FORT ATKINSON — WISCONSIN 
Ulmus - Elm 
Norway Maple (See page 12) 
SELECTION AND PLANTING OF TREES 
The descriptions in this catalog and the list on page 15 will help 
you select the proper trees for your purpose and your soil. In 
choosing trees for the home grounds, study the house and the effect 
you want to produce. If the house appears tall or seems to stick up 
too much in the air, plant trees that will tower and spread over it, 
or trees that will shoot up tall and narrow and make it appear 
lower in contrast. If it is a low house it can be Inade to hug the 
ground or to appear higher by a judicious selection of trees. 
The diagram below gives an example of the right and wrong way 
of setting shade trees. 
Ulmus americana (American White Elm). 50 to 60 feet. 
In our estimation has no superior for street planting 
or large lawns. Of large size, rapid growth, and wide- 
spread branches, that droop gracefully with age. With 
the rest of this genus, it prefers a low, damp location, 
but will do well in any ordinary soil. Should have 
plenty of room to develop. 
Moline Elm. A type of the American Elm that was 
found near Moline, Illinois. The tree is a very strong, 
compact, upright grower. Leaves are exceptionally 
large and form a dense shade. This is propagated by 
budding or grafting. 
U. pumila (Chinese Elm). This variety is being planted 
largely in some of our western states. The claims made 
for it are that it is hardy, healthy and a very rapid 
grower, rivaling the Poplar in that respect. 
Vase Elm. Another type of the American Elm with broad 
top, tapering down in vase shape. This is also grown 
from buds or grafts. 
Nut Trees 
Black Walnut. 40 to 50 feet. The tree is of large size, 
good form and foliage; a valuable timber tree; nut is 
round and of good quality. 
Butternut or White Walnut. 20 to 40 feet. A native tret 
of spreading habit that produces a rough, longish nut, 
the kernel of which is sweet, oily and rich. 
Schwedler’s Maple (See page 13) 
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