LEESLEY BROTHERS :: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 
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White JJirch 
the trunk in patches giv¬ 
ing the tree a quaint ap¬ 
pearance with its whitish 
green patches. Its leaves 
are heart shaped and 
woolly beneath. 
6 to 8 feet. .$0.60. 
8 to 10 feet.. 1.00. 
Populus orientalis 
(Oriental Plane), 60 ft. 
This tree is rapidly 
coming in favor as a street 
tree and especially in 
cities as it does well in 
smoke and dirt. It has 
an upright, clean growth 
with good foliage. It does 
not seem to be affected 
by insects and is a rapid 
grower. 
6 to 8 feet, $1.00. 
S to 10 feet, 1.50. 
2 inches .... 2.00. 
POPULUS:POPLAR 
A very rapid growing tree which is very much used 
for screens and as fillers until more permanent trees 
become large enough. They are used a great deal in 
cities as they will grow in all kinds of soil, and are not 
injured by smoke or dirt. Their use should be re¬ 
stricted, however, where other trees can be grown for 
they make a short lived tree. 
Populus var. Bolleana, 25 to 30 feet. 
A tree recently introduced into this country. It is similar in 
habit to the Lombardy Poplar, but is long lived. It has gray 
bark, and long leaves, whitish beneath. 
5 to 10 feet.SI.50. 
Populus nigra fastigiata (Lombardy Poplar),50 to 60 feet. 
A very narrow, erect growing tree, attaining great height. It 
is much used in large places and along the lake shores to break 
the skyline. Has small light green leaves. It is a short lived 
tree soon losing the attractive qualities of its younger state. 
6 to 8 feet, 75c. S to 10 feet, $1.25. 2 inches, $1.50. 
Populus monilifera (Carolina Poplar), 40 to 50 feet. 
The best and most generally used of the poplars. It thrives 
well in all locations, making a fine shaped spreading tree. It has 
large glossy green leaves which make it an excellent tree for screens. 
8 to 10 feet.$1.25. 2 inches.$1.50. 
3 inches. 2.50. 4 inches. 5.00. 
