Aesculus 
Aesculus cornea. Red-Flowering Horse-Chestnut. A handsome tree with red or 
scarlet flowers borne in panicles 6 to 8 inches long. Much prized for this highly 
ornamental value. Trees must be grafted and are rather scarce. 
Each Each 
3 to 4 ft.$3.00 6 to 7 ft.$5.00 
4 to 5 ft. 4.00 
A. glabra. Ohio Buckeye. A native round-topped tree of good habit. Cream blos¬ 
soms borne in clusters 5 to 6 inches long. 
Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.$2.00 8 to 10 ft.$4.00 
6 to 8 ft. 3.00 
Cladrastis - Yellow-Wood 
Cladrastis lutea. So called because the wood was formerly used to make a yellow 
dye. A native tree of spreading habit with foliage generally resembling the ash. 
It produces great drooping panicles of white pealike blossoms not unlike wisteria. 
Foliage brilliant yellow 
in autumn. 
Each 
Each 
5 to 6 ft. 
.$3.00 
7 to 8 ft. 
.$5.00 
6 to 7 ft. 
. 4.00 
Carpinus - Hornbeam 
Carpinus betula pyramidalis. Pyramidal European Hornbeam. A narrow, stately tree 
of columnar habit with Beech-like foliage. For a formal specimen or making an 
alley it is of much value. 
Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.$ 5.00 7 to 8 ft.$ 8.00 
6 to 7 ft. 6.00 8 to 10 ft. 10.00 
C. caroliniana. Hornbeam or Blue Beech. This 
attractive, slow growing tree deserves wider 
planting. In foliage it resembles the native 
Beech but is much more compact and graceful 
in habit of growth. The terminal growth has a 
reddish cast, and foliage colors scarlet to or¬ 
ange-yellow in the fall. Fine where a small, 
compact specimen is wanted. 
Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.$2.50 8 to 10 ft. . . .$4.00 
6 to 8 ft.3.00 
Feed Your 
Trees 
Castanea - Chinese Chestnut' 
Like other plants. 
Castanea mollissima. Chinese blight - resistant 
Chestnut. Small symmetrical tree, valuable for 
shade or nuts. With our native variety prac¬ 
tically extinct this will take its place. Foliage 
beautiful in summer changing to yellow in fall. 
: ruits early and prolifically and is of 
jood quality. Each 
3 to 4 ft.$1.00 
4 to 5 ft. 1.50 
trees should be fed 
for best results. See 
our Plant Foods 
listed on inside 
back cover. 
Cornus—Flowering Dogwood 
Celtis - Hackberry 
Celtis mississippiensis. The Hackberry is one of our best trees. 
It is not rapid in growth, but is comparatively free of dis¬ 
ease and reaches a height of 40 to 60 feet. Grows on 
either dry or wet soil, and the fruits are attractive to birds 
and children. Each 
7 to 9 ft., 1 '/ 4 in. cal.$2.00 
8 to 1 0 ft., 1 1/2 in. cal. 2.50 
1 0 to 12 ft., 1 % in. cal. 3'oo 
12 to 14 ft., 2 in. cal. 4'00 
1 2 to 15 ft., 21/2 in. cal. 5'oo 
Cercis - Judas Tree 
Cercis canadensis. Redbud or Judas Tree. Spring's early har¬ 
binger, blooming in April, and literally covered with red or 
pink blooms before the leaves appear. It is a small, shapely 
tree, with large, deep green leaves. May be used in heavy 
mass planting of shrubs, with white-flowering dogwood or 
against evergreens or white birch, to furnish contrast. 
Each Five Each Five 
3 to 4 ft. ..$0.75 $3.40 7 to 9 ft. .$2.00 $9.00 
4 to 5 ft. .. 1.00 4.50 8 to 10 ft. . 3.00 13 50 
6 to 8 ft. . . 1.50 6.75 
Acer—Norway Maple 
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