Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Etc 
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DECIDUOUS TREES 
lias been our constant endeavor, from the commencement of this business, to test all species and marked 
II varieties of Deciduous trees that would endure our climate, and in consequence we have discarded a 
large number that have failed to meet the requirements of planters. Of the many standard reliable 
kinds, we annually grow immense blocks for parks, cemeteries, etc., so that we are at all times prepared 
to supply fine specimens at reasonable rates. We endeavor to grade, dig and handle these with the greatest 
possible care, and with the experience of almost half a ci 
Of many species we can furnish extra-sized specimens tha 
in removing. 
ACER. Maple 
A genus composed mostly of large trees, embracing 
some of the most valuable ornamental species in use. 
For street planting they are unsurpassed, combining, 
as they do, attractive appearance with hardiness, 
rapidity of growth, comparative freedom from disease 
and injurious insects. 
A. campestre. English Maple. Native of Europe, 
forming a medium-sized tree, with peculiar corky 
bark and spreading branches. Leaves obtuselv 5- 
lobed, rather small and striking. It is a singularly 
pretty tree on the lawn, entirely hardy, and easily 
grown on dry soil. 
A. colchicum rubrum. Red Colchicum Maple. An 
attractive species from Japan, hardy, and of medium 
size. The leaves are 5-lobcd, smooth on both sides, 
dark green above and paler below. The greatest 
beauty of this tree lies in the bright red tint of its 
young leaves and twigs. 
A. Negundo (Syn., Negundo acerotdes). Box Elder , 
Ash-Leaved Maple. A large native tree of very 
rapid growth, hence of great value where an early 
shade is desired. It is suited to all soils, although 
found in a wild state, along streams, etc. Leaves 
pinnately arranged, smooth, pale green. 
A. Pennsylvanicum. Striped Maple. A small tree, 
native of the northern states. Its marked character¬ 
istic is the greenish bark, striped with dark lines. 
The leaves are large and lobed at the apex. Flow¬ 
ers conspicuous, of a pretty greenish yellow color. 
Growth rapid. 
A. platanoides. Norway Maple. The most popular 
species of the Maple group, either for the lawn or 
street planting. It forms a perfect, rounded head, 
with large, deep green foliage, is quite hardy, very 
compact in form, grows rapidly, and is excep¬ 
tionally free from injurious insects. 
var. disseclum. Cut-Leaved Norway Maple. An 
attractive and very distinct form, with bright green 
leaves cut into deep lobes. The tree forms a round, 
shapely head, grows quickly and makes an exceed¬ 
ingly beautiful specimen. 
var. laciniata. Eagle's Claw , or Hawk's Foot 
Alaplc. An extremely unique and distinct form, 
with the lobes narrow, deeply cut. and slightly 
curved, resembling the claw of a bird. It is more 
curious than handsome, although attractive. 
var. purpurea. Geneva Purple-Leaved Maple. 
One of the newer introductions, with fine large 
foliage, light purple in spring but intensifying in 
color as the season advances. It is a good grower 
and very distinct. 
var. Reilenbachi. Reitenbaeh's Purple-Leaved 
Maple. The large, glossy foliage of this variety 
opens green but gradually' changes to a rich purple 
in summer. It is a more erect grower than the 
others, and a valuable ornamental tree. 
ntury to aid us we feel our system is nearly perfect, 
have been transplanted and pruned to avoid danger 
Acer Haccharum. (See pane iz.) 
A platanoides, var. Schwedlcri. Schwedler’s Purple- 
Leaved Maple. A distinct and beautiful variety, 
with large, deep purple leaves in spring and early 
summer. Purplish green late in the season. A 
hardy and vigorous tree for I he lawn. 
A. polymorpltum. Japan Maple. See Deciduous 
Shrubs for descriptions. 
A. Pseudo-platanus. Sycamore Maple. From Europe, 
forming a large tree of rapid growth, with spreading 
branches. It is inferior to the Norway Maple, 
mainly on account of its wonderful propensity to 
produce seed; hence a more open head and ragged 
appearance. 
var. purpureum. Purple-Leaved Sycamore A fame. 
Distinct from the species on account of the pretty 
purplish tint on the under side of the foliage. It is 
a vigorous grower, hardy, and worthy of dissemi¬ 
nation. 
A. rubrum. Red, or Swamp Maple. One of our most 
valued native trees, although ol rather slower growth 
than some. Leaves of medium size, changing in 
autumn to the most gorgeous tints of scarlet, crim¬ 
son and orange. 
