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Chionanthus virginica 
CHIONANTHUS virginica White Fringe 
Graceful large shrub or small tree usually 
with several trunks. Large, rich green 
foliage followed in May and June by 
hanging clusters of fragrant white fringy 
flowers. Useful in shrub borders and 
thrives best in a moist, sandy loam. 
CLADRASTIS lutea Yellow-wood 
The wood of this tree was originally used 
to make a yellow dye. A broad, medium- 
sized tree, bearing in June white, pea-like 
blossoms in drooping panicles similar to 
the wisteria. It thrives in almost any soil 
and makes a beautiful lawn specimen. 
CORN US florida White-flowering Dogwood 
Possesses the maximum of attractiveness 
throughout the entire year. A small tree, 
rarely over 25 feet tall, with spreading 
branches. In early spring before the 
leaves come, this beautiful tree produces 
large, showy white flowers. In September 
appear brilliant red berries and the shiny 
dark green leaves turn to vivid reds and 
scarlet. It thrives in almost any soil and 
stands shade or full sun equally well. Its 
cosmopolitan characteristics permit its 
use in many locations. 
C. florida rubra Pink-flowering Dogwood 
Similar in all respects to Florida except 
that the flowers are a beautiful shade of 
pink. Makes a fine specimen and looks 
well when interplanted with the white 
variety. 
CRATAEGUS cordata Washington Thorn 
Small tree up to 30 feet, with exceptional¬ 
ly fine fall coloring. White flowers fol¬ 
lowed by bright red berries, lasting well 
into the winter. 
C. oxyacantha albo-plena White Hawthorn 
A small tree with double, white, sweet- 
scented flowers in May. 
C. cxyacantha rosea Pink Hawthorn 
Same as the preceding variety but with 
double pink flowers. 
C. oxyacantha splendens 
Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn 
Very double, deep crimson flowers with a 
scarlet glow. One of the choicest orna¬ 
mental trees in existence. 
FAGUS americana American Beech 
Tall, round-headed tree of noble propor¬ 
tions, with clean dark green foliage turn¬ 
ing bright yellow in autumn. Easily dis¬ 
tinguished by its light gray bark and 
edible beech-nuts. Makes a wonderful 
specimen and should be given plenty of 
room to develop. Prefers a dry situation. 
F. sylvatica European Beech 
Compact, somewhat slower-growing, and 
having darker and glossier green foliage 
than the American Beech. During the fall 
the leaves turn reddish brown and remain 
through most of the winter. Very effec¬ 
tive for hedges, windbreaks, and screens. 
F. sylvatica fastigiata 
Pyramidal European Beech 
A tall, pyramidal tree of narrow, upward- 
branching, columnar habit. Useful for 
isolated specimens, tall hedges and screen 
plantings. 
F. sylvatica heterophylla Fern-leaf Beech 
Very graceful, dense, low-growing shrub¬ 
by tree, with narrow, deeply cut foliage. 
Fine for hedges or specimens. 
F. sylvatica purpurea Purple-leaf Beech 
Deep wine-red foliage in early summer, 
changing to dark green with a tinge of 
red in late summer. It is of low, branch¬ 
ing habit and makes a beautiful lawn 
specimen. 
F. sylvatica purpurea pendula 
JVeeping Purple-leaf Beech 
Same as the above except for its down¬ 
ward sweeping branches, bending tortu¬ 
ously to the ground. An unusual fine 
ornamental specimen. 
FRAXINUS americana American White Ash 
Native to our New England woods. Rapid¬ 
growing and tall, making a desirable 
shade tree for lawn or street planting. 
Thrives in any moist soil. 
TREES 
VALUABLE FOR THEIR 
FLOWERS 
Botanical Name 
Common Name 
Color of Flowers Time of Blooming 
Acer rubrum . 
. Red Maple 
Scarlet 
April 
Aesculus . 
. Horse-Chestnut 
White 
May 
Catalpa speciosa. 
.Western Catalpa 
Purple and white 
June 
Cercis canadensis. 
. Redbud 
Purplish pink 
April 
Chionanthus virginica .... 
. White Fringe 
White 
May 
Cladrastis lutea. 
. Yellow-wood 
White 
June 
Cornus florida . 
. Flowering Dogwood 
Pink; white 
May 
Crataegus (in variety) . . . 
. Hawthorn 
Pink; white 
June 
Koelreuteria . 
. Varnish Tree 
Yellow 
July 
Magnolia Soulangeana . . . 
. Saucer Magnolia 
Pinkish 
May 
Malus (in varietv) . 
. Flowering Crab 
Pink 
May 
Prunus . 
. Japanese Flowering Cherry 
Pink and white 
May 
Salix caprea . 
. Pussy Willow 
White 
March 
Sophora japonica . 
. Chinese Scholar-tree 
White 
July-Sept. 
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GINKGO biloba Maidenhair Tree 
Picturesque, pyramidal tree with a clean 
straight trunk, and fan-shaped leaves 
which are impervious to insect attack and 
the difficulties of city life. An ideal lawn 
or street tree. One of the oldest varieties 
in cultivation. Native of China. 
GLEDITSIA triacanthos Honey Locust 
The common Honey Locust with long 
sharp thorns and feathery foliage. A large 
tree forming a broad, graceful loose head. 
Will grow on almost any soil, making an 
impenetrable hedge when planted close 
together. 
HALESIA tetraptera Silver Bell 
Round-headed, bushy little tree. Its beau¬ 
ty consists in the profusion of small white 
bells in the spring. 
KOELREUTERIA paniculate Varnish Tree 
Recommended for its handsome com¬ 
pound foliage and immense panicles of 
yellow flowers in July. An unusual, dec¬ 
orative tree not over 30 feet tall, adapted 
to city conditions and enduring hot and 
dry locations. 
LARIX eurepaea European Larch 
A deciduous cone-bearing tree of pyra¬ 
midal outline, usually not 1 over 60 feet. 
Highly ornamental because of its soft, 
feathery, bright green foliage. Effective 
as specimens, and picturesque when lin¬ 
ing a drive or path. 
L. leptolepis Japanese Larch 
Often mistaken for an evergreen. Similar 
to the European Larch except that foliage 
turns bright yellow in fall. Makes a fine 
rapid-growing lawn specimen, preferring 
a light, moist soil. 
LIRIODENDRON tulipifero Tulip Tree 
A tall, straight tree of large proportions. 
Handsome, light green foliage of unusual 
shape. In spring the tree bears many 
fragrant, greenish yellow flowers closely 
resembling the tulip. Likes a rich, moist 
soil and here in New England it should be 
transplanted in spring only. 
Weeping Purple-Leaf Beech 
