| SPRING FLOWERING 
| ORNAMENTAL TREES 
REAL VALUES IN SELECTED, WELL ROOTED, FIELD-GROWN STOCK 
| TWO BEST and FAVORITE Hardy MAGNOLIAS 
Among the finest of .all ornamentals are these hardy 
Magnolias. Large bell-shaped blooms measuring 5 to 7 
inches across. Beautiful waxen sheen. Plants begin bloom- 
ing when quite small, many 
times flowering in the nurs- 
ery row when 18 to 24 
inches tall. Usually bloom 
for the customer the second 
season after transplanting. 
Eventually attain a height 
of 10 to 12 feet in midwest 
and northern climates. Set 
in good soil and keep well 
watered first season. An- 
nual fertilizing helps to 
promote good growth. 
Nice, 2-year-old, 
18- to 24-inch plants, 
Your Choice 
3400 RED 
3401 PINK 
$2.75 each; 
2 for $5.00 
Postpaid 
Paul’s Double Scarlet Hawthorn 
3402 PAUL’S 
DOUBLE FLOWERING 
SCARLET HAWTHORN 
Popular low growing tree that is hardy all 
through the state. In May and June it is cover- 
ed with double scarlet flowers which are follow- 
ed by red berries. The foliage is a rich geen 
which colors to a mass of brilliant hues in the 
fall. We give this tree top rating for specimen 
planting. Large, 4- to 6-ft., field-grown trees, 
$2.50 each. (See “NOTE” at bottom of page.) 
3403 REDBUD 
(CERCIS CANADENSIS) 
One of the handsomest of the low growing, 
flat-topped trees. Attains a height of about 15 
feet at maturity. Along the numerous, wide 
spreading branches, rose-lavender blooms ap- 
pear before the tree leafs out in spring. Flowers 
are so thick the tree appears as a small pink 
cloud. Due to the extreme hardness of the wood, 
the tree is usually very late in leafing out. Nice, 
3- to 4-ft. plants, $1.25 each; 2 for $2.25. 
Redbud 
Glorious in Early Spring 
Bechtel’s Double Flowering Crab 
Set all shrubs and trees as early as possible 
when planting in the spring. We can ship any- 
time you specify after Jan. 15th. 
3404 BECHTEL’S DWARF 
DOUBLE FLOWERING CRAB 
The only one of the Flowering Crabs having 
double flowers. Tree is dwarf in stature and in 
spring is almost hidden by the abundance of 
beautiful blooms, each resembling a small pink 
Rose. 3- to 4-ft. trees, $1.50 each; 2 for $2.50. 
(See “‘note”’ below.) 
NOTE: Bechtel’s Crab and Paul’s Scarlet 
Hawthorn cannot be shipped into the follow- 
ing states: California, Oregon, Washington, 
Montana, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, 
and Fiorida. 
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Pink Hardy Magnolia 
Red Hardy Magnolia 
THORNLESS HONEY LOCUST 
Becoming more and more popular as a shade tree 
for small lots or where space is limited. Rather 
spreading, flat topped, with small branches and fine 
foliage. Does not attain the large size of Maples and 
similar trees, yet gets large enough to provide excel- 
lent snade. Thrives under adverse conditions and 
grows rapidly. 5- to 6-ft. trees, $2.00 each; 2 for 
$3.50. 
Honey Locust 
