Barnes Bros. Nursery Co. 
Yalesville, Conn. 
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PAUL’S SCARLET THORN (Crataegus oxyacantha coccinea). 
15'20 ft. Recommended for its rich luxuriant foliage and 
double, deep scarlet flowers which come in late May. 4-5 ft., 
^2.00; 5-6 ft., ^2.50 each. 
GOLDEN RAIN TREE (Koelreuteria paniculata). This lovely 
small tree, a native of China and Japan, well deserves its name, 
for during the summer its clusters of small yellow flowers 
shower the tree like raindrops of gold. It grows about 30 feet 
tall, its leaves are light green and finely divided. It is not 
particular about soil; likes a sunny location; is hardy through 
Mass.; and doesn’t mind hot dry weather. One of the most 
beautiful and unusual lawn trees. 5-6 ft., ^2.25 each. 
SWEET GUM (Liquidambar styraciflua). 40 ft. A fine, clean, 
medium'si 2 ;ed tree for lawns, streets or parks. Its foliage is 
lustrous, star'shaped, and in fall deep crimson. Grows naturally 
in low, moist situations. 5-6 ft., ^2.00; 6-8 ft., ^3.00 each. 
MAGNOLIA GLAUCA (Sweet Bay). A beautiful talhgrowing 
shrub or small tree thriving in damp situations but equally 
happy in any good soil. Rich, glossy green foliage. The cup- 
shaped fragrant flowers with waxy white petals are the crown¬ 
ing glory of this handsome plant. B&B. 2-3 ft., ^2.50 each. 
M. soiilangeana (Saucer Magnolia). From the orient comes this 
magnificent, spring-flowering tree. It is quite well known, the 
most widely planted of Magnolias in this section of the coun¬ 
try. In April from furry buds, come large open flowers, making 
this shrubby tree a mass of pink and white. Grows slowly to 
about 15-20 ft., branching close to the ground. An ideal lawn 
specimen, is perfectly hardy and is not troubled by insects or 
diseases. B&B. 18-24 in., ^2.00; 2-3 ft., ^2.50 each. 
M. stellata (Star Magnolia). This is one of the early shrubs, 
blooming just after the Forsythias, with an abundance of 
dainty white star-like flowers. The leaves are a dark, glistening 
green. It grows slowly, forms a spreading bush 6-8 feet high 
and will add beauty and distinction to any home. B&B. 18-24 
in., ^3.00; 2-3 ft., ^3.50 each. 
MALUS (Flowering Crabapples). These neat little trees, grow¬ 
ing 15-20 feet tall, make handsome specimens for small lawns, 
especially in April and May when they are literally covered 
with clusters of flowers ranging from white through pink to 
deep red. Small apple-like fruits follow. Green, yellow or 
red in the autumn and are appreciated by the birds all winter. 
M. floribunda (Japanese Flowering Crab). Bright pink buds con¬ 
trast daintily with the very pale, single flowers; yellow fruits; 
considered by many as the most handsome. 4-5 ft., ^1.00; 
5-6 ft., ^1.50 each. 
M. hopa (Hopa Crab). Red flowers and bright, shiny, red fruits, 
like cherries; one of the most colorful. A comparatively new 
variety. 4-5 ft., ^1.00; 5-6 ft., ^1.50 each. 
Lombardy Poplar 
American Elm 
M. niedwetzykana (Redvein Crab). Deep red 
flowers early; fruits red; young leaves and 
twigs red. 4-5 ft., ^1.00; 5-6 ft., i^l.50 each. 
M. sargenti (Sargent Crab). White flowers; 
wine-red fruits; dwarf and shrubby, not 
growing over 8 feet high. 3-4 ft., ^1.50; 
4-5 ft., ^2.50 each. 
M. spectabilis (Chinese Flowering Crab). 
Semi-double, coral-pink flowers; pale yel¬ 
low fruits. 4-5 ft., ^1.00; 5-6 ft., ^1.50 
each. 
PLANE TREE (Platanus orientalis). 80 ft. 
Considered by many the most successful 
shade tree for street plantings, as it is 
suited to a variety of soils, grows rapidly, 
withstands the smoky atmosphere of cities, 
and is remarkably free from insect pests. 
Symmetrical, graceful in contour. 6-8 ft., 
^1.50; 3 for ^3.75. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR (Populus italica 
nigra). 100 ft. Slender, spire-like tree with 
upright branches. Grows rapidly and is 
very effective for high screens and vertical 
accents. 6-8 ft., 75c each; 12 for ^7.50. 
PIN OAK (Quercus palustris). 80 ft. This 
very handsome tree is particularly adapted 
to lawn and street planting because of its 
symmetrical pyramidal habit, its rapid 
growth and fine foliage which turns bright 
red in the fall. Moist soil is desirable but 
not essential. 6-8 ft., ^2.00; 3 for ^5.40. 
8-10 ft., ^3.50; 3 for $9A5. 
RED OAK (Quercus rubra). 80 ft. Don’t 
consider Oaks extremely slow growing. They 
grow as rapidly as most maples or any other 
worth-while, long-lived tree. The Red Oak 
is a tall majestic tree, round topped with 
spreading branches. It does well in dry or 
even sandy soil. 6-8 ft., ^3.50 each. 
WEEPING WILLOW (Salix babylonica). 
40 ft. Long, pendulous branches droop to 
the ground with matchless grace. They 
create exquisite effects beside water but will 
thrive equally well in drier locations. You 
have always wanted to have one of these 
beautiful trees in your garden. Now don’t 
miss this opportunity to purchase some of 
these strong, thrifty young trees—they 
were grown especially for you. 5-6 ft. high, 
^1.00 each; 3 for ^2.70. 6-8 ft. high, ^1.50 
each, 3 for ^3.75. 
MT. ASH (Sorbus aucuparia). 30 ft. A very 
attractive, small, hardy tree for lawns. It 
bears clusters of orange-scarlet berries from 
July to winter. Birds like the fruit. 6-8 ft., 
^2.00 each. 
COMMON LINDEN (Tilia vulgaris). Tall 
and rapidly growing to about 100 feet. It 
has a regular, pyramidal habit, large dark 
green leaves and small, fragrant, yellow 
flowers. It is not fussy about soil and is 
one of the best street and shade trees. 
6-8 ft., ^2.00; 3 for ^5.40. 
AMERICAN ELM (Ulmus americana). 100 
ft. The slim, straight trunk and slender, 
arching branches make it a splendid tree 
for street and park planting. 8-10 ft.. 
^1.50; 3 for ^4.00; 10-12 ft., ^2.00; 3 for 
$5.40. 
ALL TREES WILL BE SHIPPED BY 
EXPRESS OR FREIGHT. Heights noted in 
descriptions are approximate since this factor 
varies with different locations. 
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