Shade Trees (Con't.) 
Acer Saccharum. 
native and one of our best shade 
trees. Rather slow growing but one 
is well repaid for waiting as it de- 
velops into a large spreading tree 
which colors beautifully in the fall. 
6 to 8 ft. $4.98 
Schwedler Maple 
This is a beautiful tree in all 
seasons. In the spring, the foliage 
is a reddish purple, followed by a 
bronzy green color in the summer. 
It is very attractive in the fall 
when its foliage is a golden yel- 
low. It is recommended for speci- 
men planting in lawns. Symmetri- 
cal in growth. Not a fast growing 
(res. 
6 to 8 ft. $6.98 
Crimson King. (‘Plant Pat. 735). (Acer 
Platanoides Schwedleri nigra). This 
is a beautiful form of the schwedleri 
maple. It is a brilliant crimson and 
retains its color all through the sum- 
mer months. One of the most out- 
standing ornamental shade trees ever 
produced. 
6 to 8 ft. $7.95 
POPLAR 
Bolleana Poplar. Will grow quickly to 
a tall spire. Its leaves are glossy 
green, silvery beneath, creating a 
pleasing effect when stirred by the 
breezes. 
6 to 8 ft. $2.98 
Populus Nigra Italica. (Lombardy Pop- 
lar). Often attains the height of 100 
feet or more. Old trees that were 
well placed when planted are today 
outstanding landmarks. The leaves 
are a rich shiny green with the under 
side slightly lighter. A good tree for 
accent. 
6 to 8 ft. $1.69 each; 3 for $4.49 
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MOUNTAIN ASH 
bus Aucuparia. (European Moun- 
tain Ash). A large ornamental tree 
with compound ornamental leaves; 
white flowers in spring and clusters 
of bright orange red berries in the 
fall. Grows to a large size. Very at- 
tractive. 
6 to 8 ft. $5.98 
WEEPING WILLOW 
Salix Babylonica. (Weeping Willow). 
Tall, upright, massive in form, with 
its long slender branches growing 
straight downward. Weeping Willow 
is always attractive. It is especially 
so in summer when the pendulous 
branches sway gently in the breeze, 
and the long, slender lustrous green 
leaves show a bright silver reflex. 
Willows grow rapidly, will thrive in 
wet places and like to be near water, 
but do not mind being planted else- 
where, as they grow heartily in al- 
most any location. 
6 to 8 ft. $3.98 
PLANE TREE 
Platanus Orientalis. (Sycamore). Often 
ealled oriental plane tree. Usually 
used along streets and new allot- 
ments where quick shade is required, 
A lofty wide spreading tree with 
deeply lobed leaves. The bark is 
grayish green in the summer, but it 
sheds its bark in spots, giving it a 
mottled appearance as the spots of 
its trunk that are revealed are a 
ereamy white. 
6 to 8 ft. $4.98 
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PROPER PLANTING DISTANCES 
SHADE TREES 
Large trees, such as Elm, Ash, ete. 30 to 
50 ft. Medium trees, such as Linden, 
Birch, ete. 25 to 40 ft. 
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