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ALLEN’S NURSERIES, GENEVA, OHIO 
The Stately and Beautiful 
SHADE TREES 
Magnolia Soulangeana. One of the hardiest and finest. Its blossoms are 
from 3 to 5 inches across, cup-shaped; white and rosy violet, opening 
before its leaves which are massive and glossy. Each 
2 to 3 ft., balled and burlapped ..$2.50 
Maple, Norway. This is a very fine, hardy, large leaved, dense shade tree; 
a better shade than the old Sugar Maple. We offer these at Each 
8- to 10-ft. trees.$1.50 
Catalpa Bungei (Umbrella Catalpa), Grafted on stems from 5 to 8 feet high, makes 
umbrella shape without trimming; leaves large. Usually set in pairs each side of a 
walk. Each Per 2 
2-yr. head, 6 to 7 ft. tall .$1.00 $1.50 
Catalpa speciosa. This is a tall growing shade tree, has white blossoms, large green 
leaves, makes good fence posts when cut, is a quick grower. Each 
5- to 6-ft. trees.$0.50 
Linden, American (Basswood). A beautiful, rapid-growing tree with large, 
broad leaves and fragrant flowers. The bloom furnishes the best of 
bee pasture. The Linden should be extensively used as a lawn tree ; it is 
also very valuable for park and street planting. It thrives in moist, rich 
soil, but does well in any good soil. Each 
6 to 8 ft.$1.25 
Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber Tree). A fine pyramidal tree with up¬ 
right branches. Leaves oblong, bright green, turning yellow in autumn. 
A valuable shade tree. Each 
6 to 8 ft.$1.50 
Maple, Japan (Red-Leaved). Rounded, dwarf trees seldom maturing to 
over 10 feet, densely furnished to the ground with indented leaves of un¬ 
rivaled brilliance and charm. Their early and midsummer aspect is vivid 
blood-red, which dulls to a bronzy purple-red towards fall. These are 
splendid foreground subjects in mixed groups, or for solitary color blotches 
in the open lawn. Supply limited. Each 
2 to 3 ft., balled and burlapped .$2.50 
American Linden 
Ailanthus (Tree of Heaven). Art extremely 
rapid grower with brilliant green, palm¬ 
like leaves. Thrives in city lots exposed to 
gas and smoke, and in soil where other 
trees perish. Each 
6 to 8 ft. $ 1.00 
Ash, American White. A handsome, hardy, 
broad headed, quick growing shade tree, 
sometimes reaching 120 feet in height. Very 
valuable in landscape work, for park and 
street planting. Each 
6 to 8 ft.$1.00 
Ash, European Mountain (Sorbus aucu- 
paria). An ornamental deciduous tree with 
beautiful foliage, which turns orange-red in 
the fall. The fruits are showy and often 
remain all winter, if not eaten by the birds. 
Not particular as to soil. Each 
6 to 8 ft.$1.25 
5 to 6 ft. 1.00 
Maple, Schwedler’s. A beautiful variety of the Norway Maple with leaves 
__ of bright crimson color, chang¬ 
ing to purplish green late in the 
autumn. One of the most valu¬ 
able trees for contrast in foliage. 
Each 
8 to 10 ft.. .$1.50 
Catalpa Bungei 
Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch. One of the 
most elegant of all weeping or pendulous trees. It is of tall, slender, yet vigorous 
growth, graceful drooping habit, silvery white bark and delicately cut foliage. Each 
8 to 10 ft. branched .$2.00 
Elm, American. The old majestic drooping tree that you have always seen in the 
country pastures. One of the finest of all shade trees we offer. Each 
8- to 10-ft. trees. $1.50 
Elm, Chinese (Ulmus pumila). A new introduction from China. This variety is a very 
rapid grower. Known to have reached a height of 20 feet 6 years after planting an 
8- to 10-ft. tree. Resembles the popular Norway Maple in shape. Good foliage, more 
dense than other Elms. Exceptionally adapted for street and shade planting where 
quick results are desired. Grows 75 feet high. Each 
s to ioft,.i: 5 o 
Judas Tree (Cercis canadensis) (Redbud). A small tree of irregular form, with 
heart-shaped leaves. It is covered with delicate pink blossoms early in spring before 
the leaves appear, a charming association among the tender greens and bronzes of 
young foliage. Each 
4 to 5 ft .$ 1.00 
Lombardy Poplar 
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