Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. D1 D. F. WALKER BLOCK SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH Location of Packing Grounds NINTH EAST AND TWELFTH SOUTH STREETS. Take 9th East Street Cars. mmm I TWENTY -THIRD EDITION CATALOGUE OF FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES SMALL FRUITS, ROSES, SHRUBS, ETC. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY IMPERIAL PRINTING CO. SALT LAKE CITY TERMS OF SALE. SHIPPING — Our shipping season in the Spring begins on wholesale orders about March 20th. Parties ordering goods should indicate whether they wish them sent by freight or express, also route. In the absence of these instructions, we forward them to the best of our judg- ment, hut in no case will we assume responsibility after consignment to purchaser. TERMS — Gash or security before shipment of goods, except with established firms, when, if unknown to us, satisfactory reference will be required before goods are forwarded. Orders to be sent C. O. D. should he accompanied by one-half cash. CAUTION — We accept all orders upon condition that they shall be void, should any injury befall stock from frost, fire, hail, storms or other causes over which we have no control. CLAIMS — For deduction will receive consideration only when made within six days after receipt of goods. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 3 GUARANTEE The living of trees and shrubbery is largely dependent upon con- ditions of soil, weather and aftercare beyond the nurseryman’s control; therefore, we do not guarantee any stock to live after leaving the nursery in good condition. If there is any cause for complaint please advise promptly on receipt of stock. After it is received and planted the purchaser can have no reason for complaint to the grower. We do, however, warrant stock true to name and will replace any that may prove otherwise, or will refund the original purchase price, but will not be responsible for more than price paid for stock, and all sales are made with this understanding. We cannot attempt to give complete directions on all points con- nected with Tree Planting, but simply a few hints on the more important operations. Every man who purchases a bill of trees should put himself in possession of “The Fruit Garden,” or some other treatise on tree culture, that will furnish him with full and reliable instructions on the routine of management. Transplanting is to be considered under the following heads: 1st. THE PREPARATION OF THE SOIL. — For fruit trees the soil should be dry, either natural or made so by thorough drainage, as they will not live or thrive on a soil constantly saturated with stagnant moisture. It should also be well prepared by twice plowing, at least, beforehand, using the subsoil plow after the common one at the second plowing. On new, fresh lands manuring will be unnecessary; but on lands exhausted by cropping, fertilizers must be applied, either by turning in heavy crops of clover, or well decomposed manure or compost. To ensure a good growth of fruit trees, land should be in as good condition as for a crop of wheat, corn or potatoes. 2d. THE PREPARATION OF THE TREES'. — In regard to this important operation, there are more fatal errors committed than in any other. As a general thing, trees are planted in the ground precisely as they are sent from the Nursery. In removing a tree, no matter how carefully it may be done, a portion of the roots are broken and destroyed. 4 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY and consequently the balance that existed in the structure of the tree is deranged. This must be restored by a proper pruning, adapted to the size, form and condition of the tree, as follows: Heeling in Trees — On receipt of the trees a ditch should be opened in loose soil; cut bundles and put the trees in side by side and cover the roots with loose soil; be careful that it is well filtered among the roots to keep them moist. Standard Orchard Trees. — These, as sent from Nursery, vary in height from two feet and upwards, according to age and variety. Also branched and without branches. The branches should all be cut back to within three or four buds of their base. This lessens the demands upon the root and enables the remaining buds to push with vigor. Cut off smoothly all bruised or broken roots up to the sound wood. In case of older trees of extra size, the pruning must be in proportion; as a general thing it will be safe to shorten all the previous year’s shoots to three or four buds at their base, and where the branches are very numerous some may be cut out entirely. 3d. PLANTING. — Dig holes in the first place large enough to admit the roots of the tree to spread out in their natural position; then, having the tree pruned as above directed, let one person hold it in an upright position, and the other shovel in the earth, carefully putting the finest and the best from the surface among the roots, filling every interstice, and bringing every root in contact with the soil. When the earth is nearly filled in, a few pails of water may be thrown on to settle and wash in the earth around the roots; then, after the ground has settled, fill in the remainder and tread gently with foot. Guard against planting too shallow. The trees, after the ground settles, should stand in this respect about two inches deeper than they did in the nursery. Trees on dwarf stock should stand so that all the stock be under the ground, and no more. In very dry, gravelly ground the holes should be dug twice the usual size and depth, and filled in with good loamy soil. Pruning. — The tops should be shortened in more or less, depending on size, variety, and condition of the trees. In commercial orchards one year old trees are cut down from 18 inches to 2 feet above ground, and all side limbs are cut to one or two buds; two year old trees with formed tops should be shortened in from 6 inches to 1 foot of main stem. No summer pruning should be done the first year, strong growing side limbs on lower part of the tree can be shortened in from 6 inches to 1 foot from stem, so that the leaves left will shade the tree. 4th. AFTER-CULTURE. — The grass should not be allowed to grow around young trees after being planted, as it stunts their growth. The UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 5 ground should be kept clean and loose around them until, at least, they are of bearing size. Treatment of Trees that Have Been Frozen in the Packages, or Re- ceived During Frosty Weather. — Place the packages, unopened, in a cellar or some such place, cool, but free from frost, until perfectly thawed, when they can be unpacked, and either planted or placed in a trench until convenient to plant. Treated thus, they will not be injured by the freezing. Trees piocured in the fall for spring planting should be laid in trenches in a slanting position to avoid the winds; the situa- tion should also be sheltered and the soil dry. A mulching on the roots and a few evergreen boughs over the top will afford good protection. DISTANCE BETWEEN TREES IN PLANTATIONS. Standard Apples, 20 to 30 feet apart each way. Standard Pears and Cherries, 16 to 20 feet apart each way. Standard Plums, Peaches, Apricots and Nectarines, 16 to 18 feet apart each way. The greater distance is better where land is not scarce. Currants, Gooseberries and Raspberries, 4 to 5 feet apart. Blackberries, 6 to 7 feet apart. NUMBER OF PLANTS ON AN ACRE. Number of Plants Distance apart Square Equilateral each way Method Triangle Method 1 foot 43,560 50,300 2 “ 10,890 12,575 3 < t 4,840 5,889 4 tt 2,722 3,143 5 tt 1,742 2,011 6 ft 1,200 1,397 7 it 888 1,025 8 ti 680 785 9 it 537 620 10 435 502 12 ti 302 348 14 ti 222 256 15 ft 193 222 16 ft 170 196 18 tf 134 154 20 tt 109 125 25 it 69 79 30 tt 48 55 35 ti 35 40 40 it 27 31 RULE SQUARE METHOD. — Multiply the distance in feet between the rows by the distance the plants are apart in the rows, and the product will be the number of square feet for each plant or hill; which, divided into the number of feet in an acre (43,560) will give the number of plants or trees to an acre. 6 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY RULE EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE METHOD— Divide the number required to the acre “square method” by the decimal .866. The result will be the number of plants required to the acre by this method. SUGGESTIONS AND FORMULAS, TAKEN FROM BULLETIN NO. 12, ISSUED BY UTAH STATE BOARD OF HORTICULTURE. SUGGESTIONS. Before spraying or applying any remedies herein suggested, know what you are spraying for, use the proper remedy, apply at the proper time and do the work thoroughly. Get a good pump and apparatus and have them all ready for business when the time comes. If you think your orchard is too small for a good spraying outfit, talk it over with your neighbor. Two or three small orchards can cer- tainly afford a good pump. If you don’t get rid of the fruit pests, you will have to feed them. The hearty co-operation of every person interested in the horticul- tural welfare of Utah is solicited in making the law and the rules and regulations of the State Board of Horticulture more effective. If you are thinking of planting an orchard, don’t plant too many varieties. Order your nursery stock early. Take care of the trees while they are young; they need it. Cultivate the orchard, and give nature every chance to produce better fruit. Utah is in line for a national and international reputation for her fruit. Help the good work along. Use your influence to get the old, neglected, worthless orchards in your neighborhood cleaned up. It will help you and help the state. Much valuable information of special interest to fruit growers is published from time to time by the United States Department of Agri- culture and the Utah Experimental Station. A request to the Depart- ment of Agriculture, Division of Publications, Washington, D. C., and to the Director of the Utah Experimental Station, Logan, will bring avail- able publications. FORMULAS. The formulas prescribed and adopted by the board of horticulture are as follows: PARIS GREEN. Paris Green 1 lb. Water 150 gal. Place the poison in a fruit jar half full of water and shake until thoroughly wet, then add to tank of water and agitate thoroughly with a hose or agitator. This mixture must be constantly agitated while spray- UTAH NURSERY COMPANY ing to prevent settling. Where evening dews are frequent use one pound of lime to each pound of Paris Green to prevent burning. WHITE ARSENIC. White Arsenic 1 lb. Fresh Lime 2 lb. Water 1 gal. Add the arsenic and lime to one gallon of hot water and then boil for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, and add water to make up for what boils away. This is for a stock solution. Add 1 