Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. . .'A. Stark Success Orchard , Here is something new. It is new because it is a money-making method of fruit growing. It is a method that you can use on that land of yours, whether you have just a back yard, a spare acre, 5 acres. 10 acres or 100 acres. The best fruit growing ex- perts in the world have worked out this plan for you, and all the way they have planned it so that The 4- Great Facts of Fruit Growing 1st. Many growers have not gone at it right to make money. 2nd, Experts have worked out an efficient way to make big money growing fruit. 3rd. Hundreds using this better system are getting rich. 4th. You can easily use this system at small cost, on average land, whether you have a back yard or 100 acres, and can make good money with it. k you can make good money with this method. Hundreds have already used this plan and have received excellent returns in big profits. This money-making plan of fruit- growing is called the “ STARK SUCCESS ORCHARD ” plan. You must realize that there are profitable ways of growing fruits as well as unprofiable ways. Some have not found fruit-growing very profitable, but there are thousands who have grown rich at it. The “STARK SUCCESS ORCHARD planned according to the most profitable way of fruit- raising, the way by which thousands have become rich. Ton should have a “STARK SUCCESS ORCHARD” whether you have a big piece of land or only a little to put into fruit, and whether you want to raise fruit to sell or for home use. For, even if you don’t sell the fruit, these Stark Success Trees are bound to raise the value of your land. If you have a city home with a backyard, or have some spare land near your farm house, a few of these trees, costing you but a very few dollars to buy and plant, in a short time will raise the value of the property some hundreds of dollars. So you and your family can yearly enjoy the luxury of the world’s best fruits, and all the while you will be many dollars richer on the investment. Of course, a “STARK SUCCESS ORCHARD ” could not be the money success it is if it were not composed of the wonderful Stark Bro’s Old-Oak- Process Whole Root Trees — hardy, vig- orous, large, well shaped, with magnifi- cent roots and steady, prolific bearers of the handsomest, largest, most delicious flavored, and highest priced fruit on the market — fruit that ships well and keeps long. ^ *i|ip The world wants this fruit, and is willing to pay fancy prices for it. Statistics show and fruit men know there is not nearly enough good fruit to go around. Farm- ers have been so busy raising corn and hogs that they have been blind to the wonderfully great- er profits in fruit growing by the new, profitable methods. Would n’t you like to make your farm several hundred dollars more val- uable? Wouldn’t you like to make eight times as much from an acre as you do from grain? When corn and grains fail How Stark'Success Orchards”® Have Made Mone>C They have yielded incomes of $50 to $200 and sometimes over $1000 an acre. They have made $15 land worth $200, $60 land worth $350, and $120 land worth over $600. ^^^^^uldn’t fall back on a fruit crop of an or- chard that has a record for constant bearing? Would n't you like to plan an orchard for your children now, which will be making splendid money in a few years when they are ready for high school or college.^ Would n’t you like to have growing on your land the WORLD'S PRIZE FRUITS, the most delicious apples, peaches, pears, plums, apri- cots, cherries, grapes, quinces and berries.^ Q If so, then spend an hour studying this book of the world’s leading fruits, grown on the trees produced by America’s Oldest and the World’s Largest Nur- sery— that of STARK BRO’S, at Louisiana, Mo. Then if any points are not clear, write to Stark Bro’s Special Service Department for Free Orchard Advice. HON. CHAMP CLARK Speaker of the House of Representatives Writes: ‘‘Most early settlers of Missouri w’ere soldiers, as was Judge James Stark, who came to Pike, one of the richest counties in Missouri, and laid the founda- tion for the largest nursery in the world. He little dreamed wdiile riding horseback from far-famed Kentucky carrying in his old fashioned saddlebags scions with which to start a nursery that he was beginning a business which would render the name Stark honorably familiar throughout America and beyond the seas. It ’s really a pity he cannot return to earth to wit- ness the magnitude of the business he started there at Louisiana, Mo.” Planted along the roads and fences of the farm, they have yielded several hundred dollars income without using the regular land. Planted in city back yards, they have increased the property value, often by several hundred dollars. COL. G. B. BRACKETT Late U. S. Pomologist In “A Century of Horticulture” wrote: Col. James Stark, a soldier of the Revo- lution and of Boston Tea Party Fame, and pioneer nurseryman was an illustrious an- cestor of the Stark Bro’s, of Louisiana, Mo. His son, Judge James Stark, estab- lished what is now the largest nursery in the world, one that has been of vast importance in shaping horticultural prog- ress. He also bequeathed to his descen- dants honesty, integrity, good common sense and humanitarianism — qualities in Stark Bro’s Nurseries that make his memory live today.” rrom One Apple .Tree V4Acie Apple Trees 9 Year Apple vTree - Prom 6 ; Acres ■CherrieJ Apple Trees BacK Yard Fruits Every Day Cases of Bid Wr Money Making ^ on Average Land^ with the Ridht • ■ rwn ^ Plant Trees That Have Made Good — Ask Any Man Who Owns a Genuine Stark Tree Orchard. R.M;Love Facts That Hit Home To You People in your section have made money raising fruit ; people with land like yours have made money fruit-growing ; people with the same amount of land as yours have made good incomes from fruit ; people with the same training and ability as yours have in many cases grown rich from fruit- growing. YOU CAN MAKE GOOD AIONEY GROWING FRUIT ON THAT LAND OF YOURS. Stark Trees on 5 Acres and Under — Back Yzu-ds Dr. T. Guy Hetherlin, Pike Co., Mo., made $67.50 from one crop of Old Oak Process tree fruits in a 60 x 60 back yard. (See photo on left.) W. K. Morrow, Cochise Co., Ariz., reports that one 8 year old Stark King David tree (Old Oak Process) yielded one crop of 1190 lbs. of apples which netted $59.50. P. S. Burgess, Chelan Co., Wash., made $1500.00 from 36 Stark Delicious trees. (Old Oak Process.) Kirby S. Bennett, Chase Co., Kan., cleared $92.70 one season from a few Old Oak Process Whole Root trees in a 50 x 110 ft. back yard. C. W. Babcock, Cashmere Valley, Wash., received $375.00 for the apple crop of acre of Stark Delicious trees. (Old Oak Process.) Wm. Tanner, Clay Co., 111., realized $1050.00 from one 5 acre apple crop. J. D. Schwimmer, Ford Co., 111., made $17.00 from one crop of a single Early Gold Plum tree. At this rate an acre w'ould yield a fabulous return. J. C. Hechler, Perry Co., 111., made $134.00 from the crop of 14 Stark Bro’s peach trees. This is at the rate of $1072 an acre. D. O’Brien, Pike Co., Mo., made $77.50 from 1 Old Oak Process Stark Delicious tree. Larger Orchards — Have Made Growers Rich W. T. Lindsey, Polk Co., N. C., owns a 15 acre vineyard that nets him $3000.00 every year. ($200.00 per acre.) A. S. Pickett, Erie Co., O., chared $10,000.00 on one crop from 80 acres of cherries. In 9 years Roy Phillips, Door Co., Wis., netted $21,000.00 from only 6 acres of cherries. W. H. Gebhart, Oceana Co., Michigan, sold 2,658 bushels of peaches from 10 acres for $5,316.00 or $531.60 per acre. Orchards Greatly Raise Land Values Judge Adam Thompson, DeKalb Co., Mo., has 30 acres of apple orchard, on $125 land. He has refused $600 an acre, and considers it worth $1200.00 an acre. It costs little to turn cheap land into high priced land with orchards of Old Oak Process Whole Root trees. Mr. Carpenter, El Paso Co., Tex., refused $800 an acre for a Bartlett pear orchard which was only 3 years old, the land costing only $150 an acre 3 years before. Few real estate booms can equal this. Trees did it. R. M. Love, Pecos Valley, N. M., has a 100 acre Old Oak Process apple orchard which has made $200 land worth $1000 an acre. Land near Phoenix, Ariz., planted to peaches, has recently sold for $750.00 an acre. Year After Year Profits in Fruit By using Stark Bro’s Modern Success Orchard Methods, Stark Bro’s LTp-to-Date Varieties and Stark Bro’s Old Oak Process Whole Root Trees, crop failures are almost a thing of the past. Luther Burbank says that his Stark Delicious trees have never failed to produce a crop. The great Hagerman and Parker Earle Orchards, in Pecos Valley, N. M., report abundant crops every year for the 10 years after first bearing. (70,000 Old Oak Process trees.) Judge Thompson, DeKalb Co., Mo., states that his Old Oak Process Stark Delicious trees have never missed a crop since first bearing. A. M. Bowman, Roanoake Co., Va., states that his apple trees have borne well every year. II. C. Cupp, Adams Co., 111., says, “ Have had apples every year since Stark Delicious (Old Oak Process) trees started to bear, 5 years ago.” 13 years ago Geo. W. Walker, Howard Co., Ark., bought some Old Oak Process Stark Delicious trees. They came into bearing at four years, and have never failed to bear a good crop every year since. P. G. Russell, LaFlore Co., Okla., states that his Old Oak Process Champion apple trees began bearing at three years old, and have borne a full crop every year since. 4 |gMg Oa Every Package ot STARK TREES An Idea W orth Money to Y ou On Every Package L of STARK TREES ‘S I* Why Some Succeed and Others Fail in Fruit Growing Two 6 Year Old Orchards 60 FEET APART Piece Root Trees ** Just Across the Road Stark Trees TadiKjrtBaU.S.P3Lat. i^^-Root Orchai^ DON’T DO THIS First, don’t put off planting fruits just because you won’t get a profit this year or next. Don’t stay in the class of the “ put-offs.” They are generally not good money-makers. Second, in buying fruit trees, do not hy any means 'purchase the cheapest tree you can get. Thousands of people who fail start by buying cheap trees. Remember, you are not buying just trees, to die or bear leaves only ; you are buying money-making results. You would n’t buy a tubercular calf or a cholera-infected hog just because you could get it cheap. You would n’t buy utterly worn out, worthless land just because you could get it cheap. You must realize that in fruit growing the result is everything ; while the first cost of the tree is so small that you can well afford to pay a little extra and get the best. There are many mature fruit trees that their owners consider worth $100 apiece. And there are many other fruit trees that are worth practically nothing — they might as well be cut down for firewood. Which would you rather do, buy the cheapest trees you can find and then after five or six years find that you can't make any money out of them, or pay a fair price for the best trees you can get, and then find that, after they begin bearing, they give you a yearly income of from $250 to $500 per acre or more? “ Stark Bro’s are the Lowest Priced Nurseries in the U. S., quality considered.” DO THIS Mr. Benjamin W« Douglass, one of the most suc- cessful orchardists’’ and Ex-State Entomologist and Inspector of Indiana, writes: “ 1 can furnish a splendid demonstration of why NOT to plant cheap tress. ^yThe former manager of the orchard 1 now have charge of bought and planted some trees — cheap in price, cheaper in quality. They are now FIVE YEARS old. They are stunted, crooked, have required extra cultiva- tion and care. It is almost impossible to make them grow, STARK TREES[OLD OAK PROCESS WHOLE ROOT] PLANTED THREE YEARS AGO ARE MUCH LARGER, finer and more shapely than the jive-year-old cheap trees. “ Anyone havina any doubt about what cheap trees will not do and what Stark Trees WILL do should come to my orchard.^’ First, set out an orchard now, and with fair care it will only be a few years before it begins to pay. Do you realize why orchard profits are so big? It is because there are not enough orchards to supply the world's fruit demand. And why are n’t there more orchards? Simply because millions of people don’t see ahead and plan ahead. This means that the few wise people who do plan ahead and plant Old Oak Process Whole Root orchards don't have much competition. The census shows that the average fruit grower is much more prosperous than the average farmer; it shows there are 50,471,802 less apple trees in the U. S. than 1 0 years ago. This great loss is largely due to the rapid dying off of the weakling piece-root orchards planted a generation ago by some ill-advised persons who would not heed the warning of those who knew. Government Reports show that the average yield per acre from orchards is over 8 times as many dollars as the average yield from grain crops. Remember that — 8 times as much according to actual Government figures. Second, for your orchard buy the very best trees on the market. There is a vast difference in the money- making power of trees. To get a real big money-maker, you could well afford to pay $10 a tree if you had to. It would be much more profitable to you than to pay 10 cents for a poor tree, but you don't have to pay $10 for a good tree. In fact, a genuine Old Oak Process Whole Root tree costs only a few cents more than the , cheapest tree. Therefore by all means buy the tree that has the hardiness, the vigor and the big money-making value in it. Bbnj. W. Douglass. A STARTLING 6 -year PATENTED Trade-Mark Whole Root Stark Tree Orchard bearing a good crop. When visited by the U. S. Pomologist he said : “ This lesson in practical horticulture will be worth millions to the country.” OLD OAK PROCESS Trees are sold only by Stark Bro’s. Plant Stark Bro’s Patented T rade-Mark Whole Root T rees Like These COMPARISON I 6 -year Piece Root Orchard — “JUST ACROSS THE R0AD”-—\ spindling weak trees that will never bear good apples. NOT from Stark J Bro’s. Both photos made same day ; same climate, same soil, same agej — which do you want in your orchard — Stark Bro’s Patented Trade-J Mark Whole Root Trees or these piece-root trees? 9 Do NOT Plant Piece-Root Trees Like These Napoleon said : “ Get your principles right. Everything else is a matter of detail.” fruit growing, and the hances are over 90% that you will succeed. And remember v at successful fruit growers today are getting rich. Get your principles right in 'l OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Trees (Reg. U.S. Patent Off.) from STARK BRO’S. Eveiy ak Process f ARK TREE is put the Actual Value that will Enable it to Make Bi^ [01 Yean in the Hursety Busines, Instances of Trees Worth Any tree that will make an annual income of $17, $20, $23.44, $32.50, $41.66, $59.50 or $87.50, is easily worth $100. Records taken of a number of Stark trees show the following incomes from single crops : An Illinois plum tree yielded $17. 100 Stark Delicious trees netted owner $2000 — $20 per tree. 16 Stark Delicious trees produced $375 — $23.44 per tree. One Bartlett pear tree yielded $32.50. 36 Stark Delicious trees netted $1500 — $41,66 per tree. One Stark King David apple tree made $59.50. A Missouri Stark Delicious tree produced $77.50. If growers w'ould keep crop records of individual trees, in thousands of cases they would find that Old Oak Process Whole Root Stark Trees yield annual incomes of from $8 to $50 each, and in some cases they even go above that. If you should take an acre of $75 land and set out 50 trees, each of which, after coming into bearing, aver- aged $8 a year, that acre would yield you $400 annually. Even with poor years (which don’t happen much with properly tended Stark Trees) you would be making a wonderful income; 10 acres like that would make you independent in a few years. The Right Tree Is The Whole Thing. Geniuses Cannot Make Money With Poor Trees ^ Ordinary Men Can Get Rich With OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Trees ^ Stark Bro’s Have Put Actual $100 Value Into Millions of Their Trees Some folks would have you believe that Big Things happen by accident, but a wonderful, money-making Stark tree is never an accident. Every tree is built to become a big money-viaker. Stark Bro’s have sent out millions of Old Oak Process Whole Root Trees, each of which was able, under proper conditions, to soon make itself worth $100 to its owner. There is a $100 value possibility in every Old Oak Process Stark apple tree that we recommend to you — such as Stark Delicious, Black Ben, StarkKingDavid, Stayman and Double-Life Grimes. There is a $50 value possibility in the Stark peach trees that we recommend to you — such as Stark Early Elberta, J. H. Hale, Red Bird, etc. Thousands of growers have realized on these possi- bilities and are growing rich. The Mistake of the Ages — “CHEAP TREES” Meanwhile many farmers have planted cheap, comparatively worth- less trees and have become disgusted with the poor results. No wonder! A wooden gasoline engine might be painted to look like a real engine, but a farmer buys an engine because of results. Yet millions of farmers have $1500 '^bought fruit trees, not because of From 36 of These Xtkeir assured results, but be- cause they looked like trees. Millions of inferior trees have been bought, planted, worked over, and their fruits eagerly waited for. And they have turned out practically worthless in the end. Read on the following page ** The Ten Money Bags of the StarkTree” 6 Aydungx "^^BBAEUNG ^ Produced by StarfcBtofe Method > ^TGET X ^AU.ROOlS> with Stark Bros. . PATElJtED TreeDi^er PiKTENTED^ Ti'ade-Maric WHOLE Rocnts f NO X ^ EXPOSURE^ Trees Reach \buRresh 0 Plump HEAVY BEARING Parent Trees / EACH X '^kindgrown' inSdii^ ClithateMost . Suitable j y STARK. > r STANDARD EverylreeWe .s. Shii) IS 1st Class r TRIPIE 1 ' INSPECTED GOVT. Certificate on Every Package 6hel0 f TRUE A / TO NAME ' We know because we L GROW THEM TEN WAYS Extra Value is put into Every STARK TREE The modern nursery tree is really a produet of man’s manufacture. The most expert men backed by longest Expe- rience produce the best trees. Hardiest seedlings, selected roots, choice of best bearing strains for scion wood, proper grafting and budding, the choice of the right propagating grounds, the proper digging, handling, grading, packing and shipping — these have to go into every tree. Failure at any one point may injure the tree entirely. Only by ivorking out every point of propagation perfectly, can the big value tree be produced. Stark Bro’s PATENTED Trade Mark Whole Root Tree combines all these points as worked out by 101 years progressive tree growing. This means that, as is the case in every other business, the better the process of manufacture, the better the pro- duct. Stark Bro’s PATENTED Trade Mark OLD OAK PROCESS is recognized by leading orchardists everywhere as the perfect process of tree propagation to produce youngest bearing, heavy bearing trees. ^ Stark Trees are money-makers because they are produced absolutely right. No trees in the world are stronger, more vigorous, longer lived, more prolific, or younger bearers of higher priced fruit than are the PATENTED Trade-Mark OLD OAK PROCESS trees from Stark Bro’s. Here are the Ten Reasons why Stark Trees are Money-Makers. Here are the ten money bags of Quality that every Stark Tree possesses : Mr Coes Apples from StarkTrees?15 per bushel (Stark Delicious Apples) 1st, World’s Best Money-Making Varieties Some fruits command much higher prices on the world’s markets than others, yet they cost no more to grow. The Stark leaders are all big price fruit leaders. We have searched the world and secured the varieties that bring you most money. Stark Trees are always Guaranteed to be absolutely true to name. (See full guarantee on Price List). Each Year Stark Bro’s require an affidavit (under oath) from the Superintendent that every tree sent out is truly labeled. 2nd. World’s Best Bearing Parentage Of the money-making varieties of fruits, it is a fact that some trees are far more vigorous and more dependable bearers than others. The 'propagating wood used- for Stark Bro's propa- gating blocks and select scion orchards is chosen from the most vigorous growing and strongest bearing trees in the world. You get trees strong as young giants, vigorous as athletes. Best B^arin^ StrainS" great disease-resisters, prepared to bear young and heavy A 3-Vbav StarkTree constantly for a long term of years. “ Stark Trees ^ Bear Fruit" — not leaves only. Our Famous Test Orchards are worth millions to you who plant Stark Bro’s tested Select Strains. In our Louisiana, Mo. Orchards and in every fruit section we are constantly testing thousands of new, rare sorts and select strains of standard varieties — we never olfer them to you until we prove they will uphold Stark Bro’s enviable reputation for sending out only varieties that make “ Success Orchards.” 3rd. Patented Trade-Mark “OLD OAK PROCESS’* WHOLE ROOT Trees Stark Trees have all the roots of the whole tree for their founda- IMioleRoot 2PieceRoot tion. We put out no crippled “ piece-root ” trees. 6 to 10 Piece 5 Generations' Gombined Skill in eveiyStarKTree ^th StavkBroV PATEKT Tree Didder — alffh “ -Gets ; the Roots'* ^oEarlyDug'^ No Sim. damage'; NoWl nd damage i. ; , No Frost damage n No drying / Tree Tree A Perfectly Made Whole Root Graft Missouri ; Kansas New York Alabama Pennsylvania Arkansas Indiat^a The Best Spots itt Root trees can often be made from the same root that we put in 1 Old Oak Process Whole Root Tree. Whole roots and our Special Process may cost a trifle more, but think of the tre- mendous money-making advantages to you. 4th. Perfect Grafting and Budding A poorly grafted or budded tree (a bad union between root and top) may not show its w-eakness until years afterward, when the tree should be ready to bear. Don’t take chances on poor grafting or budding. A perfect grafting and budding method born of 101 years experience is one of the secrets of the nation-wide success of Stark Bro’s PATENTED Trade-Mark Whole Root Trees. (The Old Oak Process is described on page 7). Our scientific grafting and patented machine wrapping means long lived trees, and big profits during many years. 5th. Best Growing Sections in World We grow our apple trees in positively the best apple nursery section of America — certain restricted localities wc discovered along the crests of the Ozark Mts. In this section originated the celebrated apples, the Black Ben. the Champion, the Senator, and the Stark King David. Here we get the best, biggest rooted, cleanest, most dependable apple trees in the U.S. For the same reason we grow our pear trees in choicely selected spots in New York, Pennsylvania, and Missouri; our peaches in Mo., Ark., Pa., and Ala.: our cherry trees in the most selected cherry soil of Mo.. Ind. and N.Y.; our grapes in our great grape nurseries in the famous Lake Erie — Chautauqua grape belt, etc. Thus your trees from Stark Bro’s have had every chance in the world. 6th. Best Propagating Methods It takes the highest skill and the utmost care to propagate the perfect tree for big money-making possibilities. The Stark Bro’s Nurseries are the oldest in America. We employ hundreds of experts of the highest skill. Our equipment is unapproached. We are the largest and most up-to-date nurseries in the World. Our Patented Trade-Mark Old Oak Process Whole Root method (Reg. in U. S. Patent Office) leads the_ world. Every aid to young heavy bearing and high quality is given every Stark Tree in the growing and training. 7th. Trees Dug Without Injury If the tree is dug too early or is not most carefully dug, many roots are lost and the vitality is greatly impaired. We do not dig until trees are well matured and ripened. With our Patent Digger we save ail the roots, all the vitality, freshness and vigor. Every Stark Tree would pass an excellent life insurance examination. The Root is the seat of vital life of the tree — on the size and strength of the roots depend the entire future success of the tree in the orchard. 8th. Full Vitality Retained in Handling On proper handling of the tree after digging depends much of its later money-making power. Exposure is the great trouble w’ith careless handling, because it may mean later weakness in drouths and frosts. Our improved methods of handling are thoroughly efficient — no exposure, no damage of any kind, but the trees are kept unblemished, and all their nursery vigor is retained and transmitted to your orchard in our famous “ ROUND THE WORLD PACK ” that takes Stark Trees to every land. This is one reason why Stark Trees have not succumbed to drouths or cold. 9th. Rigid Government Inspection Though it costs you nothing, our most rigid triple inspection is worth many dollars to your orchard, because positively, only healthy, vigorous trees, free from disease and absolutely true to name are allowed to go out. The most rigid official inspection at frequent intervals gives Stark Bro’s Nurseries* a clean Bill of Health. Our great care absolutely prevents all chance of disease in our nurseries. 10th. Profit To You in the Stark Standard Behind all our methods is the great Stark Standard. This Stai'k Bl'OS Tviplc standard demands that only good, 1st class money-making It^spectipn InJ'Ure/’ fruit trees, shrubs and vines shall be sent you. 'Stark Trees are Clean, neal|hy lieey. _ not grown just to sell. They are grown to make you money. lAfll Many worthless varieties such as Ben Davis and Missouri Pippin we will not grow at all and have not grown for genera- tions.. We have lived up to this standard for over 100 years — for 5 generations it has been our standard. It is still our standard. It is your absolute assurance that Stark Trees and Stark Varieties can make you good money. Every tree of every size and variety that we ship is a first Class Tree — all seconds and culls are burned (Inspectors tell us many nurseries sell trees not so good as those we burn). All 10 points are combined in the PATENTED Trade Mark Old Oak Process Whole Root Tree which is Registered in the U. S. Patent Office and which can be used only by Stark. Bro’s fyery Stark Tree Ybu Gef is Fir^f Class- StavK Bros Perfected Handling and Packing Give You Success Trees- 'Gov’t Inspecfedl State Inspected '^^rk lnspec|e(^ ^ates^odufeStw^Tj-^ All 10 points are combined in the PATENTED Trade Mark Old Oak Process Whole Root Tree c,jjLLS are Burned which is registered in the U. S. Patent Office and which can be used only by Stark Bro’s ,’RsgiS'terc‘d: TvadsMavk US. Pa! Off, A Process of \ Tree Growing Perfected by 100 Years Experience Guaranteed Trees PATENTED Trade Mark Reg. by Stark Bro’s The Remarkable Roots of Stark Bro’s PATENTED Trade Mark Whole Root Trees Ct«R LES DOWNING AHorseWith a Broken Ic^ AWa^onWitK DroKenWheels A House^""^ WithOnly Half a Foundation-* Tree \ With only a Piece s/’ a Itoot^ ' PlvinouthRoi Million .9ucc,essful ^T'HE tree of na- ture is made up of wood cells and root cells, varying both in makeup and func- tions. Atone place in the tree the wood cells blend into root cells ; at this place nature makes a per- fect union between the scion w’ood and hardy seedling root. This is one of the greatest basic secrets of the Old Oak Process Whole Root Method. Leading orcliardists throughout the world have seen the remarkable results, the young bearing, the -gigantic crops, the enormous profits, the long life and sturdiness resulting from planting nothing but Old Oak Process Whole Root Trees. Prof. W. H. Lawrence of Missouri State Experiment Station, when visiting our nurseries recently, said that there is no question about the superiority of strong, whole-rooted trees. He says they will make healthier, more vigorous, longer lived, more drought-resistant and more profitable trees from every standpoint, than weak trees grown from piece-roots. In his observations Prof. Lawrence has found that whole-root trees are not affected by blowing over by heavy winds as piece-root trees are because the roots of piece-root trees do not have strong brace roots like whole root trees. Long ago Stark Bro’s realized that too many orchards were short-lived, too many trees failed to grow, too many never bore or bore light crops or didn’t bear until late in life and then perhaps soon died. Stark Bro’s soon realized that there was something radically wrong in the way many nurserymen grew their trees — it was against nature; nature rebelled against the disregarding of her laws. Stark Bro’s made tests with thousands of trees Finally they evolved the Old Oak Process as the best of all growing processes. Further tests of millions of Old 0:ik Process Stark Trees for two geoerations in thou- sands upon thousands of orchards in ever.v part of the world have proved the absolute superiority of the Has Record of Producing 99- Year-Old Vigor- ous Bearing Tree World’s Great- est Record for Heavy and Con stant Bearincr IMPORTANT! Remember These Facts ^Ireatest Fv^,.\,bu in History for Pro- ducing Successful Orchards Thi. Bunch of Stark Delicious Apple Trees shows Stark Bro’s SUPER-SIZE PATENTED Trade Mark Whole Old Oak Process over all others. Other nurserymen, who use the ordi nary piece-root method, make three to six and sometimes eight trees out of the same seedling from which we make one tree. These picce-root trees are short Lived, lack vigor, do not bear heavily, and nearly always are entirely unsatisfactory and not worth planting, while our Patented Trade Mark Old Oak Process Whole Root Tree, is full of stamina and vigor, is ro- bust, healthy, grows fast, bears young and will outlive many generations of piece-root trees. Orchardists everywhere know that the Old Oak Process Whole Root Tree is the best tree to plant, it is worth ten times Ihe price of a piece-root tree, and yet by producing them in large quantities we are able to offer them to the public almost as cheap as piece-root trees grown by others. oldest bearing tree we know of is the whole-root Stark Tree grown by the founder of these nurseries. Judge James Stark, his first nurseries and transplanted to its present site in 1818. This Old Patriarch w’as produoeil by a Whole root process practically the same as that which later developed after thousands of tests over several generations into the Old Oak Process Whole Root Stark Tree which has for the past several generations formed the foundation of Stark Bro’s Success Orchards — the greatest and most profitable in America, from cold Canada far south to the Gulf, from the great I Northwest to the yalleys of the Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio and IVoper Place Rjrtlte Union Vheretke RootQlIs Blendinto WoodCells 1st, Stark Bro’s is the only nursery in the world that can supply genuine Old Oak Process Whole Root Trees — Why? Read the following excerpts from Patent Office Rcords ; OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Trees (Reg. U. S. Patent Office) Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co., Louisiana, Mo., by virtue of the authority in them vested by and under the full text of ihe record of the U.S. Patent 0fp.ee, No. H,322, hold the exclusive right in- introducing, propagating, growing and selling OLD OAK PRO- CESS WHOLE ROOT TTIEES, and no other person, firm or corporation has the right to such use, and all such are hereby warned, under penalty of the law, against any irfiringements. It costs more to grow Old Oak Process Whole Root Trees than others, but by growing millions we so reduce the cost that we can sell to you al- most as cheap as ordinary piece- root trees grown by others. Thesepatented TradeMarks — seals and labels on every lot of genuine OLD OAK PROCESS WHOLE ROOT STARK TREES — add nothing to their price, but they do add to your safety. Refuse so-called Whole Root Trees, claimed to be the same as Old Oak Process Stark Trees, refu.se imitation Stark Trees — none Guaranteed Genuine unless bought direct of us, and bearing our annexed These trade marks are our guaran- trade marks. tee that the trees to which they are attached are exactly as represented and PERFJECT in every respect. — We Guarantee Stark Trees becau.se we Know them, and we know them because we GROIV them — propagate, bud, graft, prune, nurture and train them to the end that they may bring big crops, big profits and Success to those who plant them. Stark Trees Are East to the Atlantic. Careful Orchardists who have studied the subject will plant nothing else, for they know that in Old Oak Process Whole Trees — Stark Trees — they get vigor, strength, ^ long life and young heavy bearing qualities. - They cannot be elsewhere secured. The Old Oak Process Whole Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Never Sold Root Stark Tree stands today unquestioned monarch of Treedom By Tree Dealers Genuine Old Oak Process Whole Root Stark Trees can be bought only direct from Stark Bro’s office which is at Louisi- ana, Mo., or through our authorized represen- tatives, with our Commissions signed by Pres. E. W. Stark, and sealed with the Great Stark Seal. Refuse all others. Your order for genuine OLD OAK PROCESS must be addressed to Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co., Louisiana, Mo. (Don’t forget the town. Louisiana, Mo.) The Great Chas. Downing, than whom no higher authority has ever lived in America, or in the world, in the mostfamous work of his life, “Fruits and Fruit Tree.s of America, ’’ says : “ Large quantities of trees aie propa- gated by using pieces of roots. This practice is by prominent horticulturists considered as tending to debilitate and reduce vitality — the seat of vital life in fact resting in the Natural Crown (the point where wood cells blend into root cells) and that once destroyed cannot be renewed. But one healthy permanent tree can ever be grown from a single seedling stock.” f| Stark Delicious bearing its 3rd crop of S. apples big as your two fists, y lOUS II Nothing less can describe the sight of ' theloaded5andC-year-oldStarkDelicious ' (OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root) apple trees in C. M. Fette’s orchard in Ralls Co., Mo. The trees (Stark Trees) looked like veritable piles of apples. The colored photo above shows one of Fette’s 6-year-old Among all the great conquerors of the world stands an apple tree— STARK DELICIOUS. Alexander the Great marched three-quarters of the way across Asia, but Stark Bro’s great Stark Delicious has marched around the world, so that it is thriving and at home in every apple land on earth. Verily the sun never sets on Stark Delicious trees. William the Conqueror, by 20 years of fighting, won a kingdom of a few thousand square miles, but the empire won by the Stark Delicious from Stark Bro’s in the same amount of time covers all America, reaches into Canada, embraces the British Isles, France, Germany, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Korea, China, Japan, India and the “ Islands of the Sea.” Caesar in all his glory ruled a few millions of people, but the Stark Delicious has received the homage of tens of millions. The prize-taker of the great shows, the monarch of the fruit stands, the king of holiday fruits, and the sovereign home apple all the year round — the ne plus idtra of the famous hotels and cafes, and the favorite at the tables of the rich — Stark Delicious stands as the imperial apple of the world. A vast wealth has been wrung by Stark Delicious from the sunshine and the air, and has been poured down at the feet of thousands of American fruit growers. Where its magic root,® Lave gained a foothold, land values have leapt upward into the fabulous total of millions of dollars. It has helped pay off mortgages, build homes, rear children and send them to college. Origin of Stark Delicious All this great triumph has beea attained by one lone tree in the space of 2^2 years. This tree, now 45 years old, is still alive and is a regular heavy bearer — only missed one crop in its lifetime. It was in 1894 that we first learned of the existence of this remark- able tree growing on the bleak cold prairie farm of Mr. Jesse Hiatt of Peru, Madison Co., Iowa. It was then practically un- known. We purchased outright the exclusive right of introduciion and propogation from the Original Tree from Jesse Hiatt, the Originator, obtained a PATENTED Trade-Mark from^ the U, S. Govern- ment, and then, after thorough testing, sent it out to conquer the world. It stands today the unquestioned King of Fruits THE WONDER APPLE BY ALL TESTS Photoof Jesse Hiatt and original Stark Delicious Tree— I-'ur- chased by Stark Bro’s 45 years old — Still bearing annual crops. Flavor Perfectly delicious — _ — qualityunsurpassed -crisp, fine grained, juicy and melting, with a fragrant aroma. Just sweet enough (with a touch of acid) to be delicious, and easily digested.” — Prof. Taylor, Idaho State Horticulturist. ” Best in quality I have ever tasted.”— Luther Burbank. Year-Long Keeping Qualities Kunze, ^ . r o noted Chicago fruit man, writes: “ 1 have just completed a record of having Stark Delicious on sale every day for more than twelve months.” Thousands can likewise testify to its year-long keeping qualities. Sells for $12.00 a Barrel— ” Ed. Mollatt at Port Murray has genuine Stark Delicious trees from Louisi- ana, Mo., in bearing. Sold his Stark Delicious at $12.00 per Ifarrel, while Baldwins sold for $2.50 to $3.00 per bar- rel.”