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THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. 
Grand Old American Elms on a New England Estate in Massachusetts 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
DECIDUOUS TREES 
Under this head are included both upright and drooping forms of trees which are devoid of foliage in winter. 
For the convenience of the planter in making selection, we designate the approximate height at maturity, and the 
rapidity of growth by use of the following 
ABBREVIATIONS 
Denoting Size: L, trees that attain a height of 50 feet or more; M, trees that attain a height of 25 to 50 feet; 
S, trees that attain a height of 10 to 25 feet; D, dwarf; VD, very dwarf. 
Denoting Rapidity of Growth: r, rapid; m, medium; s, slow; v, vigorous; vs, very slow. 
Denoting Varieties Suitable for Seashore Planting: Dagger, (t). 
In this list we include only those species and varieties which have been thoroughly tested and found worthy 
of general cultivation in our rigorous New England climate. Our trees have been several times transplanted, and 
are furnished with good root system. 
We_ have extra large specimens of many varieties; prices and sizes quoted on 
application. Special quotations will be given on shade trees and all other stock if 
wanted in large quantities. 
Acer dasycarpum (Silver Maple). See saccharinum. 
A. Ginnala (Tatarian Maple). Dm. Graceful tree, 
with handsome foliage, turning bright red in 
autumn; may be used as substitute for Japanese 
Maples where they are not hardy. 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 
5 to 7 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
A. Negundo (Ash-leaved Maple, or Box Elder). Mr. 
Of irregular form and spreading; rapid growth, 
especially while young; foliage light green, and 
bark of young wood greenish yellow. 6 to 8 ft., 
75c; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00. 
ACER. Maple 
Acer campestre (English Cork-bark Maple). Sm. 
A tree of moderate, dense growth; dull green 
foliage; valuable for planting as an undergrowth 
and on dry ground. Has horizontally spreading 
wings, and peculiar corky bark. 8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 
10 to 12 ft., $1.25. 
colchicum rubrum (Colchicum Maple). Sm. 
Of excellent habit; rare and choice. Leaves 
blood-red when young, deep green in the mature 
state. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 
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