Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. WWEex ee KOON \ QW LITTLE S/LVER, N.J. JOHN C. RANKIN CO., 34 CORTLANDT ST., NEW YORK. ADVICE AND TERMS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING. Payments zzvariably in advance. Goods are sent C. O. D. only when 25 per cent. of the amount is sent with order, with return charges added. Remit by Postal Money Order on Little Silver, N. J., Registered Letter, Draft or Express Money Order. Always enclose remittance in same letter with order. Address all letters J. T. Lovett, LITTLE SILver, N. J. Telegraph Office at Little Silver, N. J. Also Telephone connections. Prices of this Catalogue abrogate previous quotations and are for the Spring of 1904 only. The prices quoted are for the quantities specified, but six, fifty and five hundred of a variety will be supplied at dozen, hundred and thousand rates respectively. With apples, pears, peaches and other Fruit TREES, jifly in assorted varieties of a first class may be ordered at hundred rates; but hundred lots of straw- berries, raspberries and other Small Fruits cannot be made up at hundred rates, of less than fifty of a variety, and thousand lots cannot be made up at thousand rates, of less than five hundred of a variety. How to Order.—Order early. Small favors thankfully received always, but I cannot undertake to fill an order of less amount than one dollar, as the cost of recording and filling it would exceed the amount received. Please use Order Sheet, and be sure to write your name and address plainly—give Post Office, County and State—and do this every time you write to me; and be particular to say always how the goods are to be sent—whether by mail, express or freight. State plainly to what point goods are to be sent. Keep a correct copy of the order and check off the Trees, Plants, etc., when they arrive. Persons sometimes forget what they order and make unjust complaint. Ladies will oblige me by prefixing their names with ‘‘ Miss ”’ or ‘‘ Mrs.,’’ as the case may be. I will do my utmost to comply with the wishes of patrons to pack additions to an order, or subsequent orders in one package, or to make reasonable changes in orders, but I cannot promise to do so. During the rush of the shipping season, when many orders are received and dispatched in a day, it would, in some cases, be almost impossible to comply. No change or countermand of an order can be considered as final without my written consent. Shipping.—I deliver all "goods to forwarders here without charge, after which my control ceases, consequently my responsibility also. I particularly caution patrons against ordering Strawberry and Herbaceous Plants shipped by freight; they should always go by express, or in small lots by mail. Transportation charges on all goods shipped by freight or express are to be paid by the purchaser. Nursery stock shipped west of the Mississippi by freight has to be prepaid, and consequently orders for stock to such points by freight must be accompanied by a remittance to cover freight charges, in addition ie ie price of stock ordered; the surplus, if any, will of course be promptly returned to the party ordering. Mailing.—I send plants by mail postpaid, if requested, wherever so noted in connection with a price. Whenever the price does not include postage, the rate of postage is given on all mailable articles, under each heading. Where nothing is said as to postage, the goods are unmailable, as in the case of Trees, etc. When plants are to be sent by mail, it must be so stated in the order and the amount for postage called for included in the remittance. Please remember that the rate of postage to Canada on Plants is double that of the United States; hence in ordering goods by mail, Canadian customers will please remit double the amount of postage asked for. Nothing by mail at thousand rates. Packing is executed with the utmost care. Special pains are taken to pack lightly; thereby reducing the expense of transportation to a minimum. All goods at prices quoted are packed free. Everything is labelled. Substitution.—It is my custom, should the supply of a variety be exhausted (which will occasionally occur in all establishments), to substitute in its stead a similar sort or give the value of another grade of the variety named. When it is desired that I shall not do this, it must be so stated in the order. To simply affix the words ‘‘ No substitution ”’ is all that is necessary. Claims, if any, must be made upon receipt of goods, when they will be carefully and cheerfully examined and, if just, all made satisfactory. Claims made after fifteen days from receipt of goods will not be entertained. I send out only good stock in good condition, carefully packed in all cases; but success or failure depends in so large a degree upon the care and management after received, that I do not, because [ cannot, undertake to guarantee stock to live. Guarantee.—I warrant my stock true to name, with the explicit understanding that should any not prove so I will return the money paid or replace it with other stock, but I am not liable for damage beyond this. A sure indication of the purity of my stock is the fact that customers of former years con- tinue to deal with me. Special Low Express Rates.—Please note that the Express Companies now carry Trees and Plants at a special rate of 20 per cent. less than the regular merchandise rate of 100 pounds, and figure even small lots at this reduced 100-pound rate, the minimum charge, however, being 35 cents on each ship ment. This should be an inducement for patrons to order their plants sent by express. g@s- Should you receive two copies of this Catalogue please hand one to a neighbor who is \interested in fruit culture. Monmouth Nursery (Telephone 2-A), jJ. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY. ORDER BLANK. UD 03 7) cat eee pn a WO 7 Po ROVE. Little Silver, New Jersey. Enclosed find the sum of $.........._...- for which send the following Goods: Amounts: BOLLARS. CENTS. }Quantity VARIETY AND SIZE. eee Se a” ee Ee ee ee | CO ieee te | ee ee ie eh Se aes a ag Ete Total amount of order........... AME: 2a eae oree | any meee trmement eae SNe ee Be Se : Mr., Mrs. or Miss—write plainly. Sie ee gee Ee Fe eek ey , 2 ‘Sitmekelya ls oy Wade ert q aT a irs. Oe) ¥ Eee hy ost STRAWBERRIES. The strawberry is one of my specialties and I grow it by the hundred thousands. As, however, comparativelv small quantities are planted in the autumn, I give but brief descriptions in this list, and refer the reader to the spring issue of my catalogue for fuller descriptions and for illustrations. I grow all my plants by the famous pedigree system and they are very superior in quality to those usuallv sold, having well-matured crowns and an abundant root system. None better are to be had anywhere, of anybody, at any price. In digging and packing we are careful to protect the roots from the wind and sun to prevent drying. All my plants are strictly true to name—a feature that should not be overlooked in these days of sharp competition and the careless labor employed in Delaware, Maryland and other Southern States. We give full count always, tying the plants in bunches of 25 to 27 plants, four of which bunches go to make a hundred. Although my prices are low for such fine plants, yet I am en- abled in many cases to quote still lower prices than those which appear herein; and [| solicit cor- respondence—especially from those who contemplate planting largely the coming spring. Strawberries give the largest yield and the largest berries when grown in rich, well-prepared soil. They do not succeed when shaded by trees or buildings. For hill culture in the family garden set the plants in rows two feet apart and the plants fifteen inches apart in the rows, or if to be worked by horse and cultivator make the rows two and a half to three feet apart and the plants one foot apart in the rows. In either case cut off all runners as they appear. If to be grown in matted rows plant in rows from three to four feet apart and the plants a foot apart in the rows (requiring 14,520 plants to plant an acre), permitting the runners to grow at will. At the approach of winter, as soon as ground is frozen, cover the rows with salt hay or other loose, light material. Light strawy manure is excellent for this purpose. Evergreen branches are very useful for securing the covering in place and are of themselves a protection. The blossoms of all varieties here offered are bi-sexual or perfect, except those marked with the letter P, which are destitute of stamens and are termed pistillate or imperfect. Pistillate varieties must have a perfect-flowered variety planted near them to properly pollenize their blossoms, in the proportion of one row of perfect-flowered plants to about every four or five rows of pistillates. If but one variety be grown, it is, of course, essential that it be a perfect-flowered sort and not a pistil- late one. It is best always to plant at least three varieties—early, medium and late—to expand the season of fruiting to its full limits. I donot recommend planting in the autumn except at the South and to those at the North who will give careful protection the first winter. Strawberry plants will be sent by mail postpaid at dozen rates ij desired. Ij to go by mail at 100 rates, add 25 cents per 100 to the price quoted. At 1000 rates by express only. I cannot ship at 1000 rates earlier than October 15th, as the loss by digging before that date is so great. MORNING STAR. We have in the Morning Star what has so long been wanted: a very early variety, producing in great abundance very large and beautiful straw- berries of the highest quality. It is the result of a life’s work by a strawberry specialist, a man who is now over sixty years old and who has produced thousands and tens of thousands of seedlings—in fact, has originated more varieties of the straw- berry that have stood the test of time in the hands of growers than any other man now living or before him; and with all his experience and study, and after performing such a vast amount of special work upon the Strawberry, pronounces Morning Star the best and most valuable variety he has produced and better and more valuable than any other strawberry in cultivation. In addition to being ten days earlier than any other variety producing large berries, the Morning Star is of the very largest size, rich beautiful crim- son color, of the very highest quality and firm tex- ture. The plant is a superb grower, with large, dark green, healthy foliage, and wonderfully prolific. The finest early-ripening variety yet produced. The blossom is perfect. Doz., 50c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00. August Luther.—An extra early variety of Climax.—Of recent introduction. A superb excellent quality but of small size and not very grower and an enormous yielder of good-sized, productive. