double 2” on long stems. Blooms young, regularly, very abundantly 
on spurs and along one year shoots. Slightly later than Eley, darker 
red, and blooms over a comparatively long period. More dependable 
for bloom than Eley. Fruits not too conspicuous because of dark 
color. Preferred to Eley by some. 
*PURPUREA—ELEYI (From England, probably purpurea seedl.) 
Confused in the trade with Jay Darling. Vigorous tree, rounded, 
dark green foliage, blooms young, but not as freely or regularly as 
Aldenham until older. Blossoms large, single, purplish pink. Fruits 
red, 1”. Possibly not as good as some of the newer varieties but very 
popular at present. Good form and foliage, effective in fruit. 
PURPUREA—LEMOINE (from France) 
Darkest foliage of the purpurea selections, glossy green. Tree smaller, 
more upright than other purpurea selections. Blossoms slightly 
darker than Eley, fruits dull purplish red. Often very slow begin- 
ning to bloom, sometimes 6 to 10 years. Smaller tree than other 
purpurea selections. 
REDFIELD (Wolf River apple x Niedz.) 
Actually a flowering apple. Tree vigorous, rounded, foliage reddish- 
green changing to green. Blossoms deep pink, large, in clusters on 
spurs. (Fruits 1%”, red wilth red flesh. Slow in beginning to bloom as 
are some apples. Fruits excellent for jellies, pies and sauce. 
REDFORD (Wolf River apple x Niedz.) 
Vigorous flowering apple, rounded tree. Sister to Redfield. Blossoms 
a little lighter but deep pink, with broad petals, effective in bloom. 
- Begins to bloom second or third year. Fruits purplish red or maroon 
from time quite small until maturity in late fall when they may reach 
2%” in diameter. Flesh red, excellent for jelly, pies, sauce. Size of 
fruit and necessity for spraying to control worms may be objectionable. 
\ RED SILVER (baccata x Niedz.) 
Vigorous, dense tree with reddish green foliage, to 30’. Blooms young, 
abundantly and on both spurs and one year wood. Blossoms crepe 
like, dull red, not offering desirable contrast with reddish new foliage. 
Fruits %”, purplish red or maroon. Not outstanding. 
*SARGENTI—SARGENT CRAB—(from Japan in 1892) 
A true shrub, 6-8’, rounded, dense branching, thorn-like spurs. Foliage 
glossy, dark green. Blossoms small (%”’) white, fragrant, only on 
spurs. Fruit %”, dark red, effective in fall, hanging into the winter. 
Excellent winter food for birds. Slow growing. One of few crabs 
coming true from seed. (Understock may send up suckers from roots. 
Lowest of the crabs. Often brilliant yellow fall foliage. 
*SCHEIDECKER (floribunda x prunifolia) 
Originated in Germany before 1888. Shrub or small tree to 20’, dense, 
upright. Blooms very young, abundantly. Blossoms double, 1%”, 
- pale bright pink on spurs and along vigorous shoots. Fruits %” bright 
yellow, dropping before winter. A little less hardy than some others. 
An old variety but still good. Few kinds bloom as heavily while very 
small. Requires little space. 
SPECTABALIS—CHINESE CRAB (known in England 1750) 
Single or semi-double pink blossoms on long stems. Fruits green. The 
following double varieties most common in trade. 
*SPECTABALIS ALBA PLENA—Tree vigorous, upright spreading, 
eventually rather flattened 'top. Resembles an apple somewhat, but 
blooms both on spurs and vigorous terminal shoots. Blossoms short 
stemmed, very double, large (2”) in prominent clusters. Fruits yellow 
and red, 1%”. Flavor suggests an apple more than crab. (Does not 
