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Its use will save both your time and ours, and will greatly eliminate the possibilities of mistakes. If in doubt as to the method of shipment, it may be left to our judgment. Terms. Cash. Send postofhice or express money order, registered letter, bank draft or check. No order will be sent C. O.'D. unless accompanied by one-half the amount. Substitution. Please state when ordering an assortment whether substitution will be allowed, as we are at liberty, when no instructions accompany the order, to use other varieties as nearly similar as possible. It often happens we can offer a better selection than named in the order, and will gladly do so when permitted. We never substitute on large orders for commercial planting without consulting the customer. Packing. No charge is made for packing on retail orders to any point in the United States, Canada or Mexico. When extra packing is necessary for, shipments to Foreign Countries, a charge is made only to cover cost of material. Inspection. Every shipment we send out will carry a certificate of inspection. Im- mediately upon making the shipment, we mail to the Commissioner of the County of des- tination a manifest with the name of the party to whom shipped, giving a list of contents and where stock is grown. The local inspectors, being thus advised, examine the stock again on arrival at destination. Errors and Omissions. With the best of us, mistakes sometimes occur. If our cus- tomers will notify us promptly, we will cheerfully rectify any mistakes that may occur. Guarantee. The Armstrong Nurseries will exercise care to have’ all stock true to name, nevertheless it is understood and agreed that should any stock, prove untrue to name, the Armstrong Nurseries shall be liable only for the sum paid for the stock which may prove untrue, and shall not be liable for any greater amount. The Armstrong Nur- series book all orders with the understanding that same shall be void should injury befall the steck from flood, drouth, frost or any other causes beyond their control. All freight and express charges are to be paid by the purchaser. Visitors. Our nurseries are open to visitors. Inspection will prove our products are the bebt that experience, good cultivation and favorable conditions can produce. Not open on Sunday. Sincerely Armstrong Nurseries Ontario, California. Telephone Ontario 102 Copyright, 1927, by John S. Armstrong rele, is EIR ee - SCENES IN THE ARMSTRONG NURSERIES 500 Acres Devoted to Growing Trees and Plants CC $7 Armstrong Nurseries (WY Mie 7 ees Select Avocado andSub-Tropical Fruits Avocados are divided into two classes: the thick-skinned varieties and the hardier, thin-skinned sorts, each having its own advantages and different climatic requirements, so that the fruit may be grown successfully over a large range of territory. The thick-skinned varieties are best adapted for commercial planting, owing to their large size and shipping qualities. The thin-skinned sorts are smaller and are poor ship- pers, but because of their hardiness, it is possible to grow them successfully over a comparatively wide range of country, particularly where the climate is not too severe for the hardier varieties of citrus fruits, and because of their excellent flavor and quality and unusually prolific bearing, are highly esteemed for home use and nearby markets. New varieties of avocados are constantly appearing, and from these we select the most promising to add to those of established merit. The old unprofitable vari- eties have been weeded out. No definite conclusions in the field of avocado pollina- tion have been reached, but doubtless mixed plantings of several varieties will produce more abundant and uni- form crops. If customers are not sure which varieties will be most satisfactory in their location we will be glad to make the selections from the information which we have. The ripening dates given for each variety are only approximate since the exact time of ripening varies with the location. Our avocado trees are grown upon selected hardy Mexi- can seedlings and the buds are obtained from the best fruiting trees to be found. We have specialized in avocados since the industry started in California and there is no better avocado nursery stock in the state than ours. We invite commercial planters to visit our nurseries and make personal inspection. Instructions for planting and caring for Avocado trees will be found on page 63. A copy of these instructions will accompany every shipment of Avocado trees, also a yucca protector for covering the trunk of each tree. Thick-Skinned Avocados These find congenial conditions where the thrives, and include most commercial varieties. Balled, ficld grown, weight 75 to 100 lbs. Prices are for all varieties except Lyon which are $1.00 per tree higher. Lemon Ten assorted Avocado trees at 10 rate Each Per 10 Guitow Galea t=. ee ccs trees tee ee eee te $5.00 $45.00 SE Lom Ow teeta Sie ee ey geet, 4.00 35.00 4 tor 5 feet... 2.) SE ee eee oe ee ee 3250 32.50 SMLOM4 Bleete eee nn eae pal en. oe SEL) 30.00 Dickinson. Medium size fruit, averaging 9 to 16 ounces; oval shape. Has a very thick skin, and is there- fore an excellent shipper, and the color is an attractive dark purple. A vigorous grower and very prolific bearer, but is not as hardy as some other Guatemalan varieties. June to October. Benik. One of Wilson Popenoe’s Guatemalan introduc- tions recommended for ~experimental planting. Pear shaped fruit, weighing about a pound; of exceptional quality; purplish maroon in color, with a small seed. Ripens May to August. Dickey A. A pyriform fruit, 12 to 16 ounces in weight; purplish brown in color, with a very thick skin. Smooth, clear yellow flesh of fine quality. The