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MOST NORTHERN NURSERIES 
AMERICA. 
SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, 
FOR WINDBREAKS AND BEAUTIFICATION OF HOME SURROUNDINGS 
iras and the wintcry weather nakes us shiver whenever we stei) out doors, we realize the neoessitv 
j-- a good windbreak. It not only saves considerable fuel, but it keeps the live stock fn the va^cf anJ 
Z'^S!'^ ''JI ^.comfortable and healthy condition, besides saving a larKe auantiVof ^od 
And last, but not least, if raises the value of the property to a great extent Quantity of food. 
«lerr*'h*'n„IS^»;;i?.n/'';™,^,^'''"^*' *aste, and would be glad to beautify and improve 
li^i, n , fi §^""^8 but they are so occupied with bu.siness that they havi neither the tune nor Xnn- 
Sn^e n?,. "^^l^^' °'" ^ ^ grounds. Where such is the c^e »^ cheerfuUv 
Cge or sm^fpK! ^""^'^^^^ commani and wUlingly furnish plans Tnd estimates 
AU our trees are grown under a thorough, clean system of cultivation, frequently transplanted and are 
nn. iS'T'"^' YK"'' .''•^"."dance of fibrous roots which enable them to Gear transXn C weU 
In P'^n'^ne fofest ?™wn trees, for di..appointmenf follows 99 phuiHngs hf every 100 
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^onS2!tea"d^ recommend the Catalpa Speciosa. Silver or Soft Maple and 
Catalpa. 
ALL OTHERS BY EXPRESS 
ALL MAIL SIZE TREES ARE SENT POSTPAID 
NOTICE. FREIGHT AT PURCHASER S EXPENSE. 
— ^- Indicates trees which will attain the largest size. SO fo 70 feet and upwards. 
B. Indicates those growing 25 to 50 feet high and upwards. f 
C. Denotes those which grow trom 10 to 25 feet and upwards. 
u. Denotes the smaller sizes growing from I to 10 feet and upwards 
Catalpa, Speciosa. 
This 
n a t 
har- 
V e 
variety is one of the finest for shade and orna- 
ment in our entire list. The leaves are large, 
heart-shaped, beautifully ribbed, never sub- 
ject to the attacks of insects, and at all times 
clean, vigorous and beautiful. The flowers 
which appear in June iu large pyramidal clus- 
ters, are succeeded by long, slender, pea- 
shaped seed pods, which hang on till severe 
frosts. The tree is a most rapid grower and 
the wood when sawed info lumber most dur- 
able, rendering it of great value for boards, 
posts, rails, etc. The foliage is very dense, 
providing plenty of shade, while the strik- 
ing beauty of the free and its adaptability 
to all climates, soils and conditions ren<ler it 
one of the most \'aluable for general plant- 
ing. Parties having large plots to plant are 
requested to write us for special prices on 
lOO. 500 or I.OCO lots. 8 to 10 ft., 4Sc each, 
0 for $2.25, 12 for $1.00, by express or freight. 
COTTONWOOD. 
Canadian Poplar. (A.) A tall, native tree, 
with large shining leaves, growing 80 to 100 
Iset high and broad spreading tops fur- 
aiishing an abundance of shade. Grows very rapidly and is very hardy, thriving 
under most_^ adverse conditions Price, by express or freight, extra strong, lovear-old 
seedlings, 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1,000. 8 to fo ft., 40c each, 12 for $4.0o! 
AMERICAN ELM. 
This is so well known that it does not re<iuire an introduction. It is hardy 
-everywhere and thrives in any soil. It is strong and long lived. Price, by express or 
freight, strong, l-year-old seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1,000. 7 to 8 ft., S5c, 
each, 12 for $5,50 
Ash. American WhitP ? , a valuable native variety of 
.noii, .fllllCll«.ail YVmiC. J growth, forming straight, 
clean trunks and broad, oval shaped heads. Desirable for parks 
public grounds and street planting, also for timber and forestry pur- 
''"■■"^^^^ I-year-old seedlings, 10 to 15 inches, $1.00 per IflO, $7.00 
per 1,000, by express or freight. 
