A Spray of Weigelia. 
BEAUTY BUSH. (Kolk- 
witzia.) A Chinese shrub 
worthy of a place in Amer¬ 
ican gardens. The bush is 6 
to 8 feet tall and droops to 
the ground when in bloom. 
The deep pink flowers with 
yellow-brown throats are 
borne in clusters on leafy 
stems. Each, 55c; 3 for 
$1.50. 
SPIREA KOREAN. This splendid new shrub is prob¬ 
ably the finest spirea yet discovered. Grows about six 
feet tall forming a large globe-shaped bush which is cov¬ 
ered with large, rounded clusters of snow-white flowers 
marked with darker eyes. Blooms about two weeks later 
than Spirea Van Houttei. Each, 55c; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
SPIREA, FROEBEL’S. A Japanese type of Spirea with 
bluish green leaves and red stems. Rather more dwarf than 
Van Houttei. Flat clusters of rose colored flowers. 35c 
each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
SPIREA, ANTHONY WATERER. 12 to 18-ineh stock. 
Produces bright crimson blooms throughout the' summer. 
Dwarf growing. 35c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
SNOWBALL. The Snowball is always ready with its load 
of white ball blooms to supply the necessary decoration 
for Memorial Day. 45c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
WEIGELIA ROSEA. 5 to 6 feet in height. A hardy and 
beautiful shrub bearing a profusion of rose-colored flowers. 
45c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
HEDGE PLANTS 
HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN PINK. A rapid grower. 
Attains a height of 8 to 12 feet. Blooms during May. Has 
slender, upright branches and small bright pink flowers 
followed by orange-yellow berries. A good plant for tall 
hedges. 35c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. By express, 100 
for $27.50. 
PRIVET. Amoor (Siberian.) A fine upright shrub, 
almost evergreen with pure white flowers in June followed 
by purple seed pods. 1 to lVi-foot stock, 25c each; 10 for 
$1.50, postpaid. By express, 100 for $12.00. 
JAPAN BARBERRY. Dense growing, thorny shrub, with 
drooping yellow flowers followed by bright red berries 
which hang all winter. A good plant to use as a protection 
for evergreens. 1 to lV2-foot stock, 30c each; 10 for $1.90, 
postpaid. By express, 100 for $17.50. 
Spirea Van Houttei. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI. (Hardy Bridal Wreath.) 
Slender bushy shrubs, upright in growth, but in May and 
June a fountain of arching, snowy white bloom. 35c each; 
3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
RED BARBERRY. Similar to Japanese Barberry only 
the leaves are red. 12 to 18-inch, each, 45c, postpaid. 
Olds* Fruit and Shade Trees 
OLDS’ APPLES AND CRABS 
PRICES OF ALL APPLE TREES, except Mc¬ 
Intosh, and Snow Apple, 3 Vi to 5-foot trees, well 
branched, by express, 85c each; 10, assorted 
varieties if preferred, for $8.00. Write for 
special prices in larger quantities. All trees 
are ordinarily sent by express. If wanted by 
mail add 15 cents per tree for postage. Note: 
The supply of apple trees is very short this 
year. Order early. 
SUMMER VARIETIES 
YELLOW TRANSPARENT. An early August 
apple of highest quality for home use but too 
tender to ship. Pale waxy yellow in color. 
DUCHESS OF OLDENBURG. A large and 
beautiful apple ripening in late August and early 
September. Yellow and red, streaked and min¬ 
gled. Very juicy and rich flavored, fairly tart. 
Exceptionally good for cooking and the best 
commercial extra early. Well known. 
LIVELAND. A very hardy apple. Color white, 
shading to crimson; flesh, white. Very juicy and 
sweet. Bears during July and August. 
AUTUMN APPLES 
WEALTHY. The one fall apple with a perfect 
score as regards dessert, cooking and market 
qualities in contests of the Wisconsin Horticul¬ 
tural Society. Round fruit of rich dark polished 
red. The aromatic tender flesh is juicy, sub-acid, 
and of delicious flavor. The Wealthy is an early 
and annual bearer. 
WINTER VARIETIES 
DELICIOUS. Good size, fine quality. Tree 
good grower and hardy. Most popular newer 
variety for eating. 
JONATHAN. Medium red, extra fine quality. 
McINTOSH. One of the best and most satis¬ 
factory apples for Wisconsin. Medium size, spicy, 
bright red and of highest quality. Tree vigorous 
with spreading head. Annual bearer. If you 
have room for only one apple tree plant this 
variety. Price same as Snow Apple. 
NORTHERN SPY. Large, rounded, conical, 
often flattened, slightly ribbed, handsomely 
striped with red. Flavor rich, aromatic, mild 
sub-acid, fine. Keeps through winter and late 
into spring. 
WINESAP. Medium to large, round, oblong, 
bright .red. Flesh yellow, crisp, juicy with a 
rich delicious flavor. Vigorous tree. Good keeper. 
