Especially useful as specimens and as border backgrounds for flowering shrubs. 
Used in plantings on the roadside, school and industrial plant grounds, on large es- 
tates and popular as a shade tree on the grounds of low, ranch type homes. 
“AMELANCHIER canadensis (Service-berry, June-berry, Shadblow). Small, bushy, 
shrub-like tree. Pure white flowers appear early spring in advance of foliage. Red, 
juicy, delicious berries. Used extensively in Colonial Williamsburg gardens. 2-3 ft., 
$2.25 each; 3 or more, $2.10 each. 3-4 ft., $3.00 each; 3 or more, $2.80 each. 
APPLE TREES. Generally planted for fruit, but one of the most beautiful ornamental 
trees. A scene more picturesque than Apple trees in full blossom is difficult to 
imagine. Also makes satisfactory shade tree. Specimen trees, in choice varieties, 
selected for ornamental purposes, are twice transplanted and pruned so as to con- 
form with the landscape. 6-year, 8-10 ft., $6.00 each; 3 or more, $5.75 each. 
ASH, European Mountain (Sorbus aucuparia). Valuable medium growing tree. Strik- 
ing orange-scarlet berries. 5-6 ft., $4.00 each; 3 or more, $3.75 each. 6-8 ft., 
$5.00 each; 3 or more $4.75 each. 
DOGWOODS (Cornus) 
No native tree is more admired and extensively uséd than the Dogwood, which is a 
shapely, dwarf, rapid grower, blooming when quite young. Beautiful as specimens and 
especially effective at edge of woodland under taller growing trees or as a border to 
an evergreen background, affording a most pleasing effect in spring when in full 
Pink 
Degwood 
blossom. 
The Dogwood may be had in pure white or deep pink. Two colors combined in group 
plantings produce a striking springtime picture. Flowering season will vary, but here in DOGWOOD, Pink Flowering (Cornus florida rubra). 
Virginia is usually late April, just ahead of Apple-blossom time. Four-petal blossoms Sometmes referred to as Red Flowerng. Out- 
averaging 2 inches across. Brilliant autumn foliage and red berries which carry well standing flowering tree. Habits of growth identi- 
into winter. cal to White Flowering other than producing 
DOGWOOD, White Flowering (Cornus florida). Virginia's State Flower. This is the dark pink flowers. 18-24 in., $2.75 each; 3 or 
native White Dogwood admired by all who have seen it growing wild. Offered in more, $2.60 each. 2-3 ft., $3.50 each; 3 or 
nursery-grown, acclimated trees. 2-3 ft., $2.25 each; 3 or more, $2.10 each. 3-4 more, $3.30 each. Following sizes in balled and 
ft., $2.75 each; 3 or more, $2.60 each. Following sizes in balled and burlapped burlapped specimens: 3-4 ft., B&B, $6.50 each; 
specimens: 4-5 ft., B&B, $6.00 each. 5-6 ft., B&B, $8.00 each. 4-5 ft., B&B, $8.50 each. 
NOTE: Write for prices on larger B&B speci- 
' men Dogwoods—Pink and White. 
q we wot FLOWERING CRAB TREES 
ce Pe we (Malus) 
ae E Ae we This class of small, early spring flowering trees 
had not been given proper recognition until recent 
years when they began coming into their own. Now 
available in a large assortment of varieties, blos- 
soming in April and May. Used as specimens or 
planted in groups as a border to taller trees. Make 
your selection from the better ones, as follows: 
~\Dolgo (Malus dolgo). Single white. Red, edible 
fruit. 
S Eley’s (Malus eleyi). Also known as “Jay Darling.”’ 
Red foliage resembling Japanese Blood-leaved 
Maple. Masses of red flowers followed by scarlet 
fruits which are excellent for jellies and pickles. 
Strong grower. Desirable as a specimen shade 
tees 
~~Hopa (Malus hopa). Bright pink flowers in pro- 
fusion. Red fruits suitable for jellies and pickles. 
Good grower. Excellent as a specimen or as a 
green-leaved companion to the Eley’s. 
Oriental (Malus floribunda). Pink buds, white 
flowers followed by yellow fruits. Good, low- 
growing tree. 
Redfield (Malus Redfield). Dark pink flowers. Red 
fruit. Dark green foliage with reddish tinge in 
spring. 
~ Red Silver (Malus Red Silver). Silver and red fo- 
liage. Crimson flowers, red fruit. 
Prices on above Flowering Crabs: 3-4 ft., $2.25 
each; 3 or more, $2.10 each. 4-6 ft., $2.75 
each; 3 or more $2.60 each. 
Bechtel’s (Malus ioensis plena). Rather slow grow- 
er, semi-dwarf habit of growth. Large, double, 
bright pink flowers. Late bloomer. 3-4 ft., $2.75 
each; 3 or more, $2.60 each. 
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