WEST HILL NURSERIES —FREDONI A, NEW YORK 
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DECIDUOUS SHADE TREES 
Aiknthus (Tree of Heaven). An extremely rapid grow' 
er; often growing 4 to 6 feet in a single season. The 
compound leaves give the effect of palm leaves. This 
effect is not only pleasing, but makes a dense growth, 
thus producing much shade even when trees are 
young. Grows anywhere, even on city lots exposed to 
gas and smoke. 6 to 8 feet, ^1.50 each; 10 for ^14.00. 
Catalpa Bungei (Umbrella Catalpa). Grafted on stems 
6 to 8 feet high, it makes a symmetrical, umbrella' 
shaped head without pruning. The leaves are large, 
heart'shaped, look like shingles on a roof. Hardy and 
succeeds everywhere. Very unique and desirable. 
6 to 8 feet, 1-year heads, each, ^1.50. 
Catalpa Speciosa. A rapid'growing park, street or forest 
tree. Bears large, luxuriant, heart'shaped foliage and 
clusters of flowers similar to the horse-chestnut but 
larger. Ornamental as well as useful. Hardy. 6 to 8 
feet, each, 75c; 10 for $6.00. • 
Cherries (Japanese Flowering), Kwanzan. Deep pink, 
double flowers. These beautiful trees are taking 
America by storm. Nothing can be more beautiful 
than the long row of Japanese Flowering Cherries at 
Washington, D. C., when in full bloom in early 
spring. They are very hardy and blossom profusely 
every year. 4 to 5 feet, ^1.50 each; 10 for ^12.50. 
Crab, Bechtel’s Double Flowering. The tree is of me¬ 
dium size, covered in May with a mass of large, dou¬ 
ble, fragrant flowers of a delicate pink. Very beauti¬ 
ful and popular. 3 to 4 feet, each, 75c; 10 for 
$6.50. 
Wier’s Cut Leaf Maple 
Dogwood, White Flowering. A small native tree, pro¬ 
ducing pure white flowers 3 to 3|/2 inches in diam¬ 
eter, early in spring before the leaves appear. Very 
showy. 3 to 4 feet, each, ^1.00. 
Dogwood, Red Flowering. Similar to the above except 
that the flowers are a deep, rosy pink color. Espe¬ 
cially attractive. 3 to 4 feet, balled and burlapped, 
each, ^2.50. 
Elm, American. The noble, drooping, spreading tree of 
our forests. One of the grandest park or street trees. 
8 to 10 feet, each, ^1.25; 10 for ^11.50. 10 to 12 
feet, each, ^2.00; 10 for $18.00. 
Horse-Chestnut, White Flowering. This is a well known 
tree of symmetrical form, dense habit, dark green fo¬ 
liage, producing large spikes of white flowers abun¬ 
dantly early in spring. 5 to 7 feet, each, $1.75. 
Judas Tree (Redbud). A very ornamental native tree of 
medium size. Beautiful in foliage and flowers. The 
latter are small, delicate, reddish purple and appear 
in great abundance before the foliage. 3 to 4 feet, 
each, 75c. 
Laburnum, Scotch (Golden Chain). A small tree with 
smooth, shining leaves and long, drooping racemes 
of showy yellow flowers. Very ornamental. 3 to 4 
feet, each, $1.25. 
Linden, American (Basswood). A rapid growing, beau¬ 
tiful native tree, with large leaves and fragrant flow¬ 
ers, rich in honey. 6 to 8 feet, each, $2.00. 
Linden, European (Lime Tree). A large, upright, py¬ 
ramidal tree. Excellent for street or park. 6 to 8 feet, 
each, $2.00. 
Bechtel’s Crab 
One of the finest flowering trees 
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