CHAMPION NURSERIES, PERRY, OHIO : 31 

Ornamental and Flowering Trees 

FLOWERING CRAB 
RED FLOWERING PEACH 
AMYGDADUS PERSICA. (Double Red Flowering Peach). 
A beautiful red flowering small tree which is indeed one 
of. the showiest when it breaks into full bloom in the 
early spring. Its flowers are large and double and can 
be used to great advantage either as a lawn specimen 
or in a shrub planting. 2-3 ft. 75¢ each; 3-4 ft. $1.00 
each; 4-5 ft. $1.50 each. 
RED BUD 
CERCIS CANADENSIS. (Red Bud or Judas Tree). A small 
tree of irregular form with attractive heart-shaped 
leaves. When the great quantities of small rose-colored 
blooms appear before the leaves, it gives one the im-— 
pression of a cloud of pink smoke from the distance. 
It is a native tree through sections of Kentucky and is 
very noticeable in spring sprinkled among the densely 
wooded slopes. 3-4 ft. $1.00 each; 4-5 ft. $1.50 each. 
FLOWERING DOGWOOD 
CORNUS FLORIDA. (White Flowering Dogwood). The 
flowers are three or four inches across and appear in 
great profusion in spring before the leaves are out. 
The foliage is grayish green and is very handsome, and 
in the autumn turns to a rich crimson hue. Used 
individually or in groups both for its white flowers and 
its autumn colors. B&B 3-4 ft. $2.00 each; 4-5 ft. $3.50 
each; 5-6 ft. $6.00 each. 
CORNUS FLORIDA RUBRA. (Red Flowering Dogwood). 
A slow grower making a small compact growth covered 
with large red flowers in early spring. And like the 
Florida its leaves turn crimson red in autumn. B&B 3-4 
ft. $4.00 each; 4-5 ft. $5.00 each; 5-6 ft. $7.50 each. 
MAPLES 
ACER GINNALA. (Amur Maple). Graceful and valu- 
able for its bright autumn coloring. Attains a height 
of ten to twelve feet and makes a fine border speci- 
men. 2-3 ft. 75¢ each; 3-4 ft. $1.00 each. 
FLOWERING THORNS 
CRATAEGUS CORDATA. (Washington Thorn). Branches 
are upright with heart shaped leaves, forming a round 
head. Flowers white with a tint of rose in the center. 
B&B, 3-4 ft. $2.50 each; 4-5 ft. $4.00 each. 
FLOWERING CRABS 
MALUS ALDENHAMENSIS. A shapely tree making a 
brilliant display when covered with the masses of bright 
red flowers and also later when great quantities of 
shiny réd apples adorn its branches. 3-4 ft. $1.50 each; 
4-5 ft. $2.00 each. 
MALUS ARNOLDIANA. (Arnold’s Crab). The flowers 
are pale pink which are’ followed by clusters of large 
yellow fruit. The tree makes a nice bushy specimen. 
4-5 ft. $2.00 each; 5-6 ft. $2.50 each. 
MALUS ELEYI. (Red Flowering Crab). The young shoots 
are fuzzy and covered with red foliage resembling the 
Japanese maple. The flowers are rich red in color and 
appear in clusters much like apple blossoms, followed in 
the fall by red fruits in large clusters which are very 
attractive. 3-4 ft. $1.50 each; 4-5 ft. $2.00 each. 
MALUS HOPA. (Hopa Crab). A very attractive variety 
of strong upright growth. It bears a profusion of very 
large double flowers of an unfading rose-red. The 
fruits are large, edible, with a distinctive red flesh. 
3-4 ft. $1.50 each; 4-5 ft. $2.00 each; 5-6 ft. $2.56 each. 
MALUS IODENSIS PLENA. (Bechtel’s Crab). The only 
perfectly double flowered crab. Its many delicate pink 
blooms appearing like small pink roses of delightful 
fragrance. A very popular type and much desired for 
the home grounds. 2-3 ft. $1.25 each; 3-4 ft. $1.75 
each; 4-5 ft. $2.25 each. 
MALUS SARGENTI. (Sargent’s Crab). This is a dwarf 
tree being considerably smaller than any other variety. 
The single pink. flowers are followed by a showy red 
fruit. 4-5 ft. $2.25 each; 5-6 ft. $3.50 each. 
FLOWERING AND RED LEAF PLUM 
PRUNUS CISTENA. A small tree which has small pinkish 
white flowers, but being used largely for its bright red 
leaves. 3-4 ft. $1.25 each 4;-5 ft. $1.50 each. 
PRUNUS NEWPORT. Similar to the above variety, but 
grows a little larger and the color of the leaves is a 
trifle darker, and may be used where a little larger 
tree is desired. 3-4 ft. $1.25 each; 4-5 ft. $1.50 each. 
MOUNTAIN ASH 
SORBUS AUCUPARIA. (European Mountain Ash). A 
large ornamental tree with compound ornamental leaves; 
white flowers in spring and clusters of bright orange 
red. berries in the fall. Grows to a large size. Very 
attractive. 6-8 ft. $3.00 each; 8-10 ft. $4.00 each. 
