Ornamental Trees for Shade and Beauty 
NOTE: We divide ornamental trees into two 
classes—those suitable for street planting, 
Class '‘A"; those suitable for lawns, Class 
“B". Those that can be used for either are 
marked ‘AB’. For large lawns many of the 
“A class are desirable; note the letter after 
each variety. 
Many people are realizing nowadays that 
by expending a little time and study they can 
have well-kept and attractive looking grounds, 
adding to the beauty and comfort of the home 
and increasing the value of the property. 
There is an ornamental deciduous tree for al- 
most every purpose, whether for shade, for 
hiding objectionable sights, or for beauty or 
utility. Our list comprises all those varieties 
which are well adapted to our western cli- 
mate. You will find many interesting trees 
suitable for your individual tastes. 
The ornamental trees cannot be sent by 
parcel post as they are too large. Conse- 
quently we are quoting them net prices and 
they will be sent to you express or freight 
charges collect. 
AILANTHUS 
GLANDULOSA (Tree of Heaven). A rapid 
growing tree which does real well in city 
plantings as it is resistant to smoke and 
insects. Leaves 5 to 6 inches long, small 
green flowers, seed pods. Grows to about 
50 feet high. 5 to 6 foot trees. 
(Each 95c) (3 for $2.60). 
ASH 
EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN. (B). Hardy tree; 
head dense and regular, beautiful fern- 
like green foliage; covered with clusters 
of bright red berries from August till 
winter. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.45). 
GREEN (Lancelota). Hardy tree, good for 
high altitudes and dry climates. Valu- 
-able farm tree. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each 95c) (3 for $2.70). 
BIRCH 
EUROPEAN WHITE. A hardy tree with 
smooth white bark and handsome foliage. 
Thrives well in most any soil. Very at- 
tractive and ornamental. To further in- 
sure their growing we handle birch 
trees balled and burlapped in moss. 5 
to 6 feet trees. 
(Each $1.35). 
ELM 
AMERICAN (Ulmus Americana). Easily 
distinguished by its wide arching top, 
vase-like form and pendulous branchlets. 
Next to the oak this is the grandest and 
most picturesque of American trees. 
Yellow or brown in the fall. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each 80c) (3 for $2.20). 
CHINESE (Pumila). The Chinese Elm has 
gained in favor more rapidly than any 
other shade tree, due to its extreme hardi- 
ness, rapid growth and ability to with- 
stand severe drought conditions. Brought 
from Northern China, it is well adapted 
to our western climate. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each 85c) (3 for $2.30). 
Chinese Elm Seedlings. 
stock, 3 to 4 feet. 
(Per 100 $3.75). Postage: 45c. 
(Per 1000, express or freight, $29.00). 
MOLINE ELM. A tall growing tree that is 
very fine for street and drive planting. 
Large leaves of a beautiful green shade. 
6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.05) (3 for $2.75). 
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Good sturdy 
LINDEN 
EUROPEAN (Vulgare) (Sometimes called 
German Linden). This tall, stately tree 
with its large shining leaves makes an 
ideal street tree. Sweetly scented yellow- 
ish-green flowers in July. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.80). 
MAPLE 
SCHWEDLER’S MAPLE. (AB). The beauti- 
ful leaves attract attention at all sea- 
sons but are especially fine in spring 
when their gleaming red. and purple 
contrast brightly with the delicate green 
of other trees. In midsummer they are 
purplish green, in autumn golden yellow. 
6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $2.25) (3 for $6.00). 
SOFT OR SILVER MAPLE. (A). A hardy, 
rapid growing native tree of large size. 
Valuable for producing a quick shade. 
Excellent for street planting. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each 90c) (3 for $2.35). 
SUGAR or HARD MAPLE. (A). Straight 
spreading, symmetrical, of grand propor- 
tions, often 40 feet in height, roots deep- 
ly, allowing grass to grow close to 
trunk. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.55) (3 for $4.20). 
WEIR’S CUT-LEAVED MAPLE. (AB). One of 
the best cut or dissected leaved trees, of 
rapid growth. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.25) (3 for $3.50). 
OAK 
RED (Quercus Rubra). A hardy oak with 
beautiful foliage which turns to red in 
autumn. Unsurpassed for park or street 
planting. 5 to 6 feet. 
(Each $1.85). 
POPLAR 
BOLLEANA POPLAR. (AB). Similar to Lom- 
bardy in habit, but broader, with leaves 
glossy green above, silver beneath. 6 to 
8 feet. 
(Each $1.15) (3 for $3.15). 
