Two groups of flowering trees, the Cherries and the Crabs, 
stand far above all others in daintiness and grace. The Japanese 
Cherries are well advertised by the spectacular planting in Wash¬ 
ington, D. C., but the even lovelier Crab Apples have never re¬ 
ceived justice at the hands of American planters. Crabs are ex¬ 
tremely hardy and will thrive in positions and exposures which 
would be fatal to the more delicately constituted Cherries. They 
also exhibit a greater variety in character of tree, a wider range 
of color in their blossoms, and in autumn are adorned with glitter¬ 
ing clusters of fruit in shades of green, yellow, orange, scarlet, and 
crimson. No other flowering trees equal the flowering Crabs in pro¬ 
fusion of bloom, and amongst other good qualities, varieties may 
be selected which have a restricted growth or dwarf habit so that 
they will never become too large and clumsy. 
Arnoldiana Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Arnold's Crab was originated in the Arnold Arboretum at Bos¬ 
ton, and was evidenty a seedling from some of the many beau¬ 
tiful varieties which are planted there. The semi-double flow¬ 
ers are pink, turning white after a few days, and droop grace¬ 
fully in long-stalked clusters. In the autumn the tree is adorned 
with pendulous clusters of waxy yellow fruits about the size of 
a cherry. Its habit is compact and it is seldom more than 10 
to 12 feet high. 
Atrosanguinea Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
In early May, every twig and branchlet of the Carmine Crab 
is covered with clusters of dark pink, almost crimson flowers. 
It is somewhat taller than other Crabs and is a handsome lawn 
specimen. Ultimate height 15 feet or more. 
loensis plena Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Bechtel's Crab is a double form of the Wild Crab Apple of the 
Mississippi Valley. The original plant was discovered near 
Staunton, Illinois, in 1850, and was brought into cultivation 
about forty years later by a man named Bechtel. It is a ro¬ 
bust, round-headed tree with double, pale pink flowers about 
2 inches across, exactly like little roses. They have a delicate 
violet scent. 
Mahonia Aquifolium 
Floribunda Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Is "the" favorite. It is of spreading growth and prolific 
flowering. The blossoms are a light pink blending into a 
white, followed by an abundance of yellowish green fruit 
relished by the birds. The flower buds are very beautiful, 
displaying a brilliant pink before bursting into early bloom. 
It can be grown as a tree, but it is best as a bush—a hand¬ 
some and very attractive variety. As pink is probably the 
favorite color in the garden, Floribunda has always enjoyed 
great popularity. It blooms when about 12 inches high. 
Floribunda Atropurpurea Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
This is also a new sort. In habit it resembles Floribunda. 
Its purple foliage and bark, single purple flowers and fruit 
make it a distinct departure from the ordinary. The flowers 
and fruit are carried on long, pendulous stems and are pro¬ 
duced in great abundance on mature trees. It is a strong 
grower, and when in bloom, its blossoms completely conceal 
the twigs and branches. 
Parkmani Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
An irregular shaped little tree when young, Parkman's Crab 
assumes a most attractive picturesque habit as it grows older. 
The flowers are bright rosy red, double, and droop gracefully 
on threadlike pedicels. It is a gorgeous ornament to any plant¬ 
ing, and has long been a favorite of the Japanese. 
Sargenti ^ Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Sargent's Crab is really a spreading shrub which sometimes 
assumes an almost creeping habit, making it suitable for small 
lawns and large rock gardens. It produces an unbelievable 
abundance of white flowers with sparkling yellow anthers, 
followed by glittering scarlet fruits which hang on almost all 
winter. 
Scheideckeri Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
The flowers of Scheidecker's Crab are double, bright pink, last 
a long time, and the fruit, which is produced in great profusion, 
is waxy yellow. The tree has a regular pyramidal habit, about 
1 5 feet high. Best and easiest to flower. 
Theifera Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
One of the favorites of connoisseurs is the Tea Crab, a stiff, 
erect plant 1 5 feet or more high, and in spring every limb, 
branch, twig and branchlet is buried in a cloud of rose-pink 
blossoms which slowly change to blush-white. 
Aldenhamensis Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
A beautiful brilliant kind with rich purple-red foliage. The 
flowers are semi-double red with purple glow. When in bloom 
it is a compellingly beautiful plant. Ultimate height 20 feet. 
MAHONIA 
Aquifolium Each $0.75, Doz. $7.50 
This is more popularly known as the Oregon Holly Grape. It 
has shiny, large, spiny, metallic looking leaves which turn a 
bronzy red in autumn. In spring the clusters of yellow flowers 
are very attractive. These flowers ore followed by blue fruit 
in June and July. We consider it one of the most attractive 
evergreens of easy cultivation. Does perfectly in north ex¬ 
posure in shade as well as in full sun, looks handsome when 
mixed in plantinas of evergreens. Ultimate height about 2’/j 
to 3 feet, depending on location where grown. 
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