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CRIMSON KING MAPLE 



Plant Patent No. 735 



BEAUTIFUL COLOR — VIGOROUS GROWTH 



A "MUST" TREE IN EVERY YARD 



This is the real red maple you have been waiting for. It is a beautiful form of the Schwedler Maple with intense 

 red foliage throughout the growing season. Unlike other red maples, the color of the Crimson King does not fade 

 as the summer progresses. This fine tree originated in Europe and has been under observation in this country for 

 many years. We know it is adapted to our soils and climates, that it is perfectly hardy, and that it can be grown 

 in most any location. Crimson King is truly a "TREE OF BE.A.UTY'." See color illustration on cover. 4 to 5 ft., $4.95 

 each; 5 to 6 ft., $5.95 each; 6 to 7 ft., $6.95 each. 



BLUEBERRIES delicious — decorative (See Pages 40-41 ) 



-An outstanding plant for hedges, screens, or foundation work Beautiful foliage in summer, exceptionally pretty red 

 stems in winter, resistance to cold and disease make blueberries very popular. Best of all are the large, delicious 

 fruits you harvest from your own yard. DON'T WAIT — Order your plants now. 



An arrangement using The New 

 Fan Tail Willow 



Japanese Fan Tail Willow 



(Salix sachalinense Sekka) 



This is a strange, Japanese-y plant that's straight from the Orient 

 and as crooked as can be . . . the willow that doesn't know which 

 way it ought to grow. It will be the most talked about plant in your 

 garden. A medium spreading shrub that's fluffy with soft, silvery cat- 

 kins in the spring, and attractive all smnmer dressed in long, narrow, 

 shiny, green leaves, this mad willow m the fall becomes a home dec- 

 orator's delight. It is then, when the branches are fully ripened, that 

 their odd twistings and turnings provide for even the inexperienced 

 arranger the most arty of Japanese-style decorations. Sometimes the 

 branches are flat and an inch or so wide, sometimes they're round — 

 always they grow in the most unexpected direction; and they grow 

 that way naturally — without the aid of human hands. Spring, summer 

 and fall in the garden — and all winter in the house — you'll appreci- 

 ate the imusual beauty of this mysterious, odd-ball plant . . . Salix 

 sachalinense Sekka. 



Heavy 2 yr. field grown plants, 15 to 18 inches: $2.95. 



Use STRAWBERRIES for Ground Cover 



Yes .... Use Strawberries for a lasting and fruitful Ground Cover. Utilize the space around your home plant- 

 ings to give beautiful foliage and delicious fruit. Strawberries are so easy to grow — they easily adapt themselves to 

 a wide range of soils and fertility — that we know you will be amazed at your success. Strawberries, when used for 

 Ground Cover, may be grown by the Hill System or Matted bed culture. You may use either one season or ever- 

 bearing varieties. (We have special cultural directions for either method free upon request). 



Big, Luscious, Red Strawberries are yours for the picking if you start your Ground Cover Patch this season. 

 Plant Everbearing Types this spring for plenty of fruit next fall. Select your choice from our complete list in the 

 main Strawberry Section, pages 42-47. 



NEW ROBIN HOOD ROSE 



Good Dense, Almost Carefree Rose Hedge — Beautiful Cherry Red Blooms 



Robin Hood is the most remarkable and beautiful Hedge 

 Rose ever offered. It is a delightful Musk Rose that has 

 everything: Blazing clusters of brilliant cherr>' red flowers 

 completely cover the healthy, deep green foliage in the 

 spring. It continues to bloom throughout the summer and 

 into the fall. For small or large gardens, these densely 

 compact plants are unexcelled. Robin Hood can be trained 

 and sheared to most any desired size and form. 



Do not confuse the Robin Hood with other red rose 

 hedges on the market. Our plants are genuine. Plant 12 

 to 18" apart for good results. 



Prices for strong flowering plants: 



4 for $ 3.60 30 for $24.00 



8 for 6.95 60 for 45.00 



16 for 13.50 100 for 65.00 



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