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Horticultural  Information. 

A  REQUEST. 

Often  persons  to  whom  our  Catalogue  has  been  sent  write  us  for  information  about  what 
varieties  succeed  best  in  this  and  that  locality,  and  ask  us  to  recommend  a  special  list  for 
their  locality,  and  for  various  other  horticultural  information. 

This  Catalogue  is  specially  arranged  to  answer  all  such  questions  as  definitely  as  is 
possible  for  us  to  do,  unless  we  should  establish  experiment  stations  in  numerous  parts 
of  the  country  to  get  the  special  information.  We  have  done  as  nearly  that  as  possible,  by 
visiting  nearly  every  part  of  the  entire  country,  taking  notes  of  the  successful  and  unsuc- 
cessful, and  gleaning  information  from  every  reliable  source,  collecting  and  testing  in  our 
grounds  nearly  every  promising  variety  brought  out,  and  finally  propagating  the  best  only, 
and  embodying  brief,  pointed  descriptions  of  them,  giving  seasons,  localities  where  most 
successful,  etc  ,  so  that  any  diligent  student  of  our  Catalogue  will  find  generally  the  very 
information  we  are  so  often  asked  to  give.  But  if  any  one,  after  careful  study  of  the  Cata- 
logue, fails  to  get  the  knowledge  he  wants,  we  shall  be  pleased  to  write  it  to  him,  if  we 
have  it,  or  else  refer  him  to  works  containing  the  knowledge. 

This  Catalogue  is  aimed  to  contain  the  very  best  information  and  list  of  varieties  for 
the  South  and  West  that  is  possible  to  put  in  the  space,  so  please  do  not  lightly  throw  it 
aside.  It  embodies  the  best  knowledge  about  varieties  that  twenty-three  years  of  diligent 
work  in  the  Southwest  has  secured. 

No  cultivator  of  fruits,  trees  or  flowers  can  afford  to  be  without  some  of  the  books 
mentioned  below. 


A  SMALL  LIBRARY  OF  MOST  USEFUL  HORTICULTURAL  BOOKS. 


These  Books  and  Journals  answer  yonr  questions  in  the  best  manner.  If,  however,  neither  the 
Catalogue  nor  the  Books  mentioned  below  cover  your  questions,  we  will  answer 
them  briefly,  providing  stamps  are  included  for  return  postage. 

So  many  of  our  customers  write  us  for  horticultural  information  (which  we  have  ever 
most  gladly  given  by  letter,  until  the  questions  have  become  too  numerous  for  us  to  longer 
thus  answer)  that  we  have,  after  careful  examination,  selected  the  following  list  of  works, 
of  most  approved  authorship,  and  arranged  to  mail  direct  to  those  ordering  at  publishers' 
prices,  given  below.    No  discounts  can  be  made  on  books. 

Nearly  every  one  of  these  books  is  profusely  illustrated.  The  journals  named  are 
of  the  highest  standard. 

American  Fruit  Culturist.   J.  J.  Thomas,  revised,  enlarged  $2  50 

American  Grape  Training.   Including  Munson's  Trellis  Svstem.    Prof.  L.  H.  Bailey  .  75 

Bailey's  Field  Notes  on  Apple  Culture   75 

Bailey's  Principles  of  Fruii-Urowing.   Just  published  ;  a  superb  work  1  25 

Black's  Cultivation  of  the  Peach.    Including  a  chapter  on  Pears  1  50 

Bushberg  Grape  Manual.    Most  valuable  work  on  American  grapes.    Newly  revised 

and  enlarged   1  00 

Elliott's  Practical  Landscape  Gardening.  The  planting  of  ornamental  grounds  ...  150 
Fruits  and  Fruit  Trees  of  America.  Downing.  A  complete  encvclopedia  of  pomology.  5  00 

Fuller's  Small  Fruit  Culturist.    Covering  all  classes  of  small  fruits   150 

Fungous  Diseases  of  the  Grape  and  other  Plants,  and  Treatment.    Scribner   75 

Hand-book  of  Tree  Planting.   Where,  how,  and  what  to  plant  for  groves  and  forests  .  75 

Harris'  Talks  on  Manure.    Treating  the  entire  subject  in  a  practical  way  1  75 

Henderson's  Gardening  for  Profit  2  00 

Henderson's  Practical  Floriculture   1  50 

Horticulturists'  Rule-Book.  Rules  for  the  practical  gardener.  Prof.  L.  H.  Bailey  .  .  1  00 
Husmann's  American  Grape  GrowiDg  and  Wine  Making.  Latest  revised  edition  ...  1  50 
Irrigation  Farming.  Lute  Wilcox.  The  best  book  on  the  subject ;  profusely  illustrated.  2  00 
Johnson's  "How  Crops  Grow."  Exceedingly  important  to  one  who  would  succeed  .  .  2  00 

Oemler's  Gardening  for  the  South.    Treating  of  vegetables  and  fruits  1  50 

Quinn's  Pear  Culture  for  Profit  1  00 

Strawberry  Culturist.    Fuller   25 

JOURNALS  :  American  Agriculturist,  weekly,  $1  ;  American  Gardening,  weekly,  $r  ;  Rural 
New-Yorker,  weekly,  $1  ;  Texas  Farm  and  Raach,  weeklv,  the  best  of  all  southern 
agricultural  and  horticultural  journals,  $1  ;  Southern  Florist,  monthly,  $1  ;  Horticultural 
Gleaner  (of  Texas),  monthly,  50  cents  ;  Western  Fruit  Grower,  monthly,  50  cents.  Any 
other  horticultural  journals  desired  sent  at  publishers'  rates. 

DO  YOU   WISH  OUR  CATALOGUE  CONTINUED? 

Those  who  desire  to  receive  our  future  Catalogues  will  please  state  so  on  a  postal 
card,  giving  name  and  correct  address.    Without  such  request  we  shall  discontinue  it. 


To  Our  Numerous,  Intelligent,  Discriminating  Customers: 

Having  always  pursued  the  principle  of  giving  plain,  unvarnished  descriptions,  true 
to  nature,  and  furnishing  the  very  best  of  everything  named,  making  every  piece  sent 
out  a  living  advertisement  of  upright  methods,  our  business  has  continued  to  rapidly 
expand.  For  all  this  splendid  patronage  we  are  profoundly  thankful  to  our  patrons,  and 
are  better  prepared  than  ever  to  as  carefully  serve  the  increased  patronage  that  we  hope 
to  receive  the  approaching  season. 

The  following  careful,  truthful  descriptions  are  of  far  more  value  in  making 
successful  selections  than  would  be  the  grandest  set  of  pictures  that  could  be  executed. 
Therefore,  study  the  descriptions,  and  preserve  this  Catalogue,  for  it  will  be  found  a 
most  valuable  horticultural  work  of  reference.  Our  methods  of  propagation  are  those 
pursued  by  the  largest,  most  intelligent,  and  most  successful  planters  of  commercial 
orchards. 

Those  varieties  throughout  the  Catalogue,  outside  our  special  list  of  Grapes, 
preceded  by  a  star  (*),  were  introduced  by  us  after  careful  testing,  and  we  are  proud  of 
them.  They  are  generally  making  excellent  records,  and  some  have  become  recognized 
standards. 

In  some  cases,  varieties  heretofore  included  in  our  Catalogue  are  omitted.  Some 
of  these  are  dropped,  as  others  included  are  better  of  the  same  season,  and  of  some  we 
have  no  stock  to  offer  this  year  ;  such  may  be  inserted  when  we  again  have  stock  of 
them.    Please  do  not  order  varieties  not  named  in  this  Catalogue. 

While  we  have  a  reputation  for  making  a  specialty  of  Grapes,  we  have  by  no 
means  neglected  other  departments  or  classes  of  fruits  in  our  line  of  business.  All  have 
had  the  same  vigilant  care  in  testing,  selecting  and  propagation,  so  that  we  will  be  found 
up  with  the  times  in  all  things. 

In  our  experimental  department,  we  systematically  test  all  new  very  promising 
varieties  as  they  come  out,  and  ourselves  originate  numerous  varieties  of  grapes,  plums, 
persimmons,  etc.  By  carefully  combining  the  best  strains,  and  testing  for  a  series  of 
years  in  various  localities,  we  from  time  to  time  introduce  those  proving  superior  to 
others  in  cultivation  of  the  same  season.  We  especially  call  attention  to  our  new 
Grapes,  and  to  varieties  throughout  the  Catalogue  printed  in  CAPITALS. 

Planters  for  Market  Purposes.  We  have  long  made  a  specialty  of  supplying 
those  who  plant  largely  for  market,  and  have  given  splendid  satisfaction,  as  many  large 
orchards,  vineyards,  and  small  fruit  plantations  in  all  parts  of  the  country  attest.  To 
such  parties  we  will  make  very  low  prices,  on  specified  lists  made  out  from  the  Cata- 
logue, either  delivered  on  cars  at  Denison  or  at  purchaser's  railway  depot. 

TELEPHONE  CONNECTION,  Local  and  Long-distance.  We  are  in  connection 
with  the  Southwestern  Telephone  and  Telegraph  Company,  whereby  our  patrons  can 
communicate  directly  with  our  office,  and  thus  save  time.  Telephone  orders  attended 
to  promptly.    'Phone  49. 

T.  V.  MUNSON  &  SON,  Denison,  Texas. 

THOSE  WHO  INTEND  TO  ORDER  OF  US  SHOULD 
NOT  FAIL  TO  READ  THE  FOLLOWING. 

TERJIS,  CONDITIONS,  SHIPPING,  ETC. 

Cash  (by  Draft,  Money  Order  or  Registered  Letter)  with  order  will  secure  prompt 
filling.  Xo  goods  shipped  unless  cash  or  satisfactory  security  accompanies  the  order. 
If  personal  checks  are  sent,  include  15  cents  for  collection,  which  amount  they  cost  us. 
Orders  held  until  personal  checks  are  collected.  Time,  risk  and  expense  saved  by  re- 
mitting by  postal  or  express  order,  or  bank  draft.    Please  use  order  sheet  in  Catalogue. 

To  secure  goods  not  wanted  sent  at  once,  send  one-half  the  cost  with  the  order. 
No  reserve  will  be  made  otherwise.  Goods  will  be  shipped  "  C.  O.  D."  only  when  one- 
half  payment  is  sent  with  order. 

Our  responsibility  ceases  after  delivery,  according  to  the  prices  and  specifications 
named  below,  under  "  We  Prepay  Freight,"  and  "  Prices,"  except  for  mistakes  in  filling, 


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which  must  be  reported  immediately  after  receipt  of  goods,  to  admit  of  adjustment.  A 
double  system  of  checking  is  employed  in  putting  up  orders,  so  that  mistakes  are  rare, 
and  sometimes  customers  complain  of  an  error  and  afterwards  find  it  was  their  own  mis- 
take. Be  careful,  in  unpacking,  to  note  everything,  and  immediately  "  heel-in  "  in  moist 
soil  till  planted,  or  plant  at  once!  Never  allow  the  roots  to  dry,  or  failure  will  most 
likely  result. 

Every  care  is  taken  to  secure  safe  and  prompt  transportation.    Goods  are  carefully 

packed  in  moss  or  straw,  well  baled  or  boxed. 

It  is  always  better  to  ship  by  Express,  unless  the  amount  of  stock  is  large.  Nursery 
stock  goes  by  express  at  especially  low  rates. 

Give  explicit  directions  for  shipment.  When  such  are  not  given,  we  shall  use  our 
best  judgment  in  selecting  a  route,  but  will  not  be  responsible  for  loss  thereby,  excepting 
on  goods  on  which  we  prepay  freight.  See  "We  Prepay  Freight."  Shipping  facilities  in 
every  direction  from  Denison  are  excellent. 

Customers  will  generally  be  most  successful  in  getting  desirable  assortments  by 
leaving  the  selection,  in  part  at  least,  to  us,  as  we  have  much  experience  in  testing  and 
growing  for  market,  but  we  desire  everyone  to  have  his  or  her  choice,  as  nearly  as  possible. 

It  is  to  our  own  interest  to  give  customers  the  best  terms  and  selections  possible. 
But  we  cannot  prevent  Drouths,  Severe  Winters,  Early  and  Late  Frosts,  Insects  and  Rab- 
bits, etc.,  from  cutting,  nor  plants  from  dying  by  bad  treatment  in  other  hands,  hence  we 
never  insure  trees  to  live  after  leaving  our  possession,  but  do  deliver  good  stock  in 
good  order,  true  to  name.  In  case  we  fail  in  these,  we  replace  at  once  or  refund  money. 
After  slock  is  accepted,  we  replace  none  that  may  die  after  planting. 

We  are  responsible  to  all  of  our  customers,  and  to  them  only,  for  the  character  of 
the  goods,  and  to  them  or  their  forwarders,  express  and  railway  companies,  we  guarantee 
to  deliver  stock  in  good  order,  true  to  name.    With  such  delivery  our  responsibility  ceases. 

CAUTION. — We  employ  no  traveling  agents.  Those  claiming  to  be  our  traveling 
agents  are  frauds,  and  should  be  shunned.  We  have  learned  of  a  number  of  such  opera- 
tors, and  have  advertised  them  for  the  protection  of  planters. 

CLUB  ORDERS. — Man}'  responsible  persons  get  up  Club  Orders  in  their  own  com- 
munities, and  send  in  to  secure  club  rates.  Such  trade  is  respectfully  solicited.  Club 
rates  will  be  given  on  application.    This  is  the  nearest  approach  we  make  to  agency  work. 

SUBSTITUTION.— If  it  is  not  explicitly  stated  in  the  order  that  no  substitution  is 
permitted  in  case  the  variety  ordered  is  sold  out,  we  shall  consider  permission  to  substi- 
tute granted,  and  then  put  in  place  of  the  variety  ordered  another,  always  with  its  correct 
name  and  one  of  equal  or  better  value,  unless  such  is  not  in  stock,  when  the  variety  will  be 
left  unfilled  and  the  money  for  it  returned. 

£^f° Please  do  not  order  articles  not  named  in  Catalogue.  We  catalogue  only  what  we 
have  for  sale,  and  aim  to  sell  only  what  we  produce. 

SEASON  FOR  SHIPPING  AND  TRANSPLANTI NC.— We  begin  digging  Straw- 
berry Plants  October  15,  not  earlier,  and  other  stock  November  1,  and  continue  almost 
uninterruptedly  to  dig  and  ship  until  March  15,  November,  December  and  February  being 
the  best  months  in  which  to  transplant  in  the  South. 

TREES  AND  PLANTS  BY  M Al L.— Small  fruit  trees  and  shrubs,  one-year  grape 
vines,  strawberry,  raspberry  and  blackberry  plants,  can  be  sent  by  mail  in  packages  of 
less  than  four  pounds  each,  at  the  rate  of  one  cent  for  every  two  ounces.  To  cover  this  and 
packing,  remit  for  every  tree,  shrub  or  grape  vine,  5  cents  each  when  six  or  less  are 
ordered,  4  cents  each  when  six  to  twelve  are  ordered,  and  3  cents  each  when  more  than 
twelve  are  ordered.  For  berry  plants,  remit  10  cents  per  dozen,  20  cents  for  fifty,  and 
35  cents  per  hundred. 

BUDS,  CIONS   AND   CUTTINGS — We  do  not  offer  these  for  sale  except  where 

noted  in  the  Catalogue. 

WE  PREPAY  FREIGHT. — When  customers  so  desire  it,  and  remit  prices  securing 
it,  as  stated  in  connection  with  each  class  of  fruit  in  Catalogue,  we  prepay  freight  or 
express  charges,  as  we  may  select,  to  their  nearest  railway  depot,  when  within  the  states 
of  Texas,  Louisiana,  Arkansas,  Indian  Territory  and  Oklahoma  Territorv,  when  the 
orders  amount  to  $5  or  more.  On  orders  of  less  than  $5,  within  the  above  named 
states,  and  all  orders  from  other  states,  we  do  not  prepay  freight,  unless  so  ordered, 
and  money  is  remitted  with  the  order  for  the  purpose,  but  deliver  the  goods  on  board 
cars  in  Denison,  well  packed. 

PRICES.— In  connection  with  each  class  or  variety  of  fruits  in  the  Catalogue  will  be 
found  two  sets  of  prices  :  One  for  stock  packed  and  freight  prepaid  to  any  railway  depot 
within  the  above  named  states  ;  the  other  for  stock  packed  and  delivered  on  board  cars  at 
Denison,  or  at  our  nursery.  Customers  have  the  choice  of  either  set  of  prices.  Please  be 
careful  to  state  your  choice,  and  remit  accordingly.  Six  go  at  dozen  rates,  50  at  100  rates, 
300  at  1,000  rates.  When  orders  amount  to  §20  or  more,  hundred  rates  will  be  allowed, 
regardless  of  number  taken. 

WHOLESALE  ORDERS.— When  larger  quantities  of  goods  of  any  class  or  variety 
are  wanted  than  are  priced  in  Catalogue,  please  send  list  of  varieties  and  number  of  each 
desired,  for  special  quotations.  We  invite  comparison  of  prices  and  stock  with  any  and 
all  reliable  first-class  nurseries. 


T.  V.  MUNSON  &  SON,  Denison,  Texas. 


CATALOGUE  OF  FRUITS,  TREES,  VINES,  ROSES,  ETC. 


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APPLES 


Plant  Apple  trees  in  the  South  20  feet  apart  north  and  south  by  30  feet  apart  east  and 
west,  requiring  73  trees  per  acre.    Best  corn  or  cotton  sandy  land  is  suitable. 


PRICES— Except  where  Noted. 

