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BUSINESS POINTS
HE honorable reputation of the Bridgeville Nurseries is as dear to us to-day as it has ever been during the generation of time in which we have been building it up, That reputation rests on fair dealing and the intelligent handling of our business, and it is our desire to add to it by supplying stock of all kinds which is absolutely first-class in every particular.
1 AS WE ARE EXTENSIVE FRUIT-GROWERS as well as Nurserymen, our selections are made on a different basis from those of the average nurseryman, who is merely atree-grower. We grow and fruit, and our judgment of varieties is based on actual field-trials. We tell you the truth as we know it, and offer trees and plants of just the character we like to plant ourselves.
2. NO AGENTS. —Please notice that we have no agents to call upon you and solicit your orders, This book is our sole solicitor. If you feel disposed to favor us with an order for trees, you will please
turn to our order sheet, attached hereto, fillit out and mailit tous. We believe our stock and our business —
methods will commend themselves to you.
3. THIS LIST abrogates previous quotations, except on orders already booked.
4. PRICES.—Special prices can often be made on larger lots than quoted, and on car-loads, but im no case will special quotations include free packing.
5. FREE PACKING. We bear all cost of packing—boxes, bales, moss, etc, All our stock is scientifically and carefully packed, and may be safely sent to any part of the world.
6. SHIPPING SEASON in fall begins October 1, and extends until the ground is frozen— often until mid-December.’ In spring we begin digging about March ], and continue shipping until growth starts,
7. ESTIMATES.— During the busy season making estimates consumes too much time, This Catalogue is priced for the purpose of saving time; order from it.
8. FREIGHT OR EXPRESS.—As a rule, shipments of over 25 pounds should go by freight. It is unnecessarily wasteful to express strong, vigorous, dormant nursery stock. Even Strawberry plants, with our packing, go safely by freight from October 15 until May 1.
4@>Our guarantee is accepted by railroads, and prepayment of freight is not required. The weight of stock packed will be about as follows per 100: Extra Apple, Pear, Plum, Cherry and Peach trees, 150 to 200 lbs.; first-class, 100 lbs.; medium, 75 lbs., etc.
9 MAILING nursery stock is entirely wrong, but to oblige far distant customers, who cannot be reached by railroad or express, packages of small articles, not lessin amount than $2, will be sent by mail, postpaid, as follows: Fruit Trees, Nuts, etc., small size, 3 cts. per tree additional. Grape Vines, Gooseberry, Currant, 1 year, 2 cts. each additional. Raspberry, Dewberry, Blackberry, 10 cts. per 10 additional. Strawberry, 20 cts. per 100 additional. Ornamental Trees, Roses, etc., are too large to mail.
10. RATES on trees only (not plants).—For 10 and under 25, at the 10 rate; for 25 and under 300, at the 100 rate ; for 300 or more, at the 1,000 rate—if not less than 10 of a variety ; broken lots of not less than 10, at the single rate. Orders willbe filled so long as we have the stock unsold, but in all cases are subject to previous sales. If you have sent us an order, and do not receive a reply within a reasonable time, write again. We acknowledge all orders, stating the amount found enclosed.
11. YOUR CHOICE of sorts always, butif you so request, we will make selections, using our best judgment. When orders cannot be filled to the letter, we exercise our judgment as to sending as nearly similar sorts as possible, or another size of the variety wanted.
12. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS please give explicitly. When no particular directions are given, we exercise our judgment; but in no case do we assume responsibility for safe delivery and condition of stock, accidents or delays in transportation, When “loss or delay occurs, claims should be immediately made upon carriers.
13. TERMS—CASH, or satisfactory security. We require at least one-fourth the price of the stock with order, the balance to be paid on delivery, except where the customers are well known to us or are favorably rated by the mercantile agencies. In such cases we will, with pleasure, give 20 to 30 days’ credit ; also, on bankable note or on your banker’s guarantee.
On small orders it is better to send full amount always; better to send too much than not enough, as this often saves delay and correspondence. Any excess we return.
On larger orders remit about one-fourth the amount, and the balance we C. O. D. either by freight orexpress. But toC. O. D. by express isa needless expense, for we can now ship by freight **to Shipper’s Order,” and you pay the balance when receiving the stock, with no extra cost, usually, except price of bank draft or express money order for returning amount,
14. GUARANTEE.— We use the utmost care to prevent mistakes, but we sell our stock with the express understanding that should a mistake occur, and any prove untrue to label, we will, upon proper proof, refund the money paid or refill the order free, but are not to be liable for any sum greater than originally received for said stock.
15. NO INSECTS OR DISEASES.— ‘See Certificate of Inspection, on 3d page of cover.
16. FUMIGATING.— We always fumigate our stock with hydrocyanic acid gas before shipping, so that assurance of freedom from disease of any kind is made doubly sure. We kept the State law before it was made obligatory.
address MYER & SON, Bridgeville, Delaware.
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CARMAN PEACH. (See page 4.)
MYER & SON, BRIDGEVILLE NURSERIES, BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE.
PEACH TREES.
The experience of a generation in growing fruit trees puts us in a position to know how to produce the finest, most vigorous stock that can be grown, and that will grow and bear fruit true to name when we send it out.
The Peach requires a well-drained soil. A warm, sandy or gravelly loam is proper, and should be fertilized and kept in cultivation. Ashes, potash and bone are excellent fertilizers. Cut to a naked cane and top when planting; trim off all bruised or broken roots cleanly with a sharp knite. The previous year’s wood should be shortened-in to keep the head vigorous and in good shape.
The following list embraces a number of new sorts of promise. In this connection, it isEwell to state that many of the so-called extra-early Peaches prove to be very similar in character and,unrelia- ble for profit; we present, however, several new early Peaches which are very promising.
We offer, in addition to the usual 1-year-old trees, a list of June-budded trees. These are smaller, of course, but in some localities succeed better than August-budded trees. We advise planters to try,the June buds; they are the finest we ever saw, and cannot fail to give satisfaction.
PRICES OF PEACH TREES:
Standard varieties, August-budded, except where otherwise noted. Each 100 1,000
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Everbearing, Dewey, Matthews’ Beauty, Elberta, Carman, Connett’s Early and Belle of Georgia are 2 cents each higher.
Prices of June-budded trees: Each 100 1,000
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Varieties of 100 each will be furnished at 1,000 rates. Varieties of 25 each or more at100rates. Less than 25 at single rates. (See list of varieties on page 5.)
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.. General.. List of Peaches.
Alphabetically Named.
Beer’s Smock. Deep yellow, red cheek; medium size; late.
Belle. Large and bright col- ored; flesh white, luscious.
Bequett Free. See below.
Brandywine. Yellow free- stone; large,showy. September.
Captain Ede. See below.
Carman. See below.
Chair’s Choice. Large, late, yellow freestone,
Champion. The earliest good shipping freestone; large; white flesh.
Chinese Cling. Large; creamy white, with blush; midseason.
Connett’s Southern Early. Large, creamy white, with blush; white flesh, small seed; tree vigorous and productive.
Crawford’s Early. Large; yel- low, with red cheek; freestone.
Crawford’s Late. Similar to preceding, but later; vigorous, profitable, showy.
ELBERTA. Valuable yellow freestone market sort; exceed- ingly productive and popular.
EMMA. A seedling of Elberta, ripening just after it. Medium; yellow; freestone.
Family Favorite. A large and brightly colored freestone of good quality, ripening in mid- season.
Fitzgerald. A new Canadian variety. Extra large; yellow; of Early Crawford type; hardy in tree and bud; early.
Foster. Large yellow free- stone.
