Ornamental and Shade Trees 
Albizzia (Silk Tree) 
Julibrissin. A splendid, flat-topped tree with feathery 
foliage and pink flowers borne in large heads at the 
tips of the branches, about the middle of May. 
4 to 5 ft., $1.00 each. 
Flowering Crab-Apple (Malus) 
3 to 4 ft., $1.00 each 
Atrosanguinea. Deep, glowing purplish red buds, 
turning to dark rose-pink as they open. Very showy. 
Floribunda. The rose-red buds are borne in great 
profusion and open to delicate pink flowers, so abun¬ 
dant that each twig and branch is hidden by the 
bloom. 
Niedzwetzkyana. An interesting tree with purplish 
foliage and extra-large dark pink flowers on purple 
stems. 
Scheideckeri. Extremely free flowering, making up¬ 
right branches covered with semi-double, pale pink 
flowers in profusion. 
Dogwood (Cornus florida) 
Pink-flowering (C. florida rubra). A glorious cloud 
of deep rose-pink blooms in early spring, and hand¬ 
some in foliage and fruit when out of bloom. Rare 
and much sought-after ornamental tree. See color 
illustration on page 29. 1 to IJ^ ft., $1.00 each; 2 to 
3 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $3.00. 
White-flowering. The loveliest of our native flower¬ 
ing trees, bearing immense drifts of dazzling white 
flowers in late April and early May. to 2 ft., 
50c each; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 
Elm (Ulmus) 
Chinese {U. parvijolia). A recently Introduced tree 
which grows very quickly, making a dense head of 
graceful outline. Resistant to drought and cold. 6 ft., 
50c each; 8 ft., 75c; 10 ft., $1.00. 
Magnolia 
Grandiflora. The stately Southern Magnolia. Dark 
evergreen foliage and magnificent, pearly white 
flowers, 6 to 8 inches across, in spring and fall. 3 ft., 
$1.00 each; 4 ft., $2.00. 
Flowering Peach 
Amygdalus 
Very decorative, double red and double white 
flowers. See color illustration on page 28. 3 to 4 ft., 
50c each. 
Lombardy Poplar (Populus) 
Nigra italica. A tree which grows into tall, shaft-like 
form. Usually planted for striking, ornamental elfects 
in avenues or squares. Grows quickly. 6 ft., 50c each; 
8 ft., 75c; 10 ft., $1.00. 
Redbud (Cercis) 
Chinese (C. chinensis). Grows somewhat dwarfer than 
the following variety. Flowers purplish pink. to 
2 ft., 50c each; 2 to 3 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 
Japonica. Known also as Judas Tree. In early spring, 
before the leaves appear, this small tree or shrub is 
covered with pink or lavender-pink blooms. 3 ft., 
50c each; 6 ft., $1.00. 
Weeping Willow (Salix) 
Babylonica. A lovely, graceful tree with long, weep¬ 
ing, wand-like shoots and foliage. 5 ft., $1.00 each. 
Texas Umbrella Tree (Melia) 
Azedarach umbraculiformis. Deciduous tree with 
radiating, drooping branches giving the tree the 
appearance of a mammoth umbrella. Fragrant 
purplish flowers followed by yellow berries. 3 ft., 
50c each; 4 ft., 75c; 5 ft., $1.00. 
Junipers (Juniperus) 
Chinensis Pfitzeriana. A very handsome plumy or 
fountain-shaped evergreen shrub of unusually beauti¬ 
ful habit and distinct color. Very popular for speci¬ 
men planting and prominent low groups about 
foundations, etc. Endures city conditions and 
drought. 15 in., $1.00 each; 18 in., $1.50; 24 in., $2.50. 
Chinensis procumbens (Prostrate Chinese Juniper). 
Excellent for ground-covers or use in rock-gardens. 
15 to 18 in., $1.00 each; 18 to 24 in., $1.50. 
Chinensis sylvestris (Pyramidal Chinese Juniper). A 
handsome little tree with silvery blue-green foliage 
which darkens as the plant gets older. Hardy, resis¬ 
tant to heat and drought. 2 to 3 ft., $2.00 each; 3 to 
4 ft., $3.00. 
Densa glauca. A variety of the Himalayan Juniper. 
Low-growing, with dense foliage which has a bluish 
tone. 1)/^ to 2 ft., $1.00 each; 2 to 2)^ ft., $1.50. 
Excelsa stricta (Spiny Greek Juniper). A neat, coni¬ 
cal, dwarf tree densely clothed with gray-green foli¬ 
age. Excellent for specimen groups or tubs and urns. 
12 in., 50c each; 15 to 18 in., $1.00; to 2 ft., 
$1.50. 
Hibernica (Irish Juniper). A slender, columnar tree 
with dark green foliage, much used for accent mark¬ 
ings in formal plantings. 3 to 4 ft., $2.00 each; 4 
to 5 ft., $2.75. 
Evergreens 
Sabina (Savin). A low, spreading ground-cover shrub, 
inclined to be vase-shaped, with dark green foliage. 
Excellent for massing and rock-gardens. 15 to 18 in., 
$1.00 each; 1^ to 2 ft., $1.50. 
Arborvitae (Thuja) 
Orientalis aurea nana (Berckman’s Golden Arbor¬ 
vitae). A symmetrical, globular shrub with dark green 
branchlets tipped bright golden yellow, fine for light¬ 
ening the color of other darker massed evergreens. 
12 in., 50c each; 15 to 18 in., $1.00; 1^ to 2 ft., $1.50. 
Orientalis Bakeri (Baker’s Pyramidal Arborvitae). 
Tall, columnar tree with dense, bright green foliage, 
unexcelled for formal effects. 13 ^ to 2 ft., $1.00 each; 
2 to ly^ ft., $1.50; 2y^ to 3 ft., $2.00. 
Orientalis bonita. Beautiful, broad, perfectly globe- 
shaped shrub of rich, deep green. Grows slowly and 
retains its shape for years. 12 in., 50c each; 15 to 
18 in., $1.00; Xy to 2 ft., $1.50. 
Vestal’s Dwarf Golden. Very dwarf, compact va¬ 
riety of perfectly symmetrical, conical shape. The 
beautiful golden tint of its foliage is kept throughout 
the year. Admirably adapted for the South and fine 
for pots and urns where dwarf, conventionally shaped 
plants are desired. 12 in., 50c each; 15 to 18 in., $1.00; 
\yto2 ft., $1.50. 
Evergreens add greatly to property values 
JOS. W, VESTAL & SON, Box 871, Little Rock, Ark. 
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