—L. W. Gardner, New Jersey. Stark Delicious Boosts Prices on All Apples — “Received big prices for all my fruit because my genu- ine Stark Delicious trees sold the crop. I have refused $000 per acre for my orchard. It nets me six per cent, on $1200 dollars per acre valuation year in and year out.” — Judge Adam Thompson, DeEalb County, Mo. (See photo, page 3.) Prof. "Whitten. Mo. State Hortical- rroiinc nearer heaviest loaded tree I have seen anywhere was a 7-year Stark Delicious tree owned by Dean Jones of Columbia, Mo.” Hardy^Disease^Resis^^ Younff Bearer 5-year trees bear fine crops is ® the report from our genuine Stark ^ - wp 1 1 in cne lar I'luii/n as well as in the Soutli. Says D. M. Dickerson, "Wood- bury, Co., South Dakota, “ Fruited genuine Stark De i- cious four years after 40 degrees below zero. ” Stark Deli- cious trees are renowned for their vigor and resistance to disease. “ Scale killed allBen Davis, did n’t bother Stark Delicious, Wealthy and Liveland.” — Julius Trapp, Clin- ton Co., 111. Great Price-Bringer viewed from every angle- ^ prices of individual apples. Delicious trees from all sections. Oonstsint Be&r0r Delicious trees have a rec- yields of orchards, and the effect on land values — Stark Delicious has a marvelous, unparalleled record of making big money for the grower. Sells for 3 Times as Much aa Other Apples — “We get three times as much for Stark Delicious as for others.” — Mrs. E. A. Johnson, Bitter Root, Mont. ord for bearing in years when Great Pollenizer Stark Delicious is also a strong »jreat roiiemzer of other varieties. Says nearly all other trees fail. “ Apple crop very light here, but Stark Delicious and Stark King David are loaded.” — E. S. Marlatt, Warren Co., N. J. Yields Stark Delicious increases the size of its yield as the tree grow.s older. “The older they get the heavier they bear ’’says Burbank. J. C. Whitten, Director of Mo. Experiment Station, “ The Stark Delicious apple tree has proven the strong- est pollenizer on the Experiment Station grounds.” Douglass, former State Entomologist and Manager of the Indiana Apple Show says, “ Genuine Stark Delicious trees from Louisiana, Mo., make shy*bearing sorts m tiis same orchard bear better.” Big Money for Years in Stark Delicious By every test Stark Delicious is the apple tree you should plant for big, sure, constant profits. Remember that Old Oak Process Whole Root Trees are pro- duced to make you trees that will bear youngest and produce heaviest crops giving you the highest income possible in fruit growing. W W J' OFFICERS DIRECTORS WILLIAM P star K PRESIDENT WILLIAM H STARK VICE PRES JOSIAH J. HA2EN SeCvaTREAS TPilliamT^cStarkJRursei’ies WILLIAM P. STARK WIUUAM H. STARK EDWARD W.HAZEN JOSJAH J.HA2EN J H HALE NURSERIES AND OFFICE STARK CITV MISSOURI ADDRESS AND N AM E ARE’ BOTH TH E SAME PACKING HOUSE AND OFFICE NEOSHO MISSOURI October, 1917 . TO INQUIRING FRIENDS: These are times to make one think more deeply, and to act with all possible wisdom, foresight and energy for the interest of others as well as ourselves. Therefore w© also have raised in our own fields several "war" crops--oorn, oats, potatoes, etc. However, owing to unusually favorable weather, we were also able to grow our usual amount of high-grade nursery stock . And we are happy to say that we are able to offer our trees and plants at lower prices than last season. This sharing of our good fortune with our customers will surely be pleasing to them, but it should also prove a ben- efit to us, because it will have a tendency to increase our volume of sales, and therefore take care of the difference in price. Moreover, we have also made our guarantee of sat- isfaction even broader, as explained in this book. Prices of fruit have been higher this year all over the country, with few exceptions, and this is likely to be the tendency for some years to come. The planting and care of fruit trees does not need to interfere materially with production of one -year crops ; in fact, many growers raise farm crops between the rows of fruit trees; then the same cultivation benefits both. The labor and expense of growing fruit for home use is comparatively light, but productive of great reward. Isn’t the planting of fruit trees this season a matter of preparedness? We hope that you too have had a good season and we also extend our best wishes for this year. Sincerely yours, WILLIAM P. STARK NURSERIES. WE HAVE NO AGENTS. BUT SELL DIRECT - FROM - NURSERY ONLY i/X ' ■' i '■■ V ': ' ' ■> rt!' ^ ■ "Vv I 5. *C l.l : "'‘ ■' '„';-/j.f . ■ ,, i". ', V. • \"';, •'?A,; ;‘Ji,';( ''/'^ ■■ ■ ■ Stark Brok Nurseries at LOUISIANA. MaSince 1816 ® Stark Delicious Apple Dollar Maker thi Orchard “The Finest Apple in all the^Vorld” — Says Luther Burbank, "The Wizard of Horticulture” IUTHER Burbank’s opinion is shared by all the hundreds of expert pomologists . all over America. These men, who know apples “like a book,’’ have enthusias- tically declared Stark Delicious to be the peer of all apples. Nearly all of them are growing Stark Delicious in their own orchards. Such an expert is H. B. Fullerton, Long Island, N. Y., Agr. Exp. Station, who writes this fall: “Our Stark Delicious grown on genuine Stark Trees, are corkers this year. The color is superb and the size extremly large, far larger than I ever saw in New York, and the flavor simply glorious. It proved conclusively to me that at 58 years the palate is just as sensitive to good eating as it was at 18.’" PROF, n. E. VAN DEMAN Ex- United States PomoLogist He says — “Stark Bro’s trees bear everywhere. Stark Bro’s, who bought outright the exclusive right to propagate ‘Stark De- licious’ have sent it all over the world— to Asia. Europe, Korea, Australia, New Zea- land and elsewhere. The tree has endured very cold climates safely. It is very productive as well. It certainly has a great record for re- liability and Quality." E. P. POWELL, Horticultural Au- thor and Orchardist oj International Fame, Mr. Powell writes — " Burbanks are wiz- ards; Stark Bro's are saviors. I have known a large num- ber of Burbanks in my life — but I have never found a satis- factory predecessor for Stark Bro’s. The firm that saved ‘Stark Delicious,’ the no- blest apple in the world today — and made it known to the world, is a benefactor equal to Luther Bur- bank." “Stark Delicious’" Pleases Virginia Grower Your Delicious apple has a certain future in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Delicious in our orchard show size, shape, and color equal to the Western exhibits that I have seen at apple shows. We like the way Delicious trees grow — upright, and with strong, stubby fruit wood. — H. M. Magie, Augusta Co., Va. This Stark Orchard Has Helped This Man To Become Independent Five years ago, we received an inquiry from W. S. Mygrant, Conductor of the Mygrant’s City Band of New York City, and famous cornet soloist at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. He had just bought an old abandoned farm near Saugerties, N. Y., and wanted to put out an orchard. On Aug. 1 1 , 1915, he wrote us: *T bought several hundred trees from you five years ago; genuine ‘Stark Delicious', Stayman Winesap, Black Ben, Stark King David, etc. They have all made wonderful headway and fruited. Stark Delicious large — wonderful flavor. (See photograph, page 11.) I well remem- ber that the advised me not to plant these trees, but you assured me they would grow and fruit — and I took your advice. I , am working on a plan that many people could follow who are trying to get away from the big cities into the country. To my son, I said: ‘Boy, we will be partners. You work the farm — I will stay in the city at my business and support you and your orchard until you and your industry can support me.’ We gave the son a large interest in the farm and orchard, when he married last September — and I am now arranging to retire, except for one or two days a week in the city. I enclose an order for more Stark trees. I must say that your trees surely had the right 'back bone' in them to grow as they have.” '‘Stark Delicious" Sells for $7.50 per Barrel When Other Apples Fail to Bring More Than $2.50 The Greencastle Orchard Co., of Putnam Co., Ind., shipped this fall a carload of Stark Delicious, barrelled, to the Boston market. They sold for $7,50 per barrel. Ben Davis from the same section were bringing $2.50 at the same time. The Greencastle Orchard Co. had on display at the Indiana Apple Show 125 boxes of Delicious, which they sold at the show at $2.00 per box. They are enthusiastic about Stark Delicious and are boosting it all the time. Mr. Hind, a member of the Orchard Company, says that Stark De- licious is their big payer and that in future plantings they will plant them largely. He says that it is the greatest apple grown. He declares that the markets will never get enough Stark Delicious, and that they will always bring good prices. Among other points that the Greencastle people and other orchardists in Indiana grow enthusiastic over is that Stark Delicious is absolutely free from blight. One Indiana man told us that he had an orchard of 8 or 9 year old apple, among them 40 Stark Delicious. These were surrounded by Jonathanand other standard sorts, and while the others, especially Jona- than, were blighted badly. Stark Deli- cious had never shown a black leaf LUTHER BURBANK "The Wizard of Horticulture" Burbank says — “Stark Delicious** trees have been grow- ing on my place for years and never failed to produce a crop. As they grow older they bear more, lar- ger, better fruit. Many apples have rather a spicy fra- grance and flavor, but none has the de- licious combination of ‘Stark Delicious.' It is a gem — the finest apple in all the world." Genuine “Stark Delicious" Trees Marvelously Hardy Since “Stark Delicious” was first introduced by Stark Bro’s in 1895, millions of genuine "Stark Delicious” (trade- mark) trees have been supplied by us to the fruit growers of the world. The orchardists of America have made "Stark Delicious” their favorite tree. Their experience with genuine Stark trees has shown them how unusually hardy and disease-resistant these trees are. It has proven their strong growing habits, their habits of bearing young and their* habits of bearing heavy crops of extra fancy fruit every year. Their experience has hammered home the truth of the old axiom "Stark Trees Bear Fruit.” A Wonderful Money Maker For Growers The profits their “Stark Delicious” crops enable them to bank every year, because of the surpassing quality and excel- lent keeping and shipping ability of this remarkable apple, clinches their long cherished faith in all the offerings of this, the Oldest and Most Up-To-Date Nursery in America — the Largest in the World. Whether you are a big commercial orchardist or a man who wishes to plant a little home orchard or a few trees in the back yard, you must in justice to your pocketbook and your palate include "Stark Delicious” in your planting In fact, at least half your orchard, it makes no difference how large or how small it is, should be "Stark Delicious” trees. Kunze, Famous Chicago Fruit Store, Makes Wonderful Record With Stark Delicious. Have Brought 35c Each One of the most remarkable records ever made in keeping apples was accomplished by the Kunze Fruit Store — an institution that handles the highest grade fruit in the world, and caters to the select trade of Chicago. Stark Delicious is a splendid long keeping apple, and if you want further proof of this fact read what Mr. Kunze says: “I have just completed a record of having Stark Delicious on sale in my fruit store every day for more than twelve months. These apples were from the 1914 crop, picked in October and I sold them every day until November, 1915 — three weeks more than a year. I could have kept them longer, but the supply gave out. The last of these apples was still juicy and of fine flavor. “The reason I decided to keep Stark Delicious on sale all through the summer was because I always have trouble getting high quality summer apples for my trade. Why shouldn't I keep Stark Delicious? It is without doubt the best, highest quality and classiest apple ever grown; and I was right, they kept per- fectly and even in the hottest weather of last August those apples were as juicy and rich as the day they came off the tree — even better than they were the previous October. “I am now selling Stark Delicious at 60c for a basket of five apples. In prior years, I have sold them as high as 35c a piece, and my customers were always satisfied. “I buy Stark Delicious in carload lots because my customers continually demand them after they have once tasted it's unsurpassed flavor” (Signed.) L. G. Kunze. Stark Delicious Gro'wn on an OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Tree rk Delicious Apple stark Brok Nurseries i atL0UISIANA.H0.Sinoe»l6 ^‘Genuine Stark Trees^^ Bear ® ENUINE ‘Stark Delicious’ trees are now growing and bearing fruit in all parts of the world” said E. P. Taylor, State Horticulturist, and Consulting Expert on Horticulture. ‘‘From old New York State,” he continued, ‘‘comes the report that it is a great and a superior apple and Penn- sylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, as well as all New England sends the same testimony. Tennessee, Kentucky, Maryland, and the Carolinas and the Virginias have tested it and found it a success. The orchard planters of Canada have given it a place and rated it at the top. The central states of the Mississippi and Missouri River Basins have the strongest praises for it. Colorado, Montana and New Mexico are raising superb specimens. The Inter-Mountain states of Utah and Idaho have planted thousands of acres of ‘Stark Delicious’ that are now bearing to the delight and profit of the planters. In California it has not been found wanting and the great northwest apple states of Oregon and Washington are receiving more for their ‘Stark Delicious’ than for any other apple grown by them. Thrives in Any State — Any $87.50 From One 9-Year Tree Mm Soil Where Annies Grow •301* »» nere /\ppies \jrOW genuine stark Delicious trees from JHMHI I MwImm ‘‘This great apple is adapted to a remark- Stark Bro's at Louisiana.Mo , bore heavy crop tw ® .. .. . One bore 25 bu. The fruit from this one tree brought ® range of climatic and soil conditions. $87.50 or §3.50 per bu. on $60 an acre hillland. At this 'W Not only is it already our great American rate, an acre (50 trees) would bring $4375.00. My Stark Delicious trees began bearing when 5 years old. Very large, beautiful dark, rich red color, finest quality fruit. Keep better than any other apple, and remains juicy until very last. Stark Delicious should be picked just as soon as well colored and seeds brown, and put in cel- lar or storage. I pick Stark Delicious middle of Sep- tember. My Stark Delicious solid as a rock now — more than 2 months after picking. Will keep until late spring, or longer. “Two months ago I left a half barrel of Stark Delicious culls in the orchard. Since then we have had the hottest fall weather. I looked in this barrel yesterday. They were solid and in splendid condition. No rot whatever. Other varieties left in orchard rotted entirely few days after picking. “Genuine Stark Delicious trees the healthiest and most resistant to insects and diseases. This fall, in looking for borers, I could not find any in my Stark Delicious trees. Other varieties were badly attacked.'* plIinolB Crown Bk HAROLD SIMMONS Famous Minnesota mmjk Horticulturist, Says: “This season is as amply demonstrative of the superior quality of the Stark Delicious apple as last winter is demonstrative of its hardiness. The Delicious apples produced here were ^ sold before Christmas to apple growers having plenty of choice winter varieties on hand , who, having isted the “Delicious,” were willing to pay more than twice the amount for them that they could get for their own fruit, which in- {■k eluded such varieties as Jonathan, Bayard, N. Y. Greening, Wealthy, McIntosh Red, etc.*' “I have sold all my ‘Stark Delicious' apples by the box for from $3.00 to $5.00 per bushel. I sold three boxes of ‘Stark Delicious' out by the plate at 25c per single apple. ‘Stark Delicious’ trees bear apples on every twig; have had apples every year since started to bear, 5 years ago.” — H. C. Cupp, Pres’t Miss. Val. Apple Growers’ Assn., Adams Co., 111. Wins Out in Ohio. — We are much pleased with the Delicious in growth of tree, early bearing habit, size, color, and quality of fruit. — W. J. Green, Horticulturist, Wayne Co., O. Ohio Man Praises “Stark Delicious”. — Stark Delicious are keeping up to this date (March 3rd) in perfect condition, while other good apples in the same box all decay. This most beautiful and luscious apple is certainly an acquisition. We may well call it one of God’s new and greatest gifts to the children of men. — A. I. Root, Editor Gleanings in Bee Culture, Ohio. OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Trees 9~Year Stark Delicious in Sanger Orchards, Rockingham Co., Va. Barrels Perfect Apples per Tree — All ''Stark Trees. Michigan Grown Olhiic OklaKoma Crown Tennesaae Grown Enormous "Stark Delicious'* from 19 States Exhibited^ the Great Stark Bro's Apple Show at Louisiana, Mo,^. Stark Bro’s Nurseries atL0UlSIAN4MaSincel816 11 Stark Delicious Apple I® Stark Delicious Everywhere Finest Apple in Iowa A Profit Maker in West Virginia Great Cropper in Iowa ! I “Delicious is profitable with me. Three barrels from one tree this year; splendid keepers, even in common storage. Am recommending it wherever I go/' — S. W. Moore, Instructor in Agriculture, W. Va. Succeeds in New Jersey “A box of genuine Stark Delicious shown at New Brunswick at our last annual meeting was considered as fine as any Mr. C. E. Bassett of the Department of Markets, Washington, D. C., formerly the Secretary of the Michigan Society, ever saw. East or West. I consider this a great compliment for our State Society and for Stark Trees. It was grown by Mr. J. H. Lippincott of Moorestown, Burlington Co.” — Howard G. Taylor, Sec'y N. J. State Hort. Society. 3 Trees Bore 40 Bushels i VMWn 1903 I bought from Stark Bro’s three Delicious apple trees. They came into bearing at four years old and have never failed to bear a good crop every year since. This year the three trees had at least 40 bushels on them. Every- 0^^ body that has tasted them say they are the best apples that they ever saw and they all want to know where I got those trees. The trees are very thrifty, the limbs will bend to the ground with their loads of fruit, but they never br?ak. I would not take $25.00 a piece for my three trees today,” — Geo. W. Walker, Ark. "We regard the Stark Delicious apple absolutely the finest fruit in the apple family. Our 500 genuine “Stark Delicious” trees are doing well. So far as comparison with other apples go, there can be none and the world * owes you a debt of gratitude in BK3|jr2Spi-^^^ the propagation of this variety.” — J^o. S. Moore, Buren Co., Iowa. “My ‘Stark Delicious’ trees bore their fourth con- secutive crop this season — averaged ten boxes a tree, practically all number ones. We thinned heavily, still the trees looked like fountains of apples. ‘Stark Delicious’ sells for double other choice varieties and I never had enough to supply the ^ demand.” — Charles O. Gar- rett, Polk Co., la. _ Missouri Grown .4 3-Year-Old ** Stark Delicious' Tree ‘'Stark Trees Bear Fruit" **Stark Delicious^’ a Winner in Michigan “Somehow I had gotten the impression that Stark Delicious apple did not grow to a large size in Michigan. This year, a genuine Stark Deli- cious tree from Louisiana, Mo., came into bearing. There are twenty or thirty apples on the tree and I have been watching them as they develop. Yesterday, I took out a tape measure and measured a few / ^ OLP oak process Whole RootT.ee. hatfdozen Ip • ^ pies (and there are a ^ ^ good number of I others on the tre:; J jgBCTi^SMSPB8!ililS^4tf8^ just as large) thecir- m cumference ran from fl inches to llK H inches — they are V beauties.” — J.B.Bar- v County ^ Michigan. lQ|^Q^ 5 Bushel: Best Apple in West Virginia. — “Fine, none better; trees bending with fruit; deep, bright red with bloom; uni- form, good size; does not drop from tree; re- sponds readily to good treatment. Ever>*one who has Delicious has a good word for it. S. \V. Moore of Elwell says it is the best apple in his orchard. He is one of the best au- thorities in this State." — C. S. Scott, Monroe Co.. W. Va. "Stark Delicious" Tree 4 Years Old ‘Stark Trees Bear Fruit' Per Tree in India na “Genuine Stark Delicious ap- ple is proving the best I have; liardy, strong grower and bore a good crop this year, some trees five bushels. Everyone here thinks it the best ap- ple in the world.” — John J. Henwood, Fayette Co.. j Indiana. / Kansas Grown Best in Nebraska. — /| “I make a specialty of [1 testing and cultivating 5 j trees of the best and p| highest quality for Neb., V| and after fifteen years of Vi actual work I have found \ that genuine Stark Deli- cious is the most hardy and resistant to fungous diseases of all the varieties I have ever met with. And for beauty, quality and saleability, it stands at the top.” — G. V Hoffman, Jason, Nebr. "Stark Deliciotis" 6 Years After Planting "Stark Trees Bear Fruit" — Bumper Crops Proves Its Superiority in Wisconsin “This winter, with the thermometer from 34 to 37 degrees, my genuine Stark Delicious trees have not killed back an inch. This year they are set with fruit buds and give promise of fruit. It’s a wonder the society doesn’t wake up and plant an apple of quality, like Delicious, instead of some of the doubtful varieties selected for those new trial orchards.” — Everett C. Tulledge, Fond du Lac Co., Wis., in Wis- consin Horticulture. Bears Enormous Crops in Iowa “Have ten Delicious fruiting; thirty-five trees of other varieties. The ten Delicious have borne more than all the other thirty-five.” — George Hockett, Ringgold Co., Iowa. West Virginia Grow: OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Trees 4^Year-0ld Stark Delicious in the 100-Acre Pecos Valley^ N. M., Orchard of R, M. Love. These "Stark Trees" Made $200.00 per Acre Land Worth $1000.00. Pennsylvania Grown New York Grown Delaware Grown Indiana Grown Doable-Life Grimes btatk Bros Nurseries atLOUISIANA.MaSitioel8L6 at the illustrations at the top of this page — those SLieOne-yeay T ops, “Double-Life” trees. They are stronger and larger tops than most 2-yr. trees, or even 3-year trees of some ^ nurserymen. These particular trees were ^ 1 to IK inches in caliper and were 9 ft. 1 ^ inch high — the largest one-year trees we ^ have ever seen — the Stark Delicious body ^ and roots and Stark Bro's soil, climate 0^ and cultural methods made these marvels. The photo of the root system of a young orchard tree shown at top of page 17 I ill ustrates the roots of double-life trees. ^5|L Note the little bunch of crab roots . down below and then the strong brace roots that have grown out from the Stark Delicious orchards. It is the splendid Stark De- licious root that grows on “Dou- ble-Life” trees that makes them grow so much strong- er in the nursery and orchard. As Thos. F. Rigg, Horticultural Ed- itor of American Poultry C Journal has said: “The Grimes on Stark Delicious stock (‘Double-Life’ Grimes) have made . wonderful growth ^ ^ compared with Grimesnoton “Stark Trees Bear Fruit' Ten Huge ‘Double-Life’ Stark Trees Showing i One ^ Summer's \ Growth These Lusty Stark Delicious Roots are Responsible for this Record Breaking Growth Grimes Golden It G.; J '' The Accumulated “Know-How” of 100 Years Conquers the Only Weakness of the World’s Greatest Yellow Apple RIMES GOLDEN has always been a magnificent apple. Great, golden, transparent, yellow beauties with an ex- quisitely fragrant aroma. Their crisp, tender flesh, rich and spicy and juice-laden, has won the greatest popularity in all markets — a popularity that enables growers of this rich, luscious apple to demand big prices everywhere every year. For years we have searched in vain for an all-around better yellow apple than Grimes Golden. It still holds first place, and will until one equal in flavor and superior in tree and keeping qualities can be produced. The public in general and the expert pomologists in particular have always praised the fruit of this tree. Speaking of it in his famous authoritative work on the apple, “American Pomology.” Warder said: “Quality very best; use, dessert; loo good for aught else." As a tree the Grimes Golden is hardy, a vigorous grower, a late bloomer and a young bearer. It has had only one weakness — but that one has raised havoc among Grimes Golden orchards all over the world. That weakness has now been overcome. Grimes Golden has been freed from blighting “Collar Rot” that attacked and destroyed this splendid tree just as it began to bear the heaviest crops of fine apples — just when it was in its prime — its richest, most productive age (from 12 to 15 years old). Stark Bro’s New, Doubles For years we have been a.sked to devise some method that would save this great tree to American Horti- culture. “Collar Rot” was killing off thousands of these great trees. Ordinary Improved Method of “Double- Working the Life of Grimes Golden Trees “double-working,** as commonly practiced, could not be entirely relied upon as a sure cure or pre- ventive. From all sides came the appeal to us. “Make Grimes Golden as sturdy, as [long-lived as Stark Delicious trees.” Fruit growers. Editors of F arm Journals— orchardists all over the country joined in recognition of the seriousness of the situation and in the hope and faith that Stark Bro’s methods could perfect the remedy. Year "Double-Life" Stark Trees 9 Feet 1 Inch Tall — From a ’ Largest 1 Year Trees We Ever Saw, TheStark Delicious Roots ' Growing Conditions Made Possible These Record-Breakers. Noted Editor Commends New Method Hon. Thos. F. Rigg, Horticultural Editor of “The American Poultry Journal,” declares: “Your new plan of propagating weaker sorts (like Grimes Golden) on Stark Delicious is the 7no5t important step ever taken by an American nursery. This method gives a wonderfully strong root system which means greatly increased vigor, increased production, far better keepers and long life to sorts ordinarily of short life.” Hundreds Tested to Discover Best Stock We knew of no variety that we could unqualifiedly endorse and use as a stock on which to double-work weak growing varieties. For years we carried on extensive tests. The ideal stock must be hardy, vigorous growing, resistant to canker, collar rot and other diseases; it should also be aphis resistant. There were varieties such as Northern Spy, which had most of these characteristics. But the one big important characteristic we were searching for in our tests was a variety which would root on its own wood thus making the roots just as hardy and just as resistant to disease and insects as the top of the tree. Out of all the hundreds of varieties we tested — that one best variety proved to be STARK DELICIOUS. The greatest advantage of Stark Delicious is the fact that it roots on its own wood, thus mak- ing the strongest and hardiest roots possible. This is the all-important difference between Stark Bro’s “Double-Life” trees and the old ordinary double-worked trees. The lusty, hardy root system that grows out from the Delicious wood gives to the tree a vigor and sturdiness that has amazed the horticultural world. Look New Method Praised by High Authority — Owner of 750 Acre Orchard As an illustration of the importance of the perfect- ing of this method that does cure the weakness of Grimes Golden, we are glad to quote so high an authority as the Hon. Silas Wilson, the famous pomologist of Iowa and Idaho, and a practical orchardist owning 750 acres of fruit trees: “I don’t know how you could produce a more valuable tree than by double-working Grimes Gold- en. Double-worked on such a stock as Stark Delicious doubles the value of the tree for orchard planting. It will have the effect of placing you at the head of bene-* factors of the fruit interests of the United States. Stark Delicious and Grimes Golden succeed almost any place between the two oceans.” Another Stark Bro’s Tree Triumph. A New. Better Method of “Double-Working” Perfected There is as much difference between Stark Bro’s new “Double-Life” process and the old method of double-working as there is between the old method of double-working and the ordinary apple trees that are not double-worked. Some people top-work weak grow- ing varieties on Northern Spy, Ben Davis, etc. But these varieties have serious faults. For instance, the Northern Spy is a slow grower, the roots knot badly and it comes into bearing very late — the wood is very straight grained and splits badly. The Ben Davis is a short-lived tree, very subject to canker and other diseases. Furthermore, Stark Delicious has proven more aphis-resistant than Northern Spy. In New Zealand where woolly aphis is so bad that apple trees propa- gated the ordinary way cannot live, Stark Delicious succeeds, and has been selected there as the ideal stock One Year "Double-Life" Grimes, Rows a Mile Long. Heavy Bearing, Long-lived Orchards are Money-makers; Short-lived, Weak-bodied Trees Cause Big Losses. Statk Brols Nuiseties at LOUISIAMMaSinoeiae Double-Life Grimes Stark Bro^s Achieve Another Triumph Above Mr. Stark's Finger, Note the Strong, Stiff Stark Delicious Brace Roots and Body that Give the Vigor to "Double-Life" Trees. Noted Fruit Expert Praises Pro- cess Originated By Stark Bro’s PROF. J. C. Whitten, Dean of Horticulture, University of Mis- souri and Agricultural Experi- ment Station, writes us; think there is no doubt that it is desirable to work any weaker variety on a hardy, vigorous tree like Stark Delicious not only to get a better trunk from the ground up, but also to get a better root system. Stark Delicious in a short time grows so vigorously as to get virtually on its own root system regardless of the stock on which it was grafted. This is especially true where you use long scion and short root, as you are using. “I am convinced that any commercial varieties which have weak trees, take collar rot through canker, etc., and die as early as Grimes Golden has a tendency to do, is very much safer worked on Stark Delicious on account of securing healthy strong root system and healthy vigorous trunk. *‘Other varieties which bear desirable fruit have the disadvantage of a weak tree or a tree susceptible to sun scald, canker, collar rot or other disease which kill the trunk. “I believe it is highly desirable to double-work'"’ these weak growers on some resistant variety. Stark delicious is the hardiest, most vigorous growmg and healthy tree grown. It is never injured by the lowest temperatures of our most severe winters. It is not susceptible to shn scald. It is resistant to canker and other trunk'diseasesf. For that reason I regard it as the best variety on which to top work in the orchard. It is more desirable, however, to have this double-working done in the nursery where the trees can be budded at a youthful age so they heal over per- fectly, avoiding bad wounds incidental to double- working on old trees in the orchard.** The “How” of the "Double- Life** Process Perfected hy Stark Bro’s This “Double-Working” Process, trade-marked by Stark Bro's, as conceived and completed here at Louisiana, Mo., injects into Grimes Golden trees the blood of long life — the stamina and roots of the Stark Delicious tree. The increased vigor actually results in a Grimes Golden tree that will bear more apples, bigger apples and better Apples. And — because it doubles the life of the tree, it more than doubles the profit to the fruit grower, for it adds years to the life of Grimes Golden tree at the heaviest bearing period. We start with carefully selected, hardy whole French Crab Roots. (See C in photo.) To each is grafted a long scion of sturdy Stark Delicious, which forms the main mass of lusty root growth and the trunk. (See B in photo.) High up on this sturdy body is added the Grimes Golden bud. (See A in photo.) Result— a “Double-Life” Grimes Golden tree. The wood of the Grimes Golden starts well above the ground surface. There can be no collar rot — and the trunk becomes stronger at the union than at any other point. This is an expensive process for us — requiring three full years here in our nurseries to produce a one-year “Double-Life” Grimes Golden tree. But we have double reward in saving this great apple and practically doubling its life. To give the famous “Grimes Golden” the added value of the sturdiness of the Stark Delicious — this is a triumph of which we are justly proud. Bears Despite Drouth “I am strongly in favor of double-worked Grimes Golden. None of Grimes Golden, so worked, have been affected by Crown Rot. They are very thrifty and have made a mar- velous growth. They began bearing when young and have borne good crops consecutively since. We have trees this year that will make 12 to 15 bushels each. Last year in spite of the extreme drought the apples were very large and perfect. — H. D. Simpson, Knox Co., Ind. DOUBLE-LIFE PROCESS “Stzu-k Trees Golden Above Here Ground Line rimes Golden ^ctual^tze Grown & joble-Wofked Tree Delicious and Root Study This Photograph. It Shows Why "Stark Trees Bear Fruit." Recommends New Grimes Golden I “I have advised the plant- ' ing of double-worked Grimes I Golden for a number of years. Otherwise, it is short lived.” — Benj. W. Douglass, former State Entomologist and Mgr. of Indiana Apple Show. Cures The Weakness “Double-working trees (on Stark Delicious) is the panacea for succeeding with ap-, pies with this weakness (collar rot and canker) I feel certain tl^£ . through the Stark Brb^, spirit much 'good will' 1^'., accomplished.” — MajcSy TLT^I^: ■ Stark "Double-Life" Grimes Bear Fine Fruit Horticultural Authorities Advise and ..yCommend This New Process E. H. Shepard, Editor “Better Fruit,” Hood River,'.!©ireg6n. — “I believe this is one of the greafest>!"it6pS that has been taken towards the improvement'-Of orchards.” Prof. E. X^Wickson, Director Calif. Agri. Ex- perimenttSta. — “We need here particularly dou- ble-working", on woolly aphis resistant roots. The principle 'srou are employing will avoid many tr'dubles.X;,. Prof. L. H. Bailey, Director N. Y. Agri. Exper. Sta. and Editor Encyclopedia of Hort. — “I like double-wSrking. This practice now has sufficient history 'behind it to give it standing.” ProL‘^.' P. Taylor, Horticulturist Utah Fruit ■ Gfowers' Assn., Salt Lake City, Utah. — “You're makihg stronger trees of Golden Grimes by double-working them upon Stark Delicious. I hqttje ¥.ev.^ seen a diseased' Stark Delicious in the v?h(sle tAermountairti', section. Buyers of nursery trees ..wiil' appreciate- what, you are doing.” Henry C. Cupp, Pres. Miss. Valley Apple Grow- ers’ Assn,, Adams Co., 111. — “In double-work- ing Grimes Golden on Stark Delicious you are doing the world a wonderful favor. I congratu- late you. May you live long to improve the apple and its length of life as a tree.” Prof. J. P. Stewart, Ex. Pomologist, Penn. State College. — “I am glad to note.i'that you are to furnish Grimes Golden double-worjted. As you know, I have been recommending .ithis.” Parke A. Jacob, Orchardist, Brooke Co., W. Va. — “You are doing your duty by sending out Grimes Golden double-worked on stock immune from trunk blight or collar rot. Just as ordinary Grimes Golden reach a good, profitable bearing age, .--the collar rot takes them.” Double-Worked Grimes Grow lOO^fo Than Ordinary Grimes “My double-worked Grimes planted last year made 6 ft. growth this season. Ordinary Grimes planted the year before (one year old. than the double-worked trees), only made three ft. Jennings, Wash. Co., * rk. growth.” — Dr. M. B. iHJFF : BroV. * • . St-irk Trade ,’4 4 Griines Golden Frank Holsinger, Wy- ^ Every GENUINE Bca/s This Trade-Mark Lab- \ andotte, Co., Kans.’ 'Double-Life" Stark 14 Stark Bro's Nurseries atlOUlSIAN4MaSinoe]816 Black Ben Apple Black Ben” Apple “ It Fills The Barrels.” “ Sold My Black Ben for $3.00 Per Bu. Box.” — C. W, Wilmeroth. From the standpoint of dollars and cents, and year in and year out bearing, Black Ben has, except genuine “Stark Delicious” no equal. The fruit is big and flashy — rich, glowing red that always takes the eye on the markets. Black Ben and genuine “Stark Delicious” are the two apples that have put the old Ben Davis out of business. They are far better apples and far bigger money makers. S. T. Cole planted 58 acres Black Ben in his Ozark Mountain Orchards. These showed up so well that he planted 40 acres more of Black Ben trees from Stark Bro’s Nurseries. In speaking of one plat of trees he says: “Stark Trees are the best I ever planted. Out of 800 lost only 4 or 5.” Sold my crop of Black Ben at $3.00 to $5.00 per barrel. The best price offered for the Ben Davis was from $1.00 to $1.50 per barrel. Remembering that Black Ben bears just as heavy and produces bigger apples than Ben Davis, you can see what a difference this price makes, for as Editor Irvine of the Fruit Grower said: “It fills the barrels.” Sold My “Black Ben” For $3.00 Per Bushel The color of the fruit is just right for market and C. W. Wilmeroth, the well-known commission man and orchardist says: “have just refused an offer of $2.00 to $2.25 per (bu.) box from a N. Y. dealer for a carload of Black Ben.” LATER: “Sold my Black Ben on the N. Y. market the other day for $3.00 per box. Jonathan only brought $2.00. Just had a pleasant call from Tibbits, Pres, of the Wenatchee Apple Growers’ Association, who told me — T have a block of Black Ben (trees from Stark Bro’s) which commenced to bear at 3 years of age and have borne every year. This year they are 8 years old and aver- aged 10 boxes to the tree. They bear heavier than Red Ben Davis.’ ” “Black Ben” Handsomest Apple Black Ben Finer than Your Description says Henry Oliver, an orchardist of Franklin Co., Tenn. “Comparing the fruit with your description shows no mistakes, no errors, no falsehood. I can recommend Black Ben.” Bore in 2 Years. From up in Custer Co., Nebr., J. H. Gavin writes: “Stark trees are the finest I have ever had. Black Ben bore fruit the second year. This, the third year, they are fruiting freely.” Finest Orchard in the State Mr. J. S. Moore, whose famous Stark Tree orchard in Van Buren Co., la., says: “Our orchard contains 2000 Black Ben trees, all from Stark Bro’s, and have made a splendid record with us. Authorities from the Ames Exp. Station pronounced it the finest orchard in the state. We will want more Stark Trees from Stark Bro's at Louisiana, Mo., because they are the best money can buy.” Photo Moore Orchard, page 15. Black Ben a Great Sensation Black Ben has probably created a greater sensation than any apple we have ever introduced with the single exception of Stark Delicious. It has been the subject of more discussion in horticultural circles than any apple we know, and after the test of time it has come out victor — has proven itself far superior, larger, better color and a bigger money-maker than Gano, Ben Davis, Red Ben Davis or any apple of that class. In fact, for both commercial and home orchards, the combination of Stark Delicious and Black Ben cannot be improved upon, along with “Double-Life” Grimes Golden and our other commercial leaders, such as Stayman Winesap, ordinary Winesap (which is again gaining well-earned popularity). Wealthy, Jonathan, York, etc. Successful Orchardist Praises “Black Ben” History of “Black Ben^’ Black Ben, like Stark Delicious, is an exclusive Stark Bro's introduction. It is a seedling which originated in the Ozark Mtns. of Wash. Co., Ark., on the farm of M. Black. From the original tree 9 grafts were taken and set in J. F. Bain’s orchard where each year they excelled Ben Davis, bear- ing some years when Ben Davis failed. (See photo on I ever saw” says Mac Alexander of Mifflin Co., Pa. All well posted fruit men now heartily agree with what we said when we first introduced it years ago. We believed all orchardists would some day plant it instead of Ben Davis if they knew as much about it as we did — a decided improvement in apples; more beautiful, more solid dark red color, better quality, better keeper and a surer bearer than Ben Davis — four very important money- making points. It is far ahead of Gano; decidedly larger, a longer keeper, and does not scald in cold storage. It is much deeper and richer red in color than Gano ; Black Ben catches the eye, excites the appetite and sells itself by its superior ap- pearance. W. B. Cross of Denver Co., Colo., says: “If I were to set another orchard of 100,000 trees I should plant 30,000 Black Ben, 10,000 Delicious, 5,000 King David, the remainder Winesap, Jonathan and Rome Beauty. I think you have done the right thing by discarding Ben Davis, Gano, Missouri Pippin, altho’ I suppose it has been a hard thing for you to give up Ben Davis”. Note. — Stark Bro’s won’t grow, — haven’t grown, a Ben Davis for years. It isn’t worth planting because Black Ben is better in every way. Black Ben Trade-Mark Reg. Introduced by Stark Bro’s Grown on OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Trees Keg. U. S. Pat. office TrK«ll«llig,IL&M.OS. $1,080.00 From 5-Acre Orchard I. M. Macklin of Jay Co., Ind., says: “I have Black Ben and King David (genuine Stark Trees) all doing fine. I sold my crop of apples day before yesterday at $2.25 per bar- rel on the trees. VVe will have about 1200 bushels on my 5-acre orchard . ’ ’ — “Stark Trees Bear Fruit.” (That totalled $1,080.00 for one crop of this 5-acre orchard.) Prize The $500.00 Prize was awar- ded this car of Black Ben grown on 160 8-yr. old Stark Trees at Fruit a, Colo., at the National Apple Show. These 8-yr. old Stark Trees pro- duced 1250 bushel boxes of most beautiful apples. J. C. Wilson, the owner, received for these two acres $1250.00 net.