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WEIR'S MAPLE. 



/MAPLE NORWAY 



where arid tine for .^roiiping. Mail size, loc each, $1.00 per 

 doz., postpaid; 18 to 24 inches, 15c each, $1.25 P^r doz-, by 

 express. 



SLIGAR OR ROCK. (A.) One of the noblest and most en- 

 duriTig of all the Maples. It roots deeply allowing the 

 grass to grow close about its trunk, and grows with age 

 into a straight, sj-rametrical tree of grand porportions. 

 It is valuable for the production of sugar as well as for 

 ornament and shade. This tine tree readily adapts itself 

 to all locations and is hardy and beautiful in the extreme 

 North as well as in the scorching heat of the South; on 

 the barren prairies of the West as well as in the fertile 

 valle.vs of the East; on the farm for lumber and sugar, on 

 the avenue for ornament, in the park for shade. Hail size, 

 IOC each, $i.oo per doz., postpaid; 2 to 3 feet, 20c each, $2.00 

 per doz,, by express; 8 to 10 feet, 750 each, $7.50 per doz., by 

 express. 



XX/pkifc Citi- I f^fif (B.) A very beau tifal silver leaf 

 VVCirSi WUL LCctl. sort with delicately cut lea ves 

 and distinct, half drooping habit. It grows rapidly, 

 forming a straight, upright trunk, with slender branches 

 that cuVve gracefufl.v downward. It forms elegant speci- 

 men trees for lawns or parks, for lining carriage drives, 

 for planting in parks and parkways and wherever an 

 elegant, graceful tree is required. It is very hardy thriving 

 everywhere wnth equal vigor. 4 to 6 feet, soc each, $5.00 

 per doz,; 6 to 8 feet, 75c each, $7.50 per doz.; 8 to 10 feet, 

 $1.00 each. $10.00 per doz. 



HAGNOLIA SOULANQEANA. (C.) A French hybrid 

 sort. Flowers white and purple, 3 to 5 inches across, 

 borne in great profusion in April before the leaves 

 appear. Mail size, 25c each. ^2,50 per doz. 



MAPLES. 



For general shade and ornamental purposes the Maples are more generally 

 planted than any other trees. They are i-egular in outline, beautiful in foliage, 

 vigorous growers, free from all diseases and adapted to all soils. By skillful 

 pruning and culture our Maples are trained into straight, stocky trees, not 

 easilv injured bv high winds or ordinary street abuses. The Soft or Silver 

 Maple is tlie most rapid growing, but for beauty and permanency nothing can 

 aui-pass the Norway and Sugar. We wish to again wai-n our customers not 

 to be misled into planting Forest Grown trees. They not only do not have 

 the greatest essential — a mass of small fibrous roots — produced only by trans- 

 planting and cultivation, but they are not pruned and shaped properly, and 

 being grown in cool, shady, damp situations in the forest are but poorly fitted 

 to withstand the drought and heat ol the open. 



Acfl I f^stf (Manitoba.) (Box Elder.) (A.) A very desirable tree for street 

 /-^»Si planting, as it stands transplanting well and grows so rapidly 



as to produce considerable shade within a very short time. It is much used in 

 the West and Northwest on account ofits withstandingsuccessfully both drouth 

 and intense cold and is worthy of more general planting everywhere. Attains a 

 height of about 70 feet; of rounded, globular shape; bark greenish yellow on 

 voung wood; succeeds well in a great variety of soils. Mailing size, loceach, post- 

 paid; 3to 4feet, 20c each, .$2.00 per doz.; 4 to 5 feet, 2SC each, $2.50 per doz.; 5 to 6 

 feet, 30c each, $3.00 per doz.; 6 to 7 feet, 40c each, $4.00 per doz.; 8 to 10 teet, goc 

 each, is.oo per doz.; 10 to 12 feet, 75c each. $7.50 per doz. . 

 Mrn-wil'V (-^O Among the many beautiful trees of foreign origin, which 

 l^UlWdj. do well in our American soil, but few can equal this grand 

 variety from Europe. It is a sturdy, symmetrical grower, forming broad, 

 spreading, rounded heads, at all times beautiful in growth and supplying an 

 abundance of shade. The leayes are large, broad, deep green, hanging to the 

 limbs much longer than other sorts. It is deep rooted and the branches are so 

 compact and sturdy that the wind never breaks them. It can be used in_ a 

 great variety of places but its greatest value is for street planting, where its 

 beauty and worth are shown to best advantage. Mail size loc each, $1.00 per 

 doz., postpaid; 2 to 3 feet, 20c each, $2.00 per doz., by express; 4 to 5 feet, 40c 

 each, $4.00 per doz., by express; 6 to 8 feet, 75c each, $7.50 per doz., by express; 

 .8 to 10 feet, $1.00 each; $10.06 per doz., by express, 

 f SCARLET (B ) A native species of medium size and rounded head, producing 

 ! deep red blossoms which appear before the leaves In autumn the foliage 

 ; changes to. brilliant scarlet, rendering the tree very conspicuous. At the South 

 .' the .seed pods assume most gorgeous tints. Mail size, loc each, $1.00 per doz., 

 postpaid; 2 to 3 feet, 15c each, $1.50 per doz., by express. 



