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FRUIT AND URNANENTAL 1 REBS, 


o< Shrubbery, Vines, Roses, &c,): 


CULTIVATED AND FOR SALE AT THE 


Morris Nurseries, 


WESP-CHHSTER, PA. 


GHORGH AGH ELIS, 


PROPRIETOR: 


ROCHESTER, N. Y., 
UNION AND ADVERTISEk CO., PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS, 
1888. 


USEFUL INFORMATION. 


DISTANCES FOR PLANTINC. 


StandardicApples=sa 25 ope ey a a te es 30 feet apart each way. 
Standard Pears, and strong growing Cherries-------------- 20 Me i 
Dukerand MorelloiCherriess2es-- 9 ee ee ee 18 ‘ of 
Standard Plums, Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines- ---_- 12 to 18 oe oo 
OD INCES) soe - SNR ten ee See ees ven ae ee ee 10 to 12 A ‘ 
Dwarf Appless---2-----..-— wi Sahih Tye) pce sess pach Se 6to 8 ce be 
Dwart Cherriesiand wart Pears=----. 2225-2 -s 8 to 12 oe e 
Currants, Gooseberries and .Strawberries-------------- 3to 4 HG fy 
Blackberries 2c cece e caches Seer ae eee gern arcee res 6 ig Ms 


NUMBER OF TREES ON AN ACRE, WHEN PLANTED AT 
STATED DISTANCES. 


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12 f Oe” Oe SO =a en Ae nl fe Re oe ae ee ee dS 302 
10 ss es Ss ee ee ey ee es at es ae Le Ae Se ee een 437 
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6 = es, 2c yee Ra te IR A St ere OD ny ee 1,210 
5 re Le at, an Sk es BO NOS BE ete SOI AS ta ee oe ee 1,742 
4 as alae MRR MAS Ve 01 | SOE Oi Se ee See eee ire 2,722 
3 ‘ Ap, SON 6 ies i Srey Oe Rev ene a 4,840 
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ADVICE AND TERMS. 


To avoid mistakes, write the order plainly, and state whether Standard or 
Dwarf Fruit Trees are wanted. A moderate charge is made for packing, sufficient 
to remunerate for time and cost of material. Let explicit shipping directions 
accompany the order. 

All articles are at the risk of the purchaser after being delivered to the Rail- 
road Company or any other forwarder. ‘ 

TERMS: Cash with order, or satisfactory reference. 


BRIEF DIRECTIONS FOR TRANSPLANTING TREES AND 
PLANTS, AND FOR THEIR SUBSEQUENT CULTURE. 


Prepare the ground as for a crop of corn ; then dig the holes just large enough 
to admit the roots, without crowding and doubling them up. Avoid deep plant- 
ing, which is decidedly injurious to the tree, and when excessive may cause its 
death. It should be no deeper than it stood before removal from the Nursery. A 
mound of earth, one foot high, should be heeled up around the trees when planted 
in the Fall—it makes them firmer to withstand the Winter and isa protection to 
the roots. It should be leveled again in the Spring. 


6 CATALOGUE OF FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES, ETC. 


Before planting, the injured parts of the roots should be cut off smoothly with 
a sharp knife. 


Shortening the branches is another very important matter to the life and 
vigor of the tree, and should be done at the time of planting. It consists in cut- 
ting back the ends of the branches, but to what extent it should be done depends 

_upon circumstances. If a tree has lost the greater portion of its roots, a severe 
shortening in of the head will be necessary; if only a small portion of the roots 
are cut off, moderate pruning will be sufficient. In all cases it should be done in 
a manner corresponding with the loss of roots. 


Cultivate the orchard a few years with hoed crops. To insure regular crops of 
fruit, an orchard should be kept afterwards permanently in sod, and manure ap- 
plied to the surface. 


Dwarf Pears should be planted so as to cover about one inch above the graft. 
Cut back about one-third of the last year’s growth every year. All dwarf fruit 
trees should receive high cultivation, and be kept clear of grass and weeds. 


Small fruits, such as Raspberries, Blackberries, etc., should be cut down close 
to the ground, and not allowed to fruit the first year. 


The best time for planting evergreens is end of October or commencement of 
November. The wood is then well ripened and can stand the severity of the win- 
ter; the plants are ready to start growing when the spring opens, and are not as 
liable to suffer by early summer droughts as evergreens which are planted in the 
spring. And lastly, when packed in boxes for shipment, they are not as liable to 
heat in the late fall as in the spring, when the weather begins to get warm. 


FRUIT DEPARTMENT. 


APPLES. 


The following varieties have been well tested and can be recommended. The 
selection of varieties ought to be governed by the climate and soil of the planter, 
as it is well known taat several good New York varieties do not prove profitable 
fo 


wc ae etc. 
. SUMMER VARIETIES. 


Bough. Large; pale greenish yellow; sweet, rich flavor; good bearer. 
First of August. 

Carolina Red June. Fruit medium size ; skin smooth, shaded with deep 
red. Flesh white, tender, juicy, with sub-acid flavor; very good and productive. 
August. 

Early Strawberry. Medium size; yellowish white, striped with red ; ten- 
der, mild, fine flavor; good bearer. August. 

/ Early Harvest. Medium size, pale yellow; rich, sub-acid flavor; very pro- 
ductive. Commencement of August. 

Early Ripe. Supposed Pennsylvania origin; productive; pale yellow, 
sprinkled with a few gray dots. Flesh white, tender, juicy, sub-acid; good. 
August. 

Golden Sweet. Rather large, pale yellow; very sweet and good; good 
bearer August. 

. Keswick Codlin. Large, tender, juicy, acid; excellent for cooking ; pro- 
ductive and early bearer. July to October. 

y Red Astrachan. Rather large; deep crimson with a pale white bloom 
juicy, acid flavor; productive. August. 

¥ Summer Rambo. Medium to large; green, striped with red ; sub-acid, 
good. Good market apple. September. 

* Tetofsky. A Russian apple which proves profitable for market, comes early 
into bearing, and produces annually. Very hardy; fruit round and smooth, with 
yellow ground handsomely striped with red. Flesh white and juicy. August. 

Yellow Transparent. <A new Russian variety, ripening a week or two 
before Pee Skin, when fully ripe, pale yellow ; flesh tender, juicy, lively 
sub-acid. 


FALL VARIETIES. 


Alexander. Very large: crimson striped, juicy. Quality and productive- 
ness fair. A Russian apple. October. 
~ Duchesse of Oldenburgh. Medium; yellow, striped with red; rich, 
juicy and excellent ; a productive variety introduced from Russia. September. 
Fall Jenneting. Large, greenish-yellow; sub-acid, vigorous and produc- 
tive. September and October. 


Fall Pippin. Very large; yellow, rich, high flavored ; moderate bearer. 
October to November. 

~ Fall Strawberry. Medium; yellow, striped with red ; juicy, sub-acid ; ex- 
een, productive. September and October. 

“ Gravenstein. Very large; red striped, first quality; very productive. 
September and October. 

~ Haas, or Fall Queen. Medium, striped with red. Flesh white, juicy, 
acid, rich, very good. 

\/ Hays. (Pennsylvania Red Streak or Wine). Fruit above medium size; 
skin smooth, deep red with indistinct lines of yellow ; flesh yellowish white, juicy, 
crisp, rich and pleasant flavor. October to March. 

_._ wefferis. Medium; yellow, shaded and splashed with crimson and covered 
wa large white dots; mild, very good. September. 


Jersey Sweeting. Medium; striped red and green: tender, juicy and 
sweet. September to October. 


8, CATALOGUE OF FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES, ETC. 


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Lowell. Tree hardy and a vigorous grower. Fruit large, bright waxen yel- 
low ; flesh yellowish white, with a rich, rather acid flavor. September to October. 
f Maiden’ s Blush. Rather ieee pale yellow with red cheek ; beautiful, 
valuable for market; abundant bearer. September to October. 
“Porter. Fruit large; clear bright yellow ; fine grained and juicy, agreeable 
sub-acid ; very good to best. Ripens in September. 


‘Rambo. Medium; flat, streaked and marbled with yellow; very tender, 
rich, sub-acid flavor ; good bearer. October to December. 


_. Red Bietigheimer. Very large, light yellow, covered with red, purplish 
crmcon when exposed to the sun; flesh sub-acid, pleasant ; a great bearer. Sep- 
tember. 


WINTER VARIETIES. 


V Baldwin. Well known; large, bright red; juicy and rich; productive. 
December to March. 

y Ben Davis. (New York Pippin). Large, striped with bright red; juicy, 
sub-acid, good. Much esteemed in the West and South. December to March. 

Belleflower. Yellow; large; crisp and juicy, aromatic flavor ; moderately 
productive. November to March. 

Belmont. Pennsylvania origin; healthy and very productive. Fruit me- 
dium to large, light waxen yellow with a bright vermillion cheek ; flesh yellowish, 
crisp, tender, juicy and of agreeable flavor. November to February. 

¥ Bullock Pippin, or Ewalt. A Pennsylvania apple; large, bright yel- 
low, with shades of crimson in the sun; white, tender flesh, sub-acid ; first qual- 
ity. A good keeper. November to March. 

Cider, Smith’s. Popular Pennsylvania fruit; greenish white, striped 
with red; juicy, tender, mild, pleasant flavor; very productive, good keeper. 
December to March. 

Cooper’s Market. (Cooper’s Redling). Medium size; yellowish, shaded 
with red and striped with crimson ; w):ite and tender flesh, sub-acid ; very produc- 
tive and a late keeper. December to May. 
yy Delaware Winter. Originated in Delaware. Remarkable for its keeping 
qualities. Fruit medium to large, highly colored ; flesh fine grained, juicy, crisp, 
excellent. Prolific, and commences to bear early. 

Dickinson. From seed of the Bellefleur. Medium to large, yellow, almost 
covered with faint red streaks; mild, sub-acid, very juicy. A prolific and regular 
bearer. January to March. 

