CRIMSON KING MAPLE—A Real Novelty. Plant Patent No. 735. 
The Red Norway Maple (Acer platanoides schwedleri nigra). This 
unusual tree is a beautiful form of Schwedler Maple, which was 
originated in Europe. It is a very dark crimson, which color it re- 
tains all through the summer months, whereas the Schwedler does 
not. It has been under observation in America for thirteen years 
and has kept its brilliant coloring all through the entire season 
both in the East and on the Pacific Coast. One of the most out- 
standing ornamental trees ever produced! Every home has a spot 
for one or more of these trees—it will increase the value of your 
home considerably. Tall growers. Transplanted 3 to 4 foot trees, 
$3.35 each; 2 for $6.25; 5 to 6 foot trees, $5.25 each; 2 for $9.75; 
6 to 7 foot trees, $6.35 each; 2 for $12.00; 7 to 8 foot trees, $7.45 
each; 2 for $14.00; 8 to 9 foot trees, $8.85 each. 
GOLDEN BARK WEEPING WILLOW —An exceptionally strong, 
hardy, graceful tree. Splendid sweeping, graceful habit. Attractive 
golden bark. 2 yr. 4 to 5 ft. trees, $1.25 each; 2 for $2.25. 
NORWAY MAPLE—Used on many of our streets, as well liked for 
its pleasing and familiar symmetrical, dome-shaped head and ability 
to grow under city conditions. Its dense leaves are rich green in 
color, held on the tree longer in the fall than most Maples without 
much change in color. A good tree for street or lawn specimen 
planting where good form and shade are needed. 2 yr. trees, 3 to 4 
foot, $1.15 each; 2 for $2.15. 
BIRCH CLUMPS—Picture if you can three beautiful White Birch 
trees all growing from the same root system. A massive, estab- 
: lished effect is secured right from the time 
# of planting which is greatly enhanced as the 
tree grows and develops in size. Birch 
Clumps are a rare and outstanding novelty, Norway Maple 
only recently available to the 
prying, ports pear Feed , BECHTOL’S FLOWERING CRAB—Large clusters of 
$3.75 each; 5B to 7 fat $ 475 4 aye exquisite soft pink flowers that resemble Pinocchio roses 
in bud and flower. Handsome, dwarf, compact trees 
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A Aon ii neces a heres have great profusion of blooms year after year. Strong 
colored leaves, lower growth and transplanted 3 to 4 foot, well developed trees, $2.50 each. 
more compact than the common 
variety; glossier leaves. The 
dwarf tree comes out red in the * 
spring, stays red all summer, FREE Cultural Instructions 
ppd prone raed era fall. Beau- 
tiful single, pin owers in May. i 
gave or oldr have Hake tockt 6an6 Included With Every Order 
each; 2 for $4.50. 
GINKGO (or Maiden Hair Tree)—“The Oldest Tree Known to Man”. 
Records show this to be the only tree that is mentioned in the ancient 
writings of Confucius. Beautiful, finely cut foliage and erect, grace- 
ful habit of growth make it desirable. A mature specimen is almost 
invaluable. Perfectly hardy anywhere. Drops all of its leaves within 
a few hours after the first one drops in the fall. 12 inch trees, 85¢ 
each; 2 for $1.45. 
EUROPEAN WHITE BIRCH—No tree has 
more individual and distinctive charm than 
this tall stately White Birch, with its gleam- 
ing white trunk and its delicate pendulous 
branches. The tree grows to a height of 20 
to 80 feet, is thrifty, vigorous and upright. 
It is one of the few shade trees under which 
grass will make good growth. Complete 
your lawn with one of these outstanding 
trees. Transplanted 3 yr. trees, 6 to 8 feet, 
$3.35 each; 2 for $6.25; 4 yr. trees, 8 to 10 
feet, $4.50 each; 2 for $8.25. 
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