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Oak - Quercus 
Red Oak (Rub ra). Lg. A broad tree, rich foliage which turns to a bronzy red in 
the fall. 
Carolina Poplar. Lg. A very distinct tree in habit of growth and making a 
straight, upright, somewhat pyramidal head. It is of extremely rapid growth, 
straight and regular in habit, which fact makes it particularly desirable as a 
quick growing street tree. The foliage is large, thickly 
borne, bright and glossy. 
Canadian Poplar (Canadensis). Lg. It is extremely hardy. 
It grows as far north as Edmonton in northern Alberta. 
The tree is especially adapted to severe and exposed 
localities. 
Lombardy (Fastigiata). A tall, picturesque, spiredike tree, 
fine for formal planting, such as along avenues or mark- 
ing the boundary of grounds. 
Pin Oak (Palustris). Lg. Peculiarly handsome tree when young; used for avenues. 
Leaves deep green, turning to red in the fall, finely divided. Drooping 
branches. 
Poplar - Aspen; Populus 
Bolleana. Pyramidal Silver Poplar. Med. Of recent introduction. A very coni' 
pact, upright grower, resembling the Lombardy Poplar. Leaves glossy green 
above and silvery beneath, with a trunk of a bluish hue. 
Norway Maple. 
Thorn - Crataegus 
The Thorns are among the most 
beautiful flowering trees. They are gen' 
erally dense, low growers, occupying 
comparatively little space and well 
adapted to beautify small grounds. The 
foliage is varied and attractive, flowers 
very showy and often highly perfumed. 
The fruit is very effective and orna' 
mental in autumn. 
Coccinea. Sm. Dense with thorn armed 
branches. Attractive, shiny, deep 
green foliage. Brilliant scarlet berries 
lasting well. Good for borders and 
hedges; white flowers in early May. 
Cordata (Washington Hawthorn). It 
has brilliant red fruit that clings to 
the tree nearly all winter. The foliage 
turns a bright red in autumn. 
Crus Galli (Cockspur Thorn). Sm. A 
very decorative tree of distinct habit. 
In May covers itself with a showy 
bright red fragrant bloom. Leaves 
are a violent orange and scarlet color 
in fall. Red berries hang well into the 
winter. 
Paul’s Double Scarlet. Sm. One of the 
best double varieties. Large carmine' 
red flowers in May. It grows to a 
small tree and is excellent for sped- 
men planting. 
Lombardy Poplar. 
Willow - Salix 
Golden Willow (Aurea). Lg. It makes 
a round topped tree of symmetrical 
form. The bright clear, golden yeb 
low bark offers a pleasing contrast wherever used. Valuable for hedge 
and windbreak purposes. 
Laurel Leaf or Bay Leaf Willow. Sm. An ornamental variety of upright 
growth, forming a round head. Bark is brownish green. Foliage is a deep, 
shiny green, closely resembling that of Laurel. Thrives equally well on 
high or low ground. An especially desirable variety to plant near the water. 
WILLOW, NIOBE WEEPING. A hardy weeping form of Willow, which has yellow 
branches making the tree attractive in winter as well as summer. 
WILLOW, PUSSY. A small bushy tree, .1 rapid grower and th< brai 
with furry catkins in early spring. It is a very attractive and desirable tn . 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW. (Babylonit d. Lg. This is a \ 
particular value in the North, as it is much hardier and seems better adapted to the ex' 
treme conditions of this section. It is of drooping habit. 
Norway Poplar (Called by some Sudden Saw Log). Very 
similar to the Carolina Poplar. We consider it a little 
more stocky grower than the above, and equally as 
good in every way. 
Simon’s Pyramidal. Med. A strong, straight, narrow tree 
which does not grow overly large. A rapid grower of 
absolute hardiness. Similar to the Lombardy in type of 
growth, with dark glossy foliage. 
Tree of Heaven - Ailanthus 
Peculiar tropicablooking tree, with long sprays of odd 
pinnate foliage, much like Sumac. Grows very tall and 
spreading. Not extremely hardy. 15 to 20 ft. Very useful 
for landscape work. 
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