GINKGO biloba. 100'. Maidenhair-tree. Full of 
interest, historically and physically, a grand old 
166 patriarch of a bygone age. Practically insect, dust 
and disease proof; good for city planting, but oh ! 
how slowly it grows. 
LARIX europaea. 50'-60'. European Larch. With it s 
fresh yellow green needles this tree is traditionally 
167 Springlike; in Fall, the soft-textured pyramid turns 
to gold. 
LIQUIDAMBAR styraciflua. 100'. Sweelgiun. Known 
16S by its color in Fall, very attractive bark; resembles 
cork. Large, star-shaped leaves. 
MAGNOLIA 
MAGNOLIA lennei. 15'-18'. Lenne Magnolia. A 
handsome fellow, satisfied with fewer (lowers, but 
169 each one a perfect, rosy purple, pear-shaped cup, 
firmly held erect, the broad, thick petals are sur¬ 
prisingly white on the inside and (lowering late are 
rarely damaged by frost. Even the big, leathery leaves 
alone make this a worth-while specimen. 
M. soulangeana. 18'-20'. Saucer Magnolia. Here is 
the spectacular member of this glorious family. Every 
170 branch plays its part in effectively covering the whole 
shrub with great purplish pink cups in early Spring. 
In small plants the white innerside of the flowers give 
a bicolor effect. When trained in one stem as a tree 
the large bold foliage is effective. 
M. stellata. 10'-12'. Star Alagnolia. Appropriately 
named for dazzling white, semi-double flowers which 
171 on bare, twiggy branches herald the parade of its larger 
brothers. Occasionally a flush of tender pink will 
emphasize the purity of the narrow, wavy petals. 
Delightfully fragrant. 
FLOWERING CRAB 
MALUS arnoldiana. 12'-15'. Arnold Crab. Enthusiasm 
is difficult to restrain when Crabapples are in bloom. 
172 The dainty pastel shading of the airy flowers, the 
brilliant coloring of the fruits, the intricate branching 
habits, all serve to set them apart as worthy of a place 
in almost every planting. Arnold’s Crab has semi¬ 
double flowers deep pink in bud expanding to almost 
white. The waxy yellow little Apples are most decora¬ 
tive before they are relished by birds. 
M. floribunda. 12'-15'. Japanese Flowering Crab. 
Bright pink buds and white, open flowers make a 
173 pleasing contrast. The yellow fruits about pea size 
will turn red if the birds are not too voracious. Truly 
a handsome thing. 
Malus 
M. ioensis plena. 15'-18'. Bechtel Crab. Each fragrant 
flower resembles a little pink rose prettily dangling 
174 on a 2 in. stalk. Quickly develops into a formal, com¬ 
pact little tree and is the last Crabapple to flower. 
M. niedzwetzkyana. 12'-15'. Redvein Crab. Leaves, 
175 flowers, fruit, bark and even the wood of this form 
are reddish purple. Improves with age. 
M. sargenti. 8'-9'. Sargent’s Crab. Shrubby habit. 
176 Sparkling white flowers; glittering red berrylike fruits. 
Defies zero weather. 
MORUS alba pendula. 8'-10'. Teas Weeping Mulberry. 
177 Grafted on 5- to 6 ft. stems. Picturesque when old. 
OXYDENDRUM arboreum. 30'-35'. Sorrel Tree — 
Sourivood. Throughout the year a handsome tree, 
178 with thick, shiny leaves that turn vivid scarlet early 
in Fall and remain colored until Winter. The long 
bunches of white Summer flowers are not to be over¬ 
looked and even the gray fruits are conspicuous. 
SYCAMORE 
PLATANUS occidentalis. 100'. American Planetree. 
Seems to prefer a river bank or moist place, where the 
179 towering white trunk with its ragged, gaunt branches 
typify independence. Unfortunately doesn’t take 
kindly to cultivation. 
Larix europaea (European Larch ) 
LEWIS & VALENTINE 
Afa/us floribunda 
Driveways, Walks and Paths Constructed 
P. orientalis. 70'-80'. European Planetree. For general 
use a far superior tree, with broad leaves that resist 
180 insects, dust and smoke. Notwithstanding rapid 
growth, the “Sycamore” attains a fabulous age. The 
shapely head casts comfortable shade allowing grass 
to grow freely, so makes a splendid lawn tree, but 
whether at the seashore or on the city street it “carries 
on” successfully. Splendid trees. 
PRUNUS cerasifera pissardi. 10'-12'. PurpleleaJ Plum. 
181 This tree is noted for its dark purple leaves. 
P. glandulosa. 4'-5'. Doublefloivering Almond. 
182 Covered with pure pink flowers in early Spring. 
P. glandulosa alba. 4'-5'. While Almond. Very 
183 double white (lowers are the only point of difference. 
P. kwanzan. 30'. Double Pink. Large, very double 
deep pink flowers, almost red in bud, and bronze 
184 young growth coupled with its rapid growth justify 
the highest rating to this good form. Well formed, 
vigorous. 
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