,  3  to  4  feet  

Each  Per  12  Per  100 
Packed  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison,  •  .  .  $0  10  $1  00  $6  00 
Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot  .  .      12      1  25      8  00 


,  4  to  6  feet  , 

Each     Per  12    Per  100 
$0  15     Si  50     18  00 
18       2  00      12  00 


This  list  has  been  well  tested,  and  found  uniformly  and  continuously  successful  in  the 
Southwest.  The  varieties  ripening  in  June  and  July  are  the  most  successful  in  South  Texas. 
Late  varieties  do  little  or  no  good  there.  All  the  varieties  named  succeed  well  in  Northern 
Texas  and  Indian  Territory. 

IN  ORDER  OF  RIPENING. 


June  in  Texas. 

Duchess  of  Oldenburg1.  Prolific, 
striped,  medium;  good,  tart;  market. 

Early  Harvest.  Vigorous,  abundant  ; 
yellow,  large;  good;  tart  ;  table,  cooking. 

RED  ASTRACHAN.  Vigorous,  pro- 
ductive; red,  large;  tart,  market. 

RED  JUNE.  Slow,  prolific  ;  red,  small ; 
good,  tart ;  market,  table. 

FANNY.  New,  vigorous,  productive  ; 
red,  large  ;  excellent ;  market,  table. 

July. 

SUMMER  QUEEN.  Abundant; 
striped,  large  ;  good,  table,  market. 

GRAVENSTEIN.  Vigorous,  abundant ; 
striped,  large;  good,  table,  market. 

AMERICAN  SUMMER.  Productive; 
striped,  medium;  best,  table,  market. 

Jefferis.  Prolific;  striped,  medium; 
best  quality. 

August. 

BLEDSOE  (Texan).  Very  fine,  prolific  ; 
striped,  large  ;  excellent,  table,  market. 

Yellow  Horse.  Very  vigorous,  abun- 
dant ;  vellow,  large  ;  good,  culinary. 

JONATHAN.  Good  grower, 'prolific  ; 
red,  medium  ;  fine,  market. 

Maiden  Blush.  Vigorous,  prolific ; 
cream-blush,  large;  fine,  market,  cooking. 

Mrs.  Bryan.  New,  of  Georgian  origin. 
A  very  large  Apple  of  finest  quality.  Bright 
red  all  over.  Excellent  tree,  prolific  ;  fruit 
hangs  on  remarkably  well  without  dropping 
or  rotting.    50  cents  each. 

CARTER  BLUE.  Very  thrifty,  abun- 
dant;  striped,  large  ;  fine  market,  cooking. 

Ortley.  Vigorous,  productive  ;  pale  yel- 
low, large  ;  excellent,  table,  market. 

DOYLE.  Of  Texan  origin.  Large, 
striped  ;  excellent,  prolific. 

September. 

WEALTHY.  Vigorous,  profuse  ;  striped, 
large,  excellent,  market. 

Buckingham  (Equinetely).  Good,  abun- 
dant ;  striped,  large  ;  excellent,  market. 
*  Shannon.   Strong,  slow  bearer ;  yellow, 
very  large  ;  best,  table,  cooking. 


RED  WINTER.    Good,  prolific;  red; 
medium  ;  fine,  table,  market. 
TWENTY-OUNCE.  Very  large,  striped. 

October  and  Later. 

BRADFORD  (Kentucky  Streak). 
Strong,  abundant;  striped,  large;  very 
good,  market. 

WINESAP.  Prolific  ;  red,  medium  ;  very 
good,  market. 

BEN  DAVIS.  Hardy,  vigorous,  pro- 
fuse ;  striped,  large  ;  good,  market. 

"Rutledge.  This  variety  originated  in 
Travis  county,  Texas.  Tree  vigorous  and 
productive  ;  fruit  large,  handsome,  richly 
striped,  resembling  the  Bradford  somewhat, 
and  of  still  finer  quality  than  that  splendid 
variety ;  it  ripens  shortly  after  the  Ben 
Davis.  In  this,  we  believe,  we  have  one  of 
the  most  valuable  of  all  Southern  Apples. 
50  cents  each. 

GANO.  Vigorous,  prolific ;  bright  red, 
large  ;  good  market ;  this  variety  is  similar 
in  every  way  to  the  Ben  Davis,  but  of  a  rich 
red  all  over  ;  very  valuable. 

TEXAS  RED.  One  of  the  most  highly 
esteemed  Apples  in  East  Texas.  Large, 
striped  ;  fine  ;  excellent  keeper. 

Maverack  Sweet.  Vigorous,  abun- 
dant ;  red  cheek,  large  ;  very  good,  market 
or  home. 

NICKA  JACK,  Vigorous,  abundant  ; 
large,  striped  ;  very  good,  market  or  home. 

ARKANSAS  BLACK.  Vigorous,  abun- 
dant ;  dark  red,  medium  ;  excellent,  market. 

KINNAIRD.  Strong,  spreading  tree, 
prolific ;  red,  large  ;  a  superb  Southern 
w inter  Apple. 

SHOCKLEY.  Vigorous,  abundant ;  red 
cheek,  medium  ;  best  keeper. 

LIMBERTWIG.  Vigorous,  prolific ; 
red,  medium  ;  very  good  keeper. 

SHIRLEY  (Texan).  Vigorous,  prolific  ; 
striped,  medium  ;  excellent  keeper. 

LOY.  Vigorous,  prolific ;  red  cheek, 
large  ;  be=t  keeper. 

MAMMOTH  BLACK  TWIG.  A  splen- 
did, large,  dark  red  Arkansas  Apple. 

Yates.  Very  vigorous,  prolific;  striped, 
small;  cider  or  dessert;  keeps  very  late; 
best  quality. 


CRAB  APPLES. 


Price,  1-5  more  than  Apples,  in  all  cases. 
Whitney.   Vigorous,  prolific;  striped,  large;  cider,  jelly,  preserves. 
Hyslop.   Vigorous,  prolific  ; '[crimson,  large,  ornamental ;  preserves. 


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T.  V.  MUNSON  &  SON,  DENISON,  TEXAS. 


PEARS. 

Plant  18  feet  apart  each  way,  requiring  135  trees  per  acre.  Pears  root  very  deeply,  and 
succeed  on  almost  any  soil  if  kept  free  from  blight.  Except  Le  Conte  and  Bartlett,  the 
varieties  named  below  are  freest  from  blight. 


PRICES— Except  where  Noted. 

Each  Per  12  Per  100 

Packed  and  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison  $0  25  $2  50  $17  00 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot                                              30  3  00  20  00 


IN   ORDER  OF  RIPENING. 


Andre  Desportes.  A  handsome,  good- 
sized,  very  early  Pear. 

Lexington.  Tree  very  healthy,  but  of  a 
dwarfish  habit,  grown  on  Pear  root,  and  in- 
clined to  bear  at  two  to  four  years  of  age. 
Fruit  is  about  same  size,  shape  and  color  of 
Bartlett,  but  earlier  by  two  weeks,  and  of 
about  equal  quality.  So  far  no  blight  has 
ever  attacked  it.   Very  promising.   81  each. 

Alamo.  Originated  by  A.  L.  Bruce,  of 
Grayson  county,  Texas.  Tree  so  far  entirely 
exempt  from  blight.  Vigorous,  bears  young. 
Large,  yellow;  bronze  cheek.  Ripens  early. 
Si  each. 

Clapp's  Favorite.  On  Pear ;  prolific  ; 
red  cheek,  large  ;  excellent,  table. 

HOWELL.  On  Pear  or  quince  ;  prolific  ; 
yellow,  large;  best,  table,  market. 

Bartlett.  On  Pear  or  quince  ;  prolific ; 
yellow,  large ;  fine,  table,  market. 


Le  Conte.  On  own  roots ;  prolific ;  yel- 
low, very  large  ;  good,  table  or  market. 

SECKEL.  On  Pear ;  prolific  ;  brown, 
small ;  best,  table. 

BufFum.  On  Pear ;  prolific ;  brown, 
small ;  fine,  table. 

BIRKETT.  On  Pear  ;  very  vigorous, 
never  known  to  blight ;  a  good  fruit  of  good 
size  ;  comes  into  bearing  slowly ;  valuable 
with  age. 

ANGOULEME  (Duchesse).  On  Pear  or 
quince;  pale  yellow;  very  large;  good, 
market. 

ANJOU.  On  Pear ;  moderate  grower, 
moderate  bearer ;  brown  blush,  medium  ; 
fine,  table. 

KIEFFER.  On  own  roots ;  very  vigor- 
ous, prolific ;  yellow,  very  large ;  an  ex- 
cellent Pear  for  canning  ;  rarely  blights  or 
fails  to  bear. 


QUINCES. 

Plant  10  to  12  feet  apart  each  way.  Quinces  need  very  rich,  deep,  well-drained  soil  ; 
they  are  better  for  careful  culture. 

PRICES. 

Each  Per  12   Per  100 

Packed  and  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison  So  20  $2  00   $12  00 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot                                            25  2  50     13  50- 

Meech.   Very  fine  and  prolific  ;  none  better  in  growth  or  quality  of  fruit. 


APRICOTS. 


Plant  18  feet  apart  each  way,  requiring  135  trees  per  acre.  Succeed  best  in  limestone 
soils  ;  bloom  very  early  in  spring.  Should  be  treated  like  peaches.  Very  successful  in 
most  parts  of  the  west,  on  high  ground. 

PRICES. 

Each  Per  12  Per  100 

Packed  and  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison  So  20  §2  00  $12  00 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot                                            25  2  50  15  00 


Myer.  Earliest ;  medium  size,  good ; 
prolific. 

EUREKA.  Very  early  ;  large,  fine  ;  pro- 
lific. 

Early  Golden.  Very  early;  medium, 
deep  vellow  ;  prolific. 

ROYAL.  Early  ;  large,  excellent ;  one 
of  the  very  best. 

Moorpark.  Medium,  large,  excellent  ; 
an  old  favorite. 

CLUSTER.  This  valuable  variety  was 
introduced  by  A.  M.  Ramsey  &  Son.    It  is 


claimed  to  have  never  missed  bearing  any 
season  since  its  introduction. 

Russian  Apricots. 

ALEXANDER,   BUDD    and  GIBB. 

The  three  best  varieties  of  this  strain. 

Japan  Apricots. 

HUBBARD.  This  is  remarkable  for 
size,  fine  quality  and  vigorous  trees,  with 
broad,  spreading  heads. 


Remember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  for  orders  of 
$5  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  Freight," 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


CATALOGUE  OF  FRUITS,  TREES,  VINES,  ROSES,  ETC. 


5 


ALMONDS. 


Plant  18  feet  apart  each  way,  requiring  135  trees  per  acre.  Almonds  succeed  in  irri- 
gated regions  of  Western  Texas,  New  Mexico,  Arizona  and  California. 

PRICES.                           _    .  _ 

Each  Per  12  Per  100 

Packed  and  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison  $0  20  $2  00  &12  50 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot                                           25  2  50  15  00 


Languedcc.  A  leading  variety  ;  grown 
for  commerce. 

Terragona.  A  large  variety  ;  also  much 
grown  for  commerce. 

Nonpareil.  Produced  by  Mr.  Hatch,  of 
California. 


Ne  Plus  Ultra.  Produced  by  Mr.  Hatch, 
of  California. 

Sultana.  A  standard  and  popular  mar- 
ket variety. 

Princess.  Very  fine,  thin-shelled  ;  rich, 
good  flavor. 


CHERRIES. 


Plant  18  feet  apart  each  way,  requiring  135  trees  per  acre.  Require  very  best  drouth- 
resisting  soil. 

PRICES*                            Each     Per  12  Per  100 

Packed  and  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison  $0  20     $2  00  $12  50 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot                                             25      2  50  15  00 

Early  Richmond.  An  old,  popular,  re-  I  English  Morello.  Similar  to  Early 
liable  variety ;  very  productive.                    |  Richmond;  later. 


FIGS. 


Plant  10  feet  apart  north  and  south,  by  12  feet  apart  east  and  west,  requiring  383  trees 
per  acre.    Require  very  rich,  deep  soil. 

PRICES.  _  . 

Each     Per  12    Per  100 

Packed  and  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison  $0  25     $2  50   $18  00 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot   30      3  00     20  00 

Adriatic.  Very  large,  white ;  fine  qual-  |  purple ;  bears  the  first  year ;  a  new  and 
ity.    The  finest  of  commercial  varieties,  yet     promising  variety. 

scarce  in  the  United  States.  Smyrna.   Large,  pale  purple  ;  very  pro- 

Black  California.    Very   large,  dark     lific  and  fine. 


PEACHES. 

Plant  18  feet  apart  each  way,  requiring  135  trees  per  acre.  Thrive  best  on  high,  well 
drained,  sandy  loam,  with  clay  subsoil. 

IN  ORDER  OF  RIPENING. 

Each  "ripening"  extends  over  a  period  of  10  to  15  days,  and  embraces  white  and  yel- 
low-fleshed, free  and  cling  varieties,  where  possible.  Nearly  all  the  varieties  have  been 
critically  tested  by  us  along  with  numerous  other  kinds,  in  three  successive  test  orchards, 
planted  and  fruited  within  the  past  20  years,  in  different  soils  and  situations.  Not  a  variety 
is  included  which  has  not  been  tested  by  experienced  and  critical  orchardists,  and  pro- 
nounced valuable  for  the  particular  purposes  and  sections  for  which  it  is  recommended. 
Desirable  qualities  in  tree,  as  well  as  fruit,  have  been  considered.  Those  varieties  fol- 
lowed by  the  letter  a  are  recommended  for  amateur  or  family  planting.  In  size  and 
quality  of  fruit  they  are  usually  the  very  finest,  but  not  prolific  or  firm  enough,  or  of  the 
right  season  for  profitable  planting,  except  in  very  favorable  localities. 

Those  followed  bye  are  recommended  for  canning;  those  followed  by^  are  recom- 
mended for  evaporating  ;  those  followed  by  m  are  recommended  for  marketing  fresh  ;  those 
followed  by  c  e  m  will  make  an  excellent  "  all-purpose  "  variety. 

While  some  of  the  following  list  do  not  succeed  in  the  Gulf  regions,  the  following  have 
been  found  to  do  well  there  :  Mamie  Ross,  Family  Favorite,  Oldmixon  Free,  Elberta, 
Bequett  Free  and  Cling.    The  entire  list  succeeds  well  in  all  other  parts  of  the  Southwest. 

^*We  Challenge  the  World  to  Excel  this  List  of  Peaches. 

PRICES— Except  where  Noted. 

,  3  to  4  feet  .     ,  4  to  6  feet  » 

Each     Per  12    Per  100  Each     Per  12    Per  100 

Packed  and  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison  .  .  So  10     Si  00     $6  00  So  15     Si  50     S8  00 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot.  .  .      12      1  25      8  00  18      1  85     11  00 
Varieties  with  special  prices  include  prepayment  in  orders  of  $5  or  more,  or  f.  o.  b.  cars 
in  orders  of  less  than  $5. 


Remember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  for  orders  of 
$5  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  Freight," 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


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T.  V 


MUNSON  &  SON,    DEN  I  SON,  TEXAS. 


PEACHES, 

I. 

Ripening  at  Denison  May  20  to  June  10. 

SNEED.  m.  Earlier,  larger  and  better 
than  Alexander  ;  less  inclined  to  rot. 

ALEXANDER,  m.  Well-known  old 
standard  ;  extra  early. 

TRIUMPH,  m  a.  Large,  yellow,  free- 
stone, mostly  covered  with  red  ;  most  at- 
tractive extra  early  Peach  yet  produced. 
Will  certainly  become  very  popular  as  a 
market  fruit.  25  cents  each,  $2.50  per  12, 
$20  per  100. 

Greensboro,  m.  Of  the  same  class  and 
description  as  the  Mamie  Ross,  ripening 
earlier.  Originated  in  North  Carolina.  New. 
25  cents  each,  $2.50  per  12,  $20  per  100. 

II. 

TEXAS  (Texas  King).  Of  the  same  class 
and  character  with  the  Mamie  Ross  ;  better 
quality.  Origin  east  Texas. 
*MISS  LOLO.  am.  A  perfect  free- 
stone;  fine  quality;  blush,  white  flesh; 
prolific. 

MAMIE  ROSS.  am.  A  very  large 
blush;  white  flesh;  semi-cling;  prolific; 
very  valuable. 

HYNES'  SURPRISE,  m.  True  free 
stone  when  ripe ;  resists  rot  better  than 
Hale's  Early,  which  it  resembles. 

BISHOP,  m.  Very  large,  crimson, 
white  flesh  ;  free  ;  a  valuable  market  sort, 
sure  and  prolific. 

Alice  (Haupt) .  m.  Chinese  Cling  seed- 
ling ;  prolific,  large,  fine. 

CARMAN,  c  m.  Origin  in  Limestone 
county,  Texas.  Large,  of  fine  appearance 
and  quality ;  firm,  free  from  rot ;  highly 
praised.    50  cents  each,  $4  per  12. 

III. 

Ripening  at  Denison  June  10  to  July  5. 

Ray.  cem.  A  noted  east  Texas  variety  ; 
even  larger  and  finer  than  Mamie  Ross. 
Similar  otherwise. 

Yellow  St.  John,  a  cm.  Where  it  suc- 
ceeds well  it  is  exceedingly  profitable.  Does 
well  in  California  and  eastern  and  western 
Texas.    Tender  in  bud  here,  like  Crawford. 

