ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT — Deciduous Trees 23 
Deciduous Trees 
We carry in stock a large assortment of trees suitable for shade, streets, parks, avenues, etc. Special quota- 
tions will be given for large quantities. 
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING AND PRUNING.— 
Trees with branching heads should have the smaller 
within three or four buds of their base. 
Before setting out cut off the bruised or broken roots. 
branches cut out, and the larger branches cut back to 
When the tree has an abundance of roots and a small top or few 
branches, prune very sparingly, but when the roots are small and the top heavy, then prune the tree severely. 
Many persons plant large trees without pruning; this is the cause of their failure to grow. Always dig the 
hole intended for the tree of ample size, so that when the young roots start out they w 
which to grow. 
ill have soft ground in 
Well-rotted stable manure, thoroughly mixed with the soil, is the best fertilizer. 
Plant the same depth as the tree originally stood in the nursery row, using the top soil for filling in around 
the roots. See that every interstice around the roots is thoroughly filled, and see that every root is brought into 
contact with the soil. 
: When the hole is nearly filled throw in a bucket of water so as to set the soil around 
the roots, then fill in the balance of the hole and press the dirt gently with the foot. 
When the tree is planted 
mulch with 5 or 6 inches of well-decomposed stable manure; this should extend over the circumference of the 
hole; keep free from grass and weeds, and loosen up the weeds occasionally. 
ACER 
(Maple) 
Dasycarpum (White, or Silver Maple). A native 
species. One of the best and most desirable rapid- 
growing shade trees. Foliage bright green and 
silvery white beneath ; attains a height of so to 60 
feet. 5 to 6 feet, branched, 25 cts. each, $2 for ro, 
$15 per 100; 8 to 10 feet, branched, 50 cts. each, $4 
for 10, $30 per 100. 
Negundo, or Negundo Fraxinifolium (Ash-Leaved 
Maple, or Box Elder). Of rapid growth and spread- 
ing habit; foliage resembling the ash. A very hardy 
tree, useful for street and avenue planting. Height 25 
or 30 feet. 5 to 6 feet, 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15 
per 100; 7 to 8 feet, 50 cts. each, $4 for 
FRAXINUS 
(Ash) 
American White. A fine, native shade tree, of 
rapid growth. Desirable for park or street planting. 
Prune close when transplanting. Height 50 to 60 feet. 
5 to 6 feet, 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100; 7 to 
8 feet, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10, $30 per 100; 10 to 12 
feet, heavy, $1 each, $7.50 for 10. 
Excelsior (English Ash). A tall tree of rapid 
growth, more rounded in shape than the American 
variety. It also has larger and greener leaves. Also 
requires close pruning when transplanted. 6 to 8 
feet, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10; 10 to 12 feet, $1 each, 
| $7.50 for 10. 
10; 10 to 12 feet, $1 each, $7.50 for 10. 
Platanoides (Norway Maple). A Euro- 
pean species of compact, rapid growth; 
foliage deep shining green. A most desir- 
able shade tree. Height 40 to 50 feet. 5 
feet, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10; 8 to 10 feet, 
$1 each. 
Saccharinum (Sugar Maple). Of pyra- 
midal form and fine foliage. For the Pied- 
mont section this is one of the best varieties. 
In the fall the foliage becomes a golden 
crimson, Height 50 to 60 feet. 5 feet, 
soc. each, $4 fox 10; 8 to 10 feet, $1 each. 
Wierii (Wier’s Cut-Leaf Silver Maple). 
This is a remarkably beautiful variety. 
Limbs of partly drooping habit and leaves 
delicately divided. A rapid grower and a 
most effective lawn tree. Height 35 to 40 
feet. Grafted trees, 5 to 6 feet, 50 cts. 
each, $4 for 10, 
— 
CAROLINA POPLAR 
See Populus monilifera 
CELTIS DAVIDIANA 
(Aphananthe Aspera, Chinese Nettle Tree) 
This is the yenoki of the Japanese gar- 
dens. A rapid-growing tree, with spread- 
ing branches ; foliage deep green and very 
smooth bark. A very rare and desirable 
shade tree, which, after 17 years’ trial in 
our grounds, has been entirely free from 
insect depredations or disease. The picture 
shows its beautiful shape and character. 
5 to 6 feet, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10; 7 to 8 
feet, 75 cts. each. 
CELTIS DAVIDIANA AT FRUITLAND. 
