We specialize in the growing of forest trees which we 
grow by millions. Due to economy of production and 
large fields, our prices are low when the quality of stock 
is considered. We gather our own seed from shapely 
well formed trees, always in high locations. Our Cara- 
gana comes from a Canadian strain which is recognized 
as the best type, beautiful in flower’ and eet diss 
foliage late in the season. woe 
The shade trees have all been Paes least nae grown, ; 
from two to three years. They have well devéloped 
fibrous roots; have been trimmed and shaped and are 
suitable for street or door yard or park planting.: We 
carry No. 2 trees (the only difference béing not quite so 
straight as desired for street planting) at a much lower 
rate. Our shade trees are excellent stock. from, hardy | 
Northern strains of seed, from shapely.. trees.” Sey ie 5 
ASH, Native Green. This tree is by all means the “ast 
tree for general plantings, both on farms and street. 
The type of ash found in the Sheyenne—Red River 
Valley is exceptionally thrifty and of fine type, with 
tall spreading heads with dark green leaves. Caution, 
do not confuse the Green Ash with the White Ash of 
Minnesota woods that requires too much moisture for 
our prairies. The Green Ash is an ideal hardwood for 
shelterbelts. When planted alternate with a fast nurse 
tree it climbs steadily toward the light. Later, when 
the nurse trees are cut out, it gives a sturdy grove of 
hardwoods. 
BOX ELDER. Also called Ash Leaf Maple. The Box 
Elder is coming back. It is a friend of the North Da- 
kota planter. Ideal as a uurse tree to plant between 
hardwoods. Shades the ground early, requires little 
moisture and gives a fine mass effect in quick time. 
Green Ash and Box Elder in alternate arrangement 
make our finest forest grove. The type we grow is 
thrifty, well formed and of rapid growth. Seed gath- 
ered from selected trees.: 
COTTONWOOD. We sometimes have calls for Cotton- 
wood. We have discouraged sales of this tree, espe- 
cially for shelter-belts. While it grows quickly it re- 
quires so much moisture, having come largely from 
river bottoms, that it robs the rest of the grove of 
moisture. We believe it has no place in the grove and 
is detrimental to near-by fields, orchards, and gardens. 
ELM, American. One of our noblest trees. It should be 
planted liberally in groves, on street and in lawns. In 
shelter-belts it should be used in a position of the grove 
in place of Ash, alternate with its nurse tree. For 
shade and street especially selected trees have been 
used which are grown from grafts. Such grafted trees 
will all develop alike showing greater growth, finer 
heads and more attractive trees. See Sheyenne grafted 
Elm. 
ELM, Sheyenne. This is a grafted tree. The parent tree 
was found grown near Valley City. A thrifty, fast grow- 
ing, up-right tree of great beauty. The twigs from 
this tree are grafted on other roots and thus continue 
the original Sheyenne Elm. These trees all grow 50% 
faster than the average Elm tree, making as large a 
tree in 10 years as the average tree makes in 15 years. 
An ideal tree for street and lawn planting. 
ELM, Chinese. Chinese Elm has jumped into popularity 
quickly. Unfortunately, two different strains are in 
the country. Much seed has een introduced from 
t’s not a home until it’s, 
“THE NORTHWEST NURSERIES | . 
~. *ing ideal for hedges. 
Fa 
WEEPING CUT LEAF BIRCH. This. beautif 
in high altitudes in Manchuria where conditions are 
similar to the Dakota prairies. These Chinese. Elm 
have a place, they are drouth resistant, very fast grow 
ing. and well suited where quick, fast growing trees ar 
wanted in the grove. Especially suited for large hed; a: 
_and-snow fences. Selected dwarf bushy types are 
These trim easily and giv 
the appearance of Privet. Chinese Elm should ‘not b 
planted on low ground. SRS ai 
ELM HYBRIDS. When the first Chinese Elm began to — 
flower and seed near Valley City it crossed freely with 
the American Elm. Seedlings grown from this seed. “4, 
‘prove to be half breeds. These interesting young hy- 
AL 
-er™ brids, half American and half Chinese Elm, took on 
the type of both. From these new seedlings some very 
handsome trees have developed, giving us the quick 
fast growing Chinese Elm, and at the same time be: 
ing the sturdiness and hardiness of the American Elm. 
We now offer some of these new hybrids, by growing es ts 
them from grafts of the best trees. These new Hybrid ff 
Elm have a brilliant future as a dependable and beau- on. - 
tiful new tree for this Northwest. oN 
MAPLE GINNALA. This dwarfish maple Comeuk as 1 Ss 
from Siberia. It is closely related to Japanese Maple. 
This is found growing in the northern plains area of) 
Siberia. It finds itself at home on the Dakota prairie. SG 
During the extreme heat and drouth of ’36 Ginnala 
Maple withstood the extreme conditions even better = 
than Caragana or Russian Olive. This is a true Maple 
with fine cut leaves. Clusters of bright reddish see 
pods are most attractive. With the turn of autumn os 
this Maple turns to glorious autumn colors_ rivaling — 
the Red Oak in brilliance. Ginnala Maple should be 
used on the inside of the grove to lend a rich _finis! ! 
and furnish autumn colors. See shrubs for descriptio 
MAPLE SILVER, Soft. e 
tree. If exposed to winds the limbs are easily brok 
hence should be placed in sheltered location and train 
by heading in. 
MOUNTAIN ASH. This beautiful tree is Piel in 
mand but unfortunatelv is difficult to transplant. 
result is much loss. We do not recommend We 
prairie areas. a ae 
POPLAR, Bolleana. A tall nahh growing tree: Jeaves a 
gracefully cut, attractive olive green bark. Usefi an 
accent in landscape planting. 
NIOBE WILLOW. A golden bark caillday mr 
habit. Hardy and easily grown. Very ornamé 
WILLOW, Golden, White and Laurel Leaf. We 
ply these willows. They form a service where 
growth is wanted and especially in wet places. do 
not recommend these for shelter-belts, as they d too — 
much water from the rest of the grove. F as it 
purposes they have been largely replaces y t 
growing Chinese Elm. 
be produced only by grafting through a speci 
in hot houses. This is thought by many to be th 
beautiful of all trees, and is ideal for singles awn 
mens. The tree we offer is’ ahs on hardy 
common poplar roots. 2S ae ae es 
planted.” 
“VALLEY 
