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CHERRY TREES

H. M. SIMPSON & SONS

Vincennes, Indiana

HEN a man has something good that he can share with others, it is his duty to let them know of it in order that, if they so desire, they may partake of his good fortune.

We have “something good,” and we want you to share it with us — so we send you this circular to introduce our one- and two- year-old Cherry trees.

Our nurseries were established fifty-seven years ago, but it is only recently that we have taken up the propagation of Cherries on an extensive scale. For the past ten years we have been quite successful with Cherry trees, and we are now making them a specialty. *

The profit from a Cherry orchard is large. This past year a neighbor cleared nearly two hundred dollars per acre from sour sorts. In 1907 many Cherry growers in Michigan sold their crops to the canneries at four dollars per bushel. These are only examples of what has been done. You can do as well. Cherry trees come into bearing while young, and will live many years. The San Jose scale does not attack the Cherry, and for that reason the fruit is attracting the attention of growers everywhere.

In our nurseries we have the ideal soil for the growing of fine young Cherry trees — a clay loam, with stiff clay subsoil, which in- sures hard, well-matured wood. The land is slightly rolling, which affords excellent drainage. From what we have observed, and from what others have told us, we believe we grow the best Cherry trees in the United States. To do this we employ scientific methods in the cultivation and care of our trees. By the use of these methods, we are able to make the trees hold their leaves till late fall, which enables them to store up plenty of vigor and vitality, and withstand the shock of transplanting much better than trees which have lost their leaves in July or August. They are propagated on the best grade of Mahaleb stocks, which makes very hardv trees that do not sprout from the roots. As no de- scription can do adequate justice to our One-Year Cherry Trees, we have had three typical specimens photographed, and the pic- ture is reproduced on the last page of the circular. It shows our one-year Montmorency. Notice the fine roots and the smooth cut at the bud which is almost healed over. Note how well fur-

nished with branches and how stocky and smooth the stem. I'he branches are low, but that is an advantage, because the fruit is more easily gathered and the tree is not affected by the wind. Look at the general appearance of the tree — its symmetry and proportions. Did you ever see a prettier one ? The picture does not show the slick, oily bark, which indicates thrift and health. Experience has proved that these one-year trees transplant extra well, and they are just the trees for the commercial orchardist.

We can furnish two-year Cherry trees to those who prefer them. These are well-grown, stocky trees, with more height than is usually found in trees of the same age. The roots are especially good, being stiff and strong. The extra large grade of trees are just the thing for a high-class retail city trade.

We grow the leading sorts, but we wish to call particular attention to ©ur Large Montmorency and Ordinaire Mont- morency. A few years ago we found some trees of these varieties in Northern Ohio, bearing extra fine fruit. From them we secured buds, and we are now offering this fine strain of Mont- morencies. Both bear well and are sure to please, and we can- not recommend them too highly. We may not be the cheapest in price, but we know we can furnish you the best the market affords. Give us a trial order, or call and examine the trees as they grow in the nursery.

We offer the following varieties :

SOURS—

Early Richmond Large Montmorency Ordinaire Montmorency English Morello v Homer Dyehouse Ostheim Baldwin Wragg

SWEETS —

^ Black Tartarian Bing

Napoleon Big V Sweet Belle Windsor Gov. Wood Lambert Late Duke

The Knox Nurseries

VINCENNES, INDIANA

Montmorency Cherry Trees— one year old