GILLET'S SHADE TREES 
ASH 
Sorbus aucuparia. “European Mountain Ash 30 
ft. Striking tree of erect growth. Flowers white, 'fol¬ 
lowed by large orange red berries. Scarlet leaves in 
autumn. Very handsome at any season. Bare root. 
Well branched. 8 to 10 ft., $1.75; 6 to 8 ft., $1.25; 
5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. Protect this tree 
from borers. 
Sorbus americana. “American Mountain Ash.” 20 
to 30 ft. Similar to European species except berries 
are brighter red and somewhat smaller. 2 to 3 ft., 
50c. 
Fraxinus velutina. “Arizona Ash.” 30 ft. One of 
the finest trees for planting in arid desert sections 
although it makes a splendid tree near the coast or 
other sections of the state. It requires little water 
and thrives in alkaline soil, growing with great ra¬ 
pidity. 4 to 5 ft., 50c; 5 to 6 It., 75c; 6 to 7 ft., $1.00; 
7 to 8 ft., $1.25. 
BIRCH 
Betula Papyrifera “Canoe Birch/’ 30 ft. Has the 
whitest bark of all birches with loose graceful head 
when older. Bark curls and peels giving an artistic 
touch. Bare roots, 8 to 10 ft., $1.75; 7 to 8 ft., $1.50; 
6 to 7 ft., $1.25; 5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
Betula Albalaciniata “Cutleaf Weeping Birch.” 30 
ft. With same white bark as European but leaves 
are deeply cut and branches weep gracefully. An 
elegant tree on the lawn. Bare roots, 4 to 5 ft., 
$1.25; 6 to 7 ft., $1.75. 
Betula alba variety Pyramidal. This tree is budded 
from a symmetrical pyramidal type, with branches 
ascending to form a striking tree in the landscape. 
Bare roots, 4 to 6 ft., $1.25. 
CATALPA 
Catalpa Speciosa. “Western Catalpa.” 30 ft. Hardy 
tree desirable where winters are cold, stands hard 
conditions. Very large leaves. Beautiful large white 
flowers with dark markings. Bare root, 5 to 6 ft., 
85c; 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
CHESTNUT 
Where they do well, no finer shade tree can be 
planted. We offer selected, well branched trees that 
should bear nuts soon. Bare root, 8 to 10 ft., $2.50; 
6 to 8 ft., $2.00; 5 to 6 ft., $1.75. For smaller sizes 
see Page 4. 
HORSE CHESTNUT 
Aesculus hippocastanum. “Horse Chestnut.” 40 ft. 
Tree of medium growth with round, symmetrical 
top; has magnificent spikes of white, sweet-scented 
flowers. Bare roots, 12 to 18 inch, 35c; 2 to 3 ft., $1.00; 
3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 4 to 5 ft., $1.75; 6 to 8 ft., $2.50. 
ELM 
Ulmus Pumila “Chinese or Siberian.” Exceedingly 
rapid growing tree. In dry interior sections, it 
adapts itself to extremes of heat, cold, drought and 
alkali. It is the one tree which can be planted al¬ 
most anywhere and which will- be almost certain 
to succeed. 10 to 12 ft., $2.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50; 6 to 8 
ft., $1.25; 5 to 6 ft., 85c; 4 to 5 ft., 65c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
Ulmus Parvifolia. “Evergreen Elm.” 25 ft. One 
of the most beautiful elms in cultivation. A small 
tree with a spreading crown of slender drooping 
branches and delicate, bright green leaves, which 
change to bronze and purple in F'all. Grows rapidly. 
Evergreen except in cold sections. We recommend 
this highly for medium size shade tree. Elm beetle 
does not feed on this species. Bare roots, 8 to 10 ft., 
$1.75; 6 to 8 ft., $1.50; 5 to 6 ft., $1.25; 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 
3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
HACKBERRY 
Celtis sinensis. “Hackberry.” 30 ft. A hardy shade 
tree for the hot, dry country, with spreading head of 
light green foliage. Not affected by any insects or 
fungi; grows in any soil and under all conditions, no 
matter how difficult. Fruit is pea size, dull red, 
pendant. 7 to 8 ft., $1.50; 8 to 10 ft., $1.75. 
