CHINESE ELM FOR SHADE 
GENUINE 
SIBERIAN STRAIN A4220—The 3 to 4-ft. size is shipped postpaid. 
The other sizes are shipped Express not prepaid: 
CHINESE ELM 
Each Per 2. Per4: Per10 
Chinese Elms are planted by _ Field's Have Selected Strain Heavy Rooted, ee He can ys 
the millions throughout. the oe i Hoey neo tens 2 ae ae 
midwest and western United Henry ee S is 8 ay BR it... 2) 489, 1.69 2.98. 6.60 
i i Mim seedlings an rees” ; 
States because of their rapid aD) Heavy Rocted, 
growth and beauty and because are well-rooted and well- 6 to 6 ft... 22550) 2:29 4.39 
i 8 - aes Extra Rooted, - 
they will withstand climatic branched—good enough so Te i ce KTS SSS Bess 
that over the years we 
have built up a demand 
that takes hundreds of 
thousands of them each 
year. Seed for our Chinese 
Elms is gathered in South 
NOTE: These are all heavy, well-rooted, trans 
planted trees, straight and full of life. The bes 
size for planting for shade trees. wi 
and soil conditions few other 
trees will tolerate. They take 
extreme cold and extreme dry- 
ness equally as well, and thrive 
on the poorest of soils, even 
alkali. 
Chinese Elms are one of 
‘the most satisfactory 
Dakota, and originally 
Many Uses came from Siberia, where of all Hees for 
Chinese Elms make a good only the hardiest of trees use IN wind- 
tree for quick shade, cannot be survive. They will stand breaks. 
temperatures of 30 degrees 
or more below zero, thrive 
on soil good and bad, 
weather wet or dry. 
beat for shelterbelt and wind- 
break planting, and make as 
good a hedge, pruned low or 
high, as you’ve ever seen. 
5 Big 4 to 5° Size for only 1.98 
A2890X—Here is a real bargain in big- 
sized Chinese Elms so you can get shade 
in a hurry. 5 big 4 to 5’ size trees for 
only 1.98, express not prepaid. 
FREE GIFT: 1 Bridal. Wreath with each 
collection, 
WINDBREAK BARGAIN 
200 9- to 12-in. Size for 3.98 
A2891X—Just stick a spade in the 
ground, plant one at each side of 
the spade cut. Tramp them in well 
and, if both grow after they get 2 ft. 
high, either chop one out, which you 
can well afford to do at our price in 
this bargain, or transplant one to 
another location. 200 9- to 12-in. 
Chinese Elm seedlings for 3.98, 
postpaid. 
12 25 
Ppd. Fpd: Ppd. 
No. A4012 
£8 bert (oy id Pe tay 
50 18 to 24” Size for only 2.98 
A2897X—A money-saving buy in medium- 
sized Chinese Elms—small enough to use 
for windbreaks and large enough to plant 
| for shade trees. Planted in corner of feed 
| Yot or field, protect livestock from sun. 
' All 50 for 2.98, postpaid. 
17.50 32.85 61.75 98.50 | 
PUSSY WILLOWS 
{Umbrella Tree) A4276—Highly prized for 
A422 Grows naturally. se; im spring. bouducts-<a 
into a compact, round- Large, fuzzy and gray all 
along the stems. They — 
Nesded orapinene pee. swell to immense size and — 
Fine in limited spaces, for % 
RUSSIAN OLIVE CATALPA BUNGEI 
The Silver Grey Tree 
A4283—Silver - gray fine 
foliage, small olives. Can 
be used for a tall shrub. 
Likes sandy poor land, 
COTTONLESS 
COTTONWOOD 
A4213—(Carolina Poplar). 
Has all the good qualities of 
LE Na Se - oe Ae ee Cottonwood, but does ‘not 
Long-lived and drouth- have cotton on it. Leaves are 
resistant. Plant 30 to 35 big, shiny and glossy. Fine 
ft. apart. Best of all for shade or shelter belt tree. 
