GILLET’S 
SHADE 
TREES 
38 Kinds 
MOUNTAIN ASH 
“European.” Small tree of erect growth. Flowers 
white, followed by large red berries. Scarlet leaves 
in autumn. Very handsome at any season. Bare root. 
6 to 8 ft., branched, $1.25; 4 to 6 ft., branched, $1.00; 
3 to 4 ft., 75c; 2 to 3 ft., 25c; $2.00 per 10. Protect this 
tree from borers. 
BEECH 
Because of their elegant habit and delicate tracery 
of foliage, these trees adapt themselves to the most 
ornamental situation. They transplant well with a 
ball of earth. Tolerates shade. 
Riversi. “Rivers Purple Beech.” 40 ft. Leaves 
very dark purple, turning greenish as season ad¬ 
vances. Grafted true. Balled. 5 to 6 ft., $3.50; 12 to 
15 inch, $1.00. 
Weeping Beech. (Grafted.) A large, luxuriant tree 
of curious, irregular growth. Its sparkling masses of 
foliage are swept by tortuous branches into fountain¬ 
like masses of green; wonderfully rich in effect. 12 
to 15 inch, $1.00. 
European Green Leaf. 12 to 15 inch, 50c; 15 to 24 
inch, 75c. 
BIRCH 
“European White Birch.” 30 ft. Spreading tree 
with gray green foliage and slender branches. As 
the trees get older the bark becomes white and 
branches are often pendulous. Bare root, 7 to 8 ft., 
$2.00; 6 to 7 ft., $1.50; 4 to 6 ft., $1.00. 
“Cutleaf Weeping Birch.” Same as European but 
leaves are deeply cut and branches weep gracefully. 
An elegant tree on the lawn. Bare roots, 4 to 6 ft., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
CATALPA 
Catalpa Speciosa. “Western Catalpa.” 30 ft. Hardy 
tree desirable where winters are cold, stands hard 
conditions. Very large leaves. Beautiful large white 
flowers with dark markings. Bare root, 8 to 9 ft., 
$1.25; 7 to 8 ft., $1.00; 6 to 7 ft., 85c; 4 to 6 ft., 75c. 
Catalpa Bungei. (Umbrella Tree.) Grows but 6 or 
7 feet high with perfectly rounded shaped top. 6-ft. 
stems, 4-year heads, $3.50. 
CHESTNUT 
Where they do well, no finer shade tree can be 
planted. We offer selected, well branched trees that 
should bear nuts soon. Bare root, 6 to 8 ft., $1.50; 
5 to 6 ft., $1.25. For smaller sizes, see under Nut 
Trees. 
HORSE CHESTNUT 
Aesculus hippocastanum. “Horse Chestnut,” 40 ft. 
Tree of medium growth with round, symmetrical 
top; has magnificent spikes of white, sweet-scented 
flowers. Bare roots, 12 to 15 inch, 25c; 18 to 24 inch, 
35c; 2 to 3 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 85c; 4 to 5 ft., $1.00. 
CHINESE ELM 
Chinese Elm. Exceedingly rapid growing tree. In 
dry interior sections, it adapts itself to extremes of 
heat, cold, drought and alkali. It is the one tree 
which can be planted almost anywhere and which 
will be almost certain to succeed. 8 to 10 ft., $1.25; 
6 to 8 ft., 90c; 5 to 6 ft., 65c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 10 lots 
10% less. Special price on large lots. 
HACKBERRY 
Celtis sinensis. “Hackberry.” 30 ft. A fine shade 
tree for the hot, dry country, with spreading head of 
light green foliage. Not affected by any insects or 
fungi, grows in any soil and under all conditions, no 
matter how difficult. Fruit is pea size, dull red, 
pendant. 4 to 6 ft., 75c. 
LINDEN 
Tilia platyphyllos. “European Linden.” A shapely, 
upright tree. Foliage heart-shaped and light green. 
Flowers yellow and fragrant. Bare root, 6 to 8 ft., 
$1.75; 5 to 6 ft., $1.25; 4 to 5 ft., $1.00; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
T. tomentosa. “Silver Linden.” Leaves dark green 
above, silver beneath, giving whole tree a rich two- 
toned effect. Very fragrant. 3 to 4 ft., 85c. 
