New Garden Thrill for You—Startingy.w “y 
This Spring! , 
STERN'S 
SUNBURST - 
FLOWERING 
CRAB APPLE ‘% 
Acclaimed by Experts—’’More 
Beautiful Than Washington's x 
Famous Cherry Blossoms” : 
Many people call these the most beau- 
tiful trees in the world! Stern’s Selected 
Flowering and Fruiting Crabs are the ideal orna- 
mental tree for every type of home. 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 blossoms the first year plant- 
ed. They grow about 15 feet tall, never too large, al- 
ways 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. 
1693 A. STERN’S ALMEY CRAB 
The new spectacular Stern’s Almey Flowering Crab will be the 
sensation of your neighborhood. It has very large fiery crimson 
blossoms up to ll4% 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. $5.00 each; 3 for $14.00; 
10 for $40.60. 
1691 A. STERN’S HOPA CRAB 
An outstanding Flowering 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 mid- 
summer to frost, large clusters of bright red fruit make STERN'S 
HOPA a spectacular and practical ornamental tree all season 
long. Extremely hardy, a vigorous grower in any soil. Grows 15 
to 20 feet tall at maturity. 4 to 6 ft. $3.50 each; 3 for $10.00; 10 for 
$30.00. 
Hopa Crab 
“105 A. STERN’S DOLGO CRAB >> 
In the spring you'll thrill in the profusion of lovely blossoms with 
their striking contrast tc the rest of your garden. In the fall you'll pick 
an abundance of brilliantly crimson fruit . . . fruit that jellies easily 
and retains its excellent flavor. Exceptionally fine for making cider. 
Bears young and heavily. Grows 15 to 20 feet tall at maturity. 4 to 6 
ft. $3.00 each; 3 for 38.50: 10 for $25.00. 
STERN’S SUNBURST FLOWERING CRAB 
COLLECTION 
(Group 24-409) 
3 Flowering Crabs (1 of each shown on this page) $ 
fornonly meyer nee ee 35 OD Caeser. CIO ROO ciclo See 11.00 
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