Quality Nursery Stock Since 1886 
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Shade and Ornamental Trees 
All shade trees are nursery grown, are 
straight and have splendid roots. 
The physical welfare of yourself and those 
that you hold dear is greatly advanced by the 
trees and plants which surround your home. 
What a deserted impression does a splendid 
house make if not a tree or plant is near, and 
what a pleasant feeling comes to you if you 
see a small hut surrounded by beautiful shade 
and ornamental trees. What a comfort does a 
single shade tree afford a farmer, when after 
he comes home from his toil in the field he 
can recline under the same and take his after- 
noon nap. 
Therefore, plant shade and ornamental trees 
around your house and you will be repaid for 
your trouble in many different ways. 
Umbrella China— A native of Harris County 
and now widely known over the state. It is 
the finest and quickest growing of all shade 
trees. We have all sizes at the following 
prices: 3 to 4 feet, 25 cents each, 52.50 per 
dozen, $20.00 per 100; 6 to 8 feet and over, 50 
cents each. We are the largest grower of Um- 
brella China trees in Texas, and have over 
10,000 this year to offer. 10 to 12 feet, extra 
heavy, $1.50. 
American Elm — Long-limbed, fast growing, is 
always admired; grows well on any ordinary 
soil. Price, 6 feet, branched, 50 cents each, 
$5.50 per dozen; 8 to 10 feet, $1.00 each. 
Ligustrum Japonicum makes a splendid ever- 
green shade tree; leaves dark green, pointed. 
2 to 2% inches long; produces large bunches 
of creamy white flowers, followed in autumn 
by purple berries. Price of trees, well trim- 
med, 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each; 5 to 6 feet, 75 
cents each, $7.50 per dozen; 6 to 8 feet, extra 
heavy, $1.50 each, $15.00 per dozen. 
Carolina Poplar — A rapid growing native 
shade tree; is very largely planted as a street 
and avenue tree, and is very popular. 5 to 6 
feet, 50 cents each; 6 to 8 feet, 75 cents each. 
Judas Tree or Red Bud — A very long-lived 
shade tree; very hard wood; large round 
leaves, making a dense shade. It is not a quick 
grower. The first tree to bloom in spring; has 
very pretty red flowers which last a few weeks. 
Price, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each; 8 to 10 feet, 
$ 1 . 00 . 
American Ash — A tree which is particularly 
well adapted to this latitude; makes quick 
growth and forms nice tops; leaves are a lively 
green color. 6 to 8 foot trees, 50 cents each, 
$5.50 per dozen; 8 to 10 feet, $1.00 each. 
Stercullia Platanaefolia (Japan Varnish Tree) 
— A very hardy and at the same time very 
beautiful shade tree. It is particularly adapted 
to this climate, but not very well known. The 
stem is always straight and smooth and has 
the same color as the leaves, which are a beau- 
tiful light green. The leaves are from 6 to 10 
inches across. Tree produces a spreading and 
dense top, and grows to a very large size. A 
