
In spite of the calendar the real coming of spring is 
heralded by the glorious Flowering Crabs. There are 
few things as breath-taking as Flowering Crabs with 
their clouds of red and pink blooms as they signal the’ 
passing of winter and the coming of another gorgeous 
spring. 
303-1 AL MEY —See Kodachrome on front cover 
The Flowering Crab with sensational dollar-size blooms of 
glistening fiery crimson, Almey takes its rightful place as one 
of the most colorful and beautiful Flowering Crabs in America. 
Developed by The Dominion Experimental Station at Morden, 
Manitoba, Canada. Prof. W. R. Leslie, Supt. of the Morden 
Station has this to say of Almey: “Has very large blossoms of 
glistening red. White markings at the base of each petal give 
the effect of a five-sided star. When in bloom this strong grow- 
ing healthy tree from a distance looks like a mass of flame.” 
Another distinct advantage is that Almey blooms young. Two- 
year-old trees in the nursery were in bloom last spring. Don’t 
miss getting your Almey started this year. 5 to 6 ft., $3.00 each; 
2 for $5.75. 4 to 5 ft., $2.65 each; 2 for $5.00. 
303-2 BECHTEL’S, KLEHM’S 
IMPROVED 
The branches are hidden by a spectacular display of delicate 
double pink flowers that look like miniature Roses. Ideal for 
the smaller yard. An improved hardy form of the old favorite 
Bechtel’s Flowering Crab. 5 to 6 ft., $3.00 each; 2 for $5.75. 
4 to 5 ft., $2.65 each; 2 for $5.00. 
Klehm’s Improved Bechtel’s 303-8 SUN DOG 
Another new introduct’on from the Mo-den Station as out- 
3 standing as Almey. Valued particularly for its columnar habit 
303-3 HOPA of growth. Wil be invaluable for manene at corners of build- 
Blood-red buds are followed by a mass of fragrant deep ings or for screen plantings in place of Lombardy Poplar. 
: Professor Leslie describes Sundog as follows: ‘Flowers are large, 
rose-colored blossoms. The foliage is first a reddish purple, pinkish or mauve-pink, produced annually. The unusual name 
then a bright rich green. Truly a striking tree. 5 to 6 ft., appears apt for the distinctive tree of Lombardy Poplar outline, 
$2.50 each; 2 for $4.75. 4 to 5 ft., $2.00 each; 2 for $3.75. | when arrayed in its pastel reddish blooms in May. The picture 
it makes against the background of blue sky reminds one of 
the vertical splash of mild-colored, abbreviated winter rainbows 
common to prairie winter skies when sunlight plays on a pillar 
of ice particles forming phenomena known as Sundogs.” 5 to 
6 ft., $3.25 each; 2 for $6.25. 4 to 5 ft., $2.85 each; 2 for 
$5.45. 
303-5 M. R. 454 
Another Morden development, M. R. 454 is even more columnar 
than Sundog. The buds are deep red, opening late to rosy flowers 
that fade to pink. Purplish red in leaf, this is another excellent 
specimen for screens and corner plantings. 5 to 6 ft., $3.00 each; 
2 for $5.75. 4 to 5 ft., $2.65 each; 2 for $5.00. 
303-4 MA, R. 450 
- pert eC Mese ae FLOWERI NG 
e spre ng ee CRAB 
Professor Leslie says 
M. R. 450: “Has large - COLLECTION 
flowers of radiant live red, 
with long petals of me- 
dium width. The color is 
relatively durable. Al- 
though some fading oc- 1 Sundog 
curs with sunshine, the 
color continues bright. Regular Value $7.50 
5 to 6 ft., $2.75 each; 2 
for $5.25;75.°4) to wo tt. All 3 for Only. : $6.95 
$2.35 each; 2 for $4.45. 
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