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WHITIEN'S On yamental Trees 


PAPER or CANOE BIRCH (Betula papyrifera). A large, vig- 
orous, upright tree with handsome foliage, and brilliant 
white bark. The same tree made famous in song and story 
as that from which the birch bark canoes of the Indians 
were fashioned. Perfectly hardy. Grows farther north than 
any other tree in North America. (Note: The bark of young 
trees has a reddish cast, which disappears within a year or 
two from planting.) Sturdy, well branched, 3 to 4 ft. trees, 
only 40c each; 2 for 75c. 
CUT-LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH (Betula alba laciniata). A 
tall, slender, yet vigorous grower, with graceful drooping 
branches, delicately cut foliage and silvery white bark, 
offering a combination of attractive characteristics rarely 
found in a single tree. Very popular for single lawn speci- 
mens, Or group plantings. Large, 4 to 5 ft ft. trees, $1.50 
each; 2 for $2.80. 
GINKGO BILOBA or Maiden Hair Tree. A rare and elegant 
tree with a singular, almost fernlike foliage unlike that of 
any other tree. Of free, columnar growth when 
young, with angular, independent branches, 
each quite distinct. Sturdy, 18 to 24 in. trans- 
planted trees, 40c each; 3 for $1.10. 
PIN OAK (Quercus palustris). One of the most 
beautiful and majestic of all shade trees, and 
the most valuable of all Oaks for shade and 
specimen planting. The tree is very symme- 
trical, with bright green, deeply cut foliage, 
coloring an intense red in autumn. Height, 75 
feet. 3 to 4 ft. branched trees, priced cheap 
while they last, 75c each; 2 for $1.40. 
REDBUD or JUDAS TREE (Cercis Canadensis) . 
Medium, irregular growing tree with heart- 
shaped leaves. An abundance of reddish pink 
blooms appear in April. Fine, 2-yr., 2 to 3 ft. 
trees, 25c each; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. A 
few choice, 4 to 5 ft. well-branched specimen 
trees, 75c each; 2 for $1.40. 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW (Salix blanda). 
The most widely planted variety. With more 
slender leaves and much hardier than 
the ordinary Babylonica. Makes an im- 
mense spreading tree, giving dense 
shade. Strong, 4 to 5 ft. trees, 45c¢ each; 
2 for 85c; 10 for $3.25. 
MOSS LOCUST (Robinia hispida), Tree 
form Rose-Acacia. The same as shrub 
Rose-Acacia with the exception that this 
variety is grown in tree form. Loaded 
with clusters of pea-shaped, rose-pink 
flowers during June and July. Strong, 
3 ft. trees, 60c each; 3 for $1.50. 
TULIP TREE (Liriodendron tulipifera). 
One of the finest of our native trees. 
Tall growing, stately tree with smooth 
bark and large, irregularly shaped leaves 
of glossy green that make it ideal for 
quick shade. Blooms in late May and 
early June, bearing numerous tulip-like 
flowers 2 to 3 inches long. Strong, 2 to 
3 ft. trees, 25c each; 3 for 60c; 10 for 
$1.75. Well-branched, 3-yr., 5 to 6 ft. 
trees, 85c each; 3 for $2.25. 

Tulip Tree 
FRENCH PUSSY WILLOW (Salix discolor). 
A treelike shrub admired by all. Of most 
popular appeal are its large, conspicu- 
ous silky catkins, which first bud in the 
fall, and then open into those delightful 
spring-like bouquets just as the last 
snows melt in early spring. A few choice, 
5 to 6 ft., heavily branched specimen 
bushes, ready for immediate effect, only 
$1.00 each. Supply limited. 
SYCAMORE or American Plane Tree 
(Platanus occidentalis). A shapely tree 
of great beauty, native over a wide area, 
and thriving in many soils and climates. 
Its large, handsome leaves, and smooth, 
light colored, almost creamy white bark 
give the tree a striking appearance. 
Well-branched, 5 to 6 ft. trees, 60c 
each; 3 for $1.50. 
CORNUS FLORIDA, White Flowering Dog- 
wood. Flowers white, 3 to 32 inches 
in diameter, blooming in early spring 
before branches leaf out. Gray-green 
foliage, turning crimson in autumn. De- 
sirable for use in tall shrub background, 
and mass effect in corner groups. Strong, 
2 to 3 ft. trees, 45c each; 2 for 80c. 
CORNUS FLORIDA RUBRA, Red Flowering 
Dogwood. A symmetrically spreading 
tree growing to height of about 20 feet. 
The large, reddish pink flowers produce 
a contrast of loveliness against the fresh 
new green of an early spring lawn. Its 
deep green foliage turns to a rich bronzy 
red in the autumn. Most popular of all 
the Dogwoods. Strong, 2 to 3 ft. trees, 
B&B, only $1.60 each; 2 for $3.00. 
CORNUS FLORIDA FLORA PLENA, Double 
Flowering Dogwood. A rare form of 
Dogwood, not commonly known, but of 
such unusual beauty that it never fails 
to arouse the admiration of all who see 
its large double white flowers, not unlike 
those of the Gardenia, and which are as 
freely produced as those of the common 
single Dogwood. Well rooted, 2 to 3 ft. 
trees, B&B, $2.00 each; 2 for $3.80. 
MAY DAY TREE (Prunus padus commu- 
tata). The first tree to leaf out in the 
spring, and the first trees to bloom, 
providing masses of fragrant, pure white 
flowers the first day of May. Starts 
blooming in late April, its flower clus- 
ters resembling the Lilac in shape; fol- 
lowed by small edible fruits attracting 
songbirds in large numbers. May Day 
Tree grows rapidly, is perfectly hardy 
and thrives in all sections of the country. 
May be left in bush form, or trimmed 
up and grown as a specimen tree. Well- 
branched, 2 to 3 ft. trees, 50c each; 
2 for 85c; 10 for $3.65. 

May Day Tree . 
bis, Cornus Florida Rubra 
