ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. 



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PYRUS. Crab and Mountain Ash. 



We invite special attention to the Double -flowering Crabs; their beauty and value seem to 

 have been overlooked. 



Pyrus arbutifolia. Chokeberry. Grafted standard high upon the Moun- 

 tain Ash, this forms a very pretty ornamental tree. $1.00. 



Pyrus communis salicifolia. Willow-leaved Pear. Of slow growth, 

 rather spreading habit, leaves lanceolate, silvery. 75 cents. 



CHINESE double ROSE-FLOWERING CRAB. 



(natural size.) 



Pyrus malus baccata var. carnea pleno. A Crab with delicate flesh- 

 colored double flowers ; very fine. 



P. m. communis acubsefolia. An Apple with spotted foliage; flowers 

 white, shaded pink. 



P. m. coronaria odorata. Fragrant Garland-flowering Crab. 

 Single blush flowers, with the fragrance of sweet violets; blossoms appear about a 

 week after those of the Double Rose-flowering; very desirable. May. 



