Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. ae nemey stows ere a ae wishaelien "op oecearmemmmumanerane OE i ARMSTRONG NURSERIES = t . ESTABLISHED IN 18&8&9 4086 JOHN S. ARMSTRONG ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A GOOD STOCK AND SATISFIED CUSTOMERS WELLS FARGO @& CO. BANK. Cable Address, “Wells.” Nir. J. S. Armstrong, San Francisco, Cal., Jan. 24, 1905. Ontario, Cal. Dear Sir:—Thank you for the two dozen roses, and also the one by mail received this A. M. The bushes are as fine as any | have ever seen, and will no doubt be a credit to my place in Berkeley. Very truly, JNO. H. MAYNARD. SAN ANTONIO & ARANSAS PASS RAILWAY CO. E. C. Tarrant, Treasurer. San Antonio, Texas, Mar. 23, 1905. Armstrong Nurseries, Ontario. Gentlemen:—Plants received and are perfectly satisfactory. Yours truly, E. C. TARRANT. J. S. Armstrong, Tillsonburg, Ont., Can., April 3, 1905. Ontario, Cal. Dear Sir:—The roses came to hand on April ist in first-class conditicn, and it was very kind of you in sending two extra. Many thanks for the same. Yours respectfully, FRED POLLARD. Armstrong Nurseries, Galveston, Texas, Feby. 24, 1905. Ontario, Cal. Dear Sir:—Your dollar collection of roses received today. I am more than pleased; they are fine stock. Regret not having your ad- dress before. Have bought this season two hundred rose bushes. Your sample is far ahead of any I received. Yours very truly, J. L. SODDEKER @ CO. SUMMERS BURKHART Attorney at Law Grant Block. J. S. Armstrong, Esq,, Albuquerque, N. M., Sept. 4, 1805. Ontario, Cal. Dear Sir:—During the past ten vears | have received rose plants from all sections, many of which came from the best known rosa growers. For the past four years | have dealt almost exclusively with you, because | can say without qualification that yours are the best plants | have ever received from any source. Other people in Albu- querque to whom I have made known your roses have had the same experience, Of the fifty you sent me this spring, all lived and are now doing splendidly. Yours truly, S. BURKHART. Please Read Before Ordering. How to Order. All orders should be sent in early to be sure of getting the best stock. Our rule is to fill orders in rotation as re- ceived. Our shipping season is from Jan- uary to April, although citrus trees and some other classes of stock may be shipped during a longer period. State how you wish us to ship, by freight or express, and via what route, otherwise we will use our own discre- tion in forwarding. No Substitution. When ordering state whether substitution will be allowed and to what extent. In case we cannot fill your order to the letter and you give us no in- structions in this respect, depend upon it we shall not substitute. In ordering it is always advisable to send us your second choice, or else give us authority to use our discretion in the selection of similar va- rieties. Prices—Important. Remember we cannot supply long lists of plants, one of each kind, at the hundred rate. To secure the hundred rate purchasers must order not less than fifty trees or plants comprising not less than five of each variety. Remittances. Orders from unknown cor- respondents must be accompanied with a draft, Post Office or Express Money Order for the amount or good reference. Prices are quoted subject to stock being unsold when order is received. Club Orders. We will be pleased to have responsible parties get up club orders. We will deal liberally with such orders. Club rates given on application. Vail Orders. For the convenience of those who cannot be reached by railroad or express, packages of small articles, not ex- ceeding four pounds, can be forwarded by mail; such articles to be charged at single rates unless otherwise specified. Hints to Planters and Buyers. Caution. Be careful in unpacking to note everything and either plant or cover up with moist soil at once. Do not allow the roots to become dry. Treatment Before Planting. Before plant- ing prune off all broken and extra long roots. Peach, plum, apricots, etc., should have side limbs and top cut back to at least half the length. Planting. Dig holes in the first place large enough to allow the roots of the tree to spread out in their natural position, carefully placing the finest and best soil from the sur- face in among the roots; when the soil is nearly filled in, thoroughly settle the earth by filling the hole with water; after it set- tles, fill in the remainder of earth. In most soils the use of water to settle the earth is much better than treading the soil with the foot. Address all correspondence to After Culture. The weeds and grass should not be allowed to grow around young trees or plants after being planted, as it re- tards their growth. The ground should be kept loose and clean around them, and in ease of fruit trees, vines, etc., proper prun- ing should be given. Guarantee of Genuineness. Our fruit trees are all budded or grafted from bearing trees. We personally attend to this part of the work, and use the utmost care to have them true to name. We fully realize that our fu- ture success in the nursery business depends much on the reliability of our labels. We hold ourselves in readiness, on proper proof, to replace any trees that may prove untrue to name. It is mutually agreed to between the purchaser and ourselves, however, that our guarantee of genuineness shall, in no case, make us liable for any sum greater than that originally paid for such trees. THE ARMSTRONG NURSERIES, JNO. S. ARMSTRONG, Proprietor, ONTARIO, CAL See page 11. The Advance Loquat.— Reduced one third. Citrus Fruits 3 Armstrong Nurseries Citrus eruits. Citrus fruits are still the leading product of Southern California, and as the volume increases and competition grows more intense the demand for good fruit and A No. 1 trees is correspondingly keener. With this onward trend it has al- Bearing Branch of Valencia Lates in our Orchard. ways been our aim to keepin step. The result is that from season to season there has been a gradual improvement in the quality of our trees, the result of experience in the growing and handling of the plants from the seed bed to the planting age. In varieties we always aim to furnish the commercial sorts, 1.e., those which have stood the test of experience and met conditions prevailing in California. These em- brace the sorts calculated to meet the requirements of the home garden, and may be en- umerated as follows in the rank of their importance: Washington Navel, Valencia Late, Thomson’s Navel, Mediterranean Sweet, St. Michaels, Malta and Ruby Blood, and the Tangerines. In lemons we have the Eureka, Villa Franca and the Lisbon; the pomelo or grape fruit we limit to the Marsh Seedless variety. We believe our stock this year to be better than ever,— more symmetrical, of robust habit and being grown in a rich loamy soil possess magnificent fibrous roots As a matter of fact, the care given this department of our business insures a tree second to none,—the kind that produces the good fruit in paying quantities. Armstrong Nurseries Citrus Fruits Citrus Trees. The prices given are for trees dug with bare roots at Nursery or packed in moss, f. o. b. Trees dug with balls of earth, packed in boxes for shipment will be charged for at cost, usually 10 to 15 cents each extra, according to age and size of tree. Prices of Orange and Lemon Trees unless otherwise specified. in. diameter, branched, 35c each; $25.00 per 100. branched, 50c each; $35.00 per 100. 75c each; $50.00 per 100. THE ORANGE. Washington Navel. This is the variety that made California oranges famous the world over. It has been one of the most profit- able from the grower’s standpoint. The tree is a good, thrifty grower, making a well-rounded, uniform top; bears heavily and regularly. The fruit is large, with a peculiar formation on the blossom end. Seedless, flesh meaty, tender, sweet and high-flavored; ripens early; good shipper; season from December to May. Thomson’s Improved Navel. Similar in character to the above; fruit ripens some- what earlier; medium in size, thin skinned, high colored, good flavor, and by some preferred to the Washington Navel. Valencia Late. Tree a strong and vigorous grower; a very prolific variety of fine qual- ity; size of fruit medium, somewhat oval, juicy and tender; skin medium; a valuable orange for late shipping. Paper Rind St. Michael. Tree strong and vigorous grower; very productive; fruit small, round; skin very thin and smooth, light color; pulp very juicy, sprightly, of fine quality; season medium, March to June; good shipper. Navelencia (New.) A seedless variety, com- bining the qualities of both Washington Navels and Valencia; ripening midway be- tween those two varieties; quality the best. Ruby Blood. Medium size, nearly round, skin thin but tough; pulp rich and juicy; flesh streaked with blood-red. The tree is hardy, good grower, and regular bearer. Malta Blood. Fruit medium, round or slight- ly oblong; skin smooth and thin; juicy, sweet and sprightly; flesh colored blood- red; vigorous grower and very prolific. Mediterranean Sweet. A good-growing, spreading tree without thorns; bears well; fruit medium in size, oval; season medium to late; March to July. Note.