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CHAS. FIORE NURSERIES, PRAIRIE VIEW, ILLINOIS 
ORNAMENTAL AND HARDY SHADE TREES 
This section of our nursery business requires 
a great many acres of land distributed in im¬ 
mense blocks to whatever variety of soil is 
adapted to each peculiar kind of tree. 
In various latitudes, different climatic condi¬ 
tions prevail and accordingly affects vegetation 
so that it should be borne in mind to consult 
those who have had experience as to what is 
likely to thrive in a given locality rather than 
to plant trees at random. Our list of trees is 
not a large one, but we prefer to name only 
those that are certain to thrive within a reason¬ 
able distance of Chicago, and have always this 
in mind, and shall be pleased to advise at any 
time as to the best kind to use for a given pur¬ 
pose in any locality. 
We wish to call the particular attention of our 
friends and customers to two latest introduc¬ 
tions, the Klehm’s Moline and Klehm’s Vase- 
Shaped Elms, which are probably the finest trees 
for street, park and lawn planting that have 
ever been introduced. You will find full des¬ 
criptions of these under the heading Ulmus 
(ELMS). 
We are always pleased to allow personal selec¬ 
tion by our customers for particular ornamental 
trees, but in no such case will list apply, extra 
charges will be made for such service. 
ACER—MAPLE 
One of the most widely known class of trees. 
They are comparatively free of insect pests, and 
for street and lawn planting are invaluable. 
Aureum (Golden Maple)—Similar to Acer Rubrum with 
reddish flowers in early Spring. Leaves reddish in early 
stage turning to greenish yellow. Makes a beautiful 
specimen for the lawn. 
2" to 2(4" 
2(4" to 3" 
3" to 3(4" 
Each Per 10 
$ 7.50 $ 70.00 
10.00 90.00 
15.00 140.00 
ACER—MAPLE 
ACER—(Continued) 
Dasycarpum (Soft or Silver Ma'ple). Rapid growing, large 
size and irregular form. Foliage bright green above and 
silvery white beneath; easily transplanted. 
Each Per 10 
8' to 10' 75 6.00 
2" to 2 y 2 " 2.50 22.50 
2 y 2 ” to 3" 3.00 25.00 
3" to 4" 8.00 75.00 
Dasycarpum Wieri (Wier's Cut-leaf Maple). Beautiful tree 
with delicately cut leaves. Of rapid growth, shoots 
slender and drooping, giving it a habit almost as grace¬ 
ful as the cut-leaved birch. Very attractive lawn tree. 
Each Per 10 
2(4" to 3" . 5.50 50.00 
3" to 4" . 10.00 90.00 
Ginnala (Amur Maple) Each Per 10 
S' to 6' . 90 8,00 
6' to 7' . 1.25 10.00 
Palmatum (Green Japanese Maple). Each Per 10 
2 to 3 feet B&B . 5.00 45.00 
3 to 4 feet B&B . 7.50 70.00 
Platanoides (Norway Maple). A large handsome tree of 
spreading, rounded form, with broad, deep green, shining 
foliage, compact habit and stout vigorous growth. De¬ 
sirable for street, park or lawn. 
1" 
to 1(4" . 
Each 
. 2.50 
Per 10 
22.50 
v/ 2 " 
2" 
to 2" . 
. 3.00 
25.00 
to 2(4" 
. 6.00 
55.00 
2A" 
to 3" . 
. 7.50 
70.00 
Platanoides Schwedleri (Red-Leaved Norway Maple). A 
distinct and beautiful tree with large deep purplish red 
leaves in Spring and early Summer, changing to a' 
purplish green late in the season. A hardy and vigorous 
tree, and one of the finest for the lawn. This variety 
has been voted the most useful for the general planting. 
Each Per 10 
1" to 154" 4.00 35.00 
1(4" to V/ 2 " 5.00 45.00 
l/ 2 " to 144" 6.50 60.00 
144" to 2" 8.00 75.00 
2" to 2 Zi" . 10.00 90.00 
ry 2 to 3" i5.oo i4o.oo 
Rubrum (Red or Scarlet Maple). Each Per 10 
6' to 8' 2.50 22.50 
8' to 10' 3.50 32.50 
Saccharum (Hard or Sugar Maple). Excellent street and 
shade tree of upright dense growth; the leaves turning 
to a bright yellow and scarlet in Autumn. Grows well 
in all except damp and soggy soil. 
Each Per 10 
1" to 1<4" 3.00 25.00 
P/ 2 " to 2 " 5.00 45.00 
2' to 2/ 2 " 6.00 55.00 
1V 2 " to 3" 10.00 90.00 
3" to 3V 2 ” 12.00 110.00 
3(4" to 4" 15.00 140.00 
BETULA—BIRCH 
