SPECIOSIA — Western Catalpa 
A variety said to have originated in the West. It is 
very hardy and a rapid grower and is being ex- 
tensively planted. Has broad, deep green leaves 
and beautiful, large blossoms, making it a highly 
ornamental tree for lawn or street use. Some- 
times attains 40 feet. 
FRAXINUS Americana — White Ash 
Tall growing tree of rapid growth. Stiff, upright 
habit makes it useful for street planting. Foliage 
turns golden yellow in autumn. 
PLANTANUS Occidentalis — Sycamore 
A noble, upright-growing tree with spacious 
crown and large deep green foliage. Fine for city 
plantings as it withstands smoke and gas. 
POPULUS Nigra Italica — Lombardy Poplar 
Another well-known old horticultural variety of 
very characteristic narrow, upright growth, with 
light green, small leaves. Grows rapidly, often 
reaching over 50 feet. Not entirely hardy. Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) 
QUERCUS Palustris — Pin Oak QUERCUS RUBRA — Red Oak 
A magnificent, native tree, rapid growing, form- 
ing a tall, round head. Foliage long, graceful and 
shiny, turning to a bronzy hue in autumn. An 
excellent specimen and all-round tree. Acorns 
very large. 
Tall, with spreading branches on graceful lines. 
One of the best rapid growing oaks. Quite pyram- 
idal in shape. Glossy, dark green, deeply-cut leaves, 
becoming orange to scarlet in the fall. Entirely 
hardy, preferring damp places. A popular street 
tree, long lived and subject to no diseases or in- 
sect pests. 
SALIX Wisconsin — Wisconsin Weeping Willow 
‘Has airy summer foliage, a distinctive value in its 
bright bark when the leaves have fallen. There 
are few trees that can be used to such advantage 
for cheery winter effects. Grows fast, adapted to 
a variety of soils and uses. Is very hardy, and 
beautifully effective near pools, along drives and 
on lawns. Grows 25 to 30 feet tall. 
SALIX Niobe — Golden Weeping Willow 
Slender leaves, green above, silvery beneath. The 
twigs and bark are deep golden yellow, making 
them attractive the year round. 
SORBUS Aucuparia — European Mountain Ash 
A small tree bearing large, flat heads of white 
flowers in May but best known for its broad, 
flat clusters of scarlet berries borne in abundance 
from July to winter, 
ULMUS Pumilia — Siberia or Chinese Elm 
A smallish tree, but of very rapid growth. Does 
well in hot, dry locations. Good for street plant- 
Salix Wisconsin ings. 
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