Zilke’s Shade and Ornamental Trees 
SILVER MAPLE—A very fast growing tree, round to oval in outline, with finely 
cut leaves, silvery underneath, which turn in fall to a beautiful, clear yellow color- 
ing often brightened with brilliant red. The Silver Maple is not particular as 
to soil conditions and will thrive in moist or wet locations. 2 yr. 4 to 5 foot trees, 
70c each; 3 for $2.00; 5 to 6 foot trees, $1.25 
each; 2 for $2.00; Transplanted 10 to 12 ft. trees, 
$3.00 each. 
CHINESE ELM (Ulmus pumila)—Very rapid 
grower. Will give ample shade in only 5 or 6 
years from planting. Has dense, dark green 
foliage; is first shade tree to leaf out in the 
spring, and the last to shed its leaves in the fall. 
Resists drought and cold, and succeeds in all 
parts of the United States. Does well in all soils, 
except on low wet ground. Extra heavy 4 to 5 ft. 
trees, 85c each; Extra heavy 5 to 6 ft. trees $1.50 
each. 
PRUNUS NEWPORT —This lovely small tree is 
excellent for the lawn. It retains its purplish red 
color during the summer and has scores of red 
fruits in the early fall. Very attractive, either Silver Maple 
singly or in group plantings. Heavy 3 to 4 foot 
trees, $2.00 each. 
RED FLOWERING DOGWOOD—A symmetrically spreading tree growing to 
height of about 20 feet. The large, reddish pink flowers produce a contrast of 
loveliness against the fresh new green of an early lawn. Its deep green foliage 
turns to a rich bronzy red in the autumn. Most popular of all the Dogwoods. 
Transplanted 2 to 3 foot trees, $2.35 each; 2 for $4.00; Transplanted 12 to 18 inch, 
$1.75 each; 2 for. $3.00, 
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LOMBARDY POPLAR—No other tree so stately and artistic 
for accent purposes. Plant in groups of 8 or 5, or in rows 2 to 
5 feet apart. Marvelous for backgrounds and windbreaks, and 
planted along drives. Plant between fields to keep soil from 
blowing. Trees are branched from the ground up. Keep narrow 
columnar shape without pruning. Rapid growers on any soil. 
2 yr. 2 to 3 ft. trees, 40c each; 5 for $1.75; 10 for $3.00; 2 yr. 
5 to 6 ft., 70c each; 3 for $2.00; 10 for $5.50; Heavy 3 yr. 6 to 
8 ft., $1.00 each; 3 for $2.70; 10 for $7.50. 
CORRECT PLANTING BOOKLET 
Sixteen pages of valuable information on planting, prun- 
ing and general care of plants, shrubs, trees, etc. Everyone 
interested in plants should have this book. Included FREE 
with your order. 
WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD—The rare beauty of Dog- 
wood in Spring when it is white with bloom, or in Summer with 
its dark green foliage changingin the Fall to gorgeous reds, is 
hard to equal; it is one of the 
loveliest of trees. The spread- 
ing branches grow horizontally 
and slightly upward from the 
trunk, conspicious flowers, ap- 
pearing early in the Spring are 
3 to 3% in. in diameter. A Dog- 
wood makes a beautiful lawn 
shrub border specimen, and is 
valuable where its native woods 
habitat can be copied. 2 to 3 ft., 
$1.75 each; 2 for $3.00; 18 to 24 
inch, 85c each; 2 for $1.50. 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WIL- 
LOW—Long fine leaves born 
on sweeping branches that reach 
to the ground when trees are a 
few years old. Trees grow toa 
great height and become very 
picturesque. Grow rapidly. 
Heavy 2 yr. 5-6 ft. trees, $1.15 
Hl each; Heavy 3 yr. trees, 6-8 
Weeping Willow ft., $1.75 each. 
Lombardy Poplar 
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