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AN INTRO eU CON, es

~T’am a nurseryman, having established the “VILLAGE NURSERY” ha years ago when nineteen year's old. I take great pride i in saying that

lam ‘the most extensive “hoy nurseryman” i in Ulinois and probably the Unit-

ed States, but for that alone Ido not ask your patronage. That I askion the:

merits of my goods only. Any other plea for trade would be wrong and un- American and that is really, enough, commendation. S ;

This is My “First Annual Straw berry Catalogue” and ne type- athe: press work, &c. was done by myself amid the cares of other work, and not being a printer, you will please kindly overlook all possible mistakes. +

This little: catalogue will likely be embarassed by many richly engraved and nicely printed ones of the larger growers, but Tam certain some of the

largest growers had as meager beginning. I am planning a nice “Second

Annual Strawberry Catalogue” and your AOR, large or small, will help to”

make it a reality.

Hoping all who. may “ees ae? tines: unbounded success and thanking ag in advance forall favors, bs am,

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Prospective Patrons:

TAKE PLEASURE in presenting you with this, my Catalogue of

J Strawberry Plants for Spring of 1904. With us here in Southern Illinois,

— — the past season has been a dry one, and my quautity of plants has been

“~~ eut short, but what I have are very fine, and sure to give satisfaction;

in fact, they are better than any I was ever able to buy from others,

but I do not claim to have better plants than everyone, though I surely

have as good as ever grew, and my prices are right. All I offer are from

new plantings grown on new land which is suited to their requirements,

and we practice the best manner of cultivation known, and carefully mulch

with straw during the Winter months as a protection against the heaving of

the plants by freezing andthawing. My supply is not large, but quality is

extra good, and if favored with your order, either large or small, I shall do my very best to please you.

We generally get just what we deserve in the way of patronage, favors, prosperity and everything else; also the right price is generally paid for what we buy. If we buy cheap goods, the quality is generally in accordance with the price. Now as I know I have a fine grade of plants, and deserve your patronage—may I have at least a portion of it? Not because I think I deserve your trade will I fail to appreciate it, but willgladly except such asa friend- ly favor, and will return the best treatment I have learned. Please remember and give me a portion of your trade. Send in your order now.

Orders are filled as carly in the Spring as the ground is in condition to dig the plants. If favored with your order, I will get them to you at the proper time if I possibly can, for I know how trritating it is to be delayed when the time comes for setting Strawberry plants.

Will ship all plants cleared of dead leaves and runners, washed, neatly tied in bunches of 25 each with raffia, which does not damage them in any way, and every bunch carefully labeled. I will pack well in light baskets and ventilated crates, using plenty of damp moss and deliver at station free, pur- chrser paying transportation charges. I do NOT send plants by MAIL. Loeation: 5 miles South-East of Norris City, White County, Illinois. Baltimore & Ohio S.-W., and Big Four Railroads; United States and Amer- ican Express Companies.

4 6.W. WGHBB’S STRAWBERRY GATALOGUE.

SOME GOOD ADVICE,

“Do unto others as ye would

That they should do to you.”’

When writing, always give your Name and Post office address, for what is familiar to you may be new tome. Especially be particular when sending in your order or remitting. I will acknowlege receipt of all communications and furnish any further advice [ can, so write me as often as necessary. Terme: CASH, on or before March 1. [I am not afraid to book your or- der without a remittance, so do not send a part of the amount as a guarantee. Send the full amount when you remit, and save time and unnecessary trouble. RBeeittanees may be made by Post office or Express Money Orders, Bank drafts or Registered Letter. Small amounts|may be sent in Stamps. Guarantee? [| guarantee all plants to prove true-to-label, and if any should fail to do so, will refund the amount paid for them.

Cirtifieate Of Inspection will accompany every shipment made.

Ordering : PLEASE send in your order early, and have plants shipped early, for those who order late may posstbly be disappointed in finding that some of the varieties wanted are sold out, and it will prove greatly to your advantage to set them early. For our locality, I know from experience that it is best to set in March for best results. Order early, set early and give good cultivation, and I would almost guarantee you success.

