SHADE TREES 
Good shade trees afford both comfort and beauty and in some cases, bloom, 
fruit and autumn coloring as well as serve as a screen or background for other 
plantings. 
The following selection has been made up with those qualities in mind. We, 
however, are listing separately under “Flowering Trees,’’ a group planted espe- 
cially for ornamental effect. Both groups are planted for shade. 
ASH, American White (Fraxinus americana). Strong growers, spreading and giv- 
ing excellent shade, yet not so dense as to destroy grass beneath the branches. 
Suitable for street and campuses, as well as on lawns, where space permits. 
6-8 ft., $3.50 each; 8-10 ft., $4.50 each; 10-12 ft., $6.00 each. 
BEECH, American (Fagus americana). This famous tree is denied more extensive 
use because of its being difficult to transplant. So we offer only balled and 
burlapped specimens. 4-5 ft., B&B, $8.00 each; 5-6 ft., B&B, $12.00 each; 
6-8 ft., B&B, $18.00 each. Write for quotations on larger B&B specimens. 
BIRCH, Cut-Leaved Weeping (Betula alba pendula laciniata). Slender tree with 
white bark, gracefully weeping branches, fernlike cut leaves, all of which com- 
bine to make it one of the most beautiful trees. May be used as specimen or in 
groups with other varieties. Illustrated page 38. 4-5 ft., $3.50 each; 6-8 ft., 
$4.00 each; 8-10 ft., $6.00 each. 
European White (Betula alba). White bark, larger leaves and stiffer branches 
than the weeping type. Good shade tree as well as effective in group plant- 
ings. 4-5 ft., $3.00 each. 
CATALPA bungei (Umbrella Catalpa). Small, umbrella-like tree, suitable where 
space is limited. Seldom grows higher than 10 to 12 feet, with an equal spread. 
Silver Maple (See page 38) 4-5 ft., $3.50 each; 5-7 ft., $4.50 each. 
Plant a Tree asa Memorial Speciosa (Western Catalpa) . Fast growing, open to top tree. Desirable where 
eee idealgilis. not only being appreciated os aoe is required. 6-8 ft., $3.25 each; 8-10 ft., $4.00 each; 10-12 ft., 
at the time, but will increase in value as the years 
go by. 
ELMS (Ulmus). The Elm comprises one of the best known and most practical groups 
of shade trees, being adapted to almost all kinds of soil and climate. Easily trans- 
planted and reasonably fast growers. 
American (Ulmus americana). This famous American shade tree is at its best when 
planted in the parks and broad streets of the New England States, where specimens 
are found more than 100 years old. Yet it succeeds equally as well throughout the 
South. 5-6 ft., $2.25 each; $24.75 per doz. 6-8 ft., $3.00 each; $33.00 per doz. 
8-10 ft., $4.00 each; $44.00 per doz. 10-12 ft., $5.50 each. 
CHINESE ELM 
(Ulmus Pumila) 
Resembles American Elm, but is more compact, has finer branches, less spread, 
and does not grow to be as large a tree. Suitable for streets, on home grounds, and 
other places where a fast growing, medium size tree is desired. Sends its roots deep 
into the soil, interfering very little with the grass. One of the fastest growers of all 
shade trees; also one of the first to come out in leaf in the spring, and the last to lose 
its foliage in the fall. 
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GUM, Sour (Nyssa sylvatica). Medium to small grower. Noted for its scarlet foliage in 
autumn. Difficult to transplant, but a beautiful tree on the lawn. 5-6 ft., $3.50 
each; 6-8 ft., $4.50 each; 8-10 ft., $6.00 each. 
Sweet (Liquidambar styraciflua). Medium size, reasonably fast grower. Odd, cork- 
like bark. Large green leaves during summer, turning to beautiful, golden and 
scarlet in fall, making it a very satisfactory shade tree, ‘but like the Sour Gum, is 
difficult to transplant. 5-6 ft., $2.50 each; 6-8 ft., $4.00 each; 8-10 ft., $6.00 
each. 
HACKBERRY (Celtis occidentalis). Small, compact, slow grower. Blue-black berries. 
5-6 ft., $3.00 cach; 6-8 ft., $4.00 each; 8-10 ft., $5.00 each. 
HONEY LOCUST (Gleditsia triacanthos). An odd-shaped, straggly growing tree. Flat 
top, somewhat weeping branches, smooth Lark. Finely cut, dark green foliage. Fragrant 
white flowers in May. 5-6 ft., $2.50 each; 6-8 ft., $3.50 each; 8-10 ft., $4.50 each. 
Chinese Elm 
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