— Dr. S. P. Green, Pres. Fruita Chamber of Commerce. “Wish My Canos Were Black Bens.” Judge Adam Thompson of Dekalb Co., Mo., writes: “ My Stark Delicious and Black Ben from your nurseries gave full crop. Gano and Jonathan light. Wish my Ganos, some 900 in all, were all Black Bens, from Stark Bro’s, as the latter bear all the time.” LATER: In The Fruit-Grower Judge Thompson says: “In 1898 I set out a commercial orchard of 40 acres. _ With Black Ben and Gano. Trees growing side by side, with exactly the same care, and I have noticed a marked difference between them. Black Ben from Stark Bro’s have not missed a full crop since coming into bearing. The Gano bears a crop only about every other year. Black Ben will bear any amount of fruit, bending to the ground without breaking off. The Gano will split off at the body of ^e tree. Apple buyers say they get less culls from Black Ben than from Gano, and prefer Black Ben. If I were putting out another commercial orchard I would plant all Black Ben trees from Stark Bro’s for the Ben Davis family. Black Ben is a better seller, better bearer, better quality than Gano, and an extra strong grower.” Best Bearers in Orchard Judge W. S. Mathews of Wise Co., Va., says: ‘‘My Black Bens came to the front as usual. The 10 Black Ben trees bearing more than the balance of the 210 trees in the entire orchard.” Branch of Young Black Ben In Orchards of J. F. Bam, Who Sold Us Black Ben Letter From Mr. Bain, Who Sent Us “Black Ben Geo. D. Bowers of Caldwell Co., Mo., writing in the Practical Farmer of Philadel- phia, says: “I received a letter from J. F. Bain of Arkansas, who speaks with authority in regard to Black Ben. Fie says: “Black Ben is from my orchard. (See photo above.) Stark Bro’s bought the scions and apples from me and have the apple very correctly photographed in their book. They speak very highly of it but do not over- rate it. The trees are sometimes mistaken for Ben Davis but the fruit is entirely unlike. It is a large apple, larger than Ben Davis, crimson red, no streaks; very fine -flavor, splendid eating, keeps here until April. A full bearer; tree is hardy. This apple has created the greatest enthusiasm.” We Bought ‘‘Black Ben” Outright As we purchased the exclusive right of introduction of this variety and bought entire right to all scions and buds from all known living trees of Black Ben, every genuine Stark Black Ben Orchard in America has come from Stark Trees grown by Stark Bro’s of Louisi- ana, Mo. About the only criticisms we have ever had on Black Ben apple were from those who had taken a chance on buy- ing so-called Black Ben elsewhere. We are advised that unscrupulous parties are cutting $3,000.00 From One Year’s Crop Twelve years ago, Frank Padon of Livingston Co., Ky., bought 1000 genuine Stark Trees — Stark Delicious, Black Ben, Champion. His orchard has attracted many people. This year he sold his apples to a Chicago buyer for the nice sum of $3,000.00. scions from all sorts of Ben Davis trees in Arkansas and selling them as Black Ben, and that thousands of Gano, Red Ben Davis, and even old Ben Davis scions have been sent out for Black Ben. If you want the genuine Stark trees remember you cannot buy them anywhere else in America. You can get them from Stark Bro’s. If your trees come from Louisiana they will be gen- uine, true-to-name, with extra vigorous tops and strong root systems. Glad I Planted “Black Ben” “Our young Black Ben orchard was loaded on every branch with beautiful fruit that has attracted wide attention. We are glad we followed your advice to put out those 250 Black Ben. We don't regret one of them." — N. A. Elberfeld, Hamilton Co., Tenn. “Black Ben,” the Barrel Filler Big money-maker, late keeper, best of the Ben Davis family, with all its advantages — early bearing, heavy bearing, long keeper, fine for cooking, beautiful color — OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Tree* but none of the faults of the Ben Davis (short-lived, poorest quality, subject to canker.) Black Ben is the best in quality of all the Ben Davis family, but we have never claimed that it was in the quality-class with Stark Delicious, Stark King David, Stayman Winesap or Grimes Golden. It is, however, a great beauty, a big money-maker and a long keeper. Fine Grower. — "Black Ben apple trees have made a fine growth. The apples are very hardy and fine keepers." — C. G. Cricelius, Meade Co., Ky. Of all the apple trees we have sold within the past generation, and of all the good varieties we have put out, none have given such universal satisfaction as Black Ben, with the exception of Stark Delicious. Black Ben is an apple that can be depended upon to bear money-making crops at all times. Brings Top Prices "Your Black Ben grows to enormous size and brings top prices. Keeps without loss un- til February.” — J. O. Nabours, White Moun- tain, N. M. J. S. Moore’s Black Ben, Van Buren Co., la. ’’Stark Trees.” This 165 Acre Orchard, la. Exp. Sta. Experts Pro- nounced “Finest in Iowa.” Bears at 3 Years in England “The 10 Black Ben apple trees shipped to me in England 3 years ago have grown into nice, com- pact trees and are bearing some this year. The Stark Trees purchased by Mr. Jones have all done well. A few days ago he invited me to look at them. He was perfectly satisfied with their growth.” — Samuel Sharp, Frodsham, Eng. Splendid Shipper and Keeper Holds up perfectly in storage. A late keeper and will stand more rough handling than any apple we know. If bruised the bruises dry up instead of rotting as is the case of most apples. Loaded to Almost Breaking W. H. Pierce of Ohio Co., Ky., writes: “My young Black Ben trees are loaded to almost break- ing with the finest apples I ever saw. I have many good varieties of apples but none to dis- card except the old Ben Davis. It is no good in commercial value.” Tnd« lilarkBe|.U.S.I^OfL 5. T. Coleys 140 Acre Orch- ard of Black Ben 6 Years Old — Bearing Heavily — All Genuine *‘Stark Trees" from Stark Byo*s. C. N. Miller's Big Money-Mak- ing Black Ben Orchard. 7' he Apples Hang Tight on the Tree, Keep Till June, and Bring High Prices. Black Ben Stark Bros Ntirsenes atlOUISIAN4MaSincel«6 Grown by R. Rasmussen, Washington Co., Neb. Stark King David (Trade-Mark — Reg. U. S. Pat. Office) Brilliant Red Grimes Golden” — Says Prof. H. E. Van Deman, Ex. U. S. Pomologist PROBABLY the greatest beauty of all appledom — and the quality — “Put your teeth into a Stark King David and the sensation is like old wine penetrating the whole system! Begins bearing at four years and bears heavily every year — brought the highest price of any apple on the markets of Great Britain last year,’’ says the Hon. T. H. Atkin- son, famous Washington orchardist. No STARK TREES do more to prove that “Stark Trees Bear Fruit” than the Stark King David. Youngest, Heaviest Bearing Apple Tree We Have Ever Fruited It is the youngest, heaviest bearer we have ever fruited. In fact, its only fault is its tendency to overbear. If that can be called a fault, it's a mighty good fault for an apple to have. One-year trees in John Bennett's orchard (photo shown page 17) bore two crops the first three years from planting. It takes mighty vigorous, well-grown trees to make such records as those made by Stark Trees — they have big roots, strongly developed tops, and as Mygrantsays (see his letter on page 9): “Stark Trees have the right backbone.” When we first hunted through the now famous Ozark Mountains in search of improved new apples, we heard of an apple of marvelous beauty and superb color; an apple that had the flavor of old wine — even better flavor than Jonathan — one which stuck on the tree over a month longer than Jonathan — one that the wind could not blow off. Hillcrest Stark King David Orchard. “My King David Were Beautiful — 72 to the Bushel." 143 Large Stark King David on 3-Year Tree in the Famous Round Crest Orchard, We Discovered “Stark King David” But only after a long search and after several long, hard trips over the rough Ozark Mountain roads did we finally discover it! There stood the original tree of Stark King David (see photo below) loaded with shining red apples. Look at the picture! Imagine what a tree of King Davids looked like to us after our long search — still loaded with apples on Oct. 25th. after all Jonathan in the neighborhood had fallen five weeks earlier — before September 15th. This shows how Stark King David will stick on the tree — but to insure long keeping, we advise that Stark King David be picked with Grimes Golden. We Bought Exclusive Propagating Rights ■We knew we had found a great new apple; we then and there bought the original tree and all its offsprings, all rights to scions and buds with the Exclusive Rights of Introduction. We named it “Stark King David” and registered it as Stark Bro’s Trade-Mark in the U. S. Pat. Office at Washington. This happened nearly 15 years ago. Since then it has borne record-breaking crops in every apple growing region, and America's highest apple authority. Col. G. B. Brackett, the U. S. Pomologist, says: King David is far above my expectations. A remarkably high-colored apple. Should sell well on the market, especially on the fruit stands where its appearance is so much to recommend it.” LATER: “I consider it one of our greatest apples — one of the best Stark Bro’s have ever introduced. It should be widely planted in alhsections.” It has made a great record East and West and the Middle-Western states are growing Stark King David to perfection. Keeping Qualities Praised by State Horticulturist Prof. Whitten. Horticulturist of Missouri State University and Exp. Station, says: “Our King David were taken out of storage the last week in May, no evidence of scald or other injury; flavor perfect; juicy, crisp and unexcelled in flavor by either Jonathan or All these trees are OLD OAK Grimes. It equals the Jonathan in beauty, storage, color and flavor; comes into bearing considerably ahead of Jonathan. In fact, one of the youngest bearers among our winter keeping apples. Tree is strong, firm, hard, does not break down when loaded with fruit; a vigorous grower and healthy. One of the most promising commercial apples.” How to Pocket Biggest Profits Growing “Stark King Davids” The secret of growing Stark King David for greatest profit is in knowing when to pick it. Like most all high-class apples, it should be picked while still crisp and firm (as early as Grimes Golden). Picking at the right time — early enough — will greatly increase the keeping quality of all the late winter keepers. Genuine Stark King David trees, as grown by our famous Stark Tree methods of select scions, whole roots, fertilization and intensive cultivation are vigorous, strong limbed, fast growing trees that will bear great masses of apples without breaking. It is bearing big loads of flashing red fruit everywhere. “Prettier Than the Color Plate,” I recommend it as one of the best to plant. On March 23rd I have Stark King David in my cellar in good condition; thrifty grower, a young and heavy bearer as I picked one bushel off a 4-year old tree. Quality hard to beat; fruit is dark red and hangs on tree so well. Advise all to plant.” — E. D. John, ■york Co., Pa. Wins in Kansas Kansas Univ. decides these famous Stark Bro's Sorts best adapted to Kans. soil and climate: “Econo- mic Entomology Classes of the Univ. of Kans. visited the Univ. Exp. Orchards to look over 117 different apples to ascertain what kinds are adapted to Kansas soil and climate. The vote gave first place to Stark King David, second to Stark Delicious. The fruit sold for a fancy price.” — From Lawrence Kansas Gazette. October 2nd. PROCESS Whole Root Trees Original Stark King David; Bore at 3 Years 3-Year Missouri Stark King David Kintzer’s 2-Year Stark King David in Bearing. Rev. C. H. Polhemus' 8-Year Stark King David in New York. 17 Stark Bro’s Nurseries atL0UISIANAMaSincel816 Stark King David Apple Praised by Great New York Authority From the highest apple authority in the greatest apple state in America — New York — comes a Recent Official Report, which says: “King David proved superior to either Jonathan or Arkan- sas Black. Hardy. Larger than Jonathan; better colored. This makes King David one of the orchard beauties. Added to its deep, solid red color are rotundity in shape and uni- formity in size. These three qualities give the variety almost perfection. Fruit hangs long and well. Flesh is firm, fine, crisp, tender, spicy and juicy.” — Prof. U. P. Fledrick, in the Official Report of N. Y. Agri. Exp. Sta. Orchard Bearing 10,000 Bushels OLD OAK Whole Root Trees Western Fanner’s Review, 9-30, '15: “From the 385 acre orchards of E. F, Stephens, Pres. Idaho Hort. Board, there will be 10,000 bu. of the state’s choicest apples. In this orchard the Stark King David is most productive, most vigorous grower of all varieties planted. A single tree four years old measured 16 feet in spread of branches and 15 feet high (see photo). 5 year Stark King David bore one thousand five hundred and forty apples. A young, productive bearer, suffers less from blight and is higher colored than its parent Jonathan. This orchard took premium on best general display. Stark Delicious and Stark King David (both introduced by Stark Bro’s of Louisiana, Mo.) are being grown. In the Manville orchards as well as the Stephens orchard, 5 and 6 year Stark Delicious are yielding fiveboxes per tree.” “Stark King David’* From Stark Trees Won Sweepstakes At the great Pecos Valley Fair on 3-box and 2-box entries, and the Special Premium I was the fortunate exhibitor of this grand variety, which created so much enthusiasm. Everyone pleased with quality and wonderful beauty. I predict a very large sale of this variety, as well as Stark Delicious.” — R. M. Love, Eddy Co., N. ^lex. Recommended by State Exp. Station “Will you change the Jonathan in my order to Stark King David? The Exp. Sta. reports very favorably on Stark King David.” — G. R. Agnew, Monroe Co., Mich. “Stark King David Proved Good Grower and early bearer. Have planted about twice as heavily of it as Jonathan and picked from four to five bushels from 5-year old trees. One of our very best sellers.” — E. H. Bancroft & Son, Kent Co., Del. “Exempt from Baldwin-Jonathan Spot: In same orchard Baldwin and Jonathan badly affected. Five-year King David trees under adverse conditions and poorly cared for, bore 13^ bu. fine apples.” — W. AI. Dickson, Kent Co., Del. 3-Year Stark King David in Mr. Old's Orchard. **Mr. Old's 3-Year Stark King David are Bear- ing; Far Ahead of Jonathan — Larger, Better Color, Keeper, Better Grower." — D. J. Hayden. Stark King David By Far the Best Apple Of the Jonathan season. Bears very young and full as it can every year; good size, very high color, delicious apple. Entirely free from any disease. Just about perfection and Grimes Golden and Jonathan can’t compare with it when it comes to filling barrels. Taking it all in all, I never saw its equal.” — Joseph Gerardi, Jersey Co., III. (Note ; Picked at right time, a far better keeper than Jonathan.) Best for Cooking and Pies “At the great Watsonville .^pple Show we took premium on Stark King David from 5-year trees bought of you. Better than any other variety planted except perhaps. Stark Delicious. Early and regular bearers, proof against frost and mildew. Hangs well in our east winds; best red apple known for cooking and eating. STARK TREES are all that is claimed, money-makers from the first.” — I. B. Williams, San Diego, Co., Calif. Mr. Stevens' Stark King David. 4 years and 4 months old. John Bennett's 3-Year-Old Stark King David Bearing Second Crop. For Quick and Sure Profit No Variety Can Surpass It. Blight Resistant “Last year many trees blighted to death. Prac- tically no blight on Stark King David next to the Jonathan which blighted. Better than Jonathan for this section. Early bearer; resistant to fungus” — C. S. Bouton, Washington Co., Ark. “King David my choice; best colored of any apple; very good quality; good bearer. Much superior to Jonathan.” — J. W. Garber, Richland Co., Ohio. A Barrel a Tree at 5 Years “Had Stark King David bearing at 3 years old. Sth year bore a barrel per tree.” — J. Green, Floyd Co., Ind. Kept Till July “Bore at 3 years old. Took them out of cold storage July 1st; had kept perfectly, flavor fine as Jonathan is in Nov. Delighted with the apple, want more trees.” — The Round Crest Orchards, Fremont Co., Colo. “Hardy enough here; a heavy bearer; fine color; good quality; is a better keeper than Jonathan. Have seen no blight at all on it and Jonathan blights.” — F. O. Harrington, Treas. Iowa Hort. Soc. OUp^OAK PROCESS Whole Root Trees 1 , A Loaded 4-Year Tree of Glorious Stark King David, L. S. Phillips’ Orchard — Always a Bearer of Tremendous Crops. Limbs Bend, but Do Not Break: Does Not Bear in Clusters; Practically Free from Blight; Youngest Bearer. A Great Money-Maker. “Measured to 10 Inches in circumference; the most beautiful, perfect apples I ever saw. All say it is the best apple they ever ate. Said it beat Jonathan.” — R. Rasmussen, Wash. Co., Nebr. $59.50 From One Tree “Last fall Mr. Walker guessed the apples on an 8-yr. Stark King David tree; he guessed 1200 pounds, and when picked they weighed 1190 pounds and were sold for 5c per pound.” — W. K. Morrow, Cochise Co., Ariz. “Wish I Had Planted More Stark King David; trees have done so well and quality so good; liked by all.” — E. E. Alexander, Monmouth Co.. N. J. $1,080.00 From 5 Acres “Black Ben and Stark King David trees all doing fine. Sold my apples at 90c per bushel on the trees. 1,200 bushels on my five-acre orchard.” — I. M. Macklin, Jay Co., Ind. “At Home in New York: Bears early and heavily; colors all over. Perfect in form and flavor; resists tenaciously the high wind- storms. High color, rich flavor and delicate bloom.” — C. H. Polhemus, Ulster Co., N. Y. (See photo page 16.) “Others Don’t Compare With Stark Trees: My Stark King David are all fine. My STARK TREES are all fine trees. Have trees from other nurseries but they don’t compare with my Stark Trees.” — G. W. Dawson, Bonner Co., Idaho. NOTE: One of the finest King David samples we have received (shown in color photo on page 16) was received from R. Rasmussen, Washington Co,, Nebr, Praised By Successf'd Grower Frank Moffitt, Carmel, Ind., who for years has won many premiums at the Indiana Apple Show, says: “King David has been fruiting here for 5 or 6 years and has a way about it of making friends.. The tree is a strong grower and a young cropper, while the fruit does not spot like Jonathan.” Stark Bio’s Nurseries atL0UISIAN4MaSifioel816 Stark Early Elberta Peach Stark Early Elberta The Yellow Peach of the Century / STARK EARLY ELBERTA — as developed by Stark Bro’s Nurseries — is the yellow Peach of the Century. The huge golden globes of fruit that it bears in such astonishing abundance are now famous wherever peaches are grown. The genuine Stark Early Elberta is a beautiful golden yellow, blending into a glorious red on the sunny side; a strong, protecting skin, covering a luscious flesh that is flavored with a juice as sweet as nectar. It allures with its beauty, gratifies with its quality, and sells for top market prices every- Photographed where. The peach lovers of the nation have put upon it the stamp of their approval, and it is today the most-talked-of and best-liked of all quality peaches. Far Bett^ Than Old Elberta Grown on Stark Trees Actual Size As compared with old Elberta it is larger, 10 days to 2 weeks earlier, more highly colored, decidedly better in quality, the World’s Record Shipper, not so fuzzy, has smaller seed, with none of the bitterness or coarseness so noticeable in old Elberta. and is not stringy. In texture the genui ne Stark Early Elberta is melting and buttery — not spongy and coarse as is often found in Elberta. It colors all over be- fore it softens, which makes it ideal for distant shipments. The tree is hardier and will bear as many bushels as old Elberta or any other known variety. From every standpoint of con- sumer and little and big fruit grower, the genuine Stark Early Elberta is to all other peaches what the genuine Stark Delicious is to all other apples. The discovery and development of both by Stark Bro’s mark two giant strides toward the betterment of orchards and fruit growers’ profits during our Century of Success. Best of 4,000,000 Peach Trees Tested For 30 Years Stark Early Elberta was selected as best by us after 30 years of ex- periment with nearly 4,000,000 peach seedlings. The original Stark Early Elberta was developed from a Stark Bro’s seedling tested out in the orchard of Dr. Sumner Gleason of Kaysville, Utah. From his original orchard — from genuine Stark Early Elberta trees that bear extra quality fruit, we receive the genuine Stark Early El- berta buds. No one else can get them. From these original, true-to- name buds are grown hundreds of thousands of Stark Early Elberta trees that go forth every year from Louisiana, Mo., to bring delight to all peach lovers — and marvelous profits to fruit-growers. Specimen from Stark Early Elberta Trees in Orchard of Dr. E. L. Morris, Fayette Co., Tenn. These were the biggest, handsomest peaches we ever saw — averaged 16 ounces. Surest Cropper — Weight IG Oz.— Bring 5c Each “My Stark Early Elberta weighed 16 oz. each. Late frosts very severe. All plums except Omaha killed, but Stark Early Elberta peach had a full crop — the hardiest and surest cropper ever grown. Sold for 5c each — every- body said were largest and handsomest they ever saw. {See Photo on left.) “I have learned the lessons of horticulture. Stark Early Elberta will make me more money than any other. {Shown in Color on Back Cover.) “I know that Stark Bro’s have done more in fruit growing that feeds the millions than all other men on this continent. I know your history during the days of father, grandfather and great-grandfather, up to the present time. What you have done will go down on the pages of history to live as long as civilization will live. — Dr. E. L. Morris, Orchardist, Fayette Co., Tenn. It Brings Me More Money Than Anything Else 1 Grow" — Declares Connecticut’s Largest Peach Orchardist B. Carine, Connecticut’s greatest peach grower, landed in Connecticut 25 years ago with $22 in his pocket. Today he is one of the largest, most successful peach growers in America. He owns immense orchards containing 100,000 fruit trees, owns 4000 acres of fruit land and has the largest peach orchards in Connecticut. Ripens 2 Weeks Earlier Than Old Elberta This peach that James Handly, Sec'y Mississippi Valley Apple Growers’ Ass'n, has named “Queen of All Peaches” — the greatest yellow peach ever produced, is really no kin to the old Elberta. It was given its name simply because it resembles Elberta. It ripens 2 weeks earlier and comes on the market just at the time when peaches are scarcest and prices highest. Stark Early Elberta and J. H. Hale (which follows Stark Early Elberta about 2 weeks) make the Ideal Orchard Team for Profits because they cut orchardists’ expense by doubling the length of the picking and shipping season. J. H. Hale is the yellow peach to plant to follow Stark Early Elberta. He writes: “I would rather have an orchard of genuine Stark Early Elberta than any other variety of peach. It brings me more money than anything else I grow. I have received at the rate of $2.70 per crate when the old Elbertas were averaging the same season only SI. 50. ' “Genuine Stark Early Elberta comes on the market about a week or ten days ahead of old Elberta when the market is right, with no other peaches to spoil the market. “It is by far the best quality yellow peach grown anywhere — extremely hardy, sure bearers. “I am planting gen- uine Stark Early Elberta heavily. Four years ago I planted 700 trees, the next year 2000, last year 4000, and this year I wanted 5000 or 6000 more but Stark Bro’s were sold out and I got my order in too late to have it filled. “I have stopped planting o/d Elbertas altogether and am going to stick to genuine Stark .Early Elbertas. I can’t afford to grow old Elbertas, when I know from experience that the Stark Early Elbertas are much more profitable. “The fact that we were the first growers in this part of Connecticut to recognize the value of Stark trees and plant Stark Bro’s new varieties of peaches has given us a distinct advantage over other grow- ers. These new varieties always bring better prices than the old so-called ‘standard’ sorts, and they also are hardier and surer bearers. “Of all the varieties I have grown I consider Stark Early Elberta, Alton, Krummel, Red Bird and June Elberta, that I obtained from you (Stark Bro’s), the most valuable — the biggest money- makers.” STffi Trade Mark KetU.S.PaLOtl. G. W. Pattee’s 2-Ycar Stark Early Elberta. Enormous Stark Early Elbertas on the Way From the Orchard to the Packing Sheds — Old Elbertas in This Orchard Were SlillGreen, 7niiVatitfta.lf3t.fitr. 19 A Loaded 3-Year-Old Stark Early Siberia Tree. Be Sure You Get GENUINE Stark Early Elberta The claims made on this page refer only to genuine Stark Early Elberta trees, coming from Stark Bro’s at Louisiana, Mo, Genuine Stark Early Elberta trees from Stark Bro’s carry the individual labels shown on this page with the autograph signature — shown below — of Dr, Sumner Gleason, who planted the original Stark Early Elberta tree, sent to him by Stark Bro’s. Stark Bro’s Exclusive Contract for Stark Early Elberta In consideration of S the said Sumner Gleason (the originator of Stark Early Elberta) does hereby grant, assign and set over unto Stark Bro’s the exclusive right and control of all stock and buds of the original tree to the sole use and control of Stark Bro’s; said Sumner Gleason agrees to personally supervise the cutting of buds from original bearing tree or any parent tree. Kaysville, Utah, Feb. 16, 1914. Stark Bro’s N. & O. Co., Louisiana, Mo. Dear Sirs. — This is to inform you that I have never supplied buds from the original Early Elberta tree or other trees of the same variety to any nursery except Stark Bro’s, Louisiana, Mo. ■Very truly, SUMNER GLEASON Photo by L. D. Batchelor, State Horticulturist, of Utah. Best Commercial Peach “1 consider this the very best commercial peach that has ever been introduced into the trade. Coming at a season preceding the standard Elberta, by a week or ten days, often making a difference of a hundred per cent increase in the returns.” — L. D. Batchelor, State Horticulturist of Utah. Best for Ae Home Fruit Garden ‘‘Genuine Stark Early Elberta are the most satisfactory peaches we have ever grown in our thirty years of home fruit gardening. They are very fine and have an excellent color and flavor.” — J. W. Murphy, Editor Saturday Evening Post, Des Moines Co., Iowa. Two Year Trees Bear Great Peaches ‘‘The Stark Early Elberta is ‘some’ peach. I grew six half-pound peaches on two-year-old genuine Stark Early Elberta Trees (from Lou- isiana, Mo.), planted two years ago last April — big beauties, certainly.” — D. J. McCracken, Con- tributing Ed. Live Stock World, Paxton, 111. Warning to Peach Planters Several inferior so-called Early Elbertas have been grown by others. Just because they ripened a few days ahead of Elbertas they were called “Early” Elbertas. We have found, aftercareful investigation, that they are not the genuine Stark Early Elberta, but entirely different varieties originating in other sections. Be sure you get the genuine. Stark Bro’s have a contract for the exclusive propagating rights of all genuine trees owned bv Dr. Gleason, the originator. This Man Sold His Stark Early Read This Letter (written Aug. 9, 1913) — -‘‘Stark Early Elberta trees bought from you 2 years ago had some of the finest peaches on them you ever saw. They ripened a week ahead of old Elberta and were larger in size." — Louis Siebert, Taney Co., Mo.” Brings Top Prices “I have Alton, Elberta Queen and Elberta Cling, but Stark Early Elberta leads them by long odds; about two weeks earlier than Elberta Queen. We have a number of fine sorts, but Stark Early Elberta brought 50c per bushel more than any of them”. — A. N. Nesbitt, Humphreys Co., Tenn. Elberta for $3.00 to $3.60 Per Cve Then Read This: On the Chicago and St. Louis fruit markets during the week of August 9 to 15, genuine Stark Early El- berta from the orchards of Louis Siebert of Taney Co., Mo., brought from $3.00 to $3.60 per crate. Old Elbertas could not be sold for more than $1.25 to $1.45 per crate in these markets this Qr l1 i :i . I r ■/ .EAbcrta Stark . b^rti Average Specimens Grown in the Same Ovchard Undey Identical Conditions. Stark Early Elberta Brought 86% More Than Old Elberta Same Season. 3-year~oLd Stark Early Elberta. Orchard of Mr. Knudaon Heavily Loaded with Magnificent Peaches* Stark Brols Nurseries at lAUISlANAMa Since 1816 Stark Early Elberta Peach “A Model Peach! Congratulations!” — Says Luther Burbank The greatest horticultural genius of America shares our enthusiasm over the greatest yellow peach of the century. He writes: — ‘‘Stark Early Elberta is one of the handsomest, most shapely and beautifully colored of peaches. The quality fully carries out its appearance. A model peach! Congratulations!” Why Stark Early Uberta Trees Thriv^ Grow, Bear Very Early and Continue to Bear Very Heavily No trees are better or more carefully propagated than STARK TREES. We strive to gain the con- fidence of tree planters by always telling the truth about varieties, by selling at the lowest prices con- sistent with good value — quality first, next reduce the price by producing millions. In the East, as throughout the North, South and West, STARK TREES are largely sold — because of high quality and low cost. ‘‘STARK TREES BEAR FRUIT” because all Stark Trees, and particularly all Stark Early Elber- ta trees, have strong, healthy, disease-resistant bodies — perfect root system and are in every way perfect. We reject tens of thousands of trees grown in our nurseries every year — and burn them if they are found crooked or imperfect. We sell only first quality stock, all culls and “seconds” go to the bonfire. Furthermore, the Stark Bro’s system of expert Inspection and selection makes certain that every genuine Stark Tree will prove “True-to-name” Extremely vigorous, healthy and true to the saying that the experience of fruit growers the world over has built into an axiom — ” Stark Trees Bear Fruit.” 20 Stark Bro's Nurseries atL0UlSIAN4MaSince]816 H. Hale Peach The New J. H. Hale Peach Now Being Planted By Thousands of Growers This Peach Was Grown in Mr. J, H. Hale’s Or- chards at South Glastonbury^ Cofiyi. ERE is one yellow peach that we consider fit to become the team- mate of Stark Early Elberta, the greatest of all yellow peaches. This new peach is as far superior to old Elberta as Black Ben is superior to old Ben Davis. In fact, the experience of our customers proves that we are correct in looking on the J. H. Hale as being the “Black Ben” of peaches, just as truly as Stark Early Elberta is the “Stark Delicious” of peaches. In size, color, texture, flavor, keeping and shipping qualities, both the Stark Early Elberta and J. H. Hale far surpass the old Elberta. J. H. Hale is Crowding Old EUberta Off the Markets and Out of the Orchards. “Stark Bro’s, Louisiana, Mo. — J. H. Hale is the handsomest thing in the peach line that I have ever seen. Professor Chenoweth and I agree that it is a much handsomer peach than old Elberta. Better in quality and a much better market peach,’’ writes F. C. Sears, Prof, of Pomology, Mass. Agri. College and Author of “Productive Orcharding.’’ This huge, glorious, golden, freestone peach, with its blushings of vivid carmine, and its beautiful, fuzzless skin, commands instant attention in the markets. Its solid, but melting, tender liesh, free from grain or stringiness, is of an exquisite, peachy flavor — with- out any of the bitter tang that is the drawback of old Elberta. Better Keeper Than Old Elberta In its keeping qualities it again surpasses old Elberta. “You will be interested in knowing that the specimen of J. H. Hale grown at Louisi- ana, Mo., which you sent me some time ago, has remained here on my desk 16 days. It is in first-class condition in every way. Its flavor was just as good as ever,” writes E. H. Favor, Editor of FRUIT-GROW- ER AND FARMER, St, Joseph, Mo. Far Larger Than Old Elberta In size of fruit, it makes the biggest old Elberta look small. J. H. Hale peaches often average from one-third to one-half again as large as old Elber- tas. We have picked bushels of Stark Bro’s grown J. H. Hales in our own orchard that ran from 2I2 to 4 inches in diameter. OttJ i **Just as Thick as They Can Stick'* on Stark Era's Orchard Trees of J. H. Hale, at Louisiana, Mo. An OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Tree These Rnorynous J. H. Hales Almost Burst the Basket. Grown by Stark Bro's at Louisiana, Mo. J. H. Hale A Beautiful Life Size J. 11, Hale Shown in Two Colors. Another Color Reproductiofi Is Shown on the Inside Front Cover. HON. PARKER EA RLE Ex.-Pres. American Horticultural Society. Hon. Parker Earle co-operated with Stark Bro’s in growing fruit in that famous 70.000- tree orchard in the Pe- cos Valley, New Mex- ico, that later brought $800 per acre— also read Mr. Earle’s article on Pear Growing on page 45. Recently, Mr. Earle wrote us: ‘T have fruited the J. H. Hale this past season from trees planted last year {fruited one year from planting). I had speci- mens Zli and 334 in- ches in diameter. They grow as large as Early Elberta and that is a plenty.” J. H. Hale Trees as Grown by Stark Bro's are Vigorous and Sturdy The Stark methods of growing and of selection and rejection insures the vigor of every tree that Stark Bro’s send out. The Stark Bear Seal attached to a J. H. Hale tree is your assurance that the J. H. Hale trees you buy of us will prove vigorous, productive and true to name. The J. H. Hale tree is strong, lusty grow- ing and stocky. Its buds are very hardy, having withstood temperatures of 27 degrees or more below zero. Fur- thermore, thousands of genuine J. H. Hale trees have proven their adaptability toa wide range of sof' and climatic conditions. They have been planted every place that peaches grow during the past few years — have been tested out in orchards of the U. S. and have “made good” every- where. J. H. Hale Has Astonishing Shipping Qualities. The flesh of this new peach is pro- nounced as firm as that of a clingstone. Shipping ability really marvelous. This past summer, J. H. HALES WERE ACTUALLY SHIPPED IN BARRELS, like potatoes or apples — made a long 1,000-mile trip and arrived in tip-top condition. While we, of course, do not recommend this style of shipping peaches this certainly proves the remarkable ship- ping ability possessed by this peach. The REASON for its unique shipping ability is given to us in a letter we recently received from Prof. M. A. Blake, that well-known Authority on Horticulture, of the N. J. Agri. Exp. Station. He says: “From our experience* the J. H. Hale is a much superior peach commercially to Elberta. One of the good qualities of J. H. Hale is its FIRMNESS AT THE RIPENING STAGE” — this makes it such an extraordi- narily good shipper. Grown on OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Tree# Stark Bro’s Nurseries at L0UlSIANA.MaSmcel816 21 J, H. Hale Peach Ideal Team-Mate for Stark Early Elberta Because it follows stark Early Elberta about two weeks in ripening. By the time that your Stark Early Elbertas have all ripened, been picked and sold, you can begin picking the y. H. Hales, which ripen just at the time the old-fashioned Elbertas ripen. By planting J. H. Hale to follow Stark Early Elberta in the ripening season, you lengthen your picking season — which means a consider- able saving of money as compared with the picking cost if your whole orchard ripened at the same time. The home orchardist will greatly benefit by planting these two peach varieties that follow each other in ripening. It will mean fresh peaches for the family for a longer time each summer. Both are e.xceptionally fine for canning Stark Bro’s was the First Nursery to Fruit J. H. Hale We grew our first 13,000 crop of J. H. Hale trees in 1911-12 — years ago. before J. H. Hale trees were generally known. All of these trees we sold to Mr. J. H. Hale. Prof. P. F. Williams wrote in “The Southern Fruit Grower” (Aug., 1912): “The J. H. Hale peach I received is one of the most beautiful examples of perfection in peach growing I have ever seen. The rather thick, hrm, tenacious skin is another fine point in its favor. Its quality is excellent. I understand that Stark Bro’s of Louisiana, Mo., are propagating This New Peach.” OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Trees J. II. Hdh Trees, Grown by the Hundreds of Thousands by Stark Bro's of Louisiana, Mo., America’s Leading Peach Tree Growers. '’Quality First — We Then Reduce theCost to You by Growing Millions." .PROF. J. C. WHITTEN Horticulturist .Mo. Exper. Station Ranks J. H. Hale With The Leaders “The more I see of J. H. Hale peach, the more convinced I become of its high value. The same thing may “be said of the Stark Early Elberta peach. The Red Bird Cling fruited on our Experiment Station grounds the last two years; it came in at a time when there were no other very early varieties occupying the same season, it found a fine place on our local markets for so early a peach. I regard the Krummel October as one of the fine late peaches for this state. Here on the grounds it has been one of our best late varieties.” J. C. Whitten, Horticulturist Mo. Experiment Station. $1420.00 Per Acre Profit J. H. Hale trees have yielded such enormous crops of such extra fancy fruit that tl\ey have actually produced the astonishing profit of $1420,00 per acre •on one year’s crop. Quoting from Southern Farming, “from this one acre of J. H, Hale trees we harvested 748 bushels, which would make practically 1,500 full peach baskets and 1,000 six-basket crates. 