seed is very small as compared with other varieties. February to May. Fuerte. Holds the commanding position among Avo- cados at the present time, both for home and commercial planting. The rich quality and high flavor of the fruit keeps it in the lead. The fruit is pyriform to oblong; medium size, with a smooth green skin which separates readily from the creamy, yellow, buttery flesh. Seed medium; tight in cavity. Fruit usually picked in winter but in some locations have been known to ripen in late fall and early spring, the fruit hanging on for a long time after ripening. Possibly the hardiest of its type. October to June. FUERTE AVOCADO TREE In Fuli Bearing 28 Months from Our Nursery SPINKS AVOCADO A Large Thick-Skinned Variety Dutton. A new variety originating near Anaheim which is rapidly gaining favor. Pyriform in shape, averages one pound in weight; dark purple with a thick slightly pebbled skin; very rich flavor; an early and heavy bearer. The tree is a vigorous grower and ranks only slightly below Fuerte in hardiness. February to April. Ishim. A promising new midwinter variety which is thought to be a cross between Guatemalan and Mexican strains. Fruits average 14 ounces; dark purple, roundish oval, with thin skin and medium seed. Of good quality but not thoroughly tested. January and February. Linda. The largest avocado commonly grown in Cali- fornia, averaging 2 pounds; round, with a rough purple skin, and its immense size does not detract from its quality, which is very high. The tree has very beautiful bronze foliage, but is rather tender and should only be planted in the warmer sections. May to October. Lyon. For early and prolific bearing the Lyon has no superior, as it usually bears the second or third year after planting. Fruit large, 16 to 18 ounces; conical in shape, with a rough green skin; very finely flavored. Tree is an upright, slender grower, requires little space and is suitable for interplanting. Difficult to grow in the nur- sery, hence bringing a higher price. April to July. Mayapan. Although only recently introduced from Guatemala by Wilson Popenoe of the U. S. Dept. of Agri- culture, this variety is showing up well as a commercial fruit, because it bears young and consistently. Nearly round, averaging | pound; brownish purple, with a thick skin, and of very fine quality. The fruit seems to hang on well in heavy winds and the tree is tall and slender. May to August. Nabal. One of the most attractive of the new Guate- malan introductions with green, nearly round fruits, slightly less than a pound in weight. Characterized by an extremely beautiful tree. The name, from the native dialect means “‘abundance”’ and was given because of the heavy crops on the parent tree. June to September. Puebla. As with the Fuerte, the tree has proven exceptionally hardy and vigorous. Flesh has a rich nutty flavor; color cream, buttery in texture. Skin thin and might be classed among the thin-skinned varieties since it belongs to the Mexican race. Form roundish oval; of medium size; seed medium. Matures December to February. Panchoy. A very promising introduction from Guate- mala with pear shaped fruits about one pound in weight, with a rough thick dark green skin. Beautiful clear flesh with a very small seed. Ripens in the summer but the fruit will hang on until Christmas. A _ spreading, fast growing tree. June to August. xy Uk Armstrong Nurseries (WW yw7i Queen. Very large, pear-shaped fruit, somewhat corru- gated, weighing 14% to 2 pounds; purplish maroon in color, and of excellent quality. Makes a beautiful spread- ing tree but is rather tender. March to October. Spinks. Fruit nearly round; 16 to 20 ounces; purplish black; rough, thick skin. The cream colored flesh is of wonderful quality and the seed is small. Although not a good long distance shipper, the heavy crops, borne while the trees are young, and the fine quality, makes the Spinks a good home fruit. February to November. Ward. Tree vigorous with handsome foliage. Fruit weighs from 12 to 20 ounces. Flesh rich yellow to medium green; quality good with high oil percentage; smooth, medium thickness. December to February. Thin-Skinned Avocados The thin-skinned varieties are the hardiest and there- fore, may be planted in a large range of territory in Cali- fornia, but where high winds prevail care should be taken to plant the trees in protected places. skin turns to dark purple; Blooms in April. The young trees should be protected when the ther- mometer goes as low as 28 degrees above zero. Older trees—five years or more—have passed through weather 20 degrees above zero without serious injury. The fruits of these varieties weigh from 4 to 10 ounces, and as the skin is thin there is practically no waste in paring. The flavor compares very favorably with the larger thick-skinned varieties. Balled, field grown, weight 75 to 100 lbs. Ten assorted Avocado trees at 10 rate Each Per 10 6) sito 8) eee to Sk oe ee eet ee $5.00 $45.00 5 to 35.00 4 to 32.50 3 to 30.00 Blake. Quite hardy, passing through the freeze of 1922 successfully in all sections. Shape pyriform, bottle- necked, 4 to 41% inches long; skin very thin; color light green; flesh creamy yellow, smooth and buttery; highly flavored. Tree of vigorous upright growth. Season Sep- tember and October. FUERTE AVOCADO The Standard Variety for Commercial and Home Use Armstrone UK ~ Nurseries (QR Blackbird. home planting. An exceptionally good hardy Avocado for Shape elongated oval; dark purple skin; medium size; flesh not very rich but mild and buttery. Bears well and is the earliest thin skin on our list. The purplish black skin has a beautiful gloss. August to October. Caliente. A hardy thin skin fruit of excellent quality, which has the distinctive reputation of bearing