Myssa - Sour Gum 
Nyssa sylvatica. Tupelo Gum. One of the finest 
trees known for fall coloring. It has long, 
narrow, glossy leaves, and is rather slow 
growing. Very attractive at all seasons. Not 
often offered nursery grown. Each 
5 to 6 ft.$2.00 
S to 7 ft. 3.00 
OXYDENDRUM. See page 17. 
Pheiiodendrcn - Cork Tree 
Phellodendron amurense. Chinese Cork Tree. 
A handsome corky bark tree with spreading 
branches, compound leaves, and round top. 
Looks much like a Black Walnut but has 
dark berry-like fruit. Rapid grower, hardy, 
and unusual. Each 
5 to 6 ft.$2.00 
6 to 7 ft. 3.50 
Malus - Flowering Crab 
The Flowering Crabs have few rivals among 
the gorgeous spring-flowering trees. They are 
hardy, of easy culture, and will thrive in al¬ 
most any soil They are available in many 
shades and when used as specimen or mass 
plantings are most effective. Many kinds bear 
very ornamental fruit. No lawn is complete 
without one of these gems. 
Malus eleyi. Ely Crdb. 12 to 15 ft. The best 
of the purple or red-leaf crabs. Covered in 
spring with clusters of large pink flowers 
followed by showy red fruit. 
M. floribunda. Japanese Flowering Crab. 12- 
15 ft. A small, spreading tree with graceful 
arching branches. Buds rosy red changing 
to light pink. Fruit reddish and showy. One 
of the best. 
M. hopa. Hopa Crab. 18 to 20 ft. Strong, 
healthy tree, rose-pink flowers. Fruit red 
inside and out. 
M. ioonsis plena. Bechtel's Crab. 12 to 15 
ft. Rather slow grower with upright, spread¬ 
ing branches. Its double pink flowers resem¬ 
ble clusters of small roses. 
M. niedzwetkyana. Redvein Crab. 15 to 20 ft. 
A Russian variety with purplish red flowers, 
twigs, leaves, and fruit. A rather larger 
spreading tree than most varieties. 
M. scheideckeri. Scheidecker Crab. 1 0 to 15 ft. 
Compact upright growth with small, bright 
single rose blossoms borne in profusion. 
Price of all Crabs: Each 
3 to 4 ft..$1.25 
4 to 5 ft. 1.75 
Morus - Mulberry 
Morus tatarica. Russian Mulberry. This makes 
a round-headed tree, quick of growth and 
with profuse foliage. It is wonderfully pro¬ 
ductive, and for anyone wishing to attract 
birds and for chicken rows it cannot be sur¬ 
passed. Fruit smaller than our native va¬ 
riety. Each 
8 to 10 ft., 1 V 4 in. cal.$1.50 
10 to 12 ft., 1 1/2 in. cal. 2.00 
1 2 to 14 ft., 1 s / 4 in. cal. 3.00 
1 2 to 15 ft., 2 in. cal. 4.00 
Taxodium—Said Cypress 
Koelreuteria - Varnish Tree 
Koelreuteria paniculata. Frequently called 
"Golden Rain Tree" because of the many 
yellow blossoms. It grows 20 to 30 feet high, 
and is of globular shape. In its young stages 
it is not so shapely but develops into an in¬ 
teresting specimen. Each 
5 to 6 ft.$2.00 
6 to 8 ft. 2.50 
8 to 10 ft. 3.00 
10 to 12 ft. 4.00 
Larix - Larch 
Larix europaea. European Larch. A tall, conical 
tree with soft light qreen leaves which re¬ 
semble the short needles of a pine. Valuable 
for screen or ornamental purposes. Among 
the first trees to start growth in the spring. 