LINDEN 
Tilia tomentosa. “Silver Linden.” A shapely, 
upright tree, densely foliaged with large heart- 
shaped leaves, dark green above, pale green and 
silver beneath. Stands heat better than other lin¬ 
dens. Flowers yellow and fragrant. Bare root, 
Specimen trees, branched, 8 to 10 ft., $4.00; 7 to 8 ft., 
$3.50; 6 to 7 ft., $3.00; 5 to 6 ft., $2.00; 2 yr. trees, 
8 to 9 ft., $1.75; 7 to 8 ft., $1.50; 6 to 7 ft., $1.25; 4 to 
5 ft., $1.00; 3 to 4 ft., 75c; 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
A few trees of real silver color on under side of 
leaf. 2/3 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 
LOCUST 
R. pseudacacia. “Black Locust.” A fast grower 
with spreading top. Foliage light green, flowers 
white and very fragrant. Very drought resistant. 
Bare root, 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 5 to 6 ft., 85c. 
MULBERRY 
Morus Alba. “Russian Mulberry.” 30 ft. A round 
headed tree of quick growth, profuse foliage, well 
branched. Plant in chicken yards for shade and 
berries, 8 to 10 ft., $2.00; 6 to 8 ft., $1.75; 5 to 6 ft., 
$1.00; 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
MAPLE (Acer) 
circinatum. “Vine Maple.” Handsome round 
headed small tree or shrub, beautiful with its deli¬ 
cate light green foliage, red flowers, rose-colored 
fruits and scarlet fall foliage. Bare roots, 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.25; 4 to 5 ft., $1.50; 5 to 6 ft., $1.75. 
A ginnala. “Amur Maple.” 20 ft. shrub-like tree 
with small leaves which turn to gorgeous fall colors. 
Hardy Bare roots, 18-24 inch, 35c; 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
c-ij' n ,?Sund° argenteo variegatum. “White Leaf Box 
Elder. A very showy tree with its nearly white 
leaves and does not make very large tree. Bare roots, 
S to 6 ft., $1.50. 
A. platanoides. “Norway Maple.” 40 ft. Large 
round form tree, with dark heavy foliage. Fine for 
most any situation, 5 year transplanted 3 times, well 
branched, 8 to 9 ft., $3.00; 6 to 8 ft., $2.25 to $2.75; 
5 to 6 ft., $2.00; lightly branched, 2 yrs., 6 to 7 ft., 
$1.00; 5 to 6 ft., 85c; 4 to 5 ft., 60c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c; 
2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
A. platanoides schwedleri. “Purple-leaf Maple.” The 
most beautiful of the large maples. Buds are bril¬ 
liant orange; young foliage coppery and mature 
leaves deeply stained with purple. Bare root, 7 to 8 
ft., branched, $1.75; 3 to 4 ft. whips, 75c. 
Japanese Blood Leaf. (R). See page 11.) Beautiful 
specimen plant for sun or part shade. 
A. Saccharinum. “Silver Maple.” Most rapid grow¬ 
ing of all maples with large leaves silvery beneath. 
8 to 10 ft., $1.50; 7 to 8 ft., $1.25; 6 to 7 ft., $1.00; 
5 to 6 ft., 75c; 4 to 5 ft., 50c. 
A. Saccharum. “Sugar Maple.” 60 ft. At first this 
tree is slow but eventually grows fairly rapid to large 
handsome specimens. F’oliage turns red in fall, whip 
trees, \y 2 to 2 ft., 35c; 2 to 1 3 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c; 
4 to 5 ft., 75c; 5 to 6 ft., 85c. 
THE OAKS 
For long life, stateliness, wide spreading shade and 
beautiful fall coloring no tree excells the oak. 
*Quercus chrysolepis. “Golden Cup Oak.” 40 ft. 
The finest evergreen oak for specimen planting. 
Leaves when young holly-like. Forms round head. 
Acorns borne in yellow moss-like cups. Balled, 4 to 
5 ft., $2.00; 2 to 3 ft., 85c. 
*Quercus Kelloggi “California Black Oak.” A large 
growing magnificent specimen tree, 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
Quercus coccinea “Scarlet Oak.” This splendid oak 
turns to red fall colors. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. 
Quercus palustris. (Pin Oak). 75 ft. Fastest grow¬ 
ing of all the Oaks and easily transplanted; makes a 
dense, broad pyramidal head, branching horizontally; 
leaves of the most pleasing shade of green, deeply 
cut, turning red in Fall; free from troubles and one 
of the best shade trees for damp or heavy soils. Pro¬ 
tect from sun-scald and borers first few years. 3 to 4 
ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., $1.25; 5 to 6 ft., $1.50; 6 to 8 ft., 
$2.00; 8 to 10 ft., $3.00. All are well branched and 
have been three times transplanted. 
