Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch 
Catalpa 
BUNGEII (Umbrella Catalpa). 10 
feet. Budded on straight, heavy 
stems, it makes an umbrella-shaped 
top without pruning. Flourishes in 
all soils and climates. Leaves large, 
heart-shaped, deep green, lying like 
shingles on a roof, always making a 
symmetrical head. Usually set in 
pairs on opposite sides of walk, en¬ 
trance, etc. 5 to 6 feet, $1.00 each, 
not prepaid. 
SPECIOSA. 60 feet. A rapid 
growing shade tree. Large, heart- 
shaped leaves. Large panicles of 
flowers; white, tinged violet, dotted 
purple and yellow. Grown extensively 
for fence posts, on account of rapid, 
straight growth and durability. Very 
ornamental. 6 to 8 feet, 60c; 8 to 
10 feet, 80c, not prepaid. 1% to 2 
feet, 35c, postpaid. 
One year seedlings, for growing 
posts, 50 for $1.25 or 100 for $2.00, 
postpaid; by express, not prepaid, 
300 for $3.50; 1,000 for $10.00. 
Seed, 30c oz.; *4 lb., 75c. 
Ornamental and Shade Trees 
Our list of trees includes the most popular and useful varieties for 
lawn adornment and street planting. Our large size trees are strictly 
high grade and will, we are sure, please the most critical buyer. You 
will notice that we also offer mailing size trees of most varieties, which 
enables our customers to get a nice lot of trees started at very little 
expense. Quality considered, our prices are exceedingly low. 
AILANTHUS £ p a r , *' ’ 
feet. An extremely rapid grower with 
brilliant green Tropical-like foliage. 
Thrives under the worst of city con¬ 
ditions, smoke, etc., and in soil where 
other trees would perish. 6 to 8 feet, 
95c each, not prepaid. iy 2 to 2 feet, 
35c, postpaid. 
MOUNTAIN ASH 
25 feet. A medium-sized tree of un¬ 
usual beauty, with fern-like leaves. 
The clusters of white flowers in spring 
are followed by large bunches of very 
ornamental, showy, red berries. In 
fall the foliage turns to beautiful 
orange and red colors. An exception¬ 
ally fine ornamental tree. 5 to 6 
feet, $1.35; 8 to 10 feet, $2.00, not 
prepaid. iy 2 to 2 feet, 35c, postpaid. 
Catalpa Bungeii ($1.00 Each) 
The Birches 
The Birches make excellent lawn trees 
of distinctive character, the silvery white 
bark contrasting sharply with the color of 
the foliage. They are frequently planted in 
groups of 3 or 4, which makes a beautiful 
landscape effect. Bark is brown until about 
the third year. 
CUT LEAVED WEEPING. 40 feet. A 
tall, slender tree with drooping habit. The 
finely cut foliage is deep green. 6 to 8 
feet, $2.25 each, not prepaid. 4 to 5 feet, 
$2.00 each, postpaid. 
EUROPEAN WHITE. 40 feet. For those 
who prefer an upright tree with spread¬ 
ing branches we offer this popular Euro¬ 
pean variety. This variety adapts itself to 
clump planting better than the others. 
Plant 3 or 4 in the same hole and watch 
them develop into an unusually attractive 
group. 6 to 8 feet, $2.00, not prepaid. 1 y 2 
to 2 feet, 45c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. Bechtel’s Double Flowering Crab 
PURPLE LEAVED WEEPING. 40 feet. 
A very conspicuous tree with its white trunk and reddish-purple 
foliage contrasting well with the other trees in the landscape. 
The supply is very limited and we are fortunate in owning 
practically all of the salable stock in America. 6 to 8 feet, 
$3.50, not prepaid. 4 to 5 feet, $2.75, postpaid. 
Flowering Crabs 
BECHTEL’S DOUBLE FLOWERING. 15 feet. A fine, small 
flowering tree which, when in bloom, presents the appearance 
of being covered with delicate pink roses, scenting the atmo¬ 
sphere for a long distance with a perfume surpassing the 
fragrance of the Tea Roses. The cut blossoms have often been 
taken for roses. The ideal lawn tree for the small yard. 3 to 
4 feet, 85c; 4 to 6 feet, $1.15, not prepaid. iy 2 to 3 feet, 
75c, postpaid. 
SIBERIAN FLOWERING CRAB. A beautiful ornamental tree 
for the lawn, and has the added advantage of producing fruit 
of fine quality. The large pink and white fragrant blooms are 
produced abundantly in early spring, followed by bright red 
and yellow fruits. The fruits are edible and excellent for jelly 
or pickling. Because of its Siberian origin the tree is very 
hardy and thrives on even the poorest of soils. Young trees, 
1 y 2 to 2 feet high, 60c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
Japanese Flowering Cherries 
Japanese Weeping Cherry 
L rM, l ! ,N - K ; 2 a f ee c , A * cl io r Sl ing s , niaI1 tr s e ? w A th bran ches completely covered by a mass of large, double, blush-pink flow 
ers in early spring. 4 to 6 feet, $2.25, not prepaid. 2 to 3 feet, $1.00, postpaid. 
co ft oK° et 'u ^ ne * of the most beautiful of ornamental flowering trees. Large, double, white flowers in earl 
spring. 4 to 6 feet, $2.25 each, not prepaid. 2 to 3 feet, $1.00, postpaid. 
JAPANESE WEEPING. 12 feet. The finest of all weeping flowering trees. A mass of beautiful rose-colored single blossoms ii 
ary spring, gi\mg the tree the appearance of being buried beneath a wealth of exquisite color and fragrance. 5 to 6 feet, $4.0i 
each, not prepaid. ’ 
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