MOLINE ELM. Very rapid, erect, 
growing type of budded Elm. 
Leaves often six inches across. 
Hardy and desirable, especially 
good where we have average rain¬ 
fall. 
| Each | Per4 Per 12 
6- 8 ft. . . .7.) $0.60 1 $2.25 | $ 6.00 
8-10 ft.| .75 | 2.75 | 7.50 
Chinese Elm Trees 
Special Offer 
No. 143 
fine, thrifty, 
* W vigorous, healthy, “ 
well rooted, straight 
Chinese Elm trees, 3-4 
ft. 2 yr. old. postpaid 
for only . 
Molina Elm 
planted by Mrs. May’s 
father, Shenandoah, Iowa, 
Spring 1927. Tree 1%" 
caliper when planted — 
June 1934 caliper 12", cir¬ 
cumference over 3'. 
MAPLE, HARD or SUGAR. Foliage turns 
to beautiful golden yellow in Autumn. 
Fine for lawn and avenue planting. 
[ Each |~P»ra | Per? 
5- 6 ft. ...- .I $1.15 | $2.15 | $4.00 
6- 8 ft.I 1.50 i 2.75 5.25 
MAPLE, SOFT or SILVER LEAF. Hardy 
tree of rapid growth, for quick shade. 
Thrives almost everywhere. Free from 
insect pests and diseases. 
[ Each ~Per4 | Per 12 
4- 5 ft. .....7.1 $0.20 I $0.70 | $ 1.85 
5- 6 ft.| .30 j 1.00 | 2.85 
6- 8 ft. .45 ; 1.65 | 4.50 
8-1 fl ft.| .60 | 2.25 - 6.00 
Weeping Willow 
Lombardy Poplar 
BOIiLEANA POPLAR. When you come to 
Shenandoah, on the north side of my studio 
building you will notice a beautiful shiny green 
leaf tree that has kind of a silvery appearance. 
The bark is blue. That is the Bolleana Poplar 
that I planted five years ago. It is now 35 feet 
high and attracts a great deal of attention. 
Plant this tree in 
partial shade on the 
north side of your 
building and it 
will last for years. 
Each 
I Per 2 
Per 4 
5-6 ft. 
i $0.65 
$1.25 
$2.25 
6-8 ft. 
| .85 
1.50 
2.75 
PUSSY WILLOW. This popular willow grows 
somewhat in the shrub form. Before the leaves 
come on, it has many gray catkins up and down 
the stem. 3-4 ft. size 40c each; 2 for 75c. 
AMERICAN LINDEN (Basswood). A 
pyramidal growing tree with large 
leaves and fragrant flowers. Won¬ 
derful for street and lawn plant¬ 
ing, as these trees develop into 
beautiful specimens. A rapid 
grower and perfectly hardy. 
| Each | Per2 | Per4 
-6 ft. _ 
. . . . | $0.80 
$1.50 
$ 2.85 
;-8 ft. 
,...| 1.00 
| 1.85 
3.50 
MULBERRY, TEAS WEEPING. Has 
a fine, graceful, weeping head. Very 
hardy. Excellent for planting on 
the lawn as a specimen tree or in 
pairs on each side of the walk. The 
fruit attracts birds. One of the 
prettiest of the small weeping 
trees. 2 yr. heads, 5-6 ft. stems. 
$1.35 each; $2.50 per 2; $4.75 per 4. 
CATALPA BUNGEI or UMBRELLA CATALFA. The beautiful 
dome shaped head and large heart shaped leaves remain 
green and beautiful all summer long. It is fine for lawns, 
parks and cemeteries. I can match as many of these as you 
want for planting at one time. 
Strong 2 yr. 
heads. 
| Each 
| Per2 
Per 4 
4 
.| $0.65 
1 $1.25 
1.60 
$2.35 
3.00 
3.50 
5 
.85 
6 
1.00 
1.85 
AMERICAN ELM. This is the native American Elm that is 
grown over a wide territory. For roadside plantings, streets, 
avenues, boulevards and for shade, nothing compares with 
the wide branched spreading habits of the American Elm. 
Outside of Chinese Elm, this is probably our most rapid 
growing tree. I believe it gives more shade than any other 
tree. 
My stock is transplanted, well developed, symmetrical and 
will make lots of shade for you in just a few years. 
