NIOBE WEEPING WILLOW 
Graceful “Beauty 
Every Lawn Should Have Some 
INTRODUCED BY PROFESSOR N. E. HANSEN 
The superb, graceful beauty of the Niobe Weeping Wil- 
low is near to the utmost in distinctive specimen orna- 
mental planting. There is no doubt that their beauty 
will be a continual joy to those. who are fortunate 
enough to have these iovely trees on their home grounds. 
In winter and summer their graceful branches sway in 
the gentlest breeze and wave their beauty to all. 
Prof. N. E. Hansen introduced Niobe Weeping Willow 
from the colder parts of Europe and so it is perfectly 
hardy far north into Canada. Beautify your grounds 
with this fine, hardy Weeping Willow. 
3-4 Ft. Trees, Each 50c; 2 For 90c; 6 For $2.50 
4-5 Ft. Trees, Each 75c; 2 For $1.35; 6 For $3.50 
5-6 Ft. Trees, Each $1.25; 2 For $2.25: 6 For $6.00 
6-8 Ft. Trees, Each $1.75; 2 For $3.25; 6 For $9.50 
HOPA.. Rose Flowering Crab 
Attractive .... Cheery ... . Desirable 
A NIELS E. HANSEN INTRODUCTION 
A remarkable tree which is entirely covered with beautiful rose 
colored blossoms in May. It is a cross of Niedzwetzkyana, a red 
fleshed, red-flowering apple from Turkestan, and the Siberian Crab. 
Hopa is very hardy, blooms when but five feet in height, and is of 
such striking beauty that it deserves a place on every lawn. The 
fruit is red inside and out, and is very ornamental. 
The tree makes a very strong, well balanced growth. The color of 
the leaves and bark livens up the landscape and gives it a cheerful 
aspect throughout the year. The foliage for summer color and the 
reddish colored bark for winter scenery. ‘ 
For the best effect and to bring out its beauty Hopa may be planted 
in a group with other tall growing shrubbery or trees, or it may be 
planted as a specimen tree with excellent results, for as such it shows 
up splendidly. 
Large, Each Medium, Each Small, Each 


Beautiful Rose-Red Flowers 
ASS feet as 67:50 ares GA ae $7.00 #. 2-38 ite $1.50 in Early Spring 
CISTENA PURPLE LEAF SHRUB—For Beauty of Color 
Shrubs with colored foliage are 
needed for contrast and variety. on 
the lawn. Cistena, with its purple 
leaves is especially striking and be- 
cause it is also very hardy it has 
gained sudden popularity since Prof. 
N. E. Hansen introduced it. 
The leaf color is a reddish purple, 
or wine color, and the branches are 
reddish brown. Among other tall 
growing shrubs it strikes a delight- 
fully gay note. ' Cistena Adds Color and Beauty to the Lawn 
Attractive All Year 
When not trimmed, Cistena makes a low, bushy, round topped growth. The illustration 
shows how well Cistena may be used in a foundation planting around the house. Its 
beautifully colored foliage adds much color to the other plantings and brightens up the 
lawn in summer. In winter the reddish colored bark enriches the landscape. 
Small Size.............. Per Shrub, $ .50 2 Shrubs, $ .90 6 Shrubs, $2.50 
Medium Size ........ Per Shrub, .75 2 Shrubs, 1.35 6 Shrubs, 3.50 
Large Size.............. Per Shrub, 1.00 2 Shrubs, 1.75 6 Shrubs, 4.75 
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