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Species and Varieties of Malus

IN THE ARNOLD ARBORETUM

From -photo by Mr. Kelsey , taken near the Forest Hills entrance

From left to right are shown Malus arnoldiana, M. spectabilis and M. scheideckeri.

The Flowering Crabs have few rivals among gorgeous Spring flowering trees and shrubs. At the Arnold Arboretum one of the important events of the year is the blooming of the Crabs, followed by the showy fruit.

They are of easy culture, and whether planted singly or in masses, give remarkable and quick results. Not only are the Flowering Crabs beautiful on the lawn, but they are used to the greatest advantage on a large scale in woodland and other mass plantings, as are Dogwoods and Hawthorns. No group of plants have greater value for enlivening open forest parks and the country roadside. They present striking effects when planted on parking strips of boulevards and wide city streets.

As soon as the ground can be worked is an ideal time for planting. Give rich soil and mulch heavily. Use all the water the soil will take in planting.

Description of species and varieties made up from Arnold Arboretum Bulletins.

Prices of Flowering Crabs

1 year (from grafts) under 1 ft $ .75 each

1- 2 ft 1.00 each

2- 3 ft 1.25 each

3- 4 ft 1.75 each

4- 5 ft 2.50 each

5- 6 ft 3.50 each

6- 7 ft 4.50 each

$6.75 per 10 9 . 00 per 10 11.25 per 10 15.75 per 10

22 . 50 per 10

31.50 per 10

Send for catalog of Hardy American Plants , Carolina Mountain Flowers and Specimen Evergreens.

Always Address:

HARLAN P. KELSEY

Kelsey -Highlands Nursery

SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

Flowering Crabs

from the Arnold Arboretum

MALUS, Flowering Crabs

ANGUSTIFOLIA, Southern Crab.

Late blooming American species, bright pink and very fragrant. 1 year from grafts.

ARNOLDIANA, Arnold Crab.

One of the most beautiful varieties, originating at the Arnold Arboretum. Very large rose-colored flowers, turning to white. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft.

ATROSANGUINEA, Carmine Crab.

Much like floribunda, but with brilliant carmine flowers. 1 year from grafts and

1- 2 ft., 2-3 ft., 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft., and 5-6 ft.

B ACC AT A, Siberian Crab.

Tall narrow tree, small white flowers and tiny orange or scarlet fruit. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft.

BACCATA MANDSHURICA, Manchurian Crab.

Early. From China and Japan; its large pure white flowers quite fragrant; dark crimson fruit hangs on long stems. 1 year from grafts.

CORONARIA, Wild Sweet Crab.

White and pink flowers, delightfully fragrant. Native American species. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft., 2-3 ft., 3-4 ft., and 4-5 ft.

FLORIBUNDA, Japanese Flowering Crab.

One of the handsomest, bright pink flower buds, white flowers. Small yellowish fruit, much liked by birds. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft., 2-3 ft., and 3-4 ft. HALLIANA PARKMANI, Parkman Crab.

Bright rose-red, double flowers hang on long slender stems. A favorite in Japanese gardens. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft., and 2-3 ft.

IOENSIS PLENA, Bechtel Crab.

Double pink flowers like small clustered roses. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft. and

2- 3 ft

MICROMALUS, Midget Crab.

Early. Pale pink flowers from tiny deep rose-colored buds; small yellow fruit. Pyramidal habit. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft.

NIEDZWETZKYANA, Redvein Crab.

Early. A Russian Turkestan species, remarkable for the red color of flowers, branches, leaves and fruit. 1 year from grafts and 2-3 ft., 3-4 ft., 4-5 ft., 5-6 ft., and 6-7 ft.

PRUNIFOLIA, Pearleaf Crab.

Rare and perhaps the handsomest of the Asiatic Crabs, at least in fruit, which is lJHz in. long, very lustrous, bright red or yellow, with a red cheek. 1-2 ft. and 2-3 ft. PRUNIFOLIA RINKI ( ringo ), Chinese Apple.

Large white flowers, and red, yellow or green fruit, 1 inches in diameter. Cul- tivated for its fruit in China. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft., 2-3 ft., and 3-4 ft. ROBUSTA, Cherry Crab.

Very early. Large white fragrant flowers and a handsome tree. Dull red fruit, 1 inch in diameter. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft., 2-3 ft., 4-5 ft., and 5-6 ft.

SARGENTI, Sargent Crab.

Very dwarf spreading Japanese variety. Pure white flowers with bright yellow anthers. Scarlet fruit hanging till Spring. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft., 2-3 ft., and 3-4 ft.

