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Linn County Nursery 
Rosa Rugosa — Attains a height of six to 
eight feet if untrimmed and is attrac- 
tive because of its beautiful leaves, the 
numerous large single roses produced 
through the summer and the large crim- 
son hips which hang till into the winter. 
Plant eighteen to thirty inches. 
Dogwood, Red-Twigged — One of the most 
beautiful of all hedge plants in winter 
because of the brilliant red bark. Plant 
fifteen to twenty-four inches. 
Russian Olive — Splendid for a tall hedge or 
screen, especially in the West and North- 
west, where it thrives remarkably. 
Drought, heat or cold do not affect it and 
it may be trimmed as' severely as one 
likes. Plant twenty to thirty inches 
apart. 
Amoor Privet — A hardy shrub with glossy 
green foliage which holds its color very 
late. 
Forest Tree Seedlings 
These are just the thing for starting hedges, screens, windbreaks and timber 
plantations. If wanted in large quantities, write for special prices. 
No matter how valuable the land every farmer can make a woodlot profitable. 
It can constitute the windbreak and at the same time furnish posts and repair 
material and fuel. There is much land along streams which might be planted to 
trees and would become very valuable, instead of furnishing only poor pasture 
as it does now. The time is soon coming when good timber will be in great demand 
in this state. 
Where planted for groves, cultivated crops may be planted between the rows 
for several years. The land may be planted to corn and a seedling planted in the 
place of every alternate hill. In this way the seedlings will get the necessary 
cultivation. 
American Ash — -A valuable variety to plant 
because of the high value of the wood 
for agricultural implements, repair pur- 
poses, etc. 
Box Elder — Valuable chiefly in the semi- 
arid West and Northwest because it 
grows rapidly and stands much drought 
and cold. 
Catalpa Speciosa (Hardy Catalpa) — These 
are grown from seed collected from trees 
of know hardiness. This is one of the 
most valuable trees for planting up to 
central Iowa. It grows very rapidly, re- 
produces quickly from the stump, and 
is very durable in the soil. Seedlings 
should grow two years, then be cut back 
so as to secure a straight stem. They 
should be well cultivated for several 
years. 
White Elm — A very rapid growing tree on 
deep, moist soil. The wood is excellent 
for fuel if well seasoned, and makes 
good lumber. 
European Larch — Has produced higher an- 
nual net returns than any other tree in 
Iowa. It makes durable posts and poles, 
and good fuel. Plant six by four feet 
in any good land not excessively wet. 
This tree must be ordered early or we 
cannot fill the order. It starts to grow 
very early in the spring, consequently 
we will send these out by express before 
our regular deliveries. 
Honey Locust — The most valuable two- 
purpose tree. It produces excellent posts 
and the best of fuel and is one of the 
most rapid growers. It is unexcelled 
for windbreaks and makes an excellent 
hedge which will stand severe pruning. 
Russian Mnlberry — Valuable for hedges 
and windbreaks. The wood is tough 
and durable in the soil. The fruit is 
edible and attracts birds from other 
fruits. 
Osage Orange — This is hardy in the south- 
ern part of Iowa. It makes an impene- 
trable hedge and is one of the most 
durable woods known in the soil. 
Soft Maple — A very rapid growing tree, 
valuable for fuel and windbreaks. Plant 
eight by eight or six by eight feet. Maple 
groves in this state have yielded over 
$10.00 per acre net annual returns at 
about twenty-five years after planting. 
Black Walnut — A profitable variety to 
plant in deep, rich, moist soil. It is 
valuable for the nuts and the lumber, 
which Is one of the highest priced of 
American woods. 
Fruit Tree Seedlings for 
Grafting or Budding 
Consisting of apple, plum, pear, cherry 
and peach seedlings. We can supply these 
if ordered early, otherwise, our supply may 
all be exhausted. Write for prices. 
Miscellaneous Supplies 
Rama — Best Madagascar — for tying buds 
and plants. 20c per pound; six pounds 
for $1.00. 
Grafting Thread — Unwaxed, 10c per ball; 
waxed, 15c per ball. If by mail, add 2c 
per ball for unwaxed and 7c per ball for 
waxed. 
Grafting Knives — Hand forged, razor steel. 
40c each. By mail 45c. 
Budding Knives — Ebony handle, bone tip 
for raising bark, finest razor steel. 75c 
each. Add 5c for postage. 
Pruning Shears — Best made; $1.00 each. 
By mail, $1.10. 
Root Grafts — We have a large stock of 
most kinds of fruit tree seedlings, and 
will be prepared to put up first-class 
root grafts of almost everything men- 
tioned in this catalog Send list of grafts 
wanted and we will make the price 
right. Orders for grafts must be received 
before March 1st. 
