The FLOWERING CRABS 
(Maluses) 
The Klouering Crabs have few rivals among 
gorgeous Spring flowering trees and shrubs. Ac 
the Arnold Arboretum one of the imoortant events 
of the year is the blooming of tlic Oabs, followed 
by the showy fruit. 
They are of easy culture, and whether planted 
singly or in masses, give remarkable and quick 
results. Not only are the Flowering Crabs beau- 
tiiul on the small lawn, but they are used to greatest 
advantage on a large scale in woodland and other 
mass plantings, as are Dogwoods and Hawthorns. 
Xo group of plants have greater value for enlivening 
opc-n forest i>arks and the country roadside. They 
present striking effects when planted on parking 
strii>s -of boulevards and wide city streets. 
November is an ideal time nf year fvr planting. Give rich soil and mulch lieavilv. Use all the 
ivater the soil ■u-ill take in plantina. 
Description of Varieties Made up From Arnold Arboretum Bulletins 
MALUS angustifolia (Southern Crab;. Latest American species to flower. Deep pink. Sizes 
arnoldiana (.Arnold Crab). A low. broad, bushy tree with long arching, upper branches * * * 
and are wonderful objects when clothed from end to end with flowers and a blue sky is seen 
between them. Flowers and Iruit nearly twice as large as floribunda. Size 1-2 ft. 
atrosanguinea (Carmine Crab). This plant has the habit of M. floribimda of which it is a 
probable In brid. I'he brilliant red flowers of this Flowering Crab are not surpassed. Sizes 
1- 2 ft.. 2-:i ft.. 3-4 ft., 4-0 ft. 
coronaria (Xative Crab). White and pink flowers of most delightful and penetrating fragrance. 
Fruit makes a fine jelly. Size 1-2 ft. 
floribunda (Japanese Flowering Crab). "This is one of the handsomest and mo.st sati.sfactorv 
of all flowering trees for this climate; it blooms every year without lail. The bright pink flower 
bu<ls arc \-ery beautiful; and the masses of small flowers, which connletely cover the branches, 
are at first pink and then gradually become white." Fruit hangs until late Spring, furnishing 
fine Winter food for birds. Sizes 1-2 ft., 2-3 ft., -i-i ft., 4-,") ft. 
ioensis, var. Bechtel Crab. Produces in great quantities double pink flowers which look like 
small clustered Roses and is certainly one of the most charming of all (lowering trees. Sizes 
2- :J ft., -SLOIl; -.i-l ft., SI. 7.5; 4-5 ft., S2.50; 5-6 ft., $3.50. 
micromalus (.Midget Crab). From Japan. Flowers open from deep rose-colored buds and are 
pale pink and hardly more than }.4 in. in diameter, followed by small, yellow fruits. Sizes 
1-2 ft.. 2-;i ft. 
niedzwetzkyana (Redvein Crab). This comes from Russian Turkestan and is remarkable in 
I be retl color of the flowers, branches, leaves and fruit. Sizes 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft., ,5-0 ft. 
prunifolia (Pear I.eaf Crab). F'ruit nearly an inch in length, very lustrous, bright red or yellow 
with red check. Perhaps the showiest fruit of all the Flowering Crabs. Sizes 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft. 
prunifolia rinki (Chinese Apple). The Apple cultivated in Jajian for its fruit before the advent 
of foreigners. Small tree about 10 ft. high. Large flowers in. across like those of the com- 
mon .Apple. Size 1-2 ft. 
robusta (Sturdy Crab). Very vigorous grower with large leaves. Fruit very conspicuous. One 
of the best. Sizes 2-3 ft., 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft., 5-0 ft. 
saigetiti (Sargent Crab). Shrub from northern Japan. Wide-spreading branches, pure white 
flowers with bright yellow anthers; scarlet fruit remaining on branches until Spring. Sizes 
1-2 ft., 2-3 ft. 
sieboldi calocarpa. This Japanese Crab is one of the handsomest in the Arnold .Arboretum. 
Hroad. tree-like shrid] or small tree, pink and white flower.s 1 in. in diameter, and Ijrilliant 
scarlet, lustrous fruit },2 in. in diameter and probably more tjeautiful than those of any other 
Crabapijle. Sizes 2-3 ft., 3-4 ft., 5-(i ft. 
spectabilis (Chinese Flowering Crab). Tall shrub or small tree, with erect, slightly spreading 
stems, large pink flowers, more or less double, and medium-sized yellow fruits. Sizes 2-3 ft., 
3- 4 ft., 4-5 ft. 
zumi (Ziimi Crab). Interesting species. Pink and white flowers. .Sizes 1-2 ft., 3-4 It. 
Prices of Flowering Crabs except where noted. 
1- 2 ft $0.75 each, $6.00 per 10 
2- 3 ft 1.00 each, 8.00 per 10 
3- 4 ft 1.25 each, 10.00 per 10 
4- 5 ft 1.75 each, 16.00 per 10 
5- 6 ft 2.50 each, 22.00 per 10 
The smaller sizes may be sent b>' parcel post free; the larger sizes by express or freight, charges 
collect. Packing free. 
Specimen Evergreens HARLAN P. KELSEY 
Catalogs Free SALEM, MASS. 
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