
Fruit Trees and Berry Bushes for 
the Victory Garden 
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There is a much greater shortage of berry bushes 
and fruit trees this year and due to the lack of 
labor, the situation is not apt to change for some 
time. We urge you to order your supply of fruit 
trees or berry bushes early. 

Hedges 
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Plant living, lasting fences. Walls and fences are gen- 
erally expensive but a fine green hedge may be had ata 
small cost and will add much to the beauty of the home, 
both summer and winter. 
ALPINE CURRANT. A very dense-growing hedge with 
fine dark green leaves. Will grow to a height of 3 or 4 
feet. The yellow flowers which open in May are very 
fragrant. Very desirable where the soil is somewhat dry. 
15 to 18 in., each 40c; 10, $3.60; 100, $30.00. 
BARBERRY (Berberis Thunbergi). Dwarf hedge, at- 
feet eae Wee effective: 2 toelb: ins Hach, w3ocy LO $3.15° 
BUCKTHORN. Best sheared low hedge, or free grow- 
ing tall hedge. May be trained from 18 inches up. Very 
hardy. 2 to 3-ft. size, each, 35c; 10, $3.15; 100, $25.00. 
CARAGANA ARBORESCENS (Siberian pea tree). An 
excellent hedge plant. Especially suited to light soils 
and sunny locations. The beauty of its foliage makes it 
desirable for planting in groups or in masses behind 
other low growing shrubs. Bright green pea-like leaves. 
Grows 8 to 12 feet high. Each, -35c; 10, $3.15; 100, $25.00. 

A Hedge Adds Much to the Beauty of the Home 
Surroundings, 
COTONEASTER. When a hedge of medium height is 
wanted this is one of the best to plant. The leaves are 
a rich green and very glossy which adds to the beauty 
of the plant, 12 to 18 in., each, 30¢; 10) $2:75; 100;°$20.00. 
LILAC, Common Purple. Heavy rooted, 2 to 3 ft. plants. 
Each, 60c; 10, $5.40; 100, $40.00. 
Clematis 
No Clematis Plants sent Parcel Post, during war period. 
No other climbing plant equals in attractiveness the 
beautiful flowering Clematis. Plant with crowns 3 inches 
below surface of soil. Provide good drainage. 
JACKMANI. Broad-petaled flowers of violet-purple. 
The most popular and hardiest of the blue-flowering 
Clematis. Potted plant, each, $1.25. 
MME. EDW. ANDRE. Very lovely velvety red, free- 
flowering and continuous bloomer. Potted plant, $1.25. 
PANICULATA. This strong, hardy, rapid grower with 
its small dense foliage and very fragrant white flowers 
bloom in great profusion in late July or early August. 
A lovely Clematis. 2 year, potted plant, $1.25. 
FERTILIZED EARTH 
This is rich soil, enriched with fertilizer, and pre- 
pared for house plants, window boxes, etc. Is mixed 
and cured to give the best results to house plants 
and to prevent crusting which stunts or kills so many 
house plants, planted in ordinary soil. 
10 lbs. (enough for 6—5-inch pots) 
100 lbs. .. 


