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Quercus  .  The  Oaks 
"STRENGTH,  SOLIDITY.  DURABILITY  ARE  SYMBOLIZED  IN  THE  OAK" 
These  grand  trees,  possessing  so  many  virtues,  do  not  grow  slowly,  as  is  often  supposed. 
Their  great  vigor  and  hardihood  enable  them  to  withstand  the  drought  of  hillsides  and  the 
caustic  influences  of  sea  spray.  Their  broad,  spreading  heads  make  them  desirable  shade  trees 
for  lawns,  parks,  public  grounds  and  avenues.  The  brilliant  autumnal  coloring  of  some  species 
is  everywhere  commented  upon.  Our  Oaks  are  frequently  transplanted,  and  when  thus  cared 
for  are  not  difficult  to  establish.    Prune  severeh'  when  planting. 
Quercus  alba.    White  Oak.    This  well-known     Quercus  palustris,  continued 
grand  old  forest  tree  is  rnsurpassed  for  orna- 
mental purposes,  when  given  space  to  develop. 
4  to  6  feet  $o  75 
6  to  8  feet   t  25 
8  to  9  feet   2  Of) 
Q.  bicolor.  Swamp  White  Oak.  A  medium 
tall,  round-topped,  open-headed  tree,  with 
light  gray,  scaly  bark.  Attractive,  and  thrives 
well  in  either  wet  or  dry  situations. 
5  to  6  feet  $1  00 
6  to  8  feet   i  50 
8  to  10  feet   2  OC) 
Q.  Cerris.  Turkey  Oak,  A  handsome  Oak  of 
pyramidal  growth  when  young,  developing 
into  a  broad,  open-headed  tree.  The  small, 
pinnatifid  leaves  remain  green  until  after  the 
first  heavy  frosts. 
8  to  10  feet  $1  50 
10  to  12  feet. 
12  to  14  feet. 
2  00 
3  00 
Q.  coccinea.  Scarlet  Oak.  Tall,  pyramidal, 
especially  valued  for  the  sparkling  red  of  its 
autumn  foliage. 
5  to  6  feet  $1  00 
7  to  8  feet   I  50  Q 
8  to  10  feet   2  00  , 
Q.  macrocarpa.  Mossy-cup  Oak.  Of  massive, 
open  growth,  with  large,  heavy  leaves  and 
deeply  corrugated  bark.  The  cups  of  the 
large  acorns  are  curiously  fringed  with  gray 
moss.   Among  the  noblest  of  all  the  species. 
5  to  7  feet  fi  00 
7  to  9  feet   r  50 
Q.  palustris.  Pin  Oak.  A  tree  of  especial  grace  ^ 
and  beauty  ;  the  most  popular  of  all  Oaks  ; 
unsurpassed  as  lawn  specimens,  admired  for 
avenues,  and  withstands  well  the  unnatural 
conditions  of  our  cities.    As  the  tree  grows 
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the  branches  droop,  giving  it  a  peculiarly 
beautiful  and  characteristic  outline.  The 
leaves  are  deep  green,  glossy  and  finely  di- 
vided, flaming  to  orange  and  scarlet  in  the 
fall.  We  have  a  large  stock  of  these  desirable 
trees  that  have  straight  trunks,  good  heads,  and 
are  transplanted.    (See  illustration,  page  23. ) 
6  to  7  feet   |i  00 
7  to  8  feet   I  25 
8  to  9  feet   I  50 
9  to  10  feet   2  00 
10  to  II  feet   2  25 
Extra  heavy  specimens  $5  to  10  00 
.  Phellos.  Willow-leaved  Oak.  A  sym- 
metrical, round-headed,  fast-growing  tree,  of 
medium  size,  that  is  uncommon  and  orna- 
mental.   Prefers  moist  soils. 
3  to  4  feet  $0  75 
5  to  6  feet   I  25 
6  to  8  feet   i  75 
,  Prinus.  Chestnut  Oak.  Of  tall,  vigorous 
growth,  with  leaves  shaped  like  a  chestnut's. 
Native  of  dry  situations. 
4  to  6  feet  $0  75 
6  to  8  feet   i  50 
,  Robur.   English  Oak.  Of  fnoderate  growth. 
with  massive,  spreading  stature.  Long-lived, 
with  foliage  that  differs  from  our  native  sorts. 
A  grand  tree  for  lawns  and  public  grounds. 
6  to  8  feet  $1  00 
8  to  10  feet   I  25 
10  to  12  feet   I  75 
12  to  14  feet   3  50 
14  to  16  feet   5  00 
.rubra.  Red  Oak.  Large  in  stature  and  leaf. 
The  young  shoots  and  leaf-stems  are  red,  the 
foliage  purplish  crimson  in  autumn. 
6  to  8  feet  $1  25 
8  to  10  feet   I  75 
ro  to  12  feet   00 
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