
Magnolia Glauca 

MAGNOLIAS 
Glauca (Sweetbay). 
14 ft. The rich, sweet fragrance of the cream and yellow 
flowers has been recalled by the poets of the ages. The foliage of long, 
leathery, shining green, bay leaves, forms an ideal background for the large 
blooms and bright red clusters of seed which follow. A favorite variety 
because of its rare charm. Spring planting only. 2 to 3 ft., $3.25 each. 
RED BUCKEYE—A Rare Tree 
20 ft. The wealth of tropical appear- 
ing foliage and the intense, blood-red 
flower color make this shrubby tree 
outstanding in any garden. Compact 
and regular, literally covered in early 
spring with the showy blossoms. The 
foliage is an excellent deep green 
throughout the summer with a mag- 
nificent display of gold in the fall. The 
trees we offer will probably bloom the 
first year, and will surely create a 
grand show the second. 2 to 3 it, 
Soulangeana Nigra (Purple Lily Mag- 
nolia). 15 ft. The huge deep pur- 
ple and white Waterlily-like flow- 
ers are of exotic beauty. Often 8 
inches across, they are more 
prominent because they appear 
before the leaves. The foliage of 
long, leathery leaves provides a 
restful mass of cool green for the 
summer. Spring planting only. 
1¥2 to 2 ft., $4.00 each. (Must be 
sent express charges collect.) 

Oak 
A COLE SUPER SPECIAL SHADE TREES 
We offer a group of our finest shade trees. They have all 

been transplanted and are sturdy specimens with a well 
formed root system. They should make an excellent addition 
to any landscape picture. May be used for street planting, 
garden corners, and backgrounds, or as lawn specimens. 
All protected by Cole’s guarantee listed on page 2, and are 
of a normal value of from $3.00 to $5.00 each. For larger 
sizes and other varieties, write us for quotations. 
American Elm. Familiar; stately. 5 to 6 ft. 
Golden Weeping Willow. Perfect for the garden nook. This 
variety grows in well drained spots or wet, low spots. 
5 to 6 feet. 
Scarlet Oak. One of our finest shade trees with a showy 
display of fall foliage. 5 to 6 feet. 
Sugar Maple. A grand old, tried and true favorite. 5 to 6 ft. 
Sweet Gum. Famous for fall foliage. 4 to 5 ft. 
Prices of the Above: 
$2.25 each; any 3 (your selection), for $6.00. 
One each of the above 5 varieties for $9.50. 
$4.75 each; $8.50 for 2. 
FLOWERING DOGWOOD 
Red Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida 
Rubra). 14 ft. Everyone knows this 
lovely, artistic, sturdy shrub. The 
surpassing beauty of its single, light 
red or pink flowers borne in profusion 
in the spring, is almost beyond de- 
scription. Spring planting only. 2 to 
3 ft., $3.50 each; 3 to 4 ft., $5.90 each. 
White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus 
Florida). 18 ft. This, the parent of the 
Red Flowering Dogwood, resembles 
the aforementioned, but bears white 
blooms. The colored foliage in the fall 
is really a standout and the addition seeioe Wy rag thet 
of the bright red berries provides a 
striking color note late in the fall as NEW RED-LEAF MAPLE 
well as attractive food for the birds. OSHIU BENI. A new, decided improvement 
Both varieties of Flowering Dogwood over the common Blood-Leaf Maple. Its orna- 
will do well in partial shade as well mental beauty and charm are intensified by 
as in full sun. 2 to 3 ft., $2.00 each; the deep, solid red foliage which holds a 
3 to 4 ft., $3.00 each. brilliant shade all summer. The rounded 
form is densely furnished with leaves to the 
ground. Its specimen value is unlimited. 
Spring planting only. 12 to 18 inches, well 
branched, $2.50 each; $4.50 for 2. 
NEW PURPLE-LEAF PLUM 
Thundercloud. 12 ft. This is without doubt the finest 
Purple-Leaved Plum ever developed. The foliage 
is a deep, solid reddish purple throughout, and you 
will never forget the sight of one of the glorious 
trees in bloom. The great masses of rosy pink 
flowers against the barely unfolded reddish purple 
leaves is most attractive. Effective as a single 
lawn specimen, in masses as a background for 
other colored foliage plants, or in the taller part 
of the shrub border. These small trees will find 
many places in your planting. Heavy, 4 to 5 ft., 
well branched trees, $3.00 each; $5.50 for 2. 
8 to 4 ft., $2.00 each; $3.75 for 2. 
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New Purple-Leaf Plum 
Red Flowering Dogwood 
