B. F. BABB NUBSEBIES 
LANCASTEB, PA. 
NO ADDED CHARGE FOB PACKING 
—EXCEPT FOB LABGE TBEES 
The prices given in this catalog include t'he cost 
of packing and delivery to freight or express office 
at Lancaster, Pa., except bare root trees over 2 
inches in caliper which if called for or shipped by 
carload will be loaded free, but if packed for 
shipment by express or freight in less than car¬ 
load lots add 10% to catalog prices. 
Sorbus—MOUNTAIN ASH 
—aucuparia, 20-40 ft. European Mountain Ash 
Attractive white flowers in May, followed by showy 
clusters of bright red berries. 
Til ia—LINDEN 
Fast growing shade trees for lawn, park or avenue 
planting; straight growth and symmetrical outline. 
—americana, 60-80 ft. American Linden 
Conical, dense head. Large, smooth, glossy, rich green 
leaves with yellow twigs; fragrant, yellow flowers. 
See illustration on Page 25. 
6- 8 ft.$ 2.00 
10-12 ft. iy 2 -2 in cal. 3.75 
14-16 ft.,' 3 -4 in. cal. 9.00 
—-vulgaris, 50-60 ft. European Linden 
Fine, conical tree of dense and compact growth; red 
bark and deep) green, pubescent leaves, smaller than 
those of the American Linden. 
6- 8 ft.$ 2.50 
10-12 ft., 2y 2 -3 in. cal. 9.00 
12-14 ft., 3 -4 in. cal. 12.00 
14-18 ft., 4 -5 in. cal. 18.00 
Ulmus—ELM 
Graceful, majestic trees. Fine for avenues, parks and 
near homes. Prefer moist soil. 
—americana. 60-80 ft. American Elm 
Long, ascending branches, gradually spreading; droop¬ 
ing, slender branchlets. 
6- 8 ft.$ 1.25 
8-10 ft., 1 -iy 2 in. cal. 1.50 
10-12 ft., l%-2 in. cal. 2.25 
12-14 ft., 2 -2 y 2 in. cal. 3.50 
14-16 ft., 2 y 2 -3 in. cal. 4.50 
14-16 ft., 3 -3% in. cal. 6.50 
14-16 ft.. 3%'-4 in. cal. 8.00 
16-18 ft., 4 -5 in. cal. 10.00 
16-18 ft.. 5 -6 in. cal. 15.00 
-vaseii, 60-80 ft. Vase Elm 
Spreading type of Elm with large foliage and uni¬ 
formity of shape; quick growing. 
12-14 ft., 2 -2y 2 in. cal. 4.50 
12-14 ft., 2Y 2 -3 in. cal. 6.00 
12-14 ft., 3 -3y 2 in. cal. 7.00 
—glabra, 50-75 ft. Scotch Elm 
Broad, round-topped head, spreading branches; leaves 
very short stemmed, 3-6 in. long. 
14-16 ft., 31 / 2-4 in cal.$16.00 
14-18 ft., 4 -5 in. cal. 20.00 
—molineii, 60-75 ft. Moline Elm 
Pyramidal in growth somewhat like a Lombardy 
Poplar; older trees becoming more spreading. 
8-10 ft., I. 14 -I 1/2 in. cal.$ 2.00 
12-14 ft., 11 / 2-2 in. cal. 3.00 
16-18 ft., 3 - 31/2 in. cal. 7.00 
16-18 ft.. 31 / 2-4 in. cal. 9.00 
16-18 ft., 4 -5 in. cal. 12.50 
18-20 ft. 5 -6 in. cal. 17.50 
18-20 ft.; 7 -8 in. cal. 37.50 
—pumila, 40-50 ft. Asiatic, or Chinese Elm 
Very rapid grower, yet hard wooded; graceful form; 
small leaved; drought resistant. 
6- 8 ft. .$ 1-50 
12-14 ft., 214-3 in. cal. 6.00 
14-16 ft., 3 -4 in. cal. 8.50 
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