The Flowering Crabs 
species and Varieties of Malus 
HARLAN P- KELSEY 
IN THE ARNOLD ARBORETUM 
From fhoto by Mr. Kelsey, taken near the Forest Hills entrance 
From left to right arc shown Malus arnoldiana, M. spectabilis 
and M. scheideckeri. 
The Flowering Crabs have few rivals among gorgeous Spring flowering trees and 
shrubs. At the Arnold Arboretum one of the important events of the year is the blooming 
of the Crabs, followed by the showy fruit. 
They are of easy culture, and whether planted singl.v or in masses, give remarkable 
and quick results. Not only are the Flowering Crabs beautiful on the lawn, but they are 
used to the greatest advantage on a large scale in woodland and other mass plantings, as 
are Dogwoods and Hawthorns. No group of plants have greater value for enlivening 
open forest parks and the country road.sidc. They present striking effects when planted 
on parking strips of boulevards and wide city streets. 
,'\s soon as the ground can be worked is an ide.il time for planting. Give rich .soil and 
mulch heavily. Use all the water the soil will take in planting. 
Description of species and varieties made up from Arnold Arboretum Bulletins. 
Prices of Flowering Crabs 
1 year (from grafts) under 1 ft $ .75 each $ 6.75 per 10 
1- 2 ft 1 . 00 each 9 . 00 per 10 
2- 3 ft 1 . 25 each U . 25 per 10 
3- 4 ft 1 . 75 each 15. 75 per 10 
4- 5 ft 2.50 each 22.50 per 10 
5- 6 ft 3 . 50 each 31 . 50 per 10 
6- 7 ft 4 . 50 each 
Send for catalog of Hardy American Plants, Carolina Mountain 
Flowers and Specimen Evergreens. 
Always Address: 
HARLAN P. KELSEY 
Kelsey-Highlands Nursery 
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 