BOLLEANA POPLAR. Strong healthy 
- plants, will grow rapidly. 3 to 4 feet. 
(Each 25c) (10 for $2.50, postpaid) (100 
for $20.00). 
CAROLINA POPLAR. (A). Unexcelled for 
quick growth and effect. Gives an air 
of luxuriance to places where other 
trees appear starved. Showy and 
cheery from the constant movement of 
its glossy, silver-lined leaves, yet always 
casting a dense, cool shade. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each 80c) (3 for $2.05). 
SILVER-LEAVED POPLAR. (AB). Large 
growing; leaves dark green on upper 
side, silver underneath. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.10) (3 for $2.80). 
RUSSIAN OLIVE 
ELAEAGNUS AUGUSTIFOLIA (AB). A very 
hardy and handsome tree, growing 8 to 
12 feet high. The leaves are particularly 
handsome, willowlike and a rich silvery 
white. The flowers are small, golden yel- 
low and very fragrant, followed by sil- 
very fruits. Also used as shrub. 5 to 6 ft. 
(Each $1.10) (3 for $2.75). 
WILLOWS 
PUSSY WILLOW. A small tree with up- 
tight branches. Catkins very numerous, 
handsome in flower; greatly esteemed 
by reason of extreme earliness. 2 to 4 ft. 
(Each 49c) (3 for $1.30). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 22c). 
FLOWERING TREES 
ALMOND FLOWERING. (M). A small spring 
flowering tree or shrub; blooming very 
gaily before the leaves appear. Their 
growth is dwarf, bushy and compact. 
Slender branches completely hidden by 
beautiful double flowers when in bloom. 
Pink or white. 2 to 3 feet. 
(Each 59c) (3 for $1.55). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 25c). 
CRAB (Flowering Malus) 
BECHTELS (Double). (T). Makes a medium 
sized tree, perfectly hardy. Beautiful 
double, delicate pink blooms. Fragrant. 
4 to 5 feet. 
(Each $1.30) (3 for $3.60). 
Postage: (Each 15c) (3 for 30c). 
HOPA. Red Flowering Crab. (T). Of upright 
growth and with very attractive foliage. 
It grows a little taller than the Bechtels. 
Covered with Cerise red colored flowers 
during April. Edible fruit, red inside and 
out and very good for making jellies. If 
not picked fruit will hang on until late 
autumn. Very hardy and free from dis- 
ease. 5 to 6 feet. 
(Each $1.15) (3 for $3.00). 
Postage: (Each 15c) (3 for 35c). 
FLOWERING QUINCE 
CYDONIA JAPONICA. Very ornamental 
in early spring, as its bright scarlet 
flowers completely cover the branches 
before the leaves are formed. Some- 
times used for hedging. 3 to 4 feet. 
(Each 49c) (3 for $1.35). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 25c). 
HAWTHORN 
PAUL’S SCARLET (Oxycantha Pauli). Hardy 
small tree or shrub growing 12 to 15 feet 
in height. Covered with corymbs of bril- 
liant scarlet flowers in May and June, fol- 
lowed by red berries; very showy. Rich 
glossy green foliage in summer, turning 
to beautiful autumn shades after frost. 4 
to 5 feet trees. (Each $1.45) (3 for $3.80). 
PRUNUS (Ornamental Plums) 
CISTENA. (M). A small treelike shrub. 
The young branches are a dark purple 
and the leaves a lustrous crimson chang- 
ing to a dark purple. In early spring the 
branches are covered with beautiful pink 
flowers. Dwarf habit of growth. 2 to 3 ft. 
(Each 69c) (3 for $1.65). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 25c). 
TRILOBA. A hardy shrub or small tree 
growing 8 to 10 feet, that will do well in 
most any territory. Double pink flowers 
in May and attractive foliage. 2 to 3 feet. 
(Each 69c) (3 for $1.65). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 17c). 
WEEPING DECIDUOUS 
TREES 
CUT-LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH. (B). One ol 
the most elegant of all weeping trees. 
Its tall, slender, yet vigorous growth, 
with graceful drooping habit, silvery 
white bark and delicate cut-leaved fol- 
iage make it one of the most attractive 
trees. It is especially ornamental. 6 to 
8 feet. Balled in moss. 
(Each $2.45) (3 for $6.50). 
WEEPING WILLOW (Niobe). (B). A hand- 
some tree, slender leaves, green above, 
silver beneath. The twigs and bark 
tinged dark red. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each 95c) (3 for $2.50). 
THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