General  Taylor,  a  m.  Large ;  flesh 
blood  red,  crimson  all  over;  cling  of  Indian 
Blood  type  ;  productive. 

Eldred.  am.  A  crimson  cling  of  im- 
mense size.    Origin  Southern  Texas. 

MOUNTAIN  ROSE.  cem.  Large, 
round  ;  white  flesh,  red  cheek  ;  free. 

IV. 

'FAMILY  FAVORITE,  mce.  Large; 
white  flesh,  red  cheek  ;  free,  sure,  prolific  ; 
seedling  of  Chinese  Cling.  This  is  making 
a  most  favorable  record  everywhere. 

MRS.  BRETT,  mce.  Similar  to  Old- 
mixon  Free,  but  about  a  week  earlier  ;  sure, 
prolific. 

Foster,  aecm.  Earlier  and  finer  qual- 
ity than  Early  Crawford  ;  very  handsome. 


continued. 

V. 

Ripening-  at  Denison  July  5  to  20. 
GEN.  LEE  CLING:    a  m.    Seedling  of 
Chinese  Cling,  but  earlier  and  more  prolific  ; 
better. 

Crawford  Early,  am.  Tender  in  bud  ; 
an  old,  valuable  standard  variety.  Fine  in 
West  Texas. 

OLDMIXON  FREE.  mce.  Large; 
white  flesh,  red  cheek  ;  fine,  prolific,  sure. 
An  old  "stand-by." 

ELBERTA.  mce.  Very  large  ;  yellow, 
red  cheek  ;  free,  firm,  sure,  prolific  ;  best  of 
all.  For  vigor,  certainty  and  abundant 
bearing,  this  variety  has  no  superior  ;  for 
fine  appearance,  good  shipping  qualities  and 
ready  selling,  for  canning  and  evaporating, 
it  stands  without  a  peer.  It  cannot  be  too 
extensively  planted. 

Chilow.  mce.  Very  much  like  Elberta 
in  color,  size,  shape  and  quality,  except  this 
is  a  cling.  Good  shipper.  Very  much 
praised  in  Travis  county,  Texas.  Chinese 
Cling  seedling.    50  cts.  each,  $4  per  12. 

TORNADO,  mce.  A  Peach  that  origi- 
nated with  W.  S.  White,  of  Grayson  county, 
Texas.  Equals  Elberta  in  every  respect 
except  quality  and  productiveness,  in  which 
it  excels  Elberta.  Of  the  same  season, 
color  and  blood.  50  cts.  each,  $4  per  12. 
*SUPERB.  mce.  Seedling  of  Early 
Rivers,  crossed  with  Mountain  Rose.  Pure 
freestone;  white  flesh,  red  cheek;  a  very 
prolific  and  profitable  Peach  ;  finest  quality. 

Crosby,  mce.  Large,  yellow  freestone  ; 
sure  bearer,  and  prolific. 

Chinese  Cling1,    a.    Largest  size  ;  ob- 
long ;  greenish  cream,  faint  blush. 
*Utan  Free.     cem.     Large,  prolific; 
rich  yellow  ;  valuable. 
*Utah  Cling*,    m.    Large,  prolific ;  yel- 
low, red  cheek. 

SHIPLER.  cm.  Yellow,  cling;  pro- 
duced by  A.  L.  Shipler,  of  Denison,  Texas. 
Valuable ;  resembles  the  Elberta,  except 
being  a  cling.  25  cts.  each,  $2.50  per  12,  $20 
per  100. 

VI. 

Ripening:  at  Denison  July  20  to  August  10. 

SYLPHIDE.  mc.  Cling;  large,  white 
flesh,  red  cheek  ;  prolific,  sure  ;  seedling  of 
Chinese  Cling,  than  which  it  is  more  prolific. 

BEQUETT  FREE.  mce.  Largest 
size;  white  flesh,  red  cheek;  productive, 
firm,  superb  ;  possesses  Chinese  blood  ;  a 
sure  bearer. 

Orange  Cling,  cm.  Large,  clear  yel- 
low ;  sweet,  rich,  juicy  ;  prolific. 

DRUID  HILL.  mec.  Large;  white 
flesh,  red  cheek  ;  free  ;  prolific  ;  old  reliable 
kind. 

STUMP,  mec.  Large ;  white  flesh,  red 
cheek;  free;  reliable. 

BE  QUETT  CLING,  cm.  Very  large  ; 
white  flesh,  red  cheek  ;  productive,  fine  ;  as 
large  as  Chinese  Cling,  and  possesses  some 
Chinese  blood. 

OLDMIXON  CLING,  mc.  An  old 
standard  variety  ;  large,  white  flesh,  blush. 


Remember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  for  orders  of 
$5  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  Freight," 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


CATALOGUE  OF  FRUITS,  TREES,  VINES,  ROSES,  ETC. 


7 


PEflCHES, 

VII. 

Ripening:  at  Denison  August  10  to  25. 

*Columbia.   cem.    Large;  dull  orange- 
yellow,  mottled  with  red  ;  free  ;  sure. 

^Scruggs,     cem.     Large;    similar  to 
Picquet's  Late,  but  earlier  ;  valuable. 

CROTHERS.  mec.  Large;  white 
flesh,  red  cheek  ;  best,  productive  ;  superior 
to  Ward's  Late. 

Walker,    mec.    Largest;   white  flesh, 
blush  cheek  ;  an  old  standard  kind. 

*RAISIN.    am.     Of  the  Indian  Cling 
type,  crossed  with  Heath.     Large,  juicy, 
prolific  ;  splendid.    The  finest  in  quality  of  \ 
any  cling  known  to  us. 

VIM. 

RINGGOLD,  cm.  A  greatly  improved 
seedling  of  Heath  Cling ;  superb,  white, 
sweet. 

Picquet.     mce.     Very  large;  yellow, 
with  red  cheek  ;  free  ;  sure,  prolific. 

SAL  WAY.   mce.     Similar  to  Picquet  ; 
sometimes  follows  it,  and  sometimes  pre- 
cedes it ;  sure,  valuable,  market. 
*Crimson  Beauty.     m  c.     Very  large ; 
white  flesh,  crimson  surface  ;  cling  ;  prolific 

IX. 

Ripening-  at  Denison  September  10  to  25. 

Wonderful,   cem.    A  remarkably  fine, 
yellow  freestone,  of  the  Smock  type. 

HENRIETTA,  or  Levy.  mc.  Very  j 
large,  cling  ;  yellow,  crimson  cheek  ;  sure.  | 


continued. 

"BONANZA,  cem.  Very  large ;  white 
flesh,  red  cheek  ;  free  ;  prolific,  vigorous. 

LONOKE,  a  m.  Large,  yellow  ;  cling  ; 
prolific  ;  flowers  large  ;  late,  sure. 

rTopaz.  cem.  Large,  yellow;  free; 
red  cheek  ;  prolific  ;  flowers  large,  late. 

:;  Cobbler,  cem.  Large  yellow;  free; 
prolific,  vigorous  tree  ;  valuable. 

X. 

Ripening  at  Denison  into  October. 

"Barnes,  a  m.  A  fine,  very  late  yellow 
cling  of  Indian  type.  Originated  in  Bell 
county,  Texas,  by  Barnes  Parker. 

BELL'S  OCTOBER.  cem.  Large, 
rich  yellow,  red  cheek;  freestone;  of  finest 
quality.  Originated  by  Hon.  C.  C.  Bell,  of 
Denton  county,  Texas.  25  cts.  each,  $2.50 
per  12. 

^Success,  ecm.  Prolific,  sure;  latest 
yellow  freestone ;  large,  excellent.  Origi- 
nated in  our  grounds,  and  offered  with  con- 
fidence in  its  merits.    25c.  each,  $2.50  per  12. 


Elberta  Seedling:  Peaches.  As 

some  persons  are  of  the  opinion  that  seed- 
ling Peaches  succeed  better  than  budded 
or  grafted  varieties  (which  we  very  much 
doubt),  we  have  grown  a  few  trees  from  El- 
berta  seed  from  the  most  select  fruit,  so  as 
to  offer  the  very  best  class  of  seedlings. 
The  trees  producing  these  grew  in  orchard 
among  other  fine  varieties,  hence  the  seed- 
lings will  not  be  like  the  parent  in  most 
cases,  but  crosses  between  it  and  other 
kinds.    Price  same  as  standard  varieties. 


PLUMS 


Plant  18  feet  apart  each  way,  requiring  135  trees  per  acre, 
than  the  peach,  with  more  clay,  and  thrive  where  the  peach  will. 


Succeed  on  thinner  land 


PRICES— Except  where  Noted. 

Each    Per  12    Per  100 

Packed  and  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison  $0  20   $1  75   $10  00 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot   25     2  40     13  00 

Varieties  of  special  prices  include  prepayment. 

This  list  is  superb.  Varieties  of  each  class  generally  stand  in  order  of  ripening,  and 
all  succeed  well  nearly  everywhere. 


Chickasaw  Varieties. 

Bloom  very  early. 

Lone  Star.  Medium  grower  ;  red,  large, 
good  ;  abundant. 

MUNSON.  Originated  by  G.  Onder- 
donk,  Victoria,  Texas.  Tree  vigorous, 
spreading;  sure  and  prolific;  large,  round, 
red  ;  excellent,  profitable. 
TRANSPARENT.  Excellent  grower|; 
yellow,  above  medium  ;  good,  abundant. 

McCartney.  Of  Texas  origin.  Ripens 
with  the  earliest  Plums.  Large,  oblong, 
pure  yellow.  Tree  strong  and  productive. 
50  cts.  each,  $4  per  12. 


CrjicKasaw  Varieties  of   the    Wild  Goose 
Type  {P.  Hortulana. — bailey). 

Bloom  early  to  medium. 
"  CLIFFORD.  This  splendid  Plum  was 
produced  by  Mrs.  Clifford,  of  this  city,  from 
seed  of  Wild  Goose.  It  is  larger  than 
Wild  Goose,  pear-shaped,  red,  meaty,  with 
fine,  pineapple  flavor.    50  cts.  each. 

WILD  GOOSE.  Vigorous  ;  red,  large, 
very  good  ;  abundant  when  pollinated  by 
other  varieties  flowering  at  the  same  time. 

WOOTEN.  Good  grower  ;  red,  medium; 
very  good  ;  prolific,  sure.  Trees  of  this 
planted  near  or  among  Wild  Goose  pollinate 
its  flowers,  causing  it  to  bear  well. 


lemember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  f 
$5  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  F 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


en  rates  are  for  orders  of 
Freight," 


s 


T.  V.   MUNSON  &  SON,   DENISON,  TEXAS, 


PLUMS,  continued. 


Whitaker.  Improvement  in  tree  and 
fruit  on  Wildj Goose,  of  which  it  is  a  seed- 
ling, by  J.  T.  Whitaker,  of  Smith  county, 
Texas. 

MILTON.  Wild  Goose  crossed  on  Ameri- 
cana. Better  than  Wild  Goose,  equally  as 
large ;  handsome  and  productive ;  red ; 
excellent. 

CHARLES  DOWNING.  Wild  Goose- 
Americana  cross.  Very  vigorous,  healthy 
tree;  fruit  large,  handsome,  excellent.  One 
of  the  best  of  the  Wild  Goose  type. 


ABUNDANCE. 

Gonzales.  A  Japan  variety  crossed  with 
Wild  Goose.  Fruit  very  large,  and  of  a 
brilliant  red.  Finest  of  flavor.  Good  ship- 
per and  keeper.  Tree  very  strong  and  im- 
mensely productive.  Very  highly  praised 
by  those  who  have  seen  and  grown  it. 
$i  each,  $8  per  12. 

BESTOFALL.  A  seedling  of  Miner  hy- 
bridized with  Abundance.  Tree  very  vig- 
orous. Flowers  very  late.  Very  sure  and 
prolific  bearer.  Fruit  medium  to  large, 
round,  rich  red  ;  firm,  meaty,  of  best  qual- 
ity. One  among  the  very  few  that  set  full  of 
fruit  this  year  of  general  failure  in  Plums 
here.  Originated  by  us.  Has  fruited  three 
successive  seasons.  Always  very  full,  and 
free  from  attack  of  rot  and  curculio.  Only 
a  few  trees  at  $1  each. 

Prunus  Rjvularis  Varieties. 

Bloom  very  late. 
*Nimon.  Hybrid,  produced  by  us,  of 
Wayland  pollinated  by  Wild  Goose.  Tree 
very  vigorous  and  healthy,  productive  ; 
fruit  large  as  Wild  Goose  ;  crimson,  with 
white  dots ;  very  handsome,  ovate,  firm, 
meaty,  and  of  excellent  quality.  A  Plum 
of  much  promise.    $1  each. 


Wayland.  Vigorous;  crimson,  medium, 
j  good,  firm  ;  very  prolific  ;  sure. 

GOLDEN  BEAUTY.  Vigorous;  yel- 
low, medium,  good ;  free,  very  prolific ; 
unfailing. 

Americana  Varieties. 

All  this  class  flower  very  late,  and  are 
sure  fruiters. 

CHENEY.  Vigorous,  prolific,  large,  red  ; 
earliest  of  this  class  ;  excellent. 

WEAVER.  Vigorous  ;  red,  good,  pro- 
lific; sure,  well  tested,  profitable. 

HAMMER.  Vigorous,  upright,  pro- 
lific ;  large,  red,  meaty,  excellent ;  nearly 
free-stone. 

FOREST  GARDEN.  Vigorous,  red, 
large  ;  excellent,  prolific,  sure. 

HAWK  EYE.  Very  highly  recom- 
mended as  one  of  the  best  of  this  class. 

New  Uhn.  Very  large,  red,  firm; 
excellent. 

ROCHFORD.  Exceedingly  vigor- 
ous, prolific;  large;  red;  excellent. 

Wilder.  One  of  the  newer  varieties 
of  great  promise. 

Wyant.  New;  highly  recommended 
by  those  who  have  fruited  it. 

•  NEWTON.  Vigorous,  healthy  ; 
very  prolific,  unfailing  cropper ;  very 
large,  red ;  freestone  of  best  quality  ; 
new. 

We  can  supply  a  few  trees  each  of 
the  following  new,  most  excellent  Ameri- 
can Plums,  at  the  ordinary  price  :  Bixley, 
Stoddard,  Rollingstone,  Wolf,  Poole's  Pride 
and  DeSoto. 

Japanese  Varieties. 

{Prunus  triflora.) 

Red  June.  Medium  size,  slightly  coni- 
cal ;  solid,  dark  red  color,  with  yellow  flesh  ; 
blooms  late,  ripens  early  ;  sure  bearer. 

ABUNDANCE  (Botan),  Vigorous,  up- 
right;  large,  purple,  good;  very  prolific, 
sure  ;  best  of  all  Japan  varieties. 

BURBANK.  Very  vigorous,  spreading, 
very  prolific  ;  very  large,  purple;  profitable. 

Chabot.  Large,  round;  red  skin,  yellow 
flesh;  very  firm.  Similar  to  Douglas;  ri- 
pens after  Burbank. 

DOUGLAS  (Hytankayo).  Strong,  up- 
right tree  ;  fruit  very  large,  crimson,  with 
white  bloom  ;  excellent,  prolific,  valuable. 

SATSUMA.  Good,  healthy  tree  ;  fruit 
large  ;  blood  red  in  surface  and  flesh. 

Hale.  Tree  most  vigorous ;  fruit  very 
large ;  orange,  mottled  with  cherry  red ; 
quality  equal  to  the  Imperial  Gage.  Profes- 
sor L.  H.  Bailey  pronounces  it  the  best  in 
quality  of  all  the  Japan  Plums. 


Remember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  for  orders  of 
$5  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  Freight," 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


CATALOGUE  OF  FRUITS,  TREES,  VINES,  ROSES,  ETC. 


9 


PLUMS, 

European  Varieties. 

{P.  domestica.) 

Clyxnan.  Large,  purple,  prolific ;  very 
fine. 

Giant.  Produced  by  Luther  Burbank ; 
largest  of  all  Prunes  ;  very  vigorous,  pur- 
ple ;  fine  quality.    50  cents  each. 

Pacific.  This  is  a  new  Prune  of  the 
Pacific  coast ;  of  first  class  merit  as  a  com- 
mercial Prune.    50  cents  each. 


continued. 

Silver  Prune.  Very  large,  pale  yellow  ; 
fine  quality. 

Tragedy.  Large,  dark  purple  ;  very  rich 
and  sweet ;  freestone  ;  very  valuable  as  a 
shipping  Plum.    50  cents  each. 

ESP"  The  above  Prunes  are  recommended 
for  regions  where  European  Plums  are 
known  to  do  well,  as  in  Western  Texas  and 
New  Mexico,  where  rot  and  curculio  do  not 
prevail. 


MULBERRIES. 


Plant  20  feet  apart,  requiring  109  trees  per  acre.    Flourish  in  any  soil  or  situation. 

PRICES. 

 3  to  4  feet  ■  /  4  to  6  feet  ,  ,  6  to  8  feet  , 

Each    Per  12  Per  100  Each  Per  12   Per  100  Each   Per  12   Per  100 

Packed  and  f.o.b.  cars 

at  Denison  $0  10  %\  00  $7  00  $0  15  $1  50  $10  00  $0  20  $2  00  $15  00 

Packed  and  prepaid  .  .      12    1  25    9  00       18    2  00    13  00       25    2  50    20  00 


HICKS'  EVERBEARING.  Profuse 
bearer  of  fruit  for  three  months  ;  fine  grower 
for  shade ;  the  best  of  all  trees  for  the 
fowl  yard,  as  the  fowls  greedily  eat  the 
berries. 

