FLOWERING PEACHES—Continued 
Bicolor. A unique tree presenting a striking combination 
of white and red. Some of the branches bear only red flow- 
ers, the rest carry ivory white blossoms streaked with red. 
February 1. 
Helen Borchers. Warm, deep pink buds that open into 
large, double flesh pink flowers of exceptional form and fra- 
grance. Grows thriftily. February 1. 
Pres. Roosevelt. The first red tree to bloom in the spring, 
January 15, Fiery red buds and brilliant double flowers in 
amazing profusion. 
Purity. Clear, glowing double white flowers. Excellent for 
cutting. February 15. 
San Jose Pink. Semi-double flesh pink. Tree grows very 
fast. January 10. 
Snowbird. Huge single and double flowers of flesh-pink. 
Red center. Red stamens. Bears edible fruit. 
Vesuvius. There are many late red varieties of flowering 
peach but none can approach the beauty of this variety. The 
full heavy flowers are as large and shapely as small red ca- 
mellias, hold their rich deep color and remain on the tree 
for a long period. Unexcelled for cutting. February 15. 
Weeping White. Thin arching branches 6 to 8 feet in 
length hang to the ground. The slender bright green branch- 
lets and leaves, which grow thickly over the tree, produce 
the effect of a miniature Weeping Willow. In March each 
drooping streamer is lined with many large double fragrant 
flowers of clearest white. 
By the proper selection of Flowering Peach varieties you 
may have magnificent bloom for at least four months. 
SILVER BELLS 
Halesia carolina. “Hear the tinkling of the bells—silver 
bells.” Possibly Poe had this tree in mind when he wrote his 
immortal poem—we wouldn’t know. But we do know that 
the sight of one of these large shrubs in spring, its branches 
hanging full of small white bells, is a reas inspiration. 8-10 
ft. Enioys a little shade and moisture. 5-gal. containers, 
$3.50; gal. containers, $1.25. 

CHINESE MAGNOLIAS 
Small trees that seem to grow and flower as well here as 
in their Chinese home. Each spring their enormous tulip- 
shaped blossoms cause much comment. After the flowers 
comes lush dark foliage that keeps them well covered until 
winter. 10-15 ft. 
Lily Magnolia. Large flowers, 
Each, $12.50. 
Magnolia liliflora Purple. 
rosy purple without and white within. 
Magnolia soulangeana. Rose red edged with white. The 
variety most generally planted here. Each, $12.50. 
Magnolia stellata. Starry Magnolia. Pure white  star- 
shaped flowers to 3 inches in diameter that appear early in 
spring and continue for a long time. Each, $5.50 and up. 
SWEET SCENTED CRABAPPLES 
You’re missing one of the greatest joys of springtime if 
you haven’t one of these fragrant beauties Easily grown. 
Bloom heavily. 2-4 ft., each, $2.50; 5-gal. containers, $3.50. 
Malus arnoldiana. Arnold’s Crab. Bushy shrub that covers 
itself with charming carmine red buds that open to informal 
flowers of soft pink. 
Malus ioensis Bechtel. Bechtel’s Crab. Forms a compact 
pyramidal tree that is simply loaded in spring with big double 
lasting flowers of light pink. Most popular of the Flowering 
Crabs. 15-13it. 

RED FLOWERING DOGWOOD. Spring bloom and tawny 
autumn foliage. See page 35. 
BIRD OF PARADISE TREE 
Poinciana gilliesi. During June and July the tip of each 
ferny foliaged branch is ablaze with brilliant yellow flow- 
ers with 3-inch flaming scarlet stamens. Open lacy small 
tree to 8 or 10 ft. Hardy. 5-gal. containers, $3.75; gal. con- 
tainers, $1.25. 
FLOWERING PURPLE-LEAVED PLUMS 
Handsome upright red-barked trees that supply spring 
flowers and, with their red and bronze foliage, a strong con- 
trast in green surroundings. 5-gal. containers, $3.50. 
Prunus blireiana. Clouds of dainty double pink flowers 
are followed by brilliant red foliage that as it matures changes 
to green. A small bushy tree to 10 ft. May also be pruned 
in shrub form. Bare root, $2.25. 
Prunus cerasifera Pissard. Most rapid growing of the 
Flowering Vlums. Upright, cherry-like growth. Large ma- 
roon red foliage that holds its strong color through the entire 
growing season. Many clusters of small white blooms. Highly 
ornamental even in winter after the fallen leaves have ex- 
posed the deep red branches. Balled, 11/16-34 in. caliper, 
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With a few of these lavish beauties about your grounds, 
smothered with colorful bloom, you'll have spring in your 
garden and joy in your heart. And they’ll take any kind of 
weather and like it. 

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