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FACTS ABOUT WARDS SHADE TREES 
All Wards Shade Trees are field grown, from 2 to 
4 years old, and have been root pruned for good 
growth. They are hardy, well rooted and well 
branched trees. All will thrive under average 
climatic conditions. These varieties are chosen 
for their suitability for lawn plantings. Shipped 
Prepaid at proper planting time. 
WEEPING TREES 
91 NC 5803—CutTLEaAF WEEPING Bircu. (Betula 
pendula lacineata). One of the most graceful 
of the weeping trees. Grows upright with long, 
slender weeping branches, delicate foliage. 
Bark changes from brownish-green tint to glisten- 
ing white as tree matures. 
5—6 ft. Prepaid...... Each $3.85; 
6-8 ft. Prepaid... ...Each 5.00; 
91 NC 5815—WeEeEPpING WILLOow. (Salix). One 
of the hardiest and most beautiful of the weep- 
ing willows. Long slender, pendulous, branches 
that droop to the ground. Splendid as a lawn tree 
beside pools or along banks of streams. Delicately 
cut green leaves. Lovely in winter. 
5-6 ft. Prepaid...... Each $1.60; 
6-8 ft. Prepaid......Each 2.15; 
2 for $7.40 
2for 9.50 
2 for $2.80 
2for 3.80 
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HANDSOME LAWN AND SHADE TREES 
91 NC 5800—AmericaAn Etm. (Ulmus ameri- 
cana). Stately tree of great size and tremen- 
dous spread. A vigorous, rapid-growing tree 
with graceful, long, spreading branches which 
form giant arches over roads and streets. Hand- 
some, medium-size leaves are oval, and sharp- 
pointed; turn golden yellow in fall. This is one of 
the best types for towering effect and wide spread 
shade. Neat in habit. Wood is tough. Light gray 
bark. Effective background for house. Best in 
rich, moist soil but grows almost anywhere. 
5-— 6 ft. Prepaid.....Each $1.15; 2 for $1.90 
6— 8 ft. Prepaid.....Each 1.60; 2for 2.80 
8-10 ft. Prepaid.....Each 2.50; 2 for 4.50 
91 NC 5901—3-in-1 Brrcu. (Betula). Commonly 
known as ‘’Clump Birch.'’ Consists of three 
trees growing from one root system. Grows more 
and more beautiful every year because the bark 
turns white as the tree gets older. Attractive 
green leaves turn yellow in the fall. Makes lovely 
appearance in natural plantings or placed 
among evergreens. Provides ample shade when 
planted as lawn tree. Pricesshown are for clumps 
of three trees. Each clump is sold as one tree. 
3-4 ft. Prepaid......Each $3.65; 2 for $6.50 

91 NC 5807—ScHWEDLER Mapie (Acer plat- 
anoides schwedleri). Often called the Red Ma- 
ple for its bright reddish purple leaves which ap- 
pear in spring. Later in summer the foliage be- 
comes bronze and then turns dark green. One of 
the hardiest and most beautiful shade or lawn 
tree. Retains it’s broad, rich green foliage until 
late fall when it turns yellow. 
6-8 ft. Prepaid......Each $4.80; 2 for $9.00 
91 NC 5817—Tutuip Tree. (Liriodendron tul- 
ipifera). Well formed pyramidal tree. Tulip- 
like flowers of yellowish orange shine out in 
spring against the bluish green foliage. Large 
dark green leaves turn vivid yellow in fall. An 
excellent shade tree. 
4—5 ft. Prepaid...... Each $2.15; 2 for $3.90 
91 NC 5819—Linpben. (Tilia). Also known as Bass- 
wood. The familiar ornamental street tree. Com- 
pact, low branched tree in pyramidal shape. 
Firm, gray bark. Broad oval leaves are heart 
shaped. Fragrant bloom followed by small nuts. 
Fairly fast growing; permanent, fine tree. 
5-6 ft. Prepaid......Each $2.75; 2 for $5.00 

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