"What do we plant when we plant the tree ? 

 A thousand things that we dally see; 

 We plant the spire that out-towers the crag, 

 We plant the staff for our country's flag, 

 We plant the shade from the hot sun free — 

 We plant all these when we plant the tree." 



DECIDUOUS TREES FOR ORNAMENT AND SHADE. 



THE DECIDUOUS TREES herein described comprise all of the desirable hardy deciduous 

 varieties in nursery-grown trees suitable for this climate. 



TRANSPLANTING. — The success with all trees is largely dependent upon care and proper plant- 

 ing when received. Exposure of the roots is often fatal. Proper pruning, pressing the earth firmly 

 about the roots in planting, and mulching, are all important. 



nOVINQ LARGE TREES. — Where Immediate effect is desired the moving of large trees well 

 repays the cost. Under an improved system by which a large ball of earth is taken with the 

 roots, trees from six inches to 12 inches or more in diameter of trunk can be moved some distance and 

 transplanted with safety and success. For the same expenditure, however, more satisfactory results 

 are usually obtained from the use of trees of the ordinary size. 



PRICES. — The prices noted are for single specimens of the usual sizes, as generally selected for 

 permanent planting. Selected specimens and extra sizes of many varieties can be furnished at reason- 

 able prices according to grade and size, and smaller trees for transplanting at very low prices per 1,000, 

 as noted on page 18. Many varieties, including trees for street and avenue planting, can also be 

 supplied in car-load lots at lowest wholesale prices. 



NOVELTIES and newer varieties of merit are thus described under the proper headings and 

 classification of varieties. 



THE BOTANICAL AND COMMON NAMES both being given will, with the alphabetical 

 index under back cover, enable a ready reference and selection of any varieties desired. 



SPECIAL LISTS of the best flowering trees, colored foliage trees and trees for avenue and 

 street planting, pages 17 and 18 



ACER circinatum. Kc-nd-Leaved or Vine 

 Maple. A novelty from the Pacific coast. Of 

 dwarf and branching habit and of slow growth. 

 Eemarkable for showy foliage in October. 50 

 cts. to $1. 



ACER crlspum. Crisp-Leaved Maple. A rare 

 variety, of medium size and compact growth; 

 deeply cut, crimped foliage; unique and effect- 

 ive. $1. 



ACER campestre. English or Coek-Barked 

 Maple. Slow-growing, stocky ; roundish habit, 

 handsome foliage. 75 cts. and $1. 



ACER colchicum rubrum or laetum. Red Col- 

 CHicuM Maple. From Japan. Tree of medium 

 size and rounded form. The young growth of 

 wood and foliage is of a bright crimson color ; 

 not entirely hardy in this latitude. 75 cts. 



ACER dasycarpum. White or Silvek-Leaved 

 Maple. Rapid growth, large size ; foliage bright 

 green above and silvery white underneath ; de- 

 sirable for street planting, and for groups where 

 immediate effect is important. 50 cts. to $1 

 each. Low rates per 100 and 1,000 of different 

 sizes. 



ACER dasycarpum crispum. Crisp-Leaved 



Silver Maple. Foliage deeply cut and curled ; 



of medium, rather compact growth; a new and 



beautiful variety. 75 cts. 

 ACER dasycarpum lutescens. A variety of the 



Silver-Leaved Maple. Of vigorous growth, 



bright yellow leaves. 75 cts. 

 ACER dasycarpum heterophyllum laciniatum. 



Cut-Leaved Silver Maple. A new seedling 



variety of the Silver-leaved Maple. It is a fine 



tree of luxurious upright growth, with foliage 

 showing a great variety in the form of the leaf- 

 lobes. $1. 



ACER macrophyllum. Large-Leaved Maple. 

 Native of Oregon ; large and slightly indented 

 leaves. 50 cts. 



ACER negundo. See Negundo fraxinifolium. 



ACER Pennsy Ivanic u m. Striped-Barked 

 Maple. A native tree of moderate growth; 

 rounded form; bark marked with reddish 

 stripes, light green foliage. 50 cts. to $1. 



ACER platanoides. Norway Maple. Large, 

 handsome tree, of spreading, rounded form, 

 with broad, deep green foliage. Compact habit, 

 vigorous grower, one of the best for street or 

 park purposes. 50 cts. to $1 each. Special 

 prices per 100 or 1,000. See page 18. 



ACER platanoides atropurpurea. Broad- 

 Leaved Purple Maple. One of the most val- 

 uable of the newer foliage trees. Its hardiness, 

 easy growth, freedom from insects and disease 

 and clearly distinct and permanent color make 

 it especially desirable. In size and form of leaf 

 and habit of growth very much like the well- 

 known and popular Norway Maple. The foliage 

 and leaf stalks, however, are a distinct maroon 

 red or a reddish purple color, quite permanent 

 in mid-summer, and especially distinct in 

 spring and autumn. A limited stock of fine 

 trees. $1 to S2 each ; $10 to §20 per doz. 



ACER platanoides dissectum. Cut-Leaved 

 Norway Maple. Compact growth, with dense 

 dark green, deeply cut foliage. One of the best 

 of the cut-leaved varieties ; rare. $1. 



