Grows to a spire 
Poplar, Bolleana of 80 ft. in height. 
Leaves shining dark green with silvery 
white underneath. Hardy as far north as 
Nebraska. Does not make root-sprouts. A 
beautiful column-shaped tree of striking 
effect in the landscape. Nice 3 to 4-ft. 
whips, 65c each; 3 for $1.65. Extra strong 
5 to 6-ft. trees, $1.50 each; pair, $2.60. 
* Hardy through 
Poplar, Lombardi {i2"Mia-west 
corn belt. Farther north we prefer the 
Volga Poplar. Both are tall growers, form 
nice column shapes. Rapid growers; pre- 
fer a moist place. 4 to 5-ft. trees, straight 
whips, 40c each; 6 for $1.80; 10 for $2.50. 
5 to 6-ft. branched trees, 75c each; pair, 
$1.35; 6 for $3.60; 10 for $5.60. Extra tall, 
6 to 8-ft. trees, $1.20 each; pair, $2.20; 6 
for $5.90. 
Grows to a tall, nar- 
Poplar, Volga row, compact column 
shape, with shiny green leaves; always 2 
clean, fast, healthy grower, and hardier 
than Lombardi and Bolleana. For a tall 
screen, plant 8 feet apart. Should not be 
planted less than 18 feet from a house, be- 
cause of the rather shallow root system of 
Poplars. 4 to 5-ft. straight whips for mass 
planting, each, 45c; 6 for $2.25; 10 for $3.20. 
5 to 6-ft. nice branched trees, 85c each; 
pair, $1.50; 6 for $4.00. 6 to 8-ft. extra tall 
trees, $1.35 each; pair, $2.25; 6 for $5.90. 
Purple Leaf Plum 4y35f free. See 
page 31. 
- Judas Tree. Cercis canaden- 
Red Bud sis. A very ornamental na- 
tive tree of medium size. Leaves are per- 
fectly heart-shaped, free from insects or 
plant diseases, and hardy as far north as 
Canada. Early in the spring, before the 
leaves appear, its branches are covered 
with small reddish-purple flowers. It pro- 
duces the first outdoor flowers of the spring 
throughout the Mid-West. Easy to grow, 
and should be planted much more freely, on 
the home grounds or in parks, wherever 4 
nicely shaped tree of medium size can be 
used. Extra choice trees, 4 to 6-ft. size, 
$2.00 each; pair, $3.65. 
SEEDLING RED BUD. 2 to 3-ft. size, 3 
for 55c; 10 for $1.40. 
LG a Hoe | 
Siberian Pea Tree Viceor 
American Plane *Tree. 
Sycamore Platanus occidentalis. Also 
called Buttonwood. A rapid growing tree 
of noble upright growing habit and large 
deep green leaves. Its beauty of shape and 
foliage is further increased by the odd 
bark formation, light, smooth, and mottled 
green. Very desirable for park and street 
planting; even stands the gases and smoke 
of cities and factory areas. Not hardy 
enough for the extreme North. Very choice 
trees, 5 to 6-ft. tall, $2.50 each; pair, $4.50. 
Thornless Honey Locust ?%<. 26. 
W Makes a very pretty tree, 
alnut which can be used as a shade 
tree most anywhere, and the fruit is of 
considerable value for home use. See page 
17 for nut trees. The Common Black Wal- 
nut and the Thomas Black Walnut grow 
to large size trees on low or bottom soil 
in record time. 
BEATRICE, NEBRASKA 
The Hardy Volga Poplar 
Sycamore for shade and beauty 


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