3417 LOMBARDY 
—=— POPLAR 
Tall, slender tree 
for formal plant- 
ing. Rapid grower 
and at a distance 
the mature trees 
appear as tallsen- 
tinels. Dark green 
leaves, lighter on 
the under side. The 
roots willnot grow 
into and clog your 
sewers, as did the 
old Carolina Pop- 
lars. 
5 to 6 foot trees, 
$1.00 each; 
10 for $7.50 
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For screening pur- 
poses we offer a 4 to 5 
ft. grade in Lombardy 
Poplars. Plant them 5 
to 6 feet apart. A real 
value at this low price. 
10 for $3.50; 
ee <3 r 5 for $2.00 
3413 NORWAY MAPLE 
Exceptionally fine, hardy, large- 
leaved shade tree. Noted for long life, 
resistance to disease and beautiful 
matured form. We Offer Nicely 
Branched, Heavy Rooted, 6to 8 ft. at 
$2.50 each; 4 for $9.00. 
3414 SILVER MAPLE 
The fastest growing of the Maples. 
Much used for street planting since 
_ they make a good, quick shade tree. 
Foliage is light green, silvery onthe 
under side and slightly cut-leaved. 
Colors beautifully after fall frosts. 
Not as long-lived as the Norway but 
grows quickly and provides good, 
thick shade for the average lifetime. 
we Nice,6 to 8 ft. trees. 
$2.00 each; 4 for $7.00 
LARGEST SELLING 
HARDY HEDGES 
2-YEAR, FIELD-GROWN PLANTS 
HARDY, LONG LIVED, ECONOMICAL 
5500 AMOOR RIVER PRIVET 
Most universally planted of hedges. 
Shiny, dark green foliage is not sub- 
ject to blight or disease and may be 
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sheared to any form. Plant 10 inches 
apart, cutting back to 8 inches when 
pa planting is finished to make denser 
growth. 2 yr., Well Branched, 15 to 
18 inch, 25 for $3.50; 50 for $6.50; 
100 for $12.00. 
“5501 BUSH HONEYSUCKLE HEDGING 
Grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet, 
with upright, somewhat spreading 
branches. Foliage is light green with 
abundant bloom coming in May and. 
June, the fragrance attracting bees 
and humming birds. Showy red ber- 
ries follow blooms. The best shrub 
for screening purposes ora highand 
compact hedge. 18 to 24 inch, 25 for 
$3.50; 50 for $7.00; 100 for $12.50. 
5505 SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI 
Most popular shrub for flowering 
hedges. Profuse clusters of white 
blooms completely cover the plants 
in May. Foliage is bright green and 
ornamental until fall whenitturns to 
brilliant shades of yellow and red. 
Reaches about 6 feet high if unpruned 
but may be sheared to desired height. 
Payear, 12 to 18 inch, 25 for $3..50; 
50 for $7.00; 100 for $12.50. 
5502 GREEN-LEAVED BARBERRY 
Most popular low - growing hedge. 
Bright greenleaves turn to dazzling 
shades of red and gold in fall. Bright 
red berries remain on plants over 
winter. Will grow in shade or sunor 
in poor soil. Thorny branches give 
protection from tresspassers. Trim 
at any time to size desired. 10 to 12 
inch, 25 for $3.00; 100 for $10.00. 
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3426 BLOOD-LEAVED PLUM 
“THUNDERCLOUD” 
Dwarf flowering tree of excellent 
shape, bearing foliage of deep, rich 
blood-red. As the season advances 
the cplors become darker, gradually 
changing to a dull glowing bronze in 
the fall. Tree is covered with pink 
blossoms in early spring. 
3 to 4 foot trees, 
$1.50 each*. 2 for’ $2.75. 
3429 ROSE TREE OF CHINA 
Prunus Triloba- Wonderful dwarf 
variety of the flowering tree family. 
