CHINESE ELM 
Northern Strain 
1. The Chinese Elm is a tree of rare beauty. It has heavy, dark 
green foliage of the Elm type with delicate fine twigs. It com¬ 
bines the beauty of the best Elms with the gracefulness of the 
Cut Leaf Birch. 
2. It resists drought and cold, thrives on poor soil and makes a 
fine showing in spite of neglect. 
3. It is a tree of rapid growth—growing as rapidly as the Soft 
Maple or Cottonwood. 
4. It holds its foliage until late in the fall—adding 3 or 4 weeks 
to the year’s growing season. 
The U. S. Department of Agriculture Bulletin says: "It is a 
rapid grower with slender, almost wiry branches; is one of the 
first trees to leaf out in the spring and the last to shed its leaves 
in the fall. Remarkably free from the usual plant diseases and insect 
injury so common to the Elm. It is very hardy and has proven 
valuable under greater varieties of climatic and soil conditions than 
any tree yet introduced. Its resistance to drought, alkali and ex- 
tremes of temperature render it especially valuable. The Chinese 
Elm is adapted to any part of the United States. For windbreak or 
screen, its natural habit of branching from the ground if left un- 
trimmed, makes it especially desirable. It will thrive where other 
trees could never exist and will grow to a height of 60 feet, attain* 
ing a girth of 12 feet, though can be easily controlled by pruning. 
Luxurious shade may be enjoyed in just a few short years and some 
specimens have reached a height of 23 to 25 feet in 4 years, with a 
spread of 18 feet." 
CHINESE ELM—For Windbreak and Screen Plantings. Easy to 
grow—quick to grow-—cheap! Plant in double rows 12 to 15 feet 
apart and 4 to 5 feet apart in the row. After the first year it will 
take care of itself. Unless trimmed up for a shade tree, the value 
of Chinese Elm is to grow low to the ground—ideal for a wind* 
break. Many old farm windbreaks are "up in the air," letting the 
wind howl through underneath. Plant out Northern Chinese Elm 
and stop that ground sweep of wind. Keep the snow from piling up 
around the buildings. A small investment will work wonders. 
Take advantage of these low prices to plant this year. 
Screen Unsightly Views. Chinese Elm is unequalled for quick 
growing, efficient screen for unsightly objects and views. They are 
cheap and can be used freely. Plant this spring. 
PRICES OF CHINESE ELM- 
-Windbreak 
Trees 
10 
50 
100 
500 
1000 
Standard Grade. 6*12 in. 
#1.45 
#6.45 
#11.00 
Extra Heavy, Branched. 6-12 in.. 
1.90 
8.45 
15.85 
Standard Grade. 12*18 in. 
2.00 
8.95 
16.00 
Extra Heavy, Branched. 12*18 in.. 
2.60 
11.85 
21.65 
Standard Grade. 18*24 in. 
.60 
1.95 
2.70 
12.45 
22.50 
Extra Heavy, Branched. 18*24 in.. 
.75 
2.45 
3.60 
15.85 
29.35 
Chinese Elm Tree. 
PRICES OF CHINESE ELM—Shade Trees 
Each 
2 
10 
3- 4 ft. Transplanted—Standard . 
.#0.35 
#0.65 
# 3.20 
4- 5 ft. Transplanted—Standard . 
.45 
.80 
3.95 
Se'ect . 
.75 
5- 6 ft. Transplanted—Standard . 
.60 
1.10 
5.35 
Select . 
. 1.00 
6- 8 ft. Transplanted—Standard . 
.75 
1.35 
6.45 
Se'ect . 
. 1.40 
8-10 ft. Transplanted—Standard . 
. 1.25 
2.35 
11.35 
Select . 
. 2.40 
