LAWN TREES 
PRICES of All Shade Trees On Page 34-G 
ASH, American. This splendid tree is becoming recognized as one of our best shade 
trees and is being more extensively planted each year. It is clean, symmetrical, drought 
resistant, and long lived. For shade or for boulevard planting American Ash will please 
you. 
BIRCH, Weeping Cut-Leaf. Admired for its delicately cut foliage and silvery white bark 
and graceful drooping branches. Best in moist locations. 
BIRCH, Canoe, White or Paper. A graceful tree with slender branches and silvery 
white bark. Especially effective when planted in clumps among or near evergreens. 
ELM, Chinese. ‘‘Hardy Siberian Strain.”’ A beautiful ornamental and windbreak tree 
that has taken the entire country by storm. The fastest growing tree that we know of. 
Will grow into a big tree within five or six years from planting. This tree is adapted to 
high, dry locations and in such places is one of our best trees. Adapted to lawn planting 
for quick effect. Also makes the fastest growing windbreak tree we know of. One of the 
finest for a farm windbreak. 
ELM, American. The American White Elm is the grandest, most permanent and uni- 
versally used ornamental tree in America. It does well in almost any location. Exceed- 
ingly good for boulevard planting or as a shade tree where you want a permanent tree. 
FLOWERING CRABS: 
Red Silver. Red in leaf, blossom and fruit, under side of leaves silver, 
: Flame. Blossoms are crab-apple-pink, fruit brilliant red, resembling a great flame of 
re. 
LOCUST, Honey (Thornless). The Honey Locust is a fast growing, highly orna- 
mental tree with distinctive lacy, light green foliage that turns a clear yellow in the fall. 
The greenish flowers are somewhat hidden by the foliage, but in the fall the large flat pods 
are very ornamental. 
MAPLE, Hard or Sugar. This is one of the most beautiful of shade or boulevard trees. 
It is stately in all seasons, but truly gorgeous in fall when its dense leaves are brilliant 
yellow, orange and scarlet. For beauty and permanence Hard Maple cannot be surpassed. 
MAPLE, Silver or Soft. A good appearance and rapid growth make this tree very popu- 
lar where an immediate effect is required. 
MAPLE, Norway. Well liked for its pleasing and familiar symmetrical dome-shaped 
head. Its dense leaves are rich green in color and hold on the tree fully two weeks longer 
in the fall than those of other Maples. One of the best for lawn or boulevard planting 
where good form and shade are needed. 
MAPLE, Schwedler. The fine characteristics that make the Schwedler Maple a 
popular favorite are its adaptability to city conditions, its spreading branches forming a 
round head, and its beautiful foliage. Similar in form and habit of growth to the Norway 
Maple, it is distinguished by its purplish crimson leaves that change to bronze-green in 
late summer. They are most attractive planted as lawn and street specimens. 
MOUNTAIN ASH. Its symmetrical, round head makes it ideal for specimen 
lanting. A still! more attractive feature is the white flowers that are followed 
is clusters of orange berries. Will do well on almost any soil. 
POPLAR, Bolleana. This rapid growing, tall, slender tree is used when accent 
trees are needed. The leaves are shimmering rich green and show their whitish 
under sides when turned by the breezes. The bark is grey-green and shows up 
well in winter. 
POPLAR, Lombardy. Well liked wherever it is grown. Is one of the most 
picturesque as well as one of the most useful trees to be found. It is effectively 
planted as accent in garden, foundation plantings, and shrub borders, and as a 
hedge, or along drives and boundaries. Its branches grow close together and 
upright from the straight trunk and form a tall, slim column, tapering slightly 
to a pointed top. It is rapid growing and hardy. 
POPLAR, Norway. A fast growing tree of conical shape with large leaves 
that make a rippling sound when blown by the wind. One of the very best for 
hardiness, for quick effect and for shade. Will thrive where others fail. 
WALNUT, Black. A majestic native tree of large size and most valuable for 
its timber, choice nuts and shade, Excellent as a specimen for lawn planting. 

Lombardy Poplar Chinese Elm 

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Hopa Flowering Crab 
HOPA FLOWERING CRAB 
From an ornamental standpoint, Hopa is without 
doubt the most beautiful Flowering Crab that can 
be grown in the North. It is absolutely hardy, 
thriving even up in Canada. It develops into a 
beautiful, graceful, medium sized tree that is strik- 
ingly ornamental wherever it may be placed. The 
buds are blood-red, and the tree, when in bloom. 
is covered with large, single, deep rose-colored 
blossoms which continue long on the tree, to be 
followed by quantities of small reddish fruit which 
makes excellent jelly. 
NIOBE WEEPING 
WILLOW 
Splendid as a lawn tree, for planting near pools, 
or along banks and streams. Graceful, with golden 
bark. Hardiest of all Weeping Willows. 

Niobe Weeping Willow 
