CHESTNUT HITE PHIL AD’A, PA. 
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Quercus alba (White 
Oak). The noblest tree 
of American forests, retain¬ 
ing its vigor unimpaired 
and increasing in grandeur 
for centuries; a superb tree. 
$1.00 each. 
Q. cerris (Turkey Oak). 
Tall, symmetrical, round 
head; bright, shining leaves. 
Very ornamental. 
75 cents to $1.50 each. 
Q. coccinea (Scarlet Oak). 
This is the well-known sort 
that enriches the autumn 
landscape so much with its 
brilliant scarlet leaves. 
75 cents to $1.50 each. 
Q. imbricaria (Laurel 
Oak). A beautiful kind, 
with entire, laurel-like 
leaves, which turn in the 
autumn to a rich carmine 
color. $1.00 each. 
Q. macrocarpa (Mossy 
Cup Oak). One of the 
most beautiful of Oaks. 
The leaves are very large, 
also the acorns, the latter 
enclosed in a fringed mossy 
cup. An attractive feature 
is its furrowed, corky bark. 
75 cents to $1.50 each. 
QUERCUS PALUSTRIS (PIN OAK). 
10 years’ growth ; 20 ft. high. 
Q. palustris (Pin Oak). A 
choice, pyramidal habit of 
growth, with drooping branches; handsome, deeply-cut, shining green foliage, turning 
to brilliant autumnal colors. One of the most vigorous, and by many considered the 
best of the family. 75 cents to $1.50 each. 
Q. phellos (Willow-leaved Oak). A choice lawn tree of rapid, slender growth, 
with very handsome, shining green, willow-like foliage. Very distinct and effective. 
$1.00 each. 
Quercus prinus (Chestnut Oak). Vigorous, upright habit of growth, oblong-toothed 
foliage, similar to that of the Chestnut. A very choice and rare form, adapted to all 
soils. 75 cents each. 
Q. robur (Common English Oak). Spreading and slow growth. A very enduring 
tree, graceful and vigorous when young, majestic and grand in maturity. 75 cents each. 
Q. robur atropurpurea (Purple-leaved Oak). A very remarkable variety with 
leaves as dark as the Purple Beech. $2.00 each. 
Q. robur concordia (Goj!den-leaved Oak). A most charming variety, with gold 
leaves of a constant and rich bright color in summer. $2.00 each. 
Six trees of one variety for the price of five; twelve trees for the price of ten. 
