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Control the Summer Heat around Your Home, and Provide Beautiful Coloring for Your Landscape. SEE FRONT COVER. 
T12—New RAPID-GROW NORWAY MAPLE, Brand new 
strain of the Norway Maple, budded especially for us, 
and offered this year for the first time. It has all the 
outstanding characteristics of the regular Norway 
Maple—beautiful, dense, dark green foliage, rounded 
head and complete hardiness—but grows MUCH 
FASTER than the ordinary strain. Fall colorings are 
shades of gold. This splendid home and street tree is 
pictured on the front cover. 50 to 70 feet at maturity. 
Each 2 6 
6-7 ft., select, straight whips ..... $3.00 $5.50 $15.50 
T14—SCHWEDLER’S MAPLE. The Beautiful Red-Leaved 
Maple. Brilliant purplish-red leaves in the spring of- 
fer rich contrast with the vivid greens of surrounding 
nature. Gradually the highly colored foliage softens 
to bronze, then a little later to deep waxen green. 
Very hardy, developing the same rounded symmetri- 
cal head of its parent, the Norway Maple. We recom- 
mend this as one of America’s finest and most endur- 
ing lawn and street trees. 40 to 50 feet at maturity. 
Each 2 6 
¢| 5-6 ft., select, straight whips $2.95 $ 5.40 $15.00 
b) 7-8 ft., heavy, branched .... 6.50 12.50 36.00 
c) 8-10 ft., extra heavy, select .. 7.50 
14.40 42.00 
TI5—HARD (SUGAR) MAPLE. Beautiful and well known 
Sugar or Rock Hard Maple; a tree of grand form with 
large foliage of rich green that turns in autumn to 
brilliant orange and red shades. Great favorite every- 
where; perfectly hardy. 40 to 60 feet at maturity. 
Each 2 6 
a) 5-6 ft., light branched ...... $2.50 $4.50 $12.50 
Db) 8-10 ights a6 5cee eo «ais 4.25 8.00 22.20 
TI8—AMERICAN ELM. Our Country’s Grandest Tree. 
Noble, spreading, giant tree, and a great favorite 
everywhere. Its immense head furnishes wonderful 
shade; leaves large and bright green. Majestic, hardy, 
long-lived—it is the ideal lawn or park tree. 60 to 80 
feet at maturity. Each 2 6 
b) 6-8 ft, heavy .............. $1.75 $3.00 $ 7.50 
c) 8-10 it., heavy, select ...... 3.50 6.40 17.50 
d) 10-12 ft., extra heavy, select 5.00 9.40 26.00 
T17—CHINESE ELM. Graceful, beautiful, hardy, quick- 
growing—a tree that gained wide popularity all over 
the country. It often grows 5 to 8 feet in a single 
year, leafing out early in the spring and among the 
last to shed its foliage in the fall, Planted in all sec- 
tions, it has withstood excessive heat, drouth, and 
bitter cold. 
Slender twigs and branches grow compactly into a 
shapely top, and are covered with small, attractive, 
dark green leaves. A shade-giver in a few short 
years. We offer the Siberian or North China strain— 
hardiest and most rapid growing type. Ferris’ Chi- 
nese Elm are gracing lawn and street parkings every- 
where, We have exceptionally fine trees again this 
year, heavily branched, well rooted. 40 to 50 feet at 
maturity. Each 2 6 
f) 5-6 ft., heavy transplants .. $1.25 $2.25 $ 5.00 
g) 6-8 ft.. heavy transplants ... 1.75 3.00 7.50 
h) 8-10 ft., heavy, select ....... 3.50 6.40 17.50 
TI9—MOLINE ELM. A grafted type of elm that develops 
a handsome vase form—superb tree for street and 
park planting. Large green foliage. 60 to 80 feet at 
maturity. Order early—the supply is limited. 
Each 2 6 
DOLL BOLOCE <oilaraiais sla haties wee ts $3.25 $6.00 $16.00 
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 flowers 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 
6-8 ft., select ........... BR, eae ete ontar $4.00 $7.50 
T2—PIN OAK—A noble tree, and one of the most valu- 
able of all Oaks for general planting. Develops a 
handsome, tall, branching pyramid, with slightly 
drooping effect as it matures. Beautifully carved foli- 
age of deep waxen green assumes gay orange and 
red colorings in the fall. Extremely long-lived and 
hardy. 50 to 60 feet at maturity. Each 2 
AcSiitatrr repre east Aaleseia bitle leisie{eie.cisseang $2.85 $5.20 
T3—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 
ted. Very sturdy, long-lived, beautiful—a wonderful 
tree for lawn and avenue planting—and one of the 
finest of all Oaks. 60 to 85 feet at maturity. 
Each 2 
SETS Se 8 Ne cS as, 55 ey Recetas $3.25 $5.90 
T4—MORAINE LOCUST (Plant Patent No. 836.) This 
New, Beautiful, Vase-Shaped Locust Is Pictured Be- 
low. It is Thornless and Seedless! When young, the 
Moraine Locust has a rounded head, which soon de- 
velops a wide, graceful vase form, shaping and_arch- 
ing 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 extremely 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 house or to line the avenue. 
