FLOWERING TREES 
Henderson's New Hybrid 
New Japanese Red Bud —A most unusual 
red bud. Produces in early spring, branches 
laden with very vivid red blossoms. En¬ 
ormous clusters giving the effect of great 
plumes. Selected roots from the original 
tree. .S2.50 each. 
Red Bud (Japanese) —Handsome small 
tree or shrub from Japan. Grown for its 
showy reddish pink blossoms, produced in 
earlier spring before the leaves appear. 
Very striking plant growing with little care 
after established. Young trees, 75c each. 
Flowers much larger and more showy than 
our native species. 
Henderson’s New Crepe Myrtle “True 
Red” —After testing many hundreds of 
hybrids over a period of many years, I offer 
the finest I have found. Produces clusters 
measuring 9 inches broad by 10 inches long 
of a rich rose red. A very spectacular small 
flowering tree. $1.00 each. 
Flowering Evergreen Trees 
in Blue 
Henderson’s Hybrld-Callfornla Ever¬ 
green Lilac —Hybrid form. A beautiful 
tree or large slirub that is covered throughout 
early spring with enormous clusters of sky- 
blue flowers. Clusters at times measure 14 
inches in diameter, and 18 inches long. 
Well established in gallon cans, $1.00 each. 
Very rapid grower. Not prepaid. 
Selected Blue Ceonothus —Richest blue 
evergreen lilac. Blooms throughout summer 
months. Very showy. Thrives well in hot 
dry locations. One of our most beautiful 
flowering native shrubs. $1.00 each. (gal. 
cans). Not prepaid. 
Edwardsla Secundlflora —Small tree (50 
feet). Covered with violet blue, pea shaped 
blossoms in the spring. Striking foliage. 
Evergreen. Flowers very fragrant, followed 
by bright scarlet seeds in the fall. $1.00. 
Not prepaid. 
Frankllnla alatamaha (Gordonia)—Rare 
fall blooming shrub with erect branches. 
Leaves 5 to 7 inches long, bright crimson in 
the late fall. Flowers white cup shaped, 
3H inches wide. Grows to 15 feet. 12 to 
15 inches $1.50. Deciduous. Prepaid. 
Rare Oriental 
Spring Blooming Magnolias 
{See Ahoi'e Photo) 
Among the most beautiful flowering trees 
in the world. These deciduous magnolias 
bloom in the spring before the foliage 
appears. Most of them are perfectly hardy 
throughout the United States. 
Magnolia macrophylla —A round headed 
tree to 25 feet. Young growth wooly. 
Leaves very large oval to oblong from 18 
inches to 3 feet in length. Flowering with 
unfolding of leaves, flowers cup shaped. 
Creamy white very fragrant 10 to 12 inches 
across, petals purplish at base. Petals 
reflexed. Rose colored fruit in fall. A most 
unusual tree and very striking in its beauty. 
$2.00 each. Prepaid. 
Magnolia Kobus —^A fast growing tree to 
30 feet. Leaves 6 inches long. Flowering 
before leaves. Flowers 5 inches in diameter 
lily shaped white petals 6 to 9. A very 
beautiful deciduous flowering tree. Flowers 
fragrant, 30 to 36 inches high. $1.50. 
Magnoiia Rustica Rubra —New introduc¬ 
tion to America. Extra large cup shaped 
flowers of dark reddish purple. Small 
tree. $2.00 each. Prepaid. 
Magnoiia Lliifiora —Lily Magnolia. Flow¬ 
ers, 4 to 5 inches long—purple outside and 
lavender within. Blooms remain cupped 
similar to a tulip in form. 24-30 inch, at 
$1.00. Very hardy. 
Magnoiia Steiiata —(Star Magnolia)—- 
Small, spreading tree that blooms very 
early. Very fragrant pinkish white flowers 
that am 3 inches in diameter. These flower 
masses are most beautiful on this very rare 
Chinese magnolia. 15 to 18 inches. .$1.00 
prepaid. 
Magnoiia Steiiata Rosea —A very rare 
form of the above. Flowers shaded j-ose. 
24 inches, at .$3.00 each. 
Magnoiia Souiangeana Aiexandrina— 
Small tree with large 8 inch blooms of deep¬ 
est rose. $1.00 each, prepaid. 
Magnoiia Giauca—Sweet Bay —A small 
evergreen tree. Flowers 3 inches in dia- 
mett>r appearing with the leaves. Very 
fragrant. 3-foot trees .$2.25 each. 
Magnoiia Lennei —Large flower, attaining 
diameter of 8 inches. Petals broad and 
rounded. Color-outside deep crimson and 
inside nearly white. Unusually fragrant. 
Blooms ten days later than Souiangeana. 
Leaves 12 inches long and 8 inches wide. 
Plant in full sun or partial shade. 12 Inches 
to 15 inches in height. $2.00 each prepaid. 
Magnoiia Souiangeana Nigra —Pyramidal 
and very attractive tree (medium size). 
Very fragrant. Seven-inch flowers of dark 
purple that blooms recurrently from March 
to the end of the summer. $1.00 each, 
prepaid. 
A Hardy Flowering Eucalyptus 
Eucaiyptus Rosea —A very beautiful deep 
pink flowering variety growing to height 
of 30 feet. Recommended for valley 
conditions because of ability to withstand 
temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahren¬ 
heit without damage. $1.00 each in gallon 
cans. 3 feet. Not prepaid. Flowers 
produced in large clusters. 
Orchid Tree 
Bauhinla Purpurea —“Orcliid Tree.” Small 
evergreen tree producing in greatest pro¬ 
fusion flowers from 3 to 5 inches across. 
Colors vary from light to rich purple shaded 
with many tones. Should bo planted in a 
southern exposure for best results. Strong 
young plants. Prepaid. 75c each. 
FLOWERING DOGWOODS 
Dogwood Pacihc (Cornus nuttalli)— 
Very large flowered. Native Dogwood. 
Nursery grown trees are easier to trans¬ 
plant. Flowers 5 to 6 inch diameter. 
One of the world's most beautiful flower¬ 
ing trees. 8 to 10 feet at $3.50; smaller 
sizes not available this year. Not 
prepaid. 
Cornus Florida Rubra —(Flowering 
Dogwood)—Unusually beautiful, 4-inch 
deep pink flowering Dogwood. Flower¬ 
ing in early spring and presenting a 
gorgeous display of color. Prefers partial 
shade, preferably in afternoon. Needs 
plenty of water and no cultivation. Soil 
free from alkali and containing leaf mold 
recommended. Grafted plants 18 to 
24 inches, at $1.75; 3 to 4 feet, at $3.50 
each. 
Cornus Florida —-A pure white form of 
the above, 18 to 24 inches at 75c each. 
Cornus capitata —A Himalayan species 
very hardy in Western America. The 
only evergreen Dogwood. Producing 3 
inch flowers in early summer of pure 
white. A rapid grower and highly 
desirable. Needs partial shade or full 
sun. No cultivation and good drainage. 
Has large attractive red fruits in fall. 
Gallon cans 75 cents. Not Prepaid. 
Cornus florlda plena —Double flower¬ 
ing dogwood. Showiest of all white dog¬ 
woods. Blooms when very young. Large 
showy semi-double white blooms with 
outer row of petals often more than three 
inches across; inner rows arrayed in 
whorls. 18 to 24 inches at $2.25; 2 to 
3 feet at .$3.50. Prepaid. 
Cornus Florida Pendula —^Rare. Weep¬ 
ing Dogwood. White flowers. 18 to 24 
inches, grafts. $2.50. Prepaid. 
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