K e t s e y ' s Hard;; American Plants 
HARDY NATIVE TREES • DECIDUOUS, CON. 
QUERCUS laurifolia. Laurel Oak. 60-100 ft. Very pleasing laurel-like foliage, some- 
what resenihling the Willow Oak. 6 in., 20c. ea,, fi.50 for 10. 
lyrata. Swamp Post Oak. 80-100 ft. A large tree with flaky bark, leaves remaining 
green til! late fall. 6-12 in., 20c. ea., fi.50 for 10. 
macrocarpa. Bur Oak. 80-160 ft. One of the most beautiful of Oaks, with massive 
growth and heavy foliage. Acorns large, in a mossy cup. 12-18 in., 20c. ea., fi.50 
for 10. 
nigra (rt7«a//Vrt) . Water Oak. 50-80 ft. A variable species. Leaves incised or 
sometimes almost entire. Desirable small tree. 6 in., 20c. ea., Si. 5c for 10. 
palustris. Pin Oak. 7o-i2oft. Tree of especial beauty , much used for avenue planting 
and stands in streets well. Lower branches drooping. Finely cut leaves turn a deep 
scarlet, sometimes yellow in fall, and arc quite persistent. Transplants easily . 2-3 ft., 
50c. ea., ;j;4 for 10. 
prinus {caslanea). Chestnut Oak. 60-100 ft. The large leaves are chestnut-like, 
giving rise to the common name. A line large species. Dull yellow or brown leaves 
in fall. 1-2 ft.. 15c. ea., #1.25 for lo; 2-3 ft., 20c. ea., Ji.5ofor 10; 3-5 ft., 40c. 
ea., ^3.50 for 10. 
rubra. Red Oak. 75-150 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. 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., Jfi.25 for 10; 2-3 ft , 30c. ea., f2 for 10. 
RHAMNUS caroliniana. Buckthorn. 10-30 ft. Shrub in the north, but quite a tree in 
the south. (Jray bark and dark yellow-green foliage. 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., f i for 10; 
2-3 ft., 25c. ea., $2 for 10; 3-4 ft., 40c. ea., ^3 for 10. 
ROBINIA pseudacacia. Yellow Locust. 50-80 ft. Medium-sized tree with feathery 
foliage and drooping racemes of very fragrant pea-shaped flowers. Cut back when 
transplanting. This is the tree producing the "posts'" and "pins" of commerce. 
1-2 ft., 10c. ea., 75c. for 10; 2-4 ft., 20c, ea., I1.50 for 10. 
SORBUS americana. American Mountain Ash. 15-30 ft. Prized for its white 
blossoms and clusters of bright scarlet ornamental fruit in autumn and winter, i -2 ft., 
20C. ea., f 1-75 for 10; 2-3 ft., 35c. ea., $3 for 10; 3-5 ft., 50c. ea., ^4 for 10. 
TAXODIUM distichum. Southern Cypress. 30-70 ft. Found growing in southern 
sivamps 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. 1-2 ft., 20c. ea , Jfi.5oper 10; 2-3 ft., 35c. ea., 
#3 for 10. 
TILIA americana. American Linden. 60-125 f'- "f natives for avenues 
and park planting. The foliage is very thick and glossy, the trees making a fine 
wind-break. Yellow flowers clustered, small and fragrant. 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., ^1.25 
for 10; 2-3 ft.. 25c. ea., $2 for 10. 
heterophylla. White Basswood. 45-70 ft. Our mountain species, with leaves silvery 
white underneath. Most beautiful ornamental. 1-2 ft., 30c. ea., $2 for 10. 
ULMUS americana. American Elm. 75-120 ft. A typical American tree of lofty 
growth, assuming many different shapes, each disdnct and charming. One of the few 
avenue trees to "meet" overhead. Turns brown or yellow in fall. 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., 
$1 for 10; 2-4 ft., 25c. ea., $2 for 10; 4-6 ft., 35c. ea., #3 for 10. 
iulva. Slippery Elm. 50-70 ft. Makes a spreading head and is a good avenue tree. 
Varied Shaprs of Oak I.ravcs. 
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