

Most photos of or- 
namental trees 
shown in this book 
were taken in the 
Beatrice Chautauqua 
Park. Our city can 
justly be proud of 
this beautiful park; 
visitors are always 
welcome there, and 
find very good ac- 
‘commodations for a 
picnic or other out- 
door activities. No 
cost to anyone. 
When. you select a 
shade tree, it must 
fulfill all your re- 
quirements. For this 
reason we try to 
show you unretouch- 
ed snapshots of as 
many hardy trees as 
possible. We de- 
scribe each tree to 
you just as we know 
it tc grow, and in 
some instances we 
show you a ‘winter 
picture to give you 
a better idea of how 
a tree branches out. 

American Plane tree, winter picture. Note the even and 
pretty outline of the crown. Summer view is a sample of 
the splendid appearance of the American Plane tree. 

= Sycamore. Platanus occidentalis. Also called Button- 
American Plane Trée wood. A rapid growing tree, of noble, upright growing 
habit and large deep green leaves. Its beauty of shape and foliage is further increased by 
the smooth bark of this tree, light colored and mottled green. A free grower, and very 
desirable for park and street planting. Claimed to be one of the best trees for large 
cities where it stands the gasses and smoke of nearby factory areas better than any 
other tree. The tree is hardy here and anywhere through Kansas, Iowa, Illinois and the 
East, but not hardy in northern Nebraska and from there north. Nice trees, easy to start, 
5 to 6 ft., $1.50 each; pair, papa 6 fon we A Fania : * 
. C An Orienta alnut, producing a valuable fruit, but. also mak- 
Sieboldi Walnut ing a very pretty tree of rapid growth and medium size, pretty 
foliage and fitting in nicely in groups of other trees, or on the lawn where a medium 
sized tree of nice appearance is wanted. 2 ft. nice trees, eae ell 
= The hardy Catalpa. An ef- 
Catalpa speciosa fective tropical looking lawn 
tree of tall, upright growth, with very broad bright 
green leaves and purplish white blossoms in large clus- 
ters like grapes. Grows fast, resists drought well and 
is practically free from all insect pests or diseases. The 
wood of this tree is very hard and durable as posts. 
We recommend the hardy Catalpa wherever tall grow- 
ers are needed, rather than for shade trees. 4 to 5-ft. 
trees, 85c each; pair, $1.45; 6 for $4.00. 6 to 8-ft. trees, 
$1.50 each; pair, $2.50; 6 for $6.90. 18-inch seedlings, 
postpaid, $2.60 per 100. 
s : Tilia Americana, Bass- 
Sst American Linden {3 The tree at left, 
in the Chautauqua park, 11 years after planting, shows 
the nice pyramidal crown which this Linden makes 
without pruning. It is not a fast grower, but takes on 
attractive ornamental qualities at an early age, and 
eventually grows to enormous sizes. It blooms in June, 
very fragrant. Foliage large, shiny green, keeps clean 
and healthy throughout the growing season. We recom- 
mend it for ornament. Where a rapid grower for quick 
shade is needed, this tree would be slightly disappoint- 
ing; it will make a large tree, but takes plenty of time 
to do so. Hardy throughout the East and the Mid-West 
corn belt. 5 to 6-ft. nice trees, $2.00 each; pair, $3.50; 
6 trees, $9.50. : 
Please Order Early §/cjiled help is somewhat 
and so is ood 
stock. We have to start our planting and field Mark 
end of March, and if we have your order early we 
can give it more time and attention, and can be quite 
sure of filling your order complete. 
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