296 Trees for Shade and Ornament 



Two Japanese Crabs, both perfectly hardy and free from insects 

 and diseases, are often planted: 



Fig. 103. — Pirns haccata Linn. 



P.florihunda Nichols (255), one of the most ornamental of its kind, a 

 dwarf, with a profusion of rich rose-red flowers in early spring, continu- 

 ing into the summer; followed by a red fruit on long stalks. The vari- 

 ety Parkmanii (255a), with rich dark foliage and semi-double flowers, 

 has proved less hardy. 



P. Toringo Sieb. (256), also a dwarf, with white flowers in small 

 clusters, the fruit the size of a large pea. 