Fox’s Seedling. Fine sure- cropping freestone; white- fleshed; good market sort.
Henrietta. Bright yellow; large; fine keeper,
Heath Cling. Large, oval; white-fleshed, firm, sweet. Sept.
Moore’s Favorite. Much like Oldmixon; a little later.
Matthews’ Beauty. Large, late yellow. A new Peach of much merit. Originated in the famous Peach belt of Georgia.
Mountain Rose. Flesh white, sweet, juicy; large; freestone. August
Oldmixon Free. Superior old sort; white, with sun blush. August and September.
Princess Late Rareripe. A high-flavored white freestone; bright marbled skin.
Prize. Large yellow free- stone; late.
Reeves’ Favorite. Rich col- ored and fine flavored; large; shy bearer. August.
Salway. Very late; yellow; of fine flavor.
Sneed. An,extra early Peach of large size; white, with red blush; flesh greenish-white, fine- grained, adhering slightly to the stone. Said to ripen before Alexander,
BRIDGEVILLE NURSERIES
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GREENSBORO, This new Peachis much larger and earlier than
= _ Alexander, and is nearly freestone. It is pale, with carmine blush, and is of attractive appearance. The flesh is white, and of exceedingly good flavor; it is vastly superior to Alex- ander, as well as larger and earlier. The trees are vigorous and bear abundantly.
CAPTAIN EDE, The introducer savs of it: ‘‘The Captain Ede
—— was originated in southern Illinois. Among the leading fruit-growers it is considered the best orchard Peach, being a beautiful, very large, yellow freestone, covered slightly with a delicate carmine on one side. It ripens about with Craw- ford’s Early, one week before the Elberta. The tree is a fine, up- right grower, bearing bountiful crops; it should be thinned in order to getthe best specimens. It is very hardy, both in bud and bloom. It is remarkable for its freedom from rot and its good shipping qualities.”’
BEQUETT FREE. Large; skin greenish white, blushed and
———————————— _ marbled with red; free. Flesh white, and of fine quality. Itis a certain and heavy bearer, and the fruit is all large. Its season is just after Oldmixon, but as a market Peach itis superior,
CARMAN, A new, hardy, rot-proof Peach, ripening at the same
= _ time as Early Rivers, yet almost as large and fine as Elberta itself; large, roundish, with pale yellow skin, red blush on sunny side; white flesh, tender and melting; rich, sweet, and of superior flavor; by far the finest of any Peach ripening ahead of Mountain Rose. Itis a great thing to have a Peach so early which is yet of such elegant quality. Carman is also a notable shipper—it carries well for long distances. J. H. Hale, the shrewd Connecticut and Georgia peach-grower, has planted very heavily of this new sort, which originated in Texas. (See illustration on page 3.)
ADMIRAL DEWEY. A new extra-early Peach, offered by the
————_" originator of the’ Triumph, and by. him patriotically named after the naval hero. He describes it as a yel- low freestone of uniform color throughout as to the flesh; the skin is of arich yellow, with crimson cheek. The tree is of strong and symmetrical growth. Fruit of Admiral Dewey was sent to many horticultural authorities in 1298, and elicited warm commendation from such men as T. V. Munson, of Texas; P. J. Berckmans of Georgia: S. B. Brackett, U. 8S. Pomologist, and others. It is evi- dently worthy of trial.
Forty car-loads of Peaches were shipped from Bridgeville in one day during the fruiting season last year, and much of the fruit was grown on trees bought from us. We have been long enough
in business to be sure of the trees we sell.
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GENERAL LIST OF PEACHES— Continued.
Stump the World. Large; flesh white, rich, juicy; a pro- ductive freestoue, successful over a large area. e
Thurber. Medium to large; white-fleshed, delicious free- stone; good bearer July.
Townsend. A trifle larger and later than Crawford’s Late; pro- fitable
Triumph. Very early; yellow.
Waddell. See description op- posite.
Wheatland. Valuable; large; late, yellow freestone; a Penn- sylvania Peach of good quality.
Yellow St. John. One of the most beautiful and profitable early yellow freestones.
BERENICE.
, Another new early Peach, originating in Geor- WADDELE gia, and commended especially by Mr. Hale, who has planted it largely. It is of medium to large size, oblong in shape; creamy-white, with bright blush; flesh firm, white, and very sweet and rich when ripe; freestone. One notable thing is the long-keeping quality of Waddell, and also its exceptional capacity for shipping. There is no doubt as to the value of this new Peach.
. Asuperb late yellow Peach, said to be a seedling BERENICE of Elberta, and as it just follows that variety in ripening, I have planted it very extensively in orchard, for we all know that Elberta, grand as it is, has been largely over-planted, and markets are sure to be flooded during Elberta season; while a fine yellow Peach, coming after Elberta is out the way, should command double price. I am sure it is in every way superior to Late Crawford or any of its class. Foralarge, beautiful, red and yellow Peach, plant Berenice.” ; . Large; yellow, rich, buttery. Middle of August. A Je yellow-fleshed Chinese Cling. 25 cents. ° HILEY. Ripens with Tillotson, but is of larger size, and very = __ highly colored. Of good quality and a fine shipping variety. 25 cents each.
JUNE-BUDDED TREES IN LARGE LOTS.
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Belle of Georgia, Carman,
The following varieties ONLY:
Each 100 1,000 Peete ca seltacoeus BeeM Ns den Wea nate se sede nso ccelt dere pO LO $4 00 $30 00 Scaldsane coal ae deaiece th comple deabccwaadectetarmoctebecectee 08 3 00 20 00 42> Varieties of 100 each at 1,000 rate. Of 25 each or more at 100 rate. Less than 25 at single rates. Champion, Elberta, Prize, Connett’s Southern Early, Greensboro, Reeves’ Favorite, Crawford’s Late, Mountain Kose, Waddell.
_Chair’s Choice,
Berenice and Hiley June buds, $10.00 per 100; Elberta, all over 10 per cent. of order, 2 cents extra.
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BRIDGEVILLE NURSERIES
PLUMS.
The Plum is one of our most healthful and useful fruits, and when carefully and judiciously culti- vated, one of the most profitable also The curculio is its chief enemy, but if itis combated with skill its ravages can be reduced to a minimum. As soon as the blossoms are fallen, spread two sheets under a tree, and with a hammer strike a hard blow on the stub of a limb sawed off for that purpose. Kill the insects which drop on the sheet. Collect all the fallen fruit and feed to swine, or burn. Keep this up every morning before sunrise for two weeks, and you will get a good crop of fruit.
The new Japan Plums are enormously productive, and combine many desirable qualities.
PRICES OF PLUM TREES ON PLUM STOCK.
European varieties, first-class, 25 cents each, $2.75 per dozen, $20 per 100.
Japan and Native Varieties, except where noted.
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BEST JAPAN AND NATIVE PLUMS.
ABUNDANCE. Very early and heavy fruiting; amber color, with white blooms; highly perfumed and flavored. Curculio-proof. August.
BURBANK. Crimson-purple; rich and handsome; tree hardy and productive.
HALE. Large, golden-yellow, with red cheek; flesh yellow, very rich and juicy. Pronounced by Prof. Bailey ‘‘ the best in quality of all Japan Plums.” Tree of tremendous vigor and luxuriance; ripens its fruit late; superb shipper.
LINCOLN. Fruits large, weighing from 2 to 4 ounces; quality very superior; extra productive, hardy; early.
RED JUNE. The earliest large-fruited market Plum. Red, with yellow, solid flesh; good bearer and keeper. A splendid fruit. June.
RED JUNE.
