MOST NORTHERN N U RS ERIES IN AMERI 
SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. 
BEATJTIPICATION Or HOME SURBOTJNDINGS. 
I Ills department of our business is very extensive whi^re 
avenue and park trees are cultivated in large blocks': many 
''"^«'S"e<l to the Held culture of shrubs and small 
growirig: trees; thousands of rows, in the borders, contain the 
more delicate shrubs 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 
Kroiinds but they are so occupied with business that th™y 
neither have time nor disposition to find out what they want 
or to lay out their grounds. Where such is the case, we chcer- 
^nH^w?inSti?,"J, «-^Pe,"<'';ce and knowledge at their command, 
pufces furnish plans and estimates for large or smali 
,,1^1' I"*" ''■'i®^ ^""^ grown under a thorough, clean' system of 
cultivation, frequently transplanted, and are well siinDlied 
with an abundance of fibrous roots which enaiile them to bear ■ 
transplanting well. Do not be deceived into plantfiX forest- 
grown trees, for disappointment follows srplai tingsin everv 
I no. In many varieties we have large spec men tree" whtih 
iro not quoted herein. Prices on the.se will be chee^fuUv 
^iven on application. For hardines.s and qi ck growth we 
-specially noommend the Catalpa Speciosa, Silver or S^ft 
Special Note. -Pfy an slses m ornamental trees; uX^"i^^^^^..^^''^^,^%^^^,J^^--- 
.press to be pa^a^^ ■^'u^^.--;!'' ^^UT^^^^ ^T^l ^^^^^^^^^^^^ — ^VnuVei^y.^^d'-^t 
Ash. American White valualUe native variety of rapid 
x^oii, mixciii^diL vvillte. growth, forming straight clean 
trunks and broad, oval shaped heads. Desirable for parks, public 
grounds and street planting, also for timber and forestry purposes 
« Sn^/nA' I"-""' ^°<* $20.00; 6 to 8 ft., each 50c^ doz! 
$5.00, 100 $25.00; 8 to 10 ft., each 60c., doz. 86.00, 100 $30.00. 
EurODCan Alder i-emarkahly rapid growing tree, attaining 
J S "-iUCl. a height of from 30 to 60 feet. Folia>'e 
roundish wedge-shaped and wavy. This species is .spcciallv 
adapted to moist situations. Price, 4 to 6 ft., each 40c., doz. $4.00; 
6 to 8 ft., each SOc, doz. $5.00; 8 to 10 ft., each 75c., doz. $7.50. 
Box Elder, see Maple, Ash Leaved, on opposite page. 
A distinct, native species of vig- 
White Ash 
Birch European White, ^^ous. rapid growth? Bark-whUe, 
leaves tiiangular, tapering and pointing. It is very hardv and will 
grow in sandy or rocky soil in any situation; of easy culture and 
makes a beautiful shade and ornamental tree. Price, 4 to 5 ft 
each 40c., doz. $3.50; 5 to 6 ft., each 50c., doz. $5.00; 7 to 8 ft., each 
$?56, doz.*$i5 io^ ° ^° "•• ^° *° " 
Birch, Paoer or Canoe ^'''^ iiandsomest trees m 
^ " , cultivation, and a vigorous grow- 
er. 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 75c., doz. $7.50; 8 to 10 ft 
each $1.00, doz. $10.00; 10 to 12 ft., each $1.50, doz. $15.00. 
Birch Purnle ha'itlsome variety, of vigorous growth, 
x-LupiC. similar to the White Birch. It has purple fol- 
uige, rendering it very unique and beautiful. Price, 4 to 6 ft each 
$1 50,*doi.'$'il^0^ *° " « *° " 
Birch, Pyramidal. 25 1^®*^?"', pyramidal habit llke the Lom- 
,1 .- 7 ^laixiivaai. bardy Poplar. Bark silvery white Verv 
distinct and ornamental. Price, 3 to 4 ft., each 40c., doz. $4.00; 4 
to 5 It., each 50c., doz. $5.00. 
Kackherry, 
Catalpa, SpeClOSa. ii Tn our^en'nre I st the finest for shade and ornament- 
.ihbed, never subject to the attacks of nscAs an 1 ■ t aif tf4;tJ^T''' heart-shaped, beautifully 
Price, 4 to 6 ft., each 25c., dot $2.50, 100 S^^^^ ''"-J beautiful 
8 ft., each 40c., doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00; 8 to 10 ft., each 
60c., doz. $6.00, 100 $30.00; 10 to 12 ft., each 75c!, doz. 
$7.50. Specimen Trees from $3.00 to $5.00. 
Catalpa, Bignonoides. ^nXjToL^tJ^aV: 
1 oil leaves and pyramidal clusters, a foot long of pur- 
•ilde and wliito llowi rs. Prices same as Catalpa, Spe- 
i ciosa. We have stock of Catalpa of extra sizes, 3 to 
5 inches calihre. Special prices given on application. 
' rnttnnwnnri Canadian Poplar. A tall, native 
iV^OttOnWOOa. tree, with largo shining leaves, 
arrowing S to 100 feet liigh. 4 to 6 ft., each 25c., 
doz. $2.50; 6 to 8 ft., each 35c., doz, $3.50, 100 $15.00; 
8 to 10 ft., each 50c., doz, $5.00, 100 $25.00; 10 to 12 
ft., each 60c., doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00. 
Kim Amf»riran ' '^^ "'^'l known and thrives 
Cim, American. ^ny soil. 4 to 6 ft., each 35c., 
■j doz. $3.50, 100 $20.00; 6 to 8 ft., each 50c., doz. $5.00, 
100 $30.00; 8 to 10 ft., each 60c., doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00. 
Rim .'srnf-rh spreading tree, rapid growtli. 
J-iiu, OLUH-Il. Prices same as American Elm. 
A very liandsome native tree, of ea'^v 
Prices same 
European White Birch. 
T^arH-ioffTr very liandsome native 
-idLKUCrry. growth and great vigor, 
as American Elm. ^ 
Horse rhe<;tniit ' Buckeye. A native of 
rauii>c \,..nebT:nui. western states. Price, 2 
to 3 ft., each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
Kentucky Coffee Tree. t Tiu 
ca. 25c., doz. $2.50; 4 to 6 ft., ea. 35c., doz. $3.50, 6 to 8 
ft., ea. 60c., doz. $6; 8 to 10 ft., 75c. ea., doz, $7.50. 
r.inden, European, f:^^^, ^t^^'^t^l^'tsl^ 
<lnz. $2.50; 5 to 6 ft., ea. 40c., doz. 84; 6 to 8 ft., ea. 
50c., doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00; 8 to 10 ft., ea. 75c., doz. 
87.50, 100 $35.00. 
L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Catalpa. 
