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Zilke’s Shade and Ornamental Trees 
SILVER MAPLE—60 ft. A very fast growing tree, 
round to oval in outline, with finely cut leaves, silvery 
underneath, which turn in fall to a beautiful, clear yel- 
low coloring often brightened with brilliant red. The 
Silver Maple is not particular as to soil conditions and 
will thrive in moist or wet locations. 4-5 ft., 30c, 4 for 
$1.00; 7-8 ft. trees 85e each, 3 for $2.25; 8-10 ft., $1.50 
each, 3 for $4.00; 10-12 ft. $2.25 each, 2 for $4.00. 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW—Long fine leaves 
borne on sweeping branches that reach to the ground 
when trees are a few years old. Trees grow to a great 
height and become very picturesque. Grow rapidly. 
4-5 ft. trees 60c each, 3 for $1.50; 5-6 ft. 85c¢ each; 
6-8 ft. $1.15 each. 
MAY DAY TREE—An excellent lawn tree originating 
in Siberia. Flowers are large, pure white, conical 
shaped, very fragrant. Blooms in April or early May. 
Flowers are followed by fruit, which is quickly claimed 
by the birds. 2'4-3 ft. trees 55c each, 3 for $1.45; heavy 
4-5 ft. trees $1.00 each. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR—No other tree so stately and 
artistic for accent purposes. Plant in groups of 3 or 5, 
or ih rows 2 to 5 feet apart. Marvelous for backgrounds 
and windbreaks, and planted along drives. Plant be- 
tween fields to keep soil from blowing. Trees are 
branched from the ground up. Keep narrow columnar 
shape without any pruning. Rapid grow- 
ers on any soil. Do not clog drain pipes. 
1 3 6 12 24 
1 yr. 3-4 ft...$0.20 $0.50 $0.90 $1.45 $2.50 
3 yr. 4-5 ft... .25 .65 1.15 2.00 3.85 
PURPLE FRINGE 
shrub or small tree of spreading habit, 
covered in mid-summer with a profusion 
of dusky hair-like flowers that give it 

Weeping Birch $1.50 each 
(Smoke Tree)—A 
3 yr. 5-6 ft... .35 .90 1.65 3.00 5.25 
3 yr. 6-8 ft... .45 1.15 2.00 3.65 6.75 
5 yr. 8-10 ft. 
CUT-LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH—A 
tall, slender, vigorous grower, with grace- 
ful drooping branches, silvery-white bark 
and delicately cut foliage. Strong 
branched trees. 5-6 ft. trees $1.50 each, 
2 for $2.75; 8-10 ft. trees $3.00 each. 
60 1.50 2.75 5.25 9.75 
the appearance of mist or smoke. Foli- 
age changes to a brilliant red and yellow 
in autumn. Good as a single specimen 
on the lawn or to mass with tall shrubs. 
2-3 ft. trees 60c each, 2 for $1.00. —. 
MOUNTAIN ASH—One of the most orna- 
mental of all trees. Fine foliage which 
turns a brilliant orange-red in fall. 
Clusters of flashy orange-colored fruits 
main all through the winter. 2-3 ft. trees 25c each; 
5 for $1.00; 5-6 ft. trees $1.00 each; 6-8 ft. trees 
$1.50 each. . 
PINK FLOWERING DOGWCOD—A low spreading 
tree that grows to about 20 feet.. The large red pink 
flowers which come before the leaves appear in the 
spring, present a vision of loveliness against the 
new green of an early spring lawn. Foliage is a deep 
green turning to rich bronzy red in autumn. Ideal 
as a specimen plant or fine for group plantings. 
18-24 inch trees $1.00 each. 
CHINESE ELM (Ulmus pumila)—Very rapid grower. 
Will give ample shade in only 5 or 6 years from 
planting. Has dense, dark green foliage; is the first 
shade tree to leaf out in the spring, and the last to 
shed its leaves in the fall. Resists drought and cold, 
and succeeds in all parts of the United States. Does 
well in all soils, except on low, wet ground. 5-6 ft. 
trees 50c, 3 for $1.25; 6-7 ft. trees 70c each, 5 for 
$3.00; 7-9 ft. trees, $1.00 each, 3 for $2.50. 

brighten the fall landscape and often re-— 

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