1950 SPRING CATALOG 

Shade and 
Ornamental 
Trees 
Note: Sizes are given as average height, i.e., 
5 to 6 feet, or measured by the diameter of the 
stem twelve inches above the ground, i.e., 2 to 
2% inches. 
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 with a 
solid ball of earth. With this method, the small 
hair roots are not disturbed. 
Special quotations will be made on any of the 
trees B. and B. 
ASH, MOUNTAIN—Hardy tree, head dense and 
regular, beautiful fern-like foliage, distinctly 
ornamental. Covered with clusters of bright 
red berries from July until winter. The com- 
bination of foliage and clusters of fruit makes 
it a very beautiful tree for lawn planting. 
Height Each 
6 to 8 feet 
BECHTEL’S CRAB—During May and June it is 
loaded with delicate pink, double flowers, 
looking like small roses. An old, popular var- 
iety. 
Height 
DE TCOMORL CE ee eee eee eee ee $1.50 
NIEDZWETZYKANA CRAB—Remarkable for 
for the ruddy tinge which suffuses the whole 
tree. The Red-veined Crab has leaves, stem, 
sap, bark, buds, all of reddish or purple tones. 
The tree gets better with age, and really does 
not show the stuff it is made of until it is 
about ten years old. Each 
Gato ai ibe et meee eee eee eee eee ere ee 227 & 
RED SILVER CRAB—Outstanding for its red 
bloom with silver foliage. Makes a_ perfect 
small specimen tree for the lawn. and its un- 
usual coloring makes a splendid addition to the 
border. Each 
A= tombed CO eon reer ee oe yee Peres ee $2.50 
HOPA CRAB—Beautiful in bloom, beautiful in 
foliage, beautiful in fruit. A blaze of red in 
the Spring. From mid-summer till severe 
freezing, the clusters of small, red Crab 
Apples gleam brightly along the branches. The 
_ fruit makes a very fine jelly. Each 
ASUO LO id CC Oise cee ee ee ne eee $2.00 

TT ME SOTTO 
Large Shade Tree, Balled and Burlaped 
BIRCH, EUROPEAN WHITE—A graceful tal! 
tree, showing a white bark as it matures. A 
fine ornamental tree in any position, especial- 
ly in evergreen groups where the bark shows 
up most effectively. 
Height Each 
OTLO ROP LEC ES tyetess care Ae ieee rar eee eee ree $5.00 
Se COME OMe CO tuyere aera, cokes ee re ot eee els 7.00 
BIRCH, CUT LEAF WEEPING—Its tall, slen- 
der, yet vigorous growth, graceful drooping 
habit, silvery white bark and delicately cut 
foliage presents attractive characteristics rare- 
ly met in a single tree. 
Height Each 
BeLoea teete (opringLOnly ) esas ee $ 2.50 
OBLOpm Ce CCl ame eee ee Leann ee re 6.00 
SROs! Og teetierc ee ee ee eee ee 8.00 
8 to 10 feet (Balled and Burlaped)_...._.. 11.50 
BIRCH, PYRAMIDAL WHITE—A perfect tree 
for a narrow place. Used to accent formal 
plantings. Habit similar to a Poplar The 
bark on the main stem is white. 
Each 
APLOS Derecte CODrIngVOnIy) se ee $3.50 
() eoy Ay waren (CBs, eK] 18) ee 8.50 
ELM, AMERICAN WHITE—A splendid native 
tree of great size and wide spread, with grace- 
ful 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. 
Height Each 
OutOmo mL COhmes ctr. corres peo eer ea ee $3.00 
Sato ml Ost eetter te Oe eee OT 4.50 
LOMoML Zeiecti tie nee et er oe 6.50 
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 
evel ywhere. 
Each 
Isto ee einches Ors 6: (Ors) tect 2. cee $2.75 
1% to 1% inches or 8 to 10 feet .......... 4.00 
1% to 2 inches 
