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SCHWEDLER’S MAPLE (Red Leaf Maple)—This is the Maple with red foleapid 
early spring, and during the summer the leaves are bronzy red. A little 
growth than the Hard Maple. 6 to 8 ft., $6.00 each. 
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HARD MAPLE (Sugar Maple)—This is the old-time Hard Maple. Slow growing 
long lasting. 8 to 10 ft. trees, $7.00 each. 
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NORWAY MAPLE—Very much like the Hard Maple, but grows a little faster. F 
iage golden yellow in fall. 6 to 8 ft. trees, $6.00 each. 
SILVER MAPLE—Fast growing Maple. Will last 75 to 100 years. A good, fast 8f0¥" 
ing shade tree. 8 to 10 ft. trees, $5.00 each. 5 to 6 ft. trees, $2.00. 
MOLINE ELM—A tall upright tree with large leaves. Grows much like the tall, sim 
poplars. This tree will out-live three plantings of poplars. Medium fast gt 
6 to 8 ft. trees, $4.00. 8 to 10 ft. trees, $7.00. 
RED BUD—Rosy pink, almost red flowers in early spring before leaves appear. 3 to 4 
ft. trees, $1.00 each. 
VASE ELM—A spreading Elm with large leaves. 8 to 10 ft. trees, $6.50 each. 
BIRCH (European White)—A hardy, attractive tree with white bark. 5 to 6 ft. trees, 
$4.00 each. 
ae ASH—A very ornamental tree with scarlet berries. 5 to 6 ft. trees, $4.00 
each. 
SYCAMORE-—A large tree with large leaves. Almost creamy white bark. 6 to 8 ft. 
trees, $4.00 each. 
PIN OAK—Rapid growth. Leaves deeply cut; colors beautifully in fall. 5 to 6 ft. trees, 
$5.00 each. 8 to 10 ft. trees, $7.50 each. 
CHINESE ELM—One of the fastest growing trees we have. Lives 20 to 25 years. One 
of the best trees for quick shade. 5 to 6 ft. trees, $1.00 each. 6 to 8 ft. trees, $2.50 
each. 8 to 10 ft. trees, $4.00 each. 
LOMBARDY POPLARS—Tall, slim growing tree; very fast growing. Used for screens 
and lot line plantings. 3 to 4 ft trees, 40 cents each. 5 to 6 ft. trees, 75 cents each. 
8 to 9 ft. trees, $1.50 each. 10 to 12 ft. trees, $2.00. 
RED OAK—An excellent tree for street or park planting. Beautiful foliage, turning red 
in the fall. 8 to 10 ft. trees, $6.50 each. 
WILLOWS 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW— 
A graceful tree with branches weeping 
to the ground. Green bark; leaves sil- 
ver under side. 4 to 5 ft. trees, 75 cents 
each. 6 to 8 ft. trees, $2.50 each. 
PUSSY WILLOW-—A popular willow on 
account of catkins in March before the 
leaves appear. 4 to 5 ft. trees, 75 cents 
each. 
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WISTERIA (Purple)—One of the finest climbers, of rapid growth, and perfectly 
hardy, with long, pendulous clusters of bluish purple. Flowers in June. Grafted 
plants sure to bloom. | 
ENGLEMAN’S IVY—It is one of the finest ivies we have. The brilliant coloring of 
the leaves in autumn, together with perfect hardiness, makes it a valuable climber 
for covering brick or stone walls. Where hardiness is necessary, the Engleman 
will be found much superior to Boston ivy. 
BOSTON IVY—This is one of the finest hardy climbers we have for covering walls, as 
it clings firmly to the smoothest surface, covering closely with overlapping foliage, 
giving appearance of shingles. The color is a fresh deep green in summer, chang- 
ing to the brightest shades of crimson and yellow in autumn. 
BITTERSWEET—A native vine that is especially ornamental in fall and winter, with 
brilliant orange and scarlet fruit. 
SILVER LACE VINE —A strong vigorous vine attaining a height of over 25 feet, it 
has all summer and fall a great mass of foamy sprays of white flowers which turn 
rose colored as they begin to fade, and the combination of the white and rose make 
a very pretty picture. 
GOLDEN FLAME (Honeysuckle)—New  ever- 
blooming Honeysuckle vine, blooms from early 
summer until frost. Red flame outside, yellow 
inside. 
Clematis 
Postage 12c 
I list here below two popular varieties of the 
large flowering Clematis and one of the small white 
flowering. Clematis need a little extra attention to 
get them started. Once started they grow for years. 
JACKMANNI— The well-known purple flowering 
Clematis. Flowers 4 to 6 inches across. 2 year 
Pot Grown Plants, $1.00 each. 

