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CATALOGUE OP TREES, ETC. 
certainty with which it is transplanted, its strong vitality and freedom froni insects, the 
incomparable value of its timber for the most important as well as minor uses for 
which timber is needed, the almost impel ishable nature of the wood when used for 
posts railroad cross-ties and in otlier exposed situations, to say nothi^ng of the liand- 
some’and stately appearance of the tree, and the unrivaled beauty of its flowers, all 
point to Catalpa Spedosa as the tree to plant.” Dozen 
Price, transplanted trees, lo to 12 feet $0 75 50 
<< “ “ 8 feet 50 500 
« “ '• 6 “ 35 3 50 
■ < “ “ 4 “ 25 2 50 
“ Seedlings, 10 to 15 inches . . '. . $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000 . 
CATAfiP.A Kiemiiferi. Very hardy; has fragrant flowers. Transplanted trees same 
price as C. Spedosa; seedlings, 10 to 15 inches inches, $2 per 100, $12 per 1,000. 
Q^tpAi,l»A, Tea’s Japanese Hybrid. A cross between Spectosa and Kosmpfen. It 
partakes of the characteristics of both its parents, having the fragrant, free-flowering 
habit of Kmmpferi, and the rapid upright growth of Spectosa. We have the above three 
varieties --rowing side by side, and it is difficult to tell which one is the best— they are 
all wonderful growers and very ornamental. Prices for transplanted trees same as 
Spedosa; seedlings, 12 to 18 inches, $2 per too, $12 per 1,000. For large quantities, 
write for special prices. ■ , ,, 1 . 
ELM White. The Elm is indigenous lo every part of Texas, and will do well almost 
anywhere. Our trees are transplanted and the most of them have nice tops formed. 
For a handsome long-lived tree, this can be depended upon. 6 to 8 feet, 50 cents each, 
per dozen : 8 to 10 feet, 75 cents each, $7.50 per dozen. 
LOCUS'l’, Black. Quite hardy anywhere in the State. 25 to 50 cents each. 
MAPLE, Soft or Silver-Leaved. The very rapid growth, spreading branches and sil- 
very foliage of this well known tree have induced its extensive planting for ornament 
and shade It thrives in nearly all soils, and is one of the handsomest and most desir- 
able of shade trees for this climate 6 to 8 feet, 50 cents each, $5 per dozen ; 8 to 10 
feet, well branched, 75 cents each, §7.50 per dozen. 
MULBERRY. Nearly all mulberries are hardy in Texas. They are i^pid growers, 
long lived and handsome. The following we have found desirable for this locality. 
Russian. Dense, dark green foliage; fine for hedges, wind-breaks, forest or shade; 
the hardiest of all mulberries, and a prolific bearer of fair fruit ; is a fine tree to plant 
in quantity, either for fruit or defense. 5 to 7 feet, 50 cents each; 12 to 18 inches, $2.50 
per too, S15 per 1,000. . . 1 
Hick’s Everbearing. We find this the hardiest everbearing mulberry that we have 
tried. It is a rapid, upright grower, and a continuous bearer. 25 cents each; 6 to 8 
feet, so cents each. , , , r n i« 
Multicaulis. Non-bearing ; a beautiful shade tree, and largely grown for silk culture. 
so cents each 
PAULOWNI.A Imperialis. Has immense leaves, and bears fragrant purple flowers 
very early ; of rapid growth. $i to $3 each. 
POPL.AR. All poplars are hardy, and rapid growers. 
Balsam or Balm of Gilead. 50 cents each. 
Carolina. (See Cottonwood.) , , . r 1 
Lombardy. Pyramidal in shape, and a fast grower ; the most graceful and stately 
avenue tree They are not easily broken by the wind, as many suppose 6 feet, 
branched, 25 cents each, I2.50 per dozen ; 8 feet, branched, 35 cents each, $3.50 per 
dozen ; 12 to 14 feet, extra, $0 cents each, $5 per dozen. 
Silver. Beautiful foliage. 50 cents each. , , . j j „ 
Bolleana. A Russian silver-leaved Lombardy Poplar, lately introduced. It possesses 
the beautiful silvery foliage of the Silver Poplar, and the regular upright growth of 
the Lombardy. The leaves are almost black-green on the upper surface, and white 
underneath ; distinct from all others. $i each, , - . i ■ .1 
SYCAMORE. Universally admired for its rapid, upright growth ; fast becoming the 
popular shade tree of our cities. 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each ; 6 to 8 feet, 75 cents each , 
UMBRELIi A CHIV.V. A native of Texas, and peculiarly adapted to our climate. 
Will make dense serviceable shade quicker than any tree we have The most sym- 
metrical tree in existence, every head being as perfect as an umbrella. Two year old 
trees that we set out sixteen months ago have formed heads eight to ten feet in diam- 
eter and so dense that the sun’s rays never penetrate them. In spring, they are cov- 
ered with a profusion of flowers as pretty and fragrant as a lilac Our trees have 
straight, thick bodies and good roots. 8 to 10 feet, heads formed, each, $10 per 
dozen ; 7 to 8 feet, 75 cents each, $7.50 per dozen ; 6 feet, 50 cents each, $5 Per dozen 
4 feet, 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen. Price by the too or 1,000 of the different sizes 
given on application. 
