DECIDUOUS j TREES 
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THE BERRYHILL NURSERY CO. 
Flowers of the Dogwood 
CARPIINUS • The Hornbeam 
Carpinus americana» or caroliniana (American Hornbeam). A 
hardy, valuable native tree that will thrive in dry, rocky places, ft is of 
a dense growth, the leaves clinging to the tree nearly all wintei. 4 to 
6 ft., $i ; 6 to 8 ft.. $1.50. 
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 Catalpa). 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 s ft., $1.50; 5 to 6 ft., Ja; 6 to 8 ft., $3 to $5. 
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 ornamental when 
in bloom. 6 to 8 It., 75 cts. each, $6 for 10; 8 to 10 ft., $i each, $8 for 10; 
10 to 12 ft., $2 each, I17.50 for 10. 
CORMUS Dogwood 
Cornus florida (W'hite-flowering Dogwood). One of our most 
valuable native trees for landscape gardening. In early May large 
white blossoms appear before the leaves; in fall, bright red berries 
and beautifully tinted foliage make the tree stand out in every land- 
scape. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. each, $6 for lO; 4 to 5 ft., $l each, $8 for 10; 
5 to 6 ft., $1.25 to $2 each, $10 to $15 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. 
FAGUS • The Beeches 
Fagus sylvatica (European Beech). A highly ornamental, long- 
lived, compact tree. If planted as a specimen the Beech will develop 
into a mighty, spreading tree of stately appearance, but if treated as a 
screen or hedge it will form a powerful windbreak because of its dense 
growth and its persistent foliage. Requires great care in transplanting. 
4 to s ft., $1.50; 6 to 8 ft., $2.50; 8 to 10 ft., $3. 
F. sylvatica asplenifolia (Fern-leaved Beech). A very beautiful 
variety, with foliage finely and deeply cut. 2}4 to 3 ft., Ji ; 3 to 4 ft., $2. 
F. sylvatica purpurea (Purple or Copper Beech). The foliage of this 
elegant tree is deep purple in spring, changing to crimson and purplish 
green in summer and fall. Grafted stock. 3 to 4 ft., $i ; 4 to 5 ft., $1.50; 
5 to 6 ft., $2 to $3. 
F.| sylvatica Riversi pendula (Weeping Purple Beech). A weeping 
form of the above. Grafted stock. 4 to 5 ft., $3. 
FRAXINUS • The Ash 
Fraxinus alba (American White Ash). This is a splendid, old native, 
with massive trunk and spreading branches. A quick grower. The 
leaves are dark green above and light silvery beneath; the fall coloring is 
brilliant yellow. 8 to 10 ft., $i each, $7.50 for 10; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50. 
F. excelsior (European Ash). A lofty, rapid-growing tree, with dark 
green foliage of large size and remaining on the tree late in fall. It 
thrives well in moist locations. 5 to 7 ft.. 75 cts. 
Plant Dogwoods against Evergreens 
GLEDITSCHIA 
Gleditschia triacanthos (Honey Locust). A well-known tree of 
great hardiness. The delicate foliage and long thorns make it an intcr- 
e.sting tree of fine appearance. 5 to 6 ft., 50 cts.; 6 to 8 ft., $1. 
GYMNOCLADUS 
Gymnocladus canadensis (Kentucky Coffee Tree). The shape of 
the tree is irregular and open; the branche.s are blunt and twigless; the 
foliage is large, of a peculiar bluish green. The white flowers appear in 
open racemes and are followed by enormous brown seed-pods, containing 
coffee-like beans. 6 to 8 ft.. 75 cts.; 8 to 10 ft., $i to $1.50. 
LARIX • The Larches 
Larix europaea (European Larch). This is a quick, upright-growing 
tree of great beauty. The light green, needle-shaped leaves appear very 
early in spring. The tree has the appearance of a conifer, but is deciduous. 
Very hardy and useful. 4 to 5 ft.. $1; 5 to 6 ft.. Si. 50. 
L. leptolepis (Japanese Larch). This tree is of pyramidal growth, 
bearing horizontal branches. The leaves are broad and soft and of a 
rich, bluish green. 4 to'5 ft., Si. 25. 
LIQUIDAMBAR 
Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum). This is another of our native 
trees of lare beauty and great ornamental merit. The handsome, star- 
shaped leaves are of a glossy green and display autumn tints of remark- 
able contrasts. The leaves and bark have aromatic properties. 4 to 5 ft., 
75 cts.; s to 6 ft., $1; 6 to 8 ft., $1.50 to $2. 
LIRIODEINDRON 
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree). A grand, well-known native 
forest tree of rapid growth. The mighty, straight trunk has a smooth 
bark; the leaves are large, glossy and of distinct shape. The tulip-shaped 
flowers appear in June, their color being a greenish yellow, tinted with 
orange and of magnolia-like fragrance. Best transplanted in spring. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.50 each, $12.50 for 10; 10 to 12 ft., $2 each, $17.50 for 10. 
THE MAGNOLIAS 
AMERICAN MAGNOLIAS 
Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber Tree). Pyramidal growth, with 
handsome foliage; the fruit, when green, resembles a cucumber, but 
turns deep scarlet when ripe. S to 6 ft., $i; 6 to 8 ft., $1.50 to $2.50. 
M. glauca. This is a useful native Magnolia, especially well adapted 
to moist locations. The thick, glossy, almost evergreen leaves have a 
bluish green tone; the white blossoms, in June are very sweet-scented. 
2 to 3 ft., $1.25; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50 to $2. 
ORIENTAL MAGNOLIAS 
Magnolia conspicua, or Yulan (Chinese White Magnolia). One of 
the showiest Magnolias on account of its numerous large, white flowers, 
appearing in April. to 2 ft.. $i; 2 to 3 ft., $1.50. 
M. Lennei (Lenne’s Magnolia). A fine, strong grower, quite fre- 
quently blooming in May and again in late summer; the blossoms are 
remarkable — deep rose-colored without and pearl-white within. 3 to 
4 ft., I2.50; 4 to 5 ft., $3 to $5. 
M. Soulangeana (Soulange’s Magnolia). Hardy and vigorous. The 
foliage is large and glossy, the deep, cup-shaped, pink-and-white flowers 
open in April. 3 to 4 ft.. $2.30; 4 to 5 ft., $3 to $5. 
M. stellata Halleana (Hall's Japanese Magnolia). This is the 
dwarfest and bushiest of all Magnolias, and blooms earlier than any 
other variety; the semi-double, paper-white, star-like flowers literally 
cover the tree. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 to $3.50. 
