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GINKGO - Maidenhair Tree 
Biloba. A very odd-leaved and hardy ornamental tree excellent for a 
lawn specimen or for street planting. Foliage is like the maidenhair 
fern. The gray bark is soft and silky and if touched seems to warm 
the hands in cold winter weather. Ginkgo is supposed to be the first 
tree that grew on earth. 50 ft. 4 to 6 ft., $2.25; 6 to 8 ft., $2.90 
GLEDITSIA - Honey Locust 
Trlacanthos (Common Honey Locust). A very picturesque, large, thorny 
tree with small oval, light green leaves. Will grow under most ad¬ 
verse conditions. 40 ft. 6 to 8 ft., $1.90; 8 to 10 ft., $2.50. 
GYMNOCLADUS 
Dioica (Kentucky Coffeetree). Interesting compound foliage composed 
of small, pointed leaves. The "coffee" pods are borne on the ends of 
the branches. 40 ft. 5 to 6 ft., $1.90; 6 to 8 ft., $2.75 
LIRIODENDRON - Tulip Tree 
Tulipifera. Tulip Tree is one of our best shade and ornamental trees— 
straight, clean, fast-growing, and exceptionally hardy. Its bright 
orange, tulip-like flowers, nestled among the large leaves, present a 
beautiful appearance in spring. The leaves are large, flat, kite¬ 
shaped, almost solid in outline, and of a cool, clear green, forming 
dense shade. 60 ft. 5 to 6 ft., $1.75; 6 to 8 ft., $2.25 
LIQUIDAMBAR - Sweet Gum 
Styraciflua. An unusually ornamental pyramidal tree with large star¬ 
shaped, very glossy and handsome leaves, which turn a brilliant red 
in autumn. Its deeply furrowed cork-like bark presents a picturesque 
winter appearance. 50 ft. 5 to 6 ft., $2.75; 6 to 8 ft., $3.75 
PHELLODENDRON 
Amurense (Amur Cork Tree). An excellent street tree as it resists 
drought and is not attacked by insects. Grows rapidly when young, 
thrives in most any kind of soil. The leaves are aromatic and turn 
bright yellow in the autumn. Its blue-black berries remain on the 
branches long after the leaves have fallen. The trees have round, 
broad heads and gray bark. 50 ft. 5 to 6 ft., $1.25; 6 to 8 ft., $1.75 
PLATANUS - Plane Tree 
Orlentalis (European Plane Tree; Sycamore). The most widely used 
tree for street and ornamental planting in cities and other locations 
where smoke and gas are factors to be considered. The tree grows 
rapidly and is healthy and hardy, succeeds under the most adverse 
conditions. The large handsome leaves form a dense foliage useful in 
outlining streets, porks, public play areas, and grounds around public 
buildings. 50 ft. 6 to 8 ft., $1.60; 8 to 10 ft., $2.00; 
10 to 12 ft., $2.90; 12 to 14 ft., $4.50 
POPULUS - Poplar 
Bolleana (Bolleana Poplar). Tall and columnar in form with smooth 
gray-green bark; leaves shining green above and silvery beneath. 
The prominent appearance, extremely rapid growth and easy culture 
of Bolleana Poplar suggest its use extensively for lightening somber 
aspects of the landscape, for accents, and for creating quick screens. 
50 ft. 5 to 6 ft., $1.40; 6 to 8 ft., $1.75; 
8 to 10 ft., $2.50; 10 to 12 ft., $3.50 
Eugenei (Carolina Poplar). Tall, broad tree, fast-growing, with glossy 
foliage. Used for quick shade, screen or windbreak, but should not be 
planted near the street. 70 ft. 6 to 8 ft., 75c; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00 
Nigra italica (Lombardy Poplar). Glossy, deep green foliage and dense 
growth form picturesque spires quite regular in outline. Valuable for 
planting as accents, in rows and for windbreaks. An extremely fast¬ 
growing and long-lived tree. 70 ft. Each 10 
Each 10 8 to 10 ft.$1.00 $ 8.00 
4 to 6 ft.$0.50 $ 4.00 10 to 12 ft. 1.50 12.50 
6 to 8 ft.75 6.00 12 to 14 ft.2.25 17.50 
Simoni (Simon Poplar). This most valuable screen and windbreak tree 
is also beautiful grown as a specimen. It grows pyramidal in shape, 
with clear, glossy green leaves forming exceedingly dense foliage. 
