ORNAMENTAL 
T30—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 
fragrant flowers—a picture that will attract the whole com- 
munity. Rich, shining green foliage makes it attractive even 
atter blooms are gone. Grows about 8 to 10 feet tall. Hardiest 
and most popular of the Magnolias. See color photo on op- 
posite page. 
Each 2 
2-3 ft., select (in peat balls) $3.99 $7.55 
T31—MOUNTAIN ASH. The Tree with the Red Berries. A picture 
of the beautiful Mountain Ash is shown on page 48. 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. 
5-6 ft.. select 
T32—CLUMP BIRCH. This very ornamental type of the White 
Birch is pictured on page 48—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 
lustrous foliage turns to soft yellow in the fall. A beautiful 
landscape and home lawn tree. 25 to 35 feet at maturity. 
Each 
2 
$6.50 
T33—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 appear. 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 
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T34—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 48. 
Each 2 
2-3 f., select $3.00 
ROSE TREE OF CHINA 
CUT-LEAF WEEPING BIRCH 
For Lawn Specimens, Clumps, Backgrounds 
T35—CUT-LEAF WEEPING BIRCH. Graceful charm and beauty 
are personified in this very popular tree. Develops artistic 
white bark, drooping limbs, and small, finely cut leaves. Very 
etfsctive when used in groups of two or three, or to set off 
the mure 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 50 feet at maturity. 
2 
$5.00 
T36—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. 
2 
2-3 ft., select $3.00 
“S T37—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. Developed by the Morden Experi- 
mental Station in Manitoba, Canada. 
2 
3-4 ft.. select $4.70 
T38—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 everywhere. 
4-5 {t.. transplanted 
2 
3-4 ft., select $3.50 
T39—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 won- 
derful jelly and pickles. 12-15 ft. at maturity. Aes 
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2 
4-5 ft., select $2.75 
\T40—HOPA FLOWERING CRAB. Extremely hardy and beautiful 
Flowering Crab. Long graceful, reddish branches are heavi- 
ly covered with delightful rose-pink flowers in spring; foliage 
flushed maroon. In the fall rich crimson fruits add to its at- 
tractiveness and make good jelly. 
Each 
4-5 ft.. select $1.85 
2 
$3.30 
NEW! SPECIAL! (See Front Cover) 
T41—CRIMSON BRILLIANT CRAB. (Pat. No. 939) The Most Brilliant Red Flow- 
Crab to Date! This new, superb, rich crimson red, semi-double Flow- 
ering Crab was developed by the famous expert, Mr. A. F. denBoer of Des 
Moines, Iowa. More than 27 years of breeding and selecting have gone in- 
to the creation of this, his choicest specimen. It is very hardy and can b 
grown anywhere. Of medium size, it is ideal for small grounds where it will 
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not crowd out other plantings, maturing around 15 ft. Early flowering, it 
often has blooms a year 
shows a a Eg ta specimen at the height of its glorious bloom. 
proud to offer this outstanding Crimson Brilliant 
year. 
a) 3 ft., select whips .. 
b) 4-5 ft., heavy, select ............-.6.255. wieder 
(T42) FLOWERING CRAB CLUMP 
1 ALMEY FLOWERING CRAB, 3-4 ft. 
1 Bechtel’s Flowering Crab, 3-4 ft. 
1 Dolgo Crab, 4-5 ft. 
1 Hopa Crab, 4-5 ft. 
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after planting. Following the vivid flowers is a 
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PURPLE FRINGE (Smoke Tree) 
TREES 
T43—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. 
(b) 2-3 ft., transplants 
T44—PURPLE LEAF PLUM (Cistena). Glowing purple-maroon 
foliage 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. 
Each 
3-4 ft., select 
T4S—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 that 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 
providing a feast for Cardinals and other birds. Grows 15 to 
20 feet tall. Fine for lawn specimens, clumps or for back- 
ground screen. 
4-5 ft., select 
T46—TREE HYDRANGEA. Handsome dwartf-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 42 and 43.) 
3-4 ft., select 
One Beautiful PURPLE FRINGE, 18-24 in., 
given FREE with the Flowering Tree Spe- 
cial (on opposite page)—or with the Flow- 
ering Crab Clump—or with any §5.00 or- 
der selected from this page. 
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