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T REES form the walls of our outdoor living rooms . . . where 
we may rest and relax. They are indispensable in the scheme 
of landscaping . . . and bring treasured shade and coolness. 
Neosho Shade and Ornamental Trees offer the widest variety in 
form, coloring, and beauty of flower and fruit! 
And whether you plant one or many Neosho trees . . . you 
can feel certain they will make strong, vigorous growth . . . in¬ 
creasing in beauty from year to year. That’s because Neosho 
Shade and Ornamental Trees are selected as to variety and stock 
for rapid growth and resistance to blight. All Neosho Trees are 
straight and shapely, the larger sizes well branched. Roots are 
heavy and carefully dug. Every item offers exceptional value. 
Choose Neosho trees, and you will be assured “Growing Satis¬ 
faction”! 
Flowering Crab, Hopa (Malus Hopai 
_10' to 15'—A new hybrid, in early 
spring a wealth of rose-crimson flow¬ 
ers grows taller and faster than Bech¬ 
tels. Has brilliant little crimson fruits 
carrying on into autumn. 
2- 8 ft. Each $0.75 
3- 4 ft. Each 1-00 
3 for $1.95 
3 for 2.65 
Flowering Crab, Redvein (Malus 
Niedzwetzkyana) —12' to 15'—Large red 
flowers in April. Purplish-red fruit and 
foliage gives this tree a very striking 
appearance all summer. 
3- 4 ft. Each $ 9, 66 3 for $2.25 
5- 6 ft. Each 1-35 3 for 3.50 
Maple, Hard or Sugar (Acer Sacha- 
rum) —60'—We believe this is the king 
of shade trees. Straight and symmetri¬ 
cal, resistant to diseases and long lived. 
Its handsome foliage is a blaze of color 
in the fall. Cannot be excelled for street 
and lawn planting. While its growth is 
not as rapid as many softer wooded 
trees, it is much more permanent and 
desirable. 
6 - 8 ft. Each$l-50 
8-10 ft. Each 2.25 
3 for$3.95 
3 for 6.00 
The pleasing pat¬ 
terns of interlacing 
boughs and leaves 
form a picture of 
never-ending charm, 
w'hile cool shade af¬ 
fords restful content¬ 
ment. 
Oak, Pin (Quercus Palustris) —30' to 
60' — A charming medium size cone 
shaped tree, distinguished by its 
straight trunk, the drooping tendency 
of its lower limbs and its fine, sharply 
pointed, deeply cut leaves. Long lived 
and a fast grower in moist soils. 
6 - 8 ft. Each$1.50 3 for$4.00 
8-10 ft. Each 2.00 3 for 5.50 
10-12 ft. Each 3.00 3 for 8.25 
Oak, Red (Quercus Rubra) —The best 
all-around Oak. Grows to 80 feet and 
has handsome broad leaves, giving 
splendid shade, turning a rich purplish 
crimson in fall. A vigorous grower, 
quickly developing a broad, rounded 
head. Grows and thrives anywhere. 
6 - 8 ft. Each$1.50 3 for$4.00 
8-10 ft. Each 2.00 3 for 5.50 
10-12 ft. Each 3.00 3 for 8.25 
and symmetrical by small amount of 
trimming. 
1 yr. Heads, IV* ft. stems, Ea.$!-25 
2 yr. Heads, 5 ft. stems, Ea. 1-50 
Weeping Willow, Wisconsin (Saiix 
Blanda) —25' to 40'—A hardy tree with 
slender drooping branches. 
Willow, Golden Weeping (Saiix 
Niobe) —20' to 30'—Golden bark, droop¬ 
ing branches. 
6- 8 ft, Each$£.75 3 f or $ 4 - 95 
8-10 ft. Each 2 - 25 3 for 6 * 25 
Willow, Pussy (Saiix Discolor) —15’ 
to 20'—This tree produces in early 
spring showy catkins that are very 
ornamental. Best grown in bush form. 
Makes ideal background for rock 
garden. 
Maple, Norway (Acer Platanoides)— 
30' to 60'—Handsome, low-headed, com¬ 
pact growing, with broad, deep green 
foliage holding its color late into fall. 
Valuable for lawns and parks. 
6 - 8 ft. Each$l-50 3 f or $3.95 
8-10 ft. Each 2.25 3 for 6.00 
Maple, Silver or Soft (Acer Dasycar- 
pun) —60'—Very fast growing, valued 
for producing quick shade. 
8-10 ft. Each$1.00 3 for$3.75 
10-12 ft. Each 1.75 3 for 4.50 
Plum, Purple Leaves (Primus Pissar- 
di) —10' to 12'—Low growing tree or 
tall shrub. Can be used either as speci¬ 
men or in shrub groups for accent. 
Leaves are rich reddish-purple all 
summer. 
3-4 ft. Each * 1 - 00 3 for$ 2 -75 
Poplar, Carolina (Popuius Fugenel) — 
25' to 40'—Very rapid growing, healthy, 
hardy tree with large glossy, pale to 
deep green leaves, pyramidal in form. 
Useful for temporary results. 
6 - 8 ft. Each$0.50 3 for$1.35 
8-10 ft. Each .75 3 for 1.95 
3- 4 ft. Each$0.60 3 f or $1.50 
4- 5 ft. Each -75 3 for 1-95 
White Fringe (Chionanthus Virgini- 
ca) —15' to 25'—Has large clusters of 
feathery white flowers in May, fol¬ 
lowed by bluish-back berries. Leaves 
large and attractive. Can be used as 
shrub borders where height is desired. 
2- 3 ft. Eacli$l-25 3 f or $3.50 
3- 4 ft. Each 1-75 3 f or 4.75 
Mulberry, Tea’s Weeping —Grafted on 
stems 5' to 6' high. Slender drooping 
branches. 
2-yr. Head Ea$2.25 3 for$6.00 
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Red Bud (Cercis Canadensis)—15' 
tall, with irregular shape and large, 
round, dark green leaves. Flowers ap¬ 
pear before the leaves and are an un¬ 
usual shade of dark pink. 
5- 6 ft. Each$1.00 3 for$2.75 
6 - 8 ft. Each 1.40 3 for 3.95 
Russian Mulberry (3Iorus Alba Tatar- 
iea) —20' to 25'—Small white or black 
fruits. Use for hedges or windbreaks. 
Very hardy. 
5- 6 ft. Each$°-50 , 3 f 0I $1.35 
6 - 8 ft. Each * 75 . 3 for 1,95 
Sycamore or Plane Tree (Platanus 
Occidentalis »—100'—A handsome large 
tree, with branches creamy white in 
winter. Leaves are large. Stands smoke 
and gas of cities, well. 
6-8 ft. EachS 1 - 50 
2V2 in. 10-12 ft. Each $4.00 
Thorn, Paul’s Double Scarlet (Crae- 
tagus) —12' to 15'—Deep crimson double 
flowers. 
4-5 ft, Each$l-95 
Umbrella Catalpa (Catalpa Blgnoni- 
oiiles Nana) — 10' to 12' — A round 
headed tree, the top being umbrella 
shaped. Leaves are large and make a 
dense shade. Ideal for formal or bal¬ 
anced plantings. Can be kept compact Maple 
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