
Plan 
To Plant 
A LIVING MEMORIAL 
sl ie first and most important consideration in planting a living memorial tree is to be sure that it is located 
with foresight, and that every detail is considered before planting takes place. 
Ornamental Trees 
Shade and Avenue Trees (Deciduous) are those 
that drop their leaves in winter. They are fairly rapid 
growing and are easily planted in the Spring. Deci- 
duous trees are well suited for planting as lawn and 
street trees, they give shade in the summer and admit 
light in the winter. 
Linden—Basswood 
American Linden (Basswood) (Tilia americana). 70 ft. A stately 
tree with broad, heart-shaped leaves; fragrant white flowers. 
Quite hardy, native; fine for lawn or street planting. 
Sito) Ouity me ete ee $2.50 
The Mountain Ash 
Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia). 30 ft. White flowers in May fol- 
lowed by bright orange-red berries, which hang on for months. 
Very ornamental. Used as a specimen on the lawn or as an ac- 
cent in the border. 
OmlOLA OM tame eee eee $4.00 
PLUM, Purple Leaf. 
iter Ve) Stat, ebiteen $5.00 
Please see under shrubs—page 12. 
The Poplars 
Bolleana Poplar (Populus bolleana). 40 ft. Upright columnar 
growth with smooth, gray-green bark. Glossy, green leaves with 
downy white undersides. Makes a strong vertical accent. 
SELOn UG ity aes ee eer $2.50 
Lombardy Poplar (Populus fastigiata). 40 ft. A tall picturesque, 
spike-like tree. Erect and pyramidal in form. Planted for land- 
scape effect, as an accent or for screening purposes. Grows 
quickly. Seldom spreads over 8 ft. wide and can be used to ad- 
vantage in places of restricted size between buildings, in small 
lawns and along narrow avenues. 
Ghtor Gite ee eee $1.25 atm 0) Gites ones eae $1.50 
LOMO? Sie ene Site es $2.00 
The Willows 
Golden Willow (Salix vitellina aurea). 35 ft. A symmetrical, round- 
topped tree. Rapidly growing with branches of rich golden yel- 
low. Very hardy. 
6:tonG its ee ee $1.75 Bitton Otten ee eee $2.50 
6 
Laurel-Leaf Willow. 20 ft. Shiny 
dark green foliage resembling 
the laurel. The best willow for 
shade and screen. 
Ciston 3S ities ee ee See eee Ue $1.75 
OetOM MO ieee ee eae 2.50 
Niobe Weeping Willow. 30 ft. 
Golden bark and_ graceful 
weeping branches that sweep 
the ground. A much-admired 
lawn tree. 
Orton Cit Ree ee ee: $3.00 
O10: OS tihe e 4.00 
Wisconsin Weeping Willow. 30 
ft. The hardiest of the weeping 
willows. Very desirable for a 
quick growing, ornamental lawn 
specimen. Dark colored bark. 
Out6s Sicha Se a ee ee $3.00 
8.to. Obits 2a eee 4.00 
The Black Walnut 
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra). 
The familiar nut-bearing tree. 
Grows slowly to majestic size. 
ite take. ey ee eS $3.00 
The Improved Water Lance 
For watering the roots of trees 
and shrubs. Saves time — saves 
water — gets results. 
This handy device is very sim- 
ple to use. It connects right to your 
garden hose, 
In 2 minutes use it supplies more 
water right to the plant roots where 
it is needed than by 2 hours of the 
old surface watering. We recom- 
mend it. 
Price—$3.50 
(Postage 20c extra) 
Our 
HOW TO PLANT A TREE 
Plant firmly, trim the tops and 
water well. 
Zz i 
Y Prune 
i branches 
ar inde 
i 
( 
Spread Till on vith 
ett a joare vol 
ve ater 

i ie 
fey es 
booklet of practical planting 
information will be sent with 
your order. 

