SHADE TREES are the} ey feature of any landscape, and soon 
become priceless assets fy the home grounds. 
Whatever else yOu MUct forego, do not delay planting shade 
trees. Remember, a tree }-osting a couple dollars now will be ir- 
replaceable for $100 in & few short years. 
Frame your home With shade trees. Spot two or three to 
shield your garden and hhuse from the sizzling sun of afternoon. 
Give them elbow room—Hiant no closer than 20 or 30 feet. 
We have selected 10 trees which are notable for attractive 
features, hardiness, raphid growth, and freedom from pests. 
Choose several to meet Your particular requirements and order 
promptly for early spring} planting—and while the list is intact. 
ALL| SHADE TREES 
6 ft., field-grown e{ccept where designated otherwise. 
Institutional Price 
Each Each Per|}3 Each Per 6 Each Per 20 or More 
$9.25 $9.14 $9.00 $}.75 
American Plane 
Thornless Honeylocust 
(Platanus occidentalis) 
(Hardy Zones 3 to 9, 
Max. Hgt. 100 ft.) 
There are locations where one 
needs a shade tree that will grow 
(Hardy Zones 3 to 9, 
Max. Hgt. 90 ft.) 
For street and lawn planting this 
tree is one of the more favored to 
replace American Elm. Racemes 
vito a big, robust fellow and here 
the Plane Tree fills the bill. It is of fragrant, creamy flowers appear Tulip Tree Flower 
also famous for tolerating city in May. Lacy, delicate foliage 
(Hardy Zones 3 to 9, fumes and smoke. lends an exotic effect. Excellent 
Max Hgt. 120 ft.) ; with modern architecture. A le- (Hardy Zones 4 to 9, Max. Hat. 150 ft.) 
2 , Give the Plage plenty of grow- gume_ (like Clover), it actually The Tulip is a stately tree and a fine 
Our most beautiful shade tree. We con- ing room. You'll like the way it feeds and encourages a rich turf. specimen for large open areas. It is not 
suited for restricted grounds. The tree is 
sider Sweet Gum the most handsome tree = “’makes up” in a hurry. The shag- It is rapid growing, perfectly often over-sold on its Tulip-like flowers 
we can offer that also possesses merits of gy bark, showing pale green be- hardy and at home in all types of | —these are rather inconspicuous and do 
rapid growth, freedom from disease, hardi- ant tie auidishinctateatare nor soil. Definitely a shade tree of dis- not appear for several years after plant- 
ness and wide adaptability. Its star-shaped , tinction. Anse 
But it is a fine rapid-growing speci- 
men shade tree with unusual 
leathery leaves. Prefers good soil. 
Do not confuse these fine, devel- 
oped nursery grown plants with 
collected wildlings that seldom 
live. 
4 to 5 ft., field-grown. 
leaves are unlike any other tree and no tree found in any other tree. Its mot- 
displays such a riot of autumnal colors.  tled shade permits grass to grow 
Growth is columnar and stately yet its beneath. 
branches spread enough to provide abundant 
shade. Clean, neat, with interesting corky 
bark, 
Our moss-balled trees transplant per- 
fectly. 
Field-grown and bushy, 3 to 3/2 ft. moss- 
balled plants. 
(Hardy Zones 3 to 9, 
(Fraxinus lanceolata) Max. Hgt. 80 ft.) (Hardy Zones 4 to 9, 
(Hardy Zones 2 to 8, Broad, spreading tree with tre- This ore ech cil Chi- 
Max. Hgt. 70 ft.) mendous get-up-and-grow. Com- nese Chestnut that has had all the 
(Tilia cordata) 
(Hardy Zones 3 to 9, Max. Hgt. 90 ft.) 
Our choice of all the trees in the Linden 
group because of its dense habit and tight 
pyramidal growth. Moderate growth rate. 
Fragrant yellowish flowers appear in July. 
Very hardy. Plant in sun or partial shade. 
For permanent lawn specimen, or avenue 
tree, you can plant with confidence knowing 
this is one of the finest hardwood trees avail- 
able 
Moss-balled, 3 to 32 ft., heavy caliper ni . 
and branched. Little Leaf 
favorable reports in national ma- 
gazines recently. Large, sweet, 
richly flavored nuts are borne on 
trees when only 3 to 4 years old. 
| have planted many trees of 
this new Chinese Chestnut right 
here at Elsberry and honestly be- 
lieve it is the most practical nut 
tree to plant—others are too slow 
growing and too slow to bear. 
Good form and rich, lustrous, 
shiny green leaves make it a splen- 
did lawn and shade tree as well as 
nut tree. 
Plant at least two trees for pol- 
lination in well drained, sunny lo- 
cation. 4 to 5 ft., field-grown. 
