10 SHADE TREES 
ADAMS NURSERY, Inc., SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 
QUERCUS • Oak 
“Old Ironsides” was built of New Eng¬ 
land Oak, the symbol of strength and 
character. Contrary to popular belief and 
with few exceptions, the Oaks are not slow- 
growing. Sturdy and of noble proportions, 
they are one of our best ornamental street 
and lawn trees. The foliage is especially 
attractive, turning to brilliant scarlet and 
red in the autumn. 
Quercus alba. White Oak 
The king of all Oaks—a rugged, open¬ 
headed tree of tremendous proportions. 
Magnificent specimens requiring plenty 
of room. Compared with the other Oaks, 
the growth is slow. Foliage assumes a 
deep red tone in fall. 
Q. bicolor. Swamp White Oak 
One of the most rapid-growing Oaks. 
Thrives best in a moist, well-drained 
ROBINIA globosa. Globe Locust 
A round, dense head of lacy foliage on 
a slender trunk. Similar to Catalpa 
Bungei in form, but more refined. A 
specimen for formal effects. 
Quercus Prinus. Chestnut Oak 
Tall, round-topped, dense head. Foli¬ 
age similar to the common chestnut, 
turning yellow in the fall. 
Q. rubra. Red Oak 
Beautiful Oak of rapid growth, grow¬ 
ing into a large, majestic tree with a 
broad, round head. A superb street or 
lawn specimen with its smooth bark and 
dark red autumnal color. Easily trans¬ 
planted and prefers a dry location. 
Quercus palustris Pin Oak 
PRUNUS 
Japanese Flowering Cherries 
The Japanese Cherries planted around 
the Tidal Basin at Washington have added 
greatly to the popularity of this group. 
They are trees of medium height, some 
pyramidal to vase shape, and some of the 
weeping type. The different varieties 
cover a long season of bloom, with the 
single varieties flowering first. In summer 
their glossy green leaves make them at¬ 
tractive as lawn trees. In New England 
they should be planted in sheltered 
locations. 
Prunus Kwansan. Double; deep pink. 
P., Kofugen. Crimson buds opening to 
pink; double. 
P., Shirofugen. Large, double, pinkish 
white flowers. 
P. subhirtella pendula. Weeping tree, 
single; pink. 
P. subhirtella pendula flore-pleno. Dou¬ 
ble; pink. 
P. yedoensis (Yoshino). Single; pink, 
fading to white. 
Quercus coccinea. Scarlet Oak 
A fine specimen with spreading 
branches and round, open head. Espe¬ 
cially valuable for its brilliant scarlet 
fall coloring. Prefers a dry location. 
Q. macrocarpa. Mossy-cup Oak 
A large tree up to 80 feet, with spread¬ 
ing branches. Branchlets have corky 
bark. Comparatively rapid-growing. 
Q. nigra. Water Oak 
Tree up to 80 feet, with rather slender 
branches forming a conical, round-top 
head. Rapid growth and easily trans¬ 
planted. Used as a street tree. 
Q. palustris. Pin Oak 
Rapid-growing, symmetrical tree— 
perhaps the best Oak for lawn and ave¬ 
nue planting. Easily transplanted and 
endures city conditions. Its deeply cut 
foliage turns rich crimson in fall. Pre¬ 
fers a moist location. 
SALIX babylonica. 
Babylon Weeping Willow 
Graceful tree with slender, whip-like, 
drooping branches, which give it a weep¬ 
ing form. A beautiful specimen, most 
appropriate for waterside planting. 
S. blanda. Wisconsin Weeping Willow 
A weeping tree similar to the above 
but more spreading, irregular, and 
picturesque. 
S. britzensis. Bronze Bark Willow 
Upright tree with deep bronze bark. 
S. Caprea. Pussy Willow 
The harbinger of spring. A large 
shrub or small tree with upright 
branches. One of the earliest trees to 
bloom and grows anywhere. 
S. elegantissima. 
Thurlow’s Weeping Willow 
Tall variety of upright growth, with 
slender, pendulous, yellow-green 
branches. Fast-growing and desirable 
for screen plantings or lawn specimens. 
S., Niobe. Golden Weeping Willow 
Slender leaves, green above, silvery 
beneath. The twigs and bark are deep 
golden yellow, making them attractive 
the year round. 
For the protection of your plants and 
flowers, we carry a line of Insecticides. 
We will be glad to suggest a remedy for 
your plant troubles. 
soil. 
Japanese Flowering Cherries (Prunus) at Washington 
