Karl Ferris Nursery 
HAMPTON, IOWA 

Ferris’ Masterpieces for the Lawn 
Blue Spruce 











Shin ae 
Pe nine £22—Colorado Blue Spruce Shiners : a 
Evergreen, | (Picea Pungens Glauca) ee a z 
The tree that everyone longs for—with its wonderful covering of silvery blue, and its superb form—graceft F; 
branches cascading in even layers from a tapering crown to a broad base. These are the “EXTRA BLUE” tree age 
that we marked in the nursery during the summer when they displayed a fine silver luster. Every year they be st 
come more beautiful, more colorful. Lo aan : 3 
It is the landscape favorite, ideally used as a single specimen on the lawn or in groups. An evergreen that 
combines complete haidiness with charm and beauty, adaptable to nearly all climates. 40 to 60 feet at maturity. 





z Our SHINERS are Extra Select Specimens. 10 25 400. == 
MB (cx) 2-4-in Seedlings cenit eee Re ee Sih ty Soe ae ie ae $1.50 $3.00 $10.00 — 
BM (b) 4-8 in., seedlings... een eeeesteeceecettenceeenemee sn sechseamse secre rates nc steps neon aecnsenerennen seas eacecgs CoPeeeneE 2.00 4.00 1350 
| SPECIAL! Each. 109 
(c) 6-10 in:, light. tromsplants 1X 2 $0.55 $5.00 — 3 
Each: ee. an 
(d) 18-24 in., select specimens; GX, B&B. 22225. foe Sot eee, ees $6.00 $11.00 
(e) 2-3 ft, select specimens;(oX; BOB 22s ree 7-50. AS 505ee | 
(f) 3-4 ft., select specimens, 4X, B&B... eS ae ee 10.00 ‘18.00 
(g). 4-5 ft., select specimens,-4X, BOB. 22 Since ee 15.00 28.00 : 
£23-Colorado Spruce | ie ao 
(Picea Pungens) ee 
Its Handsome Form and Color Add Distinction to the Home Landscape. Here is a splen- 
did specimen for your lawn, either used singly or in groups. It develops a broad, even pyr- > 
amid, with thick, graceful branches from the ground up, covered with heavy lustrous fol- 
iage of deep green sometimes touched with silver. It has the magnificent bearing and 
hardiness of the Rocky Mountains from whence it originated. As these green specimens mae 
ture they oftentimes acquire a blue tinge. Fach a2 9s 
(a) 2.3: ft. select specimens, 3X). ay $3.50 $6.25 
-(b)»93-4' ft. ;select specimens) 4Xu5 2 = esate ee BOs as ae ed 450 800 
(c) 4-5 ft., select specimens, 4X, B&B cc-ci. neces acsonsetecvs cas aa ie eee peer rer 6.00 10.00 
e24—Black Hills Spruce ae 
(Picea Canadensis Albertiana) ‘% 
Famed for Its Shapeliness. Always a little beauty, with its heavy, thick foliage, color ae 
s rich glaucous green, sometimes intense blue. Extremely hardy, easy to establish, maturing 
at 35 to 50 feet. Great favorite for lawn specimen planting, splendid for windbreaks in the 

West and Missouri Valley district. : 10 95 ies 100 =" 
(a) 6:8-in.: seedlings S205 nee ge ee ee $2.00 $4.00 $13.50 — 
: : . Each 5 AQ Ae 
(b)* 8-10. in; light ‘transplants 1X 2525 3 ee $0.60 $2.75 $ 5.00 

Dusting Sulphur 
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| For Red Spider Control om-Evergreens, and other Trees and Plants 
: Comes in a SELF DUSTER PACKAGE, all ready to use! Thoroughly cover the 
Balled and Burlapped Evergreens weigh branches, stems and needles on both upper and lower surfaces, then follow with 
65 to 100 lbs. each on an average. Until second and third applications at 10 day intervals when necessary. Keep your ever- 
. ; eae e Sh = greens healthy and free from the ravages of red spider by using this effective 
freight service is improved, it is safer to Peine SHER 
usting Sulphur. 
have them shipped by express. Should you Also recommended for control of Black Spot, Mildew. Leaf Spot and Rust. 

| be located 500 or more miles from us, check Especially fine for Roses, Phlox, Dahlias, Delphiniums, and vegetables such as 
with your express agent on rates and if you beans and peas. Excellent for common chigger control. 
| find shipping costs will be too heavy on SIMPLE DIRECTIONS TO FOLLOW ARE PLAINLY GIVEN ON SELF DUSTER 
| B&B trees, we urge you to buy the smaller PACKAGE. : $0 50 
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| or medium size specimens, Individually 1 LB. COMBINATION PACKAGE oo. ...---- sesso senescence tncnnnnnnncnnnens t 
W 4 (Postage Extra) 
rappea (This is a dust gun filled with Dusting Sulphur) . 
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