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AMERICAN WHITE ASH (Fraxinus amer- 
icana). A tall rapid growing shade tree, 
with smooth gray bark, and handsome, 
glossy, fernlike leaves. Oftentimes at 
maturity it attains a height of more than 
a hundred feet. A most excellent tree 
for windbreaks, and an all-around, de- 
pendable shade tree where quick growth 
is required. Nice, straight, 4 to 5 ft. 
trees, only 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
HORSE CHESTNUT or Ohio Buckeye 
(Aesculus glabra). A very attractive 
flowering shade tree, being one of the 
very first to cast a dense shade in May. 
Trees are filled with magnificent, hya- 
cinth-like spikes of sweetly scented 
creamy white flowers, with panicles 5 
to 6 inches long, standing stiffly erect in 
strong contrast to the rich dark green 
leaves. Followed in the autumn_ by 
numerous clusters of nut-like fruits of 
unusually attractive appearance, com- 
monly called ‘‘Buckeyes.’’ In demand as 
a novelty decoration; formerly carried 
on the person as an emblem of good 
luck. Sturdy, 2 to 3 ft. trees, 50c each; 
2 for 90c. 
KENTUCKY COFFEE TREE (Gymnocladus 
dioica). A beautiful tree, attaining an 
eventual height of 100 feet. Hardy 
throughout the north, and native as far 
south as Tennessee. Leaves are primate, 
18 in. to 3 ft. in length, with oval- 
shaped leaflets. In summer the tree is 
filled with large panicles of greenish 
white flowers, followed by seed pods 
which persist throughout the winter. It 
is interesting to note that the beans or 
seeds were commonly used as coffee 
before and during the Revolutionary 
War. Sturdy, 2 to 3 ft. trees, 50c each; 
2 for 90c. 
NORWAY MAPLE (Acer platanoides). An 
exceptionally fine, 2 
large-letived 
shaped tree. Very BARGAIN 
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LOMBARDY POPLAR (Populus nigra italica). Tall, 
stately, with branches growing nearly vertical. 
Rapid grower, reaching a height of 60 feet in a 
short time. Excellent tree for windbreaks. Grows 
anywhere. 
PRICES: Each Per3 Per 10 
2-yr., 5 to 6 ft. trees... $0.40 $1.10 $2.75 
2-yr., 6 to 8 ft. trees... se) 1.50 4.15 
3-yr., 8 to 10 ft. trees... .80 Pdag hs) 7.00 
EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus aucuparia). 
One of the most ornamental of all trees. Fine 
foliage changing to brilliant orange-red in the 
fall. Covered from July till winter with clusters 
of bright red berries. Reaches 25 to 30 feet at 
maturity. 
PRICES: Each Per 2 Per 10 
2-yr., 3 to 4 ft. trees__________ $0.50 $0.90 $ 3.85 
2-yr., 4 to 5 ft. trees... .90 1.75 7.50 
3-yr., 5 to 6 ft. trees.__..____. 1.30 2.45 12.00 
4-yr., 6 to 8 ft. trees__....___. 2.00 31> 
CHINESE ELM (UlImus pumila). Very desirable, ex- 
tremely rapid grower, giving ample shade in five 
years. Foliage small and dense, growth sym- 
metrical and compact. Resists drought, succeeds 
anywhere in the United States. 
PRICES for Bushy, 
Branched Trees: Each Per 3 Per 10 
Lay Far 2 tomo tte eee $0.20 $0.45 $ 1.20 
2=yrs,.> tor 6th ea S55) 1.50 4.25 
Z2=yr-,-6 to 26: ft. .90 2.40 ie25 
S=Vre Orton. Ontteeeme ee 1.45 3.75 11.25 
SCHWEDLER’S MAPLE The “Purple Norway.” The 
beautiful foliage of this tree attracts attention at 
all seasons, but is especially fine inthe spring when 
the gleaming red and purple of the leaves 
contrast brightly with the delicate green 
of other trees. The rounded density and 
color richness of Schwedler makes this 
the most sought-after of all maples for 
specimen use in spacious lawns and 
about the home grounds in general. 
Strong, 3-yr., 6 to 8 ft. trees, $1.90 
each; 2 for $3.60. 3-yr. 8 to 9 ft. trees, 
$2.50 each; 2 for $4.75. 
SILVER MAPLE (Acer dasycarpum). Fast- 
est growing of the Maples. Makes a 
broad, bulky, pointed topped tree. 
Foliage light green, silvery on under 
side, and slightly cut-leaved. Colors 
beautifully in the fall. 
PRICES, Well Branched Trees: 
Each Per3 Per 10 
2-yr., 5 to 6 ft.....$0.40 $1.10 $3.30 
2-yr., 6 to 8 ft.__.. .60 1.50 4.50 
3-yr., 8 to 10 ft.___. 85 225) 7.00 
JAPANESE BLOOD LEAF MAPLE (Acer 
palmatum atropurpureum). These hardy, 
rounded dwarf-growing trees seldom 
mature to more than 10 ft. in height. 
They become densely branched, clear to 
the ground, with deeply indented leaves 
of vivid blood-red in the spring, which 
dulls to a bronzy purplish red in fall. 
These trees are attractive at all sea- 
sons, and make a handsome specimen 
on the lawn, or as a colorful group in 
the foreground of the shrub’ border. 
Heavy rooted, 12 to 18 in. trees, $1.50 
each; 2 for $2.75. 
AMERICAN ELM (UlImus americana). A 
stately, massive native tree of great size 
and wide spread, with gracefully droop- 
ing branches and handsome leaves. One 
of the best types for towering heady 
effect and widespread shade. Well- 
branched, 5 to 6 ft. trees, 50c each; 
2 for 95c. 

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Schwedler’s Maple 
