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FRANKLINIA ALATAMAHA (GORDONIA). 
One of the few trees to flower in 
the Autumn. Blooms freely each 
year. Shiny green leaves turn 
scarlet. Flowers pure white, 3 
inches across. Hardy. Each 
4 to 5 Ft. B&B _ 5.00 
5 to 6 Ft. B&B _ .. 6.00 
6 to 7 Ft. B&B . 8.50 
Ten 
GINKGO BILOBA. (50 to 75 ft.) 
Maidenhair Tree 
Of Oriental origin and appear¬ 
ance with fan-shaped leaves that 
take on a pleasing yellow fall 
color. The straight and open 
growth when young develops into 
an enormous round head when 
matured. Resists disease, insects, 
and city conditions. A valuable 
all purpose tree. 
6 
to 
7 
Ft. 
2.25 
20.00 
7 
to 
8 
Ft. 
3.00 
27.00 
8 
to 
10 
Ft. 
3.50 
31.00 
10 
to 
12 
Ft., 
11 
to 
IS 
In. 
cal. 
6.00 
54.00 
10 
to 
12 
Ft., 
IS to 
2 
In. 
cal. 
7.50 
68.00 
10 
to 
12 
Ft., 
2 
to 
91 
^2 
In. 
cal. 
10.00 
90.00 
KOELREUTERIA PANICULATA. (25 to 30 ft.) 
Varnish Tree 
A small, lightly branched tree 
with rounded head. Bright yel¬ 
low flowers in July borne in large 
terminal trusses, a striking con¬ 
trast to the green, compound foli¬ 
age. Not particular as to soil yet 
likes a sunny location. Hardy. Each Ten 
5 to 6 Ft. 2.00 18.00 
8 to 10 Ft. _ 4.25 38.00 
LABURNUM ALPINUM. Scotch Laburnum 
Light green, glabrous foliage. 
Yellow flowers in racemes. 
2 to 3 Ft. _ 1.00 9.00 
L. VOSSI. Voss Golden Chain 
A new and improved variety. The 
bright green, trilobed foliage em¬ 
phasizes the long racemes of 
brilliant yellow flowers. Reminds 
us of the Wisterias. Use singly, or 
on border edge. Hardy, not par¬ 
ticular as to soil; sunny or part 
shady location. 
6 to 8 Ft. __ 4.50 
8 to 10 Ft. _ 6.00 
G. BILOBA FASTIGI AT A. 
Becomes a tall, fastigiate tree. 
More slender than Biloba. 
4 to 5 ft. _ 1.50 13.50 
HALESIA TETRAPTERA. (12 to 15 ft.) 
Great Silver Bell 
A vigorous, good looking, large 
shrub, with leaves dark green 
above and pale green below. 
Pure white bell-shaped flowers 
resemble snowdrops, appearing 
with the first foliage. Four¬ 
winged, brown fruits. Will thrive 
in well-drained soil, and prefers 
a sheltered location. Quite deco¬ 
rative when in flower. 
5 to 6 Ft. . 1.25 
8 to 10 Ft. .. 2.50 
10 to 12 Ft. ......._. 3.50 
11.00 
22.50 
L. VULGARE. (30 ft.) Golden Chain 
A familiar Laburnum. Yellow 
flowers in pendulous clusters are 
smaller than Vossi. Grows more 
vigorously. 
5 to 6 Ft. 2.50 
6 to 7 Ft. _ 4.25 
L. WATERERI. Waterer Laburnum 
Long, slender racemes of yellow 
bloom. Dwarf habit. 
2 to 3 Ft. ___ 1.50 
MORUS ALBA PENDULA. (8 to 10 ft.) 
Tea’s Weeping Mulberry 
A well-known variety with long 
weeping branches, fountain-like 
in effect. Much used as lawn 
specimens. The berries attract 
the birds. Grafted on 5 ft. stems. 
3 yr. crown . 2.75 24.00 
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