ORNAMENTAL 
T46—PURPLE FRINGE. Smoke Tree. Magnificent large shrub, 
often growing 10 to 12 ft. tall and almost as broad, with a 
very fine covering of bloom in purple-grey billows through 
midsummer. Rich shiny green foliage takes on beautiful colors 
in the fall. A unique and unusual specimen you will enjoy 
having on your home grounds. E 
ach 2 
16-24 ‘in... transplants ©.0)och. 2 65 oe eins evict $1.25 $2.25 
T47—PURPLE LEAF PLUM (Cistena). Glowing purple-maroon 
foliage all summer, deepening to rich bronze in the fall. Pink 
blossoms in early spring. Splendid contrast specimen for the 
green border. Grows 6-10 ft. at maturity, though may be kept 
trimmed lower if desired. Each 
2 
2-3, tarcmelectik nok eae oes eee $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 
flowers of apple-blossom pink. Very hardy and desirable. 4-6 
ft. at maturity. Each 
2 
BAG tes PONOCE cot Ss see es cee ee ac eae, $1.50 $2.60 
T49—RUSSIAN OLIVE. Charming, silvery gray foliage lends 
pleasing contrast in any landscape group. Small, yellow, 
fragrant flowers in June followed by ornamental fruit. Popular 
for specimen planting or to accent shrubbery groups; fine for 
screens. 10-15 feet at maturity. Each 
2 6 
tb) 3-44 heavy oc. cc. see $1.00 $1.85 $4.95 
(T45) Flowering Tree Special 
1 Rosezalea, 3-4 ft. 
1 Bechtel's Flowering Crab, 3-4 ft. 
1 Purple Fringe, 18-24 in 
1 Purple Leaf Plum, 2-3 ft. 
1 Rose Tree of China, 2-3 ft. 
(Catalog price, $8.05) 
FERRIS. SPECIAL Here eee a ee 
Five Handsome Lawn Specimens 
for Clump or Screen 
One Beautiful WASHINGTON HAWTHORN, 
4-5 ft.. given FREE with the Flowering 
Tree Special—or, with any $7.00 order 
selected from this page. 
For Lawn Specimens, Clumps, Backgrounds 
T50—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.,< transplantedsiiss Sanco cies $2.65 $4.75 
T51—MOUNTAIN ASH 
The Tree with the Red Berries 
A picture of the beautiful Mountain Ash is shown on the 
front cover. 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 are fol- 
lowed by showy clusters of scarlet berries in late summer and 
fall. Hardy, grows rapidly. 30 to 40 feet at maturity. Our speci- 
mens this season are extra fine. 
Each 2 
(a) 5-6. i= select oc aa con ence a einreon eee $2.50 $4.50 
(b) 6-8 - ft... select iio indices tres onesie 3.50 6.50 
T52—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. 
Each 2 
(b) 5-6: 4t.. select = 2255, 505 seas eae ee $1.50 $2.75 
(c) 6-8 ft., extra heavy. select ................ 2.50 4.60 
T53—BECHTEL’S DOUBLE FLOWERING CRAB (Malus ioensis 
Bechtelli), Like a grand big bouquet on the lawn, during May 
and June, when it is crowded full 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 
S48 fn wolect Wien cssyisis Seinela ice oh sos ah cts $1.85 $3.30 
T54—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 
$-4.:ft.5 select. ccomcie coms spon ae lnee eee nee $1.75 $3.10 
T55—RED SILVER CRAB. A red and silver symphony—rich red 
in flower, leaf, bark and fruit. The foliage, somewhat cut- 
leaf, is conspicuously veined with silver. Large, handsome, 
semi-double flowers richly fragrant. 12-15 ft. at maturity. 
Each 2 
94:45 select, vio os ca ctcce etsevros en ore eee er $1.95 $3.50 
Flowering Crab Clump 
(T56) 
1 Bechtel’s Flowering Crab, 3-4 ft. 
1 Hopa Crab, 3-4 ft. 
1 Red-Silver Crab, 3-4 it. 
(Catalog price, $5.55) $465 
FERRIS “SPECIAES {232 soso een a oe 
Fine Trio for Lawn or Background 
BECHTEL'S FLOWERING CRAB 
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T57—MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA. Superb Lawn Bouquet! In 
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 after blooms are gone. Grows about 8 to 10 ft. tall. 
Hardiest and most popular of the Magnolias. 
Each 2 
2-3 ft., select (in peat balls) ................. $3.95 $7.40 
T58—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 12). Mixed only. 
12-15 ..in.,- specimens io202. 2s. Sos ae ce ee $2.00 $3.70 
T59—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. noe 
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2 
SON, welect®..55. 5.0 sibs 55S Rear ee eee $1.50 $2.70 
SPECIAL! 
T60—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 I5 to 
18 feet tall, but can be kept pruned to smaller proportions. 
Choice of (a) Bright Pink or (b) Red. 
3-4 ft., select 25. sod indi hee Sc Reerele seas $1.65 $2.95 
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