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Magnolia Acuminata (Cucumber Tree.)— A hardy, pyramidal tree which bears large 
creamy yellow flowers in midsummer. The fruit cones are large and cucumber- 
shaped, turning red in autumn. 3 to 4 feet, 60c each. 
European White Birch. A rapid-growing shade tree of beautiful form. Very de- 
sirable for street or lawn planting. By the time the tree is five or six years old the 
bark on the trunk and larger branches becomes a beautiful silvery white color. En- 
tirely hardy in all parts of the Northwest. Makes elegant shade. 10 to 12 feet, 60c 
each; 8 to 10 feet, 50c each; 7 to 8 feet, 40c each; 5 to 7 feet, 3Sc 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 underneath. Its blossoms are de- 
lightfully fragrant, and the busy bee de- 
lights in their sweetness. 8 to 10 feet, 
7Sc each; 7 to 8 feet, 50c each; 6 to 7 
feet, 40c each; 5 to 6 feet, 30c each; 4 to 
5 feet, 2Sc each; 3 to 4 feet, 20c each; 
2 to 3 feet, 15c each; 1 to 2 feet, 10c 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, 75c each. 
Kussian Olive. The only real hardy, 
deciduous tree with strictly silver foliage 
which thrives here. It is very valuable 
for landscape work to contrast with the 
green of other trees. Its blossoms are 
extremely fragrant; a small sprig will 
perfume an entire house. It attains only 
medium size, and bears pruning remark- 
ably well. 6 to 8 feet, 40c 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 SiC.VMORE 
for street or lawn planting. Hardy; 
covered in early summer with magnificent spikes of flowers. 5 to 6 feet, 50c each. 
Pin Oak. This is considered the most beautiful of all the oaks, and is certainly 
the most popular for street or park planting. As the tree grows the branches droop 
until the lower ones touch the ground, giving it a peculiar ovate outline. The leaves 
nre deep green, glossy and finely divided, changing 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, 75c each; 5 to 6 feet, 50c each. 
Chestnut Oak. Native to dry situations; of tall and beautiful growth. The leaves 
are shaped like chestnuts. 4 to 5 feet, 75c each. 
Bechtel's Double-Flowering Crab. A wild crab which produces masses of double 
rose-like flowers of a delicate pink color, and most delightful fragrance. Blooms while 
quite young and is as hardy as our common wild crab. 3 to 4 feet, 75c each. 
Mountain Ash, Oak-Leaved. A handsome and hardy variety, with large and 
deeply lobed leaves; distinct and fine; covered in autumn with bright scarlet berries. 
5 to 6 feet, 50c each; 4 to 5 feet, 35c each. 
Sycamore. American (Platanus occidentalis).— A very rapid growing, spreading, 
native tree; always clean and healthy. One of the most desirable among our native 
trees for shade and street planting. 6 to 8 feet, first-class, 50c each; 5 to 6 feet, 40c 
each; 4 to 5 feet, 30c each. 
Ginkgo or Maidenhair Tree. An ornamental tree, native of Japan. A very hand- 
some, strange and striking tree, combining some of the characteristics of the Ever- 
greens and deciduous trees. It is of medium height, fairly rapid in growth, and hardy. 
Its foliage resembles the Maidenhair fern, hence its name. A rare and interesting 
tree. 5 to 6 feet, 60c each; 6 to 8 feet, 75c each. 
White or American Elm. One of the best shade or street trees. 4 to 5 feet, 20c 
each; S to 6 feet, 25c each; 6 to 7 feet, 30c each; 7 to 8 feet, 40c each; 8 to 10 feet, SOc 
each. 
