WAXAHACHIE NURSERY, WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS_15 
SHADE TREES 
Here in the South and Southwest, where the sun does get 
hot, shade trees are a necessity. We are showing varieties be¬ 
low suitable for all locations, climates and purposes. 
NEW LOW RICES ON SHADE TREES 
New low prices on shade trees shown in this catalog will 
enable every home-owner to beautify his premises and pro¬ 
vide ample shade, at a very small cost. We call particular 
attention to the small shade trees we catalog. It will take them 
a year or two longer to make up as large as the larger ones we 
show, but they do transplant easily, and they are inexpensive. 
PLANT MORE SHADE TREES 
ARIZONA ASH. One of the most beautiful of all shade trees. 
Clean growth, holds foliage until nearly Christmas, no leaf- 
littered lawn. Trunk very straight, foliage dark green, very 
glossy and beautiful. Recommended for extensive planting in 
Gulf States. Unexcelled for West Texas, New Mexico, Pan¬ 
handle and Western Oklahoma planting. El Paso has adopted 
this tree as the universal street tree. 
Price 4 to 5 foot 29c each; 10 for $2.65. 
5 to 6 foot 69c each; 10 for $6.25. 
6 to 8 foot $1.15 each; 10 for $9.50. 
8 to 10 foot Heavy, well branched each $1.45; 10 for $12.00. 
BOISE D’ARC. A hardy enduring tree, used extensively for 
hedges. Makes splendid fence posts. Makes finest kind of shade 
tree, and endures heat, cold, wet or dry weather. Fast grower, 
small trees will soon make large ones. 3 to 4 foot size, each 
14c; 10 for $1.00; 100 for $6.50; 1000 for $40.00. 
BOX ELDER. Grows rapidly into large spreading tree. Makes 
fine shade trees, and valuable as shelter-belt planting in West 
and Southwest. Withstands heat and cold.Price 3 to 4 foot 
tree|* 14c each; 10 for $1.00. 6 to 8 foot Heavy, branched* 
85c each; 10 for $7.00. 
WESTERN CATALPA. Conspicuous because of its large, broad 
leaves and massive panicles of white, fragrant flowers. Ex¬ 
tensively used for timber plantings. As the wood is very en¬ 
during in the ground, it makes fine fence posts, and should be 
planted on every farm for this purpose. 
Price 3 to 4 foot 17c each; 10 for $1.40. 
6 to 8 foot heavy, 95c each; 10 for $8.00. 
COTTONWOOD. The fastest gi’owing shade tree known. Trees 
3 years after planting frequently reach 40 foot height. Plant 
groups of these for shade around home and for livestock. 
3 to 4 foot each 14c; 10 for $1.15. 
ELM (American White). The noble, spreading, drooping tree 
of our own woods. One of the grandest and hardiest of park 
or street trees. 
6 to 8 foot heavy, well branched each 65c; 10 for $5.50. 
2 to 3 foot each 9c; 10 for 75c; 100 for $6.00. 
It takes lots of hard work to plant and care for trees ; plant 
good stock for best results. 
We Pay Transportation Charges on Everything Shown in this 
Catalog, be Sure to Figure this in when Comparing Prices. 
CHINESE ELM. This new shade tree, introduced from China 
by the Government of the United States, has swept the South 
and southwest with its populariey. We highly recommend 
it for its beauty and fast growth and dense shade. 
Price 3 to 4 foot each 9c; 10 for 75c; 100 for $6.50. 
5 to 6 foot each 55c; 10 for $4.50; 100 for $38.00. 
8 to 10 foot heavy, well branched, each $1.25; 10 for $11.00; 
100 for $90.00. 
SWEET GUM. At home all over the South. Yields a gum used 
in preparation of chewing-gum. Price 3 to 4 foot 19c each. 
6 to 8 foot 85c each. 
HACKBERRY. A fine shade tree for all the South and South¬ 
west. Fast growing, tough and enduring. Probably planted 
more extensively for shade than any other. Price 2 to 3 foot 
19c each; 10 for $1.50; 100 for $9.00. 6 to 8 foot heavy, well 
branched each 95c; 10 for $8.00; 100 for $65.00. 
LIRIONDENDRON Tulipifera—Tulip-tree. A tall, robust tree of 
magnificent appearance. Leaves of unusual form. The blos¬ 
soms are tulip-like in shape and size. Showy. 
2 to 3 foot 19c each; -10 for $1.50. 
6 to 8 foot 95c each; 10 for $8.00. 
