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POPLARS. 
As a class the Poplars Krow rapidly, cost but little and soon form handsome, attrac- 
tive trees. For lawn shade, for Rroups or heilees to screen disagreeable views, for 
planting in the sand of seaside resorts, and for street planting on rich, moist soil they 
are always satisfactory. 
rjarolina ^^'^ largest, most symmetrical, finest and best Poplar for 
general planting. A most rapid, vigorous grower, pyramidal in 
form with large glossy leaves. It grows very rapidly soon forming large trees. If 
properly cut back and trimmed it forms a fine spreading head. It thrives everywhere. 
IS not affected by sewer gas, smoke, ashes or salt water. We recommend it very strong- 
ly for park and street planting. Planted alternately with Ehns, Majiles and other 
hard woode<l trees they soon grow into large trees, supplying an abundance of shade. 
After the other trees liecome large the Poplars can be cut out. This is rapidly be- 
coming the most popular tree for general planting in the West and Northwest. 
Price, by express or freight, not prepaid, 7 to 8 ft., 35c each, 6 for $1.90, 12 for $3.50. 
Special low prices on large lots. 
(A.) Thi.s is of ol>eUsk form and grows rapidly. It is planted 
largely in Newport and other fashionable resorls of the Kast, as it 
forms a striking feature of any landscape. It is perfectly hardy anywhere, Don't 
lail to order a few trees of this splendid variety. Price, by express or freight, not pre- 
paid, 6 to 7 ft., 2Sc each, 6 for $1.35, 12 for $2.40; 8 to 10 ft, high, 4Sc each, 6 for 
$2.40. 12 for $4,25. 
Lombardy. 
<?i1vAr (K.) This is one of the most beautiful and useful ornamental trees ever 
, planted. Like the other poplars it is of very rapid growth, .soon forming 
large, shapely trees, which afford an abundance of shade. This variety is of more 
spreading growth than the others, and by careful training forms large, rounded heads 
of great beauty. The leaves are dark green above, silvery white underneath. The 
bark is al.so silvery white. When the wind "ruffles" the leaves the bright, silvery un- 
der surface presents a most attractive api)earance. 
Price, by express or freight, 7 to 8 ft., 30c each, 6 for $1.60, 12 for $3.00. Ask for our 
special low prices on large quantities. 
THORN, PAUL'S DOUBLE SCARLET. 
(C.) A dwarf growing tree or shrub which produces large ma.sses of very double, 
medium sized, scarlet blossoms in May. The.se are very attractive and fragrant, 
Prfce, by express or freight, not prepaid, 5 to 6 ft., 75c each. 
THORN, DOUBLE WHITE. 
(C.) Produces an abundance of small double white blossoms. Price, by express or 
freight, not prepaid, 4 to 5 ft. 40c each. 
TULIP TREE. 
(Whitewood.) (A.) A magnificent native tree of rapid, tall and pyramidal growth. 
The leaves are large, broad, fiddle-shaped, and glossy. It prtxluces large, tulip shaped 
blossoms of pale yellow and rich orange. It is allied to the Magnolias and almost 
as showy in leaf and flower as they. Price, by mail, postpaid, 15c each, 3 for 40c, 
By express or freight, not prepaid, 2 to 3 ft., 25c each. 
For Varieties Not Listed Here Sec Weeping Trees On Page Following. 
WILLOWS. 
These are very a^^eful for a great variety of purposes and so readily adapt themselves to changed conditions that the more general planting of them is 
strongly advocated. For lawns, wnier side planting, shade and he^iges they are at all times useful and appropriate. They transplant readily, grow well 
in all soils, and quickly form good .sized trees. The bright bark and twigs of some varieties are very beautiful in winter. 
T fllTTPl T P?>f ^^^-^ ^'^^ finest in the entire list. The leaves are broad, 
^t*'***-^*- l^CO-l. dark green, very glos.sy. so that sunlight renders it the most 
conspicuous of green trees. The bark is bright green in winter. It can be clipped to 
any desired form Uke the bay tree, and when carefully trained is not inferior to that 
high priced plant. For narrow streets and sea-side plantings, for hedges and orna- 
mental screens, for trained specimens on the lawn and for many other locations this 
rapid growing variety is unsurpa.ssed. The foliage is always clean and not affected 
by insects. Price, by express or freight, not prepaid, 3 to 4 ft. 25c each, 6 for $1.35, 
12 for $2.50. 
"PpfTTllHl Another charming variety of rapid growth and clean, healthy habit 
A ClZrUlUi* Particularly desirable for water front planting and hedges. Price, by 
express or freight, not prcipaid, 3 to 4 ft. 25c each. 6 for $1.35, 12 for $2.50. 
Silver Poplar 
MAY'S "DELIGHT' 
COLLLECTION. 
$2.80 
I n BEAUTIFUL LARGE ORNAMENTAL 
' U SHADE TREES FOR ONLY 
I Paper Birch, (i to 8 feet hish, I White Birch, fi to 8 feet high. 
I Catalpa Spccio.sa, 0 to 8 feet high. I Poplar Lombardy, 0 to 8 feet. 
I .Acer Dasvcarpum, hardy Silver Maple, 6 to 8 feet. 
I Hardy jMiilberry, .'j to fi feet. I Poplar Silver leaved, 6 to 8 feet, 
1 American While Ash, fi to 8 feet. 
2 May's Dclieht, 6 to 8 feet. Two distinct shade trees, rare and valuable. 
This is the greatest bargain of first-class trees ever offered. If you cannot use the 
entire collection, you can easily sell a few of them to your neighbors. Order today. 
Laurel Leaf \N'ilIow. 
Hawkeye 
Tree Protector. 
A sure protection against sun-scald, 
rabbits, mice and other vermin. iMude 
of the very best quality Rock Elm 
V iieer, 12 inclv .s h»ng, 20 incht^s widf . 
Th"y arc very durable and will la.st for 
ni iny years. They can be tied about 
th-* tree with twine or fastened with 
tirmedwire. The latt'^r is prrf.^rable 
;ts it will not rot or rust. Per doz. 
.Sflc. including wire and nippers. Per 
100, $2.0{,, wire and nippers 15c extra. 
The Hawkeye 
Tree Protectors. 
Don't fall to read description, etc., 
of the 
GUARANTEED APPLE 
THE -FAMOUS MINNETONKA. 
Carolina Poplar. 