SCHEIDECKERI, Scheidecker Crab.

Early. Small tree of pyramidal habit with small bright rose-colored flowers in great profusion. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft.

SIEBOLDI ( toringo ), Toringo Crab.

Latest of the Asiatic Crabs to flower ; bright red flower-buds and small white flowers in greatest profusion. Large bright red and yellow lustrous persistent fruit. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft.

SIEBOLDI CALOCARPA.

“One of the handsomest (Crabs) in the Arboretum, both in Spring and Autumn.” Large pink and white flowers, brilliant scarlet fruit, half-inch in diameter. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft.

SPECTABILIS, Chinese Flowering Crab.

Tall shrub or small tree, large fragrant pink semi-double flowers, medium-size pale yellow fruit. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft., 2-3 ft., 3-4 ft., and 4-5 ft.

ZUMI, Zumi Crab.

Pink and white flowers, bright scarlet fruit. 1 year from grafts and 1-2 ft.

The si^es given above are those I have in stock and should be or- dered accordingly . Prices on opposite side.

Always Address:

HARLAN P. KELSEY

Kelsey -Highlands Nursery

DuBois Press Rochester

SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

The Most Beautiful American Conifer

Photographed by Harlan P. Kelsey at the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass.

CAROLINA HEMLOCK

( "Tsuga caroliniand )

Its dense, dark foliage, sweeping semi-pendulous branches and eventually pyramidal form, combine to give a charm not found in any other evergreen known to cultivation.

HARLAN P. KELSEY, Hardy American Plants, SALEM, MASS.

CAROLINA HEMLOCK

(Tsuga caroliniana)

Grown at Kelsey-Highlands Nursery

Carolina Hemlock is unique in habit, with dark, dense, tufted fol- iage on sweeping pendulous branches with a “Japanese effect.” It is hardier and more adapted to trying city atmospheres than the Common or Canada Hemlock and seems to thrive in southern latitudes where the latter becomes thin, yellow and unsightly.

After the disastrous spring and winter of 1917-8, Prof. C. S. Sargent, Director of Arnold Arboretum, said of this tree:

“Numerous specimens of the Carolina Hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana) have been uninjured by the cold and drouth of the year. This is one of the hand- somest of all cone-bearing trees that can be grown in this part of the country.

At Kelsey-Highlands Nursery may be seen large solid blocks of Carolina Hemlock, each tree a specimen, regardless of size.

For best results in Spring, orders should be placed early and planting done as soon as the ground can be worked. August and September planting is particularly successful.

Prices of Specimen Trees, Balled and Burlapped :

		Each	IO	100
9 — 12. in. -----	-----$ 1 . 2.5	$11.2.5	$102. . OO
12.-	-18 in. - - - - -	- - - - - 2_ . OO	18.00	162.. OO
18—	-2.4 in. - - - - -	- - - - - 3 . OO	2.7 .OO	2.4O . OO
2_-	3 ft. - - - - -	----- 4.3O	4O.5O	363 .OO
3-	4 ft. - - - - -	- - - - - 7.OO	63 .OO	567.OO
4-	-5 ft. - - - - -	- - - - - 12. . OO	108.00	972. . OO
5“	6 ft. - - - - -	- - - - - 2.0 . OO	180.OO
6-	-7 ft.	- - - - - 3O.OO	2-7 0 . 00
7-	8 ft. - - - - -	- - - - - 4O.OO	360.00

CANADA HEMLOCK

( Tsuga canadensis )

Our beautiful common Hemlock is one of the most conspicuous of our Eastern Mountain Conifers. Does well either in partial shade or in the open and can be kept to any desired size by shearing. A fine hedge plant.

Balled and Burlapped:	Each	IO	100
6—9 in. --------	■ - - $ -75	$ 6.75	$ 60.00
9— 12. in. - - -	■ - - I . OO	9-00	81 .00
12.— 18 in. --------	■ - - I.5O	*3-59	12.0.00
18 — -24 in. --------	■ - - 2.V50	2.2 .. 50	2.O4 . OO
1-3 ft-	■ - - 3-5°	31 • 5°	L82. . OO
3 4 ft- - - -	• - - 5 . 00	45.00	405 . OO
4 5 ft- - ■	- - - 7.00	63 .00
5 — 6 ft. --------	• - - 9 . 00	81.00
6 — 7 ft. --------	- - - 12. . OO	108.00

Always address:

HARLAN P. KELSEY

Salem, Massachusetts

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