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_ . ~ ( tt I The Spreading Growth of SHADE TREES will Create Much Comfort for Your Home. 
Air Condition Your home! Your property will increase in value by the pleasant surroundings. 
CHINESE 
ELM 
This new Elm 
is one of the 
mo st popular 
shade trees we 
have. Fast grow¬ 
ing, free from 
disease; stands 
dry weather. 
Can be trimmed 
to any shape. 
Chinese Elm 
12 to 14 ft. trees, in. 
10 to 12 ft. trees .. 
8 to 10 ft. trees . 
7 to 8 ft. trees . 
5 to 6 ft. whips 
$4.00 
.. 3.00 
.. 2.00 
.. 1.00 
.. .30 
2-3 ft . 10 for 50c; 50 for $2.00 
MAPLES 
Hard Maple 
Slow growing but 
a tough, long last¬ 
ing tree. 8-10 ft. 
trees $3.00 each; 
6 to 7 ft. trees 
$2.00 each. 
Iliml Maple 
Norway Maple . ..... 
ke Hard Maple but a little 
Very much n 
faster growing. 
10-12 ft. trees. 
2 to 2(4 in. caliper trees 
Schwedlers Maple 
The red leaf Maple. 
10 to 12 ft. trees.... 
2 to 2J4 /'n. caliper trees 
$3.00 each 
'.$ 6.00 
$3.50 
$7.50 
FLOWERING CRAB (Bechtel’s)— The only genuine double flowered crab. Makes 
a medium sized tree; perfectly hardy, succeeds well in most soils. When in bloom appear 
covered with delicate pink, perfectly double small roses of delicious fragrance, i to 4 it.. 
PURPLE LEAFED PLUMS— The Purple Plums are becoming very much in demand, 
as they are very showy with their purple foliage throughout the summer. The trees J 
compact in growth, and are suitable for the lawn or shrubbery border. A few of these trees p 
about your home will add greatly to your planting. 4 to 6 ft. Trees, 75c each. 
TUDAS TREE (Red Bud)— A small growing tree of irregular form, with heart-shaped 
leaves. It is covered with bright pink blossoms early in spring before the leaves appear; ana 1 
largely used in groups of shrubs and small trees to give color for this early season. 5 to / 
Trees, $1.00 each. 3-4 ft. Trees, 50c each. 
ELM AM. WHITE —This is a splendid tree for street or lawn. It is fast growing 
and will give a lot of shade. 6 to 8 ft. Trees, $1.00. 
MOLINE ELM —This is a tall slim growing Elm, very much like our slim poplars 
only the Elm is much longer lived. Has very large dark green leaves. Grows 40 to 50 feet tall. 
6 to 8 ft. Trees, $1.50 each; 8 to 10 ft. Trees,.$3.50 each. 
WHITE BIRCH— Medium growing tree, 
spreading, with white bark; very pictures¬ 
que. 8 to 10 ft., $3.00 each. 
WILLOWS 
WEEPING WISCONSIN WILLOW— A 
graceful weeping tree; long narrow leaves. 
I 
green bark. 
75c each. 
3-4 ft. trees, 35c; 6-8 ft. trees, 
PUSSY WILLOW—A 
has furry catkins in 
growing. 3-4 ft. bush trees, 40c; 5-6 ft. 
bush trees, 75c each. 
shrub-like tree; 
early spring; fast 
Lombardy Poplar 
LOMBARDY POPLAR (P. Fastigiata)—Attains a height of from fifty to 
one hundred feet; well known for its erect, rapid growth and tall spiry form; indis¬ 
pensable tree for landscape gardening, to break the monotony of most other trees. 
4-5 ft. Whips, 25c each; 6-8 ft. Trees, 50c ea.; 8-10 ft. Trees, 75c ea. 
PIN OAK— One of the most popular of all the Oaks; fast growing, easily transplanted, 
red foliage in fall. 3-4 ft. trees, 50c each. 
BLACK WALNUT —A tall spreading tree, very valuable for lumber. 3-4 ft. trees, 
50 each. 
GREEN ASH —Medium size tree of thick pyramidal habit; splendid shade tree. 3-4 ft., 
50c each. 
SILVER MAPLE—A fast growing tree; leaves silver under side. 5-6 ft. trees, 75c; 
8 to 10 ft., $1.25. 
Wisconsin Willow 
CHOICE LARGE FLOWERING DAHLIAS 
The following varieties of Dahlias aie all grown here in our 
nursery. Last summer many of the blooms were 8 to 10 inches 
across. 50c each; 5 bulbs for $2.00. 
QUEEN CITY—I >arge Salmon, with white tips. 
SNOWDRIFT—Pure White, excellent form.! 
MAMMOTH CHAMPION—Very large, Salmon and Gold. 
