Trees of Unusual Charm and Beauty 
THE 
REDBUD 
(Cercis Canadensis) 
THE LONG-LOST FRANKLINIA 
The Franklinia (Gordonia altamaha) 
is the rarest native American flowering 
tree. Found by John Bartram in 1790 
and never found since, all specimens are 
propagated from the original single tree 
of Bartram’s which has since died. A 
small tree to 30 feet with white showy 
flowers 3 inches across in August. Re¬ 
lated to the Camelia, but hardy north 
in Zone VI. Very fragrant. 
Why this glorious small native tree is 
not more generously used is a mystery. 
April and May sees the bare limbs cov¬ 
ered with bright rose flowers, followed 
by large handsome leaves. Should be 
grouped with Dogwood. Zone V. 
(Each) 
12 to 15 inches, postpaid $3.00 each 
3 to 4 feet, B. & B.10.00 each 
4 to 5 foot trees 
6 to 8 foot trees 
$ 1.00 
1.50 
THE MAGNOLIAS 
On bare branches come huge blooms of exqui¬ 
site shape and color at the first touch of Spring. 
The most popular is the Saucer Magnolia, called 
Soulangeana. It is of moderate size with pinkish 
flowers and is very showy and picturesque. Photo¬ 
graph above. Hardy in Zone V. All shipped B. 
& B. 
Soulangeana —April 20. Pink and white. 
(Each) 
10 to 12 inches, 1 yr. grafts.$1.00 
12 to 18 inches, 2 yr. grafts. 1.25 
3 to 4 feet specimens. 4.00 
A sequence of blooms can be planned in various 
kinds of Magnolias from early April to late May. 
Halleana stellata —April 10. White. 
10 to 12 inches, 1 yr. grafts.$1.00 
2 to 3 feet. 4.00 
H. Stellata rosea —April 10. Rose. 
10 to 12 inches, 1 yr. grafts.$1.25 
12 to 18 inches, 2 yr. grafts. 2.00 
Conspicua— April 20. White. 
15 to 21 inches, 2 yr. grafts. 1.50 
Soul. Lennei —May 1. Red and white. 
10 to 12 inches, 1 yr. grafts.$1.00 
12 to 18 inches, 2 yr. grafts. 1.25 
3 to 4 feet specimens. 9.00 
Soul. Nigra —May 15. Purple and white. 
10 to 12 inches, 1 yr. grafts. 1.00 
STEWARTA PENTAGYNA 
This extremely choice and rare American 
native makes a handsome small tree with large 
showy white flowers in July and August and 
has bright green leaves changing in autumn to 
orange and scarlet. Very choice. Hardy in Zone V. 
3 to 4 feet, heavy plants.$5.00 each 
FLOWERING ASH (Fraxinus ornus) 
Handsome round-headed tree to 50 feet. 
Showy white clusters of fragrant flowers in May 
and June. Hardy in Zone V. 
5 to 6 feet, nice trees.$3.50 each 
VE TREE 
(Davidia involucrata). Zone VI 
The late Dr. E. H. Wilson wrote of the Davidia 
that it is “the most interesting and most beautiful 
of all trees which grow in the north temperate 
regions.” The white flowers and their long pendu¬ 
lous bracts, when stirred by a light breeze, re¬ 
semble huge butterflies or small doves fluttering 
amongst the bright green leaves. Blooms in May 
and June. 
(Each) 
2 to 3 feet, potted.$14.00 
3 to 4 feet, potted. 17.50 
FLOWERING DOGWOOD 
(Cornus) 
Spring would lose much of its beauty were it 
not for this species. The large showy flowers in 
massed effect make a sight never to be forgotten. 
Note that we can furnish small sizes as well as 
large. This is true of all other varieties on these 
pages. They are listed and priced in the green 
folder pasted in the back of the Guide, under the 
heading “Deciduous Trees.” Small sizes of these 
beautiful flowering trees can be used to obtain a 
massed effect at low cost, but which in a few 
years will make as effective a planting as the 
larger sizes for more immediate effect. 
White Flowering Dogwood (C. Florida). IV 
20 feet. Covered with white blooms in May. 
Crimson leaves and berries in Autumn. 
(Each) (10) (100) 
18to24in.transplanted. $ 20.00 
Landscape Grade 
4 to 5 feet.$1.50 $12.00 65.00 
6 to 8 feet, B. & B.. 3.50 20.00 150.00 
Large Specimens—Write for quotation— 
surprisingly cheap. 
Red Flowering Dogwood. Zone IV 
Grafted pink form of the native tree. Color 
photo above. 
(Each) (10) (100) 
2 to 3 feet, B. & B. $1.65 $15.00 $100.00 
3 to 4 feet, B. & B. . 2.00 18.50 120.00 
4 to 5 feet, B. & B. . 2.50 22.50 150.00 
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