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b OT IN many years have rains throughout the lower south been so heavy or so continuous. In consequence the soil has in a large measure re- covered from the unusual droughts (in many sections) of the past few years and tontains once mere the normal-amount of moisture... Throughout the region, as a whole, lands are in better shape for planting than they have been in several seasons and advantage should be taken of the excellent moisture con- ditions for setting trees. )

It is true that the heavy rains earlier in the season have interfered with the preparation of land and the planting of trees, but on account of the ex- cellent soil moisture conditions, planting this season can be done much later than usual, as the stock will not be affected by the spring drought to the same extent as heretofore.

Thus far, in spite of reports to the contrary, there have been no frosts injurious to citrus trees or fruit in Florida this winter. At Glen Saint Mary the lowest temperature registered by our Weather Bureau ther- mometers has been 254° and at Winter Haven, Fla., where our southern branch is located, the lowest temperature has been 31° or 32°. Our stock at both nurserie® | is in prime condition for shipping; it never was in better shape.

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With stock, such as we are prepared to ship you, and our present weather and soil conditions, the very best of results should follow the planting of fruit and shade trees, roses and ornamentals.

We desire to call your attention to the following lines of stock:

Grape Fruit on Sour Orange Stock.—We still have a few thousand trees in desirable sizes, fine thrifty stock. These are good trees to plant, well grown, well rooted, best varieties grown. The pomelo as a market fruit is one of the best commercial lines of fruit growing.

Oranges on Sour Orange Stock.—These are in lighter supply, but we still have quite a stock of good trees, of the usual Glen Saint Mary quality true to name. Of the Lue Gim Gong orange we are in position to supply some fine stock. This is the coming orange for Florida growers.

Duncan Grapefruit on Citrus Trifoliata Stock.—This is the hardiest grapefruit on the hardiest stock, in quality it is unsurpassed. It is of large size, prolific and genuine grapefruit. Can furnish fine trees ou Citrus trifoliata \Stock for heavy lands and northern regions.

|} Satsuma and Other Oranges on Citrus Trifoliata Stock.—We had a splendid crop of Satsuma fruit this year. It is from these old Satsuma trees that we cut our buds, and the quality of our trees cannot be surpassed. In other hardy and important varieties we have a good assortment of the best stock grown.

Kumqnats on Citrus Trifoliata Stock.—This year we have sold more Kumquat fruit and at better prices than in any previous season. The bushes make handsome plants and we believe in planting them. We can furnish good trees.

Lemons and Limes.—These we do not grow heavily, but we have quite a nice lot of trees of both on sour orange, also lemons on Citrus trifoliata stock.

Pecans.—The demand for pecan trees this season has been greater than the supply and we had closed out our entire stock. Recent cancellation of

some orders leaves us with some trees still on hand in good grades, 2-3, 3-4

and 4-5 feet. We can also offer about 100 trees in 5-7 feet and 250 in 7-*

feet grade. These trees are all desirable varieties and our soils at Glen Sai) Mary produce trees that have no superiors.

Peaches.—Our stock this season has run mostly in smaller sizes, but we /

still have a goodly lot of trees of the more important varieties in 2-3 and 3-4 feet grades.

Plums.—Of the plums the best sorts ever brought forward for the Gulf States are Excelsior and Terrell. Excelsior was originated and both varieties were introduced by us. We have good trees of these, also of other sorts, and can supply your needs.

Persimmons.—Have you heard of the new method of processing per- simmons to take the “‘pucker’’ out of them while they are still hard? This method is going to create a heavy demand for Japan persimmons. You will be wise to get ready forit. We have still unsold a fine lot of trees on geod hardy American stocks.

Grapes.—Of these we can offer a good assortment in both Muscadine and Bunch Grapes.

Mulberries.—These are excellent for shade, poultry and pigs. Hicks is the longest fruiting variety. Stubbs is very acid and the fruit makes good pies and jellies. Townsend is the earliest ripening sort. We have some nice trees still on hand.

And besides these we have guavas, loquats, pomegranates and other fruits.

Roses.—Some of the very best and finest sorts we still have in stock and we can still furnish a goodly list of assorted colors, vigorous growers and free bloomers, all grafted on strong-growing stocks. The season is splendid for setting them.

Evergreen Shade Trees.—The camphor is one of the finest shade trees that can be grown in the lower south. Its dark glossy evergreen foliage makes it a noteworthy tree and the young shoots and leaves in spring are handsomer

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than the flowers on most trees. It is an excellent hedge and windbreak tree. The Magnolia is the grandest evergreen tree native to the south. We can furnish well grown specimens of Camphors and Magnolias in all grades. Deciduous Shade Trees.—For improving property or planting on streets, boulevards or highways we have an excellent stock of Texas Umbrella, Elms,

“Hackberry, Scarlet Maple, Silver Maple, Pin Oak, Water Oak, Sycamore,

Sweet Gum, Tulip Poplar and Jerusalem Thorn. These trees are among the very best that can be secured for this purpose and nothing adds so much to the beauty and value of a place as plenty of good shade trees. Our stock of these is large and varied. The trees have good straight trunks and well de- veloped root systems. i

_ Biotas.—Of Aurea nana and Rosedale biotas or arborvitaes we have a very fine stock, well grown, shapely, in desirable sizes. Our stock of Cedrus deo- dara is also very fine.

Other Ornamentals.—Abelia grandiflora, Altheas, Scarlet and Purple Crape Myrtles, Hydrangeas and Spiraeas are some of the shrubs best adapted for planting. We have a goodly assortment of these and others which will help mterivlly in beautifying your grounds.

Hedge Plants.—For hedges we can recommend Amoor River Privet, Camphor, Biotas and Citrus trifoliata. Citrus trifoliata makes a strong, tight hedge that will turn any kind of stock. For any of the above hedges estimate ore plant for every ten or twelve inches.

Bamboos.—These plants are particularly adapted for tropical effects. They also make fine windbreaks and grow on very poor soil if the moisture is sufficient. Our stock includes the best hardy sorts and we can furnish beauti- ful specimens.

In conclusion we may say that the above list does not of course call at- tention to all the stock we have for sale of our own growing. To do that we would have to write another catalogue. If you have mislaid the catalogue we sent you earlier in the season, or want another either for yourself or a friend, drop us a post card and we shall be pleased to send you one. Ji in need of any special stock, write us about it; we probably have what you need. Take advantage of the present favorable conditions for planting. Send us your orders.

| GLEN SAINT MARY NURSERIES COMPANY, Glen Saint Mary, Fla.