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0 Our Friends, Customers AND THE TRADE.

We herewith present you our Annual Catalogue. Thanking you for all past favors, we solicit a continuance of the same, and invite a trial from those with whom we have not yet dealt. We will make it our con- stant aim, as in the past, to grow treesand plants. new and old varieties, and to keep a large supply of all those which have proven of value in this latitude, anid also an assortment for our Northern and Southern cus- tomers. While we exercise the greatest diligence and care to have all our trees. etc.. true to label, and hold ourselves in readiness, on proper proof, to replace all trees that may prove untrue to label, free of charge, or refund the amount paid, it is mutually understood and agreed to, be- tween the purchaser and ourselves, that our guarantee of genuineness shall in no ease make us Jiable for any sum greater than that origimally received for said trees, etc., that shall prove untrue.

It is to our interest to give customers their choice as far as possible. We wish every customer to have a full equivalent for their money. We will continue in the future, as in the past, to use all diligence and care to have our trees true to label and number one of its class and grade.

In ordering, state whether Standard or Dwarf Trees are desired, and in case some of the varieties ordered should be exhausted. please state whether and to what extent we shall be permitted to substitute. ‘This is necessary, from the fact that we have adopted a rule not to substitute in retail orders unless expressly desired to (lo so. Persons unacquainted with the different varieties of fruits would do well to leave the selection in part at least, to us; in which case we will use our very best judgment in selecting the best varieties for the purpose indicate in the order. Our most careful attention is always given to the packing of trees, etc., so as to secure safe transportation to any distance desired; but in all cases the articles are at the risk of the purchaser after being shipped. A charge sufficient to cover cost of packing materials will be made.

TERMS :—Cash or bankable note for thirty davs. or more if so agreed upon. At the low prices given in this catalogue we cannot afford to take any risk. ‘To parties well known to us to be prompt paying, we will give short time on part payment. Unknown correspondents are expect- ed to remit with order to ship.

REMITTANCE—At our risk if made by Postal Money Order on Villa Ridge. Ill.; Express Money Order, or Money by Express prepaid; or draft on New York, Chicago, or St. Louis. (Please bo NOY SEND PRI= VATE CHECK, unless you add the cost of collection.) Drafts and money orders should be made payable to GEO, GOULD & Son. ‘

INSURANCE—We do not guarantee stock to live, nor will we replace free of cost that which dies or fails to grow at prices in this list, nor can we in view of the various incidents that it is subject to, as the success or failure depends largely upon climate, conditions, manner of planting

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Ui PRERS .<—

The first fruit, both in importance and general culture, is the apple. Its period, unlike that of other fruits, extends nearly or quite through the year. By planting judicious selections of Summer, Autumn and Winter sorts, a constant succession can easily be obtained of this in- dispensable fruit for family use.

The following prices are for quantities specified, but where large orders are given, five at ten rates, fifty at hundred rates, five hundred at thousand rates.

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APELEATREES:

STANDARD LEADING KINDS. Each 10 100

1000 Two year, G to 7 feet, extra'selected.......$ 15 $125 $1000 $90 00 Aiwo- yearsrortoG feet ys ete asa. 6/.t ee ela 123 1 00 900 8} 00 AD WO My.aTr et COD LECL,. opie eae. went sis, aac ak 10 90 8 00 80 00 AGT ADS, 2 Vears 1 MONG NC Claret jaepe ovis -terace ld< +1 25 9 90

SUMMER.

YELLOW TKANSPAKENI—Tree a good grower and unusually early bear- er, and is considered the most valuable early apple yet produced. Fruit of good sizeand quality: skin clear white, changing to a beau- tiful yellow when fully ripe. First week in July.

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Earty HArvest—( Yellow Harvest)—Medium to large, pale yellow; fine

Ni flavor; tree a moderate grower and a good bearer.

RED JUNE—Small or medium, deep red, good, productive, hardy, a free grower. Commands a high price in all markets.

Horsk—An old and tried variety. Fruit large, round, somewhat con- ical, surface greenish yellow with often a tinge of red on the side

\ toward the sun. Flavor, sub-acid; quality, good. August.

DUCHESS OF OLDENBURG—A large, beautiful Russian apple; roundish, streaked, red and yellow; tender, juicy and pleasant. A kitchen

- apple of the best quality, and esteemed by many for the dessert, Tree a vigorous, fine grower, and a young and abundant bearer.

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BeNONiI—Medium size, roundish, oblong, red; flesh tender, juicy, rich; valuable for the table and market. ‘Tree moderate, erect grower; very productive and profitable; splendid shipper. July.

AMERICAN SUMMER PEARMAIN—One of the best apples for family use there is. J ruit medium, surface smooth, greenish yellow, more or Jess covered with dull purplish red; flavor mild, sub-acid; aromatic, refreshing quality. Best. Season August. .

