Plant Shade Trees for That Outdoor Living-Room 
DECIDUOUS AND ORNAMENTAL SHADE TREES 
The final touch needed to complete a garden scheme is the 
proper placing of a desirable tree. A little thought given to selecting 
the best variety for a particular use is indeed important. In a garden 
they may be used as accents, to outline paths and borders, to provide 
welcome shade, to furnish interesting patterns of light and shadow, 
to supply flowers, berries or foliage effects, or to add a feeling of quiet, 
restful repose for garden atmosphere. 
Acer • Maple 
Ac-sr japonicum Parsonsi (filicifolium). 
Fernleaf Maple. 8 to 10 ft. Its fern-like 
green foliage turns beautiful scarlet shades 
in the autumn, producing a brilliant 
spectacle. Forms a loose, irregular bush. 
very picturesque. 
Each 
10 
13 ^ to 2 ft. B&B. 
$3 00 
2 to 2A ft- B&B. 
4 50 
$41 00 
2K to 3 ft. B&B. 
6 00 
54 00 
3 to 4 ft. B&B. 
9 00 
80 00 
4 to 5 ft. B&B. 
12 50 
palmatum atropurpureum, 
. Red- 
leaf Japanese Maple. 10 to 
> 12 ft. 
A very 
conspicuous medium-sized 
bush 
or tree 
with blood-red foliage. 
2 to 23 ^ ft. B&B. 
$2 50 
$22 50 
3 to 4 ft. B&B. 
5 00 
45 00 
4 to 5 ft. B&B. 
7 50 
68 00 
5 to 6 ft. B&B. 
10 00 
90 00 
6 to 7 ft. B&B. 
14 00 
125 00 
CERCIS canadensis. American Redbud. 
12 to 15 ft. The purple-rose flowers appear 
in April before the leaves. This is one of 
our earliest flowering trees. Branches can 
be forced in the house. IIIus. on page 61. 
3 to 4 ft.$1 00 $9 00 
4 to 5 ft. 1 25 11 00 
CHIONANTHUS virginica. White Fringe. 
20 to 25 ft. A handsome lawn tree with 
dark green foliage and white feathery 
flowers about May 25. 
4 to 5 ft.$100 $9 00 
5 to 6 ft. 1 25 11 00 
6 to 7 ft. 1 50 13 50 
CORNUS florida. White-flowering Dogwood. 
15 to 25 ft. No garden or landscape is 
complete without the lovely Dogwood. 
In May, the large, single, white flowers 
completely cover the tree. 
3 to 4 ft. Bare root.$1 75 $15 00 
4 to 5 ft. Bare root. 2 50 22 50 
5 to 6 ft. B&B. 3 50 31 00 
6 to 7 ft. B&B. 4 50 40 00 
Standards 14 to 16 ft. B&B. $12.50. 
C. florida rubra. Red-flowering Dogwood. 
15 to 20 ft. In character and form it is 
identical to the white variety, with flowers 
a varied shade of pink. See in color, page 59. 
2]/2 to 3 ft. Bare root.$2 00 $18 00 
3 to 4 ft. Bare root. 3 
4 to 5 ft. B&B. 4 
00 
00 
5 to 6 ft. B&B. 6 00 
6 to 8 ft. B&B. 8 50 
8 to 10 ft. B&B.12 00 
10 to 12 ft. B&B.14 00 
12 to 14 ft. B&B.17 50 
27 00 
36 00 
54 00 
75 00 
105 00 
125 00 
155 00 
The first two sizes of Cornus florida and florida 
rubra are strong healthy plants that can be safely 
shipped without B &B. 
FAGUS americana. American Beech. 60 to 
80 ft. One of the most ornamental and 
beautiful shade trees for lawn, woods, or 
park planting. Light gray, smooth bark. 
Shiny green leaves. Each 
5 to 6 ft. B&B.$5 00 
6 to 7 ft. B&B. 7 00 
F. sylvatica. European Beech. 75 to 100 ft. 
A low-branched tree that retains its 
foliage throughout the winter. Summer 
foliage dark green and glossy. Planted as a 
single tree, it develops into a specimen of 
singular beauty with smooth grayish bark 
and round, symmetrical crown. Excellent 
as a windbreak, and its ready response to 
pruning makes it invaluable as a hedge. 