quart of this stock solution to 50 gallons of water, to which has been added V2 pound of freshly slacked lime. The following formula and method of preparing the spraying mixturp with white arsenic is fully endorsed by this board: White Arsenic 1 lb. Sal Soda (washing soda) 4 lb. Water 2 gal. Boil together until all is dissolved, and add water to replace what has boiled away. Use 2 quarts of this stock solution and 2 pounds of freshly slacked lime to each 50 gallons of water. Note. — Never use either of the above arsenical stock solutions with- out the addition of lime, otherwise the arsenic will burn the fruit and foilage. ARSENATE OF LEAD. Lead Arsenate 6 lbs. Water 120 gal. This mixture stays in suspension better than Paris Green and will adhere to the loliage longer. It is, however, more expensive and except for the late sprays it has little advantage over the Paris Green. WARNING. Fruit growers are cautioned to use great care in handling arsenical and other disinfectants. Properly handled, with due care and caution, there is no danger from their use. No bad results will follow the use of fruit which has been properly sprayed. KEROSENE EMULSION. Soap 1 lb. Kerosene 2 gal. Hot water 1 gal. Dissolve one pound of hard soap in one gallon of hot water; remove from fire and while still boiling, add two gallons of kerosense, stir violently or pump back and forth through a spray pump until the mixture takes on the appearance of whipped cream. Dilute with ten times as 8 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY much water. Skimmed milk may be used as a substitute for the soap in making the emulsion, using one gallon of hot milk to two gallons of kerosene, stirring the same as when the soap is used; add water as above. HYDROCYANIC ACID GAS. For every 200 cubic feet of space in shed or tent (allowing for the space occupied by the trees or shrubs) take: Cyanide of Potassium, C. P. 98 per cent. ..1 oz. Sulphuric acid 1 oz. Water 4 oz. Directions: First place the earthen vessel in which the gas is to be generated in a convenient place in the shed, and then put in the water, pour the acid into the water, and finally add the cyanide of potassium by dropping it into the vessel from the end of a string suspended over a limb or twig, after the room is vacated by the operator; close the door land submit the trees to the fumes for about 30 minutes. Open the door and allow the gas to escape before attempting to remove the trees, as it is deadly to inhale. CAUTION: Extreme care must be used in handling the gas, as it is most fatal to inhale. A single inhalation is death to everything that breathes. The separate ingredients are also poisons. L.M E-SULPHUR MIXTURE. Sulphur 15 lbs. Fresh, unslaked lime 30 lbs. Water As directed Directions/ — Into a large vessel place 30 pounds of the best fresh, unslacked lime. Into another vessel place 15 pounds of Utah sulphur; pour over the sulphur one gallon or more of boiling water, stirring until all is thoroughly wet. This accomplished, pour six to ten gallons of boiling water over the lime in the vessel and immediately add the sulphur paste. Mix as thoroughly as possible and cover the vessel tightly to keep in all the heat possible; stir quickly every ten minutes to keep from burning and settling till the lime is thoroughly slacked. Then boil briskly. When the mixture is properly cooked it will be of a dark amber color. Add sufficient hot water to make 45 gallons, stir thoroughly, strain through a fine strainer and apply while quite warm to the dormant trees, during the winter or in the early spring. Great care must be used to prevent lime burning. Use proportional amounts if made in smaller quantities. Utah sulphur is recommended for the reason that it does not granu- late as quickly as some others. BORDEAUX MIXTURE. For a stock solution dissolve any number of pounds of copper sul- UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 9 phate (blue vitrol) in as many gallons of water by suspending in a burlap sack so that the sulphate just touches the surface of the water. Keep the stock solution in a stoppered jar. Use an earthen or wooden vessel in the preparation of Bordeaux Mixture, as it will ruin a vessel of metal. In some vessel slack slowly five pounds of fresh lime, using hot water, gradually adding water until a thin whitewash is formed. Take four gallons of the copper solution above and add to 25 or 30 gallons of water. To this solution add through a strainer the lime whitewash as prepared, adding sufficient water to make 40 or 45 gallons, stirring vigor- ously the while. Keep the mixture agitated while spraying. COPPER SULFATE. Copper Sulfate 4 lbs Water 45 gals. This solution is used for winter spraying and is very effective as a fungicide. It must not, however, be applied while foliage is on the trees without the addition of lime. (See Bordeaux Mixture.) TOBACCO WASH. Tobacco stems or fresh tobacco dust ....3 lbs. Water 5 gals. Steep together for two hours. This solution is valuable in the treatment of soft-bodied plant lice and is easily prepared in small quantities. This wash may be applied with a brush or cloth or sprayed on the plants. It should come in con- tact with the insects. Tobacco stems can be purchased from any cigar factory. COPPER CARBONATE SOLUTION. Copper carbonate 5 oz. Ammonia 3 pts. Water 45 gals. Directions: Make a paste of the copper carbonate with a little water, dilute the ammonia with three gallons of water, add the paste to the diluted ammonia and stir until dissolved. Add enough water to make 45 gallons. Allow it to settle and use only the clear blue liquid. This mixture loses its strength while standing; use it while fresh. It will not injure the tender foliage. This is especially valuable to spray any plant upon which the lime or Bordeaux mixture would do injury. FOR MILDEWS ON GRAPES GOOSEBERRIES, ETC. POTASSIUM SULFIDE. Potassium sulfide 1 oz. Water 2 gals. Spray as soon as growth begins and repeat every ten days or two weeks, for six or seven times, or so long as necessary. 10 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY SELECT APPLES . Our principal stock of apples consists of the following varieties, which have been well proved and can be recommended as the best now in cultivation for the inter-mountain climate. SUMMER APPLES. Carolina June (Red June)— Small or medium; deep red; good; productive; hardy; a free grower; very popular. August. Early Harvest. — Medium to large size; pale yellow; tender, with a mild, fine flavor. Tree a moderate, erect grower, and a good bearer; a beautiful and excellent variety for both orchard and garden, being one of the first to ripen. August. Red Astrachan. — Large, roundish, nearly covered with deep crimson, overspread with a thick bloom; very handsome; juicy, good, though rather acid. The tree is very hardy, a free grower, with large foli- age, and a good bearer; highly esteemed on account of its fine ap- pearance, earliness and hardiness. August. Yellow Transparent. — Mr. Downing’s description: “A Russian variety, which promises to be valuable for a cold climate, as an early fruit of good quality, ripening belore the Tetofsky, with more tender and delicate flesh, but does not continue long in use. It is said that the tree, so far, has proved to be very hardy, moderately vigorous, up- right, and an early and good bearer annually. Fruit medium, round- ish, oblate, slightly conical; skin pale yellow when fully matured; flesh white, half fine, tender, juicy, sprightly, sub-acid; quality good to very good. Season, early in August and a week or two before Tetofsky.” AUTUMN APPLES. Alexander. — Origin Russian. A very large and beautiful deep red or crimson apple, of medium quality. Tree very hardy, a moderate grower and rather a light bearer. September and October. Duchess of Oldenburg. — A large, beautiful Russian apple; roundish; streaked red and yellow; tender, juicy and pleasant. A kitchen apple of best quality, and esteemed by many for the dessert. Tree a vigorous, fine grower, and a young and abundant bearer. September. Succeeds well in the Northwest, where most varieties fail. Gravenstein. — A very large, striped, roundish apple, of the first quality. Tree remarkably rapid, vigorous and erect in growth and very pro- ductive. One of the finest fall apples. September to October. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 11 Maiden’s Blush. — Large, flat; pale yellow with a red cheek; beautiful, tender and pleasant, but not high flavored. Tree an erect, free grower and a good bearer. A valuable market apple. September and October. Wolf River. — A new, large, handsome apple; hardy, vigorous and fairly productive; greenish yellow, shaded with light and dark red; flesh rather coarse, juicy, pleasant, with a peculiar, spicy flavor. November. WINTER APPLES. Arkansas Black. — Large, skin black, dotted with whitish specks; flesh yellow, very juicy and delicious flavor; one of the best cooking apples. Ben Davis (New York Pippin, Kentucky Streak, etc.) — A large, hand- some striped apple ot good qua ity. Tree very hardy, vigorous and productive; a late keeper; highly esteemed in the West and South- west. Delicious.— A remarkable variety introduced in the West several years ago where it is being largely planted and rapidly taking first rank, both for commercial and home orchards. No new variety has ever so quickly gained popularity in so many different apple sections of our country. Fruit large, nearly covered with brilliant dark red, flesh fine grained, crisp and melting, juicy with a delightful aroma; of very highest quality. A splendid keeper. Tree one of the hardi- est, a vigorous grower, with good foliage. A regular annual bearer. Esopus Spitzenburg. — Large, oblong, and smooth, nearly covered with rich, lively red and uotted With yellowish russet dots; on shaded side yellowish w.th broken stripes of red; flesh firm, crisp, juicy, with a delicious aromatic flavor. An old stand-by, whose popularity has never waned. November to March. Gano. — Origin Piatte County, Mo. Tree spreading in orchard, vigorous, very hardy, having stood 32 degrees below zero without injury. An early, annual and prolific bearer. Fruit large, bright red on yellow ground, smooth, regular, in a letter to W. G. Gano, under date of December .9, j.88 . Charles Downing says: “It is a handsome, well shaped apple of very good quality. Flesh white, fine grained, tender, mild, pleasant, sub-acid.” Its perfect lorm, brilliant color, hardiness and splendid keeping qualities are just what the market demands. Season February to March. Grimes’ Golden (Grimes’ Golden Pippin). — Meidum to large size; skin golden yellow, sprinkled with gray dots; flesh crisp, tender, juicy, sprightly; very good to best. Tree hardy, vigorous, productive; originally from Virginia; grown in Southern Ohio. January to April. Jonathan. — Medium size; red and yellow; flesh tender, juicy and rich; a moderate grower; shoots light-colored, slender and spreading; very productive. One of the best varieties either for table or market. November to March. vz UTAH NURSERY COMPANY Lawver.