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EARL FERRIS NURSERY, Hampton, Iowa 
Bechtel’s 
Flowering 
Crab. 
Red Flowering Crab 
(Malus Neidzwetzkyana) 
In early spring, this delightful flow- 
ering tree is a mass of beautiful red 
flowers, followed by a crop of attrac- 
tive small fruit which is a favorite food 
of birds. Strong, rugged grower, and 
hardy everywhere. 15'20 feet at ma- 
turity. Each 
4 ft., select.#0.50 
Purple-Leaved Plum 
(Prunus Newport) 
Rich foliage of crimson and dark 
purple gives wonderful contrast to any 
planting. Delicate white flowers in the 
spring. Very hardy. 10 feet in height 
at maturity, but can be kept trimmed 
back as low as desired. We recommend Double Flowering Plum, 
it strongly for its distinctive touch to 
the landscape. Each 10 
2- 3 ft. transplants .#0.40 #3.50 
3- 4 ft. heavy transplants.50 4.00 
4- 5 ft. select, heavy transplants .65 6.00 
FERRIS’ 
Dwarf Flowering Trees 
At Bargain Prices 
In Groups or as Specimens on the Lawn, They are Always Charming. 
Japanese Flowering Crab 
(Malus floribunda) 
A handsome sort, thickly covered with rose-red buds changing to white as they 
open, followed by artistic fruits of yellow in the fall. 15-20 feet at maturity. 
Each 
4 ft., select .#0.50 
Bechtel's Double Flowering Crab 
(Malus ioensis Bechteli) 
A real beauty, and so popular. From the middle to the last of May, it is pro¬ 
fusely covered with delicate pink blossoms, double and large, which from a dis¬ 
tance look like small roses. Very fragrant. 15 feet at maturity. 
Each 10 
3 ft., select .#0.45 #4.00 
Crimson Crab 
(Malus atrosanguinea) 
Everyone is delighted with this showy 
flowering tree—a veritable shower of 
dark red, single flowers in the month of 
May, with small, bright red fruit in the 
fall. Fine for individual planting. 15-20 
feet at maturity. 
Each 
4 ft., select.#0.50 
Scheidecker's 
Flowering Crab 
(Malus Scheideckeri) 
Beautiful double blossoms of sweet 
fragrance abundantly cover the tree in 
May—often red in the bud, changing to 
pink as they open. Another fine speci¬ 
men type. 12-15 feet at maturity. 
Each 
4 ft., select.#0.50 
Midget Crab 
(Malus micromalus) 
Upright, vaselike tree, which is a 
mass of lovely pink flowers in May, fol¬ 
lowed by a heavy crop of midget fruits. 
Extremely showy in both blooming and 
fruiting periods. 15 feet at maturity. 
Each 
4 ft., select.#0.50 
Double-Flowering Plum 
(Prunus triloba) 
ROSE TREE OF CHINA. Early in the spring before the leaves appear, it is 
entirely enveloped in a fleecy cloud of double pinkish flowers—a beautiful sight. 
Fine foliage. A group of these plants, or even a single specimen, will add much 
color to your springtime landscape. 6-8 ft. at maturity. 
Each 10 
18-24 in. transplants ......#0.35 #3.00 
2-3 ft. specimens ..... .50 4.50 
Paul’s Scarlet Thorn - Crataegus 
In the Haw family, and like its kinfolk is absolutely hardy, and of unusual 
beauty. Showy, bright crimson double blooms in May and June set off by 
handsome, shiny foliage; during the winter its whorled branches and wild as¬ 
pect make it wonderfully picturesque. Likes rich, heavy soil. Give it a prominent 
place near a shrubbery group, where it can show off so well its many charms. 
12-15 ft. at maturity. Each 
3 ft. specimens.#1.00 
Our Favorite Flowering Crab Collection 
1 Red Flowering Crab 1 Scheidecker’s Flowering Crab 
1 Midget Crab 1 Crimson Crab 
These FOUR Delightful, Ornamental Crabs—Strong, well-rooted 
plants, 18-24 inches high. (Well worth $2.50). 
FERRIS’ BARGAIN PRICE | 
Postpaid * - I ^ 
Or, EIGHT Flowering Crabs (2 each of the above) 
Postpaid for ONLY— 
Paul’s Double Scarlet Thorn 
