
FLOWERING TREES and SHRUBS 
SHADE TREES and EVERGREENS 
and all other plants used for Landscape Beauty 
are found in BOBBINK & ATKINS great nursery 
In a catalogue of this nature it is not possible to present the complete roster of 
plants we grow and sell. Frankly, we have included mamly the plants which can be 
easily transported when ordered by mail or telephone. In all fairness to ourselves and 
customers who have not yet learned of the other valuable plant material we produce, 
we outline it as follows: 
SHADE TREES in all sizes and varieties, including Oaks, Maples, Lindens, Ginkgos, and Oriental 
Planes. 
FLOWERING TREES for Jawn specimens, such as Dogwoods, Laburnums, Cherries, Crabs, and 
Oxydendrons. 
The unusual FLOWERING SHRUBS as well as the more common kinds such as Spireas, Weigelas, 
Deutzias, and others. 
EVERGREENS, including the largest assortment of Taxus (Yews) in America; Retinosporas, Junipers, 
Spruces, Hemlocks, are available in all sizes and shapes. 
The chances are very good that Bobbink & Atkins will be able to supply all of your 
plant needs even though you do not find them listed in this catalogue. Your inquiries 
by mail, phone, or in person are heartily welcome. 
How to Use Plants—What, Where and When to Plant 
Not only are we growers of fine Ornamentals and Fruit Trees, but we mamtain a 
staff of tramed horticulturists and landscape designers whose practical experience 1s 
yours for the asking. This is a distinct part of our service to intending purchasers and 
customers and we invite you to make use of it locally or by mail. Always think of 
Bobbink & Atkins as Growers, Designers, and Planters of Landscape Beauty. 
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The Evergreen Edging or Border Plants in this picture are Boxwood. This variety is very hardy 
Buxus sempervirens, which can be sheared to any desired height. 
Location of Our Sales Office and 
Display Grounds 
While it may be difficult for many of you to 
motor to the Nursery, at the same time we want $1.90 
you to feel you are always welcome whenever and 
however it is convenient for you to come. New for 10 
Jersey Routes 17 and 6 leadto Hoboken Road 
(near the huge Bendix plant) and Paterson $17.50 
Avenue. 
The Carlton Hill station on the Erie Railroad per 100 
is but a ten-minute walk from our main office. 
From Rutherford on the Erie is a five-minute in lots of 50 
bus ride. or more 
Busses run frequently from New York City to , 
Rutherford and thence to East Rutherford.We are (9 to 12-in. 
just nine miles from the heart of New York City. plants) 
East Rutherford, N. J. 23 
FLOWERING 
CRABAPPLES 
(Malus) 
Malus atrosanguinea. Carmine Crab. Grows 
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. 4 to 5 ft., $2 each. 
M. baccata. Siberian Crab. Grows 8 to 10 ft. 
A small, spreading shrub with bright green 
leaves, covered in early May with pure white, 
fragrant flowers, followed by ornamental 
yellow fruits spotted red. 4 to 5 ft., $2 each. 
M. floribunda. Flowering Crab. Grows 12 to 
15 ft. About May 5, a glorious sight with its 
contrasting pik buds and white flowers. Yel- 
low fruits. 4 to 5 ft., $2 each. 
M. Halliama Parkmani. Parkman Crab. 
Grows 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. ioensis fl. pl. Bechtel Crab. Grows 12 to 
15 ft. A robust round-headed shrub, bearing 
large, double pik flowers resembling roses. 
Fragrant flowers appear after the others have 
stopped blooming. May 15 to 25. 5 to 6 ft., 
$3.25 each. 
M. Niedzwetzkyana. Red-vein Crab. Grows 
12 to 15 ft. The entire shrub is suffused with 
a reddish purple tint, including the bark, leaves, 
and flower. May. 4 to 5 ft., $2 each. 
M. Sargenti. Sargent Crab. Grows 8 to 10 ft. 
Useful shrub for the small garden. Covered 
with clear white flowers. Small dark red fruit. 
Very hardy. May 5to 15. 4to5 ft. $2.50 each. 
M. Scheideckeri. Scheidecker Crab. Grows 
12 to 15 ft. Large, double bright pink flowers 
of lasting quality. May 5 to 15. A great pro- 
fusion of waxy yellow fruits Jater. Pyramidal 
shape. 3 to 4 ft., $1.75 each. 
M. spectabilis. Chinese Flowering Crab. Grows 
12 to 15 ft. The first of the Asiatic Crab- 
apples brought to America from England in 
1780. Fragrant, delicate pink flowers, appear- 
ing about May 10, are semi-double and double. 
Fruit pale yellow. 3 to 4 ft., $1.75 each. 
M. theifera. Tea Crab. Grows 15 to 18 ft. A 
handsome and scarce variety with fragrant, 
clear pink flowers and beautiful waxy fruit 
with crimson cheeks. One of the very choicest. 
May 5 to 15. 3 to 4 ft., $1.75 each. 

Mail and Telephone Orders 
and Deliveries 
We have always been equipped to 
transact a large mail order business by 
Parcel Post and Railway Express to all 
parts of the United States. We trust our 
valued patrons in the New York Met- 
ropolitan area who formerly motored to 
the nursery to make their purchases will 
now make use of our mail-order service 
and truck delivery when practical and 
economical. 
Phone: Rutherford 2-0700 

