1940 
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W • SALZER’S • SEEDS 
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DECORATIVE 
SMALL TREES 
We all admire a large tree, but 
these smaller types with their showy 
flowers have a definite place in even 
the small front or back yard. Prices 
include postage. 
Bechtel’s Flowering Crab 
BECHTEL’S FLOWERING CRAB. 
(Malus.) Noted for its wealth of 
bloom and attractive fruits. Simply 
covered in spring with a profusion of 
fragrant rose pink flowers. Graceful 
in form. The charming flowers resem¬ 
ble roses and when in bloom, it is a 
striking subject. Very hardy. 12 ft. 
Each, to 2 ft., 65c, postpaid. 
HOPA FLOWERING CRAB. Strong 
upright grower, its long, graceful, 
reddish branches thickly covered with 
showy rose-pink flowers in the spring'. 
Beautiful and very hardy. 15 ft. Each, 
2 to 3 ft., 60c> postpaid. 
FLOWERING PLUM 
Priimis. Handsome, flowering trees 
growing 12 feet high, very desirable 
and very hardy. 
—Double Flowering Plum. Large 
double flowers, delicate pink color 
and upwards of an inch in diameter. 
The flowers are thickly set on the 
long slender branches. A beautiful 
subject for the lawn or in rear plant¬ 
ings. Each, 2 to 3 ft., 75c, postpaid. 
—Newport Purple Plum. Brilliant 
reddish purple foliage with red tips, 
very showy. White flowers followed 
by edible fruit ranging in color from 
yellow to bright scarlet. Very desir¬ 
able. Each, 2 to 3 ft., Sbc, postpaid. 
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 
is 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 by express 
not prepaid. But see footnote. 
AMERICAN GREEN ASH—A tall, straight, 
fast growing tree which will produce quick 
shade. Especially valuable for diy, cold 
climates. 60 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., $1.95; each, 
8-10 ft., $2.46, not prepaid. 
BIRCH, AMERICAN 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. 5-6 ft., $1.50; each, 6-8 ft., $1.96, 
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. 35 ft. Each, 5-6 ft., 
$3.45; each, 6-8 ft., $4.25, not prepaid. 
CATALP.4 BUNGEI or UMBRELLA CA- 
TALPA—A striking formal tree for the 
lawn. The flat, low spreading head grows 
about 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 
2 yr. head, $1.95; each, 6 ft. with 2 yr. 
head, $2.75, not prepaid. This variety will 
be shipped direct from our Iowa nursery. 
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 aaid outward forming a broad 
top, while the smaller branches droop slightly 
to add a touch of gracefulness. Each, 6-8 
ft., $1.25; each, 8-10 ft., $1.75, not prepaid. 
—Chinese Elm. Exceptionally rapid grow¬ 
ing, thriving in any soil and under all con¬ 
ditions. Veiy 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. 6-8 ft. size: Each, 
$1.15; 3 for $2.96. 8-10 ft. size: Each, 
$1.35; 3 for $3.26. 
HACKBERRY—Grows tall and broad, with 
numerous horizontally spreading branches, 
and long pointed leaves of bright green. 
Rough bark. Very hardy, grows rapidly and 
is worthy of more planting, both for street 
and lawn, 100-120 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., $1.75; 
each, 8-10 ft., $2.46, not prepaid. 
HORSE CHESTNUT—Elegant, pyramidal 
habit, deeply lobed leaves and showy, upright 
panicles of white flowers. Hardy, vigorous, 
and free from insects. Very desirable for the 
lawn. 60 ft. Each, 5-6 ft., $2.25; each, 
10-12 ft., $4.75, not prepaid. 
TREES 
Wisconsin Weeping Willow 
MAPLE—The Maples are among our most 
desirable shade trees. 
—Norway Maple. A large 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 
yard. 50 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., $2.96; each, 
8-10 ft., $3.50, not prepaid. 
—Silver or Soft Maple. Fast growing Ma¬ 
ple, with finely cut leaves, silvery under¬ 
neath and turning in Fall to clear yellow 
brightened with red. 60 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., 
$1.70; each, 8-10 ft., $2.65, not prepaid. 
—VVier’s Cut Leaf. A beautiful variety of 
Silver Maple with slender drooping branches, 
and finely cut lacy foliage. 40 ft. Fine for 
lawn. Each, 6-8 ft., $2,26, not prepaid. 
POPL.AR—A species of tall, columnar 
trees, very desirable. 
—Lombardy Poplar. Glossy deep green 
foliage and dense spire-like growth forming 
a picturesque shaft. 60 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., 
65c: 6 for $2.95; each, 8-10 ft., 83c; 6 for 
$3.90, not prepaid. 
WEEPING WTLLOW—Tall, upright, mas¬ 
sive in form with long, slender drooping 
branches. Will thrive in wet places but 
grow almost anywhere. 
—Golden or Niobe Weeping Willow. Bright 
golden bark, long, fine branches, with lea,ves 
green above and silvery beneath. When 
young, the bark is tinged dark red. 50 ft. 
Each, 6-8 ft., $1.15; each, 8-10 ft., $1.65, 
not prepaid. 
—Wisconsin Weeping Willow. One of the 
most widely plaJited. Forms a broad mas¬ 
sive top: brownish green bark. Long, slen¬ 
der, wavy branches. Does not “weep” until 
it reaches a sufficient height, usually requir¬ 
ing 1 % to 2 years. 40 ft. Each, 6-8 ft., 
$1.20; ejrch, 8-10 ft., $1.75, not prepaid. 
SPECIAL 
One Each Beclitel’.s Flowering 
Crab and Double Flowering Plum, 
for $1.25, Pu.stpaid. 
Double Flowering Plum 
Lombardy Poplar 
Catalpa Bungei 
Chinese Elm, a Splendid 
Tree for the Street or 
Yard 
Note: We will prepay shipments of Shade Trees and Fruit Trees to the 4th zone if your order for NURSERY STOCK 
AND TREES ONLY is $10.00, and will pay half of the charges from the 5th to 8th zone on such orders. 
