FLOWERS IN SPRING, FRUIT IN AUTUMN FROM FLOWERING CRABS 
DECIDUOUS ORNAMENTAL AND SHADE TREES 
Magnolias 
In early spring, just when nature really 
awakens, we rely on the Magnolias to start a 
fascinating display of colorful bloom. Mag¬ 
nolia stellata, the first one to bloom, unfolds 
its silvery, star-shaped blossoms before the 
foliage appears. The Iarge-llowering Chinese 
varieties lollow with blooms varied in color, 
shape, and fragrance. Some varieties bloom 
in June. 
For years we felt the need of Magnolias 
grown in pots, which are easier to trans¬ 
plant and on which there is a great saving 
in packing and transportation charges. 
We are pleased to offer them this year. 
Buy now and convince yourself. 
Magnolia conspicua. Yulan Magnolia. 
25 to 30 ft. A large tree from central 
China with spreading branches. The 
very large, creamy white, sweet-scented 
flowers, 6 inches across, appear in April. 
This is, no doubt, one of the most showy 
species. 1 3^ to 2 ft., pot-grown, $3.25 each. 
M. glauca. Sweet Bay. 15 to 20 ft. From 
Jersey to Georgia our lowland woods 
abound in Sweet Bay. Glossy blue-green, 
almost evergreen leaves with white under¬ 
side. The white flowers are most fragrant 
and appear June 1 to 10. Prefers a moist 
location. 2 to 3 ft., bare root, $2 each; 
3 to 4 ft., bare root, $3; 4 to 5 ft., B&B, 
$4.25. 
M. Kobus. Kobus Magnolia. 20 to 30 ft. 
Narrow, pyramidal head. Small, rough 
leaves. Beautiful, double, starry white 
flowers from April 20 to 30. 6 to 8 ft., 
B&B, $9 each. 
M. parviflora. Ovama Magnolia. 25 to 30 ft. 
A small tree from Japan, deserving a more 
popular place. In June it produces lovely, 
fragrant, white, cup-shaped flowers with a 
rosette of deep crimson stamens in the 
center. For specimens, accent, and 
groupings. 1 to 134 ft-, pot-grown, $2.75 
each. 
M. Soulangeana. Saucer Magnolia. 15 to 
18 ft. The popular, variety of northern 
gardens. Large, pinkish white flowers, 
tinted purple at edges, April 25 to May 5. 
Attractive foliage. 1 to 134 ft-, pot-grown, 
$2.25 each; 3 to 4 ft., B&B, $4; 4 to 5 ft., 
B&B, $5.75. 
M. Soulangeana alba superba. White 
Saucer Magnolia. 15 to 18 ft. A small tree 
similar in habit to foregoing, yielding a 
profusion of large white flowers from 
May 1 to 10. Splendid variety. 3 to 4 ft., 
B&B, $4.50 each. 
M. Soulangeana Alexandrina. Buds dark 
red, opening to white inside. Blooms May 
1 to 10. Highly recommended. 1 J4 to 2 ft., 
pot-grown, $3 each; 2 to 2 J4 ft., pot-grown, 
$3.50; 2 to 3 ft., B&B, $3.50; 4 to 5 ft., B&B, 
$6.50. 
M. Soulangeana Lennei. Lenne Magnolia. 
15 to 18 ft. Considered one of the best 
and most picturesque of the Magnolias. 
If permitted to grow naturally, it will 
form an open bush with the lowest branches 
arching on the ground. Large, egg-shaped, 
strong rosy crimson flowers, white inside, 
with thick fleshy petals about 4 inches wide, 
May 6 to 15. See in color on page 61. 
134 to 2 ft., pot-grown, $3.25 each; 2 to 
3 ft., B&B, $3.75; 3 to 4 ft., B&B, $5.50. 
M. Soulangeana nigra (Liliflora nigra). 
Purple Lily Magnolia. 8 to 10 ft. This 
variety grows like a large shrub with many 
woody twigs. Large, dark purple flowers 
which outlast many others, May 8 to 25. 
