BETULA: BIRCHES 
These arc trees with the hark usually separating into fine papery plates. They are very orna¬ 
mental and are especially valuable for their hardiness, thriving in the coldest climates. The foliage is 
entirely free from insects and turns to a bright orange and yellow in the fall. Their picturesque trunks 
and slender pendulous branches make them conspicuous features, beautiful to look upon at all seasons 
of the year. Loved by the bircls more than any other tree, they are indispensable about the house. The 
birch prefers a moist, sandy and loamy soil. 
BETULA alba (European White Birch). A hand¬ 
some tree of moderate size, with silvery white 
bark and slender drooping branches. 7-8 ft., 
$1 each; $9 per doz. 
B. a. pendula Youngi (Young's Weeping Birch). 
Grafted on stems, 5 to 6 feet high. The fine 
thread-like shoots droop to the ground, form¬ 
ing a novel and picturesque tree for the lawn. 
Requires but very little space. 
4-5 ft., $2 each. 
B. alba pendula laciniata (Cut¬ 
leaved Weeping Birch). This 
tree is indeed a picture of deli¬ 
cacy and grace. It presents 
a combination of attractive 
characteristics o which no 
other variety can boast. Makes 
a large tree. 6-8 ft., $1 each; 
$9 per doz.; 8-10 ft., $1.50 
each; $15 per doz. 
B. lenta (Sweet or Cherry Birch). 
A native tree with high col¬ 
ored, aromatic twigs; a rapid 
grower. 6-8 ft., $1 each. 
B. papyrifera (Paper or Canoe 
Birch). Another native of 
America, with large, handsome 
leaves, clear white bark. Very 
ornamental and transplanted 
easily. 6-8 ft., $1 each; $9 
per doz.; 8-10 ft., $1.50 each; 
$15 per doz. 
THE CATALPAS 
These trees are highly orna¬ 
mental, with large, bright green 
and almost tropical-looking foli¬ 
age and beautiful white or yel¬ 
lowish flowers in large panicles. 
They are rapid growers and 
thrive under almost any condi¬ 
tion. The grafted trees always 
form symmetrical heads and are 
very desirable for lawn, park or 
cemetery planting. The wood 
of the Speciosa is grown exten¬ 
sively for fence posts and rail¬ 
way ties. They like a somewhat 
moist soil and are hardy as far 
north as New England. 
CATALPA bungei (Umbrella Catalpa). Grafted 
on stems 6 to 8 feet high; it makes an umbrella 
shaped top without pruning. Perfectly hardy, 
and flourishes in almost all soils and climates. 
Leaves large, glossy, heart-shaped, deep green. 
One of the most unique trees; desirable for 
lawn, park and cemetery planting. 6-8 ft., $1.50 
each; $15 per doz 
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CATALPA BUNGEI 
