FARMER SEED & NURSERY CO., FARIBAULT, MINN. 
SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES 
ASH* EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN -Very fine for lawn planting and 
exceptionally showy with its large clusters of bright orange berries in 
Autumn. Beautiful dark green foliage, well shaped and very ornamental. 
Transplanted trees. 
BASSWOOD* AMERICAN LINDEN -Valuable tree for street or 
lawn planting—a rapid grower and perfectly hardy. Grows in pyra¬ 
midal form, has large leaves and fragrant flowers. 
BIRCH* WEEPING CUT LEAF— A very beautiful and ornamental 
tree with its cut leaf, drooping foliage. A fast grower and very showy 
with its white bark. A very popular tree for landscape planting. 
BIRCH* WHITE— A graceful tree with white bark—very desirable 
as a lawn tree. Best results for heavy soils or in sections having ample 
rainfall. 
BUTTERNUT* OR WHITE WALNUT -A graceful, spreading tree 
that is valued for its tropical appearance and beautiful wood, as well 
as for its nuts. Perfectly hardy in the Northwest. 
RED SILVER FLOWERING CRAB -A flowering lawn tree orig¬ 
inated by Prof. Hansen. Produces profuse red blooms, followed by 
maroon red fruit which hangs on late into the winter. Foliage maroon 
color throughout season and silver coloring on under side of young 
leaves. Very showy. Stock limited. 
ELM* AMERICAN -The most popular of hardy native trees. Grows 
very tall, graceful and spreading, with drooping foliage. Always a favor¬ 
ite shade tree. Transplanted trees. 
ELM, CHINESE SIBERIAN-THE OUTSTANDING TREE OF 
THE AGE —No other tree is in as great a demand at the present 
time as the Chinese Elm. It is the fastest growing, most satisfac¬ 
tory shade, ornamental or windbreak tree. The U. S. Department of 
Agriculture Bulletin 945, says—It is a rapid grower with slender, al¬ 
most 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 cli¬ 
matic and soil conditions than any tree yet introduced. Its resistance 
to drought, alkali and extremes of temperature render it especially 
valuable. The Chinese Elm is adapted to any part of the United States. 
It will thrive where other trees would never exist and will grow to a 
height of 60 feet, attaining 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 four years, with a spread of 18 feet. (See illustration page 28.) 
Double Row Chinese Elm Windbreak, 2 Years After Planting. 
WHY CHINESE ELM IS THE GREATEST 
CONTRIBUTION TO HORTICULTURE IN YEARS 
1— Because it is a tree of rare beauty with heavy dark green foliage. 
It combines the beauty of the finest Elms with that of the Cut 
Leaf Birch. 
2— Because it is resistant to drought and cold—thrives on poor soil 
and makes progress in the face of neglect. 
3— Because it is a tree of rapid growth—generally attaining a height 
of 8 to 10 feet in two growing seasons. 
4— Because it holds its foliage until late in the fall. 
MAPLE* HARD OR SUGAR -The King of Maples—straight, 
spreading, symmetrical in form. A fast grower—attaining immense size 
—frequently 100 ft. tall. Beautiful foliage, especially in autumn when 
leaves turn to clear yellow and scarlet. 
MAPLE*. SILVER— Because of its quick growth and good foliage, 
this tree is in big demand. Tho leaves appear early in spring, are bright 
green in color with the lower side silvery. Good for quick effect. 
POPLAR* LOMBARDY— Very picturesque, tall growing tree. Used 
extensively for landscape effect, also in screen planting. A rapid grow¬ 
er. Transplanted trees. 
POPLAR, NORWAY —An excellent shade tree—quick-growing, with 
spreading branches and straight, upright pyramidal head. Has large, 
thickly borne bright glossy foliage, very satisfactory and perfectly hardy. 
Transplanted trees. 
WILLOW, GOLDEN WEEPING- (Niobe.) A golden -barked tree 
with graceful, drooping branches. The hardiest and most beautiful of 
all weeping trees. Introduced by Professor Hansen of Brookings, South 
Dakota. Plant a pair. 
WALNUT* BLACK -A sturdy, long-lived, dependable shade tree that 
combines beauty with usefulness. The nuts from these trees are highly 
prized, especially for cakes and candies. A group of our Native Black 
Walnut Trees should be on every farm. 
PRICES-SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES 
(Transplanted, root-pruned trees—-not prepaid.) 
Each 2 Trees 10 Trees 100 Trees 
Ash, European Mountain. . . . 
. .5-6 
ft. 
$0.95 
$1.75 
6-8 
ft. 
1.20 
2.25 
Basswood .. 
ft. 
.95 
1.75 
Birch, Weeping Cut Leaf.... 
ft. 
