Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, Evergreens and Ornamentals 25 
Shade and Ornamental Trees, continued 
Purple Norway Maple. The gleaming red and purple tints qf its young leaves 
and shoots contrast brightly with the delicate greens of spring. At maturity they 
are a purplish green, in autumn of pure golden tints and shades. 6 to 8 feet, I1.50 
each; 5 to 6 feet, $1.25 each; 4 to 5 feet, $1 each. 
Gatalpa speciosa. A very hardy tree with large tropical appearing foliage and a free 
bloomer, followed by long bean-like pods. Desirable for shade and street trees. 
7 to 8 feet, 40 cts. each; 6 to 7 feet, 30 cts. each; 5 to 6 feet, 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 feet, 
20 cts. each. 
Gatalpa Bungei (Chinese Ca- 
talpa). A curious dwarf that 
grows only 8 to 10 feet high 
and twice as broad. Top grafted 
on tall stems, it is quite as 
effective for lawns and ter- 
race decorations as the more ex- 
pensive and tender Bay trees. 
Grafted fine heads, 6 to 8 feet, 
fi each. 
Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber 
Tree). A hardy pyramidal tree 
which bears large creamy yel- 
low flowers in midsummer. 
The fruit cones are large and 
cucumber-shaped, turning red 
in autumn. 3 to 4 feet, 60 cts. 
each. 
Magnolia Soulangeana. One of 
the hardiest and best of the 
foreign Magnolias. Flowers 
white and purple, 3 to 5 inches 
across borne just before the mas- 
sive glossy leaves appear. 2 to 3 
feet, jSi each. 
European White Birch. A rapid- 
growing shade tree of beautiful 
form. Very desirable for street 
or lawn planting. By the time 
the tree is five or six years old Norway maple (see page 24) 
the bark of the trunk and 
larger branches becomes a beautiful silvery white color. Entirely hardy in all parts 
of the Northwest. Makes elegant shade. 10 to 12 feet, 60 cts. each; 8 to 10 feel, 
50 cts. each; 7 to 8 feet, 40 cts. each; 5 to 7 feet, 35 cts. each. 
Linden (Basswood). A very graceful and beautiful tree for planting on the lawn. 
Its leaves are moved with the least breath of air and show the white surface under- 
neath. Its blossoms are delightfully fragrant, and the busy bee delights in their 
sweetness. 8 to 10 feet, 75 cts. each; 7 to 8 feet, 50 cts. each; 6 to 7 feet, 40 cts. 
each; 5 to 6 feet, 30 cts. each; 4 to 5 feet, 25 cts. each; 3 to 4 feet, 20 cts. each; 
2 to 3 feet, 15 cts. each; i to 2 feet, 10 cts. each. 
White-leaved Linden. The leaves are green above and silvery beneath. The foliage 
is especially pretty when tossed about by the wind. 6 to 8 feet, 75 cts. each. 
, Russian Olive. An extremely hardy tree, with silver foliage, and the most delightfully 
fragrant when in bloom of anything we have a knowledge of. A small sprig taken 
into the house will perfume it throughout; the tree attains only medium size. 6 to 8 
feet, 40 cts. each; 5 to 6 feet, 30c. each; 4 to 5 feet, 25c. each; 3 to 4 feet, 20c. each. 
Horse-Chestnut. A very popular tree for street or lawn planting. Hardy covered 
in early summer with magnificent spikes of flowers. 5 to 6 feet, 50 cts. each. 
Pin Oak. This is considered the most beautiful of all the oaks, and is certainly the 
most popular for street and park planting. As the tree grows the branches droop 
until the lower ones touch the ground, giving it a peculiarly beautiful ovate out- 
line. The leaves are deep green, glossy and finely divided, flaming to orange and 
scarlet in the fall. The avenues of Pin Oaks in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, are 
greatly admired. 7 to 8 feet, $1 each; 6 to 7 feet, 75 cts. each; 5 to 6 feet, 50 cts. 
each. 
