MAPLE, SILVER. Botanically, acer, hard, or sharp, the wood being hard, 
was formerly much used for making pikes and lances. Nat. Ord. Aceraceae. 
The maples are among our most useful trees, and thrive especially well on 
rich moist ground, where they grow to perfection. Silver Maple is planted 
much for shade, also for park use. It is a rapid growing tree. Prices: 7-8 
ft. 75c; 5-$3.50; 10-$6.50. 
MAPLE, SUGAR or HARD. This is a splendid tree, and especially beauti- 
ful in fall when the frost turns the leaves into gorgeous colors. 8-10 ft. $2.75. 
POPLAR LOMBARDY. Populus. Some derive the word Populus from the 
word paipallo, to vibrate or shake, other believe its name was obtained 
from being used to decorate public places in Rome, where it was called 
Arbor Populi, or tree of the people. Natural order of Salicaceae. This gen- 
us contains trees of rapid growth, considerable height, and are natives of 
temperate climates of both hemispheres. 
Lombardy Poplar is also known as Italian Poplar, being a native of 
Lombardy, Italy. It is a tall growing, narrow tree, its towering spire gives 
it a individuality of its own, and always a striking feature in any land- 
scape. Always in great demand for group planting, boundary lines, tall 
screens, etc. Grows rapidly and succeeds almost anywheres. 5-6 ft. 50c; 
10-$4.00; 6-8 ft. 75c; 10-$6.00. 8-10 ft. $1.00; 10-$8.00. 
BOLLEANA POPLAR. (Silver Poplar). Very effective column-like tree 
with silver-gray foliage. Rapid growth, and worthy of planting in any col- 
lection. Used much for tall screens. 5-6 ft. $1.00; 10-$8.00. 6-8 ft. $1.35, 
10-$11.00. 8-10 ft. $2.00. 10-$17.00. 
CAROLINA or NORWAY POPLAR. Very rapid grower, often called the 
“Sudden Sawlog.”’ Grows very tall and makes a quick windbreak or shade 
tree. Very hardy, and does not spread cotton like the cottonwood. Plant- 
ed much about tourist camps, filling stations, etc., for quick shade. 8-10 ft. 
50c, 10-$4.00. 50-$15.00, 100-$25.00. 10-12 ft. 75c, 10-$5.00, 50-$20.00, 
100-$35.00. 214-3 in. cal. $1.00, 10-$8.50. 
SCHWEDLER MAPLE. This fine tree is worthy of a place on anyone’s 
lawn. Leaves are beautiful purplish-red in spring, contrasting strongly 
with the green of other trees. The leaves gradually turn to bronze, and 
finely to deep waxy green. Very hardy, makes symmetrical tree. 6-8 ft $2.25. 
HONEY LOCUST. Thornless variety. Serviceable, hardy tree with feath- 
ery foliage, fragrant flowers, followed by long seed pods, making it quite 
ornamental. Thornless. 4-5 ft. 65c. 
CATALPA. Northern strain. Good ornamental tree, hugs Ieaves, great 
clusters of beautiful thimble shaped, frilly flowers, followed by long pods. 
The Catalpa is a leguminous plant, allied to beans and alfalfa. Especially 
useful if planted in back of shrubbery groups, it provides a fine setting. 
Nice trees, 4-5 ft. 50c, 5 -$2.00, 10-$3.50. 5-6 ft. 75c, 5-$3.50, 10-$5.00. 
Low rates for large plantings. Write if interested. 
CUTLEAF WEEPING BIRCH. One of the most beautiful and most popu- 
lar of the weeping trees. Its slender, graceful drooping branches, silvery 
white bark, and delicate foliage make it an object of beauty. 6-8 ft. $2.75. 
WEEPING WILLOW. Wisconsin variety. Many people want a weeping 
Willow. 4-5 ft. 60c. 5-6 ft. 75c. 8-10 ft. $1.00. 144-2 in caliper $2.00. 
NIOBE WEEPING WILLOW A fine variety, hardy and vigorous, hand- 
some tree in every way, golden-yellow bark, narrow green leaves. 5-6 ft. 75c 
CORKSCREW WILLOW. Interesting novelty. Trunk and branches are 
curled like a corkscrew. Hardy and rapid in growth. 2-3 ft. 50c. 3-4 ft. 60c. 
4-5 ft. 75c. 7 > 
Write us if interested in trees not listed. 
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