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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 in autumn. Most varieties are of 
greatest value as feed in winter for Pheasants, Grouse and other 
birds. 
They are of easy culture, and whether planted singly or in 
masses, give remarkable and quick results. 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. 
PRICE OF FLOWERING CRABS Each 10 
18-24 in. 2.00 16.00 
3- 4 ft. 1.25 10.00 
4- 5 ft. 1.75 14.00 
5- 6 ft. 2.50 20.00 
6- 7 ft. 3.50 28.00 
7- 8 ft. 6.00 38.00 
The sizes we can supply follow the description of each variety. 
These prices are for strong plants, well developed for their height. 
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. Size 3-4 ft. 
atrosanguinea, CARMINE CRAB. 15-20 ft. Brilliant carmine flowers. May. 
Sizes 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft., and 6-7 ft. 
baccata, SIBERIAN CRAB. 30-45 ft. Pure white blossoms in great pro¬ 
fusion. May. Small green or reddish fruit. Sizes 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft., 5-6 ft., 
6-7 ft., and 7-8 ft. 
baccata mandshurica, MANCHURIAN CRAB. 12-15 ft. Early May. From 
China and Japan; large pure white fragrant flowers, dark scarlet fruit. 
Sizes 3-4 ft ctnci 4*5 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. Size 4-5 ft. 
ELEY FLOWERING CRAB (Malus purpurea eleyi). May. New, resembling 
floribunda, but with larger and better colored flowers and a more profuse 
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floribunda* JAPANESE FLOWERING CRAB. 15-30 ft. May. Bright pink 
flower buds, white flowers. Small yellowish fruit much liked by birds. 
Sizes 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft., 5-6 ft., 6-7 ft. and 7-8 ft. 
floribunda, BOB WHITE. Pure white flowers. Sizes 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft., 5-6 ft., 
6-7 ft. and 7-8 ft. 
floribunda, SNOWBANK. Profuse white flowers. Sizes 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft. and 
5-6 ft. 
HOPA REDFLOWERING CRAB. 12-15 ft. A remarkable tree which is en¬ 
tirely covered with rose-colored blossoms in May. Fruit is red inside and 
out. Very hardy. Size 3-4 ft. 
ioensis plena, BECHTEL CRAB. 12-15 ft. June. Double pink flowers like 
small clustered roses. Size 4-5 ft. 
micromalus, MIDGET CRAB. Early May. Handsome small tree. Upright 
habit, showy pink flowers. Sizes 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft., 5-6 ft., 6-7 ft. and 7-8 ft. 
Remember—5 or more of a kind take the 10 rate. 
25 or more of a kind take the 100 rate. 
