friends of mankind ^ SHADE 
Chinese Elm Windbreak. 
CHINESE ELM (Siberian Strain) 
The Wonder Tree that Grows as Fast as a Willow. Is Hardy 
Everywhere, Graceful as a Birch. 
No tree has swept the country in favor as has this very CatalpO Bungei. 
beautiful, supremely hardy, rapid growing Chinese Elm. In a 
single year it will grow' 4 to 8 feet. As a lawn and shade 
tree it is perfect, growing compact and shapely, its slender, innumerable branches heavily covered with narrow, 
artistic leaves. It is one of the earliest to leaf out in the spring and the last to shed its foliage in the fall. 
Luxuriant shade may be enjoyed in just a few short years. Fifty to sixty feet at maturity. 
We grow only the very hardy Siberian strain, from northern seed; our stock of Chinese Elm this season is 
unusually fine. Order early. From all sections of the country come the same glowing reports on our Chinese 
Elm; out on the arid western plains where few other trees exist, it thrives remarkably well, while in fertile 
sections it grows as no other tree has ever grown. 
For windbreak and screen planting, it is ideal, on account of its quick growth, hardiness, and thick, compact 
nature. Plant in double or triple rows, 10 or 12 feet apart, and about 4 feet apart in the row. A row of these 
will soon hide an unsightly view or building. 
PRICES ON CHINESE ELM—Windbreak Trees 25 100 500 
8-12 in. seedlings .$0.60 $1.90 $ 8.50 
12-18 in. select seedlings . 1.00 2.50 10.00 
18-24 in. select seedlings . 1.50 4.50 20.00 
2- 3 ft. seedlings, heavy grade.*. 3.00 10.00 42.50 
3- 4 ft. seedlings, heavy grade. 4.50 15.00 60.00 
PRICES ON CHINESE ELM—Shade Trees Each 2 5 
4- 5 ft. transplanted.$0.30 $0.50 $ 1.10 
5- 6 ft. transplanted, select .65 1.20 2.50 
6- 8 ft. transplanted, select . 1.25 2.25 5.00 
8-10 ft., select, heavy . 2.00 3.75 8.50 
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Elm. 
You can all enjoy 
the beauty and comfort 
of our splendid trees 
on your lawns — 
along the street they 
will give seclusion, 
and will be a joy to 
the whole community. 
American Elm. 
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Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch. 
MOUNTAIN ASH 
The Tree With the Red Berries. 
One of the most ornamental of all trees—deep green, 
fernlike foliage, light, smooth bark, a broad, compact head, 
with showy clusters of scarlet berries in late summer and 
fall. Handsome, creamy white blossoms in the spring. 
Hardy, grows rapidly. 30 to 40 feet at maturity. 
Each 2 5 
6-8 ft. heavy.$1.45 $2.75 $6.50 
CUT-LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH 
It is hard to find a more beautiful, graceful tree. White 
bark, long, drooping branches, and tiny, finely cut leaves 
give a particularly refined touch to the landscape. Very 
elfective when used in groups of two or three, or in con' 
nection with evergreens. Set deeply and firmly in good 
soil as soon as received, taking care not to expose the 
roots to the air. 40 to 60 feet high at maturity. 
Each 2 5 
4- 5 ft. transplanted .$1.25 $2.20 $5.00 
5- 6 ft. transplanted. 1.60 3.00 6.50 
6- 8 ft. heavy. 2.25 4.00 9.00 
CATALPA BUNGEI - Umbrella Tree 
A striking tree for formal planting. The low, spreading 
head is about 6 feet from the ground, dome-shaped, with 
large, dense leaves, giving it the appearance of a big green 
umbrella. Our choice specimens will please you. 
Each 2 5 
2-year, heavy, 6 ft. average.$1.50 $2.50 $5.00 
CATALPA SPECIOSA 
A beautiful picture in the spring when covered with the 
large white blooms. Grows rapidly, making a tall, upright 
tree, and has immense dark green leaves. 75 to 100 feet at 
maturity. 
Each 2 5 
6-8 ft., heavy .$0.65 $1.00 $2.20 
