Pictured is an apple cluster. Only one fruit may set in a cluster.

Apple Cluster

Pictured is an apple cluster. Only one fruit may set in a cluster.

Pictured is an apple showing the side bud that is to continue the spur the following year.

Apple Side Bud

Pictured is an apple showing the side bud that is to continue the spur the following year.

Pictured are the flower cluster and the leaf cluster of an apple tree.

Flower and Leaf Cluster of Apple

Pictured are the flower cluster and the leaf cluster of an apple tree.

Pictured is a monument to the Baldwin apple. The monument was erected in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The inscription reads "This Pillar Erected in 1895 by the Rumford Historical Association, Incorporated April 28, 1877. Marks the estate where in 1793 Samuel Thompson, Esq., while locating the line of the Middlesex Canal, discovered the first Pecker apple tree. Later named the Baldwin."

Monument to the Baldwin Apple

Pictured is a monument to the Baldwin apple. The monument was erected in Wilmington, Massachusetts.…

Pictured is the first tablet in New York state in memory of any apple. The tablet was erected in the town of Camillus on the original site of the primate apple tree.

Tablet to the Primate Apple

Pictured is the first tablet in New York state in memory of any apple. The tablet was erected in the…

Pictured is a four feet tall Northern Spy Monument. The tablet reads "The original northern spy apple tree stood about fourteen rods south of this spot, in a seedling planted by Herman Chapin about 1800".

Northern Spy Monument

Pictured is a four feet tall Northern Spy Monument. The tablet reads "The original northern spy apple…

Pictured is a monument to the McIntosh apple erected by Popular Subscription in 1912. The monument reads "The original McIntosh red apple tree stood about twenty rods north of this spot. It was one of a number of seedlings taken from the border of the clearings and transplanted by John McIntosh in the year 1796".

Monument to the McIntosh Apple

Pictured is a monument to the McIntosh apple erected by Popular Subscription in 1912. The monument reads…

Pictured is the original McIntosh apple tree. The tree was discovered in 1796. The tree was transplanted in 1830 and one side burned in 1893. The other side of the tree continued to bear fruit until 1908.

Original McIntosh Apple Tree

Pictured is the original McIntosh apple tree. The tree was discovered in 1796. The tree was transplanted…

The monument to Peter M. Gideon commemorates the origin of the wealthy apple. Peter M. Gideon grew the original wealthy apple tree in 1864. The monument was erected in 1912.

Monument to Peter M. Gideon and the Wealthy Apple

The monument to Peter M. Gideon commemorates the origin of the wealthy apple. Peter M. Gideon grew the…

Pictured is a ten year old Nebraska apple orchard. The trunks are protected from the sun by board jackets.

Nebraska Apple Orchard

Pictured is a ten year old Nebraska apple orchard. The trunks are protected from the sun by board jackets.

Pictured is an apple orchard in Hood River Valley, Oregon. Apple growing is a big industry on the Pacific Coast.

Apple Orchard in Hood River Valley

Pictured is an apple orchard in Hood River Valley, Oregon. Apple growing is a big industry on the Pacific…

Pictured is a California apple orchard. It was until 1880 that California was proven to be able to grow apples commercially.

California Apple Orchard

Pictured is a California apple orchard. It was until 1880 that California was proven to be able to grow…

The fruit buds of the apricot are borne beside the leaf-bud and also on spurs. This is similar to the peach.

Fruit Buds of the Apricot

The fruit buds of the apricot are borne beside the leaf-bud and also on spurs. This is similar to the…

Pictured is a characteristic branch of apricot. The fruit grows close together, appearing to be in clusters.

Branch of Apricot

Pictured is a characteristic branch of apricot. The fruit grows close together, appearing to be in clusters.

The common name of <I>Aralia chinensis</I> is Chinese Angelica Tree. The tree grows forty feet tall. The leaves are two to four feet long and usually do not have prickles.

Aralia Chinensis

The common name of Aralia chinensis is Chinese Angelica Tree. The tree grows forty feet tall. The leaves…

The common name of <I>Araucaria excelsa</I> is Norfolk Island Pine. The plant is light green and has curved, soft, sharp pointed leaves. The leaves are densely placed on drooping branchlets.

Araucaria Excelsa

The common name of Araucaria excelsa is Norfolk Island Pine. The plant is light green and has curved,…

The common name of <I>Araucaria excelsa</I> is Norfolk Island Pine. Pictured is a unsymmetrical tree grown from a side shoot.

