A PAGE OF SPECIAL ITEMS 
FLOWERING CRABS (Malusl 
The Chinese Flowering - Crabs are not so 
well known as the Flowering Cherries, but 
a lot of them are decidedly more gorgeous 
and brilliant. They grow in any soil. 
ELEYII —This is a purple-leaved, vigor¬ 
ous-growing Crab of recent introduction 
from England. The flowers are single, of 
a deep pink or red color, a to 4 ft., 40c each; 
3 for $1.00. prepaid. 
ALDENHAMENSIS— The Aldenhamensis 
is a new Flowering Crab, originating on the 
place of Hon. Vicary Gibbs at Aldenham, 
England. This is considered the finest of 
the red-flowered Crab Apples, flowering 
after most of the other Crabs have finished. 
3 to 4 ft., 50c each; 3 for $1.20. Prepaid. 
ATRO.SANGUINE A —Beautiful rose-pink 
flowers. Tree grows into a spreading form 
that is attractive. 3 to 4 ft., 50c each; 3 for 
$1.25. Prepaid. 
SEIBOLDI —Clusters of white flowers un¬ 
folding with the leaves. Fruit beautiful. 
3 to 4 ft., 50c each; 3 for $1.25. Prepaid. 
One each of the above four varieties 
all for $1.75 prepaid 
BECHTELS —Pale pink double flowering: 
sweet scented flowers; upright habit; can 
be used as specimen plants; very attractive 
ing groups. 2 to 3 ft.. $1.00. Prepaid. 
NEW CUT LEAF BECHTELS FLOWER¬ 
ING CRAB —Beautiful pale pink double 
flowers. Blooms early in the spring. At¬ 
tractive deep green foliage that holds well 
in summer, does not rust and, as the name 
implies, cut leaved. The variety is a big 
improvement over the common Bechtels 
Crab. Our supply is limited, we have the 
only stock of it in this country. Order early. 
2 to 3 ft., $1.50 each; 2 for $2.75. Prepaid. 
FLOWERING HAWTHORNS 
Handsome dwarf trees with shiny leaves. 
Very attractive in shape and color, bloom 
in profusion late in spring time. 
DOWNY HAWTHORN —B right green 
leaves with very showy creamy white flow¬ 
ers and scarlet edible fruit; fine for mass 
planting. 3 to 4 ft., 00c; 3 for $1.50. Prepaid. 
WHITE FLG. ENGLISH HAWTHORN 
(Crataegus Oxycantha Alba)—Pure white, 
very attractive double flowers. Beautiful in 
foliage and fruit in the autumn. 3 to 4 ft., 
00c; 3 for $1.50. Prepaid. 
RED BUD (Judas TreeI 
A very ornamental tree of medium size, 
with perfect heart-shaped leaves. Blooms 
early in spring before the leaves appear, 
covering the branches with small rosy- 
purple, pea-shaped flowers. 3 to 4 ft., 75c 
each. Prepaid. 
COTONEASTER HORIZOMTALIS 
(Rock Cotoneasterl 
A low, spreading, horizontal, evergreen 
shrub, growing to a height of 18 inches, and 
spreading to about 3 feet, glossy evergreen 
leaves, with numerous flowers that cover 
the shrub. The leaves turn a brilliant 
scarlet in autumn, which with the red 
berries it produces annually, makes it one 
of the finest shrubs grown. Price; 10 to 12 
inch plants, $1.50 each; 3 for $2.50. Prepaid. 
NEW PURPLE LEAVED FLOWERING PLUM 
(Prunus CistinaI 
A handsome little tree. Foliage maroon- 
red that deepens in color as the season ad¬ 
vances. Covered with a mass of small white 
flowers in spring. 3 to 4 ft., 5Ec each; 3 for 
$1.25. Prepaid. 
BLOOD RED JAPANESE MAPLE 
(Acer Palmatum AfropurpureumI 
A small tree or shrub, valued for its blood 
red leaves and bright red branches, of dense 
growing habit. 12-15 inch B & B, $1.00 each. 
Express Collect. 
SMOKE TREE (Rhus CofinusJ 
PURPLE FRINGE —A bush with simple 
obovate leaves and brown bark. Flowers 
purple, giving the plant a smoky appearance 
from which it derives its name. There is 
nothing quite like it. Price; 3 to 4 feet, 65c 
each; 3 for $1.80. Express Colleet. 
CATALPA BUNGE!! 
UMBRELLA TREE —Just the tree to 
be used for formal effects. Has a broad, 
dome-shaped head at the top of a long, 
straight stem. An exceptionally hardy va¬ 
riety. 1 year heads. 2 fo»- 81-50; 2 year heads, 
2 for $2.00. Express Collect. 
Umbrella Tree 
PiNK FLOWERING DOGWOOD 
(Cornus Florida RubraI 
Covered in early spring with masses of 
large rose-red blooms. Rich red berries in 
fall. Formally shaped. This fine tree will 
excite admiration wherever grown. Strong 
2-year trees, 3 to 4 ft tall, $1.25 each; 3 for 
$3.50. Prepaid. 