AMERICAN ELM 
A4201—For majestic 
beauty you can’t beat it. 
“RUSSIAN MULBERRY 
Attracts Birds from Cherries 
A4282—Rich purple 
fruits. A fast grower and 
a pretty shade tree. Plant 
one with cherries—the 
birds will leave cherries’ 
alone. Make a fine jam i zs Each Per 2 Per 5 stands wind and drouth. then turn yellow when 
a ake and co toe. eee pee for wind- 3 to 4’, ppd. “68 1.19 [deal for dry prairies. The __parkings, and at each side _ they bloom. Easy to gro 
ood eaten right. off the ¢ : 4 to 5’, exp. soi Bi ue : ey Pyne ees 
tree, too. Rugged and Per Per not ppd. -78 1.49 fee ae aoe aa Sie of a garden seat. Exceed- on wet or dry ground 
hardy., Makes fine stock Each 2, 4 5 to 6’, exp. te Ennead ade lant 15 ft ingly hardy and will grow Plant 10 ft. apart. 
shade. Plant 25 ft. apart. 3 to 4’, ppd. .89 1.69 2.98 not ppd. .69 1.19 2.39 . i g F 5 js i 1 rae eee 
‘ , ppd. . : : apart. in any location. Plant 10 an 
Per Per 4 to 5’, exp. 6 to 8’, exp. Per Per Per as Each Per 2 
Each 2 4 * not ppd. .98 1.79 3.98 ft. apart. 5 to 6 ft. size, » : E 
3 to 4’, ppd. .89 1.69 2.98 not ppd. 1.25 2.29 4.39 Rosser 10 ids 8 tae y i 3 10 25 Ste ee aie 18 to 24”, ppd. .79 1.35 
4 to 5’, exp. 5 to 6’, exp. Ttises Cotkemwood Trees. (2003 1t., PDAy. 802.49, 4,93 -69;,each; or 5.00, 2to 3’, ppd. .98 1.79 
not ppd.. .98 1.79 3.39 not. ppd. 1.79 3.38 6.35 for only 3.89, exp. not ppd. 8to4ft., ppd. 1.10 3.39 7.95 Express not prepaid. 83to 4, ppdy f.19 2:9) 
Our Special 
CHINESE ELM WINDBREAK 
A2892X—If you want quick, tight wind- 
break or hedge in a hurry, here’s the bargain 
for you. Some 6 in. Chinese Elms grow to 6 
ft. in 1 year, so these big 1% ft. trees will 
give you a windbreak quickly. 
75 1 to 1% Ft. 259 
TREES—Postpaid 
A4046—RUSSIAN MULBERRY—Grows fast. 
Lots of fruit. Very hardy. Grows very dense. 
Attracts birds. 
The trees below are ideal for: windbreaks, 
shelterbelts, erosion control, wild life food and 
shelter, screens, farm woodlots, fence posts, 
shade and protection for the farm animals. 
Orders for 200 or more shipped Express 
Not Prepaid. - 
A4012—CHINESE ELM—lIdeal for quick 
windbreak clear to ground. Fastest grower 
known. Drouth-resistant. See prices top part 
of page. : 
A4006—BLACK LOCUST—Best to prevent 
~ soil washing. Used a great deal by the govern-- 
ment. Black Locust best for fence posts. 
Free Gift: 1 
18-24-in. Weep- 
ing Willow Tree 
200 500 12-18 in. ... 1.19 2.10 3.98 7.19 13.98 
Exp. Exp. 18-24 in. ... 1.50 2.79 5.50 10.29 21.79 
/ ae ee si ae Popa 2-3 ft. ..... 2.25 4.29 8.50 15.69 31.49 
2 Vets Ae 118 2 FOSS ETO FS SB ote RUSSIAN OL VE Very «frouth-ieiaa 
Oy if ~t L g . f sistant and quick growing. A beautiful silver 
: : 4 Mie r 18-24 in. . 1.50 2.79 5.50 10.29 21.79 A : ; | 
. See Listing of Windbreak Evergreens . 9-3 ft, ..... 2.25 4.29 8.50 15.69 31.49 color. A relief from usual windbreaks. Tight | 
5 * grower. 
