OUERCUS. THE OAKS 



THESE grand trees, possessing so many virtues, do not grow so slowly, as it is often supposed. Their 

 great vigor and hardihood enables them to withstand the drought of hillsides and the caustic in- 

 fluence 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 com- 

 mented upon. Our Oaks are frequently transplanted, and when thus cared for, are nol difficult to establish. 



White Oak 



Ouercus alba. (L) A well-known grand old 

 native tree, with broad, spreading head. It grows 

 easily in most any soil, and, contrary to general 

 belief, does not grow slowly. Seldom requires 

 trimming or attention, and will reach a ripe old 

 age. Well adapted for lawn and park plantings, 

 or for avenue use. Our trees have been frequently 

 transplanted, and are in splendid condition for 

 planting. 



Each 10 



12 to 14 ft., 3 to 4 in. cal $6 00 $55 00 



14 to 16 ft., 4 to 5 in. cal 10 00 75 00 



Each 



16 to 18 ft., 5 to 6 in. cal $10 00 to $20 00 



Swamp White Oak. Quercus bicolor. (L) 

 Thrives well in either wet or dry ground. It is 

 one of the best-growing and most desirable Oaks 

 in cultivation. 



Each 10 



10 to 12 ft., 2 to 2K in. cal $4 50 $40 00 



10 to 12 ft., 2>^ to 3 in. cal 6 00 55 00 



12 to 14 ft., to 3 in. cal 7 50 65 00 



Each 



12 to 14 ft., 3 to 4 in. cal.. .$10 00 to $15 00. 



Scarlet Oak. Quercus coccinea. (L) \'alued 

 for the sparkling red of its Autumn foliage. 



Each 10 



10 to 12 ft., 1>^ to 2 in. cal $3 00 $27 50 



ShingleOak. Quercus imbricaria. (M) In- 

 teresting on account of its oblong leaves. 



Each 10 



6 to 8 ft $2 00 $17 50 



8 to 10 ft 2 50 22 50 



Mossy Gup Oak. Quercus macrocarpa. (L) 

 Of massive open growth, with large, heavy leaves 

 and deeply corrugated bark. The cups of the 

 large acorns are curiously fringed as with gray 

 moss. Among the noblest of all species. 



Each 10 



8 to 10 ft $2 00 S17 50 



Each 



14 to 18 ft. specimens S7 50 to $15 00 



PIN OAK— Continued 



Each 10 100 



8 to 10 ft., \yi to in. 



cal $2 00 $17 50 $150 00 



10 to 12 ft., \y2 to 2 in. 



cal 2 50 22 50 200 00 



10 to 12 ft., 2 to in. 



cal 3 00 27 50 



Each 



16 to 20 ft., 5 to 6 in. cal SIO 00 to $20 00 



20 to 25 ft., 6 to 7 in. cal 20 00 to 35 00 



Chestnut Oak 



Quercus Prinus. (L) One of the quickest- 

 growing Oaks, forming a broad, open tree. Dis- 

 tinctive because the leaves so closely resemble 

 those of a Chestnut. Should be used more fre- 

 quently on lawns and roadsides. In Autumn, the 

 leaves turn shades of scarlet-bronze and yellow. 



Each 10 



6 to 8 ft SI 25 $10 00 



8 to 10 ft 1 50 13 50 



10 to 12 ft., IK to 2 in. cal 2 00 17 50 



10 to 12 ft., 2 to ly in. cal 2 50 20 00 



12 to 14 ft., 23^ to 3 in. cal 3 50 30 00 



Each 



16 to 22 ft., 3 to 5 in. cal $7 50 to $25 00 



English Oak. Quercus robur; syn. pedun- 

 culata. (L) a spreading, long-lived tree, with 

 leaves that are dark green and smaller than those 

 of our native species. Well adapted for lawn and 

 public grounds. 



Each 10 100 



10 to 12 ft., 2 to ly in. 



cal $1 75 S15 00 



12 to 14 ft., ly to 3 in. 



cal 2 50 20 00 



12 to 14 ft., 3 to 4 in. cal., 4 00 37 50 



16 to 18 ft., 4 to 5 in. cal., 10 00 75 00 $600 00 



Each 



18 to 20 ft., 5 to 6 in. cal SIO 00 to $25 00 



Pyramidal Oak. var. fastigiata. (D) A 

 narrow columnar tree of compact habit. Splendid 

 for formal planting. The leaves remain green until 

 long after frost. 



Each 10 100 



4 to 5 ft $1 50 $13 50 $125 00 



5 to 6 ft 2 00 17 50 



Pin Oak 



Quercus palustris. (L) A tree of especial 

 grace and beauty; it is 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, the 

 branches droop, giving it a peculiarly beautiful and 

 characteristic outline. The leaves are deep green, 

 glossy and finely divided, flaming to orange and 

 scarlet in the Fall. 



Red Oak. Quercus rubra. (L) A large 

 native tree, with deeply cut, bright green leaves. 

 It is a good grower and not particular about the 

 soil. In Autumn the foliage turns a rich purplish- 

 crimson, that is scarcely surpassed in brilliancy by 

 any other tree. 



Each 10 



10 to 12 ft., 2 to ly in. cal $3 00 $25 00 



12 to 14 ft., ly to 3 in. cal 5 00 40 00 



Each 



12 to 14 ft., 3 to 4 in. cal $7 50 to $10 00 



Five or more plants of any one variety at price per lo; 25 or more at price per 100. 



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