SATSUMA. Dark red; flesh purple, sweet, delicious, firm ; stone small. One of the best Plums from Japan. A fine keeper and shipper, and especially good for preserving.
SPAULDING. Noted for size and shipping qualities. Tree strong- growing, sure, heavy cropping. Curculio-proof,
WICKSON. A Burbank seedling of great merit. Fruit very large, white, changing to deep carmine; flesh extremely rich, firm, fine; pit small; will keep and ship extra well.
WILLARD (No. 2 Botan). A week earlier than Abundance; large; fine-flavored; immensely productive.
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SUMMER APPLES.
Carolina Red June (Red June) Medium size, deep red; flesh white, tender, juicy, sub-acid; tree an abundant bearer.
Early Harvest. Medium size, pale yellow: sub-acid flavor; productive.
Early Strawberry. A pretty Apple of medium size; creamy- yellow, streaked crimson; pro- ductive.
Fanny. Handsome, slightly conical fruit of deep, rich crim- son; tender, juicy, sub-acid. Keeps well and is of splendid quality.
Gravenstein. Very large,hand- somely striped; of best quality; tree strong and rapid growing.
Large Sweet Bough. A large, beautifnl light yellow Apple; flesh rich, juicy, solid.
Red Astrachan. Rather large; deep crimson, handsome; pleas- antly acid. Profitable market sort.
Summer Pearmain. Flesh yel- lowish, tender, juicy, rich; skin light greef, with red cheek.
Williams’ Favorite. A hand- some dessert Apple; large, ob- long,fine flavored; bears heavily.
Yellow Transparent. Valuable as the earliest market variety ; medium to large; light yellow.
CHOICE FALL APPLES.
Duchess of Oldenburg. A beau- tiful Apple of good size and qual- ity; red-striped. Early Sept.
Fallawater. Very large; gold- en-green, with red cheek; pro- ductive market sort.
Yellow Bellflower. Large, beautiful and delightful fruits, of dis: inct shape; yellow, tinged red; crisp, juicy, aromatic; free in growth and bearing. Noy. to April.
Fall Pippin. Of fine size and de- licious quality. Skin yellow; tree vigorous. October to December.
Grimes’ Golden. A bright yel- low Apple, of fair size and excel-
lent flavor, which grows and bears well in all sections. Jan-
uary to April.
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APPLES,
20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; medium, I5 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, except where otherwise noted. Have a large stock of these, vigorous, smooth and well rooted.
. One of the most profitable Apples for market BLACK TWIG. grown. It resembles in every way the Wine- ~ Sap, except that it is from one-third to one-half larger. The trees are also the same in habit of growth, color of bark and foliage, but Black Twig is the stronger grower, and makes a handsome tree in the nursery and orchard.
STAYMAN WINESAP. After several years’ fruiting, we have
—————_ vo hesitation in saying that this is the finest ‘‘all-round’’ winter Apple that has come under our notice The fruit is large, covered with lively red, in alternating stripes of two shades. It is a seedling from the old and well-known Winesap, but is superior to its parent in size, color, flavor and keeping qual- ities. The tree is more vigorous in growth, too, but very much like the parent in its drooping habit. In these times, when quality is important in dessert Apples, such a fruit as this becomes doubly valuable. Here are beauty and quality combined; and an orchard of Stayman Winesap will be a good insurance against the poor- house, if decently treated. 25 cts. each.
STARR, The best of Summer Apples. The very best summer
——_ Apple for general culture. The tree is a good grower, comes to fruiting young, and produces annually abundant crops. Fruit is very large, 11 to 12 inches around; showy, being pale green; trequently with handsome blush on sunny side; very early, being marketable first week in July, and will continue in good condition until September. It is an excellent shipper for so early an Apple, having carried to California in good condition. Pleasant sub-acid; a very superior cooking and very goodeating Apple. 2-yrs., 50c. each.
See page 6 for other Summer Apples.
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STARR APPLE. .
Winter Apples.
Baldwin. A standard Apple of fine quality; none better for general crop in most localities.
Ben Davis. Large; red-striped; Sub-acid, good. Very popular west and south.
Lankford Seedling. Large; red; quality good; long-keeping; tree productive.
Lawver (Delaware Winter). Fine, dark red fruit of pleasant, sub-acid flavor; keeps long; tree robust, productive.
_ Rome Beauty. Large; round- ish, conical; red-striped; of de- lightful quality.
Smith’s Cider. Early and sure- cropping; fruit of good size; light green, striped red.
Smokehouse. Medium to large; yellow, shaded rich red; rich, juicy; tree productive.
Stark. Much esteemed as a late-keeping, fine market sort. Fruit large, yellow, striped red; quality fine; good bearer.
Winesap. Oblong, dark red fruit of medium size; flesh yel- low, crisp, juicy; keeps late, bears well; excellent quality
York Imperial (Johnson’s Fine Winter). Yellow flesh, highly flavored, keeps late; tree strong and heavy bearer; fruit shaded with red; a popular market Apple in the east.
QUINCES.
The distinct flavor and so- lidity of the Quince make it of especial value for canning, preserving, jellies,ete. The grower, whether on a large or small scale, will do well to give some space and atten- tion to the Quince.
MEECH. Strong grower, enormously productive, and comes into bearing very young. Of fine form and col- or, rich fragrance, flavor and large size. Unsurpassed for cooking.
CHAMPION. Very hardy and prolific, bearing when very young, often at two and three years old in nursery rows. Fruit very, large, showy, handsome; fiesh rich yellow; tender, cooks free from lumps.
ORANGE. The well-known popular sort; large, golden yellow ; fine quality.
REA’S MAMMOTH. Seed- ling of Orange Quince; the tree is a strong grower; the fruit is large and handsome.
PRICES : First-class trees, 25 cts. each, $250 per doz., $20 per 100; medium, 20 cts. each, $2
per doz., $15 per 100.
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The Pear, like most other fruits worth having, requires attention and skill in cultivation; much more, in fact, than the apple. Summer Pears should be gathered about ten days before they are ripe, re pope Pears at least two weeks before. Winter varieties may be let hang, if they will, till the eaves fall.
Standards should be placed 20 feet apart each way, 108 trees to the acre, with dwarfs set each way between them. The ground should be thoroughly cultivated until they come to bearing. Vegetables, potatoes, or vine crops can be grown to advantge among them for a few years.
PRICES OF PEAR TREES:
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Koonce, Idaho, Vermont) pipct cla 25 250 2000
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PRICES OF KIEFFER PEAR TREES:
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A new Pear with a most excellent parentage; it is a The New LYERLIE PEAR. seedling of the solid old favorite, Bartlett, and origin- ated as a chance seedling in Illinois. It has been bear-
ing thirteen years, and the original tree of Lyerlie has missed but one crop, and that because of a late spring frost.
The Lyerlie is described as of medium to large size, smooth and handsome, and nearly the shape of Bartlett; the flesh is rich, spicy, and of high quality, with little core and few seeds. The ripening season is very early—six weeks before Bartlett, a time which insures a most profitable market. The tree is a good grower, and seems especially resistant to the dreaded blight: it has been free from the peoluee where Bartlett was destroyed. It is also productive; the fruit ships well and does not rot at
e core.
It would appear that Lyerlie is well worth a trial from its general qualities and because of its especially early ripening season. Price for 1-year trees, 3 to 4 feet, $1.50 each; 2-year trees, $2 each.
Leading Varieties:
BARTLETT. Fruit large; yellow, with red blush; juicy, buttery; grows fast; bears well.
BEURRE D’ANJOU. Of good size and rich flavor; golden green; productive. :
CLAPP. Large, handsome fruit, marbled with dull red; flesh melting, delicious; vigorous, valuable.
