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HANDSOME LAWN AND SHADE TREES 
FACTS ABOUT WARDS SHADE TREES 
Field grown, from 2 to 4 years old depending on 
variety. Root pruned for good growth. Hardy, 
well rooted, well branched trees. Will thrive 
under average climatic conditions. Selected for 
their suitability for lawn plantings. Trees should 
be fed periodically to promote rapid growth. 
(See Page 15 for Ross Root Feeder. Fertilizers are 
on Page 67.) Shipped Prepaid in spring or fall. 
Be sure to state nearest Express Station. 
WEEPING TREES 
(a) 91 GK 5803—CuTLEAF WEEPING BircH. (Be- 
tula pendula lacineata.) One of the most 
graceful of the weeping trees. Grows upright 
with long, slender weeping branches, delicate 
foliage. Bark changes from brownish-green tint 
to glistening white as tree matures, 
5-6 ft. Prepaid... . . Each $4.75; 2 for $9.00 
6-8 ft. Prepaid...... Each 5.50; 2 for 10.50 
91 GK 5815— WEEPING WILLOW. (Salix Niobe.) 
One of the hardiest and most beautiful of the 
weeping willows. Long slender, pendulous 
branches that droop to the ground. 
5-6 ft. Prepaid...... Each $1.75; 2 for $3.20 
6-8 ft. Prepaid...... Each § 2.35; 2for 4.30 
‘3-4 ft. Prepaid...... Each $3.50; 
91 GK 5800— American Exim. (Ulmus ameri- 
cana.) Stately tree of great size and tremen- 
dous spread. A vigorous, rapid-growing tree. 
with graceful, long, spreading branches which 
form giant arches over roads and streets. Hand- 
some, medium-size leaves are oval, and sharp- 
pointed; turn golden yellow in fall. This is one of 
the best types for towering effect and wide spread 
shade. Neat in habit. Wood is tough. Light gray 
bark. Effective background for house. Best in 
rich, moist soil but grows almost anywhere. 
5- 6 ft. Prepaid.....Each $1.35; 2 tor $2.40 
6—- 8 ft. Prepaid.....Each 1.95; 2for 3.50 
8-10 ft. Prepaid.....Each 2.75; 2for 5.00 
91 GK 5826—3-in-1 Bircu. (Betula.) Common- 
ly known as ‘’Clump Birch.’” Consists of three 
trees growing from one root system. Grows more 
and more beautiful every year because the bark 
turns white as the tree gets older. Attractive 
green leaves turn yellow in the fall. Makes lovely 
appearance in natural plantings or placed among 
evergreens. Prices shown are for clumps of three 
trees. Each clump is sold as one tree. 
2 for $6.50 
(E) 91 GK 5807—ScHWeEDLER Mapie (Acer plat- 
anoides schwedleri). Often called the Red 
Maple for its bright reddish purple leaves which 
appear in spring. Later in summer the foliage be- 
comes bronze and then turns dark green until 
late fall when it turns yellow. One of the hardiest 
and most beautiful shade or lawn trees. Habit and 
growth makes it ideal as a specimen. 
6-8 ft. Prepaid. ..... Each $5.50; 2 for $10.50 
91 GK 5817—Tuuip Tree. (Liriodendron tul- 
ipifera). Well formed pyramidal tree. Tulip- 
like flowers of yellowish orange shine out in 
spring against the bluish green foliage. Large 
dark green leaves turn vivid yellow in fall. An 
excellent shade tree. 
4-5 ft. Prepdid...... Each $2.25; 2. for $4.20 
TREE BANDING STOPS CRAWLING INSECTS 
Acme Stop. (Not pictured) A gummy, sticky, oily 
mass. Applied to trunks of trees, shrubs and vines 
to trap climbing insects. Effective for months.*1 lb. 
makes 20 ft. of 2-in. bands. 1 lb. Size. 3 
87 GK 12348—Ship. wt. 1 lb. 6 oz. Each... . .$1:05 
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