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The Sargent Cherry, or as it is now commonly called, Prunns 

 serrulata sachalinensis, is one of the most important trees in north- 

 ern Japan and Saghalin, where it is used for lumber. When it is 

 in flower it is the handsomest of all the large size Cherries. This 

 is one of the most important introductions made by the Arboretum, 

 both as an ornamental tree and as a timber tree. The Cherry 

 plantation in the Arboretum is being extended, and in years to 

 come will doubtless make a show approximating to some extent 

 that which attracts the Japanese by thousands to the Cherry 

 orchards in the Spring. A large number of Cherry trees have also 

 been supplied to Rochester, N. Y., where several acres in the public 

 parks are being devoted to their culture. 



Hardly second to the Cherries in beauty are the Crabapples, 

 which are also grouped near the Forest Hills entrance, with a 

 second collection on Peters Hill. These Crabapples make a won- 

 derful burst of bloom in the Spring, and ought to be better known 

 to garden makers everywhere. 



Malus fioribunda is a tree without a country. That it was sent 

 to Europe from Japan more than sixty j^ears ago is well known, 

 but nobody knows with certainty from what country Japan 

 adopted it. We can only assume that it came from China, like 

 many of the other crabs. In an^^ event, it is wonderfully hand- 

 some, never failing to cover itself with masses of beautiful flowers, 

 deep rose in the bud, but turning to white after the petals open. 

 This little tree is far better for home gardens than many of the 

 shrubs commonly used. Professor Sargent calls it one of the 

 handsomest and most desirable small trees which can be grown in 

 the northern United States. 



Malus Sargentii is another small crab, the diminutive size of 

 which makes it a good subject for small gardens. It was discov- 

 ered by Professor Sargent on the borders of a salt marsh in northern 

 Japan. Although rarely growing more than a few feet high, its 

 branches spread out over a space ten or twelve feet in diameter. 

 One attractive feature about this crab is that its fruit remains on 

 the branches until Spring. 



Trees raised from seed gathered from plants in a large collection 

 like the one in the Arboretum rarely resemble the parent. While 

 this makes trouble for the botanist, it has a distinct advantage for 



