feet. A charming small tree with 
rinR-riOWerea «iapanese wnerry branches completely covered by a mass 
of large, double, bluish-pink flowers in early spring. 3 to 4 feet, $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Japanese Weeping Cherry 
Innnnf&CA W^«»niltn ^2 feet. The finest of all weeping flowering 
wapancac wwccpin^ V^ncri y trees. A mass of beautiful rose-colored blossoms 
in early .spring, giving the tree the appearance of being buried beneath a wealth of exquisite color 
and fragrance. 5 to 6 feet, $4.00 each; 3 for $10.00. Too large for parcel post shipment. 
Ornamental and Shade Trees 
Our list of trees include the most popular and useful varieties for lawn adorn¬ 
ment and street i)tanting. They are ottered in 2 to 4 year grades that transplant 
easily and will please the most critical buyer. Our trees are priced for shipment 
by express, not prepaid, but if you prefer parcel post shipment, we will be glad 
to .select a grade that will be admitted to the mails. If they are to be shipped 
by parcel post, add 25c per tree to prices quoted, except where otherwise noted. 
If you want‘small one-year-old trees, refer to the bottom of page GG. 
All AMTUIJC (Prairie Palm). 60 feet. An extremely rapid grower with 
^ brilliant green tropical-like foliage. Thrives under the 
worst of city conditions, smoke, etc., and in soil where other trees would peri.sh. 
4 to G feet, 80c each ; 3 for $2.25. 
Flowering Dogwood 
Umbrelia Catalpa 
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 ft. 
A tall, slender tree with drooping 
habit. The finely cut foliage is deep 
green. 4 to 5 feet, $1.80 each; 3 for 
$5.00. 
EUROPEAN WHITE. 
40 feet. For those who pre¬ 
fer an upright tree with 
spreading branches we of¬ 
fer this popular European 
variety. This variety adapts 
itself to clump planting bet¬ 
ter than the others. Plant 
3 or 4 in the same hole and 
watch them develop into an 
unusually attractive groilp. 
4 to 5 feet, $1.50 each; 3 
for $4.00. 
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 owming practically 
all of the salable stock in America. 4 to 6 feet, 
$3.50 each; 3 for $9.00. 
Umbrella Catalpa 
BUNGEII. 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 oppo.site sides of 
walk, entrance, etc. 4 to 5 feet, $1.25 each; 2 or 
more at $1.10 each. 
Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch 
Flowering Dogwood 
WHITE DOGWOOD (Cornus Florida). 18 feet. Flow¬ 
ers white, 3 to 3% inches in diameter, produced in 
spring before leaves appear; foliage grayish green, glossy 
and handsome; in the autumn turning to deep red, pre¬ 
senting a gorgeous spectacle. 2 to 3 feet, 80c each; 3 for 
$2.25. 
RED DOGWOOD (Cornus Florida Rubra). Similar to 
above but with handsome red flowers. An attractive lawn 
specimen or group subject. 2 to 3 feet, $2.50 each; 3 for 
$6.50. 
^UECTKIIIT 40 feet. An attractive 
»IV/I%3C I nu I flowering shade tree, 
being one of the first to cast a dense shade in May. 
Magnificent, hyacinth-like spikes of sweetly scented white 
flowers, standing stiffly erect in strong contrast to the 
rich dark green leaves. 3 to 4 feet, $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.50. 
JAPANESE MAIDENHAIR TREE 
(Ginkgo Biloba). Tall narrow tree in its native country, 
but in America is usually of more spreading habit. Espe¬ 
cially suited for street and lawn planting. It is perfectly 
hardy, withstands cold, heat and smoke, and is absolutely 
free from di.sease and insects. The dark green 'fan-.shaped 
leaves resemble those of the Maidenhair Fern, from 
which it receives its name. 3 to 4 feet, $1.50 each; 3 for 
$4.00. 
80 feet. One of our grandest shade trees. Unexcelled for planting 
near buildings, as its lofty branches permit air to circulate and 
grass to grow underneath. 4 to 6 feet, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Chinese Elm 
-Flowering Crab- 
BECHTEL’S DOUBLE FLOWERING. 15 feet. A 
fine, small flowering tree which, when in bloom, pre¬ 
sents the appearance of being covered with delicate 
pink roses, scenting the atmosphere for a long dis¬ 
tance 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. 
2 to 3 feet, 80c each ; 3 for $2.25. 
MAPLES 
SILVER (Soft Maple). 60 feet. A fine, rapid-growing 
tree; leaves bright green above and silvery beneath, 
turning to red and orange in fall. 4 to 5 feet, 80c each; 
3 for $2.25. 
SUGAR (Hard Maple). 80 feet. A spreading, symmet¬ 
rical tree affording very dense shade. Will grow in most 
any situation. Maple syrup is made by boiling down the 
sap from this tree. 4 to 5 feet, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
Bechtel’s Double Flowering Crab 
NOTICE —Trees listed on this page 
go by express, not prepaid. If you 
want parcel post .shipment, we will 
grade stock .so it can be mailed, if 
you will add 25c per tree to our 
prices. 
Paul's 
Scarlet Hawthorn 
The most popular variety of English 
Hawthorn. Flowers deep crlm.son-scarlet 
and very double; produced In great pro¬ 
fusion late in spring. These are followed 
by showy red fruits and autumnal col¬ 
orings of foliage. One of the most at¬ 
tractive small trees, attaining a height 
of .about 15 feet. Will thrive even on 
the poorest soil; suitable for planting in 
groups or as a single specimen tree. 3 to 
4 feet, $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
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Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG. MICHIGAN 
Chinese Elm 
The Most Rapid Growing 
of All Fine Shade Trees 
A tree without faults, and is rapidly replacing other quick growing trees. 
The picture shown'on this page is from a photograph taken 6 years after planting, 
the trunk of the tree measuring 34 inches in circumference 18 inches from the 
ground. You need not wait 15 to 20 years for shade, as Chinese Elms will give 
LUXURIOUS SHADE IN 5 TO 6 YEARS. With no other desirable tree can new 
homes enjoy the luxury of cool shade in such a short time. It has dense, dark 
green foliage ; the first shade tree to put out leaves in the spring and the last 
to shed them in the fall. Thrives on either rich or poor soil, resists drought and 
cold, and makes a fine showing even if neglected. It succeeds in all parts of 
the United States, including both the cold and semi-arid regions, and thrives 
everywhere except on low, wet ground. 4 to 6 feet, 80c each; 3 for $2.00. 
HEDGE GRADE. Chinese Elms make a very desirable hedge or windbreak. 
Hedge grade trees, 12 to 18 inch, 25 for $2.25; 100 for $7.50. 
AMERICAN ELM 
