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MALUS • Flowering Crab-Apples 
Of all the groups of flowering trees or shrubs, we think 
the palm for beauty, daintiness, and grace must be 
awarded to the Flowering Crabs. We want to impress 
on all our friends the desirability of larger plantings of 
these delightful shrubs, because there is such a wide 
range of shapes and sizes to select from that they can 
be included in any planting work, large or small. 
Malus aldenhamensis. 10 to 12 ft. Foliage is veined 
purple, and the semi-double, light pink, expanded 
flower contrasts well with the red buds. Abundant 
purple-red fruits. Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.$2 00 | 6 to 8 ft.$2 75 
M. Arnoldiana. Arnold Crab. 10 to 12 ft. Bears, 
about May 10, semi-double pink flowers in bud form, 
but expanding to white. In the fall appear quantities 
of small waxy yellow apples which are highly orna¬ 
mental. 5 to 8 ft., 12.75 each. 
M. atrosanguinea. Carmine Crab. 12 to 15 ft. About 
May 5 the well-formed head of the shrub is covered 
with clusters of dark pink and carmine flowers. Makes 
a handsome lawn specimen. 
Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.«1 50 I 8 to 10 ft.$3 75 
M. baccata. Siberian Crab. 8 to 10 ft. A small, spread¬ 
ing shrub with bright green leaves, covered in early 
May with pure white, fragrant flowers, followed by 
ornamental yellow fruits spotted with red. 
Each Each 
8 to 10 ft.$3 75 | 12 to 14 ft.$7 50 
M. coronaria. Wild Sweet Crab. 15 to 18 ft. The fra¬ 
grance of its blush-pink apple blossoms fills the sur¬ 
rounding air about May 20. A bushy, thorny shrub. 
10 to 12 ft., 86 each. 
M. floribunda. Japanese Flowering Crab. 12 to 15 ft. 
It presents, about May 5, a glorious sight with its con¬ 
trasting pink buds and white flowers. The little yel¬ 
low fruits are relished by birds. 
Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.#1 50 | 8 to 10 ft..83 75 
M. Halliana Parkmani. Parkman Crab. 12 to 15 ft. 
The semi-double, rosy red flowers on long, thin stems 
are at their best early in May. 
Each Each 
4 to 5 ft.$2 25 | 6 to 7 ft.$3 75 
M. ioensis fl.-pl. Bechtel Crab. 15 to 18 ft. A robust 
round-headed shrub, bearing double pink flowers like 
roses, but on 2-inch stalks. The very fragrant flowers 
appear after all the others have bloomed out. May 
15 to 25. 4 to 5 ft.. 82 each. 
Malus Niedzwetzkyana. Red-vein Crab. 12 to 15 ft. 
The entire shrub is suffused with a reddish purple tint, 
including the bark, leaves, and flowers. May 10 to 20. 
Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.$1 50 | 8 to 10 ft.83 75 
M. prunifolia. Plum-leaf Crab. 15 to 18 ft. A rather 
rare and handsome variety. About May 15 clouds of 
large white flowers appear. These are followed by 
fruits of red and yellow lasting into the winter. 
6 to 8 ft., $2.25 each. 
M. prunifolia robusta. Cherry Crab. Vigorous grower 
with white or blush-pink flowers on slender stalks. 
Fruit yellow and red. May 5 to 15. 
Each Each 
6 to 8 ft.$2 75 | 8 to 10 ft.$4 50 
M. Sargenti. Sargent Crab. 8 to 9 ft. A most useful 
shrub for the small garden. Clear white flowers and 
dark red fruit. Very hardy. May 5 to 15. 
Each Each 
6 to 8 ft.$2 25 | 10 to 12 ft..$6 00 
M. Scheideckeri. Scheidecker Crab. 12 to 15 ft. Large, 
double, bright pink flowers of lasting quality May 5 
to 15, and a great profusion of waxy yellow fruits 
later. Pyramidal shape. 
Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.$1 50 | 8 to 10 ft.$3 75 
M. Sieboldi calocarpa. Thick-fruited Crab. 12 to 
15 ft. Very handsome in the fall when its brilliant 
scarlet fruits appear. Buds are deep rose color but 
expand to white. Flowers May 10 to 20. 
Each Each 
6 to 8 ft..82 25 | 10 to 12 ft..$6 00 
8 to 10 ft. 3 75 | 
M. Soulardi. Soulard Crab. A sturdy tree much like 
the ordinary apple tree. Bears clusters of blush-pink 
flowers followed by edible fruits. May 10 to 20. 
Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.. . .$2 00 | 8 to 10 ft.$4 50 
M. spectabilis. Chinese Flowering Crab. 12 to 15 ft. 
This was the first of the Asiatic Crab-Apples brought 
to America from England in 1780. Its fragrant, deli¬ 
cate pink flowers, appearing about May 10, are semi¬ 
double and double. Fruit pale yellow. 
Each Each 
5 to 6 ft.$1 50 | 8 to 10 ft.$3 75 
M. theifera. Tea Crab. A handsome and scarce va¬ 
riety with fragrant, clear pink flowers and beautiful 
waxy fruit with crimson cheeks. Considered at the 
Arnold Arboretum as one of the very choicest. May 
5 to 15. Each Each 
4 to 5 ft.$1 50 I 8 to 10 ft.$4 50 
6 to 8 ft. 2 75 | 
Malus theifera (Tea Crab-Apple) 
PHILADELPHUS . Mock Orange 
A few varieties have been known and popular for 
many years. They vary greatly in habit, some being 
only slender shrubs 3 to 4 feet high, while others are 
really trees 15 feet or more in height. Blooming at 
the same time as roses in the North, they are much 
depended on for flowers which, however, in every 
variety are white. Some possess delicious but 
variable fragrance. 
Philadelphus coronarius. Sweet Mock Orange. 
This old-fashioned “Sweet Syringa” is grown 
almost everywhere because of the sweetness 
of its snow-white flowers which appear about June 
5. 5 to 6 ft., 75 cts. each. 
P. coronarius grandiflorus. Big Scentless Mock 
Orange. Similar to the preceding but bears creamy 
white flowers. A very vigorous grower and extremely 
popular. June 1 to 10. 5 to 6 ft., 75 cts. each. 
P. virginal. Virginal Mock Orange. When first intro¬ 
duced, it was a sensation. The double white blossoms 
measure 2 inches across and large clusters of them 
weigh down the branches just like a heavy snow¬ 
storm. Their delicious fragrance fills the air. June 
5 to 15. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. each. 
We have an excellent collection of many varieties 
of the finest Mock Oranges. List will be sent on 
application. 
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