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WHAT TO PLANT and I
HOW TO PLANT IT

AND

FANCY POULTRY for

PROFIT AND PLEASURE |

..1900..

AND Excelsior Seed

AND Poultry Farms

The Griffing Brothers Company

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CITY OFFICE AND GROUNDS

1149 Main Street, opposite Waterworks Park

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

Copyrighted 1899, by The Griffing Brothers Company

Q[nnountement

N addition to our choice line of Fruit and Orna-
mental Trees, Roses and Shrubbery, we have
added, this year, two new departments to our
business — Seed and Fancy Poultry.
The numerous inquiries for Choice Field and Gar-
den Seeds from patrons who have annuall)' purchased
their trees and plants from us, and the opening there
seemed to be for a well equipped fancy poultry estab-
lishment in this locality, together with tlie many ad-
vantages of our location, and the hundreds of acres
of choice lands on the Pomona Nursery plantation and
Excelsior Farm, at Macclenny, P'la. , also especially adapted
to the growing of high-grade seed and the breeding of
fancy poultry, has induced us to add these two branches to
our business, believing that the thousands of patrons who
have purchased their trees and plants from us will also
favor us with their orders for seeds and fancy poultry.

With this object in view, we have for the past two
years been making extensive preparations for the opening
of these new departments ; conducting series of experiments for the
purpose of determining the good and valuable varieties and breeds
from the worthless, desiring to disseminate only the choicest, most valu-
able, and those that seem best adapted for the South. We have tested
hundreds of varieties of vegetables, and nearly every breed of poultry,
and find less than half worthy of our recommendation. As in the past, we
will continue in the future to plant and test new Fruits, Ornamental Trees
and Roses, adding from time to time to our list such varieties as seem adapted
to southern planting and prove worthy of our recommendation.

The success we have met with, and the many kind demonstrations from
our friends and patrons, which is best shown by the steady increase in orders,
usually exhausting our large stock of trees and plants (in the more popular sorts) long before the
season closes, encourages us to press forward and to greatly increase our stock from year to year,
and provide every possible means in improved methods of packing and handling our orders and
business to better serve our ever-increasing number of patrons.

Owing to the great increase in our business and the adding of the two new departments, we
have found it necessary to move our offices and headquarters from Macclenny to Jacksonville, P'la. This more centrally located point permits the hand-
ling of our mail and general business to a much better advantage. With a greatly increased stock of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Roses and Shrubbery,
and the addition to our office force and mail-order department, necessitated by the increase in business and the addition of the new departments, with all
modern conveniences for handling and packing trees, plants, seed, poultry, eggs, etc., including telephone at the packing house and plantation office, we
are in a position to handle your orders the coming season more carefully and with greater dispatch than ever before.

Thanking our many patrons for their most kind and liberal patronage in the past, to which alone our success is due, and assuring them that all future
orders for goods in any of our departments will be executed with the same care as in the past, and soliciting a continuance of your patronage, we beg
to remain,

OCTOBER 1, 1899

THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY, Jacksonville, Fla.

Nurseries, Test-grounds and Farm at Macclenny, Fla.

"THE POMONA NURSERIES...

AND Excelsior Seed and Poultry Farms

A Few Reasons Why Griffing's . . .
Trees, Seeds and Poultry are Best

We herewith submit some questions that have been asked, or might be asked, with answers, thinking it a good way
to let people become better acquainted with us and our methods and facilities for business.

Question. How long have you been in the Nursery business?

Answer. We have been in the nursery business 12 years, commenc-
ing with less than 10 acres of land and a one-ox plow and cart outfit
with which to do our work. At first we solicited orders only from
the wholesale trade, but the reputation our trees gained wherever
planted, and the hundreds of inquiries from the planters necessitated
the publication of a Catalogue in 1892, and the opening of a retail
department. Since that date the growth of our business has been
marvelous, which we attribute chiefly to the superior quality of our
trees and plants, which, with our natural and other advantages, we

can grow and sell so
cheaply.

Q. How many acres have
you in nursery and
farm ?

A. At the present
time upwards of 1,000
acres are devoted to the
Pomona Nurseries and
Excelsior Seed and
Poultry Farms, nearly
half of which is under
a high state of cultiva-
tion each year ; the re-
mainder is planted each
alternate year with vel-
vet beans or other foliage
Summer cultivation. crops, to improve the

Over !|« acres of Nursery Steelt in m field. soili or held in reserve

uur nrac packing house.

until wanted for growing peach and
other crops requiring virgin soil.

Q. What are the natural advantages of

your section over other parts of the Lower South ?

A. The natural advantages of our location are numerous. The
Pomona Nurseries and Excelsior Seed and Poultry Farms are located
at Macclenny, Fla., on high, rolling pine lands along the south prong
of the St. Mary's river, where the largest pine timber ever produced
has been cut. We have dark, sandy loam, with a clay subsoil from
I to 3 feet under the surface. This is pine land, the equal of which
we have never seen in the Lower South. We have natural drainage,
and suffer little from drought.

Q. Are your trees, etc., adapted to sections other than your immediate
locality ?

A. Yes, our trees are adapted to a wide range of territory. Our
location is about on the dividing line between where varieties of fruits
that succeed well in Georgia and more northern and western states and
strictly Florida varieties succeed well, we usually having good crops of
both. We are neither too far north for the orange or too far south for
the apple, the nursery stock produced here being equally well adapted
to planting both north and south of us, and in corresponding latitudes
as far west as the Rio Grande.
Q. What are your strongest points of advantage over other nurseries ?

A. We have many strong points of advantage. Among the best are
our long growing seasons, fertile soil, natural drainage, no irrigation
required, competent labor, a location which enables us to grow trees
perfectly adapted to all sections of the eeBBtry, and, abeve &Ui ft

thorough knowledge qf o\ir ^usiuegg !

CATALOGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

A block of trees leady for digging.
competent and expert in the work.

All

What kind of labor do you use?

A. There are five of the Griffing Brothers engaged in the business,
all young men, in the prime of health, and for years past four of the

five could nearly always
be seen with gangs
of hands, personally
overseeing every detail
of the work. Only the
best and most compe-
tent labor is used,
many of our hands hav-
ing been with us for
years, some almost
since the founding of
the business, and with
the 'thorough and care-
ful training they have
become thoroughly
work of propagating, the
digging and packing of trees, etc. , is done by skilled and experienced
workmen, and under the personal supervision of one of the Griffing
Brothers.

Q. How do you dig and pack your trees ?

A. Our digging is done in the most careful manner, and when prac-
ticable, with a tree-digger (as shown in the accompanying illustration),
which insures getting the entire root without bruising or breaking.
The digging and packing are given personal attention, and all trees and
plants are carefully shaded and kept well moistened until put in neat
boxes or bales ready for shipment, fresh sphagnum moss being littered
among and around the roots, and clean dry straw around the tops, to
prevent drying out and chafing. We have made many improvements
in our packing facilities, having nearly doubled the amount of packing-
house room within the past year.

Q. How do you grade stock?

A. Our grading is done in the most careful manner, every tree being
accurately measured before being packed, and none but good, stocky,
thrifty, well-proportioned trees ever being used.

Q. How far can you ship trees ?

A. A question we cannot answer accurately. We have never sent
stock to a customer (no matter how far), but that word came back to us
that the stock arrived in good condition. It has been packed go days
and yet has been received in first-class condition.

Q. Why is your stock always so bright, clean and free from disease ?

A. We are in a comparatively new section of country, where injuri-
ous insects and diseases are almost entirely unknown. Thus we have
none of the pests that infest old fruit-growing sections ! Our growing
season is so long that we can make equally as good and large stock m
one year as most northern nurseries can in two or three years, conse-
quently our stock is always bright and clean-looking.

Q. How can you afford to pay freight?

A. Many people have a dread of freight charges, and especially so if
a hundred miles or more from the nursery, and will often buy of local
dealers or canvassers, and pay extravagant prices, rather than order
from a reliable nursery that propagates its own trees, because it is a
distance from them. .Our plan puts a nursery at your own door, and at
as low prices as good trees are ever sold.