Downing*.  A  larger,  better  berry  than 
Hicks'  ;  not  so  prolific,  and  not  so  hardy  as 
that  variety. 


Victoria.  One  of  the  best  Russian  Mul- 
berries yet  produced  ;  very  fine. 

Munson.  One  of  the  largest,  most  pro- 
lific and  best  Mulberries  of  the  Russian 
class.  Originated  by  us,  selected  from 
among  thousands  of  varieties  grown  from 
seed.  The  branches  in  fruit  look  like  ropes 
of  big  berries. 


BLACKBERRIES. 


Plant  2  feet  apart  in  rows,  rows  7  feet  apart,  requiring  3,112  plants  per  acre.  Succeed 
anywhere. 

PRICES. 

The  prices  following  each  variety  include  prepayment.  If  prepayment  is  not  desired, 
then  deduct  15  cents  from  the  dozen  rate,  50  cents  from  the  hundred  rate,  and  $2  from  the 
thousand  rate. 

IN  SUCCESSION. 


SPAULDING.  Very  vigorous,  quite 
thorny.  Very  early,  large,  fine  quality. 
Does  well  near  the  Gulf  north  300  miles. 
50  cts.  per  12,  $2.50  per  ico. 

EARLY  HARVEST.  Vigorous,  up- 
right ;  few  weak  thorns  ;  very  prolific  ; 
medium  size,  firm  ;  profitable  market.  50 
cts.  per  12,  $2  per  100,  $10  per  1,000. 

DALLAS.     Very   vigorous,  drooping, 


thorny,  productive ;  large,  fine.  This  is 
proving  to  be  a  very  valuable  market  va- 
riety.   50c.  per  12,  $2  per  100,  $10  per  i.coo. 

Minnewaska.  Similar  to  Kittatinny, 
but  regarded  as  still  better  and  not  subject 
to  rust ;  new.    50  cts.  per  12,  $2.50  per  100. 

Erie.  Vigorous,  upright,  moderately 
thorny,  prolific  ;  very  large  and  fine.  50  cts. 
per  12,  §2.50  per  100. 


DEWBERRIES. 

MAYES  (Syn.,  Mayes'  Hybrid,  Austin's  Improved).  This  originated  at  Pilot  Point, 
Texas  ;  we  have  the  genuine.  It  is  exceedingly  large,  fine  and  early  ;  prolific.  10c.  each, 
50  cts.  per  12,  $3  per  100,  $18  per  1,000,  prepaid;  or  40  cts.  per  12,  $2.50  per  100,  $15  per 
1,000,  not  prepaid. 


Remember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  for  orders  of 
$5  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  Freight," 
on  page  a  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


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RASPBERRIES. 

Plant  3  feet  aparj  in  rows,  rows  5  feet  apart,  requiring  2,904  plants  per  acre.  Need 
best  drouth-resisting  soil,  on  eastern  or  northern  slope. 

PRICES. 

Each  Per  12  Per  100 

Packed  and  f.  o.  b.  at  Denison  fo  10  $0  75  $4  00 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot                                            12  1  00  5  00 

Palmer.  This  comparatively  new  variety  Kansas.  A  very  large,  excellent-fruited 
is  considered  the  largest  and  best  of  the  black-cap  ;  one  of  the  best  for  a  dry,  hot 
early  black-caps.  climate. 

These  are  the  best  black-cap  varieties  among  many  that  we  have  tested. 


,000  plants  per  acre. 


Per  1,000 
$3  50 
5  00 


Per  5,000 
$15  00 
20  00 


MICHEL'S  EARLY.  Earliest  of  all ; 
large;  vigorous,  perfect  flower;  a  fine  pol- 
linator for  other  kinds.  $3  per  1,000,  f.  o.  b. ; 
$4,  prepaid. 

Ideal.  Large,  dark  crimson,  firm  ;  out- 
yields  Michel's  Early;  not  so  vigorous.  Crop 
comes  off  in  3  or  4  pickings  ;  perfect  flower. 


STRAWBERRIES. 

Plant  16  inches  apart  in  rows,  rows  3^  feet  apart,  requiring 
Deep,  loamy,  sandy  soil,  with  clay  sub-soil,  is  preferable. 

PRICES. 

(Except  Parker  Earle,  Mexican  and  Michel's  Early,  which  note.) 

Doz.       Per  100 

Packed  and  f.  o.  b.  at  Denison  $0  25        So  75 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot  .   35         1  00 

Our  plants  are  not  like  those  handled  by  many  growers — weak,  old  and  mixed,  but 
young,  vigorous  and  pure.  The  very  best  varieties  by  actual  test  for  the  Southeast. 
Handled  in  the  very  best  manner.  We  test  nearly  all  varieties  of  any  promise  as  they  come 
out.    The  following  are  the  cream  for  this  climate. 

Splendid.  Perfect  flower ;  vigorous  and 
very  prolific;  large,  round,  bright  red,  hand- 
some berry. 

Paris  King.    Perfect  flower ;  very  vig- 
orous ;  tall  plant  and  fruit  stems  ;  very  large, 
conical  ;  colors  evenly  and  well ;  firm  ;  very 
i  prolific. 

Captain  Jack.  Large,  crimson,  firm; 
good  and  very  productive. 

BUBACH  NO.  5.  Large,  handsome ; 
productive,  valuable  ;  very  successful  here  ; 
pistillate. 

PARKER  EARLE.  Still  leads  every 
other  variety  in  productiveness.  Plant 
robust,  free  from  disease,  stooling  heavily, 
and  renewing  itself  sufficiently  by  strong 
runners.  It  is  a  model  in  make  up  ;  endures 
the  extremes  of  heat  and  cold  remarkably 
well.  Berry  regular,  uniformly  large,  coni- 
cal, with  a  neck;  glossy  scarlet-crimson, 
ripens  all  over  ;  flesh  firm,  crimson,  no  hol- 
low core  ;  seeds  golden,  becoming  crimson, 
prominent,  protecting  in  handling;  quality 
excellent.  Flowers  perfect,  always  setting 
perfect  fruit,  which  is  borne  in  the  greatest 
profusion,  the  rate  of  16,000  quarts  per  acre 
having  been  gathered.  The  fruit  carries 
well,  and  brings  the  very  highest  price  in 
market.  Price,  f.  o.  b.  at  Denison,  50  cts. 
per  12.  Si  per  100,  $5  per  1,000.  Price,  pre- 
paid, 60  cts.  per  12,  $1.35  per  100,  S7  per 
1,000. 

MEXICAN.  Tested  here  two  years. 
In  plant,  size,  beauty  and  quality  of  berry 
unexcelled;  more  prolific  than  Bubach. 
50  cts.  per  12,  $1  per  100,  $8  per  1,000,  f.  o.b. 
here  ;  60  cts.  per  12,  Si. 35  per  100,  $10  per 
1,000,  prepaid. 


MEXICAN. 

CRESCENT.  Early,  prolific;  bright; 
excellent  market ;  pistillate  ;  needs  Michel's 
Early  to  fertilize  it. 

Tennessee.  Perfect  flower  ;  vigorous, 
prolific,  dark  bright  red  ;  firm  ;  large  to  very 
large. 


Remember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  for  orders  of 
$S  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  Freight," 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


CATALOGUE  OF  FRUITS,  TREES,  VINES,  ROSES,  ETC         /  3 7  11 


GRAPES. 


We  lead  all  competitors  in  this  field. 

Plant  8  feet  apart  in  rows,  rows  g  feet  apart ;  requiring  605  vines  per  acre. 

STANDARD  LIST. 

In  succession.  Have  a  large  stock  of  finest  quality.  This  list  contains  the  best  and 
most  successful ;  have  tested  all  these,  with  hundreds  of  others.  Flowers  perfect,  and  will 
bear  alone,  unless  otherwise  noted  ;  when  pistillate,  they  need  a  perfect-flowered  kind 
planted  near.  With  irrigation  in  West  Texas  and  westward  all  varieties  in  the  list  suc- 
ceed. East  of  the  100th  meridian,  the  Bordeaux  mixture  spray  will  enable  many  varieties 
to  succeed  that  without  it  fail  on  account  of  the  rot  and  mildew.  In  most  regions  all 
varieties  do  better  if  treated  with  Bordeaux  spray.    See  Spraying  Outfits,  3rd  cover  page. 

By  repeated  comparison  it  is  certainly  established  that  yearling  grape  vines,  as  we 
grow  them,  outclass  No.  1  northern  grown  2-year  olds,  and  our  2-jrear  olds  are  so  strong 
that  if  planted  early,  say  from  November  to  February,  they  are  capable  of  bearing  without 
injury  several  clusters  the  first  year.  Hence  our  prices  are  much  cheaper  than  they  appear 
to  be  by  comparison  with  other's  prices.  A  weak  grape  vine  .is  not  worth  planting  at 
any  price. 

Packed  and  f.o.b.  Denison.    P'k'd,  prep'd  to  your  depot. 

PRICES :  The  prices  given  after  each  variety  .  c  r  c 

are  for  1-yr.  plants.    If  2-yr.-old  plants  are  £  >,  £  £        >,  £ 

wanted,  add  to  the  prices  given  for  1-yr.,  2  cts.  «  J  og  « 

per  vine,  20  cts.  per  12  vines,  $1.50  per  100  vines.  -go  »<2  ^       8,g  2^ 

Remember  that  the  prepaid  prices  are  for  orders  So  g.8  g.!?  is  J  £.8 

of  $5  or  over,  and  within  the  states  named  on  £~  ^  c£  £ 

page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue.  a*  a"S  a'S  a "3 

Campbell's  Early.  Is  superior  in  every  respect 
to  Concord,  and  ripens  two  to  three  weeks 
earlier.    Best  production  of  G.  W.  Campbell, 

of  Ohio  $1  00  $1  00 

Early  Ohio.  Is  a  great  improvement  over  the 
Champion,  and  does  not  drop  from  the  cluster 

as  does  that  variety   10   $1  00  11    $1  10 

Moore's  Early.  Very  large,  black ;  good  mar- 
ket.   Texas  northward   08        75    $6  00        09        85    $6  75 

GREEN  MOUNTAIN.    New ;   above  medium, 

white ;  prolific,  good.    Texas  northward    ...      20     2  00    15  00        21     2  15    15  75 

Wyoming  Red.  In  cluster  similar  to  the  Dela- 
ware, but  larger,  and  twice  as  large  in  berry  ; 

bright,  beautiful  red;  good,  profitable  for  market.      10     1  00  11     1  10 

Shelby.  A  beautiful,  yellowish  white  Grape,  of 
about  the  same  size  as  Green  Mountain,  and  a 
still  finer  quality,  ripening  about  the  same  time  ; 
very  prolific.  Latest  and  best  production  of  D.S. 

Marvin,  of  New  York   tco     5  00  so  00 

MOORE'S  DIAMOND.    One  of  the  finest  white 

American  Grapes  ;  new.    Texas  north       ...      10     1  00     8  00        11     1  10     8  75 

IVES.    Medium,  black  ;  fair  market,  wine ;  free 

from  disease.    Texas  north   05        50     4  00        06        60     4  75 

Perkins.    Large,  pink ;     fair    market,  prolific, 

_  healthy.    Texas  northward   05        50     4  00        06        60     4  75 

Brighton.    Large,  red  ;  fine  table,  market,  wine  ; 

pistillate.    Northward   05        50     4  00        06        60     4  75 

DELAWARE.  Small,  very  fine;  table  and  market ; 

little  or  no  rot ;  successful   08        75     6  00       09        85     6  75 

Norfolk.  New  ;  large,  red  ;  fine  table  and  mar- 
ket, wine.    Texas  northward   10     1  00     8  00        11     1  10     8  75 

Lindley.  Large,  red;  very  good  table  and  mar- 
ket ;  pistillate  flower.    Northward   05        50     4  00       06        60     4  75 

Salem  (Rogers'  No.  53).  Bunch  and  berry  large, 
dark  chestnut-red,  sweet,  rich  and  tender ; 

good  shipper ;  vine  vigorous   07        60     4  50        08        75     5  00 

Agfawam  (Rogers'  No.  15;.  Similar  to  Salem,  with 
still  larger  berries,  darker  red  ;  peculiar,  agree- 
able flavor ;  vigorous,  prolific   07        60     4  50       08        75     5  00 

Lady  Washington.   Very  large,  pale  red  ;  very 

fine  table.    Texas  north   10     1  00     8  00        11     1  10     8  75 

Empire  State.  Large,  yellow;  fine  table;  pro- 
lific, rots,  drops.    Texas  north      .......      10     1  00     8  00        11     1  10     8  75 

Worden.  Very  large,  black  ;  good  market.  "Im- 
proved Concord  "    05        50     400       06       60  475 


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GRAPES,  continued. 

Packed  and  f.o.b.  Denison.   P'k'd,  prep'd  to  your  depot. 


Remember  that  the  prepaid  prices  are  for  or- 
ders of  $5  or  over,  and  within  the  states  named 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue. 

NIAGARA.     Large,  white ;    very  good  table, 

market ;  successful  

Martha.    Large,  white ;   table,  wine.    For  same 


CONCORD.  Large,  black  ;  table,  market ;  well- 
known.    Texas  northward   

Eaton.  A  seedling  of  Concord,  with  large  clusters 
of  enormously  large,  black  berries  ;  new,  vig- 
orous ;  succeeds  with  Concord   

Missouri  Riesling".  A  white  Grape  of  medium 
size,  free  from  disease,  pure,  excellent  quality, 
wine,  table  ;  sometimes  cracks.  Texas  north- 
ward   

CATAWBA.  Cluster  and  berry  large,  dark  red  ; 
juicy,  sprightly,  fine  ;  fine  for  market,  table 
and  wine    

Excelsior,  Large  berry  and  cluster  red,  meaty; 
best  table  ;  feeble  

JEFFERSON.  Large,  red  berry  ;  large  cluster  ; 
best  table,  market.    Texas  north  

Diana.  Large,  red;  fine  table,  maiket,  wine. 
Central  Texas  northward  

Triumph.  (Campbell's).  Very  large,  white  ;  best 
table.    Texas  to  Missouri  

Goethe.  Very  large,  pink ;  fine  table.  North 
Texas  to  Missouri  

Highland.  Vigorous,  prolific  ;  very  large  clusters 
and  berry  ;  black  ;  fine  

Norton  (Cynthiana).  Small,  black  ;  fine  red  wine. 
All  Southern  states  

Jacquez  (Black  Spanish,  Le  Noir,  "Blue  French"). 
Small,  large  cluster,  black;  red  wine.  Suc- 
ceeds well  in  all  Southwest  Texas  

BERTRAND.  Vine  similar  to  Herbemont.  Ori- 
gin in  Georgia.  Cluster  very  large ;  berry 
small  to  medium,  dark  purple,  red  juice,  fine, 
sprightly.  Even  more  successful  than  the 
Herbemont  in  the  South.  New  

HERBEMONT  (McKee,  Bottsi, "Brown  French"). 
Small,  large  cluster,  purple  ;  finest  quality, 
table,  wine ;  best  old  Grape  in  Southwest 
Texas  

FULLIAT.  Originated  in  France  from  Herbe- 
mont, than  which  it  is  larger,  even  better,  of 
same  color,  later,  very  prolific,  less  subject  to 
rot;  succeeds  wherever  the  Herbemont  does. 


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SOUTHERN  MUSCADINES. 

Succeed  in  deep,  rich  soil  throughout  the  South;  require  much  trellis  room.  Plant  16 
feet  apart  in  vineyard  rows  ;  prune  early  after  leaves  fall. 

Male  Muscadine.  If  planted  near  the 
former,  this  variety  renders  the  three  va- 
rieties named  very  fruitful  anywhere  in  the 
South.  Without  such  pollinators  planted 
nearby  they  are  unfruitful.  25  cts.  each, 
$2.50  per  12,  prepaid  ;  $2.25  per  12,  f.  o.  b. 

^^See  "A  New  Departure  in  Grape 
Hybrids,"  bottom  of  page  17. 


Flowers.    Medium  to  large,  black  ;  good. 

THOMAS.  Very  large,  black;  good 
wine  ;  1  year  old. 

SCUFPERNONG.  Large,  brownish 
yellow;  good  wine  ;  1  year  old. 

The  above  three  varieties,  15  cts.  each, 
$1.50  per  12,  f.  o.  b.  at  Denison  ;  16  cts.  each, 
$1.60  per  12,  prepaid. 


Remember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  for  orders  of 
$5  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  Freight," 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


CATALOGUE  OF  FRUITS,  TREES,  VINES,  ROSES,  ETC. 


13 


VINIFERA  VARIETIES. 

Plant  8  feet  apart  in  rows,  with  rows  9  feet  apart,  requiring  605  vines  per  acre.  Prices 
on  all  except  Griesa  de  Piemonte. 

PRICES. 

Each     Per  12     Per  100 

Packed  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison  $0  10     $1  00     $7  00 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot   12       1  15  800 

These  succeed  in  far  South  and  West  Texas,  especially  with  irrigation,  equally  as  well 
as  in  California,  but  fail  entirely  in  Central  and  East  Texas,  owing  to  phylloxera,  rot, 
mildew,  etc.;  but  by  grafting  on  resistant  roots  and  spraying  with  Bordeaux  mixture,  suc- 
ceed in  all  but  extreme  North  Texas,  and  with  winter  protection  can  be  fruited  there. 

