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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. Trees should be 
fed periodically to promote rapid growth. (See 
Page 49 for Ross Root Feeder.) Trees Shipped 
Prepaid in spring or fall except when otherwise 
noted. Most trees must be shipped by express. 
State name of nearest Express Station. 
WEEPING BIRCH AND WILLOW TREES 
(a) 91 GC 5803—CuTLEAF WEEPING BiRcH. (Be- 
tula pendula lactmeata.) One of the most 
graceful weeping trees. Grows upright. Long, 
slender weeping branches. Bark changes to 
white as tree matures. Hardy zone 1 through 8. 
Shipped in Spring only, 
9-6 ft. Prepaid....... Each $4.95; 2 for $9.60 
6-8 ft. Prepaid....... Each 6,50; 2 for 12.50 
91 GC 5815—WeeEpine WILLow. (Salix niobe.) 
One of the hardiest, most beautiful of weeping 
willows. Branches droop to ground. Hardy all 
zones. No spring shipments after May 15. 
9-6 ft. Prepaid...... Each $2.50; 2 for $4.70 
6-8 ft. Prepaid...... Each 3.25; 2for 6.20 
COMUEMENE —hoahe = 
HANDSOME LAWN AND SHADE TREES 
91 GC 5800—American Etm. (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. o-..: Each $2.35; 2 for $4.50 
6- 8 ft. Prepaid...... Each. 3.25; 2 tor 6.20 
8-10 ft. Prepaid...... Each 4.95; 2 for 9.50 
91 GC 5827—C.iump oF Wuire 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 
through 8. Not shipped after May Ist. No fall 
shipments. Prices shown are for bundle of 4 trees. 
2-3 ft. Prepaid.Each $1.95; 2 bundles for $3.70 
91 GC 5822—Crimson KinG MapPLe. (Acer pla- 
tonoides schwedleri nigra). A new red Maple 
that keeps its 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 through 7. Size 
listed is a whip or lightly branched tree. 
4-5 ft. Prepaid...... Each $4,95; 2 for $9.50 
91 GC 5817—Tu.ie 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 through 7. 
4-5 ft. Prepaid...... Each $3.00; 2 for $5.75 
91 GC 5814—Moratne Locust. (Gleditsia trican- 
thos '’Moraine‘'.) (Not pictured.) Thornless, seed- 
less, and fast growing. Lacy foliage filters light to 
encourage lawn beneath it. Lets in breezes. With- 
stands wind and snow damage, imperfect drain- 
age dnd city conditions. Plant Pat, 836. Shipped 
spring only. Hardy zones 1 through 7, Size listed 
is a whip or lightly branched tree. 
5-6 ft. Prepaid. ..... Each $5.75; 2 for $10.95 
