Shade and 
Flowering Trees 
Bring 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 ap- 
pearance 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. 


Mountain Ash 

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 
americana). <A very hardy tree that is used 
extensively in place of the Catalpa in our northern 
climate. ~ 
BIRCH, CUT-LEAF WEEPING (Betula 
pendula gracilis). 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 al- 
ba). A medium sized tree, native to Minnesota, 
with beautiful white bark. 

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: ms Niobe Weeping Willow 
Bechtel’s Double Flowering Crab 
CRAB, BECHTEL’S DOUBLE FLOWER- 
ING (Malus ioensis flora plena). A large 
shrub or small tree attaining a height of about 
10 feet. Produces an abundance of double pink 
flowers in May, resembling miniature Roses. Very 
fragrant. Hardy. 
CRAB, DOLGO (Malus). A very ornamental 
Crab producing an abundance of brilliant red fruits 
that stay on late in the fall. 
CRAB, HOPA., A good upright growing orna- 
mental Crab. Small brilliant red fruit remaining 
on tree until autumn. Leaves are dark green with 
red cast. Beautiful, single, red blossoms 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. 

