Shade and Street Trees 
The following varieties of trees are, with few exceptions, the taller growing types and all are used for lawn and street 
planting. Many of them produce showy flowers or fruits, but are grown principally for their shade value. 
i The trees offered on this page are sent by express, not prepaid. We recommend 
otice express shipments, but if you prefer that we send trees by parcel post, we will select 
a grade that will be admitted to the mails or prune and pack to meet parcel post size 
limits. Always send the extra parcel post charges if trees are wanted by parcel post. 

THE BIRCHES 
The Birches make excellent lawn trees of distinctive char- 
acter, the silvery white bark contrasting sharply with the 
color of the foliage. They are frequently planted in groups 
of 3 or 4, which makes a beautiful landscape effect. Bark is 
brown until about the third year. 

CLUMP BIRCH. ‘In recent years there has been much demand in land- = — : 
scape planting for the white barked Birch in clumps of three or even i Clump Birch 
more. Grown in this manner, they develop into most attractive speci- 
mens for lawn and must be seen to be really appreciated. In former TULIP TREE 
years, clumps have been developed by planting several trees together, 
but should one die, the result is out of balance. We are now able to of- 60 feet. A rapid-growing tree of 
fer a clump of three separate trunks, growing from a single root. 4 to 5 unusual beauty. Flowers appear in 
feet trees at $2.25 each; 3 for $5.75. Parcel post, 25c each extra. . June and resemble large yellow tu- 
lips. Beautiful, glossy leaves which, 
' in fall, turn to brightest yellow. 
CUT LEAVED WEEPING. 40 ft. A tall, slender tree with droop- Mia les, a Se ee aL, sperma tree 
ing habit. The finely cut foliage is deep green. 4 to 5 feet, $2.00 each; for any lawn. 4 to 6 feet, $1.75 
3 for $5.00. Parcel post, 25c each extra. S each; 3 for $4.50. Parcel post, 25¢ 
Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch each extra. : a 
Chinese Elm TAP AIL Eee Seto Mulberries for Shade and Fruit — 
A tree without faults that is rapidly replacing other quick growing trees. The pic- Save Your Berry Crops by Planting Mulberries for the Birds 
ture shown on this page is from a photograph taken 6 years after planting, the trunk : _@ ‘ 
of the tree measuring 34 inches in circumference 18 inches from the ground. You : J 
need not wait 15 to 20 years for shade, as the Chinese Elm grows 40 feet in height Two Mulberry Trees are required for cross pollination in order to bear fruit. 
and 20 feet in spread in five years. It has none of the undesirable root char- Two or more trees should be planted near each other unless there are others in — 
acteristics of the Poplars. It is strictly an Elm, nearly as graceful as a Cut Leaf the neighborhood. : 
Birch, and faster growing than the Poplar. With no other desirable tree can new ‘ . i . 
homes enjoy the luxury of cool shade in such a short time. It has dense, dark green RUSSIAN MULBERRY. An ideal shade tree; luxuriant foliage; clean and 
foliage; the first shade tree to put out leaves in the spring and the last to shed them hardy everywhere; a rapid grower. Bears an abundant crop of edible fruits which 
in the fall. Thrives on either rich or poor soil, resists drought, and makes a fine resemble blackberries and are very sweet. A few Russian Mulberry trees will save 
showing even if neglected. It succeeds in all parts of the United States, including your cherry crop as the birds prefer the Mulberries to cherries. 4 to 6 feet, $1.25 
both the cold and semi-arid regions, and thrives everywhere except on low, wet each; 3 for $3.00. Parcel post, 20c each extra. 
ground. Introduced in the United States by the United States Department of Agri- 



culture from that cold, bleak country of Siberia. Hardy as°an Oak; beautiful on 
the lawn as a shade tree. 4 to 6 feet, 85c each; 3 for $2.25. Parcel post, 25¢ each M .@) U N T A I N 5 A s H 
extra. : 25 feet. A medium-sized tree of unusual beauty, with fern-like leaves. The 
A clusters of white flowers in spring are followed by large bunches of very orna- 
Plant a Chinese Elm A edge mental, showy, red berries. In fall the foliage turns to beautiful orange and red 
colors. An exceptionally fine ornamental tree. 3 to 4 feet, $1.25 each; 3 for 
The Chinese Elm, when planted close together (9 inches to 1 foot apart) and kept  $3-25. Parcel post, 25¢ each extra. 
trimmed, will make an ideal hedge; or, if planted 2 to 3 feet apart, makes an at- 
tractive tall hedge or screen to cover vacant lots and unsightly places. Hedge Grade, - 
12 to 18 inches high, 10 for $1.30; 25 fer $2.50; 100 for $8.00, by express not pre- 
paid. Add 2c each if wanted by parcel post. 
cam MAPLES | os 
SILVER (Soft Maple). 60 feet. A fine, rapid-growing tree; leaves 
bright green above and silvery beneath, turning yellow in fall. 4 to 5 
feet, $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. Parcel post, 25c each extra. 
SUGAR (Hard Maple). 80 feet. A spreading, symmetrical tree af-— 
fording very dense shade. Deep green foliage turning to red, yellow 
and orange in the fall. Will grow in most any situation. Maple syrup 
is made by boiling down the sap from this tree. 4 to 5 feet, $1.75 
each; 3 for $4.50. Parcel post, 25c each extra. 
WEEPING WILLOWS 
GOLDEN NIOBE. 35 feet. Somewhat like the Wisconsin Willow 
except the bark is bright golden yellow. Very effective in the land- 
scape, even when not in leaf. A rapid grower and perfectly hardy. 
4 to 5 feet, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. Parcel post, 25c each extra. 
WISCONSIN. 35 feet. A graceful tree of large size; one of the 
finest, if not the finest of all large weeping trees. Long, slender, 
wavy, drooping branches and narrow green leaves and green bark. A 
rapid grower, and thrives in either moist or dry ground. 4 to 5 feet, 
Chinese Elm $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. Parcel post, 25¢ each extra. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
_GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
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Sugar Maple 
