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Shade &rees , continued 
Dogwood, White Flowering; Cornus florida 
In latter April a mass of showy 4-petaled flowers 3 to 4 
inches across, white, the tips curiously blotched pink, before 
the leaves appear, it seems to typify the coming of spring. Leaves 
bright green, in autumn scarlet to crimson, the under surface 
white. In October and November the scarlet berries are almost as 
showy as the flowers. A large shrub or small tree, usually attain¬ 
ing 10 to 15 ft. Valuable for specimens or naturalistic plant¬ 
ings. Succeeds in sun or partial shade. 
2 to 3 feet_1.00 each 
Elm, American White; Ulmus americana 
The well known and beautiful Elm of our American forests, 
forming a majestic tree with long spreading limbs, and giving 
a good through not dense shade. Leaves dark green, in autumn 
golden yellow. Growth rapid; easily transplanted. 
6 to 8 feet_ 1.25 each 
8 to 10 feet_1.50 each 
12 to 15 feet_3.00 each 
Elm, Chinese; Ulmus pumila 
Of very rapid growth, with slender branches and leaves 
smaller than those of the American Elm. The leaves appear 
very early in the spring and remain till late fall. Especially adapt¬ 
ed for arid regions and for quick results. 
Mail size, postpaid, 18 to 24 in_.15 each; 1.20 per 10 
4 to 5 feet_ .50 each; 3.50 per 10 
5 to 6 feet_.75 each; 6.00 per 10 
6 to 8 feet_1.00 each; 8.00 per 10 
8 to 10 feet_:_1.50 each; 14.00 per 10 
10 to 12 feet_2.00 each 
Chinese Elm naturally develops a number of trees with crook¬ 
ed stems, These are often suitable for naturalistic effects and 
for windbreaks. Price one-half the above. Please specify 
“Crooked stems.’’ 
Linden, American; Basswood; Tilia americana 
An attractive shade tree of comparatively rapid growth and 
regular symmetrical habit, with a dense round-topped crown; 
leaves heart-shaped 4 to 6 in. long, yellow in autumn; very 
fragrant small, dainty yellowish-white flowers in drooping 
clusters in early summer. 8 to 10 feet, $2.00 each. 
Maple, Sugar, Rock or Hard; Acer saccharum 
A beautiful tree with dense, symmetrical crown. Deeply toot¬ 
ed, allowing grass togrow about the trunk. Leaves 3 to 5-lobed, 
deep green, in autumn yellow, orange and scarlet. Transplant¬ 
ing a tree may change the color effect, as it is affected somewhat 
by soil and climatic conditions. 
4 to 5 feet_1.00 each; 9.00 per 10 
5 to 6 feet_1.25 each; 11.50 per 10 
Peach, Double Flowering Red 
One of the most showy small trees in April, when every twig 
and branch is bright with perfectly formed double red flowers. 
Blooms when quite small; does not fruit. 
3 to 4 feet_.40 each; 3.50 per 10 
4 to 5 feet_ .50 each; 4.50 per 10 
5 to 6 feet_ .70 each; 6.50 per 10 
Plum, Pissardii; Prunus Pissardii; Purple-Leaf Plum 
Color runs riot in this tree, with its dazzling purplish-red 
spring foliage, becoming greenish-red in latter summer, and again 
brilliantly colored in autumn. Flowers rather small, white tint¬ 
ed pink. Fruit magenta-red, of fair size and quality, in mid 
summer. Fairly upright habit attaining a height of 1 2 to 15 ft. 
3 to 4 feet_.40 each; 3.50 per 10 
4 to 5 feet_.50 each; 4.50 per 10 
Poplar, Bolle’s Silver; Populus alba Bolleana 
Of tall, columnar habit, very similar to Lombardy, but the 
leaves are shaped much like those of the Maple, smaller, very 
dark glossy green above, downy white beneath; twigs deep 
green. Excellent for accent and contrast. 
3 to 4 feet_.40 each; 3.50 per 10 
4 to 5 feet-.50 each; 4.50 per 10 
5 to 6 feet-.60 each; 5.50 per 10 
Poplar, Lombardy; Populus nigra italica 
A tall, slender, columnar, spire-like tree of picturesque and 
very formal aspect; triangular dark green leaves on flattened 
stems, moving freely in the breeze; very rapid growth. Land- 
Weeping Willow 
Poplar, Lombardy, continued 
scape architects use it freely as an accent tree, and, planted 6 to 
10 feet apart, for screening objectionable views. Six feet will 
in time make a thick screen. 
Mail size, postpaid_.15 each; 1.20 per 10 
3 to 4 feet_.20 each; 1.50 per 10 
4 to 5 feet-.25 each; 2.00 per 10 
5 to 6 feet_.40 each; 3.50 per 10 
6 to 8 feet_.50 each; 4.50 per 10 
8 to 10 feet_.75 each; 6.50 per 10 
10 to 12 feet_1.00 each; 9.00 per 10 
Redbud; Judas Tree; Cercis canadensis 
One of the most beautiful small trees in April, its myriad 
of small rose-pink pea-shaped flowers clustered thickly along 
and almost concealing the leafless younger branches; leaves 
broadly heart-shaped, 3 to 5 in. long, in autumn bright yellow. 
Contrasts beautifully with White Flowering Dogwood. 
4 to 6 feet_ .60 each; 5.50 per 10 
6 to 8 feet_1.00 each; 9.00 per 10 
Willow, Babylon Weeping; Salix babylonica 
A stream or pool on the property calls for a weeping willow. 
Such a location is not necessary, as they thrive in any ordinary 
soil not excessively dry. This graceful tree has long, slender 
branches, drooping with their own weight, often to the ground. 
Leaves narrow, 2 to 6 in. long, bright green, in autumn yellow. 
Tvi?s yellowish green becoming olive-green to purplish. Grow¬ 
th rap.o. -I'.'.nining a height of 30 to 40 ft. 
Mail size, postpaid_.15 each; 1.20 per 10 
3 to 4 feet_.30 each; 2.50 per 10 1 
4 to 5 feet_.40 each; 3.50 per 10 1 
5 to 6 feet_.50 each; 4.50 per lO 
6 to 8 feet_.75 each; 6.50 per 10 
Willow, Niobe Weeping 
Its pronounced feature is the yellow branches, most b'.diant 
in winter. Fragrant catkins in March or early April. Growth 
rapid; very hardy. 
Mail size, postpaid_.15 each; i.20 per 10 
3 to 4 feet-.30 each; 2.50 per 10 
4 to 5 feet_.40 each; 3.50 per 10 
5 to 6 feet-.50 each; 4.50 per 10 
