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LOCUST (Robinia) 
Black Locust (R. pseudoacacia). This is a well known hardy 
rapid growing Locust. Adapted to heat and dry soils. 60 
to 70 feet. 8-10 ft., $2.50; 6-8 ft., $2.00, each. 
Globe or Umbrella Locust (R. umbraculifolia). Attractive 
globe-shaped top; budded on a Black Locust stem about 
6 feet from the ground. Light green foliage; does not 
bloom; very nice for formal effects. Size of top at matur- 
ity, 5 to 6 feet in diameter. Planting size about 18 inches 
diameter. $4.00 each; 2 or more, $3.75 each. 
Pink Flowering Locust (R. hispida). A beautiful ornamen- 
tal tree with attractive bright pink blossoms. The bark 
is covered with a soft, prickly formation with the appear- 
ance of moss. It is top-grafted on Black Locust about 4 
feet up from the ground. Perfectly hardy and fast grow- 
ing. $4.00 each; 2 or more, $3.75 each. 
MAGNOLIA (Magnoliaceae) 
The Magnolia is an aristocrat of flowering ornamentals. 
It blooms early in the spring before the leaves unfurl. The 
blossoms, 3 to 5 inches across, are Tupil-shaped. The out- 
side of the petals is a deep purplish pink. 15 to 18 feet at 
maturity. 24-30 in., $6.00, each. 
MAPLE (Acer) 
Norway (A. platanoides). One of the most popular shade 
trees, having a broad, round top; large dark green foliage 
which stays on two weeks longer in the fall than other 
Maples. 50 feet. 10-12 ft., $4.50; 8-10 ft., $3.50; 6-8 ft., $2.75, 
each. : 
Schwedler (A. platanoides Schwedieri). Similar to the Nor- 
way Maple except is somewhat smaller in size and has 
attractive purple-red foliage in the spring which turns 
to a rich bronze-red and remains throughout the season. 
40 feet. 6-8 ft., not branched, $2.75; 5-6 ft., $2.25, each. — 
Silver (A. dasycarpum). This is also commonly known as 
the Soft Maple. It is one of the fastest growing Maples, 
with wide spreading branches, and does well in all soils. 
60 to 70 feet. 10-12 ft., $3.25; 8-10 ft., $3.00; 6-8 ft., $2.50, each. 
MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus) 
European (S. aucuparia). A medium sized tree bearing large, 
flat heads of white blossoms in the spring and clusters of 
brilliant scarlet berries in the autumn, remaining most of 
the winter. Excellent parking trees or for the lawn. 30 
feet. 8-10 ft., $3.00; 6-8 ft., $2.50; 5-6 ft., $2.00, each. 
FLOWERING PLUM (Prunus) 
Blireana. Upright growth with dark foliage. The blossoms, 
appearing in May, are deep pink, very double, large and 
fragrant; shape and size resemble the Flowering Almond. 
5-6 ft., $1.90; 4-5 ft., $1.50, each. 
Newport. Foliage is a maroon-purple which deepens as the 
season advances. In early spring it is covered with light 
pink, single blossoms. 15 feet. 5-6 ft., $1.90; 4-5 ft., $1.50, 
each. 
Triloba. This is the smallest growing of all Ornamental 
Plums. It is upright, spreading, of bushy form with dark 
foliage. The branches are entirely covered early in the 
spring with large, double, bright pink blossoms before the 
foliage appears. It is one of the most attractive varieties. 
0 to 7 feet. 3-4 ft., $1.50; 2-3 ft., $1.25, each. 






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