PAINESVILLE, OHIO 
Hardy Ornamental Trees 75 
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Ailanthus—“Tree of Heaven” 
Beauty of the Beech 
The Green “Umbrella Tree” 
HARDY ORNAMENTAL TREES 
Deciduous Ornamental 
TREES 
The succeeding lists represent the most favored trees 
for lawn adornment, and the best types for street and 
grove plantings. We would be pleased to quote prices 
on different sizes or larger quantities. 
Prices are for express or freight collect. 
AILANTHUS (Tree of Heaven). An extremely rapid grower 
with brilliant green, palmlike leaves. Thrives in city lots 
exposed to gas and smoke, and in soil where other trees 
perish. 5 to 6 feet, $1.50 ; 6 to 8 feet, $2.00. 
AMELANCH1ES Canadensis (Shadblow). Of pictur¬ 
esquely irregular branching growth ; all-white in April with 
drifts of drooping, snowy flowers. Small purple, edible fruits 
in June. 1% to 2 feet,' 70c each; 3 for $1.65. 
ARABIA Japonica. (Devil’s Walking Stick). Handsome 
small tree with spreading umbrella top. Foliage immense, 
finely divided ; broad flat panicles of creamy white flowers 
in July; the whole creating a distinctly tropical effect. 
6 to 6 feet, $1.50. 
ASS, American White. A tall, rapid grower with smooth 
gray bark and glossy, fernlike leaves. A fine lawn specimen 
tree; and has been used very satisfactorily for comparatively 
quick growing street alignment. 6 to 8 feet, $1.75. 
Balled and Burlapped (E. B.); 
heavy—ship by freight 
European. Magnificent, compact tree with a sturdy, solid 
trunk, smooth gray bark, and dark green, lustrous leaves 
which turn to reddish brown in autumn. 
3 to 4 feet, $3.00. 4 to 5 feet, $4.00. 
BIRCH 
Cut-Ee aved Weeping J ts t a ll, slender, yet vigorous growth, 
graceful drooping habit, silvery white bark and delicately 
cut foliage present attractive characteristics rarely met with 
in a single tree. Very popular for single lawn specimens or 
groups ; the white bark of trunk and twigs gleaming con¬ 
spicuously among the greens and browns of other trees. 
4 to 5 feet, $2.00. 5 to 6 feet, $2.75. 6 to 8 feet, $3.50. 
Canoe or Paper (B. Papyrifera). A large, vigorous upright 
tree with broad, handsome leaves and brilliant white bark. 
5 to 6 feet, $2.50. 6 to 8 feet, $3.00. 8 to 10 feet, $3.50. 
CATALPA 
Bungfei (Umbrella Catalpa). Grafted on stems either 5 to 6 
or 6 to 8 feet high, makes an umbrella-shaped top without 
pruning. Perfectly hardy, and flourishes in all soils and cli¬ 
mates. Leaves large, glossy, heart-shaped, deep green, mak¬ 
ing symmetrical head. Usually planted in pa,irs. 
5 to 6 feet, $1.35. 6 to 8 feet, $1.75. 
Speciosa. A good looking tree developing quick shade. Large, 
heart-shaped downy leaves, and compound panicles of white 
flowers, tinged violet, dotted purple and yellow. Noted for 
rapid, straight growth, and durability. 
6 to 8 feet, $1.00. 8 to 10 feet, $1.50. 
Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch 
