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Ornamental and Shade Trees 
(For Beauty and Shade) 
MAGNOLIA 
MAGNOLIA CRANDIFLORA ‘Southern Magnolia.” The well- 
known magnolia of the South, 
making a large stately tree in time, although of slow growth. Has 
beautiful dark green, heavy shining foliage, and in the summer 
tnd fall produces its magnificent large pearly-white flowers 6 to 8 
inches across, intensely fragrant. A beautiful street or specimen 
tree. 3-4 foot plants, special, $1.00. 
CHINESE PURPLE MAGNOLIA 
A popular tree or shrub with large saucer-like flowers, white 
inside, pink outside. At a distance, the general effect is rose-pink. 
Commences to bloom in March before leaves are formed. During 
its blooming season of about three weeks, the tree is a beautiful 
sight with its profusion of delicate and lovely varicolored blossoms. 
Single Stem plants, 18-24 inches high, $2.50 each. 
DOGWOOD 
PINK-FLOWERING DOCWOOD It is a variety of our native 
dogwood, bearing a mass of 
deep pink blooms in early spring. Very handsome in foliage and 
flower; leaves turn dark crimson in autumn. Offers a most pleasing 
effect when planted in contrast with the native white-flowering sort 
(Cornus florida). Thrifty in sun or semi-shade; likes well-drained 
moist soil. One-year plants, 6-12 in. high, 75c each; 12-18 in. high, 
$1.00 each. Two-year plants, 18-24 in. high, $1.50 each; 24-36 in. 
high, $2.00 each; 3-4 feet, $3.00 each. 
WHITE-FLOWERINC DOCWOOD In late April and early May 
it is enveloped in white 
flowers. Price, 3-4 feet, $1.00 each. 
FLOWERING CRABAPPLES 
ATROS ANGUINE A Makes a beautiful contrast to the other 
varieties by reason of its darker red flow¬ 
ers. The buds are deep purplish red, and the entire flower tinged 
purplish. 3 to 4 feet, 60c. 
FLORIBUNDA A large shrub or small tree, often thorny, with 
rose-red flowers borne in great profusion in May. 
The fruit is red and very small. 3 to 4 feet, 60c. 
NIEDZWETZKYANA Purplish foliage, the wood and bark also 
tinged with red. Extra large flowers, deep 
pink ; the edible fruits purple. 3 to 4 feet, 60c. 
SCHEIDECKERI An extremely free-flowering variety, the upright 
branches laden full length with double pink flow¬ 
ers. The succeeding fruits make excellent jelly. 3 to 4 feet, 60c. 
FLOWERING PEACH 
DOUBLE RED, WHITE and PINK A most beautiful small tree 
rarely over 10 feet tall; at 
its blossoming time in May every twig and branch bright with beau¬ 
tifully formed flowers, rendering the tree showy and attractive at a 
great distance. The habit of the tree varieties is the same, the 
only difference being in the color of the flowers. Price, 60c each. 
MIMOSA 
SILK TREE A rapidly-growing tree, with spreading branches and 
a low, flat-topped head; fojiage fine and feathery; 
pink flowers in large heads borne at tips of branches. Blooms mid¬ 
dle of May and continues for several weeks. A remarkably fine tree. 
3 to 4-foot plants, 50c each. 
CATALPA 
BUNGEI Umbrella Catalpa. Grafted on stems either 5 to 6 or 6 
to 8 feet high, makes an umbrella-shaped top without 
pruning. Perfectly hardy, and flourishes in all soils and climates. 
Leaves large, glossy, heart-shaped, deep green making symmetrical 
head. Usually planted in pairs or in symmetrical rows. 5 to 6 feet, 
$1.50 each; 6 to 8 feet, $2.00 each. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR 
A tall, shaft-like column of a tree that grows quickly, like all 
Poplars, and often reaches 80 to 100 feet in height. The Lombardy 
Poplar is not for shade but for ornament, making a fine effect 
when planted along driveways. Price, 5 to 6 feet, 50c, 3 for $1.25; 
8 to 10 feet, $1.00, 3 for $2.50. 
Magnolia 
WILLOWS 
WEEPING This is probably the best known of the Willows; weep¬ 
ing habit, with long, slender, olive-green branches. 
Price, 4 to 5-foot trees, 50c each; 8 to 10-foot trees, $1.00 each. 
PUSSY Branches spreading and drooping, forming an umbrella¬ 
shaped head. Very useful for early effects, around edges 
of marshy ground or grouped anywhere. Prices, 50c and $1.00 each. 
ELMS 
AMERICAN A noble native tree of great size and wide spread 
with graceful drooping branches, and handsome 
leaves. One of the best tree types for towering, heady effect and 
wide-spread shade, in the yard itself. Indispensable to shaded parks, 
and largely used along the sides of wide avenues. 5 to 6 feet, 50c 
each, 3 for $1.25; 8 to 10 feet, 75c, 3 for $2.00. 
CHINESE ELM The most popular tree for shade all over the 
country wherever known. This Elm has been re¬ 
cently introduced to nurserymen by no less authority than our own 
government. It is a great “find/’’ making a quick shade, dense but 
graceful; leaves larger than American Elm; drought and cold-re¬ 
sistant. 5 to 6 feet, 50c each, 3 for $1.25; 8 to 10 feet, 75c, 3 for $2. 
SILVER MAPLE 
A hardy, rapid-growing, beautiful native tree of large size, 
valuable for producing a quick shade. Its leaves are good sized, 
rather deeply and irregularly indented, bright green above and 
silvery beneath, turning to bright yellow and bronze in the fall. It 
makes a broad, bulky, but pointed top tree, getting to shading size 
quicker than any other variety. 5-6 feet, 50c, 3 for $1.25; 8-10 feet, 
$1.00. 3 for $2.50. 
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