Flowering Crabs for Lining Out 
We have been growing these trees for several years and by process of elimination 
have reduced our list to a practical assortment as listed below. With one or two excep- 
tions, these are Asiatic forms which are free from cedar rust disease. 
The crab apples are valued for their flowers which appear in May, most are single, 
but some are semi-double blossoms. Colors range from white to dark red, with many 
variations. The flowers of many kinds are interesting in bud and change color as they 
open, some are fragrant, but none are offensive. 
The flowers range from 114-2 inches in diameter down to the size of a pea. Many 
fruits remain until late winter and are attractive to birds. 
Generally, these trees are less than 20 feet, some are weeping, some are upright, 
and they cover a variety of forms. 
The stock offered is all once transplanted, suitable for lining out, all have been 
grafted, insuring trueness to type. 
MALUS ADSTRINGENS (Asiatic)—Very early bloomer. Fruit various shades of red 
and yellow, as they ripen, about 4/5 inch in diameter. Flowers are deep rose colored 
in bud, opening to a lighter shade of rose pink, 1% inches in diameter. 
MALUS ARNOLDIANA (Arnold Crab—Asiatic)—Large soft pink flowers 2 inches in 
diameter, opening to almost a pure white, corolla and stamen being a distinct pur- 
ple. Fruit % inch yellow and red. Shrub grows 8-15 feet. Arnold Arboretum, 1883. 
MALUS BREVIPES (Asiatic)—A large white flowering variety, flowers 144 inches in 
diameter. Fruit small, bright red. Tree grows out 20 feet. In cultivation about 
60 years. 
MALUS DOLGO (Hanson Red Crab)—Originally grown from Russian seed, ‘Pure 
white, large flowers. Fruit bright red, 1 inch or more, edible. In trade for 25 
years, introduced by Dr. N. E. Hansen. 
MALUS FLORIBUNDA ATROSANGUINEA (Carmine Crab—Asiatic)—Carmine buds 
and flowers fading to dull pink. Flowers single about 1 inch in diameter. Fruit 
small, red. Height often 12-15 feet. Very dark green foliage. The name Floribunda 
might be omitted as this is said to be a cross between Halliana and Sieboldii. Intro- 
duced 50 years ago by the Arnold Arboretum. 
MALUS HARTWIGII (Hartwig Crab)—Considered as a cross of Baccata and Halliana 
of Asiatic origin. An upright globe topped tree distinct in habit. Semi-double 
flowers 1% inch, pink buds followed by white flowers. Fruit yellow, red, and green, 
about % inch. In cultivation since 1906. 
MALUS OAKONOMIERATA ECHTERMEYER—A weeping type of tree, bearing a 
profusion of single purplish red flowers 1% inches. Fruit purplish red about 1 inch 
a diameter. Bronze, green, or purplish foliage. Of German origin, introduced 
about 1914. 
MALUS PURPUREA ALDENHAMENSIS—Single and semi-double 2 inch purplish 
red flowers. Fruit also purplish red about 1 inch in diameter. A chance seedling 
from England introduced by Arnold Arboretum, 1923. Sometimes blooms a second 
or third time, very dark, red-purple buds, bronze foliage. 
MALUS PURPUREA ELEYI—Single purplish red flowers 1% inch diameter. Fruit 
purplish red up to 1 inch. Raised by and named for Charles Eley, England, before 
1920. Introduced by Arnold Arboretum. One of the showiest varieties which 
blooms early. 
MALUS RINKI (Pearleaf Crab—Asiatic)—Single 1 inch pink and white flowers. 1 inch 
orange Seo or green and red fruits. An old variety introduced into the U. S. 
about . 
MALUS ROBUSTA (Cherry Crab—Asiatic)—Very early bloomer, bears large white 
fragrant flowers. Fruit dull red. Height 15-30 feet. 
MALUS SARGENTI (Sargent Crab—Asiatic)—A low shrubby tree, 6-8 feet in height, 
with spreading branches. Flowers pinkish white opening to pure white. Fruit 
berry-like, dark red. The smallest crab apple. Brought to America by Arnold 
Arboretum in 1892. 
MALUS SCHEIDECKERI—Double flowers, 10 petals, about 1 inch, pink. Yellow and 
orange fruit. A small tree, early flowering. Originated in Germany, introduced to 
U. S. by Arnold Arboretum, 1889. 
MALUS ZUMI CALOCARPA (Japan Redbud—dAsiatic)—The finest of all the white 
crabs. Very heavy bloomer. Flowers very large, showing pink in bud opening. 
Fruits small, bright red to orange, one of the best for fruit. Introduced into U. S. 
by Arnold Arboretum in 1905. 
