Trees 
For large groups 
or on the lawn, any 
of the following trees 
are highly desirable 
for their grand flower display 
Prepaid 
Everything listed in this catalog is priced 
prepaid. No sales Tax—no shipping charges. 
Purple Fringe. 
5718—Smoke Tree, p7r° coinge. 
Grows practically in large bush form, and _ re- 
quires plenty of space, as it will spread to 
about 8 ft. and reach a height of 12 it. Above 
the dense green foliage there are the blossoms 
all summer, resembling purplish-blue puffs of 
smoke. Perfectly hardy, ana very attractive. 
or ae 18 to 24 inch shrubs, $1.25 each; 2 for 
5712—Pink - Flowering Dog- 
Cornus florida rubra. Grows to a 
wood height of 12 ft. and blooms in early 
spring, the large rose-pink blossoms appearing 
before the leaves come out, followed by red 
berries in the fall. At that time the foliage too, 
turns to a bronze red. Prefers a wet place. 
to 3 it. well rooted, $4.00 each; 2 for $7.75. 
Salix Caprea. 
725—Pussy Willow A small tree, 
or rather tall bush of very upright growth, and 
light green bark and foliage. Long before there 
are leaves or flowers anywhere, this willow 
opens its silvery catkins, which are so showy, 
particularly in bouquets. Hardy everywhere. 
2 to 3 ft. nice plants, $1.10 each; 2 for $2.00. 
5710—Paul’s Scarlet Thorn 
Oxycantha pauli. A very handsome tree with 
shiny dark green leaves. Reaches medium 
size, with an even, dense crown. At blooming 
time in late spring there are many beautiful 
clusters of double, scarlet crimson flowers. Very 
ardy; a beautiful tree along walks, in parks, 
or on the lawn; always a clean grower; very 
attractive. 4 to 5 ft. trees, strong. well rooted, 
$3.45 each; 2 for $6.6u. 
To assure complete accuracy in assembling 
your order state number of each item. 
BEATRICE, NEBRASKA 
Buds, flowers and foliage of the Tulip tree. 
. Liriodendron tu- 
5817 — Tulip Tree lipifeia. One of 
the grandest Native American trees. Makes a 
tall pyramidal tree with broad, glossy leaves 
and pretty blossoms, similar to Magnolia. A 
nice tree, except in the North, where it is not 
sufficiently hardy, but wherever peaches can 
be grown, this tree will succeed. 4 to 5 ft. tall, 
very nice trees, $2.10 each; 2 for $3.90. 
5400 — Magnolia Soulangea 
A most beautiful flowering: type of Magnolia, 
the fragrant. flowers appearing before the 
leaves in early spring, ranging from pink in 
the .bud stage te white when in full bloom, 
and from 5 to 7 inches in diameter. The tree 
begins to bloom quite young, eventually reach- 
ing a height of 10 feet. It is a real show piece 
on the lawn, and this type is hardy through- 
out the East and in the Mid-West as far north 
as Nebraska. 2 to 3 ft. trees, $5.00 each, 2 for 
$9.50. 
Judas Tree. Cercis 
5716 — Red Bud canadensis. A very 
ornamental native tree of medium size. Leaves 
are perfectly heart-shaped, free from insects or 
plant diseases, and hardy as tar north as 
Canada. Early in the spring, before the leaves 
appear, its branches are covered with small 
reddish-purple flowers. It produces the first 
outdoor flowers of the spring throughout the 
Mid-West. Easy to grow, and should be planted 
much more freely, on the home grounds or in 
parks, wherever a nicely shaped tree of medi- 
um size can be used. Extra choice trees, 3 to 4 
ft., $1.65 each; 2 for 63.15. 
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