Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. atl ee was 2 Aa - , d , vv . . 2 wae FA % ~S ™~ ata .* 1913-14 ALVIN, TEX. MOBILE, ALA. ee er Catalogue 1913-1914 ALVIN JAPANESE NURSERY COMPANY Incorporated C—O =—— AION PERUEUEEOULULLEUDUUTIVG2 100000 EEUEYEUETEE SEED EEE Greeting MO HIS small volume comes to you as we are enjoying our seventh and most successful year in the production of trees for the Southern States. We take a great deal of pleasure in presenting this booklet—first, because we believe that through it we are offering you the most carefully selected varieties of trees, plants, etc., adapted to climatic and soil conditions of the South. We believe that the results that have come from planting our trees in the past, will make it an exceptionally welcome visitor. “The rapid increase in the volume of our business and the growing demand for our trees among our old customers, together with the great increase in the new territory, 1s ample reward for the careful attention and often laborious efforts we have put in the production of trees for the comfort and pleasure of the Southland. Should we never become wealthy, we will feel that we have not labored in vain. Our Purpose Is To entrust each department of our business, only to a man who has had a wide practical experience in that particular line and is thoroughly acquainted with the soils and conditions under which trees are grown in the South, after they leave our hands. : To give every department our personal and careful attention and inspection. To have every man connected with our growing, digging, packing and shipping departments so thoroughly appreciate and understand his responsi- bility, that every tree will near perfection and that they will reach the custo- mer in such condition as to grow and become an emblem of our efficient service, and justify our friends in entrusting us with their future orders. To let the truth of every statement in this catalogue be borne out in the results received from our trees. ALVIN JAPANESE NURSERY COMPANY I OO OO UU Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas Advice to Customers PLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING OUT ORDERS. Terms—Cash with order for immediate shipment; or one-fourth with order for future delivery, and balance to be paid before shipment is made, or zoads will be shipped C. O. D. All Quotations—Are F. O. B. Alvin, Texas; Grand Bay, Ala.; and subject to change without notice. Applying Prices—Five, Fifty and Five Hundred trees of one variety, at Ten. One Hundred and One Thousand rates respectively. This does not apply to badly as- sorted orders or to a long list made up of a few each of many varieties. Remittances—May be made by P. O. Money Order, Express Money Order, Bank Draft, or Registered Letter. Cash sent through the mail is at sender’s risk. Make all remittances payable to Alvin Japanese Nursery Co. How to Order—State specifically the size and variety of trees you want. Write your order on the enclosed order sheet. Give your name and post office address and your express or freight office. Shipping Season—We begin shipping trees as soon as they are dormant in the Fall and continue until sap begins to rise in the Spring—this is usually from Novem- ber 1st to April 1st. We also carry plants and trees in pots or “balled” and they can be shipped any time through the year. Contract to Plant—We contract to furnish trees. plant and cultivate Jarge orch- ards anywhere in the Coast Country. Write us for terms and estimates for this class of work. Import Orders—We contract for the importation of any Japanese plants, trees. seeds and bulbs, by special arrangement. Detailed information for such orders will be given on request. Substitution—When out of varieties ordered, we will substitute others unless otherwise instructed. Shipping by Mail—In ordering trees or plants for shipment by mail, add 25 per cent to the list price on the smallest size given, to cover cost of postage. We canno* guarantee trees to come up to size specified, as only small specimens can be sent this way. Orders Booked will be held subject to purchaser’s order until February 1, 191::. Should they not be taken up by that time, or ne special arrangement be made for holding further than the date named, they will be considered canceled, and the amount paid will be forfeited as liquidated damages. Our Liability—We shall exercise every reasorable care and precaution in taking care of the stock purchased or booked for future delivery, and shall endeavor to de- liver it in best condition when wanted. But our liability shall not extend further than this, and it is expressly stipulated that we are not to be held liable for loss by any act of Providence beyond our control. We guarantee every tree and plant that we send out to be true to name. Should any prove to be different from what they are labeled, we will return the amount paid for them or furnish new trees, but we are not subject to any other claims or damages. Claims—If, by any possibility, errors should occur, they will be prompily rec- tified, if claim is made within ten days after the receipt cf the goods. 3 Alvin Japanese Nurseny Compan, Alvin, Texas Suggestions to Planters Preparation of the Soil—The most desirable soil for fruit trees is a rich loam, naturally dry or made so by drainage. Before planting. prepare the land thoroughly in good farmer-like manner as for general crop. All fertilizers must be thoroughly incorporated with the soil. Avoid the contact of the roots with heating manures. Planting Time—In the South this period will, generally speaking, be from the first part of November to the end of March. The trees, however, in pots or “balled,” may be planted any time throughout the year without any injury. Selection of Trees—Following is a quotation from O. H. Barnhill in Twentieth Century Farmer: “Many years of observation and experience in commercial orch- arding in three States have convinced the writer that buying poor trees is one of the greatest and commonest mistakes. The nurserymen are not to blame for selling in- ferior goods; because the planters demand them and it is their business to supply the demand. How men can be so short-sighted is to me a constant source of wonder and amazement. The best trees cost only a few cents more per tree than the poorest ones, yet when full grown they are worth several dollars more. It is simply a ques- tion of losing dollars to save cents. ‘The best is none too good,’ should be the motto of the orchardists. A few dollars difference in the price of several hundred trees is a mighty small thing as compared to the superior value of an orchard grown from the very best trees obtainable.” On Arrival of the Shipment—The bales or cases should be opened at once (ex- cept in freezing weather, when they should be placed in a cellar or other protected place to thaw out before unpacking), and if the stock cannot be planted at once it should be “heeled in.” Taking care to protect the roots from the sun and winds. To do this, select for a heeling-in ground a location where there is good drainage; dig a trench from 1% to 2 feet in depth and of sufficient width to accommodate the roots without bending them. In this trench set the trees close together, covering the rects carefully and thoroughly with soil, taking care that it is well worked in about them so as not to leave vacant spaces; then mound the soil along the line of trench, so that it will turn off the water in case of heavy rains. This is of special importance where the trees are to remain heeled-in any length of time. When Setting the Tree—Spread the roots in a natural position, taking care that the small fibers are not twisted or crowded. Fill in with good, fine soil, which should be worked carefully under the roots, so that no spaces remain unfilled. Be careful not to plant too deep. The tree will generally show by the soil mark on its bark the depth at which it stood in the nursery, and it should not be set deeper than it stood in nursery. It should be carefully and firmly packed until the hole is filled to within an inch or two of the top. If it is dry weather the watering should now be done, and then the last of the soil spread without packing it. This loose top soil will act as a mulch and help to retain moisture. Proper Pruning—As it is impossible to transplant a tree without affecting the root system, it is important, in order to balance the supply and to help avoid exces- sive evaporation, that the top of the tree should be cut back, except in the case of potted or “balled” trees. The amount of cutting depends entirely upon the amount of fibrous root carried by the tree. It is a good rule to remove about three-fourths of last year’s growth from all the branches: and in doing this use a sharp knife, mak- ing a perfectly clean cut. Generally speaking, all the conifers, such as pines, arborvi- taes, cedars, etc., should be removed with a ball of earth and should not be pruned. Cultivation—To get good results from your trees, keep them well cultivated. The method of cultivation depends entirely upon the nature of the soil, climate and va- riety of trees, hence one must study the problem for himself. 4 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas eT * ng at Depot in Alvin. Our Packing Shed PROPER DISTANCES FOR PLANTING Oranges om common sticks....... ....25 to 30 ft. each way Pears, general varieties.............-. 20 to 25 ft. each way Ovanges on Citrus Trifoliata........... 10 to 20 ft. each way Grapes, bunch varieties............... 8 to 10 ft. each way BCU GUTAES asi are a o ote ete ne wroteon aoe Siete soos 10 to 12 ft. each way Grapes, Muscadins type............... 18 to 30 ft. each way HeACHES) ANG] APDIOS .arqsiare oialatel c oyeyols cr sieis 18 to 20 ft. each way Sia ID CEEIOS EF scssciote aoe eolea lu thetels iat aero 4 by 2 ft. PP ITIITAS Bebraross, er avafon Soe cue ako eel aerate We oie ave 15 to 18 ft. each way TWOWDEETIOS “aise Sale ciee oem tein cists Baleares 5 by 3 ft. Japanese LOLSIMMONS cae siecle ede wie eisisla 15 to 20 ft. each way LS Penctatcetat cata reveal rola See eae leiere sree terecale 12 to 15 ft. each way PGarsyie Contes ss. cscs aun afare tors c, os. ots s 25 to 30 ft. each way PECANS aren tao teins sieieiote is ale sien os ae ee 40 to 60 ft. each way NUMBER OF TREES OR PLANTS TO THE:ACRE By Square System. Distance No. of Distance No. of apait, feet trees apart, feet trees BID NgR eo ane). ye See we Dead aI fe RIG ode tater lee ee el Ree clones BOM Grae sein «GL e ene 150 A Dhiy eer pene ice eR Ceo eet oe GEO ocligt hy lOue er. >. aed Reet. Sinie «oe Batneees 134 Civ isis Sane RO en ee ee wee ei GRR IL Diy ON ene tei. Bom nce Sls Sete en ee eee 120 Dye ae a CIO ait td nce te ie te kA a SS OOM ALO We hr eee EK voce econ S Nees Seen 103 TUT) OR) eee tense Ses te eg te RES ot Rai eS Se at ie rn 435 DUA Ce 6 alo ae SOO do 0D Oo POO OU CODD OO Uaig soo 90 Tis miles eer ee ete hee SN) OPA ED ea A ORO te RC as er ye 69 a LOY OM hod FA etre Chote iG ee Ie er Ono COC Se eee 302 SiDejon7-s1)s segue odomoodd sO Jo dy sooo OUI Ube moma o.01se 48 OS ayialis at pag tiee Abc Oe eg ees OTN be an TEN ecg PRINS Sos a at id Soe RE Ce en feat a ee 35 TTstol ES ALCL. 5 oN Gang see None on Uae oR AM Astin Ram DOO IR ASA Deen Ca ee Se eee eh aa cea a om § 27 A Subnet ey eis eae So ee a se eek wh TUS MRM ABT caus © I tee PO a 9 2 AR a a 21 TELLS PED Ze Rey eS oO Rees Roe Se men ie ACT eV STR OR aa eee OA ac oe ait a ree as ese 17 Certificate of Inspection This Is to Certify, that in accordance with the provisions of the Orchard and Nurs- ery Inspection Law of the State of Texas, the Nursery Stock grown and for sale, exhib- ited and held for sale, by Alvin Japanese Nursery Go., S. Arai, Mgr., at Alvin and Hous- ton, Texas, has been inspected by R. F. Lawson, a duly authorized agent of this depart- ment, and at the time of inspection said nursery stock was apparently free from dan- gerous insect pests and dangerously contagious tree and plant diseases. A printed copy of this Certificate on any shipping tag attached to any shipment of nursery stock is authority to any freight or express agent in Texas to accept said ship- ment for transportation: This Certificate is void after July lst, 1914. Austin, Texas, August 25, 1913. SAM H. DIXON, Approved: Chief Inspector of Orchards and Nurseries. ED. R. KONE, Commissioner of Agriculture. Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Slain Texas BEULAH-LAND Liverpool, Texas, Aug. 14, 713. Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas. Gentlemen: I wish to inform you that out of 1,500 orange trees purchased of you last winter I lost only two orange and two grapefruit trees, which I consider a truly remarkable thing and one which shows that ycur nursery stock is of the best. The fact that they were in the car for five days, when we figured that they would be only one day en route, is evidence that you take extraordinary precautions in packing. You may surely look for an order from me next season, double the amount of last winter. With best wishes for your success, I am, Yours truly, J. M. BARBER. HOTEL GALVEZ Galveston, Texas, June 12, 1912. Alvin Japanese Nursery Co., 2 Alvin, Texas. Gentlemen: in reference to results we have obtained from plants received from you, will. state that they are very satisfactory. whatever to make in reference to them; they all seem to be doing very well. I assure you that at any time we should need additional plants we shall be pleased to place order with you. I beg to remain, Yours truly, J. F. LETTON, Manager. MAGNOLIA, FIG & ORANGE COMPANY Corpus Christi, Texas, March 17, 1913. Alvin Japanese Nursery, Alvin, Texas. Attention S. Arai, President. Dear Sir: After ordering the shipment of trees from your nursery I left for Wichita, Kan- sas, and did not return until last week to see this shipment. After seeing them will say I am very well pleased with them, and assure you that your Mr. Arai more than Kept his promise to me in collecting and forwarding these trees. Considering the fact they were shipped by freight on account of the roots being heavily balled, they arrived in very excellent condition. We find that they check short in one instance, and when I go to the Colony again I will advise you of this shortage and we can adjust same at that time. Assuring you of my appreciation of your treat- ment while personally visiting your orchards and nurseries, and wishing you the success you de- serve, I am, Yours very truly, P. J. HARMON. Palacios, Texas, Oct. 19. 712. Alvin Japanese Nursery Co., Alvin, Texas. Gentlemen: Have -been trying to write you for some time to report on condition of the 2,000 orange trees I purchased from you last year. All I can say is that they are the pret- tiest trees we have ever seen. We lost about twenty trees out of the lot, which we consider a very good average, taking everything into con- sideration. Please quote me on one-year-old Magnolia Fig trees, if you have them or can secure them. For first order can use 3,000. Cannot say how many more. Please quote price and best terms. Also have you any Slips for sale, and if so at what price? Yours respectfully, JAS. M. HARRISON. GRAND BAY LAND COMPANY Capital $300,000 Mobile, Ala., July 17, 1912.. Alvin Japanese Nursery Co., Alvin, Texas. Gentlemen: We purchased from you last winter 80,000 orange trees, 25,000 pecan trees, Replying to yours of June’ 10th, . Lem : condition. We have no complaints” 10,000 fig trees and several thousand of mis- cellaneous stock, and are pleased to say that the results from these trees are very satisfac- tory. Our percentage of loss is small and we anticipate an excellent stand of trees, notwith- standing the conditions last winter were ad- verse due to cold and also in the spring to a drought. The service of the experts sent by you in the setting of these trees we consider a large fac- tor in securing the good results we have. We wish every success to the Alvin Japanese Nursery Company. Very truly yours, GRAND BAY LAND COMPANY, By M. P. BARKER: AUGUST ROHL Real Estate Pass Christian, Miss., Jan. 18, ’13. Alvin Japanese Nusery Company, Mobile, Alabama. Gentlemen: I wish to say that the trees all through are the finest I have ever seen for the money, and we are more than pleased with the splendid shipment you made to me. All of them have good roots, are hardy and in fine I thank you for replacing the trees that were injured through the fault of the express com- pany. Very truly yours, (Signed) AUG. ROHL. x j i : First prizes awarded Alvin Japanese Nursery on Nursery stock displayed July 4th, 1912, and at Cotton Carnival, Galveston, Aug. lith, 1913. Mivimerapagese Mursery Company, Alvin, Texas a ° es SP. Ss Bs AQhs Satsuma Orange Tree FRUIT DEPARTMENT Citrus Fruits Oranges, Lemons, Grapefruits, Kumquats, Etc. (1) SOIL—Select any good land that is well adapted to the cultivation of general crops, such as Cotton, Corn, etc. . (2) CLIMATE—Citrus trees of the seedling type have been grown in the Coast sections of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida for many years, and have borne good crops of well-matured and excellently flavored fruit almost every year. (3) TREES—Get good healthy, well-formed trees that have attained normal growth, with plenty of roots, and free from disease and insects. For regions sub- ject to heavy frost or cold waves, we recommend the trees budded on Citrus Trifo- liata, the hardiest orange tree known. The Citrus trees budded on this stock are hardier, earlier and heavier in bearing than if budded on other stocks. (4) CULTURE—For distances of trees, preparation of soil, etc., see general suggestions on page 4. Prune tops of bare-rooted trees from 30 to 40 per cent when planting (except “balled” or potted trees, which hardly need pruning), if not already pruned when received. Too much cannot be said about the importance of keeping orange trees dormant during the winter season. Any method that is conducive to this end is very highly recommended; for instance, intense cultiva- tion during spring and summer and discontinuing cultivation early in the fall; selecting favorable sites; applying sulphate of potassium in the fall; shading the 7 Alvin Japamese Nursery Company, Alvin Woon. FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued trees on the south and east in the fall, etc. We know many orchards in Texas that stood without injury the most severe killing cold, while neighboring orchards were entirely destroyed, simply because the trees were in a state of dormancy. For protection of the trees against cold, the following methods are practiced: Banking the trees with clean earth; irrigation; heating with fires; covering the trees with canvas or shed, etc. The cost of an efficient system of protection is very low as compared with the value of the crop. Satsuma Orange Orchard at Alvin, Texas. ORAN G E—On Citrus Trifoliata Our trees are well branched and low headed as is their habit when budded on Citrus Trifoliata. In order of ripening, varieties may be arranged about as follows: Very Early—October-November. Kin-Koji, Boone’s Early, Satsuma, Sambo, Yatsushiro, Fukushiu, Marumikan, Sweet Seville. Early—November-December. Kino-Kuni, Dugat, Nonpareil, Parson Brown. Medium—December-January. Kin Kunenbo, Washington Navel, lyo, Tange- rine, Jaffa, Pineapple, Ruby, St. Michael, Homassasa. Late—January-April. Mediterranean Sweet. Very Late—April-August. Valencia Late, Naruto, Lee Gim Gong, Hart’s Late, King. t yr, i yr. Yt or. 2 yr. 2 yr. oS yr. old, old, old, old, old, old, PRICES ON SATSUMA ORANGE: Ea. UMN PAM os snc uc acute tbe ddaundboveedensceornts 30¢ UT ) 35¢ aoe es We BEAnChe, ........02...5000.0..000. 