Domine. Medium; white flesh, tender, juicy, pleasant flavor ; very produc- 
tive, excellent keeper. December to April. 

-Fallawater. Favorite Pennsylvania fruit. Very large, yellowish-green ; 
valuable market variety. Very productive. November to February. 

Fameuse, or Snow Apple. Medium size; very handsome, deep crim- 
son; tender, white fleshed, juicy, high flavored ; productive. November to De- 
cember. 

Grimes’ Golden. Medium, rich golden yellow; crisp, tender. juicy ; does 
well in Pennsylvania. Early bearer and excellent keeper. January to April. 

Hubbardston Nonsuch. Large; yellowish ground with red stripes and 
spots; sweet and rich. Highly esteemed. November to January. 

Y Krauser. Berks Co., Pa., fruit; medium, yellow; handsome appearance 
and a good keeper. December to April. 

4 King of Tompkins Co. Large; yellow, striped with red; popular varie- 
ty, good bearer. December to March. 

“ Ladies’ Sweeting. Medium; yellow, striped with red; rich and juicy, 
high flavor; good bearer. December to March. 


Lady. Fruit small but regular; skin smooth and glossy with a deep red 
sre flesh white, crisp, tender -and juicy ; brings the highest price of any fancy 
apple in the market. Hardy and productive. December to May. 


Lankford Seedling: <A fine showy apple; medium to large; yellow, 
striped, near!y covered with bright red. Flesh firm, juicy, mild, sub-acid. One 
of the best late keepers. January to May. 


Mann. Fruit resembles R. I. Greening, but is larger. Tree hardy, comes 
into bearing young, and loads itself about every year with large crops. February 


t Pie 

Mcintosh Red. Originatedin Canada. Above medium size. Yellow 
nearly covered with dark rich crimson. Flesh white, tender, juicy. Tree very 
hardy ; good bearer of excellent fruit. November to April. 


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Monmouth Pippin. Fruit large; color yellow, with russet dots; juicy, 
fine sub-acid. Very good to best. October to November. 

— Newtown Pippin. Rather above medium size; excellent flavor. Decem- 
ber to May. <A very poor grower. 

~ Nickajack. Large, striped; fair quality, hardy, productive and a good 
keeper. A southern variety. December to April. 

. Northern Spy. Large; striped and covered with dark crimson; a New 
York fruit; juicy, high flavor, great bearer. January to May. 

.Peck’s Pleasant. Large, yellow with blush cheek ; fine flavor ; a good 
substitute for Newton Pippin: good bearer and keeper. November to April. 

Pennock. Pennsylvania origin: fruit quite large; flesh yellow, tender, 
and juicy, with a pleasant half sweet flavor; good. November to March. 

“ Pewaukee. Hardy and productive; fruit medium to large; skin bright 
yellow. striped and mcttled with light and dark; flesh white, juicy, sub-acid, 
good, January to May. 

_~ Pyle’s Red Winter. A chance seedling, originated in Chester Co., Pa. 
Of great value as a market variety, being large and showy, of good quality and a 
good keeper. Fruit large; pale yellow, shaded with red; flesh whitish yellow, 
crisp, tender, juicy, pleasant, lively sub-acid. January to March. 

Rawle’s Janet. (Never Fail.) Valuable, of Southern origin; medium ; 
yellow, striped with red; crisp, rich and juicy ; very productive and a good keeper. 
January to May. 

Red Romanite. (Gilpin or Carthouse.) Medium ; dark red, white flesh ; 
crisp sub-acid, makes good cider: late keeper, very productive. Feb. to May. 

Rhode Island Greening. Well known, excellent variety; large, light 
greenish yellow ; firm and rich, excellent flavor ; crooked grower, good keeper and 
good bearer. November to March. 

“Rome Beauty. Large; striped with bright red; flesh tender, juicy, 
sprightly : moderate grower. Origin Ohio. December to February. 

“Russett. American Golden. ‘Sheep Nose.) Below medium; dull yel- 
low: yellow flesh, very tender, rich spicy flavor; a great bearer and good keeper. 
December to March. 

wRussett. English. Medium; pale yellow; firm and crisp, mild sub-acid 
flayor, late keeper ; very productive, keeps till June. 

Roxbury Russett. Medium size; skin at first dull green, covered with 
brownish yellow russet when ripe; flesh greenish white, moderately juicy, with 
righ sub-acid flavor ; good to very good. January to June. 

Salome. Fruit medium ; pale yellow, slightly shaded with pale red, splashed 
and striped with dark red, and sprinkled with small yellow dots; flesh tender, 
juicy, mild sub-acid. Comes into bearing early. Very hardy. January to June. 
An excellent keeper. 

Smokehouse. Popular Pennsylvania fruit, and valued highly; above 
medium ; yellow, shaded with bright red, sprinkled with gray and brown dots ; 
firm, juicy, sub-acid flavor; good bearer. November t> February. 

Spitzenburgh. (Lsopus.) Fruit large, considered equal to Newtown Pip- 
pin; flesh yellow, rather firm, crisp; juicy, rich flavor; best. Dec. to Feb. 

» Stark. Fruit large; skin greenish yellow, shaded, splashed and striped with 
light and dark red. Moderately juicy, mild sub-acid. January to May. 


Vv Talman’s Sweeting. Medium; light yellow, with a pale blush; rich 
and excellent, very productive. December to April. 


» Twenty Ounce. Fruit large and showy; greenish yellow, boldly splashed 
and marbled with stripes of red ; good to very good. October to January. 


v Wagener. Medium, dark red; mild, tender sub-acid; excellent variety, 
) ope bearer. December to March. 


Walbridge. Fruit medium size; pale whitish yellow when fully mature ; 
flesh white, fine, crisp. tender and juicy. January to May. 


é Wealthy. Medium size: whitish yellow, shaded with deep rich crimson ; 
flesh white, fine grained, tender, juicy, lively sub-acid; hardy and productive. 
7 sepa to February. 


Winesap. Medium, dark red: yellow flesh, firm, crisp, high flavored ; 
fruit hangs late on the tree; excellent for cider, very good bearer, and excellent 
a December to May. 


Winter Sweet Paradise. Pennsylvania apple, hardy and productive ; 
green when picked, with brown flush, becoming paler at maturity; flesh white, 
fine grained. juicy and very good. November to March. 


10 CATALOGUE OF FRUIT. ORNAMENTAL TREES, ETC. 


_ Wolf River. Very hardy; fruit very large, whitish color, mostly covered 
with red and numerous brown specks. Flesh firm, sub-acid. Regular and enor- 
mous bearer. March. 


/ York Imperial. A very fine Pennsylvania apple of medium size, oblate, 
wut, shaded with crimson; flesh firm, crisp, juicy sub-acid. November to 
ebruary. 


dh CRAB APPLES. 


Red Siberian. Small; bright red, covered with a light transparent bloom; 
excellent for preserying. Early September. 


V Yellow Siberian. Small; pale yellow, also very valuable for preserving. 
September. 


Gen. Grant. Fruit round, of large size for a crab; skin cream yellow 
ground, broken stripes, becoming red on sun exposed side. Very mild sub-acid. 
October. 

Hyslop. Large; dark red, with a blue bloom; good for cider. 

Marengo. Large; bright red on yellow ground ; flesh white, crisp, juicy ; 
when fully ripe, mild, pleasant sub-acid. Early Winter to late Spring. 

Quaker Beauty. Tree strong grower, spreading habit, bearing large crops 
alternate years ; fruit large, conical, with beautiful red cheek on a groundwork of 
wpive ; quality best. December to May. 

Transcendant. Large, yellow; mostly covered with red ; productive and 
desirable. Best early Fall variety. 
~ Van Wyck Sweet. A valuable variety. Fruit large; skin yellowish 
Septet colored red and covered with bloom ; flesh sweet and tender; core small. 
September. 


~ Whitney’s No. 20. A seedling of the Siberian crab. Said to be large, 
striped, almost red ; flesh yellowish white, very juicy, sub-acid. Good for canning 
and making into cider. August. 


PEARS 


Dwarf Pears. For small gardens and for cultivation by amateurs, or per- 
sons likely to devote the necessary attention to them, Dwarf Pears will certainly 
prove remunerative in a suitable soil, and with proper selection of varieties. On 
very light sandy soil, or gravelly soils, Dwarf Pears will not prove so well as— 


Standard Pears. These are generally preferred for orchard culture. 
They will not bear fruit at so early an age as Dwarf Pears, but they will flourish 
on a greater variety of soils, and will bear neglect better; without proper cultiva- 
tion, however. they will, like most trees, fail to give satisfaction. ; 


Gathering Pears. Pears, asa general rule, should never be allowed to 
ripeu on the tree. Summer and Fall varieties should be gathered at least ten days 
before maturity : Winter Pears about the time frosty weather sets in. 


The varieties marked with a star (*) succeed well as Dwarfs. The following 
list includes the most valuable varieties : 


SUMMER VARIETIES. 
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Bartlett. Large; clear yellow skin; buttery, very juicy and high flavored , 
early and great bearer. September. 
*Clapp’s Favorite. Large, resembling Bartlett; ripens a few days earlier; 
productive. August aud September. 
_Doyenne d’Ete. (Summer Doyenne.) Small; yellow, with red cheek ; 
rich, sugary, melting; very early and fine. Last of July. 


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Le Conte. Fruit large; skin smooth, pale yellow; good quality. Tree very 
vigorous, said to be free from blight. Very prolific. October. 
v*Osband’s Summer. Medium size, rich yellow color; excellent quality 
mild and pleasant flavor. August, 
v*Tyson. Medium ; yellow, reddish cheek; very melting and juicy, sweet, 
excellent flavor ; very productive. September. 


v, FALL VARIETIES. 


*“Beurre d’ Anjou. Large; yellowish, somewhat russeted, red cheek ; fine 
grained, buttery, melting and excellent. October to December. 

*Buffum. Above medium; oblong, deep yellow, with reddish cheek, some- 
what russeted; buttery, sweet and good flavor; a great bearer. September to 
October. 

