Ornamental Department— Deciduous Trees 
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Specimens of Maple Leaves 
Deciduous Trees 
We carry in stock a large assortment of trees suitable for shade, streets, parks, avenues, etc. Special 
quotations will be given for large quantities. 
Pruning Deciduous Trees 
Before setting out cut off the bruised or broken roots. 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. When 
the tree has an abundance of roots and a small top or few branches prune very sparingly, but when the roots 
are small and the top heavy, then prune the tree severely. Many persons plant large trees without pruning; 
this is the cause of their failure to grow. Always dig the hole intended for the tree of ample size, so that when 
the young roots start out they will have soft ground in which to grow. Well-rotted stable-manure, thoroughly 
mixed with the soil, is the best fertilizer. Always pack the soil well around the tree. 
ing branches ; foliage deep green and very smooth 
bark. A very rare and desirable shade tree which, 
after 15 years’ trial in our grounds, has been entirely 
free from insect depredations. The picture shows its 
beautiful shape and character. Plants from 4-inch 
pots, 3 feet high, 25 cts.; 5 to 6 feet, 50 cts. 
Celtis Davidiana 
(CHINESE NETTLE TREE) 
This is the yenoki of the Japanese gar¬ 
dens. A rapid-growing tree, with spread¬ 
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l(MAPLE) 
Dasycarpum (White, or Silver Maple). A native 
species from the northern states, but succeeding 
admirably South. One of our most desirable and 
rapid-growing shade trees. Foliage bright 
green, and silvery white beneath. Com¬ 
paratively free from insect depredations. It 
attains a height of 40 to 50 feet. 
Trees 5 to 6 ft. high, 25c. each, $2 for 10. 
Trees 8 to 10 ft. high, 60c. each, $4 for 10. 
Negundo, or Negundo fraxinifolium 
(Ash-Leaved Maple, or Box Elder). Of 
rapid growth and irregular, spreading habit; 
foliage resembling the Ash. 5 to 6 feet, 25 
cts.; 7 to 8 feet, 50 cts.; 10 to 12 feet, $1. 
Platanoides (Norway Maple). An Eu¬ 
ropean species, of compact and rapid growth ; 
foliage deep green, shining. A most de¬ 
sirable shade tree. 4 to 5 feet, 50 cts. each, 
#4 for 10. 
Saccharinum (Sugar Maple). Of pyra¬ 
midal form and fine foliage. 4 to 5 feet, 
50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
Pseudo-platanus (Sycamore Maple). A 
fast-growing variety, with large green 
leaves and clean, smooth bark. Fine for 
street planting. 4 feet, 25 cts. each, $2 
for 10. 
Wier’s Cut-Leaf Silver Maple. A remark¬ 
ably beautiful variety. Limbs partly droop¬ 
ing. Leaves finely divided. A rapid grower. 
A most desirable lawn tree. Grafted trees, 
5 feet high, 50 cts. 
8^^After testing many varieties of Maples 
we find the above the most desirable for 
this section. 
Celtis Davidiana at Fruitland 