—We have all varieties of Citrus trees grown who prefer them. One-year buds, 3-8 to 5-8 One-year buds, 5-8 to 3-4 in. diameter, well Two-year buds, 3-4 to 1 in. diameter, heavily branched, Tangerine, Dancy’s. This is the most popu- lar of the Mandarin family; orange-red skin; pulp of best quality, not very seedy; rind separates readily from flesh; juicy, high-flavored; tree strong grower and very prolific; price, each 50c to $1.00. Satsuma. From Japan, where it is called Oonshui; fruit of fair quality; very early; each 75c. Kumquat. The Kin Kan of Japan, meaning a Gold orange; small, orange-yellow; fruit about *%4 to 1 inch in diameter; much used by the Orientals for preserving; pretty foliage; dwarf in habit; very ornamental; price, each 50c to $1.00. THE POMELO OR GRAPEFRUIT. Marsh Seedless. The Grape Fruit is becom- ing more popular each season, and deserv- edly so, for its medicinal qualities are now generally recognized. We have now dis- carded all but the above variety. All the others contain so many seed as to make them undesirable. Fruit is round, much larger in size than the Washington navel orange; pulp juicy, of rich, piquant flavor; almost seedless; rind thin, lemon-yellow color. THE LEMON. Eureka. Originated in California; tree thornless; good grower and heavy bearer; fruit excellent quality; one of the most popular sorts. Villa Franca. A vigorous grower and very productive; nearly thornless; fruit of fine quality; one of the very best lemons. Lisbon. thorny; A very strong grower; tree very quality of fruit the best. THE CITRON. Citron of Commerce. Fruit very large; simi- lar in shape and color to a lemon, but very much larger; tree good grower; can only be grown in frostless locations; used for making candied citron peel; $1.00 each. on Citrus Trifoliata stock for those We recommend these for localities likely to be visited by frost. Deciduous Fruits Armstrong Nurseries Deciduous Fruit Trees The Peach. The Peach succeeds well throughout the entire Pacific slope. a deep sandy loam. It thrives best on To secure stocky, vigorous trees head the young trees low when first planted and prune off alarge portion of the new growth each succeeding season. Do not allow a peach tree to overbear or its vitality will be weakened. Prices of Peach Trees, 4 to 5 ft., 25c each; Amsden June. Skin and flesh greenish white, juicy and sweet, of fair quality; one of the earliest. June. Early Crawford. A well known yellow peach of good quality; tree vigorous and prolific; in past years this was the earliest peach, but now much earlier kinds are known. July. Early Imperial. Ripens about with Amsden June; tree a strong, vigorous grower and yields abundantly; fruit good size with small pit; skin yellow, nearly covered with red, deep crimson in the sun; after fruit- ing this variety for four years we can recommend it as being the best early yellow free-stone peach; a splendid ship- per and the best for home use. Sold only at single rate, 25ce each. Elberta. Large yellow with red cheek; juicy, sweet and highly flavored; tree grows strong and healthy and very pro- ductive; very largely planted in Southern States; one of the best paying varieties for the Southwest; ripens end of July. Foster. Large, deep orange-red; flesh yel- low, very rich and juicy; ripens before the Early Crawford and considered better quality. George the Fourth. Large, white with red cheek; flesh pale, juicy and rich; a very popular table variety; end of August. Late Crawford. Large yellow with red cheek; flesh yellow, juicy and excellent; freestone; an old and popular variety; August. Lewkins Honey. Medium size, oval, skin whitish yellow, with blush on sunny side; flesh creamy white; juicy and melting; very sweet with rich honeyed flavor; an excellent variety for eating out of hand or table fruit; early in August. Lovell. Large round; flesh yellow to the pit; a splendid variety for canning and drying; similar to Muir, but tree a much stronger grower; a free and _ regular bearer; ripens with Muir or a few days later. $16.00 per 100, Lemon Cling.—An excellent variety for can- ning; skin light yellow, flesh firm, rich and clear; yellow to the pit; ripens in August. ——— Early Imperial Peach. Muir. Large yellow freestone; of excellent quality; flesh yellow, clear through; pit small; one of the most popular varieties for canning and especially adapted for drying; August. Salway. Large, round; skin creamy yellow, Sweet and rich flavor; freestone; a val- uable late sort; bears heavily and regular; very popular; September. Sellers Golden Cling. A very large and fine crimson peach of best quality; rich golden color, flesh firm, juicy and finely flavored; ripens with Late Crawford. Sabichi Winter. Medium size, very late; flesh white, juicy, sweet and melting, and excellent flavor, clings slightly to the pit; ripens November and December. Tuscan Cling. A fine early yellow cling, very large and of excellent flavor; in good de- mand for both canning and_ shipping; ripens with Early Crawford. White Heath Cling. Creamy white, blush on sunny side; flesh white, tender, juicy and delicious; September. Armstrong Nurseries Deciduous Fruits The Apricot. The Apricot is one of the most delicious and richly flavored fruits we possess. It is all the more desirable because ripening before the peach and plum. The con- ditions in California are well adapted to its culture, this being the only state in the Union in which it can be grown in commercial quantities. Prices of Apricot Trees, 4 to 5 ft., 25c each; Tilton (New). This variety has been largely recommended as a great producer of ex- cellent fruit; a late bloomer, which would make it valuable in sections visited by late frosts; claimed to be superior to Royal. Royal. Medium size, oval, brownish yellow; flesh yellow with sweet rich vinous flavor; the most largely planted in California; July. The $15.00 per 100. Blenheim. Large, slightly oval, deep yellow, rich and juicy; July. Moorpark. A very large, fine flavored va- riety; skin yellowish green, darker on the sunny side and marked with many little dots; inclined to bear light crops in some sections. Newcastle Early. Medium size, round; the best early variety; ripens two to three weeks before Royal. Plum The introduction and development of the Japanese Plums and their seedlings marks a new era in the growing of this excellent and profitable fruit. We can safely say more progress has been made during the last decade in improving the varieties of plums than in any other line of horticulture. Prices of Plum Trees, 25c each; Bartlett. One of the best of Burbanks new Plums; resembles the famous Bartlett Pear in habit of growth, flavor and fra- grance; fruit oval, yellow, turning to deep crimson when fully ripe; flesh light salmon colored, firm and juicy; ripens before Bur- bank. Burbank. Medium to large, round, having yellow dots and lilac bloom; flesh deep yellow, firm and meaty with an agreeable flavor; tree virogous and productive. $15.00 per 100. Kelsey. Very large, heart shaped; skin greenish yellow sometimes overspread with red when ripe, with a fine bloom; flesh yellow, meaty, firm, pleasant flavor; very prolific; August and September. Satsuma. Medium to large, round; skin dark red, flesh dark blood red, firm and solid, quality good; fine for canning. Wickson. Another of Burbank’s creations, and the largest of all plums; similar in form to Kelsey; flesh firm, deep amber yellow; a very handsome and finely fla- vored variety; valuable for canning and shipping; August. The Prune. By the term Prune is commonly signified a plum which dries successfully without the removal of the pit, and produces a sweet dried fruit. Prices of Prune Trees, 25c each; $15.00 per 100. French Prune. Medium size, oval; skin pur- ple; flesh rich and very sweet; planted extensively for drying. Tragedy. A valuable early variety, large, handsome; skin dark purple; flesh green- ish yellow; sweet and rich. Hungarian. Large, oval, reddish sweet and juicy. violet, Sugar Prune (New).. . This valuable new prune originated by Mr. Luther Burbank, The tree never fails to produce a full crop, even when side by side, the French prune has year after year been a partial or com- plete failure. Fruit very large, skin ten- der, dark purple, covered with white bloom. Flesh yellow, tender and sugary. Deciduous Fruits Armstrong Nurseries The Nectarine. The Nectarine is a most delicious fruit and requires the same culture as the peach, from which it differs by having a smooth skin like the plum. Prices of Nectarine Trees, 4 to 5 ft., 25c each, New White. Large, round, skin greenish white, tender and juicy; inclined to be a shy bearer. ; Boston. Large, bright yellow with red cheek, flesh yellow, sweet and pleasant flavor; freestone. The Apple. The following varieties of Apples have all been well tested in California, and we recommend them as the best for the Southwest. Prices of Apple Trees, 25c each; $12.00 per 100. These quotations apply only to those varieties where no prices are given. SUMMER VARIETIES. Early Harvest. Medium to large, pale yel- low; flesh tender, with fine flavor; one of the first to ripen; July. Gravenstein. A large striped, roundish ap- ple of the best quality; August. Maiden Blush. Medium, pale yellow with red cheek; tender and sweet but not high flavored; August. Sweet June. Fruit medium, roundish, regu- lar: light yellow; very sweet, pleasant and rich. Red Astrachan. Large, nearly covered with deep crimson; handsome, juicy, with rich acid flavor: very productive; one of the best summer apples; July. AUTUMN VARIETIES. Fall Pippin. Large, round, yellowish green; flesh tender, rich and delicious; very pro- ductive; one of the very best fall apples; September. Fameuse (Snow apple). Medium size, red streaked; flesh snowy white, tender, juicy and delicious; Septemher to October. WINTER VARIETIES. Baldwin. Large bright red; one of the most popular market sorts; December. Delaware Red. Large, roundish flat; mild sub-acid, beautiful dark red; a handsome late keeper; tree a vigorous grower and bears well. Jonathan. Medium size, conical, yellow and red; flesh tender, juicy and rich; very productive; one of the very best early winter apples; November to December. Missouri Pippin (Stone’s Eureka.) Large, round, yellow splashed with red; a popu- lar market sort; very productive. Rhode Island Greening. A well known var- iety that succeeds well in the Southwest; fruit very large, round, sub-acid, rich flavor; ripens late in the fall. White Winter Pearmain. Medium, oblong, greenish yellow, tender, juicy, highly fla- vored, good bearer; one of the leading varieties grown in California; November to July. Winesap. Large, round, deep red; good quality; succeeds well in light sandy soil; November to February. Winterstein (New). A seedling of Graven- stein, originated by Luther Burbank; it ripens with Baldwin and Rhode Island Greening; flesh yellowish, spicy, rich, sub- acid, of