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-THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEED co. -:- DENVER, COLO. 53 
Ornamental and Shade Trees 
Ornamental trees occupy a very important place in landscape decorations 
shade, yet there are varieties that vie with the choic 
showy fruit. The foliage of some kinds turn into such 
glory. 
We offer the tollowing trees, 
ASH—Green—A g00d shade tree of medium slow 
growth, good shape and disease free. Especially 
valuable for planting in high altitudes and dry 
cold climates. (Each 65c). 
BIRCH—Cut-Leaved Weepinz—One of the most ele- 
gant of all weeping or pendulous trees. It is of 
tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, graceful droop- 
ing habit, silvery white bark and delicately cut 
foliage. 
5 to 6-foot tree (Each $2.25). 
CRAB—Bechtel’s Double Flowering—A low, bushy 
tree, the most beautiful of all the fine varieties 
of Flowering Crabs. At a distance the tree seems 
to be covered with dainty little roses of a delicate 
pink color. Blooms when quite young. The flow- 
ers are exceedingly fragrant. 2 to 3-foot tree 
(Each 90¢c). 
DOLGO—The Lawn Tree Crab—The aristocrat of the 
Crab Apple family. It has rare beauty as an or- 
namental lawn tree. It is not subject to blight as 
were the old varieties and is perfectly hardy. 
Bears an abundance of fruit and no long wait, 
for young baby trees have been known to bear 
fruit the third season. The apple itself is a very 
rich red and jells perfectly even when dead ripe. 
A fine canning crab. (Each 75ec). 
HOPA RED FLOWERING—A beautiful upright 
growing tree with attractive foliage. Entirely 
covered with rose colored flowers in April. Fruit 
red inside and out, hanging on until late autumn. 
Very hardy and free from disease. (Each 75ce). 
ELM—American—Very valuable for boulevard 
_ planting for streets, and as a shade tree for lawns. 
One of the most majestic and graceful of our shade 
trees. Hardy, a rapid grower, resists drought well, 
and is long lived. (Each 65c). 
ELM CHINESE—One of the most rapid growing trees. 
Very durable and hardy. Slender, tough branches. 
Compact habit of growth with small, attractive 
leaves. Highly recommended for street planting. 
ae anywhere, and is one of the best for dry 
climates. 
5 to 6-foot trees (Each 50c) (3 for $1.25). 
6 to 8-foot trees (Each 75c) (3 for $2.00). _ 
8 to 10-foot trees (Each $1.00) (3 for $2.50). 
CHINESE ELM SEEDLINGS— 
12 to 18 inches (Per 100, $1.50). } 
18 to 24 inches (Per 100, aa 
Postpaid. 
4 to 5 feet (Per 100, $8.00). 

Chinese Elm 
They are often thought of chiefly for 
est flowering plants in the wealth and beauty of their bloom and 
gorgeous Autumn tints that they end the season in a blaze of 
Priced for shipment not prepaid. _ 
HACKBERRY—lIts light green leaves are glossy, 
pointed; and it has a rapid spreading growth simi- 
lar to the American Elm, Limbs are seldom broken 
from wind and it is free from insects and disease. 
(Each $1.25). 
LINDEN—American—A rapid growing tree with 
large, glossy leaves. Has fragrant yellow flowers 
in July. (Each $1.25). 
SILVER or SOFT MAPLE—This rapid growing tree 
is being largely planted in many places. A clean 
tree. Beautiful and hardy. Fine for streets, parks 
and lawns. (Each 65c). 
SILVER LEAVED MAPLE SEEDLINGS—18 to 24 
inches. (Per 10, 70c). Postpaid. 
MOUNTAIN ASH—European—A broad-topped small 
tree. The fern-like foliage is dark and lustrous. 
Covered from July till midwinter with large clus- 
ters of bright red berries. (Each $1.25). 
POPLAR—Bolleana—One of the most striking of 
the columnar type trees. The bark is smooth 
and of a light green color; leaves are glossy green, 
silvery beneath. (Each 75c). 
BOLLEANA SEEDLINGS— 
bate: we (Per 10, $1.25). 
-4-foot whips (Per 10, $1.50). id. 
4-5-foot whips (Per 10, $2.00). (ae neat 
5-6-foot whips (Per 10, $2.50). 
PRUNUS—Cistena (Purple Leaved Plum)—A dwarf 
hardy variety with rich purple red foliage. Covered 
in spring with beautiful white flowers, later with 
wine red fruit. (Each 60c). 
HANSEN’S BUSH CHERRY—This new Bush Cherry 
combines two useful qualities; a beautiful orna- 
mental shrub which also produces delicious, whole- 
some fruit. In early spring is a mass of snow- 
white flowers followed by fruit as sweet as any 
cherry, but plum-shaped. Foliage is silvery-green 
and turns to rich red and gold in the fall. (Each 
50c) (3 for $1.25). 
TRILOBA (Flowering Plum)—A handsome, hardy, 
vigorous, large shrub or small tree. The flowers 
appear very early in the spring and are very dou- 
ble and of a beautiful light pink. (Each 60c). 
RED BUD—A small growing tree of irregular form, 
with heart-shaped leaves. It is covered with deli- 
cate pink blossoms early in spring before the 
leaves appear. (Each 65c). 
RUSSIAN OLIVE—An ornamental tree of special 
value; attractive silver gray leaves, grayish white 
berries. It blooms profusely in June, flowers 
yellow and very fragrant. Desirable for mass 
planting, hedges and windbreaks. (Each $1.00). 
Russian Olive Seedlings—18 to 24 inches. (Per 10, 
90c postpaid). 
WALNUT—Black—A magnificent tree 
great size. Its edible nuts are borne 
quantity. (Each $1.00). 
WILLOW—Golden Weeping (Niobe)—The best Wil- 
low for shade and ornamental purposes. It has 
long slender branches that droop very gracefully. 
Its leaves are long and narrow, green above and 
silver on the underneath side. Grows to be quite 
a large tree. Has a very striking winter effect 
with its many drooping golden barked branches. 
(Bach 75c). 
attaining 
in great 
