Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practice: ) 7 y a a BN Ny hy LPs aa | Wins ‘ 4 NN PE MLD ‘eoT/.1888. CATALOGUE Or Willow Lake as i y vb SEE; 7a) ve PT 6, ; = NURSERY, "* MARSHALLVILLE, GA. fore! SAMUEL H. RUMPH, Proprietor. me n al b ye ' ) a *} Ps 1997. pecans 1888. Descriptive Catalogue OF Se S : mRUIT TREES, (GRAPE VINES, STRAWBERRY PLANTS, ETC. CULTIVATED AND FOR SALE AT WILLOW LAKE NURSERY MARSHALLVILLE, GA. ee eee ———————S— eT = a —— = 7 Ta nee a (a PREFACE. In presenting to our customers and the public this edition of our Descriptive Catalogue of Fruits, we sincerely thank you for the liberal patronage that you have bestowed upon us in the past, and earnestly solicit a continuance of the same in the future. Being a member of the “ American Pomological” and the “ Georgia | State Horticultural” Societies, and also very largely interested in Fruit- | growing for market, and having a great many choice varieties, we are | now enabled to offer to the Southern Fruit-grower our stock of select varieties, such as we think cannot fail to give general satisfaction. We do not claim to offer better Trees than can be grown elsewhere, | but in growing them our object is to produce first-class stock, and such varieties as are adapted to the Southern climate. Our terms and prices will be found as reasonable as those of any other first-class Nursery in the South, and we hope by receiving a liberal patronage from our friends to greatly further the interest of Fruit- growing. Ordersshould be sent in early, so as to secure the best varieties ; besides, it is preferable to transplant as soon after the first killing frost as practicable, as the roots of the tree grow all during the winter months, thereby insuring greater success. Trees will be securely packed and delivered at the Railroad Depot, in Marshallville, Georgia, free of charge, purchasers incurring all risk | after such delivery. Write your orders upon a separate list, giving plain and particular directions for marking and shipping. State whether you wish them shipped by Express or Freight. Terms—Cash, with order, or C. O. D. by Express. Remittances | may be made either by Express, Check on New York, or Macon, Ga., payable to our order, or small amounts can be sent by Registered Letter or Post-office Order. SAMUEL H. RUMPH, Marshallville, Georgia. le HINTS FOR TRANSPLANTING. The great requisite to success in this is the preparation of the soil, and the pruning of the trees before planting. The ground should be thoroughly broken up by deep ploughing, and the holes dug from two to three feet wide and one and a half to two feet deep. A few shovels full of stable manure, top soil and wood ashes, well composted and thoroughly mixed with the earth in filling the holes, adds greatly to the vigor of the | tree, Care must be taken in cutting off all the broken roots from the tree with a smooth upward cut, then place it in the hole the depth that it grew in the Nursery, spreading out the roots to their natural position, and fill in the earth to a level with the surface, pressing it firmly around | the roots of the tree with the foot. When this is done, the tree should be drawn up several inches, so as to give the roots a downward tendency. A sufficient quantity of earth must be thrown around the tree to allow | for settling, and to prevent the water from collecting and souring around | the roots of the tree. Shorten in the branches in proportion to the loss of roots caused by digging for removal. All branches, from a one year old Apple or Peach tree, should be taken, leaving a single stem about two feet high. Trees planted at this age succeed best, as they can be removed from the Nursery with less damage to the roots. DISTANCES FOR PLANTING. ATOPIES SS accoe ers saneoasdcnes edad dietaas cedrecpecenty dssead ined 20 to 30 feet apart each way. EATS HUAI APG. 