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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO 
LA CROSSE, WIS. 
1938 
SHADE TREES 
When planting- trees, use fine com¬ 
post or top soil for filling in around 
the roots, plant deeply and firm well. 
Cut away any broken or bruised 
branches or roots. Never use manure 
unless it is thoroughly rotted. It is 
also important that there be proper 
drainage, i. e., water should never 
stand long in the hole where the tree 
is to be planted. 
We send out good live trees, but 
since we cannot superintend the care 
given them, we agree to replace at 
half price any that should not grow. 
Prices are for shipment by express 
not prepaid. 
AMERICAN WHITE ASH —A tall, straight, 
fast growing tree which will produce quick 
shade. Good for both wet and dry places. 
60 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., $1.35; each, 8-10 ft., 
$1.75, not prepaid. 
BASSWOOD —See Linden. 
BIRCH, AMERICAN WHITE —An upright 
tree with small leaves, forming dense foliage 
that contrasts nicely with its silvery white 
bark. Will grow in wet locations. 40 ft. 
Each, 6-8 ft., $1.95; each, 8-10 ft., $3.35, 
not prepaid. 
BIRCH, CUT LEAF WEEPING —Its grace¬ 
fully drooping habit, silvery white bark, and 
its deeply, delicately cut foliage, make it a 
most distinctive tree. 35 ft. Each, 6-7 ft., 
$3.35; each, 8-10 ft., $3.45, not prepaid. 
CATALPA, WESTERN —A hardwood tree 
of medium size, its spreading branches laden 
in late spring with fragrant, cream colored 
flowers hanging among the heart-shaped 
leaves. Will grow in poor soil and dry loca¬ 
tions. 35 ft. Each, 8-10 ft., $1.10; each, 
10-13 ft., $1.45, not prepaid. 
CATAEPA BUNGE1 or ETMBRELEA CA¬ 
TAEPA—A striking formal tree for the 
lawn. The flat, low spreading head grows 
about 6 feet from the ground, leaves large 
and dense, and deep green in color. Requires 
no trimming unless it is desired to keep the 
head to a certain size. Each, 5-6 ft. with 
3 yr. head, $1.45; each, 5-6 ft. with 3 yr. 
head, $3.00, not prepaid. 
ELM—Popular trees for the boulevard. 
Rapid growers and very desirable. 
—American White Elm. The popular 
street tree. 80 ft. Grows rapidly in almost 
any soil, including wet locations. Limbs 
grow upward a,nd outward forming a broad 
top, while the smaller branches droop slightly 
to add a touch of gracefulness. Each, 8-10 
ft., $1.15; each, 10-13 ft., $1.45, not pre¬ 
paid. 
—Chinese Elm. Exceptionally rapid grow¬ 
ing, thriving in any soil and under all con¬ 
ch tions. Very popular as a street and park 
tree. Grows compactly, the green tight fit¬ 
ting leaves forming a dense foliage. Thrives 
in dry climate. 45 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., $1.15; 
3 for $3.35; each, 8-10 ft., $1.95; 3 for 
$5.45, not prepaid. 
—Vase Elm. A rapid grower with “vase” 
formation of limbs. Has a large, broad, 
vase-shaped top. Fine for the street. 60 ft. 
Each, 8-10 ft., $3.50; each, 10-13 ft., $3.35, 
not prepaid. 
Norway Maple 
EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN ASH —A valu¬ 
able tree for a small lawn. Of erect growth 
with smooth bark and clusters of bright 
scarlet and orange berries that often remain 
after the leaves have fallen. Very striking. 
30 ft. Each, 8-10 ft., $3.65; each, 10-13 ft., 
$3.85, not prepaid. 
LINDEN, AMERICAN —The Linden, or 
Basswood, is among the tallest of our shade 
trees. A fast grower, of spreading habit, 
large, round, pale green leaves and smooth 
gray green bark. 80 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., 
$1.65; each, 8-10 ft., $3.00, not prepaid. 