40c Sa OM NRE Ws yoy viocwnadsesccvednanceesseeence 45¢ neh se RSMO SIAC 1c... 625... eccesdo sees ecee 60¢ bearing size, Specimen tree, ‘‘balled’’.....$1.00 (Low Headed) 10 $2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 5.00 9.00 100 $20.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 40.00 80.00 1,000 $150. — 200. — 250. — 300. — 300. — 650. — 9oe.t ate 088 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued BALLED OR POTTED CITRUS TREES There are probably more Citrus trees injured or lost in transplanting the trees by exposing the roots to the sun or winds after the trees have been dug from the nursery rows, than from any other cause. Hence we very confidently recommend to plant the trees lifted from the nursery rows with a ball of dirt, in which they originally grew, attached to the roots. They are then encased in burlap or set in pots and delivered to the planters intact. This will not only reduce the injury and the percentage of loss, but will lengthen the growing season and make the tree bear earlier by one year at least. It is proven that the Satsuma and Kumquats will bear fruits in the very same year if handled as above. We charge 40 per cent of cost of the trees extra for “Balled” Citrus trees. Orange Orchard at Our Nursery. SATSUMA (Syn. Unshiu or Oonshiu)—A seedless Mandarin orange. Size of fruit variable, about 24%x3% inches. Rind smooth, thin, deep orange color and peels very easily. Juice abundant, yellowish in color. Pulp melting, acidity and sweetness well balanced. Flavor sprightly and agreeable. Quality excellent. Sea- son, October to December. The trees are of dwarf and spreading habit. This is one of the hardiest oranges of the edible variety and is the most valuable variety to plant in sections subject to frost. The high quality of the Satsuma, together with its earliness, makes it one of the best varieties of oranges. The tree was first introduced into this country from Japan about 1880. (We import annually thousands of the Satsuma orange trees from Japan, the original home of the Satsuma, to insure the purity of the stock and meet the in- creasing demands of the large planters. Prices on application.) Prices on Satsuma. See Special Price List attached. Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, donee FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued : Pe ee potted aod ealledeanecs: Boone’s Early— Medium size. Good quality. One of the earliest varieties. It colors as soon as it ripens. Dancy’s Tangerine—One of the well- known “kid-glove” oranges; belongs to™ the Mandarin group. Flat, small te me- dium; skin separates freely from the flesh; juicy, aromatic, and rich. Dugat — This variety has been suc- cessfully grown in the Gulf Coast Coun- try of Texas for more than two decades, where it is highly esteemed on account of its fine flavor. Fruit medium, form round. Rind thick. Ripens in Decem- ber. The tree is not as hardy as the Satstnea DULewikien ib isin@sts Dive nial’ recovers much quicker than any other variety. Hart (Hart’s Late)—Of medium size; round or slightly oval; smooth, very solid and heavy, quality good: peel of lightest cast; few seeds. The tree is spreading and a vigorous grower; prolific. Ripens in April. Hangs on the tree in good con- dition until midsummer. Homosassa — Size about medium; round, somewhat flattened; very heavy; ‘color bright; skin very smooth, thin. tough and dense; pulp fine, sweet and juicy; flavor full, vinous and sprightly; membranes covering segments of pulp thin and small in quantity. Keeps and carries well. Tree vigorous and prolific. Jaffa—Fruit medium to large. Form rounded oblate. Color orange yellow to red=) Peel thins seulpimeltimess sinieyaannl excellent flavor. Acidity and sweetness normal and well blended. The tree is thornless, strong, upright, of distinct ap- pearance and hahit. The fruit remains on the tree in fine condition for a long time. King—Very large, flattened, and with loosely adhering rind and segments; col- or orange-red; skin tough, but general appearance fine; its high and peculiar aromatic flavor is very agreeable; it has few seeds; flesh deep red-orange, juicy. meaty; inner lining of rind and mem- branes bright buff. Tree upright; strong grower; quite thorny, March, April and May; keeps in good condition even later. Lue Gim Gong — Originated by Mr. Lue Gim Gong Jof “Del, Wand). wi lorie: Size large, oblong; color: deep orange red; skin thin, smooth on current crop, becoming rougher on two or three year old fruit; sections well defined, ten or eleven in number: flesh deep orange, juice abundant even in old fruit; flavor a rich blending of sweet and subacid; quality best; good shipper; very hardy. ~ Bucs | Dugat Oranges. Magnum Bonum—Size large to very large; flattened; color light, clear orange: skin smooth and glossy; color of flesh light; grain very fine, tender and melt- ing; fruit heavy and juicy; excellent ship- per; quality best. Prolific and vigorous. Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued Mandarin — Medium sized, flattened; deep yellow; skin thin; segment loosely adherent; flesh dark orange yellow; spicy and aromatic. Mediterranean Sweet — Fruit medium to large. Smooth rind. Quality good. The trees are good growers, of distinct spreading growth. Nearly as hardy as Satsuma. Nonpareil—Size medium to large; form flattened. Pulp tender and melting. Qual- itv best. One of the very desirable early varieties. Vigorous grower and perfect Deanen: Parson Brown — QOne of the early oranges, Fruit medium to large. Form rounded or somewhat oblong. Color yel- low. Smooth skin -and fine texture. Quality excellent. Keeps and ships well. Pineapple—A most excellent variety, gradually gaining public favor. The tree is a strong and upright grower; perfect bearer. Fruit medium to large; peel thin, smooth and bright. Pulp juicy and of excellent quality. We recommend it very highly as one of the most profitable va- rieties. Ruby—Medium sized, nearly round; skin thin but very tough; pulp melting, rich, juicy and of exquisite flavor; qual- ity unsurpassed. As the fruit ripens it usually becomes streaked or mottled with blood-red; often the entire pulp gets ruby-red, showing through the peel in a reddish blush on the outside. Ruby is the best of the blood Oranges, and its eating quality is good before the mark- ings show. The tree is vigorous, nearly thornless, and a regular bearer. We es- teem this one of the most valuable va- rieties for general planting. St. Michael Blood— One of the best blood oranges, Fruit medium size; skin tough but thin. Juicy, fine flavor. Reg- ular bearer. Sanford’s Sweet Blood—Medium size, rounded and oblate: color, at first lemon yellow, gradually deepening to reddish; rind smooth, bright, glossy, thin and leathery; juice abundant; quality very fine; season January to March. Sweet Seville—Size medium, rounded oblate; color bright orange; juice abun- dant; flavor agreeable; ripens early. Valencia Late—-Form round or slightly oval. Size medium to large. Deep gold- en orange color, apex round. Rind thin, smooth and tough. Juice abundant. Sweetness and acidity well balanced. Pulp melting, Rich, sprightly and vinous flavor. Quality excellent. Season, April to June. Washington Navel—Form round, some- what tapering toward the apex. Yellow orange color; juice abundant; pulp melt- ing; rich vinous flavor. Seedless. Sweet- ness and acidity well balanced. Quality excellent. Season, December to Febru- ary, or later. We also have the following varieties under test: Fukushiu. Golden Buckeye Navel. Tyo. Kawachi (Syn. Yatsushiro). Kin-Koji-(A new Japanese variety). Kin Kunenbo (Japan Dugat). Kino-Kuni, Marumikan. Naruto. Sambo, Tanalo. Tengu. Thompson’s Improved Navel. Vamilla Orange. Willow Leaf Mandarin. Prices on Oranges (other than Satsuma), Grapefruit and Lemon. aca) 10 100 1,000 1S tee «1 of 30 $2.50* ..322:00% $200.00 POU it, L403 20nst 282005 250.00 Dao En sta) oOo) 4 OOn-93200 , FSOOU0 B18 tte 7.60: -" 5:00 (40.00: —350.00 BeAr peat 32 80 7.00 60.00 500.00 Sevear old-2)= 1-00 > 8:50 —*'75.00 The above prices are based on well- branched trees. LEM O N—On Citrus Trifoliata Lemons may be successfully grown in the same soils and climates as Satsuma Oranges, providing they are protected from injury by frost; they will not with- stand as low temperatures as oranges or the hardier varieties of grapefruit. Prices on Lemon same as on Orange other than Satsuma. Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texa: FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued Bis Ponderosa Lemon (American Wonder). Eureka—The tree is half dwarf in habit “and. -comparatively”\itee — from thorns; fruit medium in size, oblong; color lemon yellow; rind smooth; juice abundant; pulp melting; acid pure and strong; flavor excellent; the fruit keeps well; extremely prolific; one of the best varieties grown in California. Kennedy—This lemon was originated on the ranch of Jno. G. Kennedy, Sarita, Texas, It is hardy, vigorous grower and an exceptionally heavy bearer. The fruit is of good size, of typical lemon shape, thin peel, good keeper, full of juice and has a large percentage of citric acid. Lisbon—A. vigorous grower; prolific; thorny; fruit very uniform in size; ripens evenly and keeps well; form obleng; size medium; color lemon yellow; _ rind smooth; juice abundant; flavor excellent. Ponderosa. Syn. American Wonder-— Form, necked oblong, ovate pyriform, ex- ceptionally large size. Flavor agreeable. Bears when quite young. Flowers are very large and fragrant. Villa Franca—lI‘orm oval oblong; fruit medium to large; color lemonish yellow; rind smooth. The tree is a good grower and very productive. Well worth while for home planting in the Gulf Coast States. POMELO (Grapefruit)—On Citrus Trifoliata The Pomelo is not as hardy as the Satsuma Orange, but when on Citrus Tri- foliata root and cultivated in such manner as to make it dormant during the win- ter months, it will not be seriously injured by a temperature of 18 degrees above zero. The hardier varieties may be planted in the Northern portion of the Citrus belt. Good healthy trees, well cared for, should begin to bear the third year after planting. Pomelos should be planted in soil which is well drained but containing plenty of moisture; porous, sandy loam preferred. Price same as on Orange trees, other than Satsuma. Duncan—Size large; skin tough and Hangs on tree and keeps in fine condition smooth. Quality fine. Strong grower until late spring or early summer. and ‘resular ‘bearer: . It. 1s) one for athe Florida Common— (Syn. Standard, hardiest and most popular varieties. which see). 12 . ee ee STESEEei~—”:—— a PK BT Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT —Continued McCarty—This Pomelo, of the famous Japan. The best variety for making Indian River strain, is a late-maturing Marmalade on account of its skin being variety of unsurpassed quality. Thefruit very aromatic. Highly recommended for is waxy, yellow in color, of large size, Gulf Coast planting. packing 48 to 64 to the box. The tree is vigorous, healthy and prolific. The Pernambuco—A large Grapefruit with striking peculiarity of McCarty is that very smooth, light-colored skin; of ex- the fruit is borne, not in bunchhes, but cellent quality and handsome appearance. singly, and well distributed over the tree. It ripens late and hangs on the trees well. The flavor is a perfect blending of sweet, Tree is a good bearer. Imported from acid and bitterness, the true Pomelo_ Brazil by the United States Department flavor | Phe flesh is melting, free from of Agriculture, some years ago. i l meee VS BOSSE a aaa Standard (Syn. Indian River, Florida Marsh Seedless—Fruit large, slightly Common)—Form oblate Size tee flattened. Skin very smooth. Pulp juicy Color very light yellow; acidity — an and of excellent quality. Almost seed- Sweetness normal; pulp melting, juicy, less. One of the most desirable varieties. quality excellent, season, March to June. NATSU MIKAN (Syn. Natsu Daidai) One of the very best vareties. —Form oblate or nearly round and large. Triumph—Medium size; skin smooth; 31%4 to 4 inches in diameter. Weighs heavy, juicy, well-flavored; less bitter from one to one and _ three-quarters than some others. A _ strong grower; pounds. Peel separates freely from the prolific. This is the earliest variety of flesh; light yellow in color. Like the Grapefruit we have, and for home use Duncan grapefruit, it hangs on the tree and for some markets it is excellent. It and keeps in fine condition during sum- cannot be recommended for planting in mer. Typical grapefruit flavor. Hardi- the colder sections, as the tree is tender. est of the variety. Strong grower and Fruit is not large enough to suit many early, heavy bearer. It originated in growers. KUMQU AT S—On Citrus Trifoliata Kumquat trees will stand a temperature of 15 degrees above zero, or lower. They will attain a height of from 8 to 12 feet with broad, bushy, symmetrical head and will begin to bear from the second year after planting, Unlike most other orange trees, they bloom from three to four times a year, with fruits of dif- ferent stages and sizes. On this account, although the top of the tree be damaged by freeze, if not entirely killed, it will bear a crop of fruit in the same year. The fresh fruit, the smallest of the orange family, should be eaten with the skin, which is very aromatic and agreeable. They are preserved in syrup or crystallized in sugar, etc., and are also used to make marmalade and jellies. If the fruits are gathered with a few leaves and packed in small fancy boxes, they will sell for fancy prices in the Northern markets. The market is particularly good during the Holiday season. Crops have netted to growers from $2.50 to $6.00 per bushel. As an ornamental or hedge tree, they are highly recommended on account of the dark, green, glossy leaves and compact form. Prices on Marumi and Nagami. - Each 10 100 ieaioaiclie | N ef aparolt Stivers GLK. uli s aco ete 40c. $3.50 $30.00 ipetsmincn _busity, ang *Strowe: ~bearine size ss. jy... 6s 50c. 4.50 40.00 18-24 inch. Very bushy and stocky, bearing size........ L0G 6.50 55.00 Marumi— Fruit round, quality fine. Nagami—Fruit oblong, one and one- Tree forms a_ beautiful well rounded, half inch in length, one inch in diameter. symmetrical head, and is slightly thorny. Color golden yellow. Quality fine. Sea- Leaves and fruits are smaller than the son, October to January or longer if left Neiha. Ripens two or three weeks be- on tree. Leaves are the largest of the fore Nagami, but tree is hardier. __-varieties. 13 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued Neiha. Syn. Sugar Kumquat—Large, round, The best variety of Kumquat. It is very popular in Japan, where it was introduced from China. Color, golden yellow. Rind, smooth and aromatic. Pulp and juice sprightly and mucn sweet- er than any other variety. Foliage com- pact, glossy dark green and very sym- metrical im form Prolimicysamdeeneansly, bearer. For commercial planting this is the variety we recommend confidently. We claim the honor of being the intro- ducer of this variety into the United States. Prices on Neiha Kumquat. Each 10 100 12-15-inch, bushy......$ .50 $ 4.00 $30.00 15-18-inch, bushy...... .75 5.00 40.00 18-24-inch, bushy...... 1.00 7.50 50.00 Fruited Kumquat Trees, packed in Patented 24-30-inch, bushy...... 1.50 10.00 Box. Can be shipped to any part of U.S. FRUITED KUMQUATS IN POTS The dwarf Kumquat with fruits is one of our specialties. They are trained by the Japanese Experts to make beautiful and symmetrical shapes. The trees, individually, hold ripened fruits with golden hue, together with unripe ones of light green, among dark glossy foliage of extreme beauty. These trees make the most handsome and novel table decoration during the Holiday season—October to May. The fruits keep well on the trees and will improve in flavor. They are edible as dessert fruits without removing the rind. It will be a treat if the guests are allowed to pull off the dessert fruits from the growing tree. We pack them securely in neat small boxes, to be expressed to any point in the United States and to arrive in good condition. The prices below include pot and box. Recom- mended as a Christmas gift to the North and East. Prices on Fruited Kumquat in Pot, Including Special Packing. Each 10-12 anches: “2P Op, wa tla. GO Ne WE reais ieee yces ct arate ic serene aa neta eee $1.00-$1.25 12-16 inches: “Yop; with 18-24 © Ferwitsaae cM one 28 ae ieee eee remem 16220) inches | Wopae watlies2 4-3 50els Giries erate ne ena T7522 00 20-24 “inches = Gopi with 35-50) ER nuisance ae eee 2.00- 3.00 Prices on Special Plants. Each 24-30 inches op, with, | 50-NOOM mE RUItS here) ae ct epee eel i eetenee ee $3.00-$5.00 30236 inches Wop,. with 100520) Aiipiitisy toca ceeie cies inte eye ane nee eer 5.00- 7.00 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued MISCELLANEOUS CITRUS TREES Citrange—Rusk. This has the very great advantage of fruiting while still quite young, which, together with its rapid growth, handsome foliage and beautiful bright red fruit, renders it one of the most desirable trees for planting in the home orchard. The fruit of the Rusk is a beautiful little orange of ex- cellent texture and exceedingly juicy. The bitterness is more pronounced than in grapefruit and the aroma is_ very strong and pleasant. The fruit may be used for making Citrangeade, similar to lemonade or limeade, or eaten as a breakfast fruit, if sugar is used freely. Prices same as oranges. Citron of Commerce—(Bushu-Kan of Japanese.) Form oblong; size large; color orange yellow; rind rough, thick and very aromatic; vigorous grower. Prices same as oranges. Citrus Trifoliata—This is the hardiest species of citrus known in this country. It is deciduous and will stand a temper- ature below zero. It is almost exclusive- ly used in Japan as a stock on which to bud, or graft, citrus trees of al! kinds. Citrus trees budded on this stock are made hardier and will bear earlier, and the fruit is of fine quality, ripening two or three weeks earlier and bear heavier than if budded on other stocks and makes trees bushy and smaller. For the Satsuma orange it is the only satisfac- tory stock to use. Citrus Trifoliata will grow successfully on alluvial lands, clay lands and soils un- derlaid with clay. It will not grow well on soggy wet lands, but it does require plenty of capillary moisture in the soil. This is an excellent hedge plant for fencing and on account of its rapid heavy growth and long pointed thorns, is a splendid barrier against stock; it can also be used as a windbreak. Sweet scented flowers appear in spring before the leaves, and the fruits, round and golden, ripen in autumn, staying on the trees quite a long time. Citrus Tri- foliata was brought first from Japan in the spring of 1869. We recommend Citrus Trifoliata as stock for all Citrus trees to be planted in regions subject to heavy frost or cold waves. Prices. 10 100 1000 Wei fe Ae dias fac s ob 2bO~ $2.00 $10.00 ditties: tie oes iss Ares 3.00 15.00 8 la SS ae er 1.00 4.00 20.0 Otaheite (Chinese Dwarf Orange)—Of bushhy and dwarf habit. Fruit smali, but produced in great profusion. Desirable variety for pot culture. Each 12) to 1 inches. Well branched :... .35¢ 15 to 18 inches. Well branched .... 