CORYLUS — HAZELNUT, FILBERT 
See NUT TREES page 30. 
CRATAEGUS — HAWTHORN 
The abundant flowers in spring and colorful fruits 
in autumn make the Hawthorn one of our most useful 
small trees. Generally of low spreading habit, they 
are effective either as lawn specimens or in mixed 
groups of shrubs and trees. Hawthorns grow rapidly 
in almost any soil and thrive in an open sunny 
location. 
Crataegus coccinea 
THICKET HAWTHORN; SCARLET HAWTHORN. 20 FEET 
By virtue of many good characteristics the Thicket Hawthorn 
is a most useful tree. Its short, stout trunk has a flat top formed 
by rather crooked, spreading branches. Attractive white flowers 
appear in May and later the branches are hung with scarlet, 
somewhat edible fruits, which remain on all winter. The tree is 
admirably used for lawn ornaments and border plantings. 
Crataegus cordata 
WASHINGTON HAWTHORN 20 FEET 
A choice specimen of the Thorns, the Washington Hawthorn 
is recommended for either border plantings or as a specimen tree. 
From May to June it is profusely adorned with small white 
flowers, followed in the fall by many small scarlet fruits which 
prolong its beauty. It is a close-headed, small tree with many 
small thorns. Very hardy. 
Crataegus crusgalli 
COCKSPUR THORN. 20 FEET 
This useful Hawthorn has wide spreading, sometimes droop¬ 
ing branches that are laden with white flower clusters, followed 
by red fruits held on all winter. The small and glossy, dark green 
leaves take on a brilliant orange and scarlet fall coloring. Long 
thorns help make it an impenetrable boundary barrier when 
planted closely and sheared as a hedge, equally effective in 
borders or lawns as a specimen. 
Crataegus mollis 
DOWNY HAWTHORN. 20 FEET 
This handsome small tree with spreading and contorted 
branches is similar to other hawthorns and used for the same 
purposes. It can be distinguished from them by its short, stiff 
thorns and small scarlet pear-shaped fruits, sometimes used for 
making jelly. 
Crataegus oxyacantha 
ENGLISH HAWTHORN. 20 FEET 
This bushy tree has been admired for hundreds of years. 
The spreading branches form a symmetrical round head and are 
covered first with blossoms and then with deep lustrous green 
leaves that turn yellow and red as the season progresses. Cling¬ 
ing scarlet fruits further decorate the tree in fall. It is valuable 
for shrubbery borders, being an intermediate size between shrubs 
and tall-growing trees. Fine ornamental qualities make it a 
beautiful lawn specimen. 
Crataegus oxyacantha splendens 
PAUL DOUBLE SCARLET HAWTHORN. 15 FEET 
The showiest and most frequently seen hawthorn is this 
beautiful variety most noted for its large, profuse, double flowers, 
scarlet in color. Spreading branches, beginning low on a slender 
trunk, form a symmetrical round head, valued in foundation 
plantings or as a lawn specimen where its decorative flowers and 
fruit can be seen to best advantage. 
Crataegus tomentosa 
PEAR HAWTHORN. 15 FEET 
Usually shrubby in growth, this hawthorn sometimes assumes 
the shape of a flat topped tree. Clusters of white flowers and red 
or orangish fruit, held on after the brilliant leaves have fallen, 
make it highly valuable for ornamental planting. 
FRAXINUS — ASH 
Fraxinus americana 
WHITE ASH. 60 FEET 
This lofty tree with spreading and upright branches forming 
a somewhat opened oval is a splendid lawn or street tree, as its 
habit of growth does not prevent grass from growing at the 
base of trunk. The long, compound leaves, lustrous green above, 
whitened beneath, turn to shades of yellow and violet in autumn. 
Fruit and Leaves of English Hawthorn (CRATAEGUS) 
GINKGO — MAIDENHAIR-TREE 
Ginkgo biloba 
MAIDENHAIR TREE. 70 FEET 
So called because of its resemblance to the lacy Maidenhair 
Fern, this Chinese tree of great antiquity meets all the require¬ 
ments demanded of a street tree or lawn specimen. It has rich, 
glossy, fan-shaped leaves hanging from horizontal branches, 
forming a large globe and revealing an interesting outline when 
uncovered in winter. The tree is picturesque and loved for its 
exotic appearance. 
GLEDITSIA — HONEYLOCUST 
Gleditsia triacanthos 
HONEY LOCUST OR SWEET LOCUST. 90 FEET 
The spreading and somewhat pendulous branches of this 
large tree grow in a broad, flap-topped crown. It has smooth 
bark; decorative, finely-cut, dark green foliage which later fades 
to yellow with flat pods hanging from the branches. The long, 
sharp thorns are sometimes branched. It makes an exceptionally 
fine street tree and a beautiful lawn specimen, being planted 
both for the shade and delicate appearance of its foliage. 
Gleditsia triacanthos inermis 
THORNLESS HONEYLOCUST. 90 FEET 
Used for the same purposes and having much the same 
habits of growth, this variety of Honeylocust has thornless 
branches. 
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