An outstanding variety, and good for 
limited areas. 134 to 2 ft., pot-grown, 
$3 each. 
B&B means dug with a BALL of soil 
Balled and 
Magnolias, continued 
M. stellata. Star Magnolia. 10 to 12 ft. A 
lovely dwarf species from Japan. Forms a 
round bush with small, attractive foliage. 
Flowers at an early age. Semi-double, 
star-shaped flowers about 3 inches across, 
white with soft pink blush, delightfully 
fragrant, April 8 to 20. Fine as small 
specimen or in a landscape border or rock- 
garden. 12 to 15 in., pot-grown, $2.50 each; 
134 to 2 ft., B&B, $3; 2)4 to 3 ft., B&B, 
$5.75. 
M. stellata rosea. True Pink Star Magnolia. 
A dwarf variety of Stellata with rose-pink 
flowers April 8 to 20. Unusually attractive 
and very rare. 10 to 12 in., pot-grown, 
$2.75 each. 
Malus 
Flowering Crab-Apples 
Gorgeous when covered with their pink or 
white blossoms, and wonderfully decorative 
when laden with their colorful fruit, the 
Crab-Apples compel our admiration in the 
depth of winter when Mother Nature and 
the birds have denuded the branches of both 
foliage and fruit. They are shapely trees and 
whether there is but one tree in a small 
yard or a collection of them on a large estate, 
the owner will be proud of them. Some of the 
Apples are large enough for jelly while others 
are no larger than wild cherries, but they are 
all attractive and the birds love them. 
Malus atrosanguinea. Carmine Crab. 
12 to 15 ft. About May 5 the well-formed 
head of the shrub is covered with clusters 
of dark pink and carmine flowers. A 
handsome lawn specimen. 3 to 4 ft, 4 to 
5 ft., and 5 to 6 ft. 
M. coronaria. Wild Sweet Crab. 15 to 18 ft. 
The fragrance of its blush-pink Apple 
blossoms scents the surroundings about 
May 20. Bushy,, thorny shrub. 4 to 5 ft. 
and 5 to 6 ft. 
M. Eleyi. Eley Crab. Single, dark pink 
flowers. Showy fruits. Red foliage in 
spring. 4 to 5 ft. 
M. floribunda. Japanese Flowering Crab. 
12 to 15 ft. About May 5 a glorious sight 
with its contrasting pink buds and white 
flowers. Yellow fruits. 3 to 4 ft., 4 to 5 ft., 
and 5 to 6 ft. 
M. Halliana Parkmani. Parkman Crab. 
10 to 12 ft. Semi-double, rosy red flowers 
on long, thin stems. At their best early in 
May. Slow-growing. 3 to 4 ft., $2 each. 
M. Hopa (adstringens Hopa). Purple 
foliage and bloom; flowers large. Fruit 
red-purple. 5 to 6 ft. 
M. ioensis fl.-pl. Bechtel Crab. 12 to 15 ft. 
A robust, round-headed shrub, bearing 
large, double pink flowers resembling 
roses. The fragrant flowers appear after 
the others are gone. May 15 to 25. 3 to 
4 ft., $2 each; 5 to 6 ft., $3.25. 
M. Niedzwetzkyana. Red-Vein Crab. 12 
to 15 ft. The entire shrub is suffused with 
a reddish purple tint, including the bark, 
leaves and flowers. May 10 to 20. 4 to 5 ft., 
5 ft., and 5 to 6 ft. 
M. Sargenti. Sargent Crab. 8 to 10 ft. 
Useful shrub for the small garden. Covered 
with clear white flowers. Small dark red 
fruit. May 5 to 15. 4 to 5 ft., $2.75 each; 
5 to 6 ft., $3.75. 
M. Scheideckeri. Scheidecker Crab. 12 to 
15 ft. Large, double, bright pink flowers of 
lasting quality, May 5 to 15. A great 
profusion of waxy yellow fruits later. 
