W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. 
palustris (Pin Oak). Foliage deep green and finely 
divided. As the tree grows the lower branches droop till 
they almost touch the ground. The leaves become of a 
scarlet and yellow color in autumn. A splendid avenue 
tree. 
robur (English Oak). The Royal Oak of England, a 
well known tree of spreading, slow growth. 
var. fastigiata (Pyramidal Oak). A tall, rapid, up¬ 
right growing variety. Foliage bright and glossy. 
rubra (American Red Oak). Very large and of rapid 
growth foliage purplish red in the fall. 
Robinia. Locust 
R. pseudo-acacia (Black or Yellow Locust). A native 
tree of large size, rapid growth. The flowers are disposed 
in long pendulous racemes, white or yellowish, very 
fragrant, and appear in June. 
Hispida (Rose Acacia). Is valued for its elegant clusters 
of rose-colored flowers, which expand towards the close 
of May, and continue for several weeks. The branches 
resemble a moss rose. 
Salisburia. Maiden Hair 
S. adiantifolia (Maiden Hair or Ginko). A singular 
and beautiful tree; foliage yellowish green, curiously lobed 
and marked with delicate Maiden-Hair fern-like leaves. 
A valuable tree from Japan. 
platyphyllos (European Linden). The broad leaved 
Linden of Europe, a pyramidal tree with fragrant flowers. 
var. laciniata (Cut Leaved Linden). A medium sized 
tree of fine habit. Leaves somewhat smaller than those of 
the common, and deeply and irregularly cut and twisted. 
Tree quite pyramidal in form. 
tomentosa (White Silver Leaved Linden). A handsome, 
vigorous growing tree; leaves whitish on the under side, 
and having a beautiful appearance when ruffled by the 
wind. Tips of branches have a drooping tendency. 
Ulmus. Elm 
U. Americana (American White Elm). The magnificent 
monarch of our native forests and acknowledged by all 
to be the finest tree of rapid growth for the lawn, the street 
or the park, 
campestris (English Elm). A superb tree of strong 
growth, upright or spreading habit, delicate branches, 
small leaves deeper cut, darker and more numerous than 
the American varieties; a fine street, park or lawn tree. 
var. purpurea (Purple Leaved Elm). Very erect in 
growth, with slender branches, densely clothed with dark 
purple green foliage early in the season. One of the best. 
var. Huntingdoni (Huntingdon Elm). Of very erect 
habit, and rapid vigorous growth. Bark clear and smooth; 
one of the finest elms for any purpose. 
Sophora 
S. Japonica. Alow growing tree from 
Japan, with very dark green bark, glossy 
foliage and creamy white, pea-shaped 
flowers in August. 
Salix. Willow 
S. Babylonica (Babylon Weeping 
Willow). Our common well known 
weeping willow. 
Caprea (Common Goat Willow). 
Like pussy willow, large flowers ap¬ 
pearing before the leaves. 
var. pendula (Kilmarnock Weep¬ 
ing Willow). This variety is grafted 
on the common willow, and forms an 
unique small tree, suitable for small 
yards. 
caidinalis (Cardinal’s Willow). New 
wood scarlet. This is the most bril¬ 
liantly colored of the willows. 
petandra (Laurel Leaf Willow). A 
fine ornamental tree with large shining 
leaves. 
incana (Rosemary Weeping Willow). 
A very distinct and ornamental tree 
with long glossy, silvery foliage; 
makes a very beautiful lawn tree of 
medium size. 
regalis (Royal Willow). Largely 
used for the contrast made by its silvery 
foliage with greener forms. Very useful 
and effective. 
vitellina (Golden Bark Willow). 
Handsome. A valuable variety for 
winter effect, the bright colored golden 
bark contrasting harmoniously with 
other vegetation. 
Wenthworthi (Wenthworth’s Weeping Willow). A very 
choice variety with reddish bark. 
blanda (Wisconsin Weeping Willow). Similar to the 
Babylonica, but hardier and is considered valuable on 
account of its ability to resist severe winters. 
Tilia. Linden 
T. Americana (American Linden). A rapid growing, 
beautiful native tree, with very large leaves and fragrant 
flowers. 
American Elm. 
var. superba (Blanford Elm). A tree of noble growth. 
Smooth, gray bark and large, dark green foliage. Anele- 
gant shade tree. 
var. pendula (Camperdown Weeping Elm). A very 
strong, beautiful variety, usually grafted high and the top 
spreads outward and downward. Very popular and 
valuable for the lawn. 
glabra or Montana (Scotch or Wych Elm). A spreading 
tree of strong growth, very large leaves and smooth bark. 
10 
