Barnes Bros. Nursery Co. 
Yalesville, Conn. 
TREES Shade and Flowering 
Trees should be planted whenever the opportunity offers! As living memorials to our thoughtfulness and pa- 
triotism. The addition of one or two trees planted around a house immediately transforms it into a home. 
PAUL’S SCARLET THORN (Crataegus oxyacantha 
coccinea). 15-20 ft. Recommended for its rich lux- 
uriant foliage and double, deep scarlet flowers which 
come in late May. 4-5 ft., $2.00; 5-6 ft., $2.50 each. 
GINKGO. A tall tree, narrow and picturesquely 
branched when young, which will in time become 
large and broad. It is not troubled by insects, dis- 
ease or city conditions unhealthy for trees. Leaves 
resemble maidenhair fern. 4-5 ft., $2.50; 3 for $6.75. 
GOLDEN RAIN TREE (Koelreuteria paniculata). 
A lovely small tree, a native of China and Japan. 
During the summer its clusters of small yellow flow¬ 
ers shower the tree like raindrops of gold. It grows 
about 30 feet tall, leaves light green and finely di¬ 
vided. Not particular about soil; likes a sunny loca¬ 
tion; hardy through Massachusetts; doesn’t mind hot, 
dry weather. Beautiful and unusual lawn tree. 5-6 
ft., $2.00; 6-8 ft., $3.00 each. 
MAGNOLIA glauca (Sweet Bay). A beautiful tall- 
growing shrub or small tree thriving in damp sit¬ 
uations but equally happy in any good soil. Rich, 
glossy green foliage. The cup-shaped fragrant flow¬ 
ers with waxy white petals are the crowning glory of 
this handsome plant. B&B. 2-3 ft., $2.50 each. 
M. soulangeana (Saucer Magnolia). A magnificent 
spring-flowering tree from the Orient. Well known, 
and the most widely planted of Magnolias in this sec¬ 
tion. In April from furry buds, come large open flow¬ 
ers, making the tree a mass of pink and white. Grows 
slowly to 15-20 ft., branching close to the ground. 
Ideal lawn specimen, perfectly hardy. B&B. 18-24 
in., $2.00; 2-3 ft., $2.50 each. 
M. stellata (Star Magnolia). This is one of the early 
shrubs, blooming just after the Forsythias, with an 
abundance of dainty white star-like flowers. The 
leaves are a dark, glistening green. It grows slowly, 
forms a spreading bush 6-8 feet high and will add 
beautv and distinction to any home. B&B. 18-24 in., 
$3.00; 2-3 ft., $3.50 each. 
MALUS (Flowering Crabapples). Neat little trees, 
growing 15-20 feet tall; handsome specimens for 
small lawns, especially in April and May when liter- 
Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) 
ally covered with clusters of flowers. Small apple-like 
fruits follow, appreciated by birds. 
MALUS floribunda (Japanese Flowering Crab). Bright 
pink buds contrast daintily with the pink, single 
flowers; handsome yellow fruits. 5-6 ft., $1.50; 6-8 
ft., $2.50 each. 
M. hopa (Hopa Crab). Red flowers and bright, shiny, 
red fruits, like cherries; one of the best and most 
colorful. 5-6 ft., $1.50; 6-8 ft., $2.50 each. 
PLANE TREE (Platanus orientalis). 80 ft. Considered 
a most successful shade tree for street planting; suited 
to a variety of soils; grows rapidly, withstands the 
smoky atmosphere of cities, and is remarkably free 
from insect pests. Symmetrical, graceful in contour. 
6-8 ft., $1.50; 3 for $3.75. 8-10 ft., $2.50 each. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR (Populus nigra italica). 100 
ft. Slender, spire-like tree with upright branches. 
Grows rapidly and is very effective for high screens 
and vertical accents. 6-8 ft., 75c; 12 for $7.50. 8-10 
ft., $1.00, 12 for $10.00. 
PRUNUS, NEWPORT PLUM. 12 ft. Intense red- 
purple leaves, which remain purple all summer, dis¬ 
tinguish this tree. Pink flowers in spring. A most 
attractive lawn specimen. 3-4 ft., 75c; 4-5 ft., $1.00 
each. 
PIN OAK (Quercus palustris). 80 ft. This very hand¬ 
some tree is particularly adapted to lawn and street 
planting because of its symmetrical pyramidal habit, 
rapid growth, and fine foliage which turns bright red 
in fall. Moist soil is desirable but not essential. 6-8 ft., 
$2.00; 3 for $5.40. 8-10 ft., $3.00; 10-12 ft., $4.00 
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WEEPING WILLOW (Salix babylonica). 40 ft. Long, 
pendulous branches droop to the ground with match¬ 
less grace. They create exquisite effects beside water 
but will thrive equally well in drier locations. Don’t 
miss this opportunity to purchase some of these 
strong, thrifty young trees. 5-6 ft. high, $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.70. 6-8 ft. high, $1.50 each, 3 for $3.75. 
PUSSY WILLOW (Salix caprea). A large shrub or 
small tree whose furry catkins, harbingers of spring, 
are among the earliest contributions to our vases. 
Favors moist soil. 4-5 ft., 75c; 5-6 ft., $1.00 each. 
LAUREL WILLOW (Salix pentandra). 30 ft. A hand¬ 
some upright willow with glossy dark green fo*liage. 
Fine for screens. 4-5 ft., 75c each. 
CHINESE SCHOLARTREE (Sophora japonica). 70 
ft. This native of China has most splendid qualifica¬ 
tions to recommend its use to us. It makes a large 
tree with spreading branches. Loose panicles of 
creamy yellow flowers bloom in the late summer. 
Stands city conditions well and makes a fine lawn 
specimen. 3-4 ft., $2.00; 4-5 ft., $2.50 each. 
MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus aucuparia). 30 ft. A 
very attractive, small, hardy tree for lawns. It bears 
clusters of orange-scarlet berries from July to winter. 
Birds like the fruit. 6-8 ft., $2.00 each. 
JAPANESE SNOWBELL (Styrax japonica). 20 ft. 
In July this tree is beautiful when its slender spread¬ 
ing branches are plentifully hung with white flowers 
like nodding bells. A very handsome, and almost 
unknown tree, suitable for lawn plantings. Not hardy 
north of Massachusetts. 2-3 ft., 75c; 3-4 ft., $1.00 
each. 
COMMON LINDEN (Tilia vulgaris). Tall, rapidly 
growing to about 100 feet. Regular, pyramidal habit, 
large dark green leaves and small, fragrant yellow 
flowers. Not fussy about soil; one of the best street 
and shade trees. 6-8 ft., $2.00; 3 for $5.40; 8-10 ft., 
$3.00 each. 
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