BLACK LOCUST. Popular for shade in West and Southwest, 
as it endures long drought. Foliage lacy and fresh green; 
flowers white and sweet scented. Price 3 to 4 foot each 19c; 
10 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00. 6 to 8 foot each 35c; 10 for $2.75; 
100 for $20.00. 
HONEY LOCUST. Large tree, spreading branches. Foliage 
light green turning yellow in fall. Greenish white flowers; 
large flat ornamental seed pods. Fine for home grounds, park 
and avenue planting. If planted thick, make impenetrable 
thorny hedge. Price 2 to 3 foot each 19c; 10 for $1.50; 100 
for $10.00. 
MAGNOLIA 
Beautiful broad-leaf ornamental trees. 
GRANDIFLORIA. The broad-leaf evergreen giant of the forest. 
Immense white blossoms. Well known throughout the South. 
Beautiful from small tree to maturity. 
Price 8 to 12 inch trees 35c each. 2 to 3 foot trees 65c. 
GLAUCA (Sweet or White Bay). Handsome native evergreen. 
Leaves green and lustrous on upper surface, pale or pearly 
white beneath. Fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late spring 
and early summer. 
Price 2 to 3 foot trees 49c each. 
M. ACUMINATA (Cucumber Tree). A tree of large pyramidal 
growth. The fruit resembles a small cucumber when young, 
but when ripe is of a deep scarlet. 
Price 3 to 4 foot trees 49c each. 
M- TRIPETALA (Umbrella Tree). A hardy, vigorous, medium¬ 
sized tree. Produces white flowers in June. Immense leaves. 
Price 3 to 4 foot trees 75c each. 
NORWAY MAPLE. A round topped tree of beautiful ap¬ 
pearance. Foliage of deep, rich green; in shape resembling 
that of the Sugar Maple. 
SOFT OR SILVER MAPLE. This is the quickest growing and 
largest of the maples. Its restful shade is much appreciated 
on the lawn and in the park where its wide spreading head has 
ample room. 
SUGAR MAPLE. The grandest of the Maples, producing tall, 
stately trees of greatest beauty. Its foliage in autumn is rich 
with brilliant tones of orange and lemon. For street and 
boulevard planting it has few equals. 
Prices on above Maples: 3 to 4 foot 19c each; 10 for $1.60. 
5 to 7 foot 89c each; 10 for $7.50. 
RUSSIAN MULBERRY. A very hardy drought resisting tree 
that will thrive and make excellent shade in the driest sections 
of the country. 
3 to 4 foot 19c each; 10 for $1.60. 
5 to 6 foot 57c each; 10 for $5.00. 
VIRGINIANA (Live Oak). One of the finest and most popular 
Evergreen shade and ornamental trees. Entirely evergreen, has 
dark, glossy green foliage and is a very clean tree for lawn and 
avnue planting. 
Price on Live Oak, 3 to 4 foot 95c each; 10 for $8.50. 
POPLAR, Lombardy (Populus Italica). One of the most 
striking and picturesque of trees. Valuable for lending dis¬ 
tinction to massed plantings. Indispensable in formal land- 
cape work. 
Price 3 to 4 foot 14c each; 10 for $1.15. 
6 to 8 foot 45c each; 10 for $3.90. 
9 to 10 foot 95c each; 10 for $8.75. 
POPLAR, Silver Leaved (Populus Alba). Leaves are dark on 
upper side, and pure white on lower side. Rapid grower. 
Price 4 to 5 foot 24c each; 10 for $2.10. 
SYCAMORE (Platanus Occidentalis). Also called American 
Plane or Buttonwood. Upright, shapely and beautiful. 
Price 4 to 5 foot 39c each; 10 for $3.35. 
6 to 8 foot, heavy, well branched, 89c each; 10 for $8.00. 
TALLOW Chinese (Sapium sebiferum). Cleanest of deciduous 
trees. Compact, dense head of small bright green leaves. 
Highly recommended. 
Price 6 to 7 foot, fine specimen, $1.25 each. 
CHINA, TEXAS UMBRELLA. A dense, spreading canopy 
topped tree which does not attain great height but with wide- 
spreading branches. Fragrant purple flowers are borne in 
spring, followed by numerous creamy yellow berries. 
Price 3 to 4 foot 24c each; 10 for $2.15. 
5 to 6 foot 79c each; 10 for $6.75. 
WILLOW, Common. The common willow adapts itself to 
any and all surroundings ; all it needs is plenty of water. Makes 
fine shade tree. Price 4 to 6 foot 29c each; 10 for $2.40. 
WILLOW, Weeping (See under Ornamental Trees). 