Gare ef plants: Unpack as soon as possible and dip the roots ONLY in water, and lay them loosely in a cool, light place until ready to set them. If necessary to keep for several days, heel them in, spreading each buneh to oe- cupy about two feet of drill, and pour water along the roots once or twice a day. New roots will start and the plants will get in better condition to set than when first received.

Fiew to cet; PULVERIZE your eround well, mark off rows 3% feet wide and set the plants 24 feet apart inthe rows. Set just as deep as they were in the nursery, and be sure to firmly press the soil against the roots. The varieties marked (P) in this Catalogue, should be fertilized with those that are marked (B) by planting the latter every third row between the form- er class of varieties.

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Strawberries...

HERE is no fruit more profitable or quite so delicious as the Straw-

berry, coming in as it does early in the spring in advance of other small fruits. I¢ has been said: ‘‘Gop could possibly have made a better fruit, but doubtless He never did.’’ Set Strawberries for Pleasure and Profit!

Beseription ef Varieties.

FlicRel’s Bariy. One of the earliest varieties grown—in facta leader for many years. The plantis a very robust grower, strong and healthy, though rather small. Fruit is of medium size and good quality. Some grow- ers prefer this to any other variety on account of its earliness. It is a favo- rite for home use or early market.

Brandywine. An old standard variety which is very highly praised by some, though for some cause, it is not quite satisfactory with me. The plant is very large, healthy and thrifty, of a dark, beautiful color; berries are dark, firm, somewhat sour. A fine shipper. Season, late.

Warfield. This isa medium early variety of long standing popularity. Very productive of highly colored, medium sized berries—really the ideal of perfection in color, and a berry that I can recommend for home use or mar- ket. Plant is healthy, but small. This is one of my special favorites, and one that will please you, but remember it is not in the class of large berries.

Bubpack, This is a standard variety, well known, and is highly esteemed by growers in all parts of the country. It is a general favorite every where on account of its large size and fine appearance. Berries are somewhat soft for distant markets, especially of a wet season, but nevertheless it is a close rival for first place on the list. Plant is an ideal in all respects—very beau- tiful dark glossy color and full of health and vigor. A mid-season variety.

6 OC. W. MWGrEE’S STRAWBERRY GATALOGUE.

Riek Gamer= Here is the berry that bears all season and then does not give satisfaction. Picked ripe berries in November from Nick Ohmer. Vigorous, but unproductive. Berries large. Mid season.

Glen Marye A fancy, high class variety, very much like the Bubach, though a perfect bloomer. Ripens with the Bubach. Very worthy of planting.

Bush Slusters One which T have not yet fruited. Offered for trial.

Milila@re The plant is a good grower, but inclined to rust of a wet season, Fyuit is large and well flavored, but too soft for distant markets. Mid season.

@Gkhatiaanges Introduced two yearsago by the M. CRAWFORD Co. at $2.00 per dozen. He used a whole page of his catalogue in praising it. With us, the plant is large, light green, a good grower, but a little inelined to rust. Fruit is medium to large and of good quality. Mid season,

Sutherlange- This is another new variety recently introduced. It is one of the rankest growers, has dark green foliage and is well rooted. Very productive of berries medium to large size of fine appearance. Mid season.

Weliverteone A beautiful berry, bright red, rich, delicious and large. The plant is healthy, vigorous and PRODUCTIVE. Season, early.

Parson’s Beautye One of the best varieties for the commercial crower to plant. The plant is extra large and well rooted; foliage of a dark green and free from rust. Very productive of large, dark red, conical shaped berries, which ripen all over at the same time. Firm, making a good shipper.

Superior~- From Delaware, where it is a favorite with many growers. The plant is very thrifty and healthy; the fruit is medium to large, and of good quality. Ripens early.

