Chinese Elms 
Grow 8 to 10 ft. 
per yr. That’s 
Quick Shade! 
* M; MMgJ 
CHINESE ELM 
The Quick Shade Tree “ Loves Drought 
// 
QUICK SHADE 
When people ask me how to get a 
big shade tree quick, or how to get 
a tall windbreak in 2 or 3 years, 
there's only one answer and that’s 
Chinese Elm. 
Honestly, it grows like sin—from 
8 to 10 ft. a year. And it's a big tree 
giving shade before you can turn 
around. 
DO THEY DIE EASY? 
No. A Chinese Elm is as long lived 
as the average shade tree and longer 
than a lot. Paul, in the Nursery 
Dept., has a picture of one growing 
in Siberia (where the seed came 
from) that was over 200 years old. 
That's not short lived, is it? 
WHY SO POPULAR? 
People, 3 years ago, just couldn’t 
believe everything said about Chinese 
Elms at first. But some folks tried 
them and became so enthusiastic, they 
told all their neighbors and their 
neighbors told their neighbors and so 
on. 
Now. it keeps us humping just to 
keep up with the orders. But I’m 
glad to see it. A Chinese Elm cus¬ 
tomer is a happy, satisfied customer. 
EASY TO GROW 
That's another thing about Chinese 
Elm. 
They don't grow because of good 
soil and good weather. They grow 
despite everything. Drought doesn't 
hurt them—poor soil doesn't hurt 
them and extreme temperatures only 
make them more healthy. 
l'p in So. Dakota. Chinese Elm is 
about the only tree being planted be¬ 
cause it’s the only tree that stands 
the 110° weather in the summer and 
the 30° below in winter. 
You just can't stop them from 
growing. 
FROM SIBERIA 
All my seed originally comes from 
Siberia where only the hardiest of 
trees can survive. Be sure you buy 
the GENUINE SIBERIAN STRAIN. 
ABOUT PRICES 
Prices are low this year. It's a 
good year to buy. When shortages 
occur,* the price advances fast. Buy 
what you need this year. They'll 
have an extra year to grow. 
MY MOST POPULAR 
CHINESE ELM OFFER 
3 
4 root Chinese Elms 
98c 
Postpaid to yon 
(Pruned ready for planting) 
rnpr.i weeping 
I It L La WILLOW 
With Each Collection 
EVERGREENS FOR WINDBREAKS 
A way to save 
break. Shipped 
on a hardy Evergreen Wind- 
direct from our northern 
grower. Carefully packed. Ready to grow. In 
separate package. 
Plant from three to five rows. Trees in row, 
ten to twelve feet apart, rows fifteen to eighteen 
feet apart. Water after planting if possible. 
Here are hardy varieties only, in best sizes to 
plant: 
1938's Low Prices 
Per 
25 
Per 
50 
Per 
100 
Per 
500 
American Arbor Vitae. 
• 3 yr. 
6 to 8 in. 
$1.25 
$2.25 
$3.95 
$12.50 
Austrian Tine . 
.2 yr. 
4 to 6 in. 
1.20 
2.10 
3.75 
11.75 
Austrian Tine . 
6 to S in 
2.20 
4.10 
7.75 
Black Hill Spruce. 
.3 vr. 
(i to 8 in. 
2.50 
4.25 
7.85 
Douglas Kir . 
.3 yr. 
(i to 8 in 
1.75 
2.95 
5.25 
17.50 
ti to 8 in. 
1.20 
2.10 
3.75 
11.75 
HENRY FIELD S LOW 1938 PRICES ON 
BIG CHINESE ELMS FOR SHADE 
Size 
Per Each 
Not Prepaid 
Per 2 
Not Prepaid 
Per 5 
Not Prepaid 
3 to 4 ft. 
(Heavy rootedl 
35c 
50c 
$1.19 
4 to 5 ft. 
(Heavy rooted) 
45c 
75c 
$1.69 
5 to 6 ft. 
(Heavy rooted) 
65c 
$1.15 
$2.75 
K to 8 ft. 
(Heavy rooted) 
95c 
$1.85 
$4.50 
NOTE: These are all heavy, well rooted, transplanted trees straight 
and full of life. The best size for transplanting. They are sent 
prepaid, if your nursery order totals $10 or more. 
