The Flowering Crabs 
(Maluses) 
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 singly or in masses, 
give remarkable and quick results. Not only are the Flowering- 
Crabs beautiful 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. No group of plants have greater 
value for enlivening open forest parks and the country roadside. 
They present striking effects when planted on parking strips of 
boulevards and wide, city streets. 
Description of Varieties 
Malus atrosanguinea. This plant lias the habit of M. floribunda, of which it 
is a probable hybrid. The brilliant red flowers of this Flowering Crab arc 
not surpassed. 
baccata. Siberian Crab. Very handsome, hardy narrow tree, with large white 
flowers. This is the species which has given rise to the popular race of culti- 
vated erabapples like the Ilyslop and Transcendent. 
coronaria. Native Crab. White and pink flowers of most delightful and 
penetrating fragrance. Fruit makes a fine jelly. 
floribunda. (See front page.) 
niedzwetzkyana. This comes from Russian Turkestan and "is remarkable in 
the red color of the flowers, branches, leaves and fruit." 
parkmani. (See page opposite.) 
scheideckeri. Pyramidal habit, with small pink flowers in greatest profusion. 
Should be in every collection. 
spectabilis. Tall shrub or small tree, with erect, slightly spreading stems, large 
pink flowers, more or less double, and medium-sized yellow fruits. 
