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Zilke’s Shade and Ornamental Trees 
SILVER MAPLE—A very fast growing tree, round 
to oval in outline, with finely cut leaves, silvery un- 
derneath, which turn in fall to a beautiful, clear yel- 
low coloring often brightened with brilliant red. The 
Silver Maple is not particular as to soil conditions 
and will thrive in moist or wet locations. 5 to 6 ft. 
trees, 85c each; 3 for $2.15. 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW—Long fine 
leaves borne on sweeping branches that reach to the 
ground when trees are a few years old. Trees grow to 
a great height and become very picturesque. Grow 
rapidly. 5-7 ft. trees, $1.35 each. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR—No other tree so stately and 
artistic for accent purposes. Plant in groups of 3 or 
5, or in rows 2 to 5 feet apart. Marvelous for back- 
grounds and windbreaks, and planted along drives. 
Plant between fields to keep soil from blowing. Trees 
are branched from the ground up. Keep narrow col- 
umnar shape without any pruning. Rapid growers on 
any soil. Prices: 5-7 ft. trees, 70c each; 5 for $3.00. 
CHINESE ELM (Ulmus pumila)—Very rapid grow- Silver Maple 
er. Will give ample shade in only 5 or 6 years from 
planting. Has dense, dark green foliage; is the first 
shade tree to leaf out in the spring, and the last to shed 
its leaves in the fall. Resists drought and cold, and 
succeeds in all parts of the United States. Does well in 
all soils, except on low, wet ground. Prices: 4 to 6 ft. 
trees, $1.00 each. 
RED BUD—When you see this magnificent tree in full 
bloom, a solid mass of cerise-pink flowers, against the 
blue of a spring sky, you are seeing one of the most 
lovely sights in all nature. It grows only 10 to 12 feet 
tall. The glossy, heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in 
the fall. Heavy 2-3 ft. trees, $1.00 each. 
CUT-LEAF WEEPING BIRCH—No other tree occu- 
pies quite the place in the hearts of home builders that this grace- 
ful tree does. Its white bark, pendulous branches, delicate green 
foliage, deeply cut leaves, endear it to all who want a tree both for 
shade and ornament. A _ beauti- 
ful effect is created by planting 
three of them as a triangle, 
about 20 feet apart. Strong 7 
to 9 ft. trees, $4.50 each. 


Lamia Pia FLOWERING PEACHES 
Weeping Willow —During early spring the flow- 
ering peaches are covered with 
a mass of beautifully formed and highly colored double flowers. These 
trees cannot be too highly recommended. Perfectly hardy, thriving 
in any soil in which other peaches grow. We make a specialty of 
growing flowering peach trees and have several thousand to offer 
this season. We offer Double Red, and Double Pink. Strong 2 to 3 
foot trees, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
RUSSIAN MULBERRY TREE—An ideal shade tree; luxuriant 
foliage; 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 Oherries. Strong Bearing 
Age Trees, 5 to 7 ft., $1.00 each. 
EUROPEAN WHITE BIRCH—A large, thrifty, vigorous, upright 
tree with handsome leaves and a brilliant white bark, Complete 
your lawn with one of these outstanding trees. Note the young trees 
have a reddish bark which turns to a pure white a year or two after 
it is planted, Heavy 5 to 7 ft. trees, $2.50 each. 
AMERICAN ELM—Most Popular Elm. In our opinion the hand- | 
somest and most dignified of all the native trees. Probably more 
largely planted and better known than any other, A tall growing 
stately tree reaching 60 feet with a wide arching top and vaselike 
form. Extensively used for street planting where its wide-spreading : 
branches form perfect Gothic arches over the street. 4 to 6 ft. trees, 
75c each; 3 for $2.00. American Elm 

