PAINESVILLE, OHIO 
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Ailanthus—“Tree of Heaven” Catalpa Bungei Rivers’ Purple Beech 
HARDY ORNAMENTAL TREES 
Deciduous Ornamental 
TREES 
The succeeding lists represent the most favored trees 
for lawn adornment, and the best types for street and 
grove plantings. We would be pleased to quote prices 
on different sizes or larger quantities. 
Prices are for express or freight collect. 
ATEiAItTHTJS (Tree of Heaven). An extremely rapid grower 
with brilliant green, palmlike leaves. Thrives in city lots 
exposed to gas and smoke, and in soil where other trees 
perish. 5 to 6 feet, $1.50; 6 to 8 feet, $2.00. 
ASAILIA Japonica. (Devil’s Walking Stick). Handsome 
small tree with spreading umbrella top. Foliage immense, 
finely divided; broad flat panicles of creamy white flowers 
in July; the whole creating a distinctly tropical effect. 
4 to 5 feet, $1.00. 5 to 6 feet, $1.30. 
ASH, American Wliite. A tall, rapid grower with smooth 
gray bark and glossy, fernlike leaves. 6 to 8 feet, $1,76. 
BIRD CHBRRV (Prunus Padus). A handsome flowering 
tree, bearing long clusters of white flowers in May, followed 
by bright red fruit, much beloved by birds. It is one of the 
earliest trees to leaf out in the spring. 5 to 6 feet, $1,25. 
Balled and Burlapped (B. B.); 
heavy—ship hy freight 
Buropean. Magnificent, compact tree with a sturdy, solid 
trunk, smooth gray bark, and dark green, lustrous leaves 
which turn to reddish brown in autumn. 
3 to 4 feet. $2.75. 4 to 6 feet, $3.75. 
Rivers’ Pnrple-Leaved (Grafted). Makes an elegant me¬ 
dium size tree for the lawn ; the foliage in the spring is a 
deep purple, later changing to crimson, and in autumn a 
dull, purplish green. 3 to 4 feet, $5,00. 
Tricolor. A charming form with deep purple leaves, mar¬ 
gined with rose. Give a sheltered position. 3 to 4 ft., $6.60. 
BIRCH 
Cnt-Beaved 'Weeping. Its tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, 
graceful drooping habit, silvery white bark and delicately 
cut foliage present attractive characteristics rarely met with 
in a single tree. Very popular for single lawn specimens or 
groups; the white bark of trunk and twigs gleaming con¬ 
spicuously among the greens and browns of other trees. 
4 to 6 feet, $2.00. 6 to 6 feet, $2.76. 6 to 8 feet, $3.50. 
Canoe or Paper (B. Papyrifera). A large, vigorous upright 
tree with broad, handsome leaves and brilliant white bark. 
6 to 8 feet, $2.60. 8 to 10 feet, $3.25. 
CATALPA 
Bungei (Umbrella Catalpa). Grafted on stems either 6 to 6 
or 6 to 8 feet high, makes an umbrella-shaped top without 
pruning. Perfectly hardy, and flourishes in all soils and cli¬ 
mates. Leaves large, glossy, heart-shaped, deep green, mak¬ 
ing symmetrical head. Usually planted in pairs. Each 
5 to 6 feet .$1.36 
6 .to 7 feet . 1.75 
Speciosa. A good looking tree developing quick shade. Large, 
heart-shaped downy leaves, and compound panicles of white 
flowers, tinged violet, dotted purple and yellow. Noted for 
rapid, straight growth, and durability. 6 to 8 feet, $1.00. 
Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch 