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c. handsome, firm berries of excellent quality. It Brandywine. The old reliable. A large, fine is said to have yielded at the rate of 25,166 berry, ripening in midseason and one that suc- quarts per acre, which sold for $1500. An ceeds North, South, East and West, and on all exceedingly profitable and desirable variety soils—on even quite sandy land. Doz., 25c.; for market growing. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $2.50. 1000, $2.50. 4 J.T, LOVED, LIETEE SULViaReN. J, Commonwealth. (New.)—An extremely late Variety, producing large, luscious, beautiful berries freely. Very valuable. Doz., 75c.; 100, $3.00. Clyde.—Ripens in midseason, is immensely productive but weak in foliage, and the fruit lacks firmness for shipping. Doz., 25c.;. 100,.50ce. Dornan. (Uncle Jim.)—Remarkable in its ability to withstand drought. A strong grower and succeeds on all soils and in all locations. Berries of good size, ripen in midseason and are of fair quality but do not color well on the under- side, are irregular in shape and unattractive. It is a good yielder. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $2.50. Excelsior.—A superior shipper and a valuable early sort for market growing. Berries of good size but of acid flavor. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $2.50. Fairfield.—A most valuable early variety for market or family use. Of good size, handsome appearance and fine quality. A _ splendid, healthy grower and a heavy yielder. Succeeds on all soils. Named as the best early variety at the Wooster (Ohio) Experiment station, in autest® of 160 varieties. Doz. 9°25c):) 100; (50c:; 1000, $2.00. Gandy.—The old standby as a profitable late variety. Large, very beautiful and a superb shipper. Yields well on heavy soil but does not succeed on sandy land. Introduced by me in 1888 and now the most popular variety in culti- vation. “Doz. 25c)- 100) 50c.: 1000) 2.50) Gen. De Wet. A new, very late variety, said to surpass all others in size and other valuable properties. The plantis asuperb grower. Doz., $2.00. Gladstone.—An improved Sharpless (of which it is a seedling), being more prolific and a better grower. Like its parent, it is of great size, and mild, sweet flavor, ripening in midseason. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $2.50. Glen Mary.—A choice variety but one which requires rich soil and high culture. Large and beautiful, ripening in midseason. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c. Howell.—A new, large and very prolific va- riety which promises much value. Midseason tomate. DoZzee2oc- 100 Lo 00: Lester Lovett.—I bought this variety of Mr. Matthew Mullen, of Middletown Township, Monmouth Co., N. J., in 1900, and paid a liberal sum for the stock and control of it. Mr. Mullen stated at the time of the purchase that the va- riety came to him from Sweden. It is evidently a seedling of the Gandy, and although apparently decidedly later and more productive than its parent upon most soils, yet the difference is not great enough to make it worth while to grow both sorts. As my plants of the Lester Lovett showed signs of weakness the season just past, I decided to discard it and in the future grow the Gandy only. Lovett.—An enormous yielder of medium- sized berries. A vigorous grower, succeeding on all kinds of soil. Early to midseason. At- tractive in color and make-up and unsurpassed for shipping, but not of the best flavor. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $2.50. Mark Hanna. (P.)—A new variety and an enormous yielder of fine fruit; ripening in mid- season. A most promising variety for market growing. Doz., 75c.; 100, $3.00. Marshall.—Large, beautiful and of superb quality but requires rich soil and high culture; otherwise it will prove a failure. Midseason. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c. McKinley.—The richest and most luscious in quality of any variety in cultivation, equalling in high flavor and aroma the wild strawberry of our childhood. Berries very large, hand- some and freely produced on strong, healthy plants; ripens in midseason and is too tender in texture to endure shipment. It is pre-emi- nently a variety for the home garden, and if confined to asingle variety it is the one I should plant. Doz.,/25¢! 3100 3 50ce34-10005 $3.00: Miller.—An exceedingly handsome berry of large size and the plants are healthy and prolific, but require good loamy soil and good culture. Midseason. JDoz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $3.00. Mrs. Mark Hanna.—A new variety; large, handsome berries in prodigious quantities—being literally heaped about the plants. They are also attractive, of excellent quality and firm. Ripens early. Doz., 75c.; 100, $3.00. New York.—Of mammoth size, handsome and good but a poor grower and unproductive. Re- quires heavy soil and high culture in the ex- treme: <«Doz.,.25c.:100;, 50e: Nichol’s Granville.—Produces fine fruit of superior quality in fairly good quantities but requires good soil and liberal culture. Mid- season. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $3.00. Oom Paul.—A new variety producing berries of mammoth size—six filling a quart basket— handsome and of superb quality. Ripens mid- season to late and is a good yielder. Doz., 25c.; 100, 75c.; 1000, $5.00. President. (P.)—A wonderful yielder of large, beautiful berries of extra high quality but, unfor- tunately, they are too tender in texture to market well. A most valuable variety for the home garden and for local market. Doz., 25c.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $5.00. Reliance.—A new variety of great size, dark crimson color and superb quality; ripening in midseason. Plant a splendid grower and prolific. Undoubtedly a valuable sort, especially for the home garden. Doz., 75c. Sample. (P.)—A very prolific sort, producing fine fruit for a long season—medium to late. Doz., 25c.; 100; 50c.; 1000, $3200: Stevens’ Late Champion.—A late money- making variety, yielding enormous crops of large, beautiful and good berries that ship well very late in the season—after almost all other va- rieties have ripened and disappeared. The plant is an exceptionally healthy and good grower. I believe it to be an exceedingly valuable straw- berry for market. Doz., 25c.;100, 50c. ; 1000, $3.50. Success.—As a variety uniting earliness with large size, fine flavor and productiveness, it is perhaps without an equal among the older sorts. Lacks firmness) DoZaZ5e.4 LOO: 50e: Thompsen’s Earliest.—Earlier than any ex- cept the little discarded Crystal City; and-a beautiful berry of good size, bright flame color and superb quality. It is a good shipper and such a vigorous grower it succeeds everywhere, even on light sandy land. Very profitable for market and desirable for the home garden. The most valuable very early variety. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $1.50. (Continued on page 17.) ~~ a hill, for fruiting. Prune the bearing canes of t length on an average and shorten in the laterals. LIT Vi ES Z 7 1 = ~ eset err FAO. PA bls : Tf to be sent by mail, add goc. per 100; at dozen rates mailed Sree when desired. At 1000 rates by express or freight only. Any land that will produce good crops of corn or wheat is suitable for raspberries; and, unlike strawber- ries, they are benefited by partial shade. Prepare the ground thoroughly and manure liberally. The upright growing varieties should be plented for field culture in rows six feet apart, and the plants three feet distant in the rows, requiring 2,400 plants per acre; or four feet apart each way, to be cultivated in hills, requiring 2,722 plants per acre. In garden culture plant three feet apart each way and restrict to hills. It is best to place two plants in each hill, requiring, of course, double the number. Soon as planted cut back the canes to within a few inches of the ground. The cap varieties succeed not only on good soil, but many sorts yield large profitable crops on the lightest kind of sandy land. In field culture plant them in rows seven feet apart and three and a half feet distant in the row, requiring 1,778 plants to the acre; or five feet apart each way, requiring 1,742 plants to the acre. In garden culture plant four feet apart each way. Keep the soil loose and free of weeds throughout the season, cutting down the suckers with the hoe or cultivator, and leaving only single rows, or three or four canes to the he upright-growing varieties by cutting back one-half their In pruning Blackcaps cut the bearing canes at the middle of the bend. The pruning should be done in the late Winter or early Spring preceding the fruit- ing season. CARDINAL. The old favorite, Shaffer’s Colossal, so popular size of berries and excessive yield, more than com- pensate for their lack of bright color. For the home garden it is unexcelled, its fine fruit being equally valuable for the table or for canning. Doz., 50c.; 100, $2.00; 1000, $15.00. CUMBERLAND (Cap.) for family use, has now been completely superseded by the new and better varieties of Cardinal and Columbia, both of the same type of berry. Of these, Cardinal is in many ways the better sort, being probably the finest of its class yet produced. It is really a marvel among raspberries, positively gigantic in both caneand fruit. The canes grow to a height of some fifteen feet or more, and are of great hardiness and entirely healthy. When in bearing they are literally covered with large, hand- some berries; sweet, juicy, luscious, rich and sprightly—of true raspberry flavor. In color they are dark as compared with the brightness of the upright-growing sorts, but their fine quality, large Certainly the largest of the Blackcaps. Berries as long or longer than they are broad, almost glob- ular, jet black, with little or no bloom; very good in quality, sweet and pleasant. It grows well, is perfectly hardy and a great bearer. Midseason Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00. 6 j..t. LOVED LET LE, SieVvER! Neg King.—The leading red raspberry and the best. It unites earliness, large size, bright color, firmness of flesh and good quality with productiveness, vigorous growth and hardiness of cane. It ripens very early, is exceedingly bright and lively in color, so firm that it ships without injury, and stands pre-eminent for endurance in the cold of Winter and the heat and drought of Summer. Too much can kardly be said in its favor. It has been fruited in field culture in all parts of the country and has universally proved superior to all other red varieties in cultivation. Conrath ( Cap).—With the exception of Alpha this is the best of the early Blackcaps; larger and handsomer than any other. In earliness, vigor, hardiness, large size and productiveness, it sur- passes all others of its season, with the single ex- ception named. from the woolly appearance of that sort, its berries being jet black, firm, sweet and meaty, and con- It resembles Gregg, but is free tinues large until the close of the season. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.25; 1000, $7.00. