BETTER GARDENS FOR RELAXATION 7 

FLOWERING TREES 
Because of their relatively small size at maturity, these trees may be used where 
space is limited, so long as they receive plenty of sunlight. They are effective as 
specimens; but equally for planting along the border of woodlands, where their bricht 
flowers stand out against a background of natural growth. is 
Flowering Dogwoods 
(Cornus florida.) This, the common Dogwood 
with snowy white flowers, seen in New England 
woodlands in May. It is of distinctive, grace- 
ful habit, suitable for planting as a specimen 
or in combination with tall shrubs in the tall 
border. Its foliage turns brilliant scarlet in 
the fall. 
3 to 4 ft., $2.50 each; 4 to 5 ft., $3.50 each 
RED-FLOWERING Docwoop (Cornus florida 
rubra). Similar in growth to the native White 
Dogwood, but with deep rose-colored flowers. 
3 to 4 ft., $4.00 each; 4 to 5 ft., $6.00 
Flowering Hawthorns 
The “Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn” (Crataegus 
oxyacantha splendens) is the most highly-col- 
ored of all, and is the favorite for ornamental 
planting. It is a rather small tree reaching 
about 15 feet in height, with rich green foliage 
and masses of rosy-scarlet blossoms in May. 
Its brilliant red fruits attract the birds in fall 
and winter. 
5 to 6 ft. $5.00 each; 6 to 7 ft., $8.00 each 
Flowering Crab-Apple 
(Malus floribunda.) The glory of apple-blos- 
som time reaches its climax in the Flowering 
Crabs, of which this variety is outstanding for 
the profusion of its bloom. Its flowers are deep 
pink, fragrant, and spectacular, followed by 
pinkish-red fruits the size of large peas on 
long stems. 
3 to 4 ft., $2.50 each; 4 to 5 ft., $3.50 each 
Mountain Ash 
(Sorbus aucuparia.) Not literally a “flower- 
ing” tree; but its large clusters of orange- 
scarlet berries, appearing in July, give it color 
masses of great brilliance all through the sum- 
mer and fall months. This European variety 
is especially effective. It grows to a height of 
nearly 30 feet. 
6 to 8 ft., $3.50 each; 8 to 10 ft., $4.50 each Flowering Dogwood 



Evergreen Trees 
The usual Evergreens have been omitted from this small catalogue; but thousands, in 
all important varieties, are growing in our nurseries. Many can be furnished in all sizes, 
up to the largest of specimens. Ask us for quotations. 

