Yews 
SPREADING YEW 
SPREADING YEW--Similar to the upright 
type, except its spreading habit, growing 
Slightly higher than the spreading Junipers. 
Like all Yews, grows in shady locations. 
each $8.50 
18-24 in.- ---------- each $12.00 
DWARF YEW--Similar tothe Spreading Yew, 
and compact grower. Absolutely hardy. It 
contains its rich, dark green color through- 
out the year. Will remain dwarf and grow 
more attractive with age. 
L2ebbsinve sstepapst- es 458 each $7.50 
in.- = - = 4+ -- si =<- each $8.50 
HICK’S YEW 
HICK’S YEW--A very interesting Yew of an 
upright type, growing in an extreme, narrow, 
column bush, It is fairly rapid growing and 
has a deeper green color than most Yews. 
2p eae ee eee ace each $ 9.00 
SSwikes Sobretee aes each $ 15.00 
Shade and Ornamental Trees 
Note: Sizes are given as average height, i.e., 
5-6 ft., or measured by the diameter of the 
stem twelve inches above the ground, i.e., 
2-23-in. 
Prices following are based on the trees being 
dug naked root, except where noted as B. and 
B. 
B. and B. means that the tree is dug witha 
solid ball of earth. With this method, the 
small hair roots are not disturbed. 
pecial quotations will be made on any of the 
trees B. and B. 
ASH, MOUNTAIN--Hardy tree, head dense 
and regular, beautiful fern-like foliage, dis- 
tinctly ornamental. Covered with clusters of 
bright red berries from July until winter. The 
combination of foliage and clusters of fruit 
make ita very beautiful tree for lawn planting. 
BB, sc ftscmuen ion pm eee (ener muvee each $3.50 
SLO thee oh os i. aie SIN each $6.00 
LOA TO bie es eS ee Pe se each $8.56 
BIRCH, CUT LEAF WEEPING--Its tall, slen- 
der, yet vigorous growth, graceful drooping 
habit, silvery white bark and delicately cut 
foliage presents attractive characteristics 
rarely met in a Single tree. 
TB eee eee eee ee each § 7.50 
8-1O0eft2) to Seweteie Ae each $10.00 
BIRCH, COMMON CANOE--One of the native 
birches of the north woods. As the tree 
grows, the bark peels. Likes a moist sit- 
uation. 
6-8. TG ee oe a ee eee each $4.50 
BIRCH, EUROPEAN WHITE--A graceful tall 
tree, showing a white bark as it matures. A 
fine ornamental tree in any position, especially 
in evergreen groups where the bark shows up 
most effectively. 
6-8.ft.<.< 2 ett ae each $5.00 
8-10 ft: Dae ee each $7.50 
CATALPA BUNGEI (Umbrella Catalpa)--a 
bush form of the Catalpa from China. When 
grafted on stems 5 to 6 feet high it makes an 
umbrella-shaped top and is used primarily 
for producing formal effects. 
3 yr. heads- ----------- each $4.00 
ELM, AMERICAN WHITE--A splendid native 
tree of great size and wide spread, with 
graceful drooping branches. Classed among 
the rapid growing trees and is not easily 
damaged by storms. On account of its wide 
spread, is one of the best for streets and 
parks. 
6-85 fie Sec see ee each $3.00 
fo Ma 0 i obs See ea a et aR each $4.00 
10-12ft.------------ each $5.00 
12-14ft.------------ each $7.50 
ELM, CHINESE--Of recent introduction from 
China, is native of Turkestan to Siberia. Of 
extremely rapid growth while young, but does 
not make a large tree. Foliage is small and 
dense; growth symetrical and compact. Es- 
pecially adapted to arid regions, succeeds 
everywhere. 
A134 iINwOreGsSutts 2.2. each $3.00 
Pits nor Salute. - ot each $5.00 
ELM, LAKE CITY--An improved form of 
the American Elm which is more compact 
in habit. and has heavier foliage. 
GeSs ite set SeeeeN sys? o See each $3.00 
8-10 ft.- ----------- each $5.00 
ELM, MOLINE--Variety of late introduction 
found growing at Moline, ll. Of very com- 
pact, upright and fast growing habit, with 
large leaves of distinct dark green Shade. 