50c Oyuzu—One of the largest orange. Form round. Pulp very acid; rind thick with slightly bitter taste, but flavor fine; much used for cooking and confection- ery. The unripe small fruit and blos- soms are used as perfume. The tree is vigorous and hardy. Price same as orange. Shaddock (Bontan)—Fruit very large. Form oblate. Rind smooth; color lem- onish vellow. Sweetness and bitterness well blended and of pleasing taste. One and one-half to two feet in circumfer- ence. Fruit keeps well. Good breakfast fruit. Price same as orange. Yuzu—This is cultivated in Japan for its aromatic skin, and sprightly sour juice, and is much used in cooking, an- swering the purpose of the Jemoninevery respect. The tree is very hardy, growing well where Citrus Trifoliata will succeed. Fruit large, round; color, yellowish. Rind, thick and tough. Price same as orange. FIGS _ There is no more important and valuable crop for the Coast country than the Fig. The Fig will succeed on almost any fertile soil and the hardier varieties may be successfully and profitably grown 200 to 300 miles inland from the Gulf. The fruit when preserved is an excellent dessert and sells for good prices in the markets. A small tract planted to Figs and handled with a small, inexpensive home-canning plant, will amply repay the entire cost of trees, cultivation and the labor and ex- pense of canning, with a nice profit at the third year after planting. The Fig begins bearing the first season after it has been set and will rapidly increase there- after until they are producing several bushels of fruit per tree. Alvin Japanese Nursery Company Alvin cere FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued The fresh fruits are sold at $2.00 to $3.00 per bushel. With a proper selec- tion of varieties, fruits may be secured from June to November. While the sea- son of marketing fresh figs is rather limited, the preserved product put up at the present time in no wise supplies the demand, and we look for a very material in- crease in the fig industry. The demand is so great and growing that even the import duty of 2 cents per pound on preserved figs has never been found an ob- stacle to increased importation from time to time. We recommend the planting of only one-year-old trees, and when planting never expose the roots to the sun or winds; roots once dried, are very hard to recover. They can be closely planted—10 to 15 feet apart. Cut back the trees 4 to 6 inches from the ground when planted and let shoots start from the crown. Save only three or four vigorous ones, rubbing off or pruning back all others. At the close of the first season, cut back the three or four branches within 18 to 24 inches; after that the trees are left to grow, pruning only those branches that are not vigorous. Thorough cultivation is very essential to obtain good results. In frosty regions, cultivation should be stopped early. Prices on Figs. Each 10 100 1,000 5 Roy REE Ket ae hope eR ee ee ERAN a oo el MW oh ZU Ht 6 $0.10 $0.80 $ 6.00 $ 50.00 DEO. SPEC CTR eho catia 8 Sues: Sagan ee eee ee are ae 5) 1.00 7.00 60.00 BF OAL POCt te. aye, tate tc ie eee ae eee eee .20 1.50 9.00 80.00 ASO, Cd) POEL oho aoe c Bice ieee ree sg eat ce am es 20 2.00 12.00 100.09 gi Otel te (S| eae Oe PrN PUN OMe Mri TE aera occ .00 2.90 15.00 120.00 Celestial—The fruit is medium to small, of bluish or violet yellow. Very sweet, rich and delicious for table and home canning. Tree is a very strong grower, prolific bearer and is hardier than most any other variety. It is the most popular fig in the States east of the Mississippi. We recommend every home be supplied with this variety. Green Ischia—When the fruit is ripe it assumes a light green color. Medium to large fruit. Tree is a strong, thrifty grower and a good bearer. Fairly hardy. Magnolia—The most prolific and valu- able fig for the States bordering on the Gulf. Fruit is medium to large; color, white or pale yellow with purplish tinge. Elongated, ovate in form, with short well set neck. The fruit is always borne on the new or current year’s wood. A profitable crop will be secured the sec- ond year. This variety is far superior Brown Turkey— Fruit medium size, to any other variety in the Gulf sec- yellowish brown in color. Pear shaped tion for canning and preserving. rie oe teck white or olighly. amber» [ekee, Never: Fell Ocaunanaagma color. A strong vigorous grower, good North Texas—250 miles from the Gull. bearer and quite hardy. This is a desir- Wery hardy. A strong grower and good able variety. bearer. Fruit, good quality. Magnolia Figs. 16 — Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued JAPAN PERSIMMON The Japan Persimmon is one of the most delicious and important fruits in Japan and China, and since its introduction into this country in 1875 it has been slowly but steadily gaining in favor. The trees are strong growers, very prolific, and some varieties are weakened because of their habit of over-bearing. The re- gion in which this fruit may be grown covers a wide range of the South and the Pacific Coast. Commercial orchards of considerable size are already established in several sections of the country. There is a general impression that all fruits of the Persimmon are not pal- atable until they are on the verge of decay. This impression is erroneous, as fruits of the sweet varieties are excellent and meaty even while they are hard. To re- move the puckry taste from the astringent varieties, the following method is used: “Place the fruits in a tub or other similar receptacle and thoroughly sprinkle with alcohol, then cover tub so it will be air-tight and leave a week or ten days. When the cover is removed, the astringency will be entirely gone.” Other methods of processing persimmons on a large scale and drying process of the fruit have been worked out by the Department of Agriculture at Washing- ton. These experiments are given in Bulletins Nos. 141 and 155 on “Processing Persimmons,” which may be had for the asking. | Fruits of the astringent varieties are excellent when dried in the same man- ner as the fig. They are also used for the manufacture of very palatable jellies 1s Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT —Continued and candies. etc., is obtained. From unripe fruits, the most useful preservative of wood, paper, A carefully selected list of varieties will give fruits in abundance from August | to December. In setting an orchard, distances of 17 to 20 feet each Way is rec- ommended. The roots of the trees should not be allowed to dry out. should be pruned to 2 to 2% feet on an average sized tree. Prices on Persimmons. 2 to ato 4 to 5 to Daidai Maru (Astringent)—Flattened in shape, with extra flesh in bottom. Size medium, weighing 34 pound. Skin yellow. Quality excellent. Grown by commercial planters on account of being a heavy bearer. Fuyu (Sweet)—This new variety was originated in Japan only a few years ago and was brought te this country first by us, and we believe is destined to be the most valuable addition to the list. It is one of the best varieties recom- mended by the Department ef Agricul- ture of Japan. Fruit uniform, medium to large, weighing about 34 pound. Roundish in form. Juice, abundant. Skin, very smooth and light yellow, changing to bright red. Quality, excellent. Loses its astringency while yet hard. Tree is vigorous, bears early and prolific. Huigh- ly recommended for commercial plant- ing. Gionbo (Astringent) — Size, largest, slightly four-sided, weighs more than one pound. Shape pointed. Color, bright red. Seedless. Juicy, fine texture. Loses its astringency quicker than all varieties of the astringent. The best of the as- tringent kind. This is grewn very ex- tensively by commercial growers in Japan. We introduced this into the United States. The tree is vigorous and thrifty. The top Each 10 100: BEd a Seeger Meeker See $2.00 $15.00 apie o doe sic ese uae ee ae! .o0 2.50 20.00 SR Seer No Soa .40 3.50 27.00 a nick Muti tr oman een ate ae eae 50 4.00 32.00 j Gosho (Sweet)—Very Sweet and juicy. Rather flat in form. Quality excellent. Nearly same as Fuyu in shape and size. Hachiya (Astringent) — Almost seed- less. Quality fine. Fruit, very large, oblong, 334 inches long, 3% inches trans- versely, pointed. Flesh, yellow. Skin, dark bright red with occasional dark spots or blotches and rings at the top. One of the largest and handsomest. Tree vigorous and shapely. Hyakume (Sweet) — Form roundish. Early variety, ripens in September, turns sweet naturally. Average size of fruit, 2x8 inches, |Strone plant.) Dihis must not be confused with the astringent kind under the same name. Tane Nashi (Astringent)—Fruit very large, without seed. Quality fine. This will not lose its astringency while hard unless subjected to processes previously mentioned. One of the most desirable market varieties. Yedoichi (Sweet) —Skin dark red. Flesh sweet, crisp and juicy. Very pro- lific. Ripens September to October. Size medium, 2% to 3% inches. Zenji (Sweet)—Fruit small. Ripens in August.’ Loses astringency naturally without special curing. One of the ear- liest of sweet variety. Very prolific. PEACH The Peach is rapidly gaining favor in the Coast section and the recent heavy crops of fruit along the Gulf is conducive proof that this fair fruit may be grown with every assurance of success. There is no reason why every farm should not grow plenty of peaches for home use and some for the local markets. Peach trees should be planted about 18 to 20 feet apart. Goed healthy, one- year-old trees should be selected for planting and pruned back to 12 to 24 inches. It should be pruned severely for the first three years after planting, and the pruning thereafter should be done principally for the purpose of keeping them open to the circulation of air, for symmetry and to keep the branches from rubbing. 18 Alvin Japanese Nursery Comnipany, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT —Continued A peach orchard should be well and carefully cultivated during the spring and summer. The first two years, truck or other farm crops may be grown between the trees and after this time the land should be plowed or disced rather shallow early in the spring and then well harrowed until August. A winter cover crop of some sort is beneficial and is recommended. We have been very careful to only list the varieties of peaches that are best adapted to the Gulf Coast section. Each 10 100 ert eee ae ade wd. od CO < oe ea a a fa Eure ote a's 15c $1.20 $ 9.00 DCE 8S oe ite Ate a pe ae leah I aa eae No fs a 20c. BC 11.00 [8s BUSES Seg Sie SR ER SS oe oiee enari aS 25C. 2.00 15.00 Alexander—Low spreading tree, vig- Honey—Fruit medium size, oval com- orous grower; fruit small to medium; pressed, suture deep, apex sharp recurv- color pink on yellow ground; flesh ed; skin whitish yellow; flesh creamy white; for home use; ripens May to June. white, juicy and very sweet; freestone; ripens July; recommended for South Ala- Carmen—Tree, round and well shaped, bama, Mississippi and West Florida. vigorous and medium size; foliage heavy; fruit large, round and flattened at cav- ity; skin light yellow with crimson patches deepening to magenta in sun; flesh white, quality fine, freestone when Mamie Ross—A low spreading tree of medium size, with heavy foliage and of medium productiveness; fruit large, round; thick skin, tenacious, light yel- fully ripe; excellent shipper; ripens June; low, pinkish near apex; flesh yellow, sub- highly recommended for home and mar- acid; quality good; home use, promising ee for some localities, particularly South Alabama; freestone; ripens May to June. Chinese Cling—Open, spreading and : fairly vigorous tree; fruit slightly oblong, very large; skin straw colored with deep red blush; striped and splashed; skin thin, showing slight bruises; flesh, white, reddish at pit, soft and tender; mild sub- acid, quality excellent; prolific; good shipper, and also good for home use; ripens July. Doyo—June; fruit medium to large and round; skin yellowish crimson; qual- ity excellent; when ripe the peel can be removed readily with the fingers. This is a hybrid between Tenshin and Shang- hai and was originated in Japan. Culti- vated for home and market. Elberta— Tree vigorous, spreading, with heavy foliage: a good bearer; fruit large, skin yellow, rose tinted in sun; flesh yellow, firm and juicy: sub-acid: good quality; excellent for shipping and home use; a standard variety; ripens in July. General Lee—Medium to large; skin Elberta. creamy white, shaded with red; flesh ee oie Weed tage Mes ductive, fruit medium sized, oval; apex : ea Se pointed; surface velvety. dark red and Heath Cling—TLarge, oval with apex; evenly colored; flesh greenish white, skin white, somewhat washed with red; juicy and soft, sub-acid; quality fair; Mayflower—A low spreading tree; pro- flesh white, firm, juicy and sweet; excel- clingstene; a good bearer and a good lent flavor; cling; ripens about Septem- shipper; ripens May; valuable for iis ber. earliness. 19 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company Alvin exc FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Centinued Onderdonk—Fruit medium size. Skin and flesh yellow; productive; freestone; ripens July. One of the best varieties for Wexas. Shanghai—July; fruit very large, whit- ish yellow with red tinge; juicy; quality fine; native of China, The best variety for home use. Tenshin—Ripens in June; fruit very large, dark reddish green: flesh deep red; quality excellent: native of China, where all peaches are supposed to have been originated. Very prolific, and fine shipper. Triumph—A strong, tall-growing tree, hardy, very prolific; fruit medium to large, conical; color yellow, splashed with maroon, larger portion being covy- ered with red; flesh bright yellow, read at pit; semi-cling but free when ripe; ripens June; good variety for home use or shipping. Waldo—Fruit medium size; roundish oblong; color light yellow, dark red in sunlight; flesh yellowish white, red at pit; sweet and of good quality; freestone; suitable for planting along the Coast with other varieties of the Peento group; tipens June. PLUM The Plum should thrive under the same soil and climatic conditions as the Peach. Cultivation should be the same. The most valuable Plum for the South are either the original Japanese varie- ties Or varieties that are originated by crossing with some native kind. The trees should be planted 16 to 20 feet apart. Each 10 100 Bes Pianiasts a toto ee INS. oats MSc? 1.50 $12.00 cri piace pcan kigiit Uh gtd 20C. 2.00 15.00 30c. 2.90 20.00 Abundance— Large, round to _ oval; slightly pointed; yellow ground, slightly blushed; cling; of best quality: tree vig- orous, very productive; one of the best Japan productions; ripens June. Burbank—Large, round, dul] red; has firm, sweet, yellow flesh; ripens in July; very prolific bearer. Excelsior— Fruit medium to _ large, Burbank. nearly round, bright red with decided bloom; flesh yellowish; quality fine; tree rapid grower and heavy annual bearer; very fine variety for the Coast sections of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ala- bama and Florida; ripens in June. Gonzales — Japanese variety crossed with wild goose; fruit very large; color red; good flavor; good shipper and good Alvin Japamese- Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued keeper; tree strong, very productive; or- iginated in Texas; a very good variety for the Coast. Happiness—Very large; cross between Japanese and wild goose; color glowing red with light purplish bloom; flesh firm, rich and juicy, very fine flavor. Ripens June. Wickson—Large variety, slightly heart shaped; yellow, blushed with red; flesh yellow, melting and good; upright grow- er; good bearer. ety; ripens in August; fruit large, round, PEAR Extensive experiments conducted by the various State Departments of Agri- culture and by different individuals, have proved that the many failures of pear orchards in the past have been due to the poor methods and lack of knowledge of the best methods of caring for them. Pear trees should be well cultivated during the spring and until the first or middle of July and then seeded to a first-class leguminous cover crop. After the trees are two years old the cultivation should be limited to shallow plowing and harrowing, being careful not to injure the sur- face roots near the trees. Trees should be pruned to head very low and care should be taken each year to remove the many water sprouts coming out from the main branches—they tend to sap the tree. A pear orchard can be made into a paying proposition if the right varieties are selected and they are well cared for. The following varieties are being grown successfully throughout the Gulf Coast ee Each 10 100 ere eae antig cn he eet oy eke Sb ss octce ke 20c. $1.50 $13.00 Pad Sheba JL Rae e Min i aE gen ee 25K. 2.00 17.00 Pee Na het eee ee Cad ete oy Sits J): 2:50 20.00 Bartlett—Clear lemon veilow, with soft blush, buttery, juicy and highly flavored; most popular of all pears; can be grown, but it is not at its best in the Coast Country; ripens July to August. Japanese Sand—A new Japanese vari- single fruit weighing three quarters of pound; prolific bearer; very juicy and sweet; the best variety yet found in Japan; we recommend it to our cus- tomers. Keiffer—Fruit large to very large; skin yellowish with bright vermillion cheek; very juicy; flesh brittle; a little coarse, but of good quality for preserving; sea- son, September to October. The best variety against blight. Le Conte—Fruit large to very large; oyriform; skin smooth, pale yellowish: when properly handled, quality is very good; tree is a vigorous grower, with luxuriant foliage; very prolific annual Bartlett. bearer; season, July to end of August. CHINESE SAND PEAR—This is the only pear which is absolutely free from the blight. Fruit is large, sweet and juicy. The tree is a rapid grower and prolific bearer. It is good for table as well as for preserving. Prices on Chinese Sand Pear. Each 10 100 BES TESET tire skeet eee ie) Maen eee eS See CK Lhd hee . 