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CHATTAHOOCHEE GREENING—Medium,, flat or oblate, skin yellowish, with a faint blush of brown in the sun; flesh yellow, | Vv tender, crisp, sub-acid and pleasant; ripe November to January. | CULLASAGA—Medium, roundish, skin yellow, highly covered with red; flesh crisp, mild and good; ripe November to January. HOLLY—Medium, flat or oblate, skin crimson; flesh yellowish 4 white, juicy, mild sub-acid and very good; ripe November to Feb- ruary. HORN—Medium, roundish, skin deep red ; flesh juicy, aromatic and ¥ good; ripe November to February. J UNALASK EE—Medium, roundish, oblate, skin greenish yellow ; V flesh yellow, juicy, rich and sub-acid; ripe November to February. KITTAGESK EE—Medium, roundish, skin yellow, speckled and tinged with brown ; flesh yellow, crisp, spicy and slightly acid; ripe _ November to February. NICK AJACK—Very large, roundish, skin striped and shaded with , dull red; flesh yellow, tender, sub-acid and very good; ripe October ‘ to January. PRYOR’S RED—Large globular, skin yellowish red, streaked with deep red; flesh yellow, with a delightful flavor ; ripe November to March. STEVENSON’S WINTER—Medium, roundish, oblate, skin green- ish yellow, shaded and striped with red; flesh yellow, juicy, firm, sweet, aromatic and very pleasant; one of our best flavored and keep- ying winter apples; bears very young and profusely ; ripe November to June. YATES—Small, oblate, skin greenish yellow, shaded and striped with red, with many light dots ; flesh white, tender, juicy and good ; / ripe November to March. BEN DAVIS—Large, roundish, conical, skin yellow with red cheek ; flesh sub-acid and pleasant; ripe November to March. HILEY’S EUREKA—Medium, roundish, oblate, skin yellow, shaded and striped with dull red; flesh very firm, crisp and acid; a chance seedling found in the woods, on place of Mr. Jacob Hiley, Macon county, Ga.; ripe November 15th; keeps until May. (New.) V Vv ‘CANNON PEARMAIN—Medium, roundish, skin yellow, striped ee ee eee List of Twelve Varieties for Home and Market Use. Astrachan Red, Simmons’ Red, Equinetelee, Stevenson’s Winter, Early Harvest, Horse, Mangum, Yates, | v Red June, Carter’s Blue, , Shockley, ‘ Ben Davis. EARLY ALEXANDER PEACH. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 1 AC ae This fruit adapts itself to almost any soil, but does best in a sandy In selecting a site for an orchard a greater preference is shown to an elevated situation, as the fruit is less liable to be killed by Spring frosts, to the appetite but is highly conducive to health. It is also excellent value none exceeds it, PRICE OF TREES. Single Trees, 15 cts. Per Hundred, $10.00. Per Thousand, $50.00. SELECT LIST—FREESTONES. exposed to the sun; flesh greenish white, juicy and sweet; very profitable, early variety for shipping ; ripe May 15th to June Ist. EARLY AMSDEN—Very similar to Alexander in every respect, and generally considered the same by those who have grown them. in Georgia to be a few days earlier than the “ Early Alexander.” EARLY BEATRICE—Small, skin mottled, deepening in color on the sun side; a new variety originated by Thos. Rivers, of England ; ripe May 20th to June 6th. BRIGG’S MAY—Medium, deep red; flesh white, rich, juicy and well flavored ; highly recommended as a market variety, and ripens ¢ May 25th to June oth. EARLY LOUISE—Medium, skin greenish, covered with light red in the