The Lake City Elm 
Oct. 6, 1931. 
Lake City Nurseries, Inc. 
Lake City, Minn. 
Gentlemen: 
When we were at your nursery recently we 
were very favorably impressed by the tree you 
are growing under the name “Lake City” Elm. 
This being a native of Minnesota is hardy and 
it has the habit of growth that has long been 
sought in elm shade trees. I feel sure that your 
Lake City Elm will be the preferred variety as 
soon as it becomes known. 
In appearance it is better than the Moline 
and has the great advantage that it is perfectly 
hardy. The original tree is a beauty and has 
unusually dense foliage. 
Yours very truly, 
C. H. Andrews 
The Andrews Nursery Co. 
Faribault, Minn. 
Sept. 29, 193L 
The Lake City Nurseries, Inc. 
Lake City, Minn. 
Gentlemen: 
As you have requested, I am herewith submit¬ 
ting our experience with the use of the so-called 
Lake City Elm. 
We have used these trees exclusivelv for street 
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tree planting where uniformity in size and of 
shape in individuals was essential or desirable. 
I would sav that of all of the various elm va- 
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rieties or types which we have used, the Lake 
City Elm meets our requirements for street tree 
use better than any other. 
This elm seems to make a slightly faster 
growth than the ordinary elm which, in this 
