RTHERN NURSERIES IN ♦AMERICA. 
PAPER BIRCH. 
AMERICAN ELM. 
PltTl AtT-lf«l*Sr'an (•■^■) (''"■"'^ Cut ! in the whole line of 
L^illl) /AIll^l ivail* trees there is hoik; better adapted for 
street planting, for city parks ami squares or for larse estates, than 
these. They thrive well everywhere, perfectly hardy in all locations, 
are rapid growers after becoming established, form beautiful lietlds, 
afl'ord an abundance of sh.ide and make valuable lumber. They will 
withstand more hard nsag; than any tree we are acquainted with. 
The limbs arc r.-irety or never broken bv the wind and storms, and 
never die out or decavasdo those of many otherwise good sorts. 
Mail site, loc: 3 to 4 feet. 20c each. Si.on per doz.; 4 to 6 feet, .?oc each, 
S3.ao per doz.; 6 to 8 feet, sec each, J.s oo per doz.; 8 to 10 feet, 750, 
*7-SO PC doz. 
BIRCH. PURPLE LEAK— (B.) .4 most handsome variety n{ vigorotis, 
stltnlv growth, similar to the White Birch, willl beautiful 
purple foliage, rendering it very distinct and attractive. Does not 
grow as tall .'IS the white. .\n elegant tree ft>r the lawn. 
3 to 4 feet, soc each. ?s.oo per doz.; 4 tos feet. 7sc each, .$7.50 per doz.; 
5 to 6 feet. $1.00 each. •Sio.oo per doz. 
CATALPA, SPbXIOSA. 
ORNAMENTAL TRESJ 
DEPARTMENT. 
What and how to plant must, in a grctii 
degree, be determined by each one for him- 
self, but we would advise to plant a variety 
of haidy, well tested sorts, and although w* 
entitle this department "Oi'namental," we a^^' 
esteem it to combine the uesful with the 
ornamental in great measure. Wmd-breaks 
of trees, especially if they are evergreen, 
make tile dwelling house warmer, give ct)ni- 
fort to the inmates and dimmish to no incon- 
siderable extent the cojisumption of fuel; 
Ihey m.ake the omlmildings warmer for 
stock by night, and yard by day, not only 
making the dumb anim.als comfortable, but 
thereby saving a large amount of food. 
Keep .shrubs and trees mulched for the first 
two seasons after planting. t>runtil they are 
well established and then let the turf grow 
about them. JVlow the grass frequently, 
and top-dress with fine manure every fall 
and winter. 
Many of our most active business men are also men of taste, and wotslu 
be glad to beautifv and improve their house grounds, but they are so occu- 
pied with business" that they have neither the time nor disposition to find out 
what they want, or to lay out their grounds. Where such is the case, we eheer- 
fully place our experience *and knowledge at their command, and willingly furnish 
pl.-ins and estimates for large or small pl.'ices. 
Deciduous Trees may l)c transplanted at any time after the leaves fall in 
autumn and before they start in spring, provided the ground is not frozen. The 
various uses to which the diflTerent sorts of trees have been found well adapted are 
given in our list, and may be helpful in selecting trees for any particular purpose. 
.-Ml our trees are grown under a thorough, clean system of cultivation, frequently 
transplanted and are well supplied with an iihundance of fibrous roots which en- 
able them to bear transplanting well. Do not be deceived into planting forest.; 
grown trees, for disappointment follows 99 plantings in every 100, Inm.inyJ 
v.-irieties we have large specimen trees, which are not quoted herein. Prices on 5 
thes e will be cheerfully given on application^ J ? 
aH mall size trees are sent postpaid. All others by express or freight at " ( 
purchaser's expense. 
A. Indicates trees which will att.iin the largest size, 50 to 70feet and up wards. 
B. Indicates those growing 25 to .50 feet high and upwards. ; 
C. Denotes those which grow from 10 to 25 feet and upwards. 
D. Denotes the sm aller sizes growing f rom 1 to lo feet and upwards. 
ASH, A.MERiCAN WHITE— (A.) A valuable native variety of rapid growth, form- 
ing straight, clean trunks and broad, oval shaped heads. Desirable for parks, 
public grounds and street planting, also for timber and forestry purposes. * 
30 to 36 inches, ij!C each, $1.50 per doz.. $8.00 per 100; 3 to 4 feet. 20c each, 
SS2.O0 per doz.. $12.00 per 100; 4 to s feet, 3SC each, $3.50 per doz; 
6 to 7 feet, 50c each, $5.00 per doz. , 
BEECH, PURPLE LEAF— (B. 1 An ele.gant. vigorous tree, growing 4-0 ! 
to 50 feet high. Foliage deep purple in spring, changing to crimson in ; 
summer and purplish green in fall. A most handsome variety for lawn 
planting in cimtrast with other trees. 2 to 3 feet, 40c each; 4 to 5 feet, 
Si. 00 each. . . 
