PAINESVILLE, OHIO 
Hardy Ornamental Trees 53 
PRUNUS' [Flowering Plum] 
Leaf Sandcheri-y). Dwarfer than the other 
purpig plum varieties, more compact, with glossier 
leaves and much more red in its purple color. 
2 to 3 feet, 75c; 3 to 4 feet, $1.00. 
Newport. A new purple-leaved Plum of greater refinement 
and slower growth, the leaves smoother and more richly 
colored; at first strongly reddened, maturing to a still red 
tinge in the deep bronze-purple of late summer. Flowers 
rosy white, ornamental fruits magenta-red. 
3 to 4 feet, $1.00; 4 to 5 feet, $1.50. 
Triloba (Double Flowered Plum). Very early in spring, be¬ 
fore its leaves appear, the small tree is decked in a fleecy 
cloud of very double light pink blossoms. 
2 to 3 feet, $1.00 ; 3 to 4 feet, $1.50. 
FTNIiNA Trifoliata (Hop Tree). Preferring a little shade, 
this tree or large shrub is valuable for shrub borders be¬ 
cause of its dark green, highly aromatic leaves. Interesting 
hoplike seeds follow dense clusters of fragrant yellow flowers. 
3 to 4 feet, $1.00; 4 to 5 feet, $1.25 ; 5 to 6 feet, $1.50. 
ROSS-ACACIA (Moss Locust). An elegant shrub, with light 
green pinnate leaves and long, graceful clusters of pea¬ 
shaped, rose colored flowers in June and often later. 
2 to 3 feet, $2.75; 3 to 4 feet, $3.25; 4 to 5 feet, $3.75. 
RUSSIAN OIiIVR (Elaeagnus Angustifolia). Useful in tall, 
dense gi'oups for sharp color contrasts. Bark dark green, 
foliage rich silver color, willow shape; flowers deep golden 
and very fragrant, followed by ornamental olive fruits. 
3 to 4 feet, 75c ; 4 to 5 feet, $1.00. 
SAI^ISBURIA (Ginkgo or Maiden Hair Tree). A rare elegant 
tree from Japani with singular, almost fernlike foliage un¬ 
like that of any other tree; of free growth, with angular, 
independent branches each quite distinct. 
6 to 8 feet, $3.00 ; 8 to 10 feet, $4.00; 10 to 12 feet, $5.00. 
SYCAMORR, European. The well known Oriental Plane 
(Plantanus orientalis). Used in great numbers to create 
vistas of dense green shade, along new streets which require 
quick development of shade and ornamentation. A lofty, 
wide-spreading tree with deeply lobed palmate leaves ; valu¬ 
able for its handsome foliage, hardiness, and free growth. 
The bark is an attractive grayish green during the sum¬ 
mer ; but enough of it sheds during the winter to give an 
interesting mottled appearance as the smooth, creamy white 
trunk is revealed. 
6 to 8 feet, $2.00 ; 8 to 10 feet, $2.25; 10 to 12 feet, $3.00. 
FLOWERING THORN (Crataegus) 
Coccinea-l Thicket Thorn). Single white flowers, scarlet fruits. 
A fine small tree, densely branching, useful for impenetrable 
backgrounds. 
3-4 ft., $2.50 ; 4-5 ft., $3.00; 6-8 ft., $3.75 ; 8-10 ft., $5.00. 
Cordata (Washington Hawthorn). Recommended for either 
border plantings or as a specimen tree. Profusely adorned 
with small, white flowers from May to June, followed in 
the fall by many small scarlet fruits. 
2-3 ft., $2.00; 3-4 ft., $2.75 ; 4-5 ft., $3.25 ; 5-6 ft., $4.00. 
Crus-galli (Cockspur Thorn). Widely extended horizontal 
branches, flat-topped effect. Flowers white with tinge of red. 
2 to 3 feet, $1.75 ; 3 to 4 feet, $2.25 ; 4 to 5 feet, $2.75' 
Mollis (Downy Hawthorn). Ix»ng spines and long, double¬ 
toothed leaves. Flowers white with red disk; fruits red. 
6 to 8 feet, $3.50 ; 8 to 10 feet, $4.50; 10 to 12 feet, $5.25. 
Nitida (Glossy Hawthorn). Tall growing, heavily spined; 
long, glossy leaves coarsely toothed; %"irich fruits dull red. 
