western conditions. There can he found growing in Colorado 
specimens of nearly every kind of tree grown in the East, hut 
experience has shown that, for the general planter, the varieties 
included in this list are the surest to give sasisfaction. 
CAROLINA POPLAR 
Silver Maple — Of quick growth and valuable where immedi- 
ate shade is required. Forms a large spreading head. Hardy. 
Cut T^a,t Maple. — A beautiful specimen tree with delicately 
cut leaves and drooping habit. A rapid grower and will thrive 
wherever the soft maple can be planted. 
Norway Maple — A handsome tree, of large, fairly rapid 
growth, forming a dense, rounded head of strong branches and 
broad, deep green leaves. Sturdy, compact, vigorous; it is one of 
the very best trees for lawns, parks and gardens. 
Box Elder — A quick growing tree that will endure both cold 
and drought. Valuable for planting timber claims, shelter 
belts, etc. , 
Horse Chestnuts — The Horse Chestnuts have an elegant pyra- 
midal habit, deeply lobed leaves and showy, upright panicles of 
white and red flowers. Hardy and free from insect pests. They 
are harder to start than some other trees but will do well with 
reasonable care. 
Cut Leaf Weeping Birch— One of the very finest ornamental 
trees; tall, slender, vigorous, with slender branches in drooping 
festoons cf delicalely cut leaves, but half concealing the white, 
upright trunk. Colors brilliantly in fall. , 
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