SMOKE TREE 
(Purple Fringe) 
One of the most picturesque and unusual of the small hardy trees. 
Beautiful foliage of densé green is surmounted in summer with 
masses of loose, feathery panicles of minute flowers which give the 
effect of a dense cloud of smoke. Thrives anywhere but prefers a 
dry, sunny location. Foliage colors brilliantly in autumn. Grows to 
a height of 12 feet. Be sure to get this unique tree, at only— 
2 to 3 ft., $1.00 each; 2 for $1.75. : 
NANKING CHERRY 
(Prunus Tomentosa) 
Beautiful dark waxy green leaves. Bright red fruits are edible if 
desired. Grows to 10 feet high. A valuable addition to a tall shrub 
border or may be used as specimens. Creamy white blooms in pro- |i 
fusion. Heavy, 4 ft. size, $1.00 each; 2 for $1.75. Smoke Tree: ; 
TULIP TREE 
THE STATE TREE OF INDIANA 
One of the loveliest of our native trees, and the State Tree of 
Indiana. Tall growing, of shapely habit, and its large irregular leaves 
make it ideal for quick shade. Bears numerous Tulip-like flowers in 
spring. Blooms are yellow, marked at inside base with orange. 
5 to 6 ft. trees, $1.25 each; 2 for $2.25. 
PYRAMIDAL BIRCH 
A beautifully shaped tree which has all the beloved characteristics 
of the Birch plus a unique habit of growth. Branches grow upright, 
forming a lovely pyramidal shaped tree. Heavy rooted, 5 to 6 ft. 
size, $2.50 each; 2 for $4.00. 

Krider Nurseries, Inc. Columbia, Mo. 
Middlebury, Indiana August 28, 1944 
Dear Sirs: 
The plants received from your nursery were satisfactory. I was 
pleasantly surprised to see the Crepe Myrtle grow and bloom nicely. I 
like it very much. 
J.Y.McL. 

Blooms of May Tree 
Tulip Tree 
MAY DAY TREE 
(Prunus Padus Commutata) 
Provides Some of the Earliest Masses of White Flowers 
First of May. 
The first tree to leaf out in the spring. The first tree to 
bloom. Fragrant trusses of pure white bloom completely 
cover the entire plant in late April or early May. Lovely 
for cutting. May be left in bush form for the border or 
trimmed up and grown as a specimen tree for the lawn. 
Flowers are followed by small fruits which are edible. Birds 
delight in them and come flocking to the tree. Grows 
rapidly, is perfectly hardy anywhere, and we heartily rec- 
ommend it to those of you who are looking for something 
new and different for your grounds. 
May Day Tree is a native of the cold rugged plains of 
Siberia. Prof. Hansen, father of the Bush Cherry, has 
greatly improved and developed the May Day Tree for the 
Dakotas and colder regions in this country. Nice, 3 ft. 
plants, 75¢c each; 3 for $2.00. 
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