GILLET’S 
SHADE 
TREES 
30 Kinds 
MOUNTAIN ASH 
“European.” Small tree of erect growth. Flowers 
white, followed by large red berries. Scarlet leaves 
in autumn. Very handsome at any season. Bare root. 
6 to 8 ft., branched, $1.50; 5 to 6 ft., 85c; 3 to 4 ft., 
75c; 2 to 3 ft., 35c. Protect this tree from borers. 
BEECH 
“European Green Leaf.” 50 ft. Because of their ele¬ 
gant habit and delicate tracery of foliage, these 
trees adapt themselves to the most ornamental situ¬ 
ation. They transplant well with a ball of earth. 
Tolerates shade. Potted, 18 to 24 in., 75c; 2 to 3 ft., 
$1.00; 3 to 4 ft., $1.25; 4 to 5 ft., $1.50 
BIRCH 
Betula Papyrifera “Canoe Birch/’ 30 ft. Has the 
whitest bark of all birches with loose graceful head 
when older. Bark curls and peels giving an artistic 
touch. 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c; 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
“Cutleaf Weeping Birch.” Same as European but 
leaves are deeply cut and branches weep gracefully. 
An elegant tree on the lawn. Bare roots, 4 to 6 ft., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
CATALPA 
Catalpa Speciosa. “Western Catalpa.” 30 ft. Hardy 
tree desirable where winters are cold, stands hard 
conditions. Very large leaves. Beautiful large white 
flowers with dark markings. Bare root, 6 to 7 ft., 
85c; 4 to 6 ft., 75c. 
CHESTNUT 
Where they do well, no finer shade tree can be 
planted. We offer selected, well branched trees that 
should bear nuts soon. Bare root, 8 to 10 ft., $2.00; 
6 to 8 ft., $1.50; 5 to 6 ft., $1.25. For smaller sizes, 
see under Nut Trees 
HORSE CHESTNUT 
Aesculus hippocastanum. “Horse Chestnut.” 40 ft. 
Tree of medium growth with round, symmetrical 
top; has magnificent spikes of white, sweet-scented 
flo'wers. Bare roots, 18 to 24 inch, 35c; 2 to 3 ft., 
50c; 3 to 4 ft., 85c; 4 to 5 ft., $1.00. 
HACKBERRY 
Celtis sinensis. “Hackberry.” 30 ft. A fine shade 
tree for the hot, dry country, with spreading head of 
light green foliage. Not affected by any insects or 
fungi, grows in any soil and under all conditions, no 
matter haw difficult. Fruit is pea size, dull red, 
pendent. 5 to 6 ft., 85c; 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., 65c. 
LOCUST 
R. pseudacacia. “Black Locust.” A fast grower 
with spreading top. Foliage light green, flowers 
white and very fragrant. Very drought resistant. 
Bare root, 8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 6 to 8 ft., 85c; 5 to 6 
ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
SHAGBARK HICKORY 
ELM 
Ulmus Pumila “Chinese or Siberian.” Exceedingly 
rapid growing tree. In dry interior sections, it 
adapts itself to extremes of heat, cold, drought and 
alkali. It is the one tree which can be planted al¬ 
most anywhere and which will be almost certain 
to succeed. 8 to 10 ft., $1.50; 6 to 8 ft., $1.25; 5 to 6 
ft., 85c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
Ulmus Parvifolia. “Evergreen Elm.” 25 ft. One 
of the most beautiful elms in cultivation. A small 
tree with a spreading crown of slender drooping 
branches and delicate, bright green leaves, which 
change to bronze and purple in Fall. Grows rapidly. 
Evergreen except in cold sections, where its leaves 
are dropped for a short time. 5 to 6 ft., 75c; 4 to 5 
ft., 65c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
LINDEIN 
Tilia tomentosa. “Silver Linden.” A shapely, 
upright tree, densely foliaged with large heart- 
shaped leaves, dark green above, pale green and 
silver beneath. Stands heat better than other lin¬ 
dens. Flowers yellow and fragrant. Bare root, 
branched, 8 to 9 ft., $2.25; 6 to 8 ft., $2.00; 5 to 6 
ft., $1.75; 4 to 5 ft., $1.50. 
MAPLE (Acer) 
A. circinatum. “Vine Maple.” Handsome round 
headed small tree or shrub, beautiful with its deli¬ 
cate light green foliage, red flowers, rose-colored 
fruits and scarlet fall foliage. Bare roots, 2 to 3 ft., 
75c; 3 to 4 ft., 85c; 4 to 5 ft., 90c. 
A. platanoides. “Norway Maple.” 40 ft. Large 
round form tree, with dark heavy foliage. Fine for 
most any situation. 10 to 12 ft., well branched, $2.75 
to $3.50; 8 to 10 ft., $1.75; whips, 6 to 8 ft., $1.25; 
5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., 75c. 
A. platanoides schwedleri. “Purple-leaf Maple.” The 
most beautiful of the large maples. Buds are bril¬ 
liant orange; young foliage coppery and mature 
leaves deeply stained with purple. Bare root, 6 to 8 
ft., branched, $1.75; 5 to 6 ft., $1.25. 
Japanese Blood Leaf. (R). (See page 10). Beautiful 
specimen plant for sun or part shade. 
A. Saccharinum. “Silver Maple/’ Most rapid grow¬ 
ing of all maples with large leaves silvery beneath. 
6 to 8 ft., $1.25; 5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 3 to 
4 ft., 50c. 
