HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 
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DECIDUOUS TREES 
Partial view of the grounds of the Colonial Country Club, Harrisburg; planned and planted by us 
JAPANESE MAPLES 
These are generally dwarf-growing trees of strange beauty, extremely 
useful in landscape work. 
Acer polymorphum atropurpureum. A blood-leaved variety, which 
holds its color all through the season. i )4 to 2 ft., Si. 50; 2 to 3 ft., 
$2 to $3. 
A. polymorphum atropurpureum dissectum. A very pretty 
variety of low, spreading habit; the foliage flesh-pink in the spring, 
turning deep red. 1 to ft., 75 cts.; to 2 ft., $2. 
A. polymorphum dissectum. As finely cut as the above, but the 
color reddish green. 1 to ft.. Si. 
A. Japonicum aureum. Foliage shaded in gold and light green; 
beautiful in contrast with dark-colored plants. iK to 2 ft., $1.50. 
AESCULUS • The Horse-Chestnuts 
^Esculus Hippocastanum (Horse-Chestnut). A very popular, hand- 
some shade tree, of vigorous, compact growth. The leaves, with seven 
leaflets, appear very early in spring; in May an abundance of white, 
spotted flowers are produced in large, upright trusses. 8 to 10 ft., Si. 50 
each, S12.50 for 10; 10 to 12 ft., $2.50 each, S20 for 10. 
^E. Hippocastanum rubicunda (Red-flowering Horse-Chestnut). 
One of the finest ornamental trees in cultivation; of a shapely, round 
appearance; the flowers are very showy red; leaves dark green. A rare 
tree. Grafted stock, 8 to 10 ft.. S2.50; 10 to 12 ft., S3 to $5. 
ALAINTHUS • Tree of Heaven 
Ailanthus glandulosa (Chinese Sumac; Tree of Heaven). A rapid- 
growing shade tree. The feathery foliage gives it a tropical appearance. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.25; 12 to 14 ft., St. 50 to S2. 50. 
ALNUS • The Alders 
Alder glutinosa (European or Common Alder). A useful, quick- 
growing tree, well suited for damp places; the round, coarsely toothed 
foliage is of dull green. 8 to 10 ft., Si. 25; 10 to 12 ft., Si. 75. 
A. incana (Speckled Alder). Another rapid-growing Alder, doing 
equally well in dry and in wet soils. The finely toothed leaves are oval, 
dark green above, lighter beneath. 8 to 10 ft.. Si. 25; 10 to 12 ft., S2. 
A. incana laciniata (Cut-leaved .Speckled Alder). A very graceful 
and ornamental tree, with elegant, drooping branches; the foliage is 
deeply cut and fern-like. 6 to 8 ft., Si. 
Ginkgos. A good substitute for Poplars 
BETULA The Birches 
The Birches are among our most graceful trees. They are extremely 
hardy, the species ranging over a great variety of climates. The White 
Birch, for instance, is the most northerly tree in Europe; it thrives in the 
almost sterile sands of Siberia up to the wind-swept regions of the Arctic 
zone. 
Betula alba (European White Birch). With its beautiful white bark 
it is frequently termed the “Maiden amongst trees." Whether planted 
as a specimen or in colonies it is always attractive and prominent in a 
landscape. The first leaves out in spring, on slender, drooping branches, 
represent probably the most dainty green of any leaf-green produced in 
Nature. 6 to 8 ft., Si ; 8 to 10 ft.. Si. 50; 10 to 12 ft., $2 to S3. 
B. alba fastigiata (Pyramidal White Birch). Of a compact, pyram- 
idal habit; very interesting and valuable. Bark silvery white. 4 to 
5 ft., Si ; 5 to 6 ft., Si. 50. 
B. alba laciniata pendula (Weeping Cut-leaved White Birch). One 
of the noblest weeping trees for park and lawn use, as quite a young tree 
it acquires a weeping habit and a beautiful white bark; the foliage is 
deeply and delicately cut. 8 to 10 ft., S2; 10 to 12 ft., S3 for fine 
specimens. 
B. alba purpurea (Purple Birch). A very effective variety, with 
rich, metallic purple leaves. 4 to 5 ft., Si. 50. 
B. lenta (Sweet, Black or Cherry Birch). This is a very handsome 
native tree, with heart-shaped, shining green leaves and aromatic bark. 
6 to 8 ft., Si; 8 to 10 ft., Si. 50. 
B. nigra, or rubra (Red Birch). Another valuable native tree, of 
graceful habit and splendid for lowland plantings. It is quite a familiar 
tree, as it can be seen along the banks of streams, with its bark all ragged 
and torn. 6 to 8 ft., 75 cts.; 8 to 10 ft., Si. 50. 
B. papyrifera (Paper or Canoe Birch). A tree of vigorous, upright 
growth, with broad foliage and white bark. Extremely ornamental. 
6 to 8 ft., Si; 8 to 10 ft., Si. 50. 
CARPINUS • The Hornbeam 
Carpinus Americana, or Caroliniana (American Hornbeam). A 
hardy, valuable native tree that will thrive in dry, rocky places. It is of 
a dense growth, the leaves clinging to the tree nearly all winter. 4 to 
6 ft., Si ; 6 to 8 ft., Si. 50. 
THE CATALPAS 
These are popular, ornamental trees of tropical appearance; they are 
rapid growers and quite easy to transplant; they stand exposure and 
thrive in meager soil. Leaves large, heart-shaped and of a pleasing 
green; the upright flower-spikes in midsummer are very showy. 
Catalpa Bungei (Chinese C'atalpa). Often called "Umbrella Tree," 
on account of its perfect, globular, umbrella-like head, which it maintains 
without the aid of pruning. Very ornamental and easy to grow. Grafted 
trees, 4 to 5 ft., Si. 50; 5 to 6 ft., S2; 6 to 8 ft., $3 to S5. 
C. speciosa (Western Catalpa). Also known as the “Indian Bean 
Tree." One of the quickest and easiest trees to grow. A very fine, 
dense shade tree on account of its large leaves; highly ornamentai when 
in bloom. 6 to 8 ft., 75 cts. each, S 6 for 10; 8 to 10 ft.. Si each, SS for 10; 
10 to 12 ft., $2 each, S17.50 for 10. 
CORNUS • Dogwood 
Cornus florida (White-flowering Dogwood). One of our most valua- 
ble native trees for landscape gardening. In early May large white 
blossoms appear before the leaves; in fall, bright red berries and beau- 
tifully tinted foliage make the tree stand out in every landscape. 3 to 
4 ft., 75 cts. each, S6 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., Si each, S8 for 10; 5 to 6 ft., Si. 25 
to S2 each, Sio to Si 5 for 10. 
C. florida rubra (Red-flowering Dogwood). Has the same good 
habit as the species, but the flowers are deep pink. Grafted stock. 3 to 
4 ft., $2. 
