JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation) 
115 
SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES 
Acer dasycarpum (Silver Maple). Rapid growing; leaves 
silvery on under side. 8 to 10 ft., §1.00; 10 to 12 ft., 
$1.50. 
A. var. Wieri laciniatum (Weir’s Cutleaved Maple). A 
graceful tree with pendulous branches; silvery leaves. 
6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
A. platanoides (Norway Maple). Hardy and vigorous; 
spreading habits. 6 to 8 ft., 75c.; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 
10 to 12 ft., $1.50 and $2.00. 
A. saccharum (Sugar or Rock Maple). A well known 
native tree. 8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50 and 
$ 2 . 00 . 
A. polymorphum atropurpureum (Blood-leaved Japan¬ 
ese Maple). Dwarf growing, valued for its foliage. 
2 to 2 V 2 ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2.00. 
Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut). White-flower¬ 
ing. 6 ft., $1.00; 8 ft., $1.50. 
Betula alba (European White Birch). Rapid growing; 
symmetrical. 7 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
B. pendula laciniata (Cutleaved Weeping Birch). Of 
tall, slender growth; white bar, finely cut foliage. 
6 to 8 ft., $1.50; 8 to 10 ft., $2.00. 
Catalpa Bungei. A fine globe headed tree; of large glossy 
leaves. 3-year, $2.00 each. 
C. Speciosa (Indian Bean). A large tree covered with 
showy flowers in July. 6 to 7 ft., 75c; 8 to 10 ft., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Cercis Canadensis (Judas Tree or Red Bud). A mass of 
purplish-red flowers in spring. Heart-shaped leaves. 
3 to 4 ft., 50c; 4 to 5 ft., 75c. 
Cornus Florida (White-flowering Dogw'ood). Small tree 
with handsome white blossoms early in spring. 3 to 
4 ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., $1.50. 
C. var Rubra (Red-flowering Dogwood). Same as above 
except that blossoms are a lovely tint of reddish 
pink. 3 to 4 ft., $1.50. 
Crataegus Oxyacantha, alba plena (Double white-flowering 
Thorn). Flowers in May. 4 to 5 ft., $1.00. 
C. Coccinea flore pleno Paulii (Paul’s Double Scarlet 
Thorn). A small tree with brilliant carmine flowers. 
4 to 5 ft., $1.50. 
Fagus Sylvatica. The well known European Beech. A 
superb tree. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each; 4 to 5 ft., $2.00. 
F. var. purpurea Riversii (River’s Purple Beech). Like 
the European Beech, but with dark purple foliage. 
4 to 5 ft., $1.50; 6 to 7 ft., $3.00. 
Fraxinus Americana (American White Ash). The native 
ash. 8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50. 
Ginkgo biloba (Salisburia or Maiden-Hair Tree). One of 
the best small trees; fan shaped leaves. 6 to 8 ft., 
$1.50; 8 to 10 ft., $2.00. 
Laburnum vulgare (Golden Chain). Long racemes of 
showy yellow flowers in July. 5 to 6 ft., $1.50. 
Larix Europea (European Larch). Tall compact tree with 
light green needle-like foliage. 3 to 4 ft., 50c; 4 to 5 
ft., 75c. 
Liriodendron Tulipifera (Tulip Tree or Whitewood). A 
large native tree. Bears tulip-like blossoms in June. 
6 to 8 ft., $1.50; 8 to 10 ft., $2.00. 
Magnolia Soulangeana. The best known Magnolia. Grows 
vigorously; large pink and white blooms. 3 to 4 ft., 
$2.50; 4 to 5 ft., $3.00. 
M. Speciosa. Similar to Magnolia Soulangeana, but 
later-flowering. 3 to 4 ft., $2.50; 4 to 5 ft., $3.00. 
M. Halleana Stellata (Hall’s Magnolia). The earliest 
and most charming of the magnolias. Bears an abun¬ 
dance of star-shaped fragrant blossoms. 2% to 3 ft., 
$2.50. 
Morus Alba pendula (Weeping Mulberry). Drooping foli¬ 
age; edible fruit. 5 to 6 ft., 2-year heads, $2.00. 
M. var. Tatarica (Russian Mulberry). Very hardy; red¬ 
dish fruit. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00. 
Populus Bolleana (Bolleana Poplar). Habits of growth 
like the Lombardy, but longer-lived. Silver leaves. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.50; 10 to 12 ft., $2.00. 
P. monilifera (Carolina Poplar). A large and spread¬ 
ing tree, thriving in sandy soil. 8 to 10 ft., 75c; 10 
to 12 ft., $1.00. 
Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) 
P. nigra fastigiata (Lombardy Poplar). The well known 
poplar of tall narrow growth. 8 to 10 ft., 75c; 10 to 
12 ft., $1.00; 12 to 14 ft., $1.50. 
Prunus triloba (Flowering Plum). Large double pink, 
flowers in spring. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 
Pyrus Malus Parkmani (Flowering Apple). Bears pink 
buds, which later open into pendulous semi-double 
flowers. 3 to 4 ft., $1.50. 
P. Ioensis Bechteli (Bechtel’s Double-flowering Crab). 
A shrub or small tree bearing delicate pink blos¬ 
soms. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 
Pyrus Sorbus Aucuparia (European Mountain Ash). Me¬ 
dium size. Bunches of scarlet berries in winter. G 
to 7 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
P. S. quercifolia (Oak-leaved Mountain Ash). Pyrami¬ 
dal growth. Oak-like leaves. G to 7 ft., $1.00. 
Quercus palustris (Pin Oak). One of the best oaks for 
street or lawn. 6 to 8 ft., $1.50; 8 to 10 ft., $2.00. 
Q. rubra (Red Oak). Large and rapid grower; valuable 
for general planting. 6 to 8 ft., $1.50 each. 
Salix alba (Common White Willow). Grows to large size 
in wet ground. 6 to 8 ft., 50c. 
S. vitellina aurea (Golden-barked Willow). Yellow bavk 
in winter. 6 to 7 ft., 50c. 
S. elegantissima (Thurlow’s Willow). Drooping habi . 
6 to 8 ft., $1.00. 
S. pentandra, or laurifolia (Laurel-leaved Willow). A 
bushy tree with dark green, glossy leaves. Good 
near seashore. 6 to 8 ft., 50c; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00. (See 
“Hedge Plants.”) 
Syringa Japonica (Japan Tree Lilac). A distinct tree 
form. Very fine and hardy. 4 to 5 ft., $1.00; 5 to G 
ft., $1.50. 
Tilia Americana (Linden or Basswood). A well known 
tree. Large and shapely. 8 to 10 ft., 1.50; 10 to 12 
ft., $2.00. 
T. Europaea (European Linden or Lime). Leaves 
darker and smaller than those of the American. G to 
8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50; 10 to 12 ft., $2.00. 
Ulmus Americana. Our native American Elm. 8 to 10 
ft., $1.00; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50; 12 to 14 ft., $2.00. 
