HARDY NORTHERN 
CHINESE ELM 
The fastest-growing hardy tree 
in existence 
You need not wait 15 to 20 years 
for shade, as the Chinese Elm grows 
40 feet in height and. 20 feet in 
spread in five years. Grows faster 
and has none of the undesirable 
root characteristics of the Poplars. 
It h@s dense, dark green foliage; the 
first shade tree to put out leaves in 
the spring and the last to shed them 
in the fall. Thrives on either rich 
or poor soil, resists drought, and 
makes a fine showing even if neg- 
lected. It succeeds in all parts of 
the United States, including both 
the cold and semi-arid regions, and 
thrives everywhere except on low, 
wet ground. Introduced in the United 
States by the United States Depart- 
ment of Agriculture from that cold, 
bleak- country of Siberia. Hardy 
in Zone 3. Size 3 to 4 feet. ($1.00 
each) (3 for $2.50) (6 for $4.50) (12 
for $8.00) Prepaid. 
SUGAR MAPLE 
A spreading, symmetrical tree to 80 feet 
in height, affording very dense shade. Deep 
green foliage turning to red, yellow and 
orange in fall. Grow any situation. Hardy 
in Zone 3. Size 3 to 4 feet ($1.00 each) 
_ (3 for $2.50) prepaid. 
SILVER MAPLE 
A fine rapid growing tree to 60 
feet. The leaves are bright green, 
turning to golden yellow in the fall. 
Hardy in Zone 3. Size 3 to 4 feet. 
($1.00 each) (3 for $2.50) Prepaid. 
70 | Burgess Seed: & Plant Co. 
Galesburg, Michigan 
HARDY SHADE and STREET TREES 
We consider the frees on this page to be the outstanding varieties and we highly recom. 
mend them to you. All will prove hardy, dependable growers, easy to plant and care for, 
European 
CLUMP BIRCH 
In recent years_there has been 
much demand in landscape planting 
for the white barked Birch in clumps 
of three or more separate trunks. 
Grown in this manner, they develop 
into most attractive specimens for 
lawn and must be seen to be really 
appreciated. In former years, elumps 
have been developed by planting sev- 
eral trees together, but should one 
die, the result is out of balance. We 
offer a clump of three separate 
trunks, growing from a single root. 
Grows to a height of 50 or 60 feet. 
Hardy in Zone 2. Size 3 to 4 feet, 
($3.00 each) (3 for $7.50) prepaid. 
WEEPING WILLOW 
The 
Willow is 
beautiful of all weeping trees. 
Broad spreading branches that 
hang in cascades clear to the 
ground if desired or may be 
Wisconsin Weeping 
one of the most 
trimmed higher. Long, slen- 
der branches and bright green 
bark. Rapid grower to 35 
feet high. Thrives on either 
wet or dry soil. Hardy in 
Zone 4, Size 3 to 4 feet. ($1.25 
each) (3 for $3.00) Prepaid. 
American 
WHITE BIRCH 
The American White Birch is 
the. native Birch of the north 
woods growing to 40 ft. high. 
The white. bark referred to 
throughout our Native Indian 
Lore had many uses. Thrives 
on most any soil, both wet and 
dry. Hardy in Zone 2. Trees 
3 to 4 ft. high. ($1.50 each) (3 
for $3.75) Prepaid. 
Cut Leaved 
WEEPING BIRCH 
A tall, slender tree to 30 feet 
in height. The branches are of 
drooping habit with deep green 
finely cut foliage. One of the 
most desirable lawn trees with 
its silvery white bark contrast- 
ing with green foliage. Hardy 
in» Zone 2 = Trees <3 tow4aet. 
high. ($2.75 each) (3 for $6.85) 
Prepaid. 
SEEDLING SHADE TREES 
These are l-year trees that we can ship you at very reason- 
able prices. Use them for shade, windbreaks, lumber and 
reforestation. 
BIRCH, “American White. .....¢s0 - $t 
MAPLE, Sugar 
TULIP TREE 
10 25 100 500 1000 
-00 $2.00 $5.00 $20.00 $35.00 
1.00 2.00 5.00 20.00 35.00 
-50 3.00 7.50 30.00 52.00 
All prices are Prepaid. .Do not order split bundles. 
HEDGE PLANTS 
CHINESE ELM HEDGE 
The Chinese Elm, when planted 
close together (9 inches to 1 foot 
apart) and kept trimmed, will make 
an ideal hedge; or, if planted 2 to 
3 feet apart, makes an attractive tall 
hedge or screen to cover vacant lots 
and unsightly places. 
PRIVET HEDGE 
This hardy northern type of 
Amoor River Privet will withstand 
40 degrees below zero without in- 
jury. Bright green, somewhat lus- 
trous leaves; fragrant white flowers 
followed by blue-black berries. Set 
9 to 12 inches apart. Hardy in 
Zone 3. 
RED BARBERRY HEDGE 
The Red Leaved Barberry is ex- 
actly like the Green except for the 
color of the foliage, which is a rich, 
GREEN BARBERRY HEDGE 
The Green Leaved Barberry (Thun- 
bergii) makes an ideal hedge grow- 
ing about 3 feet high. It is also in- 
dispensable as a foundation plant 
mixed with other Shrubs or Ever- 
greens. Grows in partial shade. For 
hedging, set plants 12 to 18 inches 
apart. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTI 
The lovely, hardy Spirea Van 
Houtti is probably the most popular _ 
and useful of all hardy shrubs. 
Grows to about 7 feet with graceful 
arching branches completely cov- 
ered, in early spring, with thou- 
sands of pure white flower clusters. 
May be used in foundation plant- 
ings, in the shrubbery border, as 
bronzy red. The color is best when single lawn specimens -and_ in 
planted in full sun, hedges. Hardy in Zone 3. 
Prepaid Prices for Hedge Plants 
. 3 10 25 50 100 
BARBERE Ye: Green ..cucratescceclas $0.80 $2.25 $5.25 $ 9.00 $16.00 
BARBERRY> Red eaescee nine cate 95 3.00 7.25 14.00 26.00 
GTN SE RE Miseti te gene ee eheie eaten 45 -.90 2.00 3.50 5.00 
PRIVET) Amoor | River idee ae 75 2.00 4.50 8.00 14.00 
SPIRNA) VAN SHOUT se. hem in, 75 2.00 4.50 8.00 14.00 