heavy and regular crops in all sections in which it has been planted. The purple fruits are larger than most thin-skinned vari- eties and are borne almost immediately after planting. Fine quality. September and October. Ganter. Medium size, form oval to oblong; skin thin of greenish color; flavor and quality excellent; tree vig- orous, uniform and one of the most dependable bearers, fruiting early; desirable for home use in interior sections. October to December. Gottfried. A Mexican variety originating in Florida and worthy of trial in California. Oval fruit, about a pound in weight, with greenish-purple skin and_ rich buttery flesh. August to October Mexicola. A new thin-skinned Mexican variety origi- nating in Pasadena. The parent tree has never failed to bear heavily and regularly each year and is quite hardy. Usually bears fruit the second year after planting. Fruit averages 4 to 6 ounces; purple in color; of excellent quality. September and October. Northrup. Form pear-shape, of medium size, weighing 6 to 10 ounces; of fine texture; excellent quality and flavor; skin thin and of purplish color; seed cavity tight; keeps well. This variety bears two crops a year, the main crop from October to December, and a lighter crop from April to June. Tree hardy and vigorous. Robertson. One of the best thin-skinned varieties. Fruit round, medium size; tree a very fast grower and has proven a good bearer. Recommended for home gar- dens. September and October. Two Varieties on One Tree The subject of the pollination of Avocados has engaged the attention of Avocado growers for some years. Our method of growing two varieties on one tree is designed to help solve this problem, and they are especially recom- mended for planting in gardens where space is limited. These trees are grown by placing a bud into a seedling in the fall of the year when the seedling is one year old. The bud then grows to a tree five feet in height in the summer following, when a second bud of another variety is inserted which starts to grow at once, making a two variety tree with good strong body and branches by December lst, when it is dug. We can supply the following combinations only: Black- bird, Ganter, or Puebla budded on Caliente; Dutton on Puebla; Puebla on Fuerte; Lyon on Puebla. Thrifty trees, balled, 5 to 6 feet, weight about 80 pounds. Each, $7.50. CALIENTE AVOCADOS More Than 100 Fruits on This 2-Year Tree Extra Large Combination Avocado Trees These trees are especially grown to meet a demand for large Avocado trees which with proper care should bear in one or two years. Because of their size it is not safe to move these trees with balls of earth around the roots hence they are put in boxes about 2 feet square when taken from the grow- ing ficlds and then thoroughly established, after which they may be removed safely and planted where the trees are desired permanently. Please note these are two-variety trees. One of the varieties named below being budded into a Fuerte tree thus giving fruit through a long season. Size about 11/2 inch caliper near bud, 7 to 8 feet high, heavily branched. Varieties: Dutton, Mayapan, Lyon and Puebla budded into the Fuerte. Price, $12.50 to $15.00 each. LYON AVOCADO GANTER AVOCADO DUTTON AVOCADO Leading Varieties Which We Recommend CHOICEANA FEIJOA Pineapple-Banana Flavored Fruit Feijoas (Pineapple Guava) This attractive tree or large shrub attains a height of about 15 feet, but can be made into a smaller compact shrub by pruning and can be used for a large hedge or border. The upper side of the leaves is glossy green and the lower side silver-gray, while the showy flowers are whitish purple with conspicuous red stamens. The oval or round fruit is delicious to eat and has a penetrat- ing and delightful aroma which lasts for days and is sug- gestive of pineapple, strawberries and bananas. It is a valuable plant for most of California, since it makes a beautiful ornamental shrub, and its perfumed Cigi Amstrong Nurseries (MVS N fruits are excellent for eating fresh, for jelly and jam. It is not injured by temperatures as low as 16 degrees above zero. It also stands considerable heat and may be planted in any of the interior valleys of California, making a beauti- ful ornamental shrub, producing at the same time its use- ful, perfumed fruits. It is advisable to plant two vari- eties in order to provide cross-pollination and insure a crop. Choiceana. We have coined this word, pronounced Choic-e-ana, for this variety, because the fruit is indeed choice and has a pleasant banana flavor. The fruit is the size of a large hen’s egg, 3 inches by 2% inches. Ripens in November. Specimen plants, extra size, $3.50; bushy plants, balled, $2.50 each, $20.00 per 10; quart containers, 75c each, $6.50 per 10. Coolidge. Not as large as the Choiceana but of the same shape. Skin smooth; flavor very good; an excel- lent bearer. Ripens in November. Balled bushy plants, $2.00; potted, quart containers, $1.00 each, $9.00 per 10. Superba. So named because it is a superb Feijoa. Sim- ilar to Choiceana but almost round. Ripens in November. Fine bushy plants, balled, $2.50 each, $20.00 per 10; quart containers, 75c each, $6.50 per 10. Seedlings. Suitable for ornamental plantings and often bear crops of good fruit, but there is no certainty as to its size or quality; makes a striking hedge or low back ground. Potted, | to 1% ft., 60c each, $5.00 per 10. Guavas (Psidium Cattlzianum) The Guava is much sought for jelly making and pre- serving, and is greatly relished eaten out of the hand when fully ripe. The Strawberry Guava may be used as an ornamentil shrub to advantage, either as a single specimen plant, in groups, or as a hedge or large border. Ripens in October and November. See planting instructions page 