“ MAIDEN’S BLusH—lLarge, flat; pale yellow, with a red cheek; tender and pleasant. ‘Tree a good bearer; a valuable inarket apple. First of August.

RED BIETIGHKIMER—Of German origin. Very Jarge, roundish; light yellow, nearly covered with red; flesh white, firm, sub-acid, with a brisk, pleasant flavor. Tree a strong grower and regular, heavy bearer. Season, August.

BUCKINGHAM—Fruit large to very large: surface smooth: greenish, yel- low skinned, and striped pale purpilish red: flavor mild sub-acid; quality good. August to September.

Fatt anp Harty WINTER.

MorHrEr—Tree vigorous and productive; fruit medium; skin purplish

\ red: flesh yellowish, tender; very rich flavor. One of the best. October.

GRIMES’ GOLDEN—An apple of the highest quality. MWqual to the best Newton Pippin; medium to large size; golden yellow; tree hardy, yigorous, productive. October.

JONATHAN—Medium to large size, roundish, sometimes oblong: a beau- tiful bright red; mild, delicious, peculiar, sub-acid flavor; one of the finest dessert and.cooking or market apples. ‘Tree a good grower:: moderate, early and regular bearer. September to December.

Rome Beaury—lLarge, roundish flat; mostly bright red; mild sub-acid: very good; sells well; good grower and early bearer.

‘ WINTER.

Varken Rep—New and promising; are of the best keepers: fruit medium: surface solid, red; flavor mild, sub-avid, sprightly and pleasant, rich and good; good bearer, and a good grower. Season December to March.

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V Ben Davis—(New York Pippin)—Large, conical: yellowish, overspread and striped with red; flesh white, juicy and sub-acid. A hardy. erect grower and an early and adundant bearer. One of the best western apples for the market. December.

Renisu May, oR May or Myres—Medium to large, roundish ; sometimes conical: pale greenish yellow, slightly brown in sun; flesh white, firm, fine grain; mild sub-acid, nearly sweet; an excellent keeper.

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MinkKLER—Medium size, roundish, even size, slightly conical; dull, gray- ish red; quality good: valuable family apple. Vigorous, straggling, spreading tree; hardy; a moderate, regular bearer. March.

“ARKANSAS BLACK TWiG—A fine new apple that promises to supercede the wine sap; fruit large, dark red; mild, sub-acid, juicy and rich: good keeper. ‘Tree a good grower and a heavy bearer. A valuable

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Fink—Origin Ohio. A strong, vigorous grower: a profuse bearer ; qual- ity good to very gool; along keeper; desirable. January.

Winesap—Medium, conical; dark red; very smooth; acid to sub-acid, juicy and rich: very valuable for both family and market: tree very hardy and early and constant bearer. December.

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YELLOW SipertaNn—One of the best crab apples: fruit small; surface yellow, one side of which is usually covered with red; often a rich

\ purplish tinge; excellent for jellies and preserves. Autumn.

TRANSCENDENT—Small; red; tree a good grower, and good bearer; not so popular, however, as Yellow Siberian.

Pear TRrEEs.

Plant Standards 20 feet each way—108 trees per acre: Dwarfs 10 to 12 feet apart each way.

Pears should be gathered froin the trees and ripened in the house; some are worthless if left to ripen on the trees and all are better in quai- ity if properly ripened indoors. Summer pears should be gathered at least ten days before they would ripen, and autumu varieties two weeks. Winter pears should be permitted to hang upon the trees until late— until the leaves have fallen if they will remain that long—then gathered and treated the same as winter apples. Dwarf Pears are those budded upon Quince stock, and although valuable for those who have but lim- ited space for planting, yet are by no means so reliable or productive as standard trees. ‘hose varieties marked with a * are especially recom- mended as dwarfs.

Rach 10 100 NwiOnyeata Oo waUie Wi Om NCCU wre oul tiated serch $ 30 $2 50 $20 00

AUP Svat: SCAM (LULCsOAUO NO) LECUS elas aate ha) strana =r 40 350 25 00

SEONG Rao) ONO S Aas sn Atel ecg ah Se 40 33:50, 30 00

Neen SOTO DLCEL Eee ieee ee ee 35 350 25 00

DOYENNE D’Eve—Very early; clear yellow, shaded with red: a juicy, sweet pear; tree vigorous and productive; bears young. July.

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BLoopGoop—small, roundish; yellow, with russett dots; melting, with a rich, sugary, aromatic flavor; tree vigorous and productive. Sea- son, last of July. Profitable.

KoOoONCE—A new and promising early pear. It was discovered on a gen- tleman’s farm, about a half mile from the nursery. It is without question the very best early pear. It comes in with the Harvest Belle, but is a pear of much better quality, and does not rot at the core. The fruit is large an l handsome; surface yellow, one side of which is usually covered with red, containing brown dots. TREE FREE From BLIGHT. A vigorous grower andl heavy bearer. There has been a long felt want for a good early pear. AlJl are either small or of very inferior quality. This supplies the need, and at the low price we sell it we feel it will meet the approbation of all. We have fruited it for several years and have been supplying a local demand with trees. It has given entire satisfaction and all are loud in its praises. We haye them to offer this year only as one year olds, 8 to 4 feet. Price, 50 cents each; $30 per 100.

