Street planting of European Linden, variety Platphyllos, that were supplied by us for the estate of Stephen Girard, Phila- 

 delphia. The growth of these trees under city conditions has been rapid and vigorous, as indicated by their healthy appearance 

 in this picture. For suburban avenues or a lawn planting they are equally desirable, being possessed of a shapely, dignified habit 

 that is always pleasing. This same manner of growth is also possessed by the Tilia Cordata, Tilia Vulgaris and the Crimean 

 Linden described on the opposite page. 



Tilia. The Lindens 



THE Lindens are a family of fairly quick growth. They have large leaves and usually develop into 

 rather open-headed trees which are well adapted to lawn and park planting. Another characteristic 

 feature of the Lindens is their straight growth and symmetrical outline. This makes them well 

 suited for street use. The European varieties class among the best shade trees for avenue planting, par- 

 ticularly in the suburbs. While the texture of the leaves is not so delicate as some, nor the Autumn coloring 

 so brilliant, these trees are worthy of much more general recognition. The American variety is, perhaps, 

 most familiarly known as the Basswood, while the kinds which are native in Europe are known in those 

 countries as the European Lime. 



American Linden 



American Linden, or Basswood. Tilia Ameri- 

 cana. (M). A rapid-growing native that develops 

 into a large, broad, open-headed tree. The large, 

 heart-shaped leaves cast a dense shade. It is 

 hardy and grows in almost any soil. In Spring it 

 has small, yellow flowers that fill the air with frag- 

 rance. One of the best shade trees for lawn plant- 

 ing. Also desirable for street and avenue. See 

 picture on opposite page. 



6 to 8 ft 



8 to 10 ft., IK to 2 in. 

 14 to 16 ft., 3 to 



4 in 



16 to 18 ft., 4 to 



5 in ^ 



18 to 20 ft., 5 to 



6 in 



20 to 25 ft., 6 to 



8 in 



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Each 



$1 25 

 1 /5 



5 00 



10 00 



Per 10 

 $10 00 



15 00 

 45 00 

 75 00 



Per 100 

 $80 00 



400 00 

 600 00 



20 00 150 00 



Each 



$25 00 to $50 00 



Silver-leaved Linden. Tilia Argentea; syn. 

 ToMENTOSA. (M). The leaves of this variety are 

 dark green above and silvery white beneath. This 

 contrast of leaf surfaces is very effective, making 

 it a beautiful shade tree for lawn decoration. De- 

 velops into a fine, symmetrical specimen. While 

 the color of the foliage of many Lindens fades out 

 during the Summer this kind retains its dark, lus- 

 trous foliage until late in the season. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 . 



6 to 8 ft $1 50 $12 50 $100 00 



8 to 10 ft., l>^to2 in., 2 00 17 50 

 10 to 12 ft., 2 to2>^in., 3 00 25 00 



Weeping Silver-leaved Linden, var. Pendula; 

 syn. Peti CLARIS. S). Foliage of this variety is just 

 as attractive as the above. The branches are not 

 contorted like many weeping trees, but they droop 

 gracefully, making a very interesting ornamental tree. 



Each 



10 to 12 ft., 2>^ to 3 in $7 50 



12 to 14 ft.. 3 to 4 in 12 50 



