Quercus rubra. Red Oak. 
T HE use of our American Oaks for Street, Avenue and Boulevard 
planting is not a new idea. It has been going on for years and in 
Washington, Boston and Baltimore may be found many streets where 
Oaks are successfully used for this purpose. 
The Oak is not a slow grower, as is commonly supposed. On the 
contrary under ordinary conditions and if properly planted it will make as much 
growth in a year as the Norway and Sugar Maple and give greater satisfaction. 
In most cities it is difficult to grow shade trees. They do not get sufficient 
water and the soil is poor, consequently it is necessary to use deep-rooted trees. 
In this respect the Oak is especially good. 
All sorts of insects prey on the leaves of trees to more or less extent, and 
m cities they are particularly troublesome—but they seldom attack the Oak. 
In planting Oaks it is necessary that they be severely pruned at once—all 
side branches should be cut back to about a foot from the main stem. If this 
is done, every tree will grow and the new shoots will make from one to two 
feet the firSt year. 
For street planting we particularly recommend the Pin Oak. 
Our stock of Oaks of all sizes is the largest in the country. 
THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS, INC. 
Wholesale Nurserymen 
Dreshertown, Montgomery Co., Pa. 
