ORNAMENTAL SHADE TREES 
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ASH. AMERICAN WHITE. 
A handsome, hardy broadheaded, quick growing 
shade tree, sometimes reaching 120 feet in height. Very 
valuable in landscape work, for park and street plant¬ 
ing. 6 to 8 feet. each. $1.75 
AILANTHUS (TREE OF HEAVEN). 
An extremely rapid grower; often growing 4 to 6 
feet in a single season. The compound leaves give the 
effect of palm leaves. This effect is not only pleasing, 
but makes a dense growth, thus producing much shade 
even when trees are young. Grows anywhere, even on 
city lots exposed to gas and smoke. 
5 to 6 feet, each $1.00 
CUT LEAF WEEPING BIRCH. 
(Betula alba pendula). 
The bark is similar to the white birch in color. The 
tree is tall and slender, b u t a vigorous grower with 
graceful and weeping habit, together with the cut leaf 
foliage presents such beauty as has never been seen be¬ 
fore in a single tree. A wonderful lawn specimen or 
often planted in a row to edge the drive. 
5 to 6 feet, each. $2.00 6 to 8 feet, each $2.25 
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CATALPA BUNGEI (Umbrella Catalpa). 
Grafted on stems 6 to 8 feet high, it makes a sym¬ 
metrical. umbrella-shaped head without pruning. The 
leaves are large, heart-shaped, look like shingles on a 
roof. Hardy and succeeds everywhere. Very unique 
and desirable. 5 to 6 feet. each. $1.15 
JAPANESE FLOWERING CHERRY (Prunus sieboldi). 
One of the best bloomers of all the flowering cher¬ 
ries and probably the most popular. When in bloom the 
small tree appears to be completely covered with pink 
flowers. They are medium in size, double, and deep 
rose pink. A very fragrant bloom and is very showy 
when planted as a lawn specimen or in a large group. 
3 to 4 feet. each. $1:50 
Flowering Crabs 
BECHTEL’S FLOWERING CRaB (Malus ioensis plena). 
The only perfectly double flowered crab. Its many 
delicate pink blooms appearing like small p ink roses ». 
delightful fragrance. A very popular type and much 
desired for the home grounds. 3 to 4 feet. each. $1:50 
RED FLOWERING CRAB (Malue Eleyi). 
The young shoots are fuzzy and covered with red 
foliage resembling the Japanese maple. The flowers are 
rich red in color and appear in clusters much like apple 
hlossoms. followed in the fall by red fruits in large 
clusters which are very attractive. 
3 to 4 feet. each. $1.25 
Flowering Dogwood 
WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD (Cornus florida). 
The flowers are three or four inches across and 
appear in great profusion, in spring before the leaves 
are out. The foliage is grayish green and is very hand¬ 
some. and in the autumn turns to a rich crimson scarlet 
hue. Used individually or in groups both for its white 
flowers and its autumn color. 3 to 4 feet. each. $1.25 
DOGWOOD (Red Flowering). 
Similar to the above except that the flowers are a 
deep, rosy pink color. Especially attractive 3 to 4 feet, 
balled and burlapped. each. $2.75 
Tbe Elms 
AMERICAN ELM (Ulmus americana). 
A beautiful native tree of great size and wide 
spread, with graceful drooping branches and handsome 
leaves. One of the best large towering trees for good 
medium shade. Often planted along streets because of 
its wide spread and height, but is also one of the best 
trees for the home. 
6 to 8 feet. each. $1.00 8 to 10 feet. each. $1.50 
CHINESE ELM (Ulmus pumila). 
A type especially adapted to dry locations but does 
well under any normal conditions. In this section we 
consider it a partial dwarf because it grows so slow but 
it develops into a small compact tree. 
6 to 8 feet. each. $1.35 8 to 10 feet. each. $1.75 
MOLINE ELM (Ulmus americana moline). 
A valuable new type of elm of compact but rapid 
growing habit. It has very large leaves that are very 
dark blue green in color, with the bark smooth and 
glossy. 
6 to 8 feet. each. $1.35 8 to 10 feet, each, $1.75 
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