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PRUNUS—PLUM 
Primus cerasifera pismrdi, 12'-15' PURPLELEAF PLUM 
Valued chiefly because of purplish foliage; should be 
pruned every year for best color effect. 
3 to 4 ft. $0.60 $ 5.50 
4 to 5 ft.75 7.00 
5 to 6 ft. 1.00 9.00 
Primus cistena, 5'-6' HANSEN'S PURPLE LEAVED PLUM 
A dwarf, hardy variety with rich purple-red foliage. 
4 to 5 ft. $0.75 $ 7.00 
QUERCUS—OAK 
Quercus palustris, 75'-90' PIN OAK 
Takes most kindly to cultivation; prefers moist soil, but 
is very adaptable. Particularly fitting as a street tree; 
good autumn effects. 
6 to 8 ft.$1.50 $13.50 
8 to 10 ft., 1 to P /4 in. cal. 2.00 18.00 
8 to 10 ft., U /4 to 1 1/2 in. cal. 3.00 27.00 
10 to 12 ft., 11/2 to 13/ 4 in. cal. 4.00 36.00 
10 to 12 ft., 13 / 4 to 2 in. cal. 5.00 45.00 
Quercus rubra, 75'-90' RED OAK 
Comparatively quick growth; rich autumn coloring in 
greens and reds. 
8 to 10 ft., 1 to 1 1/4 in. cal.$4.00 $36.00 
SALIX—WILLOW 
Salix babylonica, 50'-60' BABYLON WEEPING WILLOW 
Particularly appropriate for waterside planting with its 
long pendulous branches. 
5 to 6 ft.$0.85 $ 7.50 
6 to 8 ft.‘. 1.10 10.00 
8 to 10 ft. 1.65 15.00 
Salix caprea (bush form), 15'-20' PUSSY WILLOW 
Very desirable for spring effects. Will do well on dry as 
well as wet places. 
3 to 4 ft.$0.50 $4.50 
SORBUS—ASH 
Sorbus aucuparia, 25'-30' EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN-ASH 
A valuable tree on a small lawn; the scarlet berries are 
quite striking. 
Each Per 10 
5 to 6 ft.$1.00 $ 8.50 
6 to 8 ft. 1.25 10.00 
8 to 10 ft., 1 to l 1 /} in. cal. 1.75 15.00 
TILIA—LINDEN 
Tilia americarua, 75'-90' AMERICAN LINDEN 
Grows rather quickly, forming an open head. Has fra¬ 
grant yellow flowers. 
8 to 10 ft., 1 to IV 4 in. cal. $2.20 $20.00 
8 to 10 ft., U /4 to U /2 in. cal. 3.30 30.00 
10 to 12 ft., n /2 to l 3 / 4 in. cal. 4.40 40.00 
Figures at right of scientific name denote ultimate height. 
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