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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
Ornamental and Shade Trees 
Ash 
Weeping Willow, 
Cercis 
AMERICAN REDBUD. Exceedingly showy small tree in early 
spring when covered with small bright cerise flowers. Makes 
brilliant effect. 4 to 5 ft. Each, 75c. 
Poplar 
LOMBARDY (Populus nigra var. italica). The Lombardy 
Poplar becomes one of the most striking and pictur¬ 
esque trees, particularly when some of the sprouts are 
allowed to grow about the old stock. 6 to 8 ft. Each, 
50c. 
Rose Tree of China 
THE ROSE TREE OF CHINA (Prunus triloba). Is the 
most beautiful and showy of all small trees. Blooms 
before the leaves appear in the spring, with double 
rose-like pink flowers. As an ornament from early 
spring until late fall it has few equals. 2 to 3 ft. 
Each, 75c. 
Weeping Willow 
GOLDEN WEEPING (Salix elegantissima). A strong 
and the most vigorous grower of all the weeping wil¬ 
lows. For planting in low places or on the banks of 
streams, springs, lakes or ponds, making a very beau¬ 
tiful effect. G-8 ft. Each, $1.00. 
EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN tSorbus aucuparia). An ornamental 
deciduous tree with beautiful foliage which turns orange-red 
in fall: fruits showy, often remaining all winter. 6 to 8 ft. 
Each, $1.00. 
Catalpa Bun gei 
UMBRELLA TREE. A broad, dome-shaped head at the top of 
a long straight stem. When the tree attains its full growth 
the top is often 15 feet in diameter and not over 3 to 4 feet 
tall on top of a strong stem from 5 to 7 feet in height. An 
exceptionally hardy \ariety. 5 to 7 ft., 1 year heads. Each, 
75c. 
Crataegus 
SCARLET FRUITED THORN. The beautiful scarlet fruits of 
this tree are very attractive in late fall and early winter. It 
is a low growing tree, very symmetrical in shape, perfectly 
hardy. The foliage is always bright and attractive. 2 to 3 
ft. Each, 50c. 
El ms - Ul mus 
AMERICAN (U. americana). Very 
valuable for park planting, for 
avenues and as a shade tree for 
lawns. One of the most majestic 
and graceful of our shade trees. 
Hardy, a rapid grower, resists 
drought well, long lived. 6 to 8 
ft. Each, $1.00. 
ULMUS PUMILA. A new variety 
of Elm. A native of China. Rapid 
growing tree, forming a very 
dense head, with smaller, darker 
leaves than the American Elm. 
6 to 8 ft. Each, $1.25. 
Laburnum 
GOLDEN CHAIN TREE. Small 
tree about 20 feet high with long 
clusters of bright yellow, pea¬ 
shaped flowers, looking some¬ 
thing like wisteria. Very orna¬ 
mental. 2 to 3 ft. Each, 50c. 
ISorway Maple. 
Magnolia 
The finest magnolia grown. It grows as 
far north as Detroit. Immense cup-shaped 
flowers 4 to 5 inches across. The flowers, 
appearing before the foliage, create a won¬ 
derful scene and can be seen for blocks. 12 
to 18 in. Each, $1.50. 
Maple 
SILVER (A. saccharinum). Best known of 
all Maples. Wide, slender spreading 
branches. Thrives almost anywhere. 6 to 
8 ft. Each, $1.00. 
NORWAY (A. platanoides). Large, hand¬ 
some tree with a compact rounded head. 
One of the best and most beautiful trees 
for the street, the park, cemetery, or lawn 
planting. 6 to 8 ft. Each, $1.25. 
BLOOD RED JAPANESE (A. palmatum 
atropurpureum). A small tree or shrub, 
Lombardy Poplar. valued for its blood-red leaves and bright 
red branches, of dense growing habit. The 
delicate leaves are very showy and are fine 
as specimens, or can be used with evergreen plantings 
to good advantage. Dug with ball of earth and bur- 
lapped. Price, 15 to 18 in. plants, each $1.50. 
For Shady Lawns Use Our "SHADY 
NOOK” Lawn Seed. Seepage I. 
