Ornamental Trees 
B. F. BARR NURSERIES 
Fragrance Gives Lindens An Added Interest 
Tilia —LINDEN 
Fast growing shade trees for lawn, park 
or avenue planting; straight growth and 
symmetrical outline. The fragrance of the 
inconspicuous yellow flowers in early sum¬ 
mer is agreeably noticeable to the passerby. 
T. americana, 60-80 ft. American Linden 
Conical, dense head. Large, smooth, glossy, 
rich green leaves with yellow twigs; frag¬ 
rant, yellow flowers. 
8-10 ft., 114-114 in. cal._$ 2.25 
10-12 ft., 114-2 in. cal._ 3.75 
T. tomentosa (argentea), 40-50 ft. 
Silver Linden 
Compact, neat, pyramidal tree of somewhat 
upright branching habit; 5 inch leaves green 
above, silvery beneath. Withstands heat 
and drought making it especially good for 
street planting or specimen use. 
6-8 ft._$ 3.00 8-10 ft._$ 4.00 
T. vulgaris, 50-60 ft. European Linden 
Fine, conical tree of dense and compact 
growth; red bark and deep green, pubescent 
leaves, smaller than those of the American 
Linden. Withstands city conditions. 
6- 8 ft. _ % 2.00 
8-10 ft. _ 3.00 
12-14 ft., 3-4 in. cal._12.00 
14-18 ft., 4-5 in. cal._ 18.00 
Elms Are Good For Both Street and Lawn Planting 
Ulmus —ELM 
Graceful, majestic trees. Fine for ave¬ 
nues, parks and near homes. Prefer moist 
The CHINESE ELM is a very fast growing tree 
desirable for giving quick shade to the home; not 
recommended for street planting. 
U. pumila, 40-50 ft. 
Asiatic, or Chinese Elm 
Very rapid grower, yet hard wooded; grace¬ 
ful form; small leaved; drought resistant. 
6-8 ft. _$ 1.50 
8-10 ft., IV 2 -I % in. cal._ 2.50 
10-12 ft., l%-2 in. cal._ 3.50 
soil. Good for use as a background or 
frame for the house over which its protec¬ 
tion and beauty tower. 
U. americana, 60-80 ft. American Elm 
Long, ascending branches, gradually spread¬ 
ing; drooping, slender b>*anchlets. One of 
the noblest and most beautiful of large 
growing trees. 
8-10 ft., 1 -114 in. cal._$ 1.40 
?-10 ft., U4-1V2 in. cal._ 1.75 
10-12 ft.. lV 2 -2 in. cal._ 2.25 
12-U ft., 2 -2% in. cal._ 3.75 
14-16 ft.. 2y 2 -3 in. cal._ 5.00 
14-16 ft., 3 - 31/2 in. cal._ 6.00 
14-16 ft., 31 / 2-4 in. cal._ 7.50 
16-18 ft., 4 - 41/2 in. cal._ 8.50 
16-18 ft., 414-5 in. cal._ 10.00 
16-18 ft., 5 -6 in. cal._ 15.00-20.00 
U. a. va-eii, 60-80 ft. Vase Elm 
Spreading tvne of Elm with large foliage 
and uniformitv of shape; quick growing. 
12-14 ft., 2 - 21/2 in. cal._$ 5.00 
U. glabra, 50-75 ft. Scotch Elm 
Broad, round-topped head, spreading 
branches; leaves very short stemmed, 3-6 in. 
long. 
8-10 ft., 1-lVo in. cal._$ 3.75 
16-18 ft., 4 -414 in. cal._15.00 
16-18 ft., 4V 2 -5 in. cal._20.00 
U. molineii, 60-75 ft. Moline Elm 
Pyramidal in growth somewhat like a Lom¬ 
bardy Poplar; older trees becoming more 
spreading. 
6- 8 ft._$ 1.60 
8-10 ft., 1 -114 in. cal._ 1.85 
8-10 ft., l!4-iy 2 in. cal._ 2.25 
12-14 ft., 114-2 in. cal._ 3.00 
12-14 ft., 2 - 2 V 2 in. cal._ 4.50 
16-18 ft., 3 -3y 2 in. cal._ 7.00 
16-18 ft., 3y>-4 in. cal._ 9.00 
16-18 ft., 4 -5 in. cal._12.50 
18-20 ft., 5 -6 in. cal._17.50 
18-22 ft., 6 -8 in. cal. __37.50 
For Valuable Pointers on The Care of Your Plants, See Page 54 
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