Shrubs and Trees 
Bobbin k d> Atkins 
Malus • Flowering Crab-Apple 
The Flowering Crab-Apples are bushy shrubs or small trees with flowers varying from deep carmine 
to the most delicate pink and white. In the fall the conspicuous red or yellow fruits, interspersed through 
the charming green foliage, are equally attractive. These fruits, as they reach maturity, are keenly 
relished by birds. There is no better way to attract these feathered friends than by planting Crab-Apples 
to provide them winter food. 
The Flowering Crabs lend themselves well to lawn planting. Over large areas, they may be placed in 
groups, but on smaller lawns they may be used as specimens. When added to the shrubbery border, 
either individually or in groups, they greatly enhance the value of the planting with their profusion of color. 
In general, the Flowering Crabs will more than repay the owner for the little care necessary for their growth. 
Malus Aldenhamensis. A handsome small tree with 
purple-veined foliage and semi-double, light pink 
flowers stained with red in the bud, followed with 
abundant purplish red fruits. Each 
5 to 6 ft...$1 50 
M. Arnoldiana. A very attractive form of M. flon- 
bunda, rather stiff and spreading in habit, with 
clusters of delightfully fragrant white flowers 
tinged with pink in the bud, followed by long- 
stemmed drooping waxy yellow fruit. Each 
5 to 6 ft.......$1 50 
M. atrosanguinea. Carmine Crab. Makes a good 
head, covered with deep carmine flowers, not 
fading white, and followed by ornamental fruit. 
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5 to 6 ft.$1 50 | 6 to 8 ft.$2 00 
M. baccata. The Siberian Crab is a rather large tree 
with clusters of snow-white flowers, followed with 
wax-like yellow fruits. Each 
8 to 10 ft...$4 00 
M. coronaria. Wild Sweet Crab. Low, bushy tree 
with stiff, crooked, thorny branches. Sweet- 
scented, rosy red or blush flowers in May. Each 
8 to 10 ft...$4 00 
M., Eva Rathke. The Weeping Crab-Apple. A 
unique garden ornament, forming a picturesque 
tent-like tree covered with clusters of pinkish 
white flowers, followed by rather large edible 
fruits. Each 
Standards, 4 to 5-ft. stems, with 2-ft. crowns . $4 00 
M. floribunda. Japanese Flowering Crab. Forms a 
shapely bush or small tree; bud warm red, open¬ 
ing to light pink, delicately shaded. Delicate fra¬ 
grance. In spring, the bush is a mass of color. 
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4 to 5 ft.$1 25 | 6 to 8 ft.$2 00 
M. ioensis Bechteli. Bechtel Crab. Very hardy, 
forms a shapely compact specimen, and blooms 
freely. The fragrant, soft pink flowers are very 
double, resembling a small rose in formation. 
Each 
4 to 5 ft...$1 50 
M. Niedzwetzkyana. Redvein Crab. A looser- 
growing variety than Floribunda. Picturesque in 
winter. Produces a wealth of deep pink flowers, 
fading white. Each Each 
4 to 5 ft.$1 25 | 6 to 8 ft. ; . .$2 00 
M. Parkmani. Parkman Crab. Grows similar to 
above, but has semi-double flowers, beautifully 
flushed warm rose. 
Each Each 
4 to 5 ft.$2 00 | 5 to 6 ft.$3 00 
M. Sargenti. A spiny, spreading shrub about 6 feet 
high with clustered white flowers faintly tinged 
with yellow by their golden stamens. Fruits are 
dark red. Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.$1 50 | 6 to 8 ft. ...$2 00 
M. Scheideckeri. Scheidecker Crab. Similar in 
habit and foliage to Floribunda, but the fine 
double flowers are larger, of a light rose-color. 
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4 to 5 ft.$1 25 I 6 to 8 ft.$2 00 
Malus Sieboldi calocarpa (M. zumi calocarpa). A tree 
of attractive, spreading habit, with clusters of 
small white flowers deeply tinged with pink in 
the bud, followed by abundant berry-like red 
fruits. Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.SI 50 | 6 to 8 ft...$2 00 
M. Soulardi. Sturdy tree somewhat like the common 
apple, with close clusters of blush-pink flowers, 
followed by rather large yellowish edible fruits. 
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3 to 4 ft. ; ..SI 00 | 6 to 8 ft.$2 00 
M. spectabilis. Chinese Flowering Crab. Coral-red 
buds, paling to delicate rose when fully expanded; 
exquisite fragrance. Hardy. 
Each Each 
4 to 5 ft.$1 50 | 5 to 6 ft.$2 00 
M. theifera. Tea Crab. A handsome and very 
scarce variety with fragrant flowers and beautiful 
waxy fruit with crimson cheeks. Considered at 
the Arnold Arboretum as one of the very choicest. 
Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.$2 50 | 6 to 8 ft.$3 50 
While we do not list Malus over 6 to 8 feet high, 
we can supply many of the varieties up to 10 feet. 
If interested in larger sizes, please ask for our 
special list showing sizes and prices. 
NOTE.—An extra charge, at cost, will be made if these 
Flowering Crab-Apples are to be balled and burlapped 
OXYDENDRUM arboreum. Sourwood. An excel¬ 
lent native shrub or tree with long, loose panicles 
of white flowers in July. The large, shining green 
leaves turn bronzy red. 
Each 
3 to 4 ft.$1 50 
4 to 5 ft. 1 75 
Each 
6 to 8 ft.$3 25 
8 to 10 ft. 5 00 
PHILADELPHUS coronarius. Mock Orange. Pure 
white, very fragrant flowers in May and June in 
great profusion. 
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3 to 4 ft..$0 60 $5 00 | 5 to 6 ft... .$0 85 $7 50 
P. coronarius grandiflorus. Big Scentless Mock 
Orange. Large, creamy white flowers. Fine 
foliage. Vigorous. Very popular, and a showy 
specimen plant when in bloom. Each 10 
4 to 5 ft....... .SO 75 $6 50 
P., Virginal. Virginal Mock Orange. This, no doubt, 
is the best large-flowering Mock Orange. The 
immense, double white flowers are very fragrant. 
Each 10 
4 to 5 ft.$0 75 $6 00 
We have an excellent collection of the finest 
Mock Oranges. List will be sent on application 
PLATANUS orientalis. Oriental Plane Tree. A 
superb tree of gigantic proportions. The bark 
peels off the trunk and branches in autumn, leaving 
the whole tree a creamy white color. Eac h 10 
10 to 12 ft., IK to 2-in. cal.$2 75 $25 00 
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