‘Means Native of California. 
LOCUST 
R. pseudacacia. “Black Locust.” A fast grower 
with spreading top. Foliage light green, flowers 
white and very fragrant. Very drought resistant. 
Bare root, 8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 6 to 8 ft., 85c; 5 to 6 
ft., 75c. 
TULIP TREE 
Liriodendron. 100 ft. Leaves large, rich green. 
Flowers handsome, cup-shaped, resembling a Tulip; 
greenish yellow, marked with orange inside. A 
magnificent tree. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. Safely moved with 
ball and burlap, included in price. 
MAPLE (Acer) 
A. circinatum. “Vine Maple.” Handsome round 
headed small tree or shrub, beautiful with its deli¬ 
cate light green foliage, red flowers, rose-colored 
fruits and scarlet fall foliage. Bare roots, 2 to 3 ft., 
75c; 3 to 4 ft., 85c; 4 to 5 ft., 90c. 
A. negundo. “California Box Elder.” The Ash 
Leaved maple of rapid growth and drought resist¬ 
ant. Branched. 10 to 12 ft., $2.50; 8 to 10 ft., $1.75. 
A. platanoides. “Norway Maple.” 40 ft. Large 
round form tree, with dark heavy foliage. Fine for 
most any situation. 10 to 12 ft., $2.25; 8 to 10 ft., 
$1.25; 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 5 to 6 ft., 85c; 4 to 5 ft., 65c. 
A. platanoides schwedleri. “Purple-leaf Maple.” The 
most beautiful of the large maples. Buds are bril¬ 
liant orange; young foliage coppery and mature 
leaves deeply stained with purple. Bare root, 6 to 8 
ft., branched, $1.75; 4 to 5 ft., whip, 85c. 
Japanese Blood Leaf. (R). (See page 6). Beautiful 
specimen plant for sun or part shade. 
A. Saccharinum. “Silver Maple.” Most rapid grow¬ 
ing of all maples with large leaves silvery beneath. 
3 to 4 ft., 50c; 4 to 5 ft., 65c. 
A. Saccharum. “Sugar Maple.” Of strong growth 
and fine form. Foliage turns red in fall. 2 to 3 ft., 
50c; 3 to 4 ft., 75c; 4 to 5 ft., 85c; 8 to 10 ft., 
branched, $1.75. 
MAGNOLIA 
M. acuminata. “Cucumber Tree.” 30 ft. A good 
shade tree with large leaves. Fruit like a small 
pickle. Balled, 5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 6 to 7 ft., $1.25; 7 to 
8 ft., $2.50. 
MULBERRY 
Russian. 30 ft. A round headed tree of quick 
growth, profuse foliage. Plant in chicken yards for 
shade and berries. 4 to 5 ft., 50c 3 to 4 ft., 40c; 2 to 
3 ft., 25c. 
WEEPING MULBERRY 
“Tea’s Weeping Mulberry.” Very ornamental and 
of drooping habit. Its long, slender branches fall 
gracefully to the ground, forming a dense umbrella¬ 
shaped head. May be trained over a framework to 
form a wide roof of green. Excellent for a lawn 
specimen. Trees headed at 6 and 7 ft. 3 and 4 year 
heads, $2.50 to $3.50 each. 
THE OAKS 
For long life, stateliness, wide spreading shade and 
beautiful fall coloring no tree excells the oak. 
Chestnut Oak. 100 ft. Makes a beautiful, narrow 
round-topped tree with light colored bark. Foliage 
glossy above, silvery beneath, deep red in fall. 8 to 
10 ft., $2.00; 10 to 12 ft., $3.00. 
*Quercus chrysolepis. “Golden Cup Oak.” 40 ft. 
The finest evergreen oak for specimen planting. 
Leaves when young holly-like. Forms round head. 
Acorns borne in yellow moss-like cups. 1)4 to 2 ft., 
50c; 2 to 3 ft., 85c; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., $1.75. 