380c $2.50 $20.00 Sen EAD Peles Re Mee, See ah ea ee Rae Se IER ere na Sac 3.00 25.00 TG ee ee Bee See es Nth OR ea he tale 2 ee REM Pde ca a 50c 4.00 35.09 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued he Becker Apple, raised by Miss Meta Hillje, Alvin, Texas. APPLE The Coast section is not well adapted to commercial apple growing. How- ever, with careful attention to spraying, pruning and cultivation, we may have plenty of apples for home use. The conditions rapidly change inland from the Coast, and 50 to 100 miles inland the results from planting of the trees will be much better. Each. 10 100 Dm BPR css we ca cele eclol ont Ala sine a Bat Soeheahecdiecte a an ee MERCI Ganetena Facc ds SPR NCOP CO $1.20 $10.00 ae Bt os ies eee oak like tok ta Da age aa ete Node A OMS De, ose 2s TORR nO (VCR 1.50 12.00 Bi Gi BE Gd Spe avd Sasa bahe ake tee ona tale ah ae tea at ei Ogg Meters 2p hee OA ee 2.00 16.00 Becker—A variety of the Texas seed- bearer; splendid keeper; hardy under a ling apples that has been provedtobe one great diversity of conditions; ripens in Oribethiardicst sproliticyandestnest beat lmlinacema har ers and grows in almost any soil; was originated by Dr. Becker of Colorado Early Harvest—Rather large, color County, Texas; fruit light red, white greenish, changing to yellow when fully flecks, and of excellent quality; our buds stipe; good early variety; good quality; were taken from healthy, young bearing tree is a slow grower; a good bearer; trees; bears in late summer. ripens in June. Ba Chae ee ope ee ae iar Mane GOUC Red Astrachan—Size, medium to large; GA DEeLMicdtnm > lmece size: bright crimson, covered with white bright scarlet red striped, solid red in bloom; good quality; flesh tender, fine sun; round, slightly flattened at the ends; flavor; good grower and productive; rip- one of the most valuable varieties; good ens in early June. 22 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued QUINCE The Quince is hardy, is well adapted to a great range of soils and climate and may be relied on to produce good crops of fruit regularly in the South. It is in- valuable for flavoring confections, preserves, etc. Each. 10 a a ee ee et RLS oc rsa a bein pete afele on we oh eee ones 20c. $1.50 Hei Wb dy Ss cb pa he Gaeta eas Dee ene a 290C. 2.00 Karin—A Japanese variety introduced by us. It is very prolific. Fruit large and pyriform, of excellent flavor. Ripens November. The best variety for pre- serving. PECAN It has been practically demonstrated that Pecan growing is destined to be- come a very important industry. But only the trees of meritorious varieties should be planted. The Pecan will adapt itself to a great many kinds of soils. The rich, alluvial soil of the river bottoms, the high rolling lands, and the sandy pine lands, extend- ing from Virginia to Florida, thence into Texas and Oklahoma. The distance be- tween trees should be 35 to 60 feet apart, according to the soils. The land between the rows can be planted for several years in cotton, peas, potatoes or vegetables. It may also be advisable to plant small fruit trees in combination with the pecan, such as peach, plum, fig, and orange, etc., with view to cutting down the fruit trees after service of usefulness. It is a mistake to think that pecans do not need cultivation. They must be cultivated and fertilized. Budded or grafted trees, if well cared for, will bear at five years of age, but paying crops cannot be expected until when the trees are seven to ten years old. The trees at such age will produce from fifteen to fifty pounds of nuts. The cultivation for a Pecan tree does not differ from that given other kinds of fruit trees. As shade trees they make fine specimens and they are well adapted for street and garden planting. Prices on Pecans. . Each 10 100 1,000 OM UE ge UHR Sie ayo a af eRe con Gears. washes 6 S70) > 650° $60.00" $550.00 Foci ad Bat Mn PR BR ee Be A Ala oY .80 7.50 70.00 650.00 aaa Meee Ae Se eee MLA ee eA en LE RI eo ok Be .90 8.50 80.00 700.00 en ER Ry Me ACh w ee re Soh oN E 1.10 10.00 90.00 Fie RMI a one ag ot cet Ny ease is Che aa CW Cao oa 6 Cees 1.50 12.50 110.00 Centennial—Shell of medium thick- ness, with corky partitions; of very best quality; very hardy. Curtis—A medium sized nut, with bright, clean shell, marked with a few purplish specks; ovate, round at base, pointed at the apex; shell very thin; cracking quality excellent; kernel light yellow, “plump and full; rich, sweet nutty flavor; quality best. A desirable nut for home use or market. A regular bearer. Delmas—Size large, ovate; dark gray in color, marked with specks and streaks; shell medium thick; cracking quality good; kernel bright yellow; flavor sweet; quality good; early bearer. Frotscher—Nuts large, oblong; widely planted; kernel full; of good quality. This is the variety that was planted on Governor Hogg’s grave. Paper Shell Pecans. 23 Alvin Japanese Nursery (Company: Alvin, texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued James—Nuts large; oblong. Flavor very good, sweet. Shell, thin; cracking quality very good. Money-Maker—Size medium, oblong. Texture firm, solid; flavor sweet and quality very good. Schley—A free grower and a satisfac- tory bearer; nuts of medium size, oblong, Stuart— A favorite in Mississippi, where it originated; it is bearing in sev- eral parts of Texas and is giving eminent satisfaction. Teche—Full plump kernel of excellent quality; tree is very productive and is well worth planting in any orchard. Van Deman—Large, long pecan; wide- “*'successfully used as stock for English or Persian walnut. slightly flattened; shell thin, reddish brown color; flavor one of the best. SEEDLING PECAN These seedling trees are grown from selected nuts of native pecans. recommended as shade or avenue trees. named varieties. ly planted and highly esteemed in all the Southern States. They are They are also used as stock for grafting Prices on Seedling Pecans, Each 10 100 dad PR a Or A, tg BE MAO Don ne AN care ae Ay I raai iit Pata SiR sh Ae Se PY 295C $2.00 $15.00 ESE Titian sek Wiscabet set Sel cee, eS co tag Pah OMS ce nS iy A ace ae 30¢ 2.50 20.00 eb Leen SRR oe Oca PRs mR CALS GE HEA SRT tN il skep aeoaty a oye OC 3.00 25.00. WALNUT JAPAN WALNUT The Japan Walnut is well adapted for the South and no orchard should be with- out a few trees. In habit of growth they are low and spreading, reaching a height of 15 to 20 feet, with a spread of branch about the same distance. While the shells are thick the meats are sweet and of very fine quality. The shells may be easily cracked open by soaking the nuts in hot water for a short period. The tree makes beautiful lawn or shade trees. We offer two varieties. Prices on Japan Walnut. Each 10 100 TD ott cnet Oe ope tg Lee apa otteue cd “ae cataen Mie Mala chia a abate ater eEMemAU el sue at tek 20C $2.00 $15.00 DBS Ris een ats ah es eta apn Bate Sal erate niet a Stet De ae aR ee ae 30C. 3.00 20.00 Jaglans Cordiformis—Nut broad, pointed, flattened; medium sized. If cracked longitudinally, the kernel can be removed entire. Jaglans Sierboldiana—Shaped like the butternut. English Walnut. A handsome tree. Shell thicker than that of the Hardy in all parts of the country. BLACK WALNUT-Juglans Nigra One of the most noteworthy native trees. The nuts, though thick-shelled, are rich, oily and sweet. The trees grow to large size, with wide-spreading habit. Its — timber is more valuable for cabinet work than any other native timber. It is also a Its beautiful form and dense foliage make a good ornamental shade treee. It thrives best on well drained land, and should not be planted on wet soil. Prices Same as Japan Walnut. ENGLISH WALNUT—Thin Shelled, or Madeira Nut Nuts large, oblong; shell thin; of fine quality. Prices on English Walnut. Each 10 PAU BE oes Se SO Oo ae ce a a 25c. $2.00 iY Mis a EN Par emt OO Ee AD ee Bo ad 35¢ 3.00 Alyin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued JAPAN CHESTNUT The Japan Chestnut grows well in nearly all parts of the lower South, and makes handsome, spreading, dense-headed trees. The leaves are narrow, pointed, deeply notched, deep green above, light beneath; the nuts are larger, usually from two to five or sevenina bur. The nuts are esteemed by most people and are very good, especially when cooked. The trees make handsome lawn specimens and are very desirable. They should be planted on well drained, though moist soil of good quality for best results. They make a valuable addition to any collec- tion of nut trees and should have a place in every fruit garden throughout the re- gion in which they may be cultivated. The Chestnut bears fruit from the second year after planting. Japan Chestnut. Prices on Japan Chestnut. Each 10 TEM NT: lee 1S tee Aye art Us cnr aati Ore Vie ty x psonite ee odpm 25c. $2.00 ee Me eaten Memos, 1 PS engoet ts ay bie ea eb ae ug os BOC. 2.50 BGLE al TSS RB Cs a ne eee Otc ae a Pee Oe 40c. 3.50 GRAPE We are now confident that, with proper selection of varieties, careful cultiva- tion, good drainage, and carefully prepared trellises or arbors, constructed with a view of giving the fruit and foliage plenty of ventilation, grapes may be grown with a degree of success that will amply repay the grower for his efforts and a good profit besides. There is not another department of horticulture that offers quicker returns combined with more real pleasure than arboriculture. Varieties should be selected with a view to earliness, also those varieties should be avoided which have a tendency to blister when exposed to the sun, or burst when there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere. The following vari- eties have been carefully selected with these and other defective qualities carefully considered. We recommend them to planters in the Coast section. TRELLIS OR BUNCH GRAPE These varieties are adapted to successful cultivation in South and East Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. They should be trained to trellises or arbors. They should have a rather severe pruning annually in the winter season, leaving 4 or 5 eyes on the current year’s growth. Grapes in the South should be fertilized with cottonseed meal in connection with ground bone, kainit and soluble phosphates. The vines should be planted about 9x12 feet in straight rows, and if arbors are used, they should be constructed so as to permit cultivation with a horse plow. Weeds and all other foreign growth should be removed from the row with a hoe and the ground well mulched during the period of growth. : Each 10 100 1000 MEV ten soem eee als iy cuct ee! Sie retene Oretnadias ls heweie: FRWGte oe 4) wee Ie: $1.20 $ 9.00 $ 80.00 EMC Meter Meee aie a Bae. «ats S's ae, Se erate wok P% 8 6 Bas 20c. 1.50 12.00 110.00 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company,” Alvin yiicseas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued Concord—July. Large, blue or blue- black. Perhaps no grape is so success- ful as this variety over so wide a range of territory. Good grape as table and wine variety. One of the most delicious of the bunch grapes. While the vine is not a fast grower it lives and grows where some others fail. Moore’s Early—Large berries; small bunches; round, blue-black; very early; a good market variety. Niagara (Syn. White Concord)—July, Large, amber-white berry; good quality; succeeds well in all sections of the South. BULLACE, OR MUSCADINE TYPE. Vitis Rotundifolia, or Vulpina. This type is adapted only for the South, and of no value to the North or West. Free from disease. The fruit keeps well. Prolific and the cultivation simplest. Plant from 20 to 30 feet in the row. rain on arbor or trellis team, pruning is not required. Price same as bunch grape. Flowers — Purplish - black; bunches medium sized; sweet, vinous; fine qual- ity; the most popular of the Muscadines; ripens August to September. James—Largest of the Muscadines; prolific; black, juicy and sweet; a valu- able variety. Scuppernong—Large bronze yellow; juicy, good wine grape; eight to ten ber- ries to the cluster: the best known and most popular of the Muscadine type. Thomas—Very large; black; eight to ten berries to the cluster; good wine variety; ripens in August. Concord. Delaware—June. Medium to small, with very thin, tender, red or pink skin. VINIFERA OR CALIFORNIA GRAPE VINES The finest grapes in the world are the vinifera grapes, grown originally in Asia but spread thence all over Europe and finally grown in California, and their fruit sent all over the country every fall. They are much superior to the northern American grapes and they will grow nearly all cver Texas and ripen from one week to six weeks earlier than in California. Every farmer should try out some of these splendid vines. Our vines are grown specially with one cane four feet high so as to be trained onto a trellis immediately on transplanting. During the past vear all buds and side shoots have been rubbed off from this one cane so that all the strength of the root has been turned into it and it becomes from three-eighths to three-quarters inch in diameter, with roots correspondingly large. These are dug in January and shipped either direct from the farm or from our warehouse. Vines of such splendid vitality and strength as these will stand transplanting, and if well cultivated may set an occasional bunch the next summer and should yield a small crop the year after. They are easily worth ten times the ordinary vines. We list the six finest varieties and the prices are 25c each, $2.40 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. 26 7 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued meaty flesh and loose bunch. A strong grower and a prolific but not an early bearer; do not expect much till the third year. A good shipper. Golden Hamburg (or Listan)—Ripens in Rio Grande June 20 to July 10, later further north. Medium size berry, white and firm. Very large, loose-shouldered bunch often weighing 4 Ibs. and over. Flavor sweet and juicy. A very strong grower, an early bearer and very pro- lific. Fruit a fair shipper. Black Hamburg—It ripens in Rio Grande, June 15 to July 5, later further north. Large, round, purple-black berry with blue bloom borne in close cylin- drical, but shouldered clusters. Fiavor sweet and rich. A sturdy grower, a very early bearer and prolific. A handsome fruit and commands a high price be- cause so early in ripening. Flame Tokay—Ripens July 5 to 25 in Rio Grande, later further north. Very large, meaty, firm, oval grape, red in color, borne in large clusters. A strong grower, but not an early producer and not much can be expected till the third year. In California more of this vari- ety is planted than of any other, but in many places it does not color well, but remains whitish, though its flavor is still fine. A splendid shipper. Muscat of Alexandria—Ripens July 5 to 25 in Rio Grande, later further north. Large, meaty, firm white grape, good shipper. The flavor is lusciously sweet, the finest of any grape grown. I[t drops all berries it cannot mature and so the bunches are apt not to be well filled. Moore’s Early. Like the Tokay, no large crop can be expected till the third year. But it will set on a second and even a third crop. The best raisin grape. Malaga—Ripens July 5 to 25 in Rio Grande, later further north. Large, oval white grape with thick skin, firm, Black Cornichon—Ripens July 5 to 25 in Rio Grande, later further north. A large, long, olive-shaped black grape borne in loose, straggling clusters and with a peculiarly sweet, fruity flavor. Entirely different from other varieties ineshape: color and. tlavor. .A- cood shipper. STRAWBERRY They do best on new, rich, heavy land and should be kept free from weeds. Long Summer drouths are hard on strawberries, hence, intense cultivation is nec- essary. Under proper care they should yield $200.00 to $300.00 per acre. Prices on Strawberry. : 100 1,000 10,000 EGOS | NOT SIRNAS 0 ea tee Ee eS ee ee T5e: $3.50 $30.00 Klondyke—Foliage heavy, dark green; will not rust; long stems. The Klon- dyke is the most popular, most productive, best shipper and the most prolific of all strawberries for the South. Berry is large, conical, pointed at apex and flattened at the stem end. Bright, rich red; very pleasing appearance. Excelsior—Very early; large size, almost round and slightly pointed. Very productive, profitable, and will stand drouth and heat. 27 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued DEWBERRY AND BLACKBERRY Blackberries and Dewberries are an absolutely certain crop. They will produce a heavy crop of fruit every season. They should be planted in rich soil and well cultivated and fertilized. Prune the plants severely after the crop is gathered in the summer, removing the old wood. Prices on Blackberry and Dewberry. 10 29 100 60c. $1.25 $4.00 Dallas Blackberry—Large, prolific, good, firm and good shipper; a strong- growing, native berry. McDonald—Cross between dewberry and blaekberry; large, vigorous, excellent and valuable; very early and prolific. Roger’s Dewberry—Very large blackberries, vigorous and prolific. Originated in Alvan Wexash HAUPTBERRY Berries begin to ripen a full month before peaches or plums, and are the most profitable to the acre of all fruits, whether for home or market. They make the best preserves, jams and jellies. and are ready before the really hot weather comes along. Prices on Hauptberry. 25 cents each. $2.00 for 10. $15.00 per hundred. HIMALAYA BERRY This is a recent introduction and is very extensively advertised for its wonder- ful growth and long season of fruiting, beginning in July and ending October. It grows like grape vines on trellis or arbor, and is beautiful with its shell-pink blos- soms. : Prices on Himalaya. 25e each. $2.00 for 10. $15.00 per hundred. PUNICA GRANAT U M—Pomegranate Perfectly hardy in the South. The flowers grow in great profusion and make a fine contrast with the green foliage. The fruit is used in making jellies, mar- malades and acid drinks, and is highly esteemed for this purpose. The fruit car- ries well to the distant markets The demand for this fruit is increasing. Prices on Pomegranate. Each 10 100 OEE on 8a Vien atl ck, SIR Oe 30c. $2.50 $20.00 Oa Ft rae eT Aa ST A MEN I Hk ame PRUNES Se a ae RN FS el cd 95 SOR oY GAT ce Ohta 40c., 3.50 30.00 Ye a Re TR RRR nage Mere mt MR AR go Bd Ott yagi Gaode 50c. 4.50) 40.00 MULBERRY For prices and description see page 45. Loquat—Ebriobotrya Japonica. Japanese Medlar, Biwa of the Japanese. For prices and description see page 34. 28 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas FRUIT DEPARTMENT—Continued ELEAGNUS Eleagnus Longipes. (Gumi of the Japanese)—A low-growing ornamental shrub, producing an enormous quantity of fruit in early May, one third of an inch in length, oblong, bright red. The fruit will make excellent jelly or marmalade. the flavor is sharp, pungent. Foliage light green, silvery beneath. Flowers very fragrant. Perfectly hardy. Eleagnus Umbellata—With yellowish brown branchlets, often partially silvery; flowers yellowish white and fragrant. Fruits roundish and oval scarlet, %4-%2 inch long, ripening late in fall. Prices on Eleagnus. Each 10 Seo LAN CHE 1 WCAMlG ISIZE. 2.24 a yh ein a oes ole ee aes ag S .DO $4.00 Sei ainiiacited Deatiie ws 2 cok re 20's ES arene oe wots ale axe eee eee 75 5.00 Wor age CP preeh eve merc OU 5) Sewer kiyce ees 2 cone epee ee 1.00 7.50 ZIZYPHUS VULGARIS—Jujube Japanese Date This is one of the valuable Oriental fruits that promises to be a complete suc- cess throughout the Southern States. This variety was introduced first from Japan in 1910, and bore fruits the same season. The second year the trees were practi- cally loaded with fruit and were the admiration of visitors. When ripe the fruit resembles apples in taste; in size and shape, they resemble olives, and when prop- erly cured or preserved in sugar, are similar to and equally as appetizing as the finest quality of the imported dates. The United States Department of Agricul- ture has a special bulletin on this fruit, describing method of curing the fruit, etc. The tree is of spreading, strong growth, with glossy-green foliage, Attains a height of from 25 to 30 feet. They are nearly everbloomers from May to July, hence the fruits do not ripen all at once, but last from July to October. Their resisting power against drouth and cold is wonderful. Prices on Jujube. Each 10 100 ied, FR LS NG SR OER a aR as SU $ 50 $4.50 $40.00 Sasyleed ak 5 Be TA es ee Ne 8 ee a me gg ae en 75 6.50 55.00 Sr pn eee ee een ee yay ty or eo Le oe 1.00 8.50 75.00 Gals EE he PUA fC UE SIA OR Se ee en Se 1.50 29 Alvin Japanese Ornamentals Enhance the Beauty and Increase the Value of the Home The judicious use of ornamental plants around the home, both on the farm and in the city, adds a greater charm and makes the place more attractive, than can be done in any other way. A few simple, inexpensive shrubs properly arranged can add many dollars in value to the selling price of a piece of land. Flowering shrubs and vines planted in nice groups or masses around the lawn and stately shade trees along the roadside add an individuality to the home and make it more “homey.” The trees, vines, flowering shrubs and other ornamentals offered in this catalogue are strengly recommended for planting in the Southern States. They are grown in our own nursery grounds and are thor- oughly tested in every way. Our long experience and acquaintance with ornamentals and fruits for Southern planting has enabled us to select only the best for the Southern climate. On our grounds are the choicest kinds of hardy plants, the kinds which possess the charm and splendor, the beauty and fragrance which goes so far to improving the appearance of the heme grounds, the parks or boulevards of the South. Our long experience is available for our customers, with whom we are glad to advise regarding the selection of ornamentals fer any spe- cial purpose. It is not necessary to plant rare and high-priced trees or shrubs in order to obtain the beauty and fragrance that is desired. Many of the plants which are lowest in price afiord a greater pleasure than do the expensive ones. Our experts in ornamentals will cheer- fully help you in selecting the assortment of plants which will serve your purpose best, and at prices you can easily afford. One of the greatest charms of the old plantation homes has been the luxuriance of the flowers in the gardens. Unequaled they were in beauty and fragrance, and priceless in value to their owner. A few dollars spent now in providing your own home with Southern-grown plants, best suited to our Southern climate and soils will make a garden of delight and whose ornamental beauty and value increases year by year. Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT Arborvitaes and Italian Cypress. Planting Ornamental Trees There is no better method by which you can increase the appearance, the com- fort and the actual saleable value of your home or farm than by a judicious selec- tion and planting of ‘shade and ornamental trees around your grounds and along the roads. The trees offered in this catalogue are strongly recommended for planting throughout the Southern States. They are grown in our nursery ground and are thoroughly tested. EVERGREEN TREES ABIES FIRMA-—Japanese Silver Fir The largest and most beautiful of the Japanese Firs. The trees sometimes attain immense size and height in the garden or other enclosed plantings in its native country. Foliage dark, shiny green above, pale and slightly glaucous beneath. Cones four to six inches long. Of very symmetrical habit. Thrives in cooler regions. Each 114-2 ae ANE Et oe eke ee ERS OTE Mae er on Se OD Ee ee oc kG $1.00 aS en te ree ant RR Ne re ee ete NS hs Sb i as ye ge RS is drcns 2.00 ACACIA Acacia Melanoxylon, Australian Blackwood—Tall tree, pyramidal and smooth; very rapid grower; one of the best for parks and streets. Prices on Acacia Melanoxylon. ae) SHE SORE Sky ee aes Ee a ON a eae par URE ANE ha ae ets 50c each Flt ib | 3 wt th al Se oe eG Uo SAR Rae 9 aI gg a 75c each OSG OE eS eh ena ee a eee ee Re Ne ke ki tee uid okie tema pl OO. each Obaig be 1lgo en ween aA os 8 Ce be SRLS GS Sh eR 6 2 eg On a ge 1.25 each Acacia Molissima—This variety is a very beautiful, tall and fast growing evergreen tree; hair-like appendages attached to leaves and branches: the. young branchlets and leaves assume a golden tinge; fragrant yellow flowers; perfectly hardy in the South. Price same as above. Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT —Continued BIOTA AND THUY A—Atcborvitae Beautiful evergreen shrubs or trees, especially adapted for massing or single specimens on the lawn or in the cemetery. They are also being used very exten- sively for windbreaks, hedges and screens. B. Aurea Nana—Golden Arborvitae. Elegant variety. regular habits; foliage beautifully tinged with gold in the spring. Prices on B. Aurea Nana. Each 10 11422) ft Balled eee Re ea ee $ .75 $5.00 9-290 fh. Balled cue eon We bas oa eee Oe ene 1.00 7.50" 2V-38-it, «Balled soos puis = eo aes te ne re 1.50 12.50 B. Pyramidalis—Chinese Arborvitae. Slender, graceful tree with light green to golden colored foliage. This variety is a strong grower and is one of the tallest varieties. Is valuable as a hedge or windbreak. Easy to transplant and to grow. Prices on Chinese Arborvitae. Each 10 100 1-2 ft $ .20 $ 1.80 $15.00 PIs Hie 8 ce Meta en eA PRE URE ORE TERI STR MU le Sin Nh el 25 2.00 17259 3-4 ft BH 3.00 25.00 Eel Se UE Pe ee Aaa aM gn aed TERN Roh Sr Be 50 4.00 35.00 Fe ie | a ae aE OE UM ARERR Ces Hacker iy be BSc, AR RES 75 6.00 50.00 Tei ga ewe bor MeO a aeariet cp en RRR MNRAS CREA alah TSM! ea le 125 10.00 75.00 7S sie ee NOI ee NER ested AR TACAY A PENI pee eek e/a meat eat AS 15.00 saa 8 AMT EG Re pee era EAI arene ce ig MRE ony smi Pr! wl be ADE ik oe 2.25 20.00 Bonita Arborvitae — Perfectly round summer and assumes a purplish hue in and compact in form; dwarf in habit. winter. This is a very fine crnamental The dark green foliage with symmetrical tree for single specimens; originated in outline makes a most beautiful specimen. Texas. Prices on Rosedales, Prices on Bonita Arborvitae. eer 10 Wachy a7 its .eballeds mee ee tens $ 50 $ 4.00 (STA eet eyall ledaeee wemeren ey weer Git bile ace it. nal OCs tier pee 75 6-00 17,22 eat na aul oc poet ote eee ae 1.25 722)2 tl, Dalied se ana: 1.25 10.00 DIES tt wallet eee eee 1.75 15.00 Rosedale Arborvitae——Oval-py camudalay2=4. Sites balled! arse os oe 2:25 ~ 120.00 forme, Holiaces Vieryea mine, wile metre cine til a= 5 ee eet enya lilic Cease anne 3.50 2730200 BIWA OF JAPANESE See Eriobotrya Japonica. CAMPHORA OFFICINALIS Camphor Tree This is a rapid growing evergreen tree, of handsome, symmetrical, compact growth, with bright green foliage, and will make an excellent shade, windbreak, as well as ornamental tree. It is a strong grower on moist well-drained lands. Hardy throughout the Gulf Coast Country. The U. S. Department of Agriculture has succeeded in producing Camphor Gum from these trees, and now they are being planted in Florida on-a commercial scale for the production of Camphor Gum. The wood of the Camphor tree is much employed and valued very highly in Japan for the manufacturing of cabinets, chests of drawers, boxes, etc. Old trees have fine ring-grains, a clear yellow-brown, silky sheen and a beau- tiful appearance; the wood veneers beautifully. Not being subject to the attacks 32 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT—Continued of insects, it is excellent for such uses, and the odor of the wood imparts a delight- ful fresh scent to the articles stored in the receptacles. When planted among fruit trees they are said to prevent attacks of blight. It will respond readily to trimming and training to any shape. As a hedge, it is very excellent. As a wind- break, we have no equal. For Commercial Planting to Obtain Gum The trees are planted about 12x12 or wider. The trees are sheared twice or more each year, as the leaves and smaller branches produce the great quantity of gum. The leaves and branches may be gathered by machinery and are distilled by a simple process. The use of the gum is unlimited, entering into the manufac- ture of medicine, celluloid and kindred compositions. As Camphor trees require severe trim- ming for transplanting, all trees unless “balled” will be pruned before shipment and are sold according to the measure of Standard and Pyramidal Camphor Trees. the trees, taken before cutting. Prices on Camphor Trees. Each 10 100 1,000 petowinw vy ell. branched, 2-ye ela leks oie a oS $ 15 $ 1.20 $10.00 $ 80.00 ieoheoity Wer. pranchede Bayt cure edt. oes bs .20 5 arg 12.50 100.00 disee4 an. Vell: branched. 2-9... YER Mee ee Oe 35¢ 2.50 20.00 Mrenicere et PUSHY OL YE, Wee oh So at os ns eee la 50c 3.50 30.00 Bei aah. 5-35 it Up, VeELyeDMSIy” oS U agencies dsc cle oe 75c 5.00 G. Radicans. Dwarf Cape Jasmine—A Prices on G. Radicans. recent introduction by the Alvin Japan- Each 10 ese Nursery Company in 1910; a beauti- Small size, very bushy .... $ .75 $ 5.00 ful, compact, spreading, evergreen shrub Medium size, very bushy .. 1.25 10.00 of low dwarf growth; leaves are a shiny Large size, ve bushy ... 1.75 — 15.00 green, small and oval oblong; bears a wonderful abundance of pure white blos- soms, slightly smaller than G. Florida, but equally as richly aromatic; begins blossoming in mass in April and con- tinues throughout the summer; makes an excellent pot plant or grows well in the open. This is an excellent plant for a border for garden walks and flower beds. “9 Beautiful specim’n size, v’y b’s’y, $5 each We have these trees trained in stand- ard shape by grafting on G. Florida. Prices on Standard Trees. Each 1-1¥% ft. in height, 12 in. top, b’l’d. $1.25 1-1% ft. in height, 15 in. top, bd. 1.75 1-1% ft. in height, 18 in. top, b’l’d. 2.50 1-1% ft. in height, 24 in. top, b’l’d. 3.00 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT—Continued G. Radicans Variegata (Dwarf Varie- forth in bunches, being followed with gated Cape Jasmine)—This plant is very small red berries. A fine ornamental similar to the above, except the foliage is tree in lawn or garden. splotched with white and green alter- Bricestonmlectinolar nately; this variety is also cultivated in eee 20 Japan as a border for walks and flower 1-144 ft., strong, bushy, balled. 35¢ $3.00 beds. | Prices on@uRs Vareeats: 144-2 it., strong, patel piled. TOC e200 ach I. Integra. Mochinoki of the Japanese Sia Sizer erate tomes ne eats 50c The leaves are smaller than Latifolia. Medium sizece ee em eee 75c the shiny bright and compact foliage makes this tree a fine hedge plant, or a ILEX specimen plant in garden. I. Latifolia. Taroyo of the Japanese— Prices on I. Integra. A very strikingly handsome evergreen aen 10 treenOfs bushy ehabite dh nemleaves anrermiec-) ) 4-2 ite naliiedi rein pee ae 350) oa 00 Ghubban) sium eGi7ee Apciernie eunGl Needs, li PSs are DANEG! ooacce oa sc5 ce 50c 4.00 summer ‘small ioneenisii ma tlowenrs GOmve | \S-4aib. Dallileds ie anne sneer reaXe JASMINU M~—Jasmine Grand Duke—Large, double white, imbricated flowers; very fragrant; excellent for pot culture; should be protected from frost. Prices on Grand Duke. SERO Moet ene Snare, i rie) SORAURODE Re i dene EA ese al Lod eae Ok nec eae Fee ee era 2G secuen RASS a Ree 5 ClO) alone ment hy ian rane mein sh heey erate oe eM ae ES Ue War tele hancement Mee Sis 35C) each Maid of Olean very quia ie shrub with med!um eA deuble flowers; blooms profusely all summer; shiny, pale green foliage; very easy to grow; should be protected during winter. Prices on Maid of Orleans. Steps, ioc Se eesti A Se Ch Rhee Nahar at nits Og STR RO ek Sca gat? Yah Scant eee 20c each MELO SET OMIT van acted coe alin te panne opie 8 Resch as cate ee es cnet Oy ver MO see eee ee 30c each J. Officinale (Climbing)—See page 54 for description and price. KUMQUAT—For Evergreen Specimen Tree See page 13. LIGUSTRUM—Privet California Privet. _ This is a very valuable plant or shrub with handsome foliage and showy flowers; it stands clipping to sharp and formal lines without detriment. 40 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT—Continued L. Amurense. Amoor River Privet—A densely branched variety of rapid growth with small leaves; the best hedge plant native to America; may be pruned to any desired form; very handsome when grown as an individual tree, and can be used as a windbreak. Prices on L. Amurense, Each 10 100 TION oR RM Da ar ees Seton wst 5 CHS ce De oL00 2 oit., DUSIya an". 3. 206, 1.25 7.00 Ai DUS Ware 5 + Pree) 150m 910200 L. Coriaceum — Thick leaved privet. Dwarf variety of very leafy form, with thick, leathery leaves; growth, five to six feet. Prices on L. Coriaceum., Hach 10 Peed OG ele Ot tte ayo UM ols 5 icmiaths00 Pye at Old, 2-204, te) .~ es. ss 50c 4.00 L. Japonicum. Japan Privet— The smooth-leaved Privet introduced from Japan; bright green, winter and summer, with black berries at Christmas; can be pruned to a straight stem for a lawn or border tree or left bushy for massing or screens; it is also trained in the standard shape and grown in pot or tub; this is the finest of the Privets for windbreak, hedge, or avenue planting. Prices on L. Japonicum. Bach 10 100 18-24 in., well branched $ .35 $2.50 $15.00 24-36 in., well branched .55 4.50 30.00 3-4 ft., well branched... .75 6.00 45.00 4-5 ft., well branched... 1.00 7.50 5-6 ft., well branched... 1.50 10.00 6-7 ft., well branched... 2.50 These trees are trained similar to the standard Bay Tree, and is a fine substi- tute for same. Shipped with a ball of earth. Prices on Standard Trees. Each 3-4 ft. stem, 18-24 in. head, balled.. $1.50 3-4 ft. stem, 24-30 in. head, balled... =—1.75 3-4 ft. stem, 30-36 in. head, balled.. 2.50 4-5 ft. stem, 36-42 in. head, balled.. 3.50 L. Lucidum. Wax Privet—This is also a Japanese variety; leaves thick, ovate- lanceolate, of very dark, lustrous green; very hardy; a most desired and beautiful varietv: confidently recommended to the South, and Pacific: Prices on L. Lucidum. Each 10 PORWR aE SH Alara ve aches oe Seeso) . peo.00 PSP 4 on TGMeS, sf Bar ee woe cue 50 4.00 24-30 inches, very bushy .. 1.00 7.50 36-36 inches, very Dushy .. 1.75 12.50 L. Lucidum Nana—Resembles the L. Lucidum but leaves are smaller and dwarf in habit; a desirable variety in many respects; perfectly hardy. Prices on L, Lucidum Nana. Each 10 100 12-18°in., branehed .. -25¢ $2.00 $15.00 18524 sin Sb Wsiny oe. Soc) 2.50) = 1 20200 24-30) ih DUSHY &...5: 50c) 3.50.7 30:09 L. Ovalifolium. California Privet—One of the hardiest varieties; well known all over the States. Most popular Privet on account of adaptability to various soils and climate, and is extensively used as hedge plant. Prices on California Privet. ‘Bach: 10 100 1000 22st, DUSAY 4.5, L0G s 5079S 4,00-S30:00 Stik bushy 206 | 4:00 7.00 50.00 42 5aite Vv yobusinys30c 150° 10°00 °-75.00 NANDINA DOMESTICA _ A handsome, erect, half-hardy shrub with ternately compound leaves and ter- minal compound panicles with flowers and yellow anthers, followed by clusters of bright round berries about the size of peas: it is a fine ornamental plant; shady place. is preferred. Varieties, red and white. Prices on Nandina Domestica. eA yaa 1-2) tt Shelis) fe) sselie) ce) ee) 6.0) (e1,8) ©) (©) ve, 6) @ jen 0 ©) ce) ©. © 6). © (© Seine e8 © © e@ © je © © «© © © © 6 © te) 0.6 © ©, 0 6.0: ©. 6 (0 © © ete ice Ser Oe ae er One) odes ee) 70) ee elee ) 62 (eile) 0) 0) je) ©) ©) 0) 18) Oe 16) 1e\,6) 0 (© (6) /e) ue) ee) 8) 6) 6) eo) SSW a's) (0) 0) 8 @ [0 (ono! e (ere) 8) 9.9 ee 50c each 75c each NERIU M— Oleander The Oleander is a well-known shrub with thick, glossy green leaves, evergreen and a strong, rapid grower; in the North it is only used as a pot plant, but through- out the Gulf section it can be grown outdoors without much danger of winter killing; our plants are field grown and are clean handsome specimens. Prices on Oleander. pink and white. Strong, bushy plants, balled Specimen plants Very strong and bushy, 2 yr., balled. eck eeceee eee ee es ee we ee wee ee we ew Varieties, double, Each. 10 ere Ne txt Ss eee ce Nat em .50 $3.50 Sk Se Ts 4 re anc eee an ca MES 5.00 Go Ot MMR oe =) SOON Sia or Sey a 1-25 10.00 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Iexeas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT—Continued OLEA FRAGRANS~—Tea or Sweet Olive Native of China, very sweet scented and on this account is very much esteemed by the Chinese; some varieties are almost ever bloomers; very profuse, fragrant flowers; should be planted near a building so it will be shaded a part of the day; easy to cultivate. Prices on Sweet Olives. Each. Medium: size, bushiyn 6.00 coR 0, ore 4 eer eee ee ae $ .50 Darge- size, “birshtys si 3:0) Seeeieterd crn taiasctee ae Cee ee ene ee 1.00 SPeCiniE Nn TKS. oy, Masia ee ewan eet eres are we AE ea reer ees ae 1.50 PINUS—Pine Pinus Densiflora—Tanyo-Sho of the Japanese. Dwarf Pine of surpassing beauty. Its umbrella-like form makes it excellent for lawn or pot phenene. Highly ornamental. Prices on Pine. LZ) it. tOp! “Specimens asrs Wks oe ells hore heeded Be ONY PURE SR Ste ein FIO $2.50 each Qe ht, “TOP, SPE CHIME s:. wists ald iw haere, stares cas oon esetere te Cees CTD hee eee 3.50 each 24 .4£. tOp, SSPECINIIeM’ Sesh. elie Nek ek ome, ei tet cies eee ne Cet 5.00 each P. Pendulata. Weeping Pine. With drooping branches and short needles. Unique ornamental lawn or garden tree. Prices on Weeping Pine. DUO tag Poa alate co asivs te ic a ho ahe ts aitoies see cst bet scoters MUS baa ae ese RE NSDIne s n e ae $ .75 seach Pa sb eae eae AS SU aaa ISOS ha SUN oa Gis) armas ee SBN A Be 1.00 each VIE E Se i eRe Sere Re rhe ee ue UN LC MENS MRE BME TES Sek otha Nate ST OS 8 1.50 each For other Pines, see page 35. PITTOSPORUM P. Tobira, Japanese Pittosporum. Low growing shruh, attains a height of 8 to 10 feet; very compact and symmetrical in form with glossy dark green leaves; pure white, fragrant flowers in spring; grows well in almost any soil and situation; per- fectly adapted to the entire South; for border or hedge it is unsurpassed. Price. Each. 10 100 One: years Seedling. 0% $54 ee OS Fee eR ee ee $ .75 $5.00 Lwosyeat., 1-107 itearwiellls biaiclic dupa sem seee cnt a ace eae 550 114-2 ft:cawell branched. aoc e ste ee oe ew ee ee 1.00 PRIVET See Ligustrum. THEA CHINENSIS—tTea Plant The commercial Tea tree. An evergreen shrub of easy culture. It is exten- sively cultivated. It attains a height of 6 to 7 feet. In late fall the white flowers are produced giving forth fragrance. In early summer the young leaves are gathered for tea. The plant is hardy in the South and very desirable for ornamental hedges. Prices on Tea Plant. BTA Ste a eds ie aa aine ee eee eo ae eR oe ean 25c each 174-2: ft. bushy balled (sti hiceee te ee ce oto see Tenet oko ce cen 75c each 2-214. ft. bushy, batleds oe Se ae eines Setar atene ae, Seeueten 7 at Cee ae are $1.25 each DECIDUOUS TREES ACER—Maple Acer Dasycarpum. Silver Maple—Very hardy, thrives in almost any soil; rapid grower, attaining 30 feet or more; leaves green, silvery beneath; desirable shade tree in yard or street. Acer Palmatum Thumb. Japanese Green Maple—It grows to be a large tree, is adapted for shade tree in street or avenue; the bright green foliage turns yellow 42 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT—Continued and then red in autumn; the timber is very valuable for all kinds of cabinet work and where hard wood is required. Acer Rubrum. Scarlet or Red Maple—Vervy attractive for its symmetrical habit, earliness of its scarlet flowers and leaves in the spring. The bright green foliage turns red and orange yellow in the fall; this is very well adapted in the coast country of the South. Prices on Maples. Fach 10 MRI ee ne we tees Sie tee pc eee ne Cae Mer Seek Soh oR em eee ee 15¢ $1.25 Sek RE Sele ge save 2 LA Ee Ceri os nee Rie Barus hone Ok calla ain the zo en 8% 29C 2.00 a ees Pee tote to gt Rte eee ore ayeN See Be ok oak che Leia ble adc eens 50c 4.00 a BOATS be SRS 2 os i OR ES SR AME SIR ao LAIR an Ge in Fes 0 ae A ee 7T5¢ 5.00 AILANTHUS~—Tree of Heaven A deciduous tree of rapid growth; leaves, odd-pinnate with 13-25 leaflets, bright green; flowers in large panicles, succeeded by dense fruit-clusters, which are very highly colored; they succeed as street or shade tree, even in smoky cities and barren soils. Prices on Tree of Heaven Bach Dek FERRE Nay ae DS IRN He OSD yok Weni ca ee Se ele SAAN a Ae DL SES Cae LT ORT Sdn aE te mT ent Soo Ziek) GLE She Bao RE ha RN bel cheng tacit 200 kd beg mn Ie ose ae a ee 50 ast CEE ST eR es ie MELO 8 i VRE la a Om em a i Se 75 Spee ete hr Bete 2 Wa Bie es OR RS 2 pl ine SS es are Be os Slot 1.25 ALBIZZIA JULIBRISSEN—Mimosa Tree A Japanese tree of the order Leguminosa, growing to a height of twenty feet with bipinnate leaves; at night the leaves wither as if asleep, so that the Japanese called them the sleeping tree (Ne-mu-no-ki). In summer it produces very orna- mental flowers at the tops of branches in the shape of a red tuft. Each Perl PSE BESS (aOR AREER Ng tae aM aa IG ew, Rea ct he a ve Cn Cn a 50 eM ee ener ere tik a SOME Pty. St Sees Succ keke dtp ehbeem wince s «sees gates ss TS Ma SMe yeaa te eet Ait he Ml a Stal oe ave BENE arse Oe sO OP ota oy Shap hee Se BS ees 1.50 BALLED CYPRESS BILSTEAD See Taxodium Distichum. See Liquidambar Styraciflua. CATALPA Catalpa Speciosa—A large rapid growing tree of spreading habit. Bread oval leaves, with comparatively smooth edges. One of the mest valuable forest trees, on account of the lasting quality of the timber used as railroad cross-ties. Each Ded UBS PL Ak Reais eet ae eee Okay Rial ile SA paper aie Ge Ne RO aR SB SSSI oo 25c Sauk GHEE PGS oe eee oe eee 8 ks SA A/T Oe pr