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Shade and Ornamental Trees 
“It’s not a home until it is planted” 
And the first thing to plant should be a tree. It 
takes longer for a tree to become effective, so the 
sooner it is planted the better. In planting large 
trees it is very important that they have good 
root systems. This means that they must have 
enough of the fine feeder roots to give them a 
good start. We cut the roots of the trees in the 
nursery row often enough to produce plenty 
fiibrous roots. As an added service, we prune the 
trees propertly before shipping. 
Green Ash—A good tree to grow where space is 
limited. It grows tall, but does not have a wide 
top. Has good fall colors. Not bothered much by 
insects and diseases. 5-6 ft, $1.00. 
Birch, White—Always good looking, but particu- 
larly so in the winter time if planted together 
with evergreens, golden willlow and red dogwood. 
The well landscaped campus at the Northwest 
School at Crookston has several groups of birch 
effectively arranged. 4-5 feet, each $1.50; 5-6 ft., 
$2.00. 
Weeping Birch—This aristocrat of the lawn 
grows fast if kept weil watered. One of the most 
difficult to start, but well worth trying. 3-4 ft., 
$2.00. 
Hopa Crab—When this tree is at its best, it is 
the prettiest thing imaginable. The flowers are 
dark pink and just cover the tree. It is especially 
nice when planted near other white flowering ap- 
ple trees. It is an excellent pollinator for other 
apple trees. 5 to 6 feet, each $2.00. 
Almey Red Flowering Crab—The newest intro- 
duction of the Morden Station. Has a good red 
color to the blossoms. 4-5 ft., each $2.50. 
American Elm—The standard shade and boule- 
vard tree. The 8 to 10 ft. size is perhaps the 
best average size to use. Each $2.00; 6-8 ft., 
$1.50; 5-6 ft., $1.00. 
Horse Chestnut or Ohio Buckeye—A medium 
sized tree with white flowers in the spring and 
gorgeous coloring in the fall, 4 to 5 ft, each 
$1.50. 
Mountain Ash—This tree is found in abundance 
in eastern Minnesota, growing wild. It likes plen- 
ty moisture and does hest if grown like a bush. 
4-5 ft., each $1.00. 
Niobe Weeping Willow—3-4 ft., each $1.00. 
