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 blooming when 
guite small, many times 
flowering in the nursery 
row when 18 to 24 inches 
tall. Usually bloom for the 
customer the second sea- 
son 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-- 
qual 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 
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 green 
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 cbout 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 ard trees as early as possible 
when planting in the spring. We can ship any 
time you specify after Jan. 15th. 
3404 BECHTEL’S DWARF 
DCUBLE 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 cbundance of 
beautiful Flooms, each resembling a smail 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, Was ington, 
Montana, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, 
ond Florica. 
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Pink Hardy Magnolia 
3405 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 excellent shade. Thrives 
under adverse conditions and grows rapidly. 
5- to 6-ft. trees, $2.00 each; 2 for $3.50. 
(See page 60 for the New Moraine Locust.) 
Honey Locust 
Red Hardy Magnolia 
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