
EUROPEAN BIRD CHERRY 
MALUS, continued 
PARKMAN CRAB (M. parkmani). Deep rose flowers, 
semi-double; yellow fruit. 
RED-TWIG CRAB (M., red-twig). Twigs, leaves, flowers 
and fruit are red. 
CHERRY CRAB (M. robusta). Flowers, white to pink; fruit, 
red to yellow. 
SARGENT CRAB (M. sargenti). 
heavy foliage. 
fruits. 
SCHEIDECKER CRAB (M. scheideckeri). 
pale pink flowers; yellow fruit. 
TEA CRAB (M. theifera). 
yellow fruit. 
Dwarf plant with fine, 
White flowers and tiny dark red 
Semi-double, 
Blush to pale pink flowers; 
PRUNUS 
The Japanese Flowering Cherries 
The famous Japanese Cherries around the tidal basin 
in Washington, D. C., show what this excellent plant 
will do. The pyramidal shaped trees are unmatched 
for blooming qualities, and if given a little protection 
in the middle west, enrich the beauty of the garden. 
Prunus, Amanogawa. Semi-double, pink. 
P., Naden. Double, lovely deep pink. 
P., Kwanzan. Double, deep pink. 
P., Kofugen. Double, crimson buds opening to deep pink. 
P., Shirofugen. Semi-double, large pinkish-white flowers. 
P. Yedoensis. Single, white flowers, red buds; early. 
Populus - Poplar 
LOMBARDY POPLAR (Populus nigra italica). This spire- 
like tree stands out like a sentinel. Very fast growing 
and easy to cultivate. 
Prunus - Plum 
AMERICAN PLUM (Prunus americana). Very attractive 
native plant, with masses of white, very fragrant 
flowers in the spring, and large red fruits which turn 
deep purple in the fall. Particularly good for group 
planting. 
NEWPORT PURPLELEAF PLUM (P., Newport). Spectacu- 
lar plant -with dark red or purple leaves, contrasting 
sharply with the pink-white flowers in the spring. 
EUROPEAN BIRD CHERRY (P. padus). Bushy tree of 
good foliage and color. The white flowers appear in 
long, drooping racemes, followed by long bunches of 
black berries in late summer. 
NANKING CHERRY (P. tomentosa). Compact, small tree 
with upright branches. The pink buds appear in early 
spring, and open up white. The red cherries in the 
summer are enjoyed by the birds. 
DOUBLE FLOWERING PLUM (P. triloba). Large shrub, 
or small, very hardy tree, covered with small double 
bright pink, exquisitely shaped flowers in the spring. 
CHOKE CHERRY (P. virginiana). Handsome flowering tree 
of bush habit. The white flowers are borne in bushy 
clusters and are very showy. 
Quercus - Oak 
WHITE OAK (Quercus alba). 
tree of enormous proportions. 
and should have lots of room. 
SCARLET OAK (Q. coccinea). A grand Oak with spread- 
ing branches and round open head. Especially noted 
for its brilliant scarlet fall coloring. 
MOSSYCUP OAK (Q. macrocarpa). The Bur Oak is vigor- 
ous and of comparatively rapid growth, becoming a 
stately and picturesque tree with heavy, corky 
branches. 
A rugged, open-headed 
Magnificent specimens, 
PIN OAK (Q. palustris). A rapid growing, symmetrical 
tree with deeply cut leaves which turn crimson in 
the fall. 
RED OAK (Q. rubra). Majestic tree with 
a broad, round head. Especially noted 
for its smooth bark ond dark red 
outumnal color. 


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