Blowering Teed 

Birch, Cut-Leaf Weeping (Betula pendula gra- 
cilis). The drooping branches found in this form 
bring gracefulness to the Birch. The finely cut leaves 
become an attractive clear yellow in autumn while the 
showy white bark provides color throughout the year. 
This tree is most effectively shown in group plantings. 
Height 30 to 40 feet, spread 295 feet. 
Birch, Paper (Betula papyrifera). Many people 
know this eye-catching native tree as White Birch or 
Canoe Birch. The branches arch gently to an open 
crown. The white bark and the clear yellow leaves in 
fall provide showy colors. It is most effectively planted 
when in clumps against a background of Evergreens. 
Height 60 feet, spread 30 feet. 
Elim, American (Ulmus americana). Everyone 
knows this tree as one of our grandest native shade 
trees. Height 80 to 100 feet, spread 50 to 80 feet. 
Elm, Lake City. This is a grafted form of the Amer- 
ican Elm. It is distinguished by symmetrical form and 
rich foliage. Many show a preference for this Elm 
where it can be seen for comparison with the American 
Elm. 
Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis). Hackberry shows a 
remarkable tolerance to a wide variety of soil and mois- 
ture conditions. It grows rapidly but is tough and 
strongly branched. Height 60 to 70 feet, spread 50 feet. 
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Cut-Leaf Weeping Birch 
Linden (Tilia americana). This handsome 
shade tree is also known as the Basswood. 
The branching is compact and the crown is 
oval. It is hardy and grows rapidly. Soon 
after the leaves have formed it bears clusters 
of small but fragrant white and cream- 
colored flowers. Height 75 feet, spread 50 
to 60 feet. 
Maple, Crimson King (Acer platanoides 
schwedleri nigra). (Plant Patent No. 735.) 
This beautiful ornamental is a form of the 
Schwedler Maple that was selected in Europe 
for its brilliant crimson leaves. The color is 
retained throughout the summer. 
Maple, Schwedler (Acer platanoides 
schwedleri). The leaves are an attractive 
red during the early part of the summer. 
It is best used as a specimen and should have 
full sunlight for greatest coloration. Height 
40 to 50 feet, spread 30 feet. 
Maple, Silver (Acer saccharinum). Some- 
times called Soft Maple. Here is a quick 
growing Maple that reaches a large size. 
The leaves are pale green above and silvery 
beneath. Height 75 to 100 feet, spread 50 
to 60 feet. 
Maple, Sugar (Acer saccharum). This 
Maple has an oval shape with a symmet- 
rically round crown. It will grow under 
various conditions. In fall the leaves turn 
from a bright green to showy reds and yel- 
lows. Height 80 feet, spread 40 to 50 feet. 