POPLAR 
Simon. “Flagpole Poplar.” Very erect columnar 
growth; fine foliage. Better than Lombardy Poplar 
in every way. Five year heavy, 12 to 14 ft., $2.50; 
10 to 12 ft., $2.25; 8 to 10 ft., $1.75; 6 to 8 ft., $1.25; 
5 to 6 ft., $1.00. 
Carolina. Fast growing spreading type. 8 to 9 ft., 
90c; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50. 
Chinese. Splendid quick growing shade tree with 
large dark green leaves. Good everywhere. This tree 
“can take it.” Heavily branched, 12 to 14 ft., $3.50; 
branched, 8 to 10 ft., $1.25; 7 to 8 ft., $1.00; 6 to 7 ft., 
85c. Whips, 4 to 5 ft., 40c; 5 to 6 ft., 50c; 6 to 8 ft., 
75c. 
Lombardy. Well known vertically branched stately 
tree of Italian Landscapes, 10 to 12 ft., $1.50. 
PLANE. Sycamore 
Plane Oriental. “European Sycamore.” 60 ft. Val¬ 
uable park and avenue tree; grows rapidly into a 
uniform tree. Foliage bright green, leaves deeply 
cut. Where quick and heavy shade is wanted, plant 
this one. Heavily rooted transplants, 10 to 12 ft., 
$2.25; 8 to 10 ft, $1.75; 7 to 8 ft., $1.50; 6 to 7 ft., 
$1.25. 1-yr. Whips, 5 to 6 ft., 75c. 
Occidentalis. “American Plane.” 80 ft. Very similar 
to Oriental Plane but less regular in habit of 
growth and with more deeply lobed leaves turning 
rich browns in fall, branched, 3 year, 8 to 9 ft., 
$1.50; 9 to 10 ft., $1.75; 6 to' 8 ft., $1.25; 5 to 6 ft., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Platanus racemosus. “California Sycamore.” To 
some this is the handsomest plane tree. Similar in 
character to others listed. 6 to 8 ft., $1.50. 
SWEET GUM 
Liquidambar. 120 ft. Forms large tree, but of 
slow growth. Leaves star shaped, similar to Maple. 
The autumn coloring is most gorgeous, surpassing 
that of any other tree. Bare root, V/ 2 to 2 ft., 50c; 
2 to 3 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 
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THE PATH BY THE WHITE BIRCI 
TULIP TREE 
Liriodendron. 100 ft. Leaves large, rich green. 
Flowers handsome, cup-shaped, resembling a Tulip; 
greenish yellow, marked with orange inside. A 
magnificent tree, B. & B., 3 to 4 ft., $1.25; bare roots, 
5 to 6 ft., $1.50. 
WILLOW 
Wisconsin Weeping Willow. 50 ft. A strong, tall- 
growing willow with pendulous branches. Particu¬ 
larly adapted for waterside planting. A hardy, 
healthy variety. 10 to 12 ft., $1.50; 8 to' 10 ft., $1.25; 
7 to 8 ft., $1.00; 6 to 7 ft., 85c; 5 to 6 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 
ft., 40c. 
Golden Weeping Willow. It’s golden bark adds to 
general attractiveness, 2 yr., transplants, 6 to 8 ft., 
$1.00; 5 to 6 ft., 85c. 
Salix annularis. “Ringleaf Weeping Willow.” 30 
ft. In growth very similar to the ordinary Weeping 
Willow, but each leaf is curled and twisted into a 
ring. An oddly beautiful tree which is very attrac¬ 
tive beside a pool; 5 to 6 ft., 85c; 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 
8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 
S. vitellina. “Golden Willow.” 40 ft. Tree strong, 
upright grower; bark yellow, making a striking con¬ 
trast with other trees. Hardy and rapid growing. 
8 to 9 ft., $1.00. 
ODD SPECIES AND LARGE SIZES 
OF SHADE TREES 
In addition to the foregoing we have a few trees of 
each of the following in various sizes. Ask for prices. 
Beech. Sophora or Pagoda Tree. Chinese Lantern. 
Chinese Poplar. Chinese Elm. 
Chestnut. Oriental Plane. 
How to Select Shade Trees 
(SEE PAGE 2) 
SHAGBARK 
HICKORY 
Growing on our 
grounds. (Priced 
on Page 3) 
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