J. W. Erwin, Denton, Texas 
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Deciduous Shade & Ornamental Trees 
AMERICAN ELMS. ( Ulmus Americana). 
A tall and stately tree with spreading 
top, combining great strength with pe¬ 
culiar grace. It reaches a large size and 
is long lived. An ideal tree for the 
lawn or roadside planting. 4 to 6 ft., 
35c each; 6 to 8 ft., 60c each; 8 to 10 
ft., 75c each; 10 to 12 ft., $1.00. each. 
CHINESE ELMS. ( Ulmus Pumila). A 
rapid growing tree with slender branch¬ 
es. One of the first trees to leaf out in 
the spring and the last to shed its 
leaves in the fall. It is very hardy and 
its resistance to drought and extremes of 
temperature render it an especially val¬ 
uable tree for most localities. 4 to 6 
ft., 35c each; 10 for $2.00. 6 to 8 ft., 
50c each; 10 for $3.50.. 8 to 10 ft., 75c 
each; 10 for $7.00. 10 to 12 ft., $1.00 
each. 
CHINESE JUJUBE. (Zizyphus Jujuba). 
Sometimes called Chinese dates on ac¬ 
count of the similarity of its fruit which 
ripens from July to November and can 
be eaten fresh or cured and preserved 
like dates. Thorny, downward curving 
branches from its straight trunk gives 
it a rather handsome, odd appearance 
not found in other trees. 5 to 6 ft., $1.25 
each. 
MIMOSA OR SILK TREE. ( Albizza Juli- 
brissin). A medium size, rapidly grow¬ 
ing tree with spreading branches and 
a low, flat top head; long leaves con¬ 
sisting of numerous small pinnate leaves 
which close after dark. Produces large, 
pink, silky flowers during the summer 
months. 2 to 3 ft., 40c each; 3 to 4 ft., 
50c each; 4 to 6 ft., 75c each; 6 to 8 
Shade trees not only add beauty and com¬ 
fort, but perform a real service to mankind. 
Most property owners realize that a few dol¬ 
lars invested in trees add immeasurably to 
the cash value of the place and there is a 
strong tendency to improve residential dis¬ 
tricts with street and group plantings long 
before the property is offered for sale. Trees 
planted on the home grounds should be 
placed with reference to the character and 
location of the buildings, allowing plenty ot 
room for them to grow naturally, and to 
screen unsightly views and buildings, where 
possible. 
ft., $1.25 each. 
PERSIMMONS. ( Japanese ). Large broad, 
shining green foliage. Produces quan¬ 
tities of large golden fruit with delicious 
flavor after they are frozen. We have 
both the seed and seedless varities. 
Grafted to insure true type. 2 to 3 ft., 
35c each; 3 to 4 ft., 50c each. 
POPLARS, Lombardy. ( Populus Nigra). A 
tall, shaft-like tree well known for its 
erect, rapid growth and commanding 
form. Very ornamental when planted 
as specimen along drives or in clumps. 
Makes a thick, tall hedge or screen 
when planted close together. 4 to 6 
ft., 25c each; 10 for $2.00. 6 to 8 ft., 
40c each; 10 for $3.60. 8 to 10 ft., 60c 
each; 10 for $5.00. 10 to 12 ft., $1.00 
each; 10 for $9.00. 
POPLAR, New Chinese. ( Simoni). Similar 
in growth to the Lombardy but with 
thick dark leaves and light, smoother 
bark. Handsome and very pleasing in 
effect. 4 to 6 ft., 25c each; 10 for $2.00. 
6 to 8 ft., 40c each; 10 for $3.60. 8 to 
10 ft., 60c each; 10 for $5.00. 
RED BUD. ( Cercis Canadensis). A small 
tree, branching irregularly, more or less 
spreading in habit, with smooth heart- 
shaped leaves. Branches are covered 
their whole length with small pink flow¬ 
ers, in the early spring before the leaves 
appear. 2 to 3 ft., 35c each; 10 for 
$3.00. 3 to 4 ft., 50c each; 10 for $4.50. 
5 to 6 ft., 65c each; 10 for $6.00. 
SYCAMORE, American. ( Platanus Occiden¬ 
talis). An erect, beautifully shaped tree 
which grows rapidly to the largest size. 
Fine for street planting and one of the 
most popular and desirable shade trees 
for this section. Large sizes quoted on 
application. 4 to 6 ft., 35c each; 10 for 
