16 WAXAHACHIE NURSERY, WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS 
ORNAMENTAL TREES 
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Our guarantee to replace free of charge any tree, plant or 
shrub that you buy from us that is not satisfactory is your 
Nursery Insurance Policy against inferior nursery stock and 
irresponsible nurserymen and houses that do not grow their 
own stock, and do not know what they are sending out. 
Below, listed under ORNAMENTAL TREES, you will find 
many rare and scarce items that are not generally shown in 
nursery catalogs. We believe some of our customers will be 
interested in these beautiful specimens. Many of them make 
lovely, substantial shade trees, but their main use is for 
ornamental specimens on lawn and parkway, around the home 
grounds, in parks, cemeteries, etc. 
TREE ALTHEA. With the same blooming qualities as the 
bush althea, except trained to a single stem about five feet 
high, with a rounded head of branches. Makes a lovely speci¬ 
men. See bush Althea for vai'ieties and colors. Price 5 to 6 
foot specimens ,$1.00 each. 
BEECH, RIVERS BLOOD-LEAVED. Grows to 30 feet; com¬ 
pact, symetrical growth, crimson foliage early in spring, chang¬ 
ing to dark purple in summer. One of the finest of all purple 
leaved trees. 12 to 15 inch 2-year grafts $1.25 each. 
BIRCH, Cut Leaf Weeping (Betula Pendula Laciniata). An 
elegant tree with slender drooping branches and fine cut 
leaves. White bark. Price 12 to 15 inch 2-year grafts, $1.25 
each. 
CATALPA, Umbrella (Catalapa Bungei). Foliage large and 
glossy. Top-grafter on tall stems it forms a perfect umbrella 
shaped head and makes an effective tree for formal planting. 
Price 2-year head, 5 to 6 foot stem $1.65 each. 
JAPANESE FLOWERING CHERRIES 
These are among the most beautiful introductions to our 
American gardens. All hardy. Choice and rare. 
YOSHINO (Yedoensis; Single Blush-pink). First to bloom. 
Single; pink. This is the species famous in Washington, D. C. 
Price 3 to 4 foot trees $1.65 each. 
FLOWERING CRAB (Betchel’s). A low bushy tree, rarely 
over 20 feet high. This is the most beautiful of all the fine 
varieties of Flowering Crab. At a distance the tree seems to 
be covered with dainty little soft pink roses. Blooms quite 
young. It is very fragrant. Price 3 to 4 foot $1.25 each. 
FLOWERING DOGWOOD 
The first show of glorious spring in our American woods. 
The large showy flowers in massed effect make a sight never 
to be forgotten. 
WHITE DOGWOOD—TREE FORM. 3 to 4 foot stem. 
Rounded, well balanced top. $1.25 each. 
RED FLOWERING DOGWOOD. Same as above, except 
flowers deep pink. iy z to 2 foot grafted 79c each. 3 to 4 
foot $1.45 each. 
FLOWERING PEACH. A lovely sight in early spring, makes 
fine specimen in any planting. Colors Double Red. Double 
Pink, Double White. Price 3 to 4 foot trees 69c each. 
HAWTHORNE (Pauls Scarlet). Flowers carmine-scarlet, very 
large and double. Considered far superior to any other var¬ 
iety. Price 2 to 3 foot trees 89c each. 
MAIDENHAIR-TREE (or Ginkgo). Leaves resemble maiden¬ 
hair fern. A valuable and ornamental tree for specimens 
or avenue planting. Price 3 foot trees $1.15 each. 
MAGNOLIA, Saucer. Probably the hardiest of all Chinese 
magnolias. Large saucer like pink flowers that hold color 
throughout blooming period. Price 18 to 24 inch 79c each. 
MAGNOLIA, Purple Lily Flowered. A vigorous growing mag¬ 
nolia, unusually attractive with its wine-colored flowers and 
large distinct shiny leaves. Blooms early in spring before 
leaves appear. Price 18 to 24 inch trees, 79c each. 
MAGNOLIA, Star. Spreading, shrubby habit; fragrant, semi¬ 
double white flowers before leaves appear. Price 12 to 18 
inch 75c each. 
