolutely hardy and suc- 

 ceeding in any soil, wet or dry, there is no wonder 

 that this magnificent variety has taken the country 

 by storm. Each: 5 to 6 ft. 75c., 6 to 8 ft. $1.00, 

 8 to 10 ft. $1.50. 



GINKGO. See Maidenhair Tree. 



HORSECHESTNUT • Aesculus 



Horsechestnut (A. bippocastanum). 60 to 80 ft. 

 Covered with showy panicles of white flowers 

 against the rich dark green leaves. Very attrac- 

 tive and symmetrical. Each: 4 to 5 ft. $1.00, 

 5 to 6 ft. $1.50, 6 to 8 ft. $2.25. 



MAIDENHAIR TREE • Ginkgo 



Maidenhair- tree (G. biloba). 100 ft. A tall grow- 

 ing Chinese tree, with distinctive, fan-shaped 

 leaves. Easily transplanted and good for a city 

 planting. Each: 6 to 8 ft. $2.75, 8 to 10 ft. $4.00. 



MAPLE . Acer 



Lovely lawn shade trees, and much in demand for 

 street planting. 



Norway Maple (A. platanoides). 70 to 80 ft. Most 

 popular of all trees for street planting, since even 

 the larger sizes transplant well, and are tolerant of 

 city conditions. A handsome and familiar round- 

 headed tree, whose green leaves turn to a golden 

 yellow in late Autumn, contrasting well with the 

 deep brown, nearly black bark. Each: 6 to 8 ft. 

 $1.25, 8 to 10 ft. $1.75. 



Schwedler Maple. (A. platanoides scbwedleri). 

 50 to 70 ft. Easily grown, with young leaves 

 bright red, turning purplish green in Summer and 

 brightening again in the Fall. Splendid lawn speci- 

 men. Each: 6 to 8 ft. $1.75, 8 to 10 ft. $2.50. 



Silver Maple (A. dasycarpum). 70 to 80 ft. A 

 quick growing and graceful shade tree. Popular 

 for specimen or street planting, with leaves 

 silvery on under side. Each: 6 to 8 ft. 85c., 

 8 to 10 ft. $1.25. 



Sugar Maple (A. saccharum). 80 to 100 ft. Stately 

 in proportions, with Fall foliage which runs the 

 complete list of the season's color scheme. One 

 of the most magnificent of all trees. Each: 6 to 

 8 ft. $1.25, 8 to 10 ft. $1.75. 



OAK • Quercus 



Hardiest of our rugged trees — the symbol of 

 strength. 



Pin Oak (Q. palustris). 75 to 90 ft. Long lived 

 and popular, with a most symmetrical head and 

 clean, lustrous foliage with good Autumn eff"ects. 

 Good as a street tree and easily transplanted. 

 Each: 5 to 6 ft. $1.25, 6 to 8 ft. $1.75, 8 to 10 ft. 

 $2.50. 



Red Oak (Q. rubra). 70 to 80 ft. Most rapid growing 

 of the Oaks and one of the best shade trees in the 

 eastern United States. Best in full sunlight. Each : 

 6 to 8 ft. $2.25, 8 to 10 ft. $3.75. 



PLANE . Platanus 



Oriental Plane (P. drientalis). 75 ft. Lovely for 

 street or seashore planting, withstanding with 

 equal efl"ectiveness the smoke of one and the salt 

 air of the other. Rapid growing and a stately sight 

 in its maturity. Each: 6 to 8 ft. $1.10, 8 to 10 

 ft. $1.65. 



POPLAR . Populus 



Lombardy Poplar (P. nigra italica). 75 to 80 ft. 

 A well known and very picturesque tree, frequently 

 used to screen unsightly objects. Quick growing, 

 tall, and spirehke. Each: 5 to 6 ft. 50c., 6 to 

 8 ft. 75c., 8 to 10 ft. $1.00. 



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