Paniculata 
MME. EDW. ANDRE—A robust plant blooming freely. Violet red flower 3 to 4 
inches across. 2 year Pot Grown Plants, $1.00 each. 
PANICULATA—The small flowering sweet scented white clematis. One of the most 
vigorous and beautiful climbers. 3 year Field Grown Plants, 75c each. 

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THE EVER POPULAR FLOWERING CRAB 
In late years the Flowering Crab has become very popular. They are small growing 
trees, about 10 feet tall or can be trimmed when small into bush forms. We list several 
of the best varieties. 
BECHTEL’S FLOWERING CRAB—One of the most beautiful flowering crabs. Large, 
double pink blooms about 2% inches in diameter. Very fragrant; has no fruit. 
Blooms May, June. Heavy 4 to 5 ft. trees, $2.00 each. 
HOPA RED FLOWERING CRAB—A beautiful, upright growing tree with attractive 
foliage, entirely covered with crimson buds opening to rose colored flowers in April. 
Fruit red inside and out, hanging on until autumn. Heavy 4 to 5 ft. trees, $2.00 each. 
RED SILVER—Foliage cut leaved with silver and red. Flowers crimson. Fruit, rich 
maroon red. 5 to 6 ft., $1.50 each. 
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RED LEAF PLUM 
This is one of the new red leaf trees; foliage is bright red in the spring, 
hanging to a reddish bronze in the summer; covered with small white flowers in 
April. Has large purplish red fruit which is delicious to eat. 
4 to 6 ft. trees, $1.50 each 
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PLANT A HEDGE... 
Postage on Hedge Plants—-12c per 12: 35c per 100 
Amoor River 
Privet 
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Hedge 
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Plants 
$2.00 per 10 
$15.00 per 100 
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MOOR RIVER PRIVET 
This is the hardy type of privet so much used for hedges. Has glossy green foliage 
which hangs on very late in the fall, ‘This variety of Privet can be trimmed at any 
time into any shape. Plant Amoor Privet no matter where you live, it will increase 
the value of your place. 

BRIDAL WREATH (Spirea Van Houttei) 
Grandest of Spireas, one of the best of shrubs; complete fountain of pure white 
bloom in May and June. The foliage and bush shape is ornamental the year round. 
Fine for tall hedge or screen. Also much used for foundation planting. 
Special—18-24 in. Plants, $2.00 per 10; 25c each 
2-3 ft., 50c each; 10 for $4.00 3-4 ft., 60c each 
JAPANESE BARBERRY 
/ This is the popular green leaf Barberry used much for hedges. Foliage turns brilliant 
in the fall—red berries in the fall. 12-18 in. plants, 30c each; $2.50 for 10; 18-24 in. 
heavy plants, 50c each; $4.50 for 10. 
LODENSE PRIVET 
This is a dwarf privet growing about 18 in. tall. Bright green foliage which stays 
on the plant until January. The plant is tight and bunchy. 9 to 10 in. bushy plants, 60c 
each; $5.00 for 10. 
CHINESE ELM | 
The Chinese Elm is a very good fast growing tall hedge or screen plant. Very fast 
growing. Will stand hot weather. 2 to 3 ft. plants, $1.00 for 10 plants; $3.50 for 50; 
$6.00 per 100. 
PERSIAN LILAC 
This is a fast, early blooming lilac, which is very good for hedges and screens. 
Can be trimmed any time and any height. 12-18 in. plants, 60c each; 3-4 ft., $1.00. 
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