1h J. H. Burton, Landscape Nurseryman 
Shade (1rees + + + 
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 imsure 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. 
year and it will practically insure the tree’s life. 
If they are transplanted in late spring or sum- 
All the shade trees are priced bare root. 
mer, see inside front cover for B & B prices. 
BETULA—THE BIRCHES 
B. ALBA (European White Birch). 30-50 ft. 
A tall, graceful tree of moderately quick 
growth, with spray-like branches and sil- 
very white bark. Excellent as a specimen 
tree for the lawn and for group planting. 
Gito cS) Tti sca 8.00 Beto elOettercn ass 11.00 
B. CLUMPS. 3 to 4 in each clump. 
Sito. G tics sess 20.00 6 to*8 ft....2s0~. 27.50 
B. ALBA LACENIATA (Cutleaf Weeping 
Birch). Graceful drooping tree. Sun or par- 
tial shade. 
Sito 6 fti, single Stéms...c e+e ccs. oe 7.50 
Orta Sitti s SINGS StOiwiS vo sicrcievisce-crsisaterce ts cts 10.50 
Sito 10: ft.5 single Stems. pce. soe eiciien ss s,00 12.50 
FAGUS—THE BEECH 
F. AMERICANA (American Beech). 80-100 
ft. A handsome native tree, slowgrowing, 
with clean, smooth, gray bark. Autumn 
turns the foliage to a brilliant golden yel- 
low. Valuable for timber, windbreaks, 
specimen trees or hedges. Prefers sandy, 
or loamy alkaline soil. 
Geto 8 fti.ces. 2. 7.50 
8 to 10 ft... ...4 10.00 
NOStO 126Tt..0.0- 15.00 
F. SYLVATICA PURPUREA (Purple or Cop- 
per Beech). 25-30 ft. Very handsome 
medium sized tree abundantly covered 
with rich purple colored foliage. 
3 to 4 ft........ 7.50 
4 to 5 ft........ 10.00 
Allow this to stay on one 
ACER—THE MAPLES 
A. PALMATUM ATROPURPUREUM (Blood- 
leaf Japanese Maple). 6-8 ft. A good, 
dwarf tree with rich purple-red leaves all 
summer. Distinctive, slow growing; does 
best in the sun. 
15) to) 18 In... oss 5.00 
18) to 24 cini sec. 7.50 
2Utons tts nnscn 10.00 
3) tO 4° Tlie, cise 18.00 
A. RUBRUM (Red or Scarlet Maple). 60-80 
ft. A tall, spreading tree, colorful in the 
spring with clusters of reddish flowers, and 
in the fall afire with brilliant foliage. 
Succeeds in wet situations where no other 
maple will thrive. 
GetonSatt eases: 6.00 Sto N10) Thee. er 7.50 
IO" 00,12) POsts ciccrscictesend =: oictecdvern aactnon aerate 12.50 
10 to 12 ft.—2 to 2% in. CAal........0....00 17.50 
$2-to 15 (ft.--B. to. Cabs, co cas eve ees cae 30.00 
A. SACCHARUM (Sugar Maple). 50-75 ft. 
A magnificent tree for lawns, streets, or 
drives. It grows well except in damp, soggy 
soils, and roots deeply, allowing grass to 
grow close about its trunk. Rich autumn 
coloring of yellow and scarlet. 
GROG atte. 6.00 Setoe Ou tteccs:. 8.50 
WP tO 51s Tt . cess cen canbe ate moee meee 12.50 
10 to 12 ft.—2 to 2% In. cal.,.......... 17.50 up 
A. IASYCARPUM (Silver Maple). One of the 
fastest growing shade trees. Broad, open 
head; leaves green above, silver beneath. 
Full sun. 
Ci torSrtt.. tcc 5.00 MOCO, Moat trees 7.00 
Seton Oetteecee 6.00 124 to) 164ft. 20. 10.00 
15 to 13 ft-—2'2 (in-secal.a-. ee eee 12.00 
1B.to 18:ft:—S inijcal..2e..ce eee 25.00 
A. PLATANOIDES (Norway Maple). 
6 to S*fti7...-- 5.00 8 to. 10) ft3-2. 7.00 
10 tO 12" tte enceaen eee ee ne: 12.50 
10 to 12 ft.—2 to 2% in. cal............ 17.50 up 
Larger size prices on request 
