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Ornamental and Shade Trees 
O RNAMENTAL TREES occupy a very important place in landscape decorations. They are often thought 
of chiefly for shade, yet there are varieties that vie with the choicest flowering plants in the wealth 
and beauty of their bloom and showy fruit. The foliage of some kinds turn into such gorgeous Autumn 
tints that they end the season in a blaze of glory. 
We offer the following trees in the six to eight foot size, priced for shipment not prepaid. 
AMERICAN ELM —Very valuable for boulevard 
planting for streets, and as a shade tree for lawns. 
One of the most majestic and graceful of our 
shade trees. Hardy, a rapid grower, resists drought 
well, and is long lived. Each, 75c. 
CHINESE ELM—One of the most rapid growing 
trees. Very durable and hardy. Slender, tough 
branches. Compact habit of growth with small 
attractive leaves. Highly recommended for street 
planting. Grows anywhere, and is one of the best 
for dry climates, 0 to S feet, each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
8 to 10 feet, each, $1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
CHINESE ELM SEEDLING—We have some nice 
seedlings that would do to plant out as windbreaks 
on farms, estates, etc. 18 to 24 inch size at $5.00 
per 100, Postpaid. 
CATALPA SPECIOSA—A tall, rapid growing tree, 
easy to transplant and not particular as to soil. 
Possesses large leaves through the season and 
beautiful large white flowers in Spring. Long seed 
pods make it especially attractive in the winter 
landscape. Each, 75c. 
CUT-LEAF WEEPING BIRCH —Many attractive 
characteristics combine to make this a tree of 
wonderful grace and beauty. Tall and slender, 
vigorous, with slender branches in drooping fes¬ 
toons of delicately cut leaves. It colors brilliantly 
in fall, and its bare white trunk and branches 
make a beautiful winter picture. Each, $2.50. 
CRAB, BECHTEL’S DOUBLE FLOWERING —A low, 
bushy tree, the most beautiful of all the fine 
varieties of Flowering Crabs. At a distance the 
tree seems to be covered with dainty little roses 
of a delicate pink color. Blooms when quite young. 
The flowers are exceedingly fragrant. 2 to 3 feet, 
each, 75c. 
HONEV LOCUST, THORNLESS —A spreading-top 
tree with finely cut foliage and fragrant' white 
flowers. Very hardy, free from borers. Each, 
$ 1 . 00 . 
SILVER OR SOFT MAPLE —This rapid growing tree 
is being largely planted in many places. A clean 
tree. Beautiful and hardy. Fine for streets, parks 
and lawns. Each, 75c. 
MAPLE, SCHWEDLER —The new leaves are red or 
purplish, later turning to dark rich green. In open 
groupings with other trees it lends a note of color 
contrast. Valued also for specimen and avenue 
planting. Each, $2.50. 
MOUNTAIN ASH, EUROPEAN —A fine, hardy shade 
and ornamental tree; head dense and regular. 
Covered from July till midwinter with large clus¬ 
ters of bright red berries. Each, $1.00. 
POPLAR —In this group of trees are found the most 
satisfactory and hardy trees for climates with ex¬ 
treme changes in temperature. Very quick growing. 
llOLLEANA POPLAR —Useful in breaking the monot¬ 
ony of lower round-topped trees. Will grow to 
a tall spire 80 feet high. Its leaves are glossy 
green, silvery beneath. Each, 75c. 
CAROLINA POPLAR—A vigorous, healthy tree of 
rapid growth. Large, glossy leaves. Grows well 
in all localities. Fine for street and park planting. 
Each, 65c. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR —A tall, shaft-like column of 
a tree that grows quickly, like all Poplars. The 
Lombardy Poplar is not for shade, but for orna¬ 
ment, making a fine effect when planted along 
driveways and when planted close together the 
trees make a thick, very high screen. Each, 75c. 
PRUNUS PISSAIIDI (Purple-Leaf Plum) —Foliage is 
a beautiful reddish purple and has a pink blossom 
in May. Grows to about 10 to 12 feet. Fine for 
making a contrast on a green lawn or when 
planted among other flowering shrubs. 3 to 4 feet, 
each, 75c. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE —A very hardy and handsome 
species that in some sections forms a small tree, 
8 to 12 feet high. The leaves are particularly 
handsome, willowlike and a rich silvery white. 
The flowers are small, golden yellow and very 
fragrant, followed by yellow fruits, which are 
covered with silvery scales. Blooms in June. 5 to 
6 feet, each, 90c. 
GOLDEN WEEPING WILLOW (Niobe) —The best 
Willow for shade and ornamental purposes. It has 
long slender branches that droop very gracefully. 
Its leaves are long and narrow, green above and 
silver on the underneath side. Grows to be quite 
a large tree. Has a very striking winter effect 
with its many drooping golden barked branches. 
Each, $1.00. 
All PrlcCN on thin Page are F. O. B, Denver. 
Chinese Elm 
