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Valdesian Nurseries, Bostic, North Carolina 
Horse Chestnut 
Horse Chestnut (Rubra) —Red flowering, some¬ 
what smaller than the old variety, with darker 
leaves and splendid flower spikes a little later 
in the season, but of a beautiful red color. Fine 
contrast to plant among other trees owing to 
its odd looking foliage, flowers and splendid 
form. Perfectly hardy and popular but rare 
sort. 
Each Per 10 
3 to 4 feet.$1.50 $15.00 
4 to 5 feet. 2.00 20.00 
5 to 6 feet. 3.00 30.00 
Amygdalus l’ersica flore-pleno (Double-flow¬ 
ering Peach) —A dwarf-growing tree which is 
particularly charming. The rosy-like flowers 
cover practically every twig and branch of the 
tree. The white is possibly the purest white 
seen in any flower. To see these wonderful little 
trees in full bloom it would appear that nothing 
more beautiful could possibly be found. They 
are a valuable addition to any collection. White, 
Pink and Red. 
Each Per 10 
2 to 2 y 2 feet.$1.50 $15.00 
2y 2 to 3 feet. 2.50 25.00 
♦Japanese Blood-Leaved Maple (A. Palmatum). 
—Has star-shaped foliage of a bright-red color, 
turning to a purplish-red color. A most pecul¬ 
iar and valuable ornamental tree that has no 
equal for lawn planting. 
Each 
12 to 18 inch.$ 2.50 
18 to 24 inch. 4.00 
24 to 30 inch. giso 
White Flowering Dogwood (C. Florida) — 
This is a splendid little tree which blooms 
in the spring before the leaves appear. Has a 
distinct grayish-green foliage that flames to 
bright red in autumn, followed with scarlet 
berry clusters on the crimson winter twigs, 
making it one of the most beautiful trees at that 
season. It is rather a unique tree in form and 
horizontal arrangement of its branches. 
Each Per 10 
2 to 3 feet.$1.25 $12.00 
3 to 4 feet. 2.00 18.00 
Red Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida 
Rubra) —A new and rare variety which has 
proven very valuable for ornamental planting. 
Its beautiful red flowers ci'eate a most pleasing 
effect. Its new branches are of a pink showy 
color, making a stout, stocky little tree whichi 
lends a pretty appearance among other trees. 
This tree is a wonder to many visitors here who 
have never seen the red-flowering Dogwood. 
Each 
18 to 24 inch.$2.50 
2 to 3 feet. 3.25 
3 to 4 feet . 4.00 
Fraxinus Americana—(Ash)—This is a native 
tree, is quick in growth, with broad spreading 
limbs. Valuable for shade, lawn, or street 
planting. 
Each 
G to 7 feet.$1.25 
7 to 8 feet. 1.50 
Sorbus Aucuparia (European Mountain Asli) 
—Small to medium size tree. Brilliant bright 
reel fruit in large clusters, fine for winter col¬ 
oring. 
Each 
5 to 6 feet.$1.50 
6 to 8 feet. 2.00 
American Beech (Fagus Americana) —One of 
the best ornamental trees for permanent plant¬ 
ing. 
Each 
3 to 4 feet.$1.50 
4 to 5 feet. 2.50 
American Elm (Ulmus Americana) —A tall 
and stately tree with spreading top. Attains 
great age. An ideal tree for lawn. IVell known 
American variety. 
Each 
4 to 6 feet.$ .60 
G to 8 feet. 1.00 
OXYDENDRUM 
Oxydendrum Arboreum (Sourwood) —A small 
tree with slender, spreading branches. Bright 
green leaves that assume dazzling tones of 
scarlet in autumn. Fragrant white flowers, re¬ 
sembling Lily-of-the-Valley, that hang in pan¬ 
icles of spreading racemes. Valuable as an or¬ 
namental tree, as well as for the honey the 
flowers produce. It is the most valuable honey 
producing tree known. The honey made from, 
this tree brings a higher price than any other- 
sort. 
We have had many orders for this tree as 
far west as the Pacific Coast states. 
Each Per 10 
12 to 15 inch, mailing size.... $ .40 $3.50 
2 to 3 feet.60 
3 to 4 feet. 1.00 
American Red Bud (Cercis Canadensis)—A 
small like tree, branching irregularly from the 
ground, spreading habit, with smooth, heart- 
shaped leaves and branches covering their whole 
length in early spring before the leaves arrive, 
with small pink flowers. 
Each 
3 to 4 feet.$ .50 
4 to 5 feet . .75 
5 to G feet. l.oft 
