Nalus--- Chinese lowering Grabs 
Two groups of flowering trees. the Cherries and the Crabs. stand 
far above all others in daintiness and grace. The Japanese Cherries 
are well advertised by the spectacular planting in Washington, D. C.., 
but the even lovelier Crab Apples have never received justice at the 
hands of American planters. Crabs are extremely hardy and will thrive 
in positions and exposures which would be fatal to the more delicately 
constituted Cherries. They also exhibit a greater variety in character 
of tree, a wider range of color in their blossoms, and in autumn are 
adorned with glittering clusters of fruit in shades of green, yellow, 
orange, scarlet and crimson. No other flowering trees equal the flow- 
ering Crabs in profusion of bloom, and amongst other good qualities, 
varieties may be selected which have a restricted growth or dwarf 
habit so that they will never become too large and clumsy. 
(State regulations forbid the shipment of Malus, Crataegus and Cydonia into the States of Colorado and Utah.) 
Baccata Mandshurica Each $4.00, Three $11.06, Doz. $40.09 
The first of the Crab Apples to bloom, leading all species by a week 
or more. Buds are deep pink which open into large, fragrant white 
blossoms. The flowers are so profuse the tree is transformed into a 
veritable snowball. Ultimate height 25 ft. 
Charlotte Each $4.00, Three $11.00, Doz. $40.00 
This charming variety originated in the vicinity of Waukegan. It is 
not unlike the well known Bechiel’s Crab but those who have seen it 
prefer it to the latter. The flowers are 2 to 2% inches in diameter, 
semi-double and a lovely shade of soft pink with prominent brown 
anthers. It is deliciously fragrant and has glossy green foliage which 
does not interfere with the sumptuous display of flowers. 
Dorothea Each $4.00, Three $11.00, Doz. $40.00 
From the Arnold Arboretum in Boston we received our start of this 
lovely fragrant Crab. 2-inch double pink flowers in immense quanti- 
ties transtorm this tree into a lovely bouquet. Many people claim 
that the Dorothea Crab will u!timately replace the Bechtel’s variety. 
Be-that as it may, Dorothea is one of the great shows when flower- 
ing Crabs are in bloom. 
Floribunda Each $2.75, Three $7.75, Doz. $27.50 
Is “‘the’’ favorite. It is of spreading growth and prolific flowering. The 
blossoms are a light pink blending into a white, followed by an abun- 
dance of yellowish green fruit relished by the birds. The flower buds 
are very beautiful, displaying a brilliant pink before bursting into early 
bloom. A handsome and very attractive variety. As pink is probably 
the favorite color in the garden, Floribunda has always enjoyed great 
popularity. It blooms when about 12 inches high. 
Floribunda atropurpurea Each $2.75, Three $7.75, Doz. $27.50 
In habit it exactly resembles Floribunda, but it is much more brilliant 
than that variety. The flowers are red and when this tree is in bloom 
it will stop every passer-by. The bronzy red foliage also contributes 
mightily to its showiness and beauty. In the autumn when the thousands 
of small Apples turn red you again behold a lovely sight. It is a strong 
grower and will bloom profusely on small plants. In fact, the flowers are 
so profuse they ccmpletely hide all twigs and branches. 
Floribunda Hillieri Each $5.09, Three $14.00, Doz. 50.00 
This handsome new English Crab will soon replace the common Flori- 
bunda. The flewers are almost an inch in diameter and semi-double; 
crimson in bud, opening a beautiful shade of bright pink, wreathing the 
arching stems in clusters of from 5 to 8 flowers. It blooms late and 
prolongs the flowering season by several days. One of the best of the 
double Crabs. Ultimate height, about 10 to 12 feet. 
Toensis plena Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
Bechtel’s Crab is a double form of the Wild Crab Apple of the Missis- 
sippi Valley. The original plant was discovered near Staunton, Illinois, 
in 1850, and was brought into cultivation about forty years later by 
aman named Bechtel. It is a robust, round-headed tree with double, 
pale pink flowers about 2 inches across, exactly like little Roses. They 
have a delicate violet scent. 