TWO BARGAIN BUYS 
4 to 5 Ft. TREES 
I have a limited supply of 2 year trees—4 to 5 feet tall to sell dirt 
cheap. They'll give quick, cheap shade. While they last— 
4 for 50c; 18 for $1.95, postpaid to you. 
5 to 6 Ft. TREES 
In this special lot are only 2000 trees. All big 5/6 foots, well branched 
for quick shade. While they last— 
18c ea.; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.89, postpaid to you. 
(Trimmed ready for planting) 
(See Evergreen Special Page 19) 
My rhinesp Kims turned out all 
extra big this year. Just good 
weather. I guess. , 
Anyway, you .get the benefit, and 
all trees will lie extra bin and healthy. 
The picture Shows how a ft. 
grade ran o\t*r and is almost 4 feet 
tall. 
DOZEN for $1.00 
Big 
*J2 3 to 4 Foot 
CHINESE ELM 
$100 P p ° a lV 
All Are Well Branched 
All Are Nursery Grown 
All Are Well Rooted 
WINDBREAK SPECIAL 
OFFER 
OQ . Post- 
70C paid 
Big 
25 2 to 3 foot 
CHINESE ELM 
(Ideal size for windbreak.) 
ryrni 1 HANSEN bush 
rAIKA CHERRY With 
L ' 11 l,r, « Each Collection 
SEEDLING TREES FOR QUICK WINDBREAK 
HOW TO PLANT WINDBREAKS 
Plant. If possible. 100 to 150 feet away from the house 
for ht'M results. Plow a deep furrow where trees are lo go 
and lamp s* i dling's in furrow carefully. Halil some water to 
the tree**, if you can. 
Trees should be 15 to 8 .feet apart in rows 8 to 10 feet 
apart for best resultfc. Plant in staggered (zig-zag) fashion 
for be-t pron elion. 
'Fne important thing is to PLANT EARLY. They'll do much 
belter for you if you do. 
USES OF EACH VARIETY 
CHINESE EMI—For quick windbreak clear to the ground, 
drought rih diiot. 
Itl.Xt k 1, 0(1 sT—Best to prevent soil washing. U*ed by the 
Government. 
OSAIIK OKANGK—Fur windbreak and fence poaU. 
Ml I.KERRY—Grows fast. Good fruit. 
IIONEY I.OCI ST—Long lived 
PE At H SEEDLINGS—On-hard and windbreak all in one. 
SPECIAL NO. 1 
SPECIAL QUANTITY PRICES 
150 
Elm Chinese. 
6-12 in. 
Per 25 
Postpaid 
$ 0.45 
Par 100 
Postpaid 
$ 1.00 
Per 500 
Postpaid 
$ 3.75 
Big 2'h ft. 
Elm Chinese. 
.12-18 in. 
.50 
1.50 
6.95 
Elm Chinese. 
.18-24 in. 
.65 
1..80 
8.25 
Chinese Elms 
Elm Chinese. 
. 2-3 ft. 
.95 
2.75 
10.75 
$395 
Elm Chinese. 
. 3 ft. 
1.15 
8.95 
1 1.05 
Elm Chinese. 
. 3-4 ft. 
1.50 
5.75 
17.05 
Postpaid 
Elm Chinese. 
. 4-5 ft. 
1.95 
7.50 
.... 
Elm Chinese. 
. 5-6 ft. 
3.25 
11.95 
12-1 8 in. 
.30 
1.00 
3.95 
SPECIAL NO. 2 
Black Locust . 
.12-18 in. 
.45 
1.50 
5.00 
0 A 
Black Locust . 
.18-24 in. 
.55 
2.00 
7.50 
60 
Honey Locust . 
.18-24 in. 
.65 
2.25 
7.75 
Mulberry. 
.12-18 in. 
.50 
1.45 
6.50 
Big 1 to 1 V 2 ft. 
Mulberry. 
.18-24 in. 
.80 
2.75 
8.00 
Chinese Elms 
Osage Orange . 
.12-18 in. 
.35 
.95 
4.25 
98c 
Postpaid 
Catalpa Western . . . 
.12-18 in. 
.35 
1.00 
4.25 
Russian Olive. 
.12-18 in. 
1.00 
8.50 
11.50 
Peach Seedlings .... 
.18-24 in. 
1.00 
3.25 
9.75 
Peach Seedlings . . . . 
. . .*_ 2-3 ft. 
1.50 
5.75 
17.95 
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