MULBERRY, Tea’s Weeping (Morus Tartarica Pendula). A 
graceful and beautiful hardy tree, forming a perfect umbrella¬ 
shaped head, with long, slender, willowy branches, drooping 
to the ground and gracefully swaying in the wind; foliage 
sn^all, lobed and of a delightful, fresh, glossy green. The 
tree is exceedingly hardy, of rapid growth and abundant fol¬ 
iage, and can be trained into almost any shape. Price 2-year 
heads, 5 to 6 foot stems, heavy, $1.39 each. 
MIMOSA (Albizza Julibrissan, or Silk Tree). A beautiful 
ornamental tree, related to the Acacias, with fine-cut, fern¬ 
like foliage. Beautiful, fragrant, feathery pink blossoms. 
Hardy anywhere. Price 1 to 3 foot plants 29c each; 10 for 
$2.25. 3 to 4 foot well branched trees 59c each; 10 for $5.00. 
PARKINSONIA (Jerusalem Thorn). A showy ornamental 
tree with smooth bright green bark, and many feathery, 
reed-like branchlets which take the place of leaves. During 
early summer covered with bright yellow flowers. Hardy and 
withstands extreme drought and heat. Native of Southwest 
Texas. Price 2 to 3 foot 69c each. 
PURPLE LEAF PLUM. Strong growing small tree with 
deep colored leaves of rich purple, and quantities of white 
flowers in spring. Price 4 to 5 foot 59c each. 
PUSSY WILLOW. Small willowy tree or large shrub cov¬ 
ered in early spring with long, silky silvery catkins, which 
make the branches so valuable for decorating. Grows any¬ 
where. Price 2 to 3 foot 35c each. 
RED BUD (Tree Form). This is the well known Red Bud, 
but trained to tree form. Unusually attractive as orna¬ 
mental lawn tree, or when mixed with other plantings. Price 
4 to 5 foot stem, well branched head, $1.50 each. 
ROSE ACACIA (Robina Hispida or Moss Locust), One of the 
most striking of spring blooming trees, with large rose- 
colored flowers covering the trees in early spring. Tree form 
5 to 6 foot stem, well balanced head, $1.65. (See shrubs for 
shrub form). 
TREE ROSES 
Tree roses differ from bush roses, in that they are budded 
on a stalk of some strong growing variety 3% feet above 
ground, with several branches forming a well rounded head 
and produce even more flowers than bush variety. One of the 
most striking features of all California landscapes is the 
abundance of these beautiful Tree Roses in full bloom. They 
wlil do well throughout the Southern half of the United States. 
You may order any variety shown on our general rose list, 
under Bush Roses. Price each, 3% foot stem, well balanced 
head, $3.00 each; 10 for $25.00. 
TREE OF HEAVEN (Alianthus Grandulosa). A lovely orna¬ 
mental tree from Japan. Rapid grower, feathery foliage. Use¬ 
ful to produce tropical effects. Price 4 to 5 foot 39c each. 
SALIX BABYLONICA. 40 ft. The well-known picturesque 
“Weeping Willow.” Large spreading top and long pendulous 
branches. Thrives in wet or dry soils. 
Price 3 to 4 foot 19c each; 10 for $1.60. 
5 to 6 foot 49c each; 10 for $4.25. 
8 to 10 foot $1.19 each; 10 for $9.50. 
VITEX (Tree Form). Flowers deep blue, leaves have a spicy 
fi-agrance. This is same as bush form Vitex, except trained to 
single stem. 4 to 6 foot with well balanced rounded head. 
Unexcelled for specimen or lawn decoration in Southwest and 
West. Price $1.50 each. 
WISTERIA (Tree Form). Lovely lavender purple flowers in 
long racemes. Same as climbing Wisteria, except trained to 
tree form, stems 3 to 4 foot with heavy, well balanced heads 
grafted. Amazingly beautiful lawn specimen. Price $2.95 each. 
WEIGEL A (Tree Form). Flowers deep pink, like bush Wei- 
gela, except trained to single stem 4 to 5 feet high with 
rounded well balanced head. Very decorative. Each $1.25. 
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