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WEEPING WILLOW (Wisconsin) .................... 6-8 ft. 
Very rapid growing tree with graceful drooping branches. Will 
succeed in any location, but prefers moist soil. Especially effec- 
tive near pools or river banks, along driyes or as specimen plants. 
Frequent cutting back gives a thicker growth of bright green 
twigs. Grows 25 to 30 feet tall. Illustrated at left. 
NORWAY = MAPLE re eo ee 6-8 ft. 
One of the best trees for street planting or for lawn specimens 
where good form and shade are needed. Its dense leaves are 
rich green in color and are held on tree about two weeks longer 
than those of other maples. Grows 50 to 60 ft. tall. See photo. 
SUGAR MAPLE (Hard Maple) 0.0.0.0... 6-8 ft. 
Brilliant scarlet, orange and yellow foliage in fall. Mature trees 
are the source of delicious maple sugar from sap in spring. 
Handsome form. ; 
sical Wich eee ee 4-5 tH: 
CRIMSON KING MAPLE 
You will want to be one of the first to own this new tree. It 
is a beautiful form of Schwedler Maple, originating in Europe. 
Like the Schwedler it develops a rounded, compact top of 
unusual symmetry, but differs in having foliage of deep, purple- 
crimson all through the growing months. Crimson King has 
been under close observation in this country for 10 years, and 
in every instance has kept its rich coloring throughout the 
Heit It has been said: ‘Crimson King is beautiful beyond 
words.’” 
RED LEAF DWARF MAPLE |. 1-1% ft. 
Grows 8 to 10 feet. Leaves startling crimson all summer. Best 
color in sun but will tolerate some shade. 
CUT-LEAF WEEPING BIRCH (Silver Birch) 5-6 ft. 
Graceful white-barked tree with delicate drooping branches. One 
of the few shade trees under which grass will grow. The white 
bark, which develops a year or two after planting is beautiful 
in all seasons. Grows 20 to 30 feet tall. 
TULIP POPLAR (Liriodendron Tulipfera) .. 6-8 ft. 
-One of the largest deciduous shade trees. Large, glossy, fiddle- 
shaped leayes. Large greenish yellow and orange flowers develop 
into dry cone-like fruits. Illustrated at bottom left. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR Qn. 5-6 ft. 
Tall columnar tree, ideal for use as screen or windbreak. Thrives 
in wide range of soil and climatic conditions. Grows unusually 
fast, requires no pruning. Grows 60 to 80 ft. Photo next page. 
CHINESEs ELM) ec 2 Pee eee 6-8 ft. 
For quick shade. A very rapid grower with small, dense foliage. 
Excellent for tall hedge and windbreak. Stands intense cold and 
extreme heat remarkably well. It makes excellent shade in five 
(5) short years. Maturity height 30 to 40 feet. Photo next page. 
MOUNTAIN ASH) We 4-6 ft. 
One of the most ornamental of all trees. Bears large clusters of 
bright orange-red berries from mid-summer until late fall. 
Grows 20 to 30 feet tall. 
PIN, OAK syxteeee 2 ee eee eee 6-8 ft. 
Most wanted shade tree for street and lawn planting. Fastest 
growing of the Oaks. Pyramidal form makes pruning unneces- 
sary, and permits grass to grow under branches. Adapts itself to 
all locations. Not often ‘affected by insect pests or diseases. 
Grows 30 to 40 feet tall. Illustrated on next page. 
~S NEW CHINESE CHESTNUT (Blight resistant) 3-4 ft. 
Will bear large, sweet, delicious nuts two years after planting. 
Very fast growing. Valuable for ornamental effect and shade as 
well as for its fruit. Plant two or move pollination. Grows 
30 to 40 feet tall. See photo above and next page. 
7 BLACK: WALNUT#2. eee eee 4-5 ft. 
Rich, flavorful kernels. Does well in fertile, well drained soil. 
Very hardy. Grows almost anywhere in the country. Produces 
annually large crops of nuts with rich, oily kernels of fine flavor. 
Fine for desserts, nut bread and confections. Tree grows 40 to 
60 feet high; fast grower and long lived. Photo next page. 
Our Special Folder on the Planting and Care of Shade Trees will be sent on request. 
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