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00. Cuthbert. — Ber- ries of large size, deep crimson, mod- erately firm, good quality, sprightly and rich. Strong grower, with healthy foliage, and on good soil, very productive. Suc- ceeds at the South and on the Pacific Coast. The best red raspberry of its season, which is midseason to late. Dozzy 3 0C7-000, $1.25; 1000, $8.00. Columbian.—Of the same style of berry as Card- inal, and belonging to the sameclass. The berries are very large, purplish-red in color, rather soft, rich, juicy, and very good. The canes are of ram- pant growth, entirely hardy and prodigious in yield. It thrives admirably at the south, its tough, healthy foliage resisting perfectly hot suns and intense drought. Hence it isa popular sort and always in demand, especially for home use, to which its fine quality and productiveness so well adapt it. Doz., 3dc.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00. Milier.— Whilst not of the largest size this pos- sesses the properties of a profitable market sort, namely, earliness, firmness and bright crimson color, united to hardiness, vigor and productiveness. Canes of moderate growth, very hardy and good annual bearers. Doz., 30c.; 100, $1.25; 1000, $7.50. WINDHAM Co., Conn,, May 4, 1903. I received the plants ordered from you. last Saturday Thank you for so many currant bushes. (Miss) M. E. H. HAMMETT. y POEOVERT, ELITES SILVER, N. J. T Golden Queen.—The best yellow raspberry ever introduced, succeeding everywhere, and bearing every year, without fail, large crops of finest ber- ries. It is a sport of the Cuthbert, and is identical with it, in all but color and equal h ardiness and vigor and every bit as pro- ductive. Berries areofa transl u- cent gold- en yellow and of high quality; more delicate and refined than Cuth- bert. Introduced by me in 1882. Midseason to late. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00. WINEBERRY. JAPANESE RASPBERRY. aie aa Decidedly unique and valuable as an ornamental plant as well as for its beautiful fruit. It is a strong rampant grower, the canes being thickly covered with purplish-red hairs. The berries are of bright, translucent appearance, enveloped in a purplish hairy calyx and presenting an appearance resem- bling moss rose buds. Berries of medium size, the color of sherry wine, sparkling, with a brisk, pleasant sub-acid flavor. Canes of strong growth as hardy as an oak and yield enormously for a long season. Excellent as a dessert fruit, but especially valuable for canning and for making a delicious wine. Doz., 50c.; 100, $2.00. Kansas. — A great improve- ment upon Gregg and the best blackcap of its season. Very profitable for market and so good as to be popular for the home garden. As large as Gregg, firm and of fine quality; a strong grower, hardy and ex- ceedingly productive. Mid- season. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.25; 1000, $7.00. Loudon.—Of superior quality, large, dark crimson, rich and juicy. Canes are vigorous and quite hardy, healthy and pro- ductive. A very valuable variety, and if it were only of brighter color and firmer in flesh, it would be one of the most profitable for market. Late. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00. Munger ( Caf).—A fancy blackcap of great size, roundish in form, jet-black, firm and of sweet flavor. Its canes are strong, upright growers, hardy and regularly productive. One of the best for canning and evaporating, and for the home garden. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50. LOGANBERRY. A combination of the Raspberry and Blackberry; peculiarly interesting to fruit growers by reason of its enormous and luscious berries and abundant yield. The berries resemble immense blackberries in form and structure, but are of a deep, reddish maroon color. In flavor itis exceedingly rich and sprightly, melting, and without core. The canes are of strong, vigorous growth, rather dwarf and trail- ing in habit, with dark green tough foliage and hairs rather than spines upon them. It roots from the tips like the Dewberries and Blackcaps. Its value is greatly enhanced by its earliness; ripening as it does at the close of the strawberry season and in advance of all but the very earliest raspberries; yielding abundantly for at least three weeks and perfecting allits fruit to full size and flavor. No Good Transplanted garden should be without a few plants of it. tip plants. Doz., 75c.; 100, $4.00. plants, doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00. ELEAGNUS LONGIPES OR JAPANESE OLEASTER. A handsome shrub, both useful and ornamental; of symmetrical habit with very pretty foliage, pale green above and silvery white beneath, and covered in May with small, pale yellow blossoms followed by beautiful oval berries, resembling olives in shape and of a bright crimson color flecked with golden yellow. These are very numerous, ripen in July and when fully ripe possess a rather pleasant, aromatic flavor, previous to which they are acid and astringent. excellent sauce and pies and also a very superior jelly. Stocky plants, 13 to 2 ft., each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.; doz., $2.00. and fruit and is of great*value for its fruit. When cooked like Cranberries they make an The shrub is very decorative both in foliage If to be sent by mail, add soc. per roo. At sr1ooco rates by express or freight only. Mailed postpaid at dozen rates. Many kinds of blackberries will succeed, not only on good fruit land, but even on the most sandy, porous soils. They require the same treatment as recommended for Raspberries, but in field culture should be planted in rows from five to seven feet apart (according to the strength of the variety), and three feet distant in the rows; in garden culture plant in rows five feet apart, and plant three feet dis- tant in the rows. The pruning should be governed by the growth of the cane, and should besevere. The canes should be headed back in Summer by pinching off the top when three feet high, causing them to throw out.side branches, but when this has been neglected cut back in Winter or early Spring, the bear- ing canes one-third or more according to the strength of the growth and cut back the side branches to one foot or eighteen inches. RATHBUN BLACKBERRY. The fruit grower who desires a blackberry like the Wilson in its palmy days will be delighted with this. To the younger gen- eration I may say there is no other berry of any kind that ever yielded such large profit to growers as did the Wilson Blackberry when it was brought before the public. That was more than thirty years ago; and this grand old sort has, during the many years of its existence, become enfeebled and is af- flicted with the infirmities of old age, such as lack of hardiness of cane, double or rose blossom, etc. Rathbun comes to us from Western New York and is hardier in cane than ever was the Wilson. It is evidently a seedling of the Wilson and has all the vigor and productiveness of the Wilson in its youth and with berries equally as large, beautiful and firm, ripening at the same time as its supposed parent and with all its good qualities of keeping and shipping. To describe it in brief, its berries are extra large, globular, glossy jet black, acid and not of the highest quality, but exceedingly firm. Canes vigorous and hardy, free from disease, of upright growth and so wonderfully prolific that they are frequently weighted to the earth with fruit. Its season is early—in advance of all except Early Harvest, Maxwell and other similar extra early varieties—and it matures its entire crop quickly. Its fruit is so firm it will endure shipping further and keep in good condition longer than any other variety ; never turning red after gathering, as with Lawton, Erie and a number of otherwise good market sorts. I have fruited it for several years. I am now planting a new fruit farm of 160 acres and I can perhaps best express my estimate of the great value of the Rathbun by stating, I am planting a field of 10 acres entirely of it for fruiting. In planting be sure and get the genuine Rathbun. I say this because I know a great many plants of the old Wilson are being sold for it. I bought my original stock of it from the originator and have fruited it, and I know it to be the true variety. The Rathbun roots readily from tips; after the manner of the Blackcap Raspberries. These tips grow and do well, being preferred by some growers. I offer two grades, as follows: Strong, well-rooted tips, doz., 35c.; 100, $1.80; 1000, $10.00. Fine root-cutting plants, doz., 50c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $12.00. LAE LOVETT, i REGTEE ‘SILVER, N.\J- 9 MERSEREAU BLACKBERRY. For twenty years I was in search of a black- berry with an ironclad cane, and producing large berries in abundance; one uniting the hardiness of cane of the Snyder and the large size of fruit and productiveness of the Wilson. Dozens and almost hundreds were received and tested by me during that time, but all were found wanting in one or more of the require- ments demanded, until I secured the Mersereau. In this we have even more than what I hoped for; as it is not only hardier in cane than the ironclad Snyder, but it is more productive by far and the finest in quality of any blackberry ever produced. The Mersereau Blackberry originated in northwestern New York, where the mercury falls from fifteen to twenty-five degrees below - zero, and where it has stood in open-field cul- ture for many years without the slightest pro- tection, and has never been injured. PrRor. L. : H. BAILey, the foremost horticulturist in Amer- ica, and who first described the Mersereau, says: ‘‘Its advantages over Snyder are its large size, less tendency to turn red after being picked, better quality and a stronger habit. This variety : originated with J. M. Mersereau, Cayuga County, - N. Y., for whom I am glad to name it.”’ The cardinal properties of the Mersereau are great size, luscious flavor, great hardiness of cane and great productiveness. But these are not its only merits. In hardiness it is doubtless without an equal among blackberries, having endured a temperature of twenty degrees below zero and was not injured in the least, even at the - tips, although Snyder and Taylor’s Prolific were - much damaged. Just how low a temperature it -| will withstand uninjured it is not known. The - berries are sparkling black throughout, and what adds great value to it, as a market berry, 7z¢ remains black after itis gathered. In quality it is so exceptionally sweet, rich, melting and luscious, being without core, and the seedy character of Snyder and most other ironclad sorts also being absent, that a shortcake made of it, after the manner of strawberry shortcake, is even more delicious than any made from strawberries. Asa shipper and keeper it is unsurpassed, being firm and does not ‘‘ bleed ”’ in handling. The canes are of exceedingly strong, upright habit, attaining, upon fairly good soil, a height of 8 feet, if permitted to grow unchecked, and are so stout as to remain erect without staking; foliage large, abundant, and entirely free from rust or blight. Its yield is simply enormous, affording heavy pickings from the first until the crop isall matured. Its season is early to midseason, ripening with the Snyder— in advance of Kittatinny, Lawton, Taylor’s Prolific or Erie, but not so early as Early Harvest or the Wilson. One thousand dollars per acre per annum is the record of Mersereau; for it has yielded 12,000 quarts of berries per acre, which sold at an average of 10 cents per quart. Allowing $200 for picking and marketing, the returns were $1000 an acre. The foregoing in reference to the Mersereau appeared in my catalogue of last Spring. I also printed reports from thirty-eight fruit growers, who had fruited it, in nineteen different States, attesting the adaptability of this regal variety to all parts of this broad land. I would like to reprint these reports and to print many others I have of the same purport, but lack of space prohibits my doing so. Henry Ward Beecher said he could not eat blackberries without losing grace; the fruit of all varieties in cultiva- tion being so sour. That was twenty years ago. The Mersereau is truly an ambrosial fruit and to eat it is to be happier and better. The past season the Mersereau has beatenits own record, and those who ordered it in lots of a dozen or a hundred plants when first offered, are now planting it by the 5,000 and 10,@00—one grower having placed his order for 25,000 plants of it. However, that all may plant this grand variety the coming Fall. I have put the price within the reach of all, viz.: Doz., 50c.; 100, $2.50: 1000, $15.00. ONonDAGA Co., N. Y., March 29, 1903. MOULTRIE Co., ILL., Noy. 14,1903. I received the eT es sets in good condition. Am well I received the berry plants in very good condition. I was pleased with them; also liberal count. very well pleased with them. DAVID S. TOWNSEND. M. G. PurRvIs. J. LOVETT CREWE Sey IN: 4: WARD BLACKBERRY. Strong root-cutting plants. Early Harvest.—Extremely early and very pro- ductive, rendering it profitable and popular. Ber- ries medium in size, bright glossy black, sweet and ten- der. It succeeds admirably at the South and is a favor- ite on the Pacific Coast; but is not entirely hardy north of New Jersey. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $6.00. Eldorado.— Especially val- uable for its fine quality and hardiness, but in addition the berries are of good size, a: glossy jet black, sweet and oe melting. Its canes are gt strong, hardy and produc- tive. Doz., 35c; 100, $1.50; 1000, $12.00. Iceberg.—The best white blackberry yet intro- duced. The berries are very beautiful, of a snowy, translucent white, sweet and tender, borne in large clusters very pro- fusely. A unique variety. Doz., 50c.; 100, $2.50. Kittatinny.-— Large, handsome berries of de- licious flavor. Canes strong and erect, but rather tender at the North, and very subject to attack of the orange rust upon its foliage. Midseason. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50. Admirers of the once popular Kittatinny will re- joice in the advent of this superb new Blackberry. It possesses all the points of merit which made the Kittatinny famous in its day and is doubtless a seed- ling of that variety, which it closely resembles; but without any of its defects. It is vigorous, hardy and entirely free from rust. It was found growing in the fence row in Monmouth County, New Jersey; and its fine fruit, strong canes and clean, healthy foliage and the enormous crops of large berries soon attracted attention. It has now been fruited for several years, bearing large crops annually of handsome berries; so fine as to command always the highest price in market, and so abundant as to far outyield the Wilson under high culture in an adjoining field. Its canes are strong, upright growers, entirely hardy and immensely productive with foliage that is always clean and healthy. The berries are large and long, shining jet black, rich and sweet. Tothose who know the Kittatinny it is enough to say that it is a reproduction of that old favorite in its palmiest days and yet there is difference enough to show it to be distinct. It pos- sesses vigor, hardiness and productiveness com- bined with large fruit of fine flavor. Ripens in midseason. The Ward Blackberry was visited and examined by the special Fruit Committee of the New Jersey Horticultural Society, on July 21, 1903, and was given an unqualified endorsement as an exceedingly valuable variety. The committee also stated over the signature of its eight members, that it by far excels in productiveness any other variety of Blackberry as yet disseminated. Doz., 60c.; 100, $3.00; 1000, $20.00. Lawton (ew Rochelle).—An old favorite of very strong growth, succeeding everywhere. Berries large, roundish, of fine quality when fully ripe, but turn black in advance of ripening. Midseason to late. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50. Lovett.—Few blackberries have proved more profitable for market than this, being a reliable and heavy yielder of large,showy ber- ries; roundish. jet black, firm and excellent in quality; the canes are vigor- ous growers and entirely hardy. I have found it very satisfactory in many ways. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.25 1 LOOOS $8.00. Maxwell. — A choice extra early variety of good size, supe- rior quality and with _ iron-clad cane; but lack- ing firmness for market. Very desirable for the home garden. Berries glossy black, sweet, rich and luscious, without core; canes upright in habit and prolific. Doz., 35c; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00. 2 LOVerT, BIVTEE SHWVER,_N. J. Ll Snyder.—Its great hardiness of cane renders it valuble for cold climates, and hence popular for planting at the North. Berries are but medium in size, but are borne in great abundance, liter- ally covering the bush with fruit; sweet and juicy. Early. Doz., 35c.; 100, £1.00; 1000, $6.00. Taylor’s Prolific.— As hardy as Snyder, but ripens late; hence an excellent companion for it in cold climates. Berries of good size and extra fine flavor, rich, sweet and luscious. It is one of the most reliable of all blackberries and never fails to mature a crop. It is the best late blackberry we have, and it suc- ceeds everywhere; profitable for market and PREMO D very desirable in the home garden. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $7.00. Wilson’s Early.—Once the leading early market sort, but now superseded by others. Berries large and exceedingly firm, canes of slender habit and rather tender. Subject to double or rose blossom, and hence not reliable of late years. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $6.00. Wilson Junior.— An improve- ment upon the above, of which it is a seedling, uniting extra large size, earliness and productiveness with bright appearance, and superior shipping and long-keep- ing qualities. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.25; 1000, $8.00. EWBERRY. = The especial value of Premo con- = nn sists in its extreme earliness, ’ whilst the fruit in size and quality is fully equal to the standard, Lu- cretia. It ripens its entire crop very rapidly, and as early as from seven to ten days before that variety ; the entire crop being picked and marketed before the second picking of Lucretia has begun. It always brings the best market price. The canes are good srowers, very hardy and prolific ; foliage heavy and tough. Berries are large, long, glossy jet black, firm, sweet and fine in quality. With Premo first and Lucretia to follow one may crowd the market with fine fruit until blackberries come. Premo is a sure money- getter. To ensure a heavy yield plant every third or fourth row with Lucretia to thoroughly fertilize the blossoms, which lack pollen. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00. Austin’s Im- proved. — An early dew- berry of excel- lent quality and large yield, but the berries lack firmness for long shipment; hence valuable chiefly for home use and local markets. Berries large, short and thick ; canes vigorous, hardy and pro- ductive. Ri- pens fully a week earlier than Lucretia. Doz., 35c.; 100, $1.00 ; 1000, $7.00. Note.—I would be pleased to hearfrom any one who wishes large quantities of Dewberry plants, stating quantities desired of each. In lots of 2,000 or more special quotations will be given. Lucretia.—The standard Dewberry, earlier than the earliest blackberry and as large as the largest ofthem. The canes are of great hardi- ness and ex- ceedingly pro- lific, thriving every where; of slender, trailing habit, and entirely free from dis- ease and in- sect attacks. The fruit is superb, large and hand- some; jet black,rich and melting, and ships and keeps well. I grow the Lu- cretia largely for market, having fruited some ten acres each year for several years past. Doz., 30c.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $6.00. J. 2.) LOVEE, 1. iaick: | SewaiRe No) CURRANTS. One-year plants mailed postpaid at dozen rates if desired. If by mail at 100 rates, add 50C. per roo. Two-year plants are too large to mail. A cool moist location is best for this fruit, and for this reason it succeeds admirably when planted by a stone wall or fence; being benefited by partial shade. Plant in rows 4 feet apart, and the plants 3 feet apart in rows. Keep the ground mellow and free of weeds and grass, using fertilizers copi- ously. Mulching is necessary for the best returns. So soon as the leaves turn yellow and begin to fall, with a pruning knife remove all the old wood and cut back the young shoots a third of their length, cut- ting to the ground enough of these to admit air and light into the bush freely. When the currant worm appears, dust the bushes with powdered white hellebore or tobacco dust; it can be exterminated also by dissolving the powdered white hellebore (to be had at any drug store) in the proportion of an ounce to a pail of water, and applied with a syringe upon the leaves. CHAUTAUQUA CLIMBING. Unique among Currants by reason of its climbing habit, and rivals the best of the bush sorts in yield of fruit, which is of fine quality and large size. The plant possesses great vigor and is so strong a climber as to make a growth of 14feetin a season. Its productive- ness is equal to its vigor, a single plant having pro- duced 32 quarts of fine fruit in one season. Itis large both in bunch and berry, retaining its size to the end of the stem, dark crimson, of excel- lent quality and has less seeds than other varie- ties. It also pos- sessesremarkable long-keeping qualities, and is so fine in fruit and productive in yield thatitissure to become ex- ceedingly popu- lar. Fruit growers are now growing it with profit trained on wire trellises like grapevines, and in the home grounds it may be successfully planted along- side of a house or barn or in similar locations. One year, each, 75c.; doz., $7.50; 2 yrs., each, $1.50; doz., $15.00. Hundred rates upon application. | ge LEN Ms HS f DBE MNT fe 14 KJ, Black Champion.