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ALLEN’S NURSERIES, GENEVA, OHIO 
The Stately and 
Ailanthus (Tree of Heaven). An extremely rapid grower with brilliant 
green, palmlike leaves. Thrives in city lots exposed to gas and smoke. 
and in soil where other trees perish. Each 
6 to 8 ft.$1-00 
Ash, American White. A handsome, hardy, broad headed, quick growing 
shade tree, sometimes reaching 120 feet in height. Very valuable in land¬ 
scape work, for park and street planting. Each 
6 to 8 ft.$1.00 
Ash, European Mountain (Sorbus aucuparia). An ornamental deciduous 
tree with beautiful foliage, which turns orange-red in the fall. The fruits 
are showy and often remain all winter, if not eaten by the birds. Not 
particular as to soil. Each 
8 to 10 ft.$1.50 
5 to 6 ft. 1-00 
Cut-Eeaved Weeping Birch. One of the most elegant of all weeping or 
pendulous trees. It is of tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, graceful droop¬ 
ing habit, silvery white bark and delicately cut foliage. Each 
8 to 10 ft. branched.$2.00 
5 to 6 ft. branched . 1*25 
Catalpa Bung’d (Umbrella Catalpa). Grafted on stems from 5 to 8 ft. 
high, makes umbrella shape without trimming. Leaves large, usually set 
in pairs each side of a walk. Each Per 2 
2 yr. head, 6 to 7 ft. tall. $1.00 $1.50 
Ailanthtts—Tree of Heaven 
Catalpa speciosa. This is a tall growing shade tree, has white blossoms, large 
green leaves, makes good fence posts when cut, is a quick grower. 
Each 
5 to 6 ft. trees..$0.50 
Elm, American. The old majestic drooping tree that you have always seen in 
the country pastures. One of the finest of all shade trees we offer. Each 
8 to 10 ft. trees .$1.50 
Elm, Chinese (Ulmus pumila). A new introduction from China. This variety 
is a very rapid grower. Known to have reached a height of 20 feet 6 years 
after planting an 8 to 10 ft. tree. Resembles the popular Norway Maple in 
shape. Good foliage, more dense than other Elms. Exceptionally adapted for 
street and shade planting where quick results are desired. Grows 75 ft. high. 
Each 
6 to 8 ft.$1.00 
8 to 10 ft. 1.50 
Judas Tree (Cercis canadensis). (Redbud). A small growing tree of irregular 
form, with heart-shaped leaves. It is covered with delicate pink blossoms 
early in spring before the leaves appear, a charming association among the 
tender greens and bronzes of young foliage. Each 
4 to 5 ft.$1.00 
Eindeu, American. (Basswood). A beautiful, rapid-growing tree with large, 
broad leaves and fragrant flowers. The bloom furnishes the best of bee pas¬ 
ture. The Linden should be extensively used as a lawn tree; it is also very 
valuable for park and street planting. It thrives in moist, rich soil, but does 
well in any good soil. Each 
6 to 8 ft.$1.25 
American Elm 
European Mountain Ash 
Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber Tree). A fine pyramidal tree with 
upright branches. Leaves oblong, bright green, turning yellow in 
autumn. A valuable shade tree. Each 
6 to 8 ft.$1.50 
Magnolia Soulangeana. One of the hardiest and finest. Its blossoms 
are from 3 to 5 inches across, cup-shaped ; white and rosy violet, open¬ 
ing before its leaves which are massive and glossy. 
Each 
2 to 3 ft., balled and burlapped .$2.50 
Maple, Japan (Red-Leaved). Rounded, dwarf trees seldom maturing 
to over 10 ft., densely furnished to the ground with indented leaves 
of unrivaled brilliance and charm. Their early and midsummer aspect 
is vivid blood-red, which dulls to a bronzy purple-red towards fall. 
These are splendid foreground subjects in mixed groups, or for solitary 
color blotches in the open lawn. Supply limited. 
Each 
2 to 3 ft., balled and burlapped.^.$2.50 
Maple, Norway. This is a very fine, hardy, large leaved, dense shade 
tree; a better shade than the old Sugar Maple. We offer these at 
Each 
8 to 10 ft. trees .$1.50 
Maple, Schwedler’s. A beautiful variety of the Norway Maple with 
leaves of bright crimson color, changing to purplish green late in 
the autumn. One of the most valuable trees for contrast in foliage. 
Each 
8 to 10 ft.$1.50 
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