Kangas~ A very thrifty, hardy variety that will succeed on all soils re- markably. Makes a large number of beautiful, light colored plants, and no variety will withstand more neglect, dry weather or frost than the Kansas.

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A very late bloomer, and therefore escapes the frosts of early spring. A sure

_ bearer of medium sized, highly colored berries, somewhat tart, but a good

seller. Also a good yielder, and will prove reliable. Season, late.

A « q a App Vy “hie ; oy ati as 7 ATC - * Senater Puniap. A berry w hich is enthusiastically praised where ever it is grown. Similartothe Warfield, though a perfect bloomer. Plants small; berries large and highly colored. Season, early.

Lady TRhempseon. A medium early variety, productive of large, light eolored berries. li is one of the most popular sorts grown in the South. light colored berries. li is one of the most popular sorts grown in the South

Wes. Bett, This is my choice of all on the list as a commercial berry. I may be over-enthusiastic in my praise of it, but if it succeeds with you as it has with me, you will be giad you planted it. [ am making it a leader on the place on account of my great faith in it as the most satisfactory commercial berry. Fruit is extra large, uniform, bright red and firm! Truly,a grand shipper. Its flavor is grand, being the sweetest of all on the list. These qualities make it my choice variety. The plantis large, but inclined to blight. Begins ripening in mid season and continues until late.

(= Don’t forget the ‘Wm. BELT” when you write your order! Enermecous. A good berry which also resembles the Warfield some- what. Small, healthy plant; large, well flavored, highly colored, delicious

berry. A very choice variety that gives universal satisfaction where ever it is grown. Mid season.

Cyelione. A variety worthy of planting, but not very productive. Ber- ries ight colored, firm and good. Plant is large, light green and free from di- seases. A good grower. Early to mid season.

Gesbden @uezen, This variety has proven unsatisfactory. Midseason. Seaferd,. One which I have not yet fruited. Offered for trial.

Broma,. Another which I have never fruited. Try this variety.

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Bismarke A seedling of the Bubach, and similar to it, though of per- fect blossom. Ripens with Bubach, and makes a good pollenizer for it owing to the resemblance of fruit, which may be picked and sold as one variety.

Marie- Introduced a few years ago by W. N. Scarrr, New Carlisle, O., who makes great claims for it, the principal one being Productiveness. He says: ‘*300 bushels per acre is not an uncommon yield.’’ I believe it is wer- thy of a trial. Really, I like the name— ‘‘MARIE.”

@lydee This isa GREAT berry that is highly praised all over the country for its large size and productiveness. It is a seedling of the Cyclone, and resembles that variety in plant and fruit. A little weak in light colored foli- age, but makes a good number of plants. Season, early.

Maveriand, Exceedingly vigorous and productive of medium sized ber- ries and has a mild subacid flavor which makes it a choice family berry. It is not very firm, but has a tough skin and handles well in a near market. A first class, all-purpose berry appropirate for any collection. Mid season.

Captain daek, Anold variety of merit; vigorous grower, healthy and productive; berries large, handsome and firm. Midseason.

Gandy. This is a popular late sort, well known and largely planted. It ripens its berries all at once, very late in the season, and for this reason is not so productive as other varieties. The berries are uniform, bright red, flesh creamy white, foliage dark green. A money maker.

oO =) Bayton, This is a new variety which! have never fruited. The plant has a nice appearance, and | recommend it for trial. Tenn, Prolifie, A leading early variety of good size, and a_ splendid shipper. Foliage is a light green. A good pollenizer. Klondike, An extra early berry which I have never fruited. If all re- ports are true, it will prove a great acquisition. Berries are said to be large for its season, bright red to the center, and very productive.