—An improvement on the old Black Naples; large berry and cluster; mild, but rich and good. A heavy annual bearer. 1 yr., doz., 50c.; 100, $2.50; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50. Black Naples.—A standard sort now superseded by better kinds. Bush very hardy. 1 yr., doz., 50c.; 100, $2.50; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50. Black Victoria.— Probably the best black. Large bunch and berry, milder and sweeter than other black varieties. 1 yr., doz., 60c.; 100, $3.00; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $4.00. Cherry and Versailles.—Well known and popular. Large berries, short bunches, bright, sparkling crimson, rather acid in flavor. 1 yr., doz., 50c.; 100, $2.50; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50. Fay’s Prolific.—The leading red. A regular and prolific bearer. Bunch and berry large, bright and sparkling. Lessacidthan Cherry. 1 yr., doz., 60c.; 100, $3.00; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $4.00. North Star.—One of the finest in quality, bunches long and numerous, bright-crimson, very hand- some. Bush a strong grower and very productive. 1 yr., doz., 50c.; 100, $2.50; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50. Red Dutch.—Of fine quality, the sweetest of all. Berries small, but very abundant. The best for jelly, wine, etc. lyr., doz., 50c.; 100, $2.50; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50. Victoria.—The best late red. Bunches long, ber- ries medium to large, pale red, excellent quality. Profitable for market and valuable for succeeding earlier varieties. lyr., doz., 50c.; 100, $2.50; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50. White Grape.—The best white currant. Bunch and berry large, a beautiful translucent white, and of extra fine quality. Especially valuable for home use. 1 yr., doz., 60c.; 100, $3.00; 2 yrs., doz., 75c.; 100, $4.00. GOOSEBERRIES. Plant in rows 4 feet apart and 3 feet distant in the rows. apply equally to Gooseberries. ryr. by mail, postpaid, if destved. Add soc. per roo, tf by mail, at roo rates. rooo rates will be given upon application, Jor mailing. Columbus.—A superb native variety of the English type, possessing great vigor and clean, healthy foliage, free from mildew. Berries large, oval, smooth, greenish yellow, of fine quality. Profitable for market and excellent for the home garden. 1 yr., each, 12c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00; 2 yrs., each, 15c.; doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00. Downing.—The standard market sort, a sure bearer; always reliable. Berries medium, pale- The directions given for Currants will 2yrs. ave too large green, excellent quality. Succeeds everywhere. 1 yr., doz., 75c.; 100, $5.00; 2 yrs., doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00. Josselyn (Red Jacket).—Berries large, smooth, bright crimson, sweet and luscious. A purely native variety of vigorous growth and entirely free from mildew. The best red-fruited variety yet produced. 1 yr., each, 12c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00; 2 yrs., each, 15c.; doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00. By mail, postpaid, at dozen rates if desired. If by mail at roo. rates, add 50c. per 100 for 1 year vines and 75¢. per 100 Jor 2 years. Thousand rates of any upon application. Plant in rows 6 feet apart and 8 feet apart in the row. Dig holes sufficiently large to amply accom- modate the roots of the vine and use only fine surface soil in filling in, mixing with it a little ground bone. Cut back 1-year vines to two eyes, placing the lower one beneath the surface; cut back 2-year vines to three or four eyes, putting two or three eyes below the surface. Spread the roots out after trimming them; place the stock of the vine at one side of the hole and fill up with soil, pressing down firmly with the feet. Set a stake by the side of the stock, to which the vine should be kept tied, which will be all the support needed for two years. Keep old wood trimmed off growing fruit on new canes. Any manner of pruning that will admit the sun and air freely to the fruit will insure a crop. Moore’s Early.—Medium bunch, large berry, black, good, robust, productive. Two weeks earlier than Concord. 1 yr., ea., 10c.; doz., 60c.; 100, $2.50. 2yrs., ea., 12c.; doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50. Niagara.—Large, compact, greenish white, thin skin, pulpy, sweet and good. Ripens with Con- cord. See illustration. 1 yr.,ea., 10c.; doz., 50c.; 100, $2.00. 2 yrs., ea.,12c.; doz., 60c.; 100, $3.00 Brighton.— Bunch and berry large, red, resembles Catawba, of fine quality; a free grower and produc- tive. One of the best. Early. See illustration. £95. £2:,,, 10c.; doz., 60c.; 100, $2.50. 2 yrs., ea., 12c.; doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50. Concord. fay a ‘black, good; vigorous and pro- ductive. Succeeds everywhere; the grape for the million. Midseason. 1 yr., ea., 8c.; doz., 50c.; 100, $2.00. 2 yrs., ea., 10c.; doz., 60c.; 100, $2. 50. Diamond | J/oore’ s).—Bunch and berry large, com- pact, greenish white, juicy, good; vigorous. One of the finest. Early. yr., ea., 10c.; doz., 50c. ; Wilder (Rogers’ z)—Bunch and berry large, 100, $2.00. 2 yrs., ea., 12c . doz., 60c.; 100, $3. 00. black, tender, rich; one of the finest. Vigorous and Eaton.—Bunch and ae larse and showy, black, productive as Concord. lyr., ea., 10c.; doz., 60c.; thin skin, good; robust and productive. Early. 1 100, $2.50. 2 yrs., ea., 12c.; doz., 75c.; 100, $4.00. yr., ea., 15c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00; 2 yrs., ea., Woodruff. — Bunch large, berry very large, showy, 20. ; doz., $1.25: 100, $7.00. deep red, thick skin, quality fair; robust, produc- Green Mountain ( l/izchel/).—Bunch of medium tive ae phe os Ripens about with Concord. size, often shouldered, berries medium, greenish 1 yr., , 12c.; doz., 75c.; 100, $3.50. 2 yrs., ea., white, thin skin, fine quality, tender and sweet. ldc.; doz. , $l. 00; 100, $5.00. Very early. 1 yr., ea., bsg doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00. Worden.—Resembles Concord, but is much supe- 2 yrs., ea., 20c.; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. rior, larger, of better quality and five to ten days Martha. Large, w hite, sweet, pulpy, rather foxy; earlier; a good grower, healthy, hardy and produc- vigorous, productive and reliable. Midseason. 1 tive. My vines are strictly true. 1 yr., ea ae yr., ea., 10c.; doz., 5%c.; 100, $2.00. 2yrs., ea., doz., 50c.; 100, $2.00. 2 yrs., ea., 12c. : doz., 75¢., 12c.; doz., 60c. : 100, $3.00. 100, $3.00. 14 jd: sLOV EE LS jolie ya ike Ni. J. GARDEN ROOTS. Every home garden should contain a supply of these valuable roots and plants, all of which may be grown on good soil with comparative ease. The advantage of having them on hand in one’s own garden, just when wanted, much more than compensates for the slight trouble of their culture. ASPARAGUS. In garden culture set the plants from 1 to 2 feet apart in rows 3 feet apart; field culture in rows 4 to 6 feet apart and the plants 2 feet apart, putting them about 5 inches below the surface. Two years old are so much better than one year that I offer that grade only. Giant Argenteuil.—The finest and most profitable of all. Stalks of immense size, very bright and attractive, sweet and tender. Comes into cutting condition much earlier than others. Very reliable and a sure money-getter. 2 yrs., doz., 50c.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $6.00. Columbian Mammoth White.—Of very large size and great yield, the stalks possess a tenderness and delicacy of flavor very desirable for the table. Most remarkable of all is its purity of color, re- maining clear white for some time after appearing above ground. This peculiarity and its massive heavy shoots cause it to sell quickly and at highest prices) in) marketaws2 tyrss, doz. aoc.) 100! Woc:; 1000, $5.00. Palmetto ( 77we).—The large size, earliness, great yield and freedom from rust of this variety has made it exceedingly popular, and it is now re- garded by many growers as the most reliable and profitable of all for market. The demand for it has undoubtedly caused other varieties to be sold under this name, but the roots I offer are strictly true and may be depended upon. 2 yrs., doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $3.50. RHUBARB. Pie Plant. A deep rich soil is indispensable to secure large, heavy stalks. Plant in rows 4 feet apart, with the plants 3 feet distant. Set so that the crowns are about | inch below the surface. Top-dress annu- ally in the Fall with stable manure, and fork under in the Spring. Hyatt’s Linnaeus.— Popular, and the best for gen- eral use. Early, very large, productive, tender and very delicately flavored. Requireslesssugarthan other sorts. Seedling TOGIS) doz.) DUG ey mail, 6oc.); 100, $2.50. Divided clumps, 3 for 2OC,. COZ soc. 100; $4.00. (By mazl, sc. each additional.) HOPS. Golden Cluster.—An exceedingly choice vari- ety, the best for garden culture, very ornamen- tal and handsome. It bears immense clusters of very large golden- yellow hops of aromatic fragrance and pungent odor. 3 for 25c.; doz., 75c. (By mail of preferred.) Prerersmreccnen te anh L ASR NORE RECS EH A TOOEY TARRAGON (True). Valuable for its aromatic leaves, which are so frequently wanted in culinary operations for sea- soning, etc., and so seldom found. Have a supply Np WY of your own’ Also largely used in making the celebrated Tarragon Vinegar and for salads. The foliage may be cut in the Fall and kept in a dry state like other herbs. The plants I offer are the true Tarragon. Each, 15c.; 2 for 25c.; doz., $1.00. (By matl if desired.) HORSERADISH. Of the easiest culture. Plant ox the sets in Spring, in moist rich soil, small end down with the top 1 inch below the surface. These will form roots of large size in one season’s growth, and be ready to dig in Fall. Sets. Doz., 25c. (dy mail tf desired); 100, 75c.; 1000, $5.00. Lfby mal, add 75c. per roo extra. SWEET LAVENDER. Valuable for its agreeable, fra- grant flowers when cut and dried and highly prized for scenting linen chests, etc. An ornamental plant with narrow, silvery-gray foliage and spikes of blue flowers. Of the easiest culture and once planted remains indefinitely. Every garden should havea bed of Lavender. 3 for 25c.; doz. 7dc. (dy matt). S ou> oad s 4 SOU pO RR pees b>. ', * esse SASS A ara yeas pee y Apo, CL RS RY EAE Pea) , Pie Sait SSS WR Ca an ees Bity ouraybectinetet wemceree Mer tos" 19h ; >) es = al, S PP Holt’s Mammoth.—A great improvement upon the ordinary garden Sage, the leaves being of great size, always clean and perfect, strong in flavor and forming a solid mass on the strong, bushy plant. Seldom blossoms and never seeds. 