SALIX (Continued) 
ULMUS: THE ELMS 
S. c. pendula (Kilmarnock Weeping Willow). 
A distinct variety, having reddish roots and 
large, glossy foliage; grafted at a proper height, 
about five feet from the ground, it makes a very 
desirable small lawn tree, having a .perfect um¬ 
brella-shaped head, and with the branches droop¬ 
ing gracefully to the ground; is well suited for 
planting in cemetery lots or other small cn- 
closftres. 75 cts. each. 
Of habit, graceful and majestic. It has no 
superior for street planting or for shade about 
dwellings. The wide spreading head high up at 
the top of a straight, shapely trunk makes it a 
superb feature of the landscape. Long lived, they 
grow best in a rich and fairly moist soil. 
S. pentandra ( Laurel-leaved Willow). A fine 
tree, with large, shiny leaves; valuable for sea¬ 
shore planting. 6-8 ft., $1 each. 
S. rosmarinifolia, or petiolaris (Rosemary leaved). 
Branches feathery, with small silvery foliage; 
make a strikingly pretty, small-sized tree when 
grafted standard high. It should always find 
a place in every yard, and will produce a pleas¬ 
ing effect. $1.50 each. 
SORBUS: THE MOUNTAIN ASH 
(See illustration, page 27) 
Thoroughly hardy and very ornamental trees, 
with handsome foliage and showy red fruit. All 
bird lovers should plant a few trees about the 
home as birds are great lovers of the red fruit. 
SORBUS pyrus pendula (Weeping Mountain 
Ash). A rapid grower of pronounced pendu¬ 
lous and trailing habit; a desirable lawn tree. 
$1.50 each; $15 per doz. 
Var. quercifolia (Oak-leaved Mountain Ash)- 
A very distinct and desirable tree, with com¬ 
pact, pyramidal head and dark-lobed leaves, 
downy underneath; producing the same 
flowers and berries as European. Very 
hardy and desirable for planting on lawns 
or in dooryaids. 5-6 ft., $1 each; $9 per 
doz. 
ULMUS americana (American White Elm). A 
native tree of large size, with open, spreading 
head, and graceful, drooping branches. Very 
popular in nearly all sections, and valuable for 
street planting. Succeeds admirably even where 
the soil is somewhat heavy and damp. 8-10 ft., 
$1.50 each; §15 per doz.; $85 per 100. 
U. campestris (English Elm). An erect tree of 
rapid, compact growth. Leaves are smaller and 
more regular cut than those of the American, 
and bark is darker. The branches project from 
the tree almost at right angles, thus giving it a 
noble appearance. $1.50 each. 
U. scabra (Scotch Elm). A fine spreading tree, 
of rapid growth and large foliage. $1.50 each. 
U. s. pendula (Camperdown Weeping Elm). One 
of the most graceful of all weeping trees, having 
large, luxuriant and deep green foliage; well 
adapted for planting on lawns and covering 
arbors; very desirable; a rapid grower. $1.50 
each. 
TILIA: 
THE LINDENS or BASSWOODS 
Rapid growers, making themselves at 
home in almost any soil. They are planted 
extensively for ornamental purposes. They 
bloom abundantly, the flower being rich in 
nectar. No other tree or plant excels it for 
the production of honey. 
TILIA americana (American Linden , Bass¬ 
wood). A rapid-growing, open head 
or spreading tree, with large leaves and 
fragrant flowers. Very desirable on ac¬ 
count of its fine luxuriant foliage. 8-10 
ft., $1.50 each. 
T. pendula (Weeping Silver Linden). 
Large foliage; slender, drooping shoots. 
Very desirable. $1.50 each. 
T. vulgaris (European Linden). A very 
fine pyramidal tree, with large leaves and 
fragrant flowers; smaller in all parts than 
the American, and more valuable for 
street and lawn planting. 8-10 ft., $1.50 
each. 
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