*“Duchesse d’ Angouleme. Very large, dull yellow; buttery, rich, juicy, 
and excellent ; does best as a dwarf. October to November. 

Flemish Beauty. Large: greenish yellow, russeted ; sweet and rich, ex- 
cellent flavor; productive. September and October. 

“Howell. A fine large pear, sweet and melting; pale yellow, with a red 
cheek and patches of russett. September and October. 

_ “Louise Bonne de Jersey. Large, beautiful, first-rate pear; pale green 
witha dark blush ; buttery, juicy and rich. September and October. 

Aieffer’s Hybrid. Large and showy ; supposed to be a seedling of a Sand 
Pear accidentally crossed with some cultivated kind grown near it. Skin is a rich 
yellow color, tinged with red. Excellent for canniog purposes. Very productive. 
October. 


KIEFFER PEAR. 


12 CATALOGUE OF FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES, ETC. 


Seckel. _ Small; dull yellow, with russet and colored cheek; very juicy» 
buttery and rich; very high flavored and productive; a slow grower. September 
and October. 

Sheldon. Above medium ; dark yellow or russet ; rich, melting and high 
flavored ; first rate quality. October and November. 


J WINTER VARIETIES. 


Duchesse de Bordeaux. A new, large, French variety; good qnality 
and very prolific. February to April. 
™“ Lawrence. Medium: light yellow, mostly sprinkled with dots; buttery, 
rich and aromatic ; very reliable and productive. December. 


“*“Vicar of Wakefield. Large, long, yellow, often a red cheek; juicy and 
very pleasant; very productive. November to January. 


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CHE RIES. 


The cherry will prove successful on light, well drained soil. Any tree that 
is attacked by the ‘‘ black knot,’’ can be saved by cutting off all indication of 
the disease as it appears. The following list embraces the really desirable kinds. 


g CLASS I-HEART. 


Black Eagle. A fine, large, black cherry, of first rate quality and product- 
ive; very sweet and rich; one of the best. First of July. 
’ Black Tartarian. Very large, black, half tender; sweet, rather rich, fine 

avor; deserves general cultivation ; tree a strong, upright, beautiful grower and 

good bearer. Last of June. ‘ 

Coe’s Transparent. Medium size, amber color, red cheek; very tender 
and sweet ; very desirable. June. 
‘i Downer’s Late Red. Above medium; light red mottled with amber ; 
melting and delicious, excellent, very productive; not subject to rot by rainy 
weather. July. 

Early Purple Guigne. Medium, dark purple; juicy, tender and sweet. 

_ Early in June. 

Elton. Large, pale yellow, streaked and mottled with red; half tender, 
juicy, rich and delicious. June and July. 

Governor Wood. (Dvr. Kirtland’s.) Large; light yellow, shaded with 
red ; tender, rich and delicious; one of the best. Last of June. 

Ohio Beauty. (Dr. Kirtland’s.) Large; dark and pale red marbled ; 
tender, juicy, high flavored. Towards end of June. 

Ox-Heart. Large; red skin, red and half tender flesh, pleasant juice, of 
second quality in point of flavor. Last of June. 


CLASS Ii—BIGARREAU. 


Napoleon. Very large; pale yellow, spotted with deep red; very firm and 
juicy ; very productive, and a constant bearer. First of July. 

“Rockport Bigarreau. Large, light red; firm and juicy, very fine flavor ; 
productive. First of June. 

Schmidt’s Bigarreau. Largest black cherry ; flesh dark, tender, juicy, 
with a fine rich flavor. 

Yellow Spanish. Large; light yellow, with red cheek, having a waxen 
appearance; firm, juicy and sweet; one of the best, very productive. Last of 
June. 

“Windsor. Originated in Canada. Fruit large, liver-colored, resemblin 
Elkhorn or Tradescant’s Black Heart; firm and of fine quality. Tree hardy an 
very prolific. A valuable late variety. New. 


CLASS III—-DUKE AND MORELLO. 


Belle de Choisy. Medium, amber, mottled with red; tender, juicy, sweet 
andrich. Last of June. 


“English Morello. Medium to large, blackish red; rich acid, juicy and 


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ood; very productive and reliable. Is not the old ‘‘Common Morello.” Very 
perdy. August. 

Early Richmond. (Kentish.) Medium size, dark red; melting, juicy, 
sprightly, rich acid flavor; very productive, reliable and hardy; valuable. June 

w Late Duke. Large, light red; late and fine. Last of July. 

. May Duke. Large, dark red; juicy and rich; an old, excellent variety, 
vigorous and productive. Middle of June. 

\ Montmorency. (Ordinaire.) large and hardy, said to be seven to ten 
days later than the Richmond. Very productive and valuable. 

Olivet. A new, remarkably early cherry: productive, fine quality and the 
largest of its class. Color, shining deep red; flavor sub-acid ; ripens early in June 
and continues till July. 

“ Reine Hortense. Very fine, large, bright red ; juicy and delicious, vigor- 
ous and productive. Ripening from the first to the middle of July. 


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PLUMS. 


A heavy soil, with a considerable mixture of clayey loam, is most suitable for 
the Plum. It should be planted where the hogs and poultry have free access, as 
the latter destroy many injurious insects, and the former, in rubbing against the 
tree, jar it and eat the fallen fruit. Where no hogs are kept, the trees should be 
jarred once a day, and all fallen fruit at once gathered and destroyed. Mr. Bate- 
ham, of Ohio, writes the Country Gentleman that by applying sulphur over the 
trees, in putting it in a bag toa long pole and shaking it over the trees, splendid 
oe. have been realized. 


Coe’s Goiden Drop. Very large; oval, pale yellow; fiesh firm, adheres 
to the stone; very valuable. Last of September. 


' General Hand. Very large, yellow; flesh juicy and pleasant. September. 
German Prune. Large, oblong, purple; juicy and rich; tree very pro- 
ductive ; unusually free from the Curculio and from knots. September. 
~ Huling’s Superb. Very large and handsome, yellowish green; adheres to 
the stone. Middle of August. 
‘ Imperial Gage. Large, oval; greenish yellow, covered with bloom, very 
juicy and sweet ; one of the most valuable varieties. Middle of August. 
Kelsey’s Japan. Large, heart shaped, rich yellow, nearly overspread with 
bright red, with a lovely bloom; flesh rich, juicy and firm with small pit. Not 
hardy north of New York city. 
Magnum Bonum. Yellow, one of our largest plums; egg-shaped, very 
productive ; excellent for cooking. Last of August. 


Mariana. Seedling of Wild Goose; very handsome and good, exceedingly 
prolific ; an early bearer and free from the ravages of the curculio; deep cardinal 
red, when ripe ; thick skin, fine quality. 

“Peach. Very large, nearly round, dull red; rather coarse grained, but 
juicy and good flavored; much valued for its size and b.auty; tree a good bearer 
oul grower. End of August. 

Prince Englebert. Dark blue, of good quality; tree a great bearer and a 
strong grower; a valuable market fruit. Last of August. 

Prunus Simoni. (Apricot Plum.) From the Orient, and therefore not 
hardy enough to be profitable here. Ripens in July, is brick red with yellow flesh 
of an odd flavor. An acquisition further south. 


Reine Claude de Bavay. Large, roundish; greenish yellow, juicy, 
melting and excellent; tree a good grower and bearer. Last of September. 


©“ Richland. Small, purplish green; sweet and agreeable; excellent for 
cooking purposes, and said to withstand the attacks of the Curculio better than 
t varieties ; evidently a seedling of the Blue Damson. First of September. 
Shipper’s Pride. Said to be an unfailing cropper and a good shipper. 
Large, round purple plum of excellent quality. 
/Shropshire Damson. An English variety, fruit small, rather obovate; 
skin purple, covered with thick, blue bloom; flesh melting and juicy, rather tart ; 
separates partially from the stone. Thousands of bushels are annually sold in the 


out for preserves. With good cultivation it is enormously productive. Sep- 
tember. 


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Union Purple. Large; purple covered with thin bloom; flesh greenish, 
sweet and good ; tree a strong grower. September. 
¢ Wild Goose. An improved variety of the Chickasaw, of strong growth and 
comparatively free from injuries of the Curculio; large, bright red, with a gray 
bloom ; juicy, sweet and good; very productive and profitable. Last of July. 


PEACHES. 


The peach will succeed best on light. gravelly soil; with proper cultivation, 
on almost any soil. Trees one year old from the bud are best suited for planting. 
The orchard should be kept cultivated, and the trees carefully examined every 
Spring to extract the borers. A shovel full of lime applied at the base of each tree 
will often be a preventive as well as a fertilizer. The disease called the ‘‘ Yellows’’ 
is incurable ; therefore if it shows itself on one or two trees, these must be cut 
down at once and burnt, which will save the whole orchard. This disease has 
never shown itself in the nurseries ; my trees have always been healthy and yiven 
entire satisfaction. 


My stock of peach trees is quite extensive: they can be supplied in almost any 
quantities and on liberal terms. 


The following varieties are described in the order of ripening: 


FIRST RIPENING. 


Amsden’s June. Fruit good size, delicious flavor; finely colored red, free 
stone and very firm, White flesh, excellent quality. First part of July. 
Alexander. Very large and highly colored; handsome, rich and good 
flavor: flesh thick and firm; will carry well long distances. Freestone. First 
part of July. 
/ Waterloo. Medium size; excellent quality, flesh white, skin greenish white, 
purplish red on side exposed to the sun. 


4 SECOND RIPENINC. 
Early Beatrice. Medium size, marbled red cheek ; flesh melting and very 
juicy. Good shipping peach ; great bearer. Freestone. Middle of July. 
/ Early Rivers. Large. pale yellow with pink cheek; flesh melting, very 
rich. Freestone. Last of July. 


