DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
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POPLAR, CAROLINA — One of, if not the most rapid growing trees, with 
large, handsome, glossy, serrated, deep green leaves. Succeeds everywhere; 
especially adapted to large cities, where it 
makes unusual fast growth, and resists smoke 
and gas. Pyramidal form, making a spreading 
head and dense shade when properly trimmed. 
New growth should be well cut back in spring 
for the first few seasons. It is unexcelled for 
quick growth and effect, and makes a splendid 
windbreak or screen; is used in larger numbers 
than any other one tree for street planting. For 
new places and streets where the slower grow- 
ing ornamentals are desired, plant the Poplars 
between, securing an almost immediate effect, 
removing them as the other trees attain size. 
POPLAR LOMBARDY— Well known for 
its erect, rapid growth and commanding form. 
Very desirable in large grounds or along roads 
to break the average height and forms of other 
trees. When fully grown, 50 to 75 feet. 
POPLAR, SILVER-LEAVED OR WHITE— 
A tree of wonderfully rapid growth and 
spreading habit; leaves large dark, rich green 
above, and white as snow beneath. When 
fully grown 40 feet. 
SALISBU Rl A, MAIDEN-HAIR TREE, OR GINGKO — A rare, beautiful tree 
from Japan, with remarkable, fern-like foliage, distinct and fine. Especially 
desirable for planting on lawns or in door-yards. A rapid grower. 
SOUR GUM, or TUPELO — Besides its bright green leaves and shapely 
growth, its lovely autumn foliage recommends it. 
SWEET GUM, or BILSTED — One of the finest American trees. Of medium 
size and moderate growth; form round head or tapering; leaves resemble 
somewhat those of the maple, but aree star shaped and of a beautiful glossy 
green color in summer, turning to a deep purplish crimson in autumn; and m 
this respect is equal to the Sour Gum; bark corky. Beautiful in all stages of 
growth, it is particularly handsome and striking in autumn. It thrives in 
low, damp places, though growing equally well in higher ground. A beautiful 
tree for street or avenue planting. Prune closely when transplanted. 
SYCAMORE, AMERICAN PLANE, SYCAMORE or BUTTONWOOD— A 
well known, tall, rapid growing native tree; leaves large, heart shaped at 
the base; the lobes sharp pointed. 
SYCAMORE, EUROPEAN — Oriental plane. A lofty, wide spreading tree; 
heart shaped leaves, more deeply cut that above species; valuabe for its 
handsome foliage and free growth. 