One of our finest trees. 
Ga Sia t tie ee es See ee each $3.00 
8-10ft.----------- each $5.00 
10-12ft.----------- each $6.00 
BECHTEL’S CRAB--During May and June 
itis loaded with delicate pink, double flowers, 
looking like small roses; An old popular 
variety. 
------------ each $3.50 
ELEYI CRAB--A very showy hybrid with a 
reddish foliage. The flowers are extra large 
rose-pink, softening to white, followed by 
dark purple fruit. 
5-6 ft.------------ each $3.50 
LINDEN (Basswood)--A rapid growing large 
sized tree, native to this country. It forms 
around, compact top; this, with its broad 
leaves, makes a dense Shade. Has very fra- 
grant flowers, to which the bees are attracted. 
6-8 ft.------------ each $3.00 
8-10 ft.------------ each $4.00 
HACKBERRY--A native tree of the Illinois 
River Valley. Has narrow pointed leaves, 
slender branches and rough bark. An ex- 
cellent tree for City planting. 
5-6 ft.--------- - - each $2.50 
Vf apes a eleenlna« Bie each $3.50 
aL tan palpi ey <ee «re each $5.00 
TOEES tee ee re ai each $6.00 
MAPLE, HARD or SUGAR--Makes a round 
dense top, medium rapid growth and one of 
the best for shade. Rather slow about getting 
started after being planted, but when once 
established, makes a rapid growth. The 
leaves give beautiful autumn tints of yellow 
and scarlet. Has no equal for shade. 
82104 ee ee ee eS each $ 6.00 
Von 2 sine Ss oss use re each $10.00 
2 2eiR wala simrese > <pmenkoe each $15.00 
MAPLE, NORWAY--A native of Europe. 
Grows similar in habit to our native hard 
Maples, but more dense and of slower growth. 
Its compact habit, broad, deep green foliage 
render it one the most desirable for streets 
and lawns. 
8-10 ft.------------ each $7.50 
MAPLE, RED LEAF or SCHWEDLER-- Noted 
for its beautiful foliage. Comes out a rich- 
ruby-red in spring, gradually changes to 
purplish green, then in fall colors to bright 
red and purple. 
TES ft} Ree eee ores oe each $7.50 
MAPLE, SILVER--Well-known rapid growing 
free valuable where quick shade is wanted. 
It is among the first trees planted for shade 
by the early settlers. Their life is limited 
to about 40 or 50 years. 
628. ft: ste cae aeeee ee each $3.50 
8210 ibs 2 a ee ee each $4.50 
LOL otis oa Hee ee each $6.00 
Bin 2S ft jatep ota) ee retege ly & each $7.50 
MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA (Saucer Cup 
Magnolia)--By far the best of the hardy Mag- 
nolias, producing a wealth of delicate shaded 
blooms, just before the leaves open. The 
flowers open light purple at the base, shading 
to pink at the tips, with inside petals clear 
oink to white. One of our most beautiful or- 
namentals. 
3-4 ft:---------+----= each $15.00 
VE hiss oes aS ais S each $20.00 
OAK, PIN--Likes a rather moist situation. 
Has broad pyramidal head. Foliage is deeply 
cut, turns rich crimson-maroon in the au- 
tumn, anda large part hangs on until spring. 
each $7.50 
PLUM, RED LEAF--Outstanding because of 
its brilliant red foliage throughout the grow- 
ing season. HasSa small pink bloom in spring. 
3-4 ft.------------ each $2.25 
PLUM, FLOWERING--(Tree Flowering Al- 
mond)--The small, double, quilled, bright 
pink flowers stud every twig and branchlet 
in the spring before the leaves appear. 
3-4 ft.------------ each $2.25 
POPLAR, LOMBARDY--Very tall, rapid 
growing tree with spire like habit. Its tall, 
narrow lines make it picturesque compared 
to the more rounded forms of other trees. 
Used extensively in screens, or to accent 
Shrubbery groups. 
CLS Bir ere re each $1.25 
SalO ities = =<) 8 a each $1.50 
10-12 ft-=—- - ---- 5-5 each $2.00 