sun; flesh very tender and juicy ; ripe June Ist to 15th. EARLY RIVERS—Very large, skin greenish white, with a very delicate pink cheek; flesh rich, melting, juicy and good, skin very / use; ripe June oth to 15th. HALE’S EARLY—Fruit medium to large, skin greenish white, nearly covered with dark red ; flesh white, melting, juicy and good ; ripe June oth to 25th. EARLY TILLOTSON—Medium, skin yellowish white and nearly covered with red, darkening on the sunny side; it is a good market variety ; ripe June 15th to July 1st. loam with red clay sub-soil, on land well drained, naturally or artificially. | but where one is compelled to plant in a valley or low lands, it is advisa- _ ble to select late blooming varieties. Take it in its fresh, ripe state, and | there is no fruit that so delights the eye or palate, and it not only appeals | for culinary purposes, either canned or evaporated. As to its market — ‘EARLY ALEXANDER—Medium to large, skin dark red where — DOW NING—Claimed by a great many of those who have fruited | thin and easily bruised; one of the finest peaches we have for home | ELLE PEACH. B ~_ V MOUNTAIN ROSE—Medium, skin white, clouded with red; flesh juicy, vinous; very good; ripe June 2dth. FLEITAS or YELLOW Sr. JOHN—Large, skin yellow, with dark red cheek; flesh yellow, juicy, vinous, very good; ripe June 25th. AMELIA—Very large, roundish, oblong, skin white, shaded with crimson; flesh white, juicy, rich and sweet ; ripe J uly 1st to 10th. : BELLE—Very large, skin white with red cheek; flesh white, firm a rapid grower and very -prolific. A seedling of Chinese Cling, originated by Mr. Lewis A. Rumph, Marshallville, Ga. Ripe July 1st to 15th. (New.) size and color, but more delicate and highly flavored ; originated by j Mr. P. J. Berckmans, Augusta, Ga. ; ripe July 5th to 15th. CHINESE FREE—Large, oblong, skin white, with red cheek; flesh red, firm and well flavored; free from rot, which makes ita lf. very desirable market variety ; ripe July 5th to 15th. CRAWFORD’S EARLY—Large, oblong, skin yellow,. with red cheeks ; flesh yellow, melting, sweet and rich ; ripe July 5th to 15th. This is one of the very best summer varieties for shipping to the Northern markets. ELBERTA—Very large, skin golden yellow where exposed to the sun, faintly stripped with red; flesh yellow, very fine grain, juicy, rich, sweet and splendidly flavored ; tree very prolific and presents a handsome appearance, and a more luxuriant growth than the “Chinese Cling,” from which it isa seedling. It isa perfect freestone, and one of the most successful market varieties, selling uniformly at higher prices than any other Peach; ripens July 10th to 20th. CRAWFORD’S LATE—Much larger than “Crawford’s Early,” though it resembles it in shape, color and quality, and ripens about ten or fifteen days later; one of the leading market varieties. | Sek tos ee skin rough and thick, dull, dingy red; flesh bright yellow, rich, juicy and well flavored ; ripe July 10th to 20th. GREAT EASTERN—Very large, skin greenish white, dashed with f red ; flesh white, juicy anda little coarse; ripe July 'L5th to 20th. | “STUMP THE WORLD—Very large, roundish, skin creamy white, , with red cheek ; flesh white, juicy and good; ripe July 20th to 25th. | OLD MIXON FREE—Large, inclining to oval, skin yellowish |, white; flesh white, juicy, rich and vinous; ripe July 20th to 25th. SUSQUEHANNA—Very large, roundish, skin deep yellow, with | bright red cheek ; flesh yellow, rich, vinous and sweet ; fine market variety ; ripe J uly 25th. 12 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF | | and of excellent flavor; the fruit uniformly large and showy ; tree | “THURBER—A seedling of Chinese Cling, which it resembles in | CHINESE FREE PEACH. 