1951 SPRING CATALOG 9 
CHINESE CHESNUT—One of the best of the 
nut trees for this climate. Blight resistant, 
nuts are larger than the American Chesnut 
and are equally sweet and good. Makes a very 
ornamental, low, bushy tree which is slow 
growing, but bears when small. 
DAUOS Om COlg eee ele oi ete ale wan = 21s each $2.00 
FLOWERING PEACH—Symmetrical tree grow- 
ing to the height of 20 feet. Has large semi- 
double blooms which come before the leaves 
appear in the spring. An outstanding orna- 
mental in any planting. 
ALOmOnT ects. RedsOrs Pink =o tee. $1.75 
ELM, AMERICAN WHITE—A splendid native 
tree of great size and wide spread, with grace- 
ful drooping branches. Classed among the 
rapid growing trees and is not easily damaged 
by storms. On account of its wide spread, is 
one of the best for streets and parks. 
Height Each 
GestOa Saal Celene ro eer eee Ree $3.00 
SUULO@L OST COs ie eee nt ee a ea obi te 4.50 
LOR tog be steete ate le eee te ee bate 6.50 
ELM, CHINESE—Of recent introduction from 
China, is native of Turkestan to Siberia. Of 
extremely rapid growth while young, but does 
not make a large tree. Foliage is small and 
dense; growth symetrical and compact. Es- 
pecially adapted to arid regions, succeeds 
everywhere. 
Each 
1 to 14% inches or 6 to 8 feet _.............. $2.75 
1% to 1% inches or 8 to 10 feet -......... 4.00 
SQ Come minh Csi te ee ert ee es 6.50 
Chinese Elim 
Moline Elm 
ELM, MOLINE—Variety of late introduction 
found growing at Moline, Ill. Of very com- 
pact, upright and fast growing habit, with 
large leaves of distinct dark green shade. One 
of our finest trees. 
Height 
G8totSeleet rn ee ee cheyenne $3.50 
GINKGO BILOBA (Maidenhair Tree)——Leaves 
are shaped like the maidenhair fern. Makes a 
handsome, picturesque, lawn specimen. The 
oldest shade tree in cultivation, a survivor of 
early geologic times. Very hardy and disease- 
resistant. 
Ort Oe On Lee (ale eae a cee as Sr a $8.50 
GLOBE LOCUST—Has a compact head of thorn- 
less branches. Excellent as a lawn specimen. 
Used extensively in formal plantings. Foliage 
very attractive. Each 
NOMI Heads tokens wis weet ees 1) eee een eer $5.00 
HONEY LOCUST, THORNLESS—tThis is the 
Inermis type of Locust and widely planted as 
a shade tree because it develops rapidly and 
does not break in windstorms. It has remark- 
able drought-resistant qualities and will stand 
severe pruning. Each 
OG toconl ee te ete a ee ee ee SEO SNE aed $3.00 
MORAINE LOCUST (Plant Patent No. 836)— 
An improved Honeylocust with a round head 
when young but tall and vase-shaped when old- 
er, attaining a height of 80 to 100 feet. Thorn- 
less, seedless, withstands drought and _ flood, 
easily transplanted, and long-lived. 
OE LOmtOs LOO Um W Ml Dori rete Min ttn oe eg ae $5.00 
6 to 7-foot whips . 6.50 
