o ACCENT 'PLANTS . SHADE TREES 
SHADE TREES 
Shade Trees have a broader mission in the home landscape than merely affording shade, 
important as that is. On account of the large size to which they grow, they are of utmost 
importance in the composition of the landscape picture. They give height and positive 
boldness; they frame the general view; they provide interesting skylines and beautiful 
contrasts, both in shape and texture, to the major-sized evergreens. One of the most severe 
criticisms of the average home landscape is its flatness, leaving the house sitting high and 
open to the exposure of both wind and public view. Shade Trees relieve this flatness and 
by contrast seem to retire the house into the farther distance, giving it an enchanting air 
of protection and privacy. 
And, of course, their cooling qualities are greatly desired in midsummer. Many home- 
owners object to having their houses in direct shadow—they prefer them to be airy and 
sunny, and for that reason refuse to plant shade trees. This is mostly through inacquaintance 
with their cooling propensities. Direct shade on the house is not necessary. Shade any¬ 
where on the home-grounds breaks up the total amount of area receiving, storing, and 
reflecting the scorching rays of the sun, and thus helps preserve comfort. But by far the 
greatest cooling effect of Shade Trees is from the transpiration and evaporation of moisture 
from their leaves, the water thus evaporated running into many hundreds of pounds per 
tree each day, in large trees; and from the exhalation from their leaves of life-giving oxygen— 
so vital to the life and health of human beings. This exhalation and evaporation ol gases 
and vapors is well known to everyone—it is the principle on which our mechanical refriger¬ 
ators operate. So plant your Shade Trees wherever you prefer—for direct shade or not, 
as the case may be—but plant them for beauty, comfort, and health. 
MAPLE 
Easily the premier group of shade trees for general 
conditions in New England. Among its many varie¬ 
ties are found interesting, beautiful, and desirable 
shapes, leaves and fall colorings. Should be included 
in every grouping of major trees. 
NORWAY MAPLE (Acer platanoides). 50 ft. R. 
The very best shade tree where deep shade is 
wanted. Withstands smoke and soot remarkably. 
Very broad rounding head. Leaves very large, 
up to 8 inches broad, strongly 5-lobed, dark, rich. 
Each 10 
*14 to 16 ft.$5 00 $48 00 
12 to 14 ft. 3 75 36 00 
10 to 12 ft. 2 50 22 50 
8 to 10 ft. 2 00 18 00 
6 to 8 ft. 1 50 13 50 
Large specimens, 3 to 6 inches caliper, $10.00 to 
$75.00 each. 
SUGAR MAPLE (Acer saccharum). 100 ft. R. The 
stateliest Maple. Narrow to broad-oval head. 
Leaves medium large, up to 5 inches, medium 
dark green. Its sap is the source of Maple syrup 
and sugar. Each 10 
14 to 16 ft.$6 00 $57 00 
12 to 14 ft. 4 50 42 00 
10 to 12 ft. 3 00 28 50 
8 to 10 ft. 2 25 21 00 
6 to 8 ft. 1 50 13 50 
Large specimens, 3 to 12 inches caliper, $12.00 to 
$250.00 each. 
RED MAPLE (Acer rubrum). 80 ft. R. This is the 
tree which more than any other single species 
gives our New England landscape its brilliant 
autumn hues of red, crimson, scarlet. Roughly 
round-headed. Do not confuse this tree with the 
Schwedler Maple, which has red leaves in late 
spring and early summer. Each 10 
*14 to 16 ft.$4 80 $45 00 
12 to 14 ft. 3 60 33 00 
10 to 12 ft. 2 40 21 60 
8 to 10 ft. 1 80 16 20 
*Packing for rail shipments extra at cost. 
Norway Maple 
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