14 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF eee __———————————————— — ai WW PICQUET’S LATE—Very large, skin yellow, with red cheek on the sunny side; flesh yellow, rich, melting and of fine flavor; ripe | August 20th to September 10th. OSCEOLA~—Medium to large, skin golden yellow and deepening in rich, sweet and highly flavored ; ripe September Ist. FRUITLAND SEEDLING—Very large, oblate, skin greenish the stone ; ripe September 5th to 15th. BALDWIN’S LATE—Medium, roundish, oblong, ‘skin greenish white, with a pale red cheek; flesh firm, juicy, melting and well flavored ; ripe October 5th to 25th. ‘JULIA—Medium, skin white, washed in pale red ; flesh white, juicy and vinous; ripe October 20th to November 10th. ‘ CLINGSTONES. GENERAL TAYLOR—Medium, skin white, tinged with red; flesh white, juicy and sweet ; ripe July Ist. DY, Y ELLOW—Very large, roundish, skin yellow, mostly cov- ‘ered with very dark red ; flesh yellow, firm, juicy and of fine flavor; ripe July 5th to 15th. GENERAL LEE—Very large, skin creamy white, shaded with red ; flesh juicy, of high flavor ; good market variety; ripe July 5 to 15. FLEW ELLEN—Large, globular, skin yellow, downy, with streaks of red; flesh yellowish white, red near the stone, very juicy and sweet ; ripe July 15th to 25th. CHINESE CLING—Very large, globular, skin creamy white and shaded with red; flesh white, red at the stone, rich, vinous, very \ juicy and melting; an excellent variety ; ripe July 20th. ; GEORGIA CLING—Medium, oval, skin white, almost covered with red ; flesh white, red at stone, juicy, sweet, well flavored; ripe July 20th. OLD MIXON CLING—Large, roundish to oval, skin yellowish white, with pale red cheek in the shade, and deepening to dark red in the sun; flesh very juicy and melting; ripe July 25th. INDIAN BLOOD—Large, skin dark claret,“ downy, with deep red | | color on the sunny side; flesh yellow, streaked with red, very juicy, | white, with pale red cheek ; flesh juicy, vinous, slightly reddening at — veins ; flesh very juicy, vinous and refreshing; ripe August Ist to 15th. LEMON CLING—Very large, oblong, having a swollen point sim- ilar to a lemon, skin yellow with red cheek ; flesh yellow, firm, juicy and sweet ; ripe August Ist to 15th. ; HEATH’S RED—Large, oblong, skin white, almost covered with red ; flesh white, juicy, vinous, good flavor; ripe August 15th to 25th. Bh BH Rare, yg dea gsi Bade ea on Sop KLBERTA PEACH. 16 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF HEATH’S LATE WHITE or WHITE ENGLISH—Large, ob- long, narrowing to both ends and point swollen, skin creamy white, with a pale tinge of red in the sun; flesh greenish white, juicy and rich ; one of the most popular varieties for canning, preserves, etc. ; ripe August 25th to September 10th. EATON’S GOLDEN—Very. large, round, skin golden yellow ; flesh yellow, very sweet, juicy and rich; one of the best fall varieties N of clingstone; ripe $ September 15th to 25th. ~ GOODE’S OCTOBER—Large, skin light claret, with red veins; \/ flesh white, streaked with red, very juicy, acid and refreshing ; ripe September 25th to October 15th. P | BUSTION’S OCTOBER—YVery large, oblong, skin creamy white, shaded with pale red in the sun; very similar to “ White English” iy, in size, color and flavor, but ripens about three or four weeks: later, | October Ist to 15th, _ AUSTIN’S LATE RED—Large, oblong, skin white, acct entirely | vf covered with red ; flesh white, juicy, acid and good ; ripe Oct. 1 to 15. | TINSLEY’S OCTOBER—Medium, oval, skin Pike slightly dashed with red ; flesh