McMinnville, tenn. 
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Shade Trees 
SILVER MAPLE (Acer dasycarpum). A rapid growing- 
native tree of large size, valuable for producing quick shade. 
Adapts itself to most soils except a dry one. Each Per 10 
6-8 feet .$0.50 $4.00 
NORWAY MAPLE (Acer platanoides) . One of the best 
ornamental trees. Large, handsome, with broad, deep green 
foliage, very compact growth. Valuable for parks, lawns or 
streets. This tree is one of our specialties. Each Per 10 
6-8 feet .$1.50 $12.50 
RED or SCARLET MAPLE (Acer rubrum). If it were 
not for the crooked trunks of this tree, it would prove most 
attractive as a lawn specimen. The young shoots are bright 
red in winter. Flowers red, appearing before the leaves, 
which in fall vie with the oaks, sassafras, gum, sumac, or 
sugar maples for magnificence in color. Each Per 10 
5- 6 feet .$0.50 $4.00 
6- 8 feet .75 6.00 
SUGAR MAPLE (Acer saccharum). This is one of the 
most desirable shade and ornamental trees. It is always 
erect and neat in appearance, adapting itself to a variety of 
situations, except boggy ground. A permanent shade tree, 
taking on vivid tints of Autumn color. Each Per 10 
6-8 feet ...$1.00 $7.50 
AESCULUS octandra (Horse-Chestnut). 
of slow growth and very attractive in its 
Large leaves that are conspicuous in summer, 
in May. A beautiful tree. 
2- 3 feet . 
3- 4 feet . 
. A large tree 
roundish form. 
Yellow flowers 
Each Per 10 
,..$0.35 $3.00 
,.. .50 4.00 
AILANTHUS (Tree of Heaven). An extremely rapid 
grower with brilliant green, palmlike leaves. Thrives in city 
lots exposed to gass and smoke, and in soil where other 
trees perish. „ , _ 
. _ . Each Per 10 
4 ' 5 $0.40 $3.50 
5-6 feet .65 4.00 
AMELANCHIER (Ser- 
viceberry). Of pictur¬ 
esque irregular branching 
growth; all-white in April 
with drifts of drooping, 
snowy white flowers. Small, 
purple, edible fruits in 
June. 
Each Per 10 
3- 4 feet.$0.65 $5.00 
4- 5 feet.75 6.00 
Shade Tree 
6 Trees 5 
\ 
2 Silver Maple 
2 Chinese Elm 
2 American Ash 
Norway Maple 
PRAXINUS americana (Native Ash). We offer this 
variety which is similar in appearance to that of the Blue 
and Green Ash ; desirably successful in dry, moist and lime 
soil - Each Per 10 
6-8 feet.$1.00 $7.60 
Collection 
-6 ft. for 
$ 1.75 
/ 
5- 6 feet 
6- 8 feet 
AMERICAN LINDEN 
(Tilia americana). 
Sometimes known as Bass¬ 
wood. This native tree is 
very attractive and will 
grow rapidly when planted 
in low ground. The leaves 
are distinctly larger than 
other varieties. Branches 
pendulous in habit of 
growth. Makes an excellent 
shade tree under favorable 
conditions. Each Per 10 
.$0.75 $6.00 
. 1.00 7.60 
AMERICAN BEECH (Pagfus americana). Magnificent, 
compact tree with a sturdy, solid trunk, smooth gray bark, 
and dark green, lustrous leaves. Each Per 10 
5- 6 feet.$1.00 $ 7.50 
6- 8 feet. 1.50 12.50 
BETULA alba (White Birch). Tree of moderately quick 
growth, erect growing, with terminal branches slightly 
drooping. Bark almost white. As a specimen tree, and 
especially contrasted with Evergreens, it makes a valuable 
tree for the lawn. Native of moist places, but will do well 
when planted on dry ground. Each Per 10 
5- 6 feet. 1.50 $12.50 
6- 8 feet. 2.50 20.00 
BETULA alba pendnla (Cut-leaf Weeping- Birch). 
Its tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, graceful drooping 
habit, silvery white bark and delicately cut foliage present 
attractive characteristics rarely met with in a single tree. 
Very popular for single lawn specimens or groups; the 
white bark of trunk and twigs gleaming conspicuously 
among the darker greens and browns of other trees. 
Each Per 10 
6-8 feet .$4.00 $30.00 
BETULA nigra (River Birch). This is a native tree 
with darker bark but in foliage and general characteristics 
resembles the other Birches. Each Per 10 
5- 6 feet.$0.75 $6.00 
6- 8 feet. 1.00 7.50 
CARPINUS caroliniana (American Hornbeam). This 
attractive, slow-growing tree deserves wider planting. In 
foliage it resembles the native Beech but is much more com¬ 
pact and graceful in habit of growth. The terminal growth 
has a reddish cast, and foliage colors scarlet to orange- 
yellow in the fall. Fine where a small, compact specimen is 
wanted. Each Per 10 
4- 5 feet.$0.40 $3.50 
5- 6 feet.60 5.00 
American Linden 