Q. Do you have special test orchards?

A. We do, and whenever any new variety of fruit is advertised we buy
it and it is added to our test orchards, and we also give much time and
attention to the crossing of some of the best and choicest fruits, hoping
thus to obtain new and valuable varieties. We have acres devoted to
such purposes, and the public is getting the benefit of our experience.

Digging trees with tree-digger.

NURSERY DEPARTMENT — A FEW REASONS

Do you conduct experiments other than those at the Pomona Nurseries
and Excelsior Farms ?

A. We have not been content to conduct our experimental work en-
tirely at Macclenny, but have, at a great expense, established experi-
mental yards at over twenty places throughout the state, distributed
from the northern portion to the southern extremity. We test our trees,
plants and seeds, and thus save our customers thousands of dollars.
Do you test your seeds ?

A. Yes, all our seeds are tested both as to vitality, purity and adap-
tability. We have large test grounds, and plant annually hundreds of
varieties, selecting from them a few of the choicest, and which prove
of sufficient value to warrant us in recommending them to our friends
and patrons.

How is your poultry bred ?

A. Our poultry is all carefully bred from the choicest strains in the
country. In mating-up our pens for breeding, only the choicest and
most perfect fowls are used. Cocks are always selected from different
strains of the same breed than the pullets. Our pens are carefully
arranged, so that there is positively no danger of getting eggs of cross-
breeds from us.

Are your chicks raised in confinement?

A. No. As soon as the young ckicks are old enough to care for
themselves, they have unlimited range on the nursery and farm. In
this way we get far stronger and healthier chicks than when raised in
close quarters.

What success have others had with your trees ?

A. Our trees have been planted with most satisfactory results from
Massachusetts to Texas. See the letters from prominent horticultur-
ists throughout this territory ; also the illustrations in orchards for
which we have furnished trees. There is no better proof of the
superiority and the adaptability of our trees for planting over so wide
a range of territory than these practical tests.

OUR TREES AND PLANTS UNDER TEST.

The thousands of trees shipped by us into all parts of the South during the past ten
years is the best advertisement to our business we have, and many of our new patrons
have been influenced to purchase their trees and plants of us from seeing the success
their neighbors are having from planting our trees. If you want trees, and those that
will give you satisfaction, note the accompanjing illustrations from photographs, taken
in orchards and grounds in which our trees and plants were used; also, the follow-
ing extracts from letters from some of the largest fruit-growers and most prominent
horticulturists in the South.

The growth of my trees have been marvelous. A more thrifty farm cannot be
found in the coast country of Texas. The Mascotte peaches planted 7 months ago are
immese in proportion, both as to height and circumference.

E. C. Havgood, Arcadia, Tex.

We shall need a few hundred peach trees in the spring of 1900, but the exact num-
ber and varieties desired we are not ready to give now, but will do so later in the season.
The 10,000 peaches we planted (here in Connecticut) in 1898, most of which came from
you, are growing nicely. We are pleased with your trees, and would lil<e to buy of you
ag^'"- Geo. F. Platt & Son, Milford, Conn.

The trees secured from you the past three years — pear, peach, plum, etc.— are now
bearing, and have given excellent satisfaction. The growth has been marvelous, and I
have yet to hear of the loss of a single tree. Joseph Aikin, Hitchcock, Tex.

I have had 28 years' experience in peach-growing in Tennessee, Georgia and
Florida, and I consider this section of Florida the most profitable place to grow peaches
in the United States. I planted 100 each of Waldo and Angel peach trees in 1894; in
1895 I sold enough peaches to pay for the trees and all expenses of cultivation to that
date. In June. 1896, I sold S450 worth of peaches from 180 trees, 20 having been killed by
file, making $2.50 per tree for the second year. p p Henderson, Lakeland, Fla.

I was wise enough to see that the deficit in my income, caused by the freeze, must
be replaced in some way, and as I had found my few peach trees very remunerative, I at
once increased my acreage. The first cost of an orchard is comparatively small, peach
trees are easily grown and cared for and give quick returns. Most of my peaches are
young, but I look forward to greater net returns per acre from my peaches than I ever
had from oranges. The trees purchased from you have made the finest and most^rapid
growth of any that have
been planted on my place,

and I take pleasure in calling .
my friends' attention to the
fact that yours are the best

and cheapest trees in the ■ |
market. q. F. Healy, • '

'affery, Fla.

I want your lowest
figure on 1,500 of the three
earliest varieties for Febru-
ary delivery. I can truly say
I have never had such trees
as yours. Those set in the
spring are enormous ; will
bear a good crop next year.
I shall continue to recom-
mend your trees under any
and all circumstances.

G. P. Healy, Jaffery, Fla.

The 3,000 trees pur-
chased of you have all been
planted in my orchard at
this place, and have proved
most satisfactory in the pro-
duction of fruit and vigor of
trees. ^V^, Macklin,

Dinsmore, Fla.

A 5-year-old Peach tree at Waldo, Fla.

Descriptive List of Fruits

OR, WHAT TO PLANT FOR PROFIT.

N DESCRIBING and illustrating the fruits, etc., in this Catalogue, we have endeavored to make the descriptions as interesting and compre-
hensive as possible, giving briefly the information required by the prospective purchaser to enable him to intelligently select the fruits, etc.,
to his liking, and those best adapted to his particular locality.

Only the best and most profitable varieties are described at length in this Catalogue, because to give lengthy descriptions of others
would not improve it. The best are none too good for our own and our' customers' fields and orchards. However, we list and briefly
describe others that we carry in stock.

Large catalogues, fancy colored plates, long and tedious discussions on scientific horticulture, and lengthy descriptions of every known variety are
not what tree planters want in these days, but they do want good trees of tested and tried varieties, that can be depended upon to give plenty of
fruit at the right season. All these points are found in the Griffing trees.

ORANGES, AND OTHER CITRUS FRUITS.

Notwithstanding the calamities caused by the severe freezes that have visited us during the past few years, each either partly or wholly destroying
millions of dollars worth of groves, yet the Orange and other Citrus Fruits today stand at the head of money-making fruits of Florida. A majority

of the growers who are replanting their groves, devoting a portion of
their time to peaches and othsr fruits that give quick returns to the
planter, are, as a rule, having their efforts crowned with success, espe-
cially those who are planting new groves of the hardier varieties, bud-
^ ded upon the hardy Citrus trifoliata stock. Nearly every one fully

realizes that some precaution against the cold must be taken, and most
growers are working along this line ; but there seem to be almost as
many theories as to the cheapest and most effective method of protect-
ing the grove as there are planters. To make a success we must con-
sider, when planting a new grove, the hardiness of the tree to be planted,
the size of the tree required to produce a given quantity of fruit, and
the age at which the tree will come into profitable bearing — all very
important points, and which depend largely upon the stock on which
the tree is budded — and select trees that will require the minimum
amount of protection, if any, and those that will produce profitable
crops in the shortest period

THE CITRUS TRIFOLIATA.

Few people fully realize the value of the Citrus trifoliata as a
stock on which to bud Oranges and other citrus fruits. A prejudice has
' prevailed against it, as it has been claimed that it dwarfed the trees,
i Why ? Because it has been largely used as a stock to bud Oranges on
Thi new (Hid ideal OninyeZyrove — heacled low. ' for tub-planting in the North, for which purpose it is most excellent.

NURSERY DEPARTMENT

But would not the fact that the- trees, when budded upon this stock and
planted in small tubs, under adverse conditions, will produce heavy
crops of luscious fruit, rather recommend it than condemn it?

NOT DWARFS. The standard varieties when budded on C. tri-
foUata are not sufficiently dwarfed to make them objectionable. In
the nursery the growth is nearly or quite equal to those budded on
Orange stocks of the same age. In the grove, the trees are inclined to
branch near the ground, and the growth is more compact, making beau-
tiful, low-headed trees, like those shown on the opposite page.