finest texture; color bright red, striped; tree vigorous and remarkably productive; price of Winterstein, each 30c. Yellow Bellflower. Large, yellow; flesh erisp, juicy, with a sprightly aromatic flavor: an excellent and valuable variety; tree a fine grower and good bearer; Oc- tober to February. The Crab Apple. Hyslop. Large deep crimson; a _ beautiful hardy variety; very productive. Transcendent. Very large, red and yellow; tree strong grower and very productive. Whitney. Very large and fine; green striped and splashed with carmine; flesh firm, juicy, pleasant flavor; August to Septem- ber. : Armstrong Nurseries 8 Deciduous Fruits The Cherry. There are few finer fruits than the Cherry, and in localities where they are fruit- ful, few more profitable. foliage, is fine for shade. Black Tartarian. Very large, purplish black; flesh half tender, flavor mild and pleasant; tree vigorous and erect; the most popular black cherry; June. English Morella. Large, dark red; tender, juicy, rich acid; later than early Rich- mond; an excellent acid variety. Prices of Cherry Trees, 30c each; The tree being a clean thrifty grower, with luxurious The tall, free-growing varieties are best for this purpose. $16.00 per 100. Early Richmond. An old favorite sort; an early red, sub-acid cherry; tree a fine grower, hardy, healthy and productive. Royal Ann. (Napoleon Bigarreau). A mag- nificent cherry, valuable for canning. Ripens late; color yellow with red cheek. Pear. The following varieties of Pears include most of those which have been well tested and best suited to the conditions of the Southwest. It is important that Summer and Autumn varieies be gathered at least from ten days to two weeks before ripening. Prices of Pear Trees, Andres des Portes. Medium size; pale green, marbled on sunny side with red; flesh fine, juicy, melting; a valuable early pear. Bartlett. One of the most popular varieties; large, buttery and melting, with rich musky flavor; tree a vigorous grower; bears abundantly; ripens early. Lawson. Flesh crisp and juicy, of fair qual- ity; one of the best market sorts on ac: count of its attractive appearance and good shipping qualities. 25c each; $15.00 per 100. Winter Bartlett (New). Large; skin yellow with blush, similar in form and quality to the Bartlett, only three or four months later in ripening. Winter Nellis. Medium size; flesh melting and buttery, with rich, sprightly flavor; tree a slender irregular but free grower; bears heavily and regu- lar; one of the best early winter pears. dull russet; The Fig. Prices of Fig Trees, unless otherwise noted, 2 to 3 ft., 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 3 to 4 ft., 30c each; $2.50 per 10. Lob Injir (Smyrna). The genuine com- mercial Smyrna fig as grown in Asia Minor. Large size, skin lemon yellow, pulp reddish amber, the flavor and qual- ity of this fig is unsurpassed. In connec- tion with the growing of this variety it is necessary to have the aid of the fig wasp (Blastophaga grossorum) which have lately been introduced into this country. These minute insects develop in the wild or Capri fig, afterward en- tering the edible fig and carry with them pollen that fertilize the seed. Un- less this variety is thus fertilized, the fig will drop from the ground before matu- rity. This process is not necessary with the other classes of figs. Price of Lob Injir trees, 40 cents each. Capri. The wild fig which must be grown in connection with the commercial Smyrna fig, Lob Injir, the ratio being two Capri trees to an acre of Smyrnas. Price of Capri trees, 50 cents each. Mission. The well known California black fig, one of the finest figs for home use; fruit does not sour on the trees, as is the case with some varieties; tree a strong grower and prolific. White Datato. A late variety of excellent quality. White Adriatic. Large, skin greenish yel- low; flesh reddish; tree strong grower and prolific; largely planted in California. White Smyrna. One of the best of all the figs; an excellent table variety; a most delicious and valuable sort. Fruits and Nuts Armstrong Nurseries The Quince. Is a desirable fruit for preserving and forms a valuable adjunct to the garden. Prices of Quince Trees, 25c each. Apple or Orange. Large, roundish, with short neck; greenish yellow color; this is the variety most largely cultivated. Reas Mammoth. A very large, fine variety of the orange quince; a good grower and quite prolific; one of the best. The Japanese Persimmon. A superb fruit that is growing rapidly in popular esteem. successfully in all parts of California and the Southwest. of varieties ripe fruit may be had from August to January. It can be grown very By a judicious selection The dark fleshed va- rieties are never astringent but have seed. The light fieshed sorts are astringent until they soften, and are seedless. proportion to the quantity of dark flesh. Prices of Trees, 4 to 6 ft., 50c each; $3.50 per 10. Persimmon trees we offer are grafted on hardy American stock and grown in our Nurseries. They cannot be classed with the unreliable im- ported Japanese stock which is the chief supply in California. Hyakume. Large to very large, roundish oblong, flattened at both ends; skin light buffish yellow; flesh dark brown, sweet crisp and meaty; not astringent but good while yet hard; diameter 2%4 inches lon- gitudinally and 3% inches transversely; tree of strongest growth and prolific. Tsuru. Large, slender, pointed; longest in proportion to is size of all; diameter 3% inches longitudinally and 2% inches transversely; skin bright red; flesh or- ange-yellow, some dark flesh around the very few seeds; astringent until fully ripe, then the quality is good; the latest of all to ripen; tree vigorous and a good The THE ALMOND. Price of Almond Trees, 30c each; $2.50 per 10. Golden State. A very fine variety, nut soft- shell; tree good grower and prolific. Languedoc. An old standard variety; nut large; very productive. Nonpariel. A popular sort; shell thin, qual- ity good; tree of a somewhat weeping habit; bears heavy and regular. THE CHESTNUT. Price of Chestnut Trees, 50c each. Italian or Spanish. Large fine nut; tree very ornamental. ; Those with mixed colored fiesh have seeds in 2 to 3 ft., 35c each; $2.50 per 10. Taber’s No. 23. Medium, oblate, flat or de- pressed point; diameter 14% inches longi- tudinally and 2% inches transversely; skin rather dark red, with peculiar stipple marks; flesh dark brown, sweet and free from astringency; seedy; good; prolific. Tane-Nashi. Large to very large, roundish conical, pointed, very smooth and sym- metrical; diameter 3144 inches longitudin- ally and 3% inches transversely; skin light yellow, changing to bright red at full maturity; flesh yellow and seedless; quality very fine; perhaps the most highly esteemed of the light-fleshed kinds; tree is vigorous and hears well; one of the most desirable market varieties. Triumph. Medium; tomato-shaped; skin yellow; flesh yellow; generally has a few seeds; very productive; quality of the best; ripens from September till Novem- ber. Nut. Japan Mammoth. Nut very large; bears young and of robust growth; ilar to Italian. THE PECAN. Price of Pecan Trees, 50c each. Paper Shell. A very large, fine soft shell variety; makes large upright growing Shade trees; deserves more extensive planting than has been given it. THE WALNUT. Price of Walnut Trees, 4 to 8 ft., 35 to 75c. Improved Soft Shell. Grown from choicest selected seed; nuts are large, shell thin, kernel of finest quality; tree a _ strong grower and an abundant cropper. tree sim- Armstrong Nurseries 10 Olives and Grapes The Olive. The growing of the Olive is now an established industry in California. The pickled Olive is a delicacy much sought after, the demand being greater than the supply. The same may be said of olive oil. soil and with proper care will increase in fruitfulness each seaaon. The tree succeeds in almost any good When planted out the young trees should be cut back to two feet high. Prices of Olive Trees, 30c each; $2.50 per 10. Manzanillo. This fine Spanish variety suc- ceeds well in California; it is one of the very best olives for pickling, and also pro- duces an oil of finest quality; fruit very large, purplish black, with light colored specks; tree a free grower and regular bearer. Mission. Introduced in California over one hundred years ago by the Spanish fathers who planted the seed brought from their native land; fruit medium to large; green with purplish shading; a standard pickling variety; tree a strong grower and good producer. Nevadillo. Fruit small to medium, purplish black when fully ripe; a fine oil olive; it also makes a well flavored pickle, but owing to its smaller size is not as popu- lar for this purpose as the preceding va- rieties; tree of strongest growth and a very heavy bearer. The Grape. Among fruits, Grapes are, perhaps, the most certain and also the most profitable. The varieties here enumerated have all been tested and are the best for general use. HARDY AMERICAN VARIETIES. This class of Grapes succeed well here and are especially adapted for arbors. Prices of American varieties unless otherwise noted, 15c each; $1.50 per 12; $8.00 per 100. By mail or prepaid express at single or dozen rates. Brilliant. An excellent early variety; clus- ters open to compact; berries large globu- lar, light to dark red, translucent with a thin bloom, pulp meaty and tender, melt- ing and delicious; growth very strong. Carman. One of the best of the Texas va- rieties; clusters large, berries persistent; medium, globular, black with thin bloom; ripe one to three weeks after Concord is gone; vine a hardy and vigorous grower. Catawba. Bunches round and loose; berries large, coppery red color, vinous and rich. Concord. An old, well known variety; large and handsome; color black; very hardy, productive and reliable: succeeds well over a great extent of country. Champion...Bery round, large, bluish-black; the chief value consists in its earliness; a good sort where the seasons are short. Cloeta. Another Texas variety; cluster and berry