
We specialize in the growing of forest trees which we 
grow by millions. Due to economy of production and 
large fields, our prices are low when the quality of stock 
is considered. We gather our own seed from shapely 
well formed trees, always in high locations. Our Cara- 
gana comes from a Canadian strain which is recognized 
as the best type, beautiful in flower and carrying its 
foliage late in the season. 
The shade trees have all been transplanted and grown 
from two to three years. They have well developed 
fibrous roots; have been trimmed and shaped and are 
suitable for street or door yard or-park planting. We 
carry No. 2 trees (the only difference being not quite so 
straight as desired for street planting) at a much lower 
rate. Our shade trees are excellent stock from hardy 
Northern strains of seed, from shapely trees. 
ASH, Native Green. This tree is by all means the first 
tree for general plantings, both on farms and street. 
The type of ash found in the Sheyenne—Red River 
Valley is exceptionally thrifty and of fine type, with 
tall spreading heads with dark green leaves. Caution, 
do not confuse the Green Ash with the White Ash of 
Minnesota woods that requires too much moisture for 
our prairies. The Green Ash is an ideal hardwood for 
shelterbelts. When planted alternate with a fast nurse 
tree it climbs steadily toward the light. Later, when 
the nurse trees are cut out, it gives a sturdy grove of 
hardwoods. 
BOX ELDER. Also called Ash Leaf Maple. The Box 
Elder is coming back. It is a friend of the North Da- 
kota planter. Ideal as a nurse tree to plant between 
hardwoods. Shades the ground early, requires little 
moisture and gives a fine mass effect in quick time. 
Green Ash and Box Elder in alternate arrangement 
make our finest forest grove. The type we grow is 
thrifty, well formed and of rapid growth. Seed gath- 
ered from selected trees. 
COTTONWOOD. We sometimes have calls for Cotton- 
wood. We have discouraged sales of this tree, espe- 
cially for shelter-belts. While it grows quickly it re- 
quires so much moisture, having come largely from 
river bottoms, that it robs the rest of the grove of 
moisture. We believe it has no place in the grove and 
is detrimental to near-by fields, orchards, and gardens. 
ELM, American. One of our noblest trees. It should be 
planted liberally in groves, on street and in lawns. In 
shelter-belts it should be used in a position of the grove 
in place of Ash, alternate with its nurse tree. For 
shade and street especially selected trees have been 
used which are grown from grafts. Such grafted trees 
will all develop alike showing greater growth, finer 
one and more attractive trees. See Sheyenne grafted 
m. 
ELM, Sheyenne. This is a grafted tree. The parent tree 
was found grown near Valley City. A thrifty, fast grow- 
ing, up-right tree of great beauty. The twigs from 
this tree are grafted on other roots and thus continue 
the original Sheyenne Elm. These trees all grow 50% 
faster than the average Elm tree, making as large a 
tree in 10 years as the average tree makes in 15 years. 
An ideal tree for street and lawn planting. 
ELM, Chinese. Chinese Elm has jumped into popularity 
quickly. Unfortunately, two different strains are in 
the country. Much seed has been introduced from 
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China, from districts too far south and east. | 
trees are unsuited in Dakota and have not stood t' 
We grow our trees from a far northern 1 
in high altitudes in Manchuria where conditio 
similar to the Dakota prairies. These Chines 
have a place, they are drouth resistant, very fast 
ing and well suited where quick, fast growing tré 
wanted in the grove. Especially suited for large hed 
and snow fences. Selected dwarf bushy types ar 
ing ideal for hedges. These trim easily an | 
the appearance of Privet. Chinese Elm should t be 
planted on low ground. TAR 
ELM HYBRIDS. When the first Chinese Elm bennett ws 
flower and seed near Valley City it crossed freely wit peak 
the American Elm. Seedlings grown from this 
prove to be half breeds. These interesting ies 
brids, half American and half Chinese Elm, t 
the type of both. From these new seedlings some v 
handsome trees have developed, giving us the 
fast growing Chinese Elm, and at the same tim 
ing the sturdiness and hardiness of the America 
We now offer some of these new hybrids, by gr 
them from grafts of the best trees. These new | 
Elm have a brilliant future as a dependable and | 
tiful new tree for this Northwest. 
MAPLE GINNALA. This dwarfish maple comes to 
from Siberia. It is closely related to Japanese M 
This is found growing in the northern plains ar 
Siberia. It finds itself at home on the Dakota pr 
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than bake getia or Russian Olive. This is a true Maple 
with fine cut leaves. Clusters of bright reddish seed 
pods are most attractive. With the turn of aut 
and furnish autumn colors. 
MAPLE SILVER, Soft. 
tree. If exposed to winds the limbs are aa i be 
hence should be placed in sheltered location and ei 
by heading in. 
MOUNTAIN ASH. This beautiful tree is much in 
mand but unfortunatelv is difficult to canna 
result is much loss. We do not recommend 
prairie areas. 
POPLAR, Bolleana. A tall upright growing tree, feat fe 
gracefully cut, attractive olive green bark. Useful 
accent in landscape planting. 
NIOBE WILLOW. A golden bark willow of weepi 
habit. Hardy and easily grown. Very ornamental. 
WILLOW, Golden, White and Laurel Leaf. We still s 
ply these willows. They form a service where ste a 
growth is wanted and especially in wet places. We 
not recommend these for shelter-belts, as they draw to ot 
much water from the rest of the grove. For grove — 
purposes they have been largely replaced by the Tap Ay 
growing Chinese Elm. fo 
WEEPING CUT LEAF BIRCH. This beautiful tree c 
be produced only by grafting through a special eo i 
in hot houses. This is thought by many to be the m 
beautiful of all trees, and is ideal for single lawn sp 
mens. The tree we offer is grafted on hardy nort 
common poplar roots. 
planted. 
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