95% of this fruit was in first-class, merchantable condition and J. H. Hale Peaches Sell for $2.00 to $2.50 per Crate J. H. Hale Peaches sell for from $2.00 to $2.50 per crate; At the very time when the fruit commission men refused to pay more than $1.50 to SI. 60 for old Elbertas, they gladly paid $2.25 to $2.50 for the J. H. Hale peach. As a further proof of the extra profit gained by raising J. H. Hale rather than old Elberta, a recent number of the Atlanta Constitution, had this to say: “In car lot shipments, cars loaded one-half old Elberta and one-half J. H. Hale have been sent out, thus testing their selling value side by side. Last year the new peach netted 50c a crate or $250.00 a car more than the old Elberta, and there is every reason to believe there will be equally as good returns this season. Peach growers from this state are now visiting the orchard daily to see this new wonder, and a few trees will be left unpicked to be seen after the season is over. The new peach becomes perfectly colored before fully grown, and if the trees are too heavily laden with fruit, they can be thinned and the peaches thus removed shipped. The following week, the new peaches left on the tree have reached enormous size, but should the market be crowded, such is its sturdy qualities that it can be left on the trees for yet another week, and then be in prime condition for shipment.” Larger Than Old Elberta “J. H. Hale trees in our orchards bore J. H. Hale the past season one-third to one-half larger than old Elberta. The flesh very firm after the green under- color had completely changed to yellow. Hale ripens same season as old Elberta.” N. J. State Horticulturist. •sold the next morning at an average of 60% Higher Than The Old Elberta Variety of Peach." J. H. Hale Praised By Fruit Growers Everywhere WE recently wrote to a number of orchardists and authorities for ' experience after fruiting and testing the J. H. Hale, minute statements speak volumes for this great peach. In Ark. Bears at 1 Year their latest The following down to-the- J. H. Hale Grown by Stark Bro’s I planted eight 1-yr. T H. Hale peach trees in spring of 1913. Four of them had nice and smooth peaches the next year. Tree a good stocky grower. I have confidence in this •excellent quality peach.” — Jos. Bachman, FranklinCo., Ark. Did Not Lose a Tree “Please send me prices on your J, H. Hale and Stark Early Elberta. Of all the trees that I have bought from you, I have not lost one.” — J. S. Johnson. St. Joseph Co., Mich. Superior to Old Elberta '‘Every J. H. Hale has been more uniform in size and :^hape than old Elberta. Packs better. Better color. More showy blush.” J. L. Pelham, Reno Co., Kansas Bore Second Season “Should I want any more trees in the future I will order of you. The J. H. Hale peach trees I got a year ago this spring bore this year. Very fine in ap- pearance and flavor.” — A. Berry, Calaveras Co., Calif. Wants More J. H. Hale Trees “I got some J. H. Hale and Early Elberta peach trees last spring. Have done well. Want some more Hale trees to plant this winter or next spring.” — P. A. Horton, Craig Co., Okla ‘ Commander-in-Chief Con- federate Veterans Says : “A Great Addition to Peach Lists.” ** Stark Bro’s Nurs- eries, Louisiana, Mo. I esteem J . H . Hale peach a great addition to the list of peaches. — Ben- nett H. Young, Jeffer- son Co., Ky. absolutely guarantee our J. H. Hale trees to be true to name and fully up to the high standard of Stark Bro’s quality. Our record of 100 years of successful tree growing is back of every genuine Stark Tree. Our Superintendent makes annual affidavit that trees are true to label. Praise From U. S. Pomologist Mr. P. C. Stark, Stark Bros., Louisiana, Mo. In regard to J. H. Hale peach, it is the concensus of opinion of this office that it is better than Elberta. A longer keeper. Better quality. Thanking you for submitting your specimens, I remain. Yours truly, G. B. Brackett, Pomologist, U. S. Dept, of Agric. Famous Pomologist Says, “Just Right for Market” “The specimens of J. H. Plale as grown at Louisiana, Mo., are certainly a beautiful yellow and red color and large enough in size to be just right for market or for any use at home. The flavor is good and ought to please anyone. They came in good condition.” H. E. Van Deman, Ex-U. S. Pomologist, Washington, D. C. “Good-bye Old Elberta” “From what I know of J. H. Hale, so far, it’s good- bye to Old Elberta. Stark Early Elberta continues to outclass, everything considered, any peacli of its season, if not of all seasons.” Joseph Gerardi, Jersey Co.. III. The Coming Peach “J. H. Hale Peach is the coming peach. The great- est peach 1 ever saw. I have some of these peach trees bearing now and must say that they are better than anything else 1 have got. Your trees have been ab- •solutely free from any disease of any kind. The trees are fine. Though only 2 to 4 years old, as large as 4 to 6-yearold trees in sameorchard and look much better.” — ^James M. Mount, Montgomery Co., Maryland. The J, H. Hale Tree shown below was top worked in Stark Bro’s test orchard in 1911 froyn buds cut by Mr. J. H. Hale from his bearing orchards. We also budded the same year over 50,000 J, II. Hale in nursery rows selling same to Mr. Hale the followiyig year. We have never allowed aytyotie to cut buds froyyi or mulilatc these trees in our Test Orchards here at Louisiayia, Mo. M. A. Blake, Loaded J. H. Hale Branch from Stark Bro's Orchard. ico/n Pear old Nugget Lincoln Delicious Dependable Profitable Stark Btok Nurseries atLOUISIANAmSincelffle “LinCOlll”-^ing^ of all Pears Stark Bro’s Great lOO Year Leader N PEARS, the variety we find worthy of our highest commendation is the genuine True Lincoln of Illinois — a splendid early fall pear— largely popularized by Stark Bro's — (not the old worthless Lincoln Coreless, offered by some). From the Alleghenies to the Rocky Mountains, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf, no other pear has proved its Genuine Stark Lincoln Pear Trees bear fruit of the highest quality. These trees are remarkably resistant, heavy croppers and have the habit of living and bearing long after other pear trees have The old original tree, now 80 years old, still bears crops of luscious pears, after weathering the drouths and blizzards of nearly a century. This great high quality pear has stood the test of time — has defied blight and disease for four score of years. Today it is the pear sensation of the fruit world — the very best for eating fresh, canning. The Lincoln is a clear, beautiful yellow pear with sometimes a blush of red. The handsomest pear that ever grew. In ^ize and quality it is even better than Bartlett; the leader for many generations. It ships well and its quality and beauty commands top prices. You should be sure you get the genuine. That means “Look for the Stark Bear Seal.” Plant the true Lincoln of Illinois — not the worthless Lincoln Coreless for satisfactory results. Stark Bro’s propagation comes direct from the original tree — hence you take no risk. A. H. Gaston of the 111. Plort. Society wrote us: “Grow Lincoln by the millions so they can be planted for yard, street and park tree. Lincoln should become a national fruit.” Better than Bartlett — sold readily at 83.00 to S4.00 a bushel. Several Hundred Varieties — Lincoln Beat. Benj. Buckman, whose splendid experiment orchard in 111. is recognized by the U. S. Dept, as one of the most valuable in the U. S., says: “Have 500 Lincoln trees. The best pear to .plant for market or home use- — ^the most desirable of several hundred. I have tested here — tree vigorous, blights less than any other good pear.” Prof. E. J. Wickson, Dean of Horticulture, California Agricultural College, and one of best authorities on fruit growing in the United States: “Your pear seems to have the good points— high quality and good keeping; you are very wise to propagate it. Its blight-resistance is most important.” “Lincoln and Bartlett best here.” — C. H. Leffingwell, Ward Co., Tex. Lincoln Simply Delicious “Lincoln finest I ever saw, very large, simply delicious; one tree third fruiting bore 8 bu. after I pulled great many to prevent breaking — nothing to compare with it here." — E. M. Willis, McCracken Co., Ky. “Lincoln orchard heavily loaded last year. Give me prices on trees, as I have helped you get the genuine wood, I would prefer to deal with you." — W. E. Jones, Owner Original Lincoln Tree, Logan Co., III. Hardier than Apples Other badly dead “Not a sign of blight on Lincoln, pears growing beside it blighted Came through the winter without twig — wish my apples had fared as well. — C. H. Swearingen, Henry Co., la. “Has never blighted. One small tree bore peck of handsome fruit — all others failed.” —Report 111. Exp. Station. “Have True Lincoln from your firm — pro- duced enormously large, beautifully shaped yellow fruit, fine texture, delicious flav<^. Tree and fruit free from blemish." — J. C. Whitten, Mo. State Horticulturist. “Lincoln the only dependable pear for this climate. Keiffer gets killed by frost, others by blight, Lincoln alone is the perfect pear." — N. B. Freeman, Stephens Co., Okla. Best Fall Pear “Henry Wallis, St. Louis Co., Mo., Originator of New Fruits and Grapes, says: “What you say about Lincoln is all true — best early fall pear I know." “Lincoln more blight resistant than any other I have observed, equals Bartlett in flavor and texture. Good keeper, rarely core-rots; have never discovered a winter- killed tree, foliage clean and healthy.” — J. W. Jones, Emmet Co., Idaho. Ours is the True Lincoln “Bought Lincoln trees from 3 nurseries and have 3 different pears, all labeled Lincoln. Yours are the only genuine . Lincoln Pear Trees. — Jas. Honselman, Platt Co., III. “Lincoln smooth, rich, yellow; flavor excellent — prefer it to Bartlett. Picked September 8; kept two weeks before used. Tree free from blight." — Prof. H. G. French, Southern 111. University. Our New 100*** Birthday Pear Winter Sugar Pear— Originator Says Free From Blight From F. H. Davis, several years ago, late in the sprlng,_we received a box of pears, as peculiar in shape as Stark Delicious apples; also a bundle of letters from America’s leading fruit authorities praising this new pear, the “Gold Nugget.” In one of these letters. Col. Brackett, U. S. Pomologist, suggested that the pear be narned Nugget and we are glad to follow this suggestion in its introduction. After watching and testing for several years we now feel that it is a new pear that is deserving of Stark Bro’s recommendation — and propagation. We have found this pear to be an exceptionally young bearer. One of the most vigorous growing pear trees we ever tried out in our test orchards. Albert Bentley, Wash. Co., says: “Gold Nugget is the strongest grower we have — even stronger than kieffer. Gold Nugget has a thick protecting skin — juicy, fine-grained, honey-sweet flesh larger than Bartlett, but more round in shape — nearly apple shape, making it ideal for packing and shipping. The originator, Mr. F. H. Davis, of Esmeralda, Calif., writes: “The Gold Nugget trees blight resLstant. Two other trees not over 30 feet frorn the original Gold Nugget tree are practically dead from blight. But Gold Nugget is absolutely free from it, and now 40 years old. Have never known it to fail to bear; will keep as long and perfectly as any winter apple. Tree a late bloomer, blooming after all^ o^er varieties are out. It will ship to Europe and back to ’Frisco arid still be in shape to sell. I have shipped them to France and they arrived in perfect condi- tion.” Luther Burbank, the Master-mind of American Horticulture:^^ “Certainly very fine in quality and in appearance. Well worthy of propagating.’^ G. B. Brackett, U. S. Pomologist: “Gold Nugget is certainly near the head of the list of fine pears. Very seldom have I tasted one so good, etc. is a wonder to me that you have never brought this excellent pear to notice before.” “The Gold Nugget carefully examined and tested. Shape is peculiar and unmis- takable once you have seen it. Nicely flavored and cuts like butter, but its best point is the amount of sugar it contains. The most remarkable point of your delicious pear is the way it keeps and travels. From Esmerelda Ranch to Paris — carts, railways, steamer, change of temperature and handling.” — C. W. Vopereau, Paris, France. Stark Bro’s (at Louisiana. Mo.) have bought the Gold Nugget from Mr. Davis, the Originator, of Amador Co., Calif., and now offer it exclusively for the first time. STARK BROS Trade M«fc Rie.g.S.PatlKf. I ! ^itroducer’ - Con-tract IN CONSIDERATION of F. H. Davis hereby agrees to give feaid Stark Bro’s exclusive control of all scions, buds, grafts and propagating wood — taken from the said — original Gold Nugget pear — tree, and its offsprings. (Signed) F. H. Davis. 1 Grown on OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Trees Montmorency Stark Stark Bro’s Big Money-Maker For Cherry Growers The color photograph above gives only a partial idea of the abundance and beauty of a loaded Montmorency Stark tree. This is the largest and best of all the Montmorencies, not excepting our Mont. Large. Trees often bear 2nd year from planting (see photo, page 50) and can be counted upon for enormous, never failing crops. Mont. Stark in our orchards *bore 11 successive crops without a failure. Three-fourths of all cherries planted should be Montmorency. It is successfully planted by more cherry growers in more different localities than any other. Growing the Stark Strains of Montmorency is becoming a great industry — the demand for them is practically unlimited. Car-loads go to pie-makers in the cities. Most Widely Successful of All Montmorency Stark comes from a tree on our grounds which uniformly bore larger cherries than any other. This is the best of all the so-called sour sorts — 10 days later and far better than Early Richmond. “Montmorency Stark the greatest cherry of all* bears until the tree has the appearance of a Weeping Whllow. Have planted 7,000 Stark Trees ; wish you could see them.” — W'. B. Gibford, Ravalli Co., Mont. 11 Successive Crops Without a Fzulure Stark Bro’s Montmorency Stark orchard in Pike Co., Mo., began bearing two years after planting and bore eleven suc- cessive crops without a failure. All our Montmorency Stark trees come from this parent orchard. Montmorency Stark Bears Bumper Crops in Scores of States $21,000.00 net from six acres of cherries in nine years is the report of Roy Phillips of Wise. “Stark Bro's have a strain of Montmorency decidedly ahead of that ordinarily planted.” — E. P. Powell in N. Y. Tribune Farmer. Best For Long Distance Shipping For long distance shipping, for high prices on the mar- ket, for the canneries — for eating fresh, for pies, for cook- ing and sauce, for preserves, etc., Montmorency Stark is the cherry par excellence. It is the most popular, most widely planted and most profitable cherry. The pie-makers of the cities keep them in cold storage for -many weeks. Big Money in Cherries “ Little cherry trees sent me a year ago by Stark Bro's are covered with fruit; a number of the Montmorency class, improvements on that variety, namely, Montmorency Stark, Montmorency King, etc., are bearing a full crop, still growing vigorously. These trees make one realize that there is money in cherries ; the demand is greater than the supply.” — E, H. Riebl in Colman’s R. W’orld. $10,000.00 From 20 Acres “Montmorency best of all sour cherries; hardy, large; in great demand by canners and preservers. In Ontario County, N. Y., 20 acres of cherries produced $10,000 for only a part of one crop. Montmorencies planted along the roads of *a W'ayne County farm bore $600 worth one season.” — W. 1. Smith, West. N. Y. Ilort Soc. Stark Gold— Mark— Wonderful Hardy Sweet Cherry i A Hardy Northern Sweet Cherry at Last! We have been aware of this great demand for hardy sweet cherries, and at last are able to announce that we have found one that sur- passes our fondest hopes. Extra Large — Luscious Quality The fruit is large, superb quality — and a daz- zling golden yellow — the only high quality, pure gold cherry we know. The so-called yellow sorts are more or less tinted with red, but this one is pure, lustrous gold, with not a touch of red anywhere. The fruit ripens about two weeks later fthan Early Richmond, but will hold on the tree ten days after ripening. It has very firm flesh and is a good shipper. Statement from the Owner “ The parent Stark Gold tree been standing on my farm for years. At three years it bore its first crop, and has never failed since. Even this year, when Early Rich- mond and English Morello bloom was killed, the Stark Gold tree bore a tremendous crop — over 24 gallons. It has borne heavier. “ The tree is about 36 feet high, with a spread of nearly 40 feet ; it is an upright grower although somewhat spreading; limbs strong and tough — never breaking. Stands 40 Degrees Below Zero — Never Fails “In hardiness Stark Gold surpasses any other cherry on my place. Here the thermometer often registers 40 degrees below zero and in the average winter it reaches 25 to 30 below. No disease or insects ever bother it. “In bloom it is a beautiful sight — blossoms exceedingly large — almost like a crab ; it blooms late — at least five or six days later than Early Richmond. The late blooming of Stark Gold is one of the reasons it never misses a ** Sells every year for three times the price of other cherries, and I can’t begin to supply the demand. Everyone asks where they can buy trees like this. They say they would aladly pay $1.50 each. I am glad you are propaga- ting it.” — C. J. Thomas, Richardson Co., Nebr. Stark Bro’s Exclusive Contract Now in con.sideralion of said C, J, Thoma.s hen-by agrees to furnish said Stark Bro’.s all bmh. etc., from sulij Stark Gobi cherry tree and give Stark Bro’s exclusive right and confro/of all b.iid.s. Mammoth Gold Plum Stark Bro^s Two Great Gold Plums Mammoth Gold — New, Very Early G REAT big, luscious, red-blushed golden plums of enormous size, so early that they are ripe and gone before the 4th of J uly. (Specimens shown above were picked by Mr. Endicott on J une 28th) . Think of the fancy prices they’ll bring on your local market and the big commercial fruit markets of the large cities — it is then that everyone is fruit hungry, the housewives and the kiddies are wild for fresh fruit. The Plum That Plucks The Early Market Profits Hon. Geo. W. Endicott III. Exp. Sta. Origi- nator Mammoth Gold. We now have a plum that will put you in a position to supply this demand. You can plant the trees now and the 2nd summer you should have Mam- moth Gold Plums. We planted trees that bore when the trunk was no larger than a man’s thumb — great big plums, beautiful to look at, sweet and delicious clear to the seed. None of the sharp bite that some plums have. Its early ripening habit makes it extremely profitable for early markets, where good plums bring top prices. Its early ripening habit also practically eliminates the chances of brown rot. At Louisiana, Mo., this year it was absolutely free from rot when most plums rotted badly. Undoubtedly the greatest of ALL Mr. Endicott’s plum-breeding achieve- ments, and a fitting teammate for our great Gold which Luther Burbank selected as’ his best plum from among 20,000,000 cross bred seedlings. Mammoth Gold for a very early plum and Gold (T-M) for a mid-season plum form the combination that makes the profits. “My 4-year trees are a picture- — nothing can be seen but plums and a few leaves. One plum measured inches in circumference.” — Mrs. Wm. Bywater, Adams Co., 111. “Liter- ally covered with large, beautiful plums — some as large as a small peach — sold at a fine price.” — C. M. Fette, Marion Co., Mo. Stark Bro’s have secured by contract Mr. R. B. Endicott’s Old Tree with exclusive right to all buds, scions, cuttings, etc., for propagation. Planters are warned against any one who claims to supply Mammoth Gold budded from this tree. We own and control the exclusive propagating rights to it. (See photo of the old tree as shown on this page.) Branch of Mammoth Gold- Plum From 3-year Old top-budded Stark Tree. {See Dawson Grady Letter Below.) Bore some 2d year.. Statement by the Originator Bore Heavy Crop Second Summer The Old Mammoth Gold Plum Tree is Big Crops in ’s Orchard “I first sent Stark Bro’s the buds to secure some trees for my own use. Mammoth Gold excels any plum on my place and I have 20 varieties. It is larger than Abundance and a very heavy fruiter; it has given me 3 to 5 bu. of plums for the last 4 or 5 years when all other plums were killed by frost. It is yellow, almost covered with rich purplish red. The tree is an upright grower and very thrifty — resembling Abundance, but a better tree and very hardy. It is the best plum I have ever seen for our hard, changeable climate. I shall plant nothing but Mammoth Gold from now on.” Our Exclusive Contract With Mr. Endicott WITNESSETH that whereas the said R. B. Endi- cott is the owner of a certain plum tree known as the “Mammoth Gold” or “Endicott” plum — and whereas the said Stark Bro’s are desirous of propagating and distributing nursery trees grown from the said Mam- moth Gold tree: NOW IN CONSIDERATION OF the said R. B. Endicott hereby agrees and gives the said Stark Bro’s exclusive right and control of all scions, buds, grafts and propagating wood — to be cut by or under the supervision of R. B. Endicott at the direction of Stark Bro’s. Signed, R. B. Endicott. Bore Splendidly This Season The Mammoth Gold this year from our own orchards, also those which Mr. R. B. Endicott sent us from the old tree were unusually fine (see color plate above). One of the sweetest, most delicious plums we have ever eaten, with firm yellow flesh and a strong skin, which makes it a splendid shipper. (Both the Mammoth Gold and Gold are magnificent plums. They make the finest jellies and preserves.) We have never been able to supply the fast growing demand for MammothGold trees. Order early before stock is sold out. “My Mammoth Gold plum tree bore the second summer and this, the third summer, had heavy crop. Large size, beautifully blushed and ripened extremely early — ahead of any other plum; week earlier than Early Gold. “Altho’ season was very wet and plums rotted badly, not one Mammoth Gold showed a bit of rot. Fruit was ripe and gone long before other plums be- gan to turn. Mammoth Gold the strongest, most thrifty-growing plum I have. Very hardy. Shows no winter killing whatever. Quality extremely rich and sweet.” Dawson Grady, Pike Co., Mo. N. Y. Sun Says: “Mammoth Gold steadily growing in demand, firm flesh, small stone, quality delici- ous.” Stark Era's Control by Exclusive Contract, all Buds, Scions and Cuttings from Endicott's Old Tree Shown Above. Grown on OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Trees Gold Plum Gold Kl Showing size as comp ar ed to Poole Pride — also the very small Gold pit. Best Plums Developed xheCentury “ Gold -Mid-Season OUR great Gold, the $3,000.00 plum, has created a greater sensation and made more friends than any other of the many valuable plums we have introduced in the last 100 years. We consider it the most vahiable Mid-Season plum, just as much so as its great team-mate. Mammoth Gold, is the best Very Early plum, ever introduced. We Never Have Enough Gold Plum Trees to Supply the Demand Gold (Trade-Mark) is so delicious, so large and beautiful, such a heavy bearer and so successful everywhere that we have never been able to supply the Gold plum tree demand; for everyone knows that they can be sure of A Branch of Gold getting the genuine prom Stark Bro the G. A. Grass, exclusive introducers and owners is’ a Trade-Mark of ours, registered in U. S. Patent Office. “Gold” PrrryC^.Iad. Grew These Statement of Luther Burbank, the Originator the ^ ^ ^ ^ Gallons from One Tree~ Brought $5.70. Gold is a union of the best plum blood of the earth’s two great continents — Asia and America; a hybrid of Burbank (Japanese) and Robinson (Native) by Burbank, who says: “Gold is one of the most remark- able fruits known. The best plum ever produced. Delicious, juicy sweetness. Two weeks later than Burbank. Keeps a month, or more. Even if picked before ripe will ripen and color up perfectly. Clear, semi-transparent, light golden yellow, later nearly Stark Bro's Paid $3,000 for This Plum $3,000.00 was the price we gladly paid to Burbank when we bought it some years ago. He has produced many fine plums, but not one that equals Gold. Grows — Bears Everywhere On the Pacific Coast, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Michigan, Minnesota; in New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi; in the Carolinas and the Virginias; in Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee — everywhere. Does best on a moderately dry, thin or clay soil. For a few trees an ideal situation is in the poultry yard. In growth resembles the native — small slender limbs, rather dwarfish growing tree, but strong, healthy and one of the hardiest. Flesh light yellow, with small, clingstone pit; quality, when the fruit is ripe, is delicious. Many make the mistake of picking too soon; it should remain on the tree until highly colored, then pick and store until it begins to soften, when it is truly delicious. Flavor of Fresh Honey As a preserving plum, it is perfection itself, the peeling or rind dissolves in cooking, leaving the flesh whole on the seed with the flavor of fresh honey. Gold, the best plum the earth produces.” — T. E. Keith, Shackelford Co., Tex. Hardy As a Hickory Not a bud injured. Gold is all right even north of LaCrosse and Oshkosh. — H. Floyd, Winnebago Co., Wis. Takes the Eye in the Market "I cannot prosper in fruit business without the Gold plum — healthy, hardy and prolific. Omaha will be its rival.” — C. W. Hoffman, Gage Co., Nebr. 4-Year Trees Bear 3 Crops “Four year trees have borne 3 crops; fully equal to the picture in your fruit book. The finest plum in existence.” — Major Baird, DeKalb Co.. Tenn. 130 Gallons Per Tree Have 2 Gold Plum trees with a record of 260 gallons which picked this season 130 gals, from each tree.” — J. B. Broughton, New Madrid Co., Mo. overspread with a hazy carmine blush; when fully ripe, a transparent light cherry red — handsomest plum in existence. Have never seen a plum tree perfect so much fruit.” LATER: “Gold is all and more than I have yet said of it. Again wreathed and smothered with gloriously handsome fruit. Among plums there’s nothing on earth as beautiful or good.” 5 Bushels from 2 Trees “Bought 300 Stark Trees and they are fine. From 2 Gold trees this year I picked 5 bus. and sold them for $5.00.” — Jno. McCoy, Morgan Co., Ind. 81]^ Gallons From 1 Tree “From one of your Gold Plum trees 5 years old we gathered 813^ gallons of fine marketable plums. Gold plum is a success. ”-^Earl N. Smith', Greene Co., Mo. Looked Like Trees Full of Gold Bore this season and looked like trees full of gold. Most beautiful sight. Have bought 20,000 Stark Trees and am much pleased since they have come into bearing.” — W. H. Byerts, Socorro Co., N. M. 8-Year-OId Tree Produced 6 Bushels “An 8 year tree produced 6 bu. of beautiful fruit which I sold for $2.00 bu. in the orchard; could have sold many more.” — J. McLain, Caddo Co., Okla. 7 Trees Bore 20 Bushels “Mr. J. D. Jewell sold from 7 trees, four years old 20 bu. of Gold plums at $1.00 per bushel.” — J. L. Harvey, Franklin Co., Tex. Stands 28 Below Zero “Stands our winters like the hardiest na- tives; tips and buds bright and clean after 28 degrees below zero.” — A. N. Seymour, Dane Co., Wis. $2.00 Per Bushel “Our 1915 crop of Gold Sold for $2.00 per bushel. It bears fine here where lots of folks claim fruit cannot be grown.” J. B. Stockstill, Med- icine Lodge Kansas Gold Plum 1% years old in orchard of Mr. Bolley — showing fast-growing ^"alities. Gold — Finest Pack for the Fancy Trade. Branch of Gold Plums grown in orchard of S. Hayden, Pike Co., Mo. pple Trees 26 Stark BroTs Nurseries atLOUlSIANA^MaSinceM wail OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root T*«eii OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Tree# Stark Bro's Famous 2-Yr. Ozark Mtn. Grown Apple Trees. IVe Grow Millions for America's Money-Making Orchardists. Stark Bro's Famous Whole-Root Apple Tree 2-Ycar—XXX 5 to 7 Foot Size "Magnificent Roots" Stark Bro’s 100th Year Apple Selections Our Picked List After a Century of Growing and Testing All honor to the apple — the king of fruits! More apples are grown than any other kind of fruit. More people — from the chubby little youngsters who gleefully shout, “There ain’t goin’ to be no core,” to the old grandfather in his corner by the fireside — love apples — and eat them with keenest relish. More growers jl find apples their greatest profit makers — for apples have put over $1,800,000,000.00 into the pockets of American orchardists Ij since we introduced “Stark Delicious” 22 years ago. (These figures taken from U. S. Gov’t Report — Last Census Average.) Consumer Demand For Fine Apples Greater /Than Supply This love of apples is growing. The desire for and willingness to pay for finer apples is increasing faster than fine apples are being grown in this country. This country of 100,000,000 people offers a tremendous market for the output of tens of thousands more orchards planted with the higher grade apple trees that produce the higher grade, higher-price apples. As Editor Collingwood says: “The great orchards of Europe have been almost wiped out — it will take 25 years to replace them. I firmly believe that the American who plants an apple orchard /oday has greater opportunities than ever before." And in further proof of this fact, the U. S. Govt. Reports show that whereas the actual number of fruit trees has in a decade increased only 1 per cent in number, the value of the product of these apple trees has increased 68 per cent. Stark Trees Bear Apples That Top The Market Our century of experience — of constant endeavor to better fruit quality, to increase the quantity of crops per tree and to add to the profits of fruit growers means much to you and every apple grower. Stark Bro's have introduced to the world “Stark Delicious,” Black Ben, Stark King David, Senator, Champion, “Double-Life” Grimes Golden and a host of other improved apples and other fruits. We have felt it our duty to always urge the planting of only the best vai;ieties— those apples that would begin bearing youngest, bear heaviest, bear most regularly and bear finest quality fruit in greatest quantity. We won't sell our friends and cus- tomers trees that we would not feel safe in planting in our own orchards. We Are The Largest Apple Tree Growers in All America For 100 years vve have specialized in growing and improving apples. It has been our privilege to supply the trees for the greater portion of America’s money making apple orchards — from the valleys of the great Northwest and Southwest to the hills of Virginia and Maine. By producing millions of apple trees of the finest sorts, we lower the cost per tree to you without lowering the quality. We have gained the confidence of tree planters by always telling the whole truth about varieties, and by selling at the lowest prices consistent with good value — “Quality first, next reduce the price to planters by producing millions.” GENUINE ‘‘STARK TREES” (Trade- mark, reg.) — are grown with large well-bal- anced tops and wondrously lusty roots. It is this remarkably big root growth which caused Prof. Win. B. Alwood, Virginia’s great scientist (and Father of the Agri- cultural College) to inquire how it was possible for us to produce such a magnificent and incomparable root-system (see photo of our Ozark grown trees on left) as we secure in our apple nurseries located in the Ozark Mountain regions. The secret of these marvelous roots is a combination of whole-root stock (see photo page 7), perfect soil and climate coupled with 100 years practical experience in growing apple trees and apple orchards. We are not just hit and miss tree growers. We grow and sell you the sa?ne trees we plant in our own orchards. We know actual orchard conditions everywhere, for we have developed orchards ourselves in 27 different states. W e Help Small Planters Especially Stark Bro’s are known the world over as the ‘‘Big Brother of the small planter” — if you only want a tree or two we give your order the same painstaking care and are just as anxious to help you as the larger planters — in fact, more so, and we want every planter to call on us for advice — it’s FREE, and you do not have to buy to get our money-making helps and assistance. Peach Tree “Fillers" in Apple Orchards Often Pay For Orchards Before Apples Come Into Full Bearing — Berries Between the Rows Increase the Profits. 1 stark Bh£s Nurseries atlOUISIAMNaSincsinS Powell Says, in “The Story of an Apple EP. POWELL, is Author of “The Orchard and Fruit Garden" and other horti- cultural works. Mr. Powell’s fruit growing experiences throughout the • United State?, and his lifetime of constant experimenting, testing and pro- duction of new varieties, put him in a position to judge as to the merits of new varieties. He says in part in that now famous book, “The Story of an Apple: “At the head of the apple family, including more than five thousand distinct varieties, we place one as most preeminent, both for beauty and quality, for its ability to win the favor of cook as well as prince — Stark Delicious." I say this, although I have under cultivation over eighty varieties of apples. Burbanks are wizards, Stark Bro’s are the saviors. I have known a large number of Burbanks in my life, but I have never found a thoroughly satisfactory predecessor for Stark Bro s Nurseries & Orchards Co. We have, in Stark Bro’s, a firm that always comes to us with some new thing, picked up in the wilderness of farms, or wilderness without farms; propagated with the utmost care; improved with Burbank dili- gence, and then furnished to all the people at a merely nominal price. I am proud of this firm, and feel near to them, and when I hunt out in my own gardens of seedlings a trace of betterment I turn at once to the Stark Bro’s to do the developing, which I cannot do myself, and prove the testing. I believe that the firm that saved ‘Stark Deli- cious’ and made it known to the world ic a bene' factor equal to Luther Burbank.” Plant “Fillers” To Make The Orchard Pay Profits Quicker If you plant your apple trees at ordinary planting dis- tances— 30 feet apart — the land between the rows is wasted for some years. Here is the planting plan that will insure you earlier profits from your orchard. Plant young bearing varieties of apple trees between the rows, as “fillers.” Peach trees are also profitably used as “fillers” in apple orchards — see page 26. Plant such splendid sorts as Liveland Raspberry, Yellow Transparent Wilson Red June, Benoni, Henry Clay, Duchess, Stark King David, Wealthy, Champion, and Grimes Golden between the rows. In that way you will get 4 or 5 crops, enough and more to pay for the entire orchard and all expenses and leave you a fat profit besides, before the time comes when good judgment will advise the cutting out of the “fillers.” Bockingham Improved Let the fillers pay for your orchard. We strongly advise this practice. We follow it in our own orchards. It makes money for us in our commercial orchards. It will make money for you. IN THE general descriptions varieties are in alphabetical order, but in the list below we arrange them according to the season of ripening — the earliest sort at the top of the list; the latest winter keeper at the bottom. It makes easy a selection for home orchards that will give fruit from the time the earliest apple ripens until the latest. Throughout this book the region for which a sort is recommended is indicated thus: N— North: C— Central; S— South; NN — Extreme North. Thus NCS indicates a variety that succeeds either North, Central or South, etc. EARLY SUMMER Stark Star (Trade-mark) Henry Clay (Trade-mark) Liveland Raspberry Yellow Transparent Early Harvest Benoni Red Astrachan Red June Early Ripe Sweet Bough Williams Early Red Early Colton SVMMEK APPLES Stark Summer Queen Charlainof (Early Duchess) Wilson Red June Duchess Chenango Strawberry Summer Champion Old Wife Pippin Yellow Horse JeiTeris Red Am. Summer Peanuain Maiden Blush FALL APPLES Gravenstein (Banks Red Strain) Early Melon Lowell (Orange Pippin) Patten Greening Fall Pippin Estelline (Late Duchess) ‘ Wealthy Fall Cheese Rambo Imperial Rambo Wolf River Order Of Ripening Imp, (Stark Buckingham Strain) Mother EARLY WINTER Wagener Fameuse Hubbardston Nonsuch N. W. Greening McIntosh Red Wismer Dessert King Tompkins Co. Tolman Sweet R. I. Greening WINTER APPLES Baldwin Northern Spy Magoon Banana (Winter Banana) Bellflower, Yellow Bellflower. Improved Ortley (White Bellflower) Am. Golden Russet Steele Red (Canada Red) “Double-Life” Grimes Gol- den (Trade-mark) Grimes Golden Colorado Orange Magnet (Magnate) Jonathan Stark King David (Trade- mark) Lowry (Dixie) Rome Beauty Rome Beauty, III. Red (Sen. Dunlap) Rome Beauty, Ohio Bright Red (Cox) Rome Beauty, Ohio Dark Red (Cox) Ensee (Improved Rome Beauty) Spitzenburg (Esopus) [/Windsor I - Vandiver Imp’d Virginia Beauty Kinnaird Choice Paradise Winter Sweet Lady Sweet Pryor Red Akin Red LATE WINTER White Winter Pearmain Senator (Trade-mark) York Imperial Minkler Mammoth Grimes Golden White Pippin Albemarle Pippin Newtown Pippin Trade Mark Reg, fl.tPjt Off. Jeniton (Ralls Janet) Champion (Trade-mark) Arkansas Black Stark Stayman Winesap Mammoth Black Twig Winesap GMbert Winesap Paragon Winesap Giant Jeniton (Trade- mark) Willow Twig Stark Delicious (Trade- mark) Ingram Black Ben (Trade-mark) The following Second Choice varieties we can supplv but do not describe or recommend: — Chicago. Cox Orange, Easttnan.Tall Winesap, Fanny', Hackworth, Longfield, Lansinghurg, Malinda. 'MyrickfNercrfOkabena, opalescent. Primate, Red Broadwell, Roman Stem, Scarlet Pippih, Salome, Winter Maiden Blush, etc. Bellflower Yellow man Winesap, Black Ben and Stark King David are far better. NCS RAlrlwin ^Vinter. Losing popularity in New York * and other Eastern States. Baldwin Spot, a little-understood defect, is causing much concern. Plant genuine Stark Delicious for bigger profits in all Baldwin sections. NCS Bellflower Improved ^ °™Xs seedling of Bellflower and the best of this class of apples — a young bearer. The originator says; “Out-' bears all others in my orchard; never failed a crop since five years old.” Wm. 'Cutter of Colorado says: “It will outbear Bellflower two to one.” We recom- ment it. NCS Winter. An old, well- known, yellow apple. We do not advise its planting East of the Rockies. Grimes Golden (“Double-Life") is the best yellow apple. NCS R|3»nAni Summer. “Among all early var- Ijcnoni ieties, I think Benoni the most valuable — keeping quality is excellent,” says J. W. Stanton of the 111. Hort. Society. Benoni and Liveland Rasp- berry are both popular on the early markets and command top prices. A great opportunity awaits orchardists who will plant money-making early apples such as Liveland, Benoni, Henry Clay, Yellow Trans- parent, Duchess and Wilson Red June. The markets have never been half supplied and every year we hear, “Big Prices for Early Apples” — “Grower Makes Fortune on Early Apples” — $6.00 a Barrel in N. Y. Alarkets” — “$8.00 per Barrel in Kansas City,” etc. Benoni is far finer than old Red June. Excellent quality, medium size, covered with red stripes and splashes. Its beauty and firmness almost like a late apple, make it valuable for both home use and long distance shipment. NCS Buckingham Improved ^f/r*From^fpike Co., Mo., orchard, where it has proven the best Fall apple. Large, mottled red and striped over all with bright carmine. The flesh is crisp and juicy. A good dessert apple and especially recommended for cooking and home use. NCS Black Ben see page 14. • Chenango Strawberry oblong red striped apple of fair quality. A good Summer apple for the home orchard and for local market, but the flesh is too tender to ship. Ripens unevenly and tree not quite hardy. Wilson Red June, a variety of similar shape, but much darker red, is far superior. NCS D^li/'irbiic Winter. See Stark l./t;lJC10US Delicious, page 8. “Double Life” Grimes Golden vigorous body and roots of a Stark Delicious. See page 12. riiir'Kpkcc (CWfH^wrg.) Summer. E.xtremely hardy. beautiful and early. Came from Russia and was the mainstay of Northern early apple growers until Russia sent us the earlier and better Yellow Transparent and Liveland Raspberry. Above medium size and is splashed and striped bright red, shaded and mottled with crimson. Mich, grows Duchess by the train loads and they always bring good prices on Chicago markets. Early apples are big profit earners, and find a ready market everywhere. For apple pies and apple sauce. Duchess has no peer, it is just rich enough with plenty of acid juice — an ideal cooking apple. Every home in America should have at least one Duchess tree. NNCS ”0,000 OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Trees — 2 vears old 6’Yr.'0ld Duchess — A Splendid Filler. Hagerman Orchards — 70,000 Stark Trees from Louisiana, Mo., 2 years planted. One crop later produced as high as $800.00 per acre. Albemarle Pippin vor. In Virginia it is a money-maker, having an estab- lished reputation on European markets. Albemarle and Newtown are identical, but we keep them separate. Our Albermarle is from Virginia; our Newtown from Oregon. NCS Am. Golden Russet ’ flestd“:: russeted apple. Mildly sub-acid; splendid. NCS Arkansas Black A handsome, blackish red apple. Slow to fruit, scabs, seldom heavy bearer. Largely planted in New Mexico, but even there Stark Delicious, Stay- man Winesap, Stark King David are preferred. CS Ba.nanA Clear yellow with a delicate aiiaiicft blush. Has a suggestive banana flavor. The planting of this variety is on the increase; and it pays. It bruises easily, however, and requires careful handling, A good grower, hardy; a young bearer and blooms late. Fine for home orchard. NCS ^kin Handsome, dark red, good size and fine quality; hardy and productive. Rather late coming into bearing. Stark Delicious, Stay- Treea OLD OAK PROCESS pie Trees 28 Stark Bro's Nurseries atlOUlSIAMMaSince»16 “Champion” Long Keeper JOHN P. Logan, a Director of Exhibits, Panama - Pacific Exposition, says: “Champion came out in better shape than any other we had and held up longer on the tables after being taken out of storage than any other variety." In color, beauty, smoothness, keeping, for quick and sure profit, Champion sur- passes Willow Twig, Mammoth Black Twig and other extremely late keepers. It originated in Washington Co., Ark., and was discovered and introduced by us nineteen years ago. The original tree when it first attracted our attention was, without any care whatever, bearing a wonderful crop of perfect fruit — every apple perfect, as though turned in a lathe. Golden yellow ground almost completely covered with bright red in finely pen- ciled streaks, broader stripes and often deep solid red. Flesh ydlow, juicy, good and does not become dry and mealy even in late spring. Since its introduction it has been tested in every section of the United States and it never disappoints, even as far north as Central Wisconsin. Champion will grow into a perfect tree and bear big paying crops with less moisture than any other variety w'e have ever tested, hence it is strongly recommended for the southwest where it is one of the finest apples grown. C. W. Steiman of Charitan Co., Mo., wrote us after one of the dryest years: “Champion made good this year as a money-maker and a drouth- resister.’’ In Mo., 111., Ind., O., Pa., and throughout the apple sections of the Appalachian country and the regions west of the Rockies it is an apple to plant for big profit. It is the ideal sort to grow for the April and May markets when it is really at its best. NCS Champion will keep until June without special care. Cooks finely, is firm and juicy, and the tree is prolific. — J. L. T. Watters, Graham Co., Ariz. Doing Well in Iowa. — This year Champion kept its reputation as a prolific bearer, which is very noticeable in a year of failure. — Report Iowa Horticultural Society. Began Bearing at Three Years. — Champions is in all respects, the finest apple I ever saw. Began bearing at three years old and has borne a full crop every year since; fine keepers. — P. G. Russell, Le Flore Co., Okla. A New Mexico Favorite. — Champion doing nobly; bears well; large per cent commercial apples of uniform shape and splendid rich red and yellow colors; good keeper and splendid cooking apple all through winter; later in spring is quite acceptable as a dessert apple. — R. M. Love, Eddy Co., N. Mex. Champion Is a Great Apple here: bears almost annually ; tree absolutely hardy; bore from one- half to one bushel of apples at seven years old apples uniform in size, hang on trees very late and is a long and excellent keeper, keeping well into April. Quality Fai-l\r Siunmer. Tree stronger, more free a. ly from scab and better than Early Harvest, which the fruit very much resembles. Good for the home orchard. NCS Paflxr Fall. John M. Francis, an E-ariy ivieion ^^^ms Co.. in., orchardist, writes that he is growing thirty-three varieties and Early Melon beats them all. He says they equal Wealthy in size and quality and trees bear heavy crops. We have been watching this apple since we first secured it from Mr. Griesa of Kansas in 1898 and we have never discovered a fault. We recommend it as one of the best Fall apples. It is of large size, striped with crimson and one of the best for cooking and eating raw. An annual bearer. Color photo page 29. NNCS Fsirltr Sinmtier. A good yellow apple, I-Ciriy unsatisfactory because of scab. We advise our friends to plant it sparingly; Yellow Transparent, Liveland Raspberry and Henry Clay are better, both in tree and fruit. NCS EltAAA U^pyoved Rome Beauty.) Late Winter. Its peculiar champagne quality is brisk and refreshing. Splendid for cooking and cider. Tree vigorous and productive, fruit hangs later than Rome Beauty and is said to be more valuable. Origi- nated by Nelson Cox of Ohio, the Rome Beauty King. NCS Fall Fall. A large rich yellow rdH I~ippm apple; good for eating out of hand and fine for cooking. Has been popular for many years in home orchards and is still planted in many sections. NCS good and a good seller. — B. F. Carroll, Kearney Co., Nebr, Good Size — Red All Over. — Champion did well; a great bearer and keeper. I kept in the cel- lar and I don’t believe they will get ripe until 'Tm#. next June — just as hard * as they were last fall. ^ Good size, nearly red all over and hang well on the tree. — Truman Temple, Washington Co., N. Y. Bears When Others Fail. — All apples a failure this year except Champion. — C. I. Board, Lamar Co., Tex. Always Bear Full Crops. — It is hard for me to decide which is the best apple — Delicious, Champion or Senator, but I believe Champion is the best for this climate. Every- body brags of them. They are so smooth and of uniform size and will sell without any trouble. Never fail to bear a full crop. — J. A. Fisher, Denton Co., Texas. Best Keeper of AH. — Champion is the heaviest and steadiest bearer and the longest keeper in this climate. — P. D. Southworth, Chaves Co., N. Mex. Succeeds With Little Moisture. — Best drouth resister of all; one of the best growers. — W. H. Scott, Laclede Co., Alo. Keep Until .Tune. — Cannot be beat; kept them until June 15th in common, cement cave, — James Hardin, Fulton Co.. 111. Far Better Than Ingram.