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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. 4-6 ft., 40c, 3 for 
$1.00; 7-8 ft. trees 85c 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. 85¢ 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. 214-3 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 in 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 (ieee 
branched from the ground up. Keep narrow columnar — Weeping Birch 
shape without any pruning. Rapid grow- 
ers on any soil. Do not clog drain pipes. CUT-LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH—A > 
1 3 6 12 24 tall, slender, vigorous grower, with grace- _ 
2 yr. 3-4 ft...$0.20 $0.50 $0.90 $1.45 $2.50 ful drooping branches, silvery-white bark 
2 yr. 4-5 ft.. .25  .65 1.15 2.00 3.85 and delicately cut foliage. Strong 
3 yr. 5-6 ft... .35 .90 1.65 3.00 5.50 branched trees. 244-3 ft. trees 65c each, 
4 yr. 6-8 ft... .45 1.15 2.00 3.65 7.00 2 for $1.00; 6-8 ft. trees $2.00 each; 8- 10 
PURPLE FRINGE (Smoke Tree)—A ft. trees $3.00 each. ‘ a 
shrub or small tree of spreading habit, MOUNTAIN ASH—One of the most orna- 
covered in mid-summer with a profusion _™mental of all trees. Fine foliage which - 
of dusky hair-like flowers that give it turns a brilliant orange-red in _ fall. 
the appearance of mist or smoke. Foli- Clusters of flashy orange-colored fruits 
age changes to a brilliant red and yellow brighten the fall landscape. and often re- 
in autumn. Good as a single specimen main all through the winter. 2-3 ft. 
on the lawn or to mass with tall shrubs. trees 35c¢ each; 4 for $1.00; 5-6 ft. trees 
2-3 ft. trees 60c each, 2 for $1.00. $1.00 each; 7- 9 ft. trees $2. 50 each. 
PINK FLOWERING DOGWOOD—A low spreading tree that , 
erows to about 20 feet. The large red pink flowers which come 
before the leaves appear in the spring, present a vision of love- 
liness against the new green of an early spring lawn. Foliage 
deep green turning to rich. bronzy red. Ideal as a specimen 
plant or fine for group plantings, 30-36 inch trees $1.50 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 
45c; 3 for $1.15; 6-7 ft. trees 75¢ each, 5 for $3.25; 7-9 ft. trees, 
$1.00 each, 3 for $2.50. z 
3-ON-1 BIRCH CLUMPS—Picture if you can three beautiful me 
Kuropean White Birch trees all growing from the same root fe 
system. A massive, established effect is secured right from the ee 
time of planting which is greatly enhanced as the tree grows 
and develops in size. 8-On-1 Birch Clumps are a rare and out- 
standing eae only recently available to the buying public, ws 
3 on 1 Birch Clumps Heavy rooted, 5-7 ft, 3-On-1 trees, $1.95 each. Bs ; Se 

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