The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10
DECORATIVE TREE
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A long list of small decorative trees, we'll suited to use on lawns or streets, has been prepared by w. H. Ham in consultation with the city tree war den and the superintendent of parks which will be offered for sale to the people of Bridgeport at the public tree campaign next week. These trees range in price from $1 to s3 and have been selected for their beau ty and the ease with which they can be grown.
 Selected as the best small tree for use streets is the Aralia. Ricinifo- Hum. the formidibIe name of which should not keep anyone from buying. Ricinifo1ium, translated into more simple language, means castor oil bean. Lest the children use their in- 1uence to keep this tree from being planted because of its name. it is well to add that there is no castor oil to be obtained from it, it's blossom only resembles the castor oil bean.
 The Aralia (the reader can add the last name if he wants to) is a tropi- cal tree which will grow any place. Originally it comes from China, hay ing been brought to this country 40 years ago. For the last 30 years ex- pe1iments have been made with it at a famous tree experiment station near Boston, and after it's worth was prov ed there it was introduced into Con necticut.
 d K. much like cactus, which means that where it is small children and anil mals will not be tempted to pull it to pieces. Its leaves grow with great profusion, adding great variety to landscape. For that reason land scape architects recommend its use highly.
 Another small tree of the same variety, although not quite so spiny is the Hercules Club. Both this and 
 planted in the parks of Bridgeport this year. They will both be on sale next week for s1 a piece.
 One of the most attractive Of the little trees for use on a lawn is the Cata1pa Bungei, a tree of dwarf size which is very attractive if it is prop erly trimmed, but it should only be usd for decorative purposes. The Mountain ash also makes a gorgeous decorative tree, turning to a gold col or in the fall, but it must be care fully watched for borers, which will destroy 1t unless great care is taken
 Where TO other tree will grow the A1ianthus can be planted. Some people may not know what this tree looks like. but it is one of the most any place. in crack in the sid dewa1k or any place where it can find a. lit tie earth to place it's roots. It is green all summer. and thousands of
 
 yards of Bridgeport. Care should be taken to plant only the male variety as the female bears blossoms which have an unpleasant odor.
 The cercidyphilum is almost just like the Lombardy Poplar. being call ed tho exclamation point of land scape architecture. It is tall tree growing in a restricted space and having a redish tinge, making an ex- tremely effective decoration for lawn. A row of these trees will also come in handy when a screen effect is desired for the front of a house or lawn.
 Many other varieties of lawn trees are available, such as the red maple for example. The ones selected here have been chosen because of their hardness and the ease with which they can be grown.
 One other type of tree should be mentioned, the apple trees. The bslldwins. Ereenings. ruSets north ern spys, and red astrachans are the most hardy varieties, although others can be supplied if wanted. Those mentioned here can be purchased for 60 cents apiece and should bear well in from to years. Apple trees are so easy to grow that there is no reason why Bridgeport should not grow as many apples as it can con- sun1e. There should be so many that no boy should be tempted to steal or so that if he does steal apples they would not be missed.
 The vines anud shrubs to be sold by the Neighbornood Improvement Committee will be briefly described in these columns next week.