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Hardy Shade and Street Trees — 
Please Read Before Ordering 
_ HEALTH CERTIFICATE. Each tree and shrub we ship 
out has been ‘‘State Inspected’’ and found free from in- 
jurious disease and insect pests and each parcel carries a 
State Certificate of Inspection. 
GUARANTEE. All Nursery Stock is carefully packed and 
guaranteed to reach you in good growing condition. Every- 
thing we sell is guaranteed to be true to name. We ship 
anywhere in the United States. 
SHIPPING CHARGES. We pay the Postage on all Parcel 
Post shipments and, unless otherwise noted, everything in 
this catalog will be sent by Parcel Post, Postpaid. Express 
shipments will be made when requested or when noted in the 
catalog, but the Express charges will be paid by the customer 
and. collected at the time of delivery. On Express shipments 
be sure to give us both your mail and Express address, 
HARDINESS. Nearly all of the trees we offer are hardy 
in Southern Michigan. To determine if a variety is suited 
to your climate, refer to the Hardiness Map on page 64. 
THE BIRCHES : 
The Birches make excellent lawn trees of distinctive character, the 
silvery white bark contrasting sharply with the color of the foliage. They 
are frequently planted in groups of 3 or 4, which makes a_ beautiful 
landscape effect. Bark is brown until about the third year. All are European Clump Birch 
hardy in Zone 2. 
CUT LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH EUROPEAN CLUMP BIRCH 
A tall, slender tree to 30 feet in height. The In recent years there has been much demand in 
branches are of drooping habit with deep green Jandscape planting for the white barked Birch in 
finely cut foliage. One of the most desirable lawn 
J : : clumps of three or more separate trunks. Grown 
trees. Har Zone 2. Trees 3 to 4 ft. high, . ; : : 
$2.75 anne $6.85, ere : 8" in this manner, they develop into most attractive 
specimens for lawn and must be seen to be really 
AMERICAN WHITE BIRCH appreciated. In former years, clumps have been 
; ’ ; : . developed by planting several trees together, but 
The American White Birch is the native Birch ghould one die, the result is out of balance. We 
of the north woods growing to 40 ft. high. The a; : : 
white bark referred to throughout our Native offer a’ clump of three’ separ 
Indian Lore had many uses, Thrives on most any from a single root. Grows to a height of 50 or 
soil, both wet and dry. Hardy in Zone 2, Trees 60 feet. Hardy in Zone 2. Size 3 to 4 feet, $3.00- 
3 to 4 ft. high, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75, postpaid. each; 3 for $7.50, postpaid. 
HARDY NORTHERN CHINESE ELM 
The fastest-growing hardy tree in existence 
sus You need not wait 15 to 20 years for shade, as the Chinese Elm grows 40 feet in height and 
Chinese Elm ; 20 feet in spread in five years. Grows faster and has none of the undesirable root character- 
Photo taken 6 years after planting. istics of the Poplars. It has dense, dark green foliage; the first shade tree to put out leaves 
in the spring and the last to shed them in the fall. Thrives on either rich or poor soil, resists 
drought, and makes a fine showing even if neglected. It sueceeds in all parts of the United 
States, including both the cold and semi-arid regions, and thrives everywhere except on low, 
wet ground. Introduced in the United States by the United States Department of Agricul-: 
ture from that cold, bleak country of Siberia. Hardy in Zone 3. Size 3 to 4 feet, $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.50; 6 for $4.50; 12 for $8.00, postpaid. 
Plant a Chinese Elm Hedge 
The Chinese Elm, when planted close together (9 inches to 1 foot apart) and kept trimmed, 
will make an ideal hedge; or, if planted 2 to 3 feet apart, makes an attractive tall hedge or 
sereen to cover vacant lots and unsightly places. Hedge Grade, 12 to 18 inches high; 10 for 
$1.00; 25 for $2.00; 100 for $7.50, postpaid. : 
SILVER MAPLE TULIP TREE 
A fine rapid growing tree to 60 feet. The A beautiful rapid-growing tree to 60 feet 
leaves care: bricht ‘ereén. <turni t Td high. Flowers appear in June and resemble 
be ee aS ¥ (as ti ast pet ee a ap large greenish yellow tulips. Beautiful, glossy 
yellow in the fall. Hardy in Zone 3. Size 3 jeaves which, in fall, turn to brightest yel- 
to 4 feet, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. low. Makes a wonderful specimen tree for~ 
any lawn. Hangy 4 in Zone 4. Size 2 to 3 moet, 
SUGAR MAPLE 


$1.50 each; 3 fol $3.75, postpaid. - 
A spreading, symmetrical tree to 80 feet in WEEPING WILLOW © 
height, affording very dense shade. Deep The Wisconsin Weeping. Willow is one of 
the most beautiful of all weeping trees. 
Broad spreading branches that hang in cas 
cades clear to the ground if desired or may 
situation. Maple syrup is made by boiling be trimmed higher. Long, slender’ foliages 
down the sap from this tree. Hardy in Zone 3, ®0d bright green bark. Rapid grower to 35° 
ae : feet high. Thrives on either -wet or dry soil. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. Size 3 to 4 feet, $2.25 each; 3 for $5.50, post- Hardy in Zone 4, Size 3 to 4 feet, $1. 60 each; 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN paid. 3 for $4.00, postpaid. 
green foliage turning to red, yellow and 
orange in the fall. Will grow in most any 

Sugar Maple 
