RUSSIAN 
iY 
ii 
B(—)RNAMENTAL JREES 
LULIP SL LREES 
GINKGO TREE (or Maiden Hair 
Tree). A rare elegant tree with a 
singular, almost fernlike foliage un- 
like that of any other tree. Of free, 
columnar growth when young, with 
angular, independent branches, each 
quite distinct. A robust and rapid 
grower. One of the few plants that 
has survived the ice age of ancient 
times. Fine, 2-yr., well-rooted, 2-3 
ft. trees, 55c each; 2 for $1.00. 
SILVER MAPLE (Acer dasycarpum). 
Very hardy, rapid growing native 
tree, valuable for producing quick 
shade. Good sized, rather deeply and 
irregularly indented leaves, which 
turn yellow and bronze in the fall. 
2-yr., 4-5 ft. trees, 50c each; 10 for 
$4.00. 3-yr., 8-10 ft., $1.50 each; 3 
for $4.25. 
BOLLEANA POPLAR. One of the 
finest of all the Poplars. Tree grows 
erect and symmetrical, like the Lom- 
bardy in shape. Long lived. Bark 
of soft, light green and foliage of 
beautiful color and density, silver- 
gray on the under side. 2-yr., 5-6 
ft. trees, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR (Populus nigra 
italica). Tall tapering tree, rapid 
grower; dark green leaves with sil- 
very surface underneath. 2-yr., 6-8 
ft. trees, 75c each; 3 for $2.10; 3 
yr., 8-10 ft. trees, $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.75. 
MULBERRY TREE (Morus 
tatarica). An ideal shade tree; luxuriant foli- 
age; clean and hardy everywhere; a rapid 
grower. Bears an abundant crop of edible 
fruits which resemble blackberries and are 
very sweet. A few Russian Mulberry trees 
will save your cherry crops as the birds 
prefer the Mulberry to Cherries. 3-yr., 
heavy 4-5 ft. trees, 50c each; 3 for $1.40; 
10 for $4.00 
) 
| 

‘Chinese Elm 
BARGAIN No. 18 
2 Chinese Elm 
2 Silver Maple 
All 8-10 ft. 
$4.75 
Net, not prepaid 

Bridgman, Michigan 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WIL- 
HORSE.CHESTNUT (or) OHIO 

(Liriodendron 
Tulipifera). An Ornamental 
Tree With Unusual Flowers. A 
large, stately tree with smooth 
bark, glossy light green leaves 
and spreading branches. Flow- 
ers are 1% to 2 inches long, 
light greenish yellow and dre 
tulip shape; blooms appear in 
late May and early June. Tall 
growing and hardy. 2-yr., 3-4 
ft. trees, 90c each; 3 for $2.50. 
LOW. (Salix blanda). A grace- 
ful tree of large size. Its long, 
fine leaves on slender branches 
are a fresh, bright green tint. 
Rapid Grower. 2-yr., 3-4 ft. 
trees, 40c each; 3 for $1.10. 
3-yr., 5-6 ft. trees, 80c each; 
3 for $2.25. 

BUCKEYE. (Aesculus glabra). 
Trees are filled with magnificent, hyacinth- 
like spikes of sweetly scented creamy white 
flowers, with panicles 5 to 6 inches long, 
standing stiffly erect in strong contrast to 
the rich dark green leaves. Numerous clus- 
ters of nut-like fruits of unusually attractive 
appearance in the fall, which are commonly 
called ‘‘Buckeyes.”’ A very attractive flower- 
ing shade tree, being one of the very first to 
provide shade in May. Fine, 18-24-inch trees, 
50c each; 2 for 90c. 
AMERICAN WHITE ASH (Fraxinus Ameri- 
cana). One of the best ornamental shade 
trees. A handsome, hardy, broad-headed, 
quick growing shade trees, sometimes reach- 
ing 120 feet in height. Narrow leaflets and 
heavy rugged twigs. Excellent windbreak. 
3-yr., 8-10 ft. trees, $1.35 each; 2 for $2.50. 
AMERICAN WHITE BIRCH (Betula alba). 
(Canoe Birch.) A large, vigorous upright 
tree with broad, handsome leaves and bril- 
liant white bark. (Note the bark of young 
trees has a reddish cast, which disappears 
within a year or two from planting.) 2-yr., 
4-5 ft. trees; $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 3-yr., 
8-10 ft. well rooted and well branched trees, 
$2.50 each; 2 for $4.50. 
CHINESE ELM (Ulmus pumila). Very rapid 
grower. Will give ample shade in only 5 
or 6 years. Dense, dark green foliage. First 
to leaf out in the spring. Very hardy. 2-yr., 
4-5 ft. trees, 60c each; 3 for $1.35. 6-8 ft. 
trees, $1.10 each; 3 for $3.00. 3-yr., 8-10 
ft. trees, $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
ENTUCKY COFFEE TREE (Gymnocladus 
dioica). Hardy throughout the north, and 
native as far south as Tennessee. Leaves 
are primate, 18 in. to 3 ft. in length, with 
oval-shaped leaflets. In summer the tree is 
filled with large panicles of greenish white 
flowers, followed by seed pods which per- 
sist throughout the winter. The beans or 
seeds from this tree were commonly used 
as coffee before and during the Revolution- 
ary War. A _ beautiful tree, attaining a 
height of 100 feet at maturity. 18-24 in., 
60c each; 2 for $1.00. 
i ‘ et 
se fois Bo sesati See : 
Russian Mulberry Tree 


White" Birch! 

Tulip Tree 
