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SYCAMORE, European (Pseudo-plantanus). A handsome tree of upright 
growth, large foliage, and smooth, ash-gray colored bark. Twenty- 
five to thirty feet. 
SCARLET, RED, or RED-BUD (Rubrum). Produces small, deep red 
blossoms before the leaves appear. In autumn, the leaves change to 
brilliant scarlet. 
SUGAR, or ROCK (Saccharin uni). The well-known native variety. Val- 
uable for the street or park. Fifty to sixty feet. 
SILVER-LEAVED, or WHITE (Dasycarpum). Foliage bright green 
above and silvery underneath. An exceedingly rapid grower. Makes 
a large tree. 
WIER'S CUT-LEAVED (Wierii laciniatum). Grows very rapidly, and 
the shoots are so slender and drooping that it has a decidedly graceful 
appearance. The leaves are deeply and delicately cut. 
MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus). 
These are highly ornamental trees, particularly when covered with their 
bright scarlet berries throughout the fall and winter. 
AMERICAN (Americana). Of coarser growth and foliage than the Euro- 
pean, and having larger berries of a lighter color. White blossoms 
appear in early spring, followed by clusters of scarlet berries. 
EUROPEAN (Aucuparia). A more desirable variety than the American, 
being of finer growth and form. It blossoms during the early spring,' 
after which the bright scarlet berries are formed in clusters. Twenty 
to thirty-five feet. 
OAK-LEAVED (Quercifolia). Very showy, whether in bloom or berry. 
The leaves are bright green above and downy beneath. The blossom 
is white. Very hardy. Twenty to twenty-five feet. 
PEACH (Persica). 
DOUBLE ROSE-FLOWERING (Flore rosea pleno). Flowers double, 
pale rose colored, like small roses. A pretty tree. Blooms in May! 
DOUBLE WHITE-FLOWERING (Flore alba pleno). Exceedingly or- 
namental. Flowers double and pure white, A very attractive tree. 
Blooms in May. 
POPLAR (Populus). 
Poplars are desirable where rapid-growing varieties are wanted, and they 
are also very distinct and .striking. 
CAROLINA (Monilifera). Pyramidal in form. A very rapid grower. A 
desirable tree for the seashore, and for our large cities, where escapino- 
gas kills most shade trees. Fifty to sixty feet. " 
LOMBARDY (Fastigiata). Remarkable for its erect, rapid growth, and 
tall, spiry form. Fifty to sevent3'-five feet; 
SILVER-LEAVED (Alba) Leaves large, green above and pure white 
underneath. Wide-spreading growth. Has a bad habit of throwino- 
up suckers. 
SALISBURIA. 
MAIDEN-HAIR, or GINKO TREE (Adiantifolia). One of the most 
beautiful lawn trees. From Japan. Beautiful, rich, glossy, fern-like 
foliage. Rapid growth. Rare and elegant. A tall, upright grower. 
