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ELM (General description. See varieties below. ) 
Most everybody is familiar with an Elm tree. though they may not 
know about the different varieties. We grow and sell a larger number 
of Elm trees than any other variety of shade trees. Used for street 
‘trees, open lawns, and for windbreaks. All of our Elm, except Chinese 
Elm, is affected by European Elm Scale in southwestern Nebraska and 
Colorado. 
AMERICAN ELM (Ulumus americana) 
A tall trunk breaking into large arching and drooping branches. 
Very wide-spreading and variable in form. Grown from seed, the trees 
vary somewhat in shape. We grow this variety in sizes for windbreak 
planting and in larger sizes for street and yard use. Space 35 to 40 
feet apart. 
CHINESE ELM (Ulmus pumila) 
This is really Siberian Elm and much more desirable than the true 
Chinese Elm. Used in semi-arid sections for a Shade tree, and gener- 
ally for windbreaks. Does not like wet soil, because a continued 
growth in the late Fall is subject to winter injury. Fast grower. 
HYBRID ELM : 
A grafted variety from a selected tree of American and Chinese 
Elm parentage. It is hardier than Chinese and a faster grower than 
American Elm. We have these trees in sizes for street and yard use, 
but do not have them in small sizes for windbreaks. 
LAKE CITY ELM (Ulmus: Lake City) 
A grafted tree that is a Moline type. Originated in Minnesota so 
it is hardier than Moline Elm for our north and west territory. 
MOLINE ELM (Ulmus: Moline) 
A grafted tree. Tops grow somewhat upright to provide a narrow 
top, which makes it suitable for street and small property planting. 
Foliage similar to the American Elim, but somewhat larger. Smooth 
glossy bark when young. Trees grow all alike similar to the mother 
tree from which it was originally grafted. Original tree, Moline, 
Tllinois. We space 25 to 40 feet apart here. Not suited for western 
Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming and the Dakotas. 
VASE ELM (Ulmus urni) 
This is a grafted American Elm. The parent tree has a compact 
top which is not too slender or two wide--a good specimen top. By 
grafting, we know we can have a top just like the mother tree--and all 
trees alike. Used for street and hard plantings. Space 35 to 40 feet 
here. An ideal top not too wide--not too narrow. A tree of beauty 
and majesty. 
HACKBERRY (Ceitis occidentalis) 
Resembles Elm somewhat; foliage more pointed and a lighter green; 
bark thick and rough; a symmetrical grower, grows anywhere and is 
especially suited for dry soils. Used for shade in streets and yards. 
We space 35 to 40 feet apart here. Newly planted trees require severe 
cutting back of limbs and careful planting. 
HAWTHORN, PLUMLEAF (Crataegus prunifolia) 
Grows 8 to 10 feet high and almost as wide. Grows in all our 
territory. Siow. Difficult to transplant. Very compact. Has the 
globular stratified appearance of most of the varieties of Hawthorns. 
Leaf is glossy green; practically immune from cedar rust and most free 
of this Fungus as any variety we know. 
