Scheidecker Crab in bloom (MALUS) 
LIQUID AMBAR — SWEETGUM 
Liquidambar styraciflua 
SWEET GUM. 70 FEET 
The handsome, star-shaped leaves of the Sweet Gum suggest 
the Maple. The deeply fissured erect trunk supports slender 
branches, peculiarly covered with corky bark. Bright green leaves 
become outstandingly beautiful, with shades of crimson and 
purple in the fall. Well suited to street planting and for specimen 
use in parks. The fragrant gum occasionally exuded from the 
tree gives rise to its name. 
LIRIODENDRON — TULIPTREE 
Liriodendron tulipifera 
TULIPTREE. 70 FEET 
The clean straight trunk and bluish-green foliage make this 
tree an excellent street and park subject, often planted for its 
ornamental value and pleasant shade. Inconspicuous tulip-like 
flowers appear in spring and later long, cone-shaped fruits hang 
on the branches. One of the finest trees found in the United States. 
It prefers a moist, rich loam. 
MAGNOLIA 
Magnolia acuminata 
CUCUMBERTREE. 90 FEET 
This stately tree has spreading branches and a bold broad 
pyramidal crown. It is well suited to street or park planting. 
Rather inconspicuous, but fragrant, green flowers occur in Spring, 
while long fruit, vaguely resembling small cucumbers, and 
handsome seven-inch-long leaves follow. It likes cool, rich soil, 
and resents drought. 
Magnolia soulangeana 
SAUCER MAGNOLIA. 12 FEET 
This prolific bloomer and most desirable of Magnolias never 
fails to win the admiration of all who see the blanket of large, 
six inch, cup-shaped flowers, white inside and brilliant rosy- 
purple outside, borne before the leaves appear in spring. The 
upright and spreading branches divide the trunk close to the 
ground and form a round head of great ornamental value to the 
lawn or garden. As it does not exceed twelve feet in height, it 
can be planted in limited areas. 
MALUS — APPLE, CRAB 
The ornamental Crabs are beautiful in the spring 
when their branches are thickly covered with flowers. 
Some of the varieties also have attractive fruits, 
few of which are edible. They resemble the common 
apple tree in shape but do not attain as large a size. 
Ornamental Crabs thrive in ordinary soil and even 
do well in the poorer stony locations. 
Malus atrosanguinea 
CARMINE CRAB. 15 FEET 
This crab is distinguished from others by its redder buds of 
startling beauty, which open red instead of white, and its reddish- 
yellow fruit. It is an especially desirable variety for the shrub 
border or lawn. The distinctive unfading color of the blossoms 
make it stand out among other flowering trees. 
Malus floribunda 
JAPANESE FLOWERING CRAB 15 Ft. 
The Japanese Crab is one of the taller of the Crabs. It has 
bright pink buds which contrast nicely with the white, wide-open 
flowers. In the fall this tree is adorned with tiny reddish yellow 
apples hanging on ruddy stems. The birds eat these apples before 
they hang very long. 
Malus ioensis plena 
BECHTEL CRAB. 20 FEET 
This choice variety of crab has endeared itself to many 
growers because of its spectacular flood of large, double rose-like 
flowers in spring which completely hide the branches. Blooms 
every year. In general it resembles an apple tree but is much 
smaller and finer branched. It grows in many locations and 
benefits from the same care given apple trees. 
Malus niedzwetzkyana 
REDVEIN CRAB. 15 FEET 
A reddish cast in the leaves, twig, flowers and fruit marks 
this variety from other flowering crabs. It is a new variety and 
deserving of great popularity. The apple-like blossoms bloom in 
great abundance and the rather large fruit is edible and useful 
in making jelly. Few smali trees can be so attractive in the shrub 
border and on the lawn. 
Malus sargenti 
SARGENT CRAB 
Sargent Crab is a spreading shrub-like tree, which assumes 
an almost creeping habit, making it suitable for small lawns and 
rock gardens. The profuse blooms of white and yellow flowers 
are followed by vivid scarlet fruits, which are retained almost 
all winter. 
Malus scheideckeri 
SCHEIDECKER CRAB 15 Ft. 
This tree grows in a pyramidal shape appearing more formai 
than most Crabs. The flowers are double, bright pink and last a 
long time. They are followed by an abundance of waxy yellow 
fruit. 
MORUS — MULBERRY 
Morus alba pendula 
TEAS WEEPING MULBERRY. 10 FEET 
The fountain-like growth of this small tree makes it a highly 
prized lawn specimen. Long branches growing from the top droop 
to the ground and, when leaved, completely hide the straight 
slender stem. The leaves are delicately shaped and of various 
lobed outlines. In July an abundance of white or purple edible 
mulberries decorate the tree. It insists on no special care. 
Lombardy Poplar (POPULUS) 
Weeping Mulberry (MORUS) 
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