MULBERRY 
Russian. 30 ft. A round headed tree of quick 
growth, profuse foliage. Plant in chicken yards for 
shade and berries, 6 to 7 ft., 90c; 5 to 6 ft., 75c; 4 to 
5 ft., 60c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c; 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 
WEEPING MULBERRY 
“Tea’s Weeping Mulberry.” Very ornamental and 
of drooping habit. Its long, slender branches fall 
gracefully to the ground, forming a dense umbrella¬ 
shaped head. May be trained over a framework to 
form a wide roof of green. Excellent for a lawn 
specimen. Trees headed at 5 and 6 ft. 4 year heads, 
$2.50 to $3.50 each. 
THE OAKS 
For long life, stateliness, wide spreading shade and 
beautiful fall coloring no tree excells the oak. 
# Quercus chrysolepis. “Golden Cup Oak.” 40 ft. 
The finest evergreen oak for specimen planting. 
Leaves when young holly-like. Forms round head. 
Acorns borne in yellow moss-like cups. Balled, 2 
to 3 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., $1.75; 5 to 6 
ft., $2.25. 
Quercus palustris. (Pin Oak). 75 ft. Fastest grow¬ 
ing of all the Oaks and easily transplanted; makes a 
dense, broad pyramidal head, branching horizontally; 
leaves of the most pleasing shade of green, deeply 
cut, turning red in Fall; free from insects and other 
troubles and one of the best shade trees for damp 
or heavy soils. 2 to 3 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 75c; 4 to 5 
ft., $1.00; 5 to 6 ft., $1.25; lots of 10, less 10%. 
POPLAR 
Simon. “Flagpole Poplar.” Very erect columnar 
growth; fine foliage. Better than Lombardy Poplar 
in every way. 8 to 10 ft., $1.25; 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 
5 to 6 ft., 75c; whips, 4 to 6 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 40c. 
Carolina. Fast growing spreading type. 8 to 9 ft., 
90c; 6 to 8 ft., 75c; 5 to 6 ft., 60c. 
Chinese. Splendid quick growing shade tree with 
large dark green leaves. Good everywhere. This tree 
“can take it.” 5 to 6 ft., 85c. Whips, 5 to 6 ft., 50c; 
4 to 5 ft., 40c; 3 to 4 ft., 30c. 
PLANE. Sycamore 
Plane Oriental. “European Sycamore.” 60 ft. Val¬ 
uable park and avenue tree; grows rapidly into a 
uniform tree. Foliage bright green, leaves deeply 
cut. Where quick and heavy shade is wanted, plant 
this one. 6 to 8 ft., $1.25; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50; 10 to 12 
ft., $2.00. Whips, 5 to 6 ft., 75c. 
Occidentalis. “American Plane.” 80 ft. Very similar 
to Oriental Plane but less regular in habit of 
growth and with more deeply lobed leaves turning 
rich browns in fall, 5 to 6 ft., 75c; 4 to 5 ft., 65c; 3 
to 4 ft., 50c; 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
SWEET GUM 
Liquidambar. 120 ft. Forms large tree, but of 
slow growth. Leaves star shaped, similar to Maple. 
The autumn coloring is most gorgeous, surpassing 
that of any other tree. Balled, 5 to 6 ft., $1.75; 6 
to 7 ft., $2.50; Bare root, 4 to 5 ft., $1.25. 
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TULIP TREE 
Liriodendron. 100 ft. Leaves large, rich green. 
Flowers handsome, cup-shaped, resembling a Tulip; 
greenish yellow, marked with orange inside. A 
magnificent tree. 3 to 4 ft., 75c; 2 to 3 ft., 50c. Safely 
moved with ball and burlap, included in price. 
WILLOW 
Salix babylonica. “Babylon Weeping Willow.” 55 
ft. A strong, tall-growing willow with pendulous 
branches. Particularly adapted for waterside plant¬ 
ing. Although this variety does not weep as heavily 
as the Wisconsin Willow, it is more satisfactory 
where quick height is desired. 8 to 10 ft., $1.25; 
6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 5 to 6 ft., 75c; 4 to 5 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 
ft., 40c. 
Wisconsin Weeping and Golden Weeping. Same 
price as above. 
Salix annularis. “Ringleaf Weeping Willow.” 30 
ft. In growth very similar to the ordinary Weeping 
Willow, but each leaf is curled and twisted into a 
ring. An oddly beautiful tree which is very attrac¬ 
tive beside a pool. 2 to 3 ft., 35c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c; 
4 to 5 ft., 60c. 
S. vitellina. “Golden Willow.” 40 ft. Tree strong, 
upright grower; bark yellow, making a striking con¬ 
trast with other trees. Hardy and rapid growing. 
5 to 6 ft., 75c; 6 to 8 ft., 85c. 
CHOOSE SHADE TREES WITH 
THIS KEYED GUIDE 
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To Aid Your Selection We Give Below 
List of Shade Trees With Key Letter: 
ASH, Mountain . C 
BEECH, Purple and Green. D 
BIRCH, White-Canoe . B 
CATALPA, Western . E 
CHESTNUT . C 
ELM, Evergreen . C 
ELM, Chinese . B 
GUM, Sweet ....... C 
HACKBERRY . E 
HORSE CHESTNUT .. C 
LINDEN, European . F 
LOCUST _ E 
MAPLE, Vine . E but small 
MAPLE, Norway Schwedleri. D 
MAPLE, Japanese . E but very small 
MAPLE, Sugar _ F 
MAPLE, Silver _ D 
MULBERRY, Russian . E 
OAK, Golden Cup... D 
OAK, Pin . C 
PLANE, European . D 
PLANE, American . F 
POPLAR, Simon _ A 
POPLAR, Carolina . B 
POPLAR, Chinese___ B 
POPLAR, Silver ___ D 
TULIP . B 
WILLOW, Weeping__ F 
WILLOW, Golden _ E 