2.45 
4.75 
Birch, White ., 
ft. 
.70 
1.30 
6-8 
ft. 
.95 
1.75 
Butternut . 
ft. 
.50 
.90 
$4.00 
$30.00 
6-8 
ft. 
.65 
1.20 
5.00 
40.00 
Crab, Red Silver, Fir. 
ft. 
1.00 
1.25 
6-8 
ft. 
2.00 
2.25 
Elm, American . 
ft. 
.35 
.65 
3.25 
30.00 
6-8 
ft. 
.50 
.90 
4.50 
40.00 
8-10 
ft. 
.75 
1.40 
6.85 
61.00 
Elm, Chinese (Transplanted). 
, .3-4 
ft. 
.35 
.65 
3.20 
4-5 
ft. 
.45 
.80 
3.95 
(Write for prices on larger 
5-6 
ft. 
.60 
1.10 
5.35 
quantities) 
6-8 
ft. 
.75 
1.35 
6.45 
8-10 
ft. 
1.25 
2.35 
11.35 
Maple, Hard .. 
ft. 
.95 
1.80 
6-8 
ft. 
1.45 
2.75 
Maple, Silver . 
ft. 
.60 
1.10 
Poplar, Lombardy . 
ft. 
.45 
.80 
Willow, Golden Weeping. 
6-8 
ft. 
.60 
1.10 
ft. 
.85 
1.60 
Write For 
Prices 
Walnut, Black .. 
5-6 
ft. 
1.00 
1.90 
on Larger 
ft. 
.25 
.45 
Orders. 
Page 32 
WINDBREAK TREES 
ARBOR VITAE— Excellent for screen or hedge planting—a rapid 
grower—upright form and conical shape. 
CHINESE SIBERIAN ELM—GENUINE NORTHERN STRAIN 
No farmer can afford to be without a shelter belt of these hardy, 
fast growing windbreak trees. Many of the old farm windbreaks are 
“up in the air’’ the lower limbs and twigs are gone. Supplement your 
old windbreak with a row or two of our Northern Strain Chinese Siberian 
Elm—they grow twiggy and leafy and form a windbreak close to the 
ground. Many farmers are planting several rows of Chinese Siberian 
Elm, outside of the old windbreaks. It will stop the wind and snow 
from coming in around the buildings. Plant in double rows, 12> to 15 
ft. apart, and 4 to 5 ft. apart in the rows. 
NORWAY SPRUCE— This is a beautiful tree—one of the best Ever¬ 
greens for hedges and windbreaks. Perfect pyramidal form. 
BLACK HILLS SPRUCE -Extensively used for windbreaks. Grows 
very bushy, compact and symmetrical. Has unusually thick foliage and 
is easy to grow. 
AUSTRIAN PINE -Very hardy and satisfactory windbreak or for 
landscape planting. Will grow to good size. __ 
Isanti. Minn.. Aug. 24, 1934. 
F. S. & N. Co. 
The 200 Chinese Elms I bought from you were received on the 18 th 
of May and I am highly pleased with them. 
My neighbors are amazed at their ability to stand the drought and 
heat and many of them are planning on sending for some from you 
next spring. 
A highly pleased customer, John Linden. 
PRICES—HARDY WINDBREAK TREES 
10 50 100 
Arbor Vitae, American.12-18 in. $2.00 $8.00 $15.00 
(Transplanted) 18-24 in. 2.50 10.50 20.00 
2-3 ft. 3.50 15.65 30.00 
Elm, Chinese (Seedlings)... 
Standard Grade .6-12 in.$1.45 
Extra Heavy, Branched.6-12 in. 1.90 
Standard Grade .12-18 in. 2.00 
Extra Heavy, Branched. ... 12-18 in. 2.60 
Standard Grade .18-24 in. .60 1.95 2.70 
Extra Heavy, Branched. ... 18-24 in. .75 2.45 3.60 
Pine, Austrian .12-18 in. 2.00 8.00 15.00 
(Transplanted) 
Spruce, Norway .12-18 in. 2.00 8.00 15.00 
(Transplanted) 
Spruce, Black Hills.12-18 in. 2.50 10.50 20.00 
500 , 1,000 
.45 $11.00 
8.45 J 15.85 
8.95 
11.85 
12.45 
15.85 
16.00 
21.65 
22.50 
29.35 
POSTAGE REQUIRED FOR CHINESE ELM SHIPMENTS 
By Parcel Post—Larger Size Trees by Express or Freight 
Size 6-12 in.—for 10 trees add 10c postage, for 50 trees add 15c, 
for 100 trees add 20c. 
Size 18-24 in.—for 10 trees add 12c, for 50 trees add 20c, for 100 
trees add 35c for postage. 
All prices are subject to change as original stocks are exhausted. 
