SIN DEPENDABLE NURSERY STOCK 
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The Oak, with all its majesty, is the monarch of the 
woodlands. It is symbolical of strength, permanency and 
character. It has been interwoven, since time immemorial, 
with literature, art and craftsmanship. The family has 
world-wide distribution, containing many species, both 
\ evergreen and deciduous. Its timber is emblematical of 
strength and durability. By some it is considered of slow 
growth, but when given a congenial soil, develops rather 
rapidly in comparison with most hardwoods. When 
planted as specimen or street trees, varieties like Pin Oak, 
with their autumn coloring of yellow, orange and scarlet, 
are the source of enjoyment of him who plants, and elicits 
the admiration of the public. No lawn is complete with- 
out an Oak. 
QUERCUS alba (lite Oak). One of the greatest of all 
| the Oaks. Rather difficult to transplant and of slow 
growth, but ‘’patience brings a perfect reward.’’ Leaves 
silver to purplish red in autumn. 
Q. coccinea (Scarlet Oak). A beautiful symmetrical tree 
very much resembling the Pin Oak. Not quite as rapid 
in growth, leaves somewhat smaller and deeply lobed. 
Colors brilliantly in the fall. 
Q. macrocarpa (Burr or Mossy-Cup Oak). A native variety 
of slow growth, but becomes a stately tree well covered 
with thick, dark green foliage of heavy texture. For 
Eee it has no superior. Prefers a moist or deep 
soil. 
Q. nigra (Water Oak). A round-topped tree of good form. 
Will grow in either moist or dry soil. Foliage green un- 
til late fall. 
Q. palustris (Pin Oak). The most popular of all the Oaks. 
Its beautiful glossy, deeply lobed green leaves change 
to gorgeous shades of purplish red and scarlet in the 
autumn. It is symmetrical, easy to transplant and of 
rapid growth. For street, avenue or as a lawn specimen 
there is nothing superior. Where a desirable hardwood 
tree is wanted we unhesitatingly recommend a Pin Oak. 
Q. phellos (Willow Oak). A graceful tree with conical 
head. Long, narrow, willow-like leaves which are whit- 
ish beneath, giving a silvery appearance on a windy 
day. They change to yellow and orange in autumn. 
Q. rubra (Red Oak). Not as compact nor:does it color as 
brilliantly as the Pin Oak. Somewhat more difficult to 
transplant but will grow in almost any soil when once 
established. One of the fine Oaks. 




Levington, Kentucky 

Prices of above varieties of Oaks: Each 
Ato 9 ttre Wa sits CON aceon ee ete ee ge oh $3.00 
Sito LOrtteal.o in] caliga, gerne ee secs a ees 4.00 
OLtonl2: ft 340m secal.w.mieries cere Set eae 5.00 
12 to 14 ft., 2 Ine Cah aot ete cteaereten sis 6.00 
2ctov loathe 2s. ins calender ae cietans 7.50 
Q. robur fastigiata (Pyramidal English Oak), An up- 
right form of English Oak which is quite valuable 
for specimen or formal use. Of slow growth but 

worth the time required for development. Each 
| 6 to7 ft., BoB 
7 to 8 ft., BGB 

A glorious tree is the old gray oak; 
He has stood for a thousand years, 
Has stood and frown’d 
On the trees around, 
Like a king among his peers.” -George [lil]. 


Quercus Babar Rasnaiqnest Pyramidal English Oak Quercus Palustris—Pin Oak 
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