SILVER OR SOFT, (A.) Ot most rigid growth, great hardiness and wide 

 adaptability to all soils and all locations. Mail size loc each, 75c per doz., 

 postpaid; 4 to 5 feet, 25c each, $2.50 per doz., $15. 00 per 100; 6 to 8 feet, 40c each, 

 $4.00 per doz., $25.00 per 100; 8 to 10 feet, 50c each, $5.00 per doz., 5S3s;oo per 

 100; 10 to 12 feet, 75c each, $7.50 per doz., by express. 



SIBERIAN. (B.) A distinct and attractive tree of dwarfish growth, rounded 

 head and handsome appearance at all times.' Leaves small and finely cut 

 turning to a beautiful reddish tint in early autnmn. Perfectly hardy every 

 ■ ■ MAGNOLIA ACUniNATA. (A.) (Cucumber Tree.) 



A beautiful, pyrmidal growing native tree, at- 

 taining a height of 60 to 70 feet, witli large 

 glossj' leaves, flowers, yellow, tinted bluish 

 purple. The fruit cones are large, cucumber- 

 shaped, turning crimson in the autumn. Mail 

 size, IOC each, $1.00 per dox., postpaid; 18 to 24 

 inches 25c each, $2,50 per doz., by express. 

 MOUNTAIN ASH, AHERICAN. (B.) A native tree of 

 fine graceful habit, perfect hardiness and great beauty. 

 The white flowers in spring are very pretty and a^re 

 succeeded by the red berries which hang on until wiut 

 ter, and are most attractive. The foliage is always 

 clean and handsome. An elegant tree for lawn plant- 

 ing. Mail size, toe each, $1.00 per doz. postpaid; 3 to 4 

 ft, 25c each, $2,50 per doz.; 6 to 8 ft, soc each, $5'00 per. 

 doz.; 8 to 10 ft, 75c each, $7,50 per doz. 



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EUROPEAN LINDEN. (See page 95.) 



very deeply lobed resembling the oak. This is a magnificent lawn tree, and 

 being perfectly hardy should be planted extensively. 4 to 5 feet, 50c each, 

 $5 00 per doz.': 6 to 7 feet. 75c each, $7 50 per doz.; '8 to 10 feet, $1.00 each, 

 $10.00 per doz., by express. 



OAK, AMERICAN WHITE (A.) This, the noblest of our native forest trees, 

 retains its vigor and increases its grandeur for centuries. The famous 

 "Hale Oak" of Connecticut is now more than 800 years old. Its great 

 vigor and hardiness enable it to live on barren hillsides, desert plains, dust- 

 laden, smoke-begrimed streets and in other unfavorable locations where 

 other trees would not thrive. For wide lawns, parks, public grounds, 

 avenues, etc., where there is room for development few trees are as impos- 

 ; ing as tnis. Mail size, 15c each, $1.50 per doz., postpaid; 15 to 18 inches, 25c 

 each, $2.50 per doz., by express 



OAK, GOLDEN. (B.) A superb variety, with orange yellow leaves, which 

 retain their golden tint throughout the season; one of the finest golden 

 leaved trees. A good grower and a very attractive tree at all times. 15 to 

 18 Inches, 20c each, $2.00 per doz., by express. 



OAK, PIN. (Palustris.) (B.) This is the most beautiful of all the oaks, and 

 is certainly the most popular for street and park planting. As the tree 

 grows the branches droop until the lower ones touch the ground, giving 

 the tree a most handsome outline. The leaves are deep, glossy green, finely 

 divided, changing to gorgeous tints of orange and scarlet in the fall. A 

 rapid grower. Mail size, loc each, $1.00 per doz., postpaid; 12 to 15 inches, 

 15c each. $1.50 per doz. ; 24 to 30 inches, 25c each, $2 50 per doz , by express. 



Hountain Ash, European. £Lsome 



variety is of more compact and even growth than the 

 American sort and if a: ny thing makes a more attraotiye 

 lawn tree. The stem is smooth and erect, the head 

 round and compact, covered in spring with showy 

 white blossoms and in late fall and winter with a 

 large number of clusters of handsome red berries, which 

 are very attractive and much admired. 2 to 3 feet, 20c 

 each, $2.00 per doz /, 4 to 5 feet, 30c each, $3.00 per doz. 

 6 to 7 feet, 50c each, .m^s.oo per doz.; 7 to 8 teet, 00c each, 

 $6.00 per doz.. by express 



MOUNTAIN ASH OAK LEAF. (B.) A handsome tree of 

 erect, compact growth, forming heads from 20 to 30 

 feet in breadth and the same in height. The foliage is 



EUROPEAN nOUNTAIN ASH. 