3 for 25c.; doz., 75c. (dy maiz). i, ¥: LOVETE, LEPREE SILVER; N. J. 15 APPLES. Plant 30 feet apart each way—48 trees per acre. First-class, 53 to 7 ft., each, 25c.; doz., $2.50; 100, .00. SUMMER. Early Harvest ( Ye//ow Harvest, Sour Bough).— Medium size; bright straw color. Fine for table or cooking. August. Red Astrachan.—Large; deep crimson; flesh white, of a rich acid flavor; very productive. August. Sweet Bough (Zarly Bough, Sweet Harvest).— Large; pale yellow; tender and sweet; a very profitable variety. September. Yellow Transparent.—Medium ; pale, creamy- yellow; smooth waxen skin; excellent quality ; very productive. August. AUTUMN. Duchess of Oldenburg.—A beautiful Russian Apple. Large; yellow-streaked with red; very pro- ductive. September. Fall Pippin.—Large; yellowish-green; tender and mellow; very high quality. October. Gravenstein.— Large; yellow, nearly covered with dull red, rich, crisp, sub-acid; profitable. Septem- ber and October. Maiden’s Blush. — Large; waxen-yellow, with bright carmine cheek; flesh white and tender; a very productive variety. October. WINTER. Baldwin. — Large, roundish; dark red, sub-acid, good. A popular and profitable variety. Decem- ber to April. Ben Davis (New York Pippin).—Large; nearly all red; rather poor quality; extra good keeper, prolific. December to March. Fallawater (7ulpehocken, Pound, etc.) — Very large; dull red; of good quality; productive, good bearer. December to March. Jonathan.—Fruit medium or small, roundish, skin yellow, nearly covered with a lively red; fine- grained; very tender and of fine flavor. Novem- ber to April. King (of Tompkins County). — Large; yellow- striped and splashed bright read; juicy, with a fine rich flavor. November to March. Newtown Pippin.—Celebrated for its excellent quality and long keeping; requires high culture for the best results. November to June. Northern Spy.—Large; greenish-yellow, striped red; rich, superior quality; a good keeper: No- vember to February. Rome Beauty. — Large; yellow, shaded with bright red; very profitable. November to April. Rhode Island Greening.—Large; yellowish-green; tender, juicy and rich; an abundant bearer. No- vember to March. Roxbury Russet.—Medium to large; greenish- russet; productive; valuable for its long keeping. January to June. Wealthy.—A variety from Minnesota; healthy, hardy and very productive; skin smooth, shaded with red in the sun; flesh white, fine, tender and juicy. November to January. Winesap.—Medium; dark red, crisp, juicy; extra good; productive, profitable. December to May. York Imperial ( Johnson’ s Fine Winter).—Medium to large; greenish-yellow, nearly covered with bright red; flesh firm and juicy; vigorous grower and very productive. November to March. MISSING LINK APPLE. A Wonderful Keeper. There is and always has been a great need of an apple that is pre-eminently a long keeper and at the same time attractive and of good quality. Apples from cold storage are not popular; they lose flavor and soon rot when exposed to the outer air. Ben Davis and its class are too coarse in flesh and poor in flavor to give satisfaction. This apple, which has been named Missing Link, possesses the desired qualifications in a remarkable degree and by its extraordinary long-keeping properties links one year with another. The fruit is large, oblong, flattened at ends, rich, golden yellow with crimson cheek; and so smooth and beautiful as to appear to be made of wax; flesh yellowish, tender, juicy, aromatic; improving with age. W2ll keep twelve months in perfect condition in any ordinary cellar; keeping in good condition longer, better and with less care than potatoes. The tree is a rapid, vigor- ous grower of symmetrical form; an early and regular bearer, fruiting freely at four years from planting. Its branches are so well shouldered that it does not break down or split in wind storms. An apple that will keep so long in good condition and of such good quality, with a vigorous tree of such early bearing propensity, is surely the variety so much desired. At each of the annual meetings for the years 1897, 1898, and 1899, the Illinois State Horticultural Society awarded First Premium to the Missing Link as the best new apple; a body composed of the most progressive horticulturists and fruit growers of the State. First class, each, 50c.; doz., $5.00. CRAB-APPLES. First class, each, 25c.; doz., $2.50. General Grant.—Fruit large, round, very dark red; flesh white and tender; excellent for dessert. October. Hyslop.—Large, roundish, deep red, with blue bloom; flesh yellowish, tender, excellent; very popular. November. Transcendent. — Large, yellow, nearly covered with red; fine quality and very productive. October. HANCOCK Co., ME., May 5, 1903. My order from your nursery came on last Saturday in fine condition. I thank you for sending such very desirable plants. Mary C. AUSTIN. CrLarRK Co., Ky., May 8, 1903. Your plants came all right. Large and nice ones. Many thanks. Mrs. Lizzie H. Gay. 16 Ji LOVELE, Lie SMA R) Nw Je PEARS. Plant Standards 20 ft. apart each way—io8 trees per acre. Dwarfs 7 to 10 ft. apart. Dwarf pears are budded on quince stocks, and although valuable for those who have but limited space for planting, yet are by no means so reliable or productive as standard trees. will form what are known as ‘“‘half-standards,”’ which are usually productive and profitable. If planted deep, they Dwarf pears must be given high and careful culture and pruned annually. STANDARD, first class, 5 to 6 ft., each, 30c.; doz., $3.00; 100, $15.00. Dwarf, first class, 33 to 5 ft., each, 25c.; doz., $2.50; 100, $12.00. The varieties with the letter D following the name I can supply both as Dwarfs and Standards. They all produce showy frutt and are the kinds that succeed best upon the quince. ROSSNEY PEA®. A superb pear; one of the handsomest and best yet produced. It is exceptionally fine in quality, and its large size, perfect form and creamy yellow skin with crimson blush, render it exceedingly beautiful and attractive. The flesh is tender and creamy, with no hard spots, and the core is un- usually small; when fully ripe very juicy and sweet with a superior flavor. The tree is hardy and pro- ductive, astrong grower. Jt equals the Bartlett im every way, and ts especially valuable by reason of its ripening two weeks later. Sucha valuable pear is decidedly an acquisition to the home orchard, and will give great profitto market growers. (See illustration, much reduced.) Fine first-class stand- ards, each, 5Uc.; doz., $5.00. SUMMER. | Bartlett (D.).—Large; skin lemon-yellow, with soft blush on sunny side. A heavy and regular bearer; quality excellent. September. Clapp’s Favorite (D.).—Large; pale yellow, crim- son’ on sunny side, sprinkled with brown dots; quality fine, with a rich flavor. August. mere Koonce.—Large; yellow with red cheek, rich, buttery, good; a productive early variety. July. -- AUTUMN. _.Duchesse d’Angouleme (D,).— Very large’; dull greenish yellow, spotted with russet;..ex- cellent flavor. October. Fiemish Beauty (D.).—Large; pale yellow, mar- bled with light russet; very juicy. October. Howell |D.).—Large; waxen yellow, with fine red cheek; quality excellent, and an early bearer. Keiffer.—Large; skin golden yellow, sprinkled with small dots, and often tinted red on sunny side; flesh coarse but juicy and quite good if properly ripened. An early bearer and very profitable. October. Louise Bonne De Jersey (D.).—Large; yellow overspread with brownish red, juicy, melting, rich. October. Seckel (D.).—Small; skin rich yellowish brown; flesh very fine-grained, sweet, juicy; quality the best. September and October. Sheldon (D.).—Medium to large ; yellowish rus- set, melting, juicy, delicious ; vigorous. October. WINTER. Beurre d’Anjou (D.).—Large; russety - yellow, shaded with crimson; richand delicious. Valuable for table or market. November and December Lawrence.—Fruit medium; lemon-yellow, dotted with brown dots, melting sugary. Productive. November. MULBERRIES. Downing.—The finest of all the Mulberries, form- ing a splendid shade tree, shapely and compact; of rapid growth, with large, deep-green foliage, rend- ering it a handsome shade tree. The fruit is very abundant, large, sweet, delicious and refreshing, and borne from July until late in Autumn. It is entirely free from the mawkish, clogging sweetness One of the best dwarf varieties. of other -Mulberries. It is especially desirable for planting in small grounds, furnishing both fruit and shade. - Handsome trees, first-class, 50c.; 3 for $1.25. ,doisif Gi tadinsvyovl .S\ oy biza ” 0-38: J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 17 PEACHES. Plant 18 feet apart, 134 trees per acre. Meatitis 2 tn 4c Se ae i Second class, 2 tose tt: Deg yt re a ge ee on ee en se SP es | a a a ee ce On light land, 15 feet apart ; Past class 4 ta1G-86-; 2.3 2.2 Each, $0 15 requiring 193 trees per acre. Dozen, $1 25 100, $4 50 12 re 1 00 $ 3 50 10 Ee 75 A 2 50 20 is 1 50 25 7 50 Thousand rates of any size given upon application. Beers’ Smock (Smock Free). Medium to large ; yellow with dull red cheek and an excess of down; flesh yellow and rather poor in quality. A regular and enormous bearer. Very late. Champion.—Large and handsome; creamy- white with red cheek; fiesh white, sweet, rich and juicy. Exceedingly hardy and a regular bearer. The best variety, ripening in early August, and one of the “most valuable of all. Crawford’s Early (Early Melocoton).—Large, yellow with red cheek; flesh yellow, juicy, sweet and good; vigorous and very productive. Middle of August. Crawford’s Late (Melocoton).— Resembles Crawford’s Early, but is larger and even more beautiful, and ripens from two to three weeks later; flesh yellow but reddish at the pit, juicy and rich. Crosbey.—Of medium size, bright yellow splashed with crimson; flesh yellow, red at the pit, juicy, rich. An abundant and regular bearer. Especially valuable by reason of the hardiness of its fruit buds. Ripens between Early and Late Crawford. Elberta.—Large; light yellow with red cheek; flesh yellow, juicy, melting, of high quality. One of the finest of yellow peaches and very popular, especially at the South. September. Everbearing.—Of medium size, creamy-white, mottled and striped with pink; flesh white, tender juicy, good. Especially valuable for home use. Iron Mountain.—A late peach of great merit; tapidly gaining popularity. It is large, roundish- oblong, pure white with faint tinge of color on cheek; flesh white, firm and sweet and white at the pit. The tree is a sure and abundant bearer and almost iron-clad as to hardiness. Last of September and early October. Lemon Free.—Large; beautiful pale lemon- yellow when ripe; flesh tender, sweet, rich and of a high quality; of lemon shape with pointed apex. Exceedingly productive and a sure bearer. Ripens just after Crawford’s Late. Lovett’s White.—Large; pure white; flesh white at the pit, very free, firm, sweet, excellent. A regular and abundant bearer, very hardy. Exceedingly popular and profitable. ‘October. STRAWBERRIES. - Thompson’s No. 3.