GLEN SAINT MARY NURSERIES 
Shade Trees 
COTTONWOOD (Populus deltoides). 
A very rapid-growing tree, par¬ 
ticularly desirable where a quick 
shade is wanted. The leaves are 
large and somewhat heart-shaped. 
The trees form dense tops within 
a very short time, and have un¬ 
usual hardihood to withstand 
adverse conditions of soil and 
climate. 
Prices. Each Per 10 
4 to 6 feet.$o 25 jz 00 
6 to 8 feet. 40 t 00 
8 to 10 feet. 75 6 00 
PRUNUS Caroliniana. See page 47. 
SWEET GUM ( Liquidambar styraci- 
flua). A rapid-growing, native 
tree, forming a somewhat nar¬ 
row, pyramidal head. Thrives in 
either damp or dry soil. Leaves 
resemble very much those of 
Acer rubrum (Scarlet Maple); are of 
bright glossy green during the growing 
season, while in autumn they turn a bril¬ 
liant red or dark crimson. Bark of the 
trunk and branches often corky. Desir¬ 
able for lawn or avenue planting for shade, 
as well as for ornamental purposes. 
Prices. Each Per 10 
1 to ] feet.$0 jo $2 50 
3 to 4 feet. 50 4 00 
4 to 6 feet. 75 6 00 
6 to 8 feet.1 00 9 00 
SYCAMORE ( Platan us occidentalism. Rapid¬ 
growing tree that assumes massive pro¬ 
portions. Is hardy and remarkably free 
from disease. Its white trunk and large, 
bright green leaves form a striking combi¬ 
nation. Is not at all particular as to loca¬ 
tion or soil ; stands smoky atmosphere of 
cities splendidly and thrives near the 
seashore. 
Prices. Each Per io 
2 to j feet.$0 25 Si 00 
3 to 4 feet. 40 j 00 
4 to 6 feet. 60 5 00 
TEXAS UMBRELLA TREE. A subvariety 
of the China Tree; of remarkably fast 
growth; very symmetrical, resembling an 
Texas Umbrella Tree, continued 
umbrella in shape. One of the handsomest 
deciduous trees; cannot be surpassed as 
a shade tree. Adapted throughout the en¬ 
tire Gulf-coast country. 
Prices 
. 
Fach 
Per 
10 
ICO 
2 
to 
3 
feet . 
Si 
50 
SlO 
00 
3 
to 
4 
feet . 
2 
00 
15 
00 
4 
to 
6 
feet . 
3 
00 
25 
00 
6 
to 
8 
feet . 
6 
00 
TULIP TREE (Liriodendron Tulipifera). A 
very rapid-growing tree with large, pecu¬ 
liar-shaped foliage of a light green color. 
The bark is clean and smooth, the trunk 
straight, with broad spreading branches. 
The flowers, which appear during June, 
are large, greenish yellow, blotched with 
orange color and similar in shape to the 
tulip, from which it derives its name. A 
desirable tree for street planting as well 
as for public and private grounds and 
avenues. Thrives well on either high or 
low ground. Should be severely pruned 
when transplanted. 
Prices 
Each 
Per 
10 
too 
2 
to 
3 
feet. 
$2 
50 
$20 
OO 
3 
to 
4 
feet. 
3 
50 
30 
OO 
4 
to 
6 
feet . 
4 
50 
40 
00 
6 
to 
8 
feet . 
. 75 
6 
00 
50 
00 
Extra-sized Trees. — In an establishment like ours there are often trees, both fruit and 
shade, that are larger than the sizes catalogued. We shall take pleasure in informing our friends 
in relation to these, if they will indicate, rather definitely, what is wanted. 
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