SPECIAL VARIETIES OP TREES. 



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Eussmi 



This fine Mulberry was originally 

 brought to this country from Northern 

 Russia by the Jews. It is a very valu- 

 able tree, either for shade, fruit or 

 timber; it will grow quickly and thrive 

 in any part of the country from far 

 North to the arid plains of Arizona; 

 when young it is a rapid grower and 

 will live to a great age, attaining large 

 size. It is an abundant bearer, the 

 fruit hanging in fine clusters; very 

 juicy, luscious and of fine flavor, re- 

 maining in good eating condition a 

 long time. For a good, all-around 

 tree for the home acre we strongly 

 recommend the Russian Mulberry. 

 We offer well-grown transplanted 

 trees, cut back for planting, by mail, 

 postpaid, at 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 

 cts.; 6forgi. 



Special Prices for larger quan- 

 tities quoted upon application. 



We believe that persons who 

 wish a strong, quick-growing shade 

 tree for planting near and around 

 home buildings, etc., will be greatly 

 pleased with thebeautifulThomless 

 Honey Locust. It is a clean, erect, 

 rapid grower, with handsome feathery 

 foliage, and strong tough wood, mak- 

 ing a sturdy well-proportioned tree, 

 not likely to be broken down or blown 

 over by the severest storms. Makes 

 a quick and substantial wind break, 

 invaluable in many situations, and to many people. The trunk is strong and tapering in form, the leaves a pleasing shade of 

 light green, giving the tree a peculiarly graceful and airy appearance ; and last, but not least, it bears great clusters of very 

 beautiful fragrant flowers of a lovely pinkish white color, and is exceedingly sweet; fine for bees, as well as very beautiftil. 

 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; $1.50 per doz. 



FRUIT OF THE RUSSI,\N MULBERRY. 



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CATALPA, teas' JAPANESE HYBRID. 



The new varieties of Catalpa have of late years become very popu- 

 lar. They are handsome, erect-growing trees of remarkably rapid 

 growth ; havelarge, luxuriantfoliage, almost tropical in appearance, and 

 bear immense clusters of large and handsome, deliciously fragrant 

 flowers. 



CATmPA, TEAS' Jf JlPANjISE aYBRIl, 



Is the newest and finest variety yet introduced. It has large heart- 

 shaped foliage, and bears immense clusters of beautiful creamy white 

 flowers, elegantly tinted with yellow and purple, and shedding a deli- 

 cious perfume all round; usually attains the height of 4 to 6 feet the 

 first year, and blooms the second year from planting. Having stood 

 a temperature of 20 to 25 degrees below zero without injury, it can 

 safely be planted in the coldest sections of the United States, and is par- 

 ticularly recommended for its rapidity of growth, great beauty and ex- 

 treme hardiness. Price, strong transplanted plants (cut back), 25 cts.; 

 2 (or I each of both varieties), 40 cts.; 6 for ^i ; ^2 per doz. 



CATALPA KIMPIFEEII. 



This is another valuable Catalpa; a very strong, rapid and erect 

 grower, deep glossy green leaves and charming cream-colored flowers 

 followed by long narrow seed pods; makes an excellent tree for shade 

 or timber; the wood is lasting and durable, and it grows so quickly 

 that you can have shade and wood in a very little time; grows in ail 

 ordinary locations; requires no petting or special care of any kind; just 

 keep it from injury and see it grow. Price, strong transplanted plants 

 (cutback), 2S cts.; 2 (or i each of both varieties), 40 cts.; 6 for $1; 

 §2 per doz. 



FOR Rfl PFNTQ ^^'S ^'1^ ^^"'^ '^^ mail, postpaid, one each of 

 run UU L»UH l O the 4 trees offered on this page; 4 diiferent 

 trees postpaid for only 60 cents. 



Special Notice. — We will quote special prices to planters who 

 desire a large number of the varieties of trees offered on this page. 



