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PURPLE FRINGE (Smoke Tree) 
ORNAMENTAL 
T7—PURPLE FRINGE, Smoke Tree. Magnificent large shrub, of- 
ten growing 10 to 12 ft. tall and almost as broad, with a very 
fine covering of bloom in purple-grey billows through mid- 
summer. Rich shiny green foliage takes on beautiful colors in 
the fall. A unique and unusual specimen you will enjoy hav- 
ing on your home grounds. 
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18-24 in., transplants ................ecceeeees $1.25 $2.25 
T8—PURPLE LEAF PLUM (Cistena). Glowing purple-maroon foli- 
age 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. 
2 
2-3 ft.5 BOlOCE, Co ccc ce celsing seine esos slsbicsewesieweeis $1.80 $3.25 
TS—WASHINGTON HAWTHORN. Beautiful, all-season tree. In 
spring and early summer there are dense clusters of creamy 
white flowers followed by scarlet berries in clusters tnat per- 
sist far into the winter. Glossy foliage has bright red and 
orange hues in the fall. The wild, twiggy outline of the tree 
in wintertime is particularly charming, with the red berries 
pendag a feast for Cardinals and other birds. Grows 15 to 
feet tall. Fine for lawn specimens, clumps or for back- 
ground screen. 
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2-3 fis wolect, cadccieiccien csiccicsstindesicssssseioes $1.25 $2.25 
TIO—TREE HYDRANGEA. Handsome dwarf-tree form of the Hy- 
drangea P.G., at maturity standing 6 to 10 feet high. Great 
favorite for specimen planting, or to accent shrubbery groups. 
Excellent for cemetery planting. (See bush Hydrangeas on 
pages 46 and 47.) 
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3-4 ft iselect ace cacctesiccitirc cele sitetecieiesiesse vers $2.50 $4.70 
(T19) Flowering Tree Special 
1 Rosezalea. 3-4 ft. 
1 Bechtel‘s Flowering Crab, 3-4 ft. 
1 Purple Ege: 18-24 in. 
1 Purple Leaf Plum, 2-3 ft. 
1 Rose Tree of China, 2-3 ft. 
Five Handsome Lawn Specimens 
for Clump or Screen 
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FERRIS’ SPECIAL 
CUT-LEAF WEEPING BIRCH 
For Lawn Specimens, Clumps, Backgrounds 
TII—CUT-LEAF WEEPING BIRCH. Graceful charm and beauty 
are personified in this very popular tree. Develops artistic 
white bark, drooping limbs, and small, La cut leaves. Ver 
effective when used in groups of two or three, or to set off 
the more compact lines of evergreens. Set deeply and firm- 
ly in good soil as soon as received, without exposing the roots 
to the air, giving it lots of water until well established. This 
is one tree that should not be top pruned except to nip back 
any dried twigs or branches. 35 to S0 feet at maturity. 
Each 2 
4-5 ft.. transplanted ......... 0... cece ee ee ee eee $2.85 $5.30 
TI12—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. 
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2-3: to, a@lOCt ea. sie eicaitiornerelsaicinsineles Sm efejslaisioke $1.75 $3.00 
TI—ALMEY FLOWERING CRAB. The New Blazing Crab! Each 
spring finds the strong, healthy tree loaded with dollar-size 
crab blooms of glowing, fiery crimson. Unlike some of the 
others, Almey starts blooming when very young, occasionally 
the year it is set out. Hardy everywhere. You will want this 
sensational new beauty — see picture in color on front cover. 
ahaa by the Morden Experimental Station in Manitoba, 
anada. 
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9-4 ft.; select). sas te sqistoe piaeteinaeiabe islets Salers $2.50 $4.70 
T2—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 with delicate pink, double 
flowers, looking for all the world like small roses; very fra- 
grant. 15 ft. at maturity. Great favorite every ® here, 3 
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3-4 ft., select ....... afataqeVeretefore' ane slcleleieis/<ic}leleseis teres $1.95 $3.50 
T3—DOLGO CRAB. A distinctive ornamental for your lawn, with 
its heavy covering of white crabapple flowers in the spring, 
followed by big clusters of rich red fruit. Makes wonderful 
jelly and pickles. 12-15 ft. at maturity. 
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GS 4... select: 2 ...:ccsesiccsalse vs siscsurelsienin sleet $2.75 
T4—HOPA FLOWERING CRAB. This very hardy and beautiful 
tree is also shown in color on the front cover. Long, graceful, 
reddish branches are peony covered with delightful rose-pink 
flowers in spring; foliage flushed maroon. In the fall rich 
crimson fruits add to its attractiveness and make good jelly. 
12-15 ft. at maturity. 
Each 
$1.50 
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A-S ft., select (..5)5.60.c5, caivoeme astcias See DO eEn: $1.85 $3.30 
TS—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. 
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S-4 ft... select | ossisaciscsen cosceeos see enone $1.95 $3.50 
Flowering Crab Clump 
(T6) 
1 ALMEY FLOWERING CRAB, 3-4 ft. 
1 Bechtel’s Flowering Crab, 3-4 ft. 
1 Dolgo Crab, 4-5 ft. 
1 Red-Silver Crab, 3-4 ft. 
DeLuxe Group for Lawn or Background 
TI6—CLUMP BIRCH. This very ornamental ty; 
TREE S 
TI4—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 
tragrant flowers—a picture that will attract the whole com- 
= Rich, shining green foliage makes it attractive even 
after blooms are gone. Grows about 8 to 10 feet tall. Hardiest 
and most popular of the Magnolias. See color photo on op- 
Posite page. 
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2-3 ft., select (in peat balls) .................. $3.95 $7.50 
TIS—MOUNTAIN ASH. The Tree with the Red Berries. A picture 
of the beautiful Mountain Ash is shown on page 3. Orna- 
mental in every sense of the word—dark green, fernlike foli- 
age, light smooth bark, a broad compact head. Handsome 
creamy white blossoms in the spring are followed by showy 
clusters of scarlet berries in late summer and fall. Hardy, 
grows rapidly. 30 to 40 feet at maturity. Our specimens this 
season are extra fine. 
Each 2 
(a) S-6  fto select, <5 siccccic cise actuals Sea merase $2.50 $4.50 
b) 6-8 ft.. select: i53. sus cadens uaiteen nee 3.50 6.50 
(c) 8-10 ft., select, heavy ...................4. 5.00 9.00 
of the White 
Birch is pictured on page 3—an average of three trunks in 
clump form growing from one root system. Clean and grace- 
ful in habit, strong and rapid in growth. Snowy white bark 
appears in a year or two and continues through maturity 
giving it charm in the winter as well as summer. Bright green 
ustrous fohage turns to soft yellow in the fall. A beautiful 
landscape and home lawn tree. 25 to 35 feet at maturity. 
2 
$3.50 $6.60 
T17—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 be- 
fore the leaves Sones: Heart-shaped, dark green foliage 
opens later. Grows 15 to 20 feet tall. In northern sections plant 
in a sheltered location. Pictured in color on opposite page. 
Each 2 
3-4 f., select: 5.0. csesndceccanetee ited aceon $1.60 $2.90 
TI8—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. Pictured in color on 
page 3 Each 2 
3-4 ft.. select ei. oss. ccccsacebolueaaaiee eee $1.85 $3.35 
One Beautiful HOPA FLOWERING CRAB, 3-4 
ft.. given FREE with the Flowering Tree Spe- 
OF EXTRA 
cial — or with the Flowering Crab Clump — 
COST 
or with any $7.50 order selected from this page. 
