BECHTEL’S IMPROVED. (Purely Ornomental.) A double form of 
the native Wild Crab of Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, etc. Grows 
to a height of from 8 to 14 feet, depending on where grown. 
Covered during the blooming season with masses of large, double, 
light pink flowers which look like double pink Roses, with the 
most delightful perfume of any known tree, and sweetens the air 
of the entire yard. The foliage is somewhat subject to rust and 
this variety does best where the humidity is not great. The most 
fragrant of any cf the Crabs and the only double. Fine 2 to 3 ft. 
trees, $2.25 each, or $4.00 a pair. 
November 1, 1952 
“The 20 Bechtel Crabs that you sent me a jew years ago are 
now my pride and joy. I planted Clara Butt Tulips under them 
and early Forget-Me-Nots. With your Persian Lilac hedge, my 
spring garden is a picture. Now my Bechtel Crabs are a glow- 
ing coral, and so lovely that I am hoping I may have more. 
MURES), Tebe dik 
ESTALINE. (Dual Purpose.) Another fine dual purpose Crab bear- 
ing large beautiful Crabs of a deep purple color on a green under- 
coat. Splendid for both canning and eating purposes. When in 
bloom, it makes a beautiful lawn specimen. 4 to 5 ft. trees, each 
$2.00; 2 for $3.75. 5 to 6 ft. trees, each $2.50; 2 for $4.75. 
MORDEN 8A. 13. (Miss Preston.) The beauty of this variety lies 
in the appearance of the tree itself. It is one of the most beauti- 
ful ornamental trees we have ever seen. The tree is upright in 
growth, with a graceful sweep of the limbs. The bark is a dark, 
rich maroon. The leaves are medium in size. With the first touch 
of frost in the fall, the leaves take on beautiful red and orange 
shades. The flowers are a deep pink. A lovely small tree for the Red Silver Crab 
lawn. 3 to 4 ft., each $2.00; 2 for $3.50. 4 to 5 ft., each $2.50; 2 
for $4.50. 
RED SILVER. A remarkable lawn tree, red from top to bottom in bark, We have other Flowering Crabs we have not listed such as 
tree, and leaf. fee silver refers to the delicate silver on the under Almata, Erie, Morden 27, Morden 450, Morden 451, Morden 
side of the leaves. This blending of a beautiful dull maroon-red and 45%, Morden 457. If you are interested in making a collection 
silver makes a eta ee combination throughout the season. The of these fine Crabs, write us for special prices. 
somewhat cut-leaf character of the leaves adds to the striking beauty 
of this unique tree. The leaves fade but slightly during the heat of the 
summer. Not only is the tree red, but the blossoms are the reddest of 
any we have ever seen on a Flowering Crab. The buds are red, a rich 
dark red, and the blossoms when they open, are just as red as the buds. 
The tree is very hardy here with us and, in our opinion, is one of the 
best of all the Flowering Crabs. Purely ornamental. People who live in 
a severe climate such as ours simply marvel when they see for the first 
time the Red Silver Crab in full bloom. 4 to 5 ft. trees, each $2.50; 2 
for $4.75. 5 to 6 ft. trees each $3.00; 2 for $5.75, not prepaid. 
Norway Maple—Crimson King 
SCUGOG. (Miss Preston, Ottawa.) A large new ee Crab with pink 
blossoms. A great bearing variety of large Crabs, 144 inches in diameter. 
The fruit is much larger than the older leading Crabs and is better flavor- 
ed. This variety has red skin, red flesh, red core, and red seeds. It is a 
fine ornamental tree and also most excellent to eat and it makes a beau- 
tiful jelly. Successfully grown now from northern Alabama to far north- 
west Canada. 3 to 4 ft. trees, each $2.00. 4 to 5 ft. trees, each $2.50. 
SUNDOG (Originally Morden No. 453.) This variety has large rounded 
blossoms, red in the bud, opening to pink with a trace of mauve shading. 
The tree is literally covered with bloom from the lowest to the highest 
branch. The tree is columnar, narrow but strong, and requires little 
ground room. This upright growing variety makes a fine accent tree. 
It’s also fine to use for screening off undesirable surroundings. 4 to 5 ft. 
trees, each $2.75; 2 for $5.00. 
New Crimson King Maple 
(eet Iie, 1/2151) 
Here is a new Maple that is causing a sensation all over the country. 
It is a sport of the Norway Maple of Europe. Some 10 to 12 years ago a 
specimen of the new tree was sent from Europe to this country. Stock 
from this one tree was soon propagated and trials made in different parts 
of the country. It was not long before this new tree was on the road to 
great popularity. 
The illustration gives one a very accurate picture of the tree itself and is 
not an exaggeration as to form and color. 
This color is retained all through the season. 5 to 6 ft. trees, each $4.75; 
2 for $9.00, not prepaid. 
Stock listed on these 2 pages is not priced for prepaid shipment. 
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