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THIRD RIPENINGC. 
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Barnard’s Early. A large yellow peach of good quality. Very popular in 
the Western States. 
Hale’s Early. Beautiful peach; white flesh, of excellent quality when well 
ripened. Rots in some localities. Freestone. Last of July. 
\’ Troth’s Early Red. Medium size, skin :ed; flesh yellowish white, juicy, 
sweet and excellent ; yood market peach. Freestone. First of August. 
\ Mountain Rose. Large, red skin, white flesh ; excellent quality. Free- 
a ie First of August. 
‘ George the Fourth. Large, pale yellowish white with red cheek; flesh 
pale yellowish white, very juicy and rich; moderate bearer, of best quality. Free- 
stone. August. 
Large Early York. (Honest John.) Larze, white skin and nearly white 
flesh ; tender and juicy; very productive. Freestone. August. 
Foster. Very large and handsome; very similar to Crawford’s Early, but 
ripens a few days earlier; yellow flesh. Freestone. 
/Crawford’s Early Melacoton. Very large, yellow with 1ed cheek ; yel- 
low flesh, red at the stone ; very juicy and excellent; one of the best. Freestone. 
Middle of August. 


FOURTH RIPENINC. 


Yellow Rareripe. Large, deep yellow, dotted witl red; flesh yellow, red 
at the stone, melting, juicy, rich; excellent vinous flavor. reestone. Latter 


part of August. 


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Wager. Very large, yellow: bears uniform and large crops: juicy and fine 
dlavor. zast of August. 
_ Richmond. Medium to large, yellow mottled with red, flesh yellow, melt- 
ing juicy, rich. Freestone. First of September. 

Old Mixon Free. Large, yellowish white with a dark red cheek ; white, 
tender flesh ; excellent variety for market. Freestone. First part of September. 

Old Mixon Cling. Resembles in quality the Old Mixon Free. It is an 
excellent cliagstone peach ; white flesh. September. 

~ Reeves’ Favorite. Large, roundish; yellow flesh, red at the stone; excel- 
lent quality, hardy variety. Freestone. September. 
¥ Morris White. An old well known variety. Rather large, whiti-h skin ; 

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white flesh to the stone, a little firm, melting, juicy, sweet and rich. In some 
sections tender and variable in quality. Freestone. Middie of September. 

Red Cheek Melacoton. Very large; skin yellow, deep red cheek ; flesh 
yellow, juicy and vinous; very productive; a favorite market fruit. Freestone. 
Soppemiber. 

Wheatland. Large to very large; quality best: deep golden yellow; great 
bearer, excellent shipper. Freestone. Ripens between Crawfords Early and Late. 


FIFTH RIPENINC. 


Susquehanna. Very large and handsome; rich yellow with a beautiful 
red cheek: yellow flesh, melting, rich and fine. Moderate bearer. Freestone. 
September. 
~ Stump the World. Very large, creamy white with red cheek ; white 
flesh, rich and high flavor; very productive, valuable for marketing. Freestone. 
September. 

Globe. Very large, golden yellow; very fine flavor, ripening during the 
latter half of September. 

Hill’s Chili. Large, skin woolly, dull yellow; flesh yellow, very rich and 
sweet. Productive and hardy. Freestone. Last of September. 

“ Crawford’s Late Melacoton. Very large; yellow with a deep red 
cheek : yellow flesh, red at the stone; a very excellent variety. Freestone. - Sep- 
tember 

Fox’s Seedling. Large, beautiful red cheek; white flesh, fine quality ; 
good shipper. 

~ Ward’s Late Free. Rather large, white with crimson cheek ; flesh white, 
juicy and rich ; a popular and good market variety. Latter part of September. 


7 4 SIXTH RIPENINC. 


Clarissa. A new and very large peach; yellow, fine flavor and appearance’ 

Very valuable on account of its late ripening. 
vy Chair’s Choice. [Fine yellow freestone; rich in color, splendid flavor, ex- 
cellent for canning. Ripening with Smock. 

Sener. Large, yellow, with deep red cheek; yellow flesh, deep pink around 
the stone. Freestone, sweet, rch and very juicy. Ripens about October lv. 
Highly recommended at the Centennial Exhibition. 

Smock. Large, oval; deep yellow with red cheek ; flesh yellow, red at the 
Stone, juicy and rich. Freestone. Last of September and early October. 

tephen’s Rareripe. Large, resembles Old Mixon’s Free, but more 
ighly colored. Very profitable. 


ws SEVENTH RIPENINC. 


Bilyeu’s Late October. A large white flesh, freestone with a beautiful 
blush chcek; flesh rich, juicy and firm. A good shipper. Ripens two weeks later 
an Smock. Best late peach yet introduced. 
Heath Cling. Very large, white, tinged next to the sun, quite downy ; flesh 
° gag very juicy, sweet, of a high, rich, excelleat flavor. Clingstone. October. 
Lord Palmerston. A beautiful, large and very late peach. Fruit of a 
pale color, having a little red on the sunny side ; flesh firm and richly flavored. 
‘ Salway. Large, yellow, mottled with a red cheek; yellow flesh, very pro- 
ductive : valuable for its late ripening. Freestone. October. 
' Steadley. A late freestone ; ripening ten days after Heath Cling; also said 
to be larger, and of very fine flavor- 


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DWARF PEACHES. 


Italian Dwarf. A very interesting little tree; it bears soon, sometimes 
when only two years old; the fruit is of good quality, small size ; the tree does not 
grow higher than about 2 to 3 feet, therefore well suited for pot culture. 

Golden Dwarf. (Van Buren’s.) Medium; skin yellow with a mottled, red 
cheek ; juicy, rich and luscious; bears good crops ; grows about 4 feet high ; cling- 
stone. September and October. 


MULBERRIES. 


> Bowning s Everbearing. Large, black ; sweet and excellent. Not very 
ardy. 

New American. Tree a fine grower; productive and hardy. Excellent. 
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Russian. Fruit large, about the size of Kittatinny Blackberries, mostly 
black; sub-acid to sweet; very productive; perfectly hardy. The original trees 
were imported from western Russia. 

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QUINCES. 


Apple, or Orange Quince. Fruit large, bright golden yellow; excellent 
for preserves; very productive. 


\Aa ORANGE QUINCE. : 


Champion. A new variety, originating in Connecticut. Tree a prolific 
and constant bearer. Fruit larger than the Orange, equally as fine, and a longer 
eeper. 


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Breda. Small, round, orange:, flesh juicy, rich and vinous; hardy and a 
ae bearer. July to August. 


Early Golden. Small, roundish, pale orange; flesh yellow, juicy, sweet 
and good ; vigorous grower and productive. July. 


18 CATALOGUE OF FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES, ETC. 


Large Early. Large, oblong; orange, with a red cheek; juicy, rich 
sweet, fine flavored. July. 


Moorpark. Very large; orange, with a reddish cheek; flesh orange, sweet, 
juicy, with a fine flavor; a very valuable variety. Beginning of August. 
* Peach. Very large, yellow; flesh rich, juicy and high flavored; one of the 
best, if not the best. Beginning of August. 


¥ Russian. From Russia, and claimed to be very hardy; fruit medium size 
and best quality. Last of August. 


NECTARINES. 


4 (A Variety of the Peach, with a smooth skin.) 
Boston. Large: light yellow, with a red cheek; flesh yellow, sweet and 
pleasant. First of September. 


Downton. Large, pale green, with a red cheek; melting, rich, excellent. 
Last of August. 


Early Newington. Large; pale green, nearly covered with blotches of 
red; juicy, rich and sweet; probably the best clingstone nectarine. 


Elruge. Medium size; pale green, covered with purplish red, juicy and very 
rich. August to September. 


NUTS. 


Of these I mention Hard and Soft-shell Almonds, Spanish Chestnut 
and English Walnut, (the last two are rather tender when young;) Black 
Walnut and Shell-bark (Curya alba.) 


GRAPES. 


Agawam. (Rogers’ No. 15.) Bunch and berry large round and dark red; 
flesh juicy, rather tender, aromatic; ripens soon after Concord. 
Brighton. A cross of Concord and Diana Hamburg: hardy; berries resem- 


ble the Catawba; ripens same time as Hartford Prolific. Very productive where 
it does well. 


\ Catawba. An old, well-known kind; berries of rather large size, deep red, 
covered with lilac bloom. On account of mildewing very badly, it proves worth- 
less in many localities; where it does well it is excellent. 


Champion. Bunch and berry medium, black; with handsome bloom, oval 
shaped, thin skinned; soft pulp; sweet taste; ripen 10 or 15 days earlier than Hart- 
ford Prolific, and shows good shipping qualities. 

Christine or Telegraph. Bunch above medium, very compact; berry 
large, round, black; flesh juicy, sweet and good; hardy and strong grower; earlier 
than Hartford Prolific; it does not mildew, therefore reliable. 

Clinton. Bunch large; berry small, black, covered with a blue bloom; juicy, 
‘sweet and excellent; very productive and reliable; does not mildew; makes excel- 
lent wine. ¢ 

Concord. A well-known standard variety; bunch and berry large, black, 
covered with a blue bloom; juicy, sweet and excellent; very reliable, does not mil- 
lew; quite early; good for the table and making wine. 


Delaware. Bunch small to medium, compact; berries below medium, of 
beautiful red or purplish maroon color,*covered with a thin whitish bloom; thin 
skin, pulp sweet and tender, very juicy: quality best for table and for wine. 
Hardy; mildews in some localities, often produced by overbearing. <A very poor- 
grower. 

‘ Eaton. New:;; berries very large; black, covered with thick bloom; bunch 
large and compact; thick skin; very juicy. Highly commended. 


¢Elvira. Bunch medium, very compack: berry medium, round, pale green 
with white bloom, sometimes tinged with red streaks when fully ripe; very thin 


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skin; ripens ten days later than the Concord; very productive; vigorous grower, 
exceedingly healthy and hardy: excellent for white wine. New variety, but very 
promising. 

