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QUERCUS (OAK) 
WATER OAK. Or Southern Pin Oak. This 
tree is almost evergreen and seems to be a 
hybrid of Quercus Aquatica and Quercus Pa- 
lustris. It is very hardy, good grower, thrives 
under most any condition and transplants ea¬ 
sier than most oaks. Our trees are grown in 
soil and under conditions which make them 
easy to transplant. We consider this the best 
shade tree we have for the Southwest. Does 
well on tough rawhide and black soils of 
central Texas. Price, 4-5 ft., 50c; 5-7 ft., 75c: 
7-8 ft., $1.00; 8-10 ft., $1.25, Any of the above 
sizes balled and burlapped at double the 
above prices. 
QUERCUS VIRGINIANA. “Live Oak.” 50 ft. Our 
native Southern Live Oak. Unsurpassed as an 
evergreen shade tree, and when established will 
thrive under practically all weather conditions 
and in most all soils. Price, 2-3 ft., 50c: 3-4 ft., 
75c. Balled and Burlapped at double the above 
prices. 
RED OAK. Same size and prices as Water 
Oak. 
ROBIN A (LOCUST) 
R. PSEUDACACIA. “Black Locust.” 60 ft. A 
very hardy quick growing tree of tropical ap¬ 
pearance. Price, 2-3 ft., 15c: 3-4 ft., 20c: 4-5 ft., 
25c; 5-6 ft., 30c: 6-8 ft., 45c; 8-10 ft., 75c: 10-12 
ft, $1.00. 
SALIX (WILLOW) 
S. BABYLONICA. “Weeping Willow.” 40 ft. 
A very effective tree in landscape planting with 
its long pendulous branches. Grows anywhere 
but likes moist location. Price, 2-3 ft., 20c; 3-4 
ft., 35c; 4-5 ft, 50c; 5-6 ft, 65c: 6-8 ft, 90c. 
SASSAFRAS 
S. VARIFOLIUM. “Common Sassafras.” 30 
ft This makes a beautiful small shade tree, 
changing in fall to beautiful fall colors. The roots 
of this plant are often used to make an aromatic 
tea. Price, 2-3 ft., 25c; 3-4 ft., 40c; 4-6 ft., 60c. 
ULMUS (ELM) 
CHINESE ELM. This is the fastest grow¬ 
ing elm and makes a tree quickly. For quick 
shade, plant Chinese Elm. 
AMERICAN ELM; 
Red Elm or Big Leap Elm. 60 ft. The fastest 
growing and largest of our native elm trees. 
Winged or Cork Bark Elm. 50 ft. This 
is a fairly rapid growing elm. More resist¬ 
ant to storm or wind damage than any of 
the larger growing elms, and we consider 
it decidedly the best elm for shade tree 
planting. 
Prices on all elm trees: 4-6 ft., 30c; 6-8 ft., 
50c: 8-10 ft., 75c; 10-12 ft., $1.00. Write for prices 
on larger sizes. 
VIBURNUM (BLACKHAW) 
V. PRUNIFOLIUM. “Native Blackhaw.” 15 
to 20 ft. A large shrub or small tree, colored in 
spring with large clusters of pure white flowers. 
Glossy leaves, changing to beautiful autumn col¬ 
ors in fall. Fruit black and edible. Price, 2-3 ft., 
25c; 3-4 ft., 40c; 4-6 ft, 60c. 
Onnam.£nta£ n/lne^ 
V 
Vines are indispensable for many ornamental uses in your yard. There is 
something about them that gives an indescribable charm and beauty wherever they 
are used. Often used to decorate bare walls and unsightly objects which would 
otherwise be objectionable. 
All of our vines are easily cultivated. Once they are properly planted and 
trained, they require very little further attention. 
AMPELOPSIS 
(DECIDUOUS IVY) 
A. QUINQUEFOLIA. “Virginia Creeper.” 
Clings to the smoothest wall. Large green foliage 
changing to brilliant scarlet in the fall and later 
dropping the leaves. Price, 25c each. 
A. VEITCHI. “Boston Ivy.” A climbing vine 
for covering walls, chimneys, and stonework. 
Green in summer, gorgeous reds and yellows in 
autumn. Price, strong 2 year plants, 30c each. 
ANTIGONON 
(QUEEN’S WREATH) 
A. LEPTOPUS. “Rosa-de-Montana.” Very 
rapid-growing vine which dies to the ground in 
winter. Covered in summer with magnificent 
sprays of bright rose-pink flowers. Price, large 
size bulb, 35c; medium size, 20c. 
BIGNONIA (TRUMPET VINE) 
B. RADICANS. “Trumpet Creeper.” The old- 
fashioned soi't. Good for covering back fences, 
dead trees, etc. Price, 25c each. 
HEDERA (EVERGREEN IVY) 
H. HELIX. “English Ivy.” Clings to stone, 
brick or wood. Hardy, with thick, dark green 
leaves. Well rooted plants, 25c each. 
LONICERA (HONEYSUCKLE) 
L. JAPONICA HALLIANA. '‘Hall’s Japan 
Honeysuckle.” A favorite vine with flowers of 
delicious fragrance, strong, rapid grower in any 
soil or location, will cover arbors, verandas or 
posts and is beautiful when allowed to ramble 
over trees and bushes in a wild, natural w^ay. 
Strong plants, 25c each. 
PUERARIA (KUDZU) 
P. HIRSUTA. “Kudzu Vine.” Very rank, fast 
grower, suitable for quick shade. Beautiful Wis¬ 
teria-like blossoms. Price, 25c each. 
