RARE FLOWERING TREES 
aes Rote Tnee of China 
No. 296. PRUNUS TRILOBA—One of the most beautiful and showy of 
all small trees. It begins to bloom before the leaves appear in the 
spring, being literally covered with very double rose-like flowers. This 
symmetrically formed graceful little tree grows usually to a height of 
but 6 feetsand is attractive as a specimen or when planted in groups or 
shrub border. It is hardy and easy to grow, and no lawn is so small 
that room cannot be found for at least one of these wonderful, new 
small trees. Many who see them declare they are the most beautiful 
trees they have ever seen. The large rose-like blossoms make fine cut 
flowers. Select 4 to 5 ft. trees, $1.50 each. 
SCARLET LEAF ROSE TREE OF CHINA 
No. 298. PRUNUS BLIRIANA—This glorious tree is almost identical 
with the Prunus Triloba ROSE TREE OF CHINA except its leaves are 
a brilliant scarlet in the Spring; changing to a deep maroon in Summer 
and a magnificent bronze in Autumn. Its branches are literally covered 
with double rose pink blooms in the early Spring before the leaves 
appear. The beautiful flowers are followed by clusters of scarlet fruit 
which is very delicious when eaten fresh and makes the prettiest and 
finest flavored jelly and marmalade we have eaten. The deep scarlet 
fruit is also very delicious and attractive when canned. This beautiful 
and useful shrub will thrive in your lawn. Its scarlet leaves are glorious, 
especially against the rising or setting sun. Price, select, extra heavy, 
Rose Tree of China 4 to 5 feet trees, $1.65 each. 

Gorgeous Flowering Crah Apple 
Most useful and most attractive hardy Flowering trees. The Flowering Crab 
Apples are becoming the most popular group of Ornamental trees in North 
America. They are extremely hardy, free from disease and thrive in all sections 
of the Nation. Our varieties exhibit a gorgeous range of color in blossom, fruit 
and foliage. In the Spring they are adorned with gorgeous flowers and foliage, in 
the Autumn with glittering fruit. The fruit is tasty and makes highly colored, 
delicious jelly, sauce and preserves. Beauty; Shade and Fruit all in one tree. 
No. 300. PINK ROSE BECHTELS DOUBLE FLOWERING—tThe only full Dou- 
ble Flowering Crab, often called the PINK ROSE TREE. In the Spring when 
the tree is completely covered with a mass of perfectly double, rich, rose-like 
flowers, it is, in fact, a fine shaped little tree covered with Roses. Exceedingly 
graceful, seldom grows more than 12 feet tall. Ideal tree for small lawn. Its 
GORGEOUS display of rose-like flowers perfumes the entire neighborhood. 
Here is a tree that you will be proud of. It is extremely hardy, will thrive under 
all conditions in the South, Central and Northern States, in rich or poor soil, in 
shade, or in full sun. Wherever you have a vacant space of 12 to 14 feet, plant_ 
this Crab. It is guaranteed to satisfy. Large, neatly shaped, well branched 
Blooming Size, 5 to 6 feet trees, $2.96 each. 

No. 302. HOPA—A gorgeous tree which will reward you with loads of delicious 
sparkling fruit. Seldom grows over 15 feet high. Excellent for lawn decoration. 
When in blossom it is completely covered with semi-double, rich, reddish pink 
rose-like flowers, scenting the atmosphere for a long distance with a delicate 
perfume unsurpassed. In Autumn when its branches are bending almost to the 
ground with clusters of bright red delicious fruit, it will attract the admiration 
of all who pass. The fruit will hang on the tree until freezing weather. Its 
bronze green foliage is always attractive. Useful, most gorgeous small orna- 
mental tree that should be in every lawn. Select Extra Heavy Bearing Age, 5 
to 6 feet trees, $2.38. 
No. 306. PURPLE GLORY—Our most beautiful, brilliant, flowering Crab. Most 
attractive rich reddish purple foliage in the Spring and Summer, turning to a 
most gorgeous Purple Bronze in Autumn, Huge Semi-double Purple Flowers 
often more than 2% inches across. This gorgeous tree has a graceful charm 
the entire Spring, Summer and Fall. In the Spring a marvelous display of 
glorious color, in Autumn its branches bend with huge clusters of richly colored 
reddish purple delicious fruit. Tree neat, pyramidal in growth, about 12 feet 
at maturity. Will grow and thrive in any location. Its sparkling fruit makes 
delicious, highly flavored and richly colored jelly, preserves and 
sauce. Purple Glory is sure to please, we Guarantee it. Select Speci- 
men well branched Bearing Size, 5 to 6 feet trees, $2.56 each. Purple Glory 

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