Early Bearing. All varieties come into bearing much younger
when budded on C. / ri/'oh'a/a. The Satsuma Orange, illustrated on
page 6, was picked from a tree in the nursery budded upon C Iri-
foliafa, within i8 months from the time the bud was set. Groves of
standard varieties will come into bearing from 2 to 3 years sooner than
when budded on Orange roots, and the first crops of fruit are thin-
skinned, juicy and good.

Productiveness. No class of citrus fruits is more productive than
C. irifoliata, and it seems to impart this tendency to the varieties
budded upon it. We have reports from reliable sources that the shy
bearers like the Navel will produce large crops of perfect fruit.

Hardiness. The C. ti-ifoUata is a native of Japan, where it has long
been used as a stock for cultivated varieties of Oranges. It is a decidu-
ous tree, becomes perfectly dormant in winter, and will stand, unpro-
tected, the winters as far north as Philadelphia. The Orange, when
budded upon it, hardens up early in the autumn and remains dormant
much later than when budded on the Orange stocks, thus reducing the
danger period several weeks. The C. trifolictta will not start to grow
during every warm spell in the winter, as the Orange does.

A Summary of the Advantages of Trifoliata as a Stock
for the Orange and Other Citrus Fruits.

The trees thrive and produce fruit under most adverse conditions.

They grow into medium sized, compact trees, from which it is easy
to gather the fruit, and also easy to protect from freezes if necessary.

The trees come into bearing younger, thus returning to the planter in
the shortest possible time the fruits of his labors in luscious golden fruit.

The trees are very productive, and produce thin-skinned, juicy and
good fruit from the first crop.

Last, but not least, the trees are more hardy, thus reducing to a
minimum the danger from frost and the cost of protection.

In addition to a complete list of varieties of citrus trees budded on
the Citrus trifoliata we also have all the standard varieties budded on
Sweet or Sour Orange and Rough Lemon stocks.

CATALOGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

PRICES OF ORANGES, LEMONS AND GRAPE FRUITS.

Worked cither on Citrus trifoliata, Sweet or Sour Orange, or Roueh Lemon Stock.

Each 10 100
. $0 30 $2 50 $20 00

35 3 00 25 00

40 3 50 30 00

50 4 50 35 00

75 6 00 50 00

3-year-old stocks, 1% to 2 ft., straight trees . . .
3-year-old stocks, 2 to 3 ft., straight trees . .

3- year-old stocks, 3 to 4 ft., straight trees . . .

4- year-old stocks, 4 to 5 ft , partly branched . .
4- and 5-year-old stocks, 5 ft. up, well branched .

SATSLJM.A. '^^^ Satsuma belongs to the Mandarin type or
* family, and was brought to this country some
years ago from Japan, where it is extensively cultivated, especially in the
northern portion of the Island Kingdom, where there is danger from frosts.

The hardiest Orange. The Satsuma is the hardiest Orange we have.
It ripens its growth earlier in the fall, and is not so likely as other varieties
to start its growth during every warm period in the winter. When budded
on Citrus trifoliata it hardens up early and shows few signs of growth,
until late in spring, thus reducing the danger of frost to a minimum.

Productiveness. No Orange comes into bearing so young, or pro-
duces more abundant crops. Trees in the nursery rows, when allowed to
stand over the second and third years, produce heavy crops of excellent
fruit ; when planted in groves and
given plenty of fertilizer and good
attention, good crops may be ex-
pected the third year.

The most money-
making Orange. The
Satsuma is decidedly
the most money-mak-
ing Orange for the cen-
tral and northern por-
tions of Florida and the
gulf coast section of
Alabama, Mississippi,
Louisiana and Texas.
It ripens in October,

when Oranges are most wanted in the markets, and
brings the highest prices. In 1893 and 1894, the two
years that Florida produced the largest crops of
Oranges ever known, the Satsuma netted for en-
tire crops from $3 to $3-50 per box. There is always
a demand for good, sweet, early Oranges. The Sat-
suma is fully ripe in October, turning to a light
golden yellow ; the interior is also fully ripe. The
segment sacks are a deep, translucent orange-yellow,
showing full maturity, and are full of rich, sweet,

exquisitely flavored juice. It is not sour and disappointing, like so
many so-called early Oranges. The better it is known in the market the
better price it brings.

The fruit is medium size, flattened ; color deep, golden yellow ; rind
and segments part freely ; flesh fine-grained, tender, juicy, sweet and deli-
cious ; entirely seedless. Trees thornless, and of bushy habit.

Dancy Tangerine. Fruit medium, much flattened ; skin thin and
glossy, parting readily from the pulp ; very sweet and aromatic ; a hand-
some fruit, commanding good prices if well grown. Tree an upright
grower, vigorous and prolific. A most excellent sort for planting on Citrus
trifoliata stocks.

Parson Brown. Another native variety, with a good reputation. A
very early-ripening variety. Will be much grown for early fruit.

Boone's Early. Medium ; skin thin ; pulp tender, with very little
" rag " and few seeds ; quality excellent. A new variety, which is attract-
ing much attention and being extensively planted. Claimed by its intro-
ducers to be " the earliest of all."

Centennial. This is a native Florida variety. It is generally con-
sidered one of the best native varieties. The fruit is medium in size,
heavy, bright colored, with thin, tough skin and sweet and juicy pulp.
' Mandarin. Medium, flattened ; yellow; skin thin and loosely ad-

herent to segments ; flesh orange-yellow, spicy,
aromatic. Tree vigorous, prolific, bears young.

Pineapple. It originated in the Citra district.
Is of medium size, fine flavor, and highly recom-
mended as an Orange for hammock or low lands,
as the skin is very thin and tough, and it is one
of the best shippers known.

King. Very large, flattened, and with loosely
adhering rind and segments, like all the Mandarin
varieties ; color orange-red ; skin rough, but gen-
eral appearance fine ; juicy, meaty ; its high and
peculiar aromatic flavor is very agreeable.

Mediterranean Sweet. The best and most
prolific imported Orange. Tree a good grower
and thornless ; bears regularly heavy crops.
Fruit first-class and seedless. Will stand several
degrees more cold than the common Orange, be-
ing nearly as hardy as the Satsuma.

Jaffa. Recently from Syria. Thornless, or
nearly so, and a very early bearer and strong
grower. We have fruited this variety, and find
it excellent ; foliage distinct. One of the best.

Satsuma Orange — two-thirds natural size

NURSERY DEPARTMENT—

Tardiff, Hart's (Hart's Late). Medium size; grain fine; quality
above the average. Remains juicy until July, or even later, and is very
valuable on that account. The standard late sort. Tree very prolific.

Magnum Bonum. Size large to very large, flattened ; color light,
clear orange ; quality best. Tree prolific, vigorous, thorny. Native seedling.

St, Michael's Blood. Medium size ; rich, juicy, and of exquisite
flavor ; quality unsurpassed. One of the best of the Blood Oranges.

Homosassa. Size about medium, round, somewhat flattened, very
heavy ; color bright ; skin very stnooth, thin, tough and dense ; pulp fine,
sweet and juicy ; flavor full, vinous and sprightly ; keeps and carries well ;
quality best. Tree vigorous and prolific.

Washington Navel. The fruit is large to very large, somewhat oval ;
flesh meaty, tender, sweet and high-flavored. An exceptionally luscious
fruit ; ranks first in quality. Bears well when budded on rough lemon or
Citrus trifoliata stocks.

Sanford's Mediterranean. Large, late Orange, nearly round, flat-
tened at the ends ; quality very good. Trees vigorous and productive.

Sweet Seville. Medium to small ; a good keeper and shipper.
Trees vigorous and prolific. Ripens very early.

Majorca. Size medium ; equals Jaffa in quality. It is a good keeper
and shipper. Trees strong, vigorous growers and free bearers.

Early Oblong. Medium size, oblong ; very early, and good quality.

