Spring Debutante 
The salmon-pink flowers of Spring 
Debutante appear as little rosettes. 
Queen-of-the-hlay, the regal plume 
of Spring 
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. 
We have started a Plant of the Year Club. 
The Plant we have chosen for this particular dis¬ 
tinction for 1936 is SPRING DEBUTANTE 
(Prunus cerasifera blieriana). 
A dwarf tree (10 to 15 ft.) of symmetrical 
shape whose straight slender branches are laden 
with salmon-pink rosettes, making its blooming 
period of 3 to 4 weeks in April an unforgetable 
event. After the flowers have been out for a 
while the young coppery foliage makes its 
appearance. 
Plant one or more of these trees, either in a 
prominent place on the lawn or as an accent in 
the garden. The flowers are excellent for cutting, 
and the purple foliage persists all summer. 
Caution—Do not be mislead; we believe 
that we are the only nurserymen East of the 
Rockies that are growing this wonderful tree. 
Prices for Spring Debutante 
3 to 4 ft. Trees, $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25 
4 to 5 ft. Trees, $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00 
6 to 8 ft. Trees, $1.95 each; 3 for $5.25 
F. O. B. Piqua 
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