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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 undersirable 
root characteristics of the Poplars. 
It has 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 
Department of Agriculture from 
that cold, bleak country of Siberia. 
Size 3 to 4 feet. ($1.00 each) (3 for 
$2.50) (6 for $4.50) (12 for $8.00) 
prepaid. 
SUGAR MAPLE 
Aristocrat of Trees 
The Sugar Maple is a spreading, 
Symmetrical tree growing to 80 feet 
in height, affording very dense 
shade and glorious autumn colors. 
Deep green foliage turns to red, 
yellow and orange in Fall. One of 
the longest living trees. It grows 
in any situation. 3 to 4 ft. ($1.00 
each) (3 for $2.50). 
46 Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
HARDY SHADE and STREET TREES 
We ‘consider the trees on this page to be the outstanding varieties and we highly recom- 
mend them to you. Ali will prove hardy, dependable growers, easy to plant and care for. 
European 
-CLUMP BIRCH 
In recent years there has been 
much demand in landseape 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, clumps 
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. 
Size 3 to 4 feet, ($3.00 each) (3 for 
$7.50) prepaid. 
Cut Leaved 
WEEPING BIRCH 
A tall, slender tree to 30 feet in 
height. The branches are of droop- 
ing habit with deep green finely cut 
foliage. One of the most desirable 
lawn trees with its silvery white bark 
contrasting with green foliage. Trees 
3 to 4 ft. high. ($2.75 each) (3 for 
$6.85) prepaid. 
American WHITE BIRCH 
The American White Birch is the 
native Birch of the north woods grow- 
ing to 40 ft. high. The white bark 
referred to throughout our Native In- 
dian Lore had many uses. Thrives on 
most any soil, both wet and dry. Trees 
3 to 4 ft. high. ($1.50 each) (3 for 
$3.75) prepaid. 
HEDGE PLANTS 
Wisconsin 
WEEPING WILLOW 
Hangs to the Ground © 
The Wisconsin Weeping Willow is 
one of the most beautiful of all weep- 
ing trees, Broad spreading branches 
that hang in cascades clear to the 
ground if desired or may be trimmed 
higher. Long, slender branches and 
bright green bark. Rapid grower to 35 
feet high. Thrives on either wet or dry 
soil. Makes beautiful specimen for the 
large lawn. Size 3 to 4 feet. ($1.25 
each) (3 for $3.00) prepaid. 
- See Page 48 for 
complete selection 
of Evergreens. 
MULTIFLORA ROSE 
for Farm Fence or Garden Hedge 
Multiflora Roses grow quickly into thick, im- 
penetrable, blossoming hedges that form effective 
barriers to livestock and people. The mature 
hedges are 6 to 8 ft. high and 5 to 7 ft. wide. On 
the farm they are easier and cheaper to establish 
than wire fences and require no maintenance. 
Foliage is rich, restful green covered by a mass 
of white flowers in late spring. Does not sucker. 
Effectively confines cattle in 3 years and in an- 
other 2 to 3 years ‘‘will even turn a razor-back 
hog.” ‘ 
Set plants 12 in. apart for farm fences (6 in. 
for hogs) and 18 in. apart for garden hedges. 
Plant experimentally in far north or deep south 
and in arid regions. Not recommended in swamps 
or heavy shade. Especially valuable for contour- 
planting. (10 for $1.70) (25 for $3.10) (50 for 
$5.25) (100 for $8.75) (500 for $37.00) (1000 for 
$55.06) prepaid. 
CHINESE ELM — When 
planted close together (9 in. 
to-1 ft. apart) and kept 
trimmed, will make an ideal 
hedge; or, if planted 2 to 
3 ft. apart, makes an attrac- 
tive tall hedge or screen to 
cover vacant lots and un- 
sightly places. 
PRIVET — This hardy 
northern type of Amoor 
River Privet will withstand 
40 degrees below zero with- 
out injury. Bright green, 
somewhat lustrous leaves ; 
fragrant white flowers fol- 
lowed by blue-black berries. 
Set 9 to 12 inches apart. 
RED BARBERRY—Exact- 
ly like the Green except for 
the color of the foliage, 
which is a rich, bronzy red. 
The color is best when 
planted in full sun. 
GREEN BARBERRY— 
(Thunbergii) makes an ideal 
hedge growing about 3 ft. 
high. It is also indispensa- 
ble as a foundation plant 
mixed with other Shrubs or 
Evergreens. Grows in par- 
tial shade. For hedging, set 
plants 12 to 18 in. apart. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTI— 
Most popular and useful of 
all hardy shrubs. Grows to 
about 7 ft. with graceful 
arching branches completely 
covered, in early spring, 
with thousands of pure 
white fiower clusters. May 
be used in foundation plant- 
ings, in the shrubbery bor- 
der, as single lawn’ speci- 
mens and in hedges. | 
Prepaid Prices for Hedge Plants 
BARBERRY, Green....$0.80 $2.25 $5.25 
BARBERRY, Red ..-. .95 
CHINESE ELM ...... 45 
MULTIFLORA ROSE—(see prices at left) 
PRIVET, Amoor River. .75 
3... 10. , 25 S50 100 
$9.00 $16.00 
3.00 7.25 14.00 26.00 
90 2.00 3.50 5.00 
2.00 4.50 8.60 14.00 
2.00 4.50 8.00 14.00 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTI .75 
