ROSE HILL NURSERY 
ELM, Chinese. (Ulmus Parvifolia). A fast-growing, graceful, small¬ 
leaved tree with a bushy head. This recent introduction is very 
hardy, thriving under dry conditions. It will thrive in sandy or poor 
soil where most other trees fail. For a windbreak on the prairie or 
where a dense screen is desired th 
able tree for the lawn. 
3 to 
4 to 
5 to 
ft. 
desired this 
See cut. 
tree 
has 
no equal. 
A very desir- 
. . . $0.25 
8 to 10 
ft. high . . . 
.$1.50 
.50 
IY2 
2 
in. 
diam.. 
. 2.25 
.75 
in. 
diam. 
. 3.25 
... 1.00 
2 V2 
in. 
diam. 
. 4.00 
3 
in. 
diam. 
. 5.00 
(For windbreak trees see page 13) 
ELM, Moline. A valuable new type of tree propagated by budding. 
Of compact but fast-growing habit, with very large leaves of dis¬ 
tinct dark blue-green shade. 
5 to 6 ft. high.$0.60 8 to 10 ft. high.$1.25 
6 to 8 ft. high... 1.00 1% in. diam. 2.00 
HACKBERRY. (Celtis Occidental^). A hardy, native tree. The 
leaves resemble the Elm and the bark is very thick and rough. A 
handsome broad spreading tree. Brownish black berries in the fall. 
5 to 6 ft. high.$0.75 1% in. diam.$2.50 
6 to 8 ft. high. 1.00 2 in. diam. 3.25 
8 to 10 ft. high. 1.50 
Chinese Elm 
HORSECHESTNLT, Ohio Buckeye. (Aesculus Glabra). 
In May it is covered with erect spikes of white flowers 
and later bears large mahogany-colored nuts. A desir¬ 
able tree for an ornamental lawn specimen. 
3 to 4 ft. high.$1.50 8 to 10 ft. high. . . $ 8.00 
4 to 5 ft. high .... 2.00 IV 2 in. 
5 to 6 ft. high ..... 3.00 2 in. 
6 to 7 ft. high .... 4.00 2% in. 
7 to 8 ft. high . . 5.00 3 in. 
diam.. 10.00 
diam.. 12.50 
diam.15.00 
diam.. 18.00 
LOCUST, Common or Black Locust. (Robinia Pseudaca- 
eia). Fragrant white flowers in drooping racemes. 
Pods brown with many seeds. Valuable for ornamental 
plantings. 
6 to 8 ft. high. $1.50 8 to 10 ft. high.$2.00 
LOCUST, Thornless. (Robinia Pseudacacia Inermis). A 
variety of the Honey Locust, without the usual large 
branched spines. 
5 to 6 ft. high.$1.50 8 to 10 ft. high ..$3.00 
6 to 8 ft. high. 2.00 
MAPLE, Norway. (Acer Platanoides). A large, hand¬ 
some tree with round spreading head. The broad leaves 
of dark green color cast a dense shade and turn pale 
yellow in the autumn. Fine ornamental shade tree 
5 to 6 ft. high -$1.25 1% in. diam. $4.00 
6 to 8 ft. high. 2.00 2 in. diam. 5 00 
8 to 10 ft. high . 3.00 
3IAPLE, Schwedler's. (Acer Platanoides Schwedleri). 
One of our most ornamental shade trees. The foliage, 
dark red in the spring, gradually turns to green later 
in the season. The leaf coloring of this tree makes it 
one of the most desirable of our shade trees. 
5 to 6 ft. high. $2.00 1% to 2 in. diam... $5.00 
6 to 8 ft. high . . 3.00 2 to 2% in. diam. 6.00 
8 to 10 ft. high... 4.00 
MAPLE, Silver or Soft. (Acer Dasycarpum). A rapid¬ 
growing hardy tree. The foliage and branches of the 
tree are clean-looking and attractive. A very good tree 
where fast growth is essential. 
5 to 6 ft. high.$0.50 1% in. diam. .... $2.00 
6 to S ft. high.75 2 in. diam. . 2.50 
8 to 10 ft. high. 1.00 2 V 2 in. diam. .... 3.50 
3 in. diam.... 5.00 
MAPLE, Sugar or Hard. (Acer Saccliarum) . A large 
tree of stately beauty. The ascending branches attain 
a symmetrical oval head. Bark light brown-gray. 
Leaves smooth, varying from a bright light green to 
deep green above, coloring beautifully in the fall. 
6 to 8 ft. high ...$2.00 IV2 in. diam.$4.00 
8 to 10 ft. high. . 3.00 2 in. diam... .... 5.00 
2 V 2 in. diam. 6.00 
Bolleana Poplar 
Tatarian. (Acer Tataricum Ginnala). A graceful shrub-like tree with 
Handsome foliage which turns to bright red in autumn. The brilliance of this 
coloring is unsurpassed. 
2 to 3 ft. high, bushy...$0.40 4 to 5 ft. high, bushv.$1.00 
3 to 4 ft. high, bushy . 00 5 to 6 ft. high, bushy. 1.25 
6 to 7 ft. high, bushy..1.50 
MAPLE, Wier’s Cut-Leaved. (Acer Dasycarpum Wierii). A weeping form of the 
maple. The branches are slender and drooping, presenting a most interesting, 
attractive and graceful appearance. 
8 to 10 ft. high... $2.50 1% in. diam.$3.50 
MOUNTAIN ASH, European. (Sorbus Aucuparia). This tree thrives well in our 
cold climate. In form it is round headed. White flowers in May. The fruit which 
clings for a long time is orange-red in color, and is attractive to birds. 
4 to 5 ft. high ..$0.75 
5 to. 6 ft. high. 1.00 
0 to 8 ft. high.... . . 1.50 
8 to 10 ft. high.2.00 
1 V2 in. diam.. ..... .$2.75 
2 in. diam. . 1 . . . 3.50 
2% in. diam... 4.50 
Clumps, 2 to 4 stems, 6 to 8 ft., each. . 3.00 
MOUNTAIN ASH, Oak-Leaved. (Sorbus tluercifolia). The upright branches of this 
free form a pyramidal head. The leaves are shaped similar to those of the Oak. 
White flowers are followed by orange-crimson berries. A splendid variety for lawn 
plantings. 
4 to 5 ft. high . . .. ... $1.00 6 to 8 ft. high.$2.00 
5 to 6 ft. high . 1.50 1% to 1% in. diam.. 3.00 
MOUNTAIN ASH, Weeping. (Sorbus Aucuparia Pendula). The best tree of the 
extremely pendulous type for the north. The fruit and flowers are identical with 
the European Mountain Ash. 
6 to 7 ft., 2 years’ head... . .. ..$3.00 • 
MULBERRY, Russian. (Morus Alba Tatarica). A low-growing, very bushy topped 
small tree. Leaves small and many-lobed. The edible fruit is sweet and resembles 
a blackberry. Attractive to the birds. 
6 to 8 ft. high... .$2.00 1% to 2 in. diam..$4.00 
8 to 10 ft. high. 3.00 
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