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Platanus 
Plane,  or  Buttonwood 
The  Platanus  is  among 
our  tallest  trees,  grows 
rapidly  into  massive  pro- 
portions, is  hardy,  and 
remarkably  free  from  dis- 
ease. Is  a  great  favorite 
for  streets,  parks  or  lawns, 
does  well  in  most  soils, 
withstands  the  smoky 
atmosphere  of  cities  and 
thrives  near  the  seashore. 
Platanus  occidentalis.  But- 
tonwood ;  Our  native 
sort.  lo  to  12  feet,  $1.50. 
P.  orientalis.  Oriental 
Plane  ;  Buttonwood. 
Similar  to  the  above,  but 
a  better  tree,  of  more 
graceful  habit. 
6  to  8  feet  $0  75 
8  to  10  feet          I  Of 
10  to  12  feet          I  50 
12  to  14  feet          2  00 
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Populus  .  The  Poplars 
These  trees  grow  fast,  are  quickly  effective  and  cheap.     They  thrive  in  almost  any  soil, 
withstand  well  the  smoke  and  gases  of  city  streets,  and  the  heavy  winds  of  our  coasts.  Where 
quick  shade  or  temporary  effects  are  desired.  Poplars  are  much  used. 
Populus   alba.     White   Poplar.     A  broad-     Populus  nigra,  var.  fastigiata,  continued 
headed  tree,  whose  leaves  are  snowy  white        where  a  tall  hedge  is  wanted  to  screen  un- 
beneath.    8  to  10  feet,  50  cts.  sightly  objects. 
var.  Bolleana.    Bolle's  Poplar.    In  habit  I2  tC  I4  feft".     .'.■'.*!.■.'.''.*..'"..'.''.'.!■  ".'.!."-■  ^ 
resembles  the  Lombardy  Poplar,  but  leaves  p  monilifera ;  syn.,  deltoides.  Carolina  Pop- 
are  silvery  white  beneath.  lar.    The  heart-shaped  leaves  are  glossy  and 
^I^^^^^^t; fresh-looking.     Withstands  well  conditions 
8  to  10  feet   75  ^  ^ 
„   .  ,  ^  ^  ,        •,  under  which  many  trees  die.  Largely  planted  in 
P.  balsamifera.     Balsam   Poplar.     A  rapid  •  1    «:    ^  u    ^       u  -i^- 
,  ,  cities,  and  for  quick  effect  about  new  buildings. 
grower  of  spreading  pyramidal  form,  with  10  to  12  feet  $100 
glossy  green  leaves.    10  to  12  feet,  75  cts.  12  to  14  feet   i  50 
n    .               4.-  •  4.     T               TD             \  var.  Van  Geertii.    Van  Geert's  Golden 
P.  nigra,  var.  fastigiata.  Lombardv  Poplar.  A  ^             ^      r  ,    1         n      1  j 
.  „      ,           .        .u  4.  •  •         ^     ^  4.    4.U  Poplar.   One  of  the  best  vellow-leaved  trees, 
tall,  columnar  form,  that  is  in  contrast  to  the  ,  ,  •       ,         n  ,  ^     1  1 
,   ,                 r             *           T*.  and  holds  Its  color  well  throughout  the  season, 
more  rounded  outline  oi  other  trees.     It  4  to  6  feet  *  $050 
branches  from  the  ground,  and  is  much  used  8  to  10  feet   i  00 
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