Desirable Flowering and Ornamental 



TREES AND SHRUBS 



That Lead the Beauty Parade of Spring Blooms 



THE BEAUTY TREE 

 OF AMERICA 



Oriental Flowering Cherries 



KWANZAN. Large double pink blos- 

 soms borne in profusion. Tree vig- 

 orous and upright in growtli. 



31T. FUGI. The very best white flow- 

 ering cherry. We have never seen 

 such clusters of snow-white double 

 blossoms as this tree bears in the 

 spring. Tree upright in growth but 

 droops naturally when in bloom, 

 Pi'ices upright Tree Form, Double 



Flowering: Cherry (blooming size trees) 



3 to 4 ft., $3.95 each; 4 to 5 ft., ?3.95 



each. 



WEEPING 

 DOUBLE FLOWERING CHERRY 



Grace and Beauty unequalled in our 

 Large Blossom type 



FloAvers are large, double brilliant 

 pink, borne in clusters with stems 

 about 1 inch long. Blooms later than 

 the Single Flowering type and about 

 the same time as other double flower- 

 ing cherry, being partly in leaf when 

 blooms appear. A grand sight to be- 

 hold when in full bloom. Well develop- 

 ed heads on 5 to 6 ft. stems, $7.50 each. 



THE BEAUTIFUL MAGNOLIAS 



Nature gives us nothing finer in 

 tree blooms. 



THE GORGEOUS 

 FLOWERING DOGWOODS 



A Favorite Wherever Grown and Grows 

 Most Everywhere 



MAGNOLIA SOUIiANGEANA. One of 



the best known of the deciduous Mag- 

 nolias. Perfectly hardy and a very 

 beautiful plant when in bloom. Blos- 

 soms are large, purplish-pink and 

 white and usually appear on the 

 plants just before the leaves come 

 out. 18 to 24 inch, $3.95 each; 24 to 

 30 inch, $4.95 each; 30 to 30 inch, 

 $5.95 each. 



MAGNOLIA GBANDIFEORA. The 



great evergreen, large flowering Mag- 

 nolia of the South and Central 'areas. 

 The most beautiful of all evergreen 

 trees ; its immense saucer-like, white 

 shading to cream and very fragrant 

 flowers present a striking appearance 

 contrasted with the large glossy green 

 leaves. Not hardy north of southern 

 New York. 18 to 24 inch, $4.50 each, 

 2 to 3 feet, $5.95 each. 



BLOOD LEAF MAPLE 



THE ARISTOCRAT OF ALL MAPLES 



We offer this extremely scarce item 

 again this year in selected type grafted 

 stock. A rare and beautiful dwarf tree 

 with rich purplish red leaves which 

 adds the correct touch to many land- 

 scape effects. 15 to 18" only, $4.75 each. 



DOGWOOD, WHITE FLOWERING. 



Large white flowers appear in the 

 spring before the leaves. Scarlet 

 fruits are borne in the autumn and 

 the leaves turn to a deep red. 3 to 4 

 ft. $1.95 each; $5.00 for 3; 4 to 5 ft. 

 $2.75 each; $6.95 for 3. 



DOGWOOD (Pink Flowering). A color- 

 ed form of the native species Dog- 

 wood. Same habits of growth, period 

 of bloom and general behavior ; 

 bright deep rose-colored blossoms. 

 18 to 24 inch, $2.65 each; $7.40 for 3; 



2 to 3 ft. $3.35 each; $9.50 for 3; 3 to 

 4 ft. $4.25 each. 



OUR FINEST HAWTHORN 



PAUL'S SCARLET THORN. The 



grandest and most floriferous of all 

 the Hawthornes. The rich brilliant 

 double scarlet flowers present a strik- 

 ing appearance during the early 

 spring. These combined with the 

 healthy, vigorous habits of the tree, 

 being very hardy, make it a general 

 favorite. 4 to 5 ft. trees, well branch- 

 ed, $2.90 each; 3 for $8.00. 



^ PURPLE LEAVED PLUM 



REDBUD. At last an Ornamental 

 Purple leaf plum producing an edible 

 fruit. This variety can be planted 

 for both ornamental and fruiting pur- 

 poses. The foliage is red, shading to 

 dark red. The underside of leaf al- 

 ways having dark red color. The 

 blossoms are red, the fruit has dark 

 red skin and flesh. Redbud very 

 vigorous, fruit production high. Fruit 

 is cling of medium size, tart to taste. 

