——— Qutich Growing 
SHELTER BELIS 
_ E2s—] lorway Spr uce Just What You Need for Quick Shelter—So Valuable 
The | st Widely Planted Windbreak Evergreen. for Woodlots and Erosion Work. 


It is quick growing and hardy—a tall, compact pyramid 
_ branching to the ground; thick, short needles of deep green. 




Windbreaks of Ferris’ Norway Spruce surrounding the farm — . 
- buildings and yards give real protection and warmth, Well “Tartarian Ho eysuckle 
adapted to. almost any good growing soil; the most rapid pe aoe ioe popuior, Powering, screen. paca. ictus, fast growing, and hardy everywhere. Shuts off 
rowing of all the Spruces. A. long-time We otitanioahelinrs price ccipten von tk) ; eet apart. Attractive red berries follow the May-June flowers. (More 
belts and ornamental planting. 60 to 75 feet at maturity. 25 100 
deb iste E ; (a) 1 ft., hedging........ 2 $2.75 $10.00 
. 25 100 (b) 2 ft., transplants ; 6.25 20.00 
$3.00 $10.00 
4.00 13.50 TS—Honey Locust 
| he 7.50 25.00 Rapidi i i i i ; 
Ac : L : apidiy growing tree of open handsome habit; desirakle for lar hed d . Attract - 
(da) 12-18 in., light transplants, 2X 8.75 30.00 age, usually thorns, and fragrant white flowers in May. (For awit SpacissnsMaeetsade 38.) meet ryt 
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-E22—White Sp ; 
_-E2s—W nite spruce T8—Lombardy Poplar 
_ Hardy, Fine Looking—Popular for Windbreaks and Exceedingly popular for quick backgrounds and screens, producing very picturesque skyline effects. Easily rec- 
Hates: ognized by its slim form. (For Choice Lawn Specimens, see page 39.) 2 = fa 
E UCL ino rere WATCH E CCRRSERT COS ie cree coger ts casas cress git wpe feet son eSnve ce avons onccoavavesiqeeninacasebenstusestesuamestiacaccetbetsarecres $3.50 $6.25 $20.00 
* A symmetrical evergreen, developing a windbreak or back- 
- ground of beauty and security; useful, too, in many phases of Teg Z Wi 
_ landscaping. Short, thick needles of light shimmering green, Laurel Leaf 5 low 
sometimes Pinos lies We grow the northern type of White Shrubby in habit, with chestnut-brown bark and deep shiny green foliage. Fast growing, splendid for screens 
and backgrounds, as well as washy banks. 20 to 30 feet at maturity. 

Spruce that is much hardier and finer in every way than the : 10 25 100, 
southern. It makes rapid growth, maturing at 60 to 75 feet. PREY Sa SPGN als) (Skene heer Sore ep an OP ASR Rs Eo a pao Meta, Se $1.50 $3.00 $10.00 
es ‘ee 10 2 “ 
S.A ES : 34 T19—Russian Golden Willow 
- (a) 4-6 in., seedlings. .... ; $1.50 $3.00 $10.00 7 abe Oe ni de, pollo he aoa eae ey s er 
if . 3 ery rapid growing willow wi active brig yellow ark. In ma antin t i _ 
= (b) 6-8 in., seedlings... 2.00 4.00 13.50 rative, even in winter. They make fine, quick windbreaks and are entirely "hardy.30 to MG foot ck Sn enanige ie 
10 25 100 
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e%—Black Hills Spruce T20—Weeping Willow 
Beautiful, Heav y-Foliaged Spruce, Sometimes Almost Developing a broad, weeping head, and of compact character, this makes an extremely fine background or 
Blue in Color. : screen. A planting of Weeping Willow along a stream is particularly beautiful and desirable. (Trees for lawn 
: planting are given on page 39.) 