— Our orchardists enthusi- astic over Champion, which they favor before Ingram. — hrank Greene, VVashington Co., Ark. Bore At Two Years. — Some weigh fifteen ounces; bore at two years. — J, T. Anderson, Tuolumne Co., Calif. Juicy Until Spring. — Young, regular bearer; holds its juiciness until spring. — E. II. Riehl, 111. Exp. Station. F^m^iic^ (5no?£?.) Early Winter. A desirable dessert variety. Light bright red, deepening to rich crimson with pure white tender flesh. The tree is very productive and perfectly hardy: is largely planted in the North with McIntosh, Wealthy and Stark Delicious. Not valued South. NCS Bears Great Crops. — Have five of your trade-mark apples bearing, planted about eight years ago. Champion is the best bearer of them all and a good long keeper. — August H. Meyer, Clay Co., Ind. Original Chaynpion Tree, Fruit from This Tree Exhib- ited at Chicago World's Fair Took the Lead Atnong 60 Promising New Sorts. Latest Keeper. flianf Ttf^nifon "^Vinter. This apple is of the Oiam jenuon Jeniton-Ingram type. It origi- nated in Missouri and was named and introduced by us about fifteen years ago. H. G. Shumaker writes from Phelps Co., Mo., that it was the latest bloomer in an orchard of twenty varieties, was 50 per cent larger than Ingram qnd much better, and the tree an unfailing cropper. The fruit is large, red striped, juicy and has the tang and flavor of Jeniton. A good home orchard variety, makes splendid cider and sells well; is a good keeper and does not bruise easily in handling. We advise Giant Jeniton w’hen an apple of this type is wanted. (See photo top page 29.) NCS , Banks D Af] Fall. Beautiful, high color, attractive. A decided im- on old Graven- NCS Golden inter. For many years this splendid apple has held first place among all yellow varieties. The tree in the orchard is subject to collar-rot and should be grown by Stark Bro’s “Double- Life” method. — See page 12. Flavor Never Forgotten. — Of all yellow apples none more beautiful: once tasted, is never forgotten. — Prof. H. E, Van t>eman, in Fruit-Grover. Ingram Giant Jenilon in the Stark Tree Orchards of Capt. B. F. Rockafellow at Harvest Time. Tree a Heavy Bearer and Should Be in Every Home Orchard Early Melon. The Ideal Summer and Early Fall Apple-Pontes on the Market Ahead of Wealthy ever tasted. — R. F. Rut- U _ _ Plav Trade-mark.) Early Summer. Orig- y ^*^y inated in Hopkins Co., Ky., and first offered by us. Resembles Maiden Blush, but ripens almost Z months earlier, with Yellow Trans- parent. Ripens its crop quickly and evenly — gone by the time Transparent is half picked, a valuable market trait in an early fruit. Large, pale yellow with crimson cheek; flesh white, tender, crisp, highly flavored, juicy; quality the very best. Strong, spreading grower, regular and abundant bearer. Its beauty and superb quality are bound to make it one of the most popular and profitable of all early apples. Tree late bloomer and a heavy cropper, excels Yellow Transparent in vigor, and has never blighted. We recommend it. See photo bottom of page 28. NCS Best Extra Early Apple. — Frank Femmons, Madera Co.. CaUf. The most delicious apple ledge, Lincoln Co., Tenn. Very Hardy and thrifty. Fruit large, yellowish, with a slightly reddish cheek, and a very fine flavor. — M. Roach, Sanders Co., Mont. Hubbardston Nonesuch Blush.) Early Winter. Large red, good quality but irregular form. Los- ing popularity in the east where sorts such as Stark Delicious, Stayman Wine- sap, Black Ben, etc., are more acceptable on the markets. NCS Late Winter. Ozark growers consider it one of the best red striped, late \yinter keepers. Ingram and Giant Jeniton escape late frosts as they are among the latest bloomers. Stayman Winesap far more profitable. NCS Imperial Rambo Of the well-known Rambo type, but handsomer and twice as large. Red striped, rather flat. Rich, mild, fine flavor like old Rambo. NCS Summer. An improved strain of the popular Jefferis that was declared by the late Prof. H. E. Van Deman to be the most delicious of all apples that grow. This strain from Rollins of Mont, is much more highly colored than the old strain. The tree is a splendid grower in the orchard — hardy, healthy and a young, heavy bearer. The flavor is sub-acid and very delicate, and the flesh is always tender and is very juicy. NCS Late Winter. An old favorite dessert apple, but as the tree ages, fruit be- comes smaller and planting is decreasing. Giant Jeniton is the best of this type. Stay- man far better and has almost the same unique flavor that has made Jeniton a favorite for nearly 100 years. NCS Jeniton I Winter. A brilliant, flashing red apple with a spicy, rich acidity that has made it a prime favorite with all lovers of an acid apple. The tree is adapted to many sections; orchards of themare found in the North, South, East and West and they always pay. A splendid family sort and highly profitable for market. For many years Jonathan has been the standard of quality by which other sorts have been gauged. A seedling of Spitzenburg, but of wider adaptability; tree is long-lived, productive and a young bearer. In the West it is one of the most profitable sorts and is largely planted as a filler in orchards of Newtown Pippin and Spitzenburg, as it produces several money-making crops before the latter varieties come into bearing. In Central Western States planters have discarded Ben Davis and are planting Jonathan along with Stark Delicious, Stay- man Winesap, Grimes Golden and other high quality sorts — the kind the markets want. Hon. Richard Dalton, President of the Missouri State Board of Horticulture, has a great orchard of Jonathan at Two-thir«i Stark Brcfs Nursenes atU)UlSlANAMaSince»16 Early Melon Apple Trees Tnd« Ibrt Bit 0. S. Pat Off. , Jonathan you sent me. In 1 7 months from setting out I picked nearly a gallon of splendid apples. There would have been more buti picked them off. I have never seen better rooted trees than those sent out by your firm. Your trees are the cheapest I can get, quality and other things considered. — J. L. Churchill, Douglas Co., Ore. Always Juicy One of the best early winter, home or market; juicy to the last. — Prof. II. E. Van Deman, Ex- U. S. Poinologist. Jonathan-Rome '^eauty The man who can successfully grow Jonathan has the financial problem of apple - growing solved. The Jonathan-Rome Beauty combination in the West is a good one. — Thos. F. Rigg. Hardin Co., Iowa. Outsells All Others The best apple so far as flavor isconcemed; will outsell anything we raise. — H. A, Simons, Fremont Co., Iowa. Raspberry Saverton, Mo. Colonel Dalton’s Jonathan are famous among Chicago apple men, and this year he sold his crops (largely^ Jonathan) for $20,000.00. Blight affects the Jonathan tree somewhat but can be controlled by proper pruning. Illustrated in natural color on inside back cover. Color photo on the left. NCS Most Profitable One of the greatest and most profitable varieties grown. It is more widely planted in the \Venatchee Valley than any other sort, except, perhaps, the Winesap. Trees bear when very young, every year, and load heavily. Some thinning is required when the trees attain age. Their high color and excellent quality make them a favorite on the market. In this valley they often keep in excellent condition until the first of March. — O. M. Brooks, Chelan Co., Wash. Help Sell Less Desirable Varieties Last year with a heavy crop, demonstrati .gr'in the value of Jonathan. They are among the first vaneties called for by buyers, and many growers are usiuv; diem to help sell less desirable varieties, sucii as Ben Dav/is, issouri Pippin, etc. It is remarkably free from scab, ib. < ffore a good variety for the Middle West. Should _bc p. ui.eu well, to permit apples to color, so tliey ca ' be pick :! early and they should be rushed at once to «.-no stotui;-- Jas. M. Irvine, Editor Fruit-C'rower .md r- Liveland Raspberry Best Early Apple ;p/e Trees . Dav^jj overlook it! Winter. (See Stark King David, page ]G.) One of the most beautiful apples ever grown. Don't Kinnaird Choice ICinid Cold Storage Co., Macon, Mo. — Brought $4.50 per bbl. (Stark Trees of course) Stark Bros Nurseries , atlOUISIANAMO.$inceia6 McIntosh Red McIntosh Red— £ar/>' Winter fragrance tha ; lakes it popular on the fancy fruit stand and well-liked for home and kitchen use. It is uniform in size, a beautiful crimson, and the flesh is crisp, delicate — almost snow white. McIntosh probably attains its greatest perfection in the Bitter Root and other valleys of Montana, however, it is largely and profit- ably grown in Iowa, Nebr., Mich., Minn., Wis., New York and all New England, in fact, all through the Northern half of the U. S. and in Canada. A Massa- chusetts fruit authority writing to the Fruit-Grower calls it the “Brother Jona- than” of New England. It is somewhat susceptible to scab. Our propagation is from selected Montana Red McIntosh orchards and is carefully kept pure. There are some inferior strains of this variety, and planters should be careful to secure the genuine. The tree is long lived, e.vtremely hardy, a strong spreading grower and comes into bearing young. It is not a late keeper, but the demand is so much greater than the supply, it finds a steady sale on all markets and the price is always good. NNCS. A Careful Estimate of Value. — McIntosh has not had the praise it deserves. The best of all New England apples. So great has been the demand, and so small the supply, we who raise Mclntosli apples have to fight to keep any for family use. McIntosh tree is one of the most liardy and a vigor- ous grower; does best on a sandy loam soil. I have seen apples almost as large as King of Tompkins, and as fair as an orange. Wondrous beauty, combined with such tender flesh and splendid flavor make it just irresistible to those who once taste it. — Albert F. Tenney, Mass., in Fruit-Grower. Bear Every Year. — But few people know the good qualities of the McIntosh Red. They are the “Delicious” of all the fall apples here. A fine tree, bear every year, and are good size, good color. — F. Dando, Chelan Co., Wash. About the best, except Rome Beauty. — W. S. Jelleff, Flathead Co., Mont. Of Wide Adaptability. — McIntosh apple is worthy of more attention than is given it by'most fruit growers. Adapted to New England, Canada, and Northern New York. Also extensiyel>- grown in Oregon, Montana, and Washington. For a Northern latitude, it seems to me that it is one of the best varieties. — Hon. G. B. Brackett, U. S. Pomologist. Our favorite in Western Montana. — J. J. Bond, Ravalli Co., Mont. Can’t Grow Enough. — We can’t grow one-twentieth enough for the home market. The only fault is it doesn’t keep long enough. — John Miller, Ravalli Co., Mont. West Virginia Fall Apple. — Am sending two apples; am anxious to know what they are, as it js one of the finest fall apples 1 ever saw. — J. B. Rannells, Hampshire Co., W. Va. (They were McIntosh Red, fully equal in color and quality to Montana grown. — Stark Bro’s.) Grown on an OLD OAK PROCESS WhoU Pinnin Winter. This apple l-^ewiown rippin attracted attention in Eu- rope during the eighteenth century and since America first began to export fruit to that country it has been a favorite there because of its crispness and brittleness. It is grown to perfection in certain parts of Virginia and a few other sections of the East and South-East, but requires special soil and climatic conditions. It is also valuable in Western apple regions where they are extensively grown and exported. It is bright yellow in color with a distinct pink blush; richly flav- ored, firm, juicy, splendid quality and one of the best keepers — generally the last apple on the market in late Spring and early Summer. Our propagation is from select Oregon orchards. NCS Winter. East and North has been largely planted, and be- cause of splendid quality, has an established place on the markets. However, the tree is very slow coming into bearing (about 9 or 10 years old) and is susceptible to scab, hence other and more profitable varieties are taking its place. Life is too short to plant Spy when there are so many fine apples that are young bearers, such as Stark Delicious, Stayman and “Double-Life” Grimes. NNCS. ■'"Northwestern Greening i^^^rge^greln: ish yellow apple that is only fair quality for dessert and splendid for cooking. Those in cold climates, who want an apple of this color for home use can grow this variety with good results. NNC ■ Northern Spy Paragon Xn rmprovecl Winesap Paradise Winter Sweet Sveorchar'd tree and recommended for the hoirie orchard. A delicious yellow apple with a bronze blush; is juicy, sweet and fine in quality. NCS I^o,te Winter. Our Paragon propagation * is from a* select strain from the orchard of Frank Femmons. Years of observation and com- parison with similar varieties has proved to us that Paragon is an apple that should be largely grown, hence we are advising its planting in all Winesap^. regions and further North. It has been called the “Glorified Winesap” op account of its larger size and superior quality. Trqe stronger and more vigorous than Winesap. It is similar to Mammoth Black Twig, but averages larger, iSj>a deeper red and the quality is superior. Some authorities have considered them identical, and this mistake has caused much confusion among nurserymen. In “planting Paragon be sure to get the genuiney as the. 'bid Mammoth Black Twig tree is a tardy and shy bearer while Paragon comes into bearing young and bears big crops. It is a large apple, bright, clear red with stripings of darker red, ' with firm, rich yellow flesh, mildly sub-acid, and the best of all apples of the Winesap type, with the single, exception of Stayman Winesap. It keeps well, does not scald in storage, and brings good prices. Plant it commercially, also in the home orchard for kitchen use. NCS Fine in Illinois. — In all Winesap regions Paragon will crowd out all late keepers, as it has quality and beauty to a high degree. — Joseph Gerardi, Jersey Co., 111. Paragon — Not M. B. Twig. — I was in Virginia a few years ago when there was a great boom there for M. B. Twig. These apples were Paragon not M. B. Twig. Paragon for Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina is a most desirable variety. — Thos. F. Rigg, Hardin Co., Iowa. Bringing Top Prices. — Our choice for a money-maker and market apple is Black Twig or Paragon. For bearing ^ every year, large and even size, uni- form and high color, and fine ship- ping and keeping qualities we do not think it has an equal. They are selling at top prices here and abroad. — A. M. Bowman. Roanoke Co., Va. Maryland is Planting It.— G rowing in popular- ity; uniform in size, good color, handles well. — C. P. Close, State Horti- culturist, College Park, Md. , -■ History. — Two new apples grew up in '^ennes^q,^and unfortunately the tree that bore first, the “little” P^agon, was not the better sort; but it was named “Paragon,” and a few scions were sent to njir^erymen. Then the other tree called Gilbert bore and was so much finer, largcf, --spicier and more fragrant, that the owner — wishing his bfcstj'apple n^i^ed “Paragon,” and supposing the “little” ^'Patagon already sent out would soon disappear — also sent ou^;!sgions of the Gilbert labeled “Paragon.” To add to the confusion, came a third sort, Arkansas or Mammoth Black. Twig, from Washington Co., Ark., a shy, tardy beater, fruit bften of greenish color, and not nearly so good as Paragon Wine- sap. But the trees, especially in nursery, are so alike they cannot be told apart. And so the three sorts became • inextricably mixed. But following our general plan’ of propagation, we went back to the best bearing tree we could find and took a new start. Paragon Winesap, Gilbert Winesap, also Little Paragon, has been widely grown since 1881 as Mammoth Black Twig. old, well-known flat dull red *^^*^**^'^ striped apple that is still a favorite with many for eating raw and for cooking. The tree, however, is neither hardy nor long-lived and the fruit cracks open badly. Imperial Rainbo, Senator and Early Melon are superior. NCS Summer. A beautiful I\ea /^Siracnan Russian apple; light and dark red striped and splashed witli a bluish 'bloom. Though largely planted it is a tardy and shy bearer, and we advise the planting of Liveland Rasp- berry, another Russian variety which ripens slightly earlier, is more beautiful, of better quality and ideal for cooking. NNCS Iim^ (Carolina.) Early Summer. A bril- Aveu «AUiA^ liant flashing red early Summer apple. Its tartness, juiciness, and distinct flavor have made it many friends. It ripens through a long season and is popular with housewives, but it scabs badly. Live- land Raspberry and Wilson Red June are superior — fruit larger, better quality, better for general kitchen use. NCS Rhode Island Greening W i 71 1 e r . A greenish yellow apple that is planted in the east, especially in New York where in some sections it is even more widely planted than Baldwin. Tree is spreading, vigorous, and blooms late. In the w'est and south it is not valuable — plant Grimes Golden (Double-Life) instead. NC Packing Stayman in Faynous Colliyis" Stark Tree Or- chard. Chaves Co., N. M. People drove for yniles to see it — one of the finest in the U. S. _ (See page 34.) Paragon— **The Glorified Whiesap.*' Far Better Than Old M. Black Twig. Grown on OLD OAK PROCESS \Vliole Root Trees Rome Beauty Late Winter. A large, bright red apple, that is tender fleshed, juicy, good quality and an A-1 cooker. The tree is of spreading growth, blooms late, bears young, fruit hangs firmly. A never-failing bearer. For over half a century it has been one of the profitable late winter commercial sorts. The late William^ Stark, father of the present President of Stark Bros., and for thirty-nine years head of these nurseries, said in 1867, in an address before the Missouri State Horticultural Society: “Our Rome Beauty grown on strong, well cultivated soil this year sold for $4.25 per barrel; the purchaser took them to Nashville and sold them for $9.00 per barrel.” Since that day Rome Beauty orchards have been planted by the thousands of acres, and the fruit has always brought good prices, but not until the last ten years has it been planted as it deserves. Every apple-growing section of the United States, except the extreme North grows it successfully and profit- ably, and its planting is on the increase because it pays. Throughout the central west it is one of the most widely planted sorts, and while it does not equal in quality such sorts as Stark Delicious, Stayman Winesap, Stark King David or Grimes Golden, yet it keeps well in storage and in common cellar, and is satisfactory and profitable from every viewpoint. We grow several improved strains of this variety: One from Washington, one from Illinois and two from Ohio. NCS Propagating From Bearing Treefi History. — Rome Beauty is coming back into favor. I have seen specimens from many places, but for beauty none of them compare with Ohio grown. It originated at the Putnam Nursery, four miles from where I live — up the Muskingum River which empties into the Ohio at Marietta in Washington Co. The Putnam Nursery does not exist to-day — the ground is occupied by a large stock and garden farm. . Rome Beauty was at fi’-st called Gillette's Seedling. While Mr. Gillette was at the Nursery buying trees Mr. Put- nam gave him the young tree. Mr. Gillette took it in a flatboat to Law- rence Co., thence to Rome township where he lived. When the tree came into bearing it was renamed Rome Beauty, from the name of the township. — John Cottle, Washington Co., Ohio. Adapts Itself to CondN tions. — After long experience I consider it one of the best in cultivation ; has long range of adaptability and succeeds well in the Eastern, Western, Mid- dle, and Northwestern States, and adapts itself of soils. to a variety < Hon. G. B. Brackett. U. S. Pomologist. Red Rome Beauty Rome Beauty — Ohio Dark Red. This strain is from the orchards of U. T. Cox, the Ohio Rome Beauty King. Simply a Rome Beauty, but dark red and very handsome. NCS Rome Beauty — Ohio Bright Red. A bright, flashing red Rome Beauty, also from the orchard of ^Ir. Cox. We are ever on the alert, watch- ing for improved strains of all leading sorts. NCS Rome Beauty~Illinois Red. strain from the great orchards of Senator H. M. Dunlap, of Illinois. Far brighter red than any other in his orchard, and commands better prices. NCS _ • Earlier and better than Summer t.^namplOnsmnmer Queen or Early Pennock. An improved seedling of the latter from Washington County, Ark. A valuable early summer market variety; brilliantly colored deep red with stripes. Splendid for cooking. The tree is a splendid grower with heat and drouth-resisting foliage; has remarkable vigor and bearing qualities. Especially profitable for shipping; stands up under rough handling. NCS S2..1fl Per Bushel. — I have 300 Summer Champion trees bearing. Most beautiful apple I have ever seen. Trees heavy bearers, and they netted me $2. -SO per bushel. It will pay any orchard man to see my Summer Champion. — J. E. Suttle. Washington Co.. Ark. (Esopus.) Winter. Bright red, or i3pitZ0nDUrg faintly striped with darker red and yellow; a peculiarly pleasing flavor. In the Pa- cific northwest is very profitable, but even tliere tliey are planting fewer Spitzenburg and more Stark Delici- ous, Stayman Winesap, Grimes, etc. New Yimk and adjoining states also plant it moderately. NC Stark Winter. Originated in Stark Co., Ohio, hence the name. Planting is decreasing, but it is still popular in some sections of the East. It is a large dull red striped apple of moderate quality. Such varieties as Stark Delicious, Stark King David and Stayman Winesap are taking its place. NCS Middleton's S-Vear Rome Beauty {Stark Trees), Bearing a Big XIoney-Making Crop. Prof. C.S. Crandall, of the Univ. of 111., in an address before the Illinois Horticultural Society, made some timely re- marks concerning propagation from bearing trees of known productiveness, in which we heartily concur. For years this has been our practice. As Prof. Crandall states, this is more expensive than the securing of buds, scions, etc., from the nursery row and from trees not known to be true to name, but the planter gets better value. Below we give a few extracts from his address: Plants propagated by seeds can be kept up to the stand- ard of varietal excellence only by careful selection of seeds. Can improvement, such as has been accomplished through seed selection, he brought about with equal facility in those plants commonly multiplied by buds, cuttings, offsets, runners and scions? The germ of the seed is in fact a bud, which, under right conditions and through the aid of food stored around it, is capable of providing itself with roots and developing into a plant like its parent. As Darwin says, “facts prove how closely the germ of the fertilized seed and the small cellular mass forming a bud resemble each otlier in all their functions, in their powers of inheritance with occasional reversion and in their cap- acity for variation in obedience to the same laws. Fruit Evenly Dis- trlbuted. — One of the largest apples we have, especially when grown on bottom land. This variety is reliable cropper, yet seldom, if ever, over- bears, the fruit being evenly distributed all over the tree. The lat- ter is also true of Ingram. — Edwin H. Riehl, 111. Exp. Station. Bear Every Year. — My Rome Beauty trees have not missed a crop for thirty years. — W.G.VV. Riddle, Pike Co., Ky . Hang Well to the Tree. — One of the most profitable ; hangs on well in higli winds, — S. D. Willard, Ontario Co., N. Y. Demand Growing. — The demand for Rome Beauty apple is greater every year. It is the leading commercial apple of our valley. — R. S. Purtee, Delta Co., Colo. Bring High Prices. — I planted the first Rome Beauty in Colorado twenty-three years a^; am now getting S3 to $3.50 per bushel box, on the Denver market. — W. S. Coburn, Colorado State Board of Horti- culture. Almost Freezing Proof. — Wm. Locke, San Juan Co., N. Mcx. Bears when nearly everything else fails. — C. H. McHenry, San Juan Co., N. Mex. Bears Every Year. — ^Very best apple for this climate; bears annually, but never overbears; blooms late and frosts do not greatly affect its bearing qualities. — F. M. Jones, Santa Fe Co., N. Mex. Late Bloomer, escaping late spring freezes. — Judge W. B. Felton. Fremont Co., Colo. None better. — Rome Beauty at its best is unexcelled. — W. Paddock, Agri- cultural Experiment Station, Larimer Co., Colo. Bring High Prices. — I planted the first Rome Beauty in Colorado twenty- three years ago; am now getting $3 to S3. 50 per bushel box, on the Deliver market. ""“VV. S. Coburn, Colo. State Board of Horticultuie. Can Always Depend on It. — Best general Ijearer we have; sells along with Jonathan and Winesap. — C. J. Morgan, Mesa Co., Colo. A Leader in the West. — One of Idaho’s leaders, dependable as a con- stant producer. — J. R. Shinn, Horti- culturist, Latah Co., Idaho. Bears Young. — Begins bearing at a very early age and when well colored has a handsome appearance. It is always marketable at a fair price, is a good keeper and considered a good commer- cial apple. — T. H. Atkinson, Chelan Co., Wash. Perfect in Montana. — On Flat- head Lake it attains a wonderful degree of perfection. — J. C. Wood, Flathead Co., Mont. Does fine here; in great demand. — John Miller, Ravalli Co., Mont. No Faults. — A good apple; sells well, keeps well, good boxer and good tree. — Frank Engler, Ravalli Co., Mont. Never Misses. — One of the best ap- ples for our mountain climate; n^er misses a crop. — H. C. Livingston, San Bernardino Co., Calif. It should be borne in mind that our best varieties of fruits are highly specialized — highly developed in the pro- pagation of one part — the fruit. They are abnormal and far removed from the wild type, and the greater its depart- ure from ancestral types the stronger is the tendency to revert back. It is an almost universal custom for the planter to buy his trees of the nurseryman. Propagation is almost exclusively in the hands of the nurseryman, but can the whole responsibility of bad methods of propagation be thrown upon his shoulders? I think not. Nurserymen cater to popular demand, and the popular demand is for cheap trees, therefore the aim of the nurseryman is to produce salable trees in the quickest way, at the lowest cost. There is a need of a campaign of education among planters. Only when the man who plants can be brought to the conviction that quality is the all Important factor, that quality means the backing of sound parents of known productiveness, that first cost is an insignificant factor, and that he cannot afford to plant anything but the b^t, then he will demand the best and the nurseryman will produce it for him and be glad to do it. Of course, the cost will be greater because the labor involved will be greater, b^it the increase in the value is out of proportion to the increase in cost, and then we may confidently anticipate longevity and more uniform productiveness. Select scions not only from trees that are in full health and vigor, but from trees of known productiveness, that bear fruit true to the varietal type. Tra4e Mait Meg. (I. t P3t Off. Grown on OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Tree# ^ Stark Brok Ntirseties atLOUlSIANAMaSince^ Stark Bro's Nurseries atlOUlSIAMNaSincel816 38 Apple Trees o ■ rx 1" • (T.-M.) Late Winter. “The dtSirk L/c1iC10U8 Best American Dessert Ap- ple.” Introddced exclusively by us. See page 8. O.. 1 .j {T.-M.) Winter. “The otSUTK l^nK LI&VIO Youngest Bearer of Them all.” Far beUer than Jonathan. See page 16. _ 1 e {T.-M.) Early Summer. Beautifully St£U*K Star blushed, and somewhat resembling Maiden Blush both in size and shape. For an early variety, it is an excellent keeper. Last season we kept them six weeks after they were shipped from Fayette- ville, Ark., to Louisiana, Mo., and they were still good— during the first month excellent. It makes a fine, sturdy orchard tree with beautiful foliage, an excellent bearer and quality excellent. A poor grower in the nursery grown by usual methods. We have overcome this defect by double-working on Stark Delicious (our "Double-Life” method). Should be in every home orchard. Introduced by Stark Bro's. NCS Stark Summer Queen the'^^ow Early Pennock and has proven better in every way. The fruit is about the same size but earlier and de- cidedly better quality. The fruit is large, bright red striped and of excellent quality. We recommend it for the home orchard, and for those who grow summer apples for the market. NCS {Canada Red.) Winter. Grown ixcu largely throughout the northern apple section, especially in Michigan where they grow them largely for the Chicago markets and where they command top prices. It is a fine deep red apple with indistinct stripings of deeper red. NNCS Bou?h {Tiarly Sweetheart.) Summer. A uuugll mejiuin size, pale yellow sweet apple with a delightful flavor. Just a little too sweet for pies and sauce, but the ideal sweet apple for dessert. The tree ripens through a season of thirty to forty days. NCS Sweet OAK One Crop from 36 of these 9-Year-Old Stark Delicious Trees in the Burgess Orchards Produced $1500.00. iteg. U. S. Pat. office Senator— I {Late Winter) Trade-Mark Registered U. S. Pat. OfHce . Reg. TJ. S. Pat. office ONE of the smoothest, handsomest and most gloriously colored of all apples and one that will instantly attract attentionon all mark- ets— a brilliant, glossy, cherry red. In size it is medium to large, flesh white, sometimes faintly touched with pink near the skin; crisp, breaking, juicy, with a never-to-be-forgotten flavor that gives it high rank in quality. Senator has proved thoroughly hardy; Montana has planted them by the thousands along with their McIntosh. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Maine and all New England plant them with Wealthyand other rugged kinds; in Mo., Mich., 111., Ind.,Ohio, Pa., and all the Central States it has become a standard commercial variety, and most popular for the home orchard. In Va., West Va., Tenn., Ky., .^rk., N. M., and every state in the West — everywhere. Senator is growing and is pleasing every grower. The variety originated in Arkansas and was introduced and trade-marked by us about twenty years ago. It has never been pushed as it deserves, but has won its way on merit alone. Every man who has Senator bearing is a booster for the variety, as it never disappoints. Plant it everywhere; it is entitled to rank with the best. Geo. O. Taylor of Onondaga Co., N. Y., says; “Handsomest apples I ever saw; as large or larger than Baldwin — every one of a size and e.xact shape and brilliant color, and the best quality of any apple I ever had on the place, unless Stark Delicious, of which I have 500, proves superior.’’ Many wise New York growers are planting fewer Baldwin and more and more Sena- tor, Stark Delicious, Stark King David, Stayman Winesap, etc. NNCS Best Payer In 'JThe Orchard In Montana Superior as a Money maker to any other in my orchard of 8,500 trees. — Warren R. Gifford, Ravalli Co., Mont. Finest Apple I Ever Saw Rapid, vigorous grower. Wood strong and tough, and the limbs grow out in a way that the forks can’t split. Mr. Esbaugh, Assistant State Entomologist, measured a tree in my orchard the winter after it had grown ten summers, and it measured forty-two inches around the trunk. He said it was the finest tree he ever saw. The Purdue Univer- sity men visited my orchard during our County Fair two years ago and they also said my Senator trees were the finest they ever saw. Trees are prolific bearers. Fruit is fine in looks and quality, and were I to plant another orchard in this part of the country, I would plant one half Senators. I sold the crop two years ago to Geo. C. MePass, of Cobden. Illinois, and he has been very anxious to buy the crop ever since. I suppose he had no trouble in finding a market for thezn at a good price. — Richard Lichtenberger, Posey Co., Ind. Stands Wisconsin Winters At the Station a Senator tree 15 or more years of age has stood con- ditions satisfactorily and has produced several good crops of fruit. — James G. Moore, Associate Horticulturist, Univ. of Wisconsin. Opinion of a Missouri Authority Senator in my orchard a very strong, healthy, vigorous grower, and a splendid producer. I mailed you a picture of one of my Senator trees. It failed to show the splendid crop of red apples, but it does show the fine growth of this 11 -year-old tree, which is above 25 ft. high, great, strong, straight-growing limbs, opening up, when in fruit, like a tulip. — C. M. Fette, Marion Co., Mo. Satisfactory in lillnois. — Delicious and Senator are both well loaded this year on my ranch. Wish 1 had planted more twelve years ago when I planted these sorts. Delicious has given me three good crops. 1 am very much pleased with them. My outlook for crop is good. Will have 8,000 barrels to ship. — Henry C. Cupp, Adams Co., Ill, Good Every Way. — Senator is the best all-round apple, or as stockmen might say, “dual-purpose” apple, of the newer kinds we have tried. It keerrs well. — A. C. Spencer, Bradford Co., Pa. Bears Young. — Strong, rapid grower: comes into bearing at an early age and . bears well, A choice dessert sort. — U. S. Department of Agriculture. Surprisingly Large. — It belongs to the high class of eating apples. My trees fruited heavily this year, and I was surprised at the size, — Truman Temple, Washington Co., N. Y. Red as Blood. — Senator trees a sight to behold — red as blood and as thick as they can stick. — Senator is my first choice. — O. Quarnstron, Cache Co.. Utah. Better Payer than Jonathan. — This year Senator brought more money than Jonathan or Grimes. — W. G. Vincenhelier, Washington Co., Ark. Second Only to Delicious. — Tn quality. Senator is second only to Stark Delicious. My Senators were a brilliant dark crimson, flecked with specks of dull white, and very showy. — Robert Forsyth, St. Francis Co., Mo. More Reliable Than Jonathan. — The Senator apple is one of the best for its season, much more reliable than Jonathan; an earlier and better bearer. — E. A. Riehl, 111, Experiment Station. Senator Actual Size A Beautiful Senator Grown by C. M. Fette, Vice-Prest. Miss. Valley \pple Growers .Ass’n. pie Trees 3 T5-ee& below Are OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Trees Sieirk Btok Nuiseries atlOUISIANA.MaSiiK»18l6 A 6-Yr.~0ld Stayman {‘'Stark Tree*'), On The Mid- dleton Ranch, Bearing 7 Boxes of Apples-^Bears Young and Tremendous Crops. Enormous Stayman in Blackman 7-Yr. "Stark Tree" Orchards. Nearly All Graded Fancy or No. 1 — Note The Silver Dollar. 13 Boxes from a 7 -Yr. -Old Stayman {‘‘Stark Tree"), in J. N. Reed's Orchard. People Drove for Miles To See This Marvelous Hope, N. M., Orchard. Stayman — Best of the Winesap Family {Late Winter) IN accordance with a suggestion from Prof. E. R. Lake, Sec’y of the American Pomo- logical Society, we drop the word “Winesap” from the name and from this date in our literature this great apple will be known as Stayman. One of the greatest American commercial apples. Without a doubt the most valuable of the great family of Winesaps. Red, distinctly striped with carmine; of large size and exceedingly handsome. (See Color photo below.) The quality is indescribable; the flesh is juicy and crisp with a mild and pleasing acidity and a flavor that has made it, in just a few years, one of the most sought-for and best-liked apples, and a general favorite on all the markets of the world. Stayman, Stark Delicious and Black Ben are an ideal trio for the commercial orchard. They are large, very fine color, and the trees are satisfactory in every particular. No orchard combination will make more money or give more satis- its propagation upon his advice and that of Mr. faction in growing. The tree of Stayman resembles J. W. Kerr of Maryland. At that time we were old Winesap, but is a stronger grower and hardier, being profitably grown in far northern apple sec- tions where Winesap will not stand. The growth of Stayman in popularity has been truly marvelous. About eighteen years ago the originator, the late Dr. Stayman of Kansas, after trying without suc- cess to encourage his friends to take it up wrote us: “There will come a time when all will want it.” Dr. Stayman was right. We immediately began This Life-Size Apple Was Grown by Mr. James Turner “The large Stayman sent you weighed 20X oz. and measured 14 inches in cir- cumference. It grew on a genuine whole-root Stark T ree from Stark Bro's at Louisi- ana, Mo. No weak, sick trees could produce an apple as big and fine as this.” Jas. Turner, Pike Co., y Mo. most favorably impressed with the variety, but the astonishing popularity it has achieved has surprised even us. Everywhere, in all climates and under all differing conditions it has proven its superiority and established itself as an orchard leader and a com- mercial King. Plant Stark Delicious and Stayman for big profits. Shown in color on inside back cover. NNCS. The Late Dr. J. Stayman, Veteran Originator of Stayman Apple. Enormous Profits in the Pecos Valley J. \V. Reed took from one Stayman tree 13 boxes of the finest apples ever seen. He had, I expect, the best crop of apples ever grown in America on his Stay- man Winesap trees. People drove for many miles to see it. His profits will be enormous. — L. W, Adams, Eddy Co., N. M. Am more strongly confirmed in my good opinion of Stayman Winesap for either home orchards or commercial planting. — F. O. Hariington, Secy., Iowa Horticultural Society. “Stayman will probably produce more quantity and quality combined than any other variety I have. The nearest approach that has yet been made toward the ideal all-purpose apple.” — Frank Moffit, Hamilton Co., Ind. ‘The more I see of Stayman Winesap, the better I like it.” — Benj. Buck- man, Illinois’ Famous Fruit Authority. A grand apple, particularly fine in the old Winesap districts, and in the tide-water section, of Virginia and Maryland. — M. B. Waite, Pathologist U. S. Department of Agriculture. Frost-Proof Blossom Am much pleased wdth Stayman Winesap, and want another block of them. A fine, strong tree, with frost-proof blossoms. 