


‘Trees 
B MNG Beauty and Comfort 
WHERE TO PLANT TREES 
Trees planted about the house should accomplish the two- 
fold purpose of framing the view of the house and providing 
shade at the right place and at the time of day when it is 
needed. Trees planted nearer the corners of the house, rather 
than directly in front, will greatly enhance the appearance of 
the home and provide needed shade. Ordinarily trees should 
be planted sufficiently far apart to allow them to develop 
naturally. An exception is when they are used for screening 
out some unsightly view or for windbreak purposes. Small, 
ornamental trees display their flower or fruit to advantage 
either on lawn or in the border. ' 
ASH, GREEN (Fraxinus lanceolata). A _ good fast 
growing tree, perfectly hardy and stands drought well. 
ASH, MOUNTAIN (Sorbus aucuparia). A beautiful 
lawn tree which is very attractive in late summer, when it is 
covered with masses of red berries. Height 15 to 18 feet. 
BASSWOOD (American Linden) (Tilia ameri- 
cana). A very hardy tree that is used extensively in place 
of the Catalpa in our northern climate. 
BIRCH, CUT-LEAF WEEPING (Betula pendula gra- 
cilis). A striking, erect tree with slender drooping branches 
and finely cut leaves. The bark is white like the ordinary 
native Birch. There is no tree to take the place of Cut-leaf 
Birch for individual planting on the lawn. 
BIRCH, AMERICAN WHITE (Betula alba). A me- 
dium sized tree, native to Minnesota, with beautiful white bark. 
CRAB, BECHTEL’S DOUBLE FLOWERING (Maius 
ioensis flora plena). A large shrub or small tree attain- 
ing a height of about 10 feet. Produces an abundance of 
double pink flowers in May, resembling miniature Roses. 
Very fragrant. Hardy. 
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Basswood 
CRAB, DOLGO (Malus). A very orna- 
mental Crab producing an abundance of bril- 
liant red fruits that stay on late in the fall. 
CRAB, HOPA. A good upright growing 
ornamental Crab. Small brilliant red fruit re- 
maining on tree until autumn. Leaves are dark 
green with red cast. Beautiful, single, red blos- 
soms cover the tree in early spring. Hardy. 
CRAB, RED SILVER. Cut leaved, maroon- 
red, and silver. Bright red fruit. Tree grows 
to an ultimate height of 25 to. 30 feet. 
Dolgo Crab 
