Hedge Lawn Nurseries, Inc., Roanoke, Virginia 
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Deciduous Ornamental Trees 
V OLUMES could be written of trees, of their value and of their beauty. They are the oldest living things. 
To us they have been a heritage from preceding generations and common to all mankind, we have an inborn 
love for them. They bring you natural beauty wherever used, whether it be on lawn, pasture, avenue or park. 
For shelter or shade, for fruit or blossom, for framing natural pictures, screening objectionable views, for 
backgrounds or seclusion they are indispensible. 
Might we suggest a careful selection of what you plant? They all have some faults if not properly used. 
Some trees are rapid and some of slower growth. Plant for permanency the hardwood types. They grow a 
little slower but when you think of their longevity, beauty of form and foliage you will feel that you have 
made the better choice. If quick effect is wanted, interplant with the rapid-growing varieties which can be 
removed when necessary. Plant them liberally and in groups for they love cormpanionship. 
Planting Suggestions 
Plan to plant permanent trees thirty feet apart and 
those not so robust at twenty feet. Where quick¬ 
growing trees are interplanted, fifteen to twenty-five 
feet is suggested. 
Be very sure to prune all shade trees at time of 
planting. This should consist of shortening the side 
branches, taking off, generally, the last season’s 
growth or more. We prefer not to dehorn the tops 
but rather shorten the central leader in proportion to 
the pruning done on the side branches. Avoid making 
crotches, if possible, as trees later may break under 
ice or wind. We strongly recommend wrapping the 
bodies of all trees with some protective material, like 
burlap, paper, etc. Under our southern suns you 
are very likely to have badly scalded trees on the 
southwest side, near buildings or pavements, the 
reason being they are closely grown in the nursery 
row and there have the protective shading from the 
neighboring trees and the trunks are consequently 
tender. Usually after the second year you are safe 
in removing protection. 
Mulching is very fine, too, to conserve the moisture. 
In exposed places it should be applied only in the 
spring on newly set large trees as it keeps the ground 
from freezing and the wind and weather sway the 
bodies, making air pockets about the roots. On 
small trees apply at any time. 
In watering on the surface remember to give cop¬ 
iously as shade trees are planted much deeper than 
the other plants you are usually accustomed to wa¬ 
tering. Tilling is especially fine because in this way 
you get the moisture down ten or twelve inches where 
the active root system can quickly take it up. 
ACER rubrum (Red Maple). Valuable tree for 
any moist or wet location. The autumn foliage is of 
bright scarlet and is useful where naturalistic effect 
is desired. 
8 to 10 feet.$2.00 10 to 12 feet.$2.50 
12 to 14 feet.$3.50 