GARBER HYBRID. Noted for vigor, freedom from blight, and heavy crops. Fruit large, round, smooth, waxen yellow; fine for canning.
HOWELL. Yellow fruits of good size and flavor; sure to grow and bear well.
IDAHO. Tree upright and vigorous in habit; very productive of fruit of largest size; form roundish or ovate; flavor pleasant, equal to Bartlett; flesh en- tirely free from gritty texture; core exceedingly small, and often without seeds; later than Bartlett, and a good shipper.
KOONCE. A valuable, very early Pear; is of striking beauty and excellent quality. Tree very vigorous, free from blight, upright; fruit medium to large; skin yellow, one side covered with bright red; ripens two weeks earlier than Harvest Belle, does not rot at the core, and is of delicious quality.
KIEFFER. Fruits large. golden yellow, with red cheek; most excellent for canning. Tree vigorous, blight proof, enormously productive; a solid reliance fgr a crop, and only becomes a greater favorite as KOONCE PEAR. the years pass.
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PEARS—Continued.
VERMONT BEAUTY. Very hardy, vigorous,free from leaf-blight, and an annual and abundant
LAWRENCE. Canary yellow fruit of medium Rize; sweetand melting; late keeping; growth good ; bears full and annually.
LE CONTE. Offair quality and fine size; smooth, handsome, bright green; a very profitable Pear for canning, evaporating or shipping.
SECKEL. A delicious little russet Pear, re- nowned for itsrichjuiciness; tree slow in growth; free from blight.
SHELDON. Another excellent russet Pear of good size; melting, juicy, with a brisk, vinous, ex- cellent flavor; tree vigorous; heavy bearer.
bearer. In quality the fruit resembles the Seckel. Itis full medium size, yellow, with red blush; fiesh melting, rich, juicy, aromatic. Ripens with and after the Seckel, though:;much larger ang more attractive.
. WILDER EARLY. A good growing, good keep- ing, sood shipping, superior. flavored, very early handsome Pear. It holds its foliage well, ang thus far has been free from blight or other dis- ease. Medium size, handsome, of high quality ; solid, and does not rot at the core.
CHERRY TREES.
Selected varieties, sour and sweet; first-class, $25 per 100; second-class, $18 per 100.
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HARDY GRAPES.
GOOD NEW GRAPES.
CAMPBELL’S EARLY. A strong, vigorous, hardy vine, with thick, mildew-resisting foliage, SS —|—>. VE ring large, compact clusters of large berries; black, with light purple bloom ; skin thin, but very tenacious ; flesh firm but tender, parting easily from its few and small seeds. Flavor rich, sweet, slightly vinous. Its season is very early, froin August 15 to 30, and its keeping qualities are remurkable, the berries having hungupon the vines sound and perfect for six weeks or more after ripen- ing, with no tendency to fall off or shell from the stem. 1-yr vines, 50¢ each; $5 per doz.; 2-yr vines, 75¢ each ; $7.50 per doz.
GREEN MOUNTAIN. A very fine, early white Grape. Vine very strong, healthy grower and very productive. Clusters of medium size and often shouldered; berries larger than Delaware; skin thin and quality fine; pulp ten- der, sweet and free from foxiness. Vines are hardy and vigorous as Concord, and free from rot and mil- dew. 1-yr. vines, 20c each ; $2 per doz.; 2-yr. vines, 30¢ each; $3 per doz.
EARLY OHIO. Claimed by inutroducers to be ‘‘the earliest black Grape known; ripens ten days to two weeks before Moore’s Early ; bunches large, com- pact and shouldered ; berry medium, covered with a heavy bloom, of good qual- ity ; adheres firmly to the stem; leaves very large, thick and leathery; per- tectly healthy; fully as hardy as Concord; a vigor- ous grower, and very pro- ductive.’”’ 1-yr. vines, 25¢ each; $2.50 per doz.; 2-yr. vines, 35¢.ea.; $3.50 per doz.
Standard Grape Vines.
The capitals within par- enthesis denote the season ot ripening, the small let- ters the color.
Agawam, (M.,r.) Delaware, (M., r.) Jefferson, (L., r.) Niagara, (M., w.) Brighton, (M., r.) Duchess, (M., w.) Lady, (E., w.: Salem, (M., r.) Campbell’s Early, (E.,b.) Early Victor, :E., b.) Lady Washington, (L.,w.) Ulster, (M.,r ) Catawba, (L., r.) Empire State, (E., w.) Moore’s Diamond, (M.,w.) Wilder, (M., b.) Champion, (E., b.) Green Mountain, (E., w.) Moore’s Early, (E., b.) Woodruff, (E., rs) Concord, (M., b.) Highland, (L., b.) Moyer, (E., r.) Worden, (E., b.)
Prices for any of these varieties save the varieties specially priced above: 1-yr vines, by mail, 20¢ each ; $2 per doz.; 2-yr vines, by mail, 25¢ each; $2.50 per doz.
STRAWBERRIES.
This, the most popular of the small fruits, is of tremendous importance with us. Bridgeville is in the very heart of one of the greatest Strawberry-growing regions of the United States, and from our station are shipped, in the fruiting season, many car-loads daily. Being ourselves largely engaged in berry- growing, and in the midst of thousands of acres devoted to this luscious fruit, we are certainly in excep- tionally good circumstances for judging varieties; indeed, it is of the utmost importance to us to know which varieties will produce the most and largest berries of the best qualities. Our production and sale of plants run to millions annually, and we thoroughly understand the Strawberry ** points. Further, we are in a position to obtain the experience and see the production of the largest growers. We know about Strawberries ; we are not easily “ fooled,” and we tell our customers just what we be- lieve and practice. Each year we drop from the list all varieties not up toa high standard, and our list is free from “ chaff.” ’
We have in stock a very large and varied assortment of the best Strawberry plants to be had any- where. They are all strong, vigorous stock, in first-class condition, and bound to give satisfaction to those who plant them.
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Specialties in Strawberries.
These are varieties which our extended experience leads us to especially commend to our friends. In every case we have planted largely for ourselves—we ‘‘take our own medicine.” See prices at end of list.
MARIE is one of a lot of seedlings grown in 1892 from seed of Crescent, fertilized with Cumber-
— land. Talk about ancestry and pedigree: when youcan get a berry that will make as many bushels as the old Crescent. and as large as Cumberland, with good solid color, then you are approaching the ideal in the Strawberry. Such are claims we make for Marie, and Marie covered for us every claim made this season, 1902.
UNCLE JIM (OR DORNAN.) Plantis large and healthy, with abundant foliage. Berries large, ——————~—|.. very uniform, handsome and attractive. Perfect blossom.
LYON. A new variety from Mr. Cone, the noted strawberry specialist of Wisconsin. It ranks ——— almost perfect in the five points of vigor} productiveness, size, quality and firmness. Im- perfect blossom. MINUTE MAN, Plant is strong and hardy; seems suited to almost any kind of soil. Fruitis dark
———————_ glossy crimson color, on strong fruit stems. Very large and quality equal to the Marshall. Imperfect bloom.
HAWAII. From seed of Haverland, fertilized with Parker Earle. Stronger grower than Haver-
———T—:._ and; in shape of fruit it combines the best of both parents; in color itis a very bright ay erimson, and red all through. Very attractive looking, productive and good shipper. Perfect ylossom.
PORTO RICO, Another seedling of the Haverland and Parker Earle, and an improvement on
—————_ Parker Earle in several respects. It does not set more berries than it can mature, as the Earle often does. It isa better grower, making more runners; berries large and handsome. Imperfect bloom.