large, black, handsome; vine vig- orous and prolific; ripens just after Con- cord. Gold Coin. A handsome Texas variety; clusters medium size, berries large, glob- ular, yellowish when fully ripe, juicy and sweet. Green Mountain. This, the earliest hardy white grape, has been thoroughly tested over a wide area, and has proved most satisfactory; it combines hardiness, fruit- fulness, vigor, good size and _ excellent quality; bunch medium to large, shoul- dered; berries medium, greenish white; skin thin, tough; pulp tender, sweet, with few seeds; of excellent quality free from foxiness, and the flavor is excellent, rank- ing in this respect as a grape of the first class. Moores Diamond. Leading early white grape; white with rich yellow tinge; juicy, few seeds, almost free from pulp, excellent quality; above medium Size, ad- heres firmly to stem; vine like Concord in growth, hardines sand foliage; fine variety for both market and home garden. Niagara. Fruit large; bunch medium com- pact; skin thin but tough, pale yellow with whitish bloom; flesh tender and Sweet; vine healthy and _ productive. ripens with Concord. The Pierce. (California Concord). This variety we recommend as one of the best of the whole collection. Originated in California, being a sport of Isabella; Grapes and Loquats oh Armstrong Nurseries © bunches and berries are unusually large; skin bluish black; very sweet and aro- matic when fully ripe; vine exceedingly vigorous and very prolific; price of Pierce, 20c each; $1.50 per ten, $10.00 per hundred. Worden. Bunch large, compact; berries larger than the Concord, which it resem- bles, ripening a few days earlier, and is superior to it in flavor. THE FOREIGN GRAPE, The leading sorts for table use, raisins, wine making and shipping. Prices of Foreign Grapes, 15c each; $1.00 per 12; $4.00 per 100. Black Hamburg. An excellent black table grape; berries large, round, sweet and juicy; for wine and table use. Cornichon, Black. Bunches long and loose, berries oval; skin thick. covered with bloom; firm, good quality; one of the best late shipping grapes. Flaming Tokay. Bunches and berries very large, pale red with bloom; flesn firm and sweet; a handsome grape and a good shipper. Emperor. Bunches large, lonz and rather loose; berry large, oblate, wine-colored, very firm; a very late variety; considered one of the best for shipping. Malaga. One of the best table grapes; vine a strong grower, and very productive; bunches very large, compact; berry large, oval, yellowish-green; fleshy. Muscat of Alexandria. The white raisin grape planted so extensively in California; bunches large and loose; berry oval; mus- cat flavor; one of the richest flavored of all grapes; valuable for raisins, shipping and wine. Mission. Berries medium, round, black; bunches large, loose, sweet; an old stanard variety; table and wine. Olivette de Cadanet. Bunches large; berry very large, oval, whitish, crisp, juicy; of good quality. Rose of Peru. Bunches large and loose; berries round and firm; a popular variety. Sultana. Bunches large and compact; fruit small amber color, seedless; vine strong grower and prolific; largely planted for seedless raisins. White Sweetwater. (Chasselas de Fontain- bleau). Bunches large and compact; ber- ries medium size, round; skin thin, trans- parent, greenish yellow; pulp tender, juicy, sweet and richly flavored; one of the best early grapes. Thomson Seedless. Bunches very large; fruit similar to Sultana and preferred by many to it. Zinfandel. Bunches large and solid; berries round, black; grown extensively for wine. The Loquat. The Loquat is a fruit which is commanding wider attention as it becomes better known. The tree is of itself one of the most beautiful, single specimens often gracing our front yards and finding conspicuous places on the lawn. It is an ever- green, with large glaucous leaves, while the fruit is pear shape, orange in color, and of an acedulous-aromatie flavor. The fruit of the earlier sorts planted in this state were small, with abnormally large pits; but of late the fruit has been much improved by careful selection, notably by Mr. C. P. Taft, who has evolved a Loquat the fruit of which is fully 2% inches long (see illustration) by 1% inches in diameter. Pulp of a fine sub-acid flavor; pit small and oblong; color orange. Prices of Advance and Premier Loquat Trees, 2 to 3 ft., $1.00 each; 3 to 4 ft., $1.25 each. Prices of Seedling Loquat Trees, 2 to 3 ft., 35c each; 3 to 4 ft., 50c each. Advance. The leading sort of Mr. Taft’s introductions; fruit pear-shape, borne in large clusters; color orange yellow, flavor distinct and delightfully sub-acid. Another Taft variety. Fruit sweet, with a color salmon; The Premier. smaller than the Advance; peculiar aromatic flavor; prolific bearer. Armstrong Nurseries Miscellaneous Fruits Miscellaneous Fruits The Guava. Prices of Guavas, unless otherwise noted, in pots, 15c each; large plants, balled from field, 25c each; plants in boxes of 50, $3.00 per box. Lemon Guava. One of the finest of the Guava family; large yellowish fruit; the bush is susceptible to frost and requires protection in exposed places. In pots, 25c each. Gardena Dewberry. Prices of Crandall’s Early, 10c each; 50c per 12; $2.50 per 100. Crandall’s Early Blackberry. Large, firm, good flavor, fruits through the entire sea- son; ripens early. Strawberry Guava. A _ fine, glossy-leaved shrub, bearing abundantly a deep red col- ored fruit, about the size and flavor of strawberries; the guava is much sought after for jelly making, preserving, ete. The Pomegranate. Price of Pomegranate Trees, 35c each. Paper Shell (New). As the name indicates, this is a thin skinned variety of excellent quality. Wonderful (New. Large, highly colored; the pulp is richly colored, of good flavor; very fine; ripens late. Berries. Price of Gardena and Cuthbert Plants, 10c each; 50c per 12; $3.00 per 100. By mail prepaid at single or dozen rates. The Gardena Dewberry. This grand berry has proved to be a great success. It is wonderful to see the vines literally cov- ered with the large jet black berries. The points in its favor are: Early ripening and productiveness. As an early market berry it is a sure winner. The accom- panying illustration shows the new method of growing on trellise. Two stakes are driven into the ground and two short lath nailed across near the top. The vines are thrown over this in the spring, with the result that the vine is held in com- pact form, the fruit is easily picked and cultivation made easier. When the fruit- ing season is over cut off all the vines, old and young, close to the ground. The vines will then make an entirely new growth for next year’s crop. Plant in rows six feet apart. No fruit or family garden can be considered complete with- out at least a few growing Dewberry plants in the general assortment. They are of easy culture, prolific bearers, and yield a choice fruit of wide use. Cuthbert. The best of the red raspberries; large, conical; deep crimson; firm and best flavor. Armstrong Nurseries The Loganberry. This is one of the best introductions in the way of berries in re- cent years. A California production, being a hybrid between the wild California Blackberry and the Red Antwerp Rasp- berry. The fruit is very large and elon- gated. Color rich purplish red with a very pleasant vinous flavor. The best results are obtained by growing on a low trellis. During the dormant season the old last year vines may be cut off, leaving the new canes for the next crop. May be planted in rows seven to eight feet apart, and six to eight feet in the row. Price of Loganberries, 10c each; 50c per doz.; $2.50 per 100; by mail at single or dozen The Crimson Winter Rhubarb. Esculent Roots THE STRAWBERRY. Prices of Strawberry Plants, 20c per 12; 75c per 100. Brandywine. A good shipping variety, pes- sessing many good points in its favor; a good healthy grower; productive; large, glossy red berries; firm and of excellent quality; ripens midseason to late; is gain- ing in popularity wherever grown. Lady Thompson. Large, even sized; good color; early and productive; good shipper; fine flavor; strong, healthy growth; one of the best and most popular of all the va: rieties; grows better each year; too well known to need further description. Arizona Everbearing. A very large, hand- some berry; vigorous grower; endures heat of summer well; very productive. Esculent Roots. THE ASPARAGUS. Prices of Asparagus Roots, 10c each; 50c per 12, Palmetto. Of Southern origin; a variety of excellent quality, early, very large. Conover’s Colossal. A mammoth variety of vigorous growth, sending up from fifteen to twenty sprouts each year, CRIMSON WINTER RHUBARB Price of Crimson Winter Rhubarb, large field-grown plants, 25c each; $1.50 per dozen; small plants, 10c each; 75c per dozen. Crimson Winter Rhubarb. This is one of the latest and best of Luther Burbank’s intro- ductions. The popular demand for plants of Crimson Winter was so great last year that the supply became exhausted early in the season. Every garden should have a few plants of this valuable new produc- tion. It has a long growing season which covers a large portion of the year and bears an abundant crop all winter. It is very easy to grow, requiring less water than the old varieties. A rapid grower producing medium sized stocks of a crim- son color; crisp, tender and fine flavor. Mammoth Rhubarb. Large stalks; fine grower; one of the best old standard kinds. Divided roots, 10c each; 50c per dozen. Armstrong Nurseries 14 Roses. We have many other varieties of Roses not named in this Catalog, a list of which will be mailed on application. Our fine California field-grown Roses stand supreme for constitutional qual- ities, such as a strong root development, vigorous; habit of growth, strong drouth- resisting qualities, and profuse blooming characteristics. Why? Because grown in the open field under a Southern California sun in a soil and climate that stands second to none for luxuriance and deyelopment in plant life; indeed, so marked is this that our field- grow roses evince a