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Pin Oaks 
OAK - Quercus 
Pin (Q. palustris). The best and most popular species for general planting. It differs 
from other oaks in form, being sharply ovate, with the lower branches reaching toward 
the ground at a uniform angle, which distinguishes it as far as it can be seen. The foliage 
is dense, finely divided, and of a beautiful shining green. Eor parks, lawns and cemeteries 
it is unsurpassed. It does well on both dry and wet ground. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00: 8 to 10 ft., 
$1..50; 10 to 12 ft., $2.50. 
Red (Q. rubra). An American variety, rapid in growth, with large foliage, which 
assumes in the fall a purplish-scarlet hue. It makes a fine specimen and cannot be too 
highly recommended for general planting. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
Scarlet (Q. coccinea). It forms a large tree of fine proportions, the leathery leaves 
turning to a fiery scarlet in autumn. A good street tree. 5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 6 to 8 ft., $1.50. 
POPLAR - Populus 
Balsam (P. balsamifera) . A large glossy leaved sort with very fragrant scent from 
which its name is derived. 6 to 8 ft., 75 cts.; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00. 
Carolina (P. monolifcra). A most popular tree where immediate shade is required. 
Erect in growth, and somewhat spreading in habit. A very useful tree as a screen. 8 to 
10 ft., 50 cts.; 10 to 12 ft., 75 cts. 
Lombardy (P. fastigiata). Well known and remarkable for its erect, rapid growth.- 
6 to 8 ft., .50 cts.; 8 to 10 ft., 75 cts.; 10 to 12 ft., $1.00. 
Robusta. "The most vigorous of all Poplars, large foliage. Forms a tall and nice 
tree, with splendid top, attaining a height of 75 feet or more." New variety recently 
imported from Europe. 5 to 6 ft., 75 cts.; 6 to 8 ft., $1.00. 
PRUNUS 
Pissardii. The leaves, at first bright purple, change (o red-purple, and finally in 
autumn to a rich shade of black-purple. It is a small-sized tree; very desirable. 50 cts. 
to $1.00. 
SALISBURIA 
Maidenhair Tree ((iinko biloba). A fine, columnar growing tree, attaining a height 
of 60 to 80 feet; bright, glossy green foliage, resembling Maidenhair Fern in form, but 
larger; fruit plum-like, enclosing a sweet-kerneled nut; very free from insect injury; of 
special value for isolated specimens to secure picturesque effects. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 
10 ft., $1.50. 