1 wish my whole orchard were Delicious, Stayman and a few Jonathan. — C. M. Fette, Vice-President Mississippi Valley Apple Growers’ Congress. Most Popular With Jus Stayman Winesap is by far the most popular winter variety. — C. P. Close, State Horticulturist, Maryland. “Stayman is one of the very best apples for this section. If I were planting a new orchard I would use Stayman, Stark Delici- ous, Grimes. Rome Beauty and Liveland Raspberry. ”-L. Marks, Washington Co., Ark. The Best of the Winesaps Seems to be the culmination of the Wine- sap family. I think we will never get a better one in that line; my favorite as an eating apple. Has as few faults in both tree and fruit as any apple I know. Not so liable to set its fruit too full and overbear, but the size of the fruit gives the tree all it can bear with anv safety, and it produces but few small apples. — Frank Femmons, Madera Co., Calif. Next To Delicious Stayman Winesap This Year Was the Largest 1 Ever Saw “Stayman Winesap this year was the largest apple I ever saw, larger than the Wolf River or Twenty Ounce.” W. H. Scott, La- clede Co , Mo. An apple of fine quality, nice large and smooth. Tree bears young and has nice upright habit; bears heavily; strong grower; has thick foliage. For quality, stands next to Delicious. — Jno. Cottle, Washington Co., Ohio. Yellow, delicate pink blush; good for cooking and preserving. A splendid winter sweet apple. Tree long-lived, very hardy, strong grower, bears young and regularly. NNCS. This Enormous Stayman Grown on an OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Tree by Mr. Turner, Pike Co., Mo. Steirk Brok Nurseries atI0UISIAN4MaSiiKslffl6 Apple Trees “Stark Trees Bear Fruit” Wagener pie of extreme hardiness and largely planted in the North. It is one of the best sorts for use as a filler, being very upright and dwarfish in growth. It bears very heavily and extremely young — sometimes at three years. Using young bearing varieties as fillers in commercial orchards insures quick returns and big profits. Wagener is a brilliant red apple somewhat resembling Northern Spy and the quality is good. NNCS ' WKifo Pir*r»iri Brackett Strain.) Late *• niie rippin \Vinter. We grow a special strain from Penn, sent to us as the best type of this apple, by the U. S. Pomologist. who when urging us to grow it, said; "Am convinced it is equal to Yellow Newtown in quality and much better adapted to wider area of the country.” The tree is a vigorous grower, hardy, bears big crops, and is widely success- ful, while Newtown succeeds only in favored sections. The fruit is large, a light waxen yellow, sometimes blushed red. A good keeper. The planting of this sort in the East and Central West is on the increase both for market and for home use. NCS Wealthy — Grown in Illinois on Stark Trees W ealthy — Fall {Most Valuable Fall Apple) An attractive and valuable shining red fall apple. Through- out the U. S. it is the very best of its season. Large, smooth, uniform in size; brilliant red all over, distinctly marked with narrow stripes and splashes of deeper red. It bears enormous loads of fruit — we have seen trees so loaded that they really looked almost like a big stack of red apples. The quality is superb, for those who prefer a rich sub-acid apple it is almost the equal of Jonathan. The discovery and introduction of Wealthy has added millions to the wealth of the north, for it will produce its marvelous fruit wherever Wolf River or any other apple will grow. The tree bears extremely young — we had a^tark Tree bear a perfect apple in the nursery row when no larger ^an a — pencil — 4 months old trom bud — we never saw this equalled by any other. It thus makes a profitable filler, although it is long lived and makes an ideal permanent tree. Its planting is increasing from year to year — because it pays. Wealthy, Stark Delicious and Senator ' are a splendid combination for northern-orchards for they are extremely hardy. In the north and central west and in New England it is a standard sort; it is also profitable in the higher altitudes of the south. Wealthy originated with the late Peter M. Gideon of Excelsior, Minn., who also originated Florence crab. We visited the original Wealthy tree, recognized its value and have grown it and advised its planting for nearly thirty years. Along the Atlantic seaboard we have seen 3-year Wealthy loaded with fine big apples — far West and in all the — - Mississippi Valley and far North it is a leader — the best of its class and season. South of the Missouri River and as far North as Louisiana, Mo., it is a late fall apple, in Minn, and Wise, it becomes a winter apple. We have seen it successfully fruiting everywhere and we cannot too strongly urge its increased plant- ing, both in large and small orchards. Every home should have Wealthy trees. NNCS ** Stayman will produce more quan- tity and quality combined than any other. The near- est White Winter Pearmain Inis apple will stand more r9ugh handling than any other yellow apple. It has rich, high flavor and is very beautiful. Many fruit buyers make a specialty of this handsome apple for the holiday trade, not putting them in cold storage, but keeping them in a cool place until ready to sell. This causes them to take on a rich yellow color — finer than if in storage — and they bring fancy prices. Tree is thrifty. NCS. Williams Early Red Early Slimmer, Darkred, medium size; crisp, tender, juicy, sub-acid. A money maker for planting near the large markets, espe- cially in the east. We prefer Liveland Raspberry. NCS. Willow Xwiff Winter. A pale red apple with lively stripes o of deeper red. Central-Illinois and a few other favored localities grow it profitably, but for general planting it is not advised as it is a poor grower and subject to can- ker. Stark Delicious, St a y m a n Winesap and Black Ben are far super- ior. NCS Wealthy Branch of OLD OAJC PROCESS Whole Roo» Tr, "Loaded Yellow Transparent in Orchard of Federal Fruit Co., Macon Co., Mo. This Orchard {All Stark Trees), Bore a $30,000.00 Crop This Year. {See page 37.' The Monument of Peter M. Gideon never will be built high enough to do justice to him for producing the Wealthy apple. — E. L. Callor, Clay Co., South Dakota. Wealthy Pays Better. — In tho lead here as a money- maker. A prolific bearer, a splendid eating and cooking apple, with a beautiful red color. In the last three years, VVealthy trees have produced S3. 00 for every SI. 00 that McIntosh trees of equal age have produced in this valley. — Geo. A. Fessenden, Flathead Co., Mont. Wealthy Does Especially Well Here. — Will plant morn of them. The apple I am sending came from a Stark Trc'-" planted two yearsago.” — D. H. Ehlers, San Diego Co.,Calil . Bears at 17 Months on Stark Tree. — My youngo^r bearer — seventeen big apples seventeen months after plant- ing a year-old Stark Tree. — Fred Freeman, Kankakee Co . III. Best For Cooking. — Wealthy tiears heavily ever>' year. It will do to cook even when only half grown. — John Cottle. Washington Co., Ohio. Never Fails. — The apple for everybody. It bears — never fails — one crop right after another. Stark Delicious* Wealthy and Rome Beauty are best fancy apples growa here. — C. A. Cummins. Ravalli Co.. Mont. tple Trees 3(5 Stark Bro's Nurseries atL0UlSIANA.MaSinoel816 OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Tree* Winesap Orchard of Mrs, Rcndand Won $500.00 in Gold at N. Y. Land Show or Best 25 Boxes, Against 49 Contestants from The Entire U. S. Late Winter. One of the oldest, most profitable, ▼ T known and most satisfactory apples. It is still popular and largely planted all over the U. S., except in the North. It is a vivid red apple, medium to large in size, one of the best keepers in cellar and cold storage. It is popular for dessert and kitchen use, fine for cider, and is profitable for grocery store and fruit stand trade. The planting of Winesap is on the increase, especially in the central west and in Virginia. The tree is a regular cropper, is spreading in growth, and does best in a deep, rich, moist soil. Stayman and Paragon Winesap are to a certain extent taking its place in some sections, especially in the north and in high ^altitudes where Winesap is not profitable. Every home orchard should contain a few trees of this variety. The old fault of the Winesap is that the tree was short-lived because of poor root system. We have overcome this fault by “Double-Working” on strong, vigorous stocks. At the recent great Indiana Apple Show far more Winesaps were displayed than any other variety, and a fifty-box exhibit of Winesap won sweepstakes over all competition. These were displayed by Dan Legore of Owen Co.. Ind., a Stark Bro's representative. NCS Best Payer I consider Winesap the best paying apple, then Stayman Winesap. than which, in my opinion, no better apple grows. I can indulge in them to my heart’s content in the evening, and go to bed and have no unpleasant dream on account of indigestion. — Geo. Sintz, Chelan Co., Wash. A Wilson Rod «luH0 Early Summer. Enormous in size for such an early apple, and looks like a great big Black Ben. See color photo below, also page 36. Even a more brilliant and glorious red than Carolina Red June, ripening forty to sixty days later. The tree is extremely hardy, having been proven perfectly adapted to Wisconsin and Minnesota conditions, standing forty degrees below zero without injury and producing good crops. It is being largely planted north in the central states and throughout the south, showing wonderful adapta- bility to different sections and under different conditions. Far better than Maiden Blush, Jefferis, Charlamof, Carolina Red June, etc. Kansas City markets have paid as high as $16.00 per barrel for Wilson Red June, and on all markets it finds a ready sale at big prices. We do not know Wilson another early summer j apple that can compare with it for beauty, size and splendid June Yellow Transparent, Popular, Extremely Early Yellow Apple, Widely Grown, Hardy. Brings Highest Prices, $6.00 per Barrel on N. Y. Markets Every Year. quality. On the markets the unusually large size, brilliant color and attractive shape makes it an easy apple to sell. It is becoming popular everywliere. Will make a big money-maker as a filler in your orchards of winter apples. It is an upright grower, an extremely young bearer — hence is perfect for a filler. More summer apples should be planted. Liveland Raspberry, Henry Clay (T. M.), Yellow Transparent, Benoni, Wilson Red June and Summer Champion are the best sum- mer dollar-makers. NNCS Wilson Red June— Best and Biggest Summer Apple “Wilson Red June are whoppers. They take the eye." — J. H. Watson, Spokane Co., Wash. Long Ripening Season “Wilson Red June is one of the most beautiful apples I have ever looked at, and it eats as good as it looks. One of the best family trees that ever came over the pike for we had it in July and there are lots more coming on — August 31st. “ — H. B. Fullerton, Long Island Exp. Station. A Paying Market Apple The showiest large apple of its season — reliable bearer.” — B. Buckman, Famous 111. Apple E.xpert. “Wilson Red June grown at Sturgeon Bay were very fine. We certainly have something worthy of our attention.” — Frederick Cranefield, Sec’y *Wis, State Hort. Society. A Magnificent Early Apple Exceptionally early bearer. Began bear- ing third year after planting. An enormous red apple, very similar in appearance to Black Ben. The flesh is snow white, qual- ity excellent — about the same as Red June.” — Rev. T. H. Atkinson. Chelan Co., Wash. Big Profits Using E2urly Apples as Fillers Our demonstration orchards prove that early apples are great money-makers. Good early kinds often bring as high as $6.00 and $7.00 per barrel. Many planters are using up-to-date varieties of early apples as fillers in their orchards of Winter apples. Among the best sorts for this purpose are Henry Clay, Liveland Raspberry, Yellow Transparent and Wilson Red June. All are upright growers, young bearers will produce many crops before they will interfere with the permanent trees. . The early apple markets are never properly . supplied with good marketable fruit; well grown, well packed early apples are always in demand. Plant more and more early apples for big profits, for they are always a sure source of profit. Wr«W- Rix7«»r largest apple grown and very beautiful, but poor in VV Oil ivivcr quality. The tree is extremely hardy and despite its poor auality, it is planted in the Far North. Wealthy and Early Melon more profitable and better in every' way. One tree of Wolf River is enough in home orchard. NNCS Wil*on Red June — Grown by H. B. Fullerton, L. Isl. Exper. Sta. TndtlUikRK.ILtPaOe463.13 Net Per Acre From Peaches. — Ludington Patton of Koshkonong, orchard of 955 peach trees, 8 years old, harvested 1,836 crates. His report follows: “995 trees 8 years old — 1836 crates brought $4751.57.’* Elberta Clinsr (Mid - season Yellow.) Just o what the name implies — a great handsome yellow peach that looks just like an Elberta, but is a perfect clingstone. The queen of cling peaches, both for home use and for market pur- poses. Succeeds in all Elberta sections and further North. The flesh is firm and it ships perfectly; goes on the markets in good condition and always brings best prices. The tree is a sure and heavy cropper, and it has never once disappointed us. Peach growers everywhere commend it. Elberta Cling is the best of all clingstones and is always demanded by the house- wife as it is ideal for pfckling, canning and preserves. Good cling peaclies are always scarce. Ripens 3 days before Elberta. NCS Fine Market Peach. — Lasts longer than Elberta. — J. W. McAnulty, Ark. From six trees gathered more than 100 baskets. — S. J, Blythe, Buchanan Co., Mo. TV^o,Tnrnolb (l^ttd-seaso7i Yellow Free- i:.ngie mammoin ^ ^ yellow peach of immense size that attracts buyers because of its beauty and holds them with its splendid quality. One of the best for dessert and unexcelled for canning. It ripens immediately after Elberta and is better qual- ity. One of the hardiest sorts in both tree and bud, and profitable in Michigan and all the North. A fine sort to plant in commercial orchards along with Stark Early Elberta, J. H. Hale, Alton, Red Bird Cling, Late Elberta and Krummel October. Ripens 4 days after Elberta. NNCS (Early Yellow Freestone.) A large, bright yellow peach, overspread with dark, rich red. Valuable in the North — much prized in Canada where it originated, also planted largely in the East. Hardiness of tree and bloom in addition to good quality make it popular in both the home and market orchard. Heavy cropper. Ripens 12 days before Elberta. NCS {Late White Freestone.) A good white pink blushed peach; creamy white flesh, red at pit; mild, pleasant, good quality. It makes a good appearance on the market and Fox Seedling is especially fine for the home orchard — in great demand for canning. Ripens 20 days after Elberta, NNCS Golden Sweet Cling St, sweetest, most delicious of all clingstone peaches. Better than any Lemon or Orange Cling. It originated in Arkansas and it has proven dependable in every respect. In our experimental orchards last year it bore heavily and proved thoroughly hardy; it was of immense size, splendidly blushed, and was one of the handsomest in the entire orchard. Plant in every home orchard. Ripens 4 days after Elberta. NCS White Semi-Free- VJ.reenSLPOru stone.) A greenish white peach shaded with light and dark red. Hardy, dependable and a good early sort especially for home use. A money- maker in commercial orchards of the East. Ripens 47 days before Elberta. However, Eureka, which ripens a few days later, is larger and better. NNCS Hllev Belle.) {Early White Freestone.) A 1 iiicy white peach of great size and beauty, joeing highly colored on the sun-exposed side. A perfect freestone, a long keeper and a superb shipper, while it is one of the hardiest both in tree and bud. It is a seedling of Belle of Georgia and resembles it, but ripens from two to three weeks earlier. Hiley has made a great record in the commercial peach orchards of the country and we advise its wide planting. Has the large light pink blossoms of the hardy North China peach group. Ripens 18 days before Elberta. NCS (Late White.) A favorite in Stark Orchards for three gen- erations. A white clingstone peach beautifully shaded red. Tree and bud is hardy, the fruit is large and round, and the flesh is sweet, tender, juicy and good. Ripens 15 days after Elberta. NCS IrlaKrk MAvnmr^fli Y ellow Freestone.) A laano iviammotn yellow peach with a red blush. Of enormous size, most attractive, and delicious in quality. Major Manning, an Idaho authority, considers it one of the finest on the entire list. Ripens 18 days after Elberta. NCS Hyslop Cling A Peach Orchard of 11,100 Trees Brought $30,000 in One Season — Note Inter-Crops in Photo Below, Sweet, Delicious for Canning. Record of Massachusetts Peach Orchard. — “From l>a acres 1 sold peaches amounting to $631.11. I kept account of fertilizers, baskets, cost of hauling to the city market and hired help, and I netted $562.28.” — A. F. Tenney, Essex Co., Mass. F. E. Bissett of Michigan produced 2700 bushels of peaches at $2.00 per bushel, which yielded $600 per acre, 5,000 Bushels from Fifteen Acres. — George R. Murray of Oregon, Mo., superinten'Icnt of horticulture at Park College three years, and whose fruit farm adjoins the town of Oregon, has just finished harvesting his crop of 5,000 bushels from an orchard of 15 acres. By producing peaches of high quality, packing them up to a rigid standard in neat, attractive packages, using only the “choice” grades for shipment, and selling the ripe fruit at home. Murray succeeded in building up a good home market and in bring- ing buyers right to his door. Mr. Murray is a strong believer in intensive cultivation for seasons of drought and what he has done under the abnormal and adverse condi- tions, with no rainfall from June 5, is considered a marvel, lie claims no special credit, however, for his success, and says there is no secret about it — simply intensive culture and a close study of the market. — News-Press, St. Joseph, Mo. Stark Bro’s Nurseries atlOUISIAMMaSmcel816 41 Peach Trees Part of a Bloch of 800,000 Peach, Photographed May 15, 1915. Soil and ConditimiS here Etiable Us to Produce the Finest Peach Trees Grown in the U. S. The Same Block, Photographed Sept. 15, 1015, Showing 4lo 2ilonths Growth; 80% Were Over 5 Ft. High. large deep yellow peach with a shade of brownish yellow. It is hardy both k in bud and tree and a good ' bearer. A good sort for the HL home orchard. Ripens 50 days after £1- berta. NCS. III* * (Trade-Mark) (M i d s e a s o n IIIUIOIS White Freestone) A large, handsome creamy white red cheeked peach that is juicy, spicy, and of highest flavor. It is a very hardy variety, remarkably free from rot, and ripens after Champion — even superior to that great quality peach. Eureka, Alton, Champion and Illinois make an ideal white peach com- bination giving handsome, high-quality fruit during a long season. Illinois originated near North Alton, 111., in the grounds of E. H. Riehl of the 111. Exp. Station and was introduced by Stark Bro’s. Excellent for eating raw and no peach is finer for canning. The tree is extremely hardy, a dependable bearer and the fruit ships welj and sells well. Dr. E. L. Morris, Tennessee Peach Authority, says, “Much better flavor than Carman, but is later. I do not want a better peach.” Handsome white peaches are always in demand and more of them should be grown. Ripens 14 days after Elberta. NNCS Astounding in Size. — The Illinois peach trees I got from you have borne peaches simply astounding in size. — W. C. Squier, Calhoun Co., Mich. Loaded When Others Fail. — Illinois peach trees in my orchard loaded when other sorts failed to bear crop. — J. D. Hofreiter, Tazewell Co., 111. Best of Its Class. — I cannot but regard it as far superior to anything else in its class. Preferred to Champion, more attractive and more valuable. Later, Compared to Cham- pion it is more hardy and of better quality. Champion failed here this season. Illinois took a partial rest with only a light crop. — E. II. Riehl, Illinois Experiment Station. A Wonder In New Jersey. — Illinois peach is a wonder. I had seventeen quaits from two two-year-trees and thinned half at that. Alton is good, but can't compare in product- iveness or quality. — B. O. Bogert, Bergen Co., N. J. JU U I {Midseason Yellow Freestone.) The • O* HSllC marvelous money-making teammate of Stark Early Elberta, fully described on page 26. Ripens with Elberta. I ^ , I {Latest Yellow Free- Ivrurnind vyCtODCr stoyie.) “Biggest money- maker and best late Peach.” See page 42 for com- plete description. I FIL. «. {Earliest Yellow June Semi-Freestone) The earliest ripening peach of the Elberta type. Wm. H. Welch of Salem, Mo., says: “Half bushel to three pecks June Elberta on two-year-old tree; by far the best early peach I ever saw. They ripen evenly, the flavor is fine and the meat is a deep rich yellow clear to the seed. Hardiest and healthiest trees I ever saw.” A rich golden yellow peach with a red cheek and ripens almost in the Red Bird Cling season. It has proven enor- mously productive, a young bearer, vigorous and hardy. Judge Patterson of Pike Co., Mo., reports that his June Elberta, first year after planting, bore 65 large peaches — another remarkable record for Stark Trees. Will thrive wherever peaches grow and is very hardy. It has the large, light pink bloom of the hardy North China type. Because of its beautiful color, large size and good shipping qualities it commands top prices. For years an early yellow peach has been wanted by growers^as the tnarkets are eager for the?n. Peach or- chardists tried Triumph but many discarded it because of rot, therefore most extremely early peaches marketed were white sorts. In June Elberta we offer just what these orchardists want. A great big handsome yellow peach that ripens with the very earliest — and resists rot. June Elberta, Stark Early Elberta, Old Elberta, Late Elberta, October Elberta and Krummel October gives a succession of money-making yellow peaches from June till heavy frosts. Ripens 43 days before Elberta. NNCS Making Great Record in Largest Connecticut Orchard. — Showing up in splendid shape. — One of the heaviest bearers in my orchard — a great money-maker." — B. Carine, South Glastonbury, Conn. {Midseason Yellow Freestone.) A r\.dlctlllcl.^UO large yellow and red peach with rich sweet flesh that makes it a good variety for the home orchard. The tree is hardy and productive. Profitable, especially in localities requiring hardy varieties of high quality. Ripens 3 days ahead of Elberta. NCS {Very Late White Freestone.) An im- rviOiiuiivc: flense white peach almost overspread with brilliant red. The flesh is sweet, juicy, luscious. Tree is hardy and productive. A good peach for the home orchard. Ripens 28 days after Elberta. NCS Branch of June Elberta — The Earliest Ripening, Highly Colored, Fine (^lalily Yellow Peach that is Mak- ing a Great Record in Commercial Orchards in All Peach Regions. Bore full in B. Carine's Orchard when all other varieties except Stark Early Elberta, Krummel and Alton were failures. 1 I afrfa r'lino* {Henrietta.) {Very i-evy 1-ate y^nng whue.) a Illinois Ir rade— Mark) L ictual Size Illinois (Trade-Mark)— Introduced qHMusively By STARK BROS. Krummel October — Greatest of all Late Peaches {Latest Yellow Freestone^ The largest, handsomest and best of the late peaches; ripening about a week later than Salway. Has less compe- tition on the markets than any other big yellow peach, as it is ripe after all other good peaches are gone. Joseph Gerardi, well-known Illinois orchardist, who has grown all the standard peaches, wrote us recently; “Krummel October has made me more money, year after year, than any peach I have; large showy and of high quality, with abundant bearing, places it at the top of all late peaches. It is a favorite sweet pickling peach with my customers and the only freestone that will stand up firm when so pickled.” All over the United States Krummel October is recognized as the best late sort, and observing orchardists are planting it by the thousands. The markets at the time Krummel is ripening are almost devoid of good peaches, hence they find a ready sale. It is of great size and almost as round as J. H. Hale, deep yellow with a blush of deep carmine on the sunny side. No peach is sweeter or better — no bitterness whatever next to the pit; the flesh is firm, fine texture, and it ships perfectly. The quality more nearly equals the exquisite flavor of Stark Early Elberta than any other sort. The tree is a young bearer, strong grower, extremely hardy, and the fruit hangs very late — weeks without decaying. We have seen them hanging on the trees even after the first frosts looking like big balls of blood-red sunset. It has the paying habit of bearing every year. Everywhere — east, west, north, south — it is the acknowledged Queen of All Late Peaches. Prof. M. A. Blake, Horticulturist of the New Jersey Agr. Experiment Station, says that Krummel in Southern New Jersey has proved to be "the best late yellow peach.” U. L. Coleman, well-known South Missouri peach grower, says his Krummel (raised on Stark Trees from Stark Bro’s) were the biggest peaches he ever saw and brought him S2.00 per h\ishe\ \ fifteen acres of Krum- mel brought him $5000.00. The same kind of reports come from Arizona, Missouri, California, Tennessee, Michigan, Connecticut — everywhere. Late peaches always pay, and Krummel October takes the lead — and the demand is always far in excess of the supply. Tree very vigorous and hardy. Ripens 50 days after Elberta. NNCS. Important. — We suggest that planters reserve their Krummel trees early as we have sold out early in the season for several years, due to the unusual demand for this peach. Brings Big Profits Wm. List, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, is proprietor of the Valley View Fruit Farm consisting of 3,500 peach trees which produced the fourth year, 3,500 crates; 10,000 last year (the 5th' year) and this year Mr. List reports a crop of about 7,500 crates. (A crate consists of six baskets and averages from $2.00 to $5.00.) Last Good Yellow Peach They are the best late peach I know. The tree is thrifty, a strong grower and the last good yellow peach to ripen. — J. P. R. Hall, San Diego Co., Calif. Best Late Peach If 1 ever plant another orchard I will plant one«fourth of them Krummel October. I never knew before that any peach would ripen and hang on the tree for weeks without rotting. If you have another variety that even equals this I would like to try it. — A. C. Zollinger, Buchanan Co., Mo. OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root Tree* Krummel — A S-year-old Stark Tree Heavily Laden Gets $2.00 Per Bushel Krummel October is a great peach. This season they were the largest I ever saw and marvelously beautiful. I got $2.00 per bushel for them. The Weber Meat & Pro- duce Company is one of the finest stores in Kansas City. I sent them some Krummel and they wanted a lot more of them, but I had already sold out. They said, they were the finest they had ever seen. — U. L. Coleman, Lawrence Co., Mo. Hang Until Freezing Weather Your Krummel October has the world beat for late peaches. I had fine peaches hang on the trees until they froze. Mammoth Heath Cling are also good; the whole town wanted them. — W. R. Cobb, Buchanan Co., Mo. Best Paying Peach The best paying peach I know. — N. Waterhout, St. Louis Co., Mo. By far the best late peach. — Hall Bros., Maricopa Co., Ariz. Late Elberta {Late Yellow Freestone., A big handsome highly colored Elberta that ripens twenty-five days after the standard Elberta is gone, and comes on the market when good peaches are scarce- It is one of the best shipping yellow peaches and fills the gap between Elberta and Krummel October. Wise orchardists are planting fewer Elberta realizing that the congestion on the markets when Elbertas are ripe causes low prices. By planting varieties that give a succession of ripening, this disadvantage can be overcome. An ideal succes- sion from earliest to latest includes Red Bird Cling, June Elberta, Eureka, Alton, Stark Early Elberta, Elberta, Belle of Georgia, Elberta Cling, J. H. Hale, Elberta, Champion, Illinois, Washington, Stark Sum- mer Heath, Stark Heath Cling, Late Elberta, October Elberta, Sea Eagle Improved and Krummel' October. Late peaches are money-makers, hence we advise the wide planting of Late Elberta and Krummel October. Ripens 25 days after Elberta. NCS Plant Largely of the Big Money-Making Late Varie- ties. Late Elberta and Krummel Bring Top Prices. Nothing Can Equal Krummel For its season. It is one of the hardiest yellow sorts and always brings good prices on the market. It is the most profitable late sort. — B. Carine, Largest Conn. Orchardist. The Originator’s Description Always ripens several days later than Salway — from six to twelve days according to season. Better than Salway in every way — size, shape, color. Does not rot as badly as Salway; hangs better, averages larger in size, in fact a better peach in every respect. — N. Waterhout, St d^ouis Co., Mo. Fine in Arizona One of the very finest peaches for Arizona. — John A Bandele, Cochise Co.. Ariz. Late Elberta K?-ummel October P ach Trees Elberta Cling Best Yellow Cling j Elberta Cling Stark Bro’s Nurseries atLOUISIANAMaSinceBie Krummel October Best Late Peach “Stark Trees Bear Fruit” — Like This Stark Bro’s Nurseries at lOUISIANA.MaSincel816 43 Peach Trees Groun on Stark Trees from Louisiana Mo, Red Bird—fiesf Very Early Peach {Very Early White Peach) SENSATION on all early markets. As large as Elberta, strikingly handsome and the first big peach that is ready for market. Bright, glowing color — “red as fire” — on a background of creamy white; flesh, unlike other extremely early sorts, is firm — like Heath Cling — making it an ideal shipper. It is exceptionally free from rotting. ' Early in the season people are fruit hungry, and these great handsome peaches bring prices that are almost unbelievable. W. A. Jeffers, a well-known orchardist of Arkansas, got as high as $10.00 per bushel for Red Bird. E. W. Kirk- patrick, Te.xas’ great peach authority, says: “Making a wonderful record every year. Now selling for from $4.00 to $6.00 per bushel by the carload.” Dr. E. L. Morris, one of Tennessee’s best known orchardists, writes: “Red Bird brought from SI. 00 to SI. 25 per small basket. Greensboro and Belle of Georgia brought 35c for same size basket. That is the reason I am planting so many Red Birds.” R. F. Kietar of Smith Co., Tex,, says : ^ “Red Bird Cling from 75 trees brought $413.50.’’ New York, Missouri, Connecticut, Idaho, Washington, Illinois, Michigan — peach regions everywhere grow them with splendid success. The tree is e.xtremely hardy. Has large light pink blossoms like Alton, Eureka and other extra hardy sorts. Often bears full crops when other so-called hardy sorts are failures. The advent of this glorious peach makes possible tremendous profits. The growing of small, soft, watery, poor-quality early peaches like Sneed, Alexander, etc., which reach the market in bruised condition, is being discontinued as growers learn of the marvelous shipping ability of Red Bird Cling and every year see it bringing double and treble the price of other early kinds. Far-seeing business orchardists are planting them for they know there is a demand for early peaches that heretofore could not be satisfactorily supplied, and for the small home and local market orchard they are tremendously popular. Red Bird is just what is wanted, and as Joseph Gerardi, a well-known Illinois orchardist, says, “It is the leading extra early sort — certainly a grand peach.” Ripens 49 days ahead of Elberta. NNCS Breaks All Young Bearing Records Red Bird — "F. W, Boardman, of Si. Louis, sold 16 carloads of Red Bird for $12,689.60” — Kansas City Packer. Earliest Good Peach. Larger, Better Shipper than Elberta, Late Quality Queen {Very Late White Free- stone.) Originated near Louisiana, Mo., on the estate where our nur- series were located before the Civil War. This splendid peach has a honeyed sweetness that is surpassed by no other peach grown. A large peach, beautifully blushed red. Especially popular in the home orchard to extend the ripening season. Ripens 38 days after Elberta. NCS Mammoth Heath Cling the sweetest, juiciest, most luscious of peaches — the housewife’s favorite for canning and preserving. It averages very large in size, with small pit; is creamy white in color with a red blush; smooth, clean, with very little fuzz. It is a good shipper, goes on the market in good condition and always commands fancy prices, as there is never half enough to supply the demand. No orchard is complete without Mammoth Heath Cling. In the orchard the tree is vigorous, hardy and bears regular, heavy crops. Ripens 40 days after Elberta. We grow an improved and carefully pro- tected strain. NCS A. D. Nichols, who recently bought 20,000 Stark Treesfor his Ark. and Calif, orchards, sends the following clipping from The Cultivator: “The above (a loaded tree) shows a ‘Red Bird' tree planted January, last year, the photo was taken July, this year. The yield of fruit was % bushels. 95% Extra Fancy, averaged in size indies in cir. The tree was grown by A. D. Nichols of Riverside." LATER. Clipping from Riverside “Press” — Where Tree Came From In answer to many inquiries as to where the stock came from which gave him such a phenomenal peach tree, A. D. Nichols says the Redbird Cling peach tree pictured in the “Press” was purchased from the famous Stark Bro’s Nurseries and Orchards Co. of Louisiana, Mo. Five Dollars a Bushel. — Mr. Jeffers sends me a postal saying that he sold Red Bird Cling peaches as high as $5.00 per bushel and averaged $2.25 per bushel for his entire crop. His Elberta averaged 79 cents per bushel. I also have a statement from an Alma, Arkansas, shipper, saying he averaged $2.25 per bushel for his Red Bird Cling peaches. This peach has a record here of not failing to bear in six years. — J. D. Reinhardt, Crawford Co., Ark. A previous season Mr. Jeffers sold his Red Bird Cling at record breaking prices, averaging him over $10.00 per bushel. — Stark Bro’s. The Wonder Peach of Texas. — Red Bird Cling from 75 trees brought $413.50. — R. F. Kietar, Smith Co., Texas. Better Shipper Than Elberta. — Four years ago I purchased from Stark Bro’s some Red Bird trees and from 175 trees I sold $442.00 worth of fruit this year besides giving many bushels to my neighbors. The Red Bird is a better shipper than any other peach, Elberta not excepted. — W. A. Hill, Johnson Co., Ark. Sell as Fast as Can Ship. — Red Bird Cling is the mosc valuable peach. I bought one hundred trees from you four years ago. They ripen here from the 10th of June and sold on the Memphis market as fast as I could ship I wish I had planted five hundred trees. They were the largest early peach, so beautiful, and ship so well. I wish you could have seen blood red peaches on my Stark trees Everybody said it was the prettiest sight they ever saw. I planted them in a square block and it was a sight to behold. — Dr. E. L. Morris, Orchardist, Fayette Co., Tenn. Most Profitable Early Peach. — Very large and fine; brings $1.50 to $1.60 per bushel when Greensboro bringing $1.25. Undoubtedly the most profitable of all the very early peaches. — B. Carine, Conn. Two Dollars a Crate. — Red Bird Cling sold on Kansas City markets for $2.00 per four-basket crate. — Kansas City Packer. All Others Failed. — Red Bird Cling doing nicely — fruited well last year when nearly all other varieties were killed by the hard winter. They sell well with us — grand lookers. — J. W. Bell & Son, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. ' {Mid-season White Freestone.) Mountain Kose favorite home orchard vhite peach that is sweet and good. Alton is hardier, larger, superior in every way and has superceded it. Ripens 12 days ahead of Elberta. NCS Tremendous Prices. — Making more wonderful records each year. Is now selling at from $4.00 to $6.00 per bushel by carload. — E. W. Kirkpatrick, Collin Co., Texas. No Early Peach So Profitable. — My Red Bird Cling brought $2.00 per bushel this season. Would have brought $3.00 if I had demanded it. — R. A. Schlau, Marion Co., 111. Excels in Size. — Originated in Mo. — Finest Heath strain. Am growing it in preference to Wilkins, etc. — Excels in size, in smooth, clean, surface. — J. W. Kerr, Md . Oldmixon Free Improved \v\lue'^Tr°eZ All Others Killed. — Proved hardy this season when everything but it and Alton were killed. — H. D. Morton, Pope Co., Ark. MamiA Ri-kce {Early White Semi-Freestone.) ividimt; IVUbb Under similar conditions this handsome creamy white peach has always borne larger crops than Elberta. Hardy and dependable. Early Mamie Ross, ripening slightly earlier, is the best variety of this type. Ripens 27 days before Elberta. NNCS stone.) Large, clear creamy white flushed and mar- bled red; exquisite flavor, profitable Similar to Old- mixon Free, but larger, higher color, more productive. The late C. M. Stark considered it the highest quality white peach. Ripens 10 days ahead of Elberta, NCS Sea Eagle Improved October Elberta Martha Fern Cling {Late White.) Origin- ated in Pike Co., Mo., where it is recognized as one of the finest white clingstone peaches. It is of immense size, some speci- mens weighing eighteen ounces; quality is superb. VVe began the introduction of this peach five years ago after careful testing and observation. Each year adds to our confidence in the variety. Ripens 27 days after Elberta. NCS {Very Late Yellow Free- stone.) A Ijig handsome peach that looks just like Elberta, but averages larger and the quality is better. It comes in just ahead of Krurnmel October and is profitable, as good looking late peaches are in demand and prices are always good. Use this sort when planting an Elberta Orchard. An ideal kind to plant with J une Elberta, Stark Early Elberta. J. H. Hale, Elberta, Late Elberta and Krurnmel October. They are all money-makers. Ripens 43 days ahead of Elberta. NGS {Late White Free- stoyie.) A peach of great beauty and enormous size. Quality excellent and one of the best late white freestones. Good in all soils and in all peach regions. This hardy strain is a distinct improvement on old Sea Eagle. Profitable and popular in the North because of great hardiness. The blossoms are large light pink like Alton, Eureka and other hardy sorts. Ripens 24 days after Elberta. NNCS Red Bird Best Very Early Peach {Very Early White Freestone.) {F.) A gloriously beautiful “red all over'* peach. The earliest of all varieties. Every horne orchardist should plant Mayflower — it should be in gardens everywhere. Tree hardy and healthy, and often bears when 2 years old. Since the acquisition of Mayflower with its remarkable record made in the great orchards of the veteran peach-grower, J. Van Lindley, of North Carolina (the introducer of Greens- boro), we have discarded such sorts as Victor, Sneed, etc. A better shipper than Sneed or Alexander, but commercially it is not so good a shipper nor so profitable as Red Bird Cling, which ripens almost as early. Ripens 58 days ahead of Elberta. NCS Extremely Hardy. — Red Bird certainly is a fine peach. Meat very fine; large size; fine quality. It proved hardy in bud this season; everything but it and Alton were killed, — H. D. Morton, Pope Co., Ark. All Others Failed. — Red Bird Cling Peaches doing nicely— fruited well last year when nearly all other varieties were killed by the hard winter. They sell well with us — grand lookers. — J. W. Bell & Son, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. Finest Ever Seen. — All who have seen Red Bird pro- nounce it the finest early peach they have ever seen. — John S. Parrish, Albemarle Co., Va. 'Salway S tr ain.) {VeryLate Y cllowFree- stone.) A much im- proved Kansas strain from the grounds of Major Frank Hol- singer. Resembles Krurnmel October, but ripens about a week earlier. Large, hand- some, but not so good as Krurnmel. Ripens 42 days after Elberta. NCS Smock Improved ^ Niagara {Late Yellow Freestone.) Of the Craw- ford Late type, but larger. It orig- inated in New York; is hardy, of good quality and is profitable. Ripens 14 days after Elberta. NCS {Geary Hold-on.) {VeryLate Yellow Freesloyie.) A large peach, blushed and mottled red; mod- erately rich and good. Krurnmel October, a few dayslater, is bet- ter in every way. Ripens 27 days afterElberta.es In the Spring, When You are Hungry for Fruit, You'll find Red Bird bending with big, fiery red Peaches. Stark Summer Heath — .4 Handsome White Clingstone Ripening in the Elberta Season. Resembles Summer Snow but Much Larger, Better in Quality. Best For Canning and Preserves Stark Summer Heath crYImy white peach of the Heath type that has snow white •flesh clear to the pit. It has no peer for canning and preserving. The housewife is never satisfied with other peaches for pickling after once using Stark Summer Heath. Large, handsome, luscious and sweet — requires very little sugar for canning. The tree is extremely hardy and is a sure, heavy bearer. This mid-season white clingstone should be in every family orchard. Bears when others fail. Ripens 3 days after Elberta. (See photo above.) NCS Sf-arU Heath ClinL Qf Illinois Experiment Station. A fine grained, juicy pear, free from grit and does not rot. None better in quality. Bears every year and produces large crops. NCS A variety worthy of the Pale yellow, with crimson blush. Large, handsome, tender, juicy and good. The tree is strong growing (equal to Kieffer) and is hardy both in wood and bud, but it blights somewhat. NCS ^ I C: I 1 (“5'Mgar Pear.) (Late Summer.) otSir.rl. 06Ckcl We grow a select strain from the orchard of E. A. Riehl. For more than a century Seckel has been the standard by which excellence was reckoned, yet one-tenth enough have never been planted; its spicy, honeyed flavor makes it the acme of pear perfection. Tree one of the healthiest and hardiest. Succeeds in all pear regions. Blights little, grows well, bears big crops and should be in every home orchard and in every dooryard. NNCS Richest, Sweetest Known. — Generally admitted to be the richest, sweetest, highest flavored pear known. Proba- bly as little subject to leaf blight, pear blight, root rot, etc.. er Triumph (Early Summer.) A large, deep, golden- , yellow pear that is sweet and satisfying in flavor. Tree remarkably free from blight, grows rapidly and bears young. Recommended for the home orchard. NCS ' Q. I ^ (Very Early Summer.) So much OtfiirR I ySOn resembles Seckel that it has been called a Summer Seckel. A handsome little pear of fine texture, melting, juicy and perfumed. Tree is hardy, healthy, long-lived and very free from blight. A fine early pear. NCS (Winter.) Fruit resembles Duchess, but is finer grained, better quality and will keep until January. The tree is an extremely young bearer, is vigorous and prolific and we recom- mend it as a good winter pear. _«NCS ^Theodore Williams ^ (Winter). 