14 J. H. Burton, Landscape Contractor 
Shade (rees +++ 
So cool and restful in their green clothing, in winter their bare branches are a joy to 
every lover of nature. Nothing can compare to the majesty of a full-grown tree. Nature 
gives us trees to keep us from feeling too important, and whether we hear the winds whistling 
through their branches in a storm, or listen to a gentle breeze merely rustling their leaves on 
a summer day, they have a calming influence on the spirit of humanity. Plant trees, and as 
you learn to know and love them you will find life broader and richer from their influence. 
Planting. To insure successful results the ground should be well prepared before plant- 
ing, enriching, if necessary, with well-decayed manure which should be well mixed. The hole 
should be dug at least two feet wider than the diameter of spread of the roots of the tree 
planted and about one inch deeper than the nursery soil line indicated on the stem. The roots 
should be spread out in a natural way, filling in with fine soil, and water thoroughly so as to 
run the soil to the roots. It is advisable to stake trees to prevent windshake until they attach 
themselves to the ground. Also we we want to emphasize the necessity of a mulch after 
planting. This consists of straw (or similar material) placed around the base of the tree about 
6 or 8 inches high and a little wider than the width of the hole. Allow this to stay on one 
year and it will practically insure the tree’s life. 
All the shade trees are priced bare root. If they are transplanted in late spring or sum- 
mer, see inside front cover for B & B prices. 
BETULA—THE BIRCHES ACER—THE MAPLES 
B. ALBA (European White Birch). 30-50 ft. A. PALMATUM ATROPURPUREUM (Blood- 
A tall, graceful tree of moderately quick leaf Japanese Maple). 6-8 ft. A good, 
growth, with spray-like branches and sil- dwarf tree with rich purple-red leaves all 
very white bark. Excellent as a specimen summer. Distinctive, slow growing; does 
tree for the lawn and for group planting. best in the sun. 
Gitols: ffiseerais 8.00 Stto10itticn. 11.00" °18toléi tn....05 5.00 2 to 3 ft... eee 
18.to, 240in. 6.50 3 to 4 ft 16.00 
B. CLUMPS. 3 to 4 in each clump. A. RUBRUM (Red or Scarlet Maple). 60-80 
Brita: Gettin. s+ 2: 20.00 6 -tovBittiven 3, 27.50 ft. A tall, spreading tree, colorful in the 
spring with clusters of reddish flowers, and 
B. ALBA LACENIATA (Cutleaf Weeping in the fall afire with brilliant foliage. 
Birch). Graceful drooping tree. Sun or par- Succeeds in wet situations where no other 
tial shade. maple will thrive. 
Gatoun) thi. .) +5 5.00 8 to, 10: ft 7.50 
5 to 6 ft., single stems. ... 61.0: se veers 7:50 10 to 12 ffi. vs ceccecevw ses velus Cen 12.50 
6 to & ft., single stems.............+6+.0.s 10.50 - 10 to 12 ft.—2 to 2% In. cal.s...:eeen 17.50 
S to 10 ft., single’ stems. -.....6ssseeee ese 12.50" 12 to 15 ft.—8 In. cala,)....). nn 30.00 
A. SACCHARUM (Sugar Maple). 50-75 ft. . 
FAGUS—THE BEECH A magnificent tree for lawns, streets, or 
drives. It grows well except in damp, soggy 
soils, and roots deeply, allowing grass to 
F. AMERICANA (American Beech). 80-100 grow close about its trunk. Rich autumn 
ft. A handsome native tree, slowgrowing, coloring of yellow and scarlet. 
with clean, smooth, gray bark. Autumn _ 6 to 8 ft........ 6.00 8 to 10 ftiasaae 8.50 
turns the foliage toa brilliant golden yel- 10. to 12) Tt. sc v cas cesces vss orlele nee ee 12.50 
: , 10 to 12 ft.—2 to 2% in. Je: sie eve eee ‘ 
low. Valuable for timber, windbreaks, ~ Chee Dee 17.50 up 
specimen trees or hedges. Prefers sandy, A. IASYCARPUM (Silver Maple). One of the 
fastest growing shade trees. Broad, open 
or loamy alkaline soil. : 
head; leaves green above, silver beneath. 
6*to-Boft-,.. 7.38 7.50 10° t5- 12 {t..3.7- 15.00 Full sun. 
$260) 10. 4t5.: okt 10.00 @ 4608) ft so 4.00 10 to 12 thee 9.00 
SetoviOittec we. 6.00 12 to 18: ft.aee 12.50 
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F. SYLVATICA PURPUREA (Purple or Cop- 15 to 18 Ts 2% in cal Cvcecoasenesessenaueee eee 18 00 
per Beech). 25-30 ft. Very handsome 
medium sized tree abundantly covered A. PLATANOIDES (Norway Maple). 
ag 6 to sitteeee 6.00 8 to 10 ft. 8.50 
with rich 
ch purple colored foliage. 10 £0: 12 ft. descccecccdeeasluclne 12.50 
$6 4 7.50 WW {eee 15.00 10 to 12 ft.—2 to 2% In. cal........0s0n 17.50 up 
feo LO Titec eae 10.00 OAtG te ot kev cere 20.00 Larger size prices on request 