white, juicy, sweet, good flavor; ripe Oct. 10 to 20. Select list of 12 varieties best adapted to shipping in their fresh state _ to Northern and Western markets—in order of maturity. Early Alexander, ' Amelia, ' Crawford’s Early, Early Rivers, * Thurber, . Elberta, Early Tillotsgn, ‘Chinese Free, .Crawford’s Late, Yellow St. John, General Lee, /Stump the World. Select list of 12 varieties best adapted to Canning and Evyaporating in order of maturity : Early Tillotson, “Chinese Free, Columbia, | Yellow St. John, “Crawford’s Early, Stump the World, Amelia, “Elberta, Osceola, Thurber, -Crawford’s Late, Picquet’s Late. | Select list of 25 varieties best adapted for family use in order of ma- | turity : ‘ Early Alexander, ~ Duff Yellow, ~ Columbia, | Early Beatrice, * Thurber, Stump the World, | Early Louise, ‘ Chinese Fr Ee; Lemon Cling, Early Rivers, General Lee, ‘White English, ‘Early Tillotson, Crawford’s Early, ‘ Osceola,Picquet’s Late, Yellow St. John, Elberta, ‘ Eaton’s Golden, General Taylor, Chinese Cling, ‘ Baldwin’s Late, ‘Amelia, ' Crawford’s Late, Bustion’s October. | Select list of 12 varieties best adapted to Southern Georgia and Florida, in order of maturity. “Early Alexander, Early eS * Thurber, ~ Elberta, V Early Louise, ‘Amelia, ’ Chinese F ree, ~° General Lee, t Early Rivers, ‘Belle, / Crawford’s Early, v Crawford’s Late. : | | | ‘@ , WILLOW LAKE NURSERY. / WM hy Ie SN A 4 i] y Se Mi ) Ne Y ; HT Yi, Loi yi //, ; YU i) H} I) I, ane ‘Wn My i I) S SSS SS SQV . 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Price of Trees, 25 cis. each. $20.00 per 100. 20 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF PEARS. Within the last few years the cultivation of this fruit has been very considerably increased, and would succeed finely here if we could avoid | the devastating influence of the blight. We give a list of varieties most valuable to this State. : PRICE OF TREES. Standard, two vears old......... 50c. each. | Dwarf, two years old......... 40c. each. Standard, one year old........... 30c. each. | Dwarf, one year old........... 25c. each. | BEURRE GIFFARD—Fruit medium size, skin greenish yellow ; | flesh melting, juicy, vinous, very good ; ripe June 15th. DOYENNE D’ETE—Small, roundish, skin yellow; flesh white, | juicy, with pleasant flavor; ripe June 15th to 25th. BARTLETT—Very large, skin smooth, clear yellow; flesh white, | buttery, juicy and of exceedingly fine flavor; one of the best and | most popular varieties in cultivation; ripe July 10th to August Ist. “BELLE LUCRATIVE—Fruit large; flesh melting and delicious ; a fine grower ; ripe July to August. CLAPP’S FA VORITE—Large, skin pale yellow, delicately splashed | with crimson in the sun ; flesh fine grained, melting, rich, vinous and | sweet ; ripe in August. : “LAWRENCE—Very large, skin yellow, with small brown dots; | “BEURRE SUPERFINE HOW ELL—Medium, skin yellow, with shaded cheek ; flesh melt- | ing, vinous and juicy ; ripe in August. SECKLE—Small, skin yellowish brown, with red cheek ; flesh very juicy, melting, rich, spicy and delicious; ripe in August. exposed to sun; flesh very juicy, melting, sub-acid flavor; ripe in August. Large, skin shaded with red when | St. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL—Large; flesh melting and very | good ; ripe in August. DUCHESS D’ANGOULEME—Very large, skin dull grcenish | yellow, streaked with russet; flesh white, buttery, juicy; ripe in September. BEURRE DIEL—Very large, skin pale greenish yellow, rather | : thick ; flesh yellowish white, rich, half melting, very good ; ripe in N September. BEURRE D’ANGOU-—Large, skin yellow, with light russet spots ; | flesh white, buttery, melting, rich and juicy; ripe in September. flesh whitish, juicy, melting and good; ripe in October. | | | | j 7 wy d Z aN Yj 4 j \\ é MA le Yj / = 7 Yff / / Yi . \ Vy) Y ff | } }i jj . i, - al y a = ere fj : ‘ ' : y/ , i S ~ : —— c \ ii} Wy eal @ ) \ \\) Z, } \ MN | a ‘ yj “a \ @ Nh i x i} ZZ ))' | G —a—< ag || la ~ \ DELAWARE GRAPE. NS S : ij / / ay, eit ———— ~p ie + 7 fll “Sey fz WA vi "" y SS . ~>)} j i Woy = \ } | fi \ NN 2) } / sai WAVY AN y A ‘ fi) WS \ ’ LZ fe\ - Viti Dias ae = ¢ > = a al ay Dg WSS z= == , i = Wirt Gaze \. Ce \ \\\\\\\ / y SS ) \ vy PG \\ S\\ Y \ ; / \y\ 4 Yj | I DH ‘ St EL A\\ Sve ~ USNS ay \ ‘ Re SS Z So a > XxN SZ Ss \ LS H " -- } Vf, : Shi: ZN) f $424 2 »> A STEVE Coe, An i os. LIST OF SELECT VARIETIES. Price, 25 cts. each. Per 100, $10.00. HARTFORD PROLIFIC—Bunches large and rather compact ; berries large, globular, skin thick black, covered with bloom ; flesh sweet and moderately juicy; ripe June 25th. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF | TV ES—Bunches above medium; compact; berries medium, skin thick and black; flesh pulpy, sweet, little too harsh for table use ; ripe June 25th. | | MARTHA—Bunches medium, rather close ; berries large, skin green- ish yellow with bloom ; flesh juicy and sweet; ripe July 10th. ONCORD—Bunches large, compact ; berries large, almost black, with much blue bloom ; skin rather thick ; flesh juicy and sweet; a very popular market variety ; ripe July 15th. DELAWARE—Bunches medium, compact; berries rather small, skin thin, pale delicate red ; flesh juicy, vinous and sweet ; this is one of the very finest table grapes raised ; ripe July 15th. ISRAELLA—Bunches large, compact ; berries large, slightly oval, skin black, rather thin; flesh tender, juicy, free from pulp, sweet and delicate ; ripe July 15th. BLACK JULY—Bunches medium, compact; berries small, skin black, flesh tender, juicy, sweet, vinous, and free from rot; ripe July 20th. covered with a thick bloom; flesh juicy, with some acidity and brisk vinous flavor; ripe July 25th. NORTON’S VIRGINIA—Bunches medium, compact; berries small, skin dark purple, rather thin; flesh vinous, sweet, juicy, and is very much praised as a wine grape; ripe in August. ‘CLINTON--Bunches medium, compact ; berries medium, skin black; | WARREN—Bunches large, compact ; berries below mediam, skin | thin, blue bloom; flesh juicy, sweet, aromatic, vinous, rich; ripe | August 15th. 'MAXATAWNEY—Bunches medium, skin greenish white; flesh | tender, very, sweet and delicious ; ripe August 25th. YBLUE FAVORITE—Bunches large; berries medium size, skin | blue black; flesh sweet, vinous and very good; ripe August 29th. DIANA—Bunches large, berries roundish, skin lilac with much | bloom ; juicy, sweet, vinous, rich; good variety; keeps well; ripe in September. MUSCADANS LYS THOMAS—Berries large, skin transparent, violet color; sweet, | vinous, pulp tender; superior in quality to any other type; ripe | August 15th. SCUPPERNONG—Bunches small, seldom more than eight or ten | berries, very large and round, skin thick, of bronze color when fully ripe; flesh pulpy, juicy, sweet, vinous and very refreshing; free from rot, very prolific, a rapid grower and splendid wine grape; ripe “| September Ist. FLOW ERS—Bunches medium, of from fifteen to twenty-five berries, skin dark black ; flesh vinous and sweet; ripe October 10th. WILLOW LAKE NURSERY. nls hat eet oe We offer for sale several varieties of the improved Chickasaw type, these varieties being less liable to the attacks of the curculio, which is the greatest enemy to the Plum. V WILD GOOSE PLUM. Very large, oblong, skin bright