Each 
10 
3 to 4 ft. B&B. 
.$2 25 
$20 00 
4 to 5 ft. B&B. 
. 3 00 
27 00 
5 to 6 ft. B&B. 
. 4 50 
41 00 
6 to 8 ft. B&B. 
. 7 50 
68 00 
8 to 10 ft. B&B. 
.10 00 
90 00 
10 to 12 ft. B&B. 
.12 50 
GINKGO biloba. Maidenhair Tree. 50 to 
75 ft. Of Oriental origin and appearance, 
with fan-shaped leaves that take on a 
pleasing yellow fall color. The straight and 
open growth when young develops into an 
enormous round head when matured. 
Resists disease, insects, and city conditions. 
A valuable all-purpose tree. Each 10 
6 to 8 ft.$2 50 $22 50 
8 to 10 ft. 3 50 31 00 
10 to 12 ft., MA to \%-in. 
cal. 6 00 54 00 
12 to 14 ft., 2 to lYi-in. cal.. 10 00 90 00 
G. biloba fastigiata. Becomes a tall, 
fastigiate tree, more slender than Biloba. 
Each 
5 to 6 ft.$2 25 
GORDONIA alatamaha (Franklinia ala- 
tamaha). 15 to 20 ft. One of the few trees 
to flower in the autumn. Flowers are pure 
white, 3 inches across. Blooms freely each 
year. Shiny green leaves turn scarlet. 
Illustrated on page 71. Each 10 
13 ^ to 2 ft., pot-grown. . . .$2 50 $22 50 
LABURNUM alpinum. Scotch Laburnum. 
30 ft. Light green, glabrous foliage. 
Yellow flowers in racemes. 
3 to 4 ft.$1 50 $13 50 
4 to 5 ft. 2 00 18 00 
5 to 6 ft. 2 50 20 00 
L. Vossi. Voss Golden Chain. 16 to 18 ft. 
A new and improved variety. The bright 
green, trilobed foliage emphasizes the long 
racemes of brilliant yellow flowers. Re¬ 
minds us of the wisterias. Use singly, or on 
border edge. Hardy; not particular as to 
soil; sunny or part shady location. Illus¬ 
trated on page 61. Each 
4 to 5 ft.$2 50 
6 to 8 ft. 5 00 
8 to 10 ft. 6 00 
L. vulgare. Golden Chain. 30 ft. A familiar 
Laburnum. Yellow flowers, in pendulous 
clusters, are smaller than Vossi. Grows 
more vigorously. 
5 to 6 ft.$2 50 
6 to 8 ft.._. 4 25 
L. Watereri. Waterer Laburnum. 14 to 16 ft. 
Long, slender racemes of yellow bloom. 
Dwarf habit. Very rare. 
3 to 4 ft.$2 50 
Masnolias 
In early spring, just when nature really 
awakens, we rely on the Magnolias to start a 
fascinating display of colorful bloom. 
Magnolia stellata, the first one to bloom, 
unfolds its silvery, star-shaped blossoms 
before the foliage appears. The large- 
flowering Chinese varieties follow with 
blooms varied in color, shape, and fragrance. 
Some varieties bloom in June. 
Magnolia acuminata. Cucumber Tree. 
70 to 80 ft. A fast-growing, broad, py¬ 
ramidal specimen tree with wide oval 
foliage pointed at the tip. The flowers are 
yellow-green, appearing the end of May 
or early June. Really beautiful in autumn 
when the cucumber-like seed-pods burst 
open revealing brilliant pink and scarlet 
seeds. Each 10 
8 to 10 ft. B&B.$4 50 $4100 
M. acuminata cordata. Yellow Cucumber 
Tree. The only Magnolia yielding lemon- 
yellow flowers about 3 inches long. Blooms 
from April 25 to May 5 and again in the 
fall. Delightfully fragrant. Easily dis¬ 
tinguished by its heart-shaped leaves. 