—An exceedingly prom- ising new variety; a seedling of Lady Thompson, which it resembles and is said to be far superior Doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. Twentieth Century. —A new ever-bearing va- riety, producing a large crop of enormous berries in June and a lighter crop in late summer and early autumn. Berries beautiful, kidney-shaped, dark crimson with white flesh, sweet and refined. A unique variety. Doz., 50c.; 100, $2.50. Wm. Belt. —The most valuable variety ia cultivation, ripening in midseason. A strong grower on ‘all soils and a heavy yielder of very large, beautiful, highly flavored berries. Ex- ceedingly profitable for market growing and one Mountain Rose.—One of the best and most reliable early peaches. Large; white, suffused with carmine; fiesh white, melting, abounding in rich, sweet juice. Early August. Oldmixon Free.—Uniformly large; creamy- white, partially covered with bright red; flesh white, reddish at the pit, tender, rich and juicy. One of the best and most reliable: popular every- where. Last of August. Stump the World.—Large; white, with bright red cheek; flesh white, juicy and of high quality; very productive and profitable. One of the most popular white-fleshed peaches wherever known. Early September. QUINCES. Plant 10 feet apart each way. First-class, each, 35c.; doz., $3.50. Orange.—The well-known and popular va- riety known also as the Apple Quince. Large, roundish, of a rich golden-yellow, and of fine quality. Productive and profitable when prop- erly grown. Early. Champion.—The finest late variety. Ex- tremely hardy, of stout, rugged, upright growth; a profuse, regular and early bearer. The fruit is large, obovate-pyriform in shape, and of a lively yellow color, very showy and handsome. Flesh tender and rich in flavor. Ripens about two weeks later than the Orange Quince and will keep until Christmas. Borgeat.—A great improvement upon the popular Orange Quince, by reason of its large size, beautiful golden color, early ripening, and pro- ductiveness. The tree is a stronger grower than the Champion, with an abundance of large, dark green leaves; begins bearing at an early age and continues to produce each year fully twice as many quinces as the Orange. The fruit is of great size, almost round, with a wide open basin, a brilliant golden-yellow color all over, and cooks tender without any hard lumps, is rich and aro- matic; of the very highest quality. It ripens fully three weeks in advance of Champion, and a week to ten days earlier than Orange, and is a splendid keeper. of the very best for the home garden. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $2.50. STRAWBERRY-RASPBERRY. This exceedingly unique and attractive fruit is a true raspberry of herbaceous habit and so ornamental as to be worthy of a place in the garden for its beauty alone. It produces a mass of deep green foliage and large, fragrant, pure white blossoms, followed by immense, brilliant crimson, oblong berries from early July until frost. The berries are very handsome and bright in color, a vivid crimson, but in quality poor and flavorless wher eaten out of hand. It pre- serves well and is very palatable and good when cooked. Doz., 50c.; 100, $2.00: (by maz). 18 J.T." LOVE? LITTER (SHV IRS iNd y. PLUMS. Plant from 16 to 18 feet apart each way—i34 or 170 trees per acre. JAPANESE VARIETIES. First class, 5 to 6 feet, each 25c.; doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00 Medium, 3 to & feet, each, 20c.; doz., $2.00; 100, $10.00. Abundance.—Large; skin lemon-yellow, shaded with dark carmine; flesh orange-yellow, of rich flavor and highly perfumed. An annual and abundant bearer. Early. Burbank.—Large, nearly globular; clear cherry red, with lilac bloom; flesh deep yellow and very sweet. Tree vigorous and an early bearer. Chabot.—Medium; brick-red color, juicy and sweet. A desirable variety. Hale.—The largest of all; orange-yellow, nearly covered with cherry-red; flesh yellow, firm, de- licious; a good keeper. Late. Red June.— Medium to large, deep purplish-red, with handsome bloom; flesh yellow, firm and of the best quality. A good market variety. Very early. Wickson.—A strong upright grower, and one of the best Japan plums. Very large, deep cherry red, very juicy with small pit. Valuable for its good keeping qualities. Late. EUROPEAN VARIETIES. These varieties should be planted on heavy soil. First class, 5 to 7 ft., each, 40c.; doz., $4.00. Bavay’s Green Gage (Aeive Claude de Bavay).— Fruit large, roundish oval; skin. greenish, marked with red in the sun, flesh yellow, juicy, rich. Tree vigorous aud productive. September. Bradshaw (Black Jmperial).—Very large; dark violet-red, juicy, vigorous, productive. A popular variety. August. Coe’s Golden Crop.—Large and handsome, light yellow, firm, rich and sweet; a good bearer. Sep- tember. German Prune.—A large, long, oval variety, dark purple; esteemed for drying; good grower and productive. September. Imperial Gage (Princess Jmperial).—Fruit large, oval; skin pale green; flesh juicy, sweet and rich. Very productive. August. Lombard.—Medium, oval; violet-red, juicy and pleasant. Vigorous and productive. A valuable market variety. August. Moore’s Arctic. — Remarkable for hardiness. Medium, dark purple, with a fine flavor. One of the most profitable for market. August. Quackenboss.—Large, deep purple, flesh some- what coarse, juicy and sprightly. Productive. September. Shipper’s Pride. — Large, dark purple, very showy, measuring two inches in diameter ; fine, jute and sweet. Good market variety. Septem- er: Shropshire Dam.ron.—Superior to the common Damson, better grower and bearer, dark purple, best for preserving; quality fine. September. Yellow Egg (Magnum Bonum).—Very large, deep gold color, with a white bloom, juicy, some- what acid, but excellent for cooking. August. GOLDEN JAPAN. _ The Abundance Plum, which was named and introduced by me to American growers, has sus- tained the claims made for it when first offered. It is not only the first reliable curculio-proof variety and the forerunner of the host of Japanese plums which have since appeared, but has done much toward making plum culture popular and profit- able in many parts of the United States where plums were never before successfully grown. Of the great number of Japanese plums which have appeared since the advent of the Abundance, Golden Japan is the only one that is really superior ce S ‘ ie ; i ; to it. It is of mammoth size, much larger than Abundance, of firmer, drier flesh, equally rich and high in quality and ripens two weeks earlier. Fruit is egg-shaped, of a beautiful golden yellow with yellow flesh; does not rot upon the tree, is a good keeper and is entirely curculio-proof—even more so than Abundance. Treea strong, upright grower, with abundant foliage, an early and marvelously prolific bearer. ts fruit as grown in New Jersey with but ordinary culture equals in size and beauty the finest California plums and 1s “‘ far and away’’ superior in quality. First class, each, 75c.; doz., $7.50. CLIMAX. Well named the ‘‘ King of Plums.’’ Very early, of immense size; fruit heart-shaped, dark red; tree vigorous and productlve. A most promising new variety. First-class, each, 60c.; doz., $6.00. FRANKLIN Co., PA., April 17, 1903. s } The gooseberry bushes came to hand in good condition,and are very satisfactory. J. P. KEEFER. J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 19 CHERRIES. Plant Hearts and Bigarreaus 20 feet apart each way ; Dukes and Morellos 12 to 15 feet. Cherries will not succeed on wet soil. fruit. First class, each, 40c.; doz., $4.00. HEARTS AND BIGARREAUS. Black Eagle.—Large, purplish-black; flesh pur- plish-crimson, tender, juicy, with a rich, high flavor. Very vigorous grower. July. Black Tartarian.—Very large; purplish-black; juicy, very rich, of excellent flavor. Strong grower and productive. July. Gov. Wood.—Very large; light yellow, shaded with bright red; sweet and delicious. A vigorous grower. June. Napoleon.—Largest size; pale yellow with bright red cheek; firm, juicy and sweet. A rapid grower and good bearer. June. Rockport. —Large; clear red shaded with pale amber; firm, juicy, sweet, excellent. June. Windsor.—Canadian variety. Large, liver-col- ored; flesh firm and of good quality; hardy and prolific. July. Yellow Spanish.—Very large; yellowish white, tinted rose; juicy, rich, sweet; one of the best light- colored varieties. June. DIKEMAN. This is a black cherry of the the Bigarreau type, and ripens at a time when Sweet Cherries are very scarce; hence commands good prices in market. It is unexcelled as a producer; fruit very firm, shipping and keeping so remarkably well that these properties will make it a favorite among et te event anc growers. Jn color, sweetness and size we know of nothing to compare with it. The original tree is said to produce from 10 to 12 bushels of fruit ina season. The fruit was on exhibition at the New York State Fair, attracting the attention and admi- ration of all. About the best Cherry introduced in many years. First class, each, 60c.; doz., $6.00. The class Hearts and Bigarreaus or even more unlike the class Duke and Morellos or ‘ “ec sweet cherries’”’ are ‘sour cherries’’ in habit of tree and growth than in The trees of the sweet class are to be preferred for shade, for which purpose they are excellent. DUKES AND MORELLOS. Dyehouse.—A very early and sure bearer; ripens a week before Early Richmond. Very productive. June. Early Richmond ( Zavrly May, Kentish, Pie Cherry). —Medium, dark red; juicy, sprightly ecid flavor. One of the best acid varieties. Very productive and unsurpassed for cooking. June. English Morello.— Large; dark red, nearly black; juicy and good. Very productive and one of the best late varieties. August. Louis Philippe.— Medium, roundish; rich, dark purplish-red; flesh red; juicy, mild, sub-acid. July. May Duke.—Large; bright red, melting, rich, juicy, excellent; popular, reliable. Early. Montmorency Ordinaire.—Large; red, acid Cherry. Ten days later than Early Richmond. Prolific and hardy. One of our best Cherries. June. Ostheim.—Large; dark red; tender, juicy, pleas- ant. Very hardy; vigorous grower and productive. June. CENTENNIAL, The most remarkable characteristic of this superb Cherry is its wonderful firmness of flesh; being so enduring in texture that it remains in good condi- tion for an unusually long time after gathered. In addition to this valuable property the fruit is of im- mense size, a beautiful amber, shaded red, with ~~ “A ney =, = > x = ~ = is ant p very firm, yet tender, flesh; sweet, rich and lus- cious. It resembles its parent, Napoleon Bigar- reau, in appearance, but is much larger, firmer and finer in quality. The tree is a good grower, straight and handsome, a regular and heavy annual bearer. Ripens in mid-season, First class, each, 60c.; doz., $6.00 20 Dy LOVED oL Mia Sie ae Ni, oie NUT TREES. About every rural home there should be planted a few nut trees, uniting, as they do, the ornamental and the useful. They thrive everywhere and require no more care than apple or pear trees. Flundred rates of any will be given upon application. CHESTNUTS. Paragon.