\ Empire State. A seedling of Hartford Prolific and Clinton, therefore 
purely native. Berry medium to large, white with a slight tinge of yellow, coy- 
ered with bloom; tender, juicy, sweet Ripens with Hartford. 

. Hartford Prolific. Bunch large, rather compact; berries round, full, me- 
dium, black; flesh juicy. Hardy and healthy, very productive and reliable. Does 
gee mildew’ ‘ 

Jefferson. Berry light red; tender, juicy and sweet. Bunch large and 
compact; ripens a little after Concord. 

Lady. Seedling from the Concord; bunch and berry large, light greenish 
yellow with white bloom; early, ard said to be hardy, healthy, productive and re- 
liable; very similar to Martha. 

» Lady Washington. Bunch and berry large, showy and beautiful; skin 
pale yellow; tender, juicy and sweet flesh, of good quality. Ripens with Concord 
and keeps a long time in bearing. 

/ Lutie. Originated in Tennessee. Berry red, good size, but not first-class 
quality; rather foxy. Vine is a very strong grower, and has healthy foliage. Not 
so liable to mildew as the finer sorts. 

_ Martha. Most popular among the old white varieties; bunch and berry me- 
dium; thin skin, greenish white, sometimes with an amber tinge; very healthy, 
peedy and productive; ripens a few days earlier than the Concord. Does not mil- 

_ dew. 

Moore’s Early. Bunch and berry large, round; very hardy and entirely 
exempt from mildew; early; very desirable. Resembles Concord in its excellent 
qualities, but ripens before Hartford Prolific. 

Niagara. Berry greenish white, large, skin thin but does not crack, good 
quality and productive. Hardy. Bunch compact. 

* Pocklington. A seedling of the Concord, raised by Mr. John Pocklington 
of Sand Hill, N. Y. The vine is a strong grower and hardy, identical with the 
Concord, having large, thick foliage, and like that variety never mildews. Fruit 
large, light golden yellow color: bunches very large, often shouldered: berries 
round and thickly set on the bunch. Ripens with Concord. 

* Salem. (Rogers’ No. 53.) Bunch large and compact; berry large, of a red- 
dish color; flesh tolerably tender, sweet, with a rich aromatic flavor. Does better 
imthe western than in the eastern part of Pennsylvania. 

Telegraph. See Christine. 

Woodruff Red. A seedling of Concord. Large red berry of indifferent 
quality. Good grower, healthy foliage. May do well in localities where finer 
grapes mildew. 

* Worden’s Seedling. A handsome, large black grape. It is larger, of a 
better quality, and earlier than the Concord. 

Vergennes. A hardy, productive grape, ripening with Hartford Prolific, 
and is a good shipper. Bunch and berry large, with a delicious flavor. In color it 
is a shade lighter than the Catawba. 


BLACKBERRIES. 


Plant in rows six feet apart, four feet apart in the rows. An annual dressing 
of manure will prove very profitable. 


¢ Erie. Very large, hardy, very early and very productive. Of excellent qual- 
ity, handsome and firm. 

Kittatinny. Very large, slightly conical. The berries are firm, of sweet, 
excellent flavor, and are perfectly ripe as soon as they turn black. It is a vigorous 
grower, hardy and very productive: continues four or five weeks bearing. The 
best blackberry for general cultivation. 

Taylor. Hardy and productive. Berries large and fine flavor. Season me- 
dium. 

Wilson’s Early. Large, oval, pointed; flavor rich and good; ripens very 
early, and matures the whole crop in two weeks. 

./ Wachusett Thornless. Medium size, sweet and good. A zood keeper 
rendering it a valuable market variety: succeeds on both light and heavy soils. A 
hardy variety, almost free from thorns. 


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RASPBERRIES. 


Plant in rows five or six feet apart, four feet apart in the rows. Remove all 
the old canes as soon as the fruit is gone, and do not allow more than three or four 
new ones to each hill. 


Cuthbert. A strong, hardy variety; berries large, rich crimson and of a 

good flavor; flesh is so firm that it can be shipped hundreds of miles safely. 
i, Doolittle Black Cap. Large, black; sweet, early, productive and hardy; 

a profitable market berry. 

Cregg. Recently introduced from Ohio; ripens with Mammoth Cluster, but 
larger, more productive and of finer quality. The best. 

Hansell’s Eearly. Medium to large; color of the brightest crimson; good 
quality; canes vigorous and hardy. Said to be the earliest of all raspberries. 

Mammoth Cluster. Large, black, juicy; late and very productive. 


STRAWBERRIES. 


To cultivate the Strawberry for family use, we recommend planting in stools 
two or three feet apart, and to keep all the runners off. By this treatment the 
fruit will be superior in size, as well as in flavor. 

Strawberry plants generally do better planted in the Spring, at any time before 
they are in blossom. If planted early in the Fall, the plants generally suffer from 
want of rain; and if planted late in the Fall, the plants will not become sufficiently 
established to withstand the Winter. : 

Of the long list of varieties now introduced, the following have proven to be 
the most valuable for general cultivation. 

' Crescent Seedling. Very productive; good quality, fair size, good color 
and solid flesh. 
f Manchester. A large, firm berry of excellent quality, brilliant scarlet in 
olor. It continues in fruit for a long season and is wonderfully prolific. 


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Monarch of the West. Very large; bright color; firm, with a superior 
flayor ; a fine grower and very prolific. 

Sharpless. Very large; excellent quality, great productiveness, firmness of 
fruit and vigor of plant all combined. 


GOOSEBERRIES. 


y TRIUMPH GOOSEBERRY. 
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Triumph. A new American seedling, which is being introduced now. The 
fruit is very large, of yellowish green color. The onlgiial plants, which have 
fruited for more than ten years, have never mildewed, and proved exceedingly 
productive. 


22 CATALOGUE OF FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES, ETC. 


Downing. Upright, vigorous growing plant; very productive; fruit some- 
what larger than Houghton, oval; whitish green, skin smooth; flesh soft and 
juicy, very good; excellent for family use. 

Houghton’s Seedling. A hardy American yariety of great excellence; 
free from mildew and enormously productive. 

Industry. An English variety; fine, large red berries. Will mildew in some: 
localities. 


CURRANTS. 


These can be profitably grown, planted between fruit trees, when the latter are: 

so young as not to shade the ground too much. 
* Black Naples. A large, productive, black currant. 

Cherry. The largest of all currants; bunch short, berries very large; deep 
red, acid. 

Fay’s Prolific. Red; very productive and from its peculiar stem inex ye 
sive to pick. 

La Versaillaise. A French variety ; bunches and berries very large, very 
productive ; one of the most desirable varieties. 


Red Dutch. An old and very popular variety; dark red, very productive, 
and the best paying variety for the market. 


White Crape. Bunch and berry very large; whitish yellow, transparent ; 
a spreading, irregular grower; the best white Currant in cultivation ; very pro- 
ductive. 


ASPARAGUS AND RHUBARB 


The best kinds can be furnished at these Nurseries. 


ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 


DECIDUOUS TREES. 


Of the following Ornamental Trees I can furnish medium size and extra size 
trees at proportionate prices: 


APPLE. (Pyrus.) 


Double Flowering. (P. Spectabilis.) Also called the Chinese Crap Apple. 
A native of China; grows 20 to 30 feet high ; of different flowering varieties, 


ASH. (Fravinus.) 


American White. (F. Americana.) A native tree of large size, rapid 
growth and easy cultivation ; leaves pinnate, pale green and handsome. 


Allthe Ash varieties must be carefully examined annually at the base of the 
tree, to kill the borer, which often attacks it in April or May. 


BEECH. (Fagus.) 


American. (F. ferruginea.) A large native tree, with smooth bark, hori- 
zontal, spreading branches and coarsely toothed foliage. 

Cut-Leaved. (F. laciniata.) Of medium growth, cone shaped and com- 
peers presents a peculiar, airy outline from its small, cut-leaved foliage. Very 
choice. 


European. (F. salvatica.) A native of Europe; foliage larger and more 
compact than the preceding; grows very large. 


_ Purple-Leaved. (F. purpurea.) <A beautiful lawn tree, on account of its 
rich purple foliage ; does not grow very large, and contrasts beautifully with the 
green foliage of other trees. 


Weeping. (F.s. pendula.) The finest large tree of drooping habit. Ought 
to be more extensively introduced. 


BIRCH. (Betula.) 


Weeping. (B. alba.) Avery ornamental tree, with silvery white bark and 
fine foliage ; its branches droop. 


Purple-Leaved. New; very striking and attractive, an elegant lawn tree; 
leaves very dark glossy purple. 


Weeping Cut-Leaved. (B. wrticefolia.) The habit is very much of the 
former; the foliage presents a finer appearance, being more deeply cut and fern- 
like. It does better in the Northern States. 


Young’s Weeping. (B. alba pendula Youngii.) Droops to the ground 
in fine thread-like shoots; beautiful. The best of the weeping birches. 


CATALPA, or INDIAN BEAN. (Catalpa.) 


Hardy. (C. speciosa.) An upright, rapid grower, trees being straight and 
tall. Having stood the severe winters of the Northern States there can be no 
doubt as to its hardiness. 


CHESTNUT. (Castanea.) 


American Sweet. (C. vesca Americana.) A native tree, well known. 
Its nuts are smaller but much sweeter and better flavored than the European 
species. 

Spanish Chestnut, (Castanea vesca.) The nuts are larger than the 
American but not as sweet. 


CHERRY. (Cerasus.) 


Bird Cherry. (C. padus.) Tree of small size, but of unexceptional shape, 
bearing a profusion of fragrant, white flowers in long racemes. 


Double Flowering. Pretty double white flowers. 


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SS 
DWARF WEEPING CHERRY, IN BLOOM. 


Dwarf Weeping. (C. pendula.) The finest of all small weeping trees, it 
makes a dense round head, has beautiful, glossy, small leaves ; bears white flowers 
profusely, and also a few dark red, sour cherries. 


CYPRESS. (Taxodiwm.) 