Nonpareil. One of the most desirable of very early varieties. Qual-
ity best. Trees vigorous and prolific.

POMELO, or GRAPE FRUIT.

Marsh's Seedless. This is one of the most popular of the varieties,
the demand for them probably being greater the past few years than for all
the other varieties combined. We have not as yet fruited it, but are in-
formed by good authorities that it is almost seedless and good in quality.

Triumph. Small to medium in size, with a heavy, well flavored pulp,
with little rag and no bitterness.

Excelsior. Size medium to large ; skin smooth ; remarkably juicy,
but slightly bitter ; hangs on the tree without deteriorating until July.
Fruit borne in immense clusters. Very prolific.

Aurantium. A chance hybrid between a sweet orange and Pomelo.
In size smaller than the common sorts ; very sweet, with little or no bitter.
Late to ripen ; good keeper.

Walters. Medium to large. Very prolific and of excellent quality.

Duncan. A strong grower and regular and prolific bearer. Medium
to large size ; of most excellent quality.

AND CITRUS FRUITS

LEMONS.

Villa Francha. Medium size ; rind smooth, thin and sweet ; juicy
and of fine quality. Fruit a good shipper. Considered one of the best.

Genoa. This tree was introduced into Cali- ^
fornia from Genoa, Italy, about ten years ago.

It is an early bearer, everbearing, and the fruit v~ ~ ^^^^M*^
is of the best quality as a market Lemon. ^^P*=^'^^''^^^^S|^v

KUMQUATS. ^

Trees budded only on Sweet Orange and Citrus trifoliata stocks.

Trees on 2- and 3-year-old stocks.

Each 10 loo

I to I ^ ft., few branches .... fo 25 $2 00 $17 50 /

\%. to 2 ft., branched 35 3 00 25 00 /

1 to 3 ft., branched 40 350 3000 (.

Sometimes called the " Kin Kan Orange." A native | '/jS'/"''
of Japan, hence it withstands more cold than the Asiatic 1 r

Orange. Tree of dwarfish habit ; beautiful, compact \ i)^|!if*"^^
head ; fine foliage ; when in fruit, very handsome
Fruit is in clusters ; is eaten from the hand without re-
moving the skin ; fine, and much sought after for jams, Kumquat.
preserves and pickles. Every one in Florida or any of
the Gulf states should possess some trees of this desirable Orange. Can
easily be protected from frosts by covering, being of low, compact growth.
It is also especially adapted for planting in tubs for the conservatory or
window garden. We have in stock both the Nagami (oblong) and the
Murumi (round) varieties.

CITRUS TRIFOLIATA.

Each 10 100 1,000

1- year, i to 2 ft $0 20 $1 50 $6 00 $25 00

2- year, 2 to 4 ft 25 2 25 10 00

3- year, 4 ft. and up 30 2 50 20 00

A hardy species of Lemon, which withstands a cold of zero. Of bushy
and very thriving habit ; leaves trifoliate, dark, glossy green ; flowers
large, white, the first appearing in March, and others following less pro-
fusely during May and June ; fruit similar in shape and size to the lime ; very
acid, and unfit to eat. As a hedge plant it is destined to become very pop-
ular ; it will grow in almost any soil, and will stand great extremes of tem-
perature, moisture and dryness without injury.

The Trifoliata does not dwarf the standard
varieties of Oranges and Citrus Fruits, as many
suppose. The trees head low, grow compact and uniform, and make fine groves.

NOT DWARFS.

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PEACHES.

A fruit adapted to the entire South, and which has done more towards bringing the South into prominence as a fruit-growing section than all others,
coming into bearing within the shortest period after planting, being more remunerative than any other fruit grown over such a large area. It is decid-
edly a fruit of the people, and should be grown by every one.

If our natural or other advantages place us in a position to more successfully
grow any one kind of tree than all others, either in nursery or orchard, that tree
is the Peach. No section of the United States could be better adapted .to the
Peach than ours.

Scattered about in cotton fields are old native trees where they sprang up from
a chance seed dropped by some plowboy or some one else enjoying a delicious
Peach in years gone by. These native trees are very prolific, and thousands of
bushels of fruit fall to the ground yearly, and after the Peach has rotted away,
the pits are gathered up and sold to nurserymen at remunerative prices.

Our stock is all grown from such seed here in the very section where they are
gathered, and our trees are the most thrifty and vigorous that can be found.

Peaches are grown more or less the world over, but among the great number
of classes or types known, each group has some section to which it is naturally
adapted, and while it will make a luxuriant growth, will never fruit profitably in an}'
other. We can successfully grow any variety known up to a bearing age, when
they must be transplanted in their natural sections to bear well.

Among the most successful classes or types planted in the United States are
the Peen-to, a type suited only to Florida and extreme southern points of Texas
and other Gulf states. Honey, a type adapted to a section from about central
Peninsular Florida north to about central Georgia and corresponding latitudes
west to the Rio Grande river, in Texas. Spanish the native Peach of all the
extreme Lower South. Chi-
nese Cling, a type to which
varieties such as Elberta,
Thurber, General Lee, etc. ,
belong, which adapt them-
selves to an area extending
from northern Florida and
corresponding latitudes as far
north as Peaches are success-
fully raised, but are most

extensively planted in Georgia. Persian, a class to which all common varieties of the North belong ;
some few will succeed fairly well as far South as the extreme northern part of Florida, but they are
more at home and mostly planted in the older Peach-growing sections of the North. Besides these
we have two late introductions, the Dwarf Japan Blood and Red Ceylon, from Japan and the
Isle of Ceylon respectively, which we will class as Oriental Bloods. The former, we believe, will
adapt itself to any section where the Chinese Cling or Spanish types will succeed, but the latter will
not succeed further north than will the Peen-to type.

We believe that it would be of little interest to the average planter, who wishes trees that will

Mascotte Peach. (See opposite page.)

Results from planting Oriffing's Trees.

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bear fruit, to know what class or type his trees belong to, so we will not
bore him with two or three pages containing the history and classifica-
tion in races or types of all the Peaches we have, but will list them in
such a way that he can select varieties adapted to his section. For the
benefit of those who may wish to know the particular classification of
their trees, we list them with abbreviations following the names and
descriptions, which will show to which class they belong.

If the planter will be governed by our classification, he can scarcely
make a mistake in his selection of varieties. We have traveled and
made Peach culture a study from extreme South Florida to the great
lakes, and from the Atlantic to the Rio Grande, and feel confident that no
one is better posted as to their adaptability than are we. The following
classification gives the results of our observations, and can be relied upon.

The abbreviations indicating class or type of each variety following
name are explained in the following key : (P.-to.) Peen-to, (Hon.) Honey,
(Sp. ) Spanish, (C. C.) Chinese Cling, (Per.) Persian, (O. B.) Oriental
IBloods.

PRICES OF PEACHES, unless noted in description :

i-year, 2 to 3 ft., small size

i-year, 3 to 4 ft., medium size . .
i-year, 4 to 6 ft., standard size . .

Each

100

1,000

$0 10

$0 80

$6 00

$45 00

I 10

7 00

55 00

1 30

9 00

70 00

2 00

14 00

100 00

The trees received to-
day ; they were very nice,
and came in good condi-
tion.—M. W. Hendricks,
Fernandina, Fla. _

Your trees and plants ar-
rived, and in fine condi-
tion.—Chas. A.
Mann, Miami,
Fla.

NEW PEACHES OF SPECIAL MERIT.

MASCOTTE. ^^'^ Sp.) a seedling of Waldo, retaining the

good points of the parent Peach and possessing many
superior qualities. It was the choice out of a large number of seedlings raised from
seed saved from Waldo Peaches, and from the general characteristics of the trees
and fruit we suppose it to be crossed with some larger Peach of the Spanish type.

