‘Trees 
No. 1I—AMERICAN BASSWOOD (Tilia americana) 
nsw. 60-70’. 
Any bee yard can use this beautiful shade tree 
that in many a lawn throws a good shade from that 
southwest scorching sun. Has large clean and waxy 
white fragrant blossoms hanging downward for 
days and weeks in July when the bees are busy. 
This tree is native in fourteen states of the Union 
and seems to adapt itself to growth in various soils 
except in a gravel subsoil. Dark loam seems to be 
where it grows native, though we have also seen 
full grown trees in real sandy loam with red sugar 
sand for subsoil. Basswood honey is famous for its 
mild flavor. Found from New Brunswick west to 
Assniboia and south to Georgia and Texas. 
No. 2—CORDATA BASSWOOD OR LINDEN 
(Tilia cordata) nsw. 60’. 
A small leaf European varety with short red 
twigs that blooms somewhat carlier so when planted 
with the American variety can prolong the nectar 
season. Seem to be more fragrant attracting not 
only the bees but admiration as well. Seem to grow 
wherever the American basswcod grows. 
No. 3—PYRAMIDAL BASSWOOD 
(Tilia pyramidalis) nsw. 70’. 
This linden has a beautiful compact growth up to 
70 feet, making a suitable lawn and street tree. 
Very fragrant and starts blooming earlier than the 
common American variety on which it is grafted or 
budded. 
No. 4—SUGAR OR HARD MAPLE 
(Acer saccharum) ns. 50-70’. 
, A most beautiful shade 
tree. Foliage turns bright 
orange. Sometimes scarlet 
in the autumn. Found in 
northern and middle states 
downward to Florida and 
Texas and from New Found- 
land to North Dakota. Noted 
2 for its nectar flow in first 
Sugar or Hard Maple part of May. 
No. 5—RUSSIAN OLIVE (Elaesgnus augustifolia) 
nws. 20-25’. 
This tree is a Russian variety with attractive 
silvery gray leaves and grayish berries. Desirable 
for grouping, used extensively for windbreaks in the 
arid states where it produces quite a bit of nectar. 
No. 6—AMERICAN ELM (Ulimus Americana) 
nsw. 60-90’. 
Great shade trees used for boulevards and wind- 
breaks. Noted for its early nectar and pollen in 
early April. Distribution is from Newfoundland, 
Rocky Mountains, Florida and Texas. 
No. 7-—BLACK CHERRY (Prunus serotina) wns 
Beautiful fruit and shade tree with abundance of 
early bloom in May that is noted for its nectar 
source. Distribution from Nova Scotia westward 
through the Canadian provinces and northern states 
through Dakotas and south into Texas and Florida. 
No. 8—CHOKE CHERRY (Prunus Virginiana) 
nws. 30’. May. 
Makes a nice jell and affords bees another source 
of nectar. Distribution Labrador, British Columbia, 
north to within Arctic Circle and south of Georgia, 
Texas and California. 

