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ALLEN’S NURSERIES, GENEVA, OHIO 
Trees for Shade and 
Beauty 
Ash, American White. A handsome, hardy, broad headed, quick 
growing shade tree, sometimes reaching 120 feet in height. Very 
valuable in landscape work, for park and street planting. 
Each 
6 to 8 ft.$1.00 
Ash, European Mountain (Sorbus aucuparia). An ornamental de¬ 
ciduous tree with beautiful foliage, which turns orange-red in the 
fall. The fruits are showy and often remain all winter, if not eaten 
by the birds. Not particular as to soil. 
Each 
5 to 6 ft.$1.00 
Cut-Leaved Weeping* Hirch. One of the most elegant of all weeping 
or pendulous trees. It is of tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, graceful 
drooping habit, silvery white bark and delicately cut foliage. 
Each 
8 to 10 ft. branched .$1.25 
Catalpa Bung*ei (Umbrella Catalpa). Grafted on stems from 5 to 8 ft. 
high, makes umbrella shape without trimming. Leaves, large, usually 
set in pairs each side of a walk. 
Each 
1- yr. head, 5 to 6 ft. tall .$0.50 
2- yr. head, 6 to 7 ft. tall .75 
Catalpa speciosa. This is a tall growing shade tree, has white blossoms, 
large green leaves, makes good fence posts when cut, is a quick grower. 
Each 
5- to 6-ft. trees .$0.50 
Elm, American. The old majestic drooping tree that you have always 
seen in the country pastures. One of the finest of all shade trees we 
offer. 
Each 
8- to 10-ft. trees .$1.00 
Elm, Chinese (Ulmus 
pumila). A new intro¬ 
duction from China. 
This variety is a very 
rapid grower. Known to 
have reached a height of 
Magnolia Acuminata—Cucumber Tree. 
20 feet 6 years after planting an 8- to 10-ft. tree. Resembles the popular Nor¬ 
way Maple in shape. Good foliage, more dense than other Elms. Exceptionally 
adapted for street and shade planting where quick results are desired. Grows 
75 ft. high. 
Each 
6 to 8 ft, .$1.00 
Judas Tree (Cercis canadensis). (Redbud). A small growing tree of irregular 
form, with heart-shaped leaves. It is covered with delicate pink blossoms early 
in spring before the leaves appear, a charming association among the tender 
greens and bronzes of young foliage. 
Elach 
4 to 5 ft.$1.00 
Linden, American (Basswoodl. A beautiful, rapid-growing tree with large, 
broad leaves and fragrant flowers. The bloom furnishes the best of bee pasture. 
The Linden should be extensively used as a lawn tree; it is also very valuable 
for park and street planting. It thrives in moist, rich soil, but does well in any 
good soil. 
Each 
6 to 8 ft..$1.25 
Chinese Elm. 
yellow in autumn, A valuable shade tree, 
6 to 8 ft. 
Magnolia acum¬ 
inata (Cucum¬ 
ber Tree). A fine 
pyramidal tree 
with upright 
branches. Leaves 
oblong, bright 
green, turning 
Each 
.$1.50 
Magnolia Soulangeana. One of the hardiest and fin^t. Its 
blossoms are from 3 to 5 inches across, cup-shaped, white and 
rosy violet, opening before its leaves which are massive and 
glossy. Each 
2 to 3 ft., balled and burlapped .$2.50 
Maple, Ash Leaf (Box Elder). A rapid growing variety, with 
light green leaves. Very hardy. Each 
8 to 10 ft. .$0.75 
Maple, Japan (Red-Leaved). Rounded, dwarf trees seldom ma¬ 
turing to over 10 ft., densely furnished to the ground with in¬ 
dented leaves of unrivaled brilliance and charm. Their early 
and midsummer aspect is vivid blood-red, which dulls to a bronzy 
purple-red towards fall. These are splendid foreground subjects 
in mixed groups, or for solitary color blotches in the open lawn. 
Supply limited. Each 
2 to 3 ft., balled and burlapped .$3.00 
Japanese Maple. 
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