The size and shape of the Mascotte are all that could be desired for an early
market Peach, or for home use, specimens frequently measuring g)4 inches in cir-
cumference, and thirty Peaches often filling a 4-quart basket used in the standard
6-basket carriers. The shape of the Mascotte is perfect, being nearly round, with
a small point. In general appearance it is one of the most attractive Peaches
ever offered ; color a rich, creamy yellow, washed or flecked with carmine, shading
almost to a purple on the side most exposed to the sun ; flesh is creamy white,
shading to red near the pit. The firm, yet juicy, rich and luscious flesh of the
Mascotte literally melts in one's mouth while eating it.

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Mascotte ripens a few days later than Waldo. It fills a gap in the mar-
ket betwe^ the first Georgia Peaches, such as Alexander, Amsden, etc.,
and the famous Elberta, Oviedo, and other varieties of later freestones,
thus giving almost an entirely clear market, both North and South.

The range of adaptability is over the entire gulf coast country. By
reason of its descending from the Peen-to family, its adaptability is assured
as far south on the peninsula of Florida or in southern Texas as Peaches can
be grown, and its success here with us, and being a late bloomer, assure its
success as far north as the northern portions of Georgia and corresponding

latitudes. Those who plant
the Mascotte will find it a

Peach late to bloom, early to ripen, large-sized, admirably shaped, hand-
somely colored, excellent quality, perfect freestone, and a good shipper.

Prices, 3 to 4 ft., 20 cts. each, $1. 75 for 10, $12.50 per 100 ; 4 to 6 ft. ,
25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $17.50 per 100.

EVERBEARING.

the Indian type. '

(Sp.) The introducer, Mr. P. J. Berck-
mans, claims that this is no fake, but a
true everbearing Peach. The following is what he says of it :

"This is one of the most remarkable of Peaches, as it combines many
desirable qualities which make it of great value for family use.

"i. Its long-continued bearing period. The first ripening begins about
July I, and successive crops are produced until the beginning of
September. Fruit in all stages of development — ripe and half-
grown — may be seen upon the tree at the same time.

"2. As the tree blossoms during a long period, a complete failure
of fruit has never happened since the original tree began to bear,
8 years ago.

"3. The fruit is creamy white, mottled and striped with light
purple and with pink veins ; oblong in shape, and tapering to the
apex ; flesh white, with red veins near the skin ; very juicy, vinous,
and of excellent flavor ; quality very good to best. Freestone, of

Florida Gem.

Prices, 3 to 4 ft., 20 cts. each, $1.75 for
10, $12.50 per 100 ; 4 to 6 ft. 25 cts. each,
$2 for 10, $17.50 per 100.

Varieties best adapted to North
Florida and
corresponding latitudes.

Waldo. (P. -to.) Most profitable and
best very early Peach in our orchards, and
equally well adapted to south Florida.
Tree a vigorous grower and late bloomer,
being one of the latest to bloom of the
Peen-to family ; very prolific. Fruit of
medium size, roundish oblong ; color bright,
yellowish red, washed with carmine on side
next to sun ; flesh nearly white, red at pit,
rich, juicy, melting and fine ; quality ex-
cellent. One of the best ; freestone.
Ripens about June i.

Florida Gem. (Hon.) For extensive
planting we rank this variety equal to any.
During the past few years we have been

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shipping them before the last of the Waldo were gone, and have found them
equally as profitable. Size medium to large, measuring 2 by inches in
diameter ; resembles Honey in shape, but without so sharp a point ; skin yel-
low, washed and flecked with red ; flesh fine-grained, sweet, juicy, and of ex-
cellent flavor. Perfect freestone. Ripens June 15 to July i.

- Oviedo. (Hon.) Beyond all doubt the largest and best Peach for this
latitude. What the Oviedo lacks in earliness it more than makes up in size
and quality. What the Elberta is to Georgia, the Oviedo is to Florida and
all the Gulf coast country. Size large to very large, often measuring 9 inches
or more in circumference ; pit very small ; quality best, having a rich, vinous
flavor that suits the taste equally as well as any northern Peach ; flesh light,
streaked with red, and very firm, ripening evenly from skin to pit, and on
both sides ; freestone. Blooms with native Peaches ; is a sure and abundant
bearer. Ripe early in July, at a season when Peaches are most wanted in
market, it being just after the early ones are gone and before the native
crop comes in.

Jewell. (P-to.) The earliest and one of the most profitable Peaches
for planting in central and northern Florida, and in southern Texas and
intermediate points along the Gulf coast. It blooms about the same time as
the Waldo, and ripens its fruit fully two weeks in advance of that famous
Peach. It has been largely planted in nearly all of the fruit-growing sections
of Florida and Texas, and good reports have been received from it wherever

planted. Fruit medium size, roundish oblong, small point ;
color light yellow, nearly covered with red and heavily washed
with carmine on the sunny side ; flesh nearly white, slightly
red at pit, rich, juicy, melting and very fine. A most desirable
Peach for early market or home use. Freestone. Ripe the
latter part of May.

Climax, or Homes' Hybrid. (Hon.) Tree of vigorous
growth and very prolific. Size medium, slightly oblong, with
recurved point ; slight suture ; color pale yellow, washed with
red ; flesh yellowish white, fine-grained, melting, juicy, sweet
and sprightly, with more acid than found in the Honey ; free-
stone. Ripens about July i.

Stanley. (Hon.) Originated with us in our experimental
grounds. Shape roundish oblong ; size medium ; clingstone ;
sweet and of excellent quality. A heavy bearer and good
shipper. Matures 10 days later than Honey.

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Btdivell s Jilarhj.

Imperial. (Hon.) In shape roundish oblong; size very large ; skin
greenish yellow, washed with red ; flesh white, sweet and juicy, of excel-
lent flavor and good tone ; perfect freestone ; quality best. Ripens June 25
to July 5.

Angel. (P. -to.) Origin near Waldo, Florida. Large, round; flesh
white, melting, rich, juicy, subacid flavor ; freestone. Is entirely devoid
of the noyau flavor of its parents. Trees bloom fully one month later than
the Peen-to. Ripe June 20 to July 5.

Dwarf Japan Blood. (O. B. ) A blood freestone of good size and
appearance and excellent quality. Ripens earlier than Alexander. A dwarf-
growing, stocky tree of comparatively recent introduction.

Florida Crawford. (Sp.) Resembles Crawford's Early. Very pro-
lific. Fruit very large ; color yellow, tinged with red ; rich, juicy ; free-
stone. Matures in July.

La Reine. (Sp.) Very strong grower ; fruit large and of good quality,
highly colored ; clingstone. Ripens July 20 to 25.

Powers' September. (Sp.) Native seedling ; good grower, and a
Peach of late habit ; quality good ; freestone. A nice, valuable Peach for
home use. Matures in September.

Gibbons' October. (Sp.) Native seedling of strong growth. Fruit
large, of good quality and color ; freestone. Matures Sept. 25 to Oct. 10.

OTHER VARIETIES adapted to this section, which we carry in stock, are :

Early Cream. (Hon). Medium size, white-fleshed, freestone. July i.
j Honey. (Hon.) Small; white flesh ; freestone; very sweet. Junes.

Pallas. (Hon.) Fruit good size ; freestone. Ripe July i to 15.

Texas. (Sp. ) Fruit large, good ; freestone. Ripe July 20 to 25.

Estella. (Sp.) A new Peach ; freestone. Ripe in August.

Onderdonk. (Sp. ) Large; freestone. Matures late in July.

Ferdinand. (Hon.) Size medium ; clingstone. Ripe June 25.

Sangmel. (Hon.) A blood clingstone. Ripe July i.

Colon. (Hon. ) A blood freestone. Ripe July i.

Triana. (Hon. ) Size large ; a good freestone. Ripe June 25,

Taber. (Hon.) Large, oblong ; clingstone. Ripe June 15.

Victoria. (Sp.) Very large, round ; freestone. Ripe August 25.

Sunset. (Sp.) Large, oblong ; clingstone. Ripe August i.

Mamie Ross. (C. C.) Large; flesh white; clingstone. Ripe June 15.