Deciduous. (7. distichum.) A most beautiful small growing tree, with 
delicate pale green, fine foliage, similar to an evergreen ; handsome in groups or 
planted singly. 

Weeping Deciduous. (7. pendulus.) From China and Japan; a small 
tree of an upright conical shape, with the young branchlets all drooping. The 
foliage is exceedingly graceful and delicate. 


DOGWOOD. (Cornus.) 


White Flowering. (C. Florida.) Very ornamental; ought to be more 
appreciated ; of fine form and beautiful foliage; produces white flowers early in 
the Spring. 

Red. With blood red bark ; very conspicuous in Winter. 


Weeping Dogwood. A variety of C. Florida with branches drooping de- 
cidedly. Very ornamental. 


ELM. (Ulmus.) 
Are not recommendable for Pennsylvania, the leaves becoming skeletonized 
by insects during the summer. They thrive well in Northern States. 
American White or Weeping. (U. Americana‘alba.) The noble, 
graceful and drooping tree of our own forest. 


English. (U. Campestris.) A stately tree, pyramidal in its habit and 
growth. 


GINKO TREE. See Maiden Hair Tree. 


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HAWTHORN. (Cratagus.) 


_ Double Flowering Hawthorn—Red. A beautiful little shrub-like tree, 
with very double red or deep crimson blossoms. 


apeuble Flowering Hawthorn—White. Like the above, but flowers 
waolte. 


HAZELNUT, or FILBERT. (Corylus.) 
Common. (C. avellana.) 


HORSE-CHESTNUT. (£sculus.) 


English. (2. hippocastanum.) A hardy, healthy tree, free from diseases; 
bears white flowers, spotted with purple and yellow; makes a very dense shade; 
grows slow. : 

Dwarf. (2. parviflora.) From our Southern States, but hardy here. A 
large shrub, with numerous panicles of pure white flowers, blooming in May. 


HICKORY. (Carya.) 


Shellbark. (C. alba.) This splendid forest tree is too well known to need 
description. The great difficulty of transplanting is the cause of it not being more 
common in nurseries. 


JUDAS TREE, (Cercis.) 


American. (C. Canadensis.) A small growing tree; covered with delicate 
pink flowers before the leaves appear. 
English. (C. siliquastrum.) Very much like the American. 


LABURNUM. (Cytisus.) 


Golden Chain. Bears long pendant racemes of yellow flowers in June; 
showy and beautiful ; an elegant tree. 


LARCH, (Lariz.) 


European. (L. Europea.) An elegant, rapid growing, pyramidal tree, 
also valuable for timber; small branches, drooping. 


LINDEN. (Tilia.) 


European. (7. Ewropea.) A very fine pyramidal tree, with large leaves 
and fragrant flowers ; desirable on large grounds. 

American, or Basswood. (7. Americana.) A rapid growing, beauti- 
ful native tree, with very large leaves and fragrant flowers. 

Weeping: (T. alba pendula.) A charming lawn tree, with very graceful 
drooping branches and downy white leayes. It is rapid in growth, entirely hardy, 
and very conspicuous in a collection. 


MAIDEN HAIR TREE. (Salisburia.) 


Ginko-tree. (S. adiantifolia.) A rare and beautiful tree, with remarkable 
fan-like foliage. A native of Japan; it thrives well here. 


MACNOLIA. 


Sweet Bay, or Swamp Magnolia. (M. glauca.) A small growing 
tree; flowers deliciously fragrant, cup shaped, and pure white. An American 
variety. 

Large-Leaved. (M. macrophylla.) A medium sized tree, with very large 
leaves, 1 to 2 feet long ; flowers very large, pure white and fragrant. A rare Amer- 
ican variety. : 

Umbrella. (M. tripetela.) A medium sized tree of rapid growth ; large 
leaves and large, cream white flowers. An American variety. 

Yulan. (M. conspicua.) A medium sized tree; flowers of fair size, pure 
white, fragrant, and opening before the leaves appear. An Asiatic variety. 

Slender Crowing. (M. gracilis.) A small tree, or rather a large shrub; 
flowers cup shaped, dark purple without and white within. 

Purple Flowering. (M. purpurea.) Darker and shorter leaves than the 
DEScedins ; flowers are outside dark purple, shaded to white at the apex, and in- 
side white. 


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Cucumber Tree. (iM. acuminata.) Fruit resembles, before ripe, a small 
cucumber ; beautiful, regular conical shape; glossy leaves; flowers medium size, 
greenish yellow, bell shaped. An American variety, of rapid growth, reaching 
the height of 60 or 70 feet. 


Soulange’s. (M. Soulangeana.) A hybrid between M. purpurea and M. 
acuminata; flowers purple and white; very handsome. 


MAPLE. (4cer.) 


Norway. (4A. platanoides.) One of the most valuable ornamental trees for 
the street and lawn; rich, dark green foliage, compact growth, free from insects 
and diseases ; a splendid shade tree. 


Red or Swamp. (4A. rubrum.) A native tree, medium size; the foliage 
turning in the fall to various tints of yellow and red. A good street tree. 


Silver-Leaved. (A. dasycarpwm.) Of exceedingly rapid growth, and de- 
sirable for immediate effect. 


Sugar, or Rock. (A. saccharinwm) A very popular American tree ; and 
for its stately form and fine foliage, justly ranked among the very best, both for 
the lawn or avenue. Leaves turn golden yellow in the fall. 


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Sycamore. (A. pseudo platanus.) A handsome, rapid growing tree; rich, 
dark foliage. 


Weir’s Cut-Leaved Silver. (A. d. Weiriilaciniatum.) A weeping 
graceful silver maple, with leaves deeply cut. One of the best. 


MOUNTAIN ASH. (Sorbus.) 


European. (S. aucuparia.) A fine hardy tree; head dense and regular 
covered from July till winter with large clusters of bright scarlet berries. 


Oak-Leaved. (S. aueuparia quercifolia.) The leaves are of a downy 
white color underneath, and deeply toothed on the margins; hardy and fine. 

Weeping. (S. aucuparia pendula.) A beautiful tree with straggling: 
weeping branches; makes a fine tree for the lawn; suitable for covering arbors. 


All varieties of the Mountain Ash are liable to be attacked by the borer; an 
annual examination at the base of the trunk of the tree is advisable. 


PEACH. (Persica.) 


Blood-Leaved. Has dark purple leaves, and bears fruit. 
Double-Flowering. White; very ornamental. 
Double-Flowering. Pink. 


WILLOW. (Saliz.) 


KILMARNOCK WILLOW. 


Kilmarnock Weeping. (S. caprea pendula.) A variety of the Goat 
Willow ; an exceedingly graceful little tree: very hardy. 


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Common Weeping. (S.Babylonica.) The well known Weeping Willow 
beautiful, and invaluable for watery scenery and low grounds. 

American Weeping. (S. Americana pendula.) An American, small, 
slender branched tree; very ornamental. 

Rosemary-Leaved. (S. rosmarinifolia.) A shrub; native of this coun- 
try, with lanceolate, silky leaves. Grown also as a tree by grafting. 


POPLAR.. (Populus.) 


_ Cottonwood, or Carolina. (P. angulata.) Branches acutely angular or 
winged ; leaves very large, heart shaped, shining; grows rapidly. 
Lombardy. (P. dilatata.) A very fast and high growing, pyramidal 
shaped tree ; creates marked effect in large groups. 


SWEET GUM. (Liquid amber styracifiua.) 
A beautifnl street tree, with large, glossy leaves, resembling the Maples, turn 
ing deep crimson in the fall. 
TULIP TREE. (Liriodendron.) 


White Wood, erroneously Yellow Poplar. (L. tulipifera.) One of our 
most beautiful native trees, of tall, stately growth, with large, smooth, shining 
leaves ; greenish yellow flowers, tulip shaped. 


YELLOW WOOD. (Virgilia lutea.) 


A middle sized, round headed tree, which, when in bloom bears flowers, hang- 
ing in clusters of whitish yellow color; is particularly ornamental. 


EVERGREEN TREES. 


ARBOR VITA. (Thuya.) 


American. (TZ. occidentalis.) Excellent for screens and hedges. 

Globe. (7. Globosa.) A favorite dwarf; globular dense bush; makes fine 
low hedges 

Golden. (7. aurea.) A splendid variety of a yellowish tint. 

Parson’s Dwarf. (7. compacta.) Remarkable for its compact growth ; 
dwarf, with bright green foliage ; one of the very best dwarf Arbor Vites. Very 
suitable for hedges around cemetery lots. 

Pyramidal. (7. pyramidalis.) Is remarkably erect; dark green, compact 
and very desirable. 

Rollinson’s Golden. (7. elegantissima.) An upright grower, having a 
rich golden hue; very conspicuous. A 

Siberian. (7. Siberica.) Maintains its dark green color in winter ; is very 
hardy ; compact and pyramidal in growth. 


FIR. (Picea.) 


Balsam. (P. balsamea.) A well known American evergreen, pyramidal in 
form, with deep green foliage; an erect, rapid grower. Beautiful; makes a fine 
Christmas tree. 

European Silver. (P. pectinata.) A fine tree resembles the Balsam Fir, 
put has more horizontal branches and more silvery foliage. It is superior to the 

alsam Fir. 


JUNIPER. (Juniperus.) 


Irish. (J. hibernica.) Very erect and tapering in its growth, forming a 
column of deep green foliage; a pretty and distinct evergreen, which for its 
beauty and hardihood is a general favorite. Very suitable for small yards and 
cemetery lots. 

Swedish. (J. suecica.) Similar to the Irish, though not so erect; has 
blueish green foliage, and forms a handsome pyramidal small tree. 


Trailing. [J. Squamata.] A beautiful trailing plant. 


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PINES. (Pinus.) 


Austrian or Black. (P. austriaca.) A very remarkably robust, hardy, 
spreading tree; leaves long, stiff, and dark green ; growth rapid; valuable for this 
country. 

Dwarf or Mountain. (P. pumila.) A low, spreading, curious species, 
attaining only the size of a bush. Foliage similar to that of the Scotch. 

