. Descriptive catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees, small fruits, shrubs, roses, bulbs, Nurseries (Horticulture) Minnesota Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 3? SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. We wish to call attention especially to the following list of shade and ornamental trees, which we have selected with great care to meet the wants of planters. The extreme changes of tempera- ture experienced here in the Northwest necessitates the selection of the most hardy, or gre
. Descriptive catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees, small fruits, shrubs, roses, bulbs, Nurseries (Horticulture) Minnesota Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 3? SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. We wish to call attention especially to the following list of shade and ornamental trees, which we have selected with great care to meet the wants of planters. The extreme changes of tempera- ture experienced here in the Northwest necessitates the selection of the most hardy, or great disap- pointment ensues. Of course, in the more favored localities, semi-hardy varieties may be planted, but when in doubt, planters will do well to write in to the Company, and the desired information will be gladly given. In planting groves the trees should be set from sixteen to twenty-four feet apart, setting each variety by itself. The distance apart depends upon the habit of the tree selected. Give them good cultivation in order to obtain the best results. Specimen trees should be set by them- selves with plent}r of room for develop- ment. Cut back long limbs on the soft maple and elm to prevent breaking off by high winds. ACER. Maple. A valuable and highly ornamental family of trees. The maples are regular in outline, beautiful in foliage, vigorous growers, free from all diseases, and adapt- ed to all soils; merits which deservedly render them universally popular. Acer Dasycarpum or Kri- ocarpum. White or Silver-Leaved Maple.—A North American species of rapid growth, large size, and irregular rounded form; foliage bright green above and silvery-white beneath; tree very hardy and easily transplanted. Where immediate shade is required one of the most useful trees; also a favorite street and park tree. A. Platanoides. Norway Ma. PLE.—Native of Europe. A large hand- some tree, of a round, spreading form, with broad, deep green shining foliage Its compact habit and sto
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