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PLANTING HOME GROUNDS 
and rare tree with peculiar fan-shaped leaves. Free 
from insect pests and diseases. Long lived, several hun¬ 
dred years. Height 70 feet. 
Bungei Catalpa. Catalpa bignonoides var. nana. (Um¬ 
brella Catalpa)—An unusual dwarf type of tree with a 
slender stem and a round, dome-shaped head with large 
soft leaves. Can be obtained in 6, 7, 8 and 9-foot heads, 
i. e., distance above the ground that head starts. The 
8-foot head is the best for general uses. Suitable for 
small lawns, formal gardens, and places where space will 
not permit a larger tree. Will grow in almost any soil. 
The top is subject to damage by storms. Not long lived, 
10 to 15 years. 
Linden. Tilia. (Lime, Basswood, Whitewood)—A 
noble tree of rounded, pyramidal form casting a dense 
shade. The leaves are heart-shaped. A profusion of sweet, 
yellow flowers appear in June. Requires special care and 
Umbrella Catalpas in a sunken garden. 
