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The Miracle Beauty Trees of the Gardening World! 
Stern’s Magnaflo 
Stern's Pink Hopa Crab 
691A. STERN’S HOPA CRAB. An outstanding Flower- 
ing Crab. In the spring, the entire tree is covered 
with rich pink flowers of wonderful fragrance. The 
foliage changes color from a deep maroon to dark 
green. From midsummer to frost, large clusters of 
bright red fruit make STERN'S HOPA a spectacular 
and practical ornamental tree all season long. Ex- 
tremely hardy, a vigorous grower in any soil. Grows 
15 to 20 ft. tall at maturity. 4 to 6 ft. Postpaid: Each 
$3.50; 3 for $10.00. 
ra Flowering Crabs 
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 home. Each spring these graceful trees are cov- 
ered 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 blossom the first year plant- 
ed. They grow about 15 ft. 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 perfectly hardy in coldest sections. 
You'll bless the day you planted these glorious 
trees. 
“693A. STERN’S ALMEY CRAB. New spectacular Crab that 
is covered with very large fiery crimson blossoms up to 
1!/, inches across with white markings at the base of each 
petal, giving them the appearance of 5-pointed stars. THEY 
WILL BLOOM NEXT APRIL AND MAY! Thrives in poorest 
soil—even where other trees will not grow. 4-6 ft. Post- 
paid: $5.00 Each; 3 for $14.00. 
— 105A. STERN’S WHITE DOLGO CRAB. In the spring 
you'll thrill to the profusion of lovely white blossoms. 
In the fall you'll pick an abundance of brilliant crim- 
son fruit . . . fruit that jellies easily and retains its 
excellent flavor. Exceptionally fine for making cider. 
Bears young and heavily. Dolgo grows larger than 
other Flowering Crabs, providing excellent shade as 
well as beauty and fruit. 5 to 6 ft. Postpaid: Each 
$3.00; 3 for $8.50. 
PIODPODIOOIODOT, 
STERN’S FLOWERING CRAB APPLE COLLECTION 
(Group 24-376) 
3 Flowering Crabs (1 each of Almey, 
Hopa and Dolgo) for only $11.00, Postpaid. 
STERN’S GARDEN ARISTOCRATS 
TO ENRICH YOUR HOME — LIKE MASTER-PIECES OF FINE PAINTING 
These famous Stern's specimen trees are the 
pride of America’s showplace estates. Their 
exquisite loveliness will cause people to stop 
and admire them as they pass your home. The 
trees shown on this page are acclaimed by 
Smoke Tree 
expert landscape architects as the most beau- 
tiful and most practical for the average home. 
No finer collection of ornamental trees is avail- 
able anywhere. Because Stern's Nurseries 
sells only selected specimens, there is neces- 
sarily a limited supply of these popular trees. 
We respectfully suggest that you send us your 
order early so as to reserve your selection. 
Height listed after name indicates size at maturity. 
711B. BLOOD-LEAF PLUM (Prunus Pissardi Newport). 12-15 
ft. Everything is purple on this colorful shrub, even the 
bark and wood, creating a striking contrast to the green 
of your lawn. 4-5 ft. Postpaid: $3.00 Each; 3 for $8.50. 
506A. SMOKE TREE (Rhus Cotinus). 10-12 ft. Derives its 
popular name from its masses of feathery panicles of flow- 
ers which give the effect of a cloud of smoke. In its full 
flowering glory from midsummer to fall. 2-3 ft. Postpaid: 
$2.75 Each; 3 for $7.50. 
709B. RED LEAF PEACH. 8-10 ft. The brilliant red foliage 
of this outstanding tree creates a pleasing contrast with 
the green of the lawn. The color is bright red in spring, 
stays red all summer, and changes to deep maroon in the 
fall. Deep rose blossoms cover the tree in early spring, 
creating a most colorful picture. 
During summer and fall the tree is loaded with a crop of 
small, perfectly round edible Peaches about 11/2 inches in 
diameter, colored red all over the fruit. The flesh is white 
with a delicious sweet flavor. Selected No. 1 trees. 3-4 ft. 
Postpaid: $3.00 Each; 3 for $8.50. 
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