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BECHTEL’S DOUBLE FLOWERING. 15 feet. A fine, small 
fiowering tree which, when in bloom, presents the appearance 
of being covered with delicate pink roses, scenting the atmo¬ 
sphere for a long distance with a perfume surpassing the 
fragrance of the Tea Roses. The cut blossoms have often been 
taken for roses. The ideal lawn tree for the small yard. 3 to 
4 feet, 85c; 4 to 6 feet, $1.15, not prepaid, lYs to 3 feet, 
75c, postpaid. 
ELEYI. 15 feet. A beautiful variety of the popular flowering 
crab. The young shoots are fuzzy, with rich purplish-red 
foliage rivaling the Japanese Maple. The flowers are of bril¬ 
liant red color and produced in large clusters like apple blos¬ 
soms. In autumn the dark red edible fruits hang in pendant 
clusters. One of the most gorgeous of the small ornamental 
trees. 3 to 4 feet, $1.00; 4 to 0 feet, $1.25, not prepaid, l^a 
to 3 feet, 75c, postpaid. 
Ornamental 
Shade Trees 
^ - ,Our list of trees includes the most popular and useful varieties for; 
' lawn adornment and street planting. Our large size trees are strictly 
; high grade and will, we,are sure, please the most critical buyer. You, 
i will notice that'we also offer mailing size trees of most varieties, which- 
' enables our customers to get a nice lot of trees started ut very little; 
j expense. Quality considered, our prices are exceedingly low. i 
AILANTHUS 
(Tree of 
Heaven). 60 
feet. An extremely rapid grower with 
brilliant green Tropical-like foliage. 
Thrives under the worst of city con¬ 
ditions, smoke, etc., and in soil where 
other trees would perish. 6 to 8 feet, 
95c each, not prepaid. lYs to 2 feet, 
35c, postpaid. 
MOUNTAIN ASH 
25 feet. A medium-sized tree of un¬ 
usual beauty, with fern-like leaves. 
The clusters of white flowers in spring 
are followed by large bunches of very 
ornamental, showy, red berries. In 
fall the foliage turns to beautiful 
orange and red colors. An exception¬ 
ally fine ornamental tree for the 
lawn. 8 to 10 feet, $1.25 each, not 
prepaid. IYj to 2 feet, 35c, postpaid. 
Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch 
Catalpa Bungeli ($1.00 Each) 
WEEPING BIRCH 
Catalpa 
BUNGEII (Umbrella Catalpa). 10 
feet. Budded on straight, heavy 
stems, it makes an umbrella-shaped 
top withotit pruning. Flourishes in 
all soils and climates. Leaves large, 
heart-shaped, deep green, lying like 
shingles on a roof, always making a 
symmetrical head. Usually set in 
pairs on opposite sides of walk, en¬ 
trance, etc. 5 to 6 feet, $1.00 each, 
not prepaid. 
SPECIOSA. 60 feet. A rapid 
growing shade tree. Large, heart- 
shaped leaves. Large panicles of 
flowers; white, tinged violet, dotted 
purple and yellow. Grown extensively 
for fence posts, on account of rapid, 
straight growth and durability. Very 
ornamental. 6 to 8 feet, 60c; 8 to 
10 feet, 80c, not prepaid. IY 2 to 2 
feet, 35c, postpaid. 
One year seedlings, for growing 
posts, 50 for $1.25 or 100 for $2.00, 
postpaid; by express, not prepaid, 
300 for $3.60; l,o00 for $10.00. 
Seed, 30c oz.; Y 4 lb., 75c. 
CUT-LEAVED WEEPING. 40 feet. Its 
tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, graceful 
drooping habit, silvery white bark and 
delicately cut foliage present a combina¬ 
tion of attractive characteristics rarely met 
with in a single tree. Very popular for 
single lawn specimens or groups of three 
or four trees; the white bark of trunk and 
twigs gleaming conspicuously among the 
darker greens and browns. 6 to 8 feet, 
$2.00 each, not prepaid. 
PURPLE-LEAVED WEEPING. A mag¬ 
nificent ornamental shade tree, which is 
identical to that of the White Birch, ex¬ 
cept that the foliage is purplish-red instead 
of green. With its pure white bark and 
drooping branches, and its brilliantly col¬ 
ored foliage, it is without doubt the most 
elegant of all large trees. Grows 30 to 40 
feet in height. It is a tree that is entirely Bechtel’s Double Flowering Crab 
hardy, and one or more planted among the 
green-leaved trees presents a beautiful color 
contrast. The supply of this rare tree is very limited. We are 
fortunate in owning practically all the salable size stock in 
America, and can guarantee our trees to be the genuine. 4 to 
6 feet, $2.50, not prepaid. 
<T 
Flowering Crabs 
Japanese Flowering Cherries 
Japanese Weeping Cherry 
DOUBLE PINK. 20 feet. A charming small tree with branches completely covered by a mass of large, double, blush-pink flow¬ 
ers in early spring. 4 to 6 feet, $2.25, not prepaid. 2 to 3 feet, $1.00, postpaid. 
DOUBLE WHITE. 20 feet. One of the most beautiful of ornamental flowering trees. Large, double, white flowers in early 
spring. 4 to 6 feet, $2.25 each, not prepaid. 2 to 3 feet, $1.00, postpaid. 
JAPANESE WEEPING. 12 feet. The finest of all weeping flowering trees. A mass of beautiful rose-colored blossoms in early 
spring, giving the tree the appearance of being buried beneath a wealth of exquisite color and fragrance. 5 to 6 feet, $4.00 each, 
not prepaid. 
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