Willow 
Willows listed here are hardy at Ottawa except Babylonica 
WEEPING TREES 
SALIX— 
Babylonica (Babylon Weeping Willow). 50-60’. A lovely 
rapid growing variety. Bark light green. The long 
branches droop gracefully and sway in the slightest 
Raeabe Hardy in Southern Ontario. 4-6 ft. $1.35; 6-8 
ftaeSii75- 
dolorosa (Wisconsin Weeping Willow). Very similar to 
Babylon Weeping, but very hardy. 6-8 ft. $1.75; 8-10 
ft. $2.25; 10-12 ft. $3.00. 
pendula nova (Golden Bark Weeping Willow). 40-50’. 
Lovely golden yellow bark that is very conspicuous 
both summer and winter. A beautiful Weeping Willow. 
6-8 ft. $1.75; 8-10 ft. $2.25; 10-12 ft. $3.00. 
UPRIGHT TYPES 
pentandra (Laurifolia or Laurel Leaf Willow). 30-35’. A 
choice small tree with large, very glossy, dark green, 
laurel-like leaves. Extremely hardy and worth-while. 
4-6 ft. 75c; 6-8 ft. 90c; 8-10 ft. $1.15; 10-12 ft. $1.50. 
vitellina aurea (Golden Willow). 30-40’. A fine, round- 
headed tree with light green leaves and attractive bark. 
6-8 ft. $1.00; 8-10 ft. $1.25. 
—britzensis (Bronze Willow). 30-40’. 
vigorous grower. 6-8 ft. $1.00. 
SHRUB TYPES 
The Willows listed below are tall shrubs and valuable 
for foliage effect and the bright bark; also for the ability 
to thrive in poor soils and also wet situations. Heavy 
Scarlet twigs and 
pruning each year is an advantage. Excellent for screen-- 
ing purposes. 
3-4 ft. 60c each; 
4-6 ft. 75c each; 5 & over 65c; 25 & over 60c. 
6-8. ft. 90c each; 5 & over 80c; 25 (6c Over foc, 
Discolor (Pussy Willow). The silky catkins which bud in 
the fall, make such delightful “Springy’’ bouquets just 
as the snow is melting. 
Irrorata (Silver Bark Willow). The branches are covered 
with a white silvery bloom which gives it an unusual 
appearance. 
Purpurea (Purple Ozier). Reddish-purple bark. Fine for 
screening. 
purpurea nana. (Dwarf Blue-Leaf Arctic Willow). 5’. 
(x). Discovered north of the Arctic Circle and admir- 
able for wet or heavy soils. Forms a thick bushy 
shrub with gray-blue green foliage. Can be clipped 
for formal effects or left natural if desired. Just the 
plant for low’ edgings, around beds or along walks in 
difficult soils or localities. 2-3 ft. 75c. 
Regalis (Royal Willow). Rich silvery foliage. 
Rosmarnifolia (Rosemary Willow). Silvery foliage and 
long, slender branches. 
Elm 
One of the best known and most popular of all trees 
and found wherever trees are planted. 
ULMUS— 
americana (American Elm). 75-90’. (x). Used as a speci- 
men on large lawns and for planting on wide avenues 
is one of the finest trees. 6-8 ft. $1.25; 8-10 ft. $1.65; 
134-2 in. cal. $2.25; 2-215 in. cal. $3.00; 214-3 in. cal. 
$4.00; 3-315 in. cal. $6.00; 344-4 in. cal. $9.00; 4-5 in. 
cal. $12.00. 
Price (except noted) 
5 & over 55c; 25 & over 50c. 

Golden Bark Weeping Willow (Salix pendula nova) 
americana moline (Moline Elm). 60-75’. (x). A pyramidal) 
fast growing variety with large, handsome foliage. Fine 
for lawn, street and drive planting. 6-8 ft. $2.00. 
pumila (Chinese Elm). 40-50’. (x). A rapid growing elm 
of compact habit, slender branches and small foliage. 
See under “Hedge Plants’ on Page 4 for the shrub type 
suitable for hedges and screens. 6-8 ft. $1.75. 


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American Elm (Ulmus americana) 
Small 
Ornamental Trees 
Under this heacing come some of the most desirable 
subjects used for the beautification of the home grounds. 
They are more dignified than the smaller shrubs, grow- 
ing larger and finer each year, and they are not only 
fees pictures when in bloom but are lovely at all 
imes. 
There is a graceful friendliness about these smaller 
trees and a few well-spaced specimens will change the 
appearance of your grounds. 
Maple 
ACER— 
ginnala (Amur Maple.) 10-12’. (x). Hardy in the coldest 
climates and a splendid substitute where the Japanese 
Red Leaved Maple is not hardy. The leaves assume 
brilliant hues in autumn. 18-24 in. 60c. 
palmatum atropurpureum (Japanese Red Leaved Maple). 
8-10’. (xxxx). One of the most beautiful of all shrubs for 
lawn planting. Leaves finely cut and deep red all sum- 
mer. 114-2 ft. B&B. $3.50; 2-3 ft. B&B. $4.50; 3-4 ft. 
B&B. $6.00 
Umbrella Catalpa 
CATALPA bungei. (xx). Large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves 
like shingles on a roof and the tree makes an um- 
brella-shaped top without pruning. Desirable for formal 
effects, lawn, park and cemetery planting. Grafted on 
stems 5 to 6 feet high and of dwarf habit. Usually 
planted in pairs. $3.25 each; $6.00 a pair. 
2 Burning Bush 
These are elegant shrubs with peculiar fruits and bril- 
liant red foliage in autumn. 
EUONYMUS— 
alatus (Winged Burning Bush). 8-10’. (x) Valuable for 
the rich, rosy-scarlet leaves in autumn, corky bark and 
purplish fruits. 2-3 ft. 75c; 3-4 ft. 90c. 
europeus (European Burning Bush). 10-12’. (x). Large 
peculiar three-cornered, orange-scarlet fruits and 
Sipe foliage in autumn. 2-3 ft. 50c; 3-4 ft. 60c; 4-5 
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