— Tree vigorous; spreading; an early annual bearer. A beautiful fruit and a valuable apple for a large section of the country. Flesh whitish yellow, juicy, mild, sub-acid, and slightly aromatic. January to May. Mammoth Blacktwig. — A popular apple from Arkansas. Tree upright, strong grower, good bearer and holds its fruit well; one-fourth larger than Winesap an equal in flavor and keeping qualities. McIntosh Red. — Originated in Ontario some twenty years since, but is not widely known. Tree very hardy, long-lived, vigorous, good annual bearer of fair, handsome fruit of excellent quality, for home or market use. Fruit above medium, roundish, oblate; skin whitish' yellow, very nearly covered with dark rich red or crimson, almost purplish in the sun. Flesh white, fine, very tender, juicy, mild, sub- acid, very promising. November to February. Missouri Pippin. — Medium to large; pale whitish yellow, shaded with light and dark red, olten quite dark in the sun; flesh whitish, a little coarse, crisp, moderately juicy, sub-acid. January to April. Northwestern Greening. — Large; smooth, greenish yellow; flesh fine grained, firm and juicy; good quality; extremely hardy and a strong, handsome grower. December to April. Rhode Island Greening. — Everywhere well-known and popular; tree spreading and vigorous; always more or less crooked in the nursery; a great and constant bearer in nearly all soils and situations; fruit rather acid, but excellent for dessert and cooking. Towards the South it ripens in the fall, but in the North keeps well until March or April. Rome Beauty. — Large; yellow and bright red; handsome; medium qual- ity; a moderate grower; good bearer. December to May. Stayman Winesap. — The alternating stripes of two shades of red, which entirely cover it, give it a bright and attractive appearance, while its quality is of the best. The tree is quite vigorous and strictly Winesap in habit, readily adapting itself to different soils and situations; bears young and abundantly. This is a select and valuable variety for either market or home use. Talman’s Sweet. — Medium size; pale, whitish yellow, slightly tinged with red; flesh firm, rich and very sweet; excellent for cooking. Tree a free grower, upright and very productive. November to April. Wagener. — Medium to large size; deep red in the sun; flesh firm, sub- acid and excellent. Tree a vigorous, handsome, upright grower, and very productive; an exceP.ent variety, introduced from Penn Yan, Yates County, N. Y. December to May. Wealthy. — Originated near St. Paul, Minn. Fruit medium, roundish; skin smooth, oily, mostly covered with dark red; flesh white; fine, juicy, vinous, sub-acid, very good. Tree very hardy, a free grower and productive. An acquisition of much value on account of its great hardiness and good quality. December to February. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 13 White Winter Pearmain. — Large, roundish, oblong, conic; pale yellow; extra high flavor; one of the best. December to February. Wine Sap. — Large; roundish; deep red; medium quality; keeps well. Tree a moderate grower and good bearer; succeeds well in the West and is there valuable and popular. December to May. Winter Banana. — This valuable new variety was originated on the farm of D. M. Fiory, Cass County, Indiana. Fruit large, fine grained, a beautiful golden yellow shaded with bright red, unusually handsome. Flesh of golden yellow, very large and highly perfumed, and con- sidered the finest flavored apple grown, an excellent table variety. Tree hardy. An early and prolific bearer. Yellow Newton Pippin. — Large; roundish, more or less flattened of irregular shape; sKm smooth, golden yellow; flesh firm, crisp, juicy; one of the standard varieties in California and probably more ex- tensively planted than any other apple. Sells for higher prices in the European markets than any other; a wonderful keeper. Janu- ary to May. Yellow Bellflower. — Large, yellow, with a tinge of red on the sunny side; flesh crisp, juicy, with a sprightly, aromatic flavor; a beautiful and excellent fruit. Valuable for baking. The tree is a free grower and good bearer. November to April. York Imperial (Johnson’s Fine Winter.) — Medium to large; yellow, shad- ed red; firm, juicy, sub-acid. An excellent shipping apple. CRAB APPLES. For Ornament or Preserving. Hyslop’s. — Almost as large as the Early Strawberry apple; deep crim- son; very popular at the West on account of its large size, beauty and hardiness; late. Tree remarkably vigorous. Transcendent. — A beautiful variety of the Siberian Crab; red and yellow. Tree a remarkably strong grower. Whitney. — Large, averaging one and a half to two inches in diameter; skin smooth, glossy, green, striped, splashed with carmine; flesh firm, juicy, and flavor very pleasant; ripe latter part of August. Tree a great bearer and very hardy; a vigorous, handsome grower, with dark green, glossy foliage. 14 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY SELECT PEARS The following list includes most of those which have been well tested and proved valuable: Gathering Pears. — One of the most important points in the manage- ment of pears is to gather them at the proper time. Summer Pears should be gathered at least ten days before they are ripe, and Autumn Pears at least a fortnight. Winter varieties, if they will hang so long, may be left until the leaves begin to fall. Thin the Fruit. — We cannot urge too strongly the following sugges- tion: When pear trees are heavily laden the fruit should be thinned when about one-third grown, else the fruit will be poor and the trees injured. SUMMER PEARS. Bartlett. — One of the most popular pears; large, buttery and melting, with a rich, musky flavor. A vigorous, erect grower; bears young and abundantly. Middle to last of September. SELECT AUTUMN PEARS. Clapp’s Favorite. — Large; yellow shaded with red; juicy, melting, per- fumed; a great bearer. August and September. Duchesse d’Angouleme. — One of the largest of all our good pears. Suc- ceeds well on the pear, but it attains its highest perfection on the quince; as a dwarf it is one of the most profitable market pears. October and November. Flemish Beauty. — A rare, beautiful, melting, sweet pear. Tree very hardy, vigorous and fruitful; succeeds well in most parts of the coun- try. September and October. Howell. — One of the finest American pears; large, handsome, sweet, melting. Tree very vigorous, hardy and productive. September and October. Improved Bartlett. — It is probably related to the Bartlett, but in some respects superior to this most valuable pear, being a long keeper, and particularly valuable for the reason that it ripens just after the Bartlett, and a much better shipper; in fact, reliable growers inform us that it has no equal in the latter respect. For canning it is unsur- passed; remains firm in the can; color almost white, and quality bet- ter than Bartlett. Fruit larger than Bartlett, much more highly colored, surface a little more uneven; hangs well to the tree. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 15 Kieffer (Kieffer’s Hybrid). — Said to have been raised from seed of the •Chinese Sand Pear, accidentally crossed with Bartlett or some other kind. Large; skin rich golden yellow, sprinkled thickly with small dots and often tinted with red on one side; flesh slightly coarse, juicy, melting, with a pronounced quince flavor. Tree very vigorous and an early and great yielder. October and November. Seckel. — A most delicious little pear, unsurpassed in flavor; small, yellow- ish brown with red cheeks; rich, spicy, sweet. September. SELECT AUTUMN AND EARLY WINTER PEARS. Anjou (Beurre d’Anjou). — A large, handsome pear, buttery and melting, with sprightly, vinous flavor; keeps into mid-winter. Tree a vigor- ous grower and good bearer. We have no hesitation in pronouncing it to be the most valuable pear in the catalogue. Does equally well as a standard or a dwarf. Keeps until the winter holidays, when it commands very high prices in the market. SELECT LATE WINTER PEARS. Beurre Easter. — A large, roundish, oval fruit; yellow, with a red cheek; melting and rich. Tree a moderate grower and most abundant bear- • er; best on the quince; keeps all winter. P. Barry. — This is the third seedling of acknowledged great merit sent out by the late Mr. Fox. Thorough tests have proved it to be a free and vigorous grower, an early and prolific bearer, and its keeping points, its size and richness of flavor, coupled with its time of ripen- ing, to be the most valuable addition to our shipping and late keeping winter pears. The fruit is large to very large, elongated pyriform; skin deep yellow, nearly covered with a rich golden russet. Flesh whitish, fine, juicy, buttery, melting, rich and slightly vinous. January to March. Winter Nelis. — One of the best early winter pears; medium size; dull russet; melting, juicy, buttery, and of the highest flavor. December to January. Winter Bartlett. — This fine pear originated in Eugene, Oregon. Fruit large, closely resembling the famous Bartlett in shape and appear- ance, but ripening four months later; skin yellow, slight blush on side exposed to the sun; perfectly smooth, sprinkled with large russet-brown dots; flesh not quite as fine-grained as the Bartlett, but tender, juicy and melting and with a flavor almost identical to the Bartlett. Its fine flavor, unexcelled keeping qualities, combined with its lateness, places it in the front rank as one of the finest of winter pears, worthy of extensive cultivation. In every way a grand fruit. November. 16 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY CHERRIES Tiie Cherry succeeds well on dry soils and is susceptible of being trained in any iorm that taste or circumstances may require. For orchards, where there is ample room for large trees, and m climates where it is not subject to the bursting of the bark, standards with four or five ieet of clean trunk are preferable. For door yards, where shade and ornament are taken into account, standards of the free growing sorts with erect habits and large foliage, are the most suitable. For fruit gardens, and particularly those of moderate extent, and in localities where the bark of the trunk is liable to burst, the pyramid or conical trees, dwarf or low standards, with two or three feet of trunk, and the dwarfs, branching within a foot of the ground, are the most appropriate and profitable. HEART CHERRIES. Fruit heart-shaped with tender, sweet flesh. Tree of rapid growth, with large, soft, drooping leaves. Black Tartarina. — Very large, purplish black; half tender; flavor mild and pleasant. Tree a remarkably vigorous, erect and beautiful grower and an immense bearer. Ripe last of June and beginning of July. One of the most popular varieties in all parts or the country. Black Republican. — Supposed to be a cross between the Napoleon Bigar- reau and Black lartarian, hav.rg the solid flesh of the former and color of the latter. Very late and good. Black Orb. — Tree vigorous grower. Fruit large, round, purplish black. Flesh, high colored and excellent quality. Pit, small and free. An excellent variety for canning or shipping. BiGARREAU CHERRIES. These are chiefly distinguished from the preceding class by their firmer flesh. Their growth is vigorous, branches spreading and fol- iage luxuriant, soft and drooping. Bing. — Originated by Seth Lewelling, from seed of Black Republican. Fruit large, dark brown or black, very fine; late; a good shipping- variety. Centennial.