ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT— DECIDUOUS TREES 
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Deciduous Trees 
U NDER this HEAD are included both upright and weeping trees which 
are devoid of foliage in winter. Deciduous trees are often the back- 
bone and support of the planting. They are used more often than any 
other plants for background planting, and it is these trees that provide 
the interesting skyline effects. This group also comprises many valuable 
trees for specimen use because of their beautiful bloom, and value for 
shade, as w r ell as the best trees for street planting. 
Trees of a deciduous type often form the frame for the picture and 
give a home an established character which otherwise would be wanting. 
Nothing else can impart the quality of quietness and appearance of per- 
manency that is lent by fine trees. The deciduous trees can he planted 
nearer the house than conifers because they do not hold dampness and 
add cheer rather than gloom. Eagerness for quick results often causes 
people to use quick growing trees, which unfortunately are not long lived 
and in the end prove unsatisfactory. Such trees have their place and are 
justifiable when used as screens or wind-breaks, etc., but provision should 
be made to replace them with more permanent, slow-growing trees. Our 
long list of trees will provide for all needs, and by reference to our lists 
for special uses or to the descriptive matter about any given tree, you will 
he able to learn whether or not the tree in question is suited to the par- 
ticular purpose which you have in 
mind. 
ACACIA. 
A. decurrens. (Black Wattle.) Decidu- 
ous tree 40 to 60 feet; rapid grower with 
broad round head; leaves feathery green; 
flowers pale yellow or creamy ; fragrant. 
ACACIA. (False-acacia.l See Locust. 
Acer: MAPLE. 
Trees are of great value and highly orna- 
mental. The Maples are symmetrical in 
outline, beautiful in foliage, vigorous grow- 
ers, hence are a most serviceable tree for 
specimen, park and street planting. Ad- 
ded to this the foliage of nearly all assumes 
gorgeous autumnal tints. Being free from 
all diseases, and adapted to all soils, they 
have become universally popular. 
A. argenteo-variegatum. SILVER VAR- 
IEGATED. One of the most attractive or- 
namental trees grown. The leaf is varie- 
gated so that at a short distance it has the 
appearance of being silvery-white. Tree is 
hardy. A specimen should be in every lawn. 
A. campestre. ENGLISH CORK-BARK- 
ED MAPLE. Europe. A tree of slow 
growing habit, of compact roundish form, 
with corky bark, and small handsome foli- 
age. Hardy and very ornamental. 
Variegated Silver-Leaf Maple in foreground. 
