DECIDUOUS TREES 
This group has also been divided, those trees used for shade being 
listed first, while those that are planted more for their flowers or shape 
are mentioned separately. 
Maples. (Acer). The maples are the most popular shade trees, and 
are so well known that detailed description is unnecessary. 
Norway (Platanoides). A large growing tree giving dense shade, 
quite largely planted in cities. 8 to 1 0 ft. 2.00 
10 to 12 ft. . 3.00 
21/2 caliper . 5.00 
Norway red leaved (Schwedleri). Leaves open red in Spring, 
changing to deep reddish green during season. 7 to 8 ft.. 2.50 
Sugar (Saccharum). A beautiful shade tree with brilliant col¬ 
ored leaves in Autumn. 6 to 8 ft. . 1.50 
8 to 10 ft. . 2.25 
10 to 12 ft. . 3.00 
Weir’s cut leaf. A fast growing maple with deeply cut leaves. 
8 to 10 ft. . 1.25 
White maple (Rubrum). Our native swamp maple, at home 
both in wet or dry soils. 8 to 1 0 ft. . 1.00 
10 to 12 ft. . 2.00 
Birch (Betula). Birches are planted more for their white bark than 
for shade. 
Cut leaf weeping (Alba pendula gracilis) . Finely cut leaves with 
drooping branches. A specimen tree. 6 to 8 ft. . 2.25 
White European (Alba). A large growing birch with white bark. 
8 to 10 ft. . 2.00 
Elm (Ulmus). American. Our native Elm. 8 to 10 ft. 1.50 
Chinese (Pumila). Crows m.uch faster than native Elm if in a 
favorable position. 8 to 1 0 ft. . 2.00 
Larch (Larix). European Larch or Tamarack. A cone bearing tree 
with light green needles which drop in the Fall. 6 to 7 ft.. 2.00 
Linden (Tilia). Also called Basswood. Large leaves. 
8 to 10 ft. . 2.00 
Cordata. Small leaved European, much used in planting on 
Parkways and City streets. 6 to 8 ft. . 2.25 
8 to 10 ft. . 3.00 
Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia). A good compact tree bearing 
large bunches of orange red berries in Fall. 8 to 1 0 ft.. 1.00 
Poplar (Populus). Fast growing trees used for quick effect. 
Carolina (Eugenei). Spreading branches. 8 to 1 0 ft. . 1.00 
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