MOUNTAIN ASH 
An unusual, medium-sized tree, the 
Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuporia), grows 
to 25’ and has delicate, fern-like leaves. 
The clusters of white flowers in spring are 
followed by large bunches of very orna- 
mental, showy, red berries. In fall the 
foliage turns to beautiful orange and red 
colors. An exceptionally fine specimen 
tree for the lawn. 3 to 4’. ($2.65 each) 
(3 for $6.95) prepaid. 
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Cut Leaved 
WEEPING BIRCH 
A tall slender tree (Betula laciniata 
pendula) to 30’ in height. The branches 
are of drooping habit with deep green 
finely-cut foliage. One of the most desir- 
able lawn trees with its silvery white bark 
contrasting with green foliage. 3 to 4’. 
($2.85 each) (3 for $7.75) prepaid. 
Blooms Size of Dollar 
Glistening, fiery-crimson blooms the 
size of a dollar make Almey Crab (Malus) 
the most beautiful of all flowering crabs. 
White markings at the base of each petal 
give the effect of a five sided star. When 
in bloom this strong growing healthy tree 
looks like a mass of flame. Cannot ship 
to Colo. ; 
3 to 4’. “($3.65 each) (3 for $9.95) pre- 
paid. 
NIOBE 
WEEPING WILLOW 
Niobe (Salix niobe) is the best and 
most beautiful of the weeping trees, its 
broad spreading branches arching in cas- 
cades clear to the ground. A rapid grower 
to 35’ it makes a perfect ball of lovely 
green. It thrives in wet or dry soil, makes 
a perfect background for any planting 
Its amazingly swift growth provides color, 
shade and fresh green almost over nite. 
3 to 4’. ($1.50 each) (3 for $3.75) ppd. 
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"RED BUD 
The Judas Tree 
A very ornamental tree of medium size, 
with perfect heart-shaped leaves, the Red 
Bud (Cercis canadensis) blooms early in 
the spring before the leaves appear, coy- 
ering the branches with’ small rosy-pink, 
pea-shaped flowers. 2 to 3’, (75c¢ each) 
(3 for $1.95) ‘prepaid. 
“SUGAR MAPLE 
Aristocrat of Trees 
The Sugar Maple (Saccharum) 
spreading, symmetrical tree 
is a 
growing to 
60’ in height, affording very dense shade 
and glorious autumn colors. Deep green 
foliage turns to red, yellow and orange 
in the fall. One of the longest living of 
trees. It grows in any situation. 3 to 4’. 
($1.25 each) (3 for $2.95) prepaid. 
= RED LEAF PEACH a 
Red Fruit—Red Tree—Red Flower 
This unusual ornamental tree has 
brilliant red foliage in the early 
spring, dulling to a deep maroon to- 
wards fall— and best of all it gives 
delicious fruit, too. Its deep rose blos- 
soms against the red foliage are a 
pleasing contrast. Fruit is inch and 
a half size—just right for pickling. 
Like the foliage it is red, with white 
flesh deliciously sweet. This tree is a 
fine specimen and can also be used for 
background color in the shrub border. 
3 to 4’. ($1.95 each) (3 for $5.00) 
prepaid. Cannot be shipped to Ariz., 
Calif., Colo., Ida., or Wash. 
Burgess Pays the Postage 
Please note that practically every- 
thing in the Burgess catalog comes to 
you prepaid. In spite of great in- 
creases in postage, we are continuing 
our policy of making it easy and eco- 
nomical to order by prepaying ship- 
We call attention especially to our 
Dwarf Fruit trees on page 54. Most of 
them can be planted with other flow- 
ering trees in the lawn or the shrub 
border. 
ments. Do not compare our prices 
with those that are not prepaid. 
HEDGE PLANTS 
Although the hedging plants listed below are the 
most popular, almost any of the flowering shrubs 
will also make beautiful hedges. The Red and Green 
Barberries listed below are also beautiful additions 
to the shrub border. 
All of our hedge plants are 12 to 18”, and well branched. They are 
not as heavy as our 18 to 24”, and 2 to 3’ shrubs, and are priced ac- 
cordingly. Actually, large plants are a disadvantage for the close plant- 
ing necessary in a hedge. 
HOW TO PLANT 
We recommend a planting distance of 9 to 12” apart in the hedge 
row. Plants should be trimmed to 3 to 4” from the ground to force 
them to branch low and form a thickly bunched hedge. First year 
growth is usually spindly, so keep this new growth pruned to encourage 
sturdy plants. 
LOW PREPAID PRICES FOR HEDGE PLANTS 
Variety 5 10 25 
BARBERRY, Japanese, Green.. $2.00 $3.50 $7.50 
BARBERRY, Japanese, Red... 2.50 4.50 10.00 
CHINESE ELM 1.00 1.50 3.00 
PRIVET, Amur River... 1.25 2.00 4.50 
SPIREA, Van Houttei.. . 1.25 2.00 4.50 
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Write for prices in larger quantities. 
MULTIFLORA ROSE 
For Farm Fence or Garden Hedge 
Multiflora Roses grow quickly into thick, impenetrable, blossoming 
hedges that form effective barriers to livestock and people. The mature 
hedges are 6 to 8’ high and 5 to 7’ wide. On the farm they are easier 
and cheaper to establish than wire fences and require no maintenance, 
Foliage is rich, restful green and covered by a mass of white flowers 
in late spring. Does not sucker. Effectively confines cattle in 3 years 
and in another 2 to 3 years “‘will even turn a razor-back hog.’’ 
Set plants 12” apart for farm fences (6” for hogs) and 18” apart 
for garden hedges. Plant experimentally in far north or deep south 
and in arid regions. Not recommended in swamps or heavy shade. Espe- 
cially valuable for contour-planting. 9 to 12”. (10 for $1.85) (25 for 
$3.25) (50 for $5.50) (100 for $9.00) (500 for $37.00) (1000 for $55.00) 
prepaid. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co., Galesburg, Michigan 49 