We  have  in  our  Vineyard,  on  sandy  soil,  the  following  list,  growing  and  fruiting  success- 
fully, selected  from  among  a  large  number  of  the  finest  French,  Spanish,  Hungarian,  Ital- 
ian,  Sicilian  and  Persian  varieties.  Some  are  of  recent  importation.  We  have  no  grafted 
vines  for  sale,  but  can  supply  cuttings  of  the  best  resistant  stocks  for  the  South  and  Califor- 
nia by  mail  at  $2  per  100.    We  also  offer  rooted  graft-stocks,  which  see,  page  18. 

The  remarks  with  reference  to  mildew  and  rot  are  of  vines  in  open  ground,  not  sprayed, 
at  Denison,  Texas. 


CAL  ABRIAN.  (Italian.)  Of  Muscat 
type ;  vigorous,  healthy,  some  black-rot  ; 
cluster  very  large,  compound  ;  berry  large, 
roundish,  yellowish,  meaty,  juicy,  fine ; 
table,  market,  raisin. 

CRUJIDERO.  (Sicilian.)  Vigorous; 
little  mildew  and  rot  ;  cluster  and  berry  very 
large  ;  berry  ovate,  yellow,  meaty,  equal  to 
Malaga    for  shipping ;    excellent  quality. 

FEHER  SZAGOS.  (Hungarian.)  Very 
vigorous,  healthy  ;  fruit  subject  to  rot ;  Per- 
sian type;  cluster  very  large;  berry  cylin- 
drical, ellipsoidal,  curved  like  Cornichon  ; 
white,  meaty,  very  fine  ;  table,  market, 
raisin. 

FAVORITA.  (Italian.)  Vigorous, 
healthy,  some  mildew  ;  cluster  large  ;  berry 
large,  roundish,  yellowish,  translucent ; 
juicy,  sprightly,  rich. 

GOLDEN  CHAMPION.  (Californian.) 
Vigorous,  some  mildew  and  rot;  cluster 
large  ;  berry  large,  ovate,  yellow,  late,  fine, 
juicy;  table,  market. 

GRIESA  (DE  PIEMONTE).  (Italian.) 
Vigorous,  healthy,  very  little  mildew  or 
rot ;  cluster  very  large,  compound  ;  berry 
large,  purplish  black,  meaty,  juicy,  very 
fine;  table,  market,  white  wine.  50  cts. 
each,  $5  per  12,  prepaid. 

MALAGA.  (Spanish.)  Vigorous, 
healthy;  cluster  very  large;  berry  large, 
meaty,  ovate,  white ;  table,  market, 
raisin. 


MILLENNIUM.  (Hungarian.)  Re- 
ceived through  American  Consul  of  Hun- 
gary. Large  cluster ;  large,  oval,  white  berry, 
of  pure  sprightly  quality.  Vine  very  vigor- 
j  ous  and  comparatively  free  from  disease. 

Mission.  (Californian.)  Vigorous,  sub- 
ject to  mildew  and  rot  ;  cluster  long,  strag- 
gling; berry  small  to  medium,  pale  to  dark 
red  ;  very  sweet  and  juicy. 

OLIVET  (DE  CADINET).  (Italian.) 
Vigorous,  some  black  rot  ;  cluster  large  ; 
berry  large,  ovate,  purplish  black,  meaty, 
juicy;  table,  market,  wine. 

QUAGLIANO.  (Sicilian.)  Vigorous, 
prolific,  little  mildew  and  no  black  rot  ; 
cluster  large;  berry  large,  round,  grayish 
purple,  meaty,  iuicy,  fine,  late ;  table, 
market. 

SAUVIGNON  JAUNE.  (French  )  Vig- 
orous, healthy,  little  mildew  and  rot ;  cluster 
large,  compact  ;  berry  medium,  yellow, 
meaty,  tender,  early  ;  table,  white  wine. 

Verdelho.  (French.)  Vigorous,  healthy ; 
fruit  rots  ;  cluster  large  ;  berry  large,  ovate, 
yellowish,  meaty,  juicy  ;  table,  market. 

VIOLET  CHASSELAS.  (French.) 
Vigorous  ;  mildews  and  rots  ;  cluster  large  ; 
berry  large,  ovate,  violet,  beautiful,  superb 
quality;  table,  market,  wine. 

Z  INF  AND  EL.  (Hungarian.)  Vigorous, 
healthy  vine  ;  fruit  rots  ;  cluster  large,  com- 
pact;  berry  medium,  round,  black,  juicy, 
fine  ;  table,  wine. 


NEW  CREATIONS  IN  AMERICAN  GRAPES. 

T.  V.  MUNSON'S  HYBRIDS  fIND  SEEDLINGS. 

We  have  hundreds  of  most  favorable  testimonials  voluntarily  written  us  by  practical 
grape-growers,  from  all  parts  of  the  country,  praising  many  of  our  hybrids,  each  for  its 
proper  region,  in  unqualified  terms.  Thus  by  their  own  merits  are  they  rapidly  becoming 
popular.  With  the  following  list,  with  ordinary  vineyard  culture,  one  can,  in  the  South, 
have  a  fine  succession  of  choice  fruit  from  June  25  (here  at  Denison  340  north  latitude)  until 
in  October.  This  truly  marks  a  new  era  in  Grape  culture  in  the  South.  For  many  years 
we  have  put  the  fruit  of  our  hybrids  largely  upon  the  market,  selling  much  more  readily 
and  at  better  prices  than  do  such  varieties  as  Concord,  Niagara,  Ives,  etc.,  which  we  also 
grow  in  market  quantities. 

The  Grape  has  steadily  been  our  most  profitable  market  fruits.    Good  varieties  when 

Remember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  for  orders  of 
$5  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  Freight," 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


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T.  V.   MUNSON  &  SON,   DENISON,  TEXAS. 


GRAPES,  continued. 

well  grown,  are  the  most  nutritious  and  wholesome  of  all  fruits.  Easily  and  quickly  pro- 
duced, liked  by  everybody,  most  beautiful,  attractive  and  salable  in  the  markets  at  any 
season  of  the  year,  to  say  nothing  of  the  staple  products  of  jellies,  wines,  etc.,  manufactured 
from  them. 

It  has  not  been  our  object  to  foist  upon  the  public  a  lot  of  worthless  novelties,  but  we 
have  undertaken,  in  an  honest,  progressive  spirit,  to  originate,  test  and  introduce  a  succes- 
sion of  varieties  possessing  the  best  combination  of  native  blood  possible,  to  furnish  the 
country  what  it  greatly  needs,  but  has  never  had— varieties  of  the  most  successful,  valu- 
able character,  covering  the  entire  Grape  season  in  the  South  from  July  i  to  November. 
Having  better  material  and  better  knowledge  than  ever  before  from  which  to  produce 
valuable  combinations,  we  yearly  grow  some  additional  hybrids  for  special  purposes  and 
regions.  A  few  of  the  best  of  these  may  be  offered  for  sale  in  due  time,  in  case  we  think 
them  real  improvements  over  anything  at  present  possessed.  As  a  money  venture,  we 
never  expect  to  regain  expenses  in  the  matter  of  production  of  new  varieties,  as  it  is  a 
long,  expensive,  little-appreciated  process  ;  but  we  take  pleasure  in  it,  and  an  ambition  to 
do  something  that  will  bless  the  race  long  after  we  have  ceased  to  work. 

No  other  originators  have  started  their  varieties  so  low  nor  reduced  them  so  rapidly  in 
price  as  we  have,  and  yet  our  varieties,  as  a  lot,  are  superior  to  any  others  ever  originated 
by  one  person. 

Prices  on  all  the  following  of  our  Grape  introductions,  except  New  Introductions, 
which  see,  on  page  17. 

PRICES. 

Each    Per  12     Per  100 

Packed  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison  $0  25   $2  50   $20  00 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot   30     2  75     21  00 


PRESLY. 

This  is  a  seedling  of  Elvira  crossed  by 
the  Champion.  The  vine  is  strong  and 
healthy,  covered  with  a  healthy  dark  green 
foliage.  It  is  the  first  of  our  grapes  to  ripen, 
and  on  this  account  it  is  a  profitable  variety. 
The  size  of  the  cluster  and  berry  is  that  of 
the  Delaware,  and  resembles  the  Delaware  ; 
even  more  attractive  in  the  basket.  The 
quality  is  good,  far  above  that  of  Champion. 
The  berry  is  juicy  and  the  pulp  tender. 
For  an  extra-early  market  Grape  that  would 
give  satisfaction,  we  could  recommend  none 
better  than  this.  The  vine  is  prolific,  always 
setting  a  full  crop.    Free  from  all  diseases. 

BRILLIANT. 

This  is  a  seedling  of  Lindley  crossed  by 
Delaware,  produced  in  1883.  The  vine  is 
vigorous  and  hardy.  It  ripens  just  before 
the  Delaware,  is  very  prolific ;  berries  and 
clusters  as  large  as  Concord ;  compact, 
translucent  red,  similar  to  the  Delaware; 
quality  about  the  same  as  Delaware,  with 
less  pulp  ;  seeds  one  to  three  ;  skin  thin  and 
tough  ;  berries  adhere  firmly  to  peduncle, 
making  it  a  splendid  early  market  Grape, 
and  commands  the  highest  price ;  it  makes 
a  fine  white  or  amber  wine.  Shipped  it 
over  1,000  miles  to  market  in  fine  order, 
and  received  best  price  on  the  market.  It 
has  received  unreserved  praise  everywhere 
it  has  been  tested — in  Florida,  Georgia, 
New  Jersey,  New  York,  Ohio,  Kentucky, 
Missouri,  Texas,  Colorado  and  Connecticut. 
It  mildews  some  in  wet  seasons  in  New 
Jersey  and  Michigan,  near  large  bodies  of 
water,  but  Bordeaux  spray  corrects  that. 

BELL. 

A  hybrid  of  Elvira  with  Delaware.  Vine 
vigorous,  healthy,  free  from  mildew  and 


leaf-folder,  very  hardy,  a  good,  sure  pro- 
ducer ;  cluster  medium,  cylindrical,  often 
with  a  shoulder,  fairly  compact ;  berry  me- 
dium, round,  greenish  yellow,  rarely  at- 
tacked with  black  rot ;  skin  thin,  sufficiently 
tough  to  prevent  cracking  under  ordinary 
weather  changes  ;  pulp  rather  tender,  juicy, 
very  sweet  and  agreeably  flavored  ;  ripens 
just  before  Concord.  Successful  in  Texas 
northward. 

ROMMEL. 

Produced  in  1885  by  crossing  the  Triumph 
upon  Elvira.  Vine  very  vigorous,  free  from 
disease,  not  attacked  by  the  leaf-roller  ; 
clusters  medium,  simple  or  shouldered, 
compact,  handsome  ;  berry  medium  to  large, 
yellowish  white,  translucent;  skin  thin; 
pulp  melting,  seeds  few  and  small ;  quality 
best,  pure,  sprightly,  vinous  ;  season  about 
the  same  as  Delaware ;  the  vine  is  very 
hardy  to  resist  cold  or  heat,  and  is  very 
productive.  We  recommend  this  variety 
for  extensive  trial  north  as  well  as  south,  as 
a  very  superior  Grape  for  local  and  near-by 
markets.  The  crop  on  300  vines  at  five  years 
of  age  averaged  over  15  pounds  each,  and 
brought  the  highest  market  price.  It  makes 
fine  white  wine.    Texas  northward. 

DR.  COLLIER. 

A  hybrid  produced  from  a  very  large,  fine 
Post-Oak  Grape,  pollinated  by  Concord. 
Leaves  out  and  flowers  late  ;  very  produc- 
tive and  vigorous,  hardy;  clusters  large, 
conical,  handsome;  berries  large,  red,  be- 
coming dark  purple,  very  beautiful.  Much 
less  subject  to  rot  than  Concord;  skin  thin, 
does  not  crack;  pulp  very  juicy,  sprightly, 
with  an  agreeable,  perceptible  Concord 
flavor  ;  hangs  on  longer  after  ripening  with- 
out losing  flavor,  and  will  probably  make  a 
much  better  wine  than  Concord.  Ripens 
just  after  Concord.    Missouri  southward. 


Remember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  for  orders  of 
$S  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  Freight," 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


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15 


GRAPES, 

BEACON. 

"The  Southern  Concord." 
A  hybrid  of  a  very  large  clustered,  large- 
berried  "Texas  Post-Oak  Grape"  (Vitis 
Lincecumii)  of  good  quality,  excelling  Con- 
cord. Vine  vigorous,  with  dark,  glossy 
green  leaves  of  excellent  texture  and 
health  ;  leaves  out  and  flowers  later  than 
Concord  and  ripen  earlier  ;  cluster  large  ; 
long,  cylindrical,  often  with  a  shoulder ; 
berries  closely  resemble  those  of  Concord, 
but  average  larger,  some  being  one  inch  in 
diameter,  and  the  bloom  is  somewhat 
heavier :  the  fruit  has  not  the  rank  muski- 
ness  of  Concord,  but  a  very  agreeable  tube- 
rose odor  ;  skin  tougher ;  pulp  rather  ten- 
der, meaty,  of  a  somewhat  similar,  yet  bet- 
ter quality  than  Concord  ;  seeds  three  to 
four,  above  medium.  The  vine  is  exceed- 
ingly prolific,  and  carries  its  load  with  ease. 
This  Grape,  we  believe,  will  succeed  almost 
anywhere  that  the  Concord  will  thrive,  and 
in  much  of  the  dry,  hot  southern  country 
where  Concord  is  practically  a  failure.  The 
fruit  is  less  attacked  by  rot  than  that  of 
Concord,  and  ripens  perfectly  even,  while 
Concord  is  very  irregular  in  that  respect  in 
the  South. 

R.  W.  MUNSON. 

A  hybrid  of  "Big  Post-Oak"  with  Tri- 
umph. The  vine  is  very  vigorous  and 
healthy,  setting  and  maturing  a  heavy  crop, 
enduring  drouth  remarkably  well  ;  cluster 
large,  cylindrical ;  berry  large,  black,  per- 
sistent ;  seeds  two  to  three,  small ;  skin  thin 
and  tough  ;  pulp  tender  and  of  excellent 
quality.  This  is  one  of  the  best  all-purpose 
Grapes  we  have  ever  produced,  and  will 
succeed  from  the  extreme  South  to  far  into 
the  North.  Its  mother  is  the  same  vine  that 
produced  the  Beacon.  Cluster  and  berry 
very  similar  to  Beacon,  excepting  that  it  has 
no  bloom  on  the  fruit,  being  jet  black.  An 
excellent  table  and  wine  grape. 

DELAGO. 

Hybrid  of  Delaware  pollinated  by  Goethe, 
produced  in  1883.  Vine  similar  to  Delaware, 
but  more  vigorous  and  a  much  heavier  crop- 
per. Cluster  medium,  shouldered,  same 
shape  as  Delaware ;  berry  large  as  Con- 
cord, ovate,  beautiful  red,  about  same  shade 
as  Delaware,  very  persistent  ;  skin  thin  but 
tough,  enabling  the  variety  to  endure  ship- 
ment to  any  distance  ;  pulp  meaty,  tender, 
of  finest  quality,  possessing  a  delightful 
muscat  flavor  ;  seeds  one  to  two,  medium  to 
large.  Owing  to  the  flower  having  short, 
recurved  stamens,  it  requires  a  long  stamen 
variety  growing  near  to  serve  as  pollinator 
for  it.  The  Brilliant  is  excellent  for  this  pur- 
pose. 

AMERICA. 

This  is  a  seedling  of  Hermann  Jaeger's 
No.  70,  which  is  a  hybrid  between  the  best 
selected  Vitis  Lincecumii  and  Vitis  rupes- 
tris ;  native  of  Missouri,  hence  has  pure 
American  blood  of  two  of  our  best  species. 
The  vine  is  very  vigorous  and  productive, 
comes  into  and  sheds  its  foliage  verv  late ; 
free  from  disease.    It  flowers  late.    It  does 


continued. 

not  pollinate  itself  thoroughly,  hence  sets 
fruit  better  when  grown  among  perfect 
flowered  varieties.  The  vine  is  very  hardy 
to  resist  heat  and  cold,  and  the  roots  to  re- 
sist phylloxera.  Clusters  large  ;  berry  me- 
dium to  large,  black,  and  rarely  touched  by 
rot ;  skin  thin  ;  pulp  tender,  juicy,  pure  and 
good  ;  juice  rich  in  coloring  matter  and  su- 
gar. Very  promising  as  a  dark-red  wine  as 
well  as  a  good  market  Grape.  Succeeds 
over  a  large  extent  of  country.  Will  surely 
become  a  favorite  among  wine  producers 
and  marketmen.  A  splendid  port  wine  has 
been  made  from  it. 

JAEGER. 

A  hybrid  produced  in  1885  by  using  pollen 
of  the  Herbemont  upon  one  of  the  best  va- 
rieties of  Vitis  Lincecumii  found  wild  in 
this  vicinity.  Vine  exceedingly  vigorous, 
healthy  and  prolific.  It  will  endure  the 
winters  as  far  north  as  400.  Bunch  very 
large,  shouldered  or  double- shouldered, 
compact ;  berry  medium,  of  a  dark  purple, 

j  covered  with  a  rich  bloom  ;  very  persistent 
to  the  stem  ;  skin  thin,  tough  ;  pulp  melt- 
ing, very  juicy,  sweet  and  sprightly,  of  very 

I  good  quality;  seeds  small.  A  very  attrac- 
tive and  valuable  Grape  for  market,  table 
or  wine.  Ripens  with  or  a  few  days  later 
than  Concord. 

LONG  JOHN. 