Earty Harvest PEAR—This variety is very largely grown on the Ohio river for the Cincinnati market. The tree is very robust, and is perfectly free from blight, and bears immense crops of the most beautiful fruit, which sells for highest prices. July,

CLape’s Favorite—Large, delicious: good grower, productive. Ripens in advance of Bartlett; rots unless picked early, Midsummer. *BARTLETT—Large, clear yellow; juicy, buttery, excellent: thrifty,

young, a heavy and regular bearer; verv reliable and popular. Late

summer.

BEURRE D’ ANJOU—Large, russety, yellow with red cheek; buttery, melting, superb: vigorous, productive, reliable, popular. Late autumn. 2

*HowrLt_—One of the finest American pears: large, handsome, sweet, melting. ‘T'ree very vigorous, hardy and productive. September and Ovtober.

CLAIRGEAU—(Beurre Clairgeauj)—Very large, pyviform; yellow and red; handsome and attractive; tlesh yellowish,nearly melting; keeps sound a long time after being gathered. ‘ree a free grower and an early, abundant bearer; a magnificent and valuable market fruit.

*SECKEL—The standard of excellence in the pear; small but of the high- est flavor. Tree astout, slow, erect grower. Septemberand October.

Lawson—Medium size, clear, beautiful yellow, having a brilliant crim- son on the sunny side, but like several varieties of market pears is of poor quality.

Ipauo—New, and has a wonderful reputation; very large, surface rough and uneven, yellow with faint blush on sunny side, covered with fine brown dots; flesh white with fine grain; flayor mild sub- acid; rich, aromatic, juicy; quality good; tree vigorous, and said to be free from blight. Heavy and regular bearer. Season August to September. Price, each, 75 cents. $40 per 100.

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KIEFFER—( Kietfer's Hybrid )—Said to have been raised from the seed of the Chinese Sand Pear, accidentally crossed with Bartlett or some other kind. Large: skin rich golden yellow, sprinkled thickly with small* dots, and often tinted with red on one side; flesh slightly coarse, juicy, melting, with a pronounced quince flavor. Tree very

\ vigorous, and an early and great yielder. October.

*Ducuessk D' ANGOULEME—Large and magnificent fruit, often weighing over a pound: greenish yellow, a little russety; melting, juicy, but- tery and delicious. Grows usually asa dwarf. Last of August and September.

CHERRY TREES.

The sour varieties of Morello species can only be relied on in South- - ern Illinois, mostly grafted or budded on Mahaleb, In our heavy clay soil the trees are impatient of drouth, and also of excessive rains in mid- summer. Newly planted cherry need extra care to get started, and should always be planted in very early spring or fall, late planted sel- dom do well. Cherries do not flourish on water soaked sub-soil, should be planted on the best soil with natural drainage.

Each. 10 100 On Mahaleb, branched, stocky, 4 to 5feet........... $ .25 $2.50 $25.00 On Mahaleb, branched, medium, 3 to 4 feat BIA ct 4 -20 2:00 2000 A Barty RiCHMOND—An_ early

red, acid cherry; very val- uable for cooking and canning. Tree is a free grower, hardy, healthy and very productive.

L. MONTMORENCY—Beautiful, large red, acid cherry; larger and finer than Early Richmosad. Being extra- ordinarily prolific and very hardy, it can be rec- ommended asa variety of great value,

MoRELLO ENGLISH — Large, dark red, nearly black: tender, juicy and rich.

Productive and very prof- isi \ itable; late.

EARLY RICHMOND. byENOUSE—Unquestionably the earliest cherry, ten days earlier than Early Richmond, better qual- ity, tree hardier and a younger bearer. Its early bearing being as

Vv remarkable as its great hardiness. Often bears at two years old. OviveT—Large, deep red: tender, rich, vinous, highly commended. Early.

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NaPpOLEON—This cherry, although au old variety, has only lately been found to be of real value in Southern Illinois. It is a species of the Bigarreau type; a large yellow cherry with one red side; very firm and a good shipper; quality good. It is the only ‘‘sweet’’ cherry that has proven an entire success with us. - The tree is a very vigor- ous strong grower, and an enormous bearer. ‘The trees in fact bear too heavily, thus making the cherries smaller than they otherwise would be. We think it one of the most profitable cherries to grow.

APRICOT TREES. Each. Ten.

Amerivan and Russian varieties, 4 to 5 feet................6 25 $2 00 Moorrakk—One of the largest; orange yellow with red cheek; firm, juicy, with rich flavor. Very productive.

| ALEXANDER— Russian—'l'ree hardy and an immense bearer; fruit large,

yellow, flecked with red; very beautiful; sweet and delicious.