(B.) An elegant, vigorous tree, 
• growing 40 to 50 feel|liigli. FoU- 
freight. 
Birch, American White. 
Hackberry. 
Horse Chestnut. 
very handsome native tree, of easy ,rapid growth and 
it^ l u 1 ' great vigor, which bears transplanting as well la^ any tree we 
Know. J tie cliai acter of the growth is .similar to the Elm, though the top is not quite 
TO spreading as that variety It makes a more rapid growth soon forming large trees. 
The leaves are arranged laterally on the 
limbs and have a droopin tendency. The 
foliage is very den.se, forming excellent shade. 
Mail size, ISc each, 3 for 40c, 6 for 75c, 12 ^.i^SO^iHE'lJ' i/iJa sTj 
for $1.25, postpaid. 5 to 6 ft., 40c each, 6 for " ' ^T»".ii!-.'' CU/ 
$2.25, 12 for $4.00, by express or freight. Horse Chestnut. 
White Flow ring. (B.) A most licautiful 
and well known tree; head round and dense 
the foliage handsome, dark p-een. In the early spring there is an abund- 
ance of showy blo.ssoms which are followed later by fruit in hirgo showy 
clusters; for lawn, -treet, boulevard and park planting this is certainly one 
of the fines; trees. It is a<lai5ted to 'he West "s well as the East, grows 
vigorously and stands our winters without i . ; least injury. We offer 
extra strong, 1-year-old seedlings by mail, postpaid, ISc each, 6 for 80c, 
12 for $1.50. By express or freight; not prepaid, 10c each, 12 for $1.00, 
25 for $1.75. 
EUORPEAN LINDEK— (B.) A handsome variety similar to the Ameri- 
< rni I.inden of same .iquare, Ihick growth, very hardy and vigorous. 
1 lie head is hardy and pvramida. in hape. having largo leaves. Price, by 
mail, postpaid, 2-year-oli: transpl :i:ted seedlings, l.'^c each, 6 for 80c, 12 
for $1.50. By express or freight ns t prepaid, 4 to 5 ft., 30c each, 6 for 
$1.60, 12 for $3.00. 
Linfipn AmPrirfin Bass ood. (A.) Perfectly hardy every- 
J-ililUCUjrtOllCllCdJl. „here, most vigorous; :n growth, with large, 
clean, handsome foliage, affording an abundance of shade and forming 
large stately trees in a short time, f jw ti'ees have more good qualities to 
commend themselves to planters than this. The Moom is delicate and 
handsome, the fruit or seed embclli hing t;;e 'ree until the leaves drop 
in the fall. Mail size, 2-year-old cransplante. seedlings, 15c each, 6 for 
80c, 12 for $1.50, postpaid. E to 6 ft 35c each, 6 for $1.90, 12 for $3.Sa 
by express or freight. 
Beech, Purple Leaf. 
age deep purple in spring, changing to crimson in summer' and pur- 
freight*"^"*" 11 fall. 3 to 4 ft., 4Sc each, 3 for $1.25, by express or 
BOX ELDER — See Maple Ash Leaved on opposite page. 
Birch, American White, ^^iesii'^.r?^ 
growth, liark while, leaves triangular, tariering and pointed. It is 
yer.y hardy and will grow in sandy or rocky soil in any situation It 
is of very ea.sy culture and makes a beautiful shade and ornamental 
tree. 7 to 8 ft., 75c each, 6 for $4.00, 12 for $7.50, by express or 
BIRCH, PAPER OR CANOE. 
(A.) One of the handsomest trees in 
cultivation 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. The 
leaves are small and very numerous, 
forming a dense head of foliage. It 
is adapted to parks and lawns as well 
to as .street and boulevard planting. 
6 to 7 ft., 50c each, 6 for $2.75, 12 for 
$5.00, by express or freight. 
BIRCH PURPLE. 
(H.) A iiKjst handsome variety, of 
vigorous .sturdy growth, similar to 
the White Birch. It has purple foli- 
age, rendering it very unique and beau- 
tiful. 5 to 6 ff., 80c each, 6 for $4.50, 
12 for $8.00, by express or freight. 
Hackberry. 
American Linden. 
