Moline Elm 
Foliage similar to the 
American Elm, only some¬ 
what larger. Bark is 
smooth and glossy. Trees 
grow compact and upright. 
Propagated by budding so 
all Moline are uniform in 
shape. In great demand 
as a street tree. 
Chinese Elm 
Especially adapted to 
dry plains. Grows rapidly. 
Used as a shade tree and 
considerably for wind¬ 
breaks. 
Umbrella Catalpa. 
Vase Elm 
An excellent shade tree 
propagated by budding a 
selected type of American 
Elm. Very hardy. 
Russian Olive 
Bark becomes darker as tree grows older and 
the leaves more silvery white. Blooms profusely 
in June with small racemes of fragrant yellow 
flowers. An excellent tree for semi-arid districts. 
Height 30 feet or more. 
Moline Elm. 
Umbrella 
Catalpa 
A grafted dwarf type 
tree used when certain for¬ 
mal effects are desired. 
Volga Poplar 
Similar to the Lombardy, but better for this 
section. Can be used singly or together for a 
high screen. Approximate limb spread 6 to 8 
feet. Height 20 to 30 feet. 
Vase Elm. 
Volga Poplar. 
Russian Olive. 
Chinese Elm. (Four years old). 
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