SHADE TREES 
| Hardy, Loug-Lived —Will Add 
Peamanent Value fo Property 
NORWAY MAPLE 
This is an exceptionally fine, hardy, large-leaved shade tree. Noted 
for its resistance to disease and for its long life. Nicely branched, 
heavy rooted trees, 6 to 8 ft. tall, only $2.25 each; 4 for $8.00. 
: SCHWEDLER’S RED MAPLE 
Noted for its beautiful foliage. Comes out a rich ruby-red in spring, 
gradually changes to purplish green, then in fall colors to bright 
shades of red and purple. Habit of growth similar to Norway. One of 
a Heel Maples for shade. 6- to 8-ft. trees, $3.00 each; 4 for 
: 10.00. 
SILVER MAPLE 
| The fastest growing of the Maples. Much used for street planting 
because they make a good, quick shade. Foliage of a light green, 
silvery on the under side and slightly cut-leaved. Color beautifully 
in the fall. Not as long lived as the Schwedler’s or Norway Maples, 
but will grow quickly and provide good shade for the ordinary lifetime. 
Nice, 6- to 8-ft. trees, $2.00 each; 4 for $6.50. 
CUT-LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH 
No other tree occupies quite the place in the hearts of home build- 
ers that this graceful 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 beautiful effect is created 
by planting three of them 
as a triangle, about 20 
ft. apart. Nice, straight, 
5- to 6-ft. trees, $3.00 
each; 2 for $5.50. 
CHINESE ELM 
For Quick Shade 

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The fastest growing shade tree known today. It is 
much used in the arid sections of the west because of 
its extreme hardiness and the ease with which it can 
be grown. Equally valuable for windbreaks or for 
specimen planting. May also be planted 18 inches 
apart and kept sheared for hedging. 6- to 7-ft. trees, 
$1.50 each; 2 for $2.75. 

LOMBARDY POPLAR 
Tall, slender growing tree for formal planting. 
Rapid grower and at a distance the mature trees 
appear as tall sentinels. Dark green leaves, lighter 
shade on the under side. The roots of the Lombardy 
Poplar will not grow into and clog sewers, etc., as did 
the old Carolina Poplar. 6- to 8-ft. trees, $1.00 
each; 10 for $6.00. 





SPECIAL! LOMBARDY 
POPLARS FOR BACKGROUNDS, 
SCREENS, WINDBREAKS— 
For screening purposes we offer a 3- to. 4-ft. 
grade in Lombardy Poplars. Plant them 5 to 6 
feet apart. A real value at this low price. 
1O “Fe Bis $3.00 





Lombardy Poplar 
Chinese Elm 


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