PAINESVILLE, OHIO 
Hardy Ornamental Trees 77 
The Maernificent American Elm 
THE ELM [Ulmus] 
EUONYMUS 
(Winterberry) 
Bqngreaims. Tall grow- 
ing shrub with slend¬ 
er branches and finely 
serrate 2- to 4-inch 
leaves. Flowers ap¬ 
pear in numerous 
small forked cymes; 
succeeded by large, 
deeply lobed fruits 
which show pink, 
with white seeds and 
orange arils. 
3 to 4 feet, 75c. 
4 to 5 feet, 90c. 
Europaeus. (Burn¬ 
ing Bush). A large 
shrub or small tree, 
growing to 15 feet. In 
spring it is covered 
with a wealth of 
bright yellow flowers 
in nodding clusters, 
followed by brilliant 
rose-colored berries, Horse-Cnestnut 
hanging in clusters 
from the branches till mid-winter. The leaves color a beautiful crimson- 
scarlet in fall. Stems and leaves a dark, polished green. 
3 to 4 feet, 75c. 4 to 6 feet, 90c. 
American. A noble native tree of great size and wide spr^d, 
with graceful drooping branches and handsome leaves. One 
of the best tree types for towering heady effect and wide¬ 
spread shade. lEach| 6 
6 to 8 feet 
8 to 10 feet 
10 to 12 feet 
$1.001$5.40 
1.251 6.60 
1.751 9.00 
HORSE-CHESTNUT 
White Ploweringf. The well-known European species; very 
handsome; has magnificent spikes of white flowers borne in 
profusion and sweetly scented. 
4 to 5 feet, $1.25. 5 to 6 feet, $1.60. 6 to 8 feet, $2.00. 
Camperdown Weepingf. Its vigorous irregular branchy, 
which have a uniform weeping habit, overlap so regularly 
that a c o m- 
' pact, roof-like 
head is form¬ 
ed. Leaves are 
large, glossy, 
dark green. 
Grafted 5- to 
6 -ft. stems, 
with 1-year 
head, $2.75. 
[iliinese (P u- 
mila). Grow¬ 
ing rapidly 
and to a good 
height. Pre¬ 
fers a light or 
gravelly loam, 
and develops a 
broader base 
than the American types 
’’ase Elm. 
Chinese Elm. 
Another recently 
Camperdown Weeping Elm 
The foliage is small and dense, the 
growth symmet¬ 
rical and compact. 
5 to 6 feet, $1.10. 
6 to 8 feet, $1.50. 
8 to 10 feet, $2.00. 
Engrlish (Campes- 
tris). More dense¬ 
ly branched than 
American, and 
not quite so tall 
with smaller, 
darker leaves re¬ 
tained longer in 
autumn. The 
branches project 
from trunk almost 
at right angles. 
8 to 10 feet, $3.25. 
Moline. A valuable 
new type of tree 
perpetuated by 
budding. Of com¬ 
pact but fast 
growing habit, 
with very large 
leaves of distinct 
dark blue-green 
shade. 
introduced type of American 
Both Above; 
6 to 8 feet 
8 to 10 feet 
10 to 12 feet 
Each| 6 
$1.20 
1.60 
2.00 
$6.00 
8.40 
11.00 
HAOKEERRY. Its light green leaves are glossy, pointed; the 
branches spread horizontally, forming a wide, elm-shaped 
head of medium size. Vigorous, hardy and healthy, thriving 
in all soils. 6 to 8 feet, $2.26. 8 to 10 feet, $2.75. 
JUREBERRY (Amelanchier). Of picturesquely irregular 
branching growth; all-white in April with drifts of droop¬ 
ing, snowy flowers. Small purple, edible fruits in June. 
1% to 2 feet, 70c each; 3 for $1.65. 
KENTUCKY COFFEE TREE (Gymnocladus canadensis). 
A fast growing tall tree with ascending branches uniquely 
free from cluttering' branchlets, thus making a clean-cut 
silhouette. The bluish foliage is twice-pinnate, 2 to 3 feet 
long, of airy grace and beauty. Greenish white flowers in 
large panicles terminating the new branches of same season, 
are followed by picturesque clusters of large, flat, reddish 
seed pods persisting through the winter. 3 to 4 feet, $1.50. 
KOEXiREUTERIA panictilata (Varnish Tree). A rare tree, 
26 to 30 feet high, showy in July, when spangled with foot- 
long clusters of golden yellow flowers and in autumn when 
foliage colors to crimson and gold. 3 to 4 feet, $1.10. 
IiABURNUM, Scotch (“Golden Chain”). This charming 
small tree takes its familiar name froni the long racemes 
of golden yellow flowers with which it is radiant in June. 
It is of picturesquely irregular growth, and has glossy pin¬ 
nate leaves. Prefers a somewhat sheltered situation. 
3 to 4 feet, $1.65. 
IiINDEN, American. A stately tree, with large, shining 
cordate leaves. Valuable for its beautiful white wood. It 
flowers in July. 6 to 8 feet, $1.60 ; 8 to 10 feet, $2.00. 
—European. Largely used for street and ornamental plant¬ 
ing, developing into beautiful, roundheaded specimens; 
bloom very sweet-scented. 6 to 8 ft., $2.00. 8 to 10 ft., $2.75. 
IiIQUIDAMBAR (Sweet Gum). A splendid, bulky tree of 
straight pyramidal growth up to 135 feet. Its leaves are 
lustrous dark green in distinct star shape, turning to vivid 
shades of crimson, yellow and orange in the fall. A gracious 
shade tree for the street lines ; but will not endure much 
shade itself, and prefers a deep, rich soil. The winter aspect 
is picturesque, with cork-winged, red-brown branches, and 
swinging, spiny seed balls which persist till spring. 
3 to 4 feet, $1.26. 4 to 6 feet, $1.75. 
HONEY LOCUST. A large, vigorous tree, with wide-spread¬ 
ing branches, feathery, fernlike leaves, and a stout arma¬ 
ment of thorns. Makes a fine defensive hedge. 4 to 5 feet, 
90c. 6 to 6 feet, $1.35. 
1-yr. seedlings, $5.00 per 100 ; 250 for $10.00. 
BLACK LOCUST. A handsome, straight, fast-growing na¬ 
tive tree thriving in dry, sandy or other soils. It is largely 
planted to procure posts, ties and poles, for which there is 
always good demand. 5 to 6 feet, 75c. 6 to 8 feet, $1.25. 
1-year seedlings, $5.00 per 100 ; 260 for $10.00. 
