Ornamental Nurseries 
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larger trees. Foliage is very pleasing and 
the effect obtained when planted in pairs 
along walks, drives, or entrances is greatly 
admired. Need rather rich, moist soil. Grow 
to a height of 6 to 8 feet. 
2 year heads $2.00 each 
ELM : ITlmus 
AMERICAN ELM (Ulnius Americana). Some¬ 
times called the white elm and water elm, it 
is one of the handsomest American trees. It 
is tall and spreading and when planted as 
near together as is customary on country 
roads, the effect of the mature trees is that 
of an arch formed by growing together of 
their spreading tops. Is of rapid growth and 
long lived. 
6 to 7 feet.$1.00 each 
CHINESE ELM (Ulmus parvifolia). A rapid 
growing tree, with slender branches; one of 
the first to leaf out in the spring. Is ex¬ 
tremely hardy and a valuable tree, being 
drought and cold resistant. The most popu¬ 
lar tree for shade all over the country wher¬ 
ever known. 
6 to 7 feet.$1.25 each 
GUM : Eucalyptus 
BLACK GUM (Eucalyptus). A beautiful, well 
shaped tree, which does well in this climate. 
Foliage turns red in the fall. 
4 to 5 feet.$ .75 each 
shaped flower which appears in numerous 
clusters along the small branches before the 
leaves in the early spring. Can be used in 
heavy mass planting of shrubs, with Dogwood 
or against evergreens for a pleasant contrast. 
4 to 6 feet $ .75 each 
6 to 8 feet.$1.25 each 
CHINESE REDBUD (Cercis chinensis). A shrub 
similar to our native redbud or Judas tree. 
Branches are covered in the spring with ma¬ 
genta-pink flowers. More beautiful than the 
American type. 
2 to 3 feet.$1.00 each 
Deciduous Shade Trees 
ASH : Fraxinus 
GREEN ASH (Fraxinus Lanceolata). A tree of 
graceful shape and habit. It is a very desira¬ 
ble tree for shade or street planting, because 
it furnishes shade quickly and is long-lived. 
The bark of the tree is light gray; foliage 
very attractive, turning to gold and purple in 
autumn. 
6 to 8 feet.$1.00 each 
8 to 9 feet.$1.25 each 
CATALPA : Catalpa 
MANCHURIAN CATALPA (Catalpa Bungei). 
Very popular because of its straight stem and 
symmetrical roundish head which resembles 
an umbrella. The tops are dwarf and while 
they do not grow very rapidly their wide 
leaves give them the appearance of much 
HACKBERRY : Celtis 
HACKBERRY or Sugarberry (Celtis Mississip- 
piensis). A medium-sized, open oblong-head¬ 
ed tree with green leaves similar to the elm 
but smoother. The name “sugarberry” comes 
from the sweet purple-orange or almost black 
berries that are borne in the early Fall. 
Thrives in most any soil and reaches a height 
of 50 feet and spread of 40 feet. 
5 to 6 feet.$ .75 each 
MAIDEN HAIR : Ginkgo 
MAIDEN HAIR TREE (Ginkgo biloba). One 
of the most beautiful and peculiar of all hardy 
exotic trees; entirely different in habit and 
foliage. The leaf is peculiar in outline, re¬ 
sembling a much enlarged segment of a frond 
of Maidenhair fern with a corrugated surface. 
The tree is conical when young, but usually 
fills out, making a broad, almost flat-topped 
handsome tree. Thrives in a cool climate or 
a hot moist one. Withstands severe wind¬ 
storms remarkably well and is very disease- 
resistant. 
3 to 4 feet.$1.50 each 
5 to 6 feet $2.00 each 
MAPLE : Acer 
JAPANESE MAPLE (Acer Palmatum). A 
handsome dwarf tree valuable for planting as 
a specimen, or in beds near buildings. The 
leaves are beautifully dissected, rivalling fern 
fronds in beauty, giving a rich autumnal ap¬ 
pearance during the entire summer. 
4 to 5 feet.$1.50 each 
Plant a few Trees on the rear lawn and enjoy their heauty and shade. 
