AUGUSTA. GEOROlA.^^ i 
Deciduous Trees 
The intelligent tree planter readily appreciates the difference in value between a tree dug in the forest and 
one taken from our nursery where it has received proper care during the first years of its life. The one is 
tall, slender and with only a small top; the other is sturdy, with well-developed trunk and a top that is a promise 
of its future beauty and usefulness as a shade tree. All of our trees have been transplanted several times and 
plenty of room for development allowed in the row. The root-system is perfect, and, when our nursery-grown 
trees are properly set and pruned, there should be no loss. 
Block of Hackberries. 
Directions for Planting and Pruning. Before setting out. cut off the broken or bruised roots, should there 
be any. Trees with branching heads should have the smaller branches cut out, and the larger branches cut back 
to within three or four buds of their base; but, when a tree has an abundance of roots, and a small top, and 
few branches, then the pruning need not be so severe. However, when the roots are small and the top heavy, 
then prune the tree severely. In many cases remove every lateral limb, preserving only the leader, and this, if 
too long, may be cut back to the proper height. Frequently large trees are transplanted without pruning. This 
neglect will often cause the free to die. Dig the hole intended for the tree of ample size, so when the young 
roots start out they will have soft ground in which to grow. The best fertilizer is well-rotted stable manure, 
thoroughly mixed with the soil. 
Plant about two inches deeper than the tree originally stood in the nursery row, using the top soil for filling 
in around the roots. See that every interstice around the roots is thoroughly filled, and that every root is 
brought into contact with the soil. When the hole is nearly filled, pour in a bucket of water, so as to set the 
soil around the roots, then fill in the balance of the hole and press the dirt gently with the foot. When the tree 
is planted, mulch with five to six inches of well-decomposed stable manure; this should extend over the circum¬ 
ference of the hole. Keep free from grass and weeds, and loosen up the soil occasionally. 
Acacia. Mimosa Tree. 
Acacia Julibrissin. (Albrizzia) . A rapid-growing tree, 
with spreading branches and a low, flat-topped head; 
foliage fine and feathery; pink flowers in large heads 
borne at tips of branches; blooms middle of May 
and continues for several weeks; a remarkably fine 
tree. 
4 to 5 feet .$0.50 $4.00 
2 to 3 feet .25 2.00 
Mimosa Tree. 
Acer. Maple. 
Acer dasycarpum, or saccharinum. Silver or White 
Maple. A native species. A desirable, rapid-grow¬ 
ing shade tree. Foliage bright green and silvery 
white beneath. Attains a height of 50 to 60 feet. 
Should not be confused with the Silver Poplar, or 
European Aspen, which throws up many shoots from 
the roots. 
Each 
10 
100. 
15-18 
ft. 
, specimens, 
3-3% 
in. 
cal. 
$40.00 
12-15 
ft 
., 2-2% in. 
cal.. . 
_ 2.00 
15.00 
$125.00 
12-15 
ft. 
., 194-2 in. 
cal . . 
_ 1.50 
10.00 
80.00 
10-12 
ft. 
., 1%-194 in. cal. 
. . . . 1.00 
8.00 
70.00 
8-10 ft., 
1%-1% in. 
cal . . 
.75 
6.00 
45.00 
8-10 ft., 
1-1 % in. cal ... 
.50 
4.00 
30.00 
6-8 ft. 
94-1 in. cal. 
.40 
3.00 
25.00 
Dasycarpum Wierii. Wier’s Cut-Leap Silver Ma¬ 
ple. This is a beautiful form of the Silver Maple. 
Leaves deeply cut and delicately divided; branches 
drooping, frequently touching the ground. A rapid 
grower and a very effective and popular variety for 
lawn and park planting. Height, 35 to 40 feet. 
Each 10 
8-10 ft., budded, well branched.$1.00 $8.00 
6-8 ft., well branched .75 6.00 
5-6 ft., budded, well branched.50 4.00 
A. platanoides. Norway Maple. European species of 
compact and rapid growth; foliage deep, shining 
green. A most desirable shade tree. In many locali- 
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