
RED-LEAF SCHWEDLER MAPLE, a majestic shade tree. 
SHADE.TREES 
Height listed after name of variety indicates size at maturity. 
Listed in order of ultimate height. Actual 
Size Each 
UMBRELLA TREE (Catalpa Bungei). 12-15 ft. Makes an umbrella- 
shaped top without pruning. o- 6 ft. $1.50 
EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus aucuparia). 20-40 ft. One 
of the most ornamental of all trees. Clusters of flashy orange 
colored fruits from midsummer until late fall. 6- 8 ft. 2.90 
FLOWERING CATALPA (Catalpa speciosa). 30-40 ft. Rapid grow- 
ing tree with large heart-shaped leaves and panicles of white 
flowers in June. 6- 8 ft. 1.50 
RED-LEAF SCHWEDLER MAPLE (Acer Schwedleri). 40-50 ft. One 
of our most colorful trees. Leaves are brilliant red in the 
spring; they turn dark green in mid-summer and golden yellow 
in the fall. 6- 8 ft. 4.00 
CHINESE ELM (Ulmus pumila). 40-50 ft. A rapid grower, with 
small attractive leaves. Extremely hardy in severe sections. 8-10 ft. 2.90 
SUGAR MAPLE (Acer saccharum). 50-60 ft. A native American 
tree, most colorful in fall when its leaves are bright yellow, 
orange and scarlet. The tree thrives in sun as well as in shade 
and furnishes sap from which maple sugar is made. 6- 8 ft. 2.90 
NORWAY MAPLE (Acer platanoides). 50-60 ft. The rich green 
foliage turns to a light yellow in the fall. 8-10 ft. 3.00 
SILVER MAPLE (Acer dasycarpum). 60-80 ft. The fastest grow- 
ing of the maples. Foliage silvery on the underside and beau- 
tifully colored in the fall. Provides good shade very quickly. 8-10 ft. 2.00 
LOMBARDY POPLAR (Populus nigra italica). 60-80 ft. Narrow- 
growing tree, likewise effective for specimen planting as for 
boundary lines and entrances. 8-10 ft. 
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