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COOL SHADE IN SUMMER .. . 
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ROEDING’S QUALITY S Fi A D is T R is E S 
Although certain evergreen, trees may be classed as shade trees, 
the term is usually reserved for ‘quick-growing deciduous trees 
(without foliage in winter). Shade trees have a particular signifi- 
cance to California because ancient elms, poplars, and maples 
lining streets and highways testify to the foresight of early settlers. 
Even the Chinese gold-rushers immortalized their “diggings” by 
planting a special brand of good-luck tree wherever they paused 
to make their fortune. Most shade trees in our list are available 
for summer planting in handy containers at slightly higher prices. 

MAPLE 
ACER...Maple 
ACER DASYCARPUM. ST1I1. (Silver Maple.) A beauti- 
ful and fast-growing tree; bark light colored; foliage 
deeply lobed and variable. Fine for street planting. 
Bare root, 8-10’ $3.25. 
A. PALMATUM RUBRUM. ST15. (Redleaf Maple.) Small 
tree, handsome because of ‘graceful habit, elegant 
foliage, and rich color. In early spring it is reddish 
bronze gradually changing to dark green with bronze 
tints as the season advances. Should be given a 
partially shaded location if possible. BB 24-30” $6.75. 
A. PLATANOIDES. ST16. (Norway Maple.) Large, 
round-headed tree with heavy dark foliage. Fine for 
almost any situation. Bare root, 8-10’ $2.00. 
A. PLATANOIDES SCHWEDLERI. ST17. (Purple-leaf 
Maple.) The most beautiful of the large maples. Buds 
are brilliant orange; young foliage coppery and ma- 
ture leaves deeply stained with purple. Bare root, 
6-8’ $2.50. 
AESCULUS ...Horsechestnut 
AESCULUS CARNEA BRIOTI. ST21. (Kew Red Horse- 
chestnut.) Recent introduction. Genuine bright scarlet 
flowers begin to appear on very young trees. Bare 
root, 4-5’ $6.00; 5 g. c. 4-5’ $6.75. 
BETULA... Birch 
BETULA ALBA. ST31. (European White Birch.) Rapid 
grower, bark white, foliage triangular, turning to rich 
tints in fall. Very effective planted in small groups. 
Single trunk. Bare root, 8-10’ $3.25. 
B. ALBA LACINIATA PENDULA. ST32. (Cut-leaf Weep- 
ing Birch.) Very beautiful form of European White 
Birch. The main trunk in older trees is snow white and 
straight as an arrow. Branches spread but slightly, 
while the fine slender shoots hang vertically. The 
foliage is fine and deeply cut. Bare root, 6-8’ $3.00; 
8-10’ $3.50. 



LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA (SWEET GUM) 
This stately slender tree is ideal for planting in 
an area where space is restricted. 
FRAXINUS ... Ash 
FRAXINUS VELUTINA GLABRA. ST61. (Modesto Ash.) 
The common Arizona Ash has long been noted for its 
sturdy resistance to adverse conditions. This new type, 
known as ‘Modesto Ash,” grows much more rapidly 
than the type and is a handsomer tree. Most desirable 
in every way. Bare root, 8-10’ $3.25; 6-8’ $2.50. 
GINKGO 
GINKGO BILOBA. ST71. (Maidenhair Tree.) A striking 
tree with spreading habit as it attains age; foliage 
like maiden hair fern and a bright green color; yellow 
in autumn. Bare root, 8-10’ $4.00; 5 g. c. $3.50. 
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LIQUIDAMBAR .... Sweet Gum 
LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA. ST81. (Sweet Gum.) 
Large tree of rather slow growth; foliage star-shaped 
and glossy green, turning to purplish-crimson in 
autumn. We call it the “Thanksgiving Tree’’ because 
of colorful foliage at Thanksgiving. 5 g. c. 6-8’ $4.00. 
Prices subject to change without notice. 


ST143. LOMBARDY POPLAR (GROUP). 