Quercus palustris. (Pin Oak). 75 ft. Fastest grow¬ 
ing of all the Oaks and easily transplanted; makes a 
dense, broad pyramidal head, branching horizontally; 
leaves of the most pleasing shade of green, deeply 
cut, turning red in Fall; free from insects and other 
troubles and one of the best shade trees for damp 
or heavy soils. 2 to 3 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 75c; 4 to 5 
ft., $1.00; 5 to 6 ft., $1.25; lots of 10, less 10%. 
POPLAR 
Simon. “Flagpole Poplar.” Very erect columnar 
growth; fine foliage. Better than Lombardy Poplar 
in every way. 8 to 10 ft., 90c; 6 to 8 ft., 75c; 4 to 6 
ft., 60c. 
Carolina. Fast growing spreading type. 10 to 12 ft., 
90c; 12 to 14 ft., $1.25. 
Chinese. Splendid quick growing shade tree with 
large dark green leaves. 5 to 6 ft., 85c. 
Silver. Has maple shaped leaves, bright green 
above, white beneath making a striking effect. 5 to 
6 ft., 85c; 6 to 7 ft., $1.00. 
PLANE. Sycamore 
Plane Oriental. “European Sycamore.” 60 ft. Val¬ 
uable park and avenue tree; grows rapidly into a 
uniform tree. Foliage bright green, leaves deeply 
cut. Where quick and heavy grade is wanted, plant 
this one. 6 to 8 ft., $1.25; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50; 10 to 12 
ft., $2.00. 
*P. racemosa. “California Sycamore.” 60 ft. The 
picturesque native of Southern California foothills. 
Spreading and much-branched with soft, downy green 
foliage and mottled trunks. 5 to 6 ft., $1.50. 
SWEET GUM 
Liquidambar. 120 ft. Forms large tree, but of 
slow growth. Leaves star shaped, similar to Maple. 
The autumn coloring is most gorgeous, surpassing 
that of any other tree. 2 to 3 ft., 60c; 3 to 4 ft., 85c; 
4 to 5 ft., $1.25. Safely moved with ball and burlap 
included in price. 
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WILLOW 
Salix babylonica. “Babylon Weeping Willow.” 55 
ft. A strong, tall-growing willow with pendulous 
branches. Particularly adapted for waterside plant¬ 
ing. Although this variety does not weep as heavily 
as the Wisconsin Willow, it is more satisfactory 
where quick height is desired. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 5 to 6 
ft., 75c; 4 to 5 ft., 60c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
Salix annularis. “Ringleaf Weeping Willow.” 30 
ft. In growth very similar to the ordinary Weeping 
Willow, but each leaf is curled and twisted into a 
ring. An oddly beautiful tree which is very attrac¬ 
tive beside a pool. 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 
S. vitellina. “Golden Willow.” 40 ft. Tree strong, 
upright grower; bark yellow, making a striking con¬ 
trast with other trees. 5 to 6 ft., 75c; 6 to 8 ft., 85c. 
CHOOSE SHADE TREES WITH 
THIS KEYED GUIDE 
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To Aid Your Selection We Give Below 
List of Shade Trees With Key Letter: 
ASH, Mountain . C 
BEECH, Purple . D 
BIRCH, White. B 
CATALPA, Western . E 
CATALPA, Bungei . D but very small 
CHESTNUT, Silver Leaf. F 
CHESTNUT, Fountain . C 
ELM, American . F 
ELM, Chinese . B 
GUM, Sweet __ C 
HACKBERRY . E 
HORSE CHESTNUT .. C 
LINDEN, European . F 
LOCUST . E 
MAPLE, Vine .. E but small 
MAPLE, Box Elder. E 
MAPLE, Norway . D 
MAPLE, Japanese .. E but very small 
MAPLE, Sugar __ F 
MAPLE, Silver _ D 
MULBERRY, Russian -. E 
OAK, Chestnut . B 
OAK, Golden Cup... D 
OAK, Pin . C 
PLANE, European . D 
PLANE, Racemosa . E 
POPLAR, Simon . A 
POPLAR, Carolina . B 
POPLAR, Chinese __ B 
POPLAR, Silver . D 
TULIP_ B 
WILLOW, Weeping. F 
WILLOW, Golden .. E 
