Lilke's Shade and Ornamental Trees | 
SILVER MAPLE—A very fast growing tree, round to oval in outline, with finely 
cut leaves, silvery underneath, which turn in fall to a beautiful, clear yellow color- 
ing often brightened with brilliant red. The Silver Maple is not particular as 
_to soil conditions and will thrive in moist or wet locations. 2 yr. 3 to 4 ft. trees, 
65c each; 3 for $1.80; 5 for $2.75; 10 for $4.75; 
2 yr. 4 to 5 ft. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.25; 5 for 
$3.50; 10 for $6.25; 3 yr. 5 to 6 ft. $1.20; 3 for 
$3.30; 5 for $5.00; 10 for $9.00; 4 yr. 6 to 8 
{t. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.50. 
CHINESE ELM (Ulmus pumila)—Very rapid 
| grower. Will give ample shade in only 5 or 6 
years from planting. Has dense, dark green 
foliage; is first shade tree to leaf out in the 
spring, and the last to shed its leaves in the fall. 
Resists drought and cold, and succeeds in all 
parts of the United States. Does well in all soils, 
each; 3 for $4.50; 4 yr. 6 to 8 ft. trees, $2.35 
RUNUS NEWPORT—This lovely small tree is ery Meee 
excellent for the lawn. It retains its purplish red 
color during the summer and has scores of red fruits in the early fall. Very at- 
tractive, either singly or in group plantings. Heavy 3 to 4 foot trees, $2.00 each. 
RED FLOWERING DOGWOOD—A symmetrically spreading tree growing to 
height of about 20 feet. The large, reddish pink flowers produce a contrast of 
loveliness against the fresh new green of an early lawn. Its deep green foliage 
turns to a rich bronzy red in the autumn. Most popular of all the Dogwoods. 
2 yr. 18 to 24 inch, $2.00 each; 2 for $3.75; 3 yr. 2 to 3 ft. trees, $2.75 each. 
Chinese Elm 
LOMBARDY POPLAR—No other tree so stately and artistic For Discounts See Page 3 
for accent purposes. Plant in groups of 8 or 5, or in rows 2 to 
5 feet apart. Marvelous for backgrounds and windbreaks, and 
planted along drives. Plant between fields to keep soil from 
blowing. Trees are branched from the ground up. Keep narrow 
columnar shape without pruning. Rapid growers on any soil. 
3 yr. 5 to 6 ft. trees, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.70; 5 for $4.00; 3 
yr. 6 to 8 ft. $1.35 each; 3 for $3.75; 5 for $5.50; 4 yr. 8 to 
10 ft. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.80; 5 for $7.25. 
CORRECT PLANTING BOOKLET 
Sixteen pages of valuable information on planting, prun- 
ing and general care of plants, shrubs, trees, etc. Everyone 
interested in plants should have this book. Included FREE 
with your order. 
WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD —The rare beauty of Dog- 
wood in Spring when it is white with bloom, or in Summer with 
its dark green foliage changing in the Fall to gorgeous reds, is 
hard to equal; it is one of the loveliest of trees. The spread- 
ing branches grow horizontally 
and slightly upward from the 
trunk, conspicious flowers, ap- 
pearing early in the Spring are 
3 to 3% in, in diameter. A Dog- 
wood makes a beautiful lawn 
shrub border specimen, and is 
valuable where its native woods 
habitat can be copied. 2 to 3 ft., 
$1.75 each; 2 for $3.00; 18 to 24 
inch, 85c each; 2 for $1.50. 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WIL- 
LOW—Long fine leaves born 
on sweeping branches that reach 
to the ground when trees are a 
few years old. Trees grow toa 
great height and become very 
picturesque. Grow rapidly. 
3 yr. 4 to 5 ft. trees, 85¢ each; 
3 for $2.40; 5 for $3.25; 3 yr. 
> to 6 ft. trees, $1.15 each; 3 
for $3.00; 5 for $4.45; 4 yr. 6 
- to 8 ft. trees, $1.75 each; 3 
Weeping Willow for $4.50. 
Sous bs 
Lombardy Poplar 
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