Large, 
pure 
pear in 
ing not 
Ri 
Bechtel’s DOUBLE FLOWERING CRAB 
Huge, double, light pink flowers hide the branches with rare 
beauty in the spring. Ideal for smaller lawn. Formal type; broad- 
symmetrical, pyramidal style. Distinct lobed leaves. 2-3 ft., $2.00; 
3 to 4 ft., $2.75, postpaid. 
HYDRANGEA 
pyramidal trusses of 
snow-white blossoms  ap- 
early August. As fall 
approaches, they change to a 
luminous pink. At this stage 
they may be cut for all winter, 
dry bouquets. 
ure a foot long and 6 to 8 inches 
wide. A low growing tree, stand- 
in height. 2 to 3 ft., $2.35; 
3 to 4 ft., $2.75, postpaid. 
RUBY TREE 
TREE 
Blossoms meas- 
more than 4 to 6 feet 
Prunus Pissardi 
Leaves are purple 
and more lasting than 
many purple - leaf 
plants. Grows approx- 
imately 10 feet high 
and gives excellent fo- 
liage contrast in a 
shrub border. 1 
cach RIVERS’ PURPLE-LEAVED BEECH 
3 to 4 ft. ..$1.75 One of the most colorful and beautiful of all trees 
and a mature specimen is one of the most valuable 
4toS ft... 2.25 of all sorts. It is easily grown and long-lived. Leaves 
Postpaid come out a deep maroon in the spring, turn gradu- 
ally to a dark maroon-purple in summer, and in fall 
a rich purple-brown. Shapely in growth, rich in color, 
it will add that final touch of elegance to 
-jyour lawn. Be sure to plant this variety as 
“ 7 .it is known to man to be one of the finest and 
best trees. 3-ft. grafted 
trees, each $3.50, post- 
ib i ne ioe le ag i e ‘ ; cies 
MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA 
Fragrant, huge, tulip-shaped flowers in early spring, rosy white inside, liv ely 
rose color outside. Leathery, deep green, waxy foliage follows the flowers, pro- 
viding a restful mass of cool green for the summer. Makes an upright rounded 
tree growing to 12 to 14 feet. A magnificent lawn specimen, doing well in any 
soil having good drainage. 18-24 in., $3.50; 2-3 ft., blooming size, $4.95; 
3-4 ft., $6.00, postpaid. 
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