WAYMESBORO, VIRGINIA 35 
ORNAMENTAL TREES— Continued 
Flowering C nats Tneed (Malus) 
This class of small, early Spring flowering trees had not been given proper recogni- 
tion until recent years when they began coming into their own. Flowering Crabs are 
now available in a large assortment of varieties. Used as specimens or — 
planted in groups as a border to taller growing trees. We offer a care- Eley 
fully selected list of the better ones, as follows: 
ELEY’S (Malus eleyi). Masses of red flowers in early Spring, followed 
by blood-red fruits which are used for jellies and pickles. Strong, vig- 
orous grower. 
HOPA (Malus hoppi). Bright rose-red, double flowers in profusion. 
Red fruits which are used for jellies and pickles. Another good grower. 
Excellent as a specimen. 
ORIENTAL (Malus floribunda). Pink buds, white flowers, followed by 
yellow fruits. One of the best of this type. 
PARKMAN (Malus parkmani). Semi-double. Bright rose flowers. 
Purplish-red fruit. Slow, compact grower. 
VIRGINIA SWEET (Malus coronaria). Single, large, bluish-pink blos- 
soms; yellow fruits. Strong, vigorous grower. Late bloomer. 
Prices on above Flowering Crabs: 3-4 ft. $1.75 each, 
$18.00 per doz.; 4-6 ft. $2.25 each, $24.00 per doz.; 
3-4 in. caliper, B&B, blooming and fruiting size speci- 
mens in Eleyi and Hopa, $35.00 each 



Flowering 

MAGNOLIA, New Purplish Red (Magnolia soulangeana nigra). The 
most showy and satisfactory of the rare Oriental types. Large, Tulip-like, 
purplish red flowers. The best bloomer. At its best in the early Spring, 
some flowers during the Fall. Grows only 12 to 15 ft. branched from 
the ground. 6-7 ft. B&B specimens, $25.00 each. 
REDBUD (Cercis canadensis). 
Beautiful small tree which only 
recently has become recognized 
as one of our most valuable na- 
tive flowering trees. Small pink 
flowers literally cover stems in 
early Spring before foliage ape 
pears. Excellent for planting 
with Dogwoods, around edges of 
forests, bordering lawn, in group 
plantings and as specimens. 3—4 
ft. $1.50 each, $15.00 per doz.; 
4-6 ft. $2.25 each, $24.00 per 
doz.; 6—7 ft. $3.50 each; 7-8 ft. 
$5.00 each; 8-10 ft. B&B, 
$17.50 each. 
REDLEAVED PLUM (Prunus 
pissardi). A larger, more vigor- 
ous grower than the _ Blood- 
leaved Maple, the foliage is 
equally as beautiful and the tree 
costs less. Purplish red foliage 
in the Spring, retaining its color 
well throughout the Summer. 
Ornamental, bright red fruits. 
3-4 ft. $2.00 each; 4-6 ft. $2.50 
each, 6—8 ft. $3.50 each. 
SOURWOOD (Oxydendrum 
arboreum). A medium size 
tree, with long, glossy, green 
leaves which turn brilliant red 
in Autumn, making it one of 
the most beautiful Autumn 
forest trees. Creamy white 
flowers which remain on sev- 
eral weeks in the Summer. 
Unfortunately, this valuable 
tree is rather difficult to trans- 
plant, so we offer dug with 
and without ball. 5-6 ft., 
without ball, $3.50 each; B&B, 
$7.50 each; 6-7 ft., B&B, 
, aoe : -$10.00 each; 8-10 ft., B&B, 
Red Bud $17.50 each. 

TEXAS UMBRELLA (Melia azedarach umbraculiformis), An umbrella shaped, dwart orna- 
mental tree, with dense, dark glossy green foliage; not hardy in colder parts of Virginia. 4-6 ft. 
$2.50 each. ; 
TULIP TREE (Liriodendron tulipfera). Also known as Tulip Poplar. Large, stately, pyramidal, 
fast growing, native tree. Fragrant, creamy, cup-shaped. Tulip-like flowers blotched orange. Spring 
planting recommended. 5-6 ft. $2.00 each; 6-8 ft. $3.00 each; 8-10 ft. $4.50 each; 10-12 ft. $6.50 ’ ; 
each. Larger B&B trees quoted on request. Laburnum Vossi, Golden Chain 

