e Trees certainly add much to the at- 
tractiveness as well as the comfort of 
a home. They may provide shade and 
beauty as well as furnish fruit or 
nuts in many cases. 
e We often say that we know of two 
kinds of places in which properly to 
plant trees: 
1. Where you want them, and 
2. Where you need them. 
A short time ago, we saw a new 
home built with a large oak tree left 
growing right up through a large hole 
left in the roof of the porch. This tree 
was where the owner wanted it. And a 
generous number of other fine trees 
were left where they would provide 
shade from the hot sun both for the 
home and for the children’s play— 
where they were needed. 

SYCAMORE. Valuable quick- growing tree. Roots resistant to root-rot. 
Beautiful, symmetrical growth. BR, 4 to 5 ft. 95c. Others, $2.50, 
$3.50, $7.50, $10.00. Green Thumb size on page 9. 
CHINESE ELM. One of the fastest growing trees. Valuable in western 
Texas out of root-rot zone, as it is very susceptible and a short-life 
tree where cotton root rot is in soil. BR, 95c up. 
POPLAR. Tall, upright growth. Valuable for backgrounds. BR, $1.95, 
$2.75. Green Thumb size on page 9, 
UMBRELLA CHINA. Quick grower, dense shade for children or for 
poultry, dogs, etc. BR, 95c and $1.95. Green Thumb size page 9. 
RED OAK (Spanish Oak or Spotted Oak). One of our most valuable oaks 
because it thrives under almost any soil condition, even on rocky 
hillsides. Leaves turn beautiful scarlet in fall, making it very attrac- 
tive and desirable. Prices on request. See page 9. 
MIMOSA and REDBUD—see page 11; Green Thumb size on page 9. 















SHADE TREES 
that 
PAY 
DIVIDENDS 
The Papershell Pecan 
is one of the most beauti- 
ful and longest lived of 
all trees, and it bears one 
of our finest nuts. 
In the value of its de 
licious nut crop, it will 
repay its cost not once, 
but over and over again, 
regardless of whether it’s 
original cost was $1 or 
$100. 


TULIP TREE (Liriodendron tulipifera). Tall, symmetrical shade tree. Dark 
green leaves. Flowers like inverted tulips, greenish yellow, with orange 
base. BR, 3 to 4 ft. Transplant $1.35. Green Thumb Seedling 2 to 3 ft. 
35c. 
MAGNOLIA Grandiflora, Southern Magnolia is one of the South’s finest 
evergreens. Large, waxy, creamy-white flowers often 7 to 8 inches 
across. Prices on request. ee 
NON-FRUITING MULBERRY. One of the most rapid growers we know of 
have seen it grow 15 feet in one year. Smooth, attractive trunk; large 
dark green leaves. Absolutely non-fruiting. Promises to fill the need 
for a really-good rapid growing shade tree. Supply uncertain for 
this season. 
CORNUS FLORIDA (Flowering dogwood). A small tree or shrub with 
very beautiful flowers, fall foliage brilliantly colored. BR T65c, 95c. 
Green Thumb size 18 to 24 inches 35c. 
GINKGO (Maidenhair Tree). Interesting and attractive tree from Japan. 
Rapid, erect growth; 60 ft. Foliage resembles that of maidenhair 
fern. Green Thumb size 12 to 18 inch 50c. 
MAGNOLIA Soulangeana nigra. A deciduous magnolia with large, cup 
shaped purple and white flowers in abundance in early spring. Hardier 
than the pink Soulangeana. The breath-taking beauty of this magnolia 
is difficult to put into words—it’s something you'll invite all your 
friends to see. Branches from ground up, more like a shrub than a 
tree: grows perhaps 15 to 20 feet. BR plants about 3 ft. $3.75. B&B 
plants about 5 ft. $8.50. 
RED LEAF PLUM. Attractive, showy, red twigs, red leaves, red fruit, 95c, 
$1.45, $2.45. 
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