63. Strawberry Guava. (Psidium Cattleianum.) A fine glossy-leaved shrub or small tree, which produces in abundance a luscious fruit about the size of a large strawberry; round and deep reddish-brown color. The fruit is highly prized for table use when fresh, and for jams and jellies has few equals. Field grown. Extra large fruiting size, 21% to 3 ft., balled, $1.75; balled, 2 to 2% ft., $1.00 each, $9.00 per 10; potted, gallon con- tainers, 1144 to 2 ft., 75c; quart containers, | to 1% ft., 50c each, $4.00 per 10. Yellow Strawberry Guava. Similar in habit of growth to the above. Fruit is yellow, being large and of milder flavor than the common red variety. Field grown, balled, 1% to 2 ft., $1.00 each, $9.00 per 10; potted, gallon containers, 2 to 3 ft., 75c; quart containers, 11% to 2 ft., 50c each, $4.00 per 10. Lemon Guava. (Psidium Guajava.) One of the finest of the Guava family; large, pear shaped, yellowish fruit; the bush is somewhat tender and should be grown only in the most favored localities. Potted, gallon containers, 1% to 2 ft., $1.00; 4 in pots, 1% to 2 ft., 75c. NATAL PLUM STRAWBERRY GUAVA Three Sub-tropical Fruits for Preserving and Making Jellies YELLOW STRAWBERRY GUAVA UWS NESS as Loquats (Eriobotrya japonica) The Loquat is widely grown in California not alone for its fruit, but also as an ornamental tree. Since it is the earliest of the spring fruits, it is much relished. It is used for making jellies, sauces, and also for dessert pur- poses; fruit ripens from February to June. The tree does best in our coastal regions. See planting instructions page 63. Ten assorted Loquats sold at the 10 rate Each Per 10 Balled, 4 to 5 feet.............. ee 9 O0MES 21.910 Balled, 3 to 4 feet. 2.50 22.50 Balled, 2 to 3 feet.......... : DAKW) 17.50 Balled salto tonz utec tec ose secon cence 1.50 12.50 Write for special prices on quantities. Advance. One of the best Loquats for general use; large pear-shaped fruits; borne in compact clusters; skin deep yellow in color; flesh white, juicy and of pleasant flavor. Bears well and consistently. Ripens March to June. Champagne. The individual fruit is larger than the Advance, and of the very finest quality, but it does not bear quite so heavily. Clusters of fruit large and loose; skin deep yellow with grayish bloom; flesh white, melting and very juicy. Ripens April to June. Early Red. The earliest variety. Medium sized fruit in compact clusters, the surface being yellowish orange, sometimes tinged with red. The flesh is pale orange, very sweet and juicy. Ripens February to April. Premier. One of the finest Loquats for home use, bear- ing large orange-yellow fruits of excellent flavor. Flesh white, sweet and juicy. A very heavy bearer. Ripens April and May. Thales. A fine Chinese variety; one of the largest loguats grown. The shape is round to pyriform; the skin is thin, tender and orange in color. The flesh is orange colored, firm and meaty, with rich, distinctive flavor. A different type from the other varieties. May to June. Sapotas (Casimiroa edulis) The White Sapota or Casimiroa Edulis grows to a height of 20 to 30 feet. The tree is a strong grower of rather spreading habit, with large five-fingered leaves. It thrives well near the coast and in the milder sections of California. About as hardy as the Lemon. The fruit is one of the most delicious of the sub-tropical fruits which may be grown in California. Galloway. (New.) From a seedling Sapota tree sold by us to Mr. A. E. Zapf of Orange, some years ago comes this new variety. Tree is a good strong vigorous grower and serves as an ornamental shade tree. Fruit usually as large as a medium sized apple, flattened in shape, with a rich sweet aromatic pleasing flavor. Begins bearing early and so far has borne full crops of excellent fruit, which ripens from December to May. In 6x6 in. boxes, $3.09. SUPERBA FEIJOA New Large Apple-Shaped Feijoa Natal Plum (Carissa Grandiflora) A striking and exceedingly ornamental flowering and fruiting shrub for specimen planting, also for hedges. Grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet with a spread of 6 to 8 feet, but may be trimmed to any desirable shape. Branches spiny with beautifully shaped, glossy leaves; flowers large, white and fragrant. Fruits which ripen almost continually—although the largest crop matures in the late fall—are of an attractive brilliant red color, about the size of a date and are edible. When cooked the fruit makes a delicious sauce hardly distinguishable from Cranberries. Excellent for jams. Recommended for home planting. Tender, suitable for planting only in warm loca- tions. Potted, gallon containers, $1.25 each, $11.00 per 10; 4 in. pots, 75c each, $6.00 per 10. EARLY RED LOQUAT CHAMPAGNE LOQUAT THALES LOQUAT Varieties Which Cover the Season; Early, Mid-season and Late fiesta te a bee, HADEN MANGO A Wonderful Fruit for Frostless Locations Mango (Mangifera indica) Only a few trees of the Mango are now growing in California and these are mostly seedlings. They bear well and fruit is very good. Tree tender, and should only be planted in protected, almost frostless situations. See planting instructions page 63. Haden. Size medium to large; average weight one pound; shape oblong; color rich golden yellow, carmine on side exposed to light; purple bloom; skin smooth; flesh golden yellow, tender, melting, sweet and delicious. Sea- son July-August. In 6x6 inch boxes, $5.00. Queensland Nut (Macadamia Nut) A sub-tropical nut tree from the Eastern Coast of Australia. It is a beautiful ornamental tree with a dense rounded head of long narrow dark green leaves, and attains a height of 20 to 35 feet. The nuts are about 144 inches in diameter, round and hard shelled, with a tender white kernel very rich in oil. In delicacy of flavor