development and strength when planted un- der arid conditions possessed by no others grown under protection in the East or North, Indeed it is a well known fact that a one year-old California field-grown rose shows size and hardiness the equal of two-year-old plants grown in the Kast. Unpacking Roses. Should plants, when received, have a withered appearance, caused by an unusual delay in transit (which sel- dom occurs) soak them in water for an hour or so to restore their vitality. of the past year’s growth, and all weak or decayed wood should be entirely cut out. As a rule the more vigorous the variety the less it should be pruned. Besides spring prun- ing, many of the Hybrid Perpetuals require to be pruned as soon as their first blossom- ing is over, in order to grow new wood for later blooming. It is always the new growth How to Plant. The rose delights in an open, airy situation; all types are partial to clay loam, but will succeed in any ordinary soil if enriched with well-rotted barnyard manure. Dig up the soil thoroughly to a depth of 12 or 15 inches. When the bush is planted press the soil firmly over the roots. Make a basin around the plant, and water freely to exclude air, and settle the earth. Pruning. This operation. is. best. per- formed during the dormant season. Most roses do better if moderately pruned. We usually remove from one-third to two-thirds which gives flowers. Note. We prune back all our roses, ready for planting before shipping. This is better for the plants and also lessens transport- ation charges. Prices—Important. Remember we cannot supply long lists of roses, one of each kind, at the hundred rate. To secure the hun- dred rate purchasers must order not less than fifty plants, comprising not less than five of each variety. General Roses Armstrong Nurseries The New Roses. The following new roses are the cream of the recent introductions. All have unusual merit and are on their own roots unless noted otherwise. Etoile de France. A charming new French Hybrid Tea Rose that aspires to a leading place among the reds. Thus far it cer- tainly promises well, has large fine buds borne singly on long stiff stems, dark erimson in color, centre vivid cerise, fra- grant and lasting. Vigorous in growth, soon forming a fine upright bush with few thorns. Strong field grown plants by mail prepaid, 75c each. ward the base. The full, open flower dis- closes a vivid richness of coloring rare and fascinating. Strongly tea scented; large flower, strong and healthy growth, with a rich, glossy foliage, rampant and vigorous, with a strong tendency to long shoots; very prolific. Strong plants, each 50c. A Block of La France Roses in Our Field Nurseries. McArthur. (Hybrid Tea). Color brilliant scarlet; a true everbloomer of fine, branching habit of growth; very vig- orous and healthy, every shoot producing a flower; the buds are perfect and last well when cut. Strong plants, 50c each. Killarney. This grand new Irish Rose is certain to become a general favorite, be- cause of its many sterling qualities; the buds are long and pointed in color, a soft shade of pink; handsome in both bud and full blown flower; a true everbloomer and a vigorous upright grower. Large field grown plants by mail, 75c. each. “La Detroit.” A seedling of Testout and Bridesmaid; color a beautiful shell pink, shading in the center to a soft rose pink; the reverse of the outer petal is of a creamy flesh tint, shading to silvery to- Mildred Grant. Soliel d’Or or Golden Sun. (Hybrid eas) sihis ele: gant new variety is quite distinct; the buds are very large and beautiful, opening out into a grand double flower; the color is pearl white, very delicately blushed; valuable for bedding. Strong plants, 50c each. Queen of Edgley. (H.P.) This fine rose is almost identical with American Beauty in everything except color, which is a soft, rich pink; it seems to be a stronger grow- er than American Beauty. Strong plants, 50ce each. (Hybrid Perpet- ual.) A charming new hardy yellow rose. The first of a new race of roses. A cross between the Persian Yellow and Antoine Ducher, color orange yellow, shaded to reddish gold; distinct and fine. Fine graft- ed plants, 50c each. Armstrong Nurseries Roses The Baby Rambler. (Mme. Norbert Leva- vasseur.) The new everblooming dwarf Crimson Rambler is a phenomenally free bloomer; scarcely ever out of bloom from early spring until stopped by frost in the fall; fine for either pot or open ground culture; although a dwarf attaining a height of about eighteen inches it is a thrifty grower with clean, lively green foliage free from fungous diseases; each new shoot sends forth a cluster of its pretty crimson flowers. All rose lovers should have this new variety. Strong field grown plants by mail, 60 cents; smaller plants from pots, 35 cents. The Ever Blooming Tea Roses This is a very popular class of roses on account of their very free blooming qualities, and wide range of color. Prices of Tea Roses, 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Bride. Pure white, sometimes delicately tinged with pink; large, fine form, fra grant, free bloomer; one of the most popu- lar of white roses. Bridesmaid. Rich, clear pink; a well-known and popular variety. Bougere. Bronzed pink; large and full; an old, hardy variety; very popular. Burbank. Cherry crimson; a free blooming hardy variety. Caroline Fabish. In color dark crimson; a strong grower and profuse bloomer; a fine showy, dark colored Tea Rose Catherine Mermet. Color clear’ shining pink, center shaded with amber and fawn; large globular flowers; a strong, healthy grower and splendid bloomer; an old standard sort that still retains its popu- larity. Christine de Noue or Double Papa Gontier. Deep purplish red; double; deliciously sweet. Comtesse de Frigneuse. Delicate canary yellow; large, full, well formed; bud long and pointed; free flowering; a beauty. Duchess de Brabant. Soft light rose; blooms in great profusion almost the year round; very strong grower; a very Satis- factory variety. Francisca Kruger. Coppery yellow shaded with peach blush; a strong grower and constant bloomer; a rose worthy of a place in every collection. Homer. Salmon rose; free bloomer; half hardy; buds beautiful, medium in size and of variable shades. Isabella Sprunt. Color bright canary yel- low, with a very sweet tea scent; beautiful buds; very desirable for cut flowers. Lady Roberts. An English rose of very vigorous growth; a magnificent bud; flower large, full, of exquisite form; color reddish apricot, shaded coppery red; a beautiful rose. Following are field-grown on their own roots. $18 per 100. By mail or express prepaid. Ivory. .(White Golden Gate.) A sport from Golden Gate and identical with it, except in color; fine for cut flowers. Papa Gontier. See Page 17. Marie Van Houte. For outdoor culture this beautiful rose cannot be excelled by any of its color; the flowers are large and full; the color pale yellow shading to creamy white and tinged with pale rose; bush is a sturdy grower and a free bloomer. Roses 7 Armstrong Nurseries Maman Cochet. Clear, rich pink; flower of Princess de Sagan. Crimson is a scarce great substance; a vigorous grower with color among Tea Roses and for this rea- pretty foliage; the finest of all the pink son the pretty buds of this variety are Tea Roses for open ground culture. very much admired; the color is rich velvety crimson; in its color it is unex- celled for outdoor culture. Safrano. Saffron and apricot yellow, semi- double; beautiful in bud; fine for cut flowers. Marquis de Querhoent. Color beautiful China rose, salmon and yellow; a clean, strong grower and persistent bloomer; a charming new rose. White Maman Cochet. Madame Hoste. Color creamy yellow with amber center; flowers large and _ fully formed; a prolific bloomer and vigorous grower; one of the best light yellow roses. Muriel Graham. Color creamy white, suf- fused with delicate pink; a beautiful rose of the Mermet type; a fine garden rose. Papa Gontier. This is probably the most popular red rose in the whole list; the bush, which is of strongest growth, is al- ways furnished with an abundance of healthy foliage and is an incessant bloomer; it is much sought after for cut flowers on account of its magnificent buds; color rich cherry red; no collection is complete without it. Souvenir de Pierre Notting. This new va- riety is a seedling of Marechal Niel and Maman Cochet with beautiful, closely set foliage and strong sturdy habit of growth; color, orange yellow bordered with Car- mine rose; the bloom is large and full, and the buds are long and of elegant form. Valle de Chamounix. An elegant rose; the color is variable from rich coppery yellow to rosy blush; the buds are exceedingly pretty, full and sweet and quite distinct from any other rose; it ought to be in every collection. White Maman Cochet. This grand rose has proven to be the very best of white bed- Perle des Jardines. (Pearl of the Garden.) This grand old rose still maintains its popularity and is known as one of the best of its color; the flowers are large and full; clear golden yellow color; succeeds well in the open ground. ders; flowers of mammoth size, round and full; pure white throughout; a gen- eral favorite wherever known; identical with Maman Cochet, except in color, both of which are exceptionally fine roses for general culture. Armstrong Nurseries Roses The Hybrid Tea Roses. This class of Roses combines to a certain degree the qualities of the Tea Rose and the Hybrid Perpetual, being free blooming like the Teas, and quite hardy and many of them richly colored and sweet scented like the Hybrid Perpetuals. Same price as Tea Roses. Admiral Dewey. A _ sport from Caroline Testout; color, delicate blush pink; glob- ular, expanding into a full flower, without showing its center; more vigorous than its parent, and very free flowering. La France in Vase. Admiral Schley. (Red Burbank.) This is a new bedding rose of great excellence, sent out by Mr. John Cook of Baltimore; color, rich cherry red; a very free bloomer and vigorous grower. Bessie