Lulu. (Sp ) Large; skin and flesh yellow ; freestone. Ripe Aug. 10.
I La Magnifique. (Sp.) Large and prolific ; clingstone. Ripe .\ug. 5.
j Elma. (Sp. ) Size medium ; clingstone. Ripe July 25.

Edith. (Sp.) Large, round as a ball; flesh white ; cling. July 25.

Countess. (Sp. ) Large, roundish oblong ; flesh white, rich and juicy;
freestone. Ripe July 15.
j Columbia. (Sp. ) Very large; flesh yellow ; free. Ripe July 20.
! Carpenter's Cling. (Sp.) From Texas. Large; white. July 15.

Cabler's Indian. (Sp.) From Texas. Purple flesh; cling. July 20.

Varieties best adapted to Middle and Southern Florida
and the extreme southern points of Texas.

Bidwell's Early. (P.-to. ) To the credit of this Peach more than
any other is due the great success of Peach-growing in south Florida. It
is the first ordinary shaped Peach on the market. In the extreme lower

1 part of the state it matures in April. The Bidwell's Early is the standard-
bearer in all commercial orchards of south Florida. Size medium ; shape

I nearly round, with short, recurved point ; skin creamy white, washed with

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carmine ; flesh fine-grained, melting, juicy and sweet, with slight noyau
flavor ; cling. Commences to ripen with Peen-to, but continues longer.
Uncertain in north Florida on account of early blooming and conse-
quent liability to be frost-bitten.

Peen=to. (P. -to.) This old standard is too well known in Florida to
need one word of recommendation by us. Generally blooms in January
and ripens its fruit in April and May, and is enormously productive. Its
earliness renders it a valuable market variety.

Bidwell's Late. (P.-to. ) An upright, vigorous grower, and nearly
frost-proof. This variety has been known to set and ripen a good crop of
fruit when nearly all of the other varieties that were in bloom at the same
time were killed by frost. Size large, specimens measuring 8 and 8)4 inches
in circumference each way ; color rich, waxy yellow ; flesh yellowish white,
rich, juicy, melting, and of splendid quality. Very prolific bearer ; cling.
Matures from June 20 to July 10. Its shipping qualities are unsurpassed,
specimens having been kept sound and in good condition for over a week.

Super. (P.-to.) New. Originated at Lake Helen, Fla. , and is said to
be a decided success in south Florida. Claimed to be an improvement over
Bidwell's Early, and should be tested in every locality.

Red Ceylon. (O. B.) Originated in Florida from seed obtained in
Ceylon. Tree a strong grower and heavy, annual bearer. Fruit of good
size ; skin a dull green color ; flesh blood-red ; freestone. A very promis-
ing variety for the extreme South. Ripens in May.

Jewel, Waldo, Angel, Oviedo, Stanley and Florida Gem. Good
descriptions will be found of these varieties with the descriptions of
Peaches adapted to north Florida. All of these Peaches are equally as
well adapted to south Florida as to the northern part of the state.

OTHER VARIETIES especially adapted to south Florida, and which we
carry in stock, are :
Yum Yum, Maggie, and Florida Own. All are very similar to Bid-
well's Early. The originators have claimed some special point of advan-
tage for each. We consider them as good as Bidwell's Early. Others
which will succeed in South Florida, which are described with varieties
for north Florida, are Early Cream, Florida Crawford, La Reine, and
Gibbons' October.

Varieties best adapted to some portions of North Florida,
all Georgia and other states in corresponding latitudes,
and to the North as far as Peaches are a success.

Elberta. (C. C.) This Peach is now planted in large quantities through-
out the entire country. There has never been enough trees to supply the
demand. The fruit is large ; freestone; skin yellow, with red cheek ; flesh
yellow, juicy and of fine quality, To give an idea of its popular! ty,__the

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large growers of Peaches, in planting an orchard, plant more Elberta than
all other varieties combined. Season medium.

5need. (C. C.) The earliest Peach known; ripens in Georgia the
middle of May. Medium size, somewhat oval in shape ; color creamy
white, with rich red blush on sunny side ; ripens evenly to the pit ; is of
fine quality, and not subject to rot, as are so many others of the early
varieties. Is becoming very popular.

Triumph. (Per.) New. The earliest yellow Peach known; ripens
with the Alexander, just after Sneed. Tree vigorous, hardy and healthy ;
very productive of medium to large, round Peaches. Skin yellow, with
rich red blush all over the sunny side ; flesh yellow ; ripens up all at once,
evenly clear to the pit ; freestone, and a good keeper. The most popular
new Peach on the market.

Alexander. (Per.) Above medium, globular ; color greenish white,
nearly covered with deep, rich red, turning almost to a purple where exposed
to the sun ; flesh greenish white, very juicy, vinous, and of good quality ;
usually adheres to the stone. Ripe May 20 to 30. Trees are remarkably
prolific, and bear very young.

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Connecticut (Per.) New. A hardy New England seedling, that originated there some lo
years ago. Tree vigorous, hardy, with frost-proof fruit-buds of Crosby type. Fruit large, round,
deep yellow, with red cheek; rich, sweet, high-flavored; freestone. Ripe before Early Crawford.

Emma. (C. C.) Was originated by the same gentleman who originated the Elberta, and
he has shown his faith in it by planting a very large orchard in that variety. This Peach is
very large, yellow, with light crimson cheek. Flesh yellow, fine-grained, very juicy. Quality
best ; freestone. In maturity it follows immediately after the Elberta. Where this Peach
has been shipped to market it has always commanded an extra price over the other varieties.
It is better in quality than the Elberta.

Greensboro. ( Per. ) Beautifully colored with light and dark red, shaded with yellow ;
size large for so early a Peach ; ripens perfectly and evenly from the pit, from which it parts
freely when fully ripe. Is largely planted in parts of Georgia and North Carolina, and is
claimed to ripen a few days ahead of the Alexander.

Waddell. (C. C.) A remarkable new Peach of the North China strain. Tree a heavy,
stocky grower, with low spreading habit. Fruit is of medium size, oblong, rich, creamy white,
with bright blush on sunny side ; skin thick ; flesh firm, rich, juicy, sweet and melting, when
fully ripe; freestone. Ripe early in June. J. H. Hale, the famous Georgia Peach-grower,
says of it : "I am willing to risk my Peach reputation on the claim that Waddell is the largest,
most beautiful, finest flavored, best shipping and longest keeping Peach of its season."

Carman (C. C. ) A Peach of the North China strain. The originator claims it a seedling
of a sister of Elberta ; tree of same habit of growth, only has larger, darker-colored foliage.

The Texas Farm and Ranch

Emma.

says of it: "Carman Peach is
large size, oblong, resembling
Elberta, and is the best flavored
early Peach we know. The skin
is tough, and it is just the Peach
to ship a longdistance." Large

size, broadly oval in form, pointed ; skin yellowish white, dotted and flecked red; flesh creamy
white, slightly tinged red ; of a sprightly, vinous flavor ; freestone Ripe June 15 to 20.

Matthews' Beauty. (Per. ) A large yellow Peach of the Smock strain, but of good
quality ; very showy and a valuable shipper ; freestone. Ripe early in August.

Mascotte (P.-to. and Sp.) Described with varieties for north Florida, but we believe
it will succeed well as far north as northern Georgia and corresponding latitudes.

Japan Blood (O. B.) Described with varieties for north Florida.

Besides these described, we have in stock a full supply of Amelia (Per.), Arkansas
Traveler (Per.), Belle of Georgia (C. C), Champion (Per ), Chinese Free (C C), Chi-
nese Cling (C C), Crawford's Early (Per.), Crawford's Late (Per ), Downing (Per.),
Early Beatrice (Per ), Early Tillotson (Per ), Foster (Per ), General Lee(C.C.), Globe
(Per ), Husted's Early (Per ), Hale's Early (Per ), Heath Cling (Per ), Hill's Chili
(Per.), Jessie Kerr (Per.), John Hass (Per.), Lady Ingold (Per.), Lorentz (Per.),
Mountain Rose (Per ), Muir (Per ), Oldmixon Free (Per ), Oldmixon Cling (Per ),
Nix Late (Per ), Picquett's Late (Per ), Salway (Per. ), Smock (Per ), Stump the
World (Per ), Thurber (C C), Wheatland (Per ), Yellow Mystery fPer ), Wonder-
ful (Per. ), and Wilder (Per.). These are all too well known in the sections where they
are adapted to need descriptions.

