Westminster Nurseries, \V eswnnster ^ Maryland 
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Prunus — 
The Flowering Vhnns and Cherries 
Prunus cerasifera pissardi (Purpleleaf Plum). 12-15 
ft. A small tree with i)inkish-white flowers and 
lustrous dark purple leaves. 
Each Each 
2 to 3 ft.50 4 to 5 ft. 1.25 
2 to 4 ft. 1.03 5 to 6 ft. 1.75 
P. tomentosa (Nanking Cherry). 6-8 ft. White flowers 
in early spring before the leaves appear, followed 
by bright red fruit. 
Each I’er 10 Each I’er 10 
18 to 24 in.50 4.50 3 to 4 ft. 1.13 9.00 
2 to 3 ft.75 6.00 4 to 5 ft. 1.50 12.50 
P. triloba plena (Donbleflowering Plum). 7-8 ft. 
The whole tree is decked in a fleecy cloud of light 
pink blossoms in early spring before the leaves 
appear. Very efifective on a still, leafless landscape. 
Each 
2 to 3 ft.75 
Japanese Flowering Cherries 
Kwanzan. 25-30 ft. Large double rose-red flowers. 
Probably the finest display of the Kwanzan is to be 
seen around Hains Point in Potomac Park, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 
Each Each 
4 to 5 ft. 3.00 5 to 6 ft. 3.50 
Weeping Willow 
Japanese Flowering Cherries— Continued 
Shirofugen (P. serrulata sachalinensis alba-rosea). 
25-30 ft. Showy clusters of double light rose 
flowers. Each Each 
4 to 5 ft. 3.00 5 to 6 ft.3.50 
Yedoensis (Yoshino Cherry). 40-50 ft. Single pink 
flowers, blooming early which, before falling, be¬ 
come flushed with purple. The largest and finest 
collection of Yoshino trees outside of Japan is that 
in Potomac Park, Washington, D, C., where they 
surround the Tidal Basin. 
Each Each 
3 to 4 ft. 1.50 5 to 6 ft. 3.50 
4 to 5 ft. 2.25 
Weeping Japanese Flowering Cherry, Single. 10-15 
ft. Single pink; a beautiful, fairy-like fountain of 
pink on graceful branches drooping to the very 
ground. Each Per 10 
5 to 6 ft. 5.00 45.00 
Quercus — The Oaks 
Quercus coccinea (Scarlet Oak). 75-90 ft. The 
gradually spreading branches form a round-topped 
head; spectacular in its brilliant scarlet fall color¬ 
ing. Does well in dry situations. Each 
4 to 5 ft. 2.03 
5 to 6 ft. 2.50 
Q. macrocarpa (Mossycup Oak). 75-90 ft. Large 
spreading branches forming a broad, round head; 
the leaves are bright green above and grayish 
beneath; the numerous acorns are set in large 
fringed cups. Each Each 
5 to 6 ft. 3.00 6 to 8 ft. 4.00 
Q. palustris (Pin Oak). 75-90 ft. A tall, vigorous 
growing tree; does well in most soils but seems to 
prefer moist situations; particularly fitting as a 
street tree or lawn specimen; good autumn coloring. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
4 to 5 ft. 1.50 12.50 6 to 8 ft. 3.00 35.00 
5 to 6 ft. 2.00 17.50 
Larger sizes quoted on application. 
Q. rubra (Common Red Oak). 75-90 ft. Fast grow¬ 
ing with rich autumn coloring. 
4 
to 
5 
ft... 
Each 
.... 1.75 
Per 10 
15.00 
8 
to 
10 
ft... 
Each 
... 5.50 
Per 10 
45.00 
5 
to 
6 
ft... 
.... 2.25 
20.00 
10 
to 
12 
ft... 
... 8.50 
70.00 
6 
to 
8 
ft... 
.... 3.50 
32.50 
12 
to 
14 
ft... 
...12.50 
100.00 
Pin Oak 