Scotch. (P. Sylvestris.) A fine, robust, rapid growing tree, with stout, 
erect shoots, and silvery green foliage. 

White. (P. Strobus.) The most ornamental of all our native Pines. Foliage 
light, delicate and silvery green. Flourishes in the poorest soils. 

Stone. (P.cembra.) A handsome tree, of compact, conical form, and low 
growth while young. 4 


RETINOSPORA. (Japan Cyprus.) 


Compacta. New, beautiful green during the whole year; branchesjerect 
and grows compact. 

Obtusa. A beautiful, hardy variety; grows from 60 to 80 feet high, with 
graceful, drooping branches. Leaves glossy green above, silvery white bands be- 
neath. 

Fernlike. (Filifera.) Delicate, slender branches, Very striking and grace- 
ful. Perfectly hardy. 


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Cracilis. ‘Dwarfish, fan-like branchlets at the end of branches. Very pic- 

turesque in its growth. 

Golden. (R. plumosa aurea.) One of the most striking and desirable little 
lants for this climate; tips of branches of a bright golden hue; it is entirely 
ardy and preserves its color well. Beautiful. 

Plumosa. Compact, bright green, entirely hardy. - Very pretty. 

Squarrosa Sieboldti. A heath-leaved form of this class. Resembles the 

she ya Hricoidess but is hardier than the latter. Holiage light bluish green. Hardy 
and handsome. 


SPRUCE. (Abices.) 


Hemlock, or Weeping. (4A. canadensis.) An elegant pyramidal tree 
with drooping branches and delicate, dark foliage, like that of the Yew. Distinct 
om all other trees. It is a beautiful lawn tree, and makes a highly ornamental 

edge. 

Norway. (4. evrcelsa.) <A lofty, elegant tree of perfect pyramidal habit - 
remarkably elegant and rich, and, when old, has fine, pendulous branches. It ig 
exceedingly picturesque and beautiful. Thousands are sold for Christmas trees. 

Oriental Spruce. From the shores of the Black Sea. A beautiful tree, 
compact and slender foliage. 

White American. (A. alba.) A medium sized, native tree of compact 
growth, regular conical shape, light green color; entirely hardy and succeeds in 
most situations. A beautiful tree. 


DECIDUOUS “SHRUBS. 


ALTHEA. (Hibiscus.) 


Rose of Sharon. (H. Syriacus.) _A handsome, strong-growing shrub, 
valued on account of its late blooming—in August and September; makes an 
ornamental hedge. 

Of these are grown Double White, Double Red, Double Purple and Bicolor, 
which is pink and white. 


Variegated Leaved Althea. The foliage is finely marked with light 
yellow. Produces purple flowers. One of the finest variegated shrubs. 


ALMOND. (Amygdalus.) 


Dwarf Double Flowering. (A. pumila fi. pl.) Blooms in May very pro- 
fusely, the whole bush being literally covered with flowers. There are double 
pink and white varieties, both exceedingly beautiful. 


BERBERRY. (Berbcris.) 


Purple. (B. vulg. purpurea.) An upright, thorny shrub having dark 
purple leaves. Planted among other shrubbery it is in striking and beautiful con- 
trast. Flowers in May or June. 


CURRANT. (Ribcs.) 


Yellow Flowering. (R.aureum.) <A native shrub with yellow flowers ; 
also called the ‘‘ Missouri Currant.’’ Flowers in May. 


DEUTZIA. (Deuizia.) 


Double Flowering, Pure White. (D. crenata candidissima.) Like D. 
Crenata, but pure white. 

Pride of Rochester. Very much like the Double-flowering Crenata. The 
flowers are a little larger and it blooms profusely. 

Double Flowering. (D. crenata fl. pl.) Very much like the preceding, 
only its flowers are double and delicately margined with pink, which makes it 
more desirable. Very nice for bouquets. June. 

Rough-Leaved. (D. scabra.) A beautiful shrub with profuse, white 
drooping flowers. Flowers in June. 

Slender-Branched. (D. gracilis.) A charming species, introduced from 


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Japan, and entirely hardy; flowers pure white, graceful and delicate. As the 
flowers are much used for bouquets, it is often grown in pots in the greenhouse, 
where it will flower at a low temperature in winter. June. 


Scalloped-Leaved. (D. crenata.) Aso from Japan; thrives well here, 
and has myriads of drooping white bells. Flowers in June. 


DOGWOOD. (Cornus.) 


Red-Branched. (C. Sanguinea.) Has blood-red bark ; very conspicuous 
in winter. Blooms in May. : 
White. C. florida.) See Deciduous Trees. 


Variegated-Leaved. Leaves beautifully variegated with white, making 
it a very attractive and desirable variety. 


GOLDEN BELL. (Forsythia.) 


Very Green. (F. viridissima.) The most common, and the best kind of 


this class. Bright yellow flowers; one of the first to bloom in Spring. Blooms 
before the leaves appear. April or May. 


ELDER. (Sambucus. 
Golden-Leaved. (8S. aurea.) Has very bright, golden-yellow leaves. A 
valuable plant for enlivening shrubberies. 
HONEYSUCKLE, Upright. (Lonicera.) 


White. (L. Tartarica albiflora.) Nearly pure white flowers. May. 

Yellow, or Fly Honeysuckle. (ZL. Xylostewm.) Small, cream-colored 
flowers. May. 

Large-Flowering. (L. grandiflora.) Flowers very numerous, of deep red 
coior. May. 


HYDRANCEA. 


HYDRANGEA. 


Paniculata. (H. Paniculata grandiflora.) Flowers in large panicles, 
pure white; the plant is entirely hardy. Blooms from early August till frost. 


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LILAC. (Syringa.) 
Common Purple. (S. vulgaris.) 
flowers. Flowers in May. 
White. (S. alba.) 
white. Blooms in May. 
Persian Purple. (S. Persica.) Beautiful; one of the best. May. 
Persian White. (S. Persica alba). Blush white. May. 


MIST-TREE. (Rhus cotinus.) 


This tree is known under various names, as Purple Fringe-tree, Smoke-tree, 
Purple Mist, etc. It isa very beautiful, distinct, large shrub, rather than tree ; 
very much admired for its long, feathery fruit stalks, which give the tree the 


appearance of being covered with a cloud of smoke. It makes a striking object 
upon the lawn. June and July. 


Well known shrub; purple, fragrant 


Like the preceding, except the flowers, which are nearly 


MOCK ORANGE OR SYRINCA. (Philadelphus) 


Double Flowering. A variety with partially double, very fragrant 
flowers. 


Golden-Leaved. A very pretty plant of medium size, with golden-yellow 
foliage. Keeps its color the entire season. 


Large Flowering. (P. grandiflorus.) A large shrub, covered with a pro- 
fusion of white, showy flowers in June. 


Sweet Scented. (P. coronarius.) Flowers not so large as the preceding, 
but very fragrant. Flowers in June. 


PLUM. (Primnus.) 


Double Flowering. (P. triloba.) Of recent introduction from China ; 
has pretty, semi-double, pink flowers, closely set along the branches, forming com- 
pact spikes. Blooms in May. 


Purple-Leaved. (P.Pissardi.) Purple leaves, retaining its color all season ; 
very pretty. Flowers small, white, single. 


PRIVET. (Ligustrum.) 


California. (L. ovalifolium.) Nearly evergreen, strong growing shrub 
with bright green, medium-sized leaves; white flowers in June. Very orna- 
mental. ‘The best of all the Privets. 


QUINCE, JAPAN. (Cydonia.) 


Red Flowering. ((C. Japonica.) Anold and esteemed variety, having a 
profusion of bright, scarlet flowers in early Spring; one of the best hardy shrubs 
we have. Makes a beautiful and useful hedge. May. 


SNOWBALL. (Viburnum.) 
Opulus. A well known favorite shrub of large size, with globular clusters 
of white flowers, blooming early in June. 


JAPAN. (V. plicatum.) A rare and exceedingly beautiful species ; flowers 
pure white, in very large globular heads. 


SPIREA or MEADOW SWEET. (Spirea.) 


Billard’s. (S. Billardi.) Rose-colored ; blooms nearly all summer. 
Bumalda. Similar to the Callosa alba in habit and growth, but flowers are 
pink. June. 


Crispifolia. From Japan. Very dwarf, pink flowers. Blooms nearly all 
summer. 


Fortune’s Dwarf White. (S. callosa alba.) A small form of the follow- 
ing, with pure white flowers. Very distinct. June and July. 


Fortune’s (S. callosa, or Fortunii.) A fine variety with large panicles of 
deep rosy blossoms, which continue nearly all summer. 


Golden-Leaved. (S. opulifolia aurea.) Very conspicuous from the golden 
yellow hue of its foliage. June. 


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Plum-Leaved. (S. prunifolia.) Small, glossy leaves, very distinct; has 
numerous small, double white flowers ; blooms in May. 

Reeves’. (S. Recvesii.) Long, narrow leaves, and large corymbs of white 
flowers that cover nearly the whole plant. May. 

Reeves’ Double Flowering. (S. Recvesii jl. pl.) A double variety of the 
preceding; very fine. May. 

Thunberg’s. (S. Thunbergii.) A Japanese species of small size, with nar- 
row linear leaves and small white flowers; unsurpassed for forcing in pots. 
Flowers in May. 


SWEET-SCENTED SHRUB, or ATREPIER. (Calycanthus floridus.) 


A favorite shrub, with fragrant wood and flowers of a rich, chocolate color, 
rich foliage ; blossoming in June, and at intervals throughout the season. 


SNOWBERRY. (Symphoricarpus.) 


Red Fruited, or Indian Currant. (S. vulgaris.) Has red berries that 
stay on all winter; quite showy. June. 


Snowberry. (S. racemosus.) A well known shrub, with small pink flow- 
ers and large white berries, that remain on the plant through part of the winter. 
June. 


STRAWBERRY TREE. (Luonymus.) 