LESTER LOVETT. Introduced last year by J. T. Lovett, of New Jersey, the introducer of the
———————————_ Gandy, who says of it: ‘‘The Lester Lovett possesses all the valuable proper- ties of the Gandy, with added lateness; it is wonderfully prolific and of superior quality. Its season is ten days later than Gandy and all other varieties in cultivation, and continues to yield large fine fruit for two weeks after the last berries of Gandy have ripened. The berries are globular, or slightly con- ical, uniformly very large and perfect in shape, continuing large to close of season. Color, brilliant.
AUTO. A new Delaware berry, for which distinctness, large size and fine quality are claimed by
=—_ reliable introducers. It produced at the rate of over 8,000 quarts per acre last spring, bear- ing a fine crop right through dry weather when other sorts were short. The plant is said to be of unusual vigor and to carry its fruit well up from the ground A special claim is made as to its unusu- ally high quality, and it is remarkable as a productive, perfect-flowering sort.
MILLER. The veteran grower, Matthew Crawford, says: ‘‘I consider that the Miller is either the ——— best variety in existence or one of the best. It has fruited here twice, and it has nota Single weakness that I have discovered, The plantis as large as that of Nick Ohmer or Marshall, perfectly healthy, has a perfect blossom, and continues to blossom until after some of the fruit ripens, It sends out an abundance of strong runners, is wonderfully productive. and ripens every berry under favorable conditions.” The fruit is very large, roundish conical in form, and of a bright, glossy red color. It ripens all over, light red at first, getting darker until fullyripe. The coloring extends but a short dis- tance from the surface, the flesh being cream or light salmon. The quality is so good that no person is likely to tind fault with it.
MRS. MARK HANNA.....
A Giant Among Large Berries. Tre- mendous Yielder. All Berries Perfect Shape.
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TESTIMONIALS.
Nuremberg, Pa. Myer & Son, Bridgeville, Del. Gentlemen: Nursery stock came to hand all 0O.K A splendid lot of trees. Plum trees most too large, but if they grow it is all the better. Yours truly, SOL. SCHLAUCH. P. S.—You may rest assured of getting my orders in ae future if Iam in need of anything in the ae of ruit. Seis
Messrs. Meyer & Son: Bartow, Fla. Dear Sirs: Your plants received to-day and in fine condition. The plants are doing better than thought for. Your plants are the best I have seen. Respectfully, G. L. DUDLEY.
Ash Brook, N. J. Dear Sirs: Berries received in fine condition, and Unf iL wery satisfactory. Yours truly, Ae J. E. GOODMAN & SON, MRS. MARK HANNA.
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STRAW BERRIES—Continued.
KANSAS, (Imperfect.) Mr. Allen says: “Its drought-resisting qualities are superb. Its fruit is
—— _ a deep crimson, not only on the surface, but through and through. This feature,
together with its own strong Strawberry flavor, will make it, when it becomes better known, perhaps
the most popular Strawberry for canning ever yet produced. Time of ripening, late. It is productive
: of fine, medium to large berries that make a very hand-
i pu showing in the package, and always attract the best ' yuyers.
HERO. (Perfect.) “The fruit is large, well formed, of —=——._ dark red color, and shows the color through and through. It is of most excellent flavor, not only tasting delicious while eating, but leaving such a pleasant after- effect that makes one feel like wanting more.’’ This new variety was originated in Arkansas. The fruitis solid and
will stand long shipment. Cd TAMA JIM. (Perfect.) Originated in Iowa. Plant = ._ Jarger than Parker Earle; makes runners more freely. Blossom perfect, with heavy pollen; fruit very large, heart-shaped, bright red color and delicious flavor. It promises to be a world-beater.
MONITOR. This berry, a product of southwest Missouri, =. originated as a chance seedling on a plot that formerly contained Crescent, Captain Jack and Cum- berland. It has all the productiveness of the most product- ive Crescent, the beautiful, vigorous foliage of the Captain } Jack, and iswvery much larger and more firm than the Cum- berland. Itis a fine plant-maker. The bloom is perfect and
TAMA JIM. one of the richest in pollen.
STRAWBERRY PRICES FOR SPRING ONLY. Prices for Fall on application.
Our plants are strong, well rooted, clean; they are carefully dug and carefully packed. The prices below do not cover cost of mailing or expressing.
Per 100 1000 Per 100 1000 Per 100 1000
Avronias.:.02034 be (S) $0 50'$3'00..| Heros. 2.c2.- fae (S) $1 00 $5 00 Penge seh... kes kaso (S) $1 60 $5 00 Ane. Luther::...-:: (S) OO) WHawaiis...% 23028 (S) 100 00 Pocomoke ............» (S) 50 200 ONT eee ee (S) 100 500 | Johnson’s Early..(S) 50 209 | Porto Rico............ (P) 100 500 Bismarck=..*-...:--- (S) DO eet O04 UKANSASS . oee eesee (tk) 50 2 50 Pride of Cumb’d...(S) 50 2 00 Brandywine......... (S) 5042 00 || -Kiondyke>..1.42...; (S) 100 500 | Rough Rider......... 8) 100 500 Bubachi..25 2-5... (E)9 t -503 200 | shady) Janes. v.22 (S) 060. 2008) Sample’ :2.0/4e 50 2 2 oe Ce ene (S) 50 250 | Lady Thompson....(S) 50 «2 00 wealord ::....40.00c0 Le 50 2 2 Glintaxi i. ct... (S) 500 Leroy. <2228..2e (P) 100 500 | Senator Dunlap....(S) 50 200 Crescent ).42..5--:- (B), 480) A 50) Sipyeoner seh (P) 100 500 Sharpless.............. ( 50 2 00 Cyclone: ess (S) 50 200 | Lester Lovett.......(S) 100 5 00 eiaeateostavcvaaueee 8) 50 200 Downing’s Bride.(P) 100 500 | Margaret.............. (S) 50 200 | Sunshine...... ........ (P) 50 250 DEWEY 2 etert (S) 31:00 305004) Marie 2642 aS (P) 300 | Superior............... (S) 50 2 50 De 1 pe Se atl ne (S) 50 200] Minute Man......... (P) 1.00. . 5:05) ‘Tama Jim::...2e (S) 100 500 Banliestsc.:.%. 105; (S) 50.0.1 505) (Midnight 2...3)2. (S) (100) | Se0G5)- Temas: in... eee 100 500 Empress. |.) ...::..:.. (S) 50 200} Mark Hanna......... 10 00 Tennesste). 22... (S) 50 2 00 EXCeSIOr 3S.) 63.0 (S) 50 200 | Mrs. Mark Hanna _ 10 00 Tilghman.............. (S) 100 5 00 ANG so NS eee (S) HO? sc 2kO0 MT eres ocene ose nes ) 100 300 Uncle Sam............ (P) 100 500 GIPspM ee 8) 2: 50? 432.00") > Monitor: 302. 100 “300 | Uncle. Jim-.--.25, S) 100 500 Glen Mar'y............ (S) 50 2 50 New York:......:..::. (S) 50 «62 50 Wm. Belt (S) 50 200 Haverland............ (P) 200 | Nick Ohmer......... (8) 505 52.50. Wants (S) 100 500
Palmer’s Early....(S) 50 6200
In the above list we have a great many new and promising varieties not described, and we have about come to the conclusion that our customers would be just as well, if not better, satisfied if Straw- berries were not described at all, for this reason: they differ so much in change of location and soil, that a variety that is extra fine for one locality is entirely worthlessin another; and our advice to youis to simply test the new sorts that you do not know, by planting 50 to 100 plants of a kind on your own land; then, when you find the good ones, you will have the plants of your own to set. It would be no use to try to pick out only one or two sorts for this purpose, for you might pick those that would not suit your soil, but take say six to ten varieties, and you will be likely to get three to five good ones. Even if only one is better than anything you already have, you will be well paid for the whole invest- ment; for besides what you want, your neighbors will want them if you have something good, and you can sell enough plants to them to pay for all you invested in the test lot.
