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SALIX babylonica Babylon Weeping Willow 
Graceful tree with slender, whiplike, 
drooping branches, which give it a weep- 
ing form. A beautiful specimen, most ap- 
propriate for waterside planting. 
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S. blanda Wisconsin Weeping Willow 
A weeping tree similar to the above but 
more spreading, irregular, and picturesque. 
S. caprea Pussy Willow 
The harbinger of spring. A large shrub 
or small tree with upright branches. One 
of the earliest trees to bloom and grows 
anywhere. 
S. elegantissima Thurlow’s Weeping Willow 
Tall variety of upright growth, with slen- 
der, pendulous, yellow-green branches. 
Fast growing and desirable for screen 
plantings or lawn specimens. 

An Avenue of Pin Oaks 
S., Niobe 
QUERCUS - Oak 
“Old Ironsides” was built of New Eng- 
land Oak, the symbol of strength and 
character. Contrary to popular belief and 
with few exceptions, the Oaks are not slow- 
growing. Sturdy and of noble proportions, 
they are one of our best ornamental street 
and lawn trees. The foliage is especially 
attractive, turning to brilliant scarlet and 
red in the autumn. 
Quercus alba White Oak 
The king of all Oaks—a rugged, open- 
headed tree of tremendous proportions. 
Magnificent specimens requiring plenty 
of room. Compared with the other Oaks, 
the growth is slow. Foliage assumes a 
deep red tone in fall. 
Q. bicolor Swamp White Oak 
One of the most rapid-growing Oaks. 
Thrives best in a moist, well-drained soil. 
Q. coccinea Scarlet Oak 
A fine specimen with spreading branches 
and round, open head. Especially valu- 
able for its brilliant scarlet fall coloring. 
Prefers a dry location. 
Q. macrocarpa Mossy-cup Oak 
A large tree up to 80 feet, with spreading 
branches. Branchlets have corky bark. 
Comparatively rapid growing. 
Q. palustris Pin Oak 
Rapid growing, symmetrical tree—per- 
haps the best Oak for lawn and avenue 
planting. Easily transplanted and en- 
dures city conditions. Its deeply cut fo- 
liage turns rich crimson in fall. Prefers 
a moist location. 
Q. prinus Chestnut Oak 
Tall, round-topped dense head. Foliage 
similar to the common chestnut, turning 
yellow in the fall. 
Q. rubra Red Oak 
Beautiful Oak of rapid growth, growing 
into a large, majestic tree with a broad, 
round head. A superb street or lawn 
specimen with its smooth bark and dark 
red autumnal color. Easily transplanted 
and prefers a dry location. 
SOPHORA japonica Chinese Scholar-tree 
Deserving of more popularity. A tree 
up to 60 feet, forming a dense round 
head. Especially valuable for its late 
appearing flowers, which resemble a 
white Wisteria. Graceful, feathery dark 
green foliage, conspicuous in winter for 
its dark green branches. Withstands 
city conditions. 
SYRINGA japonica Japanese Tree Lilac 
A small tree or large shrub up to 30 
feet, with large, leathery, lilac leaves. 
The yellowish white flowers come after 
all other Lilacs are through blooming. 
S. pentandra 
S. vitellina 
Slender leaves, green above, silvery be- 
neath. The twigs and bark are deep golden 
yellow, making them attractive the year 
around. 
Laurel-leaf Willow 
Dense, low-growing tree, valuable for quick 
screen effects. Its thick, glossy green leaves 
produce shade quickly. A hardy variety 
adapted for seashore planting. 
Golden Bark Willow 
Showy, yellow-barked tree, handsome at 
all seasons, but particularly conspicuous 
in winter and early spring before the leaves 
appear. 
TREES WITH BRILLIANT AUTUMN FOLIAGE 
Botanical Name 
Acer rubrum 
A. 
Cercidiphyllum 
Cornus florida 
Crataegus 
Hawthorns 
Foliage Color in Autumn 
Scarlet 
Orange and scarlet 
Yellow 
Scarlet 
Scarlet 
Common Name 
Golden Weeping Willow 
American White Ash Yellow 
Tulip Tree Yellow 
Sourwood Orange and scarlet 
White Oak Reddish purple 
Scarlet 
Fraxinus americana 
Liriodendron 
Oxydendrum 
Quercus alba 
Q. coccinea 
Q. palustris 
Scarlet Oak 
Crimson 
FAST GROWING TREES VALUABLE FOR PRODUCING SCREEN EFFECTS 
Botanical Name 
Acer dasycarpum 
Catalpa speciosa 
Larix europaea 
Morus alba tatarica 
Populus Eugenei 
P. nigra italica 
Salix (all varieties) 
Common Name 
Silver Maple 
Western Catalpa 
European Larch 
Russian Mulberry 
Carolina Poplar 
Lombardy Poplar 
Willows 
TREES WITH BRIGHT COLORED FRUITS 
Botanical Name 
Cornus florida 
Crataegus (in variety) 
Malus (in variety) 
Morus alba tatarica 
Sorbus americana 
S. aucuparia 
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Common Name Color of Fruits 
Dogwood Scarlet 
Hawthorn Red 
Flowering Crab Red, yellow 
Russian Mulberry White 
American Mountain Ash _ Bright red 
European Mountain Ash Orange-red 

