MOON'S    ORNAMENTAL    TREES        k  "'"G^.enwrd  S^sS^ 
Morrisville,  Pennsylvania 
Red  Colchicum  Maple.  Acer  Colchicum,  var. 
RUBRUM.  (M)  A  rare,  medium-sized  tree  that  is 
bright  red  as  the  new  leaves  unfurl.  The  young 
twigs  are  also  red  and  attractive  in  Winter.  We 
have  a  splendid  stock.  Each  lo 
8  to  10  ft.,  IK  to  2  in.  cal   S2  50    S20  00 
10  to  12  ft.,  2  to  2 K  in.  cal   3  00      25  00 
SILVER  MAPLE.  Acer  dasycarpum.  (L)  A 
most  reliable  grower  in  all  sections,  and  matures  so 
rapidly  that  it  is  sought  for  quick  effects.  The 
leaves  are  deeply  cut  and  their  silvery  under-surface 
is  beautifully  displayed.  Each  lo  lOO 
8  to  10  ft.,  IX  to  IK  in.  cal.,  SI  00  S7  50  S60  00 
12  to  14  ft.,  2  to  2K  in.  cal.,  2  50  22  50 
14  to  16  ft..  2K  to  3  in.  cal.,   3  50    30  00 
Weir's  Cut-Leaved  Silver  Maple,  var.  Wieri 
LACiNiATUM.  (M)  The  leaves  are  cut  more 
deeply  than  those  of  its  parent,  the  Silver  Maple. 
It  grows  more  rapidly  and  is  distinguishable  by  its 
slender  branches,  that  droop  gracefully.  A  de- 
sirable, quick-growing  lawn  tree.  Each  10 
8  to  10  ft   SI  25    $10  00 
Montpelier  Maple.   Acer  Monspessulanum. 
(S).  Each 
8  to  10  ft   S2  50 
Ash-Leaved  Maple  or  Box  Elder.  Acer 
Xegundo.  (L)  a  rapid-growing  tree  of  irregular, 
spreading  form,  whose  leaves  resemble  those  of  the 
Ash.  Improved  by  close  pruning.  Grows  well  in 
dry  and  barren  soils.  Each        10  100 
8  to  10  ft.,  IK  to  IK  in. cal. ,$1  00  $7  50  $60  00 
10  to  12  ft.,  IK  to  1  Kin. cal..    1  25    10  00      80  00 
NORWAY  MAPLE.  Acer  plataxoides.  (M) 
A  handsome  tree  of  large  growth,  forming  a  wide, 
rounded  head  of  spreading  branches,  and  havinc 
broad,  deep  green  leaves  that  cast  a  cooling  shade. 
Strong,  compact  and  vigorous.  It  is  one  of  the 
best  ornamental  trees  and  is  popular  in  all  lawn, 
park,  cemeterv  and  street  planting. 
Each  10  100 
8  to  10  ft   $1  50  $13  50  S125  00 
10  to  12  ft.,  IK  to  IK  in.  cal.,  2  00    17  50    160  00 
10  to  12  ft.,  IK  to  2  in.  cal...  .  2  50    22  50    200  00 
12tol4ft.,  2to2Kin.cal....  3  00    27  50 
14  to  16  ft..  3  to  4  in.  cal   S4  00  to  S7  50  each 
Prices  of  larger  trees  upon  application. 
Globe  Norway  Maple,  var.  globosa.  (D)  A 
round-headed  form,  that  will  produce  the  same 
formal  effects  as  Catalpa  Bungei. 
Each  10 
10  to  12  ft.,  top  grafted   S3  50    $32  50 
Purple  Norway  Maple,  var.  Schwedleri. 
(M)  The  new  leaves  are  red  or  purplish,  and  later 
turn  to  green.  In  other  respects,  the  tree  is  similar 
to  the  Norway  Maple.    \'ery  desirable. 
Each  10 
6  to  8  ft.,  IK  to  IK  in.  cal   $2  00    $17  50 
Sycamore  Maple.  Acer  Pseudo-Plataxus. 
(M)  A  broad,  handsome  tree,  that  grows  quickly; 
has  larger,  darker  leaves  than  the  other  ]\Iaples. 
See  illustration  on  opposite  page. 
Each  10  100 
10tol2ft.,  2to2Kin.cal.,$2  50  $20  00  $175  00 
12  to  14  ft.,  2K  to  3  in.  cal.,  3  50     30  00     275  00 
Purple    Sycamore    Maple,  var.  purpurea. 
(L)  •  Each 
14  to  18  ft.,  3  to  4K  in.  cal   $5  00  to  $10  00 
Red  or  Scarlet  Maple.  Acer  rubrum.  (L)  A 
native  species,  with  fine,  rounded  head;  beautiful 
red  blossoms  and  fruits  in  Spring;  gorgeous 
Autumnal  foliage.    Thrives  in  low  or  damp  places. 
Each  10 
8  to  10  ft.,  IK  to  2  in.  cal   $1  50    S12  50 
10  to  12  ft.,  2  to  2K  in.  cal   2  50     20  00 
SUGAR  OR  ROCK  MAPLE.  Acer  saccha- 
RUM.  (L)  Much  used  for  shade  in  lawn  or  park 
plantings.  It  is  pyramidal  in  form  and  thrives  in 
almost  any  soil;  with  age  it  grows  into  a  straight, 
symmetrical  tree  of  grand  proportions.  This  Maple 
has  a  brilliant  Autumn  coloring,  neat  and  attractive 
habit,  and  is  used  in  solitary  or  group  planting.  It 
makes  a  handsome  avenue  tree,  and  is  popular  for 
that  purpose.  We  have  a  splendid  stock  of  young, 
thrifty  trees. 
Each  10  100 
14to  16  ft.,  2  to2Kin.cal.,S3  50    S30  00 
14  to  16  ft.,  2K  to  3  in.  cal.,  5  00      45  00    $400  00 
16  to  IS  ft..  3  to  4  in.  cal...  .  7  50      60  00 
Siberian  Maple.  Acer  Tartaricum  Ginnala. 
(D)  A  shrubby  tree,  with  handsome  leaves,  that 
turn  a  beautiful  red  in  early  Autumn.  It  is  very 
useful  for  foliage  effects,  and  splendid  for  mass  and 
bank  plantings.  Individually,  it  makes  a  neat  little 
tree.    A  strong  grower  and  perfectly  hardv. 
Each  10     "  100 
4  to  5  ft   SO  75      S6  00    $50  00 
A  Green  Japan  Maple  (Acer  polymorphum)  piirchased  of 
us  two  years  before  being  photographed.  There  is  scarcely 
another  tree  that  fits  as  well  into  almost  every  planting 
scheme.  The  larger  sizes  we  list,  page  24,  will  give  such 
results  as  this  at  once. 
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