Ornamental and Shade Trees 
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AMERICAN ELM. A splendid tree for boulevard plant- 
ing or a yard. Graceful and of upright habit. Grows 80 
to 100 feet high. 6-8 ft. size, $1.50; 14% to 1%-inch diam- 
eter, $4.25; 2-inch caliper trees, each, $5.25. 
BASSWOOD OR LINDEN. Has large heart-shaped 
leaves and fragrant white blossoms. A fine lawn tree. 
Hardy and fast grower. 6 to 8-foot trees, each, $1.50. 
BIRCH, CUT-LEAF WEEPING. A striking, erect tree 
with slender drooping branches and finely cut leaves. The 
bark is white like the ordinary native birch. 6 to 8-foot 
size, each, $5.50. 
BIRCH, WHITE. A medium sized tree native to Minne- 
sota. The white bark is enchanting the year around. 6 
to 8 feet. Each, $2.50. 
CHINESE ELM. This shade tree is very popular on 
account of its rapid growth, resistance to disease and 
ability to thrive in almost any situation. A tree of rare 
beauty. Grows 75 feet high. 6 to 8-foot, $1.50. 
CRAB, DOLGO. A beautiful ornamental tree, absolutely 
hardy. Produces an abundance of small red crabs. The 
trees are free from blight and very attractive with a 
mass of red fruit. 4 to 5-foot size, each, $2.00. 
CRAB, HOPA. A very ornamental tree. Red blossoms 
completely cover the tree in early spring. Fruit is small, 
red inside and out. 4 to 5-foot size, each, $2.00. 
MAPLE, SUGAR OR HARD. A tall and symmetrical 
tree, hard wooded, long lived and extremely hardy. The 
bright green leaves turn to brilliant colors of scarlet 
and yellow in the fall. Growth is medium fast. 6 to 8- 
foot size, each, $4.00. 
MAPLE, SCHWEDLER’S. A very ornamental shade tree. 
The foliage is dark red in the spring and gradually soft- 
ening to bronze, then turns to green later in the sea- 
son. 6 to 8-foot trees, each; $5.50. 
MAPLE, SOFT OR SILVER, A 
Every rapid growing tree. The 
1 finely cut leaves show their sil- 
4very sides when turned by 
| breezes. Grows 60 feet. 6 to 8 
| feet. Each, $1.50. 
MOUNTAIN ASH, (European.) 
41 The combination of foliage and 
jclustered fruits makes this a 
very beautiful lawn tree. Bright 
red berries, white flowers. Used 
{as specimen on the lawn or as 
jan accent in the border. Grows 
430 feet high. 6 to 8-foot trees. 
| Each, $2.50. 
POPLAR, BOLLEANA. A tall, 
_;slender tree. Leaves are dark 
4green on the upper surface and 
white beneath. The bark is 
# silvery gray. Grows 80 _ feet 
high. 6 to 8-foot trees. Each, 
*, $2.00. 
POPLAR, LOMBARDY. Very 
similar to the Bolleana except 
“in color of leaf and bark which 
is green. Grows 100 feet tall. 6 
to 8-foot trees. Each, $1.50; 10 
for $13.50. 
RUSSIAN MULBERRY. A low 
growing very bushy topped 
small tree. Leaves are smali 
and many lobed. The edible 
fruit is sweet and resembles e 
blackberry. 5 to 6-foot trees. 
Each, $1.50. 
WALNUT, BLACK. A majes- 
tic tree that not only bears 
choice nuts, but is also a grand 
shade tree of fine form. A slow 

: grower. Will attain a height of 
Lombardy Poplar 100 to 150 feet. 6 to 8-foot 
trees. Each, $3.00. 
WILLOW, NIOBE WEEPING (Salix alba). A small tree, 
with graceful, golden, drooping branches. It is one of 
the best of the Weeping Willows. 6 to 8-foot size. Each, 
$2.75. 

