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MALUS— FLOWERING CRABS 



As contemporaries of the ornamental Cherries they are su- 

 perseded in floral charm by no other family of small flowering 

 trees. Not only are they exquisitely beautiful, but they possess 

 the invaluable attributes of hardiness and adaptability. With 

 few exceptions the flowering season is April and May. 



ARNOLDIANA (Arnold Crab). One of the most beautiful varieties, 

 rr: /mating at the Arnold Arboretum. Very large rose-colored 

 flowers, turning to white. 6 to 8 ft. SI. 50 each, 3 for $3.75. 



BACCATA (Siberian Crab). Single; white; fragrant; upright, tree- 

 like growth; brightly colored, fragrant. Fruit also good for 

 making jelly. 18 to 24 in. 50c each, 3 for SI. 25. 



BECHTEL'S. A fine, small flowering tree which, when in bloom, 

 present's the appearance of being covered with delicate pink 

 roses, scenting the atmosphere for a long distance with a frag- 

 rrr. re surpassing the rose. 3 to 4 ft. 75c each, 3 for $2.00. 



CORONARIA (Wild Sweet Crab). White and pink flowers, delight- 

 fully fragrant. 2 to 3 ft. 60c each, 3 for $1.50. 



DAWSONIANA. Large white flowers and yellowish-green fruit. 

 18 to 24 in. 50c each, 3 for $1.25; 8 to 10 ft. $2.50 each. 



ELEYI. Upright habit, young foliage purplish red. Deep red 

 flowers and fruits. 3 to 4 ft. 75c each, 3 for $2.00. 



FLORIBUNDA. Enormous masses of flowers, red in the bud, pale 

 nnk when expanded. 2 to 3 ft. 50c each, 3 for $1.25; 6 to 8 ft. 

 $1.50 each. 



FLORIBUNDA ATROSANGUINEA. Flowers almost crimson. A tall- 

 er growei than most Crabs. 2 to 3 ft. 60c each, 3 for $1.50. 



FLORIBUNDA PURPUREA. One of the best; purple foliage and 

 flowers dark purple fruit. 12 to 18 in. 40c each, 3 for $1.00. 



MANDSCHURIA (Manchurian Crab). Among the earliest to bloom. 

 Large pure white flowers; dark crimson fruits on long stems. 18 

 to 24 in. 50c each, 3 for $1.25; 3 to 4 ft. 75c, 3 for $2.00. 



NEIDZWETZKYANA. A most conspicuous variety producing leaves 

 and bark of a reddish or purple color and flowers of a beautiful 

 pink followed by fruit of the darkest purplish red. 3 to 4 ft. 

 75c each, 3 for $2.00. 



PRUNIFOLIA RINKI (Chinese Crab). Flowers Dink; fruit greenish- 

 yellow. 2 to 3 ft. 50c each, 3 for $1.25; 5 to 6 ft. $1.00 each, 3 

 for S2.50; 6 to 8 ft. SI. 50 each, 3 for S3. 75. 



ROBUSTA (Cherry Crab). Large, white, fragrant flowers; red fruit. 

 18 to 24 in. 50c each, 3 for SI. 25; 5 to 6 ft. SI. 00 each; 6 to 8 ft. 

 31.50 each, 8 to 10 ft. S2.50 each. 



SARGENTI 'S orient's Crab). Dwarf, spreading Japanese variety. 

 :s of purest white, with bright yellow anthers and scarlet 

 fruit hanging till spring. 12 in. 35c each, 3 for 90c; 2 to 3 ft. 

 $1.00 each, 3 for S2.50. 



SCHEDECKERI. Very abundant umbels of pale pink or rose flowers; 

 yellowish fruits; vigorous grower. 6 to 8 ft. $1.50 each. 



ZUMI. Pink and white flowers and bright scarlet fruit. 6 to 8 ft. 

 $1.50 each. 



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MERTENSIA Virginca (Blue Bells). A charming spring-flowering 

 native with drooping panicles of light blue flowers fading to 

 clear pink. The arsTty little bells are well known to all who 

 went wild-flowering in childhood along the river bottoms. 20c 

 each, 3 for 50c, 12 for $1.75, 100 for $8.50. 



MENZIESIA Polifolia (Daboecia Polifolia). The "Irish Heath". A 

 dwarf Little plant for the rockery, with glossy green leaves and 

 spikes of Large droooing purple bell-shaped flowers from July to 

 ~e jtember. 30c each, 3 for 75c. 



MENZIESIA Polifolia Alba. Similar to above but with white flowers. 

 25c each 2 far 75c. 



NANDINA Domestica. An evergreen Japanese shrub. The white 



:s are 'reduced in panicles of up to 15 inches long, followed 



by red berries. The new foliage is tinted with pink and in winter 



becomes a beautiful red color from the effects of cold. 6 to 8 



in. 35c each, 3 for 90c; 15 to 18 in. 75c each, 3 for $1.75. 



NYSSA Sylvatica. Handsome glossy foliaged tree. One of the 

 glories of the garden when in the autumn its scarlet foliage gives 

 the :ree the appearance of a ball of flame. 2 ft. 35c each, 3 for 90c. 



OSMANTHUS Americanus (Devil-wood). Thick, shining leaves and 

 fragranl white flowers. Hardy to Washington, D. C. 15 in. grown 

 in pots $1 DC each 2 foi S2.50. 



OSMANTHUS Aquifolium (Tea Olive). Holly-like, oval spiny-toothed 

 leaves; fragrant white flower clusters. Prefers rich soil and some 

 shade. 8 to 12 in. 65c each, 3 for $1. 75; 15 to 18 in. $1.50 each, 3 

 for $3.75; 18 to 24 in. $2.00 each, 3 for $5.00. 