hea a Ps Cc ne ee 50c sam Ca ee ep see Aye cS ERA MN TL IG Ue es) aitung . tle cnek Hedois dae Gas Lees T5c Catalpa Bungei (Bunge’s Catalpa)—A species from China. Foliage large and glossy; of dense and dwarf habit; when grafted on stems 5 to 6 feet in height it makes a beautiful umbrella-like shape; flowers in large clusters a foot long; is un- excelled as a yard or avenue tree. Price on Catalpa Bungei. Pe cCCewotd daca! sapents 2-2 iis Caller ot. oo oe kc. fs. Lice cok soe oe wos $2.00 CELTIS OCCIDENTALIS—Hackberry, Sugar Berry, Nettle Tree One of the most popular and desirable shade trees for avenues and streets; of rapid growth; the tree in transplanting shou!d be pruned to a single stem and the roots should be kept moist so that they will not dry out. Each 10 Sea TPE BUS GROIN Ri AMR lee RANTES le a A IR te ee a 25c $2.00 usd PE SG 0 LN. 5 ts Re See gO Re ey rege Oo Rene ee ee eee 35¢ 3.00 fai TBP OS ER oa. Shen Seta ieg Re ORC OF eat ie Carts et an een 2 ac 50c 4.00 Pah TEER) GRRE S 0 21 Bie mane be 8 pester ie dal hare. nae a Le Sa T5c 6.00 S TEBESREE Pa ws Uy = ek A ARINC eee cca ne $1.25 7.50 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin JW oxwae ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT— Continued CHINA UMBRELLA CYPRESS, BALD See Melia. See Taxodium Distichum. COTTONWOOD ELM See Populus. See Ulmus. EXCAECARIA See Stillengia. GINKO BILOBA—Maiden Hair Tree Very picturesque, its curious maiden-hair-like leaves imparting a pleasing aspect; they thrive best in a loamy, moist soil and make a good avenue tree in cooler climates, tall and very hardy tree, with horizontal branches; leaves deciduous, borne in fasicles of three, five or more, dull green, straight with many parallel veins; fruit plum-like, about one inch in diameter and their kernels are eaten baked or boiled, or used in confectionery. Prices on Ginko Biloba. Baete des ogi ch ck RP OAL oO eR MR C7) PMN eA ER RS MAT og a Nf 25 GVO) RECT EE res ee PARA i Se NN ig Mags oe gee Ne ee Nagas ad ae gsi Me ee Re Re AAS TS GUEDETSCHIA FRIACANTHO@S— Honey loence A large, handsome tree of rapid growth, usually with many stout, much branched thorns on trunk and branches. It is a very ornamental tree with elegant foliage. Prices on Honey Locust. Faci. DB CE COLI eet cating PM tae Se «Saket aah an, IE O Up in AR mae ant a igs ies Ne OR EIDE oe ee 25¢c BEAT TO GEA, Sails Gaited Re ae sack TORRE ee od Rnd RE See No tn TCD OMY ea 35¢c Aa PCCD, ate ai Con eh eS OO ies OE Re Mea ai” Aa ie cnily 3 eas ORO an ole Ee i eae 5c 5-6 feet tis eA lah ae See te PION San eas hs Mey te, Beet a Agee De, een Sc RNA che St hc ee ae er $1.00 HACKBERRY HONEY LOCUST See Celtis Occidentalis. See Gleditschia. JUGLANS—Japan Walnut For description and price, see page 24. LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA—Sweet Gum or Bilstead A handsome native tree of upright and symmetrical growth; very beautiful in autumn, when leaves turn yellow; this is one of the best trees for street or yard planting. Prices on Sweet Gum. Each 10 Pe a elo Nc tere Ger rE Nn Rn On unchem cs oe PG emir NOP og diac aes $ .50 $3.00 Aly POOP As Ao rede Dice Ea Ba sey ede wee ei pct Grae. Dean se cae i ca aoa 75 5.00 BaO TOCEUEL Riu call MERGE Le SUS aa Pe et aE EE Oe Sey ee Reco ae 1.00 56 MAIDEN HAIR TREE MAPLE See Ginko Biloba. See Acer. MELIA AZEDARACH UMBRACULIFORMIS— Texas Umbrella, China Umbrella Quick growing tree with dense round top. Most popular shade tree in the South. An improved variety of the common China tree; blooms middle of Aprii; very fragrant. Prices on Texas Umbrella. ade 10 Ba PSOE «se shou Sce ai els ole Sie ale. 504 co oe care Ue Beige etka es eatiseoats a pe ee es ape Ben ae aR rec > LeD $ 2.00 AB WOU. we iaa tees h Ga Bade re Boh las ata Sao ode ott ee eR ON a ast a ois AaB suakelt: eae ont obs -40 3.00 ee el = Ts en ie Pe AMR SW Aleta nig weet Fe Sr Sew Bh ec m5 6.00 CH FCG BS sie POD ek Se SR ea Ee Ce ce 125 10.00 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT-—Continued MIMOSA See Albizzia Julibrissen. MORUS— Mulberry M. Alba. White Mulberry—Large tree of symmetrical, compact growth; very best for shade. Berries are very large and sweet and are borne in great quaniitties. This variety is well worth planting either for shade or fruits. Prices on M. Alba. Each. a ep ae eae SE cs Cente tS a, MEE Ge pac esiy sige tees 6 é3\d oy» 25C get Hes boo yi aye oh iti ae Ret iN coin eat el ee 30¢ mec ier eRe ae Uae aed big She pe fore ee Ps as 5 BE dla a tel eeeie a Bi ace es ke oe 50c Morus Alba Pendula. Teas’ Weeping Mulberry—A very beautiful ornamental tree having a head like umbrella, with weeping branches which reach to the ground; gives most unique effect in lawn, park or cemetery. Prices on Teas’ Weeping Mulberry. Each. shade 0 Bio 0 NSOe Bag a Se Opn ee Cone oe OAK ke aie ee a SP ee a ee $1.00 5-7 feet, specimen tree . IP ae Ey UN eR a ry RO i 1.50 M. Alba Tartarica. Russian Mulberry—Deciduous; hardy. thrifty growers; a bushy tree of low growing habit. Will grow in almost any soil and condition. Price on Russian Mulberry. Bact. ee Ns PAN Meg Aad ued BO ES a Sa ans ol a 25C esl PRI V3 Ae I aS eal Se EE ba ell ee a 30c ct Eph as Wh Se nie SO RY eg ie en ce 50c NETTLE TREE ORIENTAL PLANE See Celtis Occidentalis. See Platanus Orientalis. OAK PECAN TREES See Quercus. For description and prices, see page 23. PLATANUS ORIENTALIS—Oriental Plane, Sycamore A large well-known shade and forest tree of most.symmetrical habit. Does well in the Gulf Coast Country, as well as in the North. Grows in almost any kind of soil; unexcelled as an avenue tree. Prices on Sycamore. Fach 10 Sas TE SE Sch ee aa ee ee -) ade Oie e oe in e Aerc 2Q5c $2.00 Lets og ele) ae a Rin a ee sey ae, ee et ee IR ahaha a AS ye Sag 35Cc 5.00 Ee ae te ee Oe se. Oo ean ee Aa a a ran se cay vs = © bone eos = 50c 4.00 Ea PEGE As ks be ES oo pce ba rar ete held oats, i eae ee ee 75c 5.00 POPULUS—The Popla Populus Alba Nivea. Silver Poplar—A form of the White Poplar with 3 to 5 lobed leaves, the under surface snow-white. Prices on Poplar. Bach 10 ect th oe he Se RN ae ao Oe BA ne gS wi Ewe oS SESE eke eee Shas 25¢ $1.50 Pee ar eo AR Sete 2 ie Les Sak eee AN A SiR okie Ue eS 35¢ 2.50 Fah Fee Py SU aS ie ee i a ote Ce or 50c 3.00 Populus Carolinensis. Carolina Poplar—A symmetrical and very rapid growing tree, making an upright or pyramidal head; resembles the Ccttonwood, but the leaves are more tapering at apex and the habit of growth is quite distinct. Prices on Carolina Poplar. Each 10 ee RB ac Ry Re es ee ee eae ee 25c $2.00 ee ee ee CN ee PE ne eS ea he owe Sw Boe 30c 2.50 bat Repl Se se aoe Ns Ok aa mei a2 ean i a ae: Ss a a, ee eer 40c 3.00 a eee ae eg Sree 9 ee ee oe seen we eae mw baa 50c 3.50 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT—Continued Populus Deltoides, Cottonwood—A large, broad-branched tree with broad spreading crown. Distributed from Canada to the Gulf. It is an excellent avenue tree or for any position needing a large shade tree of rapid growth. Prices on Cottonwood. Each 10 7 se oy ah OR ee pe AN all Ae eae ina AR cu ORGS nk LT RN a 30c $2.60 BG ACC Bias hick see aia eual a ORO Steeriak ok AN SRNR Rega ee a er 35c 2.50 GHB HERE eS eee oa eg ea SSS RR ee ITT ee rN eee ee 50c 3.50 Aa dls at ©) 6 agree LOR Maer Mer nae ore ai em UPR KK uepbe bide Gitiaiy Sisa ae diolosot HAE 5.50 Populus Nigra Italica. Lombardy Poplar—This tree sometimes attains a height of 75 to 100 feet. Naturally of compact, tall growth, but by proper pruning whea young it can be forced to spread, making a heautiful shade tree. Very rapid grower. Well adapted to any part of the South. It is a good wind-break if forced to branch low. Price same as above. NORWAY POPLAR Prices on Norway Poplar. Each 10 Ba Tee Oe ek Nate Ohta: etene avin Ste dars sonehonobe (eel eget on ier) onsen eeesteneee creer em trainee nee 25C $1.50 BG Ete eee Gee Meta valde ol et sah aite: o daylelenelg UOPOns, 5 HES RSL OMG NCR IGN este Bale easter cee tee 30c 2.00 Gain Tit! Mea A Bin ah Share ay a tose) eohetlouela bys liahe a ail veto ekeh See ae ape ee Ley ea eee 50c 3.50 7 ass Cire ee eh PRR RE rN en ua EMR Sheen AM Nee SIAN Re told o aloo 4 T5C 5.00 QUERCUS—Oak Q. Dentata. Kashiwa of Japanese—Leaves with acute teeth on each side, light green above, glabrous, whitish or grayish green beneath; almost half evergreen witii handsome foliage. Prices on “Kashiwa.” Each PAE § RA rae ecg NN RnR a ar Mr TED Mig dna ue AR oy 5 5 35C BEA Hite | cea e. ae a cee eacaeaee Siovavelfele eteaerauaesnie Wa ph aebbwaiz glo oo lace Paci ar ood ame 50c ya ils 9 aes oe Uae on Pano ee eee EY ONE nee OME ICE ies GMM EG Hon 5 pido co +3 75c Q. Palustris. Pin Oak—A rapid grower and transplants easily; foliage bright green, turning brownish-red in the fall; very desirable avenue or shade tree, with rather short spreading branches, forming a symmetrical pyramidal head. Prices on Pin Oak. Each 10 5 Re fee en Mi ner aba Aue ula” he COME me ee Oia uid LL REM eG LE ar GaN No et 2p 50c $4.00 ae 8 6 SR REN ee od os ink Me TORN RA oo ANTE BR Rg tae es Bs Let g 60c 5.00 SEG Tt. es Stace cues he Artie Saas ace nak GRRE ce cart Pat at Ren an ae cae TADS 6.00 Q. Phellos. Willow Oak—Tree of very symmetrical habit and of rapid growth; one of the most desirable and beautiful shade trees in the South; leaves are short petioled, linear-oblong, bright green and glossy, very much resembling those of willow, hence, the common name; thrives well on swampy or moist soil. Prices on Willow Oak. Each 10 yal ey ae aR ey Oe A Pe A iC RA Re SAM ote Coe LIS O%.3 $ .50 $ 4.00 PS i pe RUA GL ane a AN Re ts SA AMES it ake iN Maman aes aslo dig gts Gite .60 5.00 GaP Et es OS Bae AEM wy Shan seegtece ge re SEO ea er OUI EE ce etre SE ey cect ceeae 75 6.00 a iG ORR rae Ent Mero WS Cae A AM Ny hereto MIN LO A eR Stone re cisial® aadcrd a 1.25 10.00 Q. Serrata. Kunugi of Japanese—Grows well in mountainous regions of Japan; is much cultivated for ornamental and shade purposes; attains a height suitable for the purpose in a few years on account of its rapid growth; foliage is compact; the leaves are used to feed worms producing silk. Prices on Q. Serrata. Each BEST SUSY) ious ee hcketne aeeereee Oeee TEETER AA MERE so Ene ay OMIT no 0 45¢ oP as & 0 Ko) 6s a EP Sees Seni MN RACES RDS EA see damn ait Sd ola Saas 0 95 0 55c roses OR Dy 0S) hn) CT Re MRE nr. Ck Uae ee nl Vl le Ee heen k eae eS OS co 505 (axe B-6 ft. bush yew cess ou ee oes ne ORs ee ae ee eee $1.25 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT— Continued RHUS GLABRA—Ornamental Sumach Flowering deciduous ornamental shrub. attaining a height of ten to fifteen feet; flowers in terminal panicles, fruits crimson, hairy; one of the best species for mass or other planting; leaves turn crimson in autumn. Prices on Ornamental Sumach. Each ce eee ne ee amie ee ae re Ne AN Ty oy nad tiorviead > kde wie bts ib oC Sule eR ee ee 20c eee nee emer hes tern, Wee Snr eS ied RPL ceeute bps aa heen ees 25¢ Fcy) Uy PS es Te A eR ee ory Ee nes eee eae ee 35¢ de GEES [Sg 2 UNC ve OE Tice IR ota Sa es Pa ae ee ne 75¢ SALIX—Willow S. Babylonica. Weeping Willow—A native of Asia; long, slender, olive-green branches extending downward; beautiful trees for lawn or park. Prices on Weeping Willow. Each ee Ee ene ee See ue, I ee Nes yn Soe Mins a viel ele dd, Wh wie 'adreieloeS deus we 395C A eae eres PES Aine oo Sel a, cds, « city ew EES Came SM wwe hard Shona Giee ss 50c Tae ee I as ok Se Se SS ys eee elate Po ee aS oH Ne Sew clove eee T5C S. Caprea. Goat Willow—A small tree twelve to twenty-five feet high; large leaves and fluffy bunches of hair-like blossoms appear in summer; very unique effect, valuable in artistic landscape work. Prices on Goat Willow. Eacn See as ORCS RES A ers nae aN cele ater Se a iu oe ak awn widow a cht Evel k vee ue 25¢ ia Ee foo Sicha Lie, POC St Re, ee Be Rt ekg 30c ie II CCM ea re rae MN Etc ee Ae he me Me doe odie nub wie, tee bd bicwne 50c 2 EPEDS PELs eS ra’ e Cae BS Seka i ge, Sy ean tg chet ge A Oe cg 75c STERCULIA PLATANIFOLIA—Japan Varnish Tree A very desirable shade tree of rapid growth. Highly recommended for avenue or street planting or to plant in any place where quick results are desired. Leaves, very large three to five lobed, maple-like, bright green, turning yellow in autumn. Large panicle of white flowers in June. Fine trees for bees. The tree grows straight and can be branched off at any desired height. The green bark gives a tropical atmosphere. An avenue of fine specimen trees can be seen at the grounds of the Agricultural and Mechanical College, College Station, Texas. ee ur experience has proved that the climate of the Gulf Coast Country is almost ideal for this beautiful tree, thriving best on well drained land. Prices on Japan Varnish Tree. Each 10 100 en eM MON aL coee, Sere hE Luis hy hectie Takk v4 Meee hee Sees 25KC $2.00 $15.00 Pah Phe ZARA CC) elie pair Ae, eNO pe Se ee Aa lee SOC 3.00 25.00 ashi dic. -D) SRC | Cs SiG A nena ceaiibe Be et Sere ana ee oi ere 50c 4.00 35.00 fd SoM Mena AT ONCE es Cayce ts ete Er. Wes na bo ee 75c 3.00 45.00 Se CE TA NAR Bo es Sie Sorat ne F Mic & ere os $1.00 7.50 60.00 Pa RRL ENO ME sg fe he tafe core espe ie Sew BQ crane oN et LSS 10.00 75.60 STILLENGIA—Syn. Excaecaria, Tallow Tree The tree is a native of China and is highly valued for its fruits, which yield the tallow. This tallow is used very extensively in China for candle-making. The tree yields a hard wood, used by the Chinese for printing blocks, and its leaves are employed for dyeing black. Prices on Tallow Tree. Each 10 eM al SPM che Pe kee Sr a thai Ch ays ls nctatGate iste eels Bee hoe 28 20c $1.50 ee Ee OA Agi aE hohe. Sir SS Re ne Ae tn Wi spe ow be ee vee 25c 2.00 Poet well iaTeneG: sx. 2 os fos Gee Se ssh vlale ae see eae oe el 35¢ 3.00 ce? ei We MrANGMed: Slo Sie sles Sc clea. os re eee ee Sees 50c 4.06 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Weseae ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT—Continued SUGAR BERRY SWEET GUM See Celtis Occidentalis. See Liquidambar Styraciflua. SUMACH SYCAMORE See Rhus Glabra. See Platanus Orientalis. TALLOW TREE See Stillengia. TAXODIUM DISTICHUM-—Bald Cypress. (Deciduous Cypress) A very rapid growing, beautiful, stately tree of pyramidal form; branches are covered with bright brown bark and beautiful feathery foliage of light green color, making it one of the most ornamental trees offered; it thrives in almost any soil. It should be planted more extensively. Prices on Bald Cypress. Bach 10 D8 ME Fao Seti, oda a re ene atte lis Sim serteal oaiece Muininay k ta a Nlayue celts "a alan Nelema NG RR Emo ee ne ee a ee 2o€ $2.00 SeAieat ttyl te ia. ots onda omens Biche ke eaters NUR Nena cee acer STaues eh Sak ay ah eo ocean eae eee 35C 2.75 LEAs a ee enh eee rg ah ee Geera a Ra Ce eet Ola RAS NaI AR ed cn A'S Gc lo oc 50c 3.00 5 0 Ga OR ape RR ater) Ale Se AN Woe on Ca ence tera RPL eT Ti CRC nae CP ie IS Suan es gg! acc TOC 5.00 TEXAS UMBRELLA See Melia Azedarach Umbraculiformis. TREE OF HEAVEN See Ailanthus. ULMUS AMERICANA American White Elm The well-known white elm; grows anywhere in the South; the elm will make a rapid, spreading growth and lives to an extreme cld age; extensively plant- ed for avenues and streets. DAE 10) ae aa Men mi a Mat ie eee 25C $2.00 UES SO i Ree ae RRM eRe SS CNB Ar 35C 3.00 Sa Gh i Une ae aban SCUNC ND ls 50c 4.00 UMBRELLA CHINA See Melia Azedrach. VARNISH TREE. Japan) See Sterculia Plantanifolia. WALNUT See Juglans. WILLOW American White Elm. See Salix. 48 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT —Continued DECIDUOUS SHRUBS ALTHEA See Hibiscus. BERBERIS THUNBERGII Thunberg’s Barberry Dense low shrub from Japan, with spreading branches, deeply grooved; flowers pale yellow; fruit elliptic or nearly globe-like; is especially remark- able for its dense horizontal growth, and large brilliant red flowers and fruits; fruits remain on tree all winter; bright scarlet foliage in the fall; makes a beau- tiful hedge. Prices on Barberry. Each iste) 4s ane. bushy 6-20! 02 ls ves 25¢ BEE OA lane VINES IDI celle, aera oe ooo ae 3 oe 35¢ CALYCANTHUS FLORI- DUS—Sweet or Brown Shrub Deciduous shrub af aromatic frag- rance; solitary, rather large blossoms, double dark reddish, with very pleasant aroma; hardy in the Central and North- ern States; this shrub will grow in al- most any well-drained, rich soil in either shady or sunny position; shady place pre- ferred in the South. Prices on Brown Shrub. Each | EASON ERY Ce cgi peti OA ete Dek ee 2Q5c 2-3 pee GIES ee cI Yost Ch 50c CERCIS CHINENSIS Judas Tree A vigorous growing bush; the shining dark green, heart-shaped leaves are thick and leathery; in early spring, before the leaves appear, purplish pink flowers cov- er the branches and make it one of the most attractive spring flowering shrubs. Prices on Judas Tree. Each 3-yr.-old, strong plant, very bushy... 75c CHILOPSIS LINEARIS Flowering Willow A tall growing shrub of southwest Texas. The flowers are a large, corolla- like tube, divided in five lobes, edge crimped, varied lavender hues:: leaves re- semble a willow. Prices on Flowering Willow. Each 2 yr. old, strong plant 3 yr. old, strong plant 49 CLERODENDRON Clerodendron Squamatum—Togiri of the Japanese. Hardy shrub, attains a height of 6 to 10 feet; leaves very large, round-cordate, abruptly pointed; from spring to autumn it bears five-petaled brilliant scarlet flowers in the large spikes. The most attractive ornamental shrub we have. Each PED Wie ee eee ten Tia gee Fah oe tat $ .50 223 dt. eo LGA, Sy tee Reon Gait hae me hes oak 1.25 CRAPE MYRTLE See Lagerstroemia Indica. CRATAEGUS CUNEATA Thorn. , Sanzashi of Japan Dense, low-growing shrub, attaining a height of five to six feet with many thorny branches; in spring it produces single white flowers in clusters, being followed with round red or yellow skinned fruits about two-thirds inch in diameter; is one of the most beautiful flowering skrubs. Price on Thorn. Flowering size 50c each CYDONIA JAPONICA Japan Flowering Quince A beautiful shrub, three to six feet, with spreading spiny branches; two to six flowers in a cluster, scarlet red, pink and variegated; an excellent hardy or- namental; thrives well on any soil. Prices on Flowering Quince. Each SRS 1 ERM ge elt ac. Sort Shin ey Seep Oe rene vey ar Sac BRO LEM OAR Kectns RIE SE, Ste ak eS Se SEE SA RN EO oS eR ped CE ea 50c CYTISUS SCOPARIUS Scotch Broom. Enishida of Japan It is a very ornamental and a free flowering shrub. Its yellow papilio-like flowers, and nearly bare stems, make a unique combination in the American landscape. This plant is highly recom- mended by landscape gardeners. It is a naturalized plant in the South and Pa- cific. Prices on Scotch Broom. Each etait oie Ree POI OOS cea ee a 35c DER SS ok ALN ces SO ee oe 50c See b eee eee EO Ss Saco het ang! c res Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, bemas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT— Continued DEUTZIA CRENATA—Pride of Rochester Very ornamental shrub, with showy white or blush flowers appearing in spring or early summer; deciduous; leaves, rough, hairy, under surface; this plant ig all adapted to border planting with other shrubbery or alone; splendid for greenhouse decoration. Prices on Pride of Rochester. aca Bis layaiic cane Kee tthe is hes On es eee 25€ BAUS Iaye Sti OO. see sere ey ance ee 50¢ DIER VILLA— Weigela Shrub of spreading habit, arching branches, 5 to 10 feet high; leaves rather large, pale or pink carmine, funnel-shap- ed flowers; a vigorous and easy grower; splendid lawn plant. Bushy, strong ELAEAGNUS-—Japan Ole ee Gumi of Japanese—Highly ornamental shrub with handsome foliage. For fur- ther description see page 3. EUONYMUS For Evergreen Euonymus, see page 38. E. Altus. Cork Bark—Spreading shrub 6 to 8 feet; inconspicuous purplish flow- ers; very attractive in fall on account of the handsome, small scarlet fruits; splen- did red colored foliage in the fall. 0) 6) opie lewie) ‘e(e ee \e Je) sree Prices on E. Altus. Each NED SEE sini Sees, Re RON olsen Caen nr oer aoe DOES ue eee Ne ASS 50c FLOWERING PLUM Hana Komme of Japan This is the most beautiful flowering shrub. A mass of pinkish flowers liter- ally covers entire branches in early spring. Thrives well in the Gulf Coast Country. Price on Flowering Plum. Strong and bushy plant 50c each HIBISCUS Hibiscus Hamabo—Large yellow flow- ers; plant attains a height of 8 to 10 feet; hardy in the Southern States and a vig- orous grower; we first brought this plant to this country in 1910, and have fully tested it in our grounds at Alvin. oe ec eee Prices on Hamabo. Fach 5) it. aStGomeomamd ety ebils ys eh amen lles -6 ft., strong and very bushy .... 