MOST NORTHERN N URS ERIES IN AMER 
Shade and Ornamental Trees. 
FOR WINDBRIIAKS AND BEAUTIFICATION OP HOME SURROUNDINGS. 
This department of our business is very extensive, where avenue and park 
trees are cultivated in large blocks; many acres are assigned to the field cultui l 
«t shrubs and small growing trees; thousands of rows, in the borders, contain 
the more delicate shrul>s and herbaceous plants. 
Many of the most active business men are also men of taste, and would be glad 
to beautify and improve their home grounds, but they are so occupied with busi- 
ness that tlicy neither have time nor disposition to find out what they want, or 
to lay out their groun<ls. Where such is the case, we cheerfully place our ex- 
perience and knowledge at their command, and willingly furnish plans and esti- 
mates for large or small places. 
All our trees are grown under a thorough, clean system of cultivation, frr- 
•quently transp anted, and are well supplied with an abundance of fibrous roots 
which enable them to bear transplanting well. Uo not be deceived into plant- 
ing forest-grown trees, for disappointment follows 99 plantings in every 100 
In inany varieties we have large si>ecimen trees, which are not quoted herein' 
I'rices on tliese will be cheerfully given on apiilication. For hardiness and quick 
growth, we especially rec«miiicnd the Catalpa Speciosa, Silver or Soft Maple and 
Carolina, Lombardy and Silver Poplars. 
Soecial Notp ^y". ""Pl'ly aU sizes in ornamental trees; thus those 
■r /■'Y'-^* . desiring trees for parks, cemeteries, etc., or in large 
<iuanl:;ies .should write for special quotations 
Prices quoted are for trees on board cars at nursery and freight or express to be 
paid by purchaser. 6 can be had at dozen rates, SO at 100 rates, 500 at 1,000 
rates. 
Ash AmpriPfln "WTlitA a valuable native variety of rapid growth, 
ASJll, American Wniie. forming straight, dean trunks ami broad! 
oval shaped heads. Desirable for parks, public grounds and street planting, 
also for timber and forestry purposes. Prices, 4 to 6 ft., each 20c., doz. $2.00, 
100 $15.00; 6 to 8 ft., each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00; 8 to 10 ft., each SOc., doz. 
$5.00, 100 $25.00; 10 to 12 ft., each 60c., doz. $6.00, 100 $30.00. 
EurOnPflTl AMpr remarkably rapid growing tree, attaining a 
i^Ul upcmi AlUer. height of from thirty to sixty feet. Foliage round- 
ish, wedge-shaped and wavv. This species is especially adapted to moist sit- 
uations. Price, 4 to 6 ft., each 40c., doz. $4.00; 6 to 8 ft., each 50c., doz. $5.00 ; 
8 to 10 ft., each 7Sc., doz. $7.50. 
Box Elder. See Maple, Ash Leaved, on opposite page. 
Birch Klirnnffln Wllifp a distinct, native species of vigorous. 
UUCll, i:,UIUpCd.Il Wmie. rapid growth. Bark white, leaves 
triangular, taiwring and pointing. It is very hardy and will grow in sandy or 
rocky soil in any situation. It is of easy culture and makes a beautiful sliatle 
and ornamental trt-c. Price, 4 to 5 ft., each 30c., doz. $3.00; 5 to 6 ft., each SOc., 
doz. $S.OO; 7 to 8 ft., each 7.5c., doz. $7.50; 8 to 10 ft., each $1.00, doz. $10.00; 
10 to 12 ft., each $1.50, doz. $15.00. 
One of the liandstime.st trees in culti- 
. _ vation and a vigorous grower. When 
young the bark is dull brown but changes as the tree grows older to a shining, 
silky white, rendering it clean looking and attractive. Price, 6 to 8 ft., each 
50c., doz. $5.00; 8 to 10 ft., each 75c., doz. $7.50; 10 to 12 ft., each $1.25, doz. 
$12.00. 
"Rlirh "Piii^hIa a most handsome variety, of vigorous growth, similar 
JJUV/U, irUJ.|;XC. to the White Birch. It has purple foliage, rendering 
it very unique and Iwautiful. Price, 4 to 6 ft., each 60c., doz. $6.00; 6 to 8 ft., 
each $1.00, doz. $10.00; 8 to 10 ft., each $1.50, doz. $15.00. 
"Rirrh "PrrramirlQl elegant pyramidal habit like the Lombardy 
ryictlU.m<ti. poplar. Bark silvery white. Very distinct and 
ornamental. Price, 3 to 4 ft., each 40c., doz. $4.00; 4 to 5 ft., each 50c., doz. 
$5.00. 
Birch, Paper or Canoe. 
Hackbcrry. 
Catalpa, Speciosa. 
jthe attacks of insects, and at all times clean. ' 
This hardy native variety is one of the finest for shade and ornamental in our 
entire list. The leaves fare large, hrart-sliaped, beautifully riblx-d, never stibicct to 
the attacks of insects, andat all tunes clean, vigorous and beautiful. Price, 4 to 6 ft each 2";^ Hni «7 tn ion 
I Catalpa; BignOnoideS. ^ree^'^^th'^vifry^la'^^e': 
j heart-shaped leavesaud pyramidal clusters, a foot long, of purple 
] ind white very fragrant flowers. Blooms late in .lune; very 
* l.iaiitiful. Prices same as Catalpa Speciosa. We have stock 
1 of Catalpa of extra sizes 2 to 3i4 inches in calibre. Special prices 
given on application. 
CnttnnwnnH Canadian Poplar. \ tall, native tree, 
^^UI,I,UUWUUU. i^rgc shining leaves, growing 80 to 
100 feet high and broad spreading tops furnishing an abundance 
."f shade. Price, 4 to 6 ft., each 20c., doz. $2.00; 6 to 8 ft., 
each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $15.00; 8 to 10 ft., each 40c., doz. 
$4.00, 100 $20.00; 10 to 12 ft., each 50c., doz. $5.00, 100 $25.00. 
TH^.lm Amprirfln This is well known and thrives in 
IZ/UU, iUUeriCdU. ^ny soil. It is strong and long 
lived. Price, 4 to 6 ft., each 2Sc., doz. $2.50, 100 $20.00; 6 to 8 
It., each 40c., doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 ; 8 to 10 ft., each 50c., doz. 
".00, 100 $30.00. 
A fine spreading tree of rapid growth. 
Prices same as American Elm. 
; Elm, Scotch. 
ITarlchf*rrV very handsome native tree, of easy, 
I ^^"■^^^"^'■'■J- rapid growth and great vigor, which Ijears 
ansplaiiting as well as any tree 
American Elm. 
we know. Prices same 
European White Birch. 
TTnr<;P f!hp<;tTI1lt Buckeye. A native of the 
UUCt>lUUl. western states. Price, 2 to 3 ft., each 
20c., doz. $2.00. 
Kentucky Coffee Tree. t2"!iIL^%%LT2LT^: 
each 20c., doz. $2.00; 4 to 6 ft., each .?0c., doz. $3.00; 6 to 8 ft., 
each 50c., doz. $5.00; 8 to 10 ft., 75c. each., doz. $7.50. 
.\ hand.some variety similar tn 
the .American Linden. Price, 
- S to 6 ft., each .?5c., doz. $3.50; 
6 to 8 ft., each 40c., doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00; 8 to 10 ft., each 60c 
doz. $6.00, 100 $25.00. •>."«««.., 
Linden, European. 
3 t6-4 ft., each 2Sc., doz. $2.50; 
I !pa. 
