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Aesculus, Horse-chestnut 
Cornus Florida 
AESCULUS—HORSE-CHESTNUT 
HIPPOCASTANUM, European Horse-chestnut. Lg. A tall, massive, stately tree, with an 
immense, round crown and strong, stiff branches clothed with large, five-parted foliage 
casting the densest shade of any deciduous tree. In the spring it is one of the most beautiful 
sights when it displays its innumerable, showy, erect clusters of spotted white flowers. 
AILANTHUS—TREE OF HEAVEN 
Peculiar tropical-looking tree, with long sprays of odd pinnate foliage, much like Sumac. 
Grows very tall and spreading. Not extremely hardy. 15 to 20 feet. Very useful for landscape 
work. 
BETULA— BIRCH 
ALBA, American White Birch. Med. A small or medium sized, graceful tree. Thrives well 
in even poor and dry soils. The bark is a grayish white. Rapid grower. 
PAP V RI PER A, Paper or Canoe Birch. I.g. The brilliant white bark is wonderfully effective, 
particularly in winter and when planted against evergreens. 
PENDULA LACINIATA, Weeping Cut-Leaf Birch. Med. This magnificent tree is, without 
Question, the most popular and the most planted of all pendulous or so-called weeping trees. 
It is a tall, slender tree, yet with vigorous growth. It has an erect central trunk, somewhat 
pyramidal in shape, with graceful, drooping branches and white bark on all the old wood. Has 
beautiful lacinated foliage. See picture on page 20. 
CARPINUS 
CAROLINIANA, American Hornbeam. Med. A slow growing tree with small pendulous 
branches. Blue-gray bark. Foliage similar to the Beech. 
CATALPA 
SPECIOSA, Western. Med. to Lg. A handsome, large-foliated tree; fine for lawn or landscape 
planting. Its fine racemes of creamy white flowers in early summer are a distinguishing fea¬ 
ture, and its heavy crop of long, pendent "beans” in autumn is unique. 
BUNGEI, Globe-Headed Cataipa. Sm. A rapid growing tree with a globe-headed mass of large 
heart-shaped, deep green leaves lying like shingles on a roof, always making a symmetrical 
head; excellent for formal effects; not hardy in Wisconsin. Commonly called "Umbrella 
Tree.” 
CELTIS 
OCCIDENTALIS, Hackberry. Med. A rare native tree with numerous slender branches which 
spread horizontally. Thick, rough bark. Apple-like foliage, but more pointed and a bright 
shiny green. A very desirable tree for street planting. 
CERCIS 
CANADENSIS, American Redbud. Med. A medium size tree with large irregular head and 
perfect heart-shaped leaves. Derives its name Red Bud from the profusion of delicate reddish- 
pink blossoms with which it is covered in early spring before the foliage appears. One of the 
finest ornamental trees. Extreme height 15 feet. 
CHIONANTHUS 
VIRGINICA, White Fringe. Sm. A large shrub or small tree with greenish-white flowers in 
early summer. Black plum-like fruits. Does w'ell in moist ground. 
CORNUS 
FLORIDA, White Flowering Dogwood. Sm. The common Dogwood. Large white flowers in 
the spring; red berries in the autumn. Foliage turns in the fall. Attractive the year around. 
FLORIDA RUBRA, Red flowering Dogwood. Sm. Similar to above with pink flowers. Fine in 
conjunction with the Common or White Flowering in border plantings. 
CRATAEGUS—THORN 
The Thorns are among the most beautiful flowering trees. They are generally dense, low grow¬ 
ers, occupying comparatively little space and w r ell adapted to beautify small grounds. The 
foliage is varied and attractive, flowers very showy and often highly perfumed. The fruit is 
very effective and ornamental in autumn. 
COCCINEA. Sm. Dense with thorn armed branches. Attractive, shiny, deep green foliage. 
Brilliant scarlet berries lasting well. Good for borders and hedges; white flowers in early May. 
CORDATA, Washington Hawthorn. Sm. It has brilliant red fruit that clings to the tree 
nearly all winter. The foliage turns a bright red in autumn. 
CRUS GALLI, Cockspur Thorn. Sm. A very decorative tree of distinct habit. In May covers 
itself with a showy bright red fragrant bloom. Leaves are a violent orange and scarlet color 
in fall. Red berries hang well into the winter. 
OXYACANTHA SPLENDENS, Paul’s Double Scarlet. Sm. One of the best double varieties. 
Large carmine-red flowers in May. It grows to a small tree and is excellent for specimen 
planting. See picture on page 20. 
PUNCTATA, Dotted Hawthorn. Sm. Spreading habit, bright reddish-yellow fruits. Good 
foliage. 
FAGUS 
AMERICANA, American Beech. Lg. A large, stately native tree with smooth gray bark, 
spreading branches and symmetrical head. Grows 80 to 100 feet high. One of the handsomest 
trees for lawns or streets. See picture on page 22. 
SY'LVATICA PURPUREA, Purple Beech. Lg. Dark purple foliage and compact habit make 
this variety exceedingly decorative. 
FRAXINUS—ASH 
AMERICANA, White Ash. Lg. A tree of most graceful shape and habit. Fine for street, lawn, 
grove and park. Spreading in growth. Bark of trunk a clean light gray, foliage attractive, 
turning to gold and purple in autumn. It is long lived, does not need pruning. Requires good 
soil and moisture. 
LANCEOLATA, Green Ash. A tree of medium size, with slender, spreading branches, forming 
a shapely round head. 50 to 60 feet. 
GINKGO 
BILOBA, Maidenhair-tree. Med. A remarkable tree of spreading growth. Deep green, thick 
leaves, similar in shape to those of the maidenhair fern. A rapid grower and very hardy. As a 
specimen or avenue tree it excels through having a very picturesque outline and retaining its 
leaves until very late in autumn. 
Cataipa Bungei 
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