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Camperdown Weeping (Ulmus pendula). A tree growing 
10 to 15 feet tall, The limbs spread horizontally, with long, 
pendulous branches, vigorous and irregular. The leaves 
are large, glossy, dark green. Branches and leaves overlap 
to form a compact, tentlike or arbor-like roof. Ornamental, 
unique and hardy. 
Fringe 
Purple (Rhus cotinus). Also called Smoke Tree or Smoke 
Bush. Grows to a height of 8 to 15 feet. It has small 
yellow-green flowers in May or early June which are of 
no consequence, but the fruits which form in middle of 
July are purplish in color and very dense and feathery, 
covering the tree, giving a handsome smoky appearance 
which lasts through late summer and early fall, and gives 
it its name of Smoke Tree. 
White (White Flowers). A handsome, tall growing shrub, 
of treelike proportions. Fragrant drooping panicles of 
white flowers in May and June. Large green leaves turning 
yellow in fall followed by small blue plumlike fruits. 
Horse-Chestnut - Aesculus 
White Flowering. A beautiful, well known tree, forming 
a round, compact head, with dark green foliage and large 
spikes of white flowers, slightly marked with red. A very 
hardy and desirable tree for shade. Ultimate height, 60 
to 80 feet. Rate per year, 2 to 3 feet. 
Judas Tree or Redbud 
Very ornamental native tree, medium size, with heart- 
shaped leaves, glossy green above and grayish green be¬ 
neath. Derives its name from profusion of reddish 
purple flowers which bloom before foliage appears in 
April. Ultimate height, 20 to 30 feet. Rate per year, J 
1 to 2 feet. It I 
White Dogwood—a distinctive tree of 
marvelous beauty. 
Honey Locust - Gleditsia 
Honey or Sweet Locust (G. triacanthos). A rapid 
growing tree; delicate foliage of a beautiful, fresh 
lively green, and strong thorns; makes an exceed¬ 
ingly handsome, impenetrable and valuable hedge. 
Ultimate height, 80 feet. Rate per year, 2 feet. 
Laburnum - Golden Chain 
is is a native of Europe with smooth shining foliage, 
lars long pendent racemes of golden flowers in June. 
Larch 
Larix Europaea (European Larch). A rapidly grow¬ 
ing tree with dark green foliage, attaining a height 
of 45 feet. It resembles an evergreen but does not 
retain its foliage in the winter. 
Norway Maple—one of the best 
of all shade trees. 
Linden 
American (Basswood). A rapid growing, open head or 
spreading tree with large leaves and fragrant flowers. Very 
desirable on account of its fine luxuriant foliage. 
European. Pyramidal in form. Its abundant foliage forms 
a dense shade. Flowers fragrant. Valuable for street and 
lawn plantings. 
Locust 
Black. An ornamental tree of rapid growth. Bears pendent 
racemes of yellowish white flowers in June. 
Maple - Acer 
Ash-Leaf (Box Elder). A rapid growing variety with green 
foliage and spreading head, very hardy; desirable for 
street planting. Ultimate height, 70 feet. Rate per year, 
2 to 3 feet. 
Japanese (Purple-Leaved) (A. atropurpurea). Foliage deep 
blood-red and deeply cut. Extra fine specimens. Ultimate 
height, 15 to 20 feet. Rate per year, 8 to 10 inches. 
Norway (A. platanoides). Large, handsome tree, with 
broad, deep green, shining foliage. Very desirable for 
street, park or lawns. The Norway Maple characteristically 
makes the roundest head, is colored the deepest, coolest 
green and furnishes the densest shade. Ultimate height, 75 
to 90 feet. Rate per year, 4 feet. 
Scarlet (Red). Another native tree, but of medium size. 
Red blossoms appear in the spring before the leaves. Foli¬ 
age green, changing in the autumn to most gorgeous tints. 
Highly ornamental. 
Schwedler’s or Purple Norway (A. platanoides Scliwed- 
lcri). Grows to a height of 30 to 50 feet. A very attractive 
tree with well-rounded head. The leaves are very large. 
They are purple and bright red when young, changing to 
bronze-green, and then to green. In autumn they are red 
and brown. 