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PLUMS.

Too much cannot be said of this delicious fruit. Now that the old native varieties are being pushed aside by the new and far more desirable sorts
introduced during the past few years from Japan, no family or home should be wfthout its Plum orchard, from which, when planted with a selection of the
oriental family, Plums can be picked from June to the first of September. There is no doubt that their
introduction is doing more to stimulate both commercial and amateur fruit culture than any other one event
that has taken place within the last quarter of a century.

Japan Plums rival in beauty of color and deliciousness of flavor the choicest of all Pomona's gifts.
The trees grow so quickly, produce so abundantly, and the fruit is so large and fine, that it is possible to
produce these delicious Plums as abundantly and cheaply as our most common peaches. So far they seem
to thrive equally well on light, dry, or quite heavy, moist soil. They are beautiful in appearance, superior
in quality, and many of them will keep from 10 days to 2 weeks after picking, a great point in their favor
for marketing.

LUTHER BURBANK'S NEW PLUMS.

The horticultural world is again indebted to Mr. Luther Burbank, who has so justly been called " The
Wizard of Horticulture, " for three new, and probably three of the most valuable Plums that have ever been
offered to the tree-planting public. The following is in part what Mr. Burbank says of his new Plums in
" New Creations."

New Plum, "APPLE." The tree is a fine, strong grower, with peculiar light brown bark. Its ease
of propagation is one of its most surprising characteristics, again resembling the apple. The fruit is striped
and mottled like Imperial Gage until nearly ripe, when it turns to a deep, reddish purple. The superlatively
rich, high-flavored, sweet or subacid flesh is rather firm, pale red,
with marblings and streaks of pink ; nearly freestone. Ripens
here soon after "Burbank," and sometimes keeps a month.

New Plum, AMERICA. The fruit of America is larger
than the average Japan Plum, and from 4 to 16 times as large as
the popular American varieties, such as Robinson, Wild Goose,
Marianna, Wootteo, Pottawottomie and others. Fruit glossy,
coral-red. The light yellow flesh is moderately firm and very
delicious. It ripens two or three weeks before Burbank or
Robinson, and is a splendid keeper.

New Plum, CH ALCO. The fruit, which ripens just before
the Burbank, is large, flat like a tomato, deep reddish purple, with
very sweet, rather firm, exceedingly fragrant, yellow flesh and
small seed. The fruit is almost as stemless as the peach, and
completely surrounds the older branches as thick as it can stick,
like kernels on a large ear of corn. A superior shipping Plum, as
it ripens well when picked green ; keeps nearly, or quite a month.

PRICES OF BURBANK'S NEW PLUMS:

Each 10 ' fioo

3 to 4 ft., medium size $0 3° $2 50 $20 00

4 to 5 ft., standard size . . . 40 350 2500

New Plum, America.

New Plum, Apple.

New Plum, Chalco.

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Abiindance.

GENERAL LIST OF PLUMS.

Each 10 100 i.oco

I vear 2 to ^ ft., small Size $o lo $o 8o $6 oo $4500

i-relr 3 to4 ft mediumsize I3 no 7 00 5500

1-year 4 to 6 ft. standard size 15 i 30 9 00 70 00

lyear! 6 ft. and up, extra fine 25 2 00 14 00 100 00

Abundance (Lovelf s). Medium to large, round, with pointed apex ;
skin greenish yellow ground, overlaid with dull purphsh carmine ; flesh
light greenish yellow, juicy and sweet, with a touch of subacid and slight
apricot flavor ; cling ; quality best ; pit small. A strong-growing, upright
tree, and very prolific.

Burbank. The fruit is usually from 5 to 5/2 inches in circumference,
varying less in size than the other Japanese Plums ; it is nearly globular ;
clear cherry-red, sometimes showing yellow dots, or even marbled, with a
thin lilac bloom ; flesh deep yellow, firm and meaty, rich and sugary, with
a peculiar and very agreeable flavor ; cling. Tree unusually vigorous, with
strong, upright shoots and large, rather broad leaves. Too much cannot
be said of the quality of this Plum.

Hale. Prof. L. H. Bailey, the highest American authority on Japan
Plums in Cornell Bulletin 106, January, 1896, "Revised Opinions of Ja-
pan Plums," says of the Hale Plum: "A very handsome, large, round-
cordate Plum ; usually lop-sided ; orange, thinly overlaid with mottled red,
so as to have a yellowish red appearance, or, in well-colored specimens
deep cherry-red with yellow specks ; flesh yellow, soft and juicy (yet a good
keeper), not strihgy, with a very Selicious, slightly acid peachy flavor,

skin somewhat sour ; cling ; very late. I know the fruit only from speci-
mens sent at two or three different times by Luther Burbank. To my taste,
these specimens have been the best in quality of all the Japanese Plums.
Wickson. New. One of Mr. Burbank's more recent introductions.

That he recommends it, alone makes it worthy of a trial by all. A cross
between Kelsey and Burbank. Mr. Burbank says of it : The tree grows
in vase form, sturdy and upright, yet as gracefully branching as could be
desired, and is productive almost to a fault. The fruit, which is well shown
in the photo-engraving, is very large, obconical in shape, of rare beauty,
and is evenly distributed all over the tree. From the time it is half grown
until a few days before ripening, the fruit is of a pearly white color, but all
at once soft pink shadings creep over it, and in a few days it has changed to
a glowing carmine, with a heavy white bloom ; the stone is small and tne
flesh is of fine texture, firm, sugary and delicious, and will keep two weeks
or more after ripening, or it can be picked when hard and white, and wi 1
color and ripen almost as well as if left on the tree. Ripens after Burbank
and before Satsuma. Among the many thousand Japanese Plums which i
have fruited, this one, so far, stands pre-eminent in its rare combination ot
good qualities."

Kelsey. Size large to very large, often 7 to 9 inches in circumference ;
heart-shaped ; color greenish yellow, overspread with reddish purple ana
blue bloom ; flesh very solid, yellow, rich and juicy, and with excellent
flavor ; pit very small ; adheres
slightly to the flesh. Matures
last of July.

Mikado. A very large
Plum of greenish yellow color ;
nearly round, very little suture ;
a very rapid grower, more so
than any other. This is the
most remarkable of all Plums
for its enormous size, beauty
and good quality. It is proba-
bly the largest Plum in exist-
ence ; ripens 15 days after
Yeddo.

Normand. Strong,
right-growing tree, very
productive ; fruit me-
dium to large, obtusely
conical, with heart-like
base and a short stem ;
skin golden yellow, with

slight blush— a beauty;

up-

Bale,

NURSERY DEPARTMENT — PLUMS

flesh firm, meaty, yellow, of high quality ; freestone, small pit. Ripens just
after Abundance. Valuable for family or fancy market.

White Kelsey. This is a duplicate in size and shape of the common
Kelsey, except that it is of a pale, creamy color, almost white when ripe ;
does not rot before maturity, like the Kelsey, and much earlier to ripen and
later to bloom than it ; delicious in flavor.

Yeddo. Much like White Kelsey, which it resembles in some respects,
but it is of a deeper yellow color ; 10 days later to ripen, and a very at-
tractive and fine-flavored Plum.

Willard. Earliest of all the Japan Plums, and hence very profitable
for market. A strong, vigorous, hardy tree ; very productive ; fruit me-
dium size, spherical to oblong ; bright claret-red, with many minute dots ;
firm, white flesh ; freestone. Very handsome when well ripened, and will
keep a long time after being picked.

