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THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. 
QUERCUS. Oak 
Quercus alba (American White Oak). Lm. One of 
the noblest trees of the northern states. Beautiful 
park tree; foliage assumes a violet-purple color in 
the fall. 6 to 8 ft., $1.50. 
Q. coccinea (Scarlet Oak). Lr. Especially valuable 
for its brilliant scarlet fall color. Grows well in 
dry situations. Leaves are large and feathery. 
6 to 8 ft., 11.50. 
O. palustris (Pin Oak). Lr. Peculiarly handsome 
tree; used for avenues. Leaves deep green, turn- 
ing to red in the fall, finely divided. Drooping 
branches. Grows rapidly and prefers somewhat 
moist soil. Fibrous-rooted and transplants well. 
6 to 8 ft., $1.25; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
Q. Robur (English Oak). Mm. The Royal Oak of 
England; growth massive and spreading. 6 to 
8 ft., $1.25. 
0. rubra (Red Oak). Lr. A broad tree of rapid 
growth; large rich foliage, which turns to a bronzy 
red in the fall. Deservedly popular. 6 to 8 ft., 
$1.25; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
ROBINIA. Locust or Acacia 
Robinia pseudacacia (Black, or Yellow Locust). 
Lr. This species is the largest of the genus, grow- 
ing very rapidly to the height of 80 feet; fragrant 
white flowers in drooping racemes; the wood is very 
lasting and adapted to many uses. 8 to 10 ft., 
$1.25. 
SALIX. Willow 
Salix alba (Common White Willow). Lr. Large 
tree, with short and thick trunk; branches yellow- 
ish brown; leaves ashy gray and silky throughout, 
giving a white appearance to the whole tree. 6 to 
8 ft., 50c; 8 to 10 ft., 75c. 
S. Babylonica (Weeping Willow). Lr. Probably the 
best known of the Willows; weeping habit, with 
long, slender, olive-green branches. Thrives best 
when planted near a stream or lake. 6 to 8 ft., 
$1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 
s « — ramulis aureis (Golden-barked Babylonian 
Willow). Mr. Similar to the Babylonica; bark 
bright golden in winter. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 
10 ft., $1.25. 
S. elegantissima (Thurlow's Willow). Mr. A spread- 
ing drooping tree, similar to the Babylonica. 6 to 
8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 
tS. pentandra, or laurifolia (Bay, or Laurel-leaved 
Willow, Mv. Ornamental tree of upright growth; 
bark brownish green; leaves dark glossy green; 
excellent for seashore planting. 5 to 6 ft., 60c: 
6 to 8 ft., 75c. 
S. purpurea (Purple Osier). Sv. A small tree,' 
spreading at base, with long flexible branches. 
Planted for ornament, also grown as a basket 
Willow. 6 to 8 ft., 75c-; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00. 
S. regalis (Royal Willow). Lr. Elegant tree, with 
rich, silvery-gray foliage. 5 to 6 ft., 50c; 6 to 8 
ft., 75c. 
tS. vitellina aurea (Golden Willow). Lm. A large 
and venerable appearing tree, conspicuous at all 
seasons, but particularly in winter, on account of 
its yellow bark. 6 to 8 ft., 75c; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00. 
S. Wisconsin Weeping. Mr. Drooping habit and 
hardier than the Babylonica; valuable because of 
its ability to resist severe cold. 8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 
SASSAFRAS 
Sassafras officinale. Mm. Has peculiar, large, 
deep green foliage, which turns to a deep yellow in 
autumn. The flowers, small and yellow, appear 
in May, and are very fragrant. Well known for 
its aromatic bark and roots. 4 to 5 ft., $1.00- 
5 to 7 ft., $1.50. 
SOPHORA. Japan Pagoda Tree 
Sophora japonica. Mm. Low-growing tree from 
Japan; dark green bark; clusters of white pea- 
shaped flowers in August; glossy foliage. 5 to 6 
ft., $1.00; 6 to 8 ft., $1.25. 
