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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 
-artistic’ for accent purposes. 
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Zilke’s Shade and Ornamental Trees 
Silver Maple is not particular as to soil conditions and 
will thrive in moist or wet locations. 4 to 5 ft. trees, 
45¢e each, 3 for $1.15; 5 to 6 ft. trees 60c each, 2 for 
$1.00; 10 to 12 ft. trees $3.50 each; 12 to 15 ft. trees 
$5.00 each. 
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 75c each, 3 for $2.00; 5-6 ft. $1.00 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. 244-3 ft. trees 55c each, 3 for $1.45; 
heavy 4-5 ft. trees $1.00 each. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR—No other tree so stately and 
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 
branched from the ground up. Keep nar- 
row columnar shape without any pruning. 
Rapid growers on any soil. Do not clog 
PURPLE FRINGE 
shrub or small tree of spreading habit, 
Weeping Birch 
(Smoke 

Tree)—A 
and delicately cut 
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2 yr. 3-4 ft...$0.20 $0.50 $0.90 $1.45 $2.50 
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3 yr. 5-6 ft... .35 .90 1.65 3.00 5.50 
4 yr. 6-8 ft... .45 1.15 2.00 3.65 7.00 
CUT-LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH—A 
tall, slender, vigorous grower, with grace- 
ful drooping branches, silvery-white bark 
foliage. Strong 
branched trees. Heavy 3 to 4 ft. trees, 
- $1.00 each. Extra heavy 8 to 10 ft. trees 
$4.00 each. 
covered in ‘mid-summer with a profusion 
of dusky hair-like flowers that give it 
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 85c each, 2 for $1.50. 
MOUNTAIN ASH—One of the most orn- 
amental of all trees. Fine foliage which 
turns a brilliant: orange-red in _ fall. 
Clusters of flashy orange-colored fruits 
brighten the fall landscape and often re- 
main all through the winter. 4-6 ft. trees 
$1.00 each; heavy 8-10 ft. trees, $2.50 ea. 
PINK FLOWERING DOGWOOD—A low spreading tree that 
spring, 

grows to about 20 feet. 
before the leaves appear in the spring, present a vision of love- 
liness against the new green of an early spring lawn. 
deep green turning to rich bronzy red. 
plant or fine for group plantings. 
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 
and the last to shed its leaves in the fall. 
drought and cold, and succeeds in all parts of the United States. 
Does well in all soils, except on low, wet ground. 4 to 5 ft. trees, 
45c each, 3 for $1.15, 10 for $3.00; heavy 5 to 6 ft. trees, 65c 
each, 3 for $1.75; heavy 6 to 8 ft. trees, 85c each, 3 for $2.25; 
heavy 8 to 10 ft. trees, $1.00 each. 
3-ON-1 BIRCH CLUMPS—Picture if you can three beautiful 
European White Birch trees all growing from the same root system. A mas- 
sive, established effect is secured right from the time of planting which is 
greatly enhanced as the tree grows and develops in size. 3-On-1 Birch Clumps 
The large red pink flowers which come 
Foliage 
Ideal as a specimen 
24-30 in. trees, $1.50 each. 
Resists 
are a rare and outstanding novelty, only recently available to the buying 
3 on 1 Birch Clumps 
public. Heavy rooted, 4-5 ft. 3-On-1 trees, $2.45 each. 