B&B 50c extra. Each 
6 to 7 ft .$3.00 
7 to 8 ft. 4.00 
Liquidambar - Sweet Gum 
Liquidambar styraciflua. Another native tree 
not appreciated. It is not of rapid growth 
nor especially easy to transplant, but the 
glossy foliage in summer, the brilliant color 
in the fall, and the unusual appearance of 
the young branches with corky bark in the 
winter are qualities which make it espec ally 
valuable. Each 
7 to 9 ft., 1 V 4 in. cal.$2.50 
8 to 1 0 ft., 1 V2 in. cal. 3.00 
10 to 12 ft., 1% in. cal. 4.00 
1 2 to 14 tt., 2 in. cal. 5.00 
1 2 to 15 ft., 214 in. cal. 6.00 
Liriodendron - Tulip Tree 
Liriodendron tulipifera. Tulip Poplar. Belongs 
to the magnolia family, and is one of the 
finest native trees, growing to be very large, 
and bearing tulip-shaped, yellowish blossoms. 
Its leaves are large and very dark green. 
Grows quickly when established Each 
7 to 9 ft., 1 '/4 in. cal.$2.00 
8 to 1 0 ft., 1 1/2 in. cal. 2.50 
1 0 to 12 ft., 1 % in. cal. 3.00 
1 2 to 14 ft., 2 in. cal. 4 00 
1 2 to 1 5 ft., 21/2 in. cal. 5.00 
Magnolia 
Magnolia acuminata. Cucumber Tree. A well- 
known native of our mountains, conical in 
shape and with large, glaucous leaves, mak¬ 
ing it attractive. The flowers are fragrant, 
usually a dull white color, followed by elon¬ 
gated green seed clusters which later turn 
ccral. Very satisfactory. 
Each 
6 to 8 ft., 1 1/4 in. cal.$2.50 
8 to 1 0 ft., 1 V? in. cal. 3.00 
10 to 12 ft., 1% in. cal. 4.00 
10 to 12 ft., 2 in. cal. 5.00 
M. grandiflora. Southern Magnolia. While this 
grand southern evergreen attains great 
height in the South it grows to be only a 
medium size tree in Ken'ucky. The large 
waxy, evergreen leaves resemble the Rubber 
Plant. Has large white blossoms followed by 
scarlet seed. Sometimes a I ttle difficult to 
get established, but well worth the effort. 
Each 
3 to 4 ft. (B&B) .$2.50 
4 to 5 ft. (B&B) . 3.00 
5 to 6 ft. (B&B) . 3.50 
M. tripetala. Umbrella Magnolia. A wide, 
spreading tree with stout branches and large 
leaves, sometimes attaining a width of 8 to 
9 inches and 15 to 20 inches long. Flowers 
creamy white, fragrant, and 8 to 10 inches 
ccross. A native tree to most of eastern 
Kentucky. 
Farh 
6 to 8 ft., 1’/4 in. cal.$2.50 
8 to 10 ft., 1'A in. cal. 3.00 
1 0 to 12 ft., 1% in. cal. 4.00 
12 to 14 ft., 2 in. cal. 5.00 
Magnolia—Other varieties see page 17. 
MAGNOLIA soulangeana. Saucer Magnolia. See 
page 17. 
M. glauca. Sweet Bay. See page 17. 
Platanus - Sycamore 
Platanus occidentals. A native Sycamore which 
is not appreciated. However, if you want a 
tree of rapid growth, rugged in character, 
picturesque in winter with its white bark, 
you should not overlook this grand old tree. 
Fine for woodland and paddocks. Tolerant 
of soot and smoke, and therefore, is much 
used as a street tree in cities. 
Each Five 
7 to 9 ft., P/4 in. cal.$1.50 $ 6.75 
8 to 10 ft., 1 1/2 in. cal. 2.00 9.00 
10 to 12 ft., ]3 / 4 in. cal.2.50 11.25 
12 to 14 ft., 2 in. cal.3.00 13.50 
14 to 15 ft., 21/2 in. cal.4.00 18.00 
Spraying and Tree Feeding 
We are now equipped to spray and feed large 
trees, using modern equipment and scientific meth 
ods. If your favorite shade tree is being destroyed 
by insects or is starving you may need expert ad¬ 
vice and treatment. Write and consult us when in 
need of fhis service. 
Like other plants, trees should be fed for best 
results. See our Plant Foods listed on inside back 
cover. 
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