V CATHERKINE—Tree hardy and symmetrical and a good bearer; fruit me-

dium, yellow, mild, sub-acid, rich. The very best early variety, ripens about with the strawberries, May and June. ) af 7 QUINCH TREES. The Quince is a splendid fruit and always brings a fair price. It is a fruit that horticulturists have overlooked for the past few years and hence the demand. It should be planted in deep, rich soil and well cul-

tivated. No tree is more benefitted by manuring than the quince. ‘Twelve feet apart is about the right distance at which to plant.

\ Each. 10 10) Orange and Champion, 2 year, 3 to 4 feet.......... $ 25 $2 00 $20 00 \’ Meech’s 2 VCD OM bOwt ECU ce erareme my AUnnslt Acta peed se, 25°) 2200) 925,00

*’ CHAMPION—A profuse and regular bearer, and its early bearing is re-

markable, commenciug to produce fruit at three and four years old. Fruit large, obvate pyriform in shape, and of a lively yellow color, rendering it very showy and handsome. Flesh tender and in fine

% flavor. Ripens about two weeks later than the Orange.

Mrrcu’s Prouiric—lLarge; skin thin, of a bright golden yellow, ex- cveedingly fragrant and of high flavor; ripens early in October; re- markable for its early bearing, productiveness, uniformity in size,

be regularity in bearing and superior quality.

ORANGE—The best known and most popular of all quinces. Large rich golden yellow.

PEACH TREES.

Rach. 10 100 1000 One year,\from bud|;5 to 6 feet. ...2. 3. ce. $ 15 $1 25 $10 00 $90 00 One vear, from bud, 4 to 65 feet............ a AL ONO) 9 00 80 00 Captain Ede, 4 to 5 feet, 1 year............ 20 a0 10. 00

N ALEXANDER—OF large size, good color and quality, and ripening before

the Hale’s Early. One of the best extra early kinds,

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AMSDEN’S JUNE—This variety originated on the farm of Mr. L. C. Ams- den, and possesses a combination of valuable points unequaled. Trovri’s Earty Rep—Has been largely planted.

It is necessary to a regular succession, and being a good shipping fruit for an early variety must retain an important place. The first early FREE STONE and of splendid qual- NV ity. May Braury—Large, deep yellow, with dark, red cheek: beautiful and highly flavored, An immense bearer and valuable for the \ table or for market. CRAWFORD’s EARLY—A magnificent, yellow-fleshed American Seedling. The trees are moderate growers and very productive: fruit of large size and highly colored.

ELBERTA—A Georgia cross between Crawford and Chinese Cling: very large, well colored. All things considered, the finest yellow free-

\ stone we have. No one can go amiss by planting it largely.

THURBER—One of the best peaches for profit. It is the freest from rot and one of the hardiest in bud. From an orchard of our own, this season, (92) we shipped from 220 trees 3,000 baskets. It is a splen- did shipper and the surest croper. Fruit large; free stone: flesh white, mottled with pale red and carmine.

Caprain Epr—This peach originated with Capt. Ede, of Cobden, 111. Large to very large. Suture extending a little beyond the apex; a rich orange yellow: flesh yellow; small stone; melting, rich, highly flavored freestone. ‘The finest market peach ever yet introduced to

\ the public from Illinois. OL_pD Mixon FREE—An acknowledged standard, always reliable and \ profitable. White with blush. August. OLD Mixon CLING—Large, yellowish white, mottled with red: flesh pale white; very melting, juicy, and of a rich, high flavor. ‘Tree \ vigorous and productive. One of the best cling stones. Stump THE WorRLD—Large, oblong, creamy white, with bright red : cheek; flesh white; very Juicy and highly flavored. A standard va- \ riety. August.

LEMON CLING

Size large, in form resembling a lemon; bright golden yellow, sometimes tinged with a little red; very juicy and high fla- V vored. Superior market fruit. : Warps Lare—Holds the same rank in quality, being white-fleshed, su- \ perior quality, juicy, rieh, sweet, high flavored. September. CRAWPFORD's LATE.—Al]most universally cultivated as the best of its season; as a yellow-fleshed peach is certainly unequalled in quality and holds the first rank asa profitable market fruit in its season. August.

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Whitt Heara—One of the finest canning peaches; good size: lemon shape; tree good grower and an excellent bearer. October.

‘BeER’s SMOCK—This variety isso very distinct in quality and time of ripening as not to be confounded with any other sort. Very pro- ductive and one of the most popular for canning and evaporating. October,

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PLUM TREES.

