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DECIDUOUS TREES—Continued 
Malus - Flowering Crab Magnolia 
The Flowering Crabs have few rivals among MAGNOLIA acuminata (Cucumber Tree). A 
the gorgeous spring-flowering trees. They are pyramidal tree with spreading or ascending 
hardy, of easy culture, and will thrive in al- branches. Large, oblong, bright green leaves 
most any soil. They are available in many turning yellow in autumn. Fruit greenish yel- 
shades and when used as specimens or mass low with upright petals 2 to 3 inches long. 
plantings are most effective. Many kinds bear The young fruit much resembles a small pickle 
very ornamental fruit. No lawn is complete with- or cucumber and eventually turns a rosy red. 
out one of these gems. A beautiful tree but a little difficult to trans- 
plant. Each 
NMALUS ALMEY (Almey’s Crab). 12 to 15 ft. a in, diameter... 1... esse ee eaee $ 
This is an outstanding new variety. Car- V2 in. diameter .......+-..esseee -00 
‘ : ‘ : 134 in; -diameter .. cu. nieccmeeee eran 10.00 
mine buds, opening to crimson and holding ) Atal 14.00 
the color well. White marking at base of 7 in, diameter «1.2.1... see eee 18 
each petal. Tree blooms at a young age, 22 in. diameter ....-..... ss... 0-- 8.00 
and individual flowers are very large. Fruit M. tripetala (Umbrella Magnolia). A wide spread- 
is maroon when ripe. ing tree with stout branches and large leaves, j 
SPA CMAN Tilip -o oh) 4 to 5 ft. ..$3.00 sometimes attaining a width of 8 to 9 inches 
and 15 to 20 inches long. Flowers creamy 
white, fragrant, and 8 to 10 inches across. A 
M. arnoldiana (Arnold's Crab). 10 to 15 ft. native tree to most of eastern Kentucky. 
Large, soft pink flowers, opening to almost Each 
pure white. Conspicuous yellow and red fruit. 6. tO BR del Boe ee eee $5.00 
s~ M. dolgo. 15 to 20 ft. Compact in form. White MAGNOLIA, Other Varieties. See page 23. 
ji flowers followed with conspicuous red, medium 
sized, edible fruit. Very showy in August. i 
: ; \M. eleyi (Ely Crab). 12 to 15 ft. The best of 
Flowering Crab, Arnoldiana the purple or red-leaf Crabs. Covered in spring 
? with clusters of large pink flowers, followed 
by showy purple-red fruit. 
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M. Elwandetions. 12 to 15 ft. Rather upright 
with white flowers. Its brilliant red fruit with 
HOW to PLANT a TREE yellow blush in the fall is extremely showy. 
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SET TREE IN TUB OF WATER WHILE DIGGING HOLE. M. hepa (Red Flowering Crab Apple). 18 to 20 
ft. Strong, healthy, upright tree, rose-pink 
flowers. Fruit red inside and out. 
*=M. ioensis plena (Bechtel’s Crab). 12 to 15 ft. 
Rather slow grower with upright, spreading 
branches. Its double pink flowers resemble 
clusters of small Roses. Available in 3 to 4 
Z ft. only. 
YE 4 \ M. purpurea lemoinei. A bronze-leaf type with 
SUB SOIL SHOULD ZA Seep h teh sree semi-double, carmine flowers, bears purplish , 
en We Zz ty E-PLENTY LARGE ENOUGH fee fall. Excellent for specimen or bv 
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te ompact, upright growth with small, mbrella Magnolia—Magnolia Tripetala 
SET TREE TRIFLE DEEPER bright, single rose blooms borne in profusion. “ 
THAN IT GREW IN NURSERY Fruit yellow. M M Ib 
~\M. Sundog. (M. R. 453). A new hardy variety. \ orus - SLL, 
EE BY} WA M ae Upright growth, carmine flowers, red fruit. MORUS alba tatarica (Russian Mulberry). This 
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aren ey IZ SPREAD ROOTS To M. spectabilis (Chinese Crab). 12 to 15 ft. makes ay toute headed ce aca oon 
is Se Upright form with semi-double, pale pink Wee PEO ee mL onaee Rapiere, sire tne aun 
Z, Se. a : : productive, and for anyone wishing to attract 
WHEN HOLE [S A 20: SLE blossoms. Yellow fruit. Desirable. birds and! fore chick it t b 
PEN ys FULL PACK GEARY ‘ ; d or chicken runs it cannot be sur- 
Ke. M. zumi calocarpa. 12 to 15 ft. The finest of passed. Fruit smaller than our native variety. 
all the white Crabs. The buds are pink but ex- Each 
pand into lovely large white blossoms which Sai iboo coo Coabaosboussan.s $3.00 
literally cover the tree. Fruit small, bright red Sey WANS a imac Hic DE DIO RIOR G chon 4.00 
to orange. Let OS. Ft, Gexihaltons) os etentere Custer eee eee 5.00 
: coh Co ae oan g Men MR enisic G Or b-o,6-0 a asthe 6.00 
ae\ise ran Sane above Crabs: Each 
Wea ieresedtins bd RR mE y sas to Bais paar to ao tO gi COE $2.00 
LEAVE SOIL 2 Wampecoas bageaeeeny 4 to 5: Ft. Le cee en eed ete 2.50 WwW Shades 
LOOSE ON TOP z . (Not available in 4 to 5 ft. size.) All de mG be 2 See wae 
4 ° newly planted shade trees shou e 
ee WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL SPECIMENS OF SOME wrapped, for at least one year, with a double 
“£2 HEAVY SOIL. KINDS QUOTED AT NURSERY AS FOLLOWS: thickness of burlap or heavy paper, from the 
Le Each ground line to the first branches to prevent 
5. to 6-'t.) BOB ae ner ee $5.00 sun scalding. 
62 tot tt. BoB nt eee er oe 7.50 
We are equipped 
to spray and _ (feed 
large trees, using 
modern equipment v) 
and scientific meth- 
ods. If your favorite 
tree is being destroy- 
ed by insects or is 
starving, you may 
need expert advice 
and treatment. Write 
and consult us when 
in need of this ser- 
vice. 
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Like other plants, 
trees should be fed 
for best results. See 
our Plant Food listed 
on inside back cover. 
Residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson, Hinda Heights, Tates Creek Pike 
Taxus, the disease resistant evergreen, used entirely in foundation planting of this lovely stone 
home. The lawn and trees have given pleasure to its owners. 
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