fe>HARDY, PRODUCTIVE FRUITS, ORNAjVIENTAL TREES. SHRUBS. ETC^ 
MAPLES. 
For general shade and ornamental pu; iii>s v t i ' Maples are more generally planted 
than any other trees. They are regular in outhiie. beautiful in foliage, vigorous grow- 
ers, free from all diseases and adapted to all soils . Wy skillful pruning and culture 
BUr Maples are trained into straight, stocky trees, not easily injured by high wmds 
or ortlinary street abuses. The Soft or Silver Maple is the most rapid growing. 
Ashleaf— (Manitoba) (Box Elder) ^Uting;t^S!Sd'rfrS;s^^^^^^^ 
ing well and grows rapidly, pro<lucing considerable shade in a very short time. It is 
most used in the West and Northwest, as it witlistands successfully both drought 
and extreme cold. It attains a height of 70 feet, of rounded, globular shape; the bark 
is greenish vellow on young wood. Succeeds in a variet.v of soils. Price, by express 
or freight, liot prepaid, extra strong, stocky and well assorted I-year-old seedlings, 7.5c 
rr 100, SCO tor $3.25, 1,000 for $6.00. Tl-ccs 4 to 6 ft. high, 2Sc each, 12 for»$2.50; 
to 10 ft., SOc each, 12 for $5.00. Special low prices on large quantities. 
CilTraf* /\f Crtff IVTartlo C-^) ^ magnificent shade and ornamental tree of 
OUVcr Ul OUXl i.UapiC. rapid growth. It is perfectly liardy and will thrive 
in any soil and any locality. The leaves are beautifully shaped and have a silver 
gleam. The hardiness and ease of culture of this tree make it one of the most desir- 
able for general planting. The trees we offer are of si>lendid shape, with an abundance 
of fine, fibrous roots. Price, by express or freight, not prepaid, strong, stocky, I-year- 
old seedlings, 75c per 100, SOO for $.5.25, 1,000 for $6.00. Trees 4 to 6 ft,. 2Sc each, 
12 for $2.50, 100 for $15.00; 8 to 10 ft., 45c each, 12 for $4.25, 100 for $30.00. 
WnniraTr ^^-^ ^ foreign origin, a sturdy, symmetrical grower, forming :•■ 
XIUI Wa.j . broad spreading rounded head. The leaves are deep green, large an(i 
broad, and cling to the branches longer than other sorts. It is a deep rooter and the 
branches are so compact and strong that the wind never hurts them. E.'ccellently 
adapted to street planting. Price, by mail, postpaid, 25c each, 3 for 60c. By express 
or freight, not prepaid, 3 to 4 ft.i 35c each, 12 for $3.50. 
QiKTOi* nr T?nrV (-^-^ valuable tree for the sugar as well as lumber, shade 
OU^oX Ur J\.Ui/A.. and ornament. It is adaptable to all locations, root«_deepl.v 
and grows into a symmetrical tree of large proportions. It unites beauty with ex- 
treme hardiness and usefulness, and is excellently suited to park and avenue as 
well a.s farm planting. Price, by mail, postpaid, 25c each 3 for 60c. By express or 
freight, not prepaid, 3 to 4 ft., 35c each, 12 for $3.50. 
SJr'hwP*11prt C^-' ''^''^ ornamental of all Maples, extremely hardy, of Ger- 
OLllWCUiCIl. mail origin. In the spring the leaves and young sprouts are pur- 
pUsh red, changing as the season advances, to copper bronze, and in the autumn as- 
suming a pure golden tint. It is especially adapted to lawn, park and boidevard 
planting. Price, by express or freight, not prepaid, 2 to 3 ft., 40c each 12 for $4.00. 
Woirc Put T Paf ^ A very, beautiful silver leaf 
well a V/Ul, J.>cai. sort with dehcately cut leaves and 
distinct, half drooping habit. It grows rapidly, forming a straight, 
upright trunk, with slender branches that eun-e gracefully down- 
ward. It forms elegant specimen trees for lawns or parks, for lin- 
ing carriage drives, for planting in parks and parkways and wher- 
ever an elegant, graceful tree is required. It is very hardy, thriv- 
ing everywhere with equal vigor. 
