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Not only is the North China Strain of Chinese Elm an extremely rapid- 
growing tree but it has none of the undesirable root characteristics of the 
Poplar. It is strictly an Elm, being as hardy as an Oak and as graceful as 
the Cut Leaf Birch. It thrives from Saskatchewan to the Gulf. Hot or 
cold, good soil or poor, it makes no difference. The Chinese Elm is easy 
to transplant and grows like the ‘Old Harry. 
From H. R. Clark, Adrian State Bank Bldg , Adrian, Mich. 
“T want to take this occasion to tell you the Chinese Elm which I purchased from you 4 or 5 
years ago has grown from a tree 4 to 5 ft. in height to a large tree. I will not dare to give you 
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gages dail Ste Aaponder{ul tre and already affords a nice amount of shade.” 
4 po Yom E. C. Holt, 702 North Caroline Bank and Trust Bldg., Burlington, N. C. 
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“Please send me 10 Chinese Elms 5-6 ft. Please give me good selections as I want most of 
these for my neighbors. We are amazed at the growth of the one I bought from you several 
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IF YOU WANT A 
WINDBREAK 
FOR A VERY 
EXPOSED 
AREA 
CHINESE 
ELM 
IS THE ANSWER 
Our Chinese Elm Will Give You The Same Results It Has Given 
To Thousands of 0 ther Customers 
From Mr. Geo. Simmons, 70 Mount Pleasant Ate, Troy, N.Y. 
ep have one of your Chinese Elms which T purchié ed about 3 years ago. It has grown splen- 
didly and makes a great deal of shade. The tree’ now almost 28 ft. tall.’ 
From Mrs, C. Frank Dolman, 1724 Beaver St., Parkersburg, W. Va. 
“We bought 2 Chinese Elms from your nursery ™ Spring, 1932. 1) 
shade trees and admired by everyone.” ze 
From W. E. Straup, Circulation Dept.. “Th 
“We already have 20 of your Chinese Elm 
They are all you claim for them.” | 







ex's Guide,” Huntington, Ind. 
on our place and ike them very mich 
We are going to call your attention to this matter of there being two strains 
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1762-1772 Main Street, Rochester 9, N. Y. 
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Small trees of great hardiness and floral beauty, 
recommended as one of the showiest 0 
years ago.” 
Genuine North China Strain of Chinese Elm 
If You Want Quick Shade Our North China Strain of 
Chinese Elm Is Literally ‘‘Greased Lightning.’’ It Is 
The Speed Tree—It Grows 40 to 50 Feet in 5 Years 
With Plenty of Spread 
Of Course You Want Quick Shade—Of Course You Want 
Immediate Effect—Chinese Elm Will Give You Both 
THE TREE OF MANY PURPOSES 
of Chinese Elm in this country, the NORJ H CHINA STRAIN, introduced by 
fure through their Chico Station in 
the United States Department of Agri¢ 
California and the Nanking strain. 
here in the East. 
Size 
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LOMBARDY POPLARS 
Rapid Growing Trees Used for Windbreaks, Street Trees and Ornamental Planting. Thrive in Any 
Soil. Thousands of Lombardys are Planted Every Year. 
They Add to Any Landscape, Catching the Eye From a Far Distance. 
We know of no tree grown that can give the tall, slender, columnar 
effect so much desired in certain landscape treatments as the 
Lombardy Poplar. 
One of the most rapid growing trees we offer. Their great height, 
dense slenderness and sombre silhouette against the sky line, 
The selective 
more 
general 
day. 

Lombardy Poplar 
appreciation of 
trained landscape builders is get- 
ting this fine type into much 
use. Old trees 
which were thoughtfully placed, 
are outstanding landmarks, to- 
The LOMBARDY. POPLAR 
planted 8 ft. apart makes an ex- 
cellent hedge or windbreak. Why 
should you wade through snow 
when you can grow a fine wind- 
break in 2 or 3 years by planting 
LOMBARDY POPLAR? 
Price 
EXTRA LARGE TREES 
12-15 Feet Tall. 
For Immediate Effect 
$3.50 Each, $30.00 per 10 
$250.00 per 100 
creating an impressive picturesque old-world effect. 
Grows from 40 to 60 ft. in height. It is extensively planted in fine 
estates, along driveways and for backgrounds. Its branches are 
crowded, all growing upwards. Fills a place that no other tree 
can fill. 
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Ideal for Most Any Landscape 
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Small Chinese Elm Seedlings for 
per 100. 18 to 24 inch 