Brown. White, sometimes faintly flushed pink; a rose of transcendent beauty; one of the largest and fullest we have ever seen; an erect and vigorous grower, flowering profusely all summer. Duchess of Albany (Red Lafrance.) Rosy pink; very large and double; fragrant. Franz Deegen. This is one of the grandest yellow hybrid Tea Roses-ever introduced; it is a seedling from Kaiserin; a fine grower, having dark leathery foliage; the outer petals are -a beautiful yellow, the inner petals are a deep rich orange shade; it is a constant bloomer, opening its buds freely; not subject to mildew; a new va- riety of great promise. Grus an Teplitz. The reddest of red roses; bright scarlet, shading to velvety crimson; as a bedding rose this is one of the finest and most useful varieties ever sent out; the freest grower and most profuse bloomer of any everbloomer; the mass of color produced is simply wonderful; the foliage is very beautiful, all the younger growth being a bronzy plum color; a clean, strong grower; blooms through the entire summer. Helen Gould. This is a most beautiful and satisfactory rose for out-door culture; it is a cross between Kaiserin and Testout and possessing many of the good qualities of both; color, bright glowing carmine; bud long and elegantly pointed, full and per- fectly double; fine grower and constant bloomer. Lady Battersea. A most beautiful rose of recent introduction; this variety has long pointed buds of the largest size and very striking form; the color is bright cherry crimson, often approaching the shade of Liberty; the stems are stiff and long; a vigorous grower and very free in bloom; an excellent garden sort. Lafrance. Silvery rose, shading to pink; very large and full; constant bloomer; sweetest scented of all roses. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Pure ivory white; the grandest of all white roses; is a strong grower producing buds and flow- ers of enormous size; a grand garden rose, and the finest of all for cut flowers; no lover of roses can afford to be without it. Roses Madam Caroline Testout. Meteor. One of the very brightest colored deep red roses in existence; the color is a rich, deep, velvety crimson exceedingly bright and striking; both buds and flow- ers are large, elegantly formed; fully double and borne on long stems; vigorous and healthy; a constant blomer; quite hardy. I Armstrong Nurseries Madame Abel Chatenay. A beautiful creamy rose color, shaded with rose vermilion and tinged with salmon; the flowers are borne on long stems; well adapted for cut flow- ers. Madame Caroline Testout. Clear, bright rose; very sweet; flowers large and double, resembling Lafrance, but of more sturdy habit; very free flowering; one of the very best new roses. Madame Pernet Ducher. (The Yellow La- france.) Flowers semi-double; beautiful buds, which are borne in great profusion; color bright, canary yellow; bush of strong, robust growth; a grand garden sort. Mile. Mina Barbanson. This rose is very beautiful, its branching habit being ad- mirable; the upper surface of each petal is shell pink, the reverse soft rose; very free and fragrant; a seedling from Testout and Chatenay. Mille. Helena Cambier. Color, lovely canary- yellow with deep peachy-red center, chang- ing to creamy-pink as the flowers open; it makes a neat, handsome bush, blcoms quickly and abundantly all through the season, and the flowers are large, very double and sweet. Mrs. Robt. Garrett. A beautiful large rose of exquisite shape and finish; buds large and pointed, opening up in a _ beautiful rounded flower; color glowing shell pink; delightfully fragrant. Mrs. B. R. Cant. A beautiful new rose on the style and color of Papa Gontier, the buds are large and full; it is a very free grower and free bloomer. This variety has come to stay. President Carnot. Color a _ delicate rosy blush, shaded a trifle deeper at the center of the flower, which is very large and ex- quisitely shaped, with thick, shell-like pet- als; strong grower, free bloomer; fra- grant; a superb rose; one of the best varieties introduced in recent years. Prince of Bulgaria. Color a rich shade of light salmon rose; a vigorous grower with large, bright green foliage; flower large and full, much like a superb Carnot in form; an excellent new sort which is liked by all who see it. Vicomtess Folkstone. Very fine and large, splendidly formed and of fine substance; color creamy pink; bush, a very strong grower and a constant bloomer; one of the very best garden varieties. Roses 20 Armstrong Nurseries Franz Deegen. on CL pues =} tee! ow S2® epSa¢ D aa, oO Pap - at bp aS ca ‘Say ro'g B'S oO & tS) Sof S Seon PROD ee alo feES) dal a Ri |= ro) pe m 'é) deo A nod HPS _ Schone TNO N ASM? qdOnd o nr? @ — © Sipe) Bae Sey GES Bos 5 o.8 WM ~ ie} n q o Ene oD | fe) nm a very free and continuous Identical with Lafrance, except in color, ro) q nm iD © POs Sees ae ON Bea fas} 34 4 u 4a E 5 = ar | © 4h Ok=encies (S| oO ..0 eat = P= wae “a oo OW _ q4 O 348 ; fe) LEE SO S BRO Roses Zl Armstrong Nurseries The Hybrid Perpetuals. This valuable class of roses are distinguished by their vigorous, upright growth, and large fragrant flowers. Being very hardy they succeed in all parts of the country. While the small greenhouse-grown roses of this class sent out by adver- tisers of roses in the East, do not, as a rule, bloom the first season, our large field- grown plants will rarely fail to give plenty of beautiful flowers soon after planting. Prices of Hybrid Perpetual Roses, 35c each; $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100. By mail or express prepaid. Alfred Colomb. Brilliant carmine crimson; very large and full; very fragrant; a su- perb rose. American Beauty. Color a rich, rosy crim- son; the beauty and fragrance of this rose is unsurpassed by any variety we know of; it is well named the American Beauty, for it is a queen among roses; the flowers are large, deep and very double, although the varieties in this class are not, as a rule, everbloomers, yet this grand rose will, with proper care, bloom through- out the entire summer. Anna de Diesbach. A lovely shade of car- mine; large, double flowers; fragrant; one of the hardiest. Captain Christy. Extra large flat flowers; color a lovely shade of pale peach, deep- ening at the center to crimson. Clio. A strong, vigorous grower; handsome foliage; flowers flesh color, large and glob- ular, on the order of Baroness Rothchild. Coquette des Blanches. Pure, snowy white, sometimes faintly tinged with pale rose; blooms in large clusters; medium size. Coquette Bordelais. Flowers are very large, fragrant and regular; color bright, lively pink; bush strong grower and altogether a very satisfactory rose. Dinsmore. Color rich, crimson _ scarlet, showy and handsome and delightfully fra- grant. Earl of Dufferin. Rich, brilliant, velvety, crimson, shaded with dark maroon; large, finely formed and fragrant; bush a Vig- orous grower. General Jacqueminot. An old popular varie- ty; color brilliant crimson; large and ef- fective. American Beauty. General Washington. Color bright, shining Jean Laibaud. Crimson maroon illumined crimson; flowers are large and perfectly with searlet; large, full and fragrant; an double; one of the very best. abundant bloomer. Gloire Lyonaise. White tinted with yellow; John Hopper. The flowers are large, very large, full and of good form; very distinct regular and full; color, bright rose, chang- and pleasing. ing to glowing pink; an old standard. Armstrong N urseries De, Jubilee. One of the grandest dark red roses yeu offered: Trichy deepy red Roses Prince Camille de Rohan. Deep, velvety shading to crimson; large, full; one of the best of dark roses; in fact the darkest Hybrid deep crimson and velvety maroon; flowers are large and are borne freely. rose in cultivation. Captain Christy Lady Helen Stewart. A bright, scarlet crim- son; flowers fully rounded out; petals large and thick; highly perfumed. La Reine. Beautiful clear bright rose; very large, fine, full form; fragrant and hardy. Madame Masson. The flowers are large, col- or a clear bright rose; highly perfumed; one of tne best for planting. Madame Plantier. An old well known hardy variety; color pure white, large and full; recommended for cemetery planting be- cause of its vigor and permanency. Margaret Dickson. White with pale flesh centre; extra large flower with shell like petals; good form, handsome foliage. Marshall P. Wilder. Color cherry carmine; flowers are large, semi globular, full and of good substance; free flowering; a very desirable rose. Paul Neyron. The largest rose in cultiva- tion; a handsome upright grower produc- ing an immense flower at the end of every long stiff stem, similar to American Beauty; color, a deep rose; a free bloomer, in every way a grand rose for general planting. Roger Lambelin. Color glowing crimson; the edges of petals are irreguiar and are marked with white, forming a sharp con- trast; one of the most remarkable roses yet offered. Ulrich Brunner. One of the grandest hardy roses; color brilliant cherry red, a very effective color; flowers of fine form and finish, borne on strong stems nearly thorn- less; petals of great substance; plant hardy and vigorous, a very free bloomer. Roses 23 The Everblooming Bourbon, This class of Roses are hardy in most localities. orous growers, free and continuous bloomers. duce a mass of bloom the entire growing season. Prices of Ever Blooming Bourbon, Bengal and China Roses, Armstrong Nurseries Bengal and China Roses. . They are mostly strong, vig- With moderate care they will pro- 25c each; $2.50 per dozen; $18.00 ner 100. Agrippina. For bedding or hedge this rose is admirably adapted; it is a vigorous erower, carries its foliage well and is al- ways in bloom; color brilliant red; double and sweet. Caroline Marniesse. A grand cemetery rose; a hardy variety that is always in bloom; blooms small, pure white tinged with pink and are borne in clusters; bush rather low growing but strong; fine for borders. Champion of the World. A fine hardy ever- bleoming pink rose of great merit, one of