Tilia. The Lindens 



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

 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, particularly in 

 the suburbs. While the texture of the leaves is not so delicate as some, nor the Autumn coloring so brilliant,' i 

 these trees are worthy of much more general recognition. The American variety is, perhaps, most familiarly ! I 

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

 European Lime. 



American Linden, or Basswood. Tilia Ameri- Tilia Gordata; ^^'w. Ulmifolia. (M). A Euro- 

 CANA. (M). A rapid-growing native that develops pean variety having small heart-shaped leaves whichi 

 into a large, broad, open-headed tree. The large, are glossy both above and beneath. The bark is 

 heart-shaped leaves cast a dense shade. It is dark brown in color. Ends of the branches droop 

 hardy and grows in almost any soil. In Spring it gracefully, giving the tree a rather different effect 

 has small, yellow flowers that fill the air with fra- from other Lindens. It is densely branched, making 

 grance. One of the best shade trees for lawn plant- a compact tree of much value for shade purposes, 

 ing. Also desirable for street and avenue. Well suited for lawn planting or for avenues in 



Each Per 10 Per 100 suburban districts. Each Per 10 Per 100 



8 to 10 ft., IK to in. .$1 50 $12 50 $90 00 8 to 10 ft., 1>< to 1^ jn . .$1 75 $15 00 

 8 to 10 ft., IK to 2 in. . 2 00 16 00 135 00 10 to 12 ft., 1^ to 2 m. . 2 50 20 00 $160 00 

 10 to 12 ft., 2 to 2K in. . 2 75 25 00 200 00 12 to 14 ft., 2 to 2^ in. . 3 00 25 00 215 00 

 12 to 14 ft., 2 K to 3 in . . 4 00 35 00 Very stocky trees with bushv tops: 



12 to 14 ft., 3 to 4 in . . 5 00 45 00 u to 14 ft., 2^ to 3 in .... 4 25 36 00 300 00 



, . . ^ , 14 to 16 ft., 3 to 4 in... 6 00 52 50 475 00 



Silver-leaved Linden Tilia Argentea; syn. 14 to 16 ft., 4 to 5 in ... . 15 00 125 00 

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



dark green above and silvery white beneath. This White Basswood. Tilia Heterophylla. (L). 



contrast of leaf surfaces is very effective, makmg This variety is found growing naturally in the II 



It a beautiful shade tree for lawn decoration. Alleghany Mountains. In general appearance and;] 



Each Per 10 nature of growth, it is much the same as Tilia \ 



6 to 8 ft $2 00 $17 50 Americana, excepting that it is a little more open 



8 to 10 ft., IX to IK in 2 40 20 00 and the leaves a little larger. Each Per 10 



8 to 10 ft., IK to 2 in 2 75 25 00 20 to 25 ft., 4 to 5 in $20 00 $160 00 



10 to 12 ft., 2 to2Kin 3 50 30 00 20 to 25 ft., 5 to 6 in. .. 35 00 



Street plantinji of Kuropean Linden that were supplied by us for the estate of Stephen Girard in Philadelphia. 

 The variety used here was Tilia vulgaris that is listed on the following page. 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 for lawn planting, they are equally desirable, being possessed of a shapely, dignified habit that is always 

 pleasing. 



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