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Flowering Shrubs 
Fruit Trees 
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Erwin s Shade and Ornamental Trees 
Shade trees not only add beauty and comfort, but perform a real service to mankind. Most property 
owners realize that a few dollars invested in trees add immeasurably to the cash value of the place 
and there is a strong tendency to improve residential districts with street and group plantings long 
before the property is offered for sale. Trees planted on the home grounds should be placed with 
reference to the character and location of the buildings, allowing plenty of room for them to grow 
naturally, and to screen unsightly views and buildings where possible. 
AMERICAN ELMS (Ulmus Americana). A tall 
and stately tree with spreading top, combining 
great strength with peculiar grace. It reaches 
a large size and is long lived. An ideal tree 
for the lawn or roadside planting. 4 to 6 ft., 
35c each; 6 to 8 ft., 60c each; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00 
each ; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50 each. 
ASH (Fraxinus). Two varieties, white or green. 
Tree of graceful shape reaching an ultimate 
height of 40 feet or more ; light gray bark and 
attractive foliage. 5 to 6 ft., 35c each; 10 for 
$2.50. 6 to 8 ft., 50c each ; 10 for $4.00. 8 
to 10 ft., 75c each ; 10 for $6.00. 
CHINESE ELMS (Ulmus Pumila). A rapid 
growing tree with slender branches. One of 
the first trees to leaf out in the spring and the 
last to shed its leaves in the fall. It is very 
hardy and its resistance to drought and ex¬ 
tremes of temperature render it an especially 
valuable tree for most localities. 4 to 6 ft., 
35c each; 10 for $2.00. 6 to 8 ft., 50c each; 
10 for $3.50. 8 to 10 ft., 75c each; 10 for $7.00. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.00 each. 
HACKBERRY (Celtis Occidentalis). Light green 
glossy, pointed leaves ; the branches spread 
horizontally, forming a wide, elm shaped head: 
vigorous, hardy and healthy, thriving in almost 
any soil. 4 to 5 ft., 35c; 6 to 8 ft., 75c; 8 to 
10 ft., $1.25 each. 
MIMOSA OR SILK TREE (Albizza Julibrissin). 
A medium size, rapidly growing tree with 
spreading branches and a low, flat top head; 
long leaves consisting of numerous small pin¬ 
nate leaves which close after dark. Produces 
large, pink, silky flowers during the summer 
months. 2 to 3 ft., 40c each; 3 to 4 ft., 50c 
each; 4 to 6 ft., 75e each ; 6 to 8 ft., $1.25 each. 
PERSIMMONS (Japanese). Large broad, shining 
green foliage. Produces quantities of large 
golden fruit with delicious flavor after they are 
frozen. We have both the seed and seedless 
varieties. Grafted to insure true type. 2 to 
3 ft., 35c each ; 3 to 4 ft., 50c each. 
POPLAR, Bolleana (Silver leaved). Useful in 
breaking the monotony of lower, round top 
trees. Will quickly grow to a tall spire. Its 
leaves are glossy green, silvery beneath, creat¬ 
ing an attractive flashing effect when stirred by 
the wind. Useful as landscape material against 
blank walls. 5 to 6 ft., 60c; 6 to 8 ft., 75c. 
POPLARS, Lombardy (Populus Nigra). A tall, 
shaft-like tree well known for its erect, rapid 
growth and commanding form. Very orna¬ 
mental when planted as specimen along drives 
or in clumps. Makes a thick; tall hedge or 
screen when planted close together. 4 to 6 ft., 
25c each ; 10 for $2.00. 6 to 8 ft., 40c each ; 10 
for $3.60. 8. to 10 ft., 75c each; 10 for $6.50. 
10 to 12 ft., $1.25 each ; 10 for $10.00. 
POPLAR, New Chinese (Simoni). Similar in 
growth to the Lombardy but with thick dark 
leaves and light, smoother bark. Handsome and 
very pleasing in effect. 4 to 6 ft., 25c each ; 10 
for $2.00. 6 to 8 ft., 40c each ; 10 for $3.60. 
8 to 10 ft., 75c each ; 10 for $6.50. 
RED BUD (Cercis Canadensis). A small tree, 
branching irregularly, more or less spreading in 
habit, with smooth heart-shaped leaves. Branches 
are covered their whole length with small pink 
flowers, in the early spring before the leaves 
appear. 2 to 3 ft., 35c each ; 10 for $3.00. 3 to 
4 ft., 50c each; 10 for $4.50. 5 to 6 ft., 75c 
each; 10 for $6.50. 
SYCAMORE, American (Platanus Occidentalis). 
An erect, beautifully shaped tree which grows 
rapidly to the largest size. Fine for street plant¬ 
ing and one of the most popular and desirable 
shade trees for this section. Large sizes quoted 
on application. 4' to 6 ft., 35c each; 10 for 
$4.00. 6 to 8 ft., 80c each ; 10 for $6.50. 8 to 
10 ft., $1.00 each ; 10 for $8.00. 
TEXAS LTMBRELLA (Melia Umbraculiformia). 
A distinct and valuable form of the Chinaberry. 
The branches start very much like the stays of 
an umbrella and form a dense round head. The 
foliage is very dense with a dark green color 
and the tree is unique and highly ornamental in 
appearance. Fragrant lilac-colored flowers. 3 
to 4 ft., 50c each; 10 for $4.00. 4 to 5 ft., 
65c each ; 10 for $6.00. 
WEEPING WILLOWS (Salix Babylonica). Rapid 
growing and very effective. Tall spreading with 
long, drooping green branches and narrow, dark 
green leaves. Prefers a moist location. 4 to 5 
ft., 40c each; 10 for $3.50. 5 to 6 ft., 65c 
each; 10 for $6.00. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00 each; 10 
for $9.00. 
WEEPING WILLOW (Salix Vitellina). Russian 
Golden. Similar in growth to the Babylonica 
but with golden bark. 4 to 5 ft., 50c each ; 10 
for $4.00. 5 to 6 ft., 75c each; 10 for $6.50. 
6 to 8 ft., $1.00 each; 10 for $9.00. 
Lombardy Poplar 
