CYDONIAS 
New Upright Spitfire (Page 147) 
A fine early flowering shrub of ex- 
cellent habit. Grows upright to a height 
of 6 to 7 feet, although it may be kept 
at 4 or 5 feet by topping. Huge, deep 
crimson flowers cover the plant, creat'ng 
a brilliantly beautiful effect. Magnifi- 
cent for hedge, single specimen or in 
shrub plantings where space is limited 
as the plants are only 2 feet across 
when mature. i 
Knaphill Scarlet (Page 147) 
An English origination, this exquisite 
flowering Quince is a choice, low grow- 
ing plant. tn early spring, the mound- 
like plants are completely covered with 
huge, showy, vermilion-red flowers. 
!deal for foundation planting, in front 
of the shrub border or for low edgings. 
Blooms at Tulip time. Its ultimate 
height is about 24 inches. 
Knaphill 
Scarlet 
Charming (Page 147) 
Large flowers of soft shell-pink deepening toward the ends of 
the petals. A nice orderly shrub which produces a mass of color 
early in the spring. When fully grown, it will be about 6 feet tall. 
Coral Beauty (Page 147) 
Its lovely coral blooms are a real treat to behold. Exceedingly 
free blooming; it makes a grand show in the spring and provides 
a fine background for Tulips or other spring bulbs. As a cut 
flower you will find it also most desirable. 
NORWAY MAPLE 
Crimson King (Page 142) 
Some years ago, a fascinating purple or crimson leaved Nor- 
way Maple tree arrived in America from Europe. It created the 
same sensation over here as it did in Europe. Similar in effect to 
the Copper Beech, but in addition, the tips of branches and the 
young foliage are a lighter shade and glisten brilliantly in the sun. 
Here truly is a rare specimen, a.superb tree for lawn, small or 
large. 
A RARE VINE 
HYDRANGEA PETIOLARIS, Climbing Hydrangea 
(Pageaia5) 
While not new, this rare plant has been very scarce until now. 
Undoubtedly the finest vine ever offered anywhere, it grows well on 
brick or wocden walls, old trees or stumps without support. Rich, 
dark green foliage is bold, clean and shrublike. Short spur branches 
are topped with gleaming white, fragrant, Hydrangea-like blooms 
throughout the summer. Extremely hardy, grows well in shade or 
sun. This vine in your garden will make your friends and neigh- 
bors. jealous. 
New and Outstanding Shrubs 
NEW MALUS (Flowering Crab) 
Floribunda Hillieri (Page 155) , 
A magnificent new English Crab that is greatly superior to the 
common Floribunda. Clusters of 5 to 8 large, semi-double, bright 
pink flowers bloom late, prolonging the flowering season several 
days. 10 to 12 feet tall. 
Kaido or Crimson Brilliant Crab (Page 155) 
One of the finest small pink-flowered trees. Blooms early, pro- 
ducing exquisite rose-pink buds and rich clear pink flowers. De- 
cidedly upright in form, grows 8 to 10 feet high and 4 feet across. 
An outstanding tree of rare beauty. 
Crimson Brilliant (Page 155) 
More than 25 years of breeding and selecting have gone into 
the creation of this, the choicest specimen of Crabs. First of all 
it is very hardy and can be grown anywhere. It is of medium 
size; when mature it is about 15 feet tall so it can be grown in 
small gardens without crowding out other things. It grows quickly 
and will flower a year after planting but as the tree grows older 
it increases in floriferousness. The six-year-old specimen illus- 
trated on page 153 is completely covered with crimson flowers 
of a shade not unlike that of the well known Darwin Tulip, City 
of Haarlem. Crimson Brilliant Crab is without any question the 
finest of the red Crabs. There is nothing that can compare with 
it and it is our choicest introduction of new plants for 1951. 
LOVELY LILACS 
Clarke’s Giant (Page 161) 
We could say titanic, enormous, gigantic, colossal or tremen- 
dous, they all would apply, because ‘’Clarke’s Giant’’ is the largest 
and best Lilac in existence. It is immense in every respect. Its 
leaves are bigger, it grows better, flower trusses are larger, and 
the individual flowers of greater size than other varieties. You 
will find it irresistible. 
Esther Staley (Page 162) 
For years our customers have been asking us for a good pink 
Lilac. We are now happy to offer Esther Staley, the finest and 
best pink Lilac ever offered. Its beautiful La-France-pink blos- 
soms will lend enchantment to any garden. There is nothing 
like it. 
A HARDY BOXWOOD 
Hardy Korean (Page 172) 
This splendid hardy variety of Boxwood is especially fine for low 
edgings and dwarf hedges. Its attractive leaves are not quite as 
shiny as the English Boxwood, but it is indetinitely hardier and 
can be grown successfully where temperatures go well below zero. 
It is evergreen and does not winter-burn; does equally well in full 
sun or shade. There are fine plantings of it in Montreal, Canada. 
CNew and Outstanding Bulbs 
NEW PASTEL COLORED CANNAS (Page 122 
Gone-are the hard, offensive colors and spindly small blooms 
usually associated with Cannas. Six new hybrids have enormous 
trusses of exquisite flowers in soft, delicate pastel shades of peach, ° 
old rose, yellow and gold. Individual florets of these superb Cannas 
(Page 114) 
stalks. 
flower arrangements. 
A completely new family of magnificent giant Gladioli. 
mendously large florets in crisp, vibrant colors bloom on huge 
There are twenty-two exciting new shades and colors 
ranging from pure sparkling white through pastels of rose, pink 
and violet to yellows, reds and purples. Under. favorable conditions 
some varieties will attain a height of 7 feet. 
New Tuberous-Rooted Begonias (Page 126) 
are larger than those of exhibition Gladioli, often 5 inches or more 
across. For luxurious color and beauty all summer plant a few 
in the border, against a fence or in front of foundation planting. 
Grown in tubs, they are stunning for terrace or roof garden dec- 
oration. 
GIANT FLOWERED GLADIOLI from HOLLAND 
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The classical and beautiful forms of the new Tuberous Begonias 
are unbelievable. Magnificent rose forms, superb ruffled’ and 
fringed types as well as waxen Camellia-type blooms are now 
obtainable. Flowering profusely all summer and fall in shady places 
when other flowers are not happy, makes them tremendously valu- 
able plants. We suggest you turn to page 126 for more infor- 
mation. 
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