Bach 10 100 Y) ERIS AO) OCCU Ss Wea os duedbesooeoeaedhe _. 2... § 2 G2 00, S18 00 l year, 3 to + feet.....-... Dra Calas barr ata icin He Loy OOO OO: Whittaker, 1 and 2 years, 4 to 5 feet.......... elon 50 4 00 30 00

SHROPSHIRE DAMSON—An improvement upon and double the size of the common Damson. Not hardy at the North; very desirable from New York State southward,

LirtLeE BLueE DAMson—Very distinct from Shropshire. Early, and an enormous and sure bearer. Fruit of good quality. Season here Au- gust 15th.

RospinsoN—Fruit rather small; an enormous bearer: slightly oblong: clear,bright red, and of superior quality for an American sort, being

\y sweet, rich and juicy.

GOLDEN BEAUTY—Mediuin, deep golden yellow, when fully ripe; late to

bloom, hence sure to bear, and wonderfully prolific; quality fine: \ _ tree exceedingly hardy.

WiLp GoosE—One of the best known and most popular. Large; deep red when ripe: flesh juicy, sweet, and of excellent flavor. ‘Tree a strong, vigorous grower, and an immense bearer.

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Vee Gee Improved Wild Goose. )—This is a seedling of Wild Goose raised by Dr. Whitaker. It is truly a magnificent plum, averaging about one-third larger than the fruit on the Wild Goose trees grow- ing near. ‘Lime of ripening about the same as Wild Goose. The tree

\ in growth and appearance closely resembles its parent.

Boron—A new Japan plum. It is a large purplish plum, free from the seed: flesh firm: quality good to very good, and a good shipper, Its strong point however is its bearing qualities, being a regular and very profuse bearer: so much so that it has been called by some the ABUNDANCE. It is quite different from our American plums and a valuable addition to them. It is planted largely now by the leading

VV horticulturists. t= LomMBarb—Medium round, oval; violet red; juicy, pleasant and good: \ adheres firmly so the stone: productive. A valuable market variety.

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SPAULDING—Fruit large: yellowish green: flesh pale yellow, with a sugary sweetness; free stone. It is said to be cureulio proof. En- ormous bearer.

GRAPES.

The Grape delights in a warm, _ rich soil and snug exposure, Plant in rows six to eight feet apart and vines about the same distance in the row, dig holes large enough to allow of spreading of all the roots. Cut back the vine to one or two buds and plant them so that only one bud will be above ground, fill the hole with fine pulverized earth. Ashes may be spread on the surface after planting, with good effect. Set a stuke by the side of each vine to tie the young growing wood to. It will be all that is required for first two years. Any manner of pruning that will admit sun and air in the fruit will insure acrop.

We have compiled a little book on Grape Culture. It contains our MOORE'S EARLY. experience for twenty years. Sent by mail for 25 cents.

Bach. 10 100 1000 \ Brighton, rederone year, NOs I iS. ca Soy Sl 25 S350) 25100 Rae cepts saree aS ALI ee fe Peet O0 aes 00 "ePerkins, - “ ut ee Hea Pe Sh oh Peta 15 ] 6 50 35 00 VY Delaware, ‘* ue oe Ne PO a STIR are 15 ] 6 00

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Each 10 100 1000

Wyoming, red, one year, No. 1........... 15 1 25 6 00 Moyer(new) ‘' ‘“ 8 CEA Cea ene 35 3 00

Concord, black, 1 year, No. 1........... 10 90 3 00 18 00 Ives, — “ eh Mien Sey ae ers 10 90 3 00 20 00 Cottage, a6 i SEE I pwetak Oy WU Bey SISOS BOW) Moore’s Early, se ON eantee grasa tN 15 1 25 6 00 Worden’s, ‘ He EL ENS Bs oy 15 1 25 3 50 25 00 Norton’s Va, ‘ Bs tor cill Sa seen VEINS 15 1 25 7 50

Eaton (new) ‘ St GAMA CAE Ri NEE 35 3 00

Empire State, white, lyr, Nol..... SOB SIN ta) 1 50 7 50 Niagara, Re a nie i Papal steerage oa 20 1 25 5 00 25 00 Martha, ue tt EBS one Soe e 15 1 25 4 00 25 00 Moore’s Diamond, “ Bia) ae eee eR 35 3 00

“BRIGHTON—Red; very medium size; bunches long and compact; skin thin; flesh tender, with scarcely any pulp; quality best; sweet, rich

\ and good: vine a good grower and a free bearer.

CaTawBA—Dark red; berry medium size; bunch shouldered and rather loose; skin thick; flesh pulpy but juicy; flavor rich and vinous: vine strong and healthy; heavy bearer and good shipper. It is one of the best and oldest all round grapes. Splendid family grape and very

\. hardy.

CEAMPION—Black; berries large; bunch medium, compact; skin thick ; flesh sweet, juicy, a little pulpy with a foxy flavor. Ripens twenty

\ days before the Concord. Chief value is its earliness.

ConcoRD-—-Black, bunches large shouldered and compact; skin a little tender, but if carefully handled can be shipped well: flesh juicy> sweet, but a little pulpy; vine vigorous and a good bearer. Is a profitable shipping grape.

