TREES 
DOGWOOD BLOSSOMS 
COMMON GOLDEN CHAIN 
(Laburnum anagyroides) 
20 ft. Zone V. Long slender chains of 
yellow pea-like flowers in late May. For- 
mer species name was L. vulgare. 
3 yr. T 3 feet or more, bushy $2.25 each; 
3 $6.00; 10 $17.50 
HYBRID GOLDEN CHAIN (Laburnum vossi) 
25 ft. Zone V. Taller, somewhat hardier, 
flowers brighter yellow than above and 
in longer chains, up to 18 inches. Stems 
bright green in winter. Spectacular. 
3 yr. grafted T 4 to 5 feet, sturdy trees, 
blooming size $6.00 each, 3 $16.50 
JAPANESE LARCH (Larix leptolepsis) 
70-80 ft. Zone IV. Rapidly growing 
pyramidal tree, soft green needles. A 
true conifer but not evergreen. 
2 yr. T 8-10 “ 50c each; 10 $4.00 
DAWN REDWOOD 
(Metasequoia glyptostroboides) 
100 ft. Zone IV. A relative of the 
California redwoods that flourished some 
20 million years ago and wes believed ex- 
tinct until found in China in 1945. Soft, 
fernlike foliage is deciduous. It grows rap- 
idly and makes a tall stately spire. True 
hardiness is not yet known but trees have 
been growing a few years in Juneau, Al- 
aska and Centreville, Nova Scotia. 
2 yr. T about 2 feet, $4.00 each 
TUPELO (BLACK GUM) (Nyssa sylvatica) 
70 ft. Zone IV. Rich green foliage, neat 
tree with horizontal or slightly pendulous 
branches. Earliest tree to assume autumn 
color, bright red. Prefers moist soil, has 
a reputation of being hard to transplant 
so extra watering and protection would 
be wise. 
2 yr. T 12-18" 95c¢ each; 3 $2.40; 
4 yr. T 2-3 feet, bushy $3.00 each 
SOURWOOD (Oxydendron arboreum) 
20-25 ft. Zone IV. One of the superior 
ornamental trees,, a rhododendron rela- 
tive. Small white flower spikes in clus- 
ters during late July and August, lus- 
trous foliage turns red and purple in fall. 
Best in full sun, acid soil. 
4 yr. TT 15-20” $2.00 each, 10 $17.50 
ENGLISH SYCAMORE (Platanus acerifolia) 
60-80 ft. Zone V. Also “’London Plane- 
tree.’ Street tree and shade tree, toler- 
ant of city conditions. Interesting ex- 
foliation of outer bark shows contrasting 
lighter bark beneath. 
2 yr. T 9-12” 45c¢ each; 10 $3.50 
WEEPING HIGAN CHERRY 
(Prunus subhirtella pendula) 
15-20 ft. Zone V. One of the earliest 
cherries to bloom, light pink. These are 
grown from seed, extent of weeping 
habit will vary. 
2 yr. T 8-12” 85c each, 10 $7.50 
FRAGRANT EPAULETTE TREE 
(Pterostyrax hispida) 
40 ft. Zone V. Rare and interesting. 
Creamy white fragant flowers in pendu- 
lous panicles, June. Slender spreading 
branches. Moist, well-drained soil. 
2 yr. T 10-15 ” $1.50 each; 3 $3.75 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW 
(Salix blanda) 
35 ft. Zone IV. Lustrous green fountain 
fast growing. Prefers to be near water, 
but will grow almost anywhere. 
1 yr. 12-18’ 35¢ each; 10 $2.50, 
100 $20.00 
GOLDEN WEEPING WILLOW 
(Salix albo tristis) 
50 ft. Zone II. Graceful, lovely, hardy. 
Golden yellow twigs add winter beauty 
after rich green leaves are gone. Also 
known as “Salix vitellina’’ and ‘‘Niobe.”’ 
1 yr. 12-15’ 35¢ each; 10 $2.50 
100 $20.00 
MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus aucuparia) 
20-25 ft. Zone Il. Bright red or orange 
berries in large clusters add beauty to 
the autumn landscape. White flower 
clusters in late May. Graceful small tree, 
usually bushy. 
3 yr. TT 2-3 ft. $1.30 each; 3 $3.45; 
10 $10.00 
BALD CYPRESS (Taxodium distichum) 
75 ft. Zone IV. _ Distinctive, tall and 
narrow. Feathery foliage similar to hem- 
lock but not evergreen. Noted as a 
source of extremely durable lumber. <A 
native of southern swamps but quite at 
home in any ordinary soil. 
2 yr. T 18-24” 95c¢ each; 10 $8.00 
2 yr. 24-30” $1.50 each; 3 $3.90 