SORBUS. Mountain Ash 
Sorbus americana (American Mountain Ash). Sm. 
A pretty native tree with spreading branches, and 
abundant clusters of large bright red berries in 
autumn. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00. 
S. aucuparia (European Mountain Ash). Mm. 
Fine tree bearing clusters of scarlet berries from 
July to winter, making it very attractive. 6 to 8 ft., 
$1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 
S. quercifolia or pinnatifida (Oak-leaved Mountain 
Ash). Mm. A hardy tree of fine pyramidal 
habit. Foliage simple and deeply lobed, bright 
green above and downy beneath. One of the 
finest lawn trees. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., 
$1.25. 
SYRINGA. Lilac 
Syringa japonica (Japan Tree Lilac). Sm. One of : 
the remarkable tree lilacs of Japan; flowers creamy 
white. Should be on every lawn. 5 to 6 ft., 
$1.00; 6 to 8 ft., $1.25. 
TAXODIUM. Deciduous Cypress 
Taxodium distichum. Lr. Stately tree of pyram- 
idal form; fine light green, feathery foliage; 
branches covered with bright brown bark. 5 to 
6 ft., $1.25; 6 to 8 ft., $1.50. 
TILIA. Linden 
Tilia americana (Linden, or Basswood). Lr. Our 
most common American species; its yellow flowers 
are intensely fragrant; suitable for parks and 
streets; fine and valuable. 8 to 10 ft., $1.25; 
10 to 12 ft., $1,75. 
T. dasystyla (Crimean Linden) . Mm. Leaves tough 
and leathery; dark glossy green above and pale 
beneath, with tufts of brown hairs on the axils of 
the principal veins; bright yellow bark in winter. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.25; 10 to 12 ft., $1.75. 
T. — alba (argentea Mm. (White-leaved European 
Linden). Lr. Vigorous - growing tree, par- 
ticularly noticeable for its white appearance; its 
handsome form, growth and foliage render it 
worthy to be classed among the finest of our orna- 
mental trees. 8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 
T. parvifolia (Small-leaved European Linden). Mm. 
Of slower growth and usually smaller tree than the 
Tilia platyphyllos; leaves small, thin, cordate, 
green above, silvery beneath, with tufts of rusty 
hairs in the axils of the veins. Blossom very 
sweet scented. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50; 
10 to 12 ft., $2.00. 
tT. — platyphyllos (Large-leaved European Linden, 
or Lime). Lm. A very fine, strong-growing 
tree with larger foliage than the English type. 
Thrives in bleak places along the seacoast. 6 to 
8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50; 10 to 12 ft., $2.00. 
ULMUS. Elm 
Ulmus americana (American White Elm). Lr. 
Lofty and spreading, with drooping branches Most 
common and beautiful of the Elms. 8 to 10 ft., 
$1.00; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50. 
U. campestris (English Elm). Lm. Round- topped 
and sometimes open-headed tree. Often used for 
avenues. Foliage dark green, remaining several 
weeks longer than that of the Americana, and is 
more delicately cut. 8 to 10 ft., $1.25; 10 to 12 
ft., $1.75. 
U. — Huntingdoni (Huntingdon Elm). Lr. Fine 
vigorous grower, of erect habit; dark green foliage 
and smooth bark. Superb. 8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
U. — Wheatleyi (Guernsey or Cornish Elm). Lm. 
A fine tree with short ascending branches forming 
a dense narrow pyramid; leaves rather small, 
broad and dark green. 8 to 10 ft., $1.25: 10 to 
12 ft., $1.75. 
U. scabra (Scotch, or Wych Elm). Lr. A tree of 
rapid, spreading growth and large foliage. 8 to 
10 ft., $1.25; 10 to 12 ft., $1.75. 
VIRGILIA. See Cladrastis 
