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HARDY DECIDUOUS TREES, continued 
MOHRODENDRON ( Ualesia) diptera. Snowdrop Tree. 15 to 20 ft. Of low, broad growth, the white* 
bell-shaped, drooping Rowers appearing in May in such profusion as to suggest "dropping” snow. A 
beautiful tree, highly recommended. 
NEGUNDO aceroides. See AcerNegundo. 
OSTRYA virginiana. Iron wood. 15 to 30 ft. Hard-wooded tree of small size; very attractive elm-like foli¬ 
age and large fruit-clusters resembling hops. Leaves clear yellow in fall. 
OXYDENDRUM arboreum. Tree Andromeda. 25 to 50 ft. One of our finest native trees, producing whito 
fragrant flowers, borne on slender petioles in long pnniclcd racemes and very graceful foliage that colors 
brilliantly in early autumn through shades of crimson. 
POPULUS tremnloides. Quaking Aspen. 50 to 80 ft. The early drooping'catkins of this really short-lived 
but quick-growing tree are conspicuous, but its greatest charm is in its tremulous leaves that are continu¬ 
ally restless. . 
deltoides. Carolina Poplar. 80 to 150 ft. The variety so much planted in the East and West for produc¬ 
ing quick effect, and in cities it stands the smoke and soot well. The leaves of all poplars cling till Into 
in the season, turning bright yellow. 
PRUNUS pennsylvanica. Wild Red Cherry. 25 to GO ft. Rapid-grow¬ 
ing, short-lived tree with clean reddish bark. Fine for temporary plant¬ 
ings and quick effect. The light green foliage comes in early spring, and 
when half out the pure white flowers unfold in a perfect shower. Yellow 
iu full. 
serotina. Black Cherry. GO to 100 ft. Well-formed, fast-growing tree, 
highly valued for timber; 3- to 4-inch long drooping racemes of whito 
flowers. Yellow shades in autumn. 
PTELEA trifoliata. Hop-Tree. 10 to 20 ft. Tree-like shrub. Clusters of 
white flowers in May or June, the hop-like fruit which follows hauging till 
midwinter. 
PYRUS coronaria. See Malus coronaria. 
QUERCUS alba. White Oak. 70 to 150 It. The Oaks are all in 
demand for use as lawn and street trees, being the most majestic 
of deciduous forest trees, and, almost without exception, very 
long-lived. None are of very rapid growth, though in good soil 
they keep pace with most other trees. Oaks hold their leaves 
late usually and the autumn hues are very brilliant and lasting. 
The White Oak is one of the best and is too well known to need 
much description. Bark gray-white. 
coccinea. Scarlet Oak. 75 to 1G0 ft. Of noble propor¬ 
tions and the flnest perhaps of ail, particularly iu tho 
fall, the finely cut foliage turning brilliant scarlet. 
laurifolia. Laurel Oak. GO to 100 ft. Very pleasing laurel¬ 
like foliage, somewhat resembling the Willow Oak. 
lyrata. Swamp Post Oak. 80 to 100 ft. A large tree with flaky bark, 
leaves remaining green till late fall. 
macrocarpa. Bur Oak. 80 to 1G0 ft. Ono of the most beautiful of Oaks, 
with massive growth and heavy foliage. Acorns large, iu a mossy cup. 
nigra. Water Oak. 50 to 80 ft. A variable species. Leaves incised or 
sometimes almost entire. Desirable small tree. 
palustris. Pin Oak. 70 to 120 ft. 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 iu fall, and are 
quite persistent. Transplants easily. 
prinus. Chestnut Oak. GO to 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. 
rubra. Red Oak. 75 to 150 ft. One of the most handsome and rapid- 
growing of our native species. An elegant ornamental of large size, tho 
leaves turning a rich red or brown. 
RHAMNUS caroliniana. Buckthorn. 10 to 30 ft. Shrub in the North, 
but quite a tree in the South. Gray bark and dark yellow-green foliage. 
ROBINIA pseudacacla. Yellow Locust. 50 to 80 ft. Medium-sized tree 
with feathery foliage ami drooping racemes of very fragrant pea-simped 
flowers. Cut back when transplanting. This is the tree producing the 
"posts” and "pins” of commerce. 
SORBDS (Purus) americana. American Mountain Asri. 15 to 30 ft. 
Prized for its white blossoms and clusters of bright scarlet ornamental fruit in autumn and winter. 
TAXODIUM distichum. Southern Cypress. 30 to 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. 
TILIA americana. American Linden. GO to 125 ft. One of our best natives for avenues and park planting. 
The foliage is very thick and glossy, the trees mnking a fine windbreak. Yellow flowers clustered, small 
and fragrant. 
heterophylla. White Basswood. 45 to 70 ft. Our mountain species, with leaves silvery white under¬ 
neath. Most beautiful ornamental. 
ULMUS americana. American Elm. 75 to 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. 
fnlva. Slippery Elm. 50 to 70 ft. Makes a spreading head and is a good avenue tree. Leaves larger tiian 
preceding species. Late coloring yellowish. 
The whito wands nnd brilliant 
foliage of Galax 
Photo, by H. I'. K. (See pajjc ao) 
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