GIPEET 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, 10 to 12 ft., $2.25; 8 to 10 ft., $1.75; 
Gutoy Sett:, ol.255) 5) to 6 it., 1/0053 to 4 ft., 75c. Pro- 
tect this tree from borers. Any of foregoing with 
Earth-ball, 25c extra. 
Sorbus americana. “American Mountain Ash.” 20 
to 30 ft. Similar to European species except berries 
are brighter red and somewhat smaller. 4 to 5 ft., 
SoCsNo tOrd ite, 750s 2 too its, D0c. 
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- 
Diditye) 4)tO1o it. 00cs 4 to 6 itr, 7oc" 6 to 7 tt. $1.00: 
7 to 8 ft., $1.25; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50. 
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 
TOUCHE DaresToots, & toul0 tts gle/57) tO! S it. pl.o0;s 
GutOw sity S125 tO) 6) 1b... 1.00: 
Betula Alba laciniata ‘“‘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 it., $1.75; 7 to 8 ft., $2.00. 
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, 6 to 7 ft., 
CIOs) COMOMIt en GOCeN4 LOLSMtt., wocss to. 4 ft., s0c, 
CHESTNUT 
See Page 4 
Where they do well, no finer shade tree can be 
planted. We offer selected, well branched trees that 
should bear nuts soon. 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; 
4 to 5 ft., $1.50; 6 to 8 ft., $2.00. 
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 
fteplecose oto Ott, soc 4 to 5 its, 65c;3 to 4 it., S0c. 
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 Fall. Grows rapidly. 
Evergreen except in cold sections. We recommend 
this highly for medium size shade trees. Elm beetle 
does not feed on this species Bare roots, 8 to 10 
fire SemOMtonGutts,) 615055 ton6 ff., $1-2555°4 to 5 
Ebes ZC. 
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, heavy grade, 8 to 10 ft., 
$4.00; 7 to 8 ft., $3.50; 6 to 7 it., $3.00; 5 to 6 ft., 
$2.00; 2 and 3 yr. lighter grade trees, 8 to 9 ft., $1.75; 
7 to 8 ft., $1.50: 6 to 7 ft., $1.25; 5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 4 to 
Sei bees outomaetts 7Zocs 2. tos) tt.,, 00C, 
Silver Leaf. Real silver color on under side of 
leaf of handsome two-toned effect. 2/3 ft., 75c; 3 to 
AS tems O00 Manton omtitimel. 25505) LOMO tt, pl.50- 
WEEPING TREES 
Tea’s Weeping Mulberry. A popular lawn speci- 
men. Branches grow straight down. Prune back to 
top each winter. 6 ft. stems, 1 yr. heads, $2.25. 
Quaking Aspen. This weeper grows quite wide and 
fast. Foliage turns orange and red in fall. 6 ft. 
stems, $2.50. 
See Also 
BIRCH (above). PEACH, Page 14. 
CHERRY, Page 14. WILLOW (3rd column). 
CHOOSE SHADE TREES WITH 
THIS KEYED GUIDE 

To Aid Your Selection We Give Below 
List of Shade Trees With Key Letters 
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BEECH, Purple and Green. 
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GATVATUPAS Wester ti: tresea ee 
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ELM, Evergreen. 
ELM, Chinese.. 
GUIMGEES wee tea. ee ee 
HACK BER RVG sae en eee 
HORSE CHESTNUT.. 
LINDEN, European..... 
ROCUST Snes. as 
MAPLE, Vine—Ginnala.................. E but small 
MAPLE, Norway, Schwedleri...... D 
MAPLE, Japanese 
MAPLE, Sugac....... F 
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MAUD RRA IR tisgia ttre E 
OAKS Bla clostee nae. tesa ee F 
OAK, Golden Cup.. D 
OAK Pine G 
OAK Scarlet D 
PLANE, California Ses 
PLANE, European D 
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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., $2.50; 5 to 6 ft., $3.50; 8 to 10 ft., $4.00. 
*Quercus Kelloggi “California Black Oak.” A large 
growing magnificent specimen tree, 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
Quercus coccinea “Scarlet Oak.’”’ This splendid oak 
turns to red fall colors. 2 to 3 ft., 85c; 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.00; 4 to 5 ft., $1.25. 
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 
ff $1.00; 4utol 5) ft.) $1,255.05 to! 6 ft. $150, All’ are 
well branched and have been three times trans- 
planted. 
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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. 
MAPLE (Acer) 
A. ginnala. “Amur Maple.” 20 ft. shrub-like tree 
with small leaves which turn to gorgeous fall colors. 
Hardy Bare roots, 2 to 3 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 60c; 4 to 
6 ft., 85e. 
A. platanoides. “Norway Maple.” 40 ft. Large 
round form tree, with dark heavy foliage. One of 
the best shade trees for most any situation, 5 year 
transplanted 3 times, well branched, 10 to 12 Lea 
$3.50; 8 to 9 ft., $3.00; 7 to 8 ft., $2./53). 6) tone) tte 
$2.50; 5 to 6 ft., $2.00; lightly branched, 2 yrs., 6 to 
y ft., $1.25; 5 to 6 ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft. /O@ sme 0: 4 citer 
Oc. 
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. 
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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. 
10 to 12 ft: $200" 8 to 10 Ft. $1503) Zato 8 ft.) S1b25- 
6 to 7 ft., $1.00; 5 to 6 ft., 75c; 4 to 5 tt., 50c. 
A. Saccharum. “Sugar Maple.” 60 ft. At first this 
tree is slow but eventually grows fairly rapid to large 
handsome specimens. Foliage turns red in fall. 2 to 
Seite SUC suo) tOn4 tt. e 50c Nae ton oMtie 75e05 
85c; 6 to 7 ft., $1.00. eet ae 
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 tts, $1.75; 5) to. 6 ft 
$1.00; 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 3 s . ss 
POPLAR 
Simon. “Flagpole Poplar.” Very erect columnar 
growth; fine foliage. Better than Lombardy Poplar 
in every way. Five year heavy, 10 to 12 Ete poco 
8 to 10) ft. $1-753 6 to 8 tty, $1.25. 
Carolina. Fast growing spreading type. 8 to 9 ft 
90c; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50. eine Sie 
Chinese. Splendid quick growing shade tree with 
large dark green leaves. Good everywhere. This tree 
can_ take it.” Branched, 8 to 10 ft., $l.25s 7 to 8 
ft., $1.00; 6 to 7 ft., 85c; 5 to 6 ft., 60c; 4 to 5 ft., 40c. 
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 te, 
$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. Heavily branched; 3 year, 12 to 
14 ft., $5.00; 10 to 12 ft., $3.50; 8 to 10 ft., $2.50. 
Platanus racemosus. “California Sycamore.” To 
some this is the handsomest plane tree. Similar in 
character to others listed. Transplanted. 6 to 8 ft., 
$1.50; 8 to 9 ft., $2.00. 
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 
Bare root, 4 to 5 
that of any other tree. B. & B., 3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 4 
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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, bare roots, 2 to 3 ft., 75c. 
WILLOW 
Wisconsin Weeping Willow. 50 ft. A strong, tall- 
growing willow with pendulous branches. Particu- 
larly adapted for waterside planting. A _ hardy, 
healthy variety. 6 to 7 ft., 85c; 5 to 6 ft., 75c; 4 to 
5 its, 50c3) 3 tor4 tt., 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; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50. 
