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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 geod 
growth. They are hardy, well rooted and well 
branched trees. All will thrive under average 
climatic conditions. These varieties are chosen 
for their suitability tor lawn plantings. Shipped 
Prepaid at planting time in spring or fall. 
WEEPING TREES 
91 GB 5803—CutTLEAF 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 it. Prepaid... 2. Each $3.85; 2 for $7.00 
6-8 ft. Prepaid...... Each 5.00; 2for 9.50 
(B) 91 GB 5815-—WeepinGe WILLOW. (Scalix Niobe.) 
One of the hardiest and most beautiful of the 
weeping wil Long slender, pendulous 
branches th the und, Splendid asa 
lawn treeor beside poolsor along banksof streams, 
Delicately, cut green leaves, Lovely in winter. 
5-6 ft. Prepaid. .....Each $1.60; 2 for $2.80 
6-8 ft. Prepdid. .....Each 2.15; 2for 3.80 
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HANDSOME LAWN AND SHADE TREES 
91 GB 5800—American Extm. (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 it. Prepaid. ....Each $1.15; 2 for $2.09 
6— 8 it. Prepaid..... Each 1.60; 2for 2.80 
8-10 ft. Prepdid.....Each 2.50; 2 for 4.50 
91 GB 5901 —3-in-1 Bircu. (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 ampie shade when 
planted as lawn tree. Prices shown are for clumps 
of three trees. Each clump is sold as one tree. 
3-4 ft--Prepaid’. 7.2. Each $3.50; 2 for $6.50 
91 GB 5807—ScHWEDLER Maprie (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 its broad, rich green foliage until 
late fall when it turns yellow. 
6-8 ft. Prepaid......Each $4.80; 2 for $9.00 
91 GB 5817—Tuure 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 $2.10; 2 for $3.90 
91 GB 5819—Linpen. (Tilia), Also known as Bass- 
wood. This handsome tree is considered to be one 
of the finest of all trees for street planting. Com- 
pact, low branched tree in pyramidal shape. 
Firm, gray bark. Broad oval leaves are heart 
shaped. Fairly fast gfowing and permanent. 
5-6 ft. Prepaid...... Each $2.50; 2 for $4.50 
