CONTINUOUSLY FOR OVER A HALF CENTURY 
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JAPANESE BARBERRY—The most popular Hedge Shrub. 
SCHWEDLER MAPLE. A very popular variety of Hard Maple, hav¬ 
ing reddish purple leaves during spring months. Trees, 6 to 8 feet, $3.00 
each; 5 to 6 feet, $2.50 each. 
SILVER LEAF MAPLE. The Soft Maple of the middle weft. Trees, 
5 to 6 feet, $1.00 each. 
NEWPORT PURPLE LEAF PLUM. A hardy upright growing 
ornamental variety of plum, having reddish purple leaves with ftriking, 
bright red tips. Trees, 3 to 4 feet, $1.50 each. 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW. A natural weeping willow 
with spreading limbs and pendulous branches. Its dark green leaves make 
it Stand out in contraft with other trees and give a very beautiful effeft. 
Trees, 5 to 6 feet, $1.50 each; 4 to 5 feet, $1.00 each. 
LAUREL LEAVED WILLOW, a hardy upright growing Orna¬ 
mental tree with large dark green leaves making it very attractive in mixed 
plantings. Trees, 4 or 5 feet, $1.50 each. 
PUSSY WILLOW. Makes a very pretty tree and is much admired on 
account of the catkins (Pussy Willow Buds) that open in March and April 
before the leaves come out. Trees, 4 to 5 feet, $1.50 each. 
NIOBE WEEPING WILLOW. Another form of Weeping Willow 
A very ftrong, hardy, graceful tree with splendid pendulus or weeping 
habit of growth. The bark is an attraftive golden color. Trees, 4 to 5 feet, 
$1.50 each. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE. This splendid tree is becoming more and more 
popular each year. The leaves and twigs are of a silver gray color. The trees 
bear clufters of very fragrant yellow flowers in late spring, followed by 
grayish white berries. Very desirable for mass planting. Also for hedges and 
windbreaks. Trees, 4 to 5 feet, $1.50 each; 3 to 4 feet, $1.00 each; 2 to 3 
feet, 50 cents each. 
HACKBERRY. A valuable hardy shade tree of rapid spreading growth. 
Limbs seldom broken by winds. Somewhat resembles the American Elm in 
habit of growth. Trees, 5 to 6 feet, $1.50 each. 
FLOWERING SHRUBS AND HE DGE PLANTS 
The demand for Flowering Shrubs and Hedge Plants 
is increasing every year. People are finding out how easy 
it is to have flowers all through the spring and summer 
months, by setting an assortment of varieties. These 
shrubs do not take up much room and do well when set in 
clumps with several varieties together to prolong bloom¬ 
ing season. Prices F.O.B. Osage, Iowa. 
Varieties with (hare adapted for setting for hedges. 
hBARBERIS THUNBEGI, (Japanese Barberry). Japanese Barberry, 
recommended by Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., is a faft 
growing hardy shrub attaining the height of 3 to 4 feet if not trimmed. Set 
1 foot apart the plants make a dense hedge in short time, and may be kept 
down to any desired height by shearing once a year. Also adapted to foun¬ 
dation planting, for individual specimens and grouping in landscape plans. 
Japanese Barberry bushes have yellow flowers in June, followed by Stems of 
red berries, which remain on plants all winter. The leaves are a bright, 
snappy shade of green during the growing season changing to brilliant scar¬ 
let and all shades of yellow after firft frofts in fall. Our ftockof this popular 
shrub is complete and we offer bargain prices on extra fine plants as follows: 
8 to 12 inches. Each, 15 cents; 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 12 to 18 inches. 
Each, 20 cents; 10 for $1.50; 100 for $12.00. 18 to 24 inches. Each, 30 cents; 
10 for $2.50; 100 for $20.00. 2 to 3 ft. Each, $.50; 10 for $4.50; 100 for $40. 
(t)ALPINE CURRANT . A hardy, dense growing shrub, suitable for 
hedge or mass planting. Small, greenish flowers in April and May. Scarlet 
fruits. 12 to 18 inches, 50 cents each. 
