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A formal planting of Moon's nursery products at Marion, Ohio. 



Pyrus: Flowering Crab Apple 



Hardy little flowering trees that bloom abundantly 

 in Spring. Each year they are becoming more 

 popular. Being of a somewhat dwarf nature 

 adapts them for small lawns or for group planting 

 on larger areas. 



Pyrus flexilis. (S). One of the larger growing 

 varieties of which we are this year offering some 

 fine large trees. Pinkish white flowers followed in 

 the Autumn by yellow fruit. Each 

 8 to 10 ft $2 75 



Parkman's Double-flowering Crab. Pyrus 

 Floribunda, var. Parkmani. (D). a beautiful 

 little tree, to be planted singly or in clusters about 

 the lawn. At the close of April it sends forth 

 clusters of dark rose-colored buds that open into 

 beautiful little rosy white flowers of exquisite 

 fragrance. Each Per 10 



3 to 4 ft $1 25 $10 00 



4 to 5 ft 1 50 12 50 



Bechtel's Double-flowering Grab. Pyrus 

 loENSis, VAR. Bechtelii. (S). Bears masses of 

 double rose-like flowers of delicate pink color and 

 most delightful fragrance. 



Each Per 10 



2 to 3 ft $0 75 $6 00 



3 to 4 ft 1 25 



Chinese Double Pink-flowering Crab. Pyrus 

 Spectabilis var. Rosea Plena. (S). An attrac- 

 tive pink-flowering sort. The flowers of this variety 

 give a touch of color in a group of small trees, which 

 will be much appreciated in the Spring of the year. 



Each Per 10 



3 to 4 ft $1 25 $10 00 



4 to 5 ft 1 50 12 50 



Pyrus Toringo. (D). White or blush flowers, 

 followed by yellow fruit. Good Autumn foliage. 



Each Per 10 



6 to 8 ft $2 00 $17 50 



8 to 10 ft 3 00 25 00 



Prunus : The Plums and Wild 

 Cherries 



A family of medium-sized trees including many 

 native varieties that are useful in the decoration of 

 lawns and public parks, particularly where a natural 

 landscape is desired. Of rather quick growth and 

 easy culture. The flowers of many varieties are 

 followed by ornamental fruits. 



Wild Plum. Prunus Americana; syn. Cerasus 

 Americana. (D). Profusion of white flowers in 

 April and May, followed by fruit of a reddish color. 

 The leaves turn to yellow and bronze in the Autumn. 

 A native sort of ornamental value. 



Each Per 10 



6 to 8 ft $1 50 $12 50 



8 to 10 ft., 1>^ to 2 in 2 00 17 50 



Prunus Amygdalus. Hard Shell Almond. 

 (D). Bears edible nuts of good quality. Although 

 more generally cultivated further south, this tree 

 seems to do fairly well here. 



Each Per 10 



5 to 6 ft $0 75 $5 00 



6 to 8 ft 1 50 12 50 



Wild Black Cherry. Prunus Serotina. (M). 

 Its flower racemes are white and fragrant, its leaves 

 glossy and its fruit black. A familiar sight along 

 the country fence rows and it deserves more general 

 appreciation. A great favorite with the birds, 

 which are attracted by the quantities of fruit which 

 hangs on for a long time. 



Each Per 10 



5 to 6 ft $0 75 $5 00 



6 to 8 ft 1 00 7 50 



8 to 10 ft 1 50 12 50 



Choke Cherry. Prunus Virginica. (S). A 

 native variety which is beautiful in flower. Dark 

 red or purple fruit the size of a pea. Of rather 

 quick growth and spreading open habit. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



5 to 6 ft $0 75 $6 00 



6 to 8 ft 1 00 7 50 $60 00 



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