MONROE, MICHIGAN 2, Born 1850 and Still Growing 

Greening4 ORNAMENTAL AND SHADE TREES 
Deciduous Trees 
In the planting of the right varieties of trees for suitability and harmonious 
combination, considerable knowledge of tree life, climate, soil conditions, etc. is 
required. Planting too closely is one of the common faults; inadequate root space 
does not allow the tree to grow properly and thus attain its greatest natural beauty. 
We have a department where complete information regarding trees, shrubs and 
flowers is at your service without charge. If it is not possible for you to pay usa 
personal visit, we will be very glad to give you whatever information we can 
by mail if you will write us the details of your problem. 
AILANTHUS 
Ailanthus glandulosa (Tree of Heaven). An extremely quick-growing tree; 
60 ft. tall, and tropical looking with pinnate, palm-like leaves. Valuable because 
it thrives in smoky cities and in soils where other trees perish. 
ACER - Maple 
Trees of this group are hardy, vigorous, adaptable to many soils, free from 
diseases, easily transplanted, regular injfoutline and beautiful in leaf. Nearly all Silver Maple 
are brilliantly colored in Fall, especially the North American species. 

Acer dasycarpum (Silver Maple). Of 
quicker growth than most trees and valu- 
able where immediate shade is required. 
Forms a large spreading head; the fine 
leaves are silvery beneath. 
A. palmatum atropurpurea (Red Japa- 
nese Maple). One of the most ornamental 
of Maple trees. Excellent for specimen 
purposes. Grows to a small, graceful tree 
of about 25 ft. Smooth, slender branches. 
Deep red foliage from beginning of season. 
Very dwarf growing. Exceptionally hardy. 
A. platanoides (Norway Maple). A hand- 
some tree of large, fairly rapid growth 
forming a dense, rounded head of strong 
branches and broad, deep green leaves; 
sturdy, compact, vigorous, it is one of the 
very best formal trees for lawns, parks 
and gardens. 
A. platanoides schwedleri (Schwedler 
Maple). The Purple Norway Maple’s 
beautiful leaves attract attention at all 
seasons, but are especially fine in Spring, 
when their gleaming red and purple con- 
trasts brightly with the delicate green of 
other trees. In Midsummer they are 
purplish-green, in Autumn golden yellow. 
A. saccharum (Sugar Maple). This tree is 
chieftain of its kind, straight, spreading, 
symmetrical, of grand proportions, longer 
lived than most men who plant it. It 
grows well in all except damp, soggy soils, 
and roots deeply, allowing the grass to 
grow close about its trunk. Its leaves 
have very rich Autumn tints of clear yel- 
low and scarlet. 

Japanese Red Maple 
FAGUS - Beech 
One of the most decorative and hardy of 
all cultured trees, exceptionally hardy, al- 
though it prefers a well-drained light soil. 
Care in planting is necessary as a long 
taproot is present and should be preserved. 
We make a practice of transplanting this 
group regularly to develop a _ vigorous 
root system without long tap root, there- 
fore can be replanted successfully. 
Fagus sylvatica (European Beech). Per- 
haps the most beautiful of the group, hardy 
throughout the United States. Often 
reaches a height of more than 100 ft. 
Grows as a specimen tree, forms a huge 
broad top with horizontal, descending 
branches, has a bulky trunk which some- 
times measures 6 ft. in diameter. Smooth, 
light gray bark, lustrous, dark green 
foliage. Forms a delightful contrast. 
F. sylvatica atropurpurea (Purple Beech). 
Is identical with the European Beech 
except with purple leaves. One of the 
i finest trees with colored foliage. Has the |i nae 
Norway Maple same habit of growth. Lombardy Poplars 
The Higher Soar Their Summits, the Lowlier Droop Their Boughs 

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