IN DEPENDABLE NURSERY STOCK 
DECIDUOUS TREES—Continued 
The Singing Leaves 
But the trees all kept their council 
And never a word said they, 
Only there sighed from the pine tops 
A music of seas far away. 
—Lowell 
Ouercus ~ Ouk 
The Oak, with all its majesty, is the 
monarch of the woodlands. It is sym- 
bolical of strength, permanency and 
character. It has been _ interwoven, 
since time immemorial, with literature, 
art and craftsmanship. The family has 
world-wide distribution, containing 
many species, both evergreen and de- 
ciduous. Its timber is emblematical of 
strength and durability. By some it is 
considered of slow growth, but when 
given ai congenial soil, develops rather 
rapidly in comparison with most hard- 
woods. When planted as specimens or 
street trees, varieties like Pin Oak, with 
their autumn coloring of yellow, orange 
and scarlet, are the source of enjoy- 
ment to him who plants, and elicits the 
admiration of the public. No lawn is 
complete without an Oak. 
QUERCUS alba (White Oak). One of the 
greatest of all the Oaks. Rather difficult 
to transplant and of slow growth, but 
“patience brings a perfect reward.’ Leaves 
silver to purplish red in autumn. Not avail- 
able in 2 in. and 21% in. 
Q. macrocarpa (Bur Oak). A native variety 
of slow growth, but becomes a stately 
tree well covered with thick, dark green 
foliage of heavy texture. For permanency 
it has no superior. Prefers a deep soil. 
Available only in 11%, in. 
Q. nigra (Water Oak). A round-topped tree 
of good form. Will grow in either moist or 
dry soil. Foliage green until late fall. Not 
available in 2 in. and 214 in. 
Tree Wistaria (Listed on page 11) 
Q. palustris (Pin Oak). The most popular 
of all the Oaks. Its beautiful glossy, deep- 
ly lobed green leaves change to gorgeous 
shcdes of purplish red and scarlet in the 
autumn. It is symmetrical, easy to trans- 
plant and of rapid growth. For street, ave- 
nue or as a lawn specimen there is noth- 
ing superior. Where a desirable hardwood 
tree is wanted we unhesitatingly recom- 
mend @ Pin Oak. 
Q. borealis (Rubra) (Northern Red Oak). 
Not as compact nor does it color as bril- 
liantly as the Pin Oak. Somewhat more 
difficult to transplant but grows in almost 
any soil when established. One of the fine 
Ocks. 
Prices of above varieties of Oaks: Each 
Dt) Saft. inercal. eee $5.00 
8 to 10 ft., 114 in. cal. 6.50 
Wot A te, HEA Te Gelb gs acasne 8.50 
12 to 14 ft., 2 ie Calms) pen 11.00 
WA ter WEY tad, PAWS Tos elk scagse 13.50 
Platanus - Sycamore 
PLATANUS occidentalis (American 
Plane Tree). Our native Sycamore 
which is not appreciated. However, 
if you want a tree of rapid growth, 
rugged in character, picturesque in 
winter with its white bark, you should 
not overlook this grand old tree. Fine 
for woodland and paddock. Tolerant 
of soot and smoke, and therefore is 
much used as a street tree in cities. 
Each 
Ueto Otte 4 ine caleees4.50 
Se tomlOMtt yale la trnemcals 6.00 
2 tom la tts. inwcalaen nl Or 0 
IZA to WS ine, ZV tine Gall o ao l20e 
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Prepaying 
Policy, 
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Pink Oak 
Robinia - Locust 
ROBINIA idahoensis (/daho Locust). Very similar to our 
native Locust except it has very beautiful and striking 
racemes of pink and lavender blossoms in early spring. 
Valuable as an ornamental or shade tree. 
Each 
LEV ine CO e ge. 2 aU Ak gee she ea Cre $4.00 
Io ine Calman, \ cetera eee eee Be 50) 
[33/qierr se CCl gee ee Nc ot LET ar gis Er eR ee Wes\0; 
2 Ls CO ate tyes, ren ecg ie) RO eh 10.00 
