for NEW ENGLAND 
ROBINIA hispida Rose-acacia 
Grafted on 5-foot standards; it forms a 
round, dense head of lacy foliage. Attrac¬ 
tive rose-pink flowers. A specimen for 
formal effects. Not particular as to soil 
requirements, doing well on dry, sandy 
soil. 
SALIX babylonica 
Babylon Weeping Willow 
Graceful tree with slender, whip-like, 
drooping branches, which give it a weep¬ 
ing form. A beautiful specimen, most 
appropriate for waterside planting. 
S. blanda. W isconsin Weeping Willow 
A weeping tree similar to the above but 
more spreading, irregular, and pictur¬ 
esque. 
S. caprea Pussy IVillow 
The harbinger of spring. A large shrub 
or small tree with upright branches. One 
of the earliest trees to bloom and grows 
anywhere. 
S. elegontissima 
Thurlow’s Weeping Willow 
Tall variety of upright growth, with slen¬ 
der, pendulous, yellow-green branches. 
Fast growing and desirable for screen 
plantings or lawn specimens. 
S., Niobe Golden Weeping Willow 
Slender leaves, green above, silvery be¬ 
neath. The twigs and bark are deep 
golden yellow, making them attractive 
the year around. 
S. pentandra Laurel-leaf Willow 
Dense, low-growing tree, valuable for 
quick screen effects. Its thick, glossy green 
leaves produce shade quickly. A hardy 
variety adapted for seashore planting. 
Salix vitellina Golden Bark IVillow 
Showy, yellow-barked tree, handsome at 
all seasons, but particularly conspicuous 
in winter and early spring before the 
leaves appear. 
SOPHORA japonico Chinese Scholar-tree 
Deserving of more popularity. A tree up 
to 60 feet, forming a dense round head. 
Especially valuable for its late appearing 
flowers, which resemble a white wisteria. 
Graceful, feathery dark green foliage, 
conspicuous in winter for its dark green 
branches. Withstands city conditions. 
SORBUS americana 
American Mountain Ash 
Small tree not over 30 feet, native to New 
England and the White Mountains. One 
of the most conspicuous trees in fall, with 
its abundant heads of bright red fruits. 
S. aucuparia European Mountain Ash 
Similar to preceding variety, but growing 
somewhat larger and more symmetrical. 
Fruits brilliant orange-red in early fall. 
S. quercifolio Oak-leaf Mountain Ash 
A hybrid that has foliage resembling that 
of an Oak. Orange-scarlet fruit. 
SYRINGA joponica Japanese Tree Lilac 
A small tree or large shrub up to 30 feet, 
with large, leathery, lilac leaves. The 
yellowish white flowers come after all 
other Lilacs are through blooming. 
TILIA americana American Linden 
Tall, rapid growing tree with large, heart- 
shaped leaves. Fragrant, white flowers 
in June that attract the bees. A particu¬ 
larly fine shade tree for street use. 
Sophora japonica 
American Elm 
T. cordata Small-leaf Linden 
A large tree much like the other Lindens, 
useful for street, avenue, and specimen 
planting. 
Tilia platyphyllos Large-leaf Linden 
Stately, rapid-growing tree for the lawn 
and parkway. 
T. vulgaris European Linden 
Symmetrical tree of rapid growth. Large, dark 
green foliage that recommends it for a good shade 
tree. 
ULMUS americana American Elm 
Its majestic grace has made our New England 
towns famous. Tall, vase-shaped, long-lived tree 
that is justly popular as a street tree. Thrives best 
in a rich, moist soil but will grow almost any¬ 
where. 
Ulmus americana Molini Moline Elm 
A new fast growing Elm. Differs from the usual 
characteristic outline in the fact that it has one 
central leader, giving it a conical shape. Much 
used for street planting or where a smaller or 
more compact tree is desired. 
U. americana vaseyi Vase Elm 
A graceful form selected because it glorifies the 
typical spreading variety. Rapid growing, straight 
clean trunk and uniform shape. 
U. pumila Chinese or Siberian Elm 
A remarkably rapid growing tree, suitable for dry 
or moist locations. The foliage is much smaller 
than that of the American, and quite dense. It is 
perfectly hardy in New England. 
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