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MAY'S CATALOGUE OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, AND FRUITS. 
Ornamental Trees. 
The stock which we offer under 
this heading has been grown at our 
Nurseries, is well adapted to all 
sections, being perfectly hardy ev- 
erywhere and well suited for shade 
and ornament. For a quarter of a 
century we have been handling this 
class of stock and have had a wide 
and varied experience, which en- 
ables us to select only such varie- 
ties as are known to prove satisfac- 
tory in all sections. 
Unless otherwise noted the dozen 
price will be 10 times the single 
price. Trees quoted at 10c will be 
ll.OO per doz., at 25c $2.50 per doz., 
and so otr. 
Special prices quoted on 100 lots. 
All mail size trees sent postpaid. 
All others by express or freight. 
ASH, WHITE—A rapid growing 
native tree of fine symmetrical out- 
line. Valuable for street or park 
planting. Mail size, 10c; 4 to 6 ft., 
25c; 6 to 8 ft., 40c; 8 to 10 ft., 60c. 
ASH, FLOWERING. — Grows from 20 to 30 ft. in height Has 
fringe-like greenish white flowers, produced in large clusters 
In early summer. Mail size, 10c. 
ALDER, EUROPEAN — A rapid growing beautiful tree, 
adapted to moist situations. Mail size, 10c. 
ALDER, IMPERIAL CUT LEAF — A beautiful, hardy lawn 
tree with finely cut foliage. Mail size, 10c. 
BEECH, PURPLE LEAP — Handsome, deep purple foliage. 
Very attractive on the lawn. Mail size, 10c; 3 to 4 ft., 40c. 
BEECH RIVERS PURPLE LEAF. — An improved form of the 
above. Very ornamental. 1 to 2 ft., 25c; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
BIRCH, AMERICAN WHITE — A well known, graceful, orna- 
mental, of rapid growth. Mail size, 10c; 4 to 6 ft., 30c; 6 to 7 
ft., 50c; 8 to 10 ft., 75c. 
BIRCH, EUROPEAN — Drooping habit, silvery bark. Mail 
size, 10c; 4 to 6 ft., 30c; 6 to 7 ft., 50c; 8 to 10 ft., 75c. 
BIRCH, PAPER OR CANOE — Of upright growth with hand- 
some, broad foliage. Mail size, 10c. 
BIRCH, PYRAMIDALIS — In habit of growth like the Lom- 
bardy Poplar. Very picturesque. Mail size, 40c. 
CATALPA, BUNGEI — Umbrella shaped heads; large, deep 
green leaves in systematic order. 1 year heads, 6 ft. stems, 
$1.00; 2 year heads, 6 ft. stems, $1.50. 
CATALPA, BIGNONOIDES. — Large, heart-shaped leaves; 
pyramidal clusters of bloom a foot in length. Very beautiful. 
Mail size, 10c; 3 to 4 ft., 25e; 6 to 8 ft., 40c; 8 to 10 ft., 75c. 
CATALPA, SPECIOSA — Well adapted to street planting. 
Showy, attractive blossoms. Very hardy. Mail size, 10c; 3 to 
4 ft., 25e; 6 to 8 ft., 40c; 8 to 10 ft., 75c. 
CORNUS, FLORIDA — (White Dogwood.) Large, white blos- 
soms, 3 to 4 inches across, appearing in early spring before 
the leaves. .Very attractive. 2 to 3 ft., 50c; 4 to 5 ft., $1.00. 
HORSE CHESTNUT. — Red 
and showy fruit in fall. 
6 ft., 50c; 6 to 8 ft., 75c. 
Fig. Similar to the 
above except in flower, which is a bright, showy 
red. 4 to 5 ft., 75c. 
KENTUCKY COFFEE TREE. — A native tree of 
large size, with rough branches, and feathery blu- 
ish green foliage. Mail size, 10c; 2 to 3 ft., 25c. 
LARCH, EUROPEAN. — Pyramidal shaped tree with 
slender, drooping branches, and graceful, light 
foliage. Mail size, 10c; 2 to 3 ft., 25c. 
LINDEN, AMERICAN. — (Basswood.) A beautiful 
rapid growing- tree, with large leaves and fragrant 
flowers. Mail size, 10c; 6 to 8 ft., 50c; 8 to 10 ft., 
75c. 
LINDEN, EUROPEAN — Pyramidal shaped tops, 
with large leaves. Mail size, 10c; 2 to 3 ft., 20c; 
6 to 8 ft., 50c; 8 to 10 ft., 75c. 
LINDEN, WHITE LEAF — Similar in growth to 
the above, with large leaves, downy white under- 
neath. Mail size, 10c. 
LIQUID AMBER. — (Sweet Gum.) A moderate 
growing native tree with leaves resembling maples, 
glossy green in summer, turning purplish in fall. 
Mail size, 10c; 4 to 5 ft., 50c. 
LOCUST, YELLOW. — A native tree of large size 
and rapid growth. Long racemes of yellowish, 
fragrant flowers in June. 6 to 8 ft., 40c; 8 to 10 
ft., eoc. 
LOCUST, VISCOSA Similar to the above except 
in color of flower, which is a delicate rose. 2 to 
3 ft., 25c. 
CORNUS, RUBRA (Red Fig. Dogwood.) Similar to the 
above, except the flowers, which are a bright, rosy red. 2 to 
3 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., $1.25. 
COTTONWOOD (Canadian Poplar.) A very rapid growing 
tree. Valuable for windbreaks, groves and street planting. 
Mail size, 10c; 4 to 6 ft., 25c; 6 to 8 ft., 35c; 8 to 10 ft., 50c. 
CRAB, BECHTEL'S DBL. FLG. — Of medium size, covered in 
spring with large, beautiful double pink blossoms. 3 to 4 
ft., 50c; 4 to 5 ft., 75c. 
ELM, AMERICAN. — Well known; succeeds well everywhere. 
Valuable for street planting and parks. Mail size, 10c; 4 to 
6 ft., 30c; 6 to 8 ft., 50c; 8 to 10 ft., 75c. 
ELM, SCOTCH. — A fine, spreading tree of rapid growth and 
beautiful foliage. Mail size, 10c; 4 to 6 ft., 40c; 6 to 8 ft., 
75c; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00. 
ELM, ENGLISH. — An erect, lofty tree, with slender branches, 
and smaller leaves than the American. Mail size, 10c. 
HACKBERRY — One of the most valuable native trees; es- 
pecially valuable for the West and Northwest. Grows very 
rapidly; perfectly hardy everywhere. Foliage similar to the 
Elm; head more open, branches horizontally. Mail size, 10c: 
2 to 3 ft., 25c. 
HORNBEAM. — Grows from 15 to 20 ft. high, with foliage 
similar to the Beech. Mail size, 10c. 
HORSE CHESTNUT. — DM. White. A rare, fine variety, hav- 
ing double blossoms in larger spikes than the common sort. 
Mail size, 10c; 3 to 4 ft., 25c; 5 to 6 ft., 50c; 6 to 8 ft., 75c. 
HORSE CHESTNUT.— White Fig. One of the most beauti- 
ful trees in cultivation. Forms, compact, dense heads of per- 
fect form, covered with beautiful white blossoms in spring 
Mail size, 10c; 3 to 4 ft., 25c; 5 to 
Cut Leaf Birch. 
CDD AVIMff Shade and ornamental trees are 
f V r * 1 0 f ten benefitted by spraying the 
foliage, thus killing all injurious insects before they 
develop. For orice list of sprayers see page 110. 
Complete spraying circular mailed on application. 
Teas Weeping Mulberry. 