Araucaria Excelsa

The common name of Araucaria excelsa is Norfolk Island Pine. Pictured is a unsymmetrical tree grown…

The common name of <I>Araucaria excelsa</I> is Norfolk Island Pine. Pictured is a poor specimen.  It is a poor specimen because it was too crowded or did not receive sufficient light.

Araucaria Excelsa

The common name of Araucaria excelsa is Norfolk Island Pine. Pictured is a poor specimen. It is a poor…

The common name of <I>Araucaria excelsa</I> is Norfolk Island Pine. The branches resemble fronds.

Araucaria Excelsa

The common name of Araucaria excelsa is Norfolk Island Pine. The branches resemble fronds.

The leafy branchlets of <I>Araucaria rulei</I> are very long. The leaves are oval and concave. The leaves are very gray on the upper side and a rich glossy green on the lower side.

Araucaria Rulei

The leafy branchlets of Araucaria rulei are very long. The leaves are oval and concave. The leaves are…

Araucaria bidwillii</I> is rather narrow in growth. The branches are simple and the leaves grow in two rows.

Araucaria Bidwillii

Araucaria bidwillii is rather narrow in growth. The branches are simple and the leaves grow in two rows.

The common name of <I>Araucaria imbricata</I> is monkey puzzle. The tree has a pyramid shaped habit of growth. The branches have upward curving tips.

Araucaria Imbricata

The common name of Araucaria imbricata is monkey puzzle. The tree has a pyramid shaped habit of growth.…

The common name of <I>Araucaria imbricata</I> is monkey puzzle. The leaves overlap. The leaves are very stiff, leathery, and sharp pointed.

Araucaria Imbricata

The common name of Araucaria imbricata is monkey puzzle. The leaves overlap. The leaves are very stiff,…

Pictured is an old, deciduous cypress located in Bartram's garden. The tree is standing although it's dead.

Old Deciduous Cypress

Pictured is an old, deciduous cypress located in Bartram's garden. The tree is standing although it's…

Pictured is a tree still standing in the Humphrey Marshall collection of the Arnold Arboretum.

Still Standing Tree

Pictured is a tree still standing in the Humphrey Marshall collection of the Arnold Arboretum.

Pictured is a group of old sugar maples with irregular and broken heads.

Old Sugar Maples

Pictured is a group of old sugar maples with irregular and broken heads.

Illustrated are picturesque old apple trees.

Apple Tree

Illustrated are picturesque old apple trees.

Illustrated is a group of surviving hemlock spruces.

Hemlock Spruce

Illustrated is a group of surviving hemlock spruces.

Illustrated is a giant specimen of pinus ponderosa. The tree is 225 feet tall and is grown in the deep, moist soil of the Yosemite Valley.

Pinus Ponderosa

Illustrated is a giant specimen of pinus ponderosa. The tree is 225 feet tall and is grown in the deep,…

Pictured are conifer forms: pine and spruces.

Conifer Tree

Pictured are conifer forms: pine and spruces.

Spanish fir is the common name of <I>Abies pinsapo</I>. Illustrated is the verdure from top to base.

Spanish Fir

Spanish fir is the common name of Abies pinsapo. Illustrated is the verdure from top to base.

<I>Abies venusta</I> is a well clothed conifer.

Abies Venusta

Abies venusta is a well clothed conifer.

Illustrated is a weeping or drooping form of Norway spruce. It is a horticultural variety.

Norway Spruce

Illustrated is a weeping or drooping form of Norway spruce. It is a horticultural variety.

Pictured is the horizontalis variety of <I>Ulmus scabra</I>. It is a weeping tree representing a grotesque horticultural variety.

Horizontalis Variety of Ulmus Scabra

Pictured is the horizontalis variety of Ulmus scabra. It is a weeping tree representing a grotesque…

White oak is an ideal shade tree.

White Oak

White oak is an ideal shade tree.

Pin oaks are good street trees.

Pin Oaks

Pin oaks are good street trees.

Illustrated in the effect of trees on a city street compared with no trees.

Trees on a City Street

Illustrated in the effect of trees on a city street compared with no trees.

Pictured is a tree trimmed by linemen.

Tree Trimmed by Linemen

Pictured is a tree trimmed by linemen.

Pictured is a tree on a city street being trimmed for firewood.

Tree on a City Street

Pictured is a tree on a city street being trimmed for firewood.

Pictured is a tree with an unattractive bushy top and bad stumps. The stumps will decay instead of healing.

Unattractive Tree

Pictured is a tree with an unattractive bushy top and bad stumps. The stumps will decay instead of healing.

Illustrated is the moving of a tree in winter with a large ball of frozen earth. This is one of two ways to move a large tree.

