Dreer's garden book 1932 . dreersgardenbook1932henr Year: 1932 Japanese Flowering Cherry Japanese Flowering Cherries The display of Japanese Flowering Cherries at Washington, D. C, in early spring is one of the great sights of our national capital and annually attracts thousands of visitors. These Cherries are among the earliest trees to flower coming into bloom early in April. The different varieties single and double extend the flowering season for fully four weeks, the attractive single-flowered varieties coming into bloom first followed by the double sorts. They are perfectly hardy and wi
Dreer's garden book 1932 . dreersgardenbook1932henr Year: 1932 Japanese Flowering Cherry Japanese Flowering Cherries The display of Japanese Flowering Cherries at Washington, D. C, in early spring is one of the great sights of our national capital and annually attracts thousands of visitors. These Cherries are among the earliest trees to flower coming into bloom early in April. The different varieties single and double extend the flowering season for fully four weeks, the attractive single-flowered varieties coming into bloom first followed by the double sorts. They are perfectly hardy and will succeed in almost any location. We offer eight choice varieties, six erect growing and two weeping, a selection made for us by one of the most experienced growers. Erect Growing Varieties Daybreak. One of the earliest to bloom, flowers single pink appear- ing before the leaves in greatest profusion. Naden. One of the prettiest double pinks, the petals are so numerous as to make the flower a perfect tuft. Pink Pearl. The earliest of the doubles. Flowers fully \\ inches in diameter, light pink shading deeper at edges. Takasago. Double light pink massed into large compact clusters, very showy, blooms before the leaves appear. Ukon. Unique in having yellow flowers slightly tinted green, as the flowers mature the veins in the petals change to cerise; late flower- ing; semi-double. Victory or Shirofugen. Very double, up to 2\ inches borne in racemes of about 3 each on long stems; flowers open a delicate pink changing to white; late flowering. Price. Any of the above in strong plants 4 to 5 feet high, $ each; the collection of 6 varieties for $ Weeping Varieties Eureka Weeping {Japanese Weeping Rose Flowering Cherry). A single light pink that has been grown in this country for 50 years, a tribute to its beauty and popularity. Park Weeping. Differs from the above in the color of its flowers which are of a deep pink and a stronger grower. Price. Either of the above two weep
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