Shade and Street Trees 
The following varieties of trees are, with few exceptions, the taller growing types and all are used for lawn and street 
planting. Many of them produce showy flowers or fruits, but are grown principally for their shade value. 

| The prices of all trees listed in this catalog include transportation. Some ‘of them 
can be sent parcel post but many of them are too large to be mailed so will be shipped 
i<e@ by prepaid Express. It is important that you give us both your mail and correct ex- 
press address. 4 
THE BIRCHES 
The Birches make excellent lawn trees of distinctive char- 
acter, the silvery white bark contrasting sharply with the 
color of the foliage. They are frequently planted in groups 
of 3 or 4, which makes a beautiful landscape effect. Bark is 
brown until about the third year. 

CLUMP BIRCH. In recent years there has been much demand in land- ; — 
scape planting for the white barked Birch in clumps of three or even - Clump Birch 

more. Grown in this manner, they develop into most attractive speci- Sy 
mens for lawn and must bé seen to be really appreciated. In former TULIP TREE pat 
years, clumps have been developed by planting several trees together, =: a 
but should one die, the result'is out of balance. We are now able to of- 60 feet. A rapid-growing tree of — 
fer a clump of three separate trunks, growing from a single root. Hardy unusual beauty. Flowers appear inte 
in Zone 2. Size 4 to 5 feet, $2.75 each; 3 for $7.50, prepaid. June and resemble large yellow tu-— 
lips. Beautiful, glossy leaves which, 
in fall, turn to brightest yellow. 
CUT-LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH. 40 ft. A tall, slender tree with Makes a wonderful specimen tree 
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drooping habit. The finely cut foliage is deep green. Hardy in Zone 2. for any lawn. Hardy in zone 4, Size 
Size 3 to 4 feet, $2.50 each; 3 for $6.75, prepaid. 4 to 6 feet, $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25, 
Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch Prepaid. : : Be 
Chinese Elm ‘ct airtine shode trees) ~Mulberries for Shade and Fruit 
A tree without faults that is rapidly replacing other quick growing trees. The pic- 
ture shown on this page is from a photograph taken 6 years after planting, the trunk 
of the tree measuring 34 inches in circumference 18 inches from the ground. You 
need not wait 15 to 20 years for shade, as the Chinese Elm grows 40 feet in height 
and 20 feet in spread in five years. It has none of the undesirable poe char- : 
acteristics of the Poplars, It is strictly an Elm, nearly as graceful as a Cut Leaf Ze aban ef oy aes n . ie am 
Birch, and faster growing than the Poplar. With no other desirable tree can new Two Mulberry Trees are required for cross pollination in order 
homes enjoy the luxury of cool shade in such a short time. It has dense, dark green to bear fruit. Two or more trees should be planted near each other a : 
foliage ; the first shade tree to put out leaves in the spring and the last to shed them ‘ y ‘ 3h-.Gaee 
in the fall. Thrives on either rich or poor soil, resists drought, and makes a fine unless there are others in the neighborhood. 
showing even if neglected. It succeeds in all parts of the United States, including : : 5 A el) 
both the cold and semi-arid regions, and thrives everywhere except on low, wet RUSSIAN MULBERRY. -An ideal shade trees luxuriant foliage; pred 
ground. Introduced in the United States by the United States Department of Agri- ; : & Seen : 
culture from that cold, bleak country of Siberia. Hardy as an Qak; beautiful on clean and hardy every WHeI; e rapid SP OM ere Bears oe abundant : 
the lawn as a shade tree. Hardy in Zone 3. Sizé 4 to 6 feet, $1.00 each; 3 for crop of edible fruits which resemble blackberries and are very 
2.70, prepaid. ¢ : ‘ 
: a sweet. A few Russian Mulberry trees will save your cherry crop 
H as the birds prefer the Mulberries to cherries. Hardy in zone 4. 
Plant ss Chinese Elm Hedge Size 4 to 6 feet. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.25. Prepaid. 
Save Your Berry Crops by Planting 
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The Chinese Elm, when planted close together (9 inches to 1 foot apart) and kept 
trimmed, will make an ideal hedge; or, if planted 2 to 3 feet apart, makes an at- 
tractive tall hedge or screen to cover vacant lots and unsightly places. Hedge Grade, 
12 to 18 inches high, 5 for 90c; 10 for $1.30; 25 for $2.50; 100 for $8.00, prepaid. 
MAPLES 
SILVER (Soft Maple). 60 fect. A fine, rapid-growing 
tree; leaves bright green above and silvery beneath, turn- 
ing yellow in fall. Hardy in zone 3. Size 4 to 5 feet, 
$1.50 cach; 3 for $4.00. Prepaid. 
SUGAR (Hard Maple). 80 fect. A spreading, symmet- 
rical tree affording very dense shade. Deep green foliage 
turning to red, yellow and orange in the fall. Will grow 
in most any situation. Maple syrup is made by boiling 
down the sap from this tree. Hardy in zone 3. Size 4 to 
5 feet, $2.00 cach; 3 for $5.25. Prepaid. 
WEEPING WILLOW 
WISCONSIN. 35 fect. <A graceful tree of large Size’; 
one of the finest, if not the finest of all large weeping 
trees. Long, slender, wavy, drooping branches and nar- 
row green leaves and green bark. <A rapid grower, and 
thrives in either moist or dry ground. Hardy in zone 4, 
Chinese Elm Size 4 to 5 feet, $1.75 each; 3 for $4.50, prepaid. 
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