SATAN—Red with Salmon shading; Catus type. 
HUNTS VELVET WONDER—Large velvet Purple. 
ROBT. SCOTT—La rge lemon Yellow. 
VINES and CLEMATIS 
Strong 2 year Plants 
40c each; 3 for $1.00 
WISTERIA (Purple)— One of the finest climbers, of rapid growth, and perfectly 
hardy, with long, pendulous clusters of bluish purple. Flowers in June. Grafted 
plants sure to bloom. 50c each. 
ENGLEMAN’S IVY — It is one of the finest ivies we have. The brilliant coloring of 
the leaves in autumn, together with perfect hardiness, makes it a valuable climber 
for covering brick or stone walls. Where hardiness is necessary, the Engleman 
will be found much superior to Boston ivy. 
AMERICAN IVY— The well known native vine with five parted leaves, that change to 
rich crimson in autumn; berries blue black; very rapid grower and perfectly hardy. 
BOSTON IVY— This is one of the finest hardy climbers we have for covering walls, as 
it clings firmly to the smoothest surface, covering closely with overlapping foliage, 
giving appearance of shingles. The color is a fresh deep green in summer, chang¬ 
ing to the brightest shades of crimson and yellow in autumn. 
HONEYSUCKLE (Scarlet Trumpet)—One of the handsomest in cultivation; coral 
flowers; very vigorous and hardy; blooming ail summer. 
BITTERSWEET— A native vine that is especially ornamental in fall and winter, with 
brilliant orange and scarlet fruit. 
SILVER LACE VINE —A strong vigorous vine attaining a height of over 25 feet, it 
has all summer and fall a great mass of foamy sprays of white flowers which turn 
rose colored as they begin to fade, and the combination of the white and rose make 
a very pretty picture. 2 year plants, 50c each. 
GOLDEN FLAME (Honeysuckle)—New ever- 
blooming Honeysuckle vine, blooms from early 
summer until frost. Red flame outside, yellow 
inside. 2 year plants, 50c each. 
Clematis 
I list here below two popular varieties of the 
large flowering Clematis and one of the small w 
flowering. Clematis need a little ejetra attentioi 
get them started. Once started they grow for y 
JACKMANNI —The well-known purple 
Clematis. Flowers 4 to 6 inches across. y 
Field Grown Plants, 75c each. 
PLANT A HEDGE . . . 
Amoor River 
Privet 
Makes a 
Fine, 
Hardy 
Hedge 
Special 
12 to 18 in. 
Plants 
80c per 12 
$6.00 per 100 
2 to 3 ft. 
Plants 
$1.20 per 12 
$10.00 per 100 
AMOOR RIVER PRIVET 
This is the hardy type of privet so much used for hedges. Has glossy green foliage 
which hangs on very late in the fall. This variety of Privet can be trimmed at any 
time into any shape. Plant Amoor Privet no matter where you live, it will increase 
the value of your place. 
BRIDAL WREATH (Spirea Van Houttei) 
Grandest of Spireas, one of the best of shrubs; complete fountain of pure white 
bloom in May and June. The foliage and bush shape is ornamental the year round, 
bine for tall hedge or screen. Also much used for foundation planting. 
Special—12-18 in. Plants 90c per 12 
2-3 ft., 15c each; 12 for $1.50 3-4 ft., 25c each; 12 for $2.50 
JAPANESE BARBERRY 
The finest of all the Barberries, grown in compact form, spiny stems, foliage fine 
and dense, changing to brilliant red in fall, the clusters of red berries hanging on all 
winter. Much used for hedge and borders. Considered by many to be the most 
valuable foreign shrub grown. This Barberry is recommended by the Government. 
11 does not have the wheat rust. 
Special — 12-18 in. Plants 80c per 12; $6.00 per 100 
3 yr. 18-24 in., 30c each; $2.50 per 10 
Paniculata 
MME. EDW. ANDRE—A robust plant blooming freely. Violet red flower 3 
inches across. 2 year Field Grown Plants, 75c each. 
PANICUL* FA—1 he small flowering sweet scented white clematis. One of the rn 
vigorous ,ind beautiful climbers. 3 year Field Grown Plants, 50c each. 
. ALPHA NURS EBY 
Personally Select Your Trees, Evergreens and Plants ON 
CHINESE ELM 
The Chinese Elm is a very good fast growing tall hedge or screen plant Very fast 
growing. Will stand hot weather. 5-6 ft. whips, 30c each. 2 to 3 ft plants 50c for 
10 plants; $2.00 for 50; $3.00 per 100. p 
PERSIAN LILAC 
This is a fast, early blooming lilac, which is very good for hedges and screens 
Gan he trimmed any time and any height. 12-18 in. plants 30c each; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
ALPHA. ILLINOIS 
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