Grows unusually compact and shapely. Wonderful windbreak - 10 25 100 
evergreen in the West and Missouri Valley district. On page 3-4 ft., and broek EES Be oe a I cr REPO eee reece SS $2.50 $5.00 $16.00 
32 we give full description. ; 
3 1Qtse 725 100 TlI—American Elm 
(enmb-Be ins eseedlings. 2... 11a. dese $2.00 $4.00 $13.50 The All-American tree, rapid of growth, entirely hardy, lives to great age, and is beautiful as well. Highly 
(b) 8-10 in,, light transplants, A Mere 5.00 11.00 40.00 recommended for woodlots and shelter-belts. (For Special Lawn Tree sizes, see page 38.) = ais te 
‘ 5 se (a1) 18-24 in:, select SeelingS......i....---eeccecceescseececsersnessncssesenessveectccccnessuseanconcencesnsqeneesecsusecnaersscancnsecansencceseanegncenseyes $1.10 $3.50 $6.50 
: (b) 45 ft., transplamts............... Oe Lae ape che RE Lee Se, fe OEM te eS eee ACE NM Ree crc rt le er MERRY Se a 10.00 30.00 
—£22—Colorado Blue Spru | 
olorado Dive Spruce T2—Chinese Elm 
Symmetrical, Bushy—A De Luxe Windbreak Ever-. Fast growing and hardy—it has become extremely popular all over the country. It grows with remarkable suc- 
: cess in every section. Very thick and compact, branching from the ground, it furnishes protection against winter 
“green. . storms and snows as well as dust storms. Beautiful and graceful in habit, the Chinese Elm makes the whole land- 
scape more sightly. 
‘Splendid tree for ornamental planting along the driveway, 
ep : S 2 oe Ae y Plant in double or triple rows 10 or 12 feet apart, ani 3 or 4 feet apart in the row. Ferris’ Chinese Elms are 


or for windbreaks in prominent places where both ARIE NAS grown in the North and from northern seed. Plant your windbreak or screen this spring—take advantage of these 
and protection are desirable. Turn to page 32 for description fine values. (Special Shade Tree Sizes are offered on page 38.) aA on Sen 
sneer Saag 10 25 100 (a) 18-24 in., select seeClings.............ccoceseccssssececessseeceescseseceesntescennecsnuneesersonsecsenneseesronnsssenncnumeneenneessrengsacerananssrenness $1.15 $4.25 $ 8.00 
us x 7 2 (Db) 2-3 ft., select Seedlings. .cce.ccccseseccccsseseccssesserssssesescnsnecseccennececrcusececnnsecsnensnscsessansscecenunecesteunnsresenuabasetranenenranuassessens 1.95 7.25 13.85 
(a) 2-4 in., seedlings............... Sees teats. $1.50 $3.00 $10.00 (cS A Ayre ehenct hig ce SMi GS ora ccs csn agence Lote coenpntoesnconmnrinerent neers ae panne ace aA ee 3.25 12.95 25.00 
(b) 4-8 in., seedlings... 2.00° 4.00 13.50 P 
(c) 6-10 in., light transplants, 1X...........- 5.00 11.75 45.00 
-£25—Concolor Fir Ferris’ CHINESE ELMS Will Make a Fine Windbreak in Three or Four Yearsl 
Where time is important, Chinese Elm is the correct answer. 
- Most Beautiful Screen and Lawn Group Evergreen. 
We give full description, illustration and other prices of this 
outstanding evergreen on page 33. 

4 10 25 100 
(a)e4-6 in; seedlings 4.25.4.25: .... $2.50 $5.00 $17.50 
(b) 6-10 in., seedlings.................--... .... 3.00 6.50 20.00 
~ (c) 8-12 im, light transplants, 1X__........... 4,00 9.25 35.00 
E2%—Douglas Fir 
_ Finest of All Evergreens for Windbreaks and Screens. 
Pull description and other prices you will find on page 33. _ 
10 25 100 
(c)e4-O-nin. ~seedlings2...0 0 ee $2.00 $4.00 $15.00 
(b) 2'/2-3Y/2 ft., extra heavy windbreak 
NGOS tA Kee se Gon at er aan 18.50 40.00 150.00 

