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J. H. Burton, Landscape Nurseryman 
Shade Trees + + + 
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 insure 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. 
themselves to the ground 
It is advisable to stake trees to prevent windshake until they attach 
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. 
Allow this to stay on one 
year and it will practically insure the tree’s life. 
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. 
8.00 8 to 10 ft....... 11.00 
B. CLUMPS. 3 to 4 in each clump. 
Beto Gut tenin. 6... 20.00 G to 78 Tk. chee 27.50 
B. ALBA LACENIATA (Cutleaf Weeping 
Birch). Graceful drooping tree. Sun or par- 
tial shade. 
§ to 6 ft., single stems..°:..:.........---. 7.50 
6 to 8 ft., single stems............2.....0-. 10.50 
8 to 10 ft., single stems................06. 12.50 
FAGUS—THE BEECH 
oF. 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. 
6 to 8 Tt. 00... 
8 to 10 ft....... 10.00 
1ORtOT TSE TC. never 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. 
7.50 Saito 6) Thy ae..c 15.00 
4 to 5 ft........ 10.00 Gators tts vac. 20.00 
If they are transplanted in late spring or sum- 
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....<. 5.00 2 tora tt. ee 10.00 
18 to 24 in...... 7.50 3 to 4 Tt... - 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. 
GRCOE Sette. cence 6.00 8 to 105ttieo 7.50 
LORCO 12 CTE is rete reie sae oe) 0 ots mies crease hers aieiarsiere 12.50 
10 to 12 ft.—2 to 2% in. cal............... 17.50 
12)to715 ft-—Gainiecalins. source eine cos ects 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. 
GetowoeT ire. 6.00 Sito i100 ttre. 8.50 
10 't0°12. Tt cas re ee ea ere ere 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. 
Gi ton8 ftisc. css 5.00 AOS tO 12 atte 7.00 
S COM Ont tate 6.00 12) to. 15ett.ceee 10.00 
19. to 018. ft. 29a tin-calie cer eee 12.00 
15 to 18 ft:—Siinecall..cs eee 25.00 
A. PLATANOIDES (Norway Maple). 
6 to 8 yfti. 5.00 8*to 10°ft. eee 7.00 
1Oto '12-"fts CSA oc cee eee 12.50 
10 to 12 ft.—2 to 2% in. cal............ 17.50 up 
Larger size prices on request 