A good windbreak will protect pd kde A4007 — BLACK WALNUT — Fine tree for 9-12 in. ... 1.35 2.39 4.39 | 
the home and feed lot, help cut The windbreak illustrated groves. Bears heavy crop of nuts. Makes good 12-18 in. ... 1.98 3.39 6.50 | 
windbreak. Lumber profitable. Hardy. Good 
investment for poor farm land. 
12-18 in, 1.98 3.69 6.98 12.98 29.50 
A4011—CARAGANA (Siberian Pea Tree)— 
One of the most valuable of the tall shrubs, or 
low trees, for the north and west. Extremely 
the fuel bill, and provide fire- 
wood and lumber. It is easy and 
inexpensive to plant one, and 
once established, it practically 
takes care of itself. 
Most windbreaks are designed | 
above has the minimum number 
of rows of trees. In most areas, 
and for most purposes, you will 
want more rows. 
A4031—NORTHERN COTTONWOOD — Fast 
growing tree that serves many purposes. The 
“firewood’’ tree. 
Pts i aa ES 1.19 2.19 3.98 
3-4 ft. ..... 1.49 2.49 4.49 
7.59" 
8.49 
17.49 
{9.93 
to give protection from the EASY TO PLANT hardy and drouth - resistant. Grasshoppers 
north and west winds, but the don’t bother them, : ; 
location primarily depends upon First, with a plow, throw out 9-12 in, re 2.40 4.50 8.75 19.75 WINDBREAK SPECIAL 
the direction of prevailing 12-18 in. ... 1.79 3.39 6.50 11.49 23.89 
winds, buildings, orchards or 
crops to be protected. Trees for 
each row may be chosen accord- 
ing to needs or taste, but gen- 
erally, low trees should be on 
the outside, then taller ones to 
about % way back, and then low 
ones again. (Evergreens are best 
for the inside rows. See listing 
of windbreak Evergreens on 
page 69.) 
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a deep furrow along the row of 
trees to be planted. Second, put — 
each tree against the straight 
edge of the furrow, then throw 
the loose dirt back in over the 
roots. Pack firmly with the feet. 
Then CUT ALL SEEDLINGS 
OR TREES BACK TO LESS 
THAN HALF THEIR HEIGHT 
(except Evergreens, which re- 
quire no pruning). Cultivate 
plenty the first two summers. 
Henry Field Seed & Nursery Co., 
A4023 — THORNLESS HONEY LOCUST — 
Very beautiful, fast growing. Choice wind- 
break. Drouth-resistant and hardy. 
12-18 in. .. 1.35 2.39 4.39 7.75 17.49 
18-24 in. .. 1.98 3.59 5.98 10.29 20.50 
A4033 — OSAGE. ORANGE — For windbreak 
and fence posts. Makes almost cattletight 
hedge or windbreak. 
12-18 in. ... .85 1.50 2.75 4.79 11.45 
18-24 in 1.39 2.49 4.25 7.29 16.25" 
dec uUitas eee 1.98 3.59 5.98 10.29 20.50 
“MIDWEST'S: LEADING SEEDHOUSE,” Shenandoah, Io 
12 to 18-In. Size Ppd. 
300 Trees for Only... ee A2887X__ 
100 Chinese Elm 
50 Black Locust 
50 Russian Mulberry 
100 Caragana 
Not only are these valuable for wind- 
breaks and shelterbelts, but they are 
useful for source of firewood, for lumber, 
for posts, and for shade for livestock. 
This is a real bargain! 
