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F. A. GUERNSEY & CO. 
ORNAMENTAL AND SHADE TREES 
TrEES, especially, h ave a character that is instantly imparted to the homestead over which they 
stand guard. They are a real part of a home—the cheapest part, and so almost universally neg¬ 
lected. A tree requires no repairs,- neither paint nor plumbing can improve it. No insurance is 
needed —no wages demanded for its services. It feeds, clothes and houses itself. 
Trees are beautiful as well as useful too. Winter or summer their infinite variety commands 
our reverence, and their smile is one of peace. A tree is never in any hurry, though its upward 
growth defies the most powerful Natural law. 
ACER—Maple 
A. ginnala (Amur Maple). A popular dwarf maple, 
with small, pretty foliage which appears early in the 
spring and turns bright red in autumn. It has fragrant 
yellow flowers and branching low is fine for group¬ 
ing. Perfectly hardy and successful anywhere. 
A. negundo (Boxelder, Ash-leafed Maple). A medium¬ 
sized tree, very rapid growing, having light colored 
foliage with smooth, greenish bark. Of spreading 
habit and uniform shape. Thrives in spite of pave¬ 
ments, smoke, drought and neglect. 
A. palmatum (Japanese Maple). A dense, dwarf, 
shrubby tree with light green foliage of small, star¬ 
shaped leaves which assume a bronzy purple tint in 
the fall. 
A. platanoides (Norway Maple). Said to be the tallest 
of the Maple family. A native of Europe, grows 
rapidly in the poorest soil, and thrives everywhere 
except on wet ground. Holds its foliage until No¬ 
vember. The safest maple to plant, successfully resist¬ 
ing abuse, transplanting, neglect and winds. 
A. platanoides schwedleri (Schwedler Maple). A 
beautiful horticultural variety with very large, bronze 
red leaves, and young shoots of the same color. A 
vigorous grower and a most effective ornamental tree. 
Attains about 50 feet. 
A. saccharum (Rock Maple, Sugar Maple). The famous 
Sugar Maple of our Northern latitudes. An unsur¬ 
passable shade and specimen tree. Its thick-spread, 
dark green leaves emphasize a shape uniform and 
beautiful. Foliage most gorgeous in its fall coloring. 
Maple sugar is obtained from the adult tree, as well 
as valuable timber. 
A. saccharinum (White Maple, Silver Maple, Soft 
Maple). A most rapid growing maple. Its leaves are 
deeply cut, bright green above but silvery beneath. 
A large tree and adapts itself well to almost any 
condition. The smooth, grey bark and glowing March 
flowers contrast beautifully. The wood is soft, and 
too brittle to resist ice storms well. 
A. saccharinum wieri (Wier Maple). A horticultural 
variety of the silver-leaved maple, and one of the 
most beautiful, with deeply cut-leaved foliage. A 
rapid grower, shoots slender and drooping, with¬ 
standing winds and storms very well. 50 feet. 
BETULA—Birch 
B. alba laciniata (Cutleaf Weeping Birch). Probably 
the best ornamental birch. A most graceful weeping 
tree, tall with slender branches, white bark and 
deeply cut, characteristic foliage. Especially desir¬ 
able for specimen planting, giving a fountain effect 
even in winter. 
B. populifolia (Grey Birch). A slender tree with smooth 
grey bark. Glossy leaves. Rapid grower. 
B. papyrifera (Canoe Birch). An erect and stately tree, 
with stiff branches and bark of a chalky, silvery white. 
Under favorable conditions, a large tree with big 
leaves. Fine for open shade or specimens. 
CATALPA Bungei (Manchurian Catalpa, Umbrella 
Tree). Suitable for formal and sentinel setting. 
Grafted upon a stem five to six feet high, the head 
forms a dense globe of heart-shaped leaves. Reliably 
hardy and thrives in almost any soil. 
C. speciosa (Western Catalpa). A variety said to have 
originated in the West. It is very hardy and a rapid 
grower and is being extensively planted. Has broad, 
deep green leaves and beautiful, large blossoms, 
making it a highly ornamental tree for lawn or street 
uses. Sometimes attains 40 feet. 
FRAXINUS lanceolata (Green Ash). Attractive street 
tree growing 60 feet tall. Rich foiiage. Broad head. 
Seldom attacked by insects. 
FAGUS americana (American Beech). Tall, with grey 
bark and handsome foliage. Edible nuts similar to 
Chestnuts. 
F. sylvatica riversi (Purple Beech). Very decorative tree 
with dark purple foliage. 
Acer saccharinum Acer saccharum Acer platanoides 
(Silverleaf Maple) (Sugar Maple) (Norway Maple) 