Best of all Ashes for hbme pletely hardy. Foliage light green 
planting. A fine, stately tree above and silvery below casts 
that transplants wonderfully soft, filtered shade that does not 
well. Light, lacy shade encourg- suppress grass. 
es luxuriant turf. 
Fultageie cornea aroreaniann Useful as a temporary tree for 
its growth form is upright and Wick shading effect between 
confined rather than wide slower growing trees. 
spreading. It is difficult to!im- 
= agine a home grounds that*will 
Wetec not benefit from at least one 
Linden Ash tree. 
(Zones 2 to 9, 
Moose eo Elaa Max. Hat. 36 ft.) 
Our White Birch is the fa- Finest of all Willows. 
mous Paper Bark or Canoe Beautiful graceful branch- 
Birch native to the northern Ge ASeP Ing Tessie a 
woodlands—recognized as Ort eee Oe Oe aan 
: this tree attracti - 
the best variety for clumps. i eae a 
horas : , mer and winter. Effective 
ucn superior to European as lawn specimen or around 
variety generally offered. A pools or streams. Very fast 
clump of White Birch is in- grower, requires no care— 
valuable for creating that in- one of the most beautiful 
formal natural atmosphere of all trees. 
; so desired in the landscape of re Le iJ 
Tutroductug - GORGEOUS today. Plant three trees in acid bath ss Ae 
one hole for clump effect. Each Per 3 Per 6 
18-24 in. Seedlings 
Per 3 Per 10 Per 30 
A rare hedge item with a combination of qualities seldom found in any shrub. Throughout the 
spring its creamy white flowers will fill your garden with a delicate and bewitching fragrance. It is 
called Winter Honeysuckle because its scented flowers appear with the last snows and because the 
foliage is semi-evergreen. Its masses of ruby fruits appear in early summer before almost any other 
shrub and are a welcome treat to nesting songbirds 
Fragrant Honeysuckle is clothed in lustrous foliage, blue-green below and deep emerald above, 
p nto w € 
Institutional Price 
Each Per 20 or More 
to city atomsp 
Its dense semi- 
beckground and b 
An inent horti 
thrives in full sun or partial s e and is not finicky as to soil. Adapted 
ere tender plants fail or to the sw ng winds of open countryside 
vergreen character and moderate 6 to 8 foot height make it indispensable for 
rder 
riting of th iriety says 
The stiff leathery, half-evergreen leaves are 
t er s 
wers are another, coming at a time when. few 
juced about as early as fruit on any woody orna- 
r has been used with good success as a clipped 
hedge 
Never before has it been possible to secure a Fragrant Honeysuckle hedge at such an attractive 
price. Our plants are bushy, full-of-vigor, full 18-24 inch fresh-dug from our own fields. 
This introductory offer good only while limited supply lasts Ww 
25 ft. HEDGE ‘e guarantee each order wilt be filled with fresh dug stock of superior 
2extrahseronc 50 ft. HEDGE More quality and we guarantce it will reach you safely and fandermened in 7 live, 
18-24 in. Plants (24 Plants) Choice vigorous condition, ready to grow. 
Broadleaf _ We further guarantee our plants to thrive for you if planted according to 
instructions that are furnished with each order acknowledgement, and if given 
Evergreens ers and reasonable care. You could not expect us to replace stock 
(UImus pumila) lost due to bad drainage, drought, carelessness or neglect on the part of the 
(Hardy Zones 3 to 9, Max. Hgt. 60 ft.) Offered planter which are conditions beyond our control. In the event of any loss for 
Fastest growing screening you can plant—S feet growth per year is commonplace. Few trees are On pricevony Stockutheed er nowever share your loss and replace at one-half 
so drouth-resistant or suited to so many soils and locations. Free of blights that plague American ls to grow if you report by July Ist following planting. 
Elm, We consider this plant much better for screening than Lombardy Poplar Other 
Use for screening, windbreak or high hedge. Plant 2 feet apart in single row for immediate effect Sid Hf, i= 
2 to 3 ft., field-grown seedlings. e 
FORREST KEELING NURSERY, Etsberry, Missouri 
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JAPANESE ANDROMEDA (Pieris japonica) 
(Hardy Zones 5 to 7, Max. Hgt. 5 ft.) 
Here is a four-season plant unsurpassed by any other in the broadleaf family. 
The creamy white pendulous clusters of blossoms appear in early April, follow- 
ed by glossy summer foliage. In the fall rich tints of bronze color the leaves. 
Winter foliage stands out vividly against the snow. Andromeda will take to a 
half sun or fairly shaded situation. Unquestionably one of the very finest 
Broadleaf Evergreens. 
Moss-balled, 18 inches, field-grown. 
Each Each Per 3 Each Per 6 
$4.00 $3.75 $3.50 