‘CorraGr——Black; resembles the Concord in size, growth and general ap- pearance but ripens a few days earlier; bunches medium and very compact; flesh tender, sweet and juicy. An excellent table grape; skin firm; a good shipper and keeper; quite free from rot, and in all probability will take the place of the Ives in our locality. It has been grown here for soveral years and has proven itself to be the

/ most profitable grape we can grow.

Ives’ SEEDLING—Black; berries medium; bunch large and shouldered ; skin thick and tough; a good shipper; flesh pulpy; quality good when well ripened; vine hardy and vigorous. It it the leading va-

VY riety in our locality.

NIAGARA—White; berries large; bunch very large shouldered and com- pact, some of them’ weighing a pound; good keeper and shipper; flavor rich and good; vine vigorous and healthy grower. ‘The most

, valuable of the white grapes.

NoOrTON’s VIRGINIA—Black; berries small; skin tough; flesh pulpy but quality good. This little grape has many admirers, the flavor being pronounced excellent by all. Heavy and regular bearer; hardy; ri- pens late. ,

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GOULD’S FRUIT GARDEN AND NURSERY. 11 0 ee EE aes —_—— a PERKINS—Pale red; berries medium; skin thick; flesh tender, rich, juicy and foxy; a strong musky odor; vine very vigorous and productive: entirely free from rot and mildew’ It is a very good general pur- pose grape and strongly coming into favor. kes We can furnish the following, also Goethe, Massossit, Maxa- tawney, Worden, Eaton, Empire State, each 25 cents, per 10 $2.00. See more extended description in “GRAPE CULTURE;? by mail, 25 cents.

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STRAWBERRY CULTURE,

Any soi) that will grow vegetables or corn will grow good Straw- berries, and to give the best results it should be well pulverized. Enrich it. if not rich enough. As soon as plants are received take them from the packages, then loosen the bunches and dip the roots in a puddle of muck or clay soil: then put away out of the sun and wind inacool place until ready to plant. ‘Treated in this way scarcely a plant will fail to grow. Don't leave them in the package and pour water on them assome do, for by so doing the plants will certainly heat and spoil. <All our plants are tied twenty-five in a bunch, and packed in damp moss as lightly as possihle to insure safety in shipping. All complaints of shortage, etc., must be made on receipt of plants.

Below is a list of Strawberry Plants we can furnish. Many of them are the old varieties that have stood the test for years and need noth- ing to recommend them. Of the newer and more promising sorts we append a description. In this lot P stands for pistillate, or imperfect bloomers, and B for those with bisectual, or perfect bloomers. If P plants are used it is necessary to plant with them every third or fourth row B plants, in order that the pistillate bloomers may be fertilized.

100 1000 10 100 1000

Captain Jack, B..:.:. $. 50 $3 00 Bubach No.5, P..$ 25 $1 00 $5 00 \ ERRNO Ll 220 Sip onters ola 50 2 50 Haverland,P..... Zire O0l <0) 00: |AICLA TORN O LY Meiaaen Stree dee AW ep 00) (Greaves Veh. Genoese 25 100) 5100 DONT Oy Eves tae Poke, «le 50 2 50 Gladstone, P..... 50 200 8 00 Sucker State, B....... DO anO0k esses Be cmen nies 25 100 5.00 Cumberland, B........ 50 3 00 Staymen’s No.1.. PAay LOO gaye (030) GMESCEN Uy) (Ere ie. -telalr3 6, 50 ~ 2 50 Lovett’s Eng..... 100 5 00 Michael’s Karly, B.... 50 3 00

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GLADSTONE, P—This is a new berry. It was originated by Mr. James Browner, of this place, and is certainly a wonderful berry. Itisa seedling of the Crescent fertilized by Endicott?’s No. 2. It can be seen at once by those acquainted with the Crescent and Endicott what a valuable berry this would be. It is as large as a Bubach, as productive as a Haveland; as early as the Crescent and as strong a grower and as free a runner as any of the above named kinds. The berries are produced on long stems and hold themselves well up, as the Endicott does. It is firm enough to ship well, and altogether a very desirable berry. We have fruited it for one year ourselves and are very much pleased with it. We visited Mr. Browner’s fields (the originator) this sammer and we never saw in twenty-five years of ex- perience more and finer berries on the same amount of land. ‘They were grand! The sight was magnificent. Pickers could get a quart without scarcely moving, and all the berries were large. They do not ‘‘button” nor grow small at the end of the season nearly so bad as other varieties. T’o sum up its good points, we can say: Ist. It is very productive. 2nd. A yigorous plant and a wonderful runner. 3rd. Very large. 4th. Early. We believe that the Gladstone will become one of the leading berries, and heartily recommend it to our customers as a profitable berry to plant.

