1953 SPRING CATALOG $ 
CHINESE CHESTNUT—One of the best of the 
nut trees for this climate. Blight resistant, 
nuts are larger than the American Chestnut 
and are equally sweet and good. Makes a very 
ornamental, low, bushy tree which is slow 
growing, but bears when small. Each 
2 to 3 feet 
ELM, AMERICAN WHITE—A splendid native tree 
of great size and wide spread, with graceful 
drooping branches. Classed among the rapid- 
growing trees and is not easily damaged by 
storms. On account of its wide spread, is one 
of the best for streets and parks. Each 
SatORl 0 fect seer eee ae, es ea, 5.00 
LOStOML 2 CC tae oe ee Resta ter, 7.00 
I2tlLOg Lae tcet ate eee ee ee 9.00 
ELM, CHINESE—Of recent introduction from 
China, is native of Turkestan to Siberia. Of ex- 
tremely rapid growth while young, but does 
not make a large tree. Foliage is small and 
dense; growth symmetrical and compact. Es- 
pecially adapted to arid regions, succeeds 
everywhere. Each 
LtOml oe inchiessorsoctoesui ects eae te $2.75 
Lee LOn eae INChessors) to 10 feet eee 4.00 
Lose COM 2a INCHES etek eee ek ces 6 Se ety Je 6.50 
ELM, MOLINE—Variety of late introduction 
found growing at Moline, Ill. Of very compact, 
upright and fast-growing habit, with large 
‘eaves of distinct dark green shade. One of 
our finest trees. Each 
6 to 8 feet 
Moline Elm 
GINKGO BILOBA (Maidenhair Tree)—Leaves are 
Shaped like the maidenhair fern. Makes a 
handsome, picturesque, lawn specimen. The 
oldest shade tree in cultivation, a survivor of 
early geologic times. Very hardy and disease- 
resistant. Each 
Seog LUE Ce lee a cere eres eA hen. tee $8.50 
GLOBE LOCUST—Has a compact head of thorn- 
less branches. Excellent as a lawn specimen. 
Used extensively in formal plantings Foliage 
very attractive. Each 
Nova LB Heads ge ene Pee eras ee oe: $5.00 
HONEY LOCUST, THORNLESS—This is the Iner- 
mis type of Locust and widely planted as a 
Shade tree because it develops rapidly and 
does not break in windstorms. It has remark- 
able drought-resistant qualities and will stand 
severe pruning Each 
Si tOB) OSLCet pee teers eau egret heey $5.90 
MORAINE LOCUST (Plant Patent No. 836)—An 
improved Honey Locust with a round head 
when young but tall and vase-Shaped when 
older, attaining a height of 80 to 100 feet. 
Thornless, seedless, withstands drought and 
flood, easily transplanted, and long-lived Each 
GElLOL Selec tars: ee ere ee ee ee 5 7.50 
StlLOm LOS CCl ae eee eme a eae ee 10.00 
HACKBERRY—A native tree of the Illinois River 
valley. Has narrow, pointed leaves, slender 
branches and rough bark. An excellent tree 
for city planting. Each 
GBtOLS Steet he ee ee Oh ae $3.75 
SatOs lOkTGC (Mewes Oe ee 6.50 
KENTUCKY COFFEE TREE (Gymnacladus)—This 
tree rises with a straight shaft and is topped 
with a wide-spreading noticeably light or airy 
crown made up of graceful foliage evenly dis- 
tributed. In an early day, its seeds were to 
some extent used as a substitute for coffee. 
Each 
Gr lOBSsleel me wee cee. 5 ee eee eke $4.50 
Seto lO feet cee 2a 5 Pee eee 6.50 
LINDEN, AMERICAN—Sometimes known as Bass- 
wood. A medium growing, symmetrical tree 
which has more or less heart-shaped leaves. 
They bloom in early summer with very fra- 
grant yellowish-white flowers that are very 
attractive to the bees. Each 
Gatos 1CClBe eee eee ees $4.50 
SILO OSTCC Ue tk cee ee ey eee Be 7.50 
LINDEN, PYRAMIDAL—A new form of the Amer- 
ican Linden which is upright in habit. An ex- 
cellent tree to use in narrow locations and 
for accent planting. Each 
SP LOaLO ci eet es we sce ee ee are lO BP ae $6.25 
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