A  hybrid  of  "Big  Post-Oak"  with  Tri- 
umph. Vine  vigorous,  hardy  ;  cluster  very 
large,  long,  cylindrical ;  berry  large,  black  ; 
skin  thin  and  tough  ;  seeds,  two  to  four,  me- 
dium ;  pulp  juicy  and  of  good  quality.  A 
very  attractive  Grape  in  market  on  account 
of  its  large  and  fine  appearing  clusters. 
Ripens  just  with  Concord,  and  a  much  better 
Grape  every  way,  for  the  southwest. 

CARMAN. 

A  hybrid  produced  by  using  pollen  of  Tri- 
umph upon  one  of  the  best  of  our  North 
Texas  Post  Oak  Grapes  ( Vitis  Lincecumii) . 
It  leaves  out  and  sheds  late,  and  blooms 
late,  always  setting  and  maturing  a  very 
heavy  crop,  its  vigor  enduring  this  heavy 
crop  from  year  to  year  with  impunity.  The 
vine  appears  as  hardy  as  the  Concord  wher- 
ever tried,  it  having  passed  270  below  zero 
in  Missouri  without  damage.  Its  foliage  and 
fruit  so  far  have  been  almost  entirely  exempt 
from  disease  of  every  kind.  Clusters  very 
large,  shouldered,  conical,  have  been  grown 
to  two  pounds  in  weight ;  berry  medium  to 
large,  black,  very  persistent  ;  skin  thin  but 
tough  ;  pulp  meaty  and  fairly  juicy,  with 
little  coloring  matter;  flavor  pure;  rich, 
very  sweet,  of  high  quality  ;  exceedingly 
promising. 

DELICIOUS. 

A  hybrid  of"  Big  Post-Oak"  with  Herbe- 
mont. Vine  vigorous  and  free  from  dis- 
ease ;  cluster  large,  conical  ;  berry  me- 
dium, black;  seeds  small,  one  to  three; 
skin  thin  and  tough ;  pulp  melting.  The 
name  of  the  Grape  describes  its  flavor. 
Productive;  a  fine  table  and  wine  Grape. 
Suitable  for  the  South. 


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T.  V.   MUNSON   &  SON,   DEN  (SON,  TEXAS. 


GRAPES, 

BIG  EXTRA. 

A  hybrid  of  Post-Oak  and  Triumph.    Vine  | 
vigorous  and  healthy,  productive  ;  clusters  i 
large,  cylindrical  ;  berry  large,  black  ;  seeds 
medium,  two  to  four  ;  skin  thin,  tough  ;  pulp 
tender  and  of  very  good  quality.  Valuable 
for  the  South. 

GOLD  COIN. 

Produced  by  pollinating  Norton  with  Mar- 
tha in  1883.  Vine  vigorous,  late  in  leafing, 
shedding  leaves  and  in  flowering  ;  flowers 
pei  feet ;  very  hardy  and  productive  ;  clusters 
medium,  oval,  or  shouldered;  berry  me- 
dium to  large  ;  persistent,  rich  golden  yellow 
when  fully  ripe  ;  rarely  touched  by  rot ;  skin 
thin,  but  very  tough  ;  pulp  somewhat  tough, 
very  juicy,  pleasant,  agreeable  flavor,  be- 
coming very  sweet  when  fully  ripe.  Ripens 
about  with'  Catawba ;  shows  up  and  sells 
well  in  the  market ;  immensely  superior  to  [ 
the  Pocklington.  Will  undoubtedly  make 
an  excellent  white  wine  of  good  keeping 
quality.  This  Grape,  wherever  tested,  has 
received  very  high  praise.  A  successful 
Grape  over  a  large  extent  of  country.  En- 
dures the  winters  of  the  North  and  the  sum 
mers  of  the  South  readily.  Is  a  splendid 
long-shipment  market  variety. 

ELVIC0ND. 

The  BlacK-land  Grape. 
A  hybrid  of  Elvira  with  the  Texas  Mus- 
tang Grape,  Vitis  candicans,  which  grows 
and  thrives  so  wonderfully  everywhere  in 
the  black-lands  of  the  state.  Vine  exceed- 
ingly vigorous  ;  medium  to  late  in  leafing 
out  and  flowering  ;  flowers  perfect  Exceed- 
ingly productive  of  small  to  medium,  com 
pact  clusters  of  medium  to  large,  beautiful, 
translucent,  dark-red  berries,  which  are 
exceedingly  persistent  to  the  stems,  and 
ripen  a  little  later  than  Concord,  and 
hold  on  until  late  in  September  in  Texas, 
becoming  better  and  better  all  the  time  —  a 
most  valuable  point.  Skin  thin,  tough  ; 
pulp  tender,  juicy,  melting  when  fully  ripe, 
and  of  a  very  refreshing  honeyed  sweetness. 
Wine  made  of  it  is  exceptionally  fine, 
sprightly  and  refreshing.  It  is  an  excellent 
graft  stock  for  Vinifera  varieties,  being  per-  j 
fectly  resistant  to  phylloxera. 

BIG  HOPE. 

A  hybrid  of  Post-Oak  and  Triumph.  Vine 
vigorous,  productive  and  free  from  disease  ; 
clusters  very  large,  cylindrical  and  some- 
times doubled  ;  berry  medium,  dark  red  ; 
seeds  small,  two  to  three  ;  skin  thin  and 
tough  ;  pulp  tender,  with  a  pale  red  juice; 
quality  very  good.  A  valuable  Southern 
market  Grape. 

MUENCH- 

A  seedling  of  Neosho  crossed  with  Herbe- 
mont.  Vine  very  vigorous,  productive  and 
healthy ;    clusters   large,    fairly  compact, 


continued. 

conical ;  berry  medium,  dark  purple  ;  seeds 
small,  one  to  three  ;  skin  thin  and  tough  ; 
pulp  melting,  and  of  best  quality ;  white 
juice.    Very  valuable  Southern  Grape. 


MRS  MUNSON. 

Another  Neosho  cross  with  Herbemont. 
Vine  thrifty,  prolific  and  healthy  ;  clusters 
large,  conical,  shouldered,  compact ;  berry 
small  to  medium,  purple  ;  seeds  one  to  three, 
small ;  skin  thin  and  tough  ;  pulp  juicy  and 
melting  ;  quality  of  the  best.  A  fine  eating 
Grape  as  well  as  a  valuable  Grape  for  wine. 
A  fine  variety  for  the  South.  Ripens  two 
weeks  later  than  the  Herbemont. 


Hopkins. 

A  hybrid  of  Post-Oak  {Vitis  Lincecumii) 
with  Norton.  Vine  very  vigorous,  prolific 
and  an  extra  strong  grower,  free  from  any 
disease  ;  clusters  very  large,  conical ;  berry 
medium,  black  ;  skin  thin  and  tough  ;  seeds 
two  to  three,  small ;  pulp  juicy  and  tender  ; 
of  good  quality.  Makes  wine  of  same  char- 
acter as  Norton,  and  will  outyield  that 
variety  greatly. 

FERN  MUNSON. 

A  hybrid  of  the  Texas  Post-Oak  Grape 
( Vitis  Lincecumii)  and  the  Catawba.  Vine 
very  vigorous,  late  in  leafing  out,  flowering 
and  ripening  of  fruit;  flowers  perfect ;  clus- 
ter and  berry  large  ;  berry  persistent,  very 
dark  purple,  almost  black  ;  skin  thin,  tough  ; 
pulp  tender,  juicy,  rich  and  sprightly,  of 
very  fine  quality.  Ripe  here  late  in  August, 
long  after  Concords  are  gone,  and  when  the 
market  is  bare  of  other  Grapes.  Continues 
a  long  time,  and  is  very  valuable.  Suc- 
ceeds throughout  the  South,  endures  great 
drouth,  and  is  little  troubled  by  disease. 
A  splendid  shipper. 

LflUSSEL. 

A  hybrid  of  Post-Oak  with  Gold  Coin. 
Vine  very  vigorous  and  productive  ;  ripens 
after  the  Fern  and  before  the  Marguerite ; 
cluster  medium  to  large,  roundish ;  berry 
medium,  dark  purple;  seeds  small,  two  to 
four  ;  skin  thin  and  tough  ;  pulp  juicy  and 
tender,  of  fine  quality  ;  pale  red  juice.  A 
fine  table,  market  and  wine  Grape. 

MARGUERITE. 

A  hybrid  of  "Post-Oak"  with  Herbemont. 
Prolific  ;  the  latest  of  all  to  ripen,  and  a  fine 
Grape  to  succeed  Laussel  and  Fern.  Vine 
very  vigorous  and  free  from  disease  ;  clus- 
ter medium  to  above,  often  shouldered, 
cylindrical  ;  berry  medium,  dark  purple  ; 
seeds  one  to  three,  small ;  skin  thin  and 
tough  ;  pulp  juicy,  melting  and  of  best  qual- 
ity. A  fine  Grape  for  the  South,  from  Mis- 
souri to  the  Gulf. 


Remember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  for  orders  of 
$5  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  Freight," 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


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fZfr^izif  17 


NEW  INTRODUCTIONS. 

After  fruiting  for  a  number  of  years,  we  select  from  among  hundreds  of  our  later 
hybrids  the  following,  which  are  worthy  of  extended  trial,  and  promise  to  be  very  valuable. 
We  have  only  a  few  vines  of  each. 

PRICES. 

We  offer  these  fine  new  varieties  at  $1  each,  or  Sio  per  12,  prepaid  or  f.  o.  b. 

ATOKA.  America  pollinated  by  Dela- 
ware. Large  cluster  ;  medium  berry,  beau- 
tiful dark  translucent  red.  Very  sprightly 
and  good.    Persistent  to  cluster  ;  late  ;  vine 


very  vigorous  and  healthy. 

JAEGER'S  43.  Although  not  of  our 
origin  we  place  it  here  as  it  is  probably  the 
most  valuable  pure  Post-Oak  Grape  ( V. 
Lincecumii)  ever  found.  Is  the  mother  of  a 
very  promising  family  of  hybrids,  and  as  our 
customers  frequently  call  for  the  vines  of 
the  pure  Post-Oak  Grape,  we  offer  a  few 
vines  of  it.  Clusters  large,  compact ;  berry 
medium,  very  late  in  ripening,  excellent 
quality  ;  free  from  disease  ;  flowers  imper- 
fect, hence  some  very  late  perfect-flowering 
variety,  such  as  Kiowa,  should  be  planted 
near  it. 

KENENA.  America  pollinated  by  a 
Post-Oak  hybrid.  Cluster  large ;  berry 
medium,  dark  purple;  thin  skin,  tender 
pulp,  very  sprightly  and  juicy,  good  ;  vigor- 
ous, prolific,  healthy.  Very  promising  as  a 
Southern  wine  Grape. 

KIOWA.  Jaeger's  43  pollinated  by  Her- 
bemont.  Clusters  very  large  ;  berry  medium; 
black,  red  juice  ;  very  late,  very  juicy,  of 
best  quality  ;  vine  very  vigorous,  prolific, 
free  from  all  disease.  An  exceedingly  prom- 
ising wine,  table  and  market  grape  for  the 
South.  Promises  to  be  more  valuable  than 
the  Herbemont  when  at  its  best,  and  will 
succeed  much  farther  North  and  in  moister 
regions.  Ripens  after  the  Herbemont.  Rec- 
ommended with  great  confidence  to  wine 
producers. 

LUKFATA.  Vitis  Champini  pollinated 
by  Moore's  Early.  Cluster  medium,  com- 
pact ;  berry  large,  black  ;  skin  tough,  thin  ; 
pulp  tender,  very  sweet  with  peculiar  agree- 
able flavor.  Vine  very  vigorous,  prolific  and 
free  from  disease.  Ripens  early.  As  its 
mother  is  a  native  of  strong  lime-stone  black- 
land  of  Southwest  Texas,  it  promises  to  be 
the  Concord  for  the  black-waxy  lands  of 
Texas.  Persistent  to  cluster,  ripens  very 
evenly. 

MANITO.  America  pollinated  by  Bril- 
liant. Cluster  large,  cylindrical ;  berry 
medium,  dark  purple  with  white  specks'; 
skin  thin  and  tough  ;  pulp  very  tender, 
sprightly,  juicy,  of  excellent  peculiar  flavor  ; 


or  s>io  per  12, 

seeds  small ;  juice  red.  Vine  vigorous,  free 
from  disease,  very  prolific.  Very  valuable 
for  wine,  market  and  table.  This  promises 
to  succeed  over  a  wide  latitude.  Very  early. 

OLITA.  Delaware  pollinated  by  Irving. 
Cluster  medium,  shouldered  similar  to  Dela- 
ware ;  berry  medium  to  large,  clear  yellow- 
ish white,  translucent ;  skin  thin  and  tough  ; 
pulp  melting,  of  the  finest  quality.  This  is 
the  variety  which  at  our  great  "  Grape  Tast- 
ing "  of  last  season  was  awarded  the  place 
of  highest  quality  over  all  others.  It  is  a 
superb  amateur  Grape.  Vine  a  moderate 
grower  and  produces  about  equally  with  the 
Delaware.    Better  North  than  South. 

OKTAHA.  Vitis  Champini  pollinated  by 
Brilliant.  Cluster  and  berry  medium  ;  black  ; 
skin  thin,  tough ;  pulp  melting,  sprightty, 
very  good.  Ripens  early.  Possessing  Cham- 
pini blood,  like  Lukfate,  renders  it  promis- 
ing for  black-lands  in  the  South,  while  it 
succeeds  in  any  other  soil.  We  have  had 
the  Champini  tested  in  Massachusetts,  where 
it  proves  hardy  and  healthy,  hence  we  can 
expect  hybrids  of  it,  such  as  this  and  Luk- 
fata,  to  succeed  over  a  wide  range  of  terri- 
tory. It  is  a  marriage  as  it  were  of  New 
England  and  Texas. 

RED  GIANT  {Vitis  Labrusca).  A  va- 
riety produced  in  Pennsylvania,  and  although 
not  of  our  own  origin  we  place  it  here  that 
those  who  desire  to  plant  a  mammoth  Grape 
of  this  class  can  procure  the  best  probably 
that  has  yet  been  introduced.  We  have  seen 
and  tested  others  of  this  class  like  the  Jumbo, 
Columbian,  Columbian  Imperial,  etc.,  and 
believe  this  to  be  the  best  of  the  lot.  Clus- 
ter medium,  compact ;  berry  immensely 
large,  one  to  one  and  one-quarter  inches  in 
diameter;  color  dark  red;  skin  thick  and 
tough  ;  pulp  rather  tender,  sweet  and  of 
agreeable  flavor,  possessing  the  characteris- 
tic of  Labrusca  muskiness.  Vine  vigorous, 
healthy  and  prolific. 

WAUPANUKA,  Rommel  pollinated  by 
Brilliant.  Cluster  above  medium ;  berry 
large,  yellowish  white  ;  skin  very  thin  and 
tender ;  pulp  melting,  very  juicy,  highly 
flavored,  of  peculiarly  agreeable  character. 
Medium  season  ;  vigorous  ;  prolific.  Better 
North,  as  in  Kansas,  Missouri,  etc.,  than  far 
South. 


(\  NEW  DEPARTURE  IN  GRAPE  HYBRIDS. 

Trje    most   remarkable    advance   yet    made   in    Grape    Hy  bridization. 

The  three  varieties  following  are  hybrids  of  the  well-known  Scuppernong  Grape.  (See 
exact  life-size  engraving  of  San  Jacinto  and  De  Soto  on  cover  of  Catalogue.)  Originated  by 
T.  V.  Munson.  They  are  very  vigorous,  prolific,  excellent  in  quality,  and  larger  in  clusters 
than  any  of  the  Muscadine  varieties  heretofore  known.  They  are  absolutely  free  from  rot 
and  mildew,  and  will  succeed  anywhere  in  the  Southern  states  and  California.  Like  the 
Scuppernong,  they  require  male  vine  flowering  at  same  time,  growing  near  to  render  them 

Remember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  for  orders  of 
$S  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  Freight," 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


18  T.  V.    MUNSON  &  SON,   DENISON,  TEXAS. 


GRAPES,  continued. 

fruitful.  To  purchasers  of  these  vines,  we  furnish  male  vines  free  of  charge.  These  mark 
a  new  era  among  Grape  varieties  in  the  South.  As  we  have  yet  only  a  few  vines  of  each  we 
can  offer  only  single  vines  for  sale  to  each  purchaser,  that  is  one  each  of  the  three  varieties. 

PRICE. 

Per  vine,  prepaid,  $2  each. 


DE  SOTO.  A  hybrid  fo  the  Scupper- 
nong and  Vitis  Munsoniana,  of  South 
Florida,  a  species  nearly  allied  to  the 
Southern  Muscadine  (  V.  Rotund  if olia).  In 
size  of  cluster,  about  equal  with  San  Jacinto  ; 
berry  not  quite  so  large,  shining  jet  black  ; 
skin  thin;  pulp  melting  and  juicy,  very 
sprightly,  vinous  ;  seeds  small.  Berry  per- 
sistent to  cluster,  so  that  they  can  be  mar- 
keted as  are  other  cluster  Grapes.  Ripens 
three  to  four  weeks  after  Scuppernong,  and 
holds  on  until  frost. 


LA  SALLE.  Very  large  berry,  black  ; 
thin  skin ;  tender  pulp  for  this  class  of 
Grapes ;  quality  equal  to  or  better  than 
Scuppernong.  Ripens  the  earliest  of  any  of 
this  class.  This  and  the  next  are  hybrids  of 
Scuppernong,  with  one  of  T.  V.  Munson's 
best  Post-Oak  hybrid  Grapes. 