American Burning Bush. (£. atropurpureus.) <A native shrub, 3 or 
4 feet high, with bright green ovate leaves and greenish purple flowers; crimson 
pods. June. 

European Burning Bush. (EH. Ewropeus.) A native, very ornamental 
shrub of Europe; has brilliant, rose-colored !erries, which hang in clusters from 
che branches until midwinter ; planted with evergreens the contrast is very fine. 
June.: 


TAMARIX. 


African. (7. Africana.) Thisis a very beautiful shrub, with small leaves 
somewhat like the Juniper, and delicate small flowers in spikes. June. 


WEICELA. § (Diervilla.) 


Rose Colored. (D.vosea.) An elegant shrub, with profuse, fine, rose- 
colored flowers ; introduced from China by Mr. Fortune and considered one of the 
finest plants he has discovered. Quite hardy, blooms in May and June. 


Amabilis, or Splendens. Of much more robust habit, larger foliage 
and flowers, and blooms freely in the Fall. 


Profuse Flowering. (D. multiflora floribunda.) Small deep crimson 
flowers throughout the season. 


Variegated-Leaved. (D. foliis variegata.,) A new variety; leaves very 
ornamental, distinctly marked with yellowish white and green; hardy. Flowers 
in June. 


Candida. Bears white flowers; blooms profusely. It is the most desirable 
of the white kinds. June. 


WHITE FRINGE. (Chionanthus.) 


Virginia. (C. Virginica.) One of the best large shrubs or small trees; has 
superb foliage and delicate fringe-like, greenish white flowers. June. 


EVERGREEN SHRUBS. 


ADAM’S NEEDLE. (Yuwueca.) 


Thready. (Y. filamentosa.) Stout, lance shaped foliage; the flower stalk 
rises from the centre, bearing numerous creamy white, bell-shaped flowers. Quite 
a tropical looking plant. 


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leaves, which change to brownish green 
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flowers in May ; very hardy. 


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IRISH JUNIPER. 


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Japan. (A. quinata.) A vine with pretty foliage, the smaller leaves re- 


sembling the clover leaf; has clusters of purplish, fragrant flowers, of singular 
form. 


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AMPELOPSIS. (Ampclopsis.) 


Virginia Creeper. (4. quinquefolia.) A native vine of rapid growth ; 
leaves turn rich crimson in the fall ; will cling to walls without training. This is 
often called the American Ivy. 


Veitch’s Ampelopsis. (A. Veitchii.) A recent introduction from Japan, 
entirely hardy; foliage turns brilliant red in the fall; small leaves, very much 
resembling that of a maple leaf ; clings tightly to walls and is handsomer than the 
preceding ; very desirable. 


CLEMATIS. (Clematis.) 


Coccinea. Small scarlet flowers, bell shaped. 


__Jackmanni. Large, intense violet purple; remarkable for its velvety 
richness ; free in growth and an abundant bloomer. 


Lanuginosa Candida. Large, pearl grey, changing to white. Immense 
bloomer. 


Viticella. Reddish violet flowers changing to blue. Larger than Flammula 
but smaller than Jackmanni. 


Virgin’s Bower. (C. Flammula.) Sweet scented ; produces small, white 
flowers; very fragrant. A well known and elegant vine. 


HONEYSUCKLES. (Lonicera.) 
Chinese Twining. (L. Japonica.) Holds its foliage nearly all winter ; 
blooms in July and September, and is very sweet. 


Japan Evergreen. (L. brachypoda.) Is similar to the above. The leaves 
are more light green; retains its leaves much better than the above. 


Japan Colden-Leaved. (‘L. brauchypoda aurea reticulata.) Beautiful 
foliage, sprinkled with golden spots. 
IVY. (Hedera.) 


English. (H. helix.) A broad leaved and hardy sort; prefers moisture and 
shade all season. R 


TRUMPET FLOWER. (Bignonia.) 


Scarlet. (B. radicans.) A splendid climber on wood or stone ; vigorous 
and hardy, with clusters of large trumpet shaped, scarlet flowers in August. 


WISTERIA, or GLYCINE. (Wisteria.) 
American. (IW. frutescens.) A strong grower. Flowers in short racemes 
of dark blue color 


Chinese. (INV. Sincnsis.) A rapid grower, hardy; its pinkish blue flowers 
are produced in long, pendulous racemes ; very fragrant. 


HEDGE PLANTS. 


For Evergreen ornamental hedges, the most suitable and the most beautiful 
are the Hemlock Spruce, Arbor Vitz, Norway Spruce and Tree Box. Well trimmed 
during the first part of June, they make a solid compact, green wall, highly orna- 
mental, around small and large yards. For screens, to conceal unsightly objects, 
the Hemlock, Arbor Vite and Norway Spruce are the most suitable. For shelter 
or wind breaks, the Norway Spruce and the Pines—White, Austrian and Scotch,— 
are very effective. 

A defensive and very beautiful DECIDUOUS hedge plant is the CYDONIA JAPONICA 
| Japan Quince,] flowering profusely bright red, early in spring. It makes a mag- 
nificent hedge ; its compact growth with its thorns, does not allow cattle, or even 
chickens to penetrate it. Being naturally a shrub, it requires but little pruning ; 
is entirely hardy. The first cost is the only drawback it has; the after expense is 
but trifling. 

The OSAGE ORANGE, [Maclura aurantiaca,] is the most common hedge plant, 
well known in the Middle and Western States; is of rapid growth, and its stout 


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thorns render it very defensive ; is very cheap but also very handsome. It requires 
though, frequent trimming during the summer to keep it in bounds, its tendency 
being to form atree. The after expense of the Osage Orange is far greater than 
that of the Japan Quince. 

Many different kinds of shrubs, make beautiul ornamental hedges. Among 
them the Berberry makes a nice hedge plant, having thorns like the Gooseberry: 
The purple-leaved kind is highly ornamental throughout the summer. See des” 
cription under ‘‘ Deciduous Shrubs.”’ 


ROSES. 


Persons unacquainted with the different sorts will do well to leave the selection 
to me but in case they name the varieties, they will please state if I may substitute 
others equally good, should I not be able to furnish all the sorts named. There are 
many kinds so near alike in color and shape that only experts can tell their differ- 
ences ; and in all cases I will furnish good plants of such sorts as will, in my judg- 
ment, give the purchaser entire satisfaction. 


CLIMBING. 
Baltimore Belle. Pale blush, nearly white; very compact; the finest of 
the class. 


Greville, or Seven Sisters. Clusters large; flowers of various colors, 
from blush to crimson. 


Prairie Queen. Bright rosy red, frequently with a white stripe; large, 
compact and globular. 
MOSS. 


Comtesse de Murinais. (Vibert, 1843.) Large size, pure white. 
Red. 
Princess Adelaide. Fine reddish blush. 


HYBRID PERPETUAL. 


American Beauty. Large, deep pink shaded with carmine ; delicious odor. 

Anna de Diesbach. Large; bright rose. 

Beauty of Waltham. Large and full; cherry, changing to bright rosy 
carmine ; very fragrant and a good bloomer. ? 

Belle de Normandie. Beautiful, clear rose; large. 


Caroline de Sansal. Large, full, pale flesh color, deepening towards the 
center. 


Duke of Edinburgh. Dark velvety maroon, medium size. 
Duke of Wellington. (Granger, 1864.) Bright red and velvety. 
Enfant de Mt. Carmel. Brilliant rosy carmine ; very large. 
Francois Levet. Large, rose color; resembles Paul Neyron. 
General Jacqueminot. Brilllant beautiful crimson. 

Glory Lyonaise. White, tinted yellow, large and moderately full. 


Her Majesty, Clear and bright satiny rose; exceedingly large, very full 
and symmetrical. 


John Hopper. Bright rose, with carmine center; large and full. 

Jules Margottin_ Brilliant crimson; large and full. 

La Reine. Rosy pink; large and double; good grower. 

Louis VanHoutte. Rich, velvety crimson; deliciously perfumed. 

Mad. Plantier. Pure white; large and double. 

Madame Trotter. Bright red; large and full; good grower and bloomer. 
Madame Victor Verdier. Brilliant carmine crimson; large and full. 
Madame Charles Wood. Large, brilliant red, passing to lively rose. 
Mademoiselle Marie Rady. Bright red, shaded with crimson; large. 


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Magna Charta. Bright pink; very large, full, free bloomer and strong 
grower. 

Marechal Vailliant. Rosy crimson; large and double. 

Miss Hassard. A beautiful pink rose of fine form and habit. 

Paul de Neyron. Deep rose; free bloomer; vigorous, desirable. 

Prince Camille de Rohan. Deep velvety crimson; large. 

Souvenir of the Queen of England. Bright carmine, large and fine. 


TEA, BOURBON, NOISETTE AND BENCAL ROSES. 
These are very free bloomers, but they require protection during the winter. 


Appoline. Delicate pink; large. 

Agrippina. Brilliant fiery red; profuse bloomer. 

Bon Silene. Rose color; free bloomer. 

Cloth of Gold, or Chromatella. Petals golden yellow, with sulphur 
edges, Very beautiful, but a shy bloomer. 

Duchess of Edinburg. An elegant crimson bud, of good size and fine 
form. A new color among teas. 

Hermosa. Clear rose; constant bloomer. 

Isabella Sprunt. Sulphur yellow; beautiful buds, profuse bloomer. 

La Pactole. Pale sulphur yellow; very sweet. 

Levison Gower. Large and very double. Salmon and rose. 

Lucullus. Deep crimson maroon, good grower and free bloomer. 

Madame Damazin. Salmon color; free bloomer. 

Madame Falcot. Saffron yellow. 

Marechal Neil. Deep golden yellow; large, full and fragrant. 

Marie CGuillot. White, tinted with pale yellow; large and full. 

Safrano. Yellowish buff; produces fine buds. 

Solfaterre. Sulphur yellow; large, double and fragrant. 

Sir Walter Scott. Bright rose; profuse bloom.