the best of all roses for outdoor cultiva- tion; a strong grower requiring little care; flowers are of medium size, but are pro- duced in great profusion the entire season: full and fragrant. Malmaison. One of the best of its class, for general cultivation it is unsurpassed; the color is a rosy flesh shaded with fawn, flowers very double and very fragrant. Queen Scarlet. A constant and profuse bloomer, similar to Agrippena; an excel- lent rose for massing or mixed with other sorts; color, a rich velvety scarlet; al- ways in bloom. The Moss Roses. Prices of Moss Roses, 25c each; $2.50 per 12. Crimson Globe. Color deep crimson, large, full and perfectly globular; habit of growth vigorous; a decided acquisition among Moss roses. Princess Adelaide. Strong grower, flowers are pale rose color and good form. The Polyantha Roses. [he Polyanthas are a lovely and distinct class of everblooming roses, distin- euished by their dwarf growth and clusters of small to medium size fiowers. Prices of Polyantha Roses, 25c each; $2.50 per 12. Clothilde Soupert. Color pink, shading _to white: so well known that no description is needed. Mile. Cecil Brunner. Rosy pink, salmon center; admirable in bud and open flower: one of the most popular sorts. George Pernet. Small to medium sized flow- ers, very full with fine imbricated petals; color bright rose, passing to silvery white tinged with yellow; very pretty. Primula. A most beautiful and showy litile rose; the bush is dwarf, but very vig- orous and is literally covered with the richly colored semi double flowers; color white in the center, the outer edges of petals being bordered with a delightful shade of pink, reminding one of the Chinese Primrose. Pink Soupert. Identical with Clothilda Sou- pert except in color of flower; a sturdy grower and full bloomer; a fine, hardy variety that has always been popular. Attention is called to the rose collections we are offering on page 35, each of which comprises selections of our own choice, giving the best results in growth and bloom under careful culture. number of choice roses at reduced rates. These collections afford an opportunity to secure a Armstrong Nurseries 24 Roses The Climbing Tea and Noisette Roses. Climbing Roses are of great utility in beautifying porches, fences, arbors ete. Prices of Climbing Tea and Noisette Roses, 25c each; $2.50 per 12; $18.00 per 100. These quotations apply where no other prices are given. Prepaid to your post or express office. The Lamarque Banksia—Alba or White. A rapid growing Climbing Kaiserine (Mrs. Robt. Peary.) thornless Climbing Rose; flowers small, This is without doubt the grandest of all pure white; blooms in great profusion in white climbing roses, of splendid sub- early spring; as the flowers are produced stance; large, full, deep and double; it is on the old growth, they should be pruned one of the strongest growing, freest bloom- ing and all around the most satisfactory white climber we have in the nursery. Banksia—Lutea or Yellow. Identical with Climbing Meteor. Flowers identical with very little. the above, excepting in color, which is a Meteor; a robust grower. fine, clear yellow. Climbing Wooton. A sport from Souvenir de Wooton, and is identical with it, ex- Climbing Bridesmaid. The flowers are iden- cept that it is a strong grower, blooms in tical with Bridesmaid; clear dark pink; great profusion; color bright magenta, one of the very best climbing Tea Roses. passing to a violet crimson. Roses Ds Armstrong Nurseries Gold of Ophir. Nasturtion yellow, suffused with coppery red; one of the most beau- tiful of the climbing roses, covered in spring with flowers in the greatest pro- fusion; of strongest growth. Lamarque. Color white; beautiful buds, large, full flowers, very double and sweet; very popular in the South and West coast. Madam Alfred Carriere. Color rich creamy white, tinged with pale vellow, flowers are large and full; one of the best light colored climbing roses; a strong grower, nice foliage and good bloomer. Reine Marie Henriette. Brilliant cherry red; very large and double; the very finest red climbing rose in the whole col- lection. Marechal Niel. The buds and flowers of this Rose are superb; extra large, double and exquisitely perfumed; the color is a deep golden yellow; blooms very freely; throughout the South and West coast it attains a degree of perfection seldom seen in any rose; on its own root it is a weak grower; we therefore propagate this va- riety by grafting on strong roots; our stock this season is the best we have ever grown; all our Marechal Niels have made a large stocky growth of from 4 to 8 feet in the nursery, and are absolutely the finest plants on the market; we prune these back to about two feet before ship- ping. Price of grafted Marechal Niels, strong plants by mail, prepaid, each 50c; very strong plants by mail or express, prepaid, each 75c. Miscellaneous Climbing Roses. All the following are remarkably strong growers. profusely. Flowers are produced most Valuable for trailing or covering ground, walls, trellises, ete. Prices of Miscellaneous Roses, 25c each; $2.50 per 12; $18.00 per 100. Prepaid to your post or express office. Baltimore Belle. Pale blush, variegated car- mine rose and white; very double and flowers in beautiful clusters; one of the best climbers. Cherokee (Rosa Sinica.) A splendid sort for covering verandas, arbors, etc.; also for hedge; will grow rapidly in the poorest soil; its leaves are smooth and glossy as if varnished; highly ornamental at all times, but particularly so when covered with large snowy white single blossoms with fluffy golden yellow stamens. Crimson Rambler. A well known hardy climbing rose that has attained widespread popularity; a very strong grower produc- ing blooms in great bouquets of a lovely shade of crimson. Dorothy Perkins. A valuable new pedigreed climbing rose; originated from seed of Rosa Wichuraiana, hybridized with Madame Gabriel Luizet, resulting in a va- riety with hardy, vigorous habit of growth, beautiful color and freedom of bloom; the flowers are borne in large clusters; a beautiful shell pink color which lasts a long time without fading; this variety is Suitable for situations where a trailing rose is desired or can be trained over arches or other supports. Jersey Beauty. Extremely vigorous grower, foliage shiny, thick, of leathery substance; flowers very large, single, sometimes three inches across; opening pale yellow with clusters of bright stamens, which give it a striking appearance; fragrant, and produced in great profusion; having the appearance of a Yellow Cherokee. Pink Rambler. Large trusses of pink flow- ers; Similar to the other types in growth of bush. Prairie Queen. Clear, bright, pink, some- times with a white stripe; large, compact and globular, very double and full; blooms in clusters; one of the finest. Philadelphia Rambler. A grand new rose of the general habit of “Crimson Rambler” but blooms earlier, is freer from fun- gous diseases, does not fade or bleach out, as the “Crimson Rambler” does, but holds its brilliant color to ths last; the flowers are borne in grand clusters, very double; color a deep rich crimson; it is a strong fast grower with very luxuriant foliage; one of the best hardy climbing roses to date. Rosa Wichuraiana. The single white Memo- rial Rose, of creeping habit, fine for ceme- teries, slopes, rockeries, ete.; flowers two inches in diameter. Armstrong Nurseries 2 South Orange Perfection. Soft blush pink; erows freely close to the ground; flowers perfectly formed, double, about one and one-half inches in diameter. Seven Sisters. An exceedingly strong grow- ing variety; flowers in large clusters, varies in color from white to crimson, usu- ally a pink shade. Tennessee Belle. Flowers a bright beautiful pink; more slender and graceful in growth than any of the other varieties. Ornamental Roses Universal Favorite. Another of the Japan- ese trailing varieties; double flowers of a lovely rose color. White Rambler. Possesses the same general features as the other Ramblers except col- or of the flower, which is white, sometimes tinged witn blush. identical with the flowers, yellow, very Almost except golden Yellow Rambler. Crimson Rambler, which are a deep hardy. Department. Deciduous Trees. This class furnishes ample material for shade and ornamentation of grounds, where with their large spreading branches they give restful shade in summer. Arizona Ash. A handsome flowering tree of medium size, 25 cents each. Box Elder (Ash leaved Maple.) A fine rapid growing tree, with handsome ash leaved foliage and spreading top; 50c each. Catalpa Speciosa (Western Catalpa.) A hardy, rapid growing tree, having large heart-shaped leaves and panicles of white flowers shaded with purple and yellow; a fine ornamental shade tree; 35c each. Elm. (Cork-Barked.) A fine ornamental variety with a peculiar corky growth on the trunk and branches; 35c each. Mulberry. A large, handsome growing tree, valuable for shade and used by some grow- ers to attract birds from other more valu- able fruits; 25¢ to 50c each. Oriental Plane. (Eu. Sycamore.) Valuable for avenue planting, which grows rapidly into a uniform tree; having bright shining green foliage gives it a clean and fresh ap- pearance and makes a handsome shade tree; 40 cents each. Paulonia Imperialis (Empress tree). A mag- nificent tropical looking tree from Japan; a very fast grower; if cut down to the ground each winter. a fine tropical effect will be secured, the new shoots having leaves of enormous size; 50c each. Tulip Tree. A medium-sized smooth glossy leaves and flowers; 50c each. tree, with tulip-shaped Texas Umbrella. A splendid shade tree; of dense growth, umbrella shape; small lilac- colored flowers; 40c to $1.00 each. Deciduous Flowering and Foliage Shrubs. This class is represented by a large variety of shrubs growing from three to ten feet in height, mantle of bright colored foliage. Crape Myrtle. Splendid, large, summer- blooming shrub; color pink; each 35c. Sweet Shrub (Calycanthus Floridus.) A fine fragrant wooded shrub, with