6 
THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. 
BETULA— Continued 
Betula lenta (Sweet, Black, or Cherry Birch). Lr. 
Trunk dark, reddish brown; young bark aromatic, 
with agreeable flavor; handsome round-headed 
pendulous branches when older; attractive in 
spring with its long staminate catkins; leaves 
heartshaped and hairy beneath when young. 6 
to 8 ft., $1.00. 
B. lutea (Yellow Birch). Lr. Bark is silvery gray 
or light orange; leaves hairy along the veins 
beneath; one of the most valuable forest trees in 
the northern states. A blaze of gold in autumn. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50. 
B. nigra; syn. rubra (Red, or River Birch). Lr. 
A moisture-loving graceful tree with slender, 
very numerous branches and remarkable for its 
torn and ragged bark; bark reddish brown, or 
silvery gray on younger branches, separating into 
numerous thin papery flakes. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 
8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 
B. papyrifera (Canoe, or Paper Birch). Lr. Orna- 
mental tree, with very white trunk and loose, 
graceful head when older; leaves large and hand- 
some. 6 to 8 ft., 75c; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 10 to 12 
ft., $1.50. 
B. populifolia (American White Birch). Mr. A 
small tree; smooth grayish- white bark; leaves 
smooth and glossy; growth rapid. Thrives in 
dry and poor soil. 6 to 8 ft., 75c; 8 to 10 ft., 
$1.00. 
CARPINUS. Hornbeam 
Carpinus Betulus (European Hornbeam). Ss. Slow 
grower; foliage thicker than Caroliniana; useful 
as a hedge. 5 to 6 ft., 60c; 6 to 8 ft., 75c; 8 to 
10 ft., $1.25. 
C. caroliniana (American Hornbeam). Ms. A bushy 
tree, with dense, but slender and often somewhat 
pendulous branches and dark bluish green foliage 
changing to scarlet or orange-yellow in the fall. 
6 to 8 ft., 75c; 8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 
CASTANEA. Chestnut 
Castanea americana (American Chestnut). Lr. A 
large ornamental tree with handsome foliage; ex- 
cellent for shade tree; nuts, though smaller, have 
a better flavor than those of any other variety. 
This tree should be extensively planted because 
of its beauty, its desirable fruit, and the timber 
which it produces. 6 to 8 ft., 75c; 8 to 10 ft., 
$1.25. 
C. Sober Paragon. Mr. A rapid and vigorous 
grower. A constant bearer and never has an off 
year. Prolific bearer of large nuts of a mild and 
sweet flavor. 5 to 6 ft., $1.50. 
CATALPA. Indian Bean 
Catalpa bignonioides aurea (Golden Catalpa). 
Sm. A low-growing tree with wide spreading 
branches. Leaves yellow. $1.25. 
C. Bungei (Chinese Catalpa). Dm. A species from 
China. Foliage large and glossy; a shy bloomer. 
Top-grafted on tall stems it makes an effective 
tree for formal gardens. $1.75. 
G. Kaempferi (Japanese Catalpa). Sr. Species of 
rapid growth, with deep green, glossy foliage; 
produces fragrant flowers in June; seed pods long 
and narrow. 8 to 10 ft., $1.00. 
G, speciosa (Western Catalpa). Lr. Tall and hardy; 
well adapted to forest and ornamental planting. 
8 to 10 ft., 75c; 10 to 12 ft., $1.00. 
CELTIS. Nettle Tree 
Celtis occidentalis (American Nettle Tree). Mm. 
Native known as Hackberry; rare; numerous 
slender branches; leaves light green and shiny; 
bark thick and rough; resembles the elm in ap- 
pearance. 6 to 8 ft., $1.50; 8 to 10 ft., $1.75. 
CERASUS. Cherry 
Cerasus japonica (Japanese Flowering Cherry). 
Mv. A beautiful ornamental tree; upright in 
growth, producing showy double flowers in ad- 
vance or with the leaves. Colors of flowers; 
double pink, double red and double white. 4 to 5 
ft., $1.75. 
C. — rosea pendula (Pink Weeping Japan Cherry) . 
Sv. One of the finest weeping trees: branches 
droop, giving very graceful appearance, and the 
bright rose-colored blossoms literally cover them 
to the very tips. $2.00. 
G. Sieboldi alba plena (Double White Chinese 
Cherry). Mv. Ornamental; well foliaged; pro- 
ducing double white flowers. 5 to 6 ft., $1.50. 
CERCIDIPHYLLUM 
Cercidiphyllum japonicum. Mr. Hardy orna- 
mental tree of pyramidal form; leaves medium 
size, heart-shaped, dark green above and silvery 
beneath; the leaf -stalks and veins are purplish; 
prefers damp soil, where it grows rapidly. 6 to 7 
ft., $1.50. 
CERCIS. Judas Tree 
Cercis canadensis (American Judas Tree, or Red 
Bud). Ss. One of the finest ornamental trees; 
medium size; round-headed, with large heart- 
shaped leathery foliage of dark green. A profusion 
of delicate reddish purple flowers covers the tree 
in April before the foliage appears. 3 to 4 ft., 
75c; 4 to 5 ft., $1.00. 
CHIONANTHUS. Fringe Tree 
Chionanthus virginica (White Fringe). Sv. A 
superb lawn tree, with large dark green foliage 
and very showy white flowers in early summer. 
3 to 4 ft., 75c; 4 to 5 ft., $1.00. 
CLADRASTIS. Yellow Wood 
Cladrastis lutea; syn., Virgilia lutea. Mm. Tree 
with yellow wood and smooth bark; one of the 
most beautiful flowering native trees, with wide, 
graceful head and short trunk; well adapted to 
single tree on the lawn; flowers white and sweet- 
scented; the wood yields clear yellow dye. 6 to 
8 ft., $1.25. 
CORNUS. Dogwood 
Cornus florida (White-flowering Dogwood). Sv. An 
American species of irregular habit, with spreading 
open top. It produces large, showy white flowers 
in May before the leaves appear; in autumn the 
grayish green foliage turns to dark red, which, 
with the brilliant berries, make it one of the most 
beautiful trees at that season. 3 to 4 ft., 60c; 
4 to 5 ft., 90c; 5 to 6 ft., $1.25. 
G « — rubra (Red-flowering Dogwood) . Sv. This is 
one of the finest flowering trees; it blooms when 
quite young, producing deep rose-colored flowers. 
3 ft., $1.00; 4 ft., $1.50. 