Highly recommended. Each 
4 to 5 ft. B&B.$6 00 
5 to 6 ft. B&B. 7 50 
M. Fraseri. Fraser Magnolia. Hardy, tall, 
wide tree with large leaves. Sweet-scented 
white flowers May 15 to 25. 
14 to 16 ft.$18 00 
Magnolias, continued 
M. glauca. Sweet Bay. 15 to 20 ft. From 
Jersey to Georgia our lowland woods 
abound in Sweet Bay. Glossy, blue-green, 
almost evergreen leaves with white under¬ 
side. The white flowers of the Sweet Bay, 
appearing June 1 to 10, are most fragrant. 
Prefers a moist location. For that low 
spot in your garden. Ulus, on page 61. 
Each 10 
2 to 3 ft. Bare root.$2 00 $18 00 
4 to 5 ft. B&B. 4 00 36 00 
6 to 8 ft. B&B. 7 00 63 00 
M. Kobus. Kobus Magnolia. 20 to 30 ft. 
Narrow, pyramidal head. Small, rough 
leaves. Beautiful double, starry white 
flowers, April 20 to 30. Each 
5 to 6 ft. B&B.$5 50 
8 to 10 ft. B&B. .... .12 50 
M. macrophylla. Bigleaf Magnolia. 25 to 
40 ft. Medium-sized, spreading tree of 
quite rapid growth. Large leaves from 
1 to 2 feet long. Immense white flowers, 
often 15 to 18 inches across, June 5 to 15. 
8 to 10 ft. B&B.$12 50 
M. parviflora, Oyama Magnolia. 25 to 30 ft. 
A small tree from Japan, deserving a more 
popular plaice. In June it produces lovely, 
fragrant, white, cup-shaped flowers with a 
rosette of deep crimson stamens in the 
center. For specimens, accent, and 
groupings. 
2 to 3 ft. B&B.$4 50 
3 to 4 ft. B&B. 6 00 
M. Soulangeana. Saucer Magnolia. 15 to 
18 ft. The popular variety of northern 
gardens. Large, pinkish white flowers, 
tinted purple at edges. Attractive foliage. 
Blooms approximately April 25 to May 5. 
Each 10 
3 to 4 ft. B&B.$3 50 $31 00 
4 to 5 ft. B&B. 5 00 45 00 
6 to 8 ft. B&B. 9 00 80 00 
10 to 12 ft. B&B. spec.27 50 
M. Soulangeana alba superba. White 
Saucer Magnolia. 15 to 18 ft. A small tree 
similar in habit to Soulangeana, yielding a 
profusion of large, pure white flowers from 
about May 1 to 10. An excellent variety. 
Each 
3 to 4 ft. B&B.$4 00 
5 to 6 ft. B&B. 7 50 
8 to 10 ft. B&B.20 00 
M. Soulangeana Alexandrina. Buds dark 
red, opening to white inside. Flowers May 
1 to 10. Excellent variety. See color on 
page 62. Each 10 
2 to 3 ft. B&B.$3 00 $27 00 
4 to 5 ft. B&B. 6 00 54 00 
6 to 8 ft. B&B.12 50 
10 to 12 ft. B&B.32 50 
M. Soulangeana Lennei. Lenne Magnolia. 
15 to 18 ft. Considered one of the best and 
most picturesque of all Magnolias. If 
permitted to grow naturally, will form an 
open bush with the lowest branches 
arching on the ground. The flowers are 
large, egg-shaped, a strong rosy crimson 
color outside and white inside, with thick 
fleshy petals about 4 inches wide. Blooms 
about May 6 to 15. Each 
3 to 4 ft. B&B.$5 00 
4 to 5 ft. B&B. 8 00 
5 to 6 ft. B&B.10 00 
6 to 8 ft. B&B. 15 00 
M. Soulangeana nigra (liliflora nigra). 
Purple Lily Magnolia. 8 to 10 ft. This 
variety grows like a large shrub with many 
woody twigs. Large, dark purple flowers 
outlast many others. Season is from May 8 
to 25. One of the finest flowering of all. 
Good for limited areas. An outstanding 
variety. Each 10 
2 to 3 'ft. B&B.$2 75 $24 00 
4 to 5 ft. B&B. 6 00 
6 to 8 ft. B&B.11 00 
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