76 Hardy Ornamental Trees 
JAPAN FLOWERING CHERRIES 
[Cerasus] 
Ama-no-gawa (Milky Way). A unique tree form similar 
— ■■ ■ ■ ■ to Lombardy Poplar, with upright branches 
hugging the main trunk. These are literally covered full 
length with also upright short stems crowned by lovely 
semi-double pink flowers of delightful fragrance. This type 
takes up little room, and is consequently very valuable as 
an accent shrub in general grouping. 
3 to 4 feet, $1.00. 4 to 6 feet. $1.65. 6 to 8 feet. $2.50. 
Beni-Higan (C. subhirtella). The famous “Spring' Cherry” 
of Japan, deep pink in the buds, expanding to a flushed 
white. 2 year, grafted on 4- to 5-ft. stems, $2.25. 
The STORRS & HARRISON CO. 
CORNUS [The Dogwoods] 
Cornus Florida (White Flowering Dogwood). Flowers white, 
3 to 3% inches in diameter, in spring before leaves appear. 
Spreading, irregular form, growing 20 to 25 feet high. Used 
in tall shrub backgrounds and corner groups, sparkling white 
bloom in spring, and crimson autumn foliage. 
2 to 3 feet, 65c. 3 to 4 feet, 90c. 4 to 5 feet, $1.25. 
Cornus florida Rubra (Red-Flowering Dogwood). Slower 
growing and more formally shaped, with handsome rose- \ 
red flowers. An attractive lawn specimen or group subject. ] 
As we grow them, these small trees are among the most j 
popular of all the “fancy” types for group association with 
such kinds as the Cherries, Crabs, and Thorns, 
2 to 3 feet, $1.25. 3 to 4 feet, $2.00. 4 to 5 feet, $3.25. 
• Welch's Variegated Beaved. The leaves are beautifully 
blotched, tinted and bordered creamy white in early spring, j 
changing to carmine center and crimson margin in mid¬ 
summer and fall; the tree holding magnificent coloring the 
entire season. The best variegated leaved tree that will 
thrive in our climate. 
2 to 3 feet, $2.00. 3 to 4 feet, $3.00. 
FLOWERING CRABS [Malus] 
No tree could be more lovely than are these in their first 
stage of deep colored, round, shiny buds ; then their second 
stage of part buds and part opened flowers; followed by a 
smothering expanse of full-bloom flowers. Then comes their j 
final gesture, later, when the trees are sparkling with brilliant 
fruits,—varying in size and color, according to the variety. 
Bechtel’s, The only genuine double flowered Crab. Makes 
a medium sized tree ; perfectly hardy. When in bloom ap- ■ 
pears to be covered with delicate pink, perfectly double small | 
roses of delicious fragrance. 
2 to 3 feet, 60c. 3 to 4 feet, 85c. 4 to 5 feet, $1.25. 
Parkmani (Halliana). Dwarf; with long-stemmed semi 
double flowers of deep rose color wreathing its branches. 
3 to 4 feet. 85c. 4 to 5 feet, $1.25. 
ALL VARIETIES FOLLOWING: 
Each| 3 
3 to 4 feet .. .. 
$0.75 $2.10 
l.ool 2.75 
1.35| 3.75 
4 to 5 feet .... 
5 to 6 feet . 
Arnoldiana. A popular variety; early flowering semi-double, 
pink, with splendid foliage and yellow fruit. 
Japan Weeping (c. subhirtella pendula). The “Rose- 
— - bud Cherry,” longest known of this 
wonderful family in American landscapes; popularized by 
its adaptability to small lawns where its swaying wands, so 
thickly studded with light pink bloom, are an outstanding 
incident of spring. Grafted on 5- to 6-ft. stems. Tops 
pruned ready for planting. 
1-year heads, $2.25. 2-year heads, $3.25. 
THE FOLLOWING 8 VARIETIES: 
Each 
-3 
3 to 4 feet . 
$1.00 
1.50 
$2.75 
4.20 
4 to 6 feet . 
6 to 8 feet . 
2.00 
Pujizan, Mt. Fuji (C. incisca). A stocky, sturdy type; snow- 
white blossoms with yellow anthers, equally beautiful after 
the petals have fallen when the conspicuous calyx shows red 
and finally crimson. 
James H. Veitch (C. fugenzo). One of the best varieties; 
large, double, pink flowers with reddish green calyx, con¬ 
trasting attractively against the handsome foliage. 
Kofugfen (Pink Saint). Vigorously upright and symmetrical. 
Crimson buds, expanding into double flowers that are red, 
fading to old rose. 
Kwanzan (Sekiyama, Sekizan) (Sacred Gate). Usually in 
bush form but of good height; the flowers being very full 
and double, deep pink or old rose, varying in tone according 
to weather conditions. Used in Japan as gateway guardians. 
Paul Wohlert. A beautiful variety inclined to be short and 
spreading. The flowers are semi-double; very early, red to 
deep pink. 
Shirofugen. Similar to Kwanzan in character, but unique in 
that its buds are pale ; and the opened flowers show but the 
merest tint of pink. 
Sieboldi. (Double Pink). Semi-double, white tinged with red. 
Yoshino. One of the loveliest of all, most popular in Japan, 
and the kind that gives that magnificent sweep of pink color 
along the Tidal Basin at Washington at “Cherry Time.” 
Fast growing and wide-spread, the early flowers very dense 
on the branches ; buds red, the single flowers blush pink ma¬ 
turing to white with a purplish pink center. The rose-red glory of Cornus Florida Rubra. 
Eleyi The young shoots are fuzzy, with brilliant purplish red 
■-foliage rivaling the Japanese Maple. Its flowers are 
vinous red, the dark red fruits spectacular. 
Floribunda. A large shrub or small tree, often thorny, with 
rose-red flowers. The fruit is red and very small. 
Floribunda purpurea. Darker red flowers; purplish leaves. . 
Niedzwetzkyana. Purplish foliage, wood and bark; the 
large flowers deep pink, the edible fruits purple. 
Scheideckeri. An extremely free-flowering variety, the up¬ 
right branches laden full length with double pink flowers. 
The succeeding orange fruits make excellent jelly. 
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Spectabilis. Narrow foliage glossy above, glabrous beneath, 
the tree small. Coral-red buds expand into pretty rose-(jol- 
ored flowers. Fruits small, round, yellow. 
