Ornamental Trees for Shade and Beauty 
NOTE: We divide ornamental trees into two 
classes—those suitable for street planting, 
Class "A"; those suitable for lawns, Class 
"B". Those that can be used for either are 
marked "AB". For large lawns many of the 
"A" class are desirable; note the letter after 
each variety. 
Many people are realizing nowadays that 
by expending a little time and study they can 
have well-kept and attractive looking grounds, 
adding to the beauty and comfort of the home 
and increasing the value of the property. 
There is an ornamental deciduous tree for al¬ 
most every purpose, whether for shade, for 
hiding objectionable sights, or for beauty or 
utility. Our list comprises all those varieties 
which are well adapted to our western cli¬ 
mate. You will find many interesting trees 
suitable for your individual tastes. 
The ornamental trees cannot be sent by 
parcel post as they are too large. Conse¬ 
quently we are quoting them net prices and 
they will be sent to you express or freight 
charges collect. 
ASH (European Mountain). (B). Hardy tree; 
head dense and regular, beautiful fern¬ 
like green foliage; covered with clusters 
of bright red berries from August till 
winter. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.45). 
BIRCH 
EUROPEAN WHITE. A hardy tree with 
smooth white bark and handsome foliage. 
Thrives well in most any soil. Very at¬ 
tractive and ornamental. To further in¬ 
sure their growing we handle birch 
trees balled and burlapped in moss. 5 
to 6 feet trees. 
(Each $1.35) (3 for $3.60). 
ELM 
AMERICAN ELM. (A). Easily distinguished 
by its wide, arching top, vaselike form 
and pendulous branchlets. Next to the 
oak, this is the grandest and most pic¬ 
turesque of American trees. Yellow or 
brown in the fall. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each 85c) (3 for $2.35). 
CHINESE ELM. (AB). The Chinese Elm has 
gained in favor more rapidly than any 
other shade tree, due to its extreme 
hardiness, rapid growth and its ability to 
withstand severe drought conditions. 
Brought from northern China, it is well 
adapted to our western climate. 6 to 8 
feet. 
(Each 95c) (3 for $2.50). 
AMERICAN LINDEN. (AB). A stately tree, 
with large, shining cordate leaves. Val¬ 
uable for its beautiful white wood; flow¬ 
ers in July. A valuable lawn tree. 5 to 
6 feet. 
(Each $1.20) (3 for $3.40). 
MAPLE 
NORWAY MAPLE. (A). Native of Europe; a 
large handsome tree, with broad, deep 
green shining foliage. Very desirable 
for street, park or lawns. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.55) (3 for $4.20). 
SCHWEDLER'S MAPLE. (AB). The beauti¬ 
ful leaves attract attention at all sea¬ 
sons but are especially fine in spring 
when their gleaming red and purple 
contrast brightly with the delicate green 
of other trees. In midsummer they are 
purplish green, in autumn golden yellow. 
6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $2.25) (3 for $6.00). 
SOFT OR SILVER MAPLE. (A). A hardy, 
rapid growing native tree of large size. 
Valuable for producing a quick shade. 
Excellent for street planting. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each 90c) (3 for $2.35). 
SUGAR or HARD MAPLE. (A). Straight 
spreading, symmetrical, of grand propor¬ 
tions, often 40 feet in height, roots deep¬ 
ly, allowing grass to grow close to 
trunk. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.55) (3 for $4.20). 
WEIR'S CUT-LEAVED MAPLE. (AB). One of 
the best cut or dissected leaved trees, of 
rapid growth. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.25) (3 for $3.50). 
POPLAR 
BOLLEANA POPLAR. (AB). Similar to Lom¬ 
bardy in habit, but broader, with leaves 
glossy green above, silver beneath. 6 to 
8 feet. 
(Each $1.15) (3 for $3.15). 
CAROLINA POPLAR. (A). Unexcelled for 
quick growth and effect. Gives an air 
of luxuriance to places where other 
trees appear starved. Showy and 
cheery from the constant movement of 
its glossy, silver-lined leaves, yet always 
casting a dense, cool shade. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each 80c) (3 for $2.05). 
