
s Salix vitellina. A handsome, 
Willow, Golden fast- -growing native tree, 
very hardy, and stands excessive moisture very well. 
Along streams and ponds it will hold the banks and 
provide shade. Nice 3 to 4 ft. trees, 55c each; 6 for 
$2.95. 
Weeping Birch Weeping Birch. 
The hardy Weep- 
Willow, Niobe Weeping ing Willow with 
the golden-bark twigs, long slender branches, which 
droop practically to the ground in graceful arches. 
Leaves light green. This is a very vigorous grower, 
likes a wet place. Near a pond it creates a beautiful 
picture, reaching to the water with the branches. 
If this tree is to form a very spreading crown, so 
that a table and chairs can be kept in its shade, the 
arbor-like shape of the limbs can be obtained by 
pruning. Such pruning can be done in the spring or 
through the summer, and applies to those branches 
which droop down too near to the center stem to 
allow the desired room. Simply cut these branches 
just under the nearest branch or limb that is high 
enough up to allow head-room. At that point a new 
branch will develop, from the upper edge of the cut, 
arching out some distance, to form the desired clear- 
ance. The newly planted Weeping Willows, for a year 
or two should have a pole, to which the center (lead- 
er) branch can be tied, as the Willows are very lim- 
ber, and the pole would train the leader to an upright 
position in a very short time. Most any light, stiff 
pole will do. Nice, healthy trees, 4 to 5 ft. size, $1.20 
each; Pair, $2.00; 6 for $5.65. 5 to 6 ft. extra choice 
trees, $1.40 each; Pair, $2.50; 6 trees for $6.90. 
See page 24. The Cutleaf 
This Niobe Weeping Willow 
shades the home-entrance. 


Protect your Farm P ond with trees 
The recent years may well go down in the history of the Mid-West as the greatest 
era of improvement in farming and farming methods. And amongst the most far- 
reaching betterments is undoubtedly the farm pond, its tremendous value to land, crops 
and even weather becoming more and more evident as time marches on. The farmer 
who stopped the wild rush of water with a strong dam has made a great contribution 
to flood control, soil conservation and even wild life protection. And for his benefit we 
offer trees and plants suitable for pond-site planting, to hold the banks and the dam, 
as well as provide shade for cattle grazing near the pond. 
For the Inlet 
‘Around the shallow area 
where water enters’ the 
pond, at times of heavy 
rains, plant Native Plums. 
Space 6 to 8 feet apart. 
Nice 2 to 3-ft. well rooted 
Piums, 6 for $1.35; 12 for 
$2.50; postpaid. 
For the Sides 
Along the shallow. shore 
line where the water level 
will vary considerably, 
plant Golden Willow and 
Cottonwood. Hither in a 
continuous line or in sev- 
eral groups, spaced 6 to 8 
feet apart. Neither Wil- 
lows nor Cottonwoods will 
suffer if the water level 
rises, and will hold the 
bank line as well as pro- 
tecting it from. getting 
swampy. 
30 
For the Dam 
A dense cover of vines, 
which will shed the rain 
and hold the soil with a 
multitude of roots. Vir- 
ginia Creeper is one of the 
best for this purpose. Also 
Climbing Honeysuckles. 
Spaced 4 to 6 feet apart, 
the vines will spread rap- 
idly over the steep bank of 
the dam and hold _ it 
against any kind of erosion. 
For Decoration 
A Weeping Willow at the 
corner of the deep end of 
the pond, preferably on the 
windward side of the pond, 
finishes the planting; gives 
it a park-like touch. 
Special 
Farm Pond 
Collection 
10 Native Plums. 2-3 ft. 
12 Golden Willows, 3-4 ft. 
4 ass Cottonwoods, 
id 
20 Virginia Creepers, 2- wis 
plants. 
All for $16. 85 Prepaid 
FREE: With this Collec- 
tion, 2 Niobe Weeping Wil- 
lows, 4-5 ft. 
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