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CHAS. FIORE NURSERIES, PRAIRIE VIEW, ILLINOIS 
ORNAMENTAL and HARDY SHADE TREES 
This section of our nursery business requires 
a great many acres of land distributed in im¬ 
mense blocks to whatever variety of soil is 
adapted to each peculiar kind of tree. 
In various latitudes, different climatic con¬ 
ditions prevail and accordingly affect vegetation 
so that it should be borne in mind to consult 
those who have had experience as to what is 
likely to thrive in a given locality rather than to 
plant trees at random. Our list of trees is not 
a large one, but we prefer to name only those 
that are certain to thrive within a reasonable 
distance of Chicago, and have always this in 
mind, and shall be pleased to advise at any time 
as to the best kind to use for a given purpose in 
any locality. 
We are always pleased to allow personal selec¬ 
tion by our customers for particular ornamental 
trees, but in no such case will list apply; extra 
charges will be made for such service. 
ACER—MAPLE 
ACER—(Continued) 
One of the most -widely known classes of 
trees. They are comparatively free of insect 
pests, and for street and lawn planting are in¬ 
valuable. 
Aureum (Golden Maple). Similar to Acer Rubrum, with 
reddish flowers in early Spring. Leaves reddish in early 
stage turning to greenish-yellow. Makes a' beautiful 
specimen for the lawn. 
Each Per 10 
VA" to 2" .$3.50 $32.50 
2" to 2J^" . 5.00 47.50 
size and irregular form. Foilage bright green above and 
silvery white beneath; easily transplanted. 70 feet. 
1" to 1)4" .$1.00 $ 9.00 
1) 4" to 2" 1.50 14.00 
2" to 2^4" 2.00 19.00 
2) 4" to 3" 3.00 27.50 
3" to 4" 5.00 47.50 
Platanoides Globosa (Globe Maple). One of the most use¬ 
ful, standard, globe-formed trees for formal planting. 
Each Per 10 
1)4" to 1)4" stem B&B .$ 8.00 
ly/' to 2" stem B&B . 10.00 
Platanoides Schwedleri (Red-Leaved Norwa’y Maple). A dis¬ 
tinct and beautiful tree with large, deep purplish-red 
leaves in Spring and early Summer, changing to a pur¬ 
plish-green late in the season. A hardy and vigorous 
tree and one of the finest for the lawn. 
1) 4" to 2" $3.50 $32.50 
2" to 2)4" . 5.00 47.50 
2) 4" to 3" 7.50 70.00 
Pseudo Platanus (Sycamore Maple). 100 feet. 
6' to 8' .$1.50 ’ 
Rubrum (Red or Scarlet Maple). Opening in the Spring 
with reddish buds and yellow flowers. Known as Illinois ' 
native red maple. It is outstanding for its spring 
and autumn colors. 50 feet, 
1)4" to 2" .$4.00 $37.50 
2" to 2)4" . 6.00 57.50 
Dasycarpum Wieri (Wier’s Cut-leaf Maple). Beautiful tree 
with delicately cut leaves. Of rapid growth; shoots slender 
and drooping, giving it a habit almost as graceful as 
the cut-leaved birch. Very attractive lawn tree. 
1)4" to 2" $2.50 $22.50 
Ginnala (Amur Maple). A graceful shrub or dwarf tree 
with autumn colors. Can be used for lawn specimens, 
for border plantings, or for hedges. 20 feet. 
6' to r .$1.25 $11.50 
1)4" to 2" . 3.00 27.50 
Palmatum (Green Japanese Maple) 
3' to 4' n&B .$7.50 $70.00 
Pennsylvanica (Striped Maple). Valuable for its beautiful 
rose-colored foliage in Spring and yellow and red effect 
in Fall. 40 feet. 
1" to 1)4" .$3.00 $27.50 
1)4" to 2" . 4.00 47.50 
Platanoides (Norway Maple). A large, handsome tree of 
spreading, rounded form, with broad, deep green, shining 
foliage, compact habit, and stout vigorous growth. De¬ 
sirable for street, park, or lawn. 100 feet. 
1) 4" to 2" .$2.00 $19.00 
2" to 2)4" 4.00 37.50 
2) 4" to 3" 6.00 57.50 
3" to 3)4" . 8.00 75.00 
Saccharum (Hard or Sugar Maple). Excellent street and 
shade tree of upright dense growth, the leaves turning 
to a bright yellow and scarlet in Autumn. 60 feet. 
1) 4" to 2" ..$ 2.50 $22.50 
2" to 2)4" . 4.50 42.50 
2) 4" to 3" 6.00 57.50 
3" to 3)4" . 10.00 90.00 
AESCULUS 
Glabra (Ohio Buckeye). 35 feet. 
1)4" to 2" . 
2" to 2)4" . 
Hippocastanum (Ilorsechestnut). Showy, 
Grow very slowly. Make excellent 
growing sixty to eighty feet high. 
1)4" to 2" . 
2" to 2)V' . 
Each 
Per 10 
...$3.00 
$27.50 
... 4.00 
37.50 
white 
flowers. 
specimen 
trees. 
$32.50 
... 5.00 
47.50 
AILANTHUS—Tree of Heaven 
Glandulosa —An extremely quick-growing tree with feathery, 
tropical-looking foliage. Valuable because it thrives in 
smoky cities and in soils where other trees perish. 50 
feet. 
Each Per 10 
5' to 6 ' .$ .75 $ 7.00 
8' to 10' . 1.50 14.00 
