LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY 
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Hardy Shade Trees 
What a part the tree has played in our American life! Every State, and nearly every town has its 
historic tree, to which the casual visitor is immediately and proudly directed. Charter Oak, the Elms of 
Connecticut, all of the lovely trees in history have their potential duplicates in our nursery, ready to be 
transplanted to your lawn, where they may grow to the size of their forefathers. We can recommend espe¬ 
cially our flowering trees this season, which combine the comforts of shade with their blooming periods of 
astounding beauty. They will be found offered on pages 24 to 30 of this catalogue. 
BEECH • Fagus 
Rivers Purple Beech (F. sylvatica purpurea riversi ). 
75 to 80 ft. Truly a glorious tree, with indescriba¬ 
bly beautiful purple foliage through the whole 
season. Handsome and dignified in contour, this 
is the tree of all trees for a perfect lawn specimen. 
Each: 2 to 3 ft. $3.50, 3 to 4 ft. $5.00, 4 to 5 ft. 
$7.50, 5 to 6 ft. $9.50. 
Weeping Beech (F. sylvatica pendula). 50 to 60 ft. 
Good in rolling country, with branches curving 
to the ground. Particularly attractive and unusual 
in shape, even in the Winter. Each: 3 to 4 ft. 
$5.00, 4 to 5 ft. $7.50. 
BIRCH • Betula 
With lovely bark and graceful proportions. 
European White Birch (B. alba). 40 to 50 ft. 
Charming bark of a creamy white makes this an 
ever popular lawn tree. 5 to 6 ft., $1.25. 
ELM • Ulmus 
Most graceful of our country’s Shade Trees. 
American Elm ( U . americana). 80 to 100 ft. One 
of the most noble, stately and dignified of our 
native trees. Each: 6 to 8 ft. 75c., 8 to 10 ft. $1.25. 
Moline Elm ( U. americana moline). 80 to 100 ft" 
A remarkable new variety, extremely rapid grow¬ 
ing, with handsome, large, deep green foliage. 
The tree assumes the shape and character of a 
Sugar Maple, being compact and quite upright 
in growth. Each: 8 to 10 ft. $1.50. 
Siberian Elm ( U. pumila). 70 to 80 ft. Although 
hard-wooded, the Siberian Elm is the most rapid 
growing tree of which we have any knowledge. 
We have grown trees 10 ft. and more in height 
from seedlings planted two years previously and 
cut back to within 3 in. of the ground immediately 
after being planted. Foliage is dense and smaller 
than that of the American Elm. Tall, graceful, 
thoroughly beautiful, absolutely hardy and suc¬ 
ceeding in any soil, wet or dry, there is no wonder 
that this magnificent variety has taken the country 
by storm. Each: 5 to 6 ft. 75c., 6 to 8 ft. $1.00, 
8 to 10 ft. $1.50. 
GINKGO. See Maidenhair Tree. 
HORSECHESTNUT • Aesculus 
Horsechestnut (A. hippocastanum). 60 to 80 ft. 
Covered with showy panicles of white flowers 
against the rich dark green leaves. Very attrac¬ 
tive and symmetrical. Each: 4 to 5 ft. $1.00, 
5 to 6 ft. $1.50, 6 to 8 ft. $2.25. 
MAIDENHAIR TREE • Ginkgo 
Maidenhair-tree (G. biloba). 100 ft. A tall grow¬ 
ing Chinese tree, with distinctive, fan-shaped 
leaves. Easily transplanted and good for a city 
planting. Each: 6 to 8 ft. $2.75, 8 to 10 It. $4.00. 
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MAPLE • Acer 
Lovely lawn shade trees, and much in demand for 
street planting. 
Norway Maple (A. platanoides). 70 to 80 ft. Most 
popular of all trees for street planting, since even 
the larger sizes transplant well, and are tolerant of 
city conditions. A handsome and familiar round- 
headed tree, whose green leaves turn to a golden 
yellow in late Autumn, contrasting well with the 
deep brown, nearly black bark. Each: 6 to 8 ft. 
$1.25, 8 to 10 ft. $1.75. 
Schwedler Maple. (A. platanoides schwedleri). 
50 to 70 ft. Easily grown, with young leaves 
bright red, turning purplish green in Summer and 
brightening again in the Fall. Splendid lawn speci¬ 
men. Each: 6 to 8 ft. $1.75, 8 to 10 ft. $2.50. 
Silver Maple (A. dasycarpum). 70 to 80 ft. A 
quick growing and graceful shade tree. Popular 
for specimen or street planting, with leaves 
silvery on under side. Each: 6 to 8 ft. 85c., 
8 to 10 ft. $1.25. 
Sugar Maple (A. saccharum). 80 to 100 ft. Stately 
in proportions, with Fall foliage which runs the 
complete list of the season’s color scheme. One 
of the most magnificent of all trees. Each: 6 to 
8 ft. $1.25, 8 to 10 ft. $1.75. 
OAK • Quercus 
Hardiest of our rugged trees—the symbol of 
strength. 
Pin Oak (Q. palustris). 75 to 90 ft. Long lived 
and popular, with a most symmetrical head and 
clean, lustrous foliage with good Autumn effects. 
Good as a street tree and easily transplanted. 
Each: 5 to 6 ft. $1.25, 6 to 8 ft. $1.75, 8 to 10 ft. 
$2.50. 
Red Oak (Q. rubra). 70 to 80 ft. Most rapid growing 
of the Oaks and one of the best shade trees in the 
eastern United States. Best in full sunlight. Each: 
6 to 8 ft. $2.25, 8 to 10 ft. $3.75. 
PLANE • Platanus 
Oriental Plane (P. drientalis). 75 ft. Lovely for 
street or seashore planting, withstanding with 
equal effectiveness the smoke of one and the salt 
air of the other. Rapid growing and a stately sight 
in its maturity. Each: 6 to 8 ft. $1.10, 8 to 10 
ft. $1.65. 
POPLAR • Populus 
Lombardy Poplar (P. nigra italica). 75 to 80 ft. 
A well known and very picturesque tree, frequently 
used to screen unsightly objects. Quick growing, 
tall, and spirelike. Each: 5 to 6 ft. 50c., 6 to 
8 ft. 75c., 8 to 10 ft. $1.00. 
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