Ornamental and Shade Trees 
ASH, GREEN. A fast growing, long-lived, drought 
resistant and relatively free of disease and insects. In 
Hall, the rich green foliage becomes an attractive yel- 
low. Grows up to 60 feet with a spread of 40 to 50 ft. 
6 to 8 ft. trees. Each, $3.00. 
AMERICAN ELM. A splendid tree for boulevard plant- 
ing or a yard. Graceful and of upright habit. Grows 80 
to 100 feet high. 6-8 ft. size, $2.75; 1% to 1%-inch diam- 
eter, $5.50; 1% to 2-inch caliper trees, each, $7.00. ; 
BASSWOOD OR LINDEN. Has large heart-shaped 
leaves and fragrant white blossoms. A fine lawn tree. 
Hardy and fast grower. 6 to 8-foot trees, each $4.00. 
BIRCH, CUT-LEAF WEEPING. A striking, erect tree 
with slender drooping branches and finely cut leaves. The 
bark is white like the ordinary native birch. 6 to 8-foot 
size, each, $6.00. 
BIRCH, WHITE. A medium sized tree native to Minne- 
sota. The white bark is enchanting the year around. 6 
to 8 feet. Hach, $3.50. 
CRAB, DOLGO. A beautiful ornamental tree, absolutely 
hardy. Produces an abundance of small red crabs. The 
trees are free from blight and very attractive with a 
mass of red fruit. 4 to 5-foot size, each, $2.50. 
CRAB, HOPA. A very ornamental tree. Red blossoms 
completely cover the tree in early spring. Fruit is small, 
red inside and out. 5 to 6-foot size, each, $3.00. 
CRAB, RED SILVER. See Page 36. 
MAPLE, CRIMSON KING. (Pat. No. 735.) Rich purple 
foliage is retained until leaves drop in fall. A great im- 
provement over Schwedler Maple, but a slower grower. 
5 to 6-ft. size. Each, $4.75. 
MAPLE, SUGAR OR HARD. A tall and symmetrical 
tree, hard wooded, long lived and extremely nardy. The 
bright green leaves turn to brilliant colors of scarlet 
and yellow in the fall. Growth is medium fast. 6 to 8- 
foot size, each, $4.75. 
MAPLE, SCHWEDLER’S. A very ornamental shade tree. 
The foliage is dark red in the spring and gradually soft- 
ening to bronze, then turns to green later in the sea- 
son. 6 to 8-foot trees, each, $6.50. 
MAPLE, SOFT OR SILVER. A 
very rapid growing tree. The 
finely cut leaves show their sil- 
very sides when turned by 
breezes. Grows 60 feet. 6 to 8 
feet. Each, $2.75. 
MOUNTAIN ASH. (European.) 
The foliage and clustered fruits 
makes this a very beautiful 
lawn tree. Bright red berries, 
white flowers. Grows 30 feet 
eae 6 to 8-foot trees. Hach, 
POPLAR, BOLLEANA. A tall, 
slender tree. Leaves are dark 
green on the upper surface and 
white beneath. The bark is 
silvery gray. Grows 80 feet 
poor rene 
high. 6 to 8-foot trees. Each, 
S222" 
POPLAR, LOMBARDY. Very 
similar to the Bolleana except 
in color of leaf and bark which 
is green. Grows 100 feet tall. 6 
to 8-foot trees. Hach, $1.50; 10 
for $13.50. 
~- WALNUT, BLACK. A majes- 
tic tree that not only bears 
choice nuts, but is also a grand 
shade tree of fine form. A slow 
grower. Will attain a height of 
100 to 150 feet. 6 to 8-foot 
trees. Each, $3.00. 
WILLOW, NIOBE WEEPING 
(Salix alba). A small tree, 
with graceful, golden, drooping 
branches. It is one of the best 
of the Weeping Willows. 6 to 
8-foot size. Hach, $2.75. 
Lombardy Poplar 
Seedling Windbreak Trees-—————___ 
Deciduous—Per 100 
Ash, Green ............ 18-24 in. $4.75; 2-3 ft. $ 6.75 
Caragatha <2 2.263 st. se £8=94 sink 722527 2=3 ote 10250 
Elm, Ameriean ........ 12-18 in. 3.65; 18-24 in. 4:75 
Elm, Chinese .......... US-245ine 47 ba) o-4 Lee 9.50 
Poplar,:Lombardy ..... 2-32 Et. S6L50se- OH 4 it te 8.50 
Evergreens listed below are transplants with lots 
of rootS and good tops, at very low prices. 
