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bark on the trunk and larger branches becomes a beautiful silvery white color. En- 
tirely hardy in all parts of the Northwest. Makes elegant shade. 12 to 14 feet, - 
$1.00 each; 10 to 12 feet, 60c each; 8 to 10 feet, 50c each; 7 to 8 feet, 40c each; 5 to 
7 feet,_ 35c each. 
Linden (Basswood) — A very graceful and beautiful tree for planting on the 
lawn. Its leaves are moved with the least breath of air and show the white surface 
underneath. Its blossoms are delightfully fragrant, and the busy bee delights in 
their sweetness. 10 to 12 feet, $1.00 each; 8 to 10 feet, 75c each; 7 to 8 feet, 50c each; 
6 to 7 feet, 40c each; 5 to 6 feet, 30c each; 4 to 5 feet, 25c each; 3 to 4 feet, 20c each. 
White-Leaved Linden. — The leaves 
are green above and silvery beneath. 
The foliage is especially pretty when 
tossed about by the wind. 6 to 8 feet, 
75c each. 
Russian Olive. — The only real 
hardy, deciduous tree with real sil- 
very foliage which thrives here. It 
is very valuable for landscape work 
to contrast with the green of other 
trees. Its blossoms are extremely 
fragrant; a small sprig will perfume 
an entire house. It attains only me- 
dium size, and bears heavy pruning 
remarkably well. 6 to 8 feet, 40c 
each; 5 to 6 feet, 30c each; 4 to 5 feet, 
25c each. 
Horse Chestnut. — A very popular 
!ree for street or lawn planting. 
Hardy. Covered in early summer 
with magnificent spikes of flowers. 
5 to 6 feet, 50c each. 
Pine Oak. — This is considered the 
most beautiful of all the oaks, and is 
certainly the most popular for street 
or park planting. As the tree grows 
the branches droop until the lower 
ones touch the ground, giving it a 
peculiar ovate outline. The leaves 
are deep green, glossy and finely di- 
vided, changing to orange and scarlet in the fall. The avenues of Pine Oaks in 
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, are greatly admired. 8 to 10 feet, $1.25 each; 7 to 8 
feet, $1.00 each, $10 per dozen; 6 to 7 feet, 75c each, $7.50 per dozen; 5 to 6 feet, 
50c each, $5.00 per dozen. 
Chestnut Oak. — Native to dry situations; of tall and beautiful growth. The 
leaves are shaped like chestnut leaves. 4 to 5 feet, 75c each. 
Bechtel's Double-Flowering Crab. — A wild crab which produces masses of 
double rose-like flowers of a delicate pink color, and most delightful fragrance. 
Blooms while quite young and is ar hardy as our common wild crab. 3 to 4 feet, 
75c each, 2 to 3 feet, 50c each. 
Mountain Ash, Oak-Leaved— A handsome and hardy variety, with deeply lobed 
leaves; distinct and fine; covered in autumn with bright scarlet berries. 5 to 6 
feet, 35c each. 
Sycamore, American (Plantanus occidertalis). — A very rapid growing, spread- 
ing, native tree; always clean and healthy. One of the most desirable among our 
native trees for shade and street planting. 6 to 8 feet, first-class, 50c each; 5 to 6 
feet, 40c each; 4 to 5 feet, 30c each. 
Ginko or Maidenhair Tree. — An ornamental tree, native of Japan. A very 
handsome, strange and striking tree, combining some of the characteristics of the 
Evergreens and deciduous trees. It is of a medium height, fairly rapid in growth, 
and hardy. Its foliage resembles the Maidenhair fern, hence its name. A rare and 
interesting tree. 5 to 6 feet, 60c each; 6 to 8 feet, 75c each. 
White or American Elm. — One of the best shade or street trees. 3 to 4 feet, 
$1.50 per dozen; 4 to 5 feet, 20c each, $2.00 per dozen; s to 6 feet, 25c each, $2.50 per 
dozen; 6 to 7 feet, 30c each, $3.00 per doz.; 7 to 8 feet, 40c each, I4.00 per doz.; 
to 10 feet, 50c each. 
Soft Maple. — 5 to 6 feet, 25c each, $2.50 per doz.; 6 to 8 feet, 30c each, $3.00 
per doz.; 8 to 10 feet, 3Sc each. 
