SMALL ORNAMENTAL TREES. atl Peris tursery 
: HAMPTON, IOWA 
For Lawn Specimens, Clumps, Backgrounds 
T45—MOUNTAIN ASH 
T5S—MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA. Superb Lawn Bouquet! In ~ 
The Tree with the Red Berries 
Ornamental in every sense of the word—dark green, fernlike 
foliage, light smooth bark, a broad, compact head. Handsome 
creamy white blossoms in the spring followed by showy clus- 
ters of scarlet berries in late summer and fall. Hardy, grows 
rapidly. 30 to 40 feet at maturity. Each 2 
a i Sn Ton olen eh aut oetane Remy Seba TEN Rema eee $3.50 $6.50 
T46—WEEPING BIRCH Cut-Leaf 
Graceful charm and beauty are personified in this very pop- 
ular tree. Develops artistic white bark, drooping limbs, and 
small, finely cut leaves. Very effective when used in groups of 
two or three, or to set off the more compact lines of evergreens. 
Set deeply and firmly in good soil as soon as received, with- 
out exposing the roots to the air. This is one tree that should 
not be top pruned except to nip back any dried twigs or 
branches. 35 to 50 feet at maturity. Each 
2 
4-5 {t.. transplanted ........... gp ecariptisstabarceietoeee cocimetise $2.50 $4.50 
T47—PURPLE LEAF PLUM (Cistena) 
Glowing el erin “relay foliage all summer, deepening to rich 
bronze in the fall. Pink blossoms in early sprig. Spence con- 
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ey trast specimen for the green border. Grows 6-10 ft. at maturity, 
though may be kept trimmed lower if desired. 
Each 2 
2-3 ft.. select Ws $1.80 $3.10 
T48—ROSE TREE OF CHINA. (Prunus triloba) One of the love- 
liest of all Flowering Trees. In early spring before the leaves 
appear, it is enveloped in a fleecy cloud of double rose-like 
Pate "2 S i z pores of apple-bloosom pink. Very hardy and desirable. 4-6 
j - at maturity. Each 2 
, MOUNTAIN ASH w 2-9 ‘ft. select sn ee ae ae eo cate Ie $1.40 $2.30 
T4S—RUSSIAN OLIVE. Charming, silver gray foliage lends 
| Bote y contrast in any landscape group. Small, yellow, 
ragrant flowers in June followed by ornamental fruit. Popu- 
lar tor specimen planting or to dccent shrubbery groups. Fine 
for screens. 10-15 ft. at maturity. Each 2 
3-4 H., tramsplamted oo... ecccsecccssececcesesseeseceneseeennes: $0.80 $1.25 
TSO—PURPLE FRINGE, Smoke Tree. Magnificent large shrub 
with a very fine covering of bloom in purple-grey billows 
through midsummer. The distinctive foliage takes on beauti- 
ful colors in the fall. This unique and unusual specimen will 
give you much pleasure. Each ' 
2 
18-24 in., transplants $1.00 $1.85 
TSI—BECHTEL’S DOUBLE FLOWERING CRAB (Malus ioensis 
Bechtelli). Like a grand big bouquet on the lawn, during May 
and June, when it is crowded tull of delicate pink, double 
flowers, looking for all the world like small roses; very fra- 
grant. 15 ft. at maturity. Great favorite everywhere. 
Each 2 
2-3 it, select 205 ee $1.65 $3.00 
T52—HOPA FLOWERING CRAB. Extremely hardy and beautiful 
Flowering Crab. Long, graceful, reddish branches are heav- 
ily covered with delightful rose-pink flowers in spring; foli- 
age flushed maroon. In the fall rich crimson fruits add to its 
attractiveness and make good jelly. 12-15 ft. at maturity. 
Each 2 
9A: 8... select io a $1.55 $2.80 
TS3—RED SILVER CRAB. A red and silver symphony—rich red 
in flower, leaf, bark and fruit. The foliage, somewhat cut- 
leaf, is Sonepisously veined with silver. Large, handsome, 
semi-double flowers richly fragrant. 12-15 ft. at maturity. 