The Village Nursery OFFERS BARGAINSIN | GENBRAL NURSERY STOOK. APPLE= Large supply of one year old trees just night for large commer- cial orchard planting. Ben Davis, Jonathan, Wine Sap, Rome Beauty, Ing- ram and over 20 other varieties. Price $6. per 1003 $55. per 1000. JAPAN PLUMS= Large supply of Botan (Abundance,) Wickson and Burbank. I also have several hundred Prunus Pissardi, (Purple leaf) which are very ornamental. Price $1.75 per 10; $15. per 100. PEACH, PEAR, APRICOT, QUINCE, GOOSEBERRY,

GRAPE VINES,ETC. SPECIALTY: EVERYTHING VALUABLE IN GENERAL NURSERY

we STOCK. Write for price-list! Your patronage respectfully solicited.

[NEW PEACH— *FLOTA”’]

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Price biSt.

USE SPECIAL BLANK WHEN ORDERING. [TAKE A MEMORANDUM OF ORDER HERE. |

Number. Variety, se 100. 0 eee a 1s Kd Michel’s Barly, ......|B| 24 40 $1.75.-. sca oben ee. ee Brandywine, ......-. |B). .30 OU) 3.00; . <eausieneee a. |: ee Wartield) |... [ves ek hee tee i 5) 2.00.) sa ee Aes. |.) EIN Ie TU BGN <n ais oes oe See ee ee Lav 3.00. ..Vo. eee GERTLER Nick Ohmers \ .225052e1e4, wee a 5) 2.50,:. 2... 2 ee ap. ieee Glen Mary, jo. Joacgeno «ae 20 3.00. +5 eee a) ee Bush. Cluster: .ecsketibl ido G0 3.20: iets eel Bee Miller, 5 ccc aedeeee sible saoe OW) 2.79". 5ilela ha a E's Challenge.j.\: 2 ca ekeuw lol! aU 70 4.00, 2... ee pale A en Sutherland: /;- var salk |. ase OU 2B0s / %.0h.' Sah e ook. dies Wolverton. (ichae wae lol oe 60 320s |. opi tele Pe adc, Bae Parson’s Béauty,.....|B) .30 i) 2.002 oy date BAe CN ah a hie BUPCTION, | saws vetiplaesU 20 2.79. dceeee ee PS Kansas. oc Hee ae ese etl. tee 40 2.20. «ss leh iy eS Senator Dunlap,.....|B) .30 45 2.50: 77S Yo ee, ae Lady Thompson ...../B) .30 50 3.00. cs «eee yA a ky Oa Wi. Beltp ee 2.0 tts ani) 4-00 60 3.00. inte se Rime I teh cists HNOFMOUS, 25 ns eee et eu 0 2.75.» sn eee NE fi Ente Uvalone.: toute cneeeenll oweO 6 2.70. |‘ «oss seine BO DS eR er Cobden Queen ......./P| .30 i 1) 2.10.) sen cee eee PM aimee ne Seaford, eed steer eel ta £50 3.00. svc eee Aree SOR tee oe ATONITG is) hiner ce REN. | FD 0 3.00. 0. se ey ONS Bismark andre eat, Ueoo 20 3.00... . cen eae 5 eae co ae ea Mars ci5-7. weosee nealE 30 60 3.60; 2, tale 7 ee NG oe Glyde, ict etess te JLB 8G 150 3.256 cis em i 2 lenny Panerai tos) ane ele) oo 20 3.00... vase eee pete? Foe Pret GEA oy eth IF: (o) Ou MeeReee Aue ERS .o0 3.00. oc). eee pe sh ae ee Crain ye. og aeeneo at ek erealiests | toe) 0 2.7D. eacais@ aa 5 itt a Re thet Dayton geyire yee eet) nee 00) 3.00. nos. aie et) ae Tennessee Prolific....|B) .30 50 3.00. 2: See See 6; eae seas Blondies vce. a seen ooo 50 3.00, . ...355eee

I will except orders on the Following terms: ee SS

50 at 100 rates when the order amounts to 1000 or more; 500 at

1000 rates; 250 at 1000 rates when the order amounts to 2000 or more. Note the discounts for LARGE ORDERS:

Lots of 5,000 or more, 5 per cent. 10,000 or more, 10 per cent.

BY SPECIAL "PERMISSION: js >!