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STRAIN. The Nanking strain does not ¢ 
PRICES FOR dl 

Babylonica Willow—Willow Pond, Rochester 
- BABYLONICA WEEPING WILLOW 
A VERY PICTURESQUE TREE 
This is The Common Weeping Willow 
As an Ornamental Tree its weeping habit of 
growth makes it desirable for planting in 
certain locations about the grounds to obtain 
the proper ornamental effect. It succeeds al- 
most anywhere. 
Makes a beautiful, lacy tree. Attractive for 
planting beside creeks, ponds, pools, and other 
waterside planting. It has long whip-like 
branches, weeping to the ground. Babylonica 
Willow is without doubt one of the most re- 
markable of trees. The leaves are narrow 
tapering to a point and bright green. The bark 
is particularly handsome in Winter. Not ne- 
cessary to plant near a stream. They thrive 
anywhere. 
PRICES 
6- 8ft........-$1.75 each; $15.00 per 10 
SeLOU teen oss 2.50 each; 22.50 per 10 
10-12 ft......... 3.50 each; 30.00 per 10 

THE BEAUTIFUL DOGWOOD TREES. . Red and White Flowering 
BLOOM IN MAY BEFORE THE LEAVES APPEAR—PLANT THEM THIS SPRING 
thriving in most any soil or exposure. The White Flowering Dogwood especially is 
f Flowering Trees. Some of the most enchanting results in ornamental plantings are attained 
by the liberal use of these valuable subjects. Growing to a height of 15 to 25 
feet they are a mass of bloom in May before the leaves appear. Ours are 
specimen plants being strictly nursery grown and are far superior in every re- 
spect both in color, form, and root system to trees collected in the woods that 
are frequently offered by nurserymen. Every tree we offer is a nursery grown 
tree and at the lowest price on record. 
WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD 
(Cornus Florida) 
One of the most beautiful Flowering Trees. A small delightful tree with upright 
or spreading branches. Leaves oval bright green turning scarlet in foliage, 
changing to gorgeous red in Autumn. Fruit following the blossoms is a brilhant 
red in the Fall and hangs well into the Winter. Birds are especially fond of it. 
One of the finest Flowering Trees for the lawn and especially good in a shady 
location where it does well. 
Size 4-5 ft. $2.00 each, $17.50 per 10; Size 5-6 ft. $3.00 each, $25.00 per 10 
RED FLOWERING DOGWOOD 
(Cornus Florida Rubra) 
A strikingly beautiful form especially when planted in contrast with the White 
Flowering. The blossoms are rose-pink suffused with bright red and are ex- 
tremely beautiful. 
Size 3-4 ft. $2.75 each, $25.00 per 10; Size 4-5 ft. $4.25 each, $40.00 per 10 
The Gorgeous Autumn Colorings of the Foliage are Magnificent 














are the GENUINE NORTH CHINA 
the same as the North China strain 
NESE ELM 
Each Per 10 
$2.50 $22.50 
Sa a i 3.00 27.50 
f ho ON 3.50 37.00 
oresting. 3 to 4 ft. size $16.00 
size, $5.00 per 100. 
Flowering Crabs Bring a Breath of Spring 
NIEDZWETZKWANA. Sometimes called the red-veined Crab. 
Red to purple foliage, dark buds and flowers, with large purple 
fruits, with red flesh. The fruits are edible and make delicious 
jelly. We do not know where you could find 3 such delightful 
Flowering trees for the lawn, than these three. 
ARNOLDIANA. Was originated in the Arnold Arboretum at 
Boston, and was evidently a seedling from some of the many 
beautiful varieties which are planted there. The semi-double 
flowers are pink and droop gracefully in long stalked clusters. 
In the autumn the tree is adorned with pendulous clusters of 
‘CHINESE ELM..THE SPEED TREE 
From C, D Madden, Clarksville, Ohio 
“Ay aie Cowen : : , 
A bout 4 years ago we bought a 6 ft. Chinese Elm from you which has now reached the height of almost 30 ft. Everyone comments 
on ats beauty and how fast it has grown.” 4 ; 