 Ripens late Julv. 4 to 5 feet, $2.25 

 each; 2 to 3 ft., $1.45 each; 3 to 4 ft., 

 $1.75 each. 



DOUBLE PINK FLOWERING PLUM. 



New and outstanding plum you will 

 want because of its mass of pink 

 blooms which literally cover the tree 

 followed by purplish foliage which is 

 extremely showy during the entire 

 season. 4 to 5 ft. tree, $2.25 each; 3 

 for $6.00; 3 to 4 ft. trees, $1.75 each; 



3 to 3 ft. trees, $1.45 each. 



JUDAS TREE OR RED BUD. A med- 

 ium sized tree with large, irregular 

 head and perfect heart-shaped leaves. 

 The profusion of delicate reddish-pink 

 blossoms with which it is covered in 

 early spring before the foliage ap- 

 pear makes it one of the finest or- 

 namental trees. 3 to 4 ft., $1.65 each; 

 $4.50 for 3. 



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THE GORGEOUS HOLLY 



Truly plants of distinction. 



Ilix Cornuta Burfordi and Ilix Cor- 

 nuta Femina ; Glossy bright green fol- 

 iage and heavy berry producing types 

 of dwarfish habits so they may be used 

 in most all foundation plantings or as 

 smaller growing specimen trees. Per- 

 fectly hardy in southern and central 

 areas except in higher elevations where 

 temperatures get below zero in winter 

 months. Burfordi type usually has 

 but one spine whereas the Femina type 

 has about five spines. These are con- 

 sidered among the "Showiest of Hol- 

 lies". State type wanted. 12 to 15 inch 

 plants, $2.50 each. 



THE GRAND GARDENIA 



A flower lovers favorite. 



GARDENIA, FORTUNEI. Everyone 

 loves the delicate fragrance of' the 

 Gardenia blossoms, and bright ever- 

 green foliage. Hardy outdoor types 

 that can be grown anywhere tem- 

 peratures do not get below lo° F. 

 Fortunei is an everblooming type 

 with fine double blossoms. Light 12 

 to 18 inch plants, $1.60 each. 



GARDENIA, MYSTERY. Similar to 

 above only more vigorous and flow- 

 ers are a little larger with same 

 bright evergreen foliage and double 

 blossoms being very fragrant. Light 

 12 to 18 inch plants, $1.60 each. 

 Thrives under same temperature con- 

 ditions. 



PIRACANTHA LALANDI 



(FIRETHORN) 



The most hardy flrethorn. Upright 

 grower, white flowers : large, orange 

 colored berries from mid-summer 'til 

 late winter. Prune annually for in- 

 creased berry production. 2 to 3 foot, 

 $2.95 each; 18-24 inch, $2.25 each; 12-18 

 incli, $1.65 each. 



PYRACANTHA, FORMOSANA. The 



red berried type of flrethorn and 

 most beautiful of all where it can be 

 grown. It cannot be grown, except 

 where adequately protected, where 

 temperatures get below 12° F. They 

 make a grand showing where planted 

 alternately with the Orange Berried 

 Lalandi type. Bright evergreen fol- 

 iage. 12 to 18 inch plants, $1.75 each. 



OUR FLOWERING CRAB 



BECHTEL'S DOUBLE FLOWERING 

 CRAB. One of the most beautiful 

 of the flowering crabs ; tree medium 

 size, covered in early spring with 

 large, double, fragrant flowers of a 

 delicate pink color. 3 to 4 feet, $2.50 

 each; 2 to 3 feet, $1.95 each. 



A L 31 E Y . "SENSATIONAL" . N E W 

 FLOWERING CRAB. The tree up- 

 right, vigorous and hardy. Blooms 

 second year. Flowers open from deep 

 carmine buds, are large, star pointed 

 and flrey crimson. One of the best 

 new sorts. 5-6 ft., $3.25 each; 4-5 ft., 

 $2.65 each; 3-4 ft., $1.95 each. 



DOUBLE FLOWERING PEACH 



This hardy, profuse blooming type 

 most desirable for lawn. 



The flowers are very double, almost 

 like a small rose and present a striking 

 appearance. Trees are hardy anywhere 

 peaches can be grown. Can be supplied 

 in double red, double white and double 

 pink. 2 to 3 ft., $1.15 each; $3.00 for 3; 

 3 to 4 ft., $1.45 each; .$4.00 for 3; 4 to 5 

 ft. sturdy trees, well branched, $1.75 

 each; $5.00 for 3 . 



