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Weir’s Cut-Leaf Maple. 
Catalpa Bungei. Wisconsin Weeping Willow, 
Lombardy Poplar. 
Prunus Pissardi. 
Cut-Leaf Sumac. 
Silver Maple 
(Acer dasycarpum). A hardy, rapid 
growing, beautiful native tree at¬ 
taining a large size, valuable for producing a quick 
shade. Its leaves are good sized, rather deeply and 
irregularly indented, bright green above and silvery 
beneath, turning to bright yellow and bronze in the 
fall. It makes a broad, bulky tree, getting to a shading 
size quicker than any other variety. Trees well rooted, 
well branched, straight trunks; all fine, sturdy spe¬ 
cimens. 
rhshflco (U'lmus pumila). Fully as beautiful 
5*1 ill as tke American Elm, and has the 
advantage of being a far more rapid grower. Will give 
ample and luxurious shade in only 5 or 6 years from 
planting. The Chinese Elm is a tree of rare beauty; 
has dense, dark green foliage; is the first shade tree 
to leaf out in the spring, and the last tree to shed its 
leaves in the autumn. Thrives on rich or poor soil, re¬ 
sists drought and cold, and succeeds in all parts of the 
United States. Does well everywhere, except on low, 
wet ground. Chinese Elm is destined to shortly be¬ 
come the most popular lawn and shade tree in America. 
Prmlar i nvnhav/tu A tall > narrow, tapering tree 
rOPiar* Lomuaryy of obelisk form, growing 
rapidly to a height of 60 feet or more at maturity. 
Always makes a striking feature in any landscape. 
Fine for planting in groups, along driveways and 
boundary lines; also for tall screen hedges. 
Cut-Leaf Sumac 
(Rhus typhina laciniata). An at¬ 
tractive small tree with deeply cleft 
ieaves. If pruned to induce considerable bottom growth, a de¬ 
lightfully ferny effect is created. White flowers are borne dur¬ 
ing June and July, followed by red fruits. Leaves turn to 
brilliant red in the fall. 
Weir’s Cut-Leaf Maple 35*^5™; li 
the well known, popularly loved Maples. It is a Silver Maple 
with remarkable and dissected foliage. Of rapid growth, 
shoots slender and drooping, giving it a very dense ap¬ 
pearance clear to the ground. 
Wisconsin Weeping Willow 
size. Its fresh, bright green tint, and long, wavy branches 
make it very attractive. This is the most generally planted 
variety, and makes immense broad-topped specimens. 
PriBPlflC (Purple-Leaved Plum). A very 
il UllUd siMaiyi remarkable and beautiful tree, 
with almost black bark, and striking pinkish purple leaves 
in the spring that deepen in color as the season advances. 
Has single, white flowers. Very striking and ornamental 
for lawn planting. 
Drnhiic Tri!oho (Double-Flowered Plum). The 
r run US I llioua Rose Tree G f China. One of the 
most beautiful and showy of flowering trees. Very early in 
spring, before its leaves appear, the small tree is decked 
in a fleecy cloud of very double light pink blossoms. No 
lawn is too small for at least one of these trees, as they 
seldom attain a height of more than 8 feet. A row along 
the driveway also gives a lovely effect. The roselike blos¬ 
soms make excellent cut flowers. 
fafsilnsi Rfindoi (Umbrella Catalpa). 
VdldlHd DUIIKCI Makes an umbrella¬ 
shaped top without pruning, forming a pretty, 
symmetrical, dome-shaped head of large, glossy, 
heart-shaped, deep green leaves. Very desirable 
for border along drive or walk, or for lawns. 
Silver Maple. 
Prunus Triloba. 
(Blossoms Above). 
(Tree Below). 
BARGAIN 
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IDEAL LAWN 
PLANTING 
2 Tall, 2 Low 
Growing Trees: 
1 Prunus Triloba. 
1 Prunus Pissardi. 
1 Magnolia Tri- 
petala. 
1 Wisconsin 
Weeping Wil¬ 
low. 
$1.50 
Net, Not Prepaid. 
BARGAIN L—SPECIAL! 
6 Lombardy Poplar. Large, 10 to 12 ft. size. 
Only $ 3*00 By Express, Not Prepaid 
BARGAIN IVI 
A Catalpa Bungei (Umbrella 
Catalpa). 
5 ft., 2-year head. 
$ 2 . 00 , Net, Not Prepaid 
Prices on Ornamental Trees on Page 14. 
