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Magnolia (See page 49) 
ance to the above, with finer foliage and smaller 
deeper colored berries, much more desirable than 
the American and everywhere very popular. 
Erect stem, smooth bark, head dense and regu- 
lar. When fully grown 20 to 35 ft. 
Oak-leaved (P. quercifolia) . A very distinct 
and desirable tree, with compact, pyramidal head 
and dark lobed leaves, downy underneath, produc- 
ing the same flowers and berries as the preced- 
ing. Very hardy and desirable for planting on 
lawns or in dooryards. When fully grown, 20 to 
25 feet. 
See also Weeping Trees. 
MULBERRY. See page 40, also Weeping Trees. 
OAK. Quercus 
Pin. (Q, palustri) . The Pin Oak is undoubted- 
ly the most valuable variety for all practical pur- 
E oses. The foliage is dense, firmly divided, of a 
eautiful shining green that colors to sparkling 
red and yellow m the fall. The tree is easily 
transplanted and grows well on wet and dry 
ground, is, in fact, the quickest growing of all 
the oaks. As an avenue and street tree it is un- 
equaled, and is one of the best for park planting. 
Red. ( Q . rubra). A very well known rapid- 
growing native species. The leaves are large 
and bright green and take on a purplish scarlet 
hue in the fall. It becomes of large size, with 
a round and spreading head. One of the best 
sorts for street, avenue and ornamental purposes. 
OSAGE ORANGE. Maclura aurantiaca 
A native tree of medium size and spreading 
habit. Leaves bright shining green, broad and 
sharp-pointed. Fruit resembles an orange. One 
of the very best defensive hedges. It is of vig- 
orous habit and rapid, dense growth and when 
properly trimmed makes a very effective hedge 
and is also ornamental. 
JAPANESE MAPLES, Continued 
Golden Japan (A. palmatumaureum) . The 
leaves retain their light yellow color with little 
variation throughout the summer. One of the 
very best and most effective in a group. 8 to 10 
ft. when grown. 
Cut-leaved Purple ( A . polymorphum dissectum 
atropurpurea) . One of the most striking and 
handsome varieties of the Japan Maples. Form 
dwarf and weeping. The leaves are of a beau- 
tiful rose-color when young and change to a deep 
and constant purple as they become older. They 
are also deeply and delicately cut, giving them an 
elegant and fern-like appearance. 5 to 7 ft. when 
grown. 
Green Japanese (A. polymorphum) . The blood- 
leaved variety has drawn deserved attention away 
from this beautiful plant. The most vigorous of 
the type. Forms a small shrubby tree with va- 
rious shades of color in the young growth; foliage 
small, deeply lobed, coppery green, changing to 
the most brilliant and gorgeous tints in autumn. 
It is the parent form of many of the Japanese 
Maples. For planting singly on a lawn it is most 
handsome, its feathery green leaves making its 
appearance distinct from that of any other shrub- 
like tree. 12 to 15 feet. 
MOUNTAIN ASH. Pyrus Sorbus 
Very ornamental, especially when covered with 
bright scarlet berries. 
American (P. American a). A favorite, erect- 
growing tree of medium size, producing white 
flowers early in spring, followed by clusters of 
bright scarlet berries, which remain on the tree 
through the winter months. 
European (P. aucuparia) . Similar in appear- 
Oregon Maple 
