ANOTHER GREAT STERN’S PRESENTATION 
“PILLAR OF FIRE” 
FLOWERING CRAB APPLE 
(Malus Sundog) 
originated. 
Youll get beautiful flowers the very first 
FP year. Immediate beauty without waiting]! 
@ The buds-of these magnificent ornamental 
trees are ad deep blood-red, opening to rosy 
flowers that turn to pink. The“tree is, liter- 
ally bursting with blooms. As summer-ap- 
proaches and the blossoms fade away, 
beautifllysdecorative, cherry-red miniature 
apples appear and.remain until late No- 
vember. Its foliage,“-asourplish maroon, 
makes thissa_ most colorful tree’foryyour gar- 
den. In additidn,.its unusual shape “will 
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New Columnar Flowering Tree 
Like a Graceful Lombardy Poplar 
Stérn’s proudly presents a new style in ornamental flowering trees. . 
new Stern's "Pillar of Fire’’ Flowering Crab! You've never seen anything as graceful 
as this new type.ofgardén’ tree. A narrow upright Crab similar in outline to the 
magnificent Lombardy Poplar, only much more beautiful. An exquisite small tree, 
they reach a height of less than 20 feet at maturity. They are extremely hardy—very 
long lived—withstanding even the cold wintry climate of Canada where they 
. the exciting 
COMPLETELY COVERED WITH BLOOD-RED FLOWERS 
MANY BLOOM THE FIRST YEAR PLANTED 
Plant Wherever You Want Glorious, 
Graceful Beauty 
Most versatile of all ornamenal trees. 
Plant these Stern's “Pillar of Fire’’ Flower- 
ing Crabs next to your home, beween your 
living room windows or as a corner plant- 
ing. Plant a number of trees (4 to 5 feet 
apart) for screen plantings around your ter- 
race or to hide undesirable views. Excel- 
lent as a decorative windbreak. Extremely 
beautiful planted as a specimen in a small 
yard, in your garden, or on your lawn. In 
very season—in blossom, in foliage, in 
make your ‘‘Pillar of*Fire’’ the most talked 
about tree in your neighorhood. 
EACH 3 FOR 
$6.00 $15.00 
*Registered 
Trademark 
Our Supply of these trees is extremely limited. Please order early. 
Strong No. 1 Quality Trees, 4 to 6 Ft. 
5 FOR 10 FOR 
$94.00 
shap these exquisite ornamental trees 
will glorify your home with graceful beauty. 
$45.00 
Pillar of Fire Fi. Crab-Apple 
Stern’s GIANT Flowered CUSHION PHLOX @4 
(Phlox Subulata) 
These new Stern’s Giant Flowered Cushion Phlox not only 
produce far larger flowers than older types but prolong the 
blooming period because they flower later in the season. 
NEW! RARE! Don’t miss Blue Hill, an exquisite light Blue, 
which blooms in spring and again in fall! 
An excellent plant for carpeting the ground or covering 
bare spots, for planting as a border, or for the rock garden. 
WHITE DELIGHT. The largest pure white Dwarf Phlox. Blooms 50% 
larger than other varieties. Large petals completely overlap one an- 
other giving a mass color effect. 
BLUE HILL. BLOOMS TWICE A YEAR! Attractive light blue flowers in 
spring followed by a feépeat performance in early fall. 
EMERALD CUSHION. Large, pure lavender flowers, bloom over 
a long period. Compact foliage. 
VIVID. Very lovely bright pinkish red with darker eye. 
CUSHION PHLOX COLLECTION 
(Group 24-541) 
20 Cushion Phlox (5 of each color) for $16.00, Postpaid 
_ 40 Cushion Phlox (10 of each color) for $30.00, Postpaid 
100 Cushion Phlox (25 of each color) for $55.00, Postpaid 
Strong plants, No. 17 postpaid: 3 for $3.25; 10 for $9.00; 25 for $20.00. 
Plants are hidden under masses of bloom in late April and $ 
May. They thrive in poorest soil, even in dry and sandy ‘ 
ground. Plant in full sun 12-15 inches apart. You will enjoy 
a spectacular display of flowers this spring and for many 
years to come. Order Soon. Early planting required because 
they bloom so early. 