Blooms early in spring before the 
leaves appear, blossoms being so 
thick on the branches that the tree 
seems to be bedecked with garlands 
of silvery pink. Excellent inthe bor- 
der 20r tors pecimens. 
2 to 3 foot trees, 
SlaOOneach e2etores ls (en 
3427 “ELEYI’ FLOWERING CRAB 
Beloved by all who have ever seen 
it in full bloom. Rapid grower, very 
shapely inform and at blooming time 
is a cloud of beauty. Shell-pink flo- 
wers are followed bysmall red fruits 
which remain through the summer. 
4 to 6 foot trees, 
$1.50 each: 2 for’ $2.75 
you cant beat 
HARDY VINES 
FOR NATURAL BEAUTY 
7111 SILVER LACE VINE 
America's No. 1 vine for quickly 
covering pergolas, archways, arbors, 
lattice, fences, etc. Graceful, hardy 
and easy to grow. Will grow 25 feet 
or more ina season and a fully de- 
veloped specimenisacloud of misty 
white, with tints of yellow and pale 
rose, suggestive of old lace. 
(> Cleach storie. O0n 
7109 AMERICAN BITTERSWEET 
Widely used for winter bouquets in 
the home. Handsome foliage and in 
fall has large clusters of orange - 
crimson berries which it retains all 
winter. If givensupport it will climb 
over most any surface. 
75¢veach:-3-for $2.00. 
7102 HALL’S Sweet-Scented 
HONEYSUCKLE 
Strong, vigorous evergreen var- 
iety of Honeysuckle vine with pure 
white blooms, changing to creamy 
yellow. Fragrantand plants are cov- 
ered with flowers from June till fall. 
S0¢rachs3 for $ 1:35. 
7101 .BOSTON IVY 
A splendid vine for covering as it 
clings to the smoothest surface. Its 
foliage is large and bright green, 
changing to scarlet and orange in 
the fall. Excellent for covering walls 
of brick or masonry. Very hardy. 
60¢ each;.3 for $1.50 
7103 PURPLE WISTERIA 
Beautiful vine of rapid growth, pro- 
ducing long, pendulous clusters of 
pale bluish-violet flowers. Fine for 
shading the upper portion ofa house. 
Will climb up any type of support. 
C1200 each; 2 for $1.75, 
ALL POSTPAID 
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3406 TULIP TREE s 
STATE TREE OF INDIANA 
Lovely native 
tree. Tall grow- 
ing, with stately 
habit, and large 
irregular leaves 
make itideal for 
quick shade. Has 
numerous tulip- 
like flowers in 
spring, as tree 
matures.Blooms 
are yellow mar- 
ked with orange. i 
3 to 4 foot trees, i 
$1.25 each; ae ; 
2 for $2.25. Silver Maple 
3420 CHINESE ELM 
(For Quick Shade) 
Fastest growing shade tree known 
today. Much used inthe arid sections 
of the west because of its extreme 
hardiness andthe ease with which it 
can be grown. Valuable for windbreak 
or for specimen planting. May also 
be planted 18 inches apart and kept 
sheared for a rugged, dense hedge. 
5 to 6 foot trees, 
$150 each: 2 for $2.15: 
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Weeping Willow 
3408 WEEPING WILLOW 
Well known, graceful tree whose 
long drooping branches densly cov- 
ered with fresh green leaves, make 
it one of the favorite ornamentals. 
4 to 6 foot trees, 
$1.25 each> 2 for $2.25. 
3431 WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD 
One of our most beautiful native 
flowering trees. The oval, bright 
green leaves color brightly in fall. 
Large white dogwood blooms come 
very early in the spring to brighten 
the landscape after dull winter days. 
11/2 to Z foot trees, 
Sle O0rea ch: =Z.tor $1. 75. 
PLEASE NOTE 
Successful fall transplanting of trees 
and shrubs demands that they be well 
ripened by frosts before they are dug 
and shipped. For this reason we will 
not ship such plants until they reach 
Agr tpened CON 
dition, usually = 
late in Octo- © 
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November. 
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