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summer any young shoots that are overgrown are pinched back, a more 
compact tree will result, but it is best to allow the longer branches to 
remain, if the tree is to be a typical representative of the variety. On the 
other hand, the lower branches may be removed from time to time as the 
tree grows, since there are certain advantages in hi gh heads for some o f the 
flowering cherries. In those varieties, like Kwanzan, where the blossoms are 
in pendent clusters, these are viewed to best advantage when the garden 
path passes under the tree and the flowers can be seen from below. Or, if 
they are planted on a bank or knoll with the path beneath, a similar effect 
is achieved.” 
"This variety is of particular value as a spring-flowering tree, since its 
deep-pink blossoms give more warmth to the chilly April landscape than 
do the other delicately pink-tinted forms.” 
Naden (Sieboldi) is a vigorous growing variety with pink, double, 
pendulous flowers. The first year after planting the color of the flowers is 
apt to be practically white, but as the tree becomes established it will 
produce its normal pink flowers. After the flowers have been unfolded for 
two weeks, they take on a decidedly deeper tint. The mature tree is sym¬ 
metrical and similar to Kofugen. The foliage is dark green. The young 
foliage being purple or red tinted. Young trees are frequently irregular and 
not nearly as straight as the foregoing. 
Rosea is another strong-growing variety similar in form and bloom to the 
above sorts. Its very full, double, globular flowers are pendulous, from three 
to five growing in a cluster. Each flower is distinctly exquisite in form, the 
color being pale pink ageing to rose. 
Rosy Morn blooms approximately the same time as Naden, Shirofugen, 
Kwanzan, Kofugen, and all late double-flowering forms. It displays similar 
heavy drooping flowers as Naden illustrated on page 13 . To describe the 
depth of color, it is probably best to mention Shirofugen as being the white 
flowered in this group; Naden tinted slightly; Rosy Morn showing flowers 
of a deeper pink; the deepest color of all being Kwanzan and Kofugen, 
with Mrs. A. E. Wohlert as the most brilliantly colored of the lot but not 
of any greater depth of color than Kwanzan^—a livelier pink. 
Shirofugen (Serrulata Albo Rosea) has flowers somewhat lighter in 
color than Naden, and the spring foliage is green; otherwise it is similar. 
The two green leafy carpels are very prominent in the light pink flowers, 
generally projecting conspicuously from the center of the deep pink buds. 
Suitable for parks, and should be given plenty of room because of its 
spreading habit. 