Next to the Schwcdieri this is the most beautiful maple grown, 
and is heighly rt'Conimcnded to everyone who wants something 
choice, hurdy and extremely ornamental. 
Price, by freight or express, not prepaid, 8 to 10 ft., $1.00 each, 12 
for $10.00. 
MAPLE— Ashleaf or Box Elder. 
Weirs Maple. 
Silver Maple. 
^iKprijITl ^^-i ^ distinct and attractive tree 
vjl UCl lall . „f (Jwarfish growth, roimded head and 
handsome appearance at all times. leaves small 
and finely cut, turning to a beautiful reddish tint 
in early autumn. Price, by mail, postpaid, ISc 
each, 3 for 40c. By express or freight, not prepaid. 
3 to 4 ft., 30c each, 3 for 7Sc. 
Mountain Ash—European. {®ld* 
some variety of compact and even growth. The 
stem is smooth and erect, the hea<l round and com- 
pact, co\'ere<l in spring with showy white blossoms, 
and in late fall and winter with clusters of red ber- 
ries. The foliage is clean and handsome. An ex- 
cellent tree for lawn planting. Price, by mail, post- 
paid, 10c each, 6 for S5c, 12 for $1.00. By express 
or freight, not prepaid, 5 to 6 ft., 40c each, 3 for 
$1.10, 6 for $2.00. 8 to 10 ft., 75c each, 3 for $2.00, 
6 for $3.75. These are extra, finely shaped trees; 
Mountain Ash~American.[JJi,ree"r,f 
fine graceful haliit, perfect hardiness and great 
beauty. The white flowers in spring are very pretty 
and are succeeded b.v the red berries which hang on 
until winter, and are most attractive. Price, by 
mail, postpaid, lOc each, 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. By 
express or freight, not prepaid, 4 to 5 ft., 30c each, 3 for 80c, 6 for $1.50. 7 to 8 ft., 
60c each, 3 for $1.70, 6 for $3.00. 
1Ufr>iinfoin A cVi nolr T paf A handsome tree of erect, compact 
jyiOUniain ASn UaK i.ieai. growth, forming heads from 20 to 30 feet in 
breadth and the same in height. The foliage is very deeply lobed, re.sembliug the 
oak. Price, by express or freight, not prepaid, S to 6 ft., 50c each, 3 for $1.25. 
MULBERRY, RUSSIAN — For description and cut, see page 72. 
OAK TREES — We have a fine collection of nursery grown. Oak Trees, 2 and 3 years 
old, which we offer in the following varieties. American White Oak, Pink Oak, 
Purple Oak and Scarlet Oak. Price, by mail, postpaid, for any of these varieties, 
ISc each. The entire collection of four varieties, properly named, for SOc. 
KENTUCKY COFFEE TREE— (B.) A fine native 
tree, imique and beautiful. Leaves in tufts, flowers 
> greenish white, borne in loose spikes in early sum- 
mer, succeeded by brown pods containing 6 or 7 large 
gray seeds. Price by mail, postpaid, ISc each, 3 for 
40c, 12 for $ 1.50. By express or freight, not prepaid, 
5 to 6 ft., 60c each, 6 for $3.25. 
LARCH, EUROPEAN — (A.) — \n. excellent, rapid 
growing, pyramidal shaped tree, with <lrooping slen- 
der brancnes and light green, needle-shaped foliage, 
like the spruce or hemlock foliage, which is soft and 
graceful. Price, by express or freight, not prepaid, 3 
ft. high, 35c each, 3 for $1.00. 
LOCUST— Black or Yellow. (B.)— The wood is val- 
uable for posts and lumber, and the tree, especially 
when in bloom, is ver.v ornamental. The flowers are 
white and yellow, very fragrant, and borne in long, 
pendulous racemes in June. Price, by express or 
freight, not prepaid, 10 to 12 ft^ 70c each, 6 for 
$4.00, 12 for $7.00. 
LOCUST. VISCOSA— (B.) Simihu- to the above ex- 
uei)t in the flowers, which are of a delicate rose color. 
H', express or freight, not prepaid, 4 to 5 ft., 35c each, 
0 tor $1.80, 12 for $3.25. European Mountain Ash. 
