Formal Trees and Shrubs 
THE ELM CITY NURSERY COMPANY 
T HE popular demand for formal trained trees and plants is now very great. We 
have gathered together from various European and other sources a large 
collection of splendid specimen Bay-trees, Box, Holly, etc., adaptable to this 
special purpose. They are grown in tubs, boxes, etc., and can be shipped any time. 
Bay Trees (Laurus Nobilis). 
These dignified stately plants are without rivals for many formal uses. They will 
stand almost every summer exposure and several degrees of frost without injury. 
Now in tubs and can be shipped any time. 
Standard Bays. 
Diameter of Crown. Price Each. 
38 inches.$22.50 
34 inches. 15.00 
32 inches. 14.00 
30 inches. 12.00 
Diameter of Crown. Price Each. 
24 inches. $8.00 
22 inches. 7.00 
20 inches. 6.00 
Stems are from 24 inches to 45 inches from tub to 
plant. 
Pyramid Bays. 
Height. Diameter at Base. 
9 feet.45 to 48 inches 
8i feet.32 to 34 inches 
8 feet.30 to 32 inches, 
7 feet.26 to 28 inches 
6 feet.24 to 26 inches 
5 feet.18 to 20 inches 
foliage, according to size of 
Price Each. 
. .$30.00 
. . 20.00 
.. 18.50 
.. 15.00 
.. 12.00 
.. 8.00 
Bush Bays (Round Heads). 
Height. Diameter of Base. Price Each. 
30 inches. . . . 20 to 22 inches. . . .$6.50 
26 inches.22 inches. ... 5.50 
Imperial Bays. (Pyramids on Stems). 
Crown. Diameter. Price Each. 
60 inches.34 inches.$25.00 
45 inches.28 inches. 15.00 
Evergreen Box. Trained Specimens. 
These interesting evergreens lend themselves kindly to severe trimming and 
shape up into attractive forms. They are hardy, but if planted in a location much 
exposed to winter wind and sun, it is desirable to protect them. 
Standard Box. 
Diameter of Head. 
Price Each. 
30 to 36 inches. 
24 to 30 inches. 
20 to 24 inches. 
Pyramid Box. 
Height. 
Diameter. 
Price Eaoh. 
60 inches. 
55 inches. 
50 inches. 
45 inches. 
40 inches. 
30 inches. 
Also specimen box trained into round heads, birds, etc. 
cation. 
Prices quoted on appli- 
Globe Shaped Box. 
Diameter. 
Price Each. Diameter. 
Price Each. 
22 to 24 inches. 
20 to 22 inches. 
18 to 20 inches. 
. 3.50 
European Hollies, Yews, Laurels, Privet, Hydrangeas. 
We have assembled a splendid collection of these plants in various varieties and 
sizes so useful in creating charming garden effects. Inquire for special list of stock 
on hand or better, visit the nursery and see them. These are mostly in tubs and pots 
and can be shipped any time. 
Special Japanese Exhibit. 
... A . ra I e collection assembled personally by one of the members of the Company 
while in Japan recently, is on exhibition at the Nursery. The individual specimens 
ar ® I ?°k ‘ or sale singly, as the collection is too valuable to be broken up. A price 
will be considered, however, for the entire collection. A number of these trees are 
of great age and all of them are most interesting in their forms and expressions— 
a rare treat well worth seeing. 
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