Each 2 
(a) 5-6 it., select, straight whips ....... $5.00 $ 9.25 
(b) 6-7 ft., select, straight whips ....... 6.00 11.00 
w= ee: 
“New MORAINE LOCUST 
T5—CLUMP BIRCH. This very ornamental type of the 
White Birch is pictured on the front cover—an aver- 
age of three trunks in clump form growing from one 
root system. Clean and graceful in habit, strong and 
rapid in growth. Snowy white bark appears in a year 
or two and continues through maturity giving it 
charm in the winter as well as summer. Bright green 
lustrous foliage turns to soft yellow in the fall. A 
beautiful landscape and home lawn tree. 25 to 35 
feet at maturity. (See Cut Leaf Weeping Birch on 
page 40.) Each 2 
MeO Stem deisistars Dahena caster stereo leis a ne «ies $3.50 $6.60 
TI6—CRIMSON KING MAPLE (Plant Patent No. 735.) 
See Picture of this New Showy Beauty on the Front 
Cover. Purple-Crimson Foliage All Summer! It is a 
new, perfected form of Schwedler’s Maple, originating 
in Europe. Like the Schwedler it develops a rounded, 
compact top of unusual symmetry, but differs in hav- 
ing foliage of deep, purple-crimson all through the 
growing months. Crimson King has been under close 
observation in this country for ten years, and in 
every instance has kept its rich coloring throughout 
the season. Very hardy, easy to grow, Enjoy its un- 
usual, colorful beauty on your lawn, 
Each 2 
(a) 5-6 ft., select, straight whips ........ $5.00 $ 9.40 
(b) 6-7 ft.. select, straight whips ........ 6.50 12.40 
(See planting directions 
for Trees on page 24) 
T6—NORWAY MAPLE, Fine Hard Maple, medium rapid 
in growth, and one of the most loved trees in Amer- 
ica. Almost from the start it develops a symmetrical 
rounded top densely covered with beautiful dark 
green foliage. In late fall its rich yellow and orange 
colors light up the whole cquntryside. It is long-lived 
and hardy, withstanding well the smoke and difficult 
conditions of the city. Therd is no finer tree for street 
and lawn planting. 50 to 70 feet at maturity. 
Each 2 6 
5-6 ft., select, straight whips ..... $1.95 $3.60 $10.00 
TS—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. Complete- 
ly hardy; rapid grower. 50 to 75 feet at maturity. 
Each 2 6 
(a) 5-6 ft., transplanted ......... $2.75 $4.50 $12.00 
(b) 6-8 ft., heavy, select ......... 3.75 6.60 17.50 
TI0—GREEN ASH. Very hardy, very rugged and easily 
transplanted tree—a splendid tree for street and lawn 
planting. Medium hardwood variety, rapid in growth, 
and of open habit permitting good sod underneath 
the branches. A fine timber tree, and one of the best 
for Dakota and other dry sections. 50 to 60 feet at 
maturity. Each 2 6 
(b) 5-6 ft., transplanted ....... $1.50 $2.70 $7.50 
TII—HONEY LOCUST—Handsome, rapid growing tree 
of open habit. Delicate 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 
6-8 ft., transplanted .................05- $1.75 $3.00 
T20—BLACK WALNUT. The popular native tree that 
produces immense crops of rich oily nuts of fine 
flavor. A pleasing shade tree on the lawn, develop- 
ing a stately, spreading head, grows rapidly and is 
very hardy. It is the most valuable timber tree, suc- 
ceeding best in rich, deep moist soil. 60 to 80 feet at 
maturity. (For other Nut Trees, see page 37). 
Each 2 6 
6-8 ft., transplanted ............. $1.50 $2.70 $7.50 
T21—NIOBE WEEPING WILLOW. Handsome weeping 
tree, with golden yellow bark, and narrow green 
leaves with silver lacing, giving it a pronounced 
lacy effect. Exceptionally strong, hardy, graceful tree. 
30 to 40 feet at maturity. Each 2 
CCI Seen Sap Aen ae Pelereieisteloe i aieie cinerea: $2.50 $4.50 
T22—-WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW. This very popu- 
lar, green barked type grows broad and spreading, 
with a beautiful drooping manner that is particularly 
attractive in the background or close to pools. Hardy, 
40 to 50 feet at maiurity. Each 2 
(a)uS-Geltiva tee o.. seek cect ona $1.50 $2.60 
(PRG 2B este ree. eineiate chess crelavearecenemn ears 2.90 4.50 
T8—LOMBARDY POPLAR—Tall, slim pyramid, branch- 
ing from the ground—the most striking, formal tree 
for the background. Splendid for quick screens and 
backgrounds. Its narrow column form enhances the 
rounded beauty of other trees and shrubs. Plant 6 to 
8 feet apart. 40 to 60 feet at maturity. 
Each 2 6 25 
{aynSiG fees. cere. $0.75 $1.30 $3.30 $12.50 
(e) 6-8 ft. heavy ......... 1.25 2.00 5.10 18.00 
(f) 8-10 ft, heavy ........ 195 3.55 9.60 25.00 
T7—BOLLEANA POPLAR (Silver Leaved) — Beautiful 
landscape tree, having the same formal column 
shape of the Lombardy Poplar, though hardier and 
longer lived. Very attractive, olive-green bark. Deep- 
ly lobed leaves have a white facing, giving a de- 
lightful silver-flash effect in the breeze. 40 to 60 feet 
at maturity., Each 2 6 
(a) 6-8 ft., select ............... $2.00 $3.50 $ 9.00 
(b) 8-10 ft., select .............. 3.00 5.50 13.20 
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