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SHADE TREES 
Sorbus aucuparia ( European Mountain-ash). A very attrac¬ 
tive, small lawn tree with graceful compound leaves which 
turn orange red in the Fall. Clusters of scarlet berries are 
borne in great abundance from July until Winter. 
6 to 8 feet.$1.50 each, $12.00 per 10 
8 to 10 feet.. . .$2.00 each, $18.00 per 10, $150.00 per 100 
Ulmus americana {American Elm). One of the best of our 
native trees. As a specimen it forms a majestic tree when 
given room to develop. 
8 to 10 feet.. .$1.25 each, $11.00 per 10, $100.00 per 100 
10 to 12 feet.. . 1.60 each, 15.00 per 10, 135.00 per 100 
Ulmus pumila {Chinese or Siberian Elm). A remarkably 
rapid growing tree, suitable for dry or moist locations. The 
foliage is much smaller than that of the American and 
quite dense. It will grow into a mature tree in a very short 
time. 
6 to 8 feet.$1.00 each, $9.00 per 10, $75.00 per 100 
Acer platanoides {Norway Maple). A very handsome, round- 
headed tree with broad, smooth, deep green foliage which 
lasts late into the Fall, when it changes to a golden yellow. 
6 to 8 feet.$1.25 each, $11.00 per 10, $100.00 per 100 
Acer dasycarpum {Silver Maple). A rapid growing Maple, 
thriving in any soil. The foliage is light green and silvery 
beneath. 
8 to 10 feet.$1.00 each, $9.00 per 10, $75.00 per 100 
Populus nigra italica {Lombardy Poplar). It is very satis¬ 
factory for screen planting and also for formal effects on 
account of its columnar form. 
6 to 8 feet.$1.00 each, $9.00 per 10 
Quercus rubra {Red Oak). This beautiful variety with its 
drooping branches and its finely divided dark green leaves 
is particularly adapted to lawn and avenue planting. The 
foliage turns red in the Fall. It is a rapid grower and prefers 
moist soil. 
6 to 8 feet.$3.00 each, $28.00 per 10 
Quercus bicolor {Swamp White Oak). One of the fastest 
growing Oaks. Will grow well in well-drained soils or wet 
location. 
6 to 8 feet.$3.50 each, $33.00 per 10 
Quercus coccinea {Scarlet Oak). A handsome tree with 
spreading branches and rounded, open head. The foliage 
turns to a brilliant scarlet in the Fall. 
6 to 8 feet.$3.50 each, $30.00 per 10 
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