Flowering Crabs 
The rare beauty of these two Flowering Crabs is 
bound to enthrall even the most sophisticated. They 
are at home in the most modest Cottage Garden as 
well as in the most ornate Formal Garden. 
“Queen of the May” (Malus theifera) New. 
The habit of this Chinese Crab is decidedly 
picturesque, and in beauty of blossom is not ex¬ 
celled (the Arnold Arboretum states that it is the 
finest of the Flowering Crabs.) In late April and 
early May it creates a stunning display of fragrant 
rose-pink flowers which change to white on open¬ 
ing. Plant it in a corner of the Garden, in groups 
in the Border, or use it as an accent on the lawn. 
2 to 3 ft., Bushy Plants, $0 90 each 
3 to 4 ft., $1.25 each, F. O. B. Piqua 
Eley Flowering Crab (Malus purpurea eleyi) 
A new Hybrid, having been raised by Mr. Charles 
Eley at his English home (Bergholt, Suffolk). 
Clusters of bright red, dish-shaped flowers—larger 
and prettier than the well known Malus floribunda 
—followed by very conspicuous fruit of a rich 
reddish color. Leaves are bright red early in the 
season. 4 ft. Trees, $1.00 each, F.O.B. Piqua. 
“Queen of the May”, the regal plume 
of Spring 
Purple-leaved Plum 
Doubleflowering (Prunus 
cerasifera blieriana) 
The cloud of pink flowers blending into the 
tender young coppery foliage is a welcome sight 
on an April day. The flowers are large and double, 
almost hiding the slender branches. The purple 
foliage retains its color until late in the summer, 
making this an excellent accent or background 
shrub. , 
Grows 10 to 15 ft. high in this climate; on 
the Pacific Coast it is quite the “rage” as a 
sidewalk tree, and deserves more popularity in 
the East. The flowers are splendid for cutting. 
Vesuvius (Prunus Vesuvius) 
A striking new variety of the Purple-leaved 
Plum with a deep purple foliage, retained 
until late Autumn. Single flowering but 
extra valuable because of its handsome rich 
coloring. 
Prices for both Blieriana and Vesuvius 
3 to 4 ft. Trees, $1.25 ea.; 3 for $3.25 
4 to 6 ft. Trees, $1.50 ea.; 3 for $4.00 
F. O. B. Piqua 
The salmon-pink flowers of the Double¬ 
flowering Plum appear as little rosettes 
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