9-4 ft, welect: occ lb e rr $3.30 
Flowering Crab Clump 
(T54) 
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BERRIES 
1 Bechtel’s Flowering Crab, 2-3 it. 
1 Hopa Crab, 3-4 ft. i 
1 Red-Silver Crab, 3-4 ft. 
(Catalog price, $5.00) $435 
FERRIS SPECIAL 
Fine Trio for Lawn or Background 
ant 
CUT-LEAF WEEPING BIRCH 
Wyre. 8 
eit 
ECHTEL'S FLOWERING CRAB 
early spring before the leaves appear, the shapely dwarf 
tree is covered with large, purplish pink buds that open to 
white fragrant flowers—a picture that will attract the whole 
community. Rich, shining green foliage makes it attractive 
even alter blooms are. gone. Grows about 8 to 10 ft. tall. 
Hardiest and most popular of the Magnolias. oy A 
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2-3 ft., select (in peat bolls) 20... $4.00 $7.50 
TS6—AZALEA MOLLIS. Gorgeously Colored Aristocrat! Clusters 
of large, waxen blooms completely cover the 3 to 4 ft., grace- 
ful shrub in May and June—in rich shades of salmon, yellow, 
orange and flame pink. Plant in full sun (in light shade in 
the South), in soil generously mixed with leaf mold and acid 
peat in about equal proportions. Each fall a top dressing of 
well rotted stable manure will induce finer blooms. As flow- 
ers fade remove at once so they will not go to seed, and 
water freely in dry weather. Do not cultivate. In Northern 
sections, cover through the winter the same as roses (see 
page 4). Mixed only. 
12-25 im., SpOCimens oon... sceecceseeccecseesseseeseessneanecnneenseres $1.85 $3.50 
'57—RED BUD. (Cercis Canadensis). Early Spring Charmer! 
This lovely small tree gives a real thrill in the springtime, 
when it has a wonderful profusion of bright rosy-lavender 
flowers before the leaves appear. Heart-shaped, dark green 
foliage opens later. Grows 15 to 20 feet tall. In northern sec- 
tions plant in a sheltered location, Each 2 
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9-4 ft. select 2 ak ee see eae $1.30 $2.30 
TSS—WASHINGTON HAWTHORN. The Beautiful. All-Season 
Tree! In spring and early summer there are dense clusters of 
creamy white flowers followed by scarlet berries in clusters 
that persist far into the winter. In the fall, the handsome 
glossy foliage takes on brilliant red and orange hues. The 
wild, twiggy outline of the tree in wintertime is particularly 
charming, and the brilliant red berries provide a real feast 
for Cardinals and other birds. Very hardy; grows 15 to 20 
feet tall. Splendid for lawn specimens, clumps, or for back- 
ground screen. (See special screening grade on page 37.) 
Each 2 
(b) 5-6 f., select ............ ecmscttpeecessrsimoniceoss GP EsRO | GARD 
SPECIAL! 
TSS—ROSEZALEA. Very beautiful, new shrub. In May and early 
June it has a grand, solid covering of crab blooms, followed 
in late summer by attractive red fruit. Naturally grows 15 to 
18 feet tall, but can be kept pruned to smaller proportions. 
Choice of (a) Bright Pink or (b) Red. Back ; 
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B-4 ft, BOLO CE cece ccceerceseeeecscdeonesiecssniannnanae $150 $2.65 
Flowering Tree Special 
: (T60) 
1 Rosezalea, 3-4 ft. 
1 Bechtel‘s Flowering Crab, 2-3 ft. 
1 Purple Fringe, 18-24 in. 
1 Purple Leaf Plum, 2-3 ft. 
1 Rose Tree of China, 2-3 it. 
(Catalog price, $7.35) 
FERRIS’: SPECIAL 229 ss i al ha es $6 
Five Handsome Lawn Specimens for Clump or Screen 
One Beautiful WASHINGTON HAWTHORN, 
5-6 ft.. given FREE with the Flowering 
Tree Special—or, with any $6.00 order 
selected from this page. 
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RINGE (Smoke Tree) 