; ’Ganvy, B—This is a fine, large berry. Its chief characteristic is its lateness, being fully two weeks later than the Cres- cent. Berry very large and firm; an abundant bearer and a good runner; plants are very large and vigorous. It is one of the best berries we know of for family use or for late market. They need no fertilization, and always bring lots of

\ fine, large berries.

ry that grows. Nearly always appears

double, fan shaped: berry firm for its size;

plant a good grower and bearer. They

always bring a fancy price, and if given

the best of attention in regard to cultiva- tion, soil, etc., is an exceedingly profitable berry.

HAVERLAND, P—This is truly a noble berry. Of all the varieties we fruited_last this year none gave more berries nor better satisfaction. Berry large, very long and conical, and distinctively characteristic shape; flesh firm; flavor excellent: an enormous yielder: wonderful runner and a very vigorous plant; berries are produced on long stems and are so thick that they actually lay, piled up on each other. We are planting heavily of it for our own usein shipping. See what Chicago market report of June 21, 1892, says: ‘“‘Michigan berries sold largely at 50c a case, some down to 25@49 for very poor. Ped-

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dlers got a liberal part of to-day’s arrivals. Early there were sales up to 60@7de, and a few fine shipping brought even a shade more. There were a few fancy Haverland berries from Bridgeman, Mich., very fine and Jarge, which sold up to $1.25@1.50 in a small way.”

JESSE, B—This berry makes a splendid fertilizer for any of the above pis- tillate varieties. It is a large berry and very early. It is a free bloomer and the bloom lasts long enough to fertilize even the late blooms of most pistillate varieties. he berries, being both early

\ and large, always command the highest price.

STAYMEN’S No. 1, P—This berry was originated in Kansas but grown and advertised extensively by Dr. Ferrell, of Cobden. It is an excellent berry of real worth. ‘he chief points are its wonderful productive qualities and positive firmness. <A berry that will ship almost any- where. Season a little bit later than the Crescent.

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Plant in rows five feet apart and plant three feet apart in the row. Keep ground as cool and moist as possible by mulching thoroughly: The currant worm is sometimes very destructive. Should he make an appearance, dissolve an ounce or a table-spoonful of powdered white hellebore in two gallons of hot water,and when cool apply to the bushes with a whisk broom or garden syringe. ‘I'wo or three applications will

_ usually suffice. VicrorRtAa—A very vigorous, prolific, large,late variety that Doz. 100 is coming more into favor every year. We think it is

the most valuable of any of the older sorts............. $ 7d $3 75 “Rep DutcH—Old standard sort; early, sweet, prolific, good, 75 3 50 WHITE GRAPE—Very large, transparent, yellow; a remark- able good bearer; the best white variety.............:.. 75 )~6=6.44.00 = ( ) =) :

GOOSEBERRIES.

Gooseberries require much the same soil and treatment as currants. If planted in a partial shade they are much less likely to mildew, which is the one drawback to successful culture of the best English varieties in this country.

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DoOwNING—Bushes strong and stocky Doz 100 with many strong, sharp spines, Very productive of large, pale green berries, of excellent quality for cooking or table use when fully ripe. Free from mildew, and the most re- liable of any of our American vari-

\- (STL CCS ha ea eee er eae ie me a ree .. § 7 $d 50 SMITH’s IMpROVED—Large; pale yellow- : ish green; sweet, and of excellent DOWNING, quality. Plants vigorous, healthy \ and hardy SiR shee BRIN ne Oh SN LAR TOUS CTE Ae ce ea eat lac 50) 644 00 INDUsTRY—The best Gooseberry yet introduced; vigor ous.up- right growth; heavy bearer; free from mildew. Berries of large size—one and one-half inches in diameter. Ex- cellent flavor, rich and pleasant; dark red when ripe.... 50 4 00

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BLACKBERRIES.

Plant 3x7 feet and 4to 5 inches deep. With these and the other plants and vines, do not give up if growth does not begin at once. When the tender shoots have been broken off I have known them to show no signs of growth for a month and then grow vigorous. Cut off all suckers as you would thistles; cut off all canes when 3 to 4 feet high. Do not cultivate late in the fall, as growth should stop early to harden wood for winter.

Doz. 100 1000 Blacks enerdle Sa) ea ins atti Or aa aa ape eh 0) 7 OMA $1 00 $2 50) $8 00 Vv Barty Harvest—Medium size and firm; small seeds; jet black: ripens with Black Cap Raspberry; of fair quality; a good shipper: moderately hardy.

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SNIDER—Entirely hardy and never known to winter-kill: a marvel of productiveness; berries are of medium size: quality good.

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Tay_or—Fruit of the very best quality; melt- ing and without core; very productive and

as hardy as the Snider. EARLY IPARVEST. :

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RASPBERRIES.

Plant in rows three by six feet. Do not plant too deeply—this is a frequent cause of loss—never deeper than two inches, and be careful not to break the tender shoots. If broken it will grow, but makes more canes and gets started later. After the young germ appears above ground no part of the old cane should be left on, as it will enfeeble the plant. Never hoe deeply about young plants. Cultivate often both

ways the first two years, but do not cultivate very deep, especially near plants. as like most small fruits, they root near the surface.