SAN  JACINTO.  Similar  in  berry  and 
cluster  to  La  Salle,  the  cluster  being  from 
two  to  three  times  the  size  of  Scuppernong 
cluster  ;  the  quality  is  still  better  than  La 
Salle.  Ripens  one  to  two  weeks  later  than 
Scuppernong.    Exceedingly  prolific. 

RESfSTflNT    GR0FT   STOCKS   FOR  GRAPES 

To  meet  the  demand  of  some  of  our  customers  for  good  Stocks,  resistant  to  phylloxera, 
on  which  to  graft  more  delicate  varieties  of  Grapes,  especially  the  Viniferas,  which  thereby 
can  be  made  very  successful  in  many  parts  of  the  South,  especially  in  Southwestern  Texas, 
we  have  grown  a  small  stock  of  the  most  approved,  well  tested  species  and  varieties,  which 
we  offer  at  the  following  prices  : 

PRICES.  Each    Per  12  Per  100 

Packed  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison   %o  10   $0  75   $5  00 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot   11     100  600 

Vitis  Champini.    Native  of  limy  soils  of  southwest  Texas. 
Vitis  Doaniana.    From  the  Pan  Handle  of  Texas. 
Vitis  Solonis.    From  the  Pan  Handle  of  Texas. 
Vitis  riparia.   Of  the  Northern  states. 

"         "         Of  Red  River  region,  North  Texas. 
Pukwana.    A  select  hybrid  of  V.  monticola  X  V.  rupestris. 
Hutporup.    A  hybrid  of  Solonis  rupestris  and  Lincecumii. 

All  excepting  V.  riparia  and  Solonis  are  especially  adapted  to  the  Southern  states. 
The  V.  riparia  is  best  for  Northern  regions.  The  Champini,  Doaniana  and  Pukwana  are 
especially  recommended  for  limy  and  black  soils,  while  they  do  well  in  any  soil.  The 
riparia  and  Solonis  are  better  adapted  to  sandy  soils  and  more  Northern  regions.  Include 
Hutporup  for  sandy  soils  in  the  South.  Having  been  engaged  for  years  in  supplying  vine- 
yardists  in  France  and  California  with  resistant  graft  stocks  for  various  soils,  we  under- 
stand this  matter  well,  and  have  spent  much  time  in  selecting  and  producing  the  above 
varieties,  which  we  recommend  with  great  confidence.  They  all  grow  well  from  cuttings, 
and  a  few  vines  planted  out  will  soon  produce  cuttings  enough  to  supply  any  demand.  We 
produce  these  only  for  the  purpose  of  introduction,  and  don't  expect  to  go  largely  into  the 
graft  stock  business  again.  We  consider  the  Pukwana  the  best  resistant  graft  stock  for 
grapes  in  existence. 

JAPANESE  PERSIMMON. 

This  remarkable  fruit  does  well  all  through  the  South.  These  are  grown  from  seeds  of 
several  of  the  finest  Japan  varieties,  that  have  all  proved  hardy  and  prolific  here.  Many 
that  we  have  fruited  of  these  seedlings  have  always  been  hardy,  large,  good  and  prolific, 
and  give  better  satisfaction  than  grafted  trees.  We  have  never  known  a  seedling  Japan 
Persimmon  to  fail  to  bear.  40  cts.  each,  S3  per  12,  prepaid ;  35  cts.  each,  $2.50  per  $12, 
f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison. 

AMERICAN   HONEY  PERSIMMON. 

We  have  a  tree  of  the  native  Persimmon  found  wild,  bearing  profusely  of  large,  clear, 
honey-colored  fruit  of  finest  quality,  preferred  by  all  to  even  the  finest  Japanese  kinds.  The 
tree  was  moved  into  our  grounds  among  the  Japan  varieties,  and  continues  to  fruit  abun- 
dantlv  annually.  It  has  few  small  seeds  in  comparison  with  most  varieties.  All  things 
considered,  it  is  the  finest  Persimmon  known  to  us.  We  annually  grow  some  trees  from 
seeds  of  this.  About  one-half  of  the  seedling  American  Persimmons  bear  fruit,  the  others 
are  male  ;  hence  in  filling  orders  we  put  in  two  trees  for  every  one  ordered.  10  cts.  each, 
$1  per  12,  $8  per  100,  prepaid  ;  90  cts.  per  12,  $7.50  per  100,  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison. 

POMEGRANATE. 

Spanish  Ruby.  This  is  a  fruiting  variety,  and  probably  the  finest  in  cultivation. 
Fruit  2  to  3  inches  in  diameter,  containing  within  the  rind  numerous  sprightly  juicv  berries. 
Succeeds  everywhere  within  300  miles  of  the  Gulf.  50  cts.  each,  $4  per  12,  prepaid  ;  40  cts. 
each,  $3.50  per  12,  f.  o.  b.  at  Denison. 


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19 


NUT  TREES. 

PRICES.  Each   Per  12  Per  100 

Packed  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison  $0  12   $1  25   $7  00 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot   15     1  50     3  00 

Select  Texas  Pecan.  Large,  nutmeg-shaped  ;  thinnest  shell,  best  quality.  The  Pecan 
is  the  finest  nut  known,  and  is  destined  soon  to  be  cultivated  extensively  for  commercial 
purposes.  Our  trees  are  grown  from  the  nuts  finest  in  size,  in  thinness  of  shell  and  excel- 
lence in  quality  we  have  ever  tested,  and  were  all  gathered  from  isolated  trees,  hence  will 
generally  produce  fine  nuts. 

Soft  Shelled  Almonds.    See  page  5  of  body  of  Catalogue. 

"A  TREE  FULL  OF  ROSES." 

Bechtel's  Double  Rose-colored  Crab  Apple. 
This  is  a  true  American  Crab  Apple,  producing  quantities  of  fine,  very  fragrant,  full 
double  flowers,  closely  resembling  roses.  It  is  one  of  the  rarest,  most  truly  meritorious 
novelties  ever  introduced;  Its  beauty  and  worth  are  recognized  by  the  most  noted  and 
reliable  horticulturists  in  the  country,  and  those  who  plant  it  on  our  recommendation  will 
be  thankful  for  the  hint.  50  cts.  each,  $5  per  12,  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison  ;  60  cts.  each,  $5.50 
per  12,  prepaid. 

SHADE  AND  ORNAMENTAL  TREES. 

Your  chief  happiness  lies  in  the  growing  ornaments  surrounding  your  home.  Such 
ornaments  refine  and  purify.    Neglect  them  not ! 

Plant  20  to  25  feet  on  sidewalks  ;  25  to  30  feet  apart  in  yards  and  parks. 

PRICES. 

. — 4  to  5  feat — ,  , — 6  to  8  feet — >  , — 8  to  10  feet — *  , — 10  to  14  feet — > 
Each      12     100    Each     12     100    Each     12      100    Each     12  100 
Packed  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison.  $0  12  $1  25  $8  00  $0  18  $1  75  $12  00  $0  25  $2  50  $20  00  $0  35  $4  00  $25  00 
Packed  and  prepaid  to  your 

depot   15    1  75  10  00      25   3  00   16  00      35   4  00   25  00      50   5  50   35  00 

Black  Locust  (Sweet  Locust).  A  splen-  I  Japan  Varnish.  Tree.  A  peculiar  and 
did  dry-climate  shade,  ornamental  or  grove  striking  tree,  with  straight,  smooth,  green 
tree.  Every  prairie  farm  should  have  a  body,  and  large,  lobed  leaves,  in  umbrella- 
grove  of  this  for  shade  and  fence  posts.  like  head.    4  to  8  feet. 

5  to  8  feet.  SWEET  GUM  (or  Liquidambar).  A 

Elseagnusarpntea    Silver  berry;  very  most  beautiful  native  shade  tree  for  the 

handsome,  small,  silver-leaved  tree.    4  to  5  south  ]eaves  turning  crimson  and  scarlet  in 


feet. 


fall.    4  to  5  feet. 


Lombardy  Poplar.   Quick,  ornamental,  ^  .  ,   ,          ,  j 

easy  to  transplant    4  to  8  feet!  SYCAMORE.    Quick,  hardy,  long-lived, 

Mulberry.      Excellent,   quick-growing,  ™  disease.    Have  a  fine  stock.    4  to  8  feet, 

long-lived,  easy  to  handle;    non-fruiting.  VITUS    AGNUS-CASTUS  INCISA 

5  to  8  feet.  (Mint  Tree).     A    remarkable,  perpetual- 

MULBERRY,     RUSSIAN     WEEP-  flowering,  small  tree,  hardy  throughout  the 

ING.   The  most  beautiful  and  successful  south,  producing  innumerable  spikes  of  rich 

weeping  tree  for  a  dry  climate  ever  intro-  blue,  highly  scented,  mint-like  flowers,  much 

duced  ;   difficult  to  propagate,  but  easy  to  |  liked  by  bees.    The  leaves  are  divided  like 

transplant.    $1  each  f.  o.  b.;  $1.25  prepaid.  a  hand,  into  five  to  seven  finger-like  leaflets. 

MAPLE,  Soft  or  Silver.   The  best ;  a  5o  cts.  each,  prepaid  ;  40  cts.  f.  o.  b. 

favorite;  quick,  handsome,  beautiful  scar-  Weeping  Willow.    Succeeds  well  on 

let  in  fall.    Have  a  fine  stock.    Can  make  1  deep,  rich  soil.    25  cts.  each,  prepaid  ;  20 

low  prices  on  large  orders.    All  sizes.  I  cts.  f.  o.  b. 

FLOWERING  SHRUBS. 

PRICES-Unless  Noted. 

Each  Per  12  Per  100 

Packed  and  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison  .  $0  15  $1  50  fio  00 

Packed  and  prepaid                                                                   18  2  00  12  00 

All  Tested,  and  Successful  in  Texas. 

Bush  Honeysuckle.    Bloom  in  Febru- 
ary; very  fragrant. 

Deutzia    crenata.     Splendid  shrub 
double  pink. 


Almond,  Double-flowering1,  Pink, 
white. 


Budleya  Lindleyana.  Very  graceful 
ever-blooming ;  profusion  of  purple  spikes 


Remember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  for  orders  of 
$5  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  Freight," 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


20 


T.  V.  MUNSON   &  SON,    DENISON,  TEXAS. 


FLOWERING    SHRUBS,  continued. 


CRAPE  MYRTLE.  Splendid  summer 
bloomers.  Crimson,  pink  and  white.  25  cts. 
each,  prepaid. 

Crape  Myrtle,  MUNSON.  An  improved, 
rich,  imperial  pink.    25  cts.  prepaid. 

CALIFORNIA  PRIVET.  Splendid 
for  specimens,  screens  or  hedging,  2  to  3 
feet.  10  cts.  each ;  smaller,  for  hedging, 
$4  per  100  f.  o.  b.,or  12  cts.  each,  $1.25  per 
12,  $5  per  100  prepaid.    Have  large  stock. 

Cephalanthus  occidentalis  ( Button 
Bush).  Handsome,  sweet ;  ball-shaped 
heads  of  flowers,  beautiful  foliage. 

Deutzia  Watsonii.  Very  double  ;  pure 
white  ;  finest  of  all. 

Flowering1  Willow  {Chilopsis  Saligna). 
A  fine  tree-like  shrub,  blooming  profusely 
from  spring  on  all  through  the  summer ; 
flowers  purplish,  1  to  2  inches  long,  tubular. 


Lilac.  Large  Purple,  Persian,  White, 
Prince  Notger,  De  Marley  and  others  ;  well- 
known  favorites. 

Myrica  cerifera.  An  evergreen  near 
the  Gulf.  Compact,  broad,  glossy  leaves. 
For  massing  it  makes  a  very  agreeable 
effect ;  perfectly  hardy  in  all  weather. 

Pyrus  Japonica  (Scarlet  Quince).  A 
gorgeous  sight  in  early  spring. 

Pomegranate.  Double  Scarlet  and  Sal- 
mon ;  half  hardy  ;  fine  for  tubs. 

Spiraea  Frunifolia  and  Reevsei.  Both 
double  white,  blooming  in  succession. 

Spirsea  Billardii  and  Thunbergii.  Both 
pink,  perpetual. 

Spireea  argentea  and  Fontaneysii. 
Both  white,  perpetual. 

Tamarix  plumosa.  Novel,  graceful, 
flowering  in  perpetual  sweet  pink  spikes. 


ORNAMENTAL  VINES. 


PRICES. 


Each      Per  12   Per  100 


Packed  and  f.  o.  b.  Denison  

Packed  and  prepaid  

Ampelopsis  quinquefolia  (American 
Ivy) .    Fine  to  cover  walls. 

Ampelopsis  Veitchii.  Still  more  hand- 
some than  the  American. 

Cissus  incisa.  A  most  lovely,  thick, 
waxy-leaved  climber ;  grows  from  tubers  ; 
hardy  anywhere  in  the  South. 

CLIMBING  ROSES.  Tennessee 
Belle — blush  ;  Crimson  Rambler— deep 
crimson. 

HONEYSUCKLES.    Monthly  Sweet 

— buff ;  profuse,  perpetual  bloomer.  Scar- 
let Trumpet— nearly  perpetual ;  hand- 
some. 

Trumpet  Creeper.  A  stout,  woody, 
handsome  vine,  with  compound  leaves  and 


  $0  20     $2  25   $15  00 

  25      2  50     17  00 

perpetual,  waxy,  large,  tubular,  orange 
flowers  in  clusters  ;  fine  to  ornament  out- 
houses, tree  bodies,  etc.,  as  it  climbs  by 
aerial  roots. 

Wistaria.   American  purple. 

Vitis  rubra.  Hardy ;  rare,  but  equi- 
sitely  beautiful ;  dark,  glossy  leaves  ;  good 
climbing  Grape  for  trellis  or  arbor. 

Vitis  monticola.  Hardy,  rare,  very 
handsome ;  small  light  green,  glossy- 
leaves  ;  clean  grower. 

Vitis  Munsoniana.  Most  graceful, 
weeping,  beautiful ;  glossy  lively  green 
leaves  ;  vigorous  grower  ;  for  bowers,  arbor 
or  trellises  ;  hardy  only  in  Gulf  states,  but 
for  growing  inside  North  it  is  superb.  Na- 
tive of  southern  Florida. 


ROSES. 


PRICES.— Except  varieties  otherwise  Noted. 

Each  Per  12  Per  100 

Packed  and  f.  o.  b.  Denison  $0  22  $2  25  $15  00 

Packed  and  prepaid  to  your  depot                                             25  2  50  17  00 

STRONG,  OPEN  GROUND. 

The  following  list  includes  the  most  superb  varieties,  both  old  and  new.  The  plants 
are  one  year  old,  thrifty,  vigorous,  growing  in  open  ground.  We  have  a  large  stock,  and  in 
quantity  can  make  low  prices. 

All  these  have  been  in  bloom  throughout  the  season,  and  we  know  them  to  be  strictly 
pure  and  true  to  name  and  description. 


Everblooming. 

WHITE  AND  BLUSH- 

Bride.  Strong,  healthy,  large,  double, 
fine  bud  ;  delicate  carmine-blush. 

Clothilde  Soupert.  Vigorous,  profuse 
bloomer,  with  medium,  very  full,  white 
flowers. 

Marie  Guillot.  Moderate  grower ; 
creamy  white;  large,  very  full;  none  finer 

The  Queen.  Pure  snow-white ;  sweet 
and  fragrant ;  petals  are  thick,  and  makes 
fine  buds  on  long  stems  ;  good  grower. 

Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria.  Pure 
white,  fragrant ;  fine  buds  and  flowers  on 
long  stems  ;  profuse;  strong  grower. 


Viscountess  Folkestone.  Strong, 
healthy;  flower  large,  resembling  the  Paeony; 
delicately  tinted  flesh,  almost  pare  white. 

Souv.  Madame  Eugene  Verdier. 
Profuse,  large  globular  flowers  ;  white,  with 
delicate  tints. 

Augustine  Guinoiseau  (White  La 
France).  Habit  of  La  France;  strong; 
flower  white,  with  delicate  shades ;  large 
petals. 

BUFF  AND  YELLOW. 

Marie  van  Houtte.  Free  ;  flowers  large 
and  full  ;  white,  slightly  tinged  with  yellow, 
edge  of  petals  lined  with  rose. 

Mad.  Welche.  A  fine,  rich,  fragrant 
cream,  salmon  center  ;  medium  grower. 


CATALOGUE  OF  FRUITS,  TREES,  VINES,  ROSES,  ETC. 


21 


ROSES,  continued. 


Golden  Gate.  Vigorous,  profuse  ;  large, 
full  flowers  of  excellent  fragrance  ;  buds 
long,  and  admirably  formed  ;  color  creamy 
white,  tinged  with  flesh. 

Perle  des  Jardins.  A  fine  rich  yellow. 
Flower  very  double  and  fragrant.  Pretty 
bud. 

Btoile  de  Lyon.  Rich  yellow,  fragrant, 
pretty  ;  profuse  all  summer,  during  hottest 
weather ;  good  grower. 

Climbing'  Perle.  Flowers  and  buds 
similar  to  the  Perle  ;  as  a  climber,  is  much 
stronger,  although  similar  to  Marechal  Niel 
in  habit. 

PINK- 

Catherine  Mermet.  Vigorous,  large, 
full ;  bright  flesh  color  ;  very  sweet. 

La  France.  Strong,  upright,  very  large, 
full  ;  delicate  pink,  sweet,  profuse. 