- — A seedling of Napoleon iBigarreau; larger than its parent, and valuable on account of its shipping qualities; very sweet. June. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 17 Lambert. — Fruit of largest size and of fine quality; color deep rich red; flesh firm and of fine flavor; a fine market variety. Ripens two weeks later than Napoleon Bigarreau. Napoleon. — A magnificent cherry of the largest size; pale yellow, with a bright red cheek; flesh very firm, juicy and sweet. Tree a vigorous, erect grower and bears enormous crops; ripens late; valuable for canning. Windsor. — Originated at Windsor, Canada, and introduced by Ellwanger & Berry. Fruit large, liver-colored, flesh firm, and of fine quality. Tree very hardy and prolific. DUKE AND MORELLO CHERRIES. These two classes of cherries are very distinct from the preceding. The trees are of smaller size and grow more slowly; the leaves are thicker and more erect and of a deeper green. The fruit is generally round, and in color varying from light red to dark brown. The Dukes have stout, erect branches usually, and some of them, like Reine, Hortense, quite sweet fruit; while the Morellos have slender, spreading branches and acid fruit, invariably. These two classes are peculiarly appropriate for dwarfs and pyramids, on the Mahaleb stock, and their hardiness renders them well worthy of attention in localities where the Heart and Bigarreau are too tender. Early Richmond. — An early, red, acid cherry, very valuable for cooking early in the season. Ripens through June. Tree a free grower, hardy and very productive. English Morello. — Large, dark, red, nearly black; tender, juicy, acid, rich. Tree dwarf and slender; makes a fine bush on the Mahaleb. If trained on a north wall it may be in use all the month of August. Valuable. Large Montmorency. — Large, red, productive, ten days later than Early Richmond. Last June. Late Duke. — Large; light red; late and excellent. Tree robust and makes a nice dwarf or pyramid. End of July. Valuable. May Duke. — An old, well-known, excellent variety; large; lark red; juicy, sub-acid, rich. Tree hardy, vigorous and fruitful; ripens a long time in succession; fine for dwarfs and pyramids. Middle of June. Olivet. — A French variety; this sort takes a place not heretofore occupied among early cherries. Fruit large and globular, with a very shining, deep red color; flesh red, tender, and vinous, sweet; sub-acid flavor. Reine Hortense. — A French cherry of great excellence; large, bright red; tender, juicy, nearly sweet and delicious. Tree vigorous and bears well; makes a beautiful pyramid. 18 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY Royal Duke. — Splendid large red, hardy, very showy; a splendid market variety. Ripens in July; ripens after the May Duke. 16 to 1. — A cross between the Bigarreau and one of the Duke varieties. Large; red, rich, sub-acid; tree very hardy and has borne a crop every year since old enough to bear. It ripens 15th August, when cherries are scare and high. The most profitable cherry for com- mercial planting ever introduced. SELECT PLUMS To give the different types of plums, even a brief classification, the following condensed statement is taken from the Cyclopedia of Ameri- can Horticulture (Bailey): “Prunes, characterized by sweet, firm flesh, capable of making a commercial dried product; any color, though blue purple are best known.” (See “Prunes” on following pages.) The plum in its geographical distribution covers a wide range of soils and climates, being thrifty along the coast regions, in the coast and in- terior valleys, and well up in the foothills. This adaptability is undoubt- edly due largely to the various stocks on which the different sorts are budded or grafted. Twenty to twenty-five feet apart is a standard dis- tance to plant the trees. Being a sprawling grower, the tree should be pruned quite severely when young, the general vase form being much in favor. Like the cherry the tree is more or less subject to sun-scald, and hence should be headed low. Our trees have been budded and grafted on different roots, calculated to meet the varying conditions prevailing in different portions of the state. This fruit has not in recent years been planted so extensively as it deserves, which is due no doubt to some- extent to the difficulty of marketing; but now with canneries established in every prominent fruit growing section in the state, and with the de- mand for shipment to eastern markets in the fresk and dried state, there is no reason why it snould not be largely planted. “Black knot” and the insect “Curculio” combined have discouraged planting in the eastern states, and as a consequence our fruit finds a ready market there of late years. The Oriental varieties are coming more into favor. The trees grow rapidly, are heavy and regular bearers, and adapt themselves to a wide range of territory. The fruit is very showy and highly flavored and its shipping qualities are unexcelled. Bavay’s Green Gage (Reine Claude de Bavay). — One of the best foreign varieties. As large as the Washington, and of fine flavor; roundish oval; greenish, marked with red in the sun. Tree a free grower and remarkably productive. Middle to end of September. Hangs long- on the tree. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 19 Bradshaw. — A very large and fine early plum; dark violet red; juicy and good. Tree erect and vigorous; very productive; valuable for market. Burbank. — Large and beautiful, clear cherry red, with a thin lilac bloom; flesh a deep yellow, very sweet, with a peculiar and very agreeable flavor. The tree is a vigorous grower with large and broad leaves; usually begins to bear the second year after transplanting. Ripens later than the Abundance; end of August. Columbia.— Very large; round; brownish-purple; very rich and sugary; parts freely from the stone. Green Gage. — Small, but of the highest excellence. Tree a moderate grower. We have to top graft it to get good trees. September. Lombard. — Medium size; oval; violet red, flesh yellow, juicy and pleasant. Tree very vigorous, a great bearer, and peculiarly well adapted to light soils. September. Peach Plum. — Tree upright, vigorous; only a moderate bearer. Tree rather tender at the Nortn; branches smooth. Fruit very large shaped more like a peach than a plum; roundish; much flattened at both ends. Suture shallow, but strongly marked; apex much de- pressed; skin light brownish-red, sprinkled with obscure dark specks and covered with a pale bloom. Stalk short, rather stout, set in a shallow, narrow cavity; flesh pale yellow, a little coarse-grained, but juicy, and of pleasant, sprightly flavor when fully ripe; separates freely from the stone. Good. Last of July. Prunus Simoni (Apricot Plum). — Tree very thrifty and vigorous, bearing when quite young Fruit hanging on the tree, shining like apples of gold, becoming a rich vermillion when fully ripe. Will ship any distance, and in point of quality will outrank any blue plum grown. Shropshire Damson. — Originated in England. A plum of fine quality, which blossoms ten days later than the common Damson, and is therefore less liable to injury by late frosts. Flesh amber color, juicy, sprightly and free from astringency; also perfectly free from the attacks of curculio. In market it has commanded nearly double the price of the common Damson. Enormously productive. Ripens in October. Wickson. — Originated by Mr. Burbank, who says: “Among the many thousand plums I have fruited so far, this one stands pre-eminently in its rare combination of good qualities. A sturdy, upright grower, productive almost to fault. Fruit remarkably handsome, deep maroon red, covered with white bloom; stone small; flesh fine texture, firm, sugary and delicious. Excellent keeper and shipper; will keep two weeks after ripening.” Yellow Egg. — A very large and beautiful egg-shaped yellow plum; a little coarse, but excellent for cooking. Tree a free grower and very pro- ductive. End of August. 20 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY PRUNES. Fellenberg (Large German Prune, Swiss Prune, Italian Prune). — Medium size, oval; dark purple, flesh juicy and delicious; parts from the stone; fine for drying. Tree a free grower and very productive. French Prune (Petite d’Agen, Burgundy Prune). — The well-known variety so extensively planted for drying; medium size, egg-shaped, violet ■purple; juicy, very sweet, rich and sugary; very prolific bearer. German Prune (Common Quetsche). — From this variety the dried prunes exported from Germany are made; the name, however, has been applied to numerous plums and prunes, which are dll sold under it. The fruit of the true German Prune is long, oval and swollen on one side; skin purple, with a thick, blue bloom; flesh firm, green, sweet, with a peculiar pleasant flavor; separates readily from the stone. September. Hungarian Prune (Grosse Prune d’Agen). — Very large; dark red; juicy and sweet. Its large size, bright color, productiveness and shipping qualities render it a profitable variety for home or distant markets. Sugar Prune. — The following is an accurate description, taken from the report of B. M. LeLong, Secretary of the California State Board of Horticulture: “An extremely early Prune, ripens August first; cures superbly rich, with a yellow flesh, tender and rich in sugar juice; skin very tender, at first of a light purple, tinted with green, chang- ing at maturity to dark purple, covered with a thick white bloom.” Silver Prune. — Originated with W H. Pettyman, of Oregon. Mr. Petty- man says of it, “that it is a seedling from Coe’s Golden Drop, which it most resembles, but is more productive, one tree of the Silver Prune producing more fruit than five of Coe’s Golden Drop.” Sam- ples of dried fruit brought the highest price in the San Francisco mar- ket, and it is, in the judgment of fruit experts, because of its large size and superior flavor, entitled to rank first among prunes and dry- ing plums. September. SELECT PEACHES To secure healthy, vigorous and fruitful trees and fine fruit, the fol- lowing points must be well attended to in peach culture: 1st. Keep the heads low — the trunks out not to exceed three feet in height. 