1 neoaore VV Uliams Named for the veteran Nebraska horticulturist who originated it. A seed- ling of Kieffer but outclasses it in hardiness, product- iveness and quality. Both fruit and tree resemble Seckel far more than they do Kieffer. Yellowish green, sweet, juicy, finely flavored, and the tree has stood 40 degrees below zero without injury. NNCS . iir* - Kl !• (Winter.) A delicious, greenish- W inter INellS yellow pear, dotted with russet; fine grained, juicy and much sought for on the mar- kets. Tree hardy, thrifty, rather a straggling grower, but is recognized in all pear sections as one of the best long keeping varieties. Heavy annual bearer. Very profitable commercially and it ships well. NCS Probably the best winter pear for Grand Valley plant- ing.— Prof. E. P. Taylor. Horticulturist, Mesa Co.. Colo. Very heavy cropper, long keeper; very profitable. — L. B. Warner, Jackson Co., Ore. Wint#»r Rartlipfrl- (Winter.) A late keeping vvmier oarueic pear of the Bartlett type. Vigorous, remarkably free from blight. U. S. Dept, of Agri. says: “3,000 trees of the originator are free fi'om blight and regularly productive.” Bartlett flavor, keeps late into the Winter, sells well. NCS Wilder Earlv -Scr/y Summer.) A deli- T 11UC7C iMiai ly cious early pear, medium size, fine grained, yellow with brownish-red cheek, good quality. Tree hardy and bears young. NCS W^orden Serlcel Seedling of Seckel, ▼ ¥ uruen oeCKei larger, more beautiful and of excellent quality. Yellow with a bright red cheek, juicy, buttery, satisfying. NCS Dwarf Pear Dwarf pear is the ordinary pear grown on quince roots, which produces a small tree, and brings it into bearing much younger than when grown as a standard tree. While the dwarf tree never attains large size, the fruit it bears is the same size as that grown on standard trees of the same variety. When space is limited, dwarf trees can be planted close (10 to 16 feet apart). Dwarf pear should be planted in every back yard — often planted in a row like a hedge. We always advise standard trees when planting for commercial purposes. However, dwarf Anjou and Bartlett are profitably planted as fillers in orchards of standard pears. This practice is becoming very popu- lar in all sections. We offer the following varieties as dwarfs: Anjou, Bartlett, Comice, Duchess. Fame. King Karl, Stark Seckel and Triumph. Quince The quince, a dwarf growing tree, can be planted 10 to 15 feet apart. They bear young — about the third or fourth year. Popular for flavoring preserves, jellies, marmalades, etc. They are the favorite of the house-wife for this purpose. There is always a strong demand for them at high prices. Should be planted for market. Every home orchard should contain several trees. “The quince as a baked dish is unsurpassed. Cut it open while still hot, spread with butter and sugar, and you will have a dish that you will never forget. The quince is always in demand.” — E. P. Powell, Author “The Orchard and Fruit Garden.” Missouri Mammoth ^^^^c1^ree%“and prolific bearer. Second only to Van Deman. CS OvanKTA Of good size but much smaller than V-rrange Deman. NCS (Trade-Mark.) (Early.) One of V JL/cm&D the $9,000.00 Fruits Stark Bro’s purchased from Luther Burbank. Best quince and largest grown. A hardy, valuable variety that will produce more enormous, fine flavored fruit than any other sort. In flavor, texture and quality it is un- approached— delightfully fragrant. Fine for baking; canned or dried, retains all the quince flavor. The best variety for jellies, preserving, etc. More quinces should be grown; the markets are not properly supplied. Van Deman most profitable of all and in tree charac- teristics it is exceptional — healthy, hardy and bears young — very prolific. NCS Finest quality, large size, regular bearer, very prolific — John Cottle, Washington Co., Ohio. Van Deman bore a 20-ounce quince the first season. The tree bloomed late — almost summer. Trees are doing fine. — C. L. Stewart, Athens Co., Ohio. Frost Proof Bloom. — Van Deman last year weighed 15 ounces. Bloomed early and the frost killed them. Later it bloomed again and raised fruit. That is the kind of trees to have, frost proof. — Chas. H. Sikes. Two Van Deman trees set two years ago, bore 20 fine quinces weighing from 12 to 14 ounces each, sold on Spok- ane market at two for 25 cents. Perfectly hardy here — has a bright future. — Mrs. J. M. Morgan, Washington. Often weighs 25 ounces. Superior flavor, texture, quality. Baked, canned or dried it retains the best quince flavor. Side by side have Orange, Rea, Meech, Champion, and others, but not one is comparable to Van Deman in size, quality, flavor, and beauty. — Luther Burbank, Sonoma Co., Calif. Van Deman (Trade-Mark) best quince grown 48 Stark Bro’s Nurseries atlOUISIAN4MaSincem Cherry Trees Cherries OLD OAK . PROCESS A Tree# Milk; Stark Bro's XXX— 2- Yr. 5to7 ft. Cherry . Trees, j Montmorency Monarch Orchard at Stark Bro's Nurseries — Prodxiced 2350 Gals, per Acre. No Tree More Beautiful — Handsome Enough for Any hawyu Stark Bro’s Select Dollar-Making Cherries Plant Them in Your Dooryard — Everywhere! OTHING that grows, will produce bigger profits than an acre of the best cherries — no fruit thrives and bears such big, dollar-making, regular crops with such little care as cherries. They ripen among the earliest of fruits and thus are welcomed on the tables and early markets. Cherries always bring good prices, they thrive in back yards, fence corners and on most any or- dinary soil that is reasonably well drained, from Maine to Alabama, and from Ocean to Ocean. The so-called sour sorts such as Montmorency Stark, Montmorency King, Suda Hardy, Dye- house, etc., succeed most anywhere; even up into Canada, while the less hardy sweet cherries such as Bing, Lambert and Napoleon| are tremendously profit- 6 Acres Cherries a Gold Mine able in theregionsof milder winterswhere they thrive. Every home should have a few trees along the fence, or most anywhere if space is scarce — the housewife knows that cherries can be made into more delicious kinds of pie, preserves, cobbler, cherry pudding, cherry punch, canned cherries, etc., than most anything. Cherry trees often bear some fruit the second year after planting. M ulberries protect Cherries from birds. See page 65. “PLANT SIX ACRES OF YOUR LAND TO CHERRIES AND YOU WILL SOME DAY HAVE LIT- TLE GOLD MINE. Everybody laughed at that advice when it was given to Roy Phillips, but today the gold mine is there. During the last nine years this little cherry orchard has yielded more than 21,000 crates of fruit, and has returned to its owner net revenue of more than $21,000.” —Country Gentleman. $300.00 Per Acre In Chicken Yard A. K. McGraw, of Washington County, Md., says: “I bought a 5^2 care tract for a chicken farm. It was planted to fruit — apples with cherries (Mont- morency) as fillers. They have never been cultivated nor pruned. Their unusually rapid growth I attribute to the presence of the poultry — at 7 years they returned $300.00 net per acre.” (In addition to profit from apples and poultry.) One-Fourth Acre Stark Cherries $240.00 “Our 35 cherry trees — every one a Stark tree — Montmorency King, Suda Hardy, Dyehouse, on Yi acres brought $240.00 this year.” — E. B. Barnes of Emporia High School Faculty, Lyon Co., Kansas. $500.00 An Acre In Michigan ‘T have 00 acres in orchard — apples, peaches and cherries. The cherries bring as high as $500.00 per acre. We plant about 100 cherry trees to the acre.” — Henry Seel, Grand Traverse Co., Mich. Never Fail To Bear Geo. W. Lardi & Son, Wholesale Fruit Buyers, Grand Traverse Co., Mich., write: “Cherries bear here, 3rd and 4th year. Netting the growers as high as $400.00 per acre in one season. There has never been a crop failure of cherries.” Stark Bro’s Montmorency Orchard Shown Above Our own Montmorency Mon- arch cherry orchard (shown a- bove) right here at Louisiana, Mo.f near the Iowa Iine» where we have it 32 degrees below zero# has produced at the rate of 2350 gallons per acre» which sell here for 30c to 35c per gallon — at the rate of over $700.00 per acre. Seven-Year Orchard $375.00 An Acre 7-year cherry trees, mostly Morello type (Suda Hardy is best) in the 40,000 cherry tree orchards of the Bayfield (Wis.) Fruit Assn., bring at the rate of of $375.00 per acre per year, says F. Kern, mgr. $200.00 An Acre Net in Iowa “We have estimated our net income from our cherries at $200.00 per acre.” — O. A. Marshall, S. W. Iowa Hort. Society, $400.00 an Acre Near Our Nurseries “The best sour cherries here are Mont- morency and Early Richmond. A good crop is 200 bushels per acre, bringing from $400.00 to $500.00 per acre,” says J. M. Bender, Erie County, Pa. (Note. — Our great Pa. Branch Nursery is located in this County. — Stark Bro’s.) Missouri Needs More Orchards Cherries A Gold Mine “My orchard is I2 Montmorency and Early Richmond. Good old Missouri stands at the head wim big red apples. We need more cherries. Plant them so we can ship in car lots, like we do apples and peaches. Every fruit grower who plants a variety of fruits will always have a fat Bank Account. Cherries begin to bear at 4 years, and from 10 to 20 years are equal to a gold mine.” — Daniel Lowmiller, Platte Co., Mo.^ before Mo. State Board of Horticulture. Stark Montmorency Orchard, 1700 Trees — Considered Best Orchard, Best Trees in Northern Colo. Owner, Wm. F. McQuade, Larimer Co. 8 Acres Sweet Cherries — $40,000.00 In 7 Years “Our old cherry orchard of about 8 acres, in bearing for 7 years, has prod- uced over $40,000.00 worth of fruit. Our younger 6^ acre cherry orchard, The 200 Acre Montmorency Cherry Orchard ofBoughey & Davis. Grand Traverse Co., Mich. Cherry Orchards in Mich. Bring Tremendous Profits. though not in full bearing age until last year, netted nearly $10,000.00 in the last 5 years, or about $300.00 per acre. One year I netted $7,640.00 from 19 acres of apples and cherries.” — C. J. Stackland, Union Co., Oregon. Stark Biok Nuisenes atI0UISIAMM0.SiiK£l8l8 "Our Stark Cherry Trees, Montmorency King, etc., on }i-Acre brought $240.00 this year." — £. B. Barnes. Ij. {Late.) Sweet. One of the most delicious I5ing sweet cherries, and on the Pacific Coast is considered one of the most profitable and best shippers. Seems to succeed East better than most sweets. Tree hardy, foliage heavy, productive; should be followed by Lambert, which ripens later. Both these great sorts are of Oregon origin and are the favorite sorts not only throughout Western cherry regions but in all sections where sweet cherries are grown. NCS Plant More Cherries. — Large, sweet, big black Bing and Lambert cherries are what we should encourage the growers to plant. Last fall, while in New York, some of the large shippers admonished us to urge our fruit-growers to plant more cherry, as those grown in western Montana are the best in the world and can reach the large Eastern markets from six weeks to two months after the Cali- fornia cherries have arrived. — A. J. Breitenstein, Missoula Co., Mont. Big Profit in Cherries. — There will be more Bing and Lambert cherry trees planted here than ever before. Our Lamberts sold on the New York markets for thirty cents a pound wholesale. — Jno. Kennedy, Clay Co., Mont. Black Tartarian Improved ifrge^bLk^ heart-shaped, tender, juicy, sweet cherry of sur- passing quality. Tree an upright, dense grower, remarkably vigorous and a regular bearer of immense crops. This variety in the orchard of B. Newhall & Son, Leelanau Co., Mich., produced fruit which sold at the rate of over $4,000 per acre. This is a select and greatly improved seedling of the old Black Tar- tarian which has been locally known as Deacon. Wher- ever sweet cherries will grow, we unhesitatingly recom- mend this variety. In the East and Central West the best, hardiest, earliest and most profitable sweet cherry, NCS RiirhAnlc {Very Early.) Originated with Luther 3urbank and has brought sensational prices on the Eastern markets. Fruit rather long, heart-shaped, similar in outline to Black Tartarian and about the same size and color. Ripens very early and is ideal in quality. We recommend it for experi- mental planting in all sweet cherry regions. NCS r\ {^’^y Karly.) Better and a week L/yCnOuSC earlier than Early Richmond. Larger in size and pit is smaller. The standard very early sour cherry all over the United States. Tree thrifty, unusually strong grower, good bearer and thoroughly dependable. Dyehouse, Montmorency Stark and Suda Hardy is combination that covers the entire ripening season. NNCS Bright red, flesh soft, juicy, juice colorless; stone small; quality very good. — American Pomological Society. $400.00 Per Acre. — Seven-year trees heavily loaded; first came Dyehouse, then Montmorency followed by Eng. Morello, Wragg, Suda, fine, perfect fruit; paid us $L00 to $3.00 per tree — 134 trees per acre. — H. A. Barnett & Son. Pike Co., Mo. Earlier Than Richmond. — As good in tree as Rich- mond; ripens a few days earlier. — Illinois Hort. Soc. Most Profitable. — Dyehouse, Early Richmond and Montmorency are most profitable; the last the best of all, as 2 quarts will go as far as 3 of the others. — Ohio Hort. Society. Three best cherries for market are Dyehouse. Early Richmond, Montmorency. — M. J. Graham, Dallas Co., Iowa. Nothing so good as Dyehouse; a week earlier than Richmond, just as hardy and quality better. — Moses Bailey, Madison Co., Iowa. Earlv RirhmnnH (.Early May.) (Early.) Rip- E.any iMcnmona house and is not so good, everything considered, as that variety. Medium size, clear, bright red; one of the best known standard sorts. Not so desirable, however, as the Montmorency group. Three-fourths of all sour cherries planted should be Montmorencies. NCS {Very Late.) Dark red, tender, juicy, very acid. Tree small, spreading, poor grower, not as hardy or long lived as Suda Hardy or Wragg. NC English Morello valuable or productive as German Ostheimer. Tree fair grower but rather short-lived. Suda Hardy is better. NNCS {Early.) Large, light yellow, heart- shaped, sweet and rich. An old favorite. NCS I Atnki^rf One of the largest of all cherries and one of the best in quality. Dark, purplish red, turning almost jet black when ripe; firm, rich, juicy and of splendid quality. Tree rugged, strong grower and bears enormous crops. Prize winners everywhere. Popular wherever sweet cherries grow. The growing of magnificent sweet cherries, Lambert, Bing, Royal Ann, etc., is a great industry. There is an immense market for the fresh fruit and when canned or preserved, the markets of the world are open to the producer. NCS Weighed in the balance and not found wanting in size, firmness, flavor, beauty or color. In it we have found a cherry unequaled in size, with flavor superior to any of the other varieties, having firmness and keeping qualities that carry it thousands of miles in perfect condition, while its beauty should give it first place and highest price in any mar- ket in which it may be offered. — Oregon Hort. Society. Certainly a magnificent cherry; by odds the largest specimens received this season; in fact, there has been but one variety ever sent to this division that sur- passes Lambert in size. — S. B. Heiges, U. S. De- partment of Agriculture. Without exception the finest I ever saw or tasted. — A. B. Clark, Idaho. An unusually fine cherry for shipping. — Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Calif, Both Bing and Lambert are large, late, and very desirable. Napoleon is also good. The best sour cherry is the Montmorency. — Prof. H. E. Van Deman, Ex-U. S. Pomologist. Our Lambert brought 30 cents a pound wholesale on the New York markets. — Jno. Kennedy, Clay Co., Mont. l\4av DiiL-a a large, rich red, semi- may l^UKe cherry. An old variety that succeeds everywhere. NCS The Montmorencies TH E Montmorencies are the best “so- called” sour cher- ries— they are not really sour, for Montmorency when fully ripe is sweet and luscious for eating fresh, the favorite of the children. Three- fourths of all cherries planted should be of this type. They are most per- fect in tree, resist disease, less affected by wet weather, and are the most productive and bear the best fruit of all the sours. No matter how unfavorable the season may be, the Montmorencies can be depended upon for fruit. They are very hardy and blooming late, they are sure bearers. On account of young bearing, semi- dwarfish growth and money-making crops, they make ideal fillers for planting in apple orchards. They are excellent shippers and always bring good prices. In canning factories and preserving works they are preferred and are wanted by this trade by the hundreds of tons. The Montmorency tree is widely adapted and the strongest and largest grower of all the sour type — succeeds throughout the U. S. We grow five strains of the Montmorencies which are kept absolutely pure. Montmorency King f;*»rman (Eale.) Almost black vaerman v.»sineimer Exceed- ingly large, heart-shaped, not quite so acid as English Morello. Enormously productive.^ Do not confuse with the old Ostheimer, which is not nearly so Increasing Demand at Increasing Prices Like the apple, the cherry has extended its use in so many ways by canning, and preserving, manufacturing syrups, etc., that today it can be contracted ahead for years. There is a constantly increasing demand for more fresh cherries at advancing prices. Cherry trees flourish along the highways and produce bountiful crops annually. Many fruit growers planted cherries along the highways of their farms and today their old fence rows are producing enough profit to pay the taxes on the farm and more besides. Years ago about the only variety we heard of was Early Richmond. Today the best cherry is Montmorency. A fine grower, bears early, ia hardy, fruit of large size and is in great demand by canners and preservers. Mr. Wade, from 400 Alonmorency trees, produced last season, 3200 16-quart crates, which averaged in Chicago $1.50. He states that no other variety will compare with Mont, for profit. — W. I. Smith, West. N. Y. Hort. Society. Montmorency King recommended for quality and quantity of fruit, hardiness and beauty of tree, and for its never failing crops. The most popular sour cherry; ripens a week or ten days later than Early Richmond. Plant Mont- morency King by the thousands for the big markets. Sour cherries are profitable, yet there are not one-half enough grown to supply the demand. Every farm should have its row of Montmorency trees. The private roadways should be lined with them — no trees more beautiful. Has very firm flesh and ships btark Bros Ntirsenes atlOUISIANA.MaSinGem Napoleon — Popular, Profitable, Yellow Sweet Cherry One-f’ourth Size birds — both unfailing judges of high quality. Originated on our grounds where we observed it for many years before beginning its propaga- tion. NNCS Suda Hardy Most Valuable Late Cherry Montmorency King,(Continued) Splendidly — in great demand on tne markets. They are the most popular cherries with the housewife, as they are ideal for canning, preserves or cherry sauce. Montmorencies the most profitable of all cherries and are more largely planted than all other sorts. NNCS Montmorency King — Most Valuable Cherry. — Be- gan bearing when two years old, has borne ever since. This season a full crop, where 25 varieties were almost all a failure. Superior to any other of its class. Tree is a rapid grower in spite of its annual production. I have several of your Mont. King cherry trees. I picked 25 gallons off one tree this year, 7-years-old. — G. W. Maxwell, Jasper Co., Mo. $19.00 From One Mont. King Tree. — I have a Mont. King cherry tree which has been loaded every year. Have gathered enough fruit from this tree in one year to pay for all the stuff I bought of you, and the bill was over $19.00. — Mrs. Al. McQuay, Champaign Co., 111. Mont. King a Wonder in Canada. — Montmorency King was the admiration of hundreds of visitors who visit my place in the summer season. Bore a splendid crop of fruit. This tree was procured from your firm. I have decided to enclose you $10.00 and leave selection of varieties to you. — A. G. Bennett, Alberta, Canada. $17.00 From One Stark Tree. — One Montmoreny King cherry tree bought of you twelve years ago was so satisfactory that I am tempted to write you giving result from one tree, which yielded 297 pounds, for which I received 6 cents per pound, or $17.82. Had I made two pickings of a week apart I think this tree would have netted me $20.00. — This surely proves that your trade- mark (Stark Trees bear fruit) is no fake. These trees bear full ever-’ year, and are a wonder to behold. — R. A. Knisely, York Co., Pa. Montmorency Large than°'"S.‘S- morency King, but otherwise identical except that it ripens a little later. Growers should be careful in buying the Large Montmorency. Ours is from Dans- ville. New York. Some strains, notably one from another part of New York, have proven worthless. Get the true strain for big profits. NNCS in all sweet cherry sections. Ships well and is one of the finest for canning. Strong, hardy tree and bears im- mense crops. NCS Most Productive and Most Profitable. — Napoleon cherry, the most productive of the yellow sweet cherries; fruit large, heart-shaped, and mottled with red texture firm, and qual- ity fair. The trees are hardy and thrifty; one of the most profitable sweet cherries on trial. Very firm; valuable both for home use and market. Vigorous, productive — bore the heaviest crop of any sweet on trial. — Michigan Experiment Station. (L I Cl r {Mid-season — Japanese). bt&TK rUrplC r ICSil One of the very hardiest Japanese varieties, better than Sultan or Satsuma; succeeds far North where Wickson, Burbank and other Japanese sorts were a failure. Large, handsome splen- did quality; the finest red fleshed variety. NNCS Pi-kr\1o Pfi/lo {Mid-season — Native). Most val- rooic A 1 iuc; ^able of the Chickasaw type; pointed and red, with a heavy bloom; delicious for preserves and jellies. The tree is a sure and enor- mously heavy cropper. Largely planted North be- cause of hardiness. See photo above. NNC. Literally Loaded. — Very valuable, latest bloomer of all, scarcely ever fails. A fine grower. Fruit medium size, very handsome with the true wild flavor — trees literally loaded. — E. H. Riehl, 111. Exper. Station. {Mid-season — European) Al- ways sells at highest prices, excellent for dessert and preserving. One of the largest, handsomest and best of the prunes. Grown the world over. Large, dark blue, with a dense bloom. Planted profitably wherever prunes are grown. NCS. Q • I {Very Early — Japanese) A magnifi- K6d June cent, showy, early plum, named and introduced by us about twenty years ago. A dark, coppery-red fruit, coloring well even though picked when only half ripe; free from rot, does not drop from the tree and is a fine canning variety. Tree healthy, hardy, and a sure cropper — the most valuable Japan plum introduced to date. Succeeds everywhere, is hardy far north, while in Georgia and the South it is the most dependable and profitable of all the Japs. NNCS. Photograph shown below. All of my Japs died from the hard winter except Red June — it lived and fruited perfectly this year. We are 165 miles north of Toronto. — Fred J. Culyer, Canada. Sells Well — Enormous Cropper. — I have 1,500 trees of Red June in full bearing and they give me heavy crops of fine fruit which sells readily at good prices. With me it is rot-proof and an enormous cropper. — W, H. S., in the "Rural New Yorker." Not a Failure in 7 Years. — Red June has not failed in seven years; three full crops, two half crops and twice just a few. — John Cottle, Wash. Co., Ohio. Last winter worst for thirteen years. Buds on every European variety were killed and Red June was the only pure J ap that pulled through ; even Earliest of All froze and I have never seen this variety touched before. Omaha came through smiling 100 per cent alive. The "Big Four" com- mercial plums here are Red June, America, Burbank (a little tender) and Omaha. — F. L. Colby, Proprietor Echo Fruit Farm, largest plum and cherry orchards in New Hampshire. {Mid-season — European). Oval, somewhat pointed, tapering; dark purple with blue bloom. Flesh juicy and delicious. Similar to German Prune but distinct. This variety is the Prune of Commerce. NC. C - D Very Early — Hybrid). Won the w3.ntSl txOSdi gold medal at the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Originated by Luther Burbank. A handsome red plum of immense size, the flesh also is slightly tinged with red. Firm flesh, strong skin — an excellent shipper. Dr. E. L. Morris, the Tennessee authority, says: "It is certainly a fine plum; sweet as sugar, keeps a long time, colors well before it ripens, is very large and beautiful and ripens five or six days before Early Gold." We re- commend for exten- Italian Prune {Mid-season — European). One of the 1 ct-Lge: ^nest European varieties and a rival of Lombard; many consider it superior. The fruit is larger, darker color and of very finest quality. Tree thoroughly hardy. NNCS. ^afeiima {Mid-seaso7i — Japanese). A very fine k.7' tender, juicy and with a flavor and aroma peculiarly its own. E. A. Riehl, Illinois’ noted’ grape authority, says it is the white grape for the millions. We grow it largely and recommend it for com- mercial plantings everywhere NCS WArrl^n ^ magnificent black grape; as orucii hardy; healthy, vigorous and productive as Concord and larger, better qual- ity and ten days earlier. Worden is making a great record and is recognized as one of the best commercial varieties grown for it is a sure money- maker. Both berry and bunch are- large, the bunches compact and the quality is excellent. Thousands of acres of this great grape have been planted within the past few years and they are making big money for growers. Ripening, as they do, just ahead of Concord, makes it’ one of the most popular market sorts. We grow them by the hundreds of thousands in our nurseries. NCS The Worden posi- tively paralyzed its with its yields, eclipsing anything I have ever seen in size and perfection of bunch, and in the bigness of their berries, which were really colossal compared to the Concord. Worden invariably leads, and I have never seen any grape yield as heavily and produce anywhere near as hand- some and perfect bunches of big berries of the wonder fully attractive and ideal color and bloom. — H. B. Fullerton, Director, Long Island, N. Y., Exp. Station. Woodruff Rod ^ handsome, showy red vvooarurr rvea grape; large bunch and berry; fair quality. The vine is vigorous, hardy, bears well and is recommended for the home arbor and, in a moderate way, for commercial purposes. NCS Anton Mueller's Great Taney Co., Mo., Vineyards — all Stark Bro’s Vines — 2-yr. Concord, Literally Loaded. Currants Dollars Between the Rows HE currant in tKe'isma'll fruit garden stands where the apple does in the orchard; iDls a necessity,” says E. P. Powell in his authorita- tive book “Thd’-Orchard and Fruit Garden.” The currant is one of the best fruits to plant in between the tree rows, especially while the trees are young. Currants succeed well even in the shade and are easily grown. They bear the second year and are sure croppers every year. The fruit commands profitable prices on the market as it is a favorite with all housewives for eating fresh with sugar, for jellies, jams, etc. Plant currants in your garden for home use or market. Utilize the waste ground in between the trees of the young orchard — the currants will pay for the expenses of the orchard while you are waiting for it to bear. Thos. F. Rigg. Hort. Editor of American Poultry Journal says: “You are right about planting small fruits in the orchard — not to do so would be a waste of money and a short-sighted policy.” Black Naples Currants a Cherry Diploma Currants ■ Largest and Best rants are planted, complete without a few bushes, quire little care and bear regularly. NNCS One of the very best; bright red, rich and mild, with few seeds. Vigorous, mildew-resisting bush. NCS Pomrmn A clear bright romona size and excellent in qual- ity; few seeds. Hardy, a A large black sort; strong grower. Excellent for jellj'. Black Currants are always profitable, NCS Large, deep red, rather acid, very productive. A valuable market sort. NCS Dinlnma I^cd; very large, good l-yipiOIIla quality. World's Colum- bian Exposition gold medal as largest and best currant. NCS Fa V Pfrklif i/- Berry large, vine vigorous * rOlIlIL and productive. As it be- comes known its popularity grows. NCS I Rlar>If Large and of superior l-i66 5 DldCK. quality. Vine pro- duces abundantly, is a good grower ® and hardy. Black currants bring good prices on the markets and more of them should be grown. NCS Valuable in all sections; one of the best known and most profitable. Brilliant red, good quality; strong, rugged, little injured by leaf diseases, etc., and a heavy cropper. Large berry, ships well; valuable for home use, and all markets. Not one-half enough cur- No home garden is vigorous grower, and it always bears. We recommend it knowing it to be one of the most profitable. NCS Rofl Crrxaa Strong grower, productive; deep '-'•055 sweet, high quality. NNCS We consider it the best W nue imperial currant, sweet, rich, fine for dessert; no superior for jelly. NCS White Grape ^aree, excellent quality, mild \^:l Jg|. Large, brilliant red. fine quality. Strong T iiuci grower, and bears immense crops; fruit hangs well after ripening, of the most popular sorts. “Best Big Blackcap" Rapidly becoming one LJ _ NNCS noosi Raspber London Market in li h- -i f Stark Bid’s Nurseries atL0UlSIAMMaSincel816 57 Berries Stark Berries Between Rows of STARK TREES Produce Quick Profits Berries Between the Trees Soon Pay for Your Orchard, Stark Bro's Gooseberry Are Ideal — The J yr. better thayi 2 yrs. of most nurseries. Mersereau Blackberry Most Profitable. GOLDEN QUEEN {Mid-season). Large, beautiful, clear amber yellow; firm and of high quality. Vigorous, hardy and pro- ductive. NCS HOOSIER {Mid-season). Jet black; firm, best quality. Hardy, dependable, bears every year. One of the greatest blackcaps. Has been tested everywhere, and is one of the most productive and dependable. NNCS. KANSAS {Late.) Glossy black. Origina- ted at Lawrence, Kan.; good quality, large; hardy, productive. One of the best blackcaps. We prefer Cumberland, NCS. KING {Early Red). One of the best a Tni*iirtRii.c.s.Pit.oft. Blackberry BLOWERS {Everbearing). An everbearing blackberry that is fast becoming popular. Large, jet black, sweet; ships well, handles well. We recommend it. NCS. EARLY HARVEST {Very Early), The old standby; firm, good quality. Extremely productive. Most widely planted variety. CS. EARLY KING {Early). Good size, good quality; vigorous and hardy. A long time favorite. NCS. ELDORADO {Mid-season). Large, jet black berry and hardy vine; keeps well after picking. NNCS. MCDONALD {Very Early). Of Southern origin; large and fine. Popular in North Carolina. Also making good record in Missouri. NCS. MERSEREAU {Mid-seasoyi). One of the hardiest sorts. Bears enormous crops of large berries of ST. REGIS {Everbearing) excellent quality. A good shipper and keeps remark- rich, delicious flavor; sb ably well. Berry growers cannot afford to overlook hardiness. NNCS. Mersereau, for it is one of the surest profit earners. NNCS. Gooseb^ SNYDER {Mid-season). One of the hardiest, most DOWNING {Mid-season . . ^ , ... ,• ciTia nt Hr»ii(Thfrtn \/ St. Regis Everbearing ferred for preserves or canning to any other. — D. W. Buchanan. Manitoba, Canada. Steady, regular bearer: very productive, free from mildew. — 111. Hort. Soc. Blowers Everbearing Blackberry brings big prices. Biggest Money Maker Made more money from Houghton per from any other crop. Yielded 700 bus. picked 17 crates from 16 bushes. Picker gloves, and strip berries, leaves and all, cl fanning mill — a very rapid operation. — M Holsinger, Wyandotte Co., Kans. Dewberry AUSTIN {Early). Ranks next to Lu- cretia in value. Fine for the central states and largely planted south. LUCRETIA {Early). The best most dependable. Large, jet x- black, highly flavored and hardy; profitable. NNCS. /—-'krA Mulberry Mulberries have a value to the fruit grower and farmer that often overlooked or lightly considered. As an ornamental the' well deserve a place in the planting, and in addition the fruit is valuable. When planted in or near the cherry orchard, they are a great protection to the cherries against the ravages of birds. They will not bother the cherries when they can get mulberries. \ MONARCH. Sweet, rich, white berries, very prolific, ripening f . through a long season. Tree ' I'l attains a larger size than any Y .Ju other of the mulberries. Sfe*-'’. 'ZJjm' NEW AMERICAN. Large ^ berries, glossy black ■. and sweet. Tree hardy, / productive, and of a ‘5"'‘ great ornamental ^ - . *.m3K3 value. j'r ' mt ^ Gorgeous iTrade~Mar)^ ABUNDANCE. One of the best of all mulberries. Fruit long, slender, glossy black and of excellent quality. Tree productive, strong, upright grower, and should be included in every planting. ^ DOWNING. Good quality, rapid grower, young and prolific bearer, fine shade tree of shapely form. Finely flavored, glossy black fruit. 4^' GORGEOUS {Trade-Mark). Double the size of any other mulberry; bears usually at three years. Originated by E. H. Riehl, of the 111. Exp. Station. The fruit is jet black and of excellent quality. Recog- nizing its value we secured the propagating rights from the originator and are introducing it. “Truly one of th of the century," remarked a visitor who viewed the their mass of glistening fruit. Ripens from May to We offer leading commercial and best home garden varieties. Direct shipments on cash orders by express or Parcel Post. All strawberry shipments are forwarded separate from fruit trees. Strawberry orders should be written on special straw- berry order blank. Write for descriptive price list and terms. , ' Houghton Gooseberry Free Landscaping Plans Ornamental Department Stark Bro's Ntirseries atLOUlSIAMMaSince^ Landscape and Ornamental Department IN the past 100 years Stark Bro’s have not confined themselves to the improvement of fruit-growing con- ditions alone — great advances and development have also been made along ornamental lines, the aim being to interest all home lovers in making America a more beauti- ful place in which to live. To this end our landscape department was established to show home owners how to beautify their grounds at low cost. Our new free landscaping offer and free plans will give unequaled opportunities to get expert advice without charge. See opposite page for full details of Free Landscaping Plans. Rapid Growth of Interest in “The Home Beautiful” Americans of the present generation have learned to enjoy their homes, for they have come to realize that there is more to life than mere money making. Home means much more than a mere house in which to sleep. When we say home, we have in mind a house nestling amongst a natural setting of graceful, ornamental trees, lu.xuriant flowering shrubbery and a hedge blending into the whole scheme of ornamentation. Keep the Children At Home You cannot hope to keep your children inter- ested in their home unless you make home attractive to them. Give them a part of the rose or vegetable garden to be called their own. Get them interested in growing plants and you will have solved the big problem of keeping them away from undesirable influences. Small Grounds of Greatest Importance Don’t make the mistake of assuming that a small or moderate sized property requires only a slight amount of attention in planning the landscape. This is not true. The small place requires even more care than large estates because the limited amount of space must be so planted as to make it appear as large as possible. Some of the most beautiful effects are secured on small lots. Ten Suggestions for Beautifying the Home Grounds Stark Bro’s free landscaping service and free plans are offered to you (see full details on opposite page) but if you do not wish to have plans drawn of your grounds at this time, the following sug- gestions will guide you in selecting the locations for planting of shrubs and trees. 1. Have a definite scheme or plan — either on paper or in your mind. Plan your planting as a whole — not piecemeal. 2. Leave the front lawn open and free from trees, shrubs or flower beds. Don't place metal figures or vases on the lawn. Plant the shrubbery and trees on the borders and around the house. 3. Make the drives and walks direct and in long even curves. Don’t make any unnecessary curves. 4. Plant trees about the house so as to frame it with green foliage then plant irregular clumps of shrubs about the foundation — not a straight band of shrubs. 5. Plant shrubs on each side of the entrance. 6. Lay out the rose and flower garden in the side or back lawn where it can be made private by a border of shrubs. 7. In planting shrubs, set the taller growing shrubs behind with the lower ones in front. Select shrubs for variety in color and time of blossoming. 8. Plant climbing roses and vines around the the porches. 