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SHADE 
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 
13 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 l>'>' ex|iress 
not prepaid. But see footnote. 
AMERICAN GREEN ASH—A tall, straight 
fast grovving- iree which will produce quick 
shade. Especially valuable for diw. cold 
climates. 60 ft. Each, 0-8 ft., $1.05; each, 
o-lO ft,, $.i.45, not prepaid. 
BASSWOOD—See Linden. 
BIRCH, EUROPEAN 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, 5-0 ft., $3.15; each, 6-8 ft., .$3.75, 
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. 8.5 ft. Each, 6-7 ft.. 
$3.96; each, 8-10 ft., $4.85, not prepaid. 
CATALPA BUNGEI or UMBRELLA CA- 
XALPA—A striking formal tree for the 
lawn. The flat, low sju'eadiiig head grows 
tihout 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, 4 ft. stem with 
3 yr. head, $1.95; each, 6 ft. with 3 vr. 
head, $3.35, 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 ajid outward forming a broad 
top, while the smaller branches droop slightly 
to add a touch of gracefulness. Each, 6-8 
ft., $1.50; each, 8-10 ft., $3.15, not prepaid. 
—Chinese Elm. Exceptionally rapid grow¬ 
ing, thriving in any soil and under all con¬ 
ditions. 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. 4-5 ft. size: Each, 
.55c; .3 for $1.75. 6-6 ft. size: Each, 85c: 
,3 for $3.3.5. 6-8 ft. size: Each, $1..35; .3 for 
$3.75. 8-10 ft. size: Each, $1.95; 3 for $5.45. 
The above prices are for shipment by ex¬ 
press. not prepaid. Then we have a beauti¬ 
ful lot of Chine.se Elms. 3 to 4 foot size, 
which may be sent by parcel post. We offer 
this 3 to 4 foot size, postpaid, at: Each, 4,5c: 
.3 for $1.35; 6 for $3.35; 13 for $4.15; 35 
for $7.95; 50 for $14.45. These are just the 
thing for a windbreak. 
TREES 
Norway Maple 
EUROPEAN 3IOUNTAIN ASH —A vaju- 
able tree for a small lawn. , Of erect growth 
with smooth hark and clusters of bright 
scarlet and orange berries that often remain 
Qn ha.ve fallen. Very striking. 
rk' ft., $3.35; each, 8-10 ft., 
$3.50, not prepaid. 
BINDEN, A3IERICAN —The Linden, or 
Rasswood, 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., 
$1.95; each, 8-10 ft., $3.75, not prepaid. 
MAPLE-— The Maples are among our most 
desirable shade trees. 
. 7 r~^“xn’a.v Maple. A la.rge 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 
*^‘1**^’ <5-?. “•> ^2.35; each, 
8-10 It., $3.15, not prepaid. 
—Schwedleri Maple. Unusually showy in 
spring with its bright red leaves. During 
summer the leaves are a pleasing combina- 
lioii of bronze, purple and green, and golden 
yellow in fall. One of the best. Symme- 
"’ey formed. 45 ft. Each, 6-8 
ft,, $3.n.5; each, 8-10 ft., .$4.15, not prepaid. 
—Silver or Soft IMaple. Fast growing Ma- 
pie, with finely cut leaves, silvery under¬ 
neath and turning- in Fall to clear yellow 
brightened with red. 60 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., 
$1.35; each, 8-10 ft., $1.96, not prepaid. 
mulberry, RUSSIAN— I d e a 1 for the 
yard, thriving everywhere. Bears reddish- 
blackish fruits, resembling blackberries, edi- 
ble, soft and sweet, that are eagerly eaten 
by birds. 1.5 ft. Bushy, symmetrical top. 
If you love birds, plant one. Each, 5-6 ft., 
95c, not prepaid. 
European Mountain Ash 
lall, straig-ht growing-, rich in fall coloring-. 
75 ft. Each, 6-7 ft., $3.15, not prepaid. 
POPL.4R—A species of tall, columnar 
trees, very desirable. 
~^on'5ardj' Poplar. Glossy deep green 
toliage and dense spire-like growth forming 
a picturesque shaft. 60 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., 
each- 8-10 ft., 85c; 6 for 
$4.35, not prepaid. 
——Carolina or Norway Poplar. An extremely 
rapid grower, tall and upright, somewhat 
pyramidal head, branching, large glossy green 
leaves; gives dense shade. 75-100 ft. Pine 
6-8 ft., 60c; 6 foi 
$3.00; each, 8-10 ft., 80c; 6 for $3.95, not 
prepaid, ’ _ 
SYCAMORE, AMERICAN—Widely used 
tor streets, where smoke and ga,s are a fac¬ 
tor. Creamy while spotted bark and large 
8 ff IS i r 
It., 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, .5-6 ft., 
each, 6-8 ft., $3.10, not prepaid. 
WEEPING WILLOW—Tall, upright, mas- 
sue Ill form wdth long, slender drooping 
branches. Will thrive in wet places hut 
grow almost anywhere. 
-—Golden or Niobe Weeping Willow-. 
golden bark, long, fine branches, 'with 
green above and silvery beneath, 
young, the bark is tinged dark red. 
Each, 6-8 ft., $1.45; each, 8-10 ft., 
not prepaid. 
Bright 
lea,ves 
When 
50 ft. 
$3.35, 
—-Wisconsin Weeping W'illow. One of the 
most w'ldely planted. Forms a broad ma.s- 
-sive top; brownish green hark. Long, slen¬ 
der, wavy branches. Does not “weep” until 
It reaches a sufficient height, usually requir- 
^0 ft- Each, 6-8 ft., 
$1.50; each. 8-10 ft., $3.35, not prepaid. 
Note: 
We will prepay shipments of Shade Trees and Fruit Trees to the 4th zone if your order for NURSERY STOCK 
ONLY IS $10.00, and will pay half of the charges from the 5th to 8th zone on such orders, 