LOMBARDY. (AB). Remarkable for its pic¬ 
turesque, tall spirelike form; desirable 
as quick growing street trees. 8 to 10 
feet. 
(Each 75c) (3 for $2.00). 
SILVER-LEAVED POPLAR. (AB). Large 
growing; leaves dark green on upper 
side, silver underneath. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.10) (3 for $2.80). 
RUSSIAN OLIVE. (AB). A very hardy and 
handsome tree, growing 8 to 12 feet high. 
The leaves are particularly handsome, 
willowlike and a rich silvery white. The 
flowers are small, golden yellow and 
very fragrant, followed by silvery fruits. 
Also used as a shrub. 5 to 6 feet. 
(Each $1.10) (3 for $2.75). 
WILLOWS 
PUSSY WILLOW. A small tree with up¬ 
right branches. Catkins very numerous, 
handsome in flower; greatly esteemed 
by reason of its extreme earliness. 2 to 3 
feet. 
(Each 49c) (3 for $1.30). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 22c). 
WEEPING DECIDUOUS 
TREES 
CUT-LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH. (B). One of 
the most elegant of all weeping trees. 
Its tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, 
with graceful drooping habit, silvery 
white bark and delicate cut-leaved fol¬ 
iage make it one of the most attractive 
trees. It is especially ornamental. 6 to 
8 feet. Balled in moss. 
(Each $2.45) (3 for $6.50). 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW. (B). Of 
drooping habit and beautiful form. The 
most hardy of all Weeping Willows. 6 
to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.05) (3 for $2.80). 
WEEPING WILLOW (Niobe). (B). A hand¬ 
some tree, slender leaves, green above, 
silver beneath. The twigs and bark 
tinged dark red. 5 to 6 feet. 
(Each 95c) (3 for $2.50). , 
Bechtels Flowering Crab 
FLOWERING TREES 
ALMOND FLOWERING. (M). A small spring 
flowering tree or shrub; blooming very 
gaily before the leaves appear. Their 
growth is dwarf, bushy and compact. 
Slender branches completely hidden by 
beautiful double flowers when in bloom. 
Pink or white. 2 to 3 feet. 
(Each 59c) (3 for $1.55). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 25c). 
CRAB (Flowering Malus) 
BECHTELS (Double). (T). Makes a medium 
sized tree, perfectly hardy. Beautiful 
double, delicate pink blooms. Fragrant. 
4 to 5 feet. 
(Each $1.49) (3 for $4.15). 
Postage: (Each 15c) (3 for 30c). 
HOPA 
RED FLOWERING CRAB. (T). Of upright 
growth and with very attractive foliage. 
It grows a little taller than the Bechtels. 
Covered with Cerise red colored flowers 
during April. Edible fruit, red inside and 
out and very good for making jellies. If 
not picked fruit will hang on until late 
autumn. Very hardy and free from dis¬ 
ease. 5 to 6 feet. 
(Each $1.25) (3 for $3.25). 
Postage: (Each 15c) (3 for 35c). 
PRUNUS (Ornounental Plums) 
CISTENA. (M). A small treelike shrub. 
The young branches are a dark purple 
and the leaves a lustrous crimson chang¬ 
ing to a dark purple. In early spring the 
branches are covered with beautiful pink 
flowers. Dwarf habit of growth. 2 to 3 
feet. 
(Each 69c) (3 for $1.65). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 25c). 
NEWPORT (Purple Leaved). Hardy upright 
grower. Reddish purple foliage with 
bright red tips. Gives a beautiful effect 
when used as a specimen or in groups. 
Sometimes used as hedging. 4 to 5 feet. 
(Each $1.15) (3 for $3.10). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 25c). 
FLOWERING QUINCE (Cydonia Japonica). 
Very ornamental in early spring, as its 
bright scarlet flowers completely cover 
the branches before the leaves are 
formed. Sometimes used for hedging. 2 
to 3 feet. 
(Each 35c) (3 for 90c). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 25c). 
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