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MALUS, THE FLOWERING CRAB 
The Flowering Crabs have few rivals among gorgeous Spring 
flowering trees and shrubs. At the Arnold Arboretum one of the 
most important events of the year is the blooming of the Crabs, 
followed by the showy fruit. 
They are of easy culture, and whether planted singly or in 
masses, give remarkable and quick results. Not only are the 
Flowering Crabs beautiful on the lawn, but they are used to the 
greatest advantage on a large scale in woodland and other mass 
plantings, as are Dogwoods and Hawthorns. No group of plants 
has greater value for enlivening open forest parks and the country 
roadside. Most varieties are of greatest value as feed in winter for 
Pheasants, Grouse and other birds. 
As soon as the ground can be worked in Spring is an ideal time 
for planting, and again in Fall after foliage is well ripened. Give 
rich soil and mulch heavily. Use all the water the soil will take in 
planting. 
Prices of Flowering Crabs in Strong Specimens: 
Each 10 
2- 3 ft . 60 5.40 
3- 4 ft . 1.00 9.00 
4- 5 ft . 1.25 11.25 
5- 6 ft . 2.00 18.00 
6- 7 ft . 3.00 27.00 
7- 8 ft . 5.00 45.00 
The sizes we can supply follow the description of each variety. 
These prices are for strong plants, well developed for their hight. 
For extra heavy specimens or selected individual plants charge is 
made to cover increased value. 
MALUS, CRAB. 
angustifolia plena. 15-30 ft. Double pink, violet-scented flowers in June. Sizes 4-5 ft., 
and 5-6 ft. 
arnoldiana, ARNOLD CRAB. 8-15 ft. Large rose-colored flowers turning to white. May. 
Sizes 2-3 ft., 3-4 ft., and 4-5 ft. 
atrosanguinea, CARMINE CRAB. 15-20 ft. Brilliant carmine flowers. May. Sizes 2-3 ft., 
3-4 ft., 4-5 ft., and 6-7 ft. 
baccata, SIBERIAN CRAB. 30-45 ft. Pure white blossoms in great profusion. May. Small 
green or reddish fruit. Sizes 2-3 ft., 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft., and 5-6 ft. 
baccata mandshurica, MANCHURIAN CRAB. 12-15 ft. Early May. From China and 
Japan; large pure white fragrant flowers, dark scarlet fruit. Sizes 2-3 ft., 3-4 ft., 4-5 
ft., and 5-6 ft. 
baccata, yellow fruited form. Sizes 2-3 ft., 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft., and 5-6 ft. 
coronaria, WILD SWEET CRAB. 10-30 ft. June. White and pink flowers, delightfully 
fragrant. Sizes 5-6 ft., and 6-7 ft. 
DOLGA (Hansen Red Crab) 12-15 ft. May. New, distinctive, with white flowers and 
brilliant red edible fruit in great profusion. Sizes 4-5 ft., 5-6 ft., 6-7 ft., and 7-8 ft. 
ELEY FLOWERING CRAB (Malus purpurea eleyi) May. New, resembling floribunda, but 
with larger and better colored flowers and a more profuse bloomer. Sizes 2-3 ft., 3-4 
ft., 4-5 ft., 5-6 ft., 6-7 ft., and 7-8 ft. 
floribunda, JAPANESE FLO^VERING CRAB. 15-30 ft. ^4ay. Bright pink flower buds, 
white flowers. Small yellowish fruit much liked by birds. Sizes 2-3 ft., 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft., 
5-6 ft., and 6-7 ft. 
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