MAPLE —The Maples are among our most 
desirable shade trees. , 
—Norway Maple. A large handsome tree 
with heavy, glossy, deep green foliage, turn¬ 
ing to scarlet and yellow in fall. Very hardy, 
medium fast grower, desirable for street or 
yard. 50 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., $1.95; each, 
8-10 ft., $3.45, not prepaid. 
—Sclnvedleri Maple. Unusually showy in 
spring with its bright red leaves. During 
summer the leaves are a pleasing combina¬ 
tion of bronze, purple and green, and golden 
yellow in fall. One of the best. Symme¬ 
trical and well formed. 45 ft. Each, 6-8 
ft., $3.45; each, 8-10 ft., $3.95, not prepaid. 
—Silver Maple. A fast growing soft Ma¬ 
ple, with finely cut leaves, silvery under¬ 
neath and turning in Fall to clear yellow 
brightened with red. 60 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., 
$1.15; each, 8-10 ft., $1.50, not prepaid. 
MULBERRY, RUSSIAN — I deal for the 
yard, thriving everywhere. Bears reddish- 
blackish fruits, resembling blackberries, edi¬ 
ble, soft and sweet, that are eagerly eaten 
by birds. 15 ft. Bushy, symmetrical top. 
If you love birds, plant one. Each, 5-6 ft., 
50c, not prepaid. 
European Mountain Ash 
OAK, SCARLET—One of the finest oaks. 
Tall, straight growing, rich in fall coloring. 
75 ft. Each, 6-7 ft., $3.15, not prepaid. 
POPLAR —A species of tall, columnar 
trees, very desirable. 
—Lombardy Poplar. Glossy deep green 
foliage and dense spire-like growth forming 
a picturesque shaft. Fast growing; valuable 
in rows. 60 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., 65c; 6 for 
$3.35; each, 8-10 ft., 85c; 6 for $4.35, not 
prepaid. 
—Silver Poplar. Leaves shining green 
above and silvery white beneath, of 'upright 
shaft-like growth. 50 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., 
$1.35; 3 for $3.95; each, 8-10 ft., $1.95; 
3 for $5.35, not prepaid. 
SYCAMORE, AMERICAN—Widely used 
for streets, where smoke and ga,s are a fac¬ 
tor. Creamy white spotted bark and large 
leaves. 50 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., $1.50; each, 
8-10 ft., $3.15, not prepaid. 
TULIP TREE— A straight., upright, fast 
grower. Bright orange tulip-like flowers in 
early spring; large, flat, kite-shaped leaves. 
A fine shade tree. 60 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., 
$1.75; each, 8-10 ft., $3.35, not prepaid. 
WEEPING WILLOW —Tall, upright, mas¬ 
sive in form with long, slender drooping 
branches. Will thrive in wet places but 
grow almost anywhere. 
—Golden or Niobe Weeping Willow. Bright 
golden bark, long, fine branches, with leaves 
green above and silvery beneath. When 
young, the bark is tinged dark red. 50 ft. 
Each, 6-8 ft., $1.35; each, 8-10 ft., $1.95, 
not prepaid. 
—Wisconsin Weeping Willow. One of the 
most widely planted. Forms a broad mas¬ 
sive top; brownish green bark. Long, slen¬ 
der, wavy branches. Does not “weep”, until 
it reaches a sufficient height, usually requir¬ 
ing iy 2 to 2 years. 40 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., 
$1.45; each, 8-10 ft., $1.95, not prepaid. 
Catalpa Bungei 
Chinese Elm, n Splendid 
Tree for the Street or 
Yard 
Lombardy Poplar 
Wisconsin Weeping; Willow 
The Catalpa Bungei Tree which we ordered from you has grown beautifully in spite of the late planting.—Mrs. 
Thompson, Sr., Martell, Wisconsin 
