MULBERRY 
ASH 
Sorbus aucuparia. "European Mountain A»h.*’ 30 
ft. Striking tree of erect growth. Flowers white, fol¬ 
lowed by large orange red berries. Scarlet leaves in 
autumn. V'ery handsome at any season. Bare root. 
6 to 8 ft., branched, $1.25; 5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., 
85c. Protect this tree from borers. 
Sorbus americama. “American Mountain Ash.’’ 20 
to 30 ft. Similar to European species except berries 
are brighter red and somewhat smaller, lyi to 2 ft., 
35c. 
Fraxinus velutina. “Arizona Ash.’’ 30 ft. One of 
the finest trees for planting in arid desert sections 
although it makes a splendid tree near the coast or 
other sections of the state. It requires little water 
and thrives in alkaline soil, growing with great ra¬ 
pidity. 1J4 to 2 ft., 25c; $20.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 
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. B.B., 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 4 to 5 ft., 
$1.75; 5 to 6 ft., $2.00. 
Purple Leaf, 8 to 12 inch, 75c. 
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, 6 to 8 ft., $1.25; 5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 
3 to 4 ft., 60c; 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
“Cutleaf Weeping Birch.’’ Same as European but 
leaves are deeply cut and branches weep gracefully. 
An elegant tree on the lawn. 4 to 5 ft., $1.25. 
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 8 ft., 
branched, $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
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., $2.50; 
6 to 8 ft., $2.00; 5 to 6 ft., $1.75. For smaller sizes, see 
under Nut Trees. 
HORSE CHESTNUT 
Aesculus bippocastanum. “Horse Chestnut.’’ 40 ft. 
Tree of medium growth with round, symmetrical 
top; has magnificent spikes of white, sweet-scented 
flowers. Bare roots, 12 to 18 inch, 35c; 2 to 3 ft., $1.00; 
3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 4 to 5 ft., $1.75. 
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; 4 to 5 ft., 65c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
Ulmus Parvifolia. “Evergreen Elm.’’ 25 ft. One 
of the most beautiful elms in cultivation. A srnall 
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. We recommend 
this highly for medium size shade tree. Elm beetle 
does not feed on this species. 8 to 10 ft., $1.75; 6 to 8 
ft., $1.50; 5 to 6 ft., $1.25; 4 to 5 ft., $1.00. 
LINDEJ4 
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. 
Specimen trees, branched, 8 to 10 ft., $4.00; 7 to 8 ft., 
$3.50; 6 to 7 ft., $3.00; 5 to 6 ft., $2.00; 2 yr. trees, 4 
to 5 ft., $1.25; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 2 to 3 ft., 85c. 
LOCUST 
R. pseudacacia. “Black Locust.” A fast grower 
with spreading top. Foliage light green, flowers 
white and very fragrant. Very drought resistant. 
Bare root, 12 to 14 ft., $2.50; 6 to 8 ft., 85c; 5 to 6 
ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
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., 
$1.00; 3 to 4 ft., $1.25; 4 to 5 ft., $1.50. 
A. platanoides. “Norway Maple.” 40 ft. Large 
remnd form tree, with dark heavy foliage. Fine for 
most any situation, 5 year transplanted 3 times, well 
branched, 6 to 8 ft., ^.25 to $2.75; 5 to 6 ft., $2.00; 
Whip trees, 2 yrs., 5 to 6 ft., 75c; 4 to 5 ft., 60c; 3 to 
4 ft., 50c; 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
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, 8 to 
10 ft., branched, $2.00; 5 to 6 ft., whips $1.25. 
Japanese Blood Leaf. (R). (See page 13). 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; 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 
A. Saccharum. “Sugar Maple.” 60 ft. At first this 
tree is slow but eventually grows fairly rapid to large 
handsome specimens. Foliage turns red in fall, 1)4 
to 2 ft., 35c; 2 to 3 ft., SOc; 3 to 4 ft., 75c; 7 to 8 ft., 
$1.75. 
Morus Alba. “Russian Mulberry.” 30 ft. A round 
headed tree of quick growth, profuse foliage, well 
branched. Plant in chicken yards for shade and 
berries, 8 to 10 ft., $2.(X); 6 to 8 ft., $1.75; 5 to 6 ft., 
85c; 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
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, 4 to 
5 ft., $2.00 5 to 6 ft., $2.50; 6 to 8 ft., ^.00. 
Quercus paJustris. (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 troubles and one 
of the best shade trees for damp or heavy soils. Pro¬ 
tect from sun-scald and borers first few years. 3 to 4 
ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., $1.25; 5 to 6 ft., $1.50; 6 to 8 ft., 
$ 2 . 00 . 
POPLAR 
Simon. “Flagpole Poplar.” Very erect columnar 
growth; fine foliage. Better than Lombardy Poplar 
in every way. Five year heavy, 12 to 14 ft., $2.50; 
10 to 12 ft., $2.25; 8 to 10 ft., $1.75; 6 to 8 ft., $1.25; 
5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 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.” Heavily branched, 12 to 14 ft., $3.50; 
10 to 12 ft., $3.25; light branched, 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 
5 to 6 ft., 85c. Whips, 5 to 6 ft., 50c; 4 to 5 ft., 40c; 
3 to 4 ft., 30c. 
Lombardy. Well known vertically branched stately 
tree of Italian Landscapes, 6 to 8 ft., 3 year, $1.25. 
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. Heavy transplants in 
10 to 12 ft., $2.50. 
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 brawns in fall, branched, 3 year, 6 to 8 ft., $1.25; 
5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., 85c; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
Platanus racemosus. “California Sycamore.” To 
some this is the handsomest plane tree. Similar in 
character to others listed. 6 to 8 ft., $1.50. 
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. Bare root, 1)4 to 2 ft., 50c. 
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, 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
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 Willow. Hardier than above 
and freer from disease. With us it’s the best Weep¬ 
ing Willow. Sizes and prices as above. 
Golden Weeping Willow. It’s golden bark adds to 
general attractiveness, 2 yr., transplants, 6 to 8 ft., 
$1.00; 5 to 6 ft., 85c and 4 to 5 ft., 65c. 
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; 3 to 4 ft., 60c; 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 5 
to 6 ft., 85c. 
S. vitellina. “Golden Willow.” 40 ft. Tree strong, 
upright grower; bark yellow, making a striking con¬ 
trast with other trees. Hardy and rapid growing. 
6 to 8 ft., 85c; 8 to 9 ft., $1.00. 
ODD SPECIES AND LARGE SIZES 
OF SHADE TREES 
In addition to the foregoing we_ have a few trees of 
each of the following in various sizes. Ask for prices- 
Sophora or Pagoda Tree. Hackberry, Chinese Lan¬ 
tern, Box Elder, Weeping Mulberry, Pink Locust, 
California Black Oak, American Linden. 
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GILLET'S 
SHADE 
TREES 
36 Kinds 
CHOOSE SHADE TREES WITH 
THIS KEYED GUIDE 
D E F 
To Aid Your Selection We Give Below 
List of Shade Trees With Key Letter; 
ASH, Mountain-C 
ASH, Arizona __- 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 CnESTNUT_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 _ F 
MULBERRY, Russian_E 
OAK, Golden Cup_D 
OAK, Pin_C 
PLANE, California _ E 
PLANE, European_D 
PLANE, American__ F 
POPLAR, Simon -- A 
POPLAR, Carolina_B 
POPLAR, Chinese-B 
POPLAR, Silver_ D 
TULIP_B 
WILLOW, Weeping_F 
