TREES 



Heavy-Rooted, Disease Free Plants Assure Success 



SHADE TREES 



CRIMSON KING MAPLE (4403) 



This is the real red maple you have been waiting for. 

 It is a beautiful form of the Schwedler Maple with 

 intense red foliage throughout the growing season. Unlike 

 other red maples, the color of the Crimson King does 

 not fade as the summer progresses. This fine tree 

 originated in Europe and has been under observation 

 in this countrj' for many years. We know it is adapted 

 to our soils and climates, that it is perfectly hard}-, and 

 that it can be gro\vn in most anv location. Crimson King 

 is truly a "TREE OF BEAUTY." 



4 to 5 ft., $8.95 each; 5 to 6 ft., $10.95 each. 



NORWAY MAPLE (4402) 



Good Medium Tree For Lawns 



A large, handsome tree with broad, deep green foliage; 

 has a very compact growth. A valuable tree for parks, 

 lawns or streets. 

 3 to 4 ft., $4.20 each; 4 to 5 ft., $8.10 each; 5 to 6 ft., $10.20 each 



SILVER LEAF OR SOFT MAPLE (4405) 



Very Fast Grower 

 (A. Dasycorpum.) A rapid growing tree of large size; 

 irregular rounded form; foliage bright green above and 

 silver beneath. A favorite street and park tree. 

 3 to 4 ft., $3.60 each; 4 to 5 ft., $7.50 each; 5 to 6 ft., $9.30 each 



SUGAR MAPLE (4413) 



This hard maple presents the finest fall show of any tree 

 we know. Its beautiful green foliage of summer changes to 

 vivid scarlet-orange as the nights begin to cool. Sugar 

 maples are native to many areas, but grow well in most 

 latitudes. Trees are very hardy, well branched, and ma- 

 ture at about 50 to 60 feet. 

 3 to 4 ft., $6.60 each; 4 to 5 ft., $8.70 each 



RED MAPLE (Acer rubrum) (4404) 



This fine, fast growing tree gives red color in early 

 spring and brilliant red leaves in the fall. It does excep- 

 tionally well on wet ground. 

 3 to 4 ft., $6.60 each; 4 to 5 ft., $8.70 each; 5 to 6 ft., $10.80 each 



CHINESE ELM (44oi) 



Tree upright, e.xtreme ends of branches drooping, very 

 dense, making good shade. Fast growing and resistant to 

 disease, drought and cold. 



3 to 4 ft., $3.60 each; 4 to 5 ft., $7.50 each 



SWEET GUM (4407) 



Sometimes called the Star tree. A beautiful, symmetri- 

 cally shaped tree. The corky-ridged bark of the branches 

 and large limbs present a unique appearance. Leaves are 

 bright green changing to a pleasing tone of crimson in the 

 autumn. 



3 to 4 ft., $6.60 each; 4 to 5 ft., $8.70 each; 5 to 6 ft., $10.80 each 



LOMBARDY POPLAR (44io) 



Fine for Screen and Seashore Use 



Grows to an immense height. Used for roadside planting 

 or to break the monotony of low, round-top trees. Also 

 beautiful as a screen or windbreak. 



3 to 4 ft., 3 for $3.45; 4 to 5 ft., 3 for $4.50; 5 to 6 ft., 3 for $6.30. 

 Order only in lots of 3. 



European White Birch 



Unequaled For Beauty — Offered in Clumps or Single Stems 



WHITE BIRCH CLUMPS (4408) Same as regular White 

 Birch except grown in clumps of 3 or more stems from a 

 main stem at ground level. Produces very beautiful effect 

 and very desirable for screen planting. 



3 to 4 ft., 3 or more stems $7.95 each; 2 for $1 5.00 



BIRCH WHITE (Singles) (4406) Erect growing branches 

 slightly drooping and attractive bark which is almost 

 white. 



3 to 4 ft., $4.50 each; 3 for $10.95 



Willows 



WISCONSIN — GREEN (4409) The well-known green 

 weeping willow. It makes a large tree covered with heavily 

 drooping branches. 



3 to 4 ft., $3.50 each; 4 to 5 ft., $5.00 each 



NIOBE— YELLOW (4419) The famous Yellow-barked 



willow that has large drooping branches covered with 

 narrow, silvery green leaves. Very attractive. 



3 to 4 ft., $3.50 each; 4 to 5 ft., $5.00 each 



HARDY SHRUBS 



FORSYTHIA (4204) 



Beautiful Flowers That Follow The Snow 

 FORSYTHIA INTERMEDIA SPECTABILIS. Hardiest of all For- 

 sythias. Known as Showy Border Forsythia. The most 

 profuse bloomer of all Forsythias, covered with bright 

 golden yellow flowers from base to tip of branches. Erect 

 grower, its long branches drooping slightly. 

 2 to 3 ft., $3.50 each; 3 for $9.75 



MOCK ORANGE (4209) 



PHILADELPHUS VIRGINALIS. The finest of the newer Mock 

 Oranges. Very large, white, fragrant flowers. Blooms 

 throughout the summer. 



2 to 3 ft., $3.50 each; 3 for $9.75 



THE GLORIOUS SPIREA (42io) 



SPIREA VAN HOUTTE. Among the best early bloomers for 

 specimen clumps or hedge planting. Needs little attention. 

 Has no enemies to destroy blooms or foliage. This is the 

 most popular of all the Spireas. Its gracefully arching 

 branches are heaped with white blossoms in spring. 

 2 to 3 ft., $3.50 each; 3 for $9.75 



WATERMELON RED CRAPE MYRTLE (4203) 



The Beautiful Lawn Shrub 



A hardy form of the dark southern beauty. Grows most 

 anywhere with excellent results. Will make a tree-like 

 shrub to 25 ft. in warmer areas, a 4 to 5-ft. perennial in 

 colder climates. Large blooms are borne on the new growth 

 so you are sure of having flowers each year. 



Heavy 2 to 3-ft. plants, $3.50 each; 3 for $9.75. 



WEIGELAS FOR BEAUTY (42i5) 



DWARF RED WEIGELA. Hardy, red-leaved shrub with oceans ■ 

 of deep rosy red flowers. GrowB to less than 3 ft. 

 18 to 24-in. plants, $3.50 each; 3 for $9.75 



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