Ivory P. O , Howard County, Md. Dear Sirs: The trees and plants arrived safe and in first class order. Many thanks for the extras. It was only a small order, but I will give you a much larger one in the fall. All my neighbors who saw them were very much pleased with the trees, and also the price I paid. One of them, who had a cata- logue, came over to see me to-day, and told me not to send you another order without his, too Another neighbor. who had also gotten your catalogue, said to me on Monday last that he did not know there Was a man in existence who sent out such trees for so small a price. He has been paying agents 25 cts. apiece for trees that were no better He volunteered to send an order with me forfall planting. Wish- ing you all the success imaginable, I remain, : Your friend and well-wisher, EDWARD H. CROSS.
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RASPBERRIES,
Red Raspberries are a very important crop with us, and we keep keenly awake to the introductions in that line. Our stock of plants is fine, and we recommend them to all berry growers.
BRILLIANT RED RASPBERRY. (See illustration on front cover.) Asis well known, we intro-
duced the valuable and popular Miller Red Raspberry some years ago, Just after it came out we saw the Brilliant, and have been watching and trying it ever since. It is now offered, though, like Miller, it has been carefully tried and earned already much com- mendation among market growers.
Brilliant is brilliant, both in color and habit; for one of its great merits is its trick of ripening up its crop tast—much faster than Miller. You get clean pickings of brilliant and glossy red berries, large in size, good in quality,and most attract- ive in color. There is nothing dull about Bril- liant—it shines! Its color is toward that of the Japanese Wineberry, and in a long experience we have never seen a Raspberry with such a handsome gloss. “Hand- some is as handsome does ;’”’ and Brilliant is truly handsome, for it “‘does” 2 to 4 cents a quart more than other Raspberries.
The canes are surely hardy, for they came through the terrible win- : ter of.1898-1899 unharmed, though Miller could not stand the 15° to 20° below zero which tried the Dela- ware fruits, The wood is stocky, short-jointed, and the handsome canes are loaded with fruit, which ripens evenly and rapidly, ships in fine order, gets to market in all its brilliancy, and sends good returns to the grower, who usually needs just such help. Brilliant is in limited supply for this year, and the price of good plants is 25 cents each, $.150 per dozen, $10 per 100. :
KING. The earliest Red Raspberry on record. Itis the early Red Raspberry that makes the big
=== _ money—they often sell for 25 cents per quart. It is.thus described by H. E. Van Deman, the well known pomologist: ‘‘ Round, medium size; light crimson color; moderately firm and of excel- lent quality. A seedling of Thompson, and ripens about the same time, but larger and more product- ‘ive.’”’ {Note that Thompson has for years stood as the earliest of Raspberries, red or black. ]
CARDINAL, This wonderful berry is a surprise in the fullness of its merits—its great growth, ex- ——_ treme hardiness, and the exceeding productiveness of its choice red, rich, pure flavored berries. Cardinal is claimed to grow ten feet high, and bears in proportion. Leading horticul- turists who have seen this berry say that it is one of the wonders of the century, so far exceeding all others as to put it entirely beyond comparison.
HAYMAKER. A purple cap, not so dark as Columbian or Shaffer, and much larger and firmer than
——. either of those varieties; never crumbles, and stands up wellin shipping. Sample crates have been shipped to distant points with entire satisfaction. It is a berry to grow for either home use or market. The originator has found it the most profitable berry ever raised for market, and hhas never yet been able to supply the local demand.
’ OTHER GOOD RASPBERRIES.
MILLER RED. This variety far exceeded its own fair promises, and is now well known as one of —j$}>.sw OM»10Stt delicious and profitable Raspberries upon the market. Berry is as large as Cuthbert, round, and bright red; very firm; flavorrich. Very early, fruitful and hardy.
Forest Glen, Ulster Co., N. Y. Myer & Son, Bridgeville, Del.
Dear Sirs:—Stock has arrived in good condition; greatly pleased with it. Thanks for the same. ISAAC TELLERDAY.
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RASPBERRIES—Continued.
COLUMBIAN. Fruit very large, often an inch in diameter, somewhat conical; color dark red, bor- dering on purple. Seeds small, imbedded in a rich, juicy pulp; flavor distinct. Plants of enormous size ; very productive.
* LOUDON. Seems to hold a place in the very front rank of Red Raspberries. Large, solid, good color; ships well; plants hardy and productive. Ripens over a long season.
CUMBERLAND. Undoubtedly the best of the blackeaps. Of great size, good quality, firm and handsome; plants vigorous and hardy, productive and free from disease. This new berry is gaining friends constantly.
PRICES OF RASPBERRIES.
REDS By mail Exp, Exp. CAPS By mail Exp. Exp: Doz. 100 1,000 Doz. 100 1,000 Columbian ........... each 10 cents...80 50 $2 00 $15 00 || Gregg...........cccccescesseeseecesesesseeeeee0 40 $100 $7 00 Cw Bert.) os525-h ci -ae. o.ceeercoeate eee OO) B00 ee Loudon..................cach 10/cents:.. 50 -2 00) 15.00 Falnet ee . by 15D a Miller 00s ccccsescceeesssssseeeseeeee 40 100 500 || Cumberland......each 25 cents.. 100 250 Miller, small plants rere ee 25 50 3 00 || Haymakevr......... each 25 cents... 200 £5 00 King.....................each 10 cents... 1:00 3 00 inal............each 25 cents... 0 Brilliant ..............each 25 cents... 1 50 10 00 oops - peenie as hin
BLACKBERRIES.
THE NEW “ICEBERG.’”’ Here is an anomalous specialty—a white Blackberry that is really = _ good! It was originated by Luther Burbank, as the result of careful erossing, and is a descendant of Lawton as the strongest parent. The fruit, which is translucent amber, showing the seeds through the pulp, is of the most delicious quality, retaining that richness character- istic ofa fully-ripe Lawton. The appear- ance of the plant, loaded with the exquisite fruit, is most pleasing; but more pleasing is the showing for market. Iceberg is pro- ductive, and the beautiful fruit ships per- fectly. A shipment this season to Provi- dence, R. I., attracted much attention,even though the fruit, through inadvertence, was shipped in an Over-ripe condition. The receiver wrote us that the berries ‘‘ would have brought 20 cents per quart, quick, if in good order.” It is a novelty we can most heartily recommend to our friends. Price, 10 cents each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100-
OTHER GOOD BLACK- BERRIES.
ELDORADO. Eldorado now stands high above any other Blackberry, and all agree that it has never winter-killed or failed to produce a full crop of the finest fruit. While it is of superior flavor and very large, the vines will also stand the winters
: of the far northwest without injury. The = yield is enormous, the fruit being jet black, THE NEW ‘‘ ICEBERG.’’ in large clusters, ripening well together.
LUCRETIA (Dewberry). This is an unusually early, large and handsome berry, of exceptionally delightful flavor. The plant is extremely hardy and very fruitful; of trailing habit.
MAXWELL EARLY. Very large, sweet, rich and luscions; no core whatever; very productive ; ripens betore Strawberries are gone, or at the same time with Lucretia Dewberry and Early Harvest Blackberry, and is three times as large as the latter. The bush is a low, strong, stocky grower, free from dust, double blossom, or other disease.