Moving a Tree in Winter

Illustrated is the moving of a tree in winter with a large ball of frozen earth. This is one of two…

Illustrated is a large tree being removed from its place. The roots are now to be wound in burlap or other material.

Large Tree Removed

Illustrated is a large tree being removed from its place. The roots are now to be wound in burlap or…

Pictured is a tree being moved on skids. The roots are wrapped.

Tree Moved on Skids

Pictured is a tree being moved on skids. The roots are wrapped.

Pictured is a diagram to illustrate the operation in the removal of a large tree for transplanting.

Diagram for Tree Removal

Pictured is a diagram to illustrate the operation in the removal of a large tree for transplanting.

Illustrated is a diagram to show how and where the digging is begun for transplanting trees.

Diagram to Show Digging

Illustrated is a diagram to show how and where the digging is begun for transplanting trees.

Flat-Headed Borer is the common name of <I>Chalcophora virginiensis</I>. The insect extendsd its flattened burrows deep into the wood of the tree. The larvae grow to the length of two inches.

Flat-Headed Borer

Flat-Headed Borer is the common name of Chalcophora virginiensis. The insect extendsd its flattened…

Pictured is the stem of a white pine tree attacked by the white pine blister-rust fungus, <I>Cronartium ribicola</I>. Illustrated is the fruiting stage in the process of rupturing the bark.

White Pine Tree Stem with Fungus

Pictured is the stem of a white pine tree attacked by the white pine blister-rust fungus, Cronartium…

Illustrated is the base of a young white pine tree attacked by <I>Armillaria mellea</I>. The mushroom <I>Armillaria mellea</I> can become parasitic, killing trees over large areas.

White Pine Tree Attacked by Armillaria Mellea

Illustrated is the base of a young white pine tree attacked by Armillaria mellea. The mushroom Armillaria…

Norway spruce is the common name of <I>Picea excelsa</I>.

Norway Spruce

Norway spruce is the common name of Picea excelsa.

Illustrated is a good field elm.

Field Elm

Illustrated is a good field elm.

<I>Phoenix canariensis</I> is one of the most serviceable palms in California.

Phoenix Canariensis

Phoenix canariensis is one of the most serviceable palms in California.

Dracena palm is the common name of <I>Cordyline australis</I>. This palm tree is common in California.

Dracena Palm

Dracena palm is the common name of Cordyline australis. This palm tree is common in California.

Illustrated is an <I>Eucalyptus rostrata</I> tree that had been planted for eleven years. The tree was eighty six feet tall. This tree was in California.

Eucalyptus Rostrata

Illustrated is an Eucalyptus rostrata tree that had been planted for eleven years. The tree was eighty…

The common name of <I>Arbutus menziesii</I> is madrona. The tree occasionally grows one hundred feet tall. The leaves are rounded or slightly heart shaped at the base. The flowers are white and the fruit is bright orange-red.

Arbutus Menziesii

The common name of Arbutus menziesii is madrona. The tree occasionally grows one hundred feet tall.…

The <I>Arbutus arizonica</I> tree grows between forty and fifty feet tall. The trunk has light gray or nearly white bark. The fruit is either round or oblong.

Arbutus Arizonica

The Arbutus arizonica tree grows between forty and fifty feet tall. The trunk has light gray or nearly…

<I>Artocarpus incisa</I> is a tropical tree that produces bread fruit. The fruit is edible. The seeds from the fruit can be boiled and eaten.

Artocarpus Incisa

Artocarpus incisa is a tropical tree that produces bread fruit. The fruit is edible. The seeds from…

<I>Artocarpus integrifolia</I> trees grow thirty feet tall and have milky juice. The tree produces jack fruit. The fruit can weight between thirty and forty pounds.

Artocarpus Integrifolia

Artocarpus integrifolia trees grow thirty feet tall and have milky juice. The tree produces jack fruit.…

<I>Asimina triloba</I> is a small tree growing between ten and forty feet tall. The fruit is dark brown, oblong, and grows two to six inches long.

Asimina Triloba

Asimina triloba is a small tree growing between ten and forty feet tall. The fruit is dark brown, oblong,…

<I>Atalantia ceylonica</I> is a spiny shrub or small tree native to India. The leaves grow up to three inches long. The inside of the fruit is dry.

Atalantia Ceylonica

Atalantia ceylonica is a spiny shrub or small tree native to India. The leaves grow up to three inches…

The common name of <I>Attalea cohune</I> is cohune palm. The tree grows fifty to sixty feet tall. The fruit of the tree can be used for soap making.

Attalea Cohune

The common name of Attalea cohune is cohune palm. The tree grows fifty to sixty feet tall. The fruit…