KEL5EY'5 HARDY AMERICAN PLANTpS 
Gro)vn in the Carolina jyfountains atsSooJeetelel^atioi^^^ 
HARDY DECIDUOUS TREES, continued 
MOHRODENDRON (UaUsia) diptera. Snowdrop Tree. 15 to 20 ft. Of low, broad growth, the white, 
bell-sliiiped, (Iroopiiiji: (lowers appeariiif^ in May in snch profusion as to sujjgest "dropping" snow. A 
bpiuititul tree, liijihiy recommended. 
NEGUNDO aceroides. See Acer Negundo. 
OSTRYA virginiana. Ikonwood. 15 to .'SO ft. Ilard-wooded tree of small size; very attraetive elm-like foli- 
atfe an<i lai-j^e fniit-clusters resembling hops. Leaves clear yellow in fall. 
OXYDENDRUM arboreum. Ti«ee Anubomeda. 25 to .50 ft. One of our finest native trees, proiUicing white 
trasrant llowers. borne on slender petioles in long paiiicled racemes and very graceful foliage that colors 
brilliantly in early autumn through shades of crimson. 
POPULUS tremuloides. Qi-akino Aspen. 50 to SO ft. The early drooping catkins of this really short-lived 
but (|uick growiDg tree are conspicuous, but its greatest charm is in its tremulous leaves that are continu- 
ally restless, 
deltoldes. Caroltna Poplar. 80 to 150 ft. The variety so much planted in the East and West for produc- 
ing (|uick effect, and in cities it stands the smoke and soot well. The leaves of all poplars cling till late 
in the season, turning bright yellow. 
PRUNUS pennsjrlvantca. Wild Red Cherry. 25 to 60 ft. Rapid-grow- 
ing, short lived tree witli clean reddish bark. Fine for temporary plant- 
ings and quick effect. The light green foliage comes in early spring, and 
when half out the pure white flowers unfold in a perfect shower. Yellow 
in fall. 
serotina. Bi^ack Cherry. 60 to 100 ft. Well-formed, fast-growing tree, 
highly valued for timber: S- to 4-inch long drooping racemes of white 
flowers. Yellow shades in autumn. 
PTELEA trifoliata. Hop-Tree. 10 to 20 ft. Tree-like shrub. Clusters of 
white flowers in May or June, the liop-like fruit which follows hanging till 
midwinter. 
PYRUS coronaria. See Mains coronaria, 
QUERCUS alba. White Oak. 70 to 150 ;t. The Oaks are all in 
demand for use as lawn and street trees, being the most nuijestic 
of deciduous forest trees, and, almost without exception, very 
long-lived. None are of very rapid growth, though in good soil 
they keep pace with most other trees. Oaks hold their leaves 
late usually and the autumn hues are very brilliant and lasting. 
The White Oak is one of the best and is too well known to need 
much description. Bark gray-white, 
coccinea. Scarlet Oak. 75 to 160 ft. Of noble propor- 
tions and the Hnest perhaps of all, particularly in the 
fall, the finely cut foliage turning brilliant scarlet. 
lanrMoUa. Laurel Oak. 60 to 100 ft. Very pleasing lanrel- 
like foliage, soincwhat resembling the Willow Oak. 
lyrata. Swamp Post Oak. 80 to 100 ft. A large tree with flaky bark, 
leaves remaining green till late fall, 
macrocarpa. Bur Oak. 80 to 100 ft. One of the most beautiful of Oaks, 
with massive growth and heavy foliage. Acorns large, in a mossy cup. 
nigra. Water Oak. 50 to 80 ft. A variable species. Leaves incised or 
sometimes almost entire. Desirable small tree, 
palustris. Pm Oak. 70 to 120 ft. Tree of especial beauty, much used 
lor avenue planting and stands in streets well. Lower branches drooping. 
Finely cut leaves turn a deep scarlet, sometimes yellow in fall, and are 
quite persistent. Transplants easily, 
prinus. Chestnut Oak. 60 to 100 ft. The large leaves arc chestnut-like, 
giving rise to the common name. A fine large species. Dull yellow or 
brown leaves in fall, 
rubra. Red Oak. 75 to 150 ft. One of the most handsome and rapid- 
growing of our native species. An elegant ornamental of large size, the 
leaves turning a rich red or brown. 
RHAMNUS caroliniana. Bit-kthorv. 10 to ,10 ft. Shrub in the North, 
but quite a tree in the South. Uray bark and dark yellow-green foliage. 
ROBINIA psendacacia. Yeluiw LootiST. 50 to 80 ft. Medium-sized tree 
with feathery foliage ami drooping racemes of very fragrant pea-shaped 
llowers. Cut back when transplanting. This is the tree producing the 
''posts" and "pins" of commerce. 
SORBUS iPi/rim) amerlcana. .American Mountain Ash. 15 to 30 ft. 
Prized for its white blossoms and clusters of bright scarlet ornamental fruit in autumn and winter. 
TAXODIUM distichnm. Southern Cypress. 30 to 70 ft. Found growing in southern swamps and along 
rivers this famous "Bald Cypress." strange to say. thrives well even in dry limestone soil and is perfectly 
hardy in the North. It makes a tall, slender, spiry tree striking in appearance. 
TILIA amerioana. American Linden. 60 to 125 ft. One of our best natives for avenues and park planting. 
The foliage is very thick and glossy, the trees making a fine windbreak. Yellow flowers clustered, small 
and fragrant. 
heterophylla. White Basswood. 45 to 70 ft. Our mountain species, with leaves silverv white under- 
neath. Most beautiful ornamental. 
ULMUS americana. American Elm. 75 to 120 ft. A typical American tree of lofty growth, assuming manv 
ilifferent shapes, each distinct and charming. One of the few avenue trees to "meet" overhead. Turns 
brown ()r yellow in fall. 
fulva. Slippery Elm. 50 to 70 ft. .Makes a spreading head and is a good avenue tree. Leaves larger than 
preceding species. Late coloring yellowish. 
The white wands and brilliant 
foliage of Oalax 
Pliolo. by II. P. K. (See page 20) 
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