Seedling Windbreak Trees 
Deciduous—Per 100 
Ash, erecwe a ey LEEE ar in. 
Caragana—6-12 in., .5b55 - in., 
Filmi mericameel $2 4 in., $4.25; 2-3 ft. 
Elm, Chinese—12-18 in., $3.25; 2-3 ft., $5.25. 
Olive, Russian—12-18 in., $5.50; 18-24 in., $7.50. . 
Poplar, Lombardy—18-24 in., $5.85; 2-3 ft., $7.15; 3 to 4 
Ft ook, 

Evergreens—Per 100 
Norway Pine—6-9 in., $15.40 (trans.). 
Pine, White—4-6 in., $4.90; 6-8 in., $5.75. 
Spruce, Black Hill—4-6 in., $7.00; 6-9 in. (trans.), $20.50. 
Spruce, Colorado—4-6 in., $6.75; 6-8 in., $8.75. 
Spruce, White—6-9 in., $18.50; 9-12 in., $24.75 (trans.). 
Add 25c for postage and packing on mail orders 
within the 3rd zone, for each 100 trees. 


Hedges 
State Inspected for Your Protection 
Plant living, lasting fences. Walls and fences are gen- 
erally expensive but a fine green hedge may be had ata 
small cost and will add much to the beauty of the home, 
both summer and winter, 
ALPINE CURRANT. A very dense-growing hedge with 
fine dark green leaves. Will grow to a height of 3 or 4 
feet. The yellow flowers which open in May are very 
fragrant. Very desirable where the soil is somewhat dry. 
12 to 15 in. Hach, 60c; 10, $5.40; 100, $40.00. 
BARBERRY (Berberis Thunbergi). Dwarf hedge, at- 
tractive and effective. 18 to 24 in. Bach, 55c; 10, $4.95: 
100, $45.00. 
BUCKTHORN. Best sheared low hedge, or free grow- 
ing tall hedge. May be trained from 18 inches up. Ver) 
hardy. 2 to 8-foot size, each, 60c; 10, $5.40; 100, $40.00. 
CARAGANA ARBORESCENS (Siberian pea tree), An 
excellent hedge plant. Especially suited to light soils 
and sunny locations. The beauty of its foliage makes it 
desirable for planting in groups or in masses behind 
other low growing shrubs. Bright green pea-like leaves. 
Grows 8 to 12 feet high. 2 to 8-foot size, each, 35c; 10, 
$3.15; 100, $25.00. 

A Hedge Adds Much to the Beauty of the Home 
Surroundings 
COTONEASTER. When a hedge of medium height is 
wanted this is one of the best to plant. The leaves are 
a rich green and very glossy which adds to the beauty 
of the plant. 18 to 24 in., each, 60c; 10, $5.40; 100, $45.00; 
2 to 3-foot size, each, 70c; 10, $6.30; 100, $55.00. 
LILAC, Common Purple. Heavy rooted, 18 to 24-inch 
plants. Each, 60c; 10, $5.40; 100, $45.00. 
Asparagus Roots 
In preparing the bed for asparagus roots, the soil 
should be worked up at least 12 inches deep and a very 
heavy application of well-rotted manure or commercial 
fertilizer should be given. Make furrows ten inches deep 
and spread roots 18 inches apart in row and cover with 
two inches of soil, gradually filling as shoots appear 
until surface is level. Do not cut any later than June 
20th until the third or fourth year. 
MARY WASHINGTON. 
lsyr olds) Doz, 90e% 25, 79156520100; $382755 250, 98.00. 
20yr> Olds Doz., $1-25% 25, $1,955) 100; $4.755|-250, $11.00; 
PARADISE. 
LL yr. old. Doz, 90c; 25, $1.65; 100, $3:753 250, $8.00. 
2 yx. Old, Doz., $1.253-25, $1.95 100, $4.75:5.250,. $1100. 
Postage 10c¢ for first doz.; 5c for each additional doz. 
Rhubarb Roots 
The planting of rhubarb roots instead of seed saves 
both time and labor, especially for the home garden. Do 
not pull the stocks the first year after planting, except 
the blossom stock.~- These should always be kept down, 
as they take the strength from tthe rest of the plant. 
Each, 25e¢; doz., $2.50. 
Large size roots. Each, 40c; doz., $4.00. 
Add 20c for mailing within the 8rd zone for one root; 
10c for each additional root. 
MacDonald Red. This is a great improvement over the 
old standard variety. Quality is tops with a fruity flavor 
and much sweeter than the old kind. A quick grower 
and heavy yielder. Each, 60c. 
Chipman’s Canada Red. Another new hardy sort, that 
is deep red all the way through. Sweet and fine flavored. 
Each, 90c. 
Medium size roots. 
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