2nd. At- tend regularly every spring to pruning and shortening the shoots of the previous year’s growth. This keeps the head round, full and well fur- nished with bearing wood. Cut weak shoots back about one-half, and strong ones one-third, but see that you have a sufficient supply of fruit buds. Sickly and superfluous shoots should be cut clean out. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 21 It should always be borne in mind that the fruit is produced on wood of the last season’s growth, and hence the necessity for keeping up a good supply of vigorous annual shoots all over the tree. Note — In planting peaches it is of the highest importance to cut back the trees severely. The stem should be reduced about one-third and the side branches cut back to one bud. This lessens the demand upon the roots and enables the remaining buds to push more vigorously. Most failures in newly planted orchards may be ascribed to a non- observance of these directions. Alexander. — Medium to large size; skin greenish-white, nearly covered with deep, rich red; flesh melting, juicy, sweet. Tree vigorous and productive; ripens two weeks before Hale’s Early; one of the larg- est and best ot the extra early varieties, and valuable for market as well as for home use. Chinese Cling. — Large; white, shaded red, fine quality. A favorite variety in the South. August. Crawford’s Early. — A magnificent, large, yellow peach, of good quality. Tree exceedingly vigorous and prolific; its size, beauty and product- iveness make it one of the most popular varieties. Beginning of September. Crawford’s Late. — A superb yellow peach; very large, productive and good; ripens here about the close of peach season. Last of Sep- tember. Early Elberta. — This remarkable peac^i was produced by Dr. Sumner Gleason, Kaysville, Utah, and is without doubt a valuable addition to the peaca family, as it ripens a week to ten days earlier and possesses a 11 the good qualities of the old Elberta. Equally as good a shipper and better flavor. Tree vigorous, upright grower and good cropper. Elberta. — A Georgia cross between Crawford and Chinese Cling, very large, well colored; all things considered the finest yellow freestone in cultivation; no one can go amiss by planting it; fruit perfectly free from rot, and one of the most successful shipping varieties. September 15th. Foster. — Originated near Boston. A large yellow peach resembling Craw- ford’s Early, but of better quality. Ripe about the same time as Crawford’s Early, or a little earlier. Globe. — S'kin lemon yellow, with a fine mottled red cheek; flesh yellow, deej? red at the pit, juicy, sweet, rich and melting. Larger and bet- ter than Late Crawford, good specimens measuring 9V2 inches in circumference. October. Hale’s Early. — Raised in Ohio; medium size; flesh white, first quality; ripens middle of August. 22 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY Heath. — The most delicious of all clingstones; fruit very large; skin downy, cream-colored white, with a faint blush of red in the sun; flesh greenish-white, very tender and exceedingly juicy, with the richest, highest and most luscious flavor. Fruitland Clingi — This peach originated in Salt Lake Valley, and is with- out doubt one of the very best, if not the best Cling stone peach; nearly as large as the Elberta; ripens August 20th to 25th; flesh firm and of excellent quality and flavor; a good shipper. Skin red, flesh dark orange color. Orange Cling. — A most magnificent yellow cling of largest size; skin mostly covered with bright crimson; productive; ripens late. Seller’s Orange Cling. — Very large; rich golden color; one of the very best clings; ripens with Late Crawford. Triumph Peach. — One of the earliest peaches known. Fruit growers have, for many years, been looking for a good freestone market peach to take the place of the Alexander. The Triumph, originated by J. D. Husted, of Georgia, fully supplies their wants. It ripens with Alexander; blooms late; has large flowers; a sure and abundant bearer; and the tree makes a very strong growth. Several trees (two-year-old buds) produced this season over half a bushel of fruit each. The fruit is of large size, with a very small pit, and is, indeed, beautiful. Surface is yellow, nearly covered with red, and dark- crimson in the sun. Flesh bright yellow, free when fully ripe, and of excellent flavor. Utah Orange (Large, Free). — Very large, showy, late peach; flesh yellow, with red blush; good shipper and keeps well; very hardy and pro- ductive and uniform in size; very valuable. September 15th to October 1st. The apricot is one of the most beautiful and delicious fruits we possess, and its value is greatly enhanced by the season of its ripen- ing— -between cherries and peaches. Blenheim, or Shipley. — Medium size; juicy and good; ripens ten or twelve days before the Moorpark. Very hardy. Coe’s Hemskirk. — Originated in California, where it has met with great favor. In size fully as large as any other variety, and of better quality. The green fruit sells readily at $5 more per ton and the dried at from l%c. to 2c. per pound higher than other varieties. It is a regular bearer, the original tree having produced nine successive annual crops without a single failure. We consider it a great acquisition. APRICOTS. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 23 Colorado. — One of the best; fruit large, yellow with a red cheek; flesh sweet, juicy and rich. Tree hardy and a vigorous grower. Ripens first of August. Moorpark. — One of the largest and finest apricots; yellow, with a red cheek; flesh orange, sweet, juicy and rich; parts from the stone; very productive. Ripens last of July. Royal. — A standard variety; skin dull yellow with an orange cheek; flesh pale orange, firm and juicy, with a rich, vinous flavor. July. The Nectarine requires the same culture and management as the Peach, from which it differs only in having smooth skin like the Plum. It is peculiarly liable to the attacks of the curculio. The same remedy must be applied as recommended for the Plum. Boston. — Large, bright yellow, with a red cheek; flesh yellow, sweet and pleasant flavor; freestone. First of September. New White. — Fruit rather large, nearly round; skin white, with a slight tinge of red when exposed; flesh white, tender, very juicy, with a rich vinous flavor. August. The Quince is well known and highly esteemed for cooking and pre- serving. It flourishes in any good garden soil; should be kept mellow and well enriched. Prune off all dead and surplus branches and thin out the fruit if bearing too freely. Apple or Orange. — Large, roundish, with a short neck; of a bright, golden yellow color. Tree has rather slender shoots and oval leaves; very productive. This is the variety most extensively cultivated for the fruit. Ripe in October. Champion.— A new variety. The tree bears early and abundantly, and is vigorous. Meech. — A vigorous grower and immensely productive, frequently bear- ing fruit when but two years of age. The fruit is large, lively orange yellow, of great beauty and delightful fragrance; its cooking quali- ties are unsurpassed. NECTARINES QUINCES 24 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY Rea. — A seedling of the Orange Quince; one-third larger; of the same form and color; fair, handsome, equally as good and productive. NUT TREES ALMONDS. IX L. — Introduced by Mr. Hatch, of Suisun, California, whose description we give: “Tree a sturdy, rather upright grower, with large leaves; nuts large, with, as a rule, single kernels; hulls easily, no machine being needed, nor any bleaching necessary; shell soft, but perfect. It bears heavily and, up to and including this season, very regularly.” King’s Soft Shell. — Originated in S'an Jose, California; shell very thin and soft; regular and abundant bearer. Paper Shell. — Medium size, shell very tender, easily broken, between the finger and thumb; kernel large, white, sweet and relishing. HARDY NATIVE GRAPES BLACK GRAPES. Concord. — A large, handsome grape, ripening a week or two earlier than the Isabella; very hardy, productive and reliable; succeeds well over a great extent of country, and is one of the most popular market grapes. Moore’s Early. — Bunch medium; berry large, round, black with a heavy blue bloom; flesh pulpy and of medium quality; vine hardy and mod- erately prolific; ripens with the Hartford. Its large size and earliness render it desirable for an early crop. Worden. — Said to be a seedling of the Concord. Bunch large, compact, handsome; berries large — larger than those of the Concord. It ripens a few days earlier and is superior to it in flavor. Destined to become very popular for the vineyard and garden. RED AND REDISH-PURPLE GRAPES. Agawam (Rogers’ No. 15). — One of the best of the red varieties; bunch variable in size; sometimes large and handsome; flesh tender and juicy. Vine a good grower and bearer. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 25 Brighton. — Resembles Catawba in color, size and form of bunch and berry. Flesh rich, sweet and of the best quality, equal, if not superior, to Delaware; ripens early, with the Delaware, Eumelan and Hartford. Vine productive and vigorous. Delaware. — This fruit has fully maintained its reputation as one of the finest of our native grapes. The vine is comparatively slender, but grows freely and is perfectly hardy in this climate; ripens early. Bunch small and compact; berries small, light red, with a violet bloom; beautiful; sweet, sugary and vinous, with a musky aroma. It justly claims a place in every garden. Salem (Rogers’ No. 53). — Bunch large, compact; berry large, round; coppery red; flesh tender, juicy; slight pulp; in quality one of the best. Ripens with Concord ;■ vine healthy, vigorous and productive. One of the most popular of the Rogers’. WHITE GRAPES. Niagara. — Said to be a cross of Concord and Cassady. Bunch medium to large; compact, occasionally shouldered; berry large, roundish, uni- form; skin thin, but tough, pale green at first, changing to pale yel- low when fully ripe, with a thin, whitish bloom; flesh slightly pulpy, tender, sweet, not quite equal to the Concord. Before it is fully matured it has a very foxy odor, which disappears, to a great extent, later. Vine remarkably vigorous, healthy and productive; foliage thick and leathery. Ripens with the Concord. This variety is no doubt destined to supply the long-felt want among white grapes. GRAPES— FOREIGN VARIETIES. For Table, Raisins and Shipping. Black. Hamburg!. — A fine, tender grape, producing large, magnificent, compact bunches; berries black, very large and oblong. A great favorite everywhere. Black Prince. — Bunches large; berries black, medium to large, round; flavor good. Flame-Colored Tokay. — Bunches very large and handsomely formed; berries large; skin thick, pale red, or flame-colored; flesh firm, sweet, with a sprightly and very good flavor. A splendid shipping grape. Muscat of Alexandria. — Bunches large, long and loose; berries large, slightly oval, pale amber when ripe, covered with a thin white bloom; flesh firm, brittle; exceedingly sweet and rich; fine flavored. The variety most extensively planted for raisins. Rose of Peru. — Bunches very large; berries large, oval; skin thick, brown- ish-black; flesh tender, juicy, rich and sprightly; a fine market variety. 