144 THB GRBBNING PICTORIAL SYSTEM OF LANDSCAPE GARDENING 



SASSAFRAS 



Officinale — A really handsome medium-sized tree, 

 30 to 50 feet high, with fragrant, light green 

 foliage and bark. Its small yellow flowers are 

 attractive in early spring, and followed later by 

 dark blue fruits. Grows well even on thin soils 



SALIX (Willow) 



Besides the beauty of their airy summei 

 foliage, the Willows have a distinct value in the 

 brightness of their bark when leaves have fallen. 

 There are few trees that can be used to such ad- 

 vantage for cheery winter effects. They grow 

 fast and are adapted to a variety of soils and 

 uses. Frequent cutting back gives a thicker 

 growth of bright young' twigs. 



Laurifolia (Laurel-leaved Willow) — A beautiful, 

 distinct, medium-sized tree, 8 to 20 feet high, 

 with shining, laurel-like leaves that make it very 

 conspicuous in sunshine. Can be clipped into 

 form like a bay tree; has bright green bark; is 

 beautiful the year round. 



Rosmarinifolia (Rosemary-leaved Willow) — 'A 

 pretty dwarf, not over 8 feet high, very airy in 

 effect, because of its feathery branches and 

 small silvery leaves. Grafted on tall stems, it 

 forms a neat round head of feathery silver-gray. 



Vitellina Aurea — A fine tree at all seasons, but 

 very showy in the winter months for its bright 

 yellow bark, making it a conspicuous feature in 

 the landscape. Grows to be a very large tree, 

 80 to 100 feet high, with a venerable appearance 



We can also supply in quantity other bright- 

 barked Willows for grouping, among them Cardi- 

 nalis and its variety, Wentworth (bright and deep 

 red), Canescens, Scarlet and Japan Golden. 



SOPHORA (Pagoda Tree) 



Japonica (Japan Pagoda Tree) — An odd and 

 unique specimen tree, 40 to 60 ft. high, so differ- 

 ent from other trees in style of growth that it 

 always attracts attention. Its short branches 

 form a dense, round head. In August its shin- 

 ing green leaves are decked with clusters of 

 white blossoms. 



TILIA (Linden, Basswood) 



The Lindens grow fast, forming noble trees of 

 rounded outline, and casting a dense, cool shade. 

 The leaves are large and cordate, the flowers light 

 yellow, exhaling a delightful citron odor. All are 

 among our best large-growing street and avenue 

 trees, fine also for specimens and grouping. 



Americana (American Linden) — A stately tree, 

 growing 60 to 80 feet tall, with large, shining 

 cordate leaves. Particularly valuable for its 

 beautiful white wood. Its flowers appear in 



July. 



Platyphyllos (Large-leaved European Linden) — 

 An exceedingly broad-leaved variety growing 

 into a noble tree 60 to 80 feet high. It flowers 

 in June, the earliest of the Lindens. 



Argentea (Silver-leaved Linden) — Conspicuous 

 among other trees because of its silver-lined 

 leaves. These give it great brilliancy when ruf- 

 fled by the wind. Handsome, vigorous, pyr- 

 amidal in shape. 60 to 80 feet high. 



ULMUS (Elm) 



Americana (American Elm) — Easily distinguished 

 by its wide arching top, vase-like form and 

 pendulous branchlets. Next to the Oak this is 

 the grandest and most picturesque of American 

 trees. Attains 80 to 100 ft. Dull yellow or 

 brown in fall. 



Scabra (Montana) Scotch or Wych Elm — A grand 

 spreading tree of rapid growth and variable 

 habit. Attains a height of 100 feet and forms a 

 broad, round-topped head. 



PENDl I.A I.AC IMA'I'A 

 (Cut-Iji'JH e<I \Ve«'|>iiis llircli) 



Weeping Deciduous Trees 



CERASUS 



Japonica, rosea pendula (Japan Weeping Rose- 

 flowered Cherry) — An exquisite little tree, 8 or. 

 10 feet high, draped in rosy masses of bloom in 

 early spring before its leaves appear. Even 

 when grafted on tall stems its slender branches 

 sometimes sweep the grass in graceful gar- 

 lands. Well adapted to small lawns. 



FAGUS (Beech) 



Sylvatica, pendula (Weeping Beech) — A large, 

 luxuriant tree, of curious, irregular growth, to 

 60 or 80 feet. Its sparkling masses of foliage 

 are swept by tortuous branches into fountain- 

 like masses of green, wonderfully rich and 

 graceful in effect. 



MORUS, PEi\Dl'I,A (WcepiiiK Mulberry) 



MORUS (Mulberry) 



Alba, Tatarica pendula (Teas' Weeping IMulberry) 

 • — We cordially recommend this as one of the 

 thriftiest, hardiest and most beautiful of weep- 

 ing trees. Grafted on a straight stem, 6 to 8 ft. 

 high, its branches sweep the ground, forming 

 a beautiful tent of green. It transplants easily 

 and is appropriate for both large and small 

 places. The leaves are lustrous and distinctly 

 lobed. 



