10 THE PARK NURSERIES 
Saint Paul 
HOLM & OLSON. Inc. 
Full Grown Trees 
WHY WAIT FOR SHADE? 
Plant large trees and save 
years of waiting. 
With our modern equipment 
and experienced workmen we 
can safely move fully-grown 
shade trees to your grounds. 
Ask Us For Details and Costs 
The photograph shows a forty 
foot Elm ready to be moved 
from our nursery. It provided 
shade immediately and saved 
our customer over 25 years of 
waiting. 
SHADE and ORNAMENTAL TREES—Continued 
The Mulberry 
Russian Mulberry (Morus tatarica). 20 ft. A 
bushy-topped small tree with lobed leaves. Use¬ 
ful as a lawn specimen or in the shrubbery bor¬ 
der. The sweet, edible fruit is relished by the 
birds. 
8 to 10 ft. _$3.00 
PLUM. Purple Leaf. Please see under shrubs— 
page 14. 
The Mountain Ash 
Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia). 30 ft. White 
flowers in May followed by bright orange-red 
berries, which hang on for months. Very orna¬ 
mental. Used as a specimen on the lawn or as 
an accent in the border. 
8 to 10 ft. _$2.50 
1 to U /2 in, diam._3.50 
The Poplars 
Bolleana Poplar (Populus bolleana). 40 ft. Upright, columnar growth 
with smooth, gray-green bark. Glossy, green leaves with downy 
white undersides. Makes a strong vertical accent. 
6 to 8 ft._$1.00 8 to 10 ft._$1.50 
10 to 12 ft._ 2.00 2 to 2 V 2 in. diam., 6 yr_3.00 
Carolina Poplar—Norway Variety (Populus eugenei). 50 ft. A hardy, 
quick-growing tree with bright-green and dense foliage. Grows 
anywhere. 
6 to 8 ft._$0.75 8 to 10 ft._$1.00 
10 to 12 ft._2.00 Larger sizes_$3.00 to 10.00 
Lombardy Poplar (Populus fastigiata). 40 ft. A tall picturesque, spike¬ 
like tree. Erect and pyramidal in form. Planted for landscape effect, 
as an accent or for screening purposes. Grows quickly. Seldom 
spreads over 8 ft. wide and can be used to advantage in places of 
restricted size between buildings, in small lawns and along narrow 
avenues. 
6 to 8 ft._$0.75 8 to 10 ft._$1.00 
10 to 12 ft_$1.50 
The Willows 
Golden Willow (Salix vitellina aurea). 35 ft. A Wisconsin Weeping Willow. 30 ft. The hardiest 
Use the Bolleana and Lombardy 
Poplar for this sky-line effect. 
symmetrical, round-topped tree. Rapidly grow¬ 
ing with branches of rich golden yellow. Very 
hardy. 
6 to 8 ft. _$1.50 
8 to 10 ft. _2.00 
Niobe Weeping Willow. 30 ft. Golden bark and 
graceful weeping branches that sweep the 
ground. A much-admired lawn tree. 
6 to 8 ft._$1.50 
8 to 10 ft_2.00 
of the weeping willows. Very desirable for a 
quick growing, ornamental lawn specimen. 
Dark colored bark. 
6 to 8 ft._$1,00 
8 to 10 ft- 1.50 
The Black Walnut 
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra). The familiar nut- 
bearing tree. Grows slowly to majestic size. 
6 to 8 ft._$2.00 
HOW TO PLANT A TREE 
Plant firmly, trim the tops and 
water well. 
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Our booklet of practical planting 
information will be sent with 
your order. 
VISIT OUR DISPLAY GARDENS, ROCKERY AND POOL AT 1200 ST. CLAIR ST. 
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