
(_ )RNAMENTAL [REES 
American White Ash (Fraxinus americana). One of the best ornamental shade 
trees. A handsome, hardy, broad-headed, quick growing shade tree, sometimes 
reaching 120 feet in height. Narrow leaflets and heavy, rugged twigs. Ex- 
cellent windbreak. 2-yr., 6-8 ft. trees, 75c each; 3 for $1.95. 3-yr., 8-10 ft. 
trees, $1.25 each; 3 for $3.00. 
American White Birch (Betula alba.). (Canoe Birch.) A large, vigorous up- 
right tree with broad, handsome leaves and brilliant white bark. (Note the 
bark of young trees ‘has a reddish cast, which disappears within a year or 
two from planting.) 2-yr., 3-4 ft. trees, 55c each; 2 for $1.00. 5-6 ft. trees, 
$1.50 each; 2 for $2.75. 
Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch. (Betula alba laciniata.) A tall slender tree of 
vigorous growth, with graceful drooping branches, silvery white bark and 
delicately cut foliage. 2-yr., 3-4 ft. trees, $1.25 each; 2 for $2.25. 
Catalpa Bungei (Umbrella Catalpa). Makes an umbrella-shaped top without 
pruning, forming a pretty symmetrical, dome-shaped head of large, glossy 
heart-shaped deep green leaves. Very hardy. Strong, 6 ft. trees, with 3-yr. 
heads, $2.00 each; 2 for $3.50. 
Chinese Elm. (Ulmus pumila). Very rapid grower. Will give ample Pyede in 
only 5 or 6 years. Dense, dark green foliage. First to leaf out in the spring. 
Very hardy. 2-yr., 4-5 ft. trees, 55c each; 3 for $1.50. 6-8 ft. trees, $1.10 
each; 3 for $3.00; 3-yr., 8-10 ft. trees, $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Ginkgo Tree (or Maiden Hair Tree). A rare elegant tree with a singular, almost fernlike foliage 
unlike that of any other tree. Of free, columnar growth when young, with angular, independent 
branches, each quite distinct. A robust and rapid grower. One of the few plants that has sur- 
vived the ice age of ancient times. Fine, 2-yr., well-rooted, 2-3 ft. trees, 55c each; 2 for $1.00. 
Schwedler’s Maple. (The Purple Norway). This is one of America’s finest trees—beautiful spring, 
summer and fall. In the spring, the foliage is a rich reddish-purple. In the summer, the foliage 
is bronzy-green, and in the fall, golden-yellow. The growth is so symmetrical and perfect that 
even a young tree has a delightful effect on your landscape. Valuable as lawn specimens or 
about the home grounds in general. 2-yr., 4-5 ft. trees, $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
Silver, Maple (Acer dasycarpum). Very hardy, rapid growing native tree, valuable for producing 
quick shade. Good sized, rather deeply and irregularly indented leaves, which turn yellow and 
bronze in the fall. 2-yr., 5-6 ft. trees, 55c each; 3 for $1.50. 6-8 ft. trees, 90c each; 3 for $2.55. 
3-yr., 8-10 ft. trees, $1.35 each; 3 for $3.75. 
Lombardy Poplar. (Populus nigra italica). Tall tapering tree, rapid grower; dark green leaves 
with silvery surface underneath. 2-yr., 5-6 ft., 40c each; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.00. 6-8 ft trees, 50c 
each; 3 for $1.35; 10 for $3.50. 3-yr., 8-10 ft. trees, 65c each; 3 for $1.80; 10 for $5.50. 
Russian Mulberry Tree (Morus tatarica). An ideal shade tree; luxuriant foliage; clean and hardy 
everywhere; a rapid grower. Bears an abundant crop of edible fruits which resemble black- 
berries and are very sweet. A few Russian Mulberry trees will save your cherry crops as the 
birds prefer the Mulberry to Cherries. 3-yr., heavy 2-3 ft. trees, 
25c each; 10 for $2.00. Sree 
Sycamore Tree. (Platanus occidentalis). This beautiful tree has 
interesting broad, glossy green leaves and light-colored bark, 
almost creamy white. Grows medium height, with unusual branch 
arrangement. Very hardy. A shapely tree of great beauty. 2-yr., 
6-8 ft. trees, 95c each; 3 for $2.50. 
Pin Oak (Quercus palustris). The tree is very symmetrical, with 
bright green, deeply cut foliage, coloring an intense red in 
autumn. The most valuable of all Oaks for shade and specimen 
planting. Tall grower and very hardy. 2-yr., 3-4 ft. trees, 75c 
each; 2 for $1.40. 
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera). An ornamental tree with un- 
usual flowers! A large, stately tree with smooth bark, glossy 
light green leaves and spreading branches. Flowers are 1% to 
2 inches long, light greenish yellow and are Tulip shape; blooms 
appear in late May and early June. Tall growing and hardy. 2-yr., 
2-3 ft. trees, 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
Wisconsin Weeping Willow. (Salix blanda). A graceful tree of 
large size. Its long, fine leaves on slender branches are a fresh, 
bright green tint. Rapid grower. 2-yr., 3-4 ft. trees, 30c each; 
3 for 75c. 5-6 ft. trees, 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
BARGAIN 
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Silver Maple 

Bridgman, Michigan 