MERSEREAU. This variety was originated in Western New York, where the mercury falls below zero each winter. It has been well tested and found to be perfectly hardy. It makes very large canes, is very productive, of large size, delicious quality, hangs on the bushes till fully ripe, does not turn red in the baskets, has an unusually long season.
Prof. L. H. Bailey says: *‘It is one of the most promising varieties I know.”
R. M. Kellogg, president of the Michigan State Horticultural Society, says: ‘“‘It is beyond all ques- tion the king of Blackberries for commercial purposes.”
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PRICES OF BLACKBERRIES. By mail Exp. Exp.
Cherry.
variety.
‘VERSAILLES. erimson.
Eldorado, No. I, strong suckers...... Eldorado, No. 2...........
Maxwell, No. I, ULE Sescep cre noneneaneces
Maxwell, No. z, RUGK GUS tos, s.sesscsccare
Lucretia Dewberry,
Doz. 100 1,000 Hs (rf: 1 of =): | Eee eee $1 00 $4 00 CED ET Mo ectsccncciutewevaansa 100 5 00 $40 00 Early Harvest (zen- WELINO) ese cceeeaeees teen 100 600
50 200 10 00 40 100 8 00
50 150 10 00
40 100 700
OUP Sivccatewarssovicdsoesapaene 50 100 5 00 Premios ti WScie.>. occ c-<-sacee 100 300 20 00 . transplants..... 150 500 30 00
£a-Dewhberry Plants will be sent by mail at the dozen rates free of post- age; at the 100 rates if 25 cents for 50 plants, and 40 cents for 100 plants, be added to the price.
CURRANTS.
-ColtTuRE.—They should be planted in good deep soil, in a cool location, and manured very heavily them thinned out. can be destroyed with hellebore. For use, dissolve 1 ounce in 3 gallons of water, and apply with a syringe or small sprinkling can.
RED CROSS. Claimed to he twice us large as Victoria, to yield twice as well as Cherry.
BLACK NAPLES. The best black Currant.
CHERRY. Popular, large red mar- ket sort.
FAY’S PROLIFIC.
Keep
Currant-worms
Larger than
NORTH STAR. Fruit large, sweet, rich, firm.
RED DUTCH. An old, well-known
Large, bright red-
WHITE GRAPE. The best white large and productive; of excellent quality.
(es Note.—Add 20 cents per dozen if to be sent by mail, as bushes are very large.
MERSEREAU BLACKBERRY. (See opposite page.) Currant;
One year—
PRICES OF CURRANTS. Mail Doz.
Chery and Versailles, Large red 5...2-..2c.<cssc.:cccs-netao-sieaane seers Sacto $0 50 White Grape.” White, handsome; good:..2.f.0:.. pe Le 50 Red Dutcn ae Very PIoliti cs hisirs-sesccse tees: ees a ee 50 Black Naples: Goodefor Jelly inten Apseesee ese ca eae cota 50 EAVES PEOUTIC. | REG. .). cc. cso stc cscneattee-tetiace ee de CAC IOLEt Ses! 1.00 INO EM Seah ROG: oo oei a cansnceatiate eae n eeu ca cidédeae Se OAC TAG ChSec. 1s 00 MOG a CLOGS KOU c fis. feces coscke taeseocdeasg- eet tesa eee oe ORCL A ELS. LbO
_GOOSEBERRIES.
Culture same as for Currants.
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Exp. 100 $3 50 3 00 3 00 2 50 5 00 6 00
BRIDGEVILLE NURSERIES
PLANT
INSTEAD OF THE NUTS.
_NUTS AND NUT TREES.
The nut-bearing trees, when grown in nurseries, are well supplied with fibrous roots, and can be transplanted as safely as an apple tree. We therefore advise our customers to plant the trees, if they can be had, and save three or four years’ time. Nut culture is twenty times as. profitable as farm crops, and no more work or risk.
CHESTNUTS.
JAPAN MAMMOTH. Distinct from the European varieties, being hardier, and the nuts are of a superior flavor and sweetness. It often bears in the nursery rows, trees 3 to 4 feet high being heavily laden with nuts of enormous size, which mature very early and without frost.
RIDGELY. Very large nuts of good quality; tree very productive.
SPANISH. A handsome tree of rapid growth, yielding large nuts of good quality. NUMBO. Very hardy and productive; bears young. Nuts large and of good quality. PARAGON. Hardy; productive; large and of excellent quality.
PRICES: Each Doz. 100 Japan Mammoth, 1 year, 1 to 2 feet, mail or express...................65 $0 25 $2 50 $15 00 .A oe Di vear, 2 OS LEOb; sOXPTOSS ccsescer ace. ttccessee.ecsenes- ses oD 3 50 25 00 Spanish, 1 year, 1 to 2 feet, mail OF OXPFeSS.......5.0...20:vessceseseesssarsese 25 2 50 15 00 2 year: 1t01S/TOOb, OX PLESS.. << .c-se-c.<-tswen-ocanacneperase sn-benecaetenes 30 3 00 20 00 Bs A to’ Year, 6 tOlb TOO, CXPLESS..eeccssen, cae spcctssasseocsannastenterues 50 5 00 Numbo, Paragon, Comfort, Ridgely, 1e2r' gto iect..., 73780
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A new extra-early Blackberry of the Lucretia type. It is very large, jet-black, firm and good, and ripens its crop very fast. . . .
T IS with the greatest confidence and satisfaction that we introduce the PREMO DEWBERRY, which, we believe, will bring more wealth to fruit-growers and dealers, and more satisfaction to consumers of Blackberries throughout the
United States than any Blackberry has yet done.
For many years we have been looking for a large, early, productive Black- © berry of the Wilson type. The Lucretia, when it came, was the nearest to our ideal, but now we have in PREMO a prize still nearer to the perfect berry we are looking for, and as far ahead of Lucretia as Lucretia is of the Wilson. Just as Lucretia has taken the place of the latter, so PREMO must inevitably take the place of Lucretia and Early Harvest.
We have tested PREMO im every way before venturing upon its introduetion, and we are upheld in our estimate of its great value by all fruit-growers who haye seen it in bearing.
This PREMO was found growing in a Lucretia pateh, where its early ripening attracted instant attention. It closely resembled Lucretia in fruit, but all the ber- ries on the vine were about ripe just as Lucretia was beginning to ripen a few scattering fruits. All Blackberry growers know how much more money this means to them. If the entire erop of Lucretia could be picked at the first or secord pick-
ing, what a great difference it would make in the grower’s bank account! Now, ~ you can do this by planting PREMO, and you can do still more—for you ean pick many berries before you can any of the Lucretia, and can finish at the second picking. You are then out of the glut which there is certain to be in our eastern markets in the next few years, as soon as the large acreage of Lucretia recently planted comes into bearing.
Those who plant PREMO now will be ahead of the procession and reap a rich reward. For ourselves, we can say that we intend to plant at least twenty-five acres of this berry for fruiting, as fast as we can spare the Jand and plants, which we hope will be the coming spring.
Please note that PREMO has an imperfect blossom, so that every third or fourth row must be planted with Lucretia in order to fertilize the flowers.
Three Reasons why PREMO DEWBERRY is Superior to Lucretia.
ist. -PREMO is 7 to 10 days earlier, ripening up the crop so fast that it is about all gone at the second picking of Lucretia. 2d. PREMO is as large as Lucretia, and of jet-black color, but of better quality ~ and much firmer. 3d. PREMO has foliage of a darker green and more healthy looking than Lucre-
tia’s, and not inclined to burn when hot suns come, as the latter sometimes does.
PRICE—Transplants, 25 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $5 per 100, $30 per 1000. Tips, 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $3 per 100, $20 per 1000. LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE.
