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Ornamental and Shade Trees 
RNAMENTAL TREES occupy a very important place in landscape decorations. They are often 
thought of chiefly for shade, yet there are varieties that vie with the choicest flowering plants in 
the wealth and beauty of their bloom and showy fruit. The foliage of some kinds turn into such gor¬ 
geous Autumn tints that they end the season in a blaze of glory. 
We offer the following trees in the six to eight foot size, priced for shipment not prepaid. 
AMERICAN ELM —Very valuable for boulevard planting 
for streets, 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, and is long lived. 
Each, $1.00. 
CHINESE ELM —One of the most rapid growing trees. 
Very durable and hardy. Slender, tough branches. Com¬ 
pact habit of growth with small attractive leaves. 
Highly recommended for street planting. Grows any¬ 
where, and is one of the best for dry climates. 6 to 8 
feet, each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 8 to 10 feet, each, $1.00; 
3 for $2.50. 
CATALPA SPECIOSA —A tall, rapid growing tree, easy to 
transplant and not particular as to soil. Possesses 
large leaves through the season and beautiful large 
white flowers in Spring. Long seed pods make it espe¬ 
cially attractive in the winter landscape. Each 65c. 
CUT-LEAF WEEPING BIRCH —Many attractive character¬ 
istics combine to make this a tree of wonderful grace 
and beauty. Tall and slender, vigorous, with slender 
branches in drooping festoons of delicately cut leaves. 
It colors brilliantly in fall, and its bare white trunk and 
branches make a beautiful winter picture. Each, $2.50. 
CRAB, BECHTEL’S DOUBLE FLOWERING —A low, bushy 
tree, the most beautiful of all the fine varieties of 
Flowering Crabs. At a distance the tree seems to be 
covered with dainty little roses or a delicate pink color. 
Blooms when quite young. The flowers are exceedingly 
fragrant. 2 to 3 feet, each, 90c. 
HONEY LOCUST, THORNLESS —A spreading-top tree with 
finely cut foliage and fragrant white flowers. Very 
hardy free from borers. Each, $1.00. 
SILVER OR SOFT MAPLE — This rapid growing tree is 
being largely planted in many places. A clean tree. 
Beautiful and hardy. Fine for streets, parks and lawns. 
Each, 65c. 
MAPLE, Schwedler —The new leaves are red or purplish, 
later turning to dark rich green. In open groupings 
with other trees it lends a note of color contrast. 
Valued also for specimen and avenue planting. Each, 
$3.00. 
MOUNTAIN ASH, EUROPEAN — A fine, hardy shade and 
ornamental tree; head dense and regular. Covered from 
July till midwinter with large clusters of bright red 
berries. Each, $1.00. 
POPLAR —In this group of trees are found the most satis¬ 
factory and hardy trees Tor climates with extreme 
changes in temperature. Very quick growing. 
BOLLEANA POPLAR —Useful in breaking the monotony of 
lower round-topped trees. AVill grow to a tall spire 
80 feet high. Its leaves are glossy green, silvery be¬ 
neath. Each, 75c. 
CAROLINA POPLAR —A vigorous, healthy tree of rapid 
growth. Large, glossy leaves. Grows well in all local¬ 
ities. Fine for street and park planting. Each, 50c. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR —A tall, shaft-like column of a tree 
that grows quickly, like all Poplars. The Lombardy 
Poplar is not for shade,* but for ornament, making a 
fine effect when planted along driveways and when 
planted close together the trees make a thick, very 
high screen. Each, 75c. 
PRUNUS PISSARDI (Purple-Leaf Plum) —Foliage is a 
beautiful reddish purple and has a pink blossom in May. 
Grows to about 10 to 12 feet. Fine for making a con¬ 
trast on a green lawn or when planted among other 
flowering shrubs. 3 to 4 feet, each, 90c. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE —A very hardy and handsome species that 
in some sections forms a small tree, 8 to 12 feet high. 
The leaves are particularly handsome, willowlike and a 
rich silvery white. The flowers are small, golden yellow 
and very fragrant, followed by yellow fruits, which are 
covered with silvery scales. Blooms in June. 5 to 6 
feet, each, 90c. 
GOLDEN WEEPING WILLOW (Niobe) —The best Willow 
for shade and ornamental purposes. It has long slender 
branches that droop very gracefully. Its leaves are long 
and narrow, green above and silver on the underneath 
side. Grows to be quite a large tree. Has a very striking 
winter effect with its many drooping golden barked 
branches. Each, $1.00. 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW —The best of all Weep¬ 
ing Willows and famous for its ability to resist severe 
cold. Its fresh, bright green tint, long wavy branches 
and immense broad top make it a fine specimen for the 
lawn. 4 0 feet. The branches are long, slender and 
pendulous. Each, $1.00. 
All Prices on this Page are F. 0. B. Denver. 
Chinese Elm 