40 ft. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.25; 
10 to 12 ft., $1.75; 12 to 14 ft., $2.50 
QUERCUS- Oak 
Coccinea (Scarlet Oak). One of our finest Oaks. Tall and straight in 
growth; rich fall coloring. 75 ft. 
5 to 6 ft., $1.90; 6 to 8 ft., $2.90; 
8 to 10 ft., $4.25; 1 >/ ? to 13 14 in., $5.75 
Macrocarpa (Mossycup Oak). Large, open and spreading in growth with 
large leaves and rough bark. 75 ft. 5 to 6 ft., $2.50; 6 to 8 ft., $3.25 
Palustris (Pin Oak). Of compact, pyramidal, spreading growth with 
lustrous green leaves deeply lobed, giving the foliage a fine-textured 
appearance. One of the best all-around trees grown, being a good 
specimen, street, screen, or windbreak tree. Will thrive in wet loca¬ 
tions. 65 ft. 5 to 6 ft., $1.40; 6 to 8 ft., $1.80; 
8 to 10 ft., $2.25; 10 to 12 ft., $3.50; 
1% to 2 in., $5.00; 2 to 2'A in., $6.50 
Prinus (Chestnut Oak). Large, tall-growing, with chestnutnike leaves 
50 ft. 5 to 6 ft., $2.95; 6 to 8 ft., $3.75 
Robur (English Oak). One of our finest ornamental oaks, very hardy 
and long-lived. The tree is sturdy, growing rapidly after becoming 
established. The characteristic Oak leaves are medium in size, thick 
and green, forming a dense foliage. An extra good Oak for street and 
town planting. 50 ft. 8 to 10 ft., $3.00; 10 to 12 ft., $4.00 
Robur concordia (Golden English Oak). Very similar to the English Oak, 
except that it has bright yellow leaves. Very striking and unusual. 
We believe we are one of the very few nurseries offering this excep¬ 
tional tree. 30 ft. 4 to 5 ft., $7.75 
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Rubra (Red Oak). Tall and free-growing, with extra large leaves. An 
excellent shade and street tree. 75 ft. 
4 to 6 ft., $1.90; 6 to 8 ft., $2.75; 
8 to 10 ft., $3.75; 10 to 12 ft., $5.75 
SALIX - Willow 
Weeping Willows 
Tall, upright, massive in form, with long, slender branches growing 
straight downward. Weeping Willow is always attractive, and especially 
so in summer with the pendulous branches swaying gently in the breeze 
and the long, slender, lustrous green leaves showing a bright silver reflex. 
Willows grow rapidly, will thrive in wet places, and like to be near water, 
but do not mind being planted elsewhere, as they grow heartily in almost 
any location. We list the three main varieties: 
Babylonica (Babylon Willow). One of the taller, faster-growing va¬ 
rieties. Has bright green bark and extra long branches. 55 ft. 
5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 6 to 8 ft., $1.40; 
8 to 10 ft., $2.00; 10 to 12 ft., $3.00 
Blanda (Wisconsin Willow). Forms a broad, massive top, brownish green 
bark. One of the hardiest and most extensively planted Weeping 
Willows. 40 ft. 5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 6 to 8 ft., $1.40; 
8 to 10 ft., $2.00; 1 1/4 to 1 l / 2 in., $3.00 
Niobe (Golden Weeping Willow). One of the finest and showiest of the 
Weeping Willows and very hardy. It has bright golden bark, long, 
fine branches, with leaves green above and silvery beneath. 45 ft. 
5 to 6 ft., $1.40; 6 to 8 ft., $1.75 
Upright Willows 
Pentandra (Laurel Willow). Bright green bark and shining, glossy, deep 
green leaves. 30 ft. 5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 6 to 8 ft., $1.40; 
8 to 10 ft., $2.00; 11 / 2 to 2 in., $2.50 
Vitellina (Gold Bark Willow). Strong and upright, with clear golden 
bark; typical willow foliage. 40 ft. 
