Zilke’s Shade and Ornamental Trees 
SILVER MAPLE — A very fast growing tree, round to oval in outline, with 
finely cut leaves, silvery underneath, which turn in fall to a beautiful, clear 
yellow coloring often brightened with brilliant red. The Silver Maple is not 
particular as to soil conditions and will thrive in moist or wet locations. 3 year 
transplanted, well developed tops and roots, 4 
to 5 foot, $1.25 each; 3 for $3.00; 5 to 6 foot, 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75; Extra heavy 4 year trees, 
6 to 8 foot, $2.25 each; 2 for $4.00. 
CHINESE ELM (Ulmus pumila) — Very rapid 
grower. Will give ample shade in only 5 to 6 
years from planting. Has dense, dark green 
foliage; is first shade tree to leaf out in the 
spring, and the last to shed its leaves in the fall. 
Resists drought and cold, and succeeds in all 
parts of the United States. Does well in all soils, 
except on low wet ground. Transplanted trees, 
3 year old, 4 to 5 foot, $1.30 each; 5 to 6 foot, 
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Chinese Elm 
LOMBARDY POPLAR — No other tree so stately and artistic 
for accent purposes. Plant in groups of 3 to 5, or in rows 2 to 
5 feet apart. Marvelous for backgrounds and windbreaks, and 
planted along drives. Plant between fields to keep soil from 
blowing. Trees are branched from the ground up. Keep narrow 
columnar shape without pruning. Rapid growers on any soil. 
Heavy Transplanted Trees, 5 to 6 foot, $1.00 each; 2 for $1.90; 
Extra heavy 6 to 8 foot, $1.25 each; 2 for $2.40. 
HYDRANGEA, Tree Form—Beautiful, well developed trees of 
true P. G. type. Flowers in August and September. Blooms 
are first a delicate pink, turning to bronze in early autumn. 
Beautiful wherever planted. Good 3 to 4 foot, $3.00 each; 2 
for $5.50. 
WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD — The rare beauty of 
Dogwood in Spring when it is white with bloom, or in 
Summer with its dark green foliage changing in the Fall 
to gorgeous reds, is hard to equal; it is one of the loveliest 
of trees. The spreading branches 
grow horizontally and slightly 
upward from the trunk, conspic- 
uous flowers, appearing early 
in the Spring are 3 to 3% in. 
in diameter. A Dogwood makes 
a beautiful lawn shrub border 
specimen, and is valuable where 
its native woods habitat can 
be copied. 18 to 24 inch, 85¢ 
each; 3 for $2.15; Heavy 4 to 5 
foot transplanted, $3.00 each; 2 
for $5.00; Extra heavy 5 to 6 
foot, $4.50 each; 2 for $8.50. 
WISCONSIN WEEPING WIL- 
LOW — Long fine leaves born 
on sweeping branches _ that 
reach to the ground when trees 
are a few years old. Trees grow 
to a great height and become 
very picturesque. Grow rapidly. 
2 year 4 to 5 foot $1.00 each; 
3 year 5 to 6 foot $1.45 each. 
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Weeping Willow 
$1.60 each; 6 to 8 foot, $2.45 each. 
Silver Maple 
RED FLOWERING DOGWOOD —A symmetrically spreading tree growing to 
height of about 20 feet. The large, reddish pink flowers produce a contrast of 
loveliness against the fresh new green of an early lawn. Its deep green foliage 
turns to a rich bronzy red in the autumn. Most popular of all the Dogwoods. 
2 year old, 18 to 24 inch, $2.00 each; 2 to 3 foot, $2.70 each; 2 for $4.75. 
NEW “MORAINE”? LOCUST 
Plant Pat. No. 836 
THORNLESS, SEEDLESS, HARD WOOD, 
FAST GROWING, LONG LIVED 
America’s Great New Shade Tree 
The perfect answer to the demand for a 
clean, fast-growing, long-lived shade tree. 
The MORAINE LOCUST is a round headed 
tree when young but tall and vase-shaped when 
older. Mature trees attain a height of 80 to 100 
feet with lower branches high enough to clear a 
two story house. This feature permits planting 
the tree closer to the house than is the case 
with most other trees. Leaflets are small and 
in the fall they drift in between the grass blades 
on the lawn making very little raking or clean 
up. Very little pruning is needed as the lower 
limbs self prune as the tree grows. Tests show 
this new tree to grow more rapidly than either 
Silver Maple or Chinese Elm. It withstands 
drought and heat and cold. Thrives under ad- 
verse city conditions as well as on the plains 
where rainfall is slight. Excellent for either 
lawn or street planting. One of the best new 
tree introductions for American homes. Heavy 
5 to 6 foot, Transplanted, Branched Trees, $5.50 
each, 2 for $10.00; Fine 3 to 4 foot trees, $3.15 
each. 
DWARF RED LEAF MAPLE—Hardy, dwarf 
growing trees, grows to about 8 feet. Their in- 
dented leaves are vivid blood-red in spring, which 
dull to bronzy purple red or bronze-green in 
fall. This grafted form is unexcelled for the 
bright spot of color on the open lawn or mixed 
with other shrubs. Transplanted 10 to 15 inch, 
$2.25 each. 