Kaido or Fragrant Crab - Also called Midget Crab (Micromalus) 
Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
This is an indispensable, noted for its deliciously fragrant, soft pink 
flowers. It blooms early and the exquisite coloring of its rose-pink buds 
and rich clear pink flowers makes it one of the finest small pink flow- 
ered trees. In growth it is decidedly upright, in fact, almost pyramidal 
and when fully grown will be about 8 to 10 feet in height, and not much 
more than 4 feet across. A rare tree which we are happy to be 
able to offer at last. We send 4-year-old trees, about 3 to 4 feet high. 
Pink Weeper Crab Each $3.50, Three $9.75, Doz. $35.00 
This is an unusually handsome Weeping Flowering Crab. The main stem 
is upright. The branches are weeping and droop onto the ground. The 
effect is like a fountain and when in bloom in spring, a picture not 
easily forgotten. Makes a perfect small specimen tree for the lawn. 
The flowers are crimson-purple when open; the buds blood-red. A beau- 
tiful flowering, small, weeping tree. Its attractiveness is prolonged by 
its fruit until late in the fall. Ultimate height 12 to 15 feet. We offer 
nicely shaped trees about 4 to 5 feet. 
\| Scheideckeri Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
The flowers of Scheidecker’s Crab are double, bright pink, last a long 
time, and the fruit, which is produced in great profusion, is waxy yellow. 
The tree has a regular pyramidal habit, about 15 feet high. One of the 
earliest to bloom. 
Philadelphus - Mock Orange 
: FRENCH MOCKORANGE 
Mockorange, Atlas—Note Carefully the Giant Size of Its Flowers 
as 
Atlas (Giant Mockorange) Each $2.50, Three $7.00, Doz. $25.00 
This giant-flowered Mockorange, with its pure white blooms as large as 
those of Dogwoods, will be sensational in your garden and we predict 
will replace many of the more common and indifferent shrubs. This 
magnificent hybrid came to us a few years ago from France. It has 
been carefully tested and not found wanting. Hardy, of easy culture, 
grows most anywhere, good upright habit, and covered with immense 
blooms which slightly lack being 3 inches in diameter that are mag- 
nificent for cutting. Decidedly a ‘must’ for shrubbery borders. 
Belle Etoile (Fragrant Star Mockorange) 
Each $2.50, Three $7.00, Doz. $25.00 
We, as well as others who have seen and smelled the charming flowers 
of this Mockorange, consider this one of the finest and choicest. It is 
an origination of that great Frenchman, Lemoine. The starlike flowers 
open in _Lily-like fashion, the centers showing a decided light purple 
flush. This extra touch of color, plus its intense and delightful fra- 
grance which can be detected over the entire garden, sets this shrub 
aside as one in a class by itself. Its growth is orderly, nice and 
bushy, and grows about 5 feet tall and 4 feet in diameter. It is one 
of our last importations from France, and a few years ago received 
the Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society of Great 
Britain. Dig up an old, unsightly bush and replace it with this beau- 
tiful Mockorange. 
Enchantment (Tall-Growing Double Mockorange) 
Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
Has erect branches furnished with long thick panicles of double white 
flowers. The blossoms are set very closely, creating a most striking 
effect. Sweety fragrant. Does quite well in light shade. Very hardy 
and easily grown. As its name implies, it will enchant you. Ultimate 
height about 6 feet. A handsome shrub. 
Innocence (Alabaster-White Mockorange) 
Each $2.50, Three $7.00, Doz. $25.00 
The long arching branches carry a wealth of large single alabaster- 
white flowers. So heavily loaded with flowers are the slender branches 
as to assume the appearance of sheaves of bloom. They are of such 
purity of whiteness as to make all other Mockoranges seem gray by 
comparison. The fragrance is delightful, more delicate, yet more pene- 
trating than that of Jasmine. Its flowers are so intensely white, one 
constantly marvels at its ethereal effect. A “must” in every garden. 
Ultimate height about 6 feet. 
Virginalis Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
This is perhaps the most popular of the double-flowered Mockoranges 
ard one of its habits is to produce a few flowers throughout the sum- 
mer and fall after its normal blooming period. Plants grow rather tall, 
7 to 9 ft., so this variety should always be planted in the background. 
We send flowering plants about 3 to 4 ft. tall. 
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