
We specialize in the growing of forest trees which we 
grow by millions. Due to economy of production and 
large fields, our prices are low when the quality of stock 
is considered. We gather our own seed from shapely 
well formed trees, always in high locations. Our Cara- 
gana comes from a Canadian strain which is recognized 
as the best type, beautiful in flower and carrying its 
foliage late in the season. 
The shade trees have all been transplanted and grown 
from two to three years. They have well developed 
fibrous roots; have been trimmed and shaped and are 
suitable for street or door yard or park planting. We 
carry No. 2 trees (the only difference being not quite so 
straight as desired for street planting) at a much lower 
rate. Our shade trees are excellent stock from hardy 
Northern strains of seed, from shapely trees. 
ASH, Native Green. This tree is by all means the first 
tree for general plantings, both on farms and street. 
The type of ash found in the Sheyenne—Red River 
Valley is exceptionally thrifty and of fine type, with 
tall spreading heads with dark green leaves. Caution, 
do not confuse the Green Ash with the White Ash of 
Minnesota woods that requires too much moisture for 
our prairies. The Green Ash is an ideal hardwood for 
shelterbelts. When planted alternate with a fast nurse 
tree it climbs steadily toward the light. Later, when 
the nurse trees are cut out, it gives a sturdy grove of 
hardwoods. 
BOX ELDER. Also called Ash Leaf Maple. The Box 
Elder is coming back. It is a friend of the North Da- 
kota planter. Ideal as a nurse tree to plant between 
hardwoods. Shades the ground early, requires little 
moisture and gives a fine mass effect in quick time. 
Green Ash and Box Elder in alternate arrangement 
make our finest forest grove. The type we grow is 
thrifty, well formed and of rapid growth. Seed gath- 
ered from selected trees. 
COTTONWOOD. We sometimes have calls for Cotton- 
wood. We have discouraged sales of this tree, espe- 
cially for shelter-belts. While it grows quickly it re- 
quires so much moisture, having come largely from 
river bottoms, that it robs the rest of the grove of 
moisture. We believe it has no place in the grove and 
is detrimental to near-by fields, orchards, and gardens. 
ELM, American. One of our noblest trees. It should be 
planted liberally in groves, on street and in lawns. In 
shelter-belts it should be used in a position of the grove 
in place of Ash, alternate with its nurse tree. For 
shade and street especially selected trees have been 
used which are grown from grafts. Such grafted trees 
will all develop alike showing greater growth, finer 
heads and more attractive trees. See Sheyenne grafted 
Elm. i 
ELM, Sheyenne. This is a grafted tree. The parent tree 
was found grown near Valley City. A thrifty, fast grow- 
ing, up-right tree of great beauty. The twigs from 
this tree are grafted on other roots and thus continue 
the original Sheyenne Elm. These trees all grow 50% 
faster than the average Elm tree, making as large a: 
tree in 10 years as the average tree makes in 15 years. 
An ideal tree for street and lawn planting. 
ELM, Chinese. Chinese Elm has jumped into popularity 
quickly. Unfortunately, two different strains are in 
the country. Much seed has been introduced from 
China, from districts too far south and east. “These 
trees are unsuited in Dakota and have not stood the test. 
We grow our trees from a far northern strain found 
in high altitudes in Manchuria where conditions are 
similar to the Dakota prairies. These Chinese Elm 
have a place, they are drouth resistant, very fast grow- 
ing and well suited where quick, fast growing trees are 
wanted in the grove. Especially suited for large hedges 
and snow fences. Selected dwarf bushy types are prov- 
ing ideal for hedges. These trim easily and give 
the appearance of Privet. Chinese Elm should not be 
planted on low ground. 
ELM HYBRIDS. When the first Chinese Elm began to 
flower and seed near Valley City it crossed freely with 
the American Elm. Seedlings grown from this seed 
prove to be half breeds. These interesting young hy- 
brids, half American and half Chinese Elm, took on 
the type of both. From these new seedlings some very 
handsome trees have developed, giving us the quick 
fast growing Chinese Elm, and at the same time bear- 
ing the sturdiness and hardiness of the American Elm. 
We now offer some of these new hybrids, by growing 
them from grafts of the best trees. These new Hybrid 
Elm have a brilliant future as a dependable and beau- 
tiful new tree for this Northwest. 
MAPLE GINNALA. This dwarfish maple comes to us 
from Siberia. It is closely related to Japanese Maple. 
This is found growing in the northern plains area of 
Siberia. It finds itself at home on the Dakota prairie. 
During the extreme heat and drouth of ’36 Ginnala 
Maple with-tood the extreme conditions even better 
than Caragana or Russian Olive. This is a true Maple 
with fine cut leaves. Clusters of bright reddish seed 
pods are most attractive. With the turn of autumn 
this Maple turns to glorious autumn colors rivaling 
the Red Oak in brilliance. Ginnala Maple should be 
used on the inside of the grove to lend a rich finish 
and furnish autumn colors. See shrubs for description. 
MAPLE SILVER, Soft. A rapid growing ornamental 
tree. If exposed to winds the limbs are easily broken, 
hence should be placed in sheltered location and trained 
by heading in. 
MOUNTAIN ASH. This beautiful tree is much in de- 
mand but unfortunatelv is difficult to transplant. The 
result is much loss. We do not recommend it for 
prairie areas. 
POPLAR, Bolleana. A tall upright growing tree, leaves 
gracefully cut, attractive olive green bark. Useful for 
accent in landscape planting. 
NIOBE WILLOW. A _ golden bark willow of weeping 
habit. Hardy and easily grown. Very ornamental. 
WILLOW, Golden, White and Laurel Leaf. We still sup- - 
ply these willows. They form a service where quick 
growth is wanted and especially in wet places. We do 
not recommend these for shelter-belts, as they draw too 
much water from the rest of the grove. For grove 
purposes they have been largely replaced by the rapid 
growing Chinese Elm. 
WEEPING CUT LEAF BIRCH. This beautiful tree can 
be produced only by grafting through a special process 
in hot houses. This is thought by many to be the most 
beautiful of all trees, and is ideal for single lawn speci- 
mens. The tree we offer is grafted on hardy northern 
common poplar roots. 
"t's not a home until it’s planted.” 
THE NORTHWEST NURSERIES - 
VALLEY CITY, N. DAK. 