9. Plant a hedge‘in“the place of that stiff arti- ficial fence. If you must have a fence, cover it with beautiful green foliage by planting Hall Honey- suckle, Dorothy Perkins Rose or American Ivy. 10. The secret of a successful landscape planting is to imitate nature — plant in irregular, natural- istic clumps and avoid straight stiff artificial lines. A Welcome Sight. To the owner within or the stranger from the street who gazes upon this graceful SpiresVan Ilouttei laden to ground with its “snow- bank" of flowers. Stark Bro's Quality Ornamentals We believe that quality is the prime essential in nursery products. The shrubs must live, grow and produce a beautiful, graceful effect, other- wise money, energy and time are wasted. Stark Bro’s ornamentals are grown right, they are carefully trained by our expert ornamental men and they are dug by the patented Stark tree digger that does not injure or disturb the root system. The root system is the most important part of the plant — it is the foundation. You are beautifying your home for your own satis- faction and enjoyment, so don’t put your planting on a poor support — make the foundation strong and permanent. Plant Stark Bro's heavy rooted individually trained ornamentals. Plant for future generations. And, remember, you pay no more for Stark Bro’s ornamentals than you do for weak rooted stock. On our large nursery farms we grow in large blocks. Thus decreasing the cost of production, and can sell to our customers at a much lower price. Flowering Shrubs About the Doorway. A nat- uralistic planting of graceful shrubs about the porch or doorway, gives privacy and attractiveness to the -home. A Beautiful Home Planted the Right Way. Open lawn, with planting confined to the borders and around the house which is overhung with stately shade trees and surrounded by beautiful Jlcnvering shrubs. homes more attractive. This will not only- make your home more enjoyable, but it will in- crease the sale value of your home. A moderate planting of shrubs and trees costing only a few dollars will enormously increase its ready cash value. There will be more buyers and they will pay more if your home grounds are attractive- ly planted. A house, bare and forelorn, has not a pleasing or inviting appearance to a man who is looking for a home. Office and Grounds of Stark Bro’s. We “practice what we preach." This shows wonderful possibilities of Stark Bro’s shrubs, roses and shade trees — blooms from early spring until the snow flies. Why Your Home Grounds Should Be Beautiful If you decide to make your grounds beauti- ful by a planting of ornamentals at low cost, you will help your community and will in- directly Influence your neighbors to make their Stark Bro’s Nurseries at LOUlSIANANaSince 1816 59 Climbers, Hedges, Peonies Free Landscaping Service A DEFINITE plan or 1 T^1 “■’n'Sssat SSi."i — and Tree rlans it be on paper or in your mind. If a plan is not followed it will result in a hit and miss” planting and the final result will be unsatisfactory — a waste of time, money and patience. Very few people have had a chance to study Landscaping, but Stark Bro’s new free landscaping offer gives a great opportunity to all who are interested in making their homes beautiful. Stark Bro’s Landscape Archi- tects will plan your grounds /tee of charge. These men are e.xperts in this work, having received their training in the leading colleges of Landscape Architecture of this country in addition to years of practical experience. Co-operation With Customer Our Landscape Department will co-operate with you in, designing your grounds. Give us your ideas and desires. What kind of trees and shrubs do you prefer? We will take your suggestions and adapt them to the design in accordance with the best principles of Landscape Gardening. ROUGH SKETCH MADE BY CUSTOMER This shows the kind of quick sketch that you can tnake and send to us. You can do it in five minutes. Show location of buildings, walks, driveway, big trees, also give width and length of lot. This information will be all that is needed by our landscape Dep’t. COMPLETED PLAN MADE BY STARK BRO'S By referring to the rough sketch shown on the left, our Landscape Dep’t was able to draw up this complete landscape planting plan for one of our customers. You can get just as good a plan for your grounds. Write us for it. Free Plans — How To Get Them SPIREA VAN JIOUTTEl AROUND RESIDENCE OF PRESIDENT E. IV. STARK For hiding the foundation or for shrub groups around the hoJise, there is no better shrub than this Spirea. When in^ blooyn it is a "snowbank of flowers.” The dark, rich green foliage is exceptionally attractive from spring till winter. We will draw a plant- ing plan of your grounds and will mail you an architect’s blueprint showing the exact location of each shrub and tree, also com- plete estimate of the cost of the entire planting. You will be agree- ably surprised at the very low cost of the trees and shrubbery. There will be absolutely no charge for this plan and estimate. If the plan suits you, write to us and we will gladly reserve the trees and plants until the proper time for planting. If desired we can furnish an expert to do the planting and will charge moderately for his time plus his expenses. Send for new authoritative book “Secrets of Ornamental Planting” Three books in one. All Free Landscaping Simplified. Hardy Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. The Rose Book. Information Needed Before Drawing Plans All that our landscape department requires to make a planting plan of your grounds is a simple rough sketch (similar to the one shown at the left on this page). Anyone can draw a sketch of this kind in 5 minutes. Give the following information — Dimensions of lot; loca- tion of house, walks, driveways and all permanent buildings or large trees; which direction is north; indi- cate character of adjoining property, also good views; mark bad views so they can be screened out by planting; do you want a rose garden — where? If possible send photo of house. Important. — Be sure to State approximately the amount of money you want to invest in the planting. Possibly you want to start the planting this year and complete it later on. It is quite necessary that we know amount you care to spend before we plan the grounds. If desired we can reduce the cost by making the shrub clumps smaller and by using smaller size trees. If you state an amount more than is necessary we will tell you. We want you to plant just what will give the best landscape effect — no more, no less. Send us this information on your sketch and we will design a plan which will be a source of great pleasure and satisfaction for yourself as well as an increased value for your home. Hedges JAP. BARBERRY, Berberis Thunbergii. The hardiest and best hedge plant. Fine foliage and yellow flowers, with masses of red berries that hang on over winter. A good protective hedge. PRIVET, AMOOR RIVER NORTH, Ligustrum Amurense. Upright growth with shiny foliage and white flowers. Hardier than the California Privet. IBOTA PRIVET, Ligustrum Ibota. The hardiest privet. Excellent for hedges. Of upright habit with narrow green leaves. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, Ligustrum Ovalifolium. The most familiar of hedge plants. Flowers pure white in July. Foliage glossy green. Can be pruned to any shape desired. Excellent hedge plant, but in the north often kills down in winter. It will, however, grow up the following spring. REGEL’S PRIVET, Regelianum. A variety of Ibota Privet. Readily distinguished by the almost parallel, slender branches which slightly droop. COMMON PKWET, Ligustrum Vulgare. Dark green foliage and white flowers. Leaves turn purplish in the fall. Excellent for massing in the border. MOCK ORANGE, Philadelphus Coronarius. An ex- cellent high hedge to 10 ft. Used extensively as a screen to shut out undesirable views. Described more fully under shrubs, page 70. SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI. The best 5 ft. hedge plant. The slender drooping branches give it a very graceful appearance. See shrub list, page 71. Climbers AMERICAN IVY, Ampelopsis Qui'iquefolia. An excellent climber with beautiful green divided leaves which turn a bright crimson in autumn. Fine for covering porches, old tree trunks, trellises, stone walls. A rapid grower and perfect- ly hardy and it clings well. BOSTON IVY, Ainpelopsis Veitchii. A hardy vine with small, neat, compact foliage. A familiar vine used exten- sively for covering stone or brick residences and walls. Clings tightly to any support. DUTCHMAN’S PIPE, AristolochiaSipho. Curious pipe-shaped flowers of a purplish-brown color. Leaves very large, afford- ing a dense shade. A fine porch climber. CLEMATIS HENRYI, A free blooming, creamy white variety. CLEMATIS JACKMANNI, A rich violet purple flower of large size. CLEMATIS MADAM ANDRE. Large beautiful crimson- red flowers throughout the season. CLEMATIS PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. A very popular variety with great masses of fragrant, white, star- shaped flowers. A rapid and vigorous grower covering an arbor or trellis in a short time. HALL’S HONEYSUCKLE, Lonicera Halleana. A half ever- green vine retaining its foliage until late in winter. Flowers white, turning to yellow as they grow older. Good for covering low walls, banks or fences. TRUMPET CREEPER, Tecoma Radicans. A robust native vine of twining habit. Flowers trumpet shaped and orange colored. WISTERIA CHINENSIS, A graceful vine of rapid growth. Flowers pea-shaped and pale blue in long clusters. A good porch and arbor climber. WISTERIA CHINENSIS ALBA. Similar to the preceding, but with white flowers. Japanese Barberry The Ideal Hardy Hedge. » Trade Mark RefriLS. Pat Oft Peonies PAEONY, ASSORTED VARIETIES. Our own selection. You may depend upon getting the best we grow. EDULIS SUPERBA. An early flowering sil- very pink variety. EUGENE VERDIER. Early pink. FESTIVA MAXIMA. The most popular paeony. A pure white early variety. FELIX CROUSSE. Large, perfect flowers of a deep crimson color. A late bloomer. OFFICINALIS RUBRA. An early paeony. Rich deep, purplish crimson. QUEEN VICTORIA. A free flowering white with petals slightly edged pink. Early. WISTERIA CHINENSIS A magnificent hardy climber of unusually rapid growth. Splendid for training on porches, trellises or arbors. The large clusters of pea-shaped flowers are often IZ inches long. CO Shade Trees Stark BrcTs Nurseries atL0UlSIANA.MaSincel816 Lombardy Poplar, an unusual and picturesque tree that gives variety to the planting. Valuable for lawn, avenue or screen. ASH, AMERICAN, Fraxinus Americanus. A stately, symmetrical tree of spreading habit reaching a height of 80 ft. Of rapid growth. Excellent for shade and ornamental planting. Foliage glossy green and divided. A clean, quick growing tree. BIRCH, CUT LEAVED WEEPING WHITE, Betula Alba Laciniala Pendula. Excellent ornamental tree, finely cut, fern-like foliage on slenaer drooping branches. BIRCH, EUROPEAN WHITE, Betula Alba. Rapid growing symmetri- cal tree, graceful form, slightly drooping branches. Bark white. Small foliage, glossy green. CATALPA, UMBRELLA, Catalpa Bungei. A broad foliaged tree of dwarf habit usually only about 6 to 8 ft. in height. Neat, compact, round head on slender trunk. Requires no trimming. Used extensively for planting on either side of walk leading to residence. CRAB, FLOWERING, Pyrus Parkntatini. An attractive small tree or shrub, 8 to 12 ft. in height. Flowers semi-double and pink succeeded by small dark red fruits which ripen in late autumn. ELM, AMERICAN WHITE, Ulmus Americana. The best of all our native shade trees and the most popular. Of graceful spreading habit with slightly drooping branches. Adapted to a variety of conditions and succeeds everywhere. Easily transplanted. An excellent avenue tree and unexcelled as a rapid growing shade tree. KENTUCKY COFFEE BEAN TREE, Gymnocladus Canadensis. A native tree of large size. Rapid growth, producing heavy spreading branches. Flowers green in June followed by long pods which produce the beans said to have been used by early settlers for coffee. LINDEN, AMERICAN.Tifm Americana. A valuable native tree of rapid growth forming a broad round open top. Fra- grant creamy-white flowers July. A honey-bee favorite. Adapted to a variety of soils. A good avenue or specimen tree. LINDEN, BROAD LEAVED EUROPEAN, Tilia Pla- typhyllos. A broad leaved European species often 75 ft. in height. Fine for avenue or lawn. LOCUST, BLACK, Robinia Pseudocacia. A native rapid growing tree with spreading branches. Long drooping clusters of creamy white pea- shaped fragrant flowers in Spring. American White Elm, the noblest of all native trees — grows everywhere. MAPLE, ASH LEAVED or BOX ELDER, Acer Negundo. A large native tree of rapid growth and spreading habit. Planted extensively in West where it endures both cold and arid conditions. Valuable for street planting for quick effect. MAPLE, NORWAY, Acer Platanoides. An excelient compact, round headed tree of medium growth, to 50 ft. in height. Requires little or no pruning. An ideal avenue tree. Perfectly hardy. Leaves dark green remaining on the tree until late autumn when they turn a bright yellow. The best of all the maples. MAPLE, SCHWEDLERI or PURPLE LEAVED, Acer Platanoides var Schwedleri. Spreading habit attaining about 40 ft. in height. Foliage a bright red at first, turning to a dark purplish green. SHADE TREES MAPLE, SUGAR or ROCK, Acer Saccharum. A fine round headed tree with spreading branches. Of moderate growth and long life. An excellent avenue tree and as a specimen where dense shade is de- sired. Valuable also for its sugar production. Leaves bright green changing to golden yellow and orange in Autumn. MAPLE. WIERS CUT LEAF, Acer Dasycarpum Weirii. A strong growing tree with finely cut foliage and drooping branches. Hardy. An attractive specimen tree on the lawn. Very desirable on account of its graceful habit. Weeping Willow, a graceful drooping tree. Adapted for lawn, cemetery or near water. Popular in the Old World for centuries, MAPLE, SILVER LEAF, Acer Dasycarpum. Very rapid growing tree used extensively for street planting where immediate results are desired. Grows to 60 ft. in height. Easily transplanted and very hardy. Not particular as to soil, of spreading habit. Carolina Poplar {seven years old). The most rapid grower. Extremely hardy — succeeds under all conditions. Used for street, lawn, screen or wind break. MULBERRY, TEA’S WEEPING, Moriis alba pendula. A graceful weeping tree growing 6 to 8 ft. high. OAK, PIN, Qiiercus Palustris. Un- excelled for street planting, being a very shapely tree. OAK, RED, Quercus Rubra. A native species of rather fast growth. OAK, WHITE. Quercus Alba. One of our large native deciduous tiees. PERSIMMON, Diospyros Vir- ginica. A medium sized native tree to about 40 ft in height. PLUM, CRIMSON LEAF, Prunus Pissardi. Foliage and twigs dark purple forming a [striking contrast when planted near the border. POPLAR, CAROLINA, Populus Monolifera, A widely known tree of exceedingly rapid growth with bright green foliage. Used exten- Norway Maple, has been ca'Uc the *'0ne Best Shade Tree.'' Fairly rapia grower and splendid for avenue or lawn planting. sivelyfor avenue, lawn or windbreak. It soon attains the height of 40 or 50 ft. Fine for wind- break when planted close together. Succeeds everywhere. Used largely in between the slow growing trees in order to get quick shade. POPLAR, LOMBARDY, Populus Nigra Fastigiata. A familiar Italian tree from the province, Lombardy. A very rapid growing tree of slender upright habit, the height often exceeding 80 ft. Excellent to break the sky- line in massed planting. POPLAR, NORWAY, Populus ''Norway. "An excellent tree of the Carolina type but of more rapid growth and said to be hardier. Termed “The Sudden Sawlog” in the west. RUSSIAN OLIVE or SILVER LEAVED OLEASTER, Elaegnus Argentea. A small tree or shrub to about 12 ft. with small willow like foliage silvery white in appearance. Flowers small yellow and fragrant, succeeded by yellow fruit. Perfectly hardy, makes a good hedge. SYCAMORE. AMERICAN or WESTERN PLANE TREE, Platanus Occidentalis. A native tree of immense size, succeeds easily. Of rapid growth and spreading habit. Leaves large with pointed lobes. Used as street trees. Globe-shaped heads of seed hang on until winter. SYCAMORE, EUROPEAN or ORIENTAL PLANE TREE, Platanus Orientalis. An erect tree of rapid growth. Easily transplanted. Extensively used for avenue planting in large cities as it withstands smoke and dust. Prac- tically free from insects and diseases. Thrives most anywhere and is most desirable. TULIP TREE or YELLOW POPLAR, Lirio- dendron Tulipifera. An excellent tree of large proportions. Of rapid growth to 60 ft. Flowers tulip-shaped; bright green and orange yellow. WILLOW, WEEPING, Salix Babylonica. A large spreading tree with long slender drooping branches often 40 ft. in height. An excellent effect when planted near the edge of water. Evergreens Standard varieties, symmetrical and thor- oughly dependable. Express or freight ship- ments on cash orders. Evergreens are shipped separate from fruit trees and orders should be written on special evergreen order blank. Write for descriptive literature and prices. Catalpa Bungei or Umbrella Tree, a unique tree that is largely used on the lawn. Tea's Weeping Mulberry, long slender ^t^rns ' droop to the ground, . Hardy, largely tCsed, Stark Bro’s Nurseries atL0UlSIAMN0.Sincel816 61 Flowering Shrubs WB|Salp^iiiiS ^Meae van houttei The best and most popular shrub. FLOWERING SHRUBS A Missouri Home Be- fore Planting Shrubs. The photograph on the right was taken before Stark Bro's Landscape Department plan- ned and superintended this landscape planting. The second picture on the right illustrates the wonderful im- provement that can be se- cured at a very moderate cost. Note particularly, that the house before planting appears very tall and bleak. .After planting the shrubs about the foundation, the house appears lower, more protected and far more at- tractive. AMELANCHIER CANADENSIS, June Berry. Large upright shrub or tree. Flowers white in early spring before leaves appear. ARALIA CHINENSIS, Chinese Angelica Tree. (Hercules Club), A large shrub or tree to 30 ft. with large heavy, prickly stems. Foliage large and divided. Gives a sub-tropical appearance. ARALIA PENTAPHYLLA, Five-Leaved Angelica Tree. A prickly shrub of neat appearance bearing dense foliage of bright green color on graceful drooping branches. Flowers greenish-white in June, Makes a good ornamental hedge. BERBERIS THUNBERGII,^„^^„,,, Barberry. A compact growing hedge plant of symmetrical habit from Japan. Foliage small, bright green turning bright crimson in autumn which, together with the orange-red berries it produces, makes this plant most attractive. BERBERIS VULGARIS, Common Barberry. Eurpoean species of stocky appearance. Flowers yellow, produced in May and followed by orange-scarlet berries which hang on throughout winter. BERBERIS VULGARIS ATROPURPUREA, Purple Leaved Barberry. Shrub of upright habit bearing purple foliage throughout summer, CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS, Carolina Allspice. A widely known shrub with dark green foliage and bearing chocolate colored spicy, aromatic flowers in May. Height from 4 to 6 feet. BUDDLEIA VARIABILIS MAGNIFICA, Butterfly Bush. Beautiful shrubs to 4 ft. with large clusters of lilac colored flowers, which attract butterflies in large numbers. Sometimes winter kills to the ground, but renews growth in the spring. CEPHALANTHUS OCCIDENTALIS, Button Bush. A sturdy native, round topped shrub of rapid growth. Height 5 to 7 ft. CERCIS CANADENSIS, Red Bud. A native shrub or medium sized tree producing many red pea-shaped flowers in early spring before leaves unfold. Height 16 to 25 ft. Leaves heart-shaped. Ludwig Spaeth Lilac DEUTZIA GRACILIS. A dense shrub of dwarf habit. Flowers pure white and abun- dantly produced on graceful drooping branches in May. Height rarely exceeds 2 ft. ' ' DEUTZIA LEMOINEI. One of the hardiest Deutzias. Flowers pure white, borne profusely. Shrub of spread- ing habit to 3 ft. DEUTZIA SCABRA, “Pride of Rochester.” One of the earliest flowering Deutzias. Flowers double, white tinged pink; borne in profuse clusters during the early part of May. Reaches 6 ft. DIERVILLA FLORIDA, OR WEIGELA ROSEA. A spreading shrub, arching branches; trumpet shaped rose colored flowers in early June freely borne on the stout branches. Height 6 ft. Leaves dark green. A graceful and beautiful shrub that is a necessity in all planting. Spirea Van Houttei and Diervilla are two of the best shrubs grown. Illustrated on page 71. DIERVILLA FLORIDA “CANDIDA,” White Flower Weigela. Same as preceding. DIERVILLA HYBRIDA “EVA RATH- KE,” RedFlowering Weigela. A shrub to 4 ft. with clusters of carmine red flowers. EUONYMUS ALATUS, Winged Burn- ing Bush. Compact spreading shrub to 8 ft. Twigs and branches with corky wings. Flowers in May or June followed by red berries. FORSYTHIA FORTUNEI, Fortune’s Forsythia. A vigorous shrub with upright or arching branches. Flowers yellow thickly set on slender twigs before leaves appear. FORSYTHIA SUSPENSA. A graceful drooping shrub which, when trained on a trellis, will grow 8 to 10 ft., but when left alone rarely exceeds 4 ft. Excellent shrub for front of border or entrance planting. Yellow flowers in April before the leaves appear. The best very early flowering shrub. Known as “Golden Bell. Snow Ball — an old favorite. CORNUS ALBA SIBER- ICA, Red Stem Dogwood. A very ornamental shrub attaining the height of ft. Clusters of white flow- ers succeeded by bright red berries in autumn. CORNUS FLORIDA, White Flowering Dogwood. A native shrub from 10 to 15 ft. high. Very showy white flowers in early spring. Fine for specimen planting on the lawn or background in the border. tw: A Wonderful Change Se- cured in Three Months. The two Pictures on the left give a good illustration of ‘‘before and after” effects from a planting made from one of Stark Bro’s Free Planting Plans. This re- sult is all the more remark- able because of the great “immediate” change. Note the beautiful hedge which gives privacy, also the grace- ful outlines of the shrubbery which hide the foundation. HAMAMELIS VIRGINICA, Witch Hazel. Shrub or small tree to 20 ft., bearing small yellow flowers in late autumn. Perfectly hardy. Valuable for deep border planting. HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS STERILIS, HillsofSnow. An erect shrub to 4 or 5 ft. with large white balls of flowers in July and August, resembling the Snowball,but larger. Very attractive planted in large groups in the border. HIBISCUS, Altheas. Assorted colors — bush form, with all the variations of the following colors. Height 5 ft.: Red, white, rose color, both double and single. HIBISCUS SYRIACUS, Rose of Sharon. Fine single purple flowers in profusion. Fine for bor- der planting. 6 to 8 ft. in height. HIBISCUS TOTUS ALBA, White Rose of Sharon. Pure white single variety. Bush 6 ft. high. HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. A beau- tiful shrub to 8 ft., bearing immense cone-shape clusters of white flowers in July and August, almost all sterile and turn- ing a bright pink as they become older. Very attractive when banked in the border planting, or as specimen plants near the house. LONICERA FRAGRANTISSIMA, Fragrant Bush Honeysuckle. Sweet scented white flowers in May. Height 4 to 6 ft. with dark green foliage. LONICERA GRANDIFLORA ROSEA. Large pink flowers followed by red berries which are very showy in late summer. Good border plant, or where clumps of rich green are desired. Splendid Bush Honeysuckle. LONICERA MORROWI, Japanese Bush tloney- suckle. An open spreading bush from Japan bearing dark green leaves and white flowers in May. LONICERA TATARICA ALBA. Large white flow- ers followed by scarlet berries in August. Foliage dark green. Very ornamental when in fruit or blossom and the foliage effect is always valuable. LONICERA TATARICA RUBRA. Deep pink flow- ers in May. Height 5 ft. Good for front of border. PHILADELPHUS AUREUS, Golden Syringa. A var- iety of Philadelphus coronarius with golden yellow foliage throughout summer. PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS, Mock Orange. An old fashioned shrub that is still very popular. Sometimes grows 10 ft. high. Flowers produced freely of creamy white color and very fragrant; May and June. Presents a very ornamental and attractive appearance in the border. Of spreading habit and should be allowed sufficient room to fully develop. Good specimen plant on the lawn. Known as Syringa. PHILADELPHUS GORDONIANUS, Gordon’s Syrin- ga. Fine shrub with flowers similar to preceding but later. PHILADELPHUS LEMOINEI, Lemoines Syringa. A sweet scented hybrid smaller than the preceding, rarely exceeding 4 ft. Erect growing with small foliage. Creamy white flowers in June entirely covering plant. PRUNUS TRILOBA, Flowering Almond. A Chinese shrub which produces abundant pink, double rose- like flowers before the leaves appear in Spring. Very attractive. RHODOTYPUS KERROIDES White Kerria. Intro- duced from Japan. 3 to 5 ft. high. Flowers white; late May. followed by black con- spicuous seeds which hang to the plant all winter. RHUS COTINUS, Synoke Bush. (Purple Fringe). A native of Europe growing from 10 to IS ft. high. The feathery flowers are purplish and cover the entire bush giving it the appearance of smoke from a distance. RHUS GLABRA, Smooth Sumac. A tall shrub, 10 to 12 ft. in height, with smooth bark. Flowers. July, produced at the end of branchesfollowed by clusters of dark crimson berries. Brightly foliaged; very attractive in Autumn. Philadelphus Coronariu.'. 'Mock Orange" r Stark Bro’s Landscaping Servi] Nat Panorama of one of Stark Bro’s Ornamental Farms at Louisiana, Mo., devoted exclusively to flowing Shade Trees, Shrubs and Roses. Our large production allows us to reduce the price to our customers. Kerria Japonica {White Kerria) RHUS TYPHINA LACl- NIATA, Cut Leaved Stag- horn Sumach. Shrub or small tree attaining 15 ft. Very picturesque with its finely cut fern like foliage. ROBINIAHISPIDA ROSEA, Rose Acacia, A dwarf tree to 12 ft. Large, drooping, clusters of rose colored dowers in May. Branches with bristles like Moss Rose. ROSA RUGOSA. A beautiful bush to 5 ft. with rich dark green crmkied foiiage. Flowers single red through- out the summer followed by large attractive orange- red fruits. Fine for hedge planting. SAMBUCUS AUREA, Coldeyi Elder. A golden leaved variety of the European Elder. Very attractive. Will grow to 8 ft. but can be pruned back into a neat shrub any height. Large clusters of white flowers in June or July followed by black berries in August. Very good for contrast in dark places of border. SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER. A very good variety of S. bumalda bearing flat clusters of bright pink flowers throughout summer. Height 2 ft. SPIREA BILLARDl. Rather open shrub with small foliage. Vigorous and hardy. To 6 ft. in height. Flowers densely clustered at the end of long slender branches. July and August. Splendid border plant or for near the house. Illustrated below. SPIREA OPULIFOLIA AUREA, Golden Spirea. A vigorous growing shrub to 7 ft. with golden yellow foliage. Flowers white in June. Good for contrast in deep colored borders. SPIREA THUNBERGII, Thunbers’s Spirea. A graceful bush with slightly drooping branches. Of dwarf form, growing to 4 ft. Flowers single white, borne very early in spring. SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI. The one best shrub. Best of all varieties of Spirea. Grows to 6 ft., bearing clus- ters of small white flowers in May and June which al- most entirely cover the bush, giving it the appearance of a huge snowball from a distance. Of graceful drooping habit and well entrances. Also a fine border plant. The one best shrub for all purposes; will succeed every^vhere. Illustration on page 69 and 71. SYMPHORICARPUS RACEMOSVSfSnowberry. A low growing shrub to 3 ft. Flowers small, pink, followed by large pure white berries which remain on the plant late into winter, causing the slender branches to bend with their load. Desirable for front or border or around entrances. LILAC — Syringa BELLE DE NANCY, Budded Lilac. Large flowers of a satiny color blending to white towards the center. FRAU DAMMANN, Budded Lilac. Large, single white flowers in immense clusters. GIANT TREE, Budded Lilac. A late blooming variety producing large clusters of attractive white flowers after other varieties are past flowering. Some times attains the height of 15 to 20 ft. HENRI SLADEK, Budded Lilac. Immense clusters of dark reddish-purple flowers. One of the best. Originated in our nurseries and named after one of our employees who first propagated it. An improved variety of Ludwig Spaeth. LILAC, Common Purple. Purple variety with smaller flowers and clusters than the budded varieties. A widely known shrub. Height 6 ft. LILAC, Common White. A white flowered variety of the above species, very similar. Height 6 ft. LUDWIG SPAETH, Budded Lilac. Flowers of large size and very attractive. Of a dark purplish red color. Among the finest on list. VIBURNUM OPULUS STERIUS, Snowball. A variety of the above but much more attractive with its large round heads of pure white sterile flowers which are so familiar on Decoration Day. Makes a fine specimen plant or is good in the border where it attains the height of 10 or 12 feet. WEIGELA (See Diervilla Florida.) YUCCA FILAMENTOSA, Adams Needle. A hardy plant with broadpointed sword shaped foliage. Flowers are creamy white, thickly set, on a tall stem in June. Very showy when in blossom. adapted to grouping in frontof building or around Snowherry {Sym pho7iricar pus Racemosus) MADAME ABEL CHATENAY, Budded Lilac. A creamy white variety with large double, very fragrant flowers. Without doubt the finest white lilac. MARIE LEGRAYE, Budded Lilac. Large trusses of single pure white flowers, very fragrant. MICHAEL BUCHNER, Budded Lilac. A dwarf, but vigorous grower. Flowers very double, pale lilac color. PERSIAN LILAC. Large clusters of purplish-lilac flowers borne in June. PRESIDENT GREVY, Budded Lilac. Ex- ceptionally large individual double flowers of a very beautiful dis- tinct blue color. The finest and largest lilac we know. TAMARIX AFRICANA, Taman'sfe. A feathery light green foliaged plant of upright habit, growing to 8 ft. in height. Flowers small, bright pink borne in slender clusters; April or May. VIBURNUM DENTATUM, Arrow- wood. A native shrub with slender smooth branches. Flowers in June; flowers creamy white borne in flat clusters. VIBURNUM LANTANA, Wayfarhig Tree. An upright growing shrub of compact habit to 10 ft. White flowers in A'lay followed by pink berries which later turn red, then black. VIBURNUM OPULUS, High Bush Cranberry. A showy shrub, fiat clusters of white flowers. The bright red berries are attractive in August and September. Climbing American Beauty NUT TREES CHESTNUT, AMERICAN, SWEET. A large native ornamental tree of symmetrical habit Bears sweet nuts of fine flavor. Fine for specimen or groups on the lawn. CHESTNUT, COOPER, Grafted. Tree a rapid grower, bearing large nuts of good quality. CHESTNUT, ROCHESTER, Crafted. Hardy vigorous tree of rapid growth. Large nuts, young bearer. FILBERT, AMERICAN, Corylus. A hardy shrub to 8 ft., bearing a good quantity of edible nuts. A valuable border. HICKORY, MISSOURI MAMMOTH. A native of the Mississippi Valley. Tree grows to a great height. Nuts large and of good quality. HICKORY, SHELLBARK. Shaggy bark make? it look very picturesque. Bears large crops of high quality nuts. PECAN, ILLINOIS SEEDLING. Originated in Pike Co., 111. A thrifty tree producing extra large nuts. PECAN, MISSOURI SEEDLING. Produced feom Uee bearing extra large nuts near our home nursery. GRAFTED PECAN, Pabst. Nut of excellent Quality of moderate size. Shell soft, parting well from meat. GRAFTED PECAN, Stuart. The best and most p-pular paper-shell pecan. Tree a vigorous grower, bearing high quality nuts in abundance. GRAFTED PECAN, Van Deman. A large nut of good quality, oblong in shape, with moderately thin shell. WALNUT, ^l.KCK,Juglans Nigra. A large spreading tree with divided foliagegrowingtoSOft. high. Extensively planted as a timber tree as the wood is very valuable. Perfectly hardy and prolific, bearing large rich nuts of good quality. WALNUT, JAPAN, Juglans Sieboldiana. A hardy tree from Japan. An abundance of thin-shelled. WALNUT, WHITE OR BUTTERNUT, Juglans Cinerea. Rather fast growing tree attaining large size. Rough, oblong nuts with very rich meat. A SEA OF HYDRANGEA’S — One of Stark Bro’ s fields of Hydrangea PaniculataCrandiflora. We grow all ornamentals in large quantities, thus reducing the cost of production and Iccvcring the price to our customers. is Famous Everywhere Here at Louisiana» Mo.» we have ideal soil and climate for growing ornamentals. We and Trees are preferred on account of extra strong roots and carefully trained tops. The ROSE— Queen of the Garden ¥ ^OR countless ages the rose has occupied the enviable position of being the "most prized of all flowers” — and rightfully so. No home ^ is complete without its share of these fragrant flowers with their rare Houttei beauty. You can grow them with surprising ease. There are hundreds — yes thousands of varieties — but the following are selected as “the best of the very best” by our rose experts and the list is complete. The different classes are indicated thus: Climbers (Cl.), Hybird Perpetuals (H. P.), Hybird Teas (H.T.), Teas (T.), Rugosa (R.). China (C.), Moss (M.), Polyantha (P.), etc. If you plan to plant a rose garden you should have Stark Bro’s Rose Book which gives complete directions and instructions. Write for it — sent free or request. II' I B ! BURBANK (C.) A free blooming variety with cherry-rose Cranberry^ colored flowers. Climbing Roses AMERICAN PILLAR (Cl.) A popular large single variety. Color deep pink with yellow stamens. BALTIMORE BELLE (Cl.) A well known old favor- ite. Flowers white tinted pink, very double. A fine hardy climbing variety that always gives satisfaction. CHRISTINE WRIGHT (Cl.) A new rose of many fine qualities. Bright clear pink and double. CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY (Cl.) Similar in every respect to American Beauty with added quality of climbing. Flowers large, deep pink and fragrant. Vigorous and very profuse bloomer. CLIMBING BABY RAMBLER, Miss Messman (Cl.) A climbing, everblooming form of the Baby Rambler. CRIMSON RAMBLER (Cl.) Profuse clusters of bright crimson double flowers. Vigorous climber, shoots often grow 8 ft. tall in one season. Magnificent sight in bloom. DR. W. VAN FLEET (Cl.) Very rapid growing climb- er. Color flesh pink. Flowers full and double. DOROTHY PERKINS (Cl.) Immense clusters of beautiful double pink fragrant flowers. Perfectly hardy and a vigorous grower. Porch climber or trellis. The one best climbing rose. Can be trained on a fence to make a hedge effect. EVER-BLOOMING CRIMSON RAMBLER (Cl.) Similar in every respect to Crimson Rambler, but blooms continually. EXCELSA, Red Dorothy Perkins (Cl.) An excel- lent brilliant, crimson climber. Foliage glossy. LADY GAY (Cl.) A vigorous, very floriferous variety with rose pink flowers. A good climber. QUEEN OF PRAIRIES (Cl.) An old familiar standby, red climbing rose. Extremely hardy and vigorous climber. In bloom this rose presents a magnificent sight and it will succeed wherever roses grow. RUBIN (Cl.) A hardy climber, resembling Crim- son Rambler, but larger, more double, deeper colored flower. TAUSENDSCHOEN, Thousand Beauties (Cl.) A rapid growing climber. Flowers pink deepening to rosy carmine in clusters. Almost thornless. TRIER (Cl.) A most beautiful rambler with large clusters of yellowish white, semi-double flowers. The open center is filled with numerous bright, yellow anthers which gives to the rose a distinct yellow color. Greatly surpasses Yellow Rambler of which it is a seedling. Extremely vigorous. WHITE DOROTHY PERKINS (Cl.) A white flowering sort of the well-known Dorothy Perkins. Bush Roses BABY RAMBLER, Mad. Norbert Levavasseur (P.) A dwarf with large clusters of bright crimson flowers in pro- fusion. A continuous bloomer. Fine for edging. CATHERINE ZEIMET (Poly.) Flowers pure white in immense clusters. Fragrant. Good for edging. CLIO (H. P.), A vigorous grower. Flowers large, globular, flesh color shaded to pink in center, CLOTHILDE SOUPERT (P.) One of the very best bedders. A familiar ivory- white variety shaded pink. Excellent for borders. Blooms continually. CONRAD F. MEYER (H.P.) Beautiful, large flowers of clear silvery rose color. Very vigorous, hardy, fragrant, of hardy Rugosa and the Tea. Cross Full and double, very fragrant, PAUL NEYRON (H. P.) Largest of all roses. Deep rose color. Well formed buds on stout nearly thornless stems. Called the "Paeony Rose.” PERSIAN YELLOW. A familiar rose of grandmother’s garden. Abundant yellow flowers very early. PINK MOSS (M.) An excellent pink with beautiful moss covered buds and branches. PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN (H. P.) FuU, dark velvety crimson maroon. RADIANCE (II. T.) A constant bloomer with large bril- liant rosy carmine flowers. RED MOSS (M.) A beautiful old time red rose with mossy buds a»d stem. Very hardy and vigorous. One of the few roses that can be grown in the shrub border. Dorothy Perkins. The best of all Climbing Roses — beautiful masses of pink Everblooming Crimson Rambler. A splen- did Rose, blooms all summer ANNA DE DIESBACH Flowers large and full, carmine pink. ROSA RUGOSA (R.) An blooming red rose from Japan. Foliage dark green and crumpled. Extensively used in border or hedge. Flowers suc- ceeded by red fruits. Very showy during late summer. ROSA RUGOSA ALBA, White Japanese Rose (R.) A white form of the preceding. SNOW QUEEN ( II. P.) Often called White American Beauty. Best white variety. Hardy and vigorous. ULRICH BRUNNER (H. P.) A fine cherry-red rose of im- mense size. Fine form and fragrant. WM.R. SMITH (H.r.) Rose pink with beautiful flqsh tints. A vigorous grower, _ large, pointed buds of exquisite fra- grance and a constant bloomer. attractive single ever- EUGENE FURST ( II. P.) A large full rose of a deep red color. A splendid bloom of velvety texture. GENERAL JACQUEMINOT (II. P.) An old favorite. A large full flower of crimson-scarlet color. GRUSS AN TEPLITZ (C.) An excellent bedder. Bright red changing to velvety crimson. Flowers borne in clusters, fragrant. A continuous bloomer. HELEN GOULD. ( II. T.) A free grower with bright red flowers. Good bloomer. (H. P.) CLARK (II. P.) A vigorous grower producing Color large beautiful flowers of a deep scarlet color. JESSIE (Poly.) A new Baby Rambler. Good for edging or pot culture. Bright crimson flowers. JONKHEER J. L. MOCK ( II. T.) Flowers large, full, fragrant. Color, beautiful carmine outside and light pink inside. KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA (H. T.) White flowers. Free bloomer, full and fragrant. KILLARNEY (II. T.) Large buds and flowers of a deep sea- shell pink color. Fine for forcing. , KILLARNEY, WHITE (H. T.) A grand white forcing rose. Sport from Killarney but more double. LA FRANCE ( H. T.) Silvery pink color and fragrant, free bloomer. MADAME CAROLINE TESTOUT ( H. T.) Very free flowering. Flowers silvery rose with deeper center. One of the best Hybrid Teas. MADAME PLANTIER ( H. P.) Pure white flowers of medium size and very fragrant, produced abundantly. Extremely hardy. Valuable Decoration Day variety — called the Cemetery Rose. MAGNA CHARTA ( II. P.) Extra large, full flowers of a bright rosy pink color. MAMAN COCHET (T.) One of the best roses grown. Long pointed buds. Color rich coral-pink. MAMAN COCHET, WHITE (T.) A large fragrant rose of pure white color tipped pink in autumn. MARSHALL P. WILDER (II. P.) Flowers large. Deep rich red. Fragrant. Strong grower. ! A STARK AT BOSTON TEA PARTY WITH BOONE IN KENTUCKY JODGE^ STARK EMIGRATE^ TO MISSOURI I ORIGINAt STARK DELICIOUS TREE ORIGINAL STARK KING DAVID TREE CONSTANT winner; AT APPLE SHOW S 5TARK orchard; COVER AMERICA WINNlTi OP V/ILDER MEDAL STARK TREES col TO ALL LANDS 1- vided :e.e as . Greatest Nam in Nursery History The greatest names in the world’s history have included those men and women who saw humanity as not standing still, but ever moving onward to greater things. More than a hundred years ago a man saw a vision of the wonderful progress ahead for the world in fruits. He saw that, by careful search and the best propagating methods, apples could be made to become larger, redder, more delicious, longer keepers and better ship- pers. He had a dream of peaches — yet-to-be, peaches far more more luscious than those that hung in the old-fashioned orchards of the time of President Madison. He foresaw cherries and plums and grapes marching on to wondrous size and juicy sweetness. Stark Bro’s — Since 1816 at Louisiana, Mo. That man was Judge James Stark. His father. Col. James Stark, a veteran of the American Revolution and a member of the Boston Tea Party, had moved to Kentucky in 1785 in company with Daniel Boone and others, and there began growing fruit trees and orchards The son, James Stark, having fought through the war of 1812, moved from Kentucky to northern Missouri, which from every scientific standpoint — hardy climate, favorable soil, and proper growing conditions — is the ideal nursery section of America. There on the banks of the Mississippi, near the town of Jjouisiana, Mo., not far from the Iowa line, he started to make his wonderful dream of fruits come true. The Stark Bro’s Nurseries and Orchards Co., located for over 100 years in this same spot in northern Missouri, have consistently carried out the great dream of their founder. They have become the fruit leaders of the world ; they have discovered, propagated and introduced more of the supreme, money-making fruits of America today than perhaps all other nurseries combined. The fruits from their trees have gone to the tables of royalty and of wealth. A new world of delicious fruits has come in because of their efforts. The country’s greatest fruit experts have repeatedly consulted them and highly praised their results. U Stark Bro’s Record Their trees, planted in orchards, have covered America like a blanket. The great ocean steam- ers have carried their trees to every land — their cherries to Japan, “ the land of cherry blossoms” — their apple trees to France — their grape vines to the Rhine. It was Stark Bro’s who secured and introduced to the world the most famous apple tree in history — the “ Stark Delicious.” It has had a most wonderful career of conquest. Thousands of fruit growers acknowledge that much of the wealth now being made by growers is due to the efforts of Stark Bro’s. Stark Bros have made the little town of Louisiana, Mo., (called “ the home of hardy fruit trees,” from its north central location), the greatest nursery town in the world. Stark Bro s are a great brotherhood — not a one- man business, but a vast organization of highly skilled nurserymen and business men, presided over by the many trained, experienced descendants of the old Judge. Be sure your trees are Stark Trees. PATENTED Trade-Mark OLD OAK PROCESS Whole Root trees are produced ONLY by Stark Bro’s, and come only from Louisiana, Mo, {Remember the town — Louisiana, Mo.) isiana . Me