red; flesh firm, juicy and sweet; the most popular market variety, as the fruit is better if gathered before fully matured and put in house to ripen, giving time for transportation before attaining best condition ; ripe June 10th to 20th. Have an immense stock of trees in Nursery of this most profitable market fruit, both on Peach stocks and on their own roots. Those grown from cuttings are much more desirable for planting on poor hillsides or old wornout land where the Peach will not succeed unless heavily fertil- ized. Price on Peach stocks or grown from cuttings, 25 cents each. $12.00 per hundred. $75.00 per thousand. ripe . ? tree a very al -—) 2 4 co Pr bag oe ~~ ob) v a > Se Lo | — = aS ae = ae nM gs % ay ~ Yo} atsfe of es Nn ov ieB) mH Ss Ss ie je) Ss 2 Syrans 2) aoe = Oo coe = =m 8 “hai. oe = ea | — om eeg ro) I = m OD ~ — a on 50 MM 3 ba | _ vigorous 00 per hundred. Price of Trees, 25 cts. each June Ist to 10th ee SS WILLOW LAKE NURSERY. ay ihm he 4 Wi, Vf, Li, Lb, Me jjpe . , ROBINSON PLUM. Medium to small, skin bright red; flesh yellow, juicy and sweet ; tree a very early and prolific bearer. It resembles the “ Wild Goose ” very much in color and shape, but is much smaller, and ripens about ten | Price of Trees, 25 cts. each. days later. Ripe June 20th to July Ist. $12.00 per hundred. 26 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF KELSEY’S JAPAN PLUM. | Fruit very large and attractive ; quality good ; tree a vigorous grower | and early bearer; ripe August Ist to September Ist. Price of Trees, 50 cts. each. $25.00 per hundred. fe gt | Price, 25 cts. each. $15.00 per 100. $125.00 per 1,000. BROWN TURKEY—Large, oblong, skin dark brown, covered with a blue bloom ; flesh red and of very fine flavor. BRUNSWICK—Very large, skin violet; flesh redish brown, rich | and excellent. CELESTIAL—Small, skin pale violet, with a bloom; flesh very sweet ; very prolific and hardy variety ; tree a very rapid grower. LEMON—Large size, skin with lemon color; flesh sweet and very good. WILLOW LAKE NURSERY. 27 MULBERRIES. | Pe hee | Price 25 cts. each. $15.00 per 100. $125.00 per 1,000. | HICKS’ EVER-BEARING MULBERRY. “‘DOWNING’S EVER-BEARING—Flesh rich, sub-acid; a good bearer and rapid grower ; ripe May to July. HICKS’ EVER-BEARING—Flesh sweet, insipid; fine grower, bears large crops four months in the year; excellent variety for pigs and poultry. WHITE—Medium ; flesh insipid ; a rapid grower and ‘prolific bearer. | i =a ‘ LD Er = we ; RRO II -%) : PINS GRUAR NSS SNE SRE: : WILLOW LAKE NURSERY. QW LN GiaS. ANGERS—Large, pear shaped, flesh rather harsh; a thrifty grower : and very prolific bearer; ripe in November. 25c. each. APPLE or ORANGE—Large, roundish, skin golden yellow ; flesh v cooks quite tender; an excellent variety; ripe in Noy. 25c. each. CHINESE—Very large, specimens often weighing three pounds, skin greenish yellow.; Hesh tender when cooked; much prized for baking, jellies, preserves, etc. Tree very rapid and compact grower, and often attains the height of twelve to fifteen feet at four to five years old, at which age it generally commences to bear. When grown on its own roots it has but few surface feeders, and does not seem to be affected by the most severe wind storms. So far the most successful method of propagating it has been from seed, as it repro- duces itself without the slightest variation. It does not sucker from roots like most other varieties, and up to the present has been entirely free from borers or other insects; blooms very early in Spring, but the old bearing trees in this section have not failed to mature fruit a single year in the past ten; ripe Dec. 1st and keeps until March. Price of seedling trees, 25c each. $15.00 per 100. $125.00 per 1,000. RASPBHRRITHMS. 