2.00 Hibiscus Syriacus. Althea; Rose of haron—It is perfectly hardy and grows to a height of 5 to 8 feet and is used as a border and hedge plant; many colors; pink, white, purple and _ variegated; blooms in great profusion from May un- til September; double and single. Prices on Althea. Each 2-3 shit Sth Omen aide Usa vag eae 25¢ 3-4 1t strong and bushy... eee Bare AAG, ft. Stroneeamdubiws iy... seen 50c Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis—This is a most beautiful flowering shrub of rapid growth. Blooms constantly during the growing period. Flowers are very large, several inches in diameter, double or sin- gle of many different colors and very at- tractive. They grow very well in the Gulf Coast, but require good protection during the winter. It is a most desirable shrub for pot culture. We have double copper yellow, double pink, double peach-blow, single red, double red and single pink variegated. Prices on H, R. Sinensis. Each 10 (XS $5.00 HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS Var. Otaksa Grand free flowering shrub with large clusters of showy flowers more than a foot long, which change to pink and fin- ally to purple, according to soil. The boldness of the inflorescense and dura- tion of beauty have ranked the Hydran- gea Otaksa among the most popular gar- den subjects. Its clusters of blossoms present a striking appearance. They are most effective when planted en masse. Strong plant eee ee ee es © ee ww Should be grown in the shade in the South. Prices on Hydrangea. Each Saath siZese 28 .2e se es eee 25c Me ditimasize Pits 4295 eee INE ear ee-uSIZer 2 336.4, ee ee eee 50c JAPAN OLEASTER See Eleagnus. JASMINUM-Jessamine or Jasmine J. Sieboldianum. Yellow Jessamine. Japanese Obai—F rect shrub, four-angled, smooth, short, stiff branches; foliage falls in autumn when growth is com- pleted; flowers in winter and _ very early spring in the south; very desirable Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT—Continued on account of the extremely early blos- soms; hardy in the north. Price on Jessamine LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA Crape Myrtle A genus of handsome, free flowering shrubs from India; an inhabitant of nearly every home-yard; is to the South what the lilac is to the North; a strong growing shrub, reaching a height of ten to twenty feet, producing an abundance of soft leaves; flowers in spring and summer; varieties, crimson, purple, white. Prices on Crape Myrtle. 50c each Each 10 t-2- tt, lowering “size <5: $ .20 $1.50 3-4 ft., flowering size ..... &: 250 3.50 AOS rt a. SPCCIMIETIIN sys 2556 5-2 25 5-7 ft., straight stem 7-9 in. in circumference, speci- SAMA Wet e Se Ly tas = $2.00 to $5.00 LONICERA—Bush Honey- suckle Desirable, .free-blooming shrub of erect habit in growth. Thrives in any soil and easiest of culture. The upright and dense growth makes an_ excellent hedge plant. Remnees.. |. c's acta ce te 25c each; $2.00 per 10 MAGNOLIA M. Conspicua. Chinese White Mag- nolia—Attains a height of 20 to 25 feet. A mass of beautiful white blossoms en- tirely cover the tree in spring. It is an exceedingly handsome deciduous tree. The delicate odor can be scented at a great distance. Diy i Rea eee M. Hypoleuca—Ho-Noki of Japanese. Attains a height of 40 to 50 feet; leaves large, glaucous green, very beautiful; it epens pale yellow flowers in spring. Prices on M. Hypoleuca. 50c each Each Eat, Ji Ee gel Se eee aay b A ke See 35C Doak HE alts A Pee hele 0 fi a Nepal 50c eee PY ena eet RIGS Sad Re T5e M. Kobus. Thunberg’s Japanese Mag- nolia—Valuable ornamental variety. It grows in pyramidal form. Branches are dense and short. Blooms early in April, flowers creamy yellow. Leto DR eae Coney a 35c each al M. Obovata. Purple Magnolia—A de- ciduous garden bush, attaining a height of 15 to 20 feet. Flowers, dark purple on the outside and purple on the inside. It contrasts finely with Magnolia Conspicua when planted on the lawn together. It is remarkable for the beautiful flowers pro- duced in the spring before the leaves are developed. 3-4 ft., bushy 75c each For the Everegreen Magnolia see page 35. PUNICA GRANATUM Pomegranate A most beautiful hardy flowering shrub well-known in the South. For further description on fruiting varieties, see page 28. Varieties we have to offer: Double Scarlet, Double Variegated, Red and White, Double Yellow. Prices on Pomegranate. Each 10 ye 5 cee 2S) 6 ea ae a 25c $2.00 Sie Tee MI Sia e e'aas Beaks ex So 30c 2.50 J aL AT DUGIY tts Bae eee 50c 4.00 BG ts pushy ps sek oof eS T5c «5.00 Japan .Dwarf .Pomegranate — Low, bushy, dwarf growth; dense foliage and branches; flowers semi-double, bright scarlet, medium size; fruit one and one- half to two inches in diameter; profuse bloomer and prolific bearer; makes an excellent pot plant and the most beauti- ful low-headed hedge plant; for bedding in lawn it is very desirable on account of its constant blossoms. Prices on Japan Dwarf Pomegranate. Each- 10 Sans bae eo Te See ae YS $ .50 $4.00 LUTE CEE rigger eles a ce a ea oi get.00 PEASE OSI OAs es ant ee 1: 00% 4.-7.50 QUINCE—Flowering See Cydonia Japonica. ROSE OF SHARON See Hibiscus Syriacus. SANZASHI, Of Japan See Crataegus Cuneata. SCOTCH BROOM See Cytisus Scopartus. SPIRAEA—Spireas Herbaceous plant. Forms a most beautiful hardy border plant with feath- —> Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, le wa. ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT — Continued er-like flowers, pink and white colored. The species is most extensively forced for winter flowers and is widely used for Easter-time decorations. Spirea Van Houtte. S. Cantonensis. Lance-Leaved Spirea. Kodermari of Japanese—Shrub with slen- der arching branches; the flowers are very handsome, white, in the form of smal! balls; exceedingly ornamental; hardy in the South. 293 iin ctrone pushy eplant issu. 50ceacl 3-4 ft, strong bushy plant .... 75¢ each S. Japonica. Japanese Spirea—A shrub with upright branches, 3 to 4 feet in height; flowers rosy-pink, in flat topped clusters; very showy. TRLGA AY IENTE Mm od odode sadiso ot 35c each S. Japonica Alba. Dwarf White Spirea —Native of Japan; branches upright and stiff; flowers white in clusters, as the above; neat and attractive. Heavy? plantitsenwas -ccr eee 35c each S. Van Houtte. Van Houtte’s Bridal Wreath— Flowers all double, showy white, produced in profusion; quite hardy; highly recommended. Fleavy splat ** 7,38 ne ae 35c each THORN See Crataegus Cuneata. TAMARIX—Tamarisk (All varieties are excellent for seashore platting.) T. Africana, French Tamarisk—A tall shrub with slender spreading branches and bluish-green scale-like leaves. Na- tive of Europe. Flowers pinkish, in slen- der panicled racemes, in spring or early summer. Showy and distinct. All vari- eties are excellent plants for seashore. T. Gallica. Indian Tamarisk—A vari- ety of the foregoing species from the Himalayas, characterized by its upright growth, longer racemes of pink flowers and dull green foliage. T. Plumosa. Japanese Tamarisk—A shrub, usually 10 to 12 feet tall and slender spreading branches and bright green foliage. Native of Japan. Prices on Tamarix. Each 10 APES at ES: eS ee eae, Mae Ae 25C $2.00 a Pat 8 SE ane aR aeARS VY NIU BT 50c 4.00 CLIMBERS AKEBIA QUINATA — Akebi of Japan This is a hardy, climbing Japanese vine of rapid growth; suitable for large ar- bors and trellises. in sunny or shady situations; the color of the flowers is dark brown and is very sweet scented; adapted to any kind of soil; bears fruit in size and form similar to Banana fruit, but sweeter; the vine is slow grower, but well adapted to the South. Price 50c each AMPELOPSIS QUINQUE- FOLIA— Virginia Creeper A high-climbing vine, holding to sup- ports by long, slender tendrils opposite the leaves; leaves small and rich green; 52 flowers perfect, greenish and small. 15c each; larger size, 25c each. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII Japanese or Boston Ivy A hardy and very useful climber, climbing firmly and covering walls densely; the glossy foliage stands dust well, also smoke, and turns to a brilliant orange-scarlet in the fall; the favorite of all hardy vines in the cities. Prices on Boston Ivy: 25c each; $2.90 per 10. HONEYSUCKLE See Lonicera. Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT—Continued JASMINUM OFFICINALE White Jasmine Very hardy evergreen climber; flowers white, fragrant and bloom during sum- mer. Thrive in most any _ situation. Highly recommended for covering walls. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. KUDZU VINE See Pueraria Thunbergiana. LONICERA~— Honeysuckle Common, but very ornamental decid- uous climbing shrub cr vine; very thrifty grower—flowers large and fragrant. We offer two varieties: red and yellow. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. MILLETIA JAPONICA Summer Wistaria A climbing leguminous plant. Resem- bles the Wistaria Chinensis in every rc- spect, except in size. It blooms white pale yellow flowers in mid-summer. 50c each. PUERARIA THUNBERGI- ANA—Kudzu Vine A hardy climber of extremely rapid growth; this is an excellent plant for covering walls, fences or unsightly places or objects on your home grounds; the vines will run 40 to 50 feet in a single season and will put out numerous branches that will make a similar growth; bears clusters of purple flowers. The Kudzu is now being grown in ex- tensive quantities in some portions of the South for stock feed. The young tender growth is very fine hay. 25c each root; $2.00 per 10. SUMMER WISTARIA See Milletia Japonica. VIRGINIA CREEPER See Ampelopsis Quinquefolia. WISTARIA A beautiful, vigorous, hardy, climbing vine; small leaves in great abundance, dark silvery to a light green; bears long, slender, drooping clusters of beautiful pea- shaped flowers, ranging in color from a pure creamy white to a delicate pink or purple; our vines are grafted. Prices on Wistaria. Each = SPER TO Ses aa he a De eh a a RR ee SS et Pee rr 50c © OP ESE SS OUNCE Se CNS Cee Reh Se NR ae eR ae Rare 15e a ea Metta Ole SDE CIIdeTl ei he eek cee Sele kwh ss sess maces bikie oa 2 $1.00 to $2.00 RS eON Ca, OF Ad POU eS PCE Mada yo Shere syste en va meade ela revista ratgcste a'e toes $2.00 to $4.00 W. Chinensis (Chinese)—Purple and white Wisteria; flowers 7 inches to 12 inches long. W. Multijuga—Japanese purple and white Wistaria; flowers two to five feet colcr; it is a rare variety introduced by us. Price on Pink Wistaria. Liveat, Old crartedy ico. sce 6c 50c each 3 years old, grafted specimen $2.00 each long. s Sweet Scented Japanese Wistaria— W. Multijuga Rosea—Japanese Pink Ww. i =| This variety is noted for its fragrant Wistaria; flowers are similar to those of flowers and is highly esteemed on this the long Japanese variety, but pink in account. Prices same as above. We have Wistaria trained in Standard or Tree form, in purple and white varieties. Price on Standard Wistaria. SeGw@acar lanes witimidierrOGiis «st. sats hs os 5 ok wae bteae a ee wares Ss $2.00 to $5.00 each BAMBOO The Bamboo delights in a deep, rich loam, and generously responds to good treat- ment. They should be planted in rich, moist (net wet) soil in a sheltered location. The Bamboo is an excellent ornamental plant. The following varieties will grow very successfully in the Southern States. Prices on Bamboos. Each Pepin MerCell Ciiady@e ee nen ek Aor Me ve eh ek Tees el OA Ld ola eld ghar eareiis fed 'aave'c os Gas) tO. St ae ARG atta dl atte ee ea ee ay wee Ieee Ne ce ace PU S RA re ee ee 75 to 1.00 See eS eN IAA) an ee eae ee ee ee ee Res I es OS ate 1.00 to 2.00 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Wena: ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT— Continued Arundinacia Japonica— Me-dake of Japanese. Attains a height of 20 to 30 feet: slender, smooth and extensively used for many purposes, such as hedge, fences, handles, rods, etc. Bambusa Arundinacea—Madake of the Japanese. Common giant Bamboo; gen- eral garden plant; can be easily grown; remarkable for its height, often attaining 75 feet with a diameter of four to five inches; the stems are used for many pur- poses; in spring the young shoots are eaten as vegetable. Bambusa Aurea—Hoo-Chiku of the Japanese. A garden Bamboo attaining a height of 4 to 5 feet; it is suitable for hedges, and the small ones are planted in pots: white and yellow stripes on leaves. Bambusa Nigra—Resembles the first one in shape, but a little smaller; bark is shiny black, and used muchly for making various kinds of furniture. Bambusa Pygmooa—Kimmei Chiku of the Japanese. A garden variety growing to a height of about ten feet with a di- ameter of about one inch; the stem is green on the side where the branches shoot forth, and the reverse side is yel- low; leaves have white stripes and are very pretty. Bambusa Sterilis—Hotei-Chiku of the Japanese. Height ten to fifteen feet, straight stem; internode at the base is very short and irregular, forming a curi- cus appearance; excellent Bamboo for fishing rods or walking canes; fine orna- mental bush 1n gardens; the best adaepted tor the South. PALMS The following varieties of palms, except where designated, may be successfully grown without protection from 40 to 50 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, and when planted in protected places, or covered during extreme cold snaps in winter, they may be grown 100 miles inland. Palms are very easy to grow and their value as an ornament is unsurpassed— they give a rich tropical appearance that cannot be had with any other plant. The following palms are strong field grown specimens, but are established in kegs or boxes before shipment—they will all grow. Palm, Washingtonia Filifera. Phoenix Canariensis—This is the Palm that is so extensively grown in Southern California. It makes a beautiful lawn .or avenue ornament. Attains a height of ten to fifteen feet. Washingtonia Filifera (Sentinel Palm) A tall upright growing tree, very hardy, barren of foliage, except near the top where there is a large tuft of broad, spreading, fan-shaped leaves. Prices on the Above Palms Established in Kegs, F. O. B. Nursery. Height Each 10 2 TOMS see aku embeee oe ere $2.75 $22.50 RNPOAAMEEE Sia -tea aus eee 3.50 30.00 A EO! DCS tree see eared ts 5.00 40.00 Chamaerops Excelsa—Hardy fan palm of slow growth; will stand hard freezing; very desirable for crnamental planting in lawn or house. Prices 50c to $1.25 each. Cycas Revoluta. Sago Palm-—Estab- lished in pot; an ideal hardy decorative earden and house plant; the leaves are like ostrich feathers and are dark green, uncurling from the top of the stem. Price 15c to 20c each leaf, according to size; or 75c to $10.00 each plant. Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT— Continued GRASSES EULALIA Eulalia Japonica. Variegated—This is a robust perennial grass, forming, when well established, large clumps with firm but graceful leaves which are marked with alternate stripes of creamy white and green; attains a height of six to ten feet; has beautiful flowers covered with long, silky hairs. Eulalia Japonica. Variegated. Var. Gracillima Univitata—A beautiful form with graceful narrow leaves; perfectly hardy, and highly ornamental for garden or lawn. 50c each clump; $1.00 strong clump. HERBACEO ASPARAGUS A. Plumosa Nana. Asparagus Ferns— A very valuable decorative plant. The plants may be grown indoors in pots and trained for open screens on win- dows, etc. The cut sprays will remain fresh and retain their attractive shape for many days after being cut. Each 10 SMMeM VENOLL oes ot eka k's we 25c $2.00 ATR U PPO Uwe wcaretetabe ale wis 2s 50c 3.50 A. Sprengeri— A new species very graceful to grow in suspended pot or basket. Fronds attain 3 to 4 feet in length. Each 10 AMANO AK Hales seh G a cues 20c $1.50 Beet Mee PO Cows.uisie aoe ot sn sees a5e€ 3.00 ASPIDISTRA LURIDA Shield Plant A most desirable, hardy house plant on account of stiff, shining leaves of shield shape; in the South it will thrive well in the open ground, if shaded. There are two varieties; white and green variegated, and green. Price 20c each leaf, or $1.00 to $2.00 each plant in pot. Beletia Hyacinthina A perennial orchid. Has tubrous roots; late in spring it shoots forth peduncles to a height of about one foot, and bears several reddish or white flowers of fine YUCCA BACCATA Spanish Bayonet Low, compact grower; leaves rigid; yellowish-green flowers: flower cluster 5406 feet longs: Price, 50c each. - YUCCA FILAMENTOSA Adam’s Needle Compact grower; dark green leaves and majestic spikes of yellowish white flowers. Price, 50c each. US PLANTS odor at the top; this plant thrives in al- most any soil in the South. Price, 50c per 10 roots. IRIS KEMPFERI—Japanese Iris These handsome — spring «blooming plants begin flowering about the middle of April and continue to bloom for five or six weeks. The flowers are large and of various hue—white, purple, violet. mauve, magenta, variously marked and penciled. Very effective where planted along the borders of ponds or streams. Price: 25c each; $2.00 for 10; $17.50 per 100. FERNS Boston Ferns—This is one of the best foliage plants that has been in the mar- ket for many years. It has many good points—beauty of foliage, hardiness, ability to exist and do well under adverse care and to do well in the house or con- servatory. Boch PTGS INOU, Oe tenet Se ate ce et 35¢c SECT SI CURD) S/S ed Rae eee eg a Se wee 50c RE TENGIG MONOD facets a Aeon Slee? BN Yn te $1.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS One of the most beautiful flowering house or garden plants. We have a nice collection of the Japanese and American types in various colors. Prices. 15eeach LESPEDEZA—Bush Clover A hardy, deciduous shrub, blooming in Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT— Continued summer and producing long, pendulous branched panicles in beautifully colored flowers. If pruned close down to the ground every spring it forms a neat, graceful bush, 4 to 5 feet high, which is covered in summer with blossoms. It is a splendid addition to any collection of Sececis Kaempferi Leopard Plant A perennial house plant with leaves six to ten inches across, dark, bright green, blotched white or creamy yel- low; flowers with bright yellow rays. herbaceous plants. Each ; Snrallvstunip: .t0.c ec oleae ee 25¢ Price: 50c each stump; $1.00 each Simone stunip sen. Stn eens ae Re eubeD Va pOus. L. Japonica. Japanese Bush Clover— Similar to below, but flowers are white, leaves are broader and less. pointed; branches are longer and taller. L. Sieboldi. Sieboldi’s Bush Clover— Ever-bloomer in the South, with rose- purple flowers; blades of leaves elongat- ed on smaller branches; slender and rosy colored. Musa—Banana This is a well-known, fruit-bearing, banana plant. Nice roots that will make a growth of from six to ten feet the first season; makes a very attractive tropical appearance. Prices on Banana. Medium size .... 