G] lowering Crabs 
ALL ORNAMENTAL—SOME COMMERCIAL FRUIT BEARING 
We cannot grow the beautiful Japanese Flowering Cherries in this section of the 
country. Nor can we grow the standard varieties of Flowering Crabs as listed in east- 
ern and more southern catalogs. They are not hardy enough for our climate. 
But over a period of some 20 to 30 years plant breeders have been at work and we 
now have Flowering Crabs that are just as beautiful and which are perfectly hardy 
not only in this section of the country but are 
completely hardy all across the northern United 
States and southern Canada. 
We generally have a large line of these Crabs 
to offer, but this year because of the shortage of 
labor for the past several years, we are limited 
to but two varieties: Hopa, a beautiful pink; and 
Dolgo, a brilliant fruited white flowering sort. 
HOPA Crab 
From a purely ornamental standpoint the Hopa is 
without doubt the most beautiful pink Flowering Crab 
that can be grown in the North. It is perfectly hardy 
anywhere in our state. It develops into a beautiful, 
graceful, medium sized tree that is an ornament any- 
where it may be placed. The bark is a rich dark blackish 
red. The buds and foliage are a noticeable reddish 
purple, and the tree, when in bloom, is covered with 
large single, deep rose-colored blossoms which continue 
long on the tree, to be followed by quantities of small 
reddish fleshed, attractive fruit which makes a good 
jelly. If the fruit is left on the tree, it makes excellent 
food for the birds in the fall. Fine 4- to 5-ft. trees, 
$1.50; 5- to 6-ft. trees, $2.00; 6- to 7-ft. trees, $2.50. 
DOLGO 
The Dolgo is known as the great dual-purpose Crab. The trees, 
which seldom grow over 12 feet high, are very shapely and neat in 
appearance and develop into a beautiful small lawn tree. It is extremely 
hardy and after it has attained its growth will last for many years. 
In the spring it is one solid mass of large white blooms, which are fol- 
lowed by a great crop of Crab Apples. These Crabs are a brilliant red 
about an inch in diameter and an inch and a half long. The fruit is so 
brilliant in color and so 
abundant on the tree that it 
Dolgo ‘ makes a wonderful orna- 
mental sight. The fruit 
makes up into jelly of the 
finest flavor and a beautiful 
red color. This Crab is not 
grown for its ornamental 
qualities alone but is grown 
commercially for the fruit, 
which readily sells at a big 
price. One of our customers 
from Washington, D. C., 
writes us: “The Dolgo, 
when in fruit, is the most 
beautiful thing I ever saw 
in the line of a Flowering 
Crab.” The Dolgo is now 
being planted in northern 
orchards for the fruit, which 
sells for high prices. 
Sizes: 5 to 6 ft., $2.00 
6 to 7 ft., $2.50 


E. Syracuse, N. Y.., 
March, 1942. 
“The Dolgo Crab Apple trees 
purchased from you in spring, 
1940, are doing splendidly. I 
have 13 of them surrounding my 
dooryard, and several of them 
had fruit on last vear. They are 
true to your description and I 
am well pleased with them.” 
Mrs. Eugenie T. Doherty. 
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