MAPLE, continued 
Acer Pseudo - platanus purpurea. PURPLE - LEAVED Sycamore 
Maple. Similar to the above, with foliage purplish red beneath, 
making a striking effect when the wind is blowing. A handsome tree 
of medium height, and globular head. 
A. rubrum. Scarlet, or Red Maple. Round-headed ; form interme- 
diate between that of the Norway and Silver Maple ; medium-sized, 
slow growth while young; green foliage, silvery underneath, with 
quantities of beautiful red flowers in early spring. Fall coloring of 
leaves unsurpassed. An excellent shade tree of more permanent 
beauty than the 
Silver and less 
spreading than 
the Norway 
Maple. 
A. saccharum. 
Sugar, or Rock 
Maple. This is 
the line native 
tree commonly 
known as the 
"Hard” Maple, 
and by many re- 
garded as the 
best for avenue 
planting. Its 
pyramidal form, 
stately growth 
and fine foliage 
gives it a well 
deserved repu- 
tation as one of 
the best Maples. 
A. saccharinum 
(Dasycar = 
pum). Silver 
Maple. This is another fine native tree commonly known as the 
“Soft” Maple, and is one of the best of the rapid-growing class of 
shade trees. It has been ruthlessly crowded oft the streets by the irre- 
pressible Carolina poplar, whose popularity is now deservedly on its 
wane. By a little judicious “ heading-in ” every year both the appear- 
ance and value of the tree will be increased. 
Sugar Maple 
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Street and Shade Trees 