Pink  Soupert.  Resembles  the  Clothilde 
Soupert  in  habit  and  style,  only  the  flower 
is  pink. 

Bridesmaid.  Sport  of  and  similar  to 
Catherine  Mermet,  except  the  color  is  of  a 
clearer  and  deeper  pink. 

Duchess  of  Albany.  Habit  of  plant, 
shape  and  size  of  flower  similar  to  that  of 
La  France,  but  more  profuse  and  of  deeper 
pink. 

Francis  Kruger.  Fine  rich  pink, 
creamy  towards  center ;  slightly  penciled 
with  deeper  pink  on  outer  petals.  Healthy 
plant. 

Champion  of  the  World.  Color  and 
shape  of  flower  similar  to  that  of  Hermosa. 
Bush  not  so  upright. 

Mad.  Lambard.  Bronzy,  profuse  ;  strong 
grower. 

Hermosa.  Clear,  handsome  pink  ;  pro- 
fuse. 

Maman  Cochet.  Rose  or  pink,  shaded 
with  salmon;  profuse,  fine  bud  and  flower; 
strong  grower  ;  a  very  superior  Rose. 

SCARLET  AND  CRIMSON, 
American  Beauty.    Crimson,  fine.  40 
cts.  each. 


Wootton.  Fine,  rich  crimson  ;  good 
plant  and  flower. 

Meteor.  Large  ;  clear  rich,  dark  crim- 
son ;  profuse  ;  strong  grower. 

Papa  Gontier.  Very  handsome  in  bud ; 
dark  crimson. 

Beauty  of  Stapleford.  Full,  fine,  light 
crimson ;  fine  in  bud  and  flower ;  profuse, 
strong  grower. 

Princess  Sagan.  Profuse ;  medium, 
dark  crimson  ;  fine  for  bedding  ;  makes  a 
fine  show. 

Crimson  Bedder.  Very  similar  to  Prin- 
cess Sagan,  only  the  flower  is  slightly 
smaller  ;  very  profuse,  strong  grower ;  an 
old  standard  bedder. 

Madame  Masson.  Strong  and  hardy  ; 
flowers  large  and  profuse,  open  and  very 
double  ;  flowers  dark  crimson. 

Madame  Chas.  Wood.  Similar  to  Mad. 
Masson,  only  plant  is  more  stocky  and  color 
a  little  deeper  crimson. 

HARDY  CLIMBERS. 

Tennessee  Belle.  Good  climber;  me- 
dium, full;  blush;  in  clusters;  profuse  in 
spring. 

Crimson  Rambler.  One  of  the  finest 
climbers  ;  magnificent  trusses  of  deep  crim- 
son flowers  ;  makes  a  fine  show  as  a  climber 
and  profuse  bloomer. 

Ophelia  (White  Rambler).  A  pure  white 
climbing  Rose  ;  everblooming. 

Yellow  Rambler.  Habit  and  character 
of  Crimson  Rambler,  only  flowers  are  yellow. 

Mad.  Alfred  Carier.  Plant  of  few  thorns. 
Flower  partially  double,  of  a  blush  white. 

Climbing  Meteor.  A  deep  double  crim- 
son climber. 

Reine  Marie  Henriette.  Plant  of  a 
climbing  habit  ;  buds  on  long  stems  ;  flowers 
large  and  full  ;  color  a  pure  shade  of  cherry- 
red. 

MOSS  ROSES. 
Luxemburg1.    Crimson,  annual  bloomer. 


PERENNIALS.    For  Bedding. 


PRICES.  Each     Doz.  100 

Packed  f.  o.  b  lo  15   $1  40   $9  50 

Packed  and  prepaid   16     1  50    10  00 


Arundo  Donaz  versicolor.  A  large- 
growing  perennial  grass,  with  broad  leaves 
beautifully  ribboned  with  two  shades  of 
green  and  white.  Also  bears  a  plume  late 
in  fall,  when  in  good  growth.  In  clumps  it 
makes  a  striking  and  pleasing  effect. 

Canna,  Mad.  Crozy.  Large,  scarlet-yel- 
low border. 

Canna,  Chas.  Henderson.  Crimson. 

Canna,  Queen  Charlotte.  Yellow,  with 
crimson-spotted  throat.  All  very  large  and 
fine. 

Eulalia  Japonica  zebrina.  Zebra 
Grass.  The  prettiest  and  most  enduring  of 
all  grasses,  producing  plumes  almost  equal 
to  Pampas  Grass. 

Hibiscus  incanus.  A  purple-stemmed, 
purple-leaved  species,  blooming  profusely 


for  two  or  three  months  in  the  heat  of  sum- 
mer ;  flower  large,  4  to  6  inches  broad, 
funnel-shaped,  white,  with  rich,  crimson 
eye;  a  very  desirable  new  bedding  plant. 

Hibiscus  Moscheutos.  Another  southern 
species,  with  large,  heart-shaped,  light 
green,  downy  leaves ;  grows  3  to  4  feet  high, 
with  similar  but  larger  and  more  profuse 
flowers  than  the  above, 

Lilium  aurantiacum.  Double. 

Japan  Iris.  A  splendid,  attractive  bor- 
der plant ;  large,  showy  flowers. 

Paeonias.    Fine,  assorted. 

Yucca  Baccata  (Banana  Yucca).  A 
beautiful,  rapid  grower,  with  mass  of  ever- 
green leaves ;  flowers  abundantly ;  fruit 
pods  meaty,  edible. 


Remember  that  prepaid  prices  on  single  item  or  dozen  rates  are  for  orders  of 
$5  or  more,  and  within  the  states  named  under  "We  Prepay  Freight,': 
on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  which  read  carefully. 


22 


T.  V.   MUNSON  &  SON,   DENISON,  TEXAS. 


CONE-BEARING  EVERGREENS. 


/ — 6  in.  to 
Each  i 
b.  cars  at  Denison.fo  15  $1 


PRICE. 

ft. — ,  < — 1  to  2  ft. — ,  , — 2  to  3  ft. —  - — 3  to  4  ft.  , 

2      100     Each     12     100     Each    12      100     Each    12  100 
25  $10  00  $0  20  $2  00  $15  00  $0  30  $3  00  $2s  00  $0  50  $5  00  $30  00 
2  50    17  00      40   4  00    28  co      65    6  00   40  00 

Juniper,  Red  Cedar.  One  of  our  best 
evergreens.    1  to  2  feet. 

Pinus  Ponderosa.  Rocky  Mountain 
Yellow  Pine.  Very  beautiful  and  success- 
ful ;  easy  to  transplant.    2  to  4  feet. 


Packed  f.  o 

Packed  and  prepaid   16    1  50    12  00  25 

Arborvitse,    Chinese.      Dark    green ; 
vigorous,  hardy,  desirable. 

Arborvitse,    G-olden.      Roundish,  or 
conical,  compact ;  beautiful. 

Juniper,    Trailing  Tamarix-leaved. 
Very  hardy ;  fine. 

BROAD-LEAVED  EVERGREENS. 


Cape  Jessamine  {Gardenia  florida). 
What  the  Magnolia  is  as  a  flowering  ever- 
green tree,  the  Jessamine  is  as  an  evergreen 
flowering  shrub.  Flowers  double,  pearly 
white,  wax-like  petals,  very  sweetly  scented. 
In  regions  north  of  the  latitude  of  Waco, 
Texas,  it  needs  winter  protection  ;  if  put  in 
tub  in  fall  and  kept  as  a  stove  plant,  with 
good  heat  and  light  in  house,  will  flower 
throughout  the  winter.  30  cts.  each,  pre- 
paid ;  25  cts.  each  f.  o.  b. 

Evergreen  Tree  Box  {Buxus  semper- 
virens).  A  splendid,  perfectly  hardy,  ever- 
green shrub  ;  excellent  for  cemetery  plant- 


ing and  for  ornamental  screens  and  hedging. 
6  in.,  10  cts.  each  ;  1  ft.,  15  cts.  each,  f.  o.  b.; 
6  in.,  12  cts.  each  ;  1  ft.,  18  cts.  each,  pre- 
paid. 

Magnolia  grandiflora.  The  grandest 
of  all  evergreens  and  flowering  trees  suc- 
ceeds throughout  Texas  and  the  Indian  Ter- 
ritory, as  well  as  in  other  southern  states. 
By  clipping  off  all  but  a  few  of  the  tip  leaves 
when  taken  up,  and  as  treated  in  our  hand- 
ling, they  are  readily  transplanted.  1  ft., 
25  cts.  each  ;  2  ft.,  50  cts.  each  ;  3  to  4  ft., 
75  cts.  each,  f,  o.  b. ;  1  ft.,  30  cts.  each  ;  2  ft., 
60  cts.  each  ;  3  to  4  ft.,  $1  each,  prepaid. 


JUICE  OF  THE  VINE. 

For  Table,  Sacramental  and  Medicinal  Use.  Made  from  Ripest  Choice  Grapes. 
Fresh  Grape  Juice  ("  Unfermented  Wine")-  This  delicious  beverage  is  one  of  the 
most  appetizing,  wholesome  foods  and  remedial  preparations  known.  It  is  equally  efficient 
as  fresh  Grapes  where  the  "  Grape  Cure"  remedy  may  be  recommended.  All  relish  it; 
children  cry  for  it.  Most  carefully  prepared  by  a  special  process.  In  pint  bottles,  her- 
metically sealed,  30  cts.  each,  $3  per  dozen,  f.  o.  b.  cars  at  Denison.  Many  churches  use 
"  Unfermeni.ed  Wine  "  prepared  by  us. 


ADDRESSES   OF  HOME  IMPROVERS  PAID  FOR. 

•  If  you  will  send  us,  with  your  order,  the  names  and  post  office  addresses  of  six  of  your 
neighbors  who  own  and  are  improving  their  homes,  we  will  put  in  with  your  order,  if  as 
much  as  $2  or  over,  articles  from  our  list,  of  your  own  selection,  to  amount  of  25  cents. 
For  twelve  such  addresses,  when  order  is  $3  or  more,  articles  to  amount  of  50  cents.  This 
offer  does  not  extend  to  more  than  twelve  addresses  from  one  customer. 


THE  DEAD  SHOT  C.  V.  GOPHER  TRAP. 


35  cts.  each,  3  for  $1,  $4  per  dozen. 


PAGE 

Horticultural  Information. 

 2nd  cover 

A  Small  Library  of  Most  Use- 
ful Horticultural  Books    .  . 

 2nd  cover 

Terms,  Conditions,  Shipping, 

etc   1,2 

Prices  2 

Apples   3 

Crab  Apples  3 

Pears  4 

Quinces  4 

Almonds  "  .  5 

Apricots  4 


I  INDEX, 

PAGE 

Cherries  5 

Figs  5 

Peaches    5-7 

Plums  7-9 

Muloerries  9 

Blackberries  9 

Dewberries  9 

Raspberries  10 

Strawbei  ries  10 

Grapes— Standard  Varieties  11,12 
Southern  Muscadines  12 
Vinifera  Varieties  .  .  13 
T.  V.  Munson's  Hy- 
brids and  Seedlings  13-18 


Just  the  thing  you  are 
looking  for  to  destroy  those 
destructive  Pocket  Goph- 
ers. Full  directions  for 
setting  with  each  trap. 

We  have  used  these 
traps  for  over  ten  years, 
and  they  have  given 
entire  satisfaction. 


PAGE 

Resistant  Grape  Stocks  ....  18 

Persimmons  18 

Nut  Trees  19 

Pomegranate  .   18 

"  A  Tree  Full  of  Roses"  ...  19 
Shade  and  Ornamental  Trees  .  19 
Flowering  Shrubs    .  .  .  .  19,  20 

Ornamental  Vines   20 

Roses  20,  21 

Perennials  21 

Evergreens  —  Cone-bearing 

and  Broad-leaved  22 

Juice  of  the  Vine  22 

Oi'der  Sheet  23 


4®=Pead  carefully  every  paragraph  on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue. 

Remember  that  the  prepaid  rates  on  single  and  dozen  items  are  for  orders  of  $5  or  more,  and  within 
the  states  named  on  page  2  of  body  of  Catalogue,  under  "We  Prepay  Freight,''  which  be  sure  to  read. 

4®- It  is  a  distinct  agreement  between  us  and  our  customers  that  in  any  case  where  stock  fails  to  come  up 
to  specifications,  we  are  liable  only  to  replace  stock  or  refund  money  received  for  goocis  in  question.    But  1 
pains  are  spaied  to  do  a  reliable  business.  


T.  V.  Munson  &  Son's  Order  5heet. 


£\£b.  of  Order   Date. 

Filled  by  


Packed  by.. 


(Please  fill  out  blank  below  with  your  order,  and  mail  with  remittance  per  postal  or  express 
^  order,  or  draft.) 


T   V.  MUNSOX  &  SOX,  Denison,  Texas:  .  ' 

'     For  the  amount  remitted  herewith,  $  please  fiU  the  following  list  as  nearly 

as  your  stock  will  permit.  You  mav  use  your  judgment,  m  case  you  cannot  fill  exactly,  by  putting  m  what 
most  nearly  and  satisfactorily  will  fill  the  place  for  the  same  money. 


Ship  by.  -  t°  Station  

Care  of  -   —  

pm  O  County  State  _ 

My  residence  is  miles  from  the  station.     [If  no  substitution  will  do,  so  direct.] 

Name  _  -  -  


No. 


  Street  or  Avenue. 

(State  which  scale  of  prices  you  have  selected,  f.  0.  b.,  or  prepaid.) 


LIST    OF  ARTICLES. 


No. 

Name  and  Size  of  Article.  Dollars. 

Cts. 

(OVER.) 


ORDER  SHEET,  continued. 


No. 

Name  and  Size  of  Article. 

Dollars. 

Cts. 





••" 

Total 

(If  this  sheet  is  not  sufficient,  «ontin*e  same  form  on  Wank  paper.) 


THE  VALUE  OF  SPRAYING. 

It  would  seem  unnecessary  at  this  time  to  say  anything  as  to  the  value  of  spraying. 
There  are  m  my  farmers,  however,  who  have  not  investigated  the  subject,  and  the  value  of 
spraying  can  only  he  appreciated  by  those  who  have  tried  it. 

TThe  secret  of  having"  good  crops  consists  in  spraving  at  the  right  time  and  with  the 
proper  materials.  Fungicides  are  preventives  and  should  thus  be  applied  before  the  work 
ot  the  injurious  fungi  is  noticed.  Spraying  should  be  an  integral  part  of  all  farm  operations. 
Our  best  horticulturists  now  recommend  the  application  of  the  Bordeaux  mixture  to  grow- 
ing plants  to  promote  healthv  growth.  It  acts  as  a  preventive 
to  the  growth  of  the  fungi  which  would  otherwise  greatly  retard 
the  growth  of  plants. 

The  Spraying-  must  be  done  intelligently.  Simply  to 
make  an  application  here  and  there  without  some  specific  object 
in  view,  and  without  the  ri«ht  solution  to  accomplish  that 
object,  is  time  and  money  thrown  away.  But  spraying  at  the 
right  time  and  using  the  right  solution  will  pay  an  hundred  fold. 
Success  cannot  be  attained  without  it. 


1HE  SUCCESS  BUCKET  SPRAY  PUMP. 


THE  DEMING  BARREL  SPRAY  PUMP. 


SPRAYING  OUTFITS. 

The  following  outfits,  after  a  thorough  test  and  selection,  are  the  best  for  orchard,  vine- 
yard and  garden  work.  We  name  the  best  for  either  bucket,  knapsack,  or  barrel  outfit, 
selection  of  either  one  of  these  depending  upon  the  amount  of  spraying  to  be  done,  and 
advantage  to  get  at  the  plants.    Prices  are  net,  purchaser  paying  transportation  charges. 

THE  SUCCESS  SPRAY  PUMP. 

Brass  Working  Parts  and  Air  Chamber,  with  Indestructible  Bronze  Valves.  Malleable 
Iron  Foot  rest.  Price,  complete,  as  described  and  shown  in  the  cut,  $7.  Seven-foot  section 
of  hose  and  couplings,  with  pole  connection  for  spraying  tall  trees,  $2. 


KNAPSACK  SPRAYER. 

Five-gallon  Copper  Tank. 


Brass  Pump, 


A  Knapsack  and  Bucket  Sprayer  combined, 
with  Bronze  Ball  Valves.    Price,  complete,  $12. 

THE  DEMING  BARREL  SPRflY  PUMP. 

Our  Popular  Orchard  Sprayer,  with  Mechanical  Agitator  and  Brass  Working  Parts. 
Price.  Pump  only,  $g.  Outfit  A  :  Pump  as  above,  with  12%  feet  of  ^-inch  hose,  Bordeaux 
nozzle  and  pole  connection,  $13.50.  Outfit  B  :  Pump  as  above,  with  two  i2K-foot  sections  of 
K-inch  hose.  Bordeaux  nozzles  and  pole  connection,  $18. 

70S~  We  do  not  furnish  the  barrel .  A  whisky  or  syrup  barrel  can 
be  bought  in  almost  any  town  for  $1 — less  than  the  freight  would 
cost. 

BORDEAUX  NOZZLE, 

The  best,  simplest,  and  most  effective  Nozzle.  Each,  80  cts. 

Purchasers  of  any  of  these 
outfits  will  b$  furnished,  free  of 
charge,  a  Spraying  Calendar, 
which  gives  much  information  on 
this  subject,  telling  when  and 
how  to  spray,  and  formulas  for  all 
fungicides  and  insecticides. 


Everyffiincj  for  the 
Orchard  ^  Vineyard 
Avenue  #  Cemetery 
Yard  and 
Park 


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