they resemble the Brazil Nut but are milder and more tender. The trees begin to bear in 5 or 6 years from planting and usually bear good crops. It is healthy and vigorous, is not subject to serious pests or diseases and does not require more than ordinary care. Even when young the trees are not damaged by temperatures higher than 26 degrees. For ornamental planting alone the Macadamia is a beautiful tree and with the additional value of annual crops of excellent nuts it should be generally planted. Potted, 3 gallon cont-iners, 2 to 3 ft., $3.00; 6x6 in. boxes, 14% to 2 ft., $2.50. Cherimoyas (Anona Cherimolia) Commonly known as Cherimoya or Custard Apple. One of the delicious sub-tropical fruits worthy of cultivation. The tree grows to a fair size and forms a well-rounded top. The fruit is much relished when eaten out of the hand or as a table delicacy; pulp of a custard-like con- sistency. Plant only in favored situations. Booth. A new sort from Mr. Booth’s place in Holly- wood. Fruit large, elongated in shape; skin rough;. flesh light yellow; exceedingly delicious and rich in flavor. February to April. Budded trees, $3.00. Deliciosa. A fine variety originating on the grounds of Mr. C. F. Wagner, Hollywood; fruit large; shape irregular; quality good; flavor delicious. Single fruits weigh up to 114 pounds. January. Budded trees, $3.00. 8 = =e: ZP — ——- Fruiting Bananas (Musa) Fruiting Bananas are too tender to plant in most ou Southern California but there are some frostless districts where they will thrive and bear fruit. Our plants are strong and well established and should bear fruit within 2 years. Cavendish. A dwarf Banana attaining a height of 6 to 10 feet, and bearing large bunches of big fruit. One of the hardiest of the fruiting species, and not damaged by winds because of its small size. 5 gal containers, $6.00. Harts Choice. Taller and more tropical looking than the Cavendish, growing to 25 feet. Shows a pink color on trunk and leaf stems and with its big leaves is very orna- mental. Bears large fruit of a very fine flavor. The leading Florida variety. 5 gal. containers, $5.00. Carob—St. John’s Bread (Ceratonia Siliqua) The Carob is a handsome evergreen tree of great value for street and shade planting. For this purpose seedlings are usually planted (see page 42 for seedling trees). However the Carob also bears pods very rich in protein and sugar and which make valuable food for stock. Budded trees of known quality and bearing habit, such as the variety we list below, must be planted in order to secure pods. The trees do well in practically all parts of California and Arizona where the temperature does not go below 20 degrees. Bolser. A perfect flowering variety (with both male and female flowers) which bears very heavy crops, often producing the first year. Chemical analysis by University of California shows 52% sugar. An excellent ornamental also. In 5 gallon containers, 5 to 6 ft., $3.50; 4 to 5 ft., $3.00; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50. Olives The quality of our olive trees is best proven by the olive groves now producing in all sections of the State from the far north to the southern boundary. In advance of digging and shipping we prune olive trees back usually to two or more feet in the nursery row, according to size and caliper of tree. See planting instructions page 63. Prices for Manzanillo and Mission. Each Per 10 Iisinchicalipe resets seer eee eee $2.00 $17.50 S/atoy lmeinchy Calipers reea eee cee eee 1.50 12.50 5g) to) S4msinchi icalipe nesses scsese ete 1225 10.00 Teton oein Chie Call pe Wisse ssersee stars ae ae nee 1.00 8.50 Prices for Ascolano and Sevillano 25c per tree higher. Manzanillo. Fruit large, purplish black with light colored specks. The tree is a free grower of rather spreading habit, and a prolific bearer. The ripe olives when cured, are unexcelled in flavor and quality. The fruit ripens early, and therefore this variety is the best for planting where early fall frosts occur. October. Mission. The well-known standard variety introduced by the Spanish Padres. Large trees of this variety are still growing and bearing fruit at some of the old Mis- sions in California. The tree is a handsome upright grower, hence the best for roadside or border planting. Fruit medium to large; makes a rich-flavored, well-colored pickle and a good quality of oil. A heavy producer. November. Ascolano. A superb Italian olive of large size and fine appearance, fruit often equaling in size the French Prune to which it is similar in shape. Its size permits its being sold under the brand “Queen Olive.”” Ripens in October. Sevillano. Of largest size; the variety imported from Spain under the brand “‘Queen Olive;” the best variety for green pickles. October. Olive Trees in Nursery Rows “A; OK | st Ss “ar ¥ey Armstrong Nurseries (YQYRE yy FY. Ne oe a Select Citrus Fruits Extra care at all times is necessary in order to grow a good citrus tree, since if the trees are neg- lected at one stage they may be stunted for life. At all stages in the growth of our citrus trees they are under the constant care of men who have been trained by years of experience in this work. The seedlings are carefully selected for vigor and root growth, and our buds are taken from trees of true type and known vigor. Buds of commercial varieties are sup- plied by the Fruit Growers Supply Company from per- formance record trees. E The varieties we list include the best of all citrus fruits for California and they have all been tried out thoroughly in this state. : ; With our careful methods of packing we ship citrus trees safely to any part of the world. For long distance shipment the earth is entirely removed from the roots and the tops cut back to reduce the weight. Fruiting Size Citrus Trees We can furnish extra size Citrus trees that have already borne fruit in a number of varieties, including Washington Navel, Valencia and Lue Gim Gong Oranges; Lisbon and Villa Franca Lemons; Marsh Seedless Pomelo; Tangerine, Tan- gelos, and Citron of Commerce. boxes, $10.00 to $15.00 each. Price, in large Oranges On Sour Orange Roots Ten assorted citrus trees at 10 rate Each Per 10 2 year, | inch caliper.......... oe 8 $2.75 $25.00 2 year, 34 to 1 inch caliper........ é 2.50 22.50 | and 2 year, 5 to % inch caliper.. Dp d5) 20.00 1 year, 44 to % inch caliper................ Pe EEE 2S 00. 17.50 Write for special prices on quantities. Prices are for trees with roots in a ball of burlap-tied earth, weighing, packed, from 40 to 60 pounds each. Washington Navel. Seedless. Easily heads the list of all oranges, and by reason of its superiority, is largely responsible for California’s world-wide citrus fame. The tree is a thrifty grower, making a well rounded, uniform top; a prolific bearer. Fruit is large; flesh meaty, ten- der, sweet and highly flavored; peel smooth and tough; ideal for shipping. Ripens November to April. Valencia. The only orange which shares the popularity of the Washington Navel. As the Navel season closes the Valencia season begins and lasts through the sum- mer and fall months. The two varieties will supply oranges for the table throughout the year. Tree a strong, vigorous, upright grower; very prolific; fruit medium, oblong, firm and heavy; few seeds. Having no competitor when reaching the market, it usually commands good prices. Ripens April to October. St. Michael. Tree strong and vigorous; fruit medium round and heavy; skin thin and smooth, light color; an abundance of juice; flavor sweet and sprightly; ships well. Tree productive. Ripens February to June. Lue Gim Gong. A variety resembling a high quality Valencia and ripening about the same time, but the fruit is deeper orange red in color, and has been known to hang on the trees for two years in an edible state. Fruit large, rich and juicy. Mediterranean Sweet. Tree of somewhat spreading habit, but does not attain the size of the Navel although somewhat hardier. Fruit uniform size; pulp and skin of fine texture; solid and nearly seedless; flesh orange yel- low. Ripens March to June. Ruby Blood. Fruit medium size, nearly round; skin thin; pulp rich, juicy and sweet, streaked with red when fully ripe, which extends through the peel showing a reddish blush on the outside. The tree is hardy; sym- metrical grower and regular bearer. Ripens Feb. to May. Thomson’s Improved Navel. Medium size; skin thin, smooth and rather tender; highly colored. Fruit matures earlier than the Washington Navel. November to April. ST. MICHAEL ORANGE A Thin-skinned, Very Juicy, Sweet Orange CCL} " A AES -, oP FEL AGES CL CT Sa a Bo Armstrone — B, KIS eae Gad) Pomelos—Grape Fruit Grapefruit is becoming more and more popular as a table fruit. There is much satisfaction in picking fine, large, luscious, juicy fruits from your own trees almost every day of the year, so plant plenty of Grapefruit trees. See planting instructions page 62. On Sour Orange Roots Ten assorted Citrus trees at 10 rate 2 year, | inch caliper 2 year, % to | inch caliper-.. 2.50 22.50 | and 2 year, % to % inch caliper.. E29) 20.00 I year, 4% to % inch caliper... 2.00 17.50 Write for special prices on quantities. Prices are for trees with roots in a ball of burlap-tied earth, weighing, packed, from 40 to 60 pounds each. Foster. This variety has gained quite a reputation in Florida but has not shown up so well in this state, although of fair quality. The flesh is streaked and tinged with a faint pink color. Bears well and the flavor is good. Marsh Seedless. All commercial plantings of grapefruit in California and Arizona are of this variety and it is superior to all others tried. The fruit is large and prac- tically seedless, with a thin rind, abundant juice, and exceptionally fine flavor. The tree is a vigorous and compact grower and bears very heavily. The very finest pomelo. Ripens February to September. Lemons In considering trees for the home garden, too often the Lemon is omitted. From one or two trees, the family may enjoy an abundance of ripe, juicy, healthful fruit all the year round. Lemon trees are not as hardy as Orange trees, but in: planting home orchards, it is not necessary to consider this difference. See planting instructions page 62. On Sour Orange Roots Ten assorted Citrus trees at 10 rate Each Per 10 23year alminchecaliperte ee $2.75 $25.00 2 years, % to | inch caliper-...................--...... 22.50 | and 2 year, % to % inch caliper 20.00 | year, % to % inch caliper 17.50 Write for special prices on quantities. Prices are for trees with roots in a ball of burlap-tied earth, weighing, packed, from 40 to 60 pounds each. Eureka. The leading commercial lemon; fruit uniform and of medium size; rind of fine texture and color; rich few seeds; tree almost in juice; quality the highest; thornless, an important consideration in picking and pruning. Bears heavily and continuously especially dur- ing the summer when lemons are in greatest demand. Shipping qualities the best. Fine for home garden planting. WASHINGTON NAVEL ORANGE Nurseries MARSH SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT l Os py as Ras eZ C2 DSO CTS MEXICAN LIME Bears Heavy Crops of Fine Quality Juicy Fruit Lisbon. This lemon has no superior in quality. Fruit very juicy, with strong acid flavor, free from bitterness; fine texture; good size; few seeds; keeps well. Tree grows strong and bears heavily. Branches thorny. Its hardiness renders it a favorite in many outlying dis- tricts. Main ripening season December to May. Ponderosa. A novelty fruit for home planting, the fruit