3 to 4 feet, $2.50. 
Paul's Double Scarlet. Flowers deep crimson-scarlet; very 
double. This is one of the most attractive srnall trees for 
solitary specimens or groups, as showy in fruit as when in 
bloom. 
6 to 8 feet, $4.50; 8 to 10 feet, $5.00; 10 to 12 feet. $7.00. 
TULIP TREE (Whitewood). One of the grandest of our 
native trees; of tall pyramidal habit, with broad, glossy, 
fiddle-shaped leaves and beautiful, tulip-like flowers, allied 
to the Magnolia. Leaf color is a clean, rather bluish green 
shade which in fall turns brightest yellow. Flowers are 1% 
to 2 inches long, light greenish yellow marked at inside base 
with orange. May and June. 
4 to 5 feet, $2.50 ; 5 to 6 feet, $3.00. 
Witch Hazel Valuable because its fringe-like yellow flow- 
■ ers open in November. Grows 10 to 15 feet 
tall, with fine leaves that color to yellow, orange or purple 
an fall and drop before the bright yellow flowers appear. 
Likes a moist sandy or peaty soil and partial shade. 
11/2 to 2 feet, 75c; 2 to 3 feet, $1.00; 5 to 6 feet, $2.00; 
6 to 8 feet, $2.50. 
Wisconsin Weeping Willow 
THE WILLOWS [Salix] 
Babylonica. A graceful tree of large size. Its fresh, bright 
green tint and long, wavy branches make it very attractive. 
6 to 8 feet, $1.60 ; 8 to 10 feet, $2.00 ; 10 to 12 feet, $2.50. 
Pussy Willow (S. discolor). A small tree with attractive 
leaves 2 inches long by an inch wide. Its 
popular appeal is the conspicuous silky catkins which bud 
in the fall, and make such delightful “springy” bouquets 
just as the snow is melting. 
3 to 4 feet, 60c; 4 to 5 feet, 75c; 5 to 6 feet, $1.00. 
Gold Bark. Showy, with golden bark, conspicuous during 
winter. 
6 to 8 feet, $1.25 ; 8 to 10 feet, $1.60; 10 to 12 feet, $2.00. 
Laurel Leaved. A splendid ornamental small tree, with 
large, glossy, dark laurel-like leaves, whence its name. 
6 to 8 feet, $1.50 ; 8 to 10 feet, $2.00. 
Niobte. (Golden Weeping.) Slender leaves, green above, sil¬ 
very beneath ; the twigs and bark a strong golden yellow; 
the hardiest gold-barked Willow for the far North. 
6 to 8 feet, $1.75 ; 8 to 10 feet, $2.25; 10 to 12 feet, $3.00. 
Regfalis (Silver Leaf). A large tree, with short, thick trunk 
and yellowish brown branches, the foliage a silvery ash-gray. 
4 to 5 feet, $1.25 ; 5 to 6 feet, $1.50; 6 to 8 feet, $2.00. 
Rosemary (S. Rosmarinifolia). A beautiful short tree with 
slender branches and twigs, densely clothed with short, stiff, 
white tomentose leaves. 
3 to 4 feet, 75c; 4 to 5 feet, $1.00; 5 to 6 feet, $1.50. 
Thurlow’s (Elegantissima). Larger and more spreading than 
Babylonica. 
6 to 8 feet, $1.50 ; 8 to 10 feet, $2.00 ; 10 to 12 feet, $2.75. 
Wisconsin. A Babylonica with more slender leaves and 
hardier. This is the most generally planted variety, and 
makes immense broad-topped specimens. 
6 to 8 feet, $1.50 ; 8 to 10 feet, $2.00 ; 10 to 12 feet, $2.75. 
WALNUT, Black (Juglans nigra). One of America’s famous 
nut-bearing trees. Ultimate height 100 feet. Rate per year, 
2 to 3 feet. 
4 to 5 feet, $1.25; 5 to 6 feet, $1.75. 
—Japanese (Juglans regia). A choice improved variety. 
Grows with great vigor, forming a handsome head without 
pruning. Withstands severe weather without injury. The 
shell is a little thicker than the English Walnut. Very 
meaty and delicate. 
6 to 6 feet, $1.50; 6 to 8 feet, $2.00; 8 to 10 feet, $2.75. 
