SHADE and ORNAMENTAL TREES 
Maples Used For Street Planting 
Be sure to 
find out from 
the city park 
department 
just what 
their require¬ 
ments are re¬ 
garding cer¬ 
tain varieties 
of shade trees 
for street 
planting. 
JAPANESE FLOWERING CHERRY (Prunus Serru- 
lata). The popular Japanese varieties, well known be' 
cause of the renowned plantings in Washington, D. 
C. They may be had in single or double, pink or 
white. Price: 3 to 4 ft., each, $1.60; 10 for $14.00. 
4 to 5 ft., each, $2.00; 10 for $17,50. 
HOPA FLOWERING CRAB (Malus Hopi). A red 
flowering Crab which is becoming very popular. The 
flowers are followed by small, intensely red apples 
about % i n - in diameter which are highly orna- 
mental, and which may be mixed with other Apples 
for jellies. The flesh of the fruit is deep red and 
gives the jellies a beautiful wine'red color. Price: 
3 to 4 ft., each, $1.00; 10 for $9.00, 4 to 5 ft., each, 
$1.50; 10 for $12.50. 
WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD (Comus Flo¬ 
rida) . In early May this small native tree is a cloud 
of white flowers, and in the autumn the upper sides 
of the leaves turn a brilliant crimson or scarlet. A 
lovely tree for sun or shade. Price: 2 to 3 ft., each, 
50c; 10 for $4.50. 3 to 4 ft., each, 75c; 10 for $6.00, 
RED FLOWERING DOGWOOD (Comus Florida 
Rubra). The red flowering form of the above. In 
the springtime it is a profusion of pink and red flow¬ 
ers, and in the fall the foliage is unusually brilliant. 
Price: 2 to 3 ft., each, $1,50; 10 for $12.50. 
JAPANESE FLOWERING CHERRY 
AMERICAN ELM (Ulmus Americana). A stately and 
dignified tree, whose slim, straight trunk, and slender 
arching branches give it a vase-like shape. Popular 
for street, park and roadway. Price: 6 to 8 ft., each, 
75c; 10 for $6.50. 8 to 10 ft., each $1.00; 10 for 
$9.00. 
JAPANESE BLOODLEAF MAPLE (Acer Palma- 
tum). A small bushy tree, well known and greatly 
admired for its intense blood-red leaves throughout 
spring and summer. The plants offered are grafts 
and are true blood-red. Price: 18 to 24 in., B 8C B, 
each, $1.50; 10 for $12.50. 2 to 3 ft., B 8C B, each, 
$2.50; 10 for $22.50. 
NORWAY MAPLE (Acer Platanoides). Symmetrical, 
dense, round-headed tree of medium growth. Large 
leaves which turn to brilliant yellow in the fall. An 
excellent yard or street tree. Price: 6 to 8 ft., each, 
$1.50; 10 for $12.50. 8 to 10 ft., each, $2,00; 10 
for $17.50. 
SILVER MAPLE (Acer Dasycarpum). In the early 
spring, before the leaves have burst their buds, small 
clusters of red flowers appear. Rapid growing tree 
with graceful pendulous branches. Fine for lawns 
and parkways. Price: 6 to 8 ft., each, $1.00; 10 for 
$9.00. 8 to 10 ft., each, $1.30; 10 for $11.00. 
PIN OAK (Quercus Palustris). Preferred of all the 
Oaks. Perfectly symmetrical tree. Bright, shiny green 
foliage which is deeply cut. It is the easiest of the Oaks to transplant, 
and the quickest growing. Whether for shade, specimen, avenue, 
cemetery or park, we recommend the Pin Oak. Crimson fall coloring. 
Price: 6 to 8 ft,, each, $1.50; 10 for $12.50. 8 to 10 ft,, each, $2.00; 
10 for $17.50, 
ORIENTAL PLANE (Platanus Orientalis). Considered by many as 
the most successful tree for city plantings as it is suited to a variety of 
soils, grows rapidly, and is remarkably free from insect pests. Creamy 
white bark, mottled by dark blotches of older bark, which peels off in 
thin plates. Holds foliage until late. Price: 6 to 8 ft., each, $1.25; 10 
for $11.00. 8 to 10 ft., each, $1.75; 10 for $15.00. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR (Populus Nigra Italica). A tall, spire-like tree, 
upright branches. Effective for screens and vertical accents. Price: 6 
to 8 ft., each, 75c; 10 for $6.50; 8 to 10 ft., each, $1.00; 10 for $9.00. 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW (Salix Blanda). The famous 
Weeping Willow whose long pendulous branches droop to the ground 
with matchless grace. Creates an exquisite effect on the margins of 
streams or lakes. Price: 4 to 5 ft., each, 50c; 10 for $4.50. 5 to 6 ft., 
each, 65c; 10 for $6.00. 
The welLplanted home grounds have trees on all sides of the property. The street 
and lawn trees frame the house and add wonderfully to its attractiveness and value. 
Flowering trees are used in the tall shrubbery border, and fruit trees in the rear 
yard also add beauty and give graceful shade while supplying the table with the finest 
of fruit—that grown at home. 
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