attaining enormous size, often 12 inches in circumference. The tree is dwarf, quite hardy, and the fruit is of good quality. Usually bears the first year after planting and ripens continuously throughout the year. Villa Franca. Several types of Villa Franca lemons are extant, some quite thorny and somewhat shy bearers. Our trees are grown from buds selected from trees of the thornless, open, fruitful type. Trees are of strongest growth. Fruit of superior quality, large and _ juicy. Ripens from December to May. VALENCIA ORANGE The Three Leading Commercial Citrus Fruits 10 ALGERIAN TANGERINE Three Year Bearing Tree Tangerines and Mandarins Mandarins and Tangerines are known as “Kid Glove Oranges” because the rind is thin and peels off readily. These delicious oranges are greatly relished by all; the trees should be planted generously in small orchards; are also profitable for commercial growers. Ten assorted Citrus trees at the 10 rate Each Per 10 PA SUGEN ES a Pe ae eR i ee $2-510) ~—$22:50 | year 2.25 20.00 Dancy Tangerine. This is the leading commercial Tangerine and the most popular of the Mandarin family; orange-red skin; pulp of best quality, not very seedy; rind separates readily from flesh; juicy, highly flavored; tree strong grower and very prolific. Desirable for home orchards. Ripens February to May. \cy Armstrong’ Nurseries LS DEIR = eTe: Algerian Tangerine. Like the Dancy, this new variety is an upright, vigorous growing tree. The attractive feature of this valuable new Tangerine is that it ripens before Christmas and three months earlier than the Dancy. One may have tangerines for six months in the year by planting both Algerian and Dancy. Fruit deep, reddish orange when ripe; almost round, with a slight protuberance at the stem end. Ripens December to March. King Mandarin. A very high quality Mandarin, par- ticularly well known in Florida. The fruit is very large and flattened, with a rough, thick peel which adheres loosely to the flesh. Deep orange in color. Very few seeds and a delightful aromatic flavor. The latest Man- darin, ripening from March to August. Satsuma (Unshui). The hardiest orange that we grow, and for this reason can be planted where other citrus fruits will not succeed. Fruit is large, flattened; deep orange in color, with a thin rind which peels off very easily, and the fruit is sweet, tender and juicy. The tree is slow growing, semi-dwarf and somewhat of spreading habit, with heavy, dark green foliage, bearing while very young. True Owari type. November to April. Willow-leaved Mandarin. A very ornamental tree with its dense, dark green, willow-like foliage in a dense sym- metrical head. The fruit is of medium size, flattened; deep yellow in color, with a very thin skin. Of excellent quality, with a spicy aromatic flavor. A heavy bearer even while young. January to May. Limes Limes are perhaps the most valuable of all citrus fruits for beverage purposes because of their characteristic quality and flavor. Hardy as the lemon. Ten assorted Citrus trees at the 10 rate Each Per 10 YAS Cal alent cree ote aaa see eer a acon 2 ca nnoeee eee eee $2.50 $22.50 Ney. Cal rues nates eetem eerste Wows - oe te ST) ee Se 2.25 20.00 Ripening season of all limes from December to May. Bearss Seedless. (Tahiti.) The largest and finest lime, the fruit resembling a small lemon. Seedless; very juicy; a high degree of acidity and abundance of the delicate lime flavor. A vigorous, dense, round-topped tree. Fruits mature all the year around. Mexican. An old standard variety, with very acid green fruits of small size. Largely planted commercially because of its very heavy crops. A semi-dwarf tree. Rangpur. This is one of the hardiest of the limes, and bears extremely heavy crops of small fruit of a beautiful deep orange color. Fruit is extremely acid and a little juice makes a lot of ade. Sweet Lime. A very mild lime with little acid. The fruit is large, almost round, very juicy, and the tree grows larger and is hardier than most other varieties, bearing heavy crops. Thornless. A _ beautiful semi-dwarf tree with dense, dark green foliage in a rounded head. Probably the most ornamental of the limes, and in addition bearing excel- lent, medium sized fruit with the true lime flavor. Tree has no thorns. KING MANDARIN Loose Skinned; Wonderful Flavor SATSUMA ORANGE A Fine Early Tangerine Orange 11 KUMQUAT Small Olive-Shaped Orange COT PS LOE EA EEE LI? SAKE FOUR YEAR OLD JUJUBE TREE Produced 150 lbs. of Fruit this Season Insert: Lang Jujube, 2 Natural Size Kumquat 3 year, fruiting size 2 Byear ib us hy ree ee ee eo EEO Ee Nagami Kumquat. The smallest citrus fruit, the most ornamental, and possibly the hardiest in general cultiva- tion. The tree is semi-dwarf, of round symmetrical shape, and when literally covered with its small, olive- shaped golden fruits in the winter is a novel and beauti- ful sight. The fruit makes the very finest marmalade and candied fruit. Usually bears first year after planting. New and Scarce Varieties of Citrus Fruits Ten assorted Citrus trees at the 10 rate Each Per 10 DANY CANT Se ae ae SEN pass Rent ee a 3 ee $2.50 $22.50 225: 20.00 Chinese Dwarf Lemon. A dwarf lemon introduced sev- eral years ago from China, and which bears heavy crops of excellent fruit while very young. It is hardier than any of the commercial varieties now grown, and is also valuable as an indoor plant in cold climate. The fruit is almost round and has a deep orange color. Citron of Commerce. The variety from which the can- died Citron peel of commerce is made. The fruit is very large and oblong, skin thick and usually rough; tree of low spreading habit; a heavy bearer. Ripens continuously. Sampson Tangelo. This hybrid citrus fruit is the result of a cross between a Tangerine and a Pomelo, but the fruit is entirely different from either parent, being round, of medium size, golden yellow in color, and with a distinct and very pleasant flavor. Bears young and heavily. Ripens February to May. Combination Citrus Trees For the accommodation of home planters who have room for but one Citrus tree in their garden, we offer Combination Citrus Trees upon which will be found a Washington Navel and Valencia orange and a Marsh Seedless Pomelo, all budded on a Eureka Lemon. These varieties being all strong growers, will do well on the same tree, and will produce the various fruits at different times during the year. An interesting novelty for your garden which at the same time is extremely convenient and useful. 