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Plane - Platanus 
Oriental (P. orientalis). Also called European Sycamore. A 
large, symmetrical tree of rapid growth, beautiful in winter 
as well as summer—one of its chief charms. It has a large 
head of beautiful foliage, the leaves being heart-shaped, large, 
deep green. Stands well the smoke and dust of cities; while 
a moisture loving plant, it thrives well in city streets of 
moderate width. Is little infested with insect pests. Grows to 
a height of 50 to 60 feet. Rate per year, 3 to 4 feet. 
Plum, Flowering - Prunus 
Double-Flowered (P. triloba) (Rose Tree of China). The 
most beautiful of all Flowering Plums. A gorgeous mass of 
very double, pink blossoms in the spring before leaves appear. 
A fine, small tree for lawn planting. Grows 8 to 10 feet. 
Purple-Leaved (P. Pissardi). A handsome, showy little tree, 
15 feet in height, with striking, pinkish purple leaves in the 
spring that deepen in color as the season advances. Small, 
white, single flowers. Rate, 1 to 2 feet per year. 
Poplar - Populus 
Bolle’s Silver Poplar (P. alba Bolleana). A very compact, 
upright grower, with glossy green above and silver under¬ 
neath; one of the most desirable of the Poplars. 30 to 40 
feet, ultimate height. 
Carolina (P. monilifera). Pyramidal in form and vigorous in 
growth; leaves large, glossy, pale to deep green; valuable for 
street planting on account of its rapid growth. Ultimate 
height, 50 to 70 feet. Rate per year, 4 to 5 feet. 
Lombardy (P. nigra fastigiata). A well known tree of narrow, 
upright growth, with light green, small leaves. Grows rapidly. 
Ultimate height, 40 to 50 feet. Rate per year, 4 to 5 feet. 
Salisburia 
Maidenhair or Ginkgo (S. adiantifolia). Very effective for 
lawns; foliage fernlike, yellow-green marked with delicate 
hairlike lines. The fruit, which matures in the fall, has a 
sweetish, resinous taste. 50 feet at maturity. 
Thorn - Crataegus 
Carrierei. Large, white flowers with red disc. Bright orange 
or brick-red fruit. 
Wisconsin Weeping Willow. 
The Tulip Tree with its spreading branches and 
thick foliage is excellent for shade. 
Double White Thorn (C. oxyacantha var. alba plena). A 
small tree, with spreading, spiny branches; very hardy and 
will thrive in any dry soil; has small double white flowers; a 
very ornamental tree. 10 feet. 
Double Pink Thorn (C. oxyacantha var. rosea flore pleno). 
Same as above, but flowers of beautiful pink. 
Paul’s Double Scarlet (C. oxyacantha var. splendens). Flow¬ 
ers a bright carmine-red, superior to any of its color. Ulti¬ 
mate height, 15 to 20 feet. Rate per year, 8 to 12 inches. 
Tulip Tree - Liriodendron 
Tulipifera. A magnificent rapid growing tree of pyramidal 
form attaining a height of 150 feet, with light green, glossy, 
fiddle-shaped leaves and greenish yellow tulip-shaped flowers 
—also known as Whitewood. Ultimate height, 80 feet. Rate 
per year, 3 to 4 feet. 
Willow - Salix 
Laurel-Leaved Willow (S. pentandra). Foliage bright shin¬ 
ing green, adherent until late autumn. A valuable tree for 
seashore planting. 
Goat Willow or Pussy Willow (S. caprea). The well known 
sort; catkins silky, preceding the leaves; very useful for 
early effects. 
Golden Willow (S. lutea). A strong, upright grower, with 
slim, pendulous branches, light green foliage, and beautiful, 
clean bright golden yellow bark. This is one of the finest 
Willows; excellent for lawn or field planting, and of special 
value for its winter effect, as the bright bark shows in strong 
contrast with the greens and browns of other trees. 
Wisconsin Willow. The best Weeping Willow. A very grace¬ 
ful, rapid growing tree that will stand more cold than any 
of the others. 
Nut-Bearing Trees 
Butternut (Juglans cinerea). One of our finest native nut 
trees. Ultimate height, 50 to 75 feet. Rate per year, 2 to 3 
feet. 
Filbert, American. Ranks high as an ornamental and bears 
large quantities of sweet-flavored nuts. 
Walnut, Black (Juglans nigra). One of America's famous 
nut-bearing trees. Ultimate height, 100 feet. Rate per year, 
2 to 3 feet. 
Walnut, English. An exceedingly handsome tree for the 
lawn. It produces large crops of thin-shelled delicious nuts, 
which are always in demand at a good price. Ultimate height, 
50 feet. Rate per year, 1 to 2 feet. 
Walnut, Japanese (Juglans regia). A choice improved va¬ 
riety. Grows with great vigor, forming a handsome head 
without pruning. Withstands severe weather without injury. 
The shell is a little thicker than the English Walnut. Very 
meaty and delicate. 
