Sterns Maguificent “Magnaflora’ af 
FLOWERING CRABS 
The Miracle Beauty Trees of the Gardening World! 
Many people call these the most beautiful trees in the world! Stern's 
Selected Flowering and Fruiting Crabs are the ideal ornamental tree 
for every type of horne. Each spring these graceful trees are covered 
with thousands of large clusters of red, pink and white blossoms. It's a 
springtime tonic to see these clouds of blooms tossing softly in the gentle 
wind. 
Early to Bloom. Many biossom the first year planted. They grow 
about 15 feet tall, never too large, always graceful. Since their shade 
is moderate, lawn grass can be grown readily around them. 
Easy to Grow! These selected beauties thrive in poorest soil, are 
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perfectly hardy in coldest sections. You'll bless the day you planted 
these glorious trees. 
Scheideckeri Crab 
697 A. 
“STERN'S SCHEIDECKERI 
CRAB 
Double bright rink flowers with a yellow 
center form a most amazing color combina- 
tion. Blossoms cover the tree in great pro- 
4 fusion for a long time, starting the first year 
ad planted, followed by waxy yellow fruits. 
a ea Trees grow about 15 ft. tall. This variety is 
> quite rare. They are a beauty spot wher- 
ever planted. 4-6 ft. Postpaid: $3.50 each; 
3 for $10.00. 
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STERN’S ALMEY CRAB 
The new spectacular Stern's Almey Flow- 
ering Crab will be the sensation of your 
neighborhood. It has very large fiery crim- 
son blossoms up to 1% inches across with 
white markings at the base of each petal 
which gives them the effect of a 5-sided star. They 
bloom the first year planted and they look like a 
mass of flame at blossom time in May. They thrive in 
poorest soil, are perfectly hardy in coldest sections, 
and they grow 15 to 20 feet tall at maturity, making 
wonderful shade trees that last a century. Plant them 
and enjoy them forever.” 4 to 6 ft. Postpaid: $5.00 
each; 3 for $14.00. 
Bechtel’s Crab 
692 C. 
STERN’S BECHTEL’S CRAB 
Stern's Bechtel’s Flowering Crab Trees are an amazing sight 
covered with hundreds of double rink flowers that look like 
miniature Roses. Their exquisite violet fragrance is hauntingly 
lovely. Frequently they bloom the first year planted. Their round 
shape makes them a perfect ornamental tree. Grow only 12 to 
15 it. tall at maturity. 3.to 4 ft. Postpaid: $3.50 each; 3 for $10.00. 
Stern's ALMEY COLLECTION 
(Group 24-305) 
6 Flowering Crabs (1 each of Scheideckeri, Almey, Bech- 
tel's, Hopa, Dolgo, Floribunda Crab) for only $20.00, Ex- 
press Prepaid. 
3 Flowering Crabs (1 each of Scheideckeri, Almey, Bechtel's 
Crab) for only $11.50, postpaid. 
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