STREET AND AVENUE TREES 
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purpose, also is very valuable for the making of posts, grape-stakes, etc. It 
thrives in open countries where nearly all other trees fail. The flowers are 
a beautiful white in color and very fragrant. 
Each 10 100 
8 to 10 ft.$1.00 $7.50 $60.00 
6 to 8 ft.75 6.00 50.00 
Maple Silver or Soft While this variety is a native of the Eastern States 
** 9 it is highly recommended for western planting. 
(Acer Dasycarpum) The tree is a strong rapid grower, often growing 
120 feet high. The bark is light colored and smooth. Leaves are a beautiful 
green on the upper side and a silvery color underneath. Thrives particularly 
well in the interior valleys and makes a beautiful avenue or boulevard tree. 
Each 10 100 
8 to 10 ft . $1.00 $7.50 $60.00 
6 to 8 ft . 75 6.00 50.00 
Mlllberrv Licks As we ^ as being a valuable tree for shade purposes it 
is also highly prized for its fruit and is recommended for 
(Morus Americana planting in chicken yards and hog corrals. Hogs will 
Rubra) thrive well by feeding on the berries as they drop. 
This variety was originated by James Lick and is one of the best. The ber¬ 
ries are large, a beautiful black color when ripe, and highly flavored. 
8 to 10 ft . a.. Each $1.00 
Mulberry, New American 
This variety is a very rapid grower and 
extensively used for avenue and shade pur- 
(Morus Americana Rubra) poses. It is a strong grower having large 
leaves of a beautiful dark green color. Very handsome in appearance and also 
valuable for its fruit which is large and jet black in color possessing good 
flavor. 
8 to 10 ft ... Each $1.00 
MuIKaitv The Persian can easily be classed as the leader among 
mulberries. The tree while not a fast grower is 
(Morus Nigra) strong and healthy and bears very young. 
On account of the large size and fine flavor of the berries it is unequalled by 
any other variety for the making of pies, tarts and other home dishes. 
The berries are of a beautiful black color, sub-acid and very large in size, 
often measuring one to one and one-half inches in length. It is also found 
to be practically seedless. We highly recommend the planting of the Per¬ 
sian in all home orchards. 
4 to 6 ft . Each $1.00 
3 to 4 ft . Each .75 
Plnwprincr This is one of the most attractive trees to be found in 
9 ® the early spring and should be planted in all parks and 
(Persica) yards where flowers are appreciated. 
The tree is a strong grower and can be trained most any shape desired. 
In April it will be found laden with blossoms before the leaves appear. 
The flowers are large, double ahd very fragrant. We propagate these flow¬ 
ering peaches in the double red, double pink and double white varieties. 
4 to 6 ft. 
3 to 4 ft... 
Each 10 
$ .75 $6.00 
.60 5.00 
Vesuvius Plum This variety is sometimes known as the purple leaved 
plum and on account of its beautiful foliage is found val- 
(Prunus) uable for grouping in parks or home grounds. 
The tree is a strong grower of upright habit. Leaves are of a beautiful dark 
purple in color. While it is a fruit producing tree its chief use is as an 
ornamental. 
Each 10 
4 to 6 ft.$1.00 $7.50 
One of the strongest growers and most largely 
planted varieties of poplars. It grows very tall and 
(Populus Balsamifera) handsome, has a broad crown and spreading habit. 
Balm of Gilead 