BIRCH. AMERICAN WHITE— (B.) A distinct native species of vigorous, , 
rapid growth, triangular, taper pointed leaves and attractive while 
bark. A verv handsome varietv, one that is sure to please. 3 to 4 feet, • 
2SC each, $2.50 per doz.. $18.00 per 100; 4 to 5 feet, soc .each, ifs-oo per ■ 
doz.; 5 to 6 feet, 750 each. $7.50 per doz. , 
Birch, Paper or Canoe. i^one'o'ftlie"ha'ndsomest trees ! 
in cultivation When voung the bark is a dull brown, which gradually i 
changes as the tree gro"ws older to a pure shining, silky white, rendering \ 
it very clean looking and attractive at all times. The leaves are small, c 
but verv numerous, forming ii very dense head of foliage. It is par- j 
tieularlv adapted to parks and large lawns, as well as for street and boulevard planting It is I 
a most vigorous grower, soon forming a large handsome tree. It has never been extensively! 
planted, but is sure to become verv popular as soon as its great beauty and usefulness become 1 
generally known. 3 to 4 feet. 25c each, .f2.so per doz.; s to 6 feet, 50c each, $5.00 per doz.; 6 to 7 1 
feet, 75c each, $7 so per doz. _ . . ■ ^ • c j. ' 
n^lal^^ (£na^lnaa (See Cut.) This hardy native variety is one of the finest 1 
wdtdipd, J?pCdW»t». for shade and ornament in our entire list. The leaves are j 
large heart-shaped bcautifullv ribbed, never subject to the attacks of insects, and at all times • 
clean, vigorous .and beautiful. " The Howers which appear in June in large pyramidal clusters, 1 
are white and purplish, fragrant, very attractive and remain on the tree a long time. These ■ 
are succeeded bv long, slender, pea-shaped seed pods, which hang on till severe frosts. 1 he tree! 
is a most rapid'grower and the wood when sawed into lumber most durable, rendering it of ; 
great value for boards, posts, rails, etc. The foliage is very dense, providing plenty of shade, ^ 
while the striking beautv of the tree and its adaptability to all climates, soils and conditi<)nS5 
render it one of the most valuable for general planting. Village councils loooking for valuable] 
park trees cemetery superintendents wanting something ornamental and hardy, private 
parties with large places to beautifv, farmers wanting valuable timber trees and all others' 
havin" targe plots to plant are requested to write us for special prices on 100, 500 or lOOO 
lots Our stock of this noble varietv islarge and very fine, while we are sure it will pleaseevery- 
bodv. Mall size, loceach postpaid. 3 to 4 feet trees. 2sc. .$2.50 per doz.; 4 to s feet trees, 30c each, 4 
Si.oo per doz • s to 6 feet trees. 35c each, $3.50 per doz.; 6 to 7 feet trees, 40c each, $4.00 per doz. 
COTTONWOOD— (Canadian Poplar.) (A.) A tall native tree, with large shining leaves, growing^ 
SO lo 100 feet high and broail spreading tops furnishing an abund.ancc of shade. Grows very/ 
rapidJv and is very hardy, thriving under most adverse conditions. Particularly adapted to 
the Northwestern Prairies where other varieties fail. Mall size, loc each, .soc per doz. postpaid. > 
,S to 6 feet, 2SC each, .$2.50 per doz.; 6 to 8 feet, 35c each, $3.50 per doz,; 8 to 10 feet, soc each, ' 
S.s.oo per doz : 10 to 12 feet. 7SC each, $7.50 per doz. - ,. r 1.1 
CRAB Bf-XHTEL'S Fl OWERINQ- (C.) As an ornamental tree of medium size, it has few equals.] 
Its dispos'ition to bloom when very voung is remarkable. Specimens not over 30 inches high.; 
are literallv covered with bloom, which presents the aiipcarancc of a mass of medium sized; 
roses of blush color. The blossoms are most beautiful and fragrant, the odor resembling j 
the fragrance of tea roses. 4 to 5 feet tree, 7SC each, $7.50 per doz. 
r-v,^„,, ,„ „ J \\/|-J4.« 4 (Comus Florida.) (Sec Cut page 95.) (B.) An American species, 
UOgWOOU, Wnite. of nne from growing from is to 30 feet in height. The flowers, 
which are produced in the spring before theleaves appear, are from 3 to 4- inchesin diameter, pure 
white and very showv and verv durable, often lasting twoweeks or more before dropping, Asi 
they appear in early spring before trees are leaved out, their intense petirly white blossoms are, 
especially pleasing. |8 to 24 Inches, soc each. 
