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“Davenport (Juerry 
Norway Maple. 
NORWAY MAPLE (Acer Platanoides). A large 
handsome tree with spreading branches and a 
compact, round head. Splendid for edging ave¬ 
nues as the trees make a uniform growth. 
The leaves are a bright green and assume a 
bright yellow hue before they drop. The 
leaves are preceded by an abundance of yel¬ 
low-green blossoms. 
8 to 9 feet, heavy.$2.50 each 
SILVER MAPLE (Acer Dasycarpum). Also 
called White Maple. This is a quick growing 
tree which forms a large round head with an 
open top. Its foliage, pale green above and 
almost white beneath, makes a very delight¬ 
ful shade. Grows in almost any soil. Blooms 
very early in Spring; leaves appear early and 
remain until late Fall. 
6 to 8 feet.$1.50 each 
8 to 10 feet, heavy.$2.50 each 
POPLAR : Populus 
CHINESE POPLAR (Populus Lasiocarpa). Has 
the usual columnar or pyramidal head; small¬ 
er leaf than the Lombardy; color light green 
with red veins. Useful for narrow lanes. 
6 to 7 feet.$ .75 each 
7 to 8 feet.$1.00 each 
LOMBARDY POPLAR (Populus Nigra Italica). 
A true Italian Poplar; particularly suited for 
planting in poor soil where most trees would 
fail. It is a tall columnar tree adapted for 
formal effects or on narrow lanes. 
6 to 7 feet. $ .75 each 
7 to 8 feet.$1.00 each 
SUGARBERRY : Celtis Mississippiensis 
See HACKBERRY on Page II 
SWEETGUM : Liquidambar 
SOUTHERN SWEETGUM (Liquidambar Sty- 
raciflua). Known to lumbermen as red gum. 
It is tall, erect-growing and of elegant ap¬ 
pearance, especially in the autumn, when its 
beautiful star-shaped leaves change to bright 
red and remain on the tree a long time. 
5 to 6 feet.$1.25 each 
PLANETREE : Platanus 
SYCAMORE or AMERICAN PLANETREE 
(Platanus Occidentalis). Known also as the 
Buttonwood tree. It is a large, open, spread¬ 
ing, quick-growing tree, frequently attaining 
a height of 140 to 170 feet. The bark is a 
characteristic feature, scaling off in huge 
patches and exposing the white new bark. It 
will stand more pruning and shaping than 
most trees, which, with its high head, open 
habit of growth, and light green foliage, give 
an impression of airiness with the shade. 
Valuable as a street tree on account of its 
ability to withstand the effects of dust and 
smoke. 
6 to 7 feet.$1.50 each 
OAK : Quercus 
DARLINGTON OAK (Quercus). This is one of 
the most beautiful of all the Oaks and does 
well in this climate. A rapid grower. 
4 to 5 feet.$ .75 each 
RED OAK (Quercus Falcata). A rapid-growing 
tree with foliage of beautiful green which 
turns to red in autumn 
4 to 5 feet.$ .75 each 
WATER OAK (Quercus Nigra). Frequently con¬ 
fused with the willow oak and the laurel oak. 
Widely planted in the South along streets and 
in parks as a shade tree. Has roundish head 
and slender willow-like leaves of a dull bluish 
green color. When fully grown reaches a 
height of about 80 feet. 
4 to 5 feet.$ .75 each 
6 to 7 feet $1.50 each 
CHINA : Melia Azedarach 
UMBRELLA CHINA or TEXAS UMBRELLA 
TREE (Melia Azedarach Umbraculiformis). 
Has a dense, spreading, umbrella-like head 
which is very formal and symmetrical. Use¬ 
ful for formal effects. 
4 to 5 feet.$1.00 each 
6 to 8 feet, heavy.$2.00 each 
WILLOW : Salix 
WEEPING WILLOW (Salix Babylonica). Too 
well known to need a lengthy description. One 
of the best varieties we know of; will give a 
finish to the lawn that cannot be obtained 
with any other tree. Quick to take hold when 
transplanted and thrives with unusual vigor 
whether planted on moist or dry ground. 
5 to 6 feet.$1.00 each 
We have listed the popular sizes of each variety of plants, hut can furnish 
quotations on both larger and smaller sizes on request. 