—The finest of all Chestnuts, and the most regular and abundant bearer; in fine quality and flavor far superior to all the other large sorts. The nuts are very large, three to five in a burr, plump and rounded, as shown in illustration, with flesh exceptionally sweet, fine-grained, rich and meaty; being entirely free from the chalky, bitter flavor of most other large-fruited varieties. It ap- proaches very closely the American Sweet Chest- nut in quality and is par excellence the Chestnut for the home grounds. The treeis a rapid grower, very hardy, comes into bearing when very young and yields enormous crops annually. The illus- tration here of the tree in bearing is from a photo- graph of one on my grounds taken at five years old. The illustration of nuts is from nature and is abso- lutely true. It makes a tree of but medium size SWZ WN) ae NIN ze : x MN NZ (J AN Bald, PIREEIN eS FROM ~ «608 Clematis Davidiana (Bush tia ee Loa ee aise perpe 2 #0 1.25 4 23 O2OO 7 imtepeienn Parandiqtew) . 2.22.25 .-....8..-84322- bat pede i 2.50 Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley).. «toe eee wee 8 ie vs 15 Se pp aD - (Meillez’s Rev elation). to. See Ae Oe noe’ 10e 1.00 oi, a0 Coreopsis lanceolata (Golden Wav e) RG A ee - e, Se S psp tis iF 1.00 ‘of 6600 Piece ee ne oe a ot Rj cuve. 4 1.00 “6.00 eI TERE A ec cin oo = - = 2 ep « «Payee ae Se 9 1.00 ty ee Delphinium formosum.—Old-fashioned Larkspur............ ee i 1.25 = S200 hybridum ee ee a oe , ae poe J 1.25 ot 00 CD DEER DL Se. ee ee a er cy BOR. ps 1.00 "~ 6:00 Helenium autumnale grandicephalum striatum.............. “ 10¢c. 1.00 “nan a Helianthus 2p LU ee ee 2) ee Ae: rf 1.00 : 6.00 Maximillianii (Late Sunflow = ge, see oe) De: ‘7 1.00 i 6.00 mollis (Downy Sunfiower).. he. ; 1.00 oD a multiflorus grandiplenus (Ne ew Double Sunflower ). = Pacer meet ei Gee. ee eerie. 1.25 —* $00 Hemorocallis Dumortieri (Golden Day-Lily)................ “J -10e; 3 1.00 “6-00 Seely Cees 9 ae ee ey uphoe: s 1.25 7 oe 00 n fniva tlawity Way-laty) ee ooo s he elt ly oe a, 30. . 1.00 4.00 ¥ fulva fi. pl. (Double Day-Lily).. Sp i sae (2 eatin [7 “ 1.25 8.00 * Thunbergii (Japanese Day- Lily)... 1: .: A ee ke: 1.25 8.00 momencrs sanewenes (Com Bells)... 02.2... 2. ee ee = Se. 1.50 Hibiscus Moscheutos (izaa Balhae. 2. . 9. . AL. tS o, ‘Bie de: 1.00 5.00 “Crimson Eye.”—Strong roots......... * w10e: 1.00 4.00 Hollyhocks, Double.— Mixed colors, strong roots. Sete t se ay 135 8.00 Henderson’s Ever-blooming. —Mixed ‘colors, BETO AOOEs. Fret tie a Ss bbs. Aatesls MSS pemer bi e 1.50 10.00 % Single.—Mixed colors, strong roots.............. “ 10e. 1.00 iG RG Iberis sempervirens. (Evergreen Candytuft)................ dpe LOS: 1.00 6.00 Liatris pycynostachia (Kansas Gay Feather)................ i pabDe. 1.00 6.00 panens caramans (Cardinal Flower) ......- 22... dened eens are ONS 1.25 8.00 Lychnis Chalcedonica (Maltese Cross).................-.... «Be. 5 1.00 6.00 Lysimachia nammiarin (Moncywort)--22).-.--4,:28-.+- 2. se? CLOG. 75 ee UG 2 ee ie a oo Sy oe. - 1.25 og ee UO Myosotis palustris semperflorens (Ever-blooming Forget- PESTS Re Se iv ee ee rome titles ef 1.00 Pp S00 26 J. T. LOVETE, “(LITTLE SILVERS No] Nepeta clechoma (Ground Ivy)e.ne a. ee eee Baie 0c Doz, *$0-75 100, $3.00 Monarda didyma splendens (Bee Balm).................... ce 1 Ge: ¥ 1.00 6.00 i fistulosay(Bercamot) aa... ns See. See eee eth iN Oro- ms 1.00 ns 60D Papaver Orientale*(@rientalmPoppy)is. 4. Pee: Ree ees sobs WAS: i e235 se 8-00 re Royal iscarlet. soos) Auten s os, Re ere ee Te ae: i: 1.50 “10.00 “ us Semi-plenus's hc: PN Coe 42, koe’ i 1.50 So LO Ge Pardanthusisinensis (Blackberry Wily) ee 8s. 72 eee tan of 1.00 ee A GO Penstemon barbatus Torreyi (Beard Tongue) .............. De: i teas “8.00 Phlox, Garden.—See special list. ‘Carolina ovata (Myrtle-leaved Phlox)................ nienden Ware? by 1.50 “10.00 = -subulata (Moss Pink)——Uhree varieties... | 52) 51.7505) =a Oe? % 1.00 2 Saas Physostegia Virginica (Dravon Head= Lioms Heart)... esta aoe ui 1.00 AE GMO ADA ike oe. | Ee Re seas (6 - 1.25 oe OOO Platycodon LeichtliniiimNew dwarf Bell Flower; covered with large blue bell-shaped flowers all summer............... etal nes tp 1.50 aOZ00 Platycodon Mariesi (Japanese Bell-Flower)................. So 0c: i 1.00 ane sO Polygonum amplexicaule oxphylium (Mountain oe ate AVIS: ? 1.25 Seamed) Pyrethrum roseum (Painted Daisies).—Single mixed. Eee Eee elec: oa ike 25) bac hpeesiics 0) u) uliginosum (Marin Daisy) rei -|. .. cages ot Oc re 1.00 7 OOD Nedum Mmaximumu(Stone;Crop).-6 eens See ee lo “alban & Ces a 1.00 ied ‘ies 10) i MS PECLADUG REVATIO Malas. cern WE”. «cae ihc, Yap oly ALO : 1.00 pera, 0) Stachys lanata Welly WoundwonDpeemoae: |. So. ier ts. ae a OG re 1.00 OE VOROO Ranunculus acris fl. pl. (Double Buttercup; Bachelor Button) ‘‘ 10c. ‘: 1.00 OO Rudbeckia lanceolata fl. Pl. (Golden GlOWD)EE.. Wee See te Oc: iy SUE ~ SOO aie lan PSOne ee ae ilOre. o 1.00 ENG SOO a maxima, (Great Cone Mlowemivar so 5: en un ee See Ae. i ies 8.00 m Newmanii —A superb new variety............... pera 5/0. a 1.50 ae purpurean(PunplerConewMlowegas. ace. ee ele x 1.50 “OE OLOO xj speciosa (Black-evyediSusan)t ae. oe See oe hel lees se he ae OOO 2 EEO is i ire Cee eee Mek Pate Cees ot SU a et roam wie 30: 25 est .00) Thymus serpyllum albusi(ibyime) eee snes: ao tin ee ote mn 1.00 LG OO POSCUS ois. eed: ee eee wits Me Ce ae eeee Sap ELOG a 1.00 oes /GR00 Tradescantia Virginica CWiidowwes Nears) ae eae. area fe: ts ee ae OG % 1.00 ray onl) BOSC ce MATE ee es 25s eR CNRS ky reget a H/C ic 1.00 rt. a> RE =a Sais ; INE) Q vy 1 eS HE Sy eye i sa SEs Lz and Fern-like foliage large trumpet-shaped flowers of a vivid orange- scarlet, borne in large clusters, with gorgeous effect during July and August. Unsurpassed for covering dead trees, fences, trellises, etc., from which its large terminal clusters of brilliant bloom hang down with delightful effect. 2 yrs., each, 20c.; 3 for 50c. VINCA MINOR. Periwinkle. A beautiful, dwarf evergreen creeper, of dense, rapid growth, the trailing shoots rooting at inter- vals and forming a carpet of dark green covered with numerous clear, bright blue tubular flowers in Spring and early Summer. Valuable for ceme- tery use on graves and for banks and shady places under trees, etc., where grass will not grow. Very hardy and attractive the entire year through. Each, 10c.; doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00. WISTARIA. Sinensis. (Chinese Blue Wistaria.)—A splen- did flowering vine of ex- tremely vigorous growth and which grows to a large size. The flowers are very beautiful and so abundant as to form masses of color, borne during May and June, appearing before the leaves, hanging in long pendulous racemes, often 18 inches long, of a beau- tiful dainty grayish blue éalar...2 -yrs., each, 2oc. Sinensis Alba. (Chinese White Wistaria.)—Simi- lar in all respects to the above except that the flow- ers are pure white and remain longer on vine. superb companion for it. 2 yrs., each, 30c. ee, ‘ CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Of all the hardy shrubs in cultivation no other is so valuable and so useful as the California Privet, either tor hedging, for use as a screen to ‘‘plant out’”’ buildings or other unsightly objects, for mass- ing or for planting as specimens upon the lawn; especially when trained to the standard or globe form. It is almost an evergreen (holding its foliage until Christmas ) and during the whole Summer and Autumn it is densely clothed with smooth, glossy foliage of the most intense, deep, rich green imaginable—much richer in color than tree or bush Box. The Standards surpass in effectiveness and rich color the popular Bay Tree, and possess the untold advantage of being perfectly hardy; requir- ing no care or protection in Winter. The Globe Privets I offer are veritable balls of richest green— so dense, a bird cannot enter them. The demand for these two forms of trained Privet is so great that I have grown several thousand of them, which I offer at less than half the price at which imported ones are sold for. Being acclimated they are very much better in every way than imported stock. STANDARD PRIVET. Steet hight on. Pots... . . $1 00 each. Me BOC use aS ae SN eae ne Ws) NS Se eon. > Eee Hee OO Ve, COS iY ae nee a aOR A 5(U)° GLOBE PRIVET. 1} feet nel 2) nie tty <4. se, ee Coveach’. DT eg Aine See a sera a OO sis So ad EEE Th Le ROE ORE Tee ie Tok, Onan oA aia ERODE Se Ob Aural) Sis CALIFORNIA PRIVET HEDGE. Introduced, recommended and planted by me as a hedge plant in 1873 and its beauty and value were quickly recognized. Since then it has grown in popularity so rapidly, that to-day it is planted more largely in America by far than any other plants for this purpose» The demand for it is so great that I carry a stock of over 250,000 plants of it. If planted in a single row, it should be planted 8 inches apart in the row, requiring three plants for every 2 feet of hedge. If planted in double row, the rows should be 1 foot apart, and the plants 1 foot apart in each row, requiring two plants for every foot of hedge to be planted. All the plants except the smallest size quoted were cut to the ground when one year old and are composed of many branches or stems, being very bushy. One year, 12 to 18 in., 50c. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. Two years, 13 to 2 ft., 75c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. Two years, 2 to 3 ft., $1.00 per doz.; $4.00 per 100. Three years, 3 to 4 ft., $1.25 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Rates by the thousand given upon application. Notre.—I have prepared and will mail free upon request, a Circular, giving full instructions ‘“How to plant and care for a Privet Hedge,”’ in order to secure the quickest and best results. PYRAMIDAL BOX. Very effective and ornamental; indispensable in formal gardening. Of rather slow growth, with abundant dense, small, dark evergreen foliage. They have been pruned and grown to form well-shaped dense pyramids, which formal shape they retain with very little care. They are entirely hardy and thrive in any well-drained soil. My bushes having been frequently transplanted, lift with large balls of fibrous roots with earth and transplant in perfect safety. Fine specimens 3 ft. high and 18 inches in diameter at base, each $1.50. AUCUBA JAPONICA. Variegated Laurel. A choice evergreen shrub with very handsome Laurel-like foliage of glossy green, beautifuly varie- gated and blotched with golden yellow; exceedingly attractive and fine. It is only half-hardy, but is immensely valuable for decorative purposes, for which it is generally grown in tubs, and is charmingly effective. Beautiful plants, 3 ft. high, each, $2.00.