Pyramidal shape. 3 to 4 ft., 4 to 5 ft., 
5 to 6 ft., and 6 to 8 ft. 
, wrapped securely in BURLAP .... 
Burlapped 
Malus, continued 
M. spectabilis. Chinese Flowering Crab. 
12 to 15 ft. Fragrant, delicate pink 
flowers, appearing about May 10, are 
semi-double and double. Fruit pale 
yellow. 4 to 5 ft., 5 to 6 ft. and 6 to 8 ft. 
M. theifera. Tea Crab. 15 to 18 ft. A 
handsome and scarce variety with fra¬ 
grant, clear pink flowers and beautiful 
waxy fruit with crimson cheeks. 4 to 5 ft., 
5 to 6 ft.; 6 to 8 ft. 
PRICES OF MALUS (Flowering Crab- 
Apple) Each 
3 to 4 ft.$1 65 
4 to 5 ft. 2 00 
5 to 6 ft. 2 50 
6 to 8 ft. 3 75 
Except Where Otherwise Noted 
OXYDENDRON arboreum. Sorrel Tree. 
20 to 30 ft. A beautiful, medium-sized, 
dome-shaped tree adorned with numerous 
long panicles of small, white, Iily-of-the- 
valleyMike flowers in July and August. 
The thick, shiny leaves change to bright 
shades of bronzy red in autumn. Highly 
recommended. 2 to 3 ft., B&B, $1.25 each; 
4 to 5 ft., B&B, $2.50; 6 to 8 ft., B&B, $5. 
Prunus 
Japanese Flowering Cherries 
It will be easy for you to create a miniature 
of the famed Washington, D. C., Flowering 
Cherry display on your own premises. 
Stocks of the very same trees—and many 
others—are obtainable, so that everyone can 
enjoy a fairy-like spectacle each year. The 
Japanese Flowering Cherries are hardy and 
will thrive in almost any kind of soil. 
Prunus autumnalis. See Jugatsu-zakura. 
P., Fugenzo (Kofugen; James H. Veitch). 
Foliage coppery red, a startling contrast 
to the large, extremely double, deep pink 
flowers. 3 to 4 ft. 
P., Higurashi. Rose-pink flowers from 
May 10 to 15. 3 to 4 ft. 
P., Ichiyo (Hizakura). One-leaf Cherry. 
Delicate, double, soft pink, pendulous 
flowers. 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 ft. 
P., Jugatsu-zakura (autumnalis). 
Autumn-flowering Cherry. The semi-double 
pink flowers generally appear spring and 
fall. Of very graceful habit. 3 to 4 ft. 
and 4 to 5 ft. 
P. Kwanzan. Large Double Pink Cherry. 
Sometimes listed as Sekizan. It is well 
worth while and produces an abundance of 
large, double, clear pink flowers, red when 
in bud. 5 to 6 ft. 
P., Mount Fuji (Shirotae). Shirotae. The 
best double pure white. 3 to 4 ft., 4 to 
5 ft. and 5 to 6 ft. 
P. Sargenti (serrulata sachalinensis). 
A single rose-pink variety flowering from 
April 20. Foliage purple-tinged in spring 
but green in summer. 5 to 6 ft. 
P., Shirotae. See Mount Fuji. 
P. Sieboldi (Naden Takasago). This 
sturdy tree is covered about May 5 with 
semi-double pink flowers in clusters. 
3 to 4 ft., 4 to 5 ft. and 5 to 6 ft. 
P., Torano-O. Excellent, double, rosy pink 
variety about May 1. 3 to 4 ft. 
P.» Victory. Delicate pink, changing to 
white. Late-flowering. 3 to 4 ft., 4 to 5 ft. 
and 5 to 6 ft. 
Prices of Japanese Flowering Cherries: 
Each 
3 to 4 ft. $2 00 
4 to 5 ft.. 50 
5 to 6 ft. 3 50 
Prunus, Thundercloud. Purple-leaved 
Plum. See page 62. 
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