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BANK OF NORRIS CITY: TN st

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To Wuom It May ‘CONCERN: ee This is to’ certify that Iam well ae- "| e quainted with C. W. McGhee, pro-- prietor of the Village Nursery, and ; know him to be using the very best. - |metheds of selection of varieties,dis. | infection, propagation and growing his Nursery stock. that can be ‘used, _-}and I can recommend him as. eu - | PERFECPLY © eee in al his business transactions. en C..A. Benner, « 4 (Proprietor Herald Noe ) t

Norris Crry,, [un., May 10, 1903. | ‘ To WHom it May Concur mes 8 ie, iat This.is to certify that Lhave » aa

. . {ased.of €. W. McGhee, on: several | | oeeasions, a lot of Nursery Stock and : | find same to be true-to-name.— ~

ise i | [would recommend Mr. WeGhee? § a '. | trees and plants toall who wish to |

Beis ie kp teys 7 in large or small quantities. Be- | _ {acquainted with him intimately, ¢an |.

-_ .;Yecommend him aS trustworthy: and, | ; reliable... ee aN ah F. M. FLOTA, (Fruit. Grower.) | }

baie CaRML, ites May 9, 1903. ‘To WHom a Way COME, te

min coe own (i We ‘McGhee, whois, now engaged in the Nursery business. ~ <|near Roland, Ill.’

rious, truthful and: upright citizen, ‘Tsaac T. SPENCE,

Pears in ee 29, 1903. ies

_GREETING:— oo

since he- was a -|small boy, and take pleasure in say-— ‘|ing that T regard him as an _indust- : .

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“ne, and I have no- hesitancy i in re- commending him to the public as an”

~ honest, industrious young man, and|. ; is worthy the confidence of the peo-|

ple with whom he may. do business. | He is the ‘proprietor of the. VIL=1:

‘LAGE NURSERY, and whateverhe| , . may say. to the public can be relied|~. ~ _}. upon as true.. Wishin "| amount ‘of patronage,

am A pehe| Poh Beta yours,

Tas FRANK ‘DeBoarp.

‘nonaie: Crry, Inn. , May 21, 1903 To WHOM It “May CONCERN: — We have known and pee well: ac-) quamted with MreC, | proprietor of the Village hee for a number of years, and KNOW him to be a gentleman 1 im every Sense of the word. He is honest,. conselen- |

_ OMAHA, aa aie! e 1903. “To anton it May ‘COCERN:—

been’ acquainted with Mr.

eGhee for a, number of years,

we can testify to his being a Abra,

_ forward, truthful young man in whom

‘any one can ‘safely Intrust orders for | near aaa in his line. ' iosees Respectfully, a Lan GALLOWAY & | Nay aan

(Groeerimen Ae

Mr. CW. MeGhee i is well known tol.

him whiberaly feats,

MeGhee, |

tious and industrious,. and T ean :re-}. 5 commend him to any ‘one who may}. desire ‘busimess with him in bis line. | ~. Mesee tials, W.E. BURNETT, M. D. ‘a

ORDER BLANK.

C. W. McGhee, rror Vittace Nurseev.

NORRIS CITY, ILL. DEAR SIR: PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING TO

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——§Offiee of THE ILLINOIS STATE ENTOMOLOGIST, _

Urbana, Iilinceis July 21, 1903.

This is to certify thatthe growing nursery stock and premises of the Village Nursery, (C. W. McGuee). situated near Norris City, Dlinois, havebeen inspected by Mr. W. R. Braucher, a duly appointed inspector of this office, according to the provisions of an act to prevent the introduction and spread in Illinois of the San Jose Seale and other dangerous insects and contag- lout diseases of fruits, approvedand inforce Apr.11, 1899, and that no indica- tions have been found of the presence of the San Jose Scale or other danger- ous insect or plant disease. This certificate applies only to the condition ot this nursery for the period ending June 1, 1904.

FOREN): oS A Foites, STATE ENTOMOLOGIST.

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