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FACTS ABOUT WARDS SHADE TREES 
Wards trees are field grown, and from 2 to 4 
years old depending on variety. Root pruned for 
good growth. Well rooted, well branched trees. 
True-to-name and disease free. (See Wards 
Warranty on Page 63.) Trees should be fed peri- 
odically to promote rapid growth. (See Page 63 
for Ross Root Feeder.) Shipped Prepaid in spring 
or fall except when otherwise noted. State name 
of nearest Express Station. 
WEEPING BIRCH AND WILLOW TREES 
91 GM 5803—CuTLEAF WEEPING BrRcH. (Be- 
tula pendula lacineata.) One of the most 
graceful weeping trees, Grows upright. Long, 
slender weeping branches, delicate foliage. 
Bark changes to glistening white as tree matures. 
Shipped in Spring only. Hardy zone 1-8. 
5-6 ft. Prepaid....... Each $4.95; 2 for $9.60 
6-8 ft. Prepaid....... Each 6.50; 2 for 12.50 
91 GM 5815—WeEEPING WILLow. (Salix niobe.) 
One of the hardiest, most beautiful of weeping 
willows. Long slender, yellow branches droop to 
ground. Hardy all zones. Notshipped after May 15. 
5-6 ft. Prepaid...... Each $2.50; 2 for $4.70 
6-8 ft. Prepaid...... Each 3.25; 2for 6.20 
HANDSOME LAWN AND SHADE TREES 
91 GM 5800—American Exim. (Ulmus ameri- 
cana.) Stately tree of great size and tremen- 
dous spread. A vigorous, rapid-growing tree 
with graceful, long, spreading branches which 
form giant arches over roads and streets. Hand- 
some, medium-size leaves are oval, and sharp- 
pointed; turn golden yellow in fall. One of the 
best types for towering effect and wide spread 
shade. Neat in habit. Wood is tough. Gray bark. 
Good background for house. Best in rich, moist 
soil but grows almost anywhere. Hardy all zones. 
5- 6 ft. Prepaid...... Each $2.10; 2 tor $3.90 
6- 8 ft. Prepaid...... Each 3.15; 2tor 5.80 
8-10 ft. Prepaid...... Each 4.95; 2for 9,50 
91 GM 5827—C.ump oF Wuite Bircu. ( Betula.) 
Consists of four trees to be planted as clump 
or individually. Grows more beautiful every 
year because the bark turns white as it ages. 
Attractive green leaves turn yellow in the fall. 
Makes lovely appearance in natural plantings 
or placed among evergreens, Hardy zones 1-8. 
Not shipped after May lst. Prices shown are for 
each clump of 4 trees. 
2-3: ft, Prepaid. sustains jetetem niece vais .Each $1.95 
91 GM 5822—Crimson Kine Map te. (Acer pla- 
tonoides schwedleri nigra). A new red Maple 
that keepsits beautiful deep maroon foliage from 
early spring to fall. Provides dense shade. Ideal 
for city planting. Plant Pat. 735. Shipped in 
spring only. Hardy in zones 1-7. 
4-5 ft. Prepaid...... Each $4.95; 2 for $9.50 
91 GM 5817—Tutie Tree. (Liriodendron tul- 
ipifera). Well formed pyramidal tree. Tulip- 
like flowers of yellowish orange. Large dark 
green leaves turn vivid yellow in fall. Shipped in 
spring only. Hardy in zones 1-7, 
4-5 ft. Prepaid...... Each $3.00; 2 for $5.75 
91 GM 5814—MoraineE Locust. (Gleditsia trican- 
thos ’‘Moraine’'). (Not pictured.) A new Locust 
that is thornless, seedless, and fast growing. Lacy 
foliage filters light to encourage lawn beneath it. 
Tall, with spreading branches when older. Pro- 
vides quick shade. Lets in the breezes. With- 
stands wind and snow damage, and imperfect 
drainage. Thrives under city conditions. Plant 
Pat. 836. Shipped spring only. Hardy zones 1-7. 
9-6 ft. Prepaid....... Each $5.00; 2 for $9.50 
