PLUM, FLOWERING (Primus) 
Small growing, distinct ornamental trees used as specimens or grouped 
with other trees and shrubs in border or background. Their foliages 
produce beautiful tones of purple, very attractive where colored effects 
are desired. The varieties differ in pink, white, single and double 
blossoms. 
BLIRIANA (P. Bliriana). Upright growth with dark purple foliage. 
The blossoms, appearing early in May, are deep pink, double and 
fragrant. The shape and size resembling the Flowering Almond 
blooms. This is one of the best varieties. Twelve to fifteen feet 
at maturity. 
NEWPORT (P. cerasifera). Foliage maroon-red that deepens as the 
season advances. Covered with a mass of small white flowers in 
spring, followed by edible fruits. Twelve to fifteen feet at maturity. 
PISSARDI (P. cerasifera). Beautiful purple foliage, retaining its color 
well through the season. It has attractive pink flowers in May. Fif¬ 
teen to twenty feet at maturity. 
TRILOBA (P. amygdalus pedunculata). Grows usually to a height of 
5 to 6 feet. Upright, with slender branches which are completely 
covered in May with double, pink flowers, an inch across and each 
resembling a small Rose. The blossoms appear before the leaves in 
the spring. This variety is often called the Rose Tree of China. 
POPLAR (Populus) 
Among the easiest of all trees to grow, thriving in almost any soil, 
preferring moist locations, however. Better for temporary effects. 
BOLLEANA (P. Bolleana). A very tall narrow topped tree, with 
cottony leaves. Upright habit of growth makes it useful for em¬ 
phasis in the landscape. 
CAROLINA (P. carolinensis). Distinct in habit of growth, having 
upright pyramidal head. Much planted, vigorous grower. 
Silverleaf Maple—A Quick Growing Variety. 
LOMBARDY (P. nigra italica). 
Tall, narrow growth. With age 
becomes one of the most striking 
and picturesque trees. Not long- 
lived. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE, 
Oleaster (Elaeagnus) 
Ornamental shrubs or small trees, 
evergreen in some localities. Grows 
well in any well-drained soil and 
sunny locations. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE (E. angustifo- 
lia). Shrub or small tree to 20 
feet. Sometimes spiny, leaves 
bright green above, silvery be¬ 
neath. 
SYCAMORE or Plane 
(Platanus) 
Large trees, with pale green bark, 
shedding in plates, large leaves. Thrives 
best in rich, moist soils and transplants 
well. Useful for streets, extensive lawns 
and parks. 
EUROPEAN SYCAMORE (P. orien- 
talis). Tree, to 80 feet with usually 
broad and round head on compara¬ 
tively short trunk, broad leaves, dense 
shade. Rapid growth. 
WILLOW (Salix) 
Ornamental trees usually of weeping habit, adapted to moist 
places, useful for landscape effects, screens, and in preventing 
erosion. 
BABYLONIAN (S. pendula). Tree of weeping habit, long, slen¬ 
der, olive-green branches; tallest growing variety of willows, to 
40 feet. 
NIOBE. Golden bark, graceful weeping habit. 
PUSSY WILLOW (S. caprea). A quick growing treelike shrub 
The branches are crowded with large furry catkins which make 
attractive decorations for the house. Ten to fifteen feet at ma¬ 
turity. 
Paul’s Scarlet Thorn 
—a very interesting 
tree, covered with car¬ 
mine flowers in May. 
TULIP TREE 
(Liriodendron) 
Hardy, ornamental tree, of pyramidal 
habit, rather large leaves of unusual 
shape, large tulip-like greenish yellow 
flowers appearing in spring. Very beau¬ 
tiful for park planting or avenues, rare¬ 
ly attacked by insects. Likes deep, rich, 
rather moist soils. Up to 150 feet. 
WISCONSIN (Salix dolorosa). Very hardy weeping variety with 
Quick Growth, Handsome Foliage and Beautiful Bark Make the immense broad top. 
Oriental Plane Popular as a Street Tree. 
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