i MAIL ORDERS 
MAIL ORDERS FOR NURSERY STOCK ARE SENT 
TO MINNESOTA, IOWA AND WISCONSIN POINTS 
ONLY. All prices are F. O. B. St. Paul, If wanted by 
Parcel Post, add 20% for postage and packing with a 
minimum of 25e; if by Express or Freight, add 10% 
for packing. 
Ornamental and Shade Trees 
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AMERICAN ELM. A splendid tree for boulevard plant- 
ing or a yard. Graceful and of upright habit. Grows 80 
to 100 feet high. 6-8 ft. size, $1.50; 1% to 1% inch diam- 
eter, $3.00; 2-inch caliper trees, each, $4.00. 
BASSWOOD OR LINDEN. Has large heart-shaped 
leaves and fragrant white blossoms. A fine lawn tree. 
Hardy and fast grower. 6 to 8-foot trees, each, $1.50. 
BIRCH, WHITE. A medium sized tree native to Minne- 
sota. The white bark is enchanting the year around. 6 
to 8 feet. Each, $2.00. 
CHINESE ELM. This shade tree is very popular on 
account of its rapid growth, resistance to disease and 
ability to thrive in almost any situation. A tree of rare 
beauty. Grows 75 feet high, 6 to 8 ft., $1.25; 8 to 10 ft. 
each, $2.00. 
CRAB, DOLGO. A beautiful ornamental tree, absolutely 
hardy. Produces an abundance of small red crabs. The 
trees are free from blight and very attractive with a 
mass of red fruit. Each, $1.35. 
CRAB, HOPA. A very ornamental tree. Red blossoms 
completely cover the tree in early spring. Fruit is 
small, red inside and out. Each, $2.00. 
MAPLE, SUGAR OR HARD. A tall and symmetrical 
tree, hard wooded, long lived and extremely hardy. The 
bright green leaves turn to brilliant colors of scarlet 
and yellow in the fall. Growth is medium fast. 6 to 8 
ft. size. Hach $3.50. 
MAPLE, SCHWEDLER’S. A very ornamental shade 
tree. The foliage is dark red in the spring and gradually 
softening to bronze, then turns to green later in the sea- 
son. 6 to 8-foot trees. Each, $4.50. 
MAPLE, SOFT or SILVER. A very rapid growing tree. 
The finely cut leaves show their silvery sides when turn- 
ed by breezes. Grows 60 feet, 8 to 10 feet. Bach, $1.75. 
MOUNTAIN ASH (European). The combination of fo- 
liage and clustered fruits makes this a very beautiful lawn 
tree. Bright red berries, white flowers. Used as speci- 
men on the lawn or as an accent in the border. Grows 30 
feet high. 6 to 8-foot trees. Each, $2.00. 
POPLAR, BOLLEANA. A tall, slender tree. Leaves are 
dark green on the upper surface and white beneath. The 
bark is silvery gray. Grows 80 feet high. 6 to 8-foot, 
trees, each, $1.75. 
POPLAR, LOMBARDY. Very similar to the Bolleana 
except in color of leaf and bark which is green. Grows 
100 feet tall. 6 to 8-foot trees. Each, $1.25; 10 for $11.25. 
RUSSIAN MULBERRY. A low growing very bushy 
topped small tree. Leaves are small and many lobed. 
The edible fruit is sweet and resembles a blackberry. 
5 to 6 foot trees. Hach, $1.25. 
WALNUT, BLACK. A majestic tree that not only bears 
choice nuts, but is also a grand shade tree of fine form. 
A slow grower. Will attain a height of 100 to 150 feet. 
6 to 8 ft. trees. Hach, $3.00. 
WILLOW, NIOBE WEEPING (Salix alba). A small tree, 
with graceful, golden, drooping branches. It is one of 
ee pers of the Weeping Willows. 6 to 8-foot size. Hach, 
Seedling Windbreak Trees 
Deciduous—Per 100 
Ash, Green—12-18 in., $2.35; 18-24 in., $3.25. 
Caragana—6-12 in., $3.55; 18-24 in., $5.75. 
Elm, American—18-24 in., $3.25; 2-3 ft., $4.25. 
Elm, Chinese—6-12 in., $2.00; 18-24 in., $3.25. 
Olive, Russian—6-12 in., $3.55; 12-18 in., $4.25. 
Poplar, Lombardy-—18-24 in., $5.85; 2-3 ft., $6.85. 
Evergreens—Per 100 
Norway Pine—4-6 in., $3.30; 6-8 in., $4.50. 
Pine, White—4-6 in., $2.70; 10-12 in., $4.85. 
Spruce, Black Hill—4-6 in., $5.50; 6-8 in., $7.85. 
Spruce, Colorado—4-6 in., $5.50; 8-10 in., $9.85. 
Spruce, Norway—6-9 in.,$13.85; 9-12 in., $17.85 (trans). 
Spruce, White—6-9 in., $13.85; 9-12 in., $17.85 (trans). 
Add 25c for postage and packing on Mail Orders 
within the 38rd zone, for each 100 trees 
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