2-year, balled, 70 to 85 Ibs. packed. Each $4.00. x ( SY Armstrong Nurseries VQ The Chinese Jujube The Chinese Jujube is a hardy fruit from the Orient, sometimes called “‘Chinese Date” because the appearance and texture of the fruit are very similar to those of the date. Grafted varieties of the Jujube were offered by us two years ago for the first time, and we have had many reports of trees heavily laden with fruit only six months after planting, which illustrates the early and satisfactory results obtained. The Jujube is a small, deciduous tree. The fruit of the larger kinds is from 142 to 2 inches in diameter, may be round, oval, or pear shaped according to variety, has a smooth, brittle skin rich dark brown in color. The flesh is sweet, crisp and rather dry when fresh. The fruit is excellent when eaten fresh, and when picked and allowed to stand, it dries and gains an added flavor. It makes an excellent jam or butter when cooked, but the best way to enjoy tHe fruit is to cook it in a sugar syrup and allow it to dry, when it becomes a delicious confec- tion which we believe will eventually rival the date as a commercial product. The tree is a heavy and consistent bearer, never failing to produce a large crop, and it begins to bear usually at the age of one year. It blooms very late in the spring, avoiding all danger from spring frosts, and the fruit ripens in September and October. Because the Jujube is a sure producer, because it is a highly nutritious, deli- cious fruit, capable of being used in many ways, and because it thrives in locations where many fruits will not grow, it will be a valuable addition to the orchards and gardens of the West and South. Ye particularly recommend it for the interior valleys of California and for the state of Arizona. We have tested the large-fruited varieties introduced by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and have selected four of them as being the best for propagation. We list those under the original Chinese names. Price for stocky, grafted, field grown trees: Each Per 10 4 to 6 feet. = Oili-7D) Flowering Quince. ,.. eee Labels, Lagerstroemia ... Laurustinus ... Laurus, Laurel Lavender 5 Lawson Cypre Lemon Verbena.......+ 6 Leonotis, Liou’s Tail..... 2 Leptospermum 1 Libocedrus .... 1 Ligustrum, i Deutzla seen eneeeee 7 Dianthus ......ee0s05 Seacouacht Digitalis ...-.. 6 8 Dracaena Duranta Elaeagn Elm . us Erythrina Escallonia Eucalyp 53 Eugenia Euonymus ....... 0 Evergreen Pomegranate. . bevince ta ae TUS 4. sae eee eens Etlaesin abs ues sae Lippia ..,.. Liquidambar,. “Sweet” Live Oa Locust .. Lonicera Mackaya .. Maxguolia. . Mandevillea ‘Gum.: sear eeene 1 Matilija Poppy...... Melaleuca Mexican Orange ds eau esis 2 Morava Morus, Mutherry gece ap 5 Serta Msrtle.. .50 Ficus lepens, Fig Vv Ficus, Rubber. Tree..... Flowering pens Gardenia < Gaillardias Gazania Gerbera 1 Geum . errr): BB vevevesvcverecersssOL Gladiolas eee renee steer ene ere Nandina ........ Nerium . ak aS is Oleander Palms . Pampas Grass Parkinsonia ..... Vepper Trees.... Philadelphus .......... Pentstemon Phlox Phormium, 3 Photinia 0 Pinus, Hollyhock Honeysuckle 3 Pace Willow..s..ss0c.-006 Pine.3 5.5 Pittosporum PMlatanus Plumbago Pium. Purple Le: Poinsettia Polygala . Poppy Populus, “Poplar. Special Planting Information BEST TIME TO PLANT Citrus Trees....c.....--ceccecesees-eeee-e---ee-s---- January to June .February to May .-November to May January to March _January to March Deciduous Shrubs. Evergreen Trees... Evergreen Shrubs Roses—Dormant... Bedding Plants.. 1 Sage 4 Salvia ewes eee tane Re tiulepora svceece Khaninus ....... Khynchospermum Robinia .. Kommeya, M ROSCMIBrY seceesseecess HOSES Coceeveces Rubber Tree... es Santolina ,. Scabio-sa . eeeeeee Schinus Sequoia Shasta Daisy Suk Oak . Snowball Solanwn Sollya . Spirea . Statice Sterculia Stokesia Mollie. 2.5.01. Aden ..62 Strawberry Tree... ... -3it Sycamore ......e005- SYrINKA ceeeeeeee sacs 8 Tamarix Tetratheca Teicrium Thuya & Thyme. Tree Protectors Trumpet Flower . Ulmus Elm 2 Umbrella Plant.... S 62 Umbrella Tree....... Verhenas Veronica Viburnum Virginia Creeper. . Weeping Mulberry. Weeping Willow Weigela Wigandia +239 Y¥ “November to June January to March ...January: to April Palms. GIVEN DISTANCES APART No. Plants Distance Apart 2,904 feet by feet feet feet feet feet feet feet feet esse 5 feet by feet y | aie ee 16 feet by feet PROPER DISTANCES BETWEEN TREES AND PLANTS Deciduous Shade Trees.............. ........January to March January to July PLANTS TO. AN ACRE AT No. Plants Distance Apart feet by feet by feet by No. hor 134 5 5 5 6 8 0 2 4 hWWNNN—— OVrovVinocwv@ 1 1 1 1 ‘Variety : - Orange and Lemon Trees.......... OG Es ee ee ees _ Peach, Plum, Apricot, CROFT yn Ses iene Oto 25 =: Gene Nd: Apples). nsnnneesecesosocensencepeacvnrenene 20 to 35 aln 48 to 60 Grape Vines Black and Dewberry Plants. Raspberry Plants Strawberry Plants.............. Eucalyptus for Wind Break. NUE newecnnnenncencanenceencesscnesecnensenrnnnee 1 ee EE YS PS ES oe ae rene The Kruckeberg Press, Los Angeles