RED RASPBERRIES.

Doz. 100 1000 Le MUBYA ANG Hen eo candnqun a eear. enovooodeanoooomde eal UO stp) a10eet ty (0[0) IRAN CO CHS? tsifepae tera mae sie aay Seraiuiae es cle tetmeebees Masi citar 100 250 8 00 Guchib ert, wltaien er tae Clay. 0 vas «ace tat ss io ciotopemetela a) pee OOK 200218500

BRANDYWINE—An enormous producer; berry beautiful, highly colored and firm. ‘he most valuable red raspberry for transporting long

distances: brings a high price in market,

RaNCOCAS—As a very early berry this variety holds a high position. It ripens its fruit in a brief space of time, a desirable feature in an early berry, as it generally brings about double the price of a me- dium one. Fruit rather large, roundish, bright crimson, juicy and

i very good quality. Canes with me are hardy and productive.

“CUTHBERT—Is a remarkably strong, hardy variety ; the berries very large; rich crimson, very handsome: sweet, rich, highly flavored: one of the best for market.

TURNER——An old and reliable sort: good size: bright red; fine flavor: very hardy: very productive. and a strong, vigorous grower.

BLACK RASPBERRIES.

Doz. 100 1000 plemlerian daGre no —ipsise hort wee slarcesud soe bate de cue $1 00) $2 50 $8 00 \ soOuherantand OhiO—tips jess: sabres ate leis sso cas 1 00 125 8 00 TyLER—This is remarkable for its great productiveness, earliness, good size, extreme hardiness and good flavor, and is also one of the best \ sorts for evaporating or drying purposes.

: ; = - ; \ SOUHEGAN—A seedling from New Hampshire. Ripens a few days after the Tyler: large, jet black: very productive: perfectly hardy: good \ market berry, On1O—A very valuable black raspberry, said to be the most profitable of all for evaporating, requiring only 23 quarts to make a pound of | dried fruit. A strong grower, very hardy and productive. *KEGG—The largest of the Black Caps in cultivation. A very strong grower, and wonderfully productive. It is one of the best for dry- ing or market.

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DECIDUOUS TREES.

_ We have a fine stock of Soft Maple, White Ash, White Elm, White Birch, of all sizes. Quote prices on application. We make a specialty of landscaping Parks, Yards, Cemeteries, etc. We plant and guarantee to grow. Prices reasonable.

EVERGREENS. (TRANSPLANTED. )

We have a nice lot of Evergreens that have been transplanted two or three times, which we will sell guaranteed at the following prices, if the below direc- tions in regard to planting are followed:

The roots of evergreens should never be exposed a single minute unnecessarily to the sun and wind when planting and removing from the nursery. They should always be planted in good soil. Thorough cultivation and mulching through July, August and September are great helps. Where ground cannot be stirred often, use green weeds, grass, three to four inches of rotten sawdust, or flat rock laid about the trees, or short, half rotten straw. ‘This is very essen- tial to success.

We can furnish Norway Spruce, American Arbor- vite, Globe Arborvita, Arborvits Pyramidalis, White Pine, Scotch Pine, Austrian Pine, Irish Juniper, Swed~ ish Juniper, Red Cedar, at the following prices:

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MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA.

We have a nice lot of these beautiful trees. hey have been grown in pots for two. years, and in the open ground on our farm for one year: They have become hardy and adapted to our soil.

Each Pwio1to; thrice PES bir ccc Moe eis cap aeaee shoe oer eee cee eects Coreen ease ERED) Three to four LEE bess seis eae Weta eden neve el sie aaa ee ES 2 00

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ROSES.

We grow only the hardier varieties of roses, such as will live with but little protection in the open ground all the year. They are mostly Hybrid Perpetual and Hardy ‘Teas.

We furnish well rooted plants, grown one year in open ground, for fifty cents each, or $3.00 per dozen.

LIST OF VARIETIES.

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IED) PS EUUIT IGS Geinte eet croik eaichrh Oe Cas CIELO Ska ates SS oe eae Pee a Carmine So queLberd EspB lances tary acta wan creole Tee OEE ces cy oar na) ne, White ACE AT IN Ce NCTING bic asrses eee. Selle aciele th Merde as. cI Bright Flesh Color HMO MEA eM OML ery cmp int crte7 sees etme rose oe: Chrome Yellow TIRES lala Se tins tb eben oie ou ch che Ne. Be Cane mee ae CoRR Cream Color NG LW NGa agiorn ole debs GRiy aaron ea seine ee ait SEMIS eRe oe Se OE MP White LUCIEN do peloton Circe Gata Wine See ee atin Re Bright Rose Color

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No. OF PLANTS AND TREES ON AN ACRE AT VARIOUS DISTANCES.

35,0880

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