(Numbers in parenthesis 
indicate approximate 
height at maturity) 
AMERICAN ELM 
This old, reliable favorite of field and garden is one of 
Nature’s landmarks, because they withstand the ravages of 
time and storm. Vase-shaped top which is open sufficiently 
to allow the grass to grow well beneath it. (60-100 feet.) 
6 to 8 ft. $2.75 each, 2 for $5.25 
LOMBARDY POPLAR 
A few of these in your border planting will give the effect of a portion of the Old World 
right here in America. Makes an excellent windbreak and forms a perfect backdrop for lawn 
or garden. Tall, fast growing, spire-like trees. (40-60 feet.) 
5 to 6 ft. trees, $1.00 each; 6 to 8 ft. trees, $1.25 each; 8 to 10 ft. trees, $1.75 each 
JUDAS TREE o: reveup | Special 
This old variety of distinctly American origin greeted the first settlers from the edge of the A 
forests. Fable tells us that when Judas betrayed Christ this tree immediately dripped all over Ma nolia : ree Offer 
with drops of blood. And that is the way it looks today when its blooms first come out. Gg 
Later they turn into beautiful rosy-purple flowers. Blossoms in April, before the leaves (SAUCER MAGNOLIA) 
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SEES UNA One of the most hardy of the Magnolias. 
6 to.S fet cack. Mammoth rose-colored blossoms resemble a 
CUT LEAF WEE | cup and saucer of flower petals. Blooms in 
rE P NG BIRCH early Spring before the leaves appear. Blooms 
This stately white trunked weeping tree has deli- when very small but will get to be about 10 hee 
cate, thread-like branchlets that weep in long strings tall Makes an excellent specimen for lawn. 
to the ground. One of America’s most beautiful (10-15 feet.) 144 to 2 ft. size, $3.00 each 
shade trees. (20-30 feet.) 
6 to 8 ft. $3.00 each 
Flowering PLUM 
(PRUNUS NEWPORT) 
Small growing tree or large shrub retains its purple foliage during the 
entire season and has small red fruits in late Summer. Gives excellent 
foliage contrast in a shrub border. (8-10 feet.) 
3 to 4 ft. size, $1.50 each 
Red Flowering CRAB 
(MALUS FLORIBUNDA) 
This small tree is round topped with single carmine buds that change 
to pink and then white. Very heavy blossomer with small fruit of blood 
red. Will stand severe Winters and drought. (15-20 feet). 
1 2 year, 4 to 5 ft., $1.75 each 

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Bechtel’s Crab 
Chinese Elm 
FOR QUICK SHADE — 
30-40 Feet 
A very rapid grower with 
small, dense foliage. Resembles 
Norway Maple in shape. Ex- 
cellent tor tall hedge and wind- 
break. Because of its beauty 
and extremely rapid growth, 
the Chinese Elm has become 
the leading shade tree of 
America. It is planted in every 
state, standing intense cold and 
extreme heat extremely well. 
Under ordinary conditions, it 
makes excellent shade in five 
short years, as its average 
growth is 5 feet a year. It is by 
far the fastest growing hard- 
wooded shade tree. 
6 to 8 ft. branched trees, 
$2.25 each; 8 to 10 ft., $3.00 
each 

Red Flowering Crab 
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