TO Large Lombardy Poplars, 4 to 5 ft., Only $1.50 
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Zilke’s Shade and Ornamental Trees 
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WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW— Long fine leaves 
borne on sweeping branches, that reach to the ground when trees 
are a few years old. Trees grow to a great height and become 
very picturesque. Grow rapidly. 6 ft. to 6 ft. 60c each; 2 for $1.00; 
6 for $2.00. 
CUT LEAF WEEPING BIRCH —Beautiful white bark, 
long pendulous branches with fine, deep cut green leaves. 6 to 
6V2 ft., $1.45 each; 2 for $2.65; 6 to 7 ft., $1.95 each; 2 for 
$3.65; 71/2 to 9 ft., $2.65 each; 2 for $5.00. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR— Leaves are dark glossy green 
with silvery surface beneath. Wonderful for a background. Grows 
tall, slender. 
I^OMBARDY FOPIiAll FRIGES 
2 to 3 ft.___ 
4 to 5 ft.- .22 
6 to 8 ft._ .42 
81/2 to 10 ft. _ 
SILVER MAPLE —Probably the laest of all Maples for 
quick and good shape. Leaves of silvery green color. Strong 
to 3 ft. 15c each; 3 for 40c; 10 for $1.15; 3 to 4 ft. 25c each; 3 
for 60c; 10 for $1.85; 5 to 6 ft. 35c each; 3 for 90c; 10 for $2.75; 
6 to 8 ft. 55c each; 3 for $1.50; 10 for $3.85. 
TULIP TREE —One of the grandest of our native trees; 
of tall pyramidal habit, with tulip like flowers. Yellow flowers, 
orange inside base. 5-6 ft., 50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
RUSSIAN MULBERRY —Used for quick windbreak 
around fruit orchards, as it is a rapid grower and thrives almost 
anywhere. Will keep birds away from other valuable fruits. 5 to 
7 ft. 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
PURPLE FRINGE (Smoke Tree)—A shrub or small 
tree of spreading habit, covered in mid-summer 
with a profusion of dusky hair-like flowers that 
give it the appearance of mist or smoke. Foliage 
changes to a brilliant red and yellow in autumn. 
Good as a single specimen on the lawn or to mass 
with tall shrubs. 21/2 to 3 ft., 50c each;‘2 for 90c. 
MOUNTAIN ASH —One of the most orna¬ 
mental of all trees. Fine foliage which turns a 
brilliant orange-red in fall. Clusters of flashy or¬ 
ange-colored fruits brighten the fall landscape and 
often remain all through the winter. Big 4^ to 
5 feet trees only $1.00 each. 
Weeping Birch 
CHINESE ELM —Most popular shade tree 
grown. Thrives on all soils and grows rapidly. 
Forms a well-shaped rounding head, with many 
branches and abundant foliage. Ideal for street and 
lawn plantings. Roots do not clog drains. 
THESE TREES ARE ALL 3 YEARS 
HEAVY 1 3 10 
41/2 to 51/2 It. _$0.39 $1.00 $2.45 
51/2 to 61/2 ft. _ .49 1.25 3.45 
71/2 to 9 ft. _ .69 1.95 4.98 
PINK FLOWERING DOGWOOD— A low 
spreading tree that grows to about 20 feet. The 
large red pink flowers which come before the 
leaves appear in the spring, present a vision of 
loveliness against the new green of an early spring 
lawn. Foliage is a deep green turning to rich 
bronzy red in autumn. Ideal as a specimen plant 
or fine for group plantings. 2 ft. trees $1.00 each. 
These trees are all good, large, and strong. 
HOPA FLOWERING CRAB — One of 
the most desirable varieties. An attractive up¬ 
right growing tree that becomes literally covered 
with large, rose colored flowers. Very hardy and 
free from diseases. One of the best. 2y2 to 3 V 2 
ft. size, 49c each; 2 for 88c; 4 to 5 ft. size, 79c 
each; 2 for $1.49. 
Chinese Elm 
REDBUD —Handsome, low-growing, flat-topped 
tree. Grows to about 15 ft. in height. Wide-spreading 
branches covered with rosy lavender blooms before the 
leaves appear in spring. Flowers are so thick the tree ap¬ 
pears as a small pink cloud. Due to the extreme hardi¬ 
ness of the wood, the tree is usually very late in leafing 
out. 3 to 4 ft. trees, 50c each. 
PURPLE LEAF PLUM —An unusually attrac¬ 
tive little tree with brilliant purple foliage all season. 
Grows naturally as a tall shrub but can be pruned into a 
low-growing small tree. Valuable for its color contrast in 
the green background of other shrubs. Heavy rooted 3 to 
4 ft. trees, 59c each. 
ROSE TREE OF CHINA —In early spring this 
beautiful shrub is completely covered with dainty, double, 
pink flowers resembling small roses. Grows to about 5 ft 
and succeeds everywhere. Nice big 2 to 3 ft. trees 59c each. 
JAPANESE FLOWERING CHERRY— One of 
the best low growing treeSj covered with exquisite beau¬ 
tiful double, rose-pink flowers, one of the loveliest of all 
the flowering trees.' Nice big 2 to 3 ft. trees, $1.00 each. 
NORWAY MAPLE —An exceptionally fine tree 
for lawn and street planting. Forms a perfect rounded 
head, with large, deep green foliage, very hardy, easily 
transplanted, changes to a pretty pale yellow in the fall. 
6 to 7 ft. trees, $1.25 each. 