____ | Eac h | Par 4 J Per 12 
4- 5 feet.| $0.20 | $6.70 | $ 1.85 
5- 6 feet . .30 | 1.00 2.85 
6- 8 feet ...I. .45 : 1.65 i 4.50 
8-10 feet . . . . . . .[ .65 | 2.45 | 6.50 
T'l 
SEEDLING 
TREES 
IT d T 
Grown Especially for Windbreak and 
Wood Lot 
These splendid shade tree seedlings are nursery-grown, well 
rooted and vigorous. Plant them in rows and cultivate, and in 
a very short time you will have a windbreak. Add some of 
these larger sized ones to your nursery order that amounts to 
$10.00 or more and I will pay the express or freight on them 
to you. 
How to Lay Out a Grove Planting 
First, mark out your rows the desired distance apart, not 
less than 8 feet. Then, with the plow, run a furrow as deep as 
possible, throwing the dirt both ways. Next, lay the seedlings 
in the trench with the tops resting on one side. Then, with one 
horse run the plow along the opposite side to throw the dirt 
back on the roots. Next, straighten the trees and tramp the 
dirt firmly around the roots. Chinese Elms are the most rapid 
growing of all, and if left unpruned, they make a dense wind¬ 
break. Set Willows not more than 3 feet apart in the row. Ash, 
Elm and Maple are best set at least 8 feet. 
Black Locust, Carolina Poplar and the Willows arc good to 
plant in ditches to prevent soil washing. Order quickly as 
Black Locusts are in big demand. I am giv ing these away, yon 
know., with $10.00 nursery orders. 
Catalpa and Osage Orange make fine wood and fence posts. 
Plant about 3 feet apart, and then when the\ get up to fence 
post size, cut out everv other tree 
Variety Size 
1 Per 
25 
Per 
100 
Per 
200 
Ash, Green, 12-18 in., POSTPAID. 
$0.65 
$1.95 
$ 3.65 
Ash, Green, 18-24 in. 
Caragana, 12-18 in.. POSTPAID. 
•75 
2.40 
4.50 
.95 
3.00 
5.50 
Buckthorn, 12-18 in., POSTPAID. 
1.75 
6.00 
11.00 
Catalpa, 12-18 in.. POSTPAID. 
.65 
1.95 
3.65 
Catalpa, 18-24 in . 
.75 
2.40 
4.50 
Catalpa, 2-3 ft. 
.95 
3.00 
5.50 
Elm, Am. White, 12-18 in., POSTPAID 
Elm, Am. White, 18-24 in. 
.60 
1.75 
3.25 
.75 
2.40 
4.50 
Elm, Am. White, 2-3 ft. 
.95 
3.00 
5.50 
Elm, Chinese, 12-18 in., POSTPAID. 
.75 
2.50 
4.65 
Elm, Chinese, 18-24 in. 
.95 
3.00 
5.50 
Elm, Chinese, 2-3 ft... 
Locust, Black, 12-18 in., POSTPAID. 
1.25 
4.50 
8.00 
.60 
1.75 
3.25 
Locust, Black, 18-24 ih. 
Maple, Sifc Leaf, 12-18 in., POSTPAID. 
.75 
2.40 
4.50 
.65 
1.95 
3.65 
Maple, Sil. Leaf, 18-24 in. 
Russ. Mulberry, 12-18 in., POSTPAID 
.75 
2.40 
4.50 
.65 
2.00 
3.75 
Russ. Mulberry, 18-24 in., POSTPAID 
.90 
3.25 
6.00 
Russ. Mulberry, 2-3 ft. 
1.25 
4.00 
7.50 
Osage Orange, 12-18 in., POSTPAID 
.60 
1.75 
3.25 
Carolina Poplar, 18-24 in. 
.75 
2.75 
5.00 
Carolina Poplar, 2-3 ft. 
1.00 
3.75 
7.00 
Russ. Olive, 12-18 in., POSTPAID . 
1.10 
3.85 
7.00 
Russ. Olive, 18-24 in., POSTPAID. 
1.35 
4.85 
9.00 
Walnut, Blk., 12-18 in., POSTPAID. 
1.25 
4.65 
9.00 
Walnut, Blk., 18-24 in. 
1.50 
5.50 
10.50 
Willow, Laurel Lvd., 18-24 in 
.85 
2.90 
5.50 
Willow, Laurel Lvd., 2-3 ft 
1.00 
3.60 
7.00 
Willow, Golden, 18-24 in. . 
.85 
2.90 
5.50 
Willow, Golden, 2-3 ft. 
1.00 
3.60 | 
7.00 
If 
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