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TI—BASSWOOD American Linden—Splendid, stately lawn tree with 
round compact top, a heavy covering of large glossy leaves that give 
dense shade, and fragrant yellow tlowers followed by winged fruit. 
Good bee pasturage. ‘the Linden is a very hardy, vigorous and rapid 
grower. 60 to 80 feet at maturity. Each 2 
DG At Select eo cee See nen el iano exerts $3.00 $5.00 
T2—WHITE BIRCH—Beautiful lawn tree—clean, graceful, and strong, 
quick grower. Snowy white bark appears in a year or two and con- 
tinues through maturity, giving it charm in the winter as well as sum- 
mer. Bright green lustrous foliage, tree of: rather bushy, spreading 
habit. 40 to 60 feet at maturity. (See Cut Leaf Weeping Birch on 
page 40.) Each 2 
(a)e5-6 fis select).5 ue eo es ee ek oe $2.65 - $5.00 5 
(b) 6-8 ft., heavy, select ...2............ 0... cece ee ees 4.80 9.00 
T3—HACKBERRY—The “storm-proof” tree, very fine and valuable for 
street or lawn planting. It grows tall and broad, its numerous branches 
spreading horizontally and are very seldom broken by winds. Rough 
bark, long pointed leaves of bright shiny green. Completely hardy; 
rapid grower. 50 to 75 feet at maturity, 
Each 2 6 
(a) 5-6 ft., transplanted ................... $2.50 $4.00 $11.40 
(b) (6-8 (ft, heavy! os cass wey inne wee 3.50 6.00 15,00 
(ec) 8-10) ft. heavy ee et tee aul es 4.50 8.00 22.00 
T4—GREEN ASH. Very hardy, very rugged and easily transplanted tree 
—a splendid tree tor street and lawn planting. Medium hardwood 
variety, rapid in growth, and of open habit permitting good sod under- 
neath the branches. A fine timber tree, and one of the best for Dakota 
and other dry sections. 50 to 60 feet at maturity. oe 3 
ac! 
(1b) 20-4 Rit eo oe heres ie boc een ae $0.80 $1.50 
TS—PIN OAK—A noble tree, and one of the most valuable of all Oaks for 
general planting. Develops a handsome, tall, branching pyramid, with. 
slightly drooping effect as it matures. Beautifully carved foliage of deep 
waxen green assumes gay orange and red colorings in the fall. Ex- 
tremely long-lived and hardy. 50 to 60 feet at maturity. =§ == ——— ; 
Each 2 
5-6 ft select: oh en ea $3.00 $5.40 
T6—RED OAK—Magnificent native tree of large size and rapid growth. 
Its deeply cut foliage is bright waxen green, turning in the fall to 
brilliant purplish red. Very sturdy, long-lived, beautiful—a wonderful 
tree for lawn and avenue planting—and one of the finest of all Oaks. 3 2 ACSA aR ee 
60 to 85 feet at maturity. Each 2 ie _ GREEN ASH 
5-6 it., select, straight whips ......................... $3.00 $5.40 = 
T7—BOLLEANA POPLAR (Silver Leaved)—Beautiful landscape tree, hav- 
ing the same formal column shape of the Lombardy Poplar, though 
hardier and longer lived. Very attractive, olive-green bark. Deeply 
lobed leayes have a white facing, giving a delightful silver-flash effect 
in the breeze. 40 to 60 feet at maturity. 
Each 2 6 
ges tee G] SOA ee ee $150 $250 — $ 6.00 
bare b) 6-8 tt, selecticc). os efina ee 2.00 3.50 9.00 
c}-8-10 fRy‘select.. eer tien lee 9.00 5.00 13.20 
T&8—LOMBARDY POPLAR—Tall, slim pyramid, branching from the ground 
' —the most striking, formal tree for the landscape. Splendid for quick 
screens and backgrounds. Its narrow column form enhances the round- 
ed beauty of other trees and shrubs. Plant 6 to 8 feet apart. 40 to 60 
feet at maturity. 
Each 2 6 25 
c) 4-5 ft. light ................ $0.60 $1.00 $2.40 $ 9.00 
d) 6-8 ft. heavy .............. 1.25 2.00 5.10 18.50 
TSI—HONEY LOCUST—Handsome, rapid growing tree of open habit. Deli- 
cate ‘fern-like foliage of bright green. Fine for lawn or street planting. 
Hardy, long lived, succeeding on almost any kind of soil. 50 to 60 feet 
at maturity. 
Each 2 
| BABE ee ee a te $0.80 $1.50 
b) 6-8 ft., transplanted ........2 2.2... eee eee 1.75 3.00 
¢) 8-10: ft. heavy ioe ei ee 3.00 5.00 
TI0—MORAINE LOCUST (Plant Patent No. 836)—The New, Beautiful, 
Vase-Shaped Locust—Thornless and Seedless} When young, the Mor- 
aine Locust has a rounded head, which soon develops a wide, grace- 
ful vase form, shaping and arching much in the manner of a stately 
old Elm. Foliage is finely cut and fernlike, allowing excellent sod 
around the tree. Very hardy, easily established; long-lived, and ex- 
tremely rapid in growth. Lofty beauty and protection, as well as soft 
shade for temperature control are gained in quick time. Hard wooded, 
‘ there is no damage from wind or snow. A great tree to frame the 
sinieret é er house or to line the avenue. Each 2 
New MORAINE LOCUST SB tes he ee Aa eek eee aes $6.00 $11.00 “BOLLEANA POPLAR 