SPRUCE Size 25 50 100 
Black is eee GiaOn gine $6.95 $12.95 $24.95 
Colorado Blue ...... 6-9 in. 6.95 12.95 24.95 
NOrway! sn cide oes 6-9 in. 5.95 10.95 1s 
Norway §.....5-:3:5. 9-12 in. 6.95 12.95 24.95 
Norway... en bean 12-18) in: 9.95 17.95 34.95 
Add 25c for postage and packing on mail orders 
within the 3rd zone, for each 100 trees, or less. 
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Hedges 
Transplants—Heavy Stock 
Plant living, lasting fences. Walls and fences are gen- 
erally expensive but a fine green hedge may be had ata 
small cost and will add much to the beauty of the home, 
both summer and winter. 
ALPINE CURRANT. A very dense-growing hedge with 
fine dark green leaves. Will grow to a height of 3 or 4 
feet. The yellow flowers which open in May are very 
fragrant. Very desirable where the soil is somewhat dry. 
12 to 15 in. Each, 70c; 10, $6.40; 100, $55.00. : 
BARBERRY (Berberis Thunbergi). Dwarf hedge, at- 
tractive and effective. 18 to 24 in. Each, 60c; 10, $5.40; 
100, $50.00. 
BUCKTHORN. Best sheared. low hedge, or free grow- 
ing tall hedge. May be trained from 18 inches up. Very 
hardy. 2 to 3-foot size, each 65c; 10, $5.90; 100, $45.00. 
CARAGANA ARBORESCENS (Siberian pea tree). An 
excellent hedge plant. Especially suited to light soils 
and sunny locations. The beauty of its foliage makes it 
desirable for planting in groups or in masses behind 
other low growing shrubs. Bright green pea-like leaves. 
Grows 8 to 12 feet high. 2 to 8-foot size, each, 45c; 10, 
100, $30.00. 
$4.00; 
A Hedge Adds Much to the Beauty of the Home 
Surroundings 
COTONEASTER. When a hedge of medium height is 
wanted this is one of the best to plant. The leaves are 
a rich green and very glossy which adds to the beauty 
of the plant. 18 to 24 in. size, each, 65c; 10, $5.85; 100, 
$50.00; 2 to 3-foot size, each, 80c; 10, $7.25; 100, $65.00. 
LILAC, Common Purple. Heavy rooted, 18 to 24-inch 
plants. Each, 80e; 10, $7.30; 100, $60.00. 
LADY FERN. Likes moist, rich soil, in sun or shade. 
Grows 2 feet tall. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; $1.25 postpaid. 
Asparagus Roots 
In preparing the bed for asparagus roots, the soil 
should be worked up at least 12 inches deep and a very 
heavy application of well-rotted manure or commercial 
fertilizer should be given. Make furrows ten inches deep 
and spread roots 18 inches apart in row and cover with 
two inches of soil, gradually filling as shoots appear 
until surface is level. Do not cut any later than June 
20th until the third or fourth year. 
MARY WASHINGTON 
2 yr old Deg $1120.25) $1952 1.004 $4.75 2b 0s Sil h00: 
Postage 20c for first doz.; 3e for each additional doz. 
Rhubarb Roots 
The planting of rhubarb roots instead of seed saves 
both time and labor, especially for the home garden. Do 
not pull the stocks the first year after planting, except 
the blossom stock. These should always be kept down, 
as they take the strength from the rest of the plant. 
Add 20c for mailing within thé 3rd zone for one root; 
5c for each additional root. 
Valentine. The new, mildest and sweetest of red rhu- 
barbs. Tops them all. Fine for freezing. A vigorous 
grower, rich in flavor. Each, $1.00; 5 for $4.50. 
MacDonald Red. This is a great improvement over the 
old standard variety. Quality is tops with a fruity flavor 
and much sweeter than the old kind. A quick grower 
and heavy yielder. Hach, 75e; 5 for $3.50. 
Chipman’s Canada Red. Another new hardy sort, that 
is deep red all the wav through. Sweet and fine flavored. 
Each, $1.00; 5 for $4.50. 
