Gor Beauly and Comfort Plant 
The number One requirement for beauty and comfort to your home is shade and ornamental trees. Trees are 
the backbone of all landscape planning. You should give careful consideration to the placement of your trees. 
1. To provide shade in 
the desired locations 
on the lawn and build- 
ings at different times 
of the day. 
2. To frame the home 
and its views. 
ty 
To provide a_back- 
ground for gardens 
and buildings. 
4. To screen undesirable 
views. 
5. To protect from cold 
winter winds. (See 
Bailey’s Special Shelter 
Belt Offer, pages 13- 
15: 
6. To provide color in 
flower, foliage or fruit. 
Bailey Trees are Straight and Well Branched 
Ash, Green (Fraxinus pennsylvanica lanceolata). 
This Ash has much to recommend it as a shade tree. 
It is fast-growing, long-lived, drought resistant and 
relatively free of disease and insect problems. In fall 
the rich green foliage becomes an attractive yellow. 
Height 60 feet, spread 40 to 50 feet. 
Ash, Mountain (Sorbus americana). The Moun- 
tain Ash is an attractive ornamental, especially in late 
summer when it is covered with clusters of red berries. 
Height 35 feet, spread .25 feet. 
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 25 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 plant- 
ed when in clumps against a background of Ever- 
greens. Height 60 feet, spread 30 feet. 
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Eim, American (Ulmus americana). Everyone 
knows this tree is 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 
American 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 Ameri- 
can Elm. 
Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) Hackberry shows a 
remarkable tolerance to a wide variety of soil and 
moisture conditions. It grows rapidly but is tough and 
strongly branched. Height 60 to 70 feet, spread 50 
feet. 
Linden (Tilia americana). This handsome shade tree 
is also known as the Basswood. The branching is com- 
pact and the crown is oval. It is hardy and grows rap- 
idly. Soon after the leaves have formed it bears clus- 
ters of small but fragrant white and cream-colored 
flowers. Height 75 feet, spread 50 to 60 feet. 