3 Price 50 cts. per 12. $3.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1.000. ‘CUTHBERT—Fruit medium to large, roundish, color crimson ; flesh very firm, juicy and sweet; canes very strong; a vigorous and up- right grower, profuse bearer ; the fruit stands transportation remark- ably well, and is one of the most profitable market berries. “GREGG’S—Fruit very large, roundish, oblate, color black with some bloom; flesh firm, sweet and rich; canes strong and vigorous; good _ bearer and popular market variety. 30 DESCRIPTIVE .CATALOGUE OF | ST ER AIUW (4 be pot BS. Price 75 cts. per 100. $5.00 per 1,000. Lots of 10,000 $30.00, and lots 100,000 $200.00. MWILSON’S ALBANY—YVery large, color deep crimson ; flesh crim- son, firm and rich; a most prolific bearer and vigorous crower ; stands first as a home market berry. YMONARCH OF THE WES —Large, roundish, conical ; flesh light { scarlet; quality very good. CHARLES DOWNING—Large, conical, deep scarlet; flesh pink, firm, juicy and sweet. “SHARPLESS—Very large, form irregular, bright searlet ; flesh pale | red, very firm, sweet, rich and j juicy; a good market variety. | MANCHEST ER— Berries very large and uniform in size, color scar- let; flesh firm but melting, flavor excellent; will stand shipping a long distance; it is an imperfect bloomer, and should be planted with a perfect blooming variety. MINER’S PROLIFIC—Very large, color crimson; flesh scarlet and well flavored ; very productive; good market variety. LONGWORTH’S PROLI FIC—Large, roundish, color light crim- son; flesh firm, brisky, acid and rich: a very good early variety. “KENTUCK Y—Very large, oblong , color deep scarlet ; flesh firm, juicy, sweet and of excellent flave or ; very vigorous and prolific. Medium to small, skin white, covered with red where exposed to the sun; flesh white, melting, rich, juicy and very sweet; freestone; tree good grower and prolific; ripe May 20th to June 10th. One of the leading Florida Peaches. Price of Trees, three to six feet high, 15c. each. $12.00 per hundred. : ’ HONEY PEACH | \) PEEN-TO PEACH. : Medium to small, skin white, shaded with red; flesh white, juicy and well | flavored ; seed very small and flat, similar in shape to the peach, ef which the | above cut is a good representation; blooms in January, and is only adapted to | a warm climate; it is extensively cultivated in Florida, where it ripens from | April 20th to June Ist. Price of Trees, 3 to 6 feet high, 15c. each. $12.00 per 100. | PEACH SEEDLINGS. No. 1. Suitable for grafting stocks at $1.00 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000. No. 2. Small size, suitable for transplanting and June budding at 50cts. per 100; $2.50 per 1,000. BUDS. A PPLES—Leading varieties, 50cts. per 100; $2.00 per 1,000 ; $15.00 per 10,000. PEACHES—Leading varieties, 50cts. per 100; $2.00 per 1,000; $15.00 per 10,000. | PLU MS—Wild Goose, 50cts. per 100; $2.00 per 1,000; $15.00 per 10,000. PEARS—LeConte and Keiffer $1.00 per 100; $4.00 per 1,000; $30.00 per 10,000. | SCIONS FOR GRAFTING. | APPLES—Leading varieties, 50cts. per 100; $2.00 per 1,000; $15.00 per 10,000. PEACHES—Leading varieties, 50cts. per 100; $2.00 per $1,000: $15.00 per 10,000. ; PLUMS—Wild Goose, 50cts. per 100;. $2.00 per 1,000; $15.00 per 10,000. PEARS—LeConte and Keiffer, $1.00 per 100; $4.00 per 1,000; $30.00 per 10,000. CUTTINGS. PEARS—LeConte, 10 to 12 inches long at $1.00 100; per 1,000; $40.00 per 10,000. ; sates oS PLUMS—Wild Goose, 10 to 12 inches long at $1.00 per 100; $5.00 | ie ee $40.00 per 10,000. | 2 aa ee