1954 SPRING CATALOG 21 
SHADE TREES 
Due to so many new homes being built in Sheridan, and so many 
wishing to replace cottonwoods, we are carrying a much larger stock 
of shade trees than we ever have in previous years. You will note that 
we are carrying mostly the 5- 6 ft. size. Our experience has taught us 
that this size transplants easier than the larger trees, and take root 
and grow faster. (These trees are too long to send by mail.) 
Other trees and larger sizes will be secured on special order if 
available. 
Norway Poplar—A fast growing, fine shade tree. Leaves similar 
to cottonwood, but has no cotton. 5-6 ft. size, each $1.00. 
American Elm—A very graceful growing type tree suitable for 
street or yard planting. 5-6 ft. size, each $1.50. 
European Mountain Ash—A splendid ornamental tree, especially 
peciiees in fall with its clusters of bright berries. 5-6 ft. size, 
each $3.25. 
Green Ash—A very hardy, clean, well-shaped tree. 5-6 ft. size, 
each $2.00. E 
Chinese Elm—A fast growing tree, widely used for shade, wind- 
break and hedge. If desired for shade, branches must be kept 
pruned from the time they are small. They withstand drought 
well, and do not want to be watered late in fall. These trees grow 
so fast, we found it the most economical to plant good seed- 
lings and keep them pruned. You will get a shade tree practi- 
cally as soon as if you plant a larger tree, and at much less ex- 
pense. Selected 3-4 ft. seedlings, each 25c; 10 for $2.25. Selected 
5-6 ft. seedlings, each 40c; 10 for $3.75. (Also see “hedging”’’). 
Cut Leaf Weeping Birch—An attractive ornamental tree. Silvery 
white bark, graceful drooping branches with deeply cut foliage. 
5-6 ft. size, each $3.25. 
American Linden—A fine pyrmidal shaped tree. While not a fast 
grower, it attains good size and makes an ideal tree for yard or 
curb. 5-6 ft. size, each $2.50. 
Norway Maple—A compact growing tree with broad dark green 
foliage. Very attractive. 5-6 ft. size, branched, each $3.00. 
Silver or Soft Maple—A fairly fast growing tree, making a good 
appearance and excellent shade. 5-6 ft. size, each $1.60. 
Schwedler Maple—Its distinctive red foliage makes this tree most 
attractive where something “different” is wanted for yard or curb 
planting. 5-6 ft. size, branched, each $3.50. 
Niobe Weeping Willow—Fast growing, hardy tree. 5-6 ft. size, 
each $1.40. 
Russian Olive—A fast growing hardy tree with silver gray foliage. 
4-5 ft. size, each 60c. See hedging for price on smaller sizes. 
An apple tree makes an excellent tree for back yard ornament and 
shade. We especially recommend the Yellow Transparent, the Whitney 
Crab, or the Dolga Crab for this purpose. 
See Page 25 for prices on Apple Trees 
For Mail Orders, See Page 19 for Delivery Charges 
