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ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
Shade Trees 
Norway Poplar 
Maple, Japan— Foremost among orna- 
mental stock are the J ipanese Maples 
which for beauty of coloring are unsur- 
passed. They are yearly gaining In favor, 
and for effective grouping in landscape 
gardening are invaluable and unrivaled. 
Strong plants in fine assortment, including 
varieties with finely-cut. bright and dark 
red. yellow and green and variegated 
leaves. 
Mulberry, Teas* Weeping- Russian — A 
weeping variety of the now well-known 
Russian Mulberry; perfectly hardy in sum- 
mer and winter; withstands extreme heat 
and cold, and grows naturally in a very 
graceful form. 
Poplar, Carolina — One of the most 
rapidly-growing and desirable shade trees 
for street planting. It is especially de- 
sirable for planting in large cities, as It 
will stand more hardship than any other 
tree we know of. The leaves are large, 
deep green, glossy and handsome. 
Poplar, liombardy — Well-known for its 
erect rapid growth and commanding form; 
very desirable in large grounds and along 
roads to break the' average height and 
forms of other trees. 
Sycamore, Buropean (Plantanus Orien- 
talls)— Oriental plane. A lofty, wide- 
spreading tree: heart-shaped leaves; val- 
uable for its handsome foliage and free 
growth ; not as subject to disease as our 
native species. Entirely free from worms 
or insects. One of the oldest cultivated 
trees known. One of the best and most 
popular for street and avenue planting. 
Willow, Wisconsin (Weeping) — A large 
tree, with long, drooping branches, similar 
to the Babylonica. but much hardier. 
Willow, Babylonica (Weeping) — A well- 
known and most graceful tree of large 
size. Its fresh, bright green tint and long, 
wavy branches make it very attractive. 
Willow, Kilmarnock (Weeping) — An ex- 
ceedingly graceful tree, with' large, glossy 
leaves; very hardy. 
Ash, American (White) — A fine, rapid, native-growing tree. 
A»h, Mountain (European) — A fine, hardy tree; head dense 
and regular; covered from July till winter with great clusters of 
bright red berries. 
Beech, Purple-l.eaved (Purpurea) — Discovered in a German 
forest. An elegant tree, growing 20 to 30 feet high. Foliage a 
deep purple, changing to crimson; like all varieties of the beech, 
this is difficult to transplant, hence small trees 3 feet high are 
preferable. 
Beech, Fem-I..eaved (Heterophylia) — An elegant tree of sym- 
metrical habit, ha\'ing beautifully cut foliage. 
Beeclj, £nropean (Sylvatica) — A beautiful tree, growing to 
the height of 60 or SO feet. 
Birch, \lliit« (Alba) — -A fine tree of moderate size, with 
silvery bark and slender branches. 
Birch. Cut-LiCaved Weeping — One of the most elegant of all 
we. ping or pendulous troes. Its tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, 
fjraceful, drooping liabit. silvery white bark and delicately cut 
foliage present a combination of attractive characteristics rarely 
met with in a single tree. 
Elm, American — A noble native tree of large size, wide- 
spreading head and graceful, drooping branches. One of the 
grandest park and street trees. 
Maple, Norway — A native of Europe; a large, handsome tree, 
with broad, deep green, shining foliage; very desirable for street, 
park or lawn. 
Maple, Sugrar or Rock — A very popular American tree, and 
for its stately form and fine foliage justly ranged among the very 
best, both for the lawn and the avenue. 
3Iaple, Scarlet — A rapidly growing tree with red flowers very 
early in the spring. 
Maple, Silver — A hardy, rapidly-growing native tree of large 
size. Valuable for producing a quick shade. Excellent for street 
planting. 
Maple Tartarian — A choice variety; medium size, rounded 
form, thriving in damp soils If desired. Moderate grower, but 
makes a handsome specimen. Foliage turns yellow In the fall. 
Maple, Ash-Leaved (Box Elder) — A fine, rapidly-growing 
variety, with handsome, light green foliage and spreading head; 
very hardy; desirable for street planting, and succeeds In many 
sections where other varieties will not thrive. 
Maple. Sycamore — A free, upright, rapid grower, large, deep 
green foliage. 
Teas' Weeping: Mulberry 