25c each; $2.00 per 10 Large size 50c each; $4.00 per 10 eee ee Polianthea Tuberosa Mexican Tuberose A tuberouus perennial. In spring many daffodille-like leaves come up from the tube and during May to October long stalks appear constantly with many white, sweet-scented, beautiful flowers. They thrive best in rich, loamy soil Tradscantia Zebrina Wandering Jew This is a beautiful plant, growing to four feet, having leaves nicely striped with white, purple and green; they grow better in a moist shady situation. This is extensively grown as a basket-plant and also as a house plant. Price: 25c each. holding moisture and the tubes multiply very rapidly. The plant is extensively cultivated for cut-flowers. They stand long shipment. The roots should be protected from severe freeze. Price per 10, 25c; per 100, $2.00. Tea’s Weeping Mulberry (See page 45). 56 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT —Continued ROSES Roses are the most important flowering shrubs of the South. Nowhere in the country do they develop in such beauty or bloom in such profusion. No garden !s complete without its rose-bed, no planting scheme is perfect which does not provide a place for them. With few exceptions, the most satisfactory results will be secured by planting Roses grafted on strong-growing roots. Nearly all Roses grown from cuttings are vastly inferior, producing poor, weak plants as compared with grafted specimens. Our Roses are strong, grafted plants, grown in the open field—the kind of Roses that give satisfaction. In planting, the graft-union should be placed two or three inches under the surface of the ground. Any shoots which come from the root below the graft-union should be promptly removed, as these are worthless and will soon injure the grafted Rose above. CLIMBING ROSES are usually regarded as valuable only for porches or trel- lises. While useful for these purposes, they are often much more satisfactory as bush Roses. Clmbing Roses are strong growers; given plenty of room and severely pruned, they produce an abundance of bloom never surpassed and not often equaled by the true bush Roses. The ability of a Rose to bloom depends on its ability to grow and produce new wood. Directions for Planting, Pruning and Fertilizing Roses Almost any good garden soil, which is well drained, is suitable for Roses, but it must be well broken up and put in good condition before planting. It should be well fertilized with decomposed stable manure, bone meal, or a high-grade com- mercial fertilizer. Be sure that the fertilizer is thoroughly incorporated with the soil. Never plant Roses under large trees, or where the ground is taken up by the roots of adjacent trees. If you want to get good Roses, keep the ground free from grass and weeds, and thoroughly cultivated.in summer. A mulching in the fall with stable manure or leaf-mold is beneficial. During the growing season a small amount of bone meal or liquid manure, applied at intervals of a month or six weeks will give beneficial results. ; When Planting, cut off all but two or three of the strongest branches, and cut these back to 3 to 6 inches, according to the vigor of the plants. Unless Roses ar2 cut back severely when planted, there is danger of loss, and, furthermore, these cut- back plants will produce finer flowers. The holes in which the plants are to be set should be of ample size. You cannot expect good results from Roses improperly planted. 57 Alvin Japanese Nursery ‘Company, Alvin. Pex. ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT—Continued Pruning. After the first killing frost, or when the Roses are thoroughly matured, two-thirds of the past year’s growth should be cut off. As a general rule, the more vigorous the variety, the less it should be pruned. Remove all decayed wood, ana when pruning cut off close to.the main stems or limbs, and do not leave ragged or jagged stems, as these will decay and injure the plant. Climbing Roses should have only their side branches shortened in. Do not disturb the main stem. Of course, all weak and spindling growth should be removed. It should be understood that perfect flowers cannot be had when the plants are set out late in February or March, and which produce blooms before they are well established. But if these plants are allowed to grow until the following fall, and if they receive the proper treatment as to pruning, fertilization and cultivation, there will be no cause for complaint. Prices on Roses, Fach 10 100 {year ustronebield terowil=.s s¢2e 2 ae ee eee 30c $2.50 $20.00 Seyeats strone eld serovw iia shut cere otros Lae ee 40c 3250) 30.00 We have roughly divided our list according to colors, as follows: BUSH ROSES. Pink. Rosa Rugosa Gen. Jacqueminot Pridesu\iaid Wm. R. Smith Louis Philippe : Meteor EO eae Yellow. Re Megelengieri Helen Gould tae sea. M Cochet eee naan s | White ere Madame Franciska Kruger ; Whee, IB. Ik (Garon Bride Madame Caroline Testout Red. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Paul Neyron American Beauty Snowflake CLIMBING ROSES. catetag Pink. White. Yellow.» =e Baby Rambler Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Marechal Niel Red: (Mrs. Robert Peary) Souv. Van loubic li 2 . me Climbing Meteor (Climbing Kaiserin) Crimson Rambler American Beauty—Large, full, beauti- hardy, everblooming climber; buds are ful red. Not a strong grower; produces long and pointed, produced on long stiff fine flowers during spring and fall. stems like a forcing rose; delicious frag- Baby Rambler (Mme. Norbert Leva- fatice. vasseur—This Rose is of dwarf habit, . Crimson Rambler—A rich crimson col- and is continually in bloom from early or; vigorous grower, very popular; spring until frost; semi-double, dark blooms in clusters. crimson flowers, produced in clusters. Etoile de Lyon —Color beautiful A fine Rose for massing or bedding. chrome-yellow, deepening at center to Bon Silene—Noted for the great size pure golden yellow; flowers very large, and beauty of its buds, which are valued double and full, and deliciously fragrant. very highly for bouquets and decorative One of the best Roses of its class. purposes; deep rose color, sometimes General Jacqueminot— Crimson and bright, rosy crimson, or. pale, ight rose. well formed and not surpassed in beauty Bride—Superb pure white Rose; buds and brilliance of color. and flowers usually large and _ finely Helen Gould—One of the best if not formed. the best winter blooming rose; a splen- Bridesmaid—This has a deep brilliant did rich, rosy, crimson flower. pink blossom of beautiful form and rich, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria—One of the fragrant aroma; good bloomer. strongest growing, freest-blooming, most Climbing Kaiserin— The best white, perfect-flowered of the Hybrid Teas. Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT— Continued Louis Phillippe— Rich velvety crim- son, It is the most showy dark red Rose we have for gardens and grounds. It makes a large, vigorous bush, and there is scarcely a time during the entire year when it is not in bloom. Madame Alfred Carriere—Constantly in bloom; flowers are perfectly formed, gocd size, full and fragrant; color pearly white, inner petals slightly tinged pink. Is an excellent climber. Madame Caroline Testout—Color most brilliant pink imaginable. Beautiful eith- er in bud or open. Fine rounded form with most perfect shapely petals. Bush rather weak growth. Maman Cochet—Color, fleshy pink, with inner side of petals silvery rose. The beautiful elongated buds and full blown flowers are exquisitely charming, while the fragrance is rich and delicious. MARECHAL NIEL— The immense size and dark golden yellow color of this rose is familiar to every one; splendid size; perfect form, large, deep double blossom; this is the finest climbing Tea Rose of all. General Jacqueminot. METEOR — A dark, rich, velvety crimson rose—so dark that it sometimes appears blackish crimson; a _ constant, profuse bloomer; a vigorous grower. Climbing Meteor—Same as above, ex- cept this is climbing. 59 Mrs. B. R. Cant—Strong spreading habit. Flowers profuse bloomer. grower of large, pink, Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. Mile. Franciska Kruger—Color vari- able; in cooler weather it is a deep cop- pery yellow, changing to lovely red shades in the warmer weather. Always pretty; vigorous grower; free bloomer. Paul Neyron—One of the largest flow- ering roses in cultivation, very free bloomer. Deep, clear rose; very fresh and attractive, making straight shoots four to five feet high. R. M. Henrietta—Color, bright cherry- red; finely formed buds which always open into large perfect flowers of ex- quisite beauty and sweetness; desirable for cut flowers, retaining their form and beauty for several days. Rosa Rugosa. Japanese Rose—These roses form sturdy bushes. Perfectly hardy in the most trying places, stand- ing hot suns well and thriving in dry or sandy soils. The large, fragrant single flowers are produced in_ profusion throughout the summer. Snowflake, or Marie Lambert—Colors creamy white; flowers medium size, full and very double. Very vigorous and a continuous and free bloomer; reliable. Wm. R. Smith— Bright pink; very hardy, has great resistance to all dis- eases; this is in every way an exceilent rose. Alvin Japanese Nursery. Company, Alvin Bex. RESIN WASH FORMULA To be used as Spray against White Fly and Scale Insects. For Win- For Sum- ter Use mer Use Ree Stay tie Bho ee ye 30 lbs. 20 lbs. Caustic Soda (98%). 8 Ibs. Solis: Esha. @alee se eee 414 pints 3 pints AW ater a eg At oats 100 gals. 150 gals. Have the resin broken into small pieces, place it, the caustic soda and fish oil in a large iron boiler or kettle; pour over this twenty gallons of water and cook over a good fire for not less than three hours; add hot water, a little at a time; stir thoroughly until there is about fifty gallons of the hot solution; strain this into a spray pump and add cold water to make up as above indicated, or keep the mixture as a stock solution and dilute with an equal amount of water as desired for use. Do not add cold water while the solution is cooking, but pro- vide hot water for this purpose. BORDEAUX MIXTURE FORMULA To be used as a Spray for Fungi. Copper Sulphatem:< 2.2. 2easee Unslacked Lime 4 pounds Water 50 gallons Put the copper sulphate in a coarse sack and suspend into a barrel contain- ing twenty-five gallons of water; hang in barrel so it will just be covered by the water; slack the lime in a wooden bucket by adding a small 6 pounds amount of water at a time, and reduce this to a thin paste; put this paste into a second barrel of twenty-five gallons water; al- low time to thoroughly cool before mix- ing the two solutions and agitate thor- oughly; dip out a bucketful of each so- lution and pour together in united stream into the pump barrel through a strainer. ABOUT WEIGHTS AND SHIPPING The question of freight charges to distant noints is a matter of serious consider- ation, and we are therefore submitting a few figures to give a clearer insight into the subject. The general run of deciduous fruit trees, either in bales or cases, average about as follows: 6 to 8 ft., 2 pounds each; 4 to 6 ft., 1% pounds each; 3 to 4 ft., one pound each; 2 to 3 ft., % pound each; Grape Vines, 4% pound each. Deciduous ornamental trees from 6 to 8 ft. and up to 12 to 15 ft., 3 to 10 pounds each. Potted plants in from 3 to 6 inch pots, packed in hoxes, weigh frcm 4 to 12 pounds each, Citrus trees, balled, packed in boxes, 20 to 40 pounds each, with naked roots, 1 to 3 pounds each. Palms, packed in boxes, with ball of earth, 2 to 3 ft. plants, 40 pounds, and gradually increasing to 110 pounds each on 5 to 6 ft. plants. Grape cuttings 14 to 16 inches long, 80 pcunds to the thousand cuttings, in either bales or boxes. Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas GENERAL INDEX Page A Ay Bi Bise URN Te Co Oe ge I a CS Re a a 31 OCA Cire ee ce ee cade ice Faw tetas anette Oe eee 31 NCET ANG WALICTIES: 1 2 se sia e ss 42-43 PN@anieseNeCGlet sic0.5 27 is aoe « Glos ee 55 PSA IIS SP PA ort aahara eae See ee oe, 5 es 43 Eee EVM MIGM AGH, 8.0 a culate tre sk, w 8 Ree De eligi eA DTASSCIL. 62.) Soon. te ee we 43 DEI E VEZ get RO eo Sa ABI ee a Lo mene ee 49 Ampelopsis OQuinquefolia ............52 EMM pClOpsisn VEILGUH. 22. oo fee « aie os bets 52 PM Cate VATICEIES 5's oat Sees fe wes 22 LE SPLES EEN Fol 2 Wah el ree 32 PMEGISIa ANG VATICHCS..)0 cnr ol oe eR BMS VEN OUI orcas is iat aat a Para, Poke GRE. eed ov otele ADD BUODACES har netarida, =. wade se Sek. eS Pxaispraliian blackwOOd:- 2.1045 ec oe 1 Pee VO RES GieiNe ts at eae VS a i 48 Balled or Potted Orange Trees..... 9-11 BanmibOoO, angdevarietiess 0. 8%..c02. 22s: 23-54 Rarnana™*;,.\. Pls On ete eC nc ests Berberis Thunbergii Sey apn el ae ee 49 Begies and. varieties: ....0..0. 22.4.4. 27-29 "ESUIS ESSE! De Oe ade net Belen hg eee eM te an 44 foie Ved N alates | 5 ce fe aces eee Biota Pyramidalis .... 32 Pome, Meiners tos ax be eee wee 32 eine Ol PAP ATES E14. samt 290 bo aes & erases eis 32 Blackberry A Ie OUR Oe eT Bletia Hyacinthina a ae 55 emia Ar DOrvitae (so lees...) ee ro 2.32 By ESEO IONE VIVA > Sc sce «, 508 2 oes wes RES Bometlree . >... 6.) oF LES CSZTEIS) 2” TINEG Jie A Papen tr ie ee ee ea 33% “ESET GSSALE LD SSN Oy Be he 49 TESTeL SO CTO Bae ee ie ee ag 55 Bucheiioneysuckle W.. hoc dees cL eee bh C Calycanthus Floridus ..49 SammletianapOmica yal: so Sa wes Se 37 Santeliae Sava milcatyon. Vleck se ee ek 38 Cinpiera Oticimalis to 4 SSeS 32 Papier MereeesT ss 3k ok oe aes Ae ePOS Cape wasmmine! ....66¢ 2c ins. Yee cee 39-40 Car iparandavarieties << 2. 49s. 2) oc. San 43 Wodarem apa: vem oo Se ake Sag as es oe ee OO CoSCGIeETS BI IY= ac ley Ra a maa ca 33 Gens Occidentalis: 2 sic. ek. 3. ook oS AS Wenmcisa@iMmenSiSe ac. ccs sh teen oe 49 Slrmiaicey Paristin aA Sorex ile tase es 34, 38 Shmaceyparis: Obinsan: 6.95.0... $2.3 CLEG SEE ET UNS | 210 a OR Fis 25 Whiltopsisanearis. 2.) AS. kl eek Pe AY Gini retaw sy a5) bel Paes 44 MINMESE PAT DOT WItAG oo. ds ke oo oe der ne = 32 MOhneiten kash tcc. bine. 6-5. vob ae ee 36 CPSs AI one aie ee 15 Page RICE eee CEPT Pe Se orate pe’ 15 REIL rate RIMES Cee oar oe. oo Me oe, rs pes 7-14 Citrus) Wasi Olata en oe cee k fae ee 15 Glimibers.s.. 325. =: Saisie eS Cotton Wood Mee eh fel ec Ne bee hee 46 Cramer Wyler eas. Set oe ae oe eee Od Capa coiior Gimae ra cs steers es waves see. 49 ClesodenGeea: .4..cws ak ones ree cx 49 Cryptomeria .... 34, 38 ity Sana eaTU TRY ccs. Ss se Sc ke eases ond 55 Cupressus Sempervirens Royalii...... 34 Cydonia Tenge? ee ae eee c 49 Cypress .... ue Cypress, Bald . ..44 Cytisus Scoparius — Cee & 49 D Date. Japa 5. (e529 Deciduous Shrubs Za ls See cetn eat tee eee 49-52 Wecemucws- Cypress. Fox. S347, oor ee 48 Deciduous Trees . . 42-49 iB Ve CGN mire pe eg a Bec oe aka Loe eT alae. SRR > Deutz: Crenata~-.5.2-. 50 Dewberries 2G WDrceuthla se 5 ats fess 50 Mistancesuior Plantine* jo). sok ke 5 E Elaegnus . 29, 50 Fish: oho, ee ee eee ks ae hy ee a 48 Bnko' Saer tenis hida oo on ee et AD Eriobotrya Japonica 34-35 ESL EIGN IT We kk Pel Bee Apr rete Se MA nr RN sc a 55 Euonymus and varieties .... 38-29, 50 ELverereen a Shrubs: s... .o-1. Eve eae 1-42 Evergreen Trees ...... 31-35 Evergreen Euonymus . .38 Excaecaria ne Our F PUT ogee cree hee ERAS San ee Rae 55 Bier Sel aGi tean pes ae Act hike ieee. 38 Fig and varieties ... 15-16 ie a panese+oumen ssn: face. oe oe 31 Flowering Plum . . 56 HMioweriien Otmince, sive facies ee 49 Blowerite— Willow -)ca.de% 22s ws 49 Fruit Department .. 7-29 G Gardeniagand* varieties 025. 9-. -24. 539-40 Ginkepasttoias Sante ecn,. watts ote el 44 Gledi-schiawiriacanthos: pas. 2 44 Golden fo.c. 2k 5 - 265-56 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, VPexas Page ElibiscusanGavanlevles. esses 50 anoki-of fapamese takers eee 35 Loney: GZOCUSt 2 ocr te ao ee ee ee 44 Honeysuckle 553 Hydrangea tae et) I Ilex and varieties .. 40 Indian Cedar 5588 Wee) 2, oe eects eke eco ease ie ae re ne tar 55 inaltany Gy press: Petes een kee eee ae 3 japan) Cede atiicecr, ee aan ee 34-35 PApanese. sl vay geet ee cle ee 52 Japanese Iris £5 i Jie sei AD aie aco oe ap. SN ed ees teehee eee) Japan Niediariees|. 42s 34 Japan Oleaster Lees 50 Japan Varnish Tree .... 42 Japanm-Yiew ose: BS Jasmine and varieties Gets ee 40, 50 Wasting crs ne WN eo eee ADO. 53 juidas* Iree: 2. 3 Ai: ..49 Juglans 24 Jujube Dei se} 29 K Kumquat and varieties . 3-14 Keuiniqura tml @tegt et a ee hon eh ae 14 Kol Zur a Witte teen bot cents ee ena te tae cose’ Cats 3 L Rac erst noOcmmiiaglncicd sk wrote are, Ser ell LeTMO My Sse, Boe eee Oe eek 11-12 Lee SpeGeza, Pel. se Pulok bttel oe eke er, Dent eae BD Leopard Plant ... se 56 ilewstand sands varierics sameeren 10 Liquidambar Styraciflua . At ive Oak oe ee eer Cae Bere aeeeans 36 Lonicera bales, Reet RaW Sars a Rage oe ee Salen ay TSO ati AG it ye Oe ae Le ee 34 M Macnolia andre yanietics se.) ee 25, 51 Maidenhair Tree ... 2. 4d Miailes Ses, i Meee nic: oh eyed oahu ene, 49-43 Whe dlar, -Wfapyan ave mee. ee cm iaaae oe aye 35 Melia Azedarach Umbraculiformis....44 MiantO says ater ata eee eee eae oe 3 Malletiaaponica, a snore eer ee eee 5g Monius -andivaniches ne neo ee ce ee: 45 Mulberry and varieties ..... 28, 45 MNS a 50: SiS ene ens Pe ee teenie ae 56 N Nandinas Domestication eee ee Al INGrniin? 2:57 ee aie eee ae oe ea ge 41 Nettle Tree .... Oak: andivarteties: peace ree hee Oleashinac transits. see 143 Oleander cde Syaeeieee eA Orange and varieties 0 Oe ey Tee ra Manel Oriental Biaine 45 Rage Ornamental Depariimenty= sere. mee 31-60 ©Ornanitental Sumach? 2 ee eee AG Pp Pali: 2 oe Sa ee Ee eee 54 Pear and Varieties: 4... wee Pal Peach and: varieties)... 20. i eee 18-29 Pecan and-varieties {72.15 -o5 eee Persnmonsand, varieties sa). see ae 17-18 Pinemndivanmetes Gucs cee eee 35, 42 Pinus 35, 42 Pittispotuna, 2 25455. ee ee 42 Platanus-Onitentalis ose eee 45 Plum, Hlowerine 2.0 3 ee eee 50 Phin. tie Oo. ac eee pen eee 20-21 Podocarpus so. Sse some eee 35-36 Podocarpus: Nageta.- ey ee eee 36 Politanthea “ubenosay 22-030 eee 56 Pomelo and vatrietieses 1... 245 12-13 Pomegranate, oc 22st aa eee 28, 51 Poplar adihesrivce. sat ce eee 45-46 Populusandsvarietics: a. -<- seen ae 45-46 Pride of Rochester 3...22 eee 50 Privet and vatieties! .2 4. 50 eeer 40-41 Prunus Caroliniana . 36 Pueraria Phunberciana ee eee eee 53 IP ovancey Girelimenteimn 5... il Q Otmercus.ts."thied eee ee eee 36, 46 Ouince and. varieties ~22 -) a eee 23 Quince, Flowering .... . 49 R Rhus, Glabsas.se.. At Roses ; 57-60 Rosedale Le bosriae: Me Re Ponce 32 Rose of Sharon; :\2 0.01 23.) oe 50 Rubber Plant. .24. aie sale 2 eee 38 S) Salix: At Sanzashi : 49 Scotch, Broome ne vee ..49 Sécecis Maemipkent aaa 56 Sha ddock:.38: . ok as ee ee 15 Shield” Plants.) S27 a 55 Spanish Bayonet .. Pe Re 55 Spirea ee ol coats, ae 52 Sterculia Plantantieliamae ae ee Siulllenteday e- aer - ee, Strawberry ee Sugarberry els Samachs (208. Us ct a5 eee AT Stimaer “Wistatianwc) eee 58 Sweet Olive 3227). “een Gss. ee 42 Sweet Shrub ..49 Sweet (Gia. .ccls eae ee ee 44 SViGaAMIOLe: Mot Shh te eee 45 T ‘Tallow “tee: <8 es ee ee eee A’ Taroyo,or. japanese oi. -o5 25 eee 40 Tamanisk “oat oct eee oe eee Taxodium Distichum ... 28 Alvin Japanese Nursery Company, Alvin, Texas Mae ENCE Bee. Piet a Ae SS ee re te we A! W Sethe WA a Riga Ok eR oe sO Ls che cba he ot ew A ee alnitts nd VAEIE LIES 2 ego oe 2 Sos Be Mesas Waniceliat to... MRF es 8 Jel Ae LONG EG NEW see aes caste ha bi LS 5G Wiican Wigensisns. 6. . i freee Soe ne reg Oi errata, eee ee iy a Cea 50 MMi eee ee eee, 2 er ee ee ee Weight of Plants. eook. i coli s axis - 60 liber ALE ELY oo ore we 8 ea Aaa te Witt alae Eo 62 tH... 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