Pyrus Malus — Flowering Apple — Crab. i 



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twenty feet, and is suitable for either the orchard or the 

 garden. 



What is called Bechtel's crab is a new American 

 product, and is already regarded as one of the best that 



BRANCH OF FLOWERING CRAB. 



has made its appearance. It is supposed to have sprung 

 from the western form of P. in. coronaria, having origi- 

 nated at Stanton, 111., and has been put on the market 

 within a very few years. It produces large double pink 

 blossoms, much resembling small roses, and in great 

 abundance. They are also exceedingly fragrant and said 



