Oriental Flowering Cherries (5) 
As this magnificent group has had little attention in Garden Aristocrats since the first volume 
(1934), we feel that it is time to give them again as complete treatment as space will allow. 
Words are almost inadequate to convey their surpassing glory; only the vision of the trees in full 
bloom can do that. In addition to their spring beauty, quite a number of them are again very 
striking in fall when the foliage assumes vivid autumnal colors. 
In this country the tendency is toward the doubles but in the Orient the singles are preferred 
and we agree. Most of the singles bloom ahead of the leaves allowing the full beauty of the 
flowers to be seen unobscured by foliage. They also have far more fowers and when the bloom- 
ing period ends the shower of falling petals is an additional source of delight. 
Anyone wishing much more detailed treatment can easily obtain it from the authoritative 
work ‘“The Oriental Flowering Cherries” by Paul Russell. This illustrated booklet of 70 pages 
may be had by sending 10c coin to Supt. of Documents, Washington, D. C., or from us for 12c 
in stamps. 
(Note that we have omitted the final “—zakura” from some of the names as it simply means 
cherry and should really be added to all or omitted from all. We prefer the latter.) 
Price Schedule of all Erect Growing Varieties 
BiGrto.Sitiseee. <5. meee $2.00 PU BtOrA tt. Gee Ae $1.00 
Gis to Gitar aes ki pes 1.50 He2topatt tik aceos tes 75 
[34.to.orttee ei ee 125 
(Letters after varieties show sizes available) 
Flowers Single 
AKEBONO, (Daybreak), BDE. We consider this the most beautiful tree we have ever seen 
and have held that opinion since the original seedling came into full bloom here on the nursery 
17 or 18 years ago. It is a pink flowering variety of the famous Yoshino Cherry which borders 
the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. When in bloom this variety is a cloud of tender pink with 
not a leaf showing. We have often made the remark that we get the same old thrill from it 
every spring as it does not seem possible to remember from one year to another how superbly © 
beautiful it is. It is a good grower, blooms young and very early in the season. We now wor 
this variety on stems about 3 feet tall which makes a much better tree. 
BENI HOSHI, (Pink Star). BC. Belongs to the Higan group (Higan means equinox) which is 
characterized by long, very slender branches bearing an abundance of comparatively small 
flowers ahead of the leaves. Blossoms of this variety are single, vivid pink, of good size for the 
class and noticeably “star-shaped.” The fastest growing Japanese Cherry we know of. Original 
tree formerly grew in Golden Gate Park Japanese Tea Garden. We also have some fine speci- 
men trees for use in San Francisco Bay region. 
*MIKURUMA-GAESHI, (Mitchell’s Single Pink), BC. Makes a large tree with plentiful deep 
pink flowers borne in large clusters. Habit about like that of a fruiting sweet Cherry. The fine 
specimen in Sydney Mitchell’s garden in Berkeley is well known in the San Francisco Bay region. 
OJOCHIN. DE. Name means Big Paper Lantern. Flowers are white, slightly flushed, large, 
nearly two inches in diameter and usually single but petals are pleated making them look double. 
*SHIRATAMA. BC. Everything considered we would call this the best single pure white 
Cherry. It is healthy, most productive, and almost as early as the pink Akebono. We also have 
some fine specimen trees for use in San Francisco Bay region. 
TAIHAKU. D. Has large single white flowers which contrast beautifully with the reddish cop- 
per of the immature leaves. 
TAIWAN, (Prunus campanulata), (7). Coming from the island of Formosa this is not as hardy 
as the others which is too bad as it is of course magnificent. The clear red flowers are bell- 
shaped and appear here in February, a month ahead of the other kinds. Growth is rapid, tall and 
slender, commonly throwing out erect branches from near the base. It seems to endure more 
heat and dry air than the others. Unfortunately we cannot offer any stock this season. 
TAKINIOI, (Waterfall Fragrance). CD. Pure white; almost as good as Shiratama. Differs in 
blooming later and having sweetly fragrant flowers. 
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