26 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY Sultana. — Bunches compact, tapering; berries large, long and conical; skin thin, green, semi-transparent, becoming pale yellow as it ripens; pulp tender, seedless, and flavored much like the Sweetwater. October 1st. White Sweetwater. — Bunches large and compact; berries medium size, round; skin thin, transparent, greenish yellow; pulp tender, juicy, sweet and richly flavored. One of the best early grapes. FOREIGN WINE GRAPES. Zinfandel. — Bunches large, compact; berries round, dark purple, covered with a heavy bloom; a valuable claret wine grape; succeeds well in most any climate. BLACKBERRIES In the garden, plant in rows about five feet apart, and four feet apart in the rows. In the field, plant in rows six feet apart, and three feet apart in the rows. Treat the same as Raspberries. They may be planted in the fall or spring. Erie (New); — Fruit large; of good quality; plant hardy, vigorous and pro- ductive. Very early. A promising new variety. Mersereau (New). — This early, mammoth, ironclad Blackberry is by far the most valuable variety that has appeared since the advent of the Wilson, over 30 years ago. Very hardy, notwithstanding low tem- peratures. The berries are brilliant sparkling black throughout, and what adds great value to it, as a market berry, it remains black under all conditions and circumstances, never turning red when gathered in hot, muggy weather, after the manner of Snyder, Lawton, Erie and many other blight. The yield is simply enormous. Rathbun. — A strong erect grower with strong stem branching freely; will root from tip of branches like a raspberry. Hardy, having en- dured 20 degrees below zero and produced a good crop. Forms a neat, compact bush 4 to 5 feet high, producing its immense fruit abundantly. Fruit is sweet and luscious, without hard core, of extra high flavor, jet black, small seeds; firm enough to ship and handle well. Very large size, resembling the Wilson and fully equal to that grand variety, with the addition of hardiness. Snyder. — Extremely hardy, enormously productive, medium size; no hard, sour core; sweet and juicy. The leading variety where hardiness is the consideration. Ripens early. Wilson, Jr. — Large, luscious and sweet as soon as colored. Plant hardy; ripens earlier and is said to be more productive than its parent. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 27 THE DEWBERRY Lucretia. — One of the low-growing trailing blackberries; in size and quality it equals any of the tall-growing sorts. Perfectly hardy, healthy and remarkably productive, with large, showy flowers. The fruit, which ripens early, is often one and one-half inches long by one inch in diameter; soft, sweet and luscious throughout, with no hard core; ripe before late raspberries are gone. Should be mulched1 to keep berries from ground. We can highly recommend this variety. LOGAN BERRY. Vine an exceedingly strong grower; trails upon the ground like a dewberry; fruit is often an inch and a quarter long, dark red, with the shape of a blackberry, the color of a raspberry, and a combination of the flavors of both; a great acquisition to the berries on the market; a splendid shipper. RASPBERRIES To keep a raspberry bed in good productive condition, the old, weak and dead wood should he cut out every season, to give strength to the young shoots for the next year's bearing. In spring the weakest suck- ers should be removed, leaving five or six of the strongest in each hill. The ground should be spaded and a top dressing of manure given. Protection. — To guard against injury by the winter, the canes may be tied to stakes and covered with straw, or they may he laid down in the autumn and covered with a few inches of earth, leaves, litter or branches of evergreens. They can be planted in the fall or spring with success. Black Caps can not be planted in the fall. AMERICAN SPECIES AND VARIETIES, BLACK CAP, ETC. Cardinal. — New. The berries are large, dark red; firm, with an agree- able, pure, rich flavor, which is brought to its highest perfection when canned or cooked in pies. Season rather late. Berry adheres well. Its growth is of the strongest, canes growing 15 to 20 feet, and mak- ing from ten to fifteen canes from one hill or plant. Very few thorns. Foliage perfect. Wonderful producer; most hardy. 28 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY Cuthbert (Queen of the Market.) — Medium to large, conical, deep rich crimson; very firm; a little dry, but -sweet and good, nevertheless. Very hardy. Season medium to late; unquestionably one of the best varieties for market. Gregg. — One of the most valuable varieties of the Black -Cap family; fruit larger than the Mammoth Cluster, but not quite so good in quality; ripens some days later; hardy, a vigorous grower and great yielder. Kansas. — -Canes are of strong growth, very hardy and prolific, with tough, healthy, clean foliage. Its season, second early, ripening after Sou- hegan, but much earlier than Gregg. It is, beyond question, a variety of great value. Loudon — The best red raspberry yet introduced and the most productive; large -size; bright color; very hardy; good shipper. Marlboro. — The best early red raspberry for the North, ripening soon after the Hansell. Hardy and productive. Miller’s Red. — Very early. Berries bright red, large, and hold their size to the end of the season. Very firm, hence valuable to ship to dis- tant market. In most markets a red raspberry to be really valuable must be a bright red and ripen very early; this Miller does, and hence is one of the very best and profitable to plant. Plants are now very low. CURRANTS Currants can be successfully planted in the fall or spring. Being perfectly hardy, they do not suffer injury from the winter. To destroy the currant worm, dust the plants with white hellebore, w-hen wet with dew. Care must be taken not to breathe the hellebore, as it causes violent sneezing. Cherry. — The largest of all red currants; bunches short; plant vigorous and productive. Fay’s Prolific Currant. — A cross between Cherry and Victoria. It has claimed for it equal size and beauty with the Cherry, with longer clusters, less acid and better flavor; it has a longer stem, which ad- mits of rapid picking, and w-hat is of the greatest importance, is very much more productive. We quote from the disseminator’s descrip- tion: “Color rich red. As compared with the Cherry Currant, Fay’s prolific is equal in size, better in flavor, contains les-s acid and is five times as prolific, and from its peculiar stem, less expensive to pick.” Lee’s Prolific. — Larger than Black Naples and very productive. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 29 Perfection. — Beautiful, bright red, as large or larger than Fay’s, holding its size to end of bunch; easy to pick; a great bearer, superior to any other large sort; less acid and of better quality than any other large currant in cultivation. Large healthy foliage, intermediate in growth between Fay’s and White Grape. Kept well cultivated and fertilized they will regularly produce heavy crops of extra size fruit of the very best quality. Pack Currant. — This valuable variety is an improvement upon the Fay’s Prolific, which it resembles; more prolific, however; berry larger, better flavor. Very valuable market variety. Fruit does not fall off as in other varieties. Pomona. — Medium size, clear bright red, excellent quality; hangs long- time after ripe; holds up well on market; is one of the best for ship- ping; easily and cheaply picked. Holds an unparalleled record for actual acreage yield in ordinary field culture. White Grape. — Very large; mild and excellent; the best table variety. This is very distinct from the White Dutch. GOOSEBERRIES ENGLISH VARIETIES. The Gooseberry wants annual manuring to sustain its vigor. The American varieties need close pruning every year. The English kmcis require but little pruning. They may be planted in the fall or spring. Industry— Berries of largest size, excellent flavor, pleasant and rich; dark red color when fully ripe. Strong, upright grower; an immense crop- per, less subject to mildew than most of the foreign varieties. The best known and most successful English sort. Whitesmith. — Large, roundish, oval, yellowish-white, slightly downy; of first quality. AMERICAN VARIETIES. Columbus. — This is one of the most valuable introductions of recent years in small fruits, and it fully sustains the high opinion first formed of it. It was introduced by Elwanger & Barry. The fruit is of largest size, handsome, of a greenish-yellow color, and the quality is excel- lent. The plant is vigorous and productive, and does not mildew. It merits a place in every garden. The editor of the Rural New Yorker says: “ft is the best variety yet introduced, and seems close to a perfect Gooseberry for our climate.” Downing. — Seedling of Houghton. Fruit large, two or three times the size of Houghton; whiteish-green; flesh soft, juicy, good; plant vigor- ous and prolific; excellent for family use, and very profitable for market. 80 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY Josselyn (Red Jacket). — An American seedling of large size, smooth, pro- lific and hardy, of best quality. Has been well tested over a wiav extent of territory by the side of all the leading varieties, and so far the freest from mildew, both in leaf and fruit, of them all. A won- derful cropper, with bright, clean, healthy foliage. ^ Poor Man’s Goosberry. — Berries about size of Downing; quality much better; red when fully ripe; prolific bearer; hardy, and absolutely free from mildew. ASPARAGUS Columbian Mammoth White. — A distinct variety of strong, vigorous growth, producing very large, white shoots, that in favorable weather remain white until three or four incnes high, or as long as fit for use. Market gardeners and those growing for canners will find this a very profitable variety. Conover’s Colossal. — A standard variety of large size, tender and excel- lent quality. Palmetto. — A very early variety; even, regular size, of excellent quality. RHUBARB— Or Pie Plant. Linnaeus. — Large, early, tender and fine. The very best of all. Queen. — Strong, vigorous grower, producing extra large stalks of finest quality, of a decided pink color. For canning or cooking in any way its quality is unsurpassed. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 31 Ornamental Department Trees , Shrubs , Etc.y for Ornament DECIDUOUS TREES. Ash (Fraxinus.) EUROPEAN. — A large-growing, curious variety; irregular habit, spreading head and gray bark. Box Elder. An esteemed native tree. Fine form and peculiar foliage. Vigorous and hardy. Chestnut (American Chestnut). A magnificent forest tree, with deep, rich foliage, and well-known fruit; is exceedingly valuable as a timber tree. Catalpa. SPECIOSA. — A variety originating in the West; more upright and symmetrical in its growth than the common Catalpa (Syringa- folia), and blossoms two or three weeks earlier. Very valuable for timber, fence posts, railroad ties, etc., possessing wonderful durability. A very ornamental and valuable tree. Elm (Ulmus). HUNTINGDON. — Of very erect habit and rapid, vigorous growth. Bark clear and smooth, one of the finest Elms for any purpose. AMERICAN WHITE. OR WEEPING (American).— The noble, grace- ful, spreading and drooping tree of our own forests. Horse Chestnut (Aesculus). WHITE FLOWERING. — The well-known species; decidedly orna- mental; makes a dense, symmetrical head; blooms in May, with - large clusters of white flowers, mottled with red; makes the most popular shade tree; very healthy and hardy. Maple (Acer). NORWAY (Platanoides). — One of the most beautiful and desirable trees known; of large size, perfect outline; deep green foliage; compact in form and free from insects and disease. WIER’S' CUT-LEAVED. — A variety of the silver leaved. A rapid- growing tree with slender branches and very pretty indented leaves, silvery on the under side. Very graceful and attractive. One of the best lawn trees. 32 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY Mountain Ash (Sorbus). EUROPEAN. — A very fine, hardy, ornamental tree, universally esteemed; profusely covered with large clusters of red and scarlet berries. OAK-LEAVED. — A hardy tree of fine pyramidal habit. Height and breadth from 20 to 30 feet. Foliage simple and deeply lobed; bright green above, the downy beneath. One of the finest lawn trees. Poplar (Populus.) BOLLEANA. — A very compact, upright grower, resembling the Lom- bardy Poplar, with leaves glossy green above, and silvery be- neath; bark blue-green and smooth. LOMBARDY. — Its tall, fastigate form, sometimes reaching 120 feet, makes it indispensable in landscape effects for breaking mo- notony of outline. Its growth is very rapid. CAROLINA/ — Pyramidal in form and robust in growth; leaves large, serrated, pale to deep green; one of the best. Sycamore. AMERICAN (Buttonwood). — Large, well-formed, fast growing tree, bearing a profusion of curiously pendant balls; excellent shade and street tree. Thorn (Crateaegus). — - FLORA ALBO PLENO. — Double white. DOUBLE RED. — Flowers bright red, double and very fine. The above varieties of the Thorn are all very showy, highly orna- mental, hardy, small trees and very fragrant flowers. Walnut (Juglans.) BLACK. — A very ornamental tree of a spreading habit, with a round head; desirable for its fruit. EUROPEAN. — A large tree. Is much cultivated in Europe, both for its fruit and for its timber. DECil DUOUS WEEPING TREES. The following class of Weeping trees are highly interesting and orna- mental for choice grounds, lawns, cemeteries, etc., for their graceful ap- pearance. Ash (Franxinus). EUROPEAN WEEPING. — One of the finest weeping trees for lawns and arbors. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 33 Birch (Betula). CUT-LEAVED WEEPING. — Beyond question one of the most 'popu- lar of all weeping or pendulous trees. Its tall, slender, yet vig- orous growth, graceful, drooping branches, silvery white bark, and delicately cut foliage, present a combination of attractive characteristics rarely met in a single tree. Elm (Ulmus). CAMPERDOWN. — Grafted 6 to 8 feet high forms one of the most picturesque drooping trees; it is of rank growth, often growing several feet in a single season. The leaves are large, dark green and glossy, and cover the tree with a luxuriant mass of verdure. Mountain Ash (Sorbus). WEEPING. — A beautiful variety of rapid growth and decidedly pen- dulous and trailing habit, one of the most desirable lawn trees. Willow (Salix). WEEPING (Babylonica). — The common Weeping Willow. NEW AMERICAN WEEPING (Purpurea pendula).— An American species of dwarfish habit, with slender, drooping branches, and when grafted 6 to 7 feet high, forms a beautiful and graceful tree. KILMARKNOCK. — A very graceful weeping tree, with brown branches, glossy leaves, and a symmetrical, umbrella-shaped head. Thriving in any soil or situation, it is one of the most de- sirable of the weeping trees. DECIDUOUS SHRUBS Althea Frutex (Hybiscus Syriacus). This is a very desirable class of shrubs, blooming in the autumn months, when few other shrubs are in blossom, and of the eas- iest cultivation, being very hardy. LADY STANLEY (Speciosa) .- — Variegated red and white flowers; new. Very fine. Flowering Crab. BECHTEL’S. — Makes a magnificent sized tree; perfectly hardy, suc- ceeds well in all soils not extremely wet. When in bloom ap- pears to be covered with delicate pink, perfectly double small roses of delicious fragrance. The only sweet-scented Double Crab. 34 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY Almond (Prunus). DWARF DOUBLE ROSE FLOWERING (Japonica flora rubra peno). — A beautiful sbrub, with small double rosy blossoms. DWARF DOUBLE WHITE FLOWER NG (Japonica flore albo pleno). Calycanthus (Sweet-Scented Shrub). FLORIDUS. — An interesting shrub, having a rare and peculiar fra- grance of wood and flowers; its blooms are abundant and choco- late color. Cornus, or Dogwood. ELEGANTISSIMI. — A new and remarkable variety, with dark green foliage, margined with silver and red; wood a very dark red, re- taining its color the entire year. A very beautiful and attractive shrub for lawns and group planting; a strong grower and per- fectly hardy in all soils and climates. RED BRANCHED (Sanguinea).— Very conspicuous and ornamental in winter from its red bark. Deutzia. CRENATE LEAVED (Crenata). — A fine shrub, nearly as strong as the scabra, and profuse flowering as the gracilis. CRENATA FL. PL. — Similar in growth and habit to the above; flow- ers double, white, tinged with rose. The finest flowering shrub in cultivation. ROUGH LEAVED. — One of the finest profuse white flowering shrubs. SLENDER BRANCHED (Gracilis). — A very pretty shrub, with deli- cate white flowers; introduced from Japan. Fine for pot culture. Fringe Tree. PURPLE FRINGE. — A very much admired shrub for its singular fringe or hairlike flowers, covering the whole plant; known as Aaron’s Beard. WHITE FRINGE. — A small tree or shrub, with graceful, drooping clusters of fringe-like white flowers. Hydrangea. OTAKS'A. — New, from Japan. Corymbs of flowers of very large size, deep rose color; foliage larger than other varieties of the spe- cies. Growth vigorous, very attractive. PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. — A fine, large shrub, bearing showy panicles of pink and white flowers in the greatest profusion. It is hardy, and is altogether a most admirable shrub for planting singly, or on the lawn in masses. Honeysuckle. Upright. WHITE TARTARIAN. — Forms an upright bush with white flowers and fruit. PINK FLOWERING. — A beautiful shrub, producing large, bright red flowers striped with white; in June; superseding the old Red. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 35 Lilac (Syringa). COMMON PURPLE. — Bluish purple flowers. COMMON WHITE. — 'Cream-colored flowers. Quince. SCARLET JAPAN. — A very hardy shrub, with double, scarlet crim- son flowers in great profusion early in spring; highly ornamental. BLUSH JAPAN. — A very pretty variety, with delicate white flowers tinged with blush. Spirea. BILLARDI. — Blooms nearly all summer; rose colored; fine; showy. CALLOSA ALBA. — A new white flowering Spirea, of dwarf habit; very fine, perfectly hardy; blooms in July and August; one of the most desirable. GOLDEN LEAVED (Opulifolia). — An interesting variety, with golden yellow tinted foliage, and double white flowers in June. Very conspicuous. Strong grower and distinct. LANCE LEAVED (Lanceolata, or Reevesii).— A charming shrub, with round heals of white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. Blos- soms in May. Syringa, or Mock Orange (Philadelphus.) AUREA. — A new gold leaf shrub of delicate growth and beauty. It is not so fine a flower as the Mock Orange, but is sufficiently free to make it very valuable for clumps and hedges. GARLAND (Coronarius). — A very fine shrub, with sweet scented flow- ers. DOUBLE-FLOWERING. — Habit of growth stronger than the above, with semi-double white flowers. LARGE FLOWERED SYRINGA. — A vigorous grower; very showy; large white flowers, slightly fragrant. Snowball Tree. A well-known, favorite shrub, of large size, with globular clusters of pure white flowers. The latter part of May. Weigela. ROSEA (Rose-colored Weigela). — A beautiful and hardy shrub, with double, rose-colored flowers, rich in profusion; introduced from China by Mr. Fortune; very hardy; blooms in June. CLIMBING PLANTS Ampelopsis. QUINQUEFOLIA (American Ivy, or Virginia Creeper). — Has beauti- ful digitate leaves that become rich crimson in autumn; a very rapid grower; like the Ivy, it throws out tendrils and roots at m UTAH NURSERY COMPANY the points, by which it fastens itself to anything it touches; one of the finest vines for covering walls, verandas, or trunks of trees; affords shade quickly. VEITCHIf (Japan Creeper). — Leaves smaller than those of the Amer- ican and overlap one another, forming a dense sheet of green. The plant is a little tender while young and requires protection the first winter; but once established, there is no further risk. It grows rapidly, and clings to wall or fence with the tenacity of ivy; the foliage is very handsome in summer and changes to crim- son scarlet in autumn; for covering of walls, stumps of trees, rookeries, etc., no plant is so useful. For the ornamentation of brick and stone structures it can be specially recommended. Honeysuckle (Lonicera). HALL’S JAPAN (Halleana). — An evergreen variety, with pure white flowers, changing to yellow. Very fragrant, and blooms from June to November. Holds its leaves till January. The best of all. MONTHLY FRAGRANT (Belgica). — Sweet-scented; very fine; con- tinues to bloom all summer. SCARLET TRUMPET MONTHLY (Sempervirens). — Strong; rapid grower; blooms all summer. Ivy (Hedera). ENGLISH. — An old variety; a hardy climbing plant. Wistaria. CHINESE PURPLE. — One of the most splendid, rapid growing plants; has long pendent clusters of purple flowers in spring and autumn. CHINESE WHITE. — Similar to the above, except in color of the flow- ers, which in these are pure white. CLEMATIS Summer and autumn bloomers, flowering on wood of the same sea- son’s growth. Henryi. A strong grower and a free bloomer; the flowers are creamy white. Jackmanii. This is perhaps the best known of the newer fine perpetual Clematis, and should have credit for much of the great popularity now at- tending this family of beautiful climbers. The plant is free in growth and an abundant and successful bloomer, producing flow- ers until frozen up. The flowers are large, of an intense violet purple, remarkable for its velvety richness. Though raised in 1862, since which time many new varieties have been raised and introduced, the Jackmanii has no superior and very few, if any, equals. July to October. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 37 Miss Bateman. One of the most charming of the spring flowering hybrids, having large white flowers, with chocolate red anthers, and somewhat fragrant. May and June. C. Paniculata. A great novelty from Japan. It has proved to be one of the most de- sirable, useful and beautiful of hardy garden vines, being a lux- uriant grower, profuse bloomer, and possessing fine foliage. It is particularly useful for covering verandas, pillars, fences, where a trellis or support can be provided for it to climb on. The flow- ers are of medium size, very pretty and fragrant, and produced in the greatest profusion in late summer. We can recommend this novelty in the strongest manner as one of the best vines to grow near the house; it makes a growth of from 25 to 30 feet in a single season, and should be cut back to the ground each spring. HEDGE PLANTS PRIVET. The handsomest and most satisfactory of all hedge plants; can be pruned into any shape; perfectly hardy. SELECT ROSES HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. This class of Roses are the most desirable on account of their free blooming, and are particularly desirable for cold climates, because they are entirely hardy, though slight protection in winter in exposed situa- tions is always desirable. This may be done by hilling up the earth, or better, by strewing leaves or straw lightly over the plants and securing them with evergreen branches or brush of any kind. Pruning should be done in March or early in April. Remove two-thirds of the past year’s growth. All weak and decayed wood should be entirely cut out. Hybrid Perpetuals and Moss Roses may be planted in spring or fall. Alfred Colomb. — Cherry red, passing to bright rich crimson; flowers ex- tra large, double and full; extremely fragrant, and in every respect a superb sort; one of the very finest Hybrid Perpetual Roses. 38 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY American Beauty. — This is perhaps the grandest and most popular Rose now known. It is a genuine Hardy Ever-blooming Rose. It stands without any equal in immense size, rich color, perfect form and de- lightful fragrance. The color is a rich rosy crimson, shaded most beautifully. Anna de Diesbach. — Brilliant crimson, sometimes shaded with bright ma- roon. A superb garden sort; fragrant; one of the hardiest and best. Black Prince. — Very deep, blackish crimson; large size; full globular form; fragrant. Coquette des Alps. — Large, full, finely formed flower; color, white, some- times faintly tinged with pale blush; profuse bloomer. Clio.— A fine, flesh-colored hybrid perpetual. The flowers are perfect in form, with fine, broad petals, and are beautiful at all stages, from the small bud to the full open flower; color delicate satin blush, with a light shading of rosy pink. Captain Christy. — A delicate flesh color, rosy center; flowers large, dou- ble and sweetly scented. Gen. Jacqueminot. — Brilliant crimson; not full, but large and extremely effective; very fragrant and of excellent, hardy habit; magnificent buds. Glorie Lyonaise. — White, tinted with yellow; large, full and of splendid shape. The nearest approach to a yellow Rose of this class. Gruss an Teplitz. — One of the brightest colored Roses grown. When first opened it is dark rich crimson, quickly changing to bright scarlet shading to velvety fiery red. Blooms continually; flowers good sized and delightfully fragrant. Pliant vigorous and upright grower, making fine pot plants. 15c. Hermosa. — Everybody knows the beauty and constancy of this old fav- orite. Pink, very fragrant. A grand Rose for bedding or pot culture. Jules Margottin. — Bright cherry red; large, well formed, fragrant flowers; very double and free; a splendid variety. La France. — Delicate, silvery rose, changing to a silvery pink; very large, full of fine globular form; a most constant bloomer; very sweet and cannot be surpassed in delicacy of coloring. Marshal P. Wilder. — Color cherry carmine, richly shaded with maroon; very fragrant and a free bloomer; a vigorous grower and hardy; con- tinues to bloom long after other Hybrid Perpetuals are out of bloom; a superb rose and should be in every collection. Madame Plantier. — Pure white, above medium size, full; produced in great abundance early in the season; one of the best white roses; hardy; suitable for cemetery planting or massing in groups. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 39 Paul Neyron. — Deep rose color, good, tough foliage; by far the largest variety in cultivation; a free bloomer, very double and full; finely scented. Ulrich Bruner. — Bright cerise red; flowers large and small, and of fine globular shape. MOSS ROSES. Aetna. — One of the finest; very large and full, delightfully fragrant, color bright crimson, shaded with purple; very mossy. Princess Adelaide. — Pine, strong grower; hardy; flowers bright rosy pink, large, very double. Perpetual White Moss. — One of the most mossy varieties, prettiest in bud; flowers of medium size, and borne in large clusters; fragrant; color pure white. CLIMBING ROSES. Climbing Roses are highly valued for training over arbors, trellises and veranadas; also as screens for unsightly objects. They grow ten to twelve feet high, and are entirely hardy. They bloom the second year, and but once during the season, but are loaded with splendid roses. Baltimore Belle.— Pale blush variegated carmine, rose and white, very double; flowers in beautiful clusters; the whole plant appearing a perfect mass of bloom; one of the best Climbing Roses. Crimson Rambler (Japanese). — This wonderful rose has been thorouhgly tried in all situations and has proved to be all that could be claimed for a new introduction, and it has* far surpassed all that was hoped for it. As a climbing or running rose it has no equal. The foliage is rich, dark green, the growth rapid and diverse, but its great beauty is when the plant is covered with a profusion of the brightest crimson partly double flowers which remain on a long time, thus prolonging the term of its magnificence. Dorothy Perkins.— A splendid climbing rose; in foliage and habR of growth like Crimson Rambler; the flowers are very double, of good size and are borne in clusters of ten to twenty. The petals are very prettily rolled back and crinkled; the color is clear shell-pink and holds a long time without fading; very sweetly scented. Gem of the Prairie. — A hybrid between the Queen of the Prairie and Madam Laffay. It is a strong and vigorous grower, similar in habit to the Queen, but the flowers are considerably darker in color, be- sides being quite fragrant. New and a great acquisition. Prairie Queen. — Clear bright pink, sometimes with a white stripe; large, compact and globular; very double and full; blooms in clusters. 40 UTAH NURSERY COMPANY Yellow Rambler (Agiala). — A new hardy climbing rose of the class and habit of the famous Crimson Rambler; flowers medium size, cup shape, nearly full, sweet scented; blooms in large clusters which last three or four weeks; color golden yellow, a color heretofore unknown in a hardy climbing rose. YELLOW ROSES. (Hardy.) Harrison’s Yellow. — Golden yellow, medium size, semi-double; free bloomer. Persian Yellow. — Bright yellow, small, nearly full. DAHLIAS. No garden is complete without a show of these brilliant and stately ■autumn flowers, and nothing gives greater return for so little money and care. We offer dry bulbs or tubers, but if stock of these becomes ex- hausted will send started plants. Herbaceous Paeonies It is surprising that so noble a flower, almost rivaling the rose in brilliancy of color and perfection of bloom, and the Rhododendron in stately growth, should be so neglected. Amateurs seem to have lost sight of the many improved varieties introduced within the last few years, and our finest gardens, perfect in other respects, are singularly deficient in specimens of the newer kinds. The first point in their favor is hardiness. It may be truly said that they are “hardy as an oak.” In the severest climate the plants require no other protection than that they afford themselves. Then their vigorous habit and healthy growth and freedom from all diseases are important arguments in favor of their cultivation. The Paeonia may be planted either singly on the lawn or in borders; a large bed makes a grand show. It is really a flower for the million. Duchess de Orleans. — Violet rose, center salmon. Grandiflora Plena.— Outside delicate blush, center light straw color; very large. Humei. — Purplish rose color; very full and double and of monstrous size; a late bloomer. UTAH NURSERY COMPANY 41 Odorata.— White, tinted with yellow; large and beautiful. Plamata. — One of the handsomest of our herbaceous plants, and very hardy; beautiful palmate foliage, and a succession of showy flowers, deep crimson color. Perfection. — Outside petals rosy lilac, inside salmon, marked with purple. Rosa Superba. — Rose color. Whittleji. — Large, white, with yellow center, in clusters. INDEX PAGE Almonds 24 Apples — Summer Varieties 10 “ Autumn Varieties 10 “ Winter Varieties 11 “ Crabs 13 Apricots.. 22 Asparagus 30 Blackberries 26 Cherries — Hearts 16 “ Biggareaus 16 “ Dukes and Morellos 17 Clematis =. 36 Climbing Plants 35 Currants : 28 Dahlias 40 Deciduous Shrubs 33 Deciduous Trees 31 Dewberries 27 Formulas, Etc 6-9 Grapes 24 Gooseberries 29 Hedge Plants 37 Herbaceous Paeonies 40 Hints on Transplanting 3 Logan Berry 27 Nectarines 23 Ornamental Department 31 Peaches 20 Pears — Summer Varieties 14 “ Autumn Varieties 14 “ Winter Varieties 15 Plums 18 Prunes 20 Quinces 23 Raspberries 27 Rhubarb 30 Roses ... 37 Weeping Trees 32