. Catalog of fruit trees vines, ornamentals, Nurseries (Horticulture), North Carolina, Pomona; Nurseries (Horticulture), Catalogs; Fruit trees, Catalogs; Evergreens, Catalogs; Shrubs, Catalogs; Roses, Catalogs; Nut trees, Catalogs. ECIDUOUS SHADE TREES Cultural Directions.—Most deciduous trees, such as maples, elms, poplars, etc., do best in a mellow, loamy soil, fairly moist but well drained. Dig the hole large enough to accommodate the roots without cramping, and plant the tree so that it will stand about as deep as it did in the nursery. Cover the roots with fine soil and pack it firm
. Catalog of fruit trees vines, ornamentals, Nurseries (Horticulture), North Carolina, Pomona; Nurseries (Horticulture), Catalogs; Fruit trees, Catalogs; Evergreens, Catalogs; Shrubs, Catalogs; Roses, Catalogs; Nut trees, Catalogs. ECIDUOUS SHADE TREES Cultural Directions.—Most deciduous trees, such as maples, elms, poplars, etc., do best in a mellow, loamy soil, fairly moist but well drained. Dig the hole large enough to accommodate the roots without cramping, and plant the tree so that it will stand about as deep as it did in the nursery. Cover the roots with fine soil and pack it firmly; then shovel in earth till the hole is filled, tramping it down solidly all the while. Leave a little mound to keep water from standing after rains. ASH, Common {Fraxinus Americana). The common Ash, with white flowers; tree grows to large size. 50 to 75 ft. CATALPA, Western (C. speciosa). A fair- sized tree, very hardy. Grows with a finely-developed, roundish head. Leaves broad, bright green on thick stems. The creamy white, thimble- shaped flowers, each with a stripe of purple down the throat, are borne in great clusters nearly all winter. 25 to 40 feet. Bungei. A valuable ornamental tree of rather dwarfish growth; forms an umbrella-shaped top of leaves of a deep green color. Very striking effect. 10 feet. DOGWOOD, Red-flowering {Conius flor- ida rubra). One of the very valuable and pleasing acquisitions for lovers of unusual things in landscape planting. The flower stems are bright pink. In habit of growth, foliage, etc., the tree resembles the other varieties listed here. 15 to 25 feet. Common White (C. flor- ida). Blooms earl}^ in the spring, with red berries in the fall. Makes a valuable and pleasing effect on the lawn. 25 feet. ELM, American (Uhniis Americana). A well- known tree, with beautiful dark green foliage. Makes a handsome appear- ance on the lawn. 50 to 75 feet. GINKGO biloba {Sal- ishuria adiantifolia). Maidenhair Tree. A good lawn and street tree; of sing
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