16 W. B. Whittier & Co., Framingham, Massachusetts. 
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PYRUS MALUS-CRAB. 
The Flowering Crabs are among the most ornamental lawn trees, best adapted 
for single lawn planting. They give an abundance of bloom at their proper season, 
and are adapted for a great range of soils. 
PYEU8 Malus coronaria, var, Bschtel's Double-flowered Crab. S>n. A dense, upright- 
growing tree, with a profusion of showy clusters of drooping, double pink, intensely 
fragrant flowers. A most charming small lawn tree of recent introduction. 
50 cts. to $1. 
P. H. floribunda, var. atrosangniinea. Sm. An open-topped, low-branched tree, 
with glossy, dark green foliage, and with a profusion of white flowers deeply tinged 
with shades of red, completely hiding the branches in their profusion in early sum- 
mer, followed by small, pendulous fruits, clinging to the branches throughout the 
winter. 3 to 4 feet, 50 cts. 
P. M. — , var. Parkmanii, Sm. A remarkable Japanese form, with very dark 
green, thick, glossy foliage, and pendulous, deep pink flowers borne in showy clus- 
ters in great profusion in early summer. 3 to 4 feet, 50 cts. 
P. M. spectabilis, var. Kaido. Sm. Broad, light green foliage ; dense, upright 
habit of growth, and very large and showy single white flowers flushed with pink. 
4 to 6 feet, 50 cts. 
P. M. — , var. rosea plena (Double Pink-flowered Chinese C). Showy, double pink 
flowers, produced in great profusion in May. 4 to 6 feet, 50 cts. 
PYRUS SORBUS— MOUNTAIN ASH. 
Choice, dense-growing lawn trees, adapted to a great variety of soils ; with highly 
ornamental foliage and showy flowers and fruit. 
PYEU8 SorbuB Americana (American M. A.). Sm. Dark brown baric, pointed buds, 
deeply toothed, dark green foliage; Howers white, in flat heads, followed by 
showy clu.sters of light orange-yellow berries. 5 to 7 feet, 75 cts. 
P. S. aucuparia (European M. A.). Med. Of dense, rounded habit, with light green, 
deeply toothed foliage, and large and showy clusters of bright scarlet berries. 
6 to 8 feet, 50 cts. 
P, -S. — var. quercliolia (Oak-leaved M. A.). A beautiful form, denser and of more 
upright habit than the type, with silvery, deeply lobed foliage and showy fruits. 
6 to 8 feet, 75 cts. 
P. S. — , var. aurea hybrida (Golden M. A.). A very distinct variety, with broad, 
silvery foliage and large, golden yellow fruit. A distinct and vigorous form. 
4 to 6 feet, $1. 
P. S. aria (Beam Tree). Sm. A dense, low-growing tree, with distinctly bright sil- 
very foliage. Choice for contrast foliage effects. 4 to 6 feet, 75 cts. 
QUERCUS— Oak. 
No class is worthy of more extended cultivation than this, combining distinct 
habit of growth with varied foliage and an adaptability to a great variety of soils, 
while no trees are of longer livelihood. For lawn, street and park-planting, these will 
be in demand. 
QUEBCUS alba (American White O.). i^". An immense, broad-spreading, irregular- 
topped tree, with light green, deeply toothed small foliage. One of the grandest 
and longest-lived trees. 5 to 7 feet, 75 cts. 
ft. coccinea (Scarlet O.) Z-^. Rich, glossy green, deeply cut foliage, turning to 
brilliant shades of scarlet in fall. 4 to 6 feet, $1. 
ft. macrocarpa (Mossy-cup, or Bur O.). Lz- Very broad, handsome foliage, with 
branches curiously ridged. A tree of vigorous growth, forming a symmetrical, 
round top. 4 to 6 feet, 75 cts. 