What Others Think.
J. F. Wroten says: ‘‘ Being a fruit-grower and desiring to grow only the best improved varieties, I have carefully watched the new Dewberry PREMO every two or three days throughout the season, and am now satisfied that it is the best of the Blackberry family to plant for profit. I shall plant largely the coming spring.”’
E, J. Hull, a noted grower, writes: ‘‘The PREMO Dewberries were received during the warm spell last week. Berries were large and look as if they would sell well. The weather was against all berries—98° in the shade.”’
Franklin Davis Nursery Co. writes: ‘‘The basket of PREMQ Dewberries was received yesterday in good condition. We have examined the fruit carefully, and believe it will be a valuable addition to the list of Dewberries.”’
We could give any amount of testimonials on this berry if space would permit. Apply for PREMO and for other up-to-date fruit trees and plants to
MYER & SON,
Bridgeville N urseries, |
Bridgeville, Delaware.
WREDENBURG & CO, ROCHESTER, N. ¥
STATE OF DELAWARE.
STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
CERTIFICATE OF NURSERY INSPECTION.
Dover, Delaware, Sept. 10, 1902. To Whom it may Concern:
This certifies that I have this day examined the nursery stock and premises of the Bridgeville Nurseries, of Messrs. Myer & Son, at Bridgeville, Sussex County,
Delaware, and that said nursery stock is apparently free from crown gall, peach yel-
lows, peach rosette, the San José scale, and all other plant diseases and insects of a
seriously dangerous nature.
This certificate may be revoked by the State Board of Agriculture for cause,
and it is invalid after August 3, 1903, and does not include nursery stock not grown
on the above-named premises unless such stock is covered by Certificate of a State or
Government officer and accepted by the State Board of Agriculture.
WESLEY WEBB, Inspector.
We hereby certify that the nursery stock in this package has been fumigated in conformity with the rules of the State Board of Agriculture. MYER & SON, Proprietors.
SURPLUS LIST—JAN. rst, 1903.
SURPLUS PEACH TREES,
One year old and June Buds, including the following varieties, smooth,
healthy and correct, all grown with care on our own grounds.
5to6 4to5 3to4 2to3 1to2 5to6 4to5 3to4 2to3 1t02
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JUNE BUDDED. Bell of Georgia.............. 325 No. 1, 5c; 900, 6 to 10 inches, 3c; 335, 3 to 6 inches, 2c. eR ca has Aes, Poke oad nllviS wit aja e wt dein sei d'slaia Qése © gees 2500, 8 inches, 5c. STOTT OSs Dek See ae eRe Ct NO opeM arc ata a aiahctans cc afte 900, 4 to 8 inches, 3c. DERE SULT Bite SEL eas a a ee 1200, 12 to 18 inches, 3c. ee ON a Pin ah ww SaaS ob recgahnlete il ad c/a )asehols wcSiekdes’ Siaovea sere 610, 8 to 15 inches, 10. ee ie tk oo phatt as eee aA Laie 6 4 ads wala weaeas 900, 12 to 18 inches, dc. RS re ein 2. Pic os Words aac Ale an Saas s se en aS ee 1000, 12 to 18 inches, 4c. SUSR ELSES DiS DLE BIE RS Sa nga ae ne ogee We PO 390, 8 to 12 inches, 3c. PEARS.
93 Garber—2-year, 4to 5 feet. 15 Garber, 6 to 7 feet. 195 Le Conte—l-year, 4 to 5 feet. 480 Le Conte—2-year, 4 to 5 feet, % up. 120 Le Conte—2-year, 4% up. 175 Kieffer, 6 to 8 feet; 35, 7 to 9 feet. ;
APPLES. 100 Black Twig, 3-year, 6 to 8 feet...10c. 100 Stayman’s Winesap, 5 to 6 feet...15c | MISCELLANEOUS. 3.900 Eldorado B. B. Suckers, ae Ta PeR Ny es Se tea teriatays RS da ee ay eA vat es $10.00 per M. 5,000 7 5 : Oe Beets Mitts dix ae Pde See ei DAR hae a aRe sO aS 5,000 Iceberg ‘“ sé No a ee eed eb NE A oe RIC AP Boe ne Sey 20.00 ‘ 2.300 ee ce a ING edhe ones oo chs ale Seen an he ee ee og eR eR: LOO.» ct 3,500 m Pat MUG rC EAWY ia 5.3 ses Ao eee rate ae a ee aes yt Sevan iceeene NCIC EN its 2 5 skis Osos a aah ee Me CMa ea eee «5 ote aie’ S007) Wiis Beth OEE MEN DOMCIETS 2 0.)cloois o's <tela G's Seats sia Risigte wis oe we aioe wale ae DOr rat alan Lcipntae Bk E PATE STOUCUID GS ols oak sols «Sis cise «4 ode cine a e's RE eae ees ocd Gale TOO0K 5" 1,000 Mersereau Root Cutting Bape tee Cie RS eu es oS aS AS ee 2,000 Rathbun 5 iy slat EC Ns EARN Bootie TA tne mire RE Cred GREED lh 1A 4.00 per 100 rR eee E PIS ser LSS ik aie Ack a eh Sate laabale ig were eeis eee x © ea alatabete ¢ Sane ROE ice ALAMO EUS HE NVI UM Sn es Vis Soci sina, 6 ich Sa Hate wise bie oe ad anid Me ete 5,000 oe Transplants, fine; I-year. J... 2. Ss cated PAE On ot ek 24 5,000 na MISAV Ys 2 UCAS on oh. Uee sd dak eae Stee a 10,000 Miller Raspberry Suckers re al eA AON ne UR ie ECE ek as eG ENS welds I PRCMMIRTEE AMT I 80 reais Vala cao oice 6S dx aoe ns Pele RE Se 3.000 Cuthbert ‘‘ Bere Ae seentae se nie Ses MMR. art nd on teaeeet 2.000 Brilliant ‘' Fae MR ee een eae eee a cid pense Pepto mas 5.00 per 100 1,000 Haymaker Raspberry Tips Ch OE Se SPEIER EL OREO BLOBS 2s 3.00 Semmens hg tr fee orcas re AL vhs ee ae ee SOG me einorican Sweet Chestnut, 5 to Tfeets: si... sede. ee seav ce nile'ceeees 20-00)" 3
Strawberry Plants, as fine as ever grown, by the thousand or million, and other stock not mentioned here, will be found in the catalogue; also stock not priced on this sheet is priced in catalogue. You see we are sold close on Peaches, Apples and Pears, owing to the great demand the past fall.
WE WILL SELL AT A GREAT SACRIFICE, whole or one-half interest in Orange Nursery at Bartow, Polk Co., Fla. Situated in town limits of Bartow, % mile from depot, and just the right kind of land to grow nursery stock on, consisting of ten acres. There is now growing on the same 2,000 Budded Orange Trees, 1 year old, 5,000 Sour Orange Seedlings, 10,000 Trifoliata Seedlings, and 35,000 Sweet Orange Seedlings, making 50,000 seedlings, all soon ready for budding.
Our reason for offering to dispose of it a sacrifice, is that our nursery in Delaware requires our entire attention, and we find we cannot operate both successfully unless we have a partner to take charge of this one, and for any one wishing to invest this is a great opportunity and a bargain that cannot be had often. Any one wishing to invest
write for price to MYER & SON, Bridgeville, Delaware.
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A new extra-early Blackberry of the Lucretia type. It is very large, jet black, firm and good, and ripens its crop very fast. Every grower of Blackberries should give this a inal i S54 SBS GIG aioe