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Acer platanoides — Norway Maple. 
Celtis - Nettle Tree (Hackberry) 
^iColtis oooidentalis. A native, known as the 
Hackl)erry. Tt is not unlike the Elm in ap- 
pearance. with slender branches and rouKh 
bark. Tt does well in most soils, and its brown- 
ish-black berries hangr on in profusion all win- 
ter. It has value as an ornamental tree. 
Cerasus - Cherry 
ft'. Padiis (liuropean Bird Cherry). Itacemes 
of beautiful white flowers in the spring, follow- 
ed by profusion of berries. 
faviuin flore ])lcna (Barge Double White 
Flowering Cherry). At the period of flowering 
in May, the flowers are so numerous as to con- 
ceal the branches, and present nothing but a 
mass of bloom. 
:j:Jap(>iiica rosea pendiila (Japan Weei>ing 
(’herry). From Japan. Most delicate, grace- 
ful, weeping tree. Beautiful foliage and a foun- 
tain of rosy bloom when in flower. 
Soiboldii flore plena rubra Double Red Flow- 
ering Cherry). Semi-double flower.s, white, 
tinged with red. 
Crataegus - Thorn or Hawthorn 
tC. oxyaeanlha (Common English Haw- 
thorn). A shrub or tree of twenty feet. Single 
white flowers . Good for defensive hedges. 
BETULA— Continued 
*var. afropiirpurea (Purple Leaved Birch). 
-\ variety possessing the vigorous habit of the 
birches, and having purple foliage. 
*liit<‘a (Yellow or Gray Birch). A native of 
America. Bark yellowish gray and somewhat 
silvery. 
flenta (Sweet, Black or Cherry Birch). Sweet 
Birch makes a large, shapely tree, with dark 
brown bark. Thrives in low as well as high 
ground. 
+nlgTa (River or Red Birch). An American 
species of moderate growth, elegant habit with 
fine foliage and reddish bark. 
tpapyrifera (Canoe or Paper Birch). Of 
strong, ufiright growth. Foliage broad, the 
bark assuming a silvery white tint when very 
young. One of the best for ornamental or 
shade purposes. 
fvar. iM'iidiila VToungii (Young’s Weeping 
Birch). A variety of alba with large shining 
leaves. Tts slender, graceful branches grow to 
the ground. 
Catalpa 
|C. Biingei. A dwarf vari- 
ety; it makes an attractive 
round head. Desirable for 
small lawns and formal gar- 
dens. 
*bignonioi(le.s, var. sjfccio.sji 
(Western Hardy Catalpa). 
Upright growth, round head- 
ed. A rapid growing tree, 
very ornamental and the tim- 
ber is valuable for posts and 
railroad ties. 
♦Kaenipferi, var. hyhrida 
JaiM>ni(fa (Tea’s Japan Hybrid 
Catalpa). Of spreading hab- 
it; flowers white with purple 
dots; fragrant; blooms pro- 
fusely for several weeks. 
Cercis - Judas Tree 
tC. Canadeii.si.s (American 
Red Bud). A small growing 
tree, covered with delicate 
purple flowers before leaves 
appear. Perfectly hardy. 
fvar. alba flore pleiio (Double White Flower- 
ing Thorn). When in bloom it is a mass of 
clustered, rose-like, white blossoms. 
tvar. cocelnea (lore pleno (Paul’s New Double 
Flowering Thorn). Flowers are in clusters, are 
very double, large and full, and of a deep, rich 
crimson. 
tCriis (ialli (Cockspur Thorn). A native 
thorn having dark colored leaves ana hori- 
zontal branches, large, red spotted fruit. 
TPiiiictata. A well known native thorn with 
very long, sharp spines of thorns; fruit bright 
red; valuable for hedges. 
Jcocfinea (American White Thorn). A vari- 
ety with large foliage. White flowers in May, 
succeeded by large, scarlet fruit. 
Carpinus - Hornbeam 
yC. bctulii.s (American Hornbeam). A na- 
tive species, growing from fifteen to twenty 
feet high. Tn its mode of growth, quite simi- 
lar to the Beech, but the foliage is thinner and 
more irregular in form. Makes a very orna- 
mental and useful hedge. 
t Americana (American 
Hornbeam. Blue or White 
Water Beech). A native 
species, growing from fifteen 
to twenty feet high. In its 
mode of growth, <iuite simi- 
lar to the Beech, but the foli- 
age is thinner, and more ir- 
regular in form. 
Carya - Hickory 
•C. laciniosu (Shellbark 
Hickory). This well known 
Hickory forms a fine tree 
with rugged, shaggy, grayish 
brown bark, and bears the 
best and sweetest nuts. 
Cytissus - Laburnum 
tC. Ijabiirniim (Golden 
Chain). Native of Europe, 
with smooth and shining foli- 
age. The name “Golden 
Chain” alludes to the length 
of the drooping racemes of 
yellow flowers, which appear 
in June. 
Catalpa Bungei. 