HE FASTEST GROWN TREE WE HAVE EVER SEEN—CUSTOMERS WRITE 
THAT IT GIVES AN ABUNDANCE OF SHADE IN 3 OR 4 YEARS 
PLANT THIS SPRING AND GAIN A YEAR 
‘ Our Trees Will Give You Quick Shade 
Who Wants to Wait 10 Years for Shade That May Be Had in 
? 
or 

Our Chinese Elm, the 3rd Summer, Planted on the Estate of 
W. J. Wilkinson, Esq., N. Y. 
“THE FLOWERS THAT BLOOM. IN THE SPRING TRA-LA”’ 
| DELIGHTFUL PERFUME FILLS THE AIR WHEN THE FLOWERING CRABS ARE 
; IN BLOOM IN THE SPRING 
Our Finest 
Flowering Trees 
Spring is really here when you see the gorgeous 
Flowering Crabs in bloom filling the warm 
Spring air with their delicious fragrance and 
that is not all. Late in the Summer the 
branches are sparkling with delightful fruits, 
some red, some yellow. some purple, some 
green. 
NO TREES COULD BE MORE LOVELY 
THIS SUMMER IF YOU PLANT 
THEM THIS SPRING 
All of them are hardy, thrive almost ever 
where and in a wide range of soils and expos- 
ures. We offer for Spring a quantity of older 
and larger trees which have been grown ex- 
pressly for landscape purposes to produce im- 
mediate effect. These trees are 5-6 feet, are 
now well matured, and we have selected three 
very choice varieties. We give you brief des- 
criptions of these three desirable varieties we 
have selected for this collection as follows: 
waxy yellow fruits about the size of a cherry. Its habit is com- 
pact and it is seldom more than 10 to 12 feet high. 
RED SILVER. One of the most ornamental varieties with strik- 
ing dark red leaves conspicuously marked with light silver 
veins. It produces an unbelievable abundance of white flowers 
with sparkling yellow anthers, followed by glittering scarlet 
fruits which hang on almost all winter. It is a good ornament 
to any planting. The tree is very vigorous and grows to a height 
of about 15 feet. 
PRICE: $6.00 FOR 3; $2.50 EACH SOLD SINGLY 

A MAGNIFICENT SHRUB COLLECTION 
In large size specimen plants. Grown expressly for Landscape 
purpose to produce immediate effect. 
Fine for foundation planting or in groups or as single 
specimens about the lawn. 
1 each of the following. Every plant will grade 3! to 5 ft. 
HYDRANGEA PEE GEE. The hardiest and most popular Hy- 
drangea. In July and August massive plumes of white flowers, 
later changing to pink, bend the branches with their weight 
RED BRANCHED DOGWOOD. Very conspicuous and orna- 
mental, especially in Winter when the bark turns to a blood-red. 
FORSYTHIA FORTUNEI. Growth upright; foliage deep green; 
rs bright yellow, appearing before the leaves. Very showy. 
T SYRINGA. In early June. Its fragrant, pure white 
ers: in dense clusters, so numerous as to bear the branches 
vn when flowering. One of the best. 
REA BRIDAL WREATH. Beautiful white flowers, double 
and very profuse. Blooms in May. Foliage, scarlet in autumn. 
us 
CORAL BERRY. A low growing, graceful shrub. Its fruits are 
red, and the smaller red berries cluster in thick ropes along the 
weighted-down stems. August. Very desirable. 




A Fine Specimen of Hydrangea Pee Gee 
AN EVEN HALF DOZEN OF THE FINEST FLOWERS, SHRUBS $4.75 






‘The Foliage Turns Yellow in Autumn 
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10 ft2 to IZ LCS Aen cae 
12ft: to 14 £02 Ae ee er coe 7.50 each 
& IN THIS EXTRA LARGE LANDSCAPE SIZE FOR .. . 
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NORWAY MAPLE 
BEAUTIFUL AS A STREET OR 
LAWN TREE 
Grows rapidly, gives cool shade on the hottest days. Has clean, 
broad foliage of deep green. Has a round, compact 
head. Holds its foliage until late Autumn. 
We offer a quantity of specimen trees of fairly large size to give 
immediate effect. All trees have well branched heads, 
straight trunks and heavy roots. 
SIZES AND PRICES 
iS 2.2 295.00 each 
