K a to a n a , North Carolina, and *B a s t o n, filassachusetts 
HARDY NATIVE TREES • DECIDUOUS, Con. 
DIOSPYROS virginiana. Persimmon. 60-100 ft. Long-lived tree of pleasing, sym¬ 
metrical habit, usually the dark green leaves turning orange or scarlet shades, or 
sometimes failing without change. Fruit edible after frost. 6-12 in., 15c. ca., §1 
for 10; 12-18 in., 25c. ea., £2 for 10. 
FAGUS americana (ferruginea ). American Beech. A magnificent spreading tree with 
smooth white bark Suckers from the root. Fall shades yellow. 1-2 ft., 15c. ca., 
§1.25 for 10 
FRAXINUS americana. White Ash. 70-130 ft. Graceful, large, rapid-growing tree 
for large grounds, parks and street planting. Growth pyramidal. Colors in autumn 
gradually change through the browns to salmon tints. 4-6 ft., 30c. ea., $2 for 10; 
6-8 ft., 50c. ea., $4 for 10. 
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Flower and red tufted berries of the Dogwood. 
FRAXINUS nigra ( sambucifolia). Black 
Ash. 6o-ioofr. Tall, more slendrr than 
the preceding, usually found near streams, 
therefore thriving best in damp locations. 
2-4 ft., 25c. ea., $2 for 10; 4-6 ft., 50c. ea., $4 for 10. 
lanceolata ( viridis). Green Ash. 40-65 ft. Another moisture-loving species of 
smaller growth, with bright green foliage. 1-2 ft., 20c. ca., $1.50 for 10; 2-4 ft., 
30c. ea., £2.50 for 10. 
GYMNOCLADUS dioica (canadensis). Kentucky Coffee Tree. 40-100 ft. When de¬ 
veloped makes a large, well-shaped tree of unique character owing to the large, com¬ 
pound leaves. Thrives in all situations. Leaves yellow in fall. 1-2 ft., 15c. ca., 
ji.25 for 10; 2-4 ft., 30c. ca., $2 for 10. 
HICKORIA minima ( amara ). Bittcrnut. 60-100 ft. All the hickories are valuable for 
forest and timber planting, and make elegant lawn trees for large estates. Nuts of 
this variety bitter. Autumn hue rusty yellow. 6-12 in., 15c. ca., $1.25 for 10. 
ILEX monticola. Mountain Holly. 15-25 ft. The largest of the deciduous Mollies, the 
pistillate plant producing abundant scarlet fruit in symmetrical rows in fall and 
early winter, suggesting the local name of "Bead Bush.” 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., $1 for 10; 
2-3 ft., 20c. ea., $1.75 for 10; 3-4 ft., 35c. ea., $3 for 10; 4-6 ft., 60c. ea., $5 for 10. 
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