5 to 6 ft., 95c; 6 to 8 ft., $1.25; 
8 to 10 ft., $1.75; 10 to 12 ft., $2.25 
Shrub Willows 
Discolor (Pussy Willow). Famed for its fuzzy buds which appear early 
in spring. The branches make the delightful "pussy willow" bouquets 
when forced in water in later winter Excellent for planting in wet 
locations. 12 ft. 1 '/^ to 2 ft., 40c; 2 to 3 ft., 50c; 
3 to 4 ft., 60c; 4 to 6 ft., 80c 
Incana (Rosemary Willow). A distinctive large shrub with gray leaves, 
bright red buds, dark branches. Good for screen or background plant¬ 
ing in wet locations. 10 ft. 1 '/ 2 to 2 ft., 45c; 2 to 3 ft., 60c 
Regalls (Royal Willow). A tall, upright shrub with beautiful soft, silver 
foliage. May be grown as a small tree or large shrub. 25 ft. 
2 to 3 ft., 65c; 3 to 4 ft., 85c 
SORBUS - Mountain Ash 
Aucuparia (European Mountain Ash). Noted for its clusters of bright 
scarlet and orange berries which contrast beautifully with the dense 
green foliage and often remain after the leaves have fallen. 30 ft. 
5 to 6 ft., $1.50; 6 to 8 ft., $2.00; 
8 to 10 ft., $2.75; 10 to 12 ft., $3.50 
TILIA - Linden 
Americana (American Linden). A handsome tree of rapid growth and 
one of the best ornamentals for either street or lawn planting. The 
American Linden has a broad round top and intensely fragrant flowers. 
80 ft. 6 to 8 ft., $1.50; 8 to 10 ft., $2.00; 
10 to 12 ft., $2.50; 12 to 14 ft., $3.50 
Vulgaris (European Linden). A round-topped tree, more compact and 
somewhat slower in growth than its American cousin. Leaves are 
round, slightly pointed, dark green above and light green beneath. 
Bark is smooth and brown. One of the best specimen lawn or street 
trees, famed abroad for its stately avenues such as "Unter den Lin¬ 
den." 60 ft. 6 to 8 ft., $2.25; 8 to 10 ft., $2.90; 
1 1/4 to 11 / 2 in., $4.50; 1 >/ 2 to 1 3/ 4 in., $5.75 
Platyphyllos (Big Leaf European Linden). Huge, heart-shaped leaves, 
smooth brownish gray bark. Large, broad, tall-growing—a very clean, 
strong and hardy ornamental shade and street tree. 
6 to 8 ft., $2.25; 8 to 10 ft., $2.90; 
1 '/ 2 to 1 3/ 4 in., $4.50; 1 % to 2 in., $6.00 
ULMUS - Elm 
Americana (American or White Elm). Limbs grow upward and out¬ 
ward, forming a broad, open, fan-shaped top, while the smaller 
branches droop slightly to add a touch of gracefulness to the tall 
and stately aspect. American Elm can be used for any planting pur¬ 
pose, will grow in almost any soil, and thrives in wet locations. 80 ft. 
6 to 8 ft., 95c; 8 to 10 ft, $1.25; 10 to 12 ft., $1.65; 
12 to 14 ft., $2.25; 2 >/ 2 to 3 in., $3.75; 3 to 3 '/ 2 in., $5.00 
Americana, Vase Type (Vase Elm). Cole offers only the true grafted 
type of Vase Elm with the large, broad, vase-shaped top. Very hardy, 
long-lived and strong growing. Foliage is a rugged, healthy green. 
An excellent tree for street and ornamental planting. 70 ft. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.40; 10 to 12 ft., $2.00; 
12 to 14 ft., $2.75; 2 >/ 2 to 3 in., $5.50 
Pumila (Chinese Elm). The Chinese Elm is rather dwarf in character, 
with a compact top, roughly pyramidal in outline. The small, lustrous 
green leaves form a dense, healthy foliage. Quite rapid in growth. 
45 ft. 6 to 8 ft., $1.75; 8 to 10 ft., $2.40; 10 to 12 ft., $3.25; 
12 to 14 ft., $4.50; 21 / 2 to 3 in., $5.75; 3 to 3>£ in., $7 75 
Moline (Columnar Moline Elm). This new type of Elm, upright, colum¬ 
nar, narrow in form, is an outstanding specimen for street or accent 
planting, for outlining drives, for large border backgrounds, or for 
creating and framing a desired vista. Leaves are large, smooth, of a 
clear, medium green. 70 ft. 8 to 10 ft., $1.40; 10 to 12 ft., $2.00; 
12 to 14 ft., $2.75; 2 >/ 2 to 3 in., $5.50 
