HRNAMENTAL TREES 
NOTE: (A)}—Denotes trees suitable for street plant- 
ing. (B)—Denotes trees suitable for lawn planting. 
(AB)—Denotes trees suitable for either of above. 
There is an ornamental deciduous tree for al- 
most every purpose, whether for shade, for hiding 
objectionable sights, or for beauty, or utility. Our 
list comprises all those varieties which are well 
adapted to our western climate. You will find 
many interesting trees suitable for your individual 
tastes. - 
The ornamental trees cannot be sent by parcel 
post as they are too large. Consequently we are 
quoting them net prices and they will be sent to 
you express or freight charges collect. 
ASH 
EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN (B). Hardy tree; head 
dense and regular, beautiful fernlike green foli- 
age; covered with clusters of bright red berries 
from August till winter. Needs fall watering. 6 
to 8 feet. 
(Each $3.95). 
BIRCH 
EUROPEAN WHITE (B). A hardy tree with smooth 
white bark and handsome foliage. Thrives well 
in most any soil. Very attractive and ornamental. 
To further insure their growing we handle birch 
trees balled and burlapped in moss. 6 to 8 foot 
trees. F 
(Each $2.79). 
COTTONWOOD 
COTTONWOOD (Cottonless). A fast growing tree 
similar to the old-fashioned western type of cot- 
tonwood but does not develop seed or cotton. 
_Easily grown. 6 to 8 feet in height. 
(Each $1.60) (10 for $14.40). 
ELM 
AMERICAN (Ulmus Americana). Easily  distin- 
guished by its wide arching top, vase-like form 
and pendulous branchlets. Next to the oak this 
is the grandest and most picturesque of American 
trees. Yellow or brown in the fall. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.79) (3 for $4.95). 
CHINESE (Pumila). The Chinese Elm has gained 
in favor more rapidly than any other shade tree, 
due to its extreme hardiness, rapid growth and 
ability to withstand severe drought conditions. 
Brought from northern Ching, it is well adapted 
to our western climate. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.79) (3 for $4.95). 
Chinese Elm Seedlings. Good, sturdy stock, 18 
to 24 inches. 
(Per 100, $4.89). Add postage and packing: 
(45c). 
(Per 1000, express or freight $39.40). 
MOLINE ELM (A). A tall growing tree that is very 
fine for street and drive planting. Large leaves 
of a beautiful green shade. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $2.59) (3 for $6.90). 
HACKBERRY 
HACKBERRY (Celtis Occidentalis) (A). A rapid grow- 
ing and desirable shade tree of spreading growth. 
Leaves to 5 inches long, toothed, bright green. 
Orange red or dark red fruit. Very sturdy, limbs 
seldom broken by wind or heavy snows. 6 to 8 
feet. 
(Each $2.90). 
HONEY LOCUST 
HONEY LOCUST (Gleditsia Triacanthos, Inermis) (A). 
A thornless Honey Locust that is very hardy and . 
will do in most any kind of soil. Not affected by 
borers or drought. Fragrant yellow flowers the 
latter part of May, followed by long twisted seed 
pods to 1% feet long. 5 to 6 feet. 
(Each $3.89). 
LINDEN 
AMERICAN (Tillia Americana) (AB). This tall, stately 
tree with its large shining leaves makes an ideal 
street tree. Sweetly scented yellowish-green 
flowers in July. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $3.39). 
MAPLE 
NORWAY (Platanoides) (A). A hardy tree, of sym- 
metrical but spreading growth, often 40 feet in 
height. Roots deeply, allowing grass to grow 
close to the trunk. Fine for park or street plant- 
ing. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $4.49). 
SCHWEDLER’S MAPLE (AB). The beautiful leaves 
attract attention at all seasons but are especially 
fine in spring when their gleaming red and purple 
contrast brightly with the delicate green of other 
trees. In midsummer they are purplish green, 
in autumn golden yellow. 6 to 8 feet, branched. 
(Each $4.90). 
SOFT OR SILVER MAPLE (A). A hardy, rapid 
growing native tree of large size. Valuable for 
producing a quick shade. Excellent for street 
planting. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $2.29) (3 for 6.29). 
. SUGAR OR HARD MAPLE (A). Splendid ornamental 
tree, very hardy, not particular as to soil. Spread- 
ing habit of growth and fairly rapid grower. Cut 
leaves, silvery white underneath. Foliage turns 
bright orange or scarlet in autumn. 6 to 8 feet 
branched. 
(Each $4.49). 
WEIR’S CUT-LEAVED MAPLE (AB). One of the best 
cut or dissected leaved trees. Hardy and grows 
rapidly. 5 to 6 foot trees. 
(Each $3.19). 
POPLAR 
CAROLINA (Norway Variety). Slightly erect habit 
of growth but makes good shade tree. Hardy, 
fast grower. 6 to 8 feet. 
(Each $1.49) (3 for $3.90). 
OAK 
RED (Quercus Rubra) (AB). A hardy oak with beauti- 
ful foliage which turns to red in autumn. Unsur- 
passed for park or sireet planting. Best to water 
well in fall. 6 to 8 feet. Branched. 
(Each $4.79). 
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