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GLEDITSIA—LOCUST 
TRIACANTHOS, Honey or Sweet Locust. Med. A rapid growing tree; delicate foliage of a 
beautiful, fresh, lively green, and strong thorns; makes an exceedingly handsome, impene¬ 
trable and valuable hedge. 
HICORIA 
OVATA, Shagbark Hickory. Lg. A tree with a tall, straight trunk and shaggy bark. Branches 
stout and spreading, forming a narrow, round-topped crown. Leaves fragrant when bruised. 
Next to Pecan, the most delicious of the Hickory nuts. Makes a grand, picturesque shade 
tree. 50 to 75 feet at maturity. 
JUGLANS—BUTTERNUT, WALNUT 
This species furnished us two of our grandest, native ornamental trees. In congenial soils they 
are very valuable trees for all kinds of lawn, park or street planting. They have a characteristic 
foliage not found in any other species and a delightful effect is produced wherever used. 
CINEREA, Butternut, White Walnut. Lg. Very much resembles the Black Walnut. It is a 
moisture-loving tree and succeeds best on low, rich soils. A broad, open top tree, with light 
green, compound foliage and gray bark. 
NIGRA, Black Walnut. Lg. Like the Butternut, it prefers damp soil. It, however, is a satis¬ 
factory tree on lighter soils though slower in growth. It makes a uniform street tree and is 
also a very fine shade tree. 
SIEBOLDI, Japanese Walnut. Med. Lower growing than the black w'alnut, with larger 
leaves. 
SIEBOLDI CORDIFORMIS. Med. A variety of the Japanese Walnut, with heart shaped 
leaves. 
LARIX—LARCH 
EUROPAEA, European Larch. Med. A lofty, rapid growing pyramidal tree, with small, 
drooping branches and delicate feathery foliage. Valuable for timber. Prefer moist soil. 
LARICINA, American Larch. Med. A tall tree, forming a pyramidal head. Bark, reddish- 
brown. Branches slender. Leaves long and slim, of a light bluish color. Cones small and oval. 
Makes a very beautiful lawn tree, and is also serviceable as a wind-break. 
LIRIODENDRON 
TULIPIFERA, Tuliptree. Lg. Also known as White Wood. A magnificent, rapid growing tree 
of pyramidal form, attaining an enormous height. Large, glossy leaves of light green and im¬ 
mense, greenish-yellow, tulip shaped flowers. 
MAGNOLIA 
GLAUCA, Sweet Bay. Med. A shrubby little tree that is almost evergreen. White flowers in 
May and June. Red fruit pods. A most unusual tree. 
SOULANGEANA, Saucer Magnolia. Med. Enormous pink-white flowers in early spring. The 
showiest of trees when in bloom. Glossy foliage. 
MALUS—FLOWERING CRAB 
ARNOLD CRAB. Sm. One of the most beautiful varieties. Originated at the Arnold Arboretum. 
Very large. Rose-colored flowers, turning to white. 
ATROPURPUREA, Purpleleaf Crab. Sm. Flowers large, single, rosy-red at same time its 
reddish-purple leaves are unfolding. 
BACCATA JACKI, Jack Crab. Sm. Free, robust-growing, round-headed tree. White flowers. 
FLORIBUNDA, Japanese Flowering Crab. Sm. Literally covered with single rose-colored 
flowers in early spring, followed by yellow fruit. 
FLORIBUNDA ATROSANGUINEA, Carmine Crab. Sm. Rich rose-red blossoms. Very 
showy. 
IOENSIS, Bechtel’s Double Flowering. Sm. A very beautiful small tree, good in the lawn or 
in coarse shrubbery. Has double pink flowers in May, resembling small roses, borne in great 
quantities. Has fragrance similar to carnation. Blooms when quite young. See picture on page 
NIEDZWETZ KYANA, Redvein Crab. Sm. Leaves, stems, sap, bark and buds all of reddish or 
purple tones. 
PARKMANI, Parkmann Crab. Sm. Double flowers of bright rose-red hanging on long, slender 
stems. A favorite in Japanese gardens. 
SARGENTI, Sargent Crab. Sm. Very dwarf spreading Japanese variety. Flowers, pure white 
with bright yellow anthers. Scarlet fruit hangs till spring. 
SCI IE ID ECKERI, Scheidecker Crab. Sm. Small tree of pyramidal habit. Flowers, small 
bright rose-colored, produced early in great profusion. 
MORUS—MULBERRY 
Hardy ornamental trees, thriving in almost any soil. The sweet, fleshy fruits are a great 
attraction to birds, and on this account they are planted extensively. 
l ATARICA, Russian Mulberry. Sm. As commonly seen it is a low-growing, bushy-topped 
tree, with small and much lobed leaves. 
TATARICA PENDULA, Teas’ Weeping Mulberry. Sm. One of the most graceful of weeping 
trees, borms a perfect umbrella-shaped head, with long, slender branches, drooping to the 
ground, parallel to the stem. 
OSTRYA 
IRONWOOD. Sm. In cultivation an attractive small tree with peculiar furrowed and scaly bark 
thriving in rich loamy soils. The hop-like fruits, which are borne in profusion, are noteworthy 
and interesting. Useful in low grounds. 
PLATANUS 
American Planetree. Lg. A well known tree, very common throughout the 
l nited States. Leaves heart-shaped, the short lobes, sharp pointed. Branches are wide spread- 
°^A Er u TALIS ’ Euro P ean Planetree. Lg. A rapid growing, erect tree, with bright green foliage. 
Much more esteemed than the American variety as a shade. Very desirable for parks streets 
and lawns. •fuv * * 
Fagus, americana 
Magnolia, soulangeana 
Platanus, orientalis 
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