chocolate colored flowers, nicely scented; each 35c. Hydrangea Hortensis. An elegant, small- growing shrub, with large heads of light pink flowers; makes a beautiful hedge, or fine for single plants; in hot sections, suc: ceeds best in shady locations; nice plants in pots, 25c; per dozen, $2.0v. Producing a wealth of beautiful flowers at different seasons, or a Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. A fine deciduous shrub: flowers white in great pyramidal panicles; blooms in August; each 35c. Japanese Maple. Beautiful dwarfs from Japan; grafted in different sorts; each (5c: Spirea, Blue. A pretty autumn-blooming shrubby plant, with clusters of blue frag- rant flowers; each 25c. Evergreen Trees Zi Lilac. We offer these well known flowering shrubs in new named varieties; purple or white; 35c each. Weigelia Candida. A vigorous, erect grow- ing shrub, with beautiful, white, trumpet- shaped flowers; blooms in the _ spring; each 35c. Weigelia Rosea. Foliage similar to above; flowers rose-colored; each 35c. Armstrong Nurseries Weigelia Rosea Variegated. Pink flowers; foliage beautifully margined; each 35c. Weigelia Eva Rathke. A charming new Weigelia; flowers brilliant crimson of beautiful clear shade; each 35c. Spirea Reevesii (Bridal Wreath.) A charm- ing shrub, with narrow, pointed leaves and large clusters of white flowers that cover the whole plant in spring; each 35c. The Evergreen Trees. This class embraces many species, among which are found the most useful as well as the most superb ornamentals. Having such a large range of form and use- fulness a selection may be made to suit any purpose. Acacia Baileyana. A handsome shade tree, with glaucous green fern-like foliage; yel- low blossoms in clusters; each 25c to 50c. Acacia Melanoxylon Acacia Cultriformis. A dwarf-growing va- riety, with bluish foliage and small pecu- liarly shaped leaves; bright yellow flow- ers; each 25e. A. Floribunda. An upright grower, with long narrow leaves; small yellow flowers; blooms all summer; a fine variety; each 35¢c to 50c. A. Melanoxylon (Black Acacia.) A _ tall- growing variety; a fine tree for street planting, for which it is becoming very popular; each 25c to 50c. A. Molissima. A fine, large, spreading tree, with feathery foliage; fast grower; flow- ers yellow; each 25c to 50c. Araucaria Bidwilli. A beautiful ornamental tree from Australia; branches grow in reg- ular whorls, with small, sharp, deep-green leaves; fine plants, each 50c to $1.00. A. Excelsa (Norfolk Island Pine.) A hand- some evergreen of pyramidal shape; tine for lawns; nice plants, each 50c to $2.00. A. Imbricata (Monkey Puzzle.) A curious- growing tree, with thick, sharp leaves overlapping each other, covering the branches; each $1.00. Arbor Vitae Compacta. A small, round ev- ergreen, with cedar-like foliage, dense growth; fine for lawns; fine plants from pots, each 75 cents. Arbor Vitae, Rosedale. Very compact growth and forms a symmetrical, well rounded head; foliage is of a dark bluish green cast that makes it unique and dis- tinctive in appearance; nice plants, each 75 cents. Camphor Tree. A fine ornamental tree, with bright, green leaves; makes a large sym- metrical growth; produces the camphor of commerce; each 25e to 50c. California Big Tree (Sequoia Gigantea.) A handsome evergreen of pyramidal shape; native of this State; fine plants in pots, each 50c to 75c. Armstrong Nurseries 28 Carob (Breadfruit Tree.) A handsome shade tree, with round, spreading top and smail, glossy, green leaves, bearing a large pod with fruit like a large bean; in pots, each 50 cents. Cedrus Deodara (Indian cedar). A beautiful silvery-green foliage tree, of tall, conical, form; succeeds well in this climate; the finest of all cedars for lawns or street dec- oration. Thrifty plants each, 50c to $1.00. Cypress, Guadalupe (Blue Cypress.) A splen- did tree for this climate; stands heat and drouth remarkably well; a native of Lower California; foliage bluish-green, valuable for hedge or wind-breaks; it is preferable to the Monterey Cypress; a fine orna- mental tree; in pots, each 25c. Eucalyptus Cypress, Italian. A _ tall, slender-growing tree; fine for cemeteries, gate posts and arches; each 50c. Cypress, Monterey. The common cypress much used for hedge and _ wind-break; grown in boxes of one hundred, $1.50. C. Lawsoniana. An excellent variety, with glaucous green foliage and weeping habit; a native of this state; splendid for lawns, parks and cemeteries; from pots, each 25c; large, from field, 60c. Dracaena Australis. A tall, tropical-looking tree, with yucca-like leaves, which grow in a tuft at the top; field grown, 75c each; in pots, 25c each. The Eucalyptus. One of the most valuable forest trees for the Southwest; especially valuable for wind- breaks, shade, fuel and timber. These we make a specialty of growing, and have a large stock of the leading varieties as fol- lows: Eucalyptus globulus. .(Blue Gum.) The va- riety most extensively planted in Califor- nia; mostly valuable for windbreaks and fuel; thrives in all localities within one hundred miles of the coast; a very rapid grower; in pots 15c each; in boxes of one hundred, $1,00; $9.00 per 1000. E. Botryoides. A vigorous grower and a handsome tree during the early years otf its growth, and when fully grown is very stately in appearance; succeeds n coast sections; strong plants in pots, 35¢ eacu. E. citriodora (Lemon-scented Gum.) Makes a fine ornamental shade tree; quite sus- ceptible to frost; in pots, each 25c. E. corynocalyx (Sugar Gum.) An erect and symmetrical tree of rapid growth; much used for avenue planting; withstands heat well; we have seen this variety withstand drouth that was fatal to the Blue Gum growing side by side; in pots each, 25c; in boxes of one hundred, $1.50. E. diversicolor. (Karri.) A rival of the Blue Gum; this is one of the largest and grandest trees grown in Australia; speci- mens of this variety attain a height of four hundred feet; does not endure well, the dry heat of the far interior, but is said to be quite resistant to frost; in pots 25c; large plants in boxes of 50, $1.50. E. ficifolia. An ornamental variety of dwarf- ish habit, with bright scarlet flowers; blooms in June; in pots, each, 25c to 50c. E, polyanthema. This is commonly a me- dium sized tree, but said to reach a height of 250 feet in Australia; the tree is of a spreading habit, and with its character- istic foliage and profuse bloom presents a very pleasing appearance; leaves round and of an ashy or dull green hue; thrives well at or near the coast, in the foothills, on the mountain sides, and in the hot, dry valleys of the interior; the timber is very hard, strong and durable; its habit of growth and pleasing aspect render it a good shade tree; fine plants in pots, ac- cording to size, 25c to 50c each; boxes of one hundred, $1.50. E. rudis. A valuable species; in habit, erect and stately; a vigorous and rapid grower; bark grayish; leaves of young trees round, later becoming lance shaped; endures without injury, minimum temperature of 15 degrees F., and maximum temperature of 110 to 118 degrees F. We cannot too highly recommend this variety for the dry, hot sections of the _ interior. At Phoenix, Arizona, one tree has attained a height of 30 feet and diameter of six inches in three years, being unaffected by the cold of winter or heat of summer. Especially valuable for windbreaks, for posts, fuel and timber, which is very last- ing. We would place this at the head of the list for dry, hot sections. In pots, each 25c; in boxes of one hundred, $2.00; per thousand, $15.00. Evergreen Trees 29 E. rostrata (Broad-Leaved Red Gum.) One of the most valuable of the species. Rapid grower; endures much heat, severe frosts and considerable drouth; succeeds in a variety of situations; endures the desert conditions of Southern Arizona; timber very durable, either in water or under- ground; in pots, each 25c; in boxes of one hundred, $1.50; per 1,000, $12.50. Sterculia diversifolia. E. viminalis (Narrow-Leaved Red Gum.) A hardy, rapid grower, standing well both heat and cold; succeeds well under quite a variety of climatic conditions; in boxes of 100, $1.50; per 1,000, $12.50. Armstrong Nurseries Jacaranda. A beautiful evergreen tree, with immense, long, fern-like leaves and purple blossoms; stands heat well, but rather sus- ceptible to frosts; fine plants, in pots, each 50c. Live Oak. No tree in the whole list of evergreens makes a handsomer shade tree than the Live Oak, being a native of Cali- fornia, it is admirably adapted to condi- tions prevailing here; nice trees in pots, 3 to 4 feet, 75c each. Magnolia Grandiflora. The stateliness of form and lavish yield of immense fragrant flowers tend to place this magnificent tree in the foremost rank among our orna- mental trees; nice field grown trees, 50c to $1.00 each. A valuable tree for shade and windbreaks; planted extensively in the Southwest, enduring much heat and drouth; covered in summer with red ber- ries; in pots, each 25e to 50c; in boxes of 100 plants, $2.00. Pepper Tree. Pine, Cembroides. A handsome European species, of compact conical form; silvery foliage; in pots, each 25c. Pine, Monterey. A_ fast-growing variety, much used for windbreaks, street planting, ete.; in pots, each, 25c; field grown, 35c to 50c. Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens.) A tall and handsome evergreen; fine for large lawns, parks or street planting; plants in pots, each 50c. Rubber Tree. (Ficus Elastica.) An elegant decorative tree, with large, thick, glossy leaves; succeeds well in warm sections; fine plants in pots, each $1.00. Sterculia diversifolia (Bottle Tree.) A fine, compact-growing tree, with bright, shining, green leaves; much in demand for street planting; a very light feeder, but fairly- fast grower. (See cut.) Each 50c. Grevillea robusta (Silk Oak.) A _ graceful tree, with fern-like leaves; covered in summer with golden-red flowers; valuable for avenue planting; in pots, exch 25c to HOC: Armstrong Nurseries 30 Climbers and ‘Trailers The Evergreen Shrubs. Aralia Japonica.