Kelsey's Hardy American \Plants 
HARDY NATIVE TREES • DECIDUOUS, Con. 
QUERCUS laurifolia. Laurel Oak. 60-100 ft. Very pleasing: laurel-like foliage, some¬ 
what resembling the Willow Oak. 6 in., 20c. ea., Si.50 for 10. 
lyrata. Swamp Post Oak. 80-100 ft. A large tree with flaky bark, leaves remaining 
green till late fall. 6-12 in., 20c. ea., $1.50 for 10. 
macrocarpa. Bur Oak. 80-160 ft. One of the most beautiful of Oaks, with massive 
growth and heavy foliage. Acorns large, in a mossy cup. 12-18 in., 20c. ea., $1.50 
for 10. 
nigra ( arjuatica ). Water Oak. 50-80 ft. A variable species. Leaves incised or 
sometimes almost entire. Desirable small tree. 6 in., 20c. ea., $1.50 for 10. 
palustris. Pin Oak. 7o-i2oft. Tree of especial beauty, much used for avenue planting 
and stands in streets well. Lower branches drooping. Finely cut leaves turn a deep 
scarlet, sometimes yellow in fall, and are quite persistent. Transplants easily. 2-3 ft., 
50c. ea., £4 for 10. 
prinus (castanea). Chestnut Oak. 60-100 ft. The large leaves are chestnut-like, 
giving rise to the common name. A fine large species. Dull yellow or brown leaves 
in fall. 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., $1/25 for 10; 2-3 ft., 20c. ea., §1.50 for 10; 3-5 ft., 40c. 
ea., $3-50 for 10. 
rubra. Red Oak. 75 ' 1 5 ° ft* One of foe most handsome and rapid-growing of our 
native species. An elegant ornamental of large size, the leaves turning a rich red or 
brown. 1-2 ft., 15c., ea., $1.25 for 10; 2-3 ft , 30c. ea., $2 for 10. 
RHAMNUS caroliniana. Buckthorn. 10-30 ft. Shrub in the north, but quite a tree in 
the south. Gray bark and dark yellow-green foliage. 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., $i for 10; 
2-3 ft., 25c. ea., $2 for 10; 3-4 ft., 40c. ea., $3 for 10. 
ROBINIA pseudacacia. Yellow Locust. 50-80 ft. Medium-sized tree with feathery 
foliage and drooping racemes of very fragrant pea*sbaped flowers. Cut back when 
transplanting. T his is the tree producing the "posts” and "pins” of commerce. 
1-2 ft., ioc. ea., 75c. for 10; 2-4 ft., 20c, ea., $1.50 foirio. 
SORBUS (Pyrus) americana. . American Mountain Ash. 15-30 ft. Prized for its white 
blossoms' and clusters of bright scarlet ornamental fruit in autumn and winter. 1-2 ft., 
20c. ea., $1.75 for 10; 2-3 ft., 35c. ea., $3 for 10; 3-5 ft., 50c. ea/j £4 for 10. 
TAXODIUM distichum. Southern Cypress. 30-70 ft. Found growing in southern 
swamps and along rivers, this famous "Bald Cypress,” strange to say, thrives well even 
in dry limestone soil and is perfectly hardy in the north. It-makes a tall, slender, 
spiry tree striking in appearance. 1-2 ft., 20c. ea , $1.50 per 10; 2-3 ft., 35c. ea., 
#3 for 10. 
TILIA americana, American Linden.. 60-125 ft. One of our best natives for avenues 
and park planting. I he foliage is very thick and glossy, the trees making a fine 
wind-break. Yellow flowers clustered, small and fragrant. 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., Si.2c 
for 10; 2-3 ft., 25c. ea., $2 for 10. 
hctcrophylla. White Basswood. 45"7° ft* Our mountain species, with leaves silvery 
white underneath. Most beautiful ornamental. 1-2 ft., 30c. ea., $2 for 10. 
ULMUS americana. American Elm. 75-120 ft. A typical American tree of lofty 
growth, assuming many different shapes, each distinct and charming. One of the few 
avenue trees to "meet” overhead. Turns brown or yellow in fall. 1-2 ft., 15c. ea., 
Si for 10; 2-4 ft., 25c. ea., $2 for 10; 4-6 ft., 35c. ea., $3 for 10. 
fulva. Slippery Elm. 50-70 ft. Makes a spreading head and is a good avenue tree. 
Leaves larger than preceding species. Late coloring yellowish. 6-12 in., 
20c. ea., Si.50 for 10. 
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Varied Shapes of Oak Leaves. 