TALMAN SWEET. The best winter sweet 
apple for home and market. Flesh white and 
fine grained. Productive and hardy. 
FAMUSE. (Snow.) The popular Snow Apple. 
Medium, deep crimson, flesh white, of best qual¬ 
ity. Famous eating apples. Prices of Famuse and 
McIntosh only; By express, each, 95c; 10 for 
$9.00. 
Delicious Apple. 
CRAB APPLES 
Prices, 3% to 5-foot trees: Each, 95c; 10 for 
$9.00. 
HYSLOP. Large, deep crimson; most beau¬ 
tiful. 
WHITNEY. One of the largest; splashed car¬ 
mine, firm, juicy, great bearer. Fine eating apple. 
HARDY PLUMS 
Prices, all plums, 3y 2 to 5-foot trees, well 
branched, by express: Each, 85c; 10 for $8.00. 
Assorted if desired. 
★UNDERWOOD (MINNESOTA NO. 91.) 
Earliest and hardiest of the large new plums, 
ripening August first to August 15th, and attain¬ 
ing a size of 1 % inches in diameter. Fruit red, 
juicy; very small pit, free stone. 
TONKA PLUM. Fine, large red plum. Ripens 
about the middle of August. Originated at Min¬ 
nesota Fruit Breeding Farm and considered one 
of their best. Hardy. 
MONITOR PLUM. Good size, very dark red 
plum of unusually fine quality. Hardy. 
WANETA. The most delicious of all plums 
and Prof. Hansen’s masterpiece. It is a cross 
between a large American variety and the Japa¬ 
nese Apple Plum, a sort originated by Luther 
Burbank. The Waneta combines immense size 
with attractive appearance and flavor. 
HARDY PEACH 
MARQUETTE. A new seedling variety that 
has been growing now for several seasons in 
Wisconsin and proven very hardy. It originated 
in the northern peninsula of Michigan. It is a 
free stone variety of medium size, white flesh 
and of excellent quality. It is as fine a flavored 
peach as we have ever eaten. This peach is abso¬ 
lutely hardy in southern Wisconsin. Each, by 
express, 75c; 10 for $7.00. 
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HARDY CHERRIES 
Prices of cherries, 3 to 4-foot trees, well 
branched: Each, 75c; 10 for $7.00, by express. 
★MONTMORENCY. Large, bright crimson, 
very juicy; strong, upright grower; one of the 
best late varieties. 
★EARLY RICHMOND. An early variety of 
extreme hardiness bearing large crops. Light to 
dark red, juicy. 
HARDY PEARS 
Prices of pears, 3 Vi to 5-foot trees, well 
branched: Each, 85c; 10 for $8.00, by express. 
BARTLETT. Large, buttery, juicy, high- 
flavored, great bearer, very popular, early. 
(August.) 
CLAPP’S FAVORITE. Very large, early, yel¬ 
low and red, with russet specks; melting rich. 
(August.) 
KEIFFER. Forms a beautiful tree with glossy 
green leaves. The fruit is of good quality. Early 
and prolific. 
SHADE TREES 
For lawn or street planting. Strong well- 
rooted, well branched, 6 to 8-foot trees, unless 
otherwise specified. We ship by express. 
CHINESE ELM. A new elm which is becom¬ 
ing very popular due to the fact that it is prob¬ 
ably the most rapid growing shade tree. Its 
leaves are much smaller than those of the com¬ 
mon elm. It is a fine shaped tree, extremely 
hardy, and will thrive on poor soils and in dry 
locations. Each, $1.25; 3 for $3.50. 
CHINESE ELM SEEDLINGS. 1 % to 2-foot 
stock: 10 for 75c; 50 for $2.75; 100 for $4.75, 
postpaid. 
ELM, Vase. A beautiful shade tree. The 
branches grow up and away from the center of 
the tree, giving it its appropriate name. Recom¬ 
mended for planting on a wide street or where 
a broad growing tree is desired. Grafter trees, 
each, 90c; 3 for $2.50; 10 for $8.00. 
MOUNTAIN ASH. 5 to 6-foot trees. A native 
tree. When quite young this tree will produce 
berries in large clusters of an orange color. 
Grows about 18 feet tall. Each, $1.10. 
SILVER MAPLE. (Soft Maple.) A well known 
ornamental tree with wide spreading slender 
branches. Each, 65c; 3 for $1.80. 
WHITE ASH. A good strong tree, producing 
a broad round head with a strong, clean trunk. 
Will do well on practically any soil. Each, $1.00; 
3 for $2.75. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR. A tall, picturesque, 
spire-like tree. Fine for formal plantings along 
avenues or for marking the boundaries of 
grounds. 5 to 6-foot trees. Each, 55c; 3 for 
$1.50. 
BECHTEL’S CRAB. A dwarf tree of great 
beauty covered with large double rose-like blos¬ 
soms. A hardy and popular variety. 3 to 4-foot 
trees. Each, $1.00. 