Red June. A vigorous, hardy, upright, spreading tree, as productive
as Abundance ; fruit medium to large, deep vermilion-red, with handsome
bloom ; very showy ; flesh light lemon-yellow, slightly subacid, of good and
pleasant quality ; half cling ; pit small. Ripens a few days after Willard,
and is the best in quality of any of the early varieties.

Berckmans (Botan). Large, round, slightly oblong, sometimes verg-
ing to heart-shaped ; skin yellow, overspread with bright red and light
purplish bloom ; flesh yellow and of good flavor ; cling ; an exceptionally
good keeper. Of all the Plums that have fruited with us, this ranks next

to Burbank in value is a little
later, and is larger than the Bur-
bank, and the tree is a strong
grower. Should be extensively
planted for market ; is excellent
for home use and for canning.

Babcock. Fruit large, round-
conical ; skin yellow, overlaid
with purplish red and blue
bloom ; rather thick ; flesh deep
orange, solid, sugary, subacid,
good flavor and quality ; cling.
Tree vigorous and prolific.
Ripens middle of June.

Satsuma, or Blood Plum.
Large ; skin dark, purplish red,
mottled with bluish bloom; shape
globular, or with a sharp point ;
flesh firm, juicy, dark red or
blood color, well-flavored, firm ;
quality good ; pit small. Ripens
several weeks before Kelsey.

Burbank.

Excelsior. This is a seedling of the Kelsey ; fruit large, round, i}4
inches in diameter ; color reddish purple, with heavy blue bloom ; very
handsome ; flesh sweet, juicy,
melting and of best quality ;
highly valued in South Florida
Ripens early in June.

Wild Goose. Large,
somewhat oblong ; brig
vermilion - red ; juici
sweet ; good quality;
cling. A very showy
and fine market
fruit. Prolific
bearer.

Golden Beau-
ty. Size large ; of
a beautiful golden
yellow ; sweet and
good ; tree an an-
nual and abundant
bearer. Ripens in
August.

Imperial Cher='
ry Plum. A nov-
elty in Plums ; fruit
small, borne in large
clusters, and re-
sembles cherries in
both appearance
and flavor ; excellent for culinary purposes. Trees commence to bear quite
young and produce enormous crops. Ripe in August.

Orange Cherry Plum. A small-acid Plum about the size of cherries ;
well thought of by some for culinary purposes ; not as good as Imperial
Cherry Plum, but ripens earlier.

IN ADDITION to the varieties of Plums above listed and described,
we have also the following choice varieties : Chase, Bailey, Botankio,
Chabot, Hoyo Smomo, Ogon, Okute Smomo, Prunus Pissardii, Red
Nagate, and Dorris. All of these are highly recommended and are
favorites with some.

It is with pleasure that I write to you about your trees that I received last Wednes-
day, March 30, as I ordered. The trees were the finest that I ever bought, and I think
I have bought from almost every reliable nursery in the Eastern States. I think
you deserve large patronage, and more so from the planters, for these are the finest lot
of trees I ever saw shipped here. Allow me to thank you for your kind treatment, and
if in the future I can do any good, I will only be too glad to do so.

J. D. Scout, Smyrna, Del.

WicJcson.

CATALOGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

Apricots.

A delicious fruit, valuable for its earliness. It is liable to be attacked by curculio,
and requires the same treatment as the plum ; bears immense crops in localities adapted
to its culture. In the Southern states it is most suitable for planting in city gardens, or
where the trees are protected by surrounding buildings. They require protection from
early spring frosts.

Each 10 100 1,000

i-year, 3 to 4. ft., medium size $0 15 $1 20 |io 00 I75 00

i-year, 4 to 5 ft., standard size! 20 i 50 12 00 10000

i-year, 5 feet and up, extra size 25 2 00 15 00 125 00

Bongoume (Bungo). Said to be one of the best of the Japanese Apricots, bearing
a golden yellow fruit of good size and fair quality.

Santa Fe. Originated on the shores of Santa Fe Lake, in Florida, and has borne
good crops annually for several years. Blooms and ripens its fruit same time as the
Peen-to peach, hence a very early variety. Fruit medium, round, somewhat flattened ;
yellow, with reddish brown dots ; best quality ; freestone.

Hubbard. Imported from Japan. Said to be one of the best and largest in culti-
vation there. Has succeeded well in southern Louisiana.

THE DIOSPYRUS KAKI.

(Japanese Persimmon.)

The Japan Persimmon trees that we offer are all grafted below the ground on native
American Persimmon stock, which makes larger and better trees than those grown upon
the imported Japanese stock, the latter being deficient in roots and short-lived.
Great confusion has existed as to the correct nomenclature of this most valuable fruit. The
names, as indicated by the labels on the imported trees, cannot be relied upon, there often being
one variety sent out under several names, and in some cases several varieties under the same
name. We have fruited in our own test orchard every variety we offer, besides many others, and
only two out of our whole list proved true to the names they were bought under. Great pains
have been taken to separate the varieties, and in selecting only the best and choicest to propagate
from. We can, therefore, guarantee every variety we offer to be true to name. Purchasers of
Japan Persimmons should, therefore, be careful to avoid getting the imported stock, or in buying from American growers that have not fruited and
taken pains to separate the varieties.

~ ' ~ ' 10 100

$2 50 $20 00

Tane-Nashi Persimmon.

I-year, 2 to 3 ft., small size $0 20

I-year, 3 to 4 ft., medium size 25

I-year, 4 to 5 ft., standard size 30

10 TOO

$1 40 $12 50

1 75 14 00

2 00 17 50

1,000
$75 00

go 00
130 00

1- year, 5 ft. and upward, extra size $0 35

2- year, 4 to 5 ft., partly branched 40 300 2500

2-year, 5 ft. and upward, well branched ; fine ... 50 4 00 35 00

1,000
$150 00

liyakume. Very large, varying from roundish oblong to roundish oblate, but always somewhat flattened at both ends ; generally slightly depressed
at point opposite the stem ; diameter inches longitudinally and 3 inches transversely ; the color of the skin is rather a light yellow, nearly always
marked with dark rings at the apex ; the flesh is dark, sweet, crisp and meaty, entirely free from astringency, and good to eat while still hard ; one of the
best varieties in cultivation ; keeps well. Tree of good growth, and a free bloomer.

NURSERY DEPARTMENT — JAPANESE PERSIMMONS

tion to its size of all the varie-
ties; slender, pointed; diameter
3J4^ inches longitudinally and
2J/8 inches transversely ; color of
skin bright red ; flesh orange-
colored, with darker coloring in
immediate vicinity of seeds,
which are very few ; very astrin-
gent until ripe, and one of the
latest to ripen ; a good keeper,
and of good quality when fully
ripe. Tree a heavy bearer.

Yeddo-^lchi. Large, ob-
late ; diameter 2j4 inches longi-
tudinally and 3 inches trans-
versely ; very smooth and regular
in outline, with a slight depres-
sion at the end opposite the stem ;
color of skin a darker red than
most varieties ; the flesh is a dark
brown color, verging into purple
and is quite seedy ; in quality
it is one of the very best, be-
ing exceedingly rich and sweet,
and, like the Hyakume, is good
to eat while still [hard. Tree a heavy bearer, and very thrifty.

Hachiya. Very large, oblong conical, with sharp point, very showy ; diameter 3^4
inches longitudinally and 3 inches transversely ; color of skin reddish yellow, with occa-
sional dark spots or blotches and rings at apex: flesh dark yellow, some seed; astringent
until fully ripe, then very good. Tree vigorous and shapely, and useful as an ornamental,
aside from its fine fruit.

Tane-Nashi. Very large, roundish conical, pointed, very smooth and symmetrical ; diam-
eter 3 inches longitudinally and 3^ inches transversely ; color of skin light yellow, changing
to bright red at full maturity ; flesh yellow ; generally seedless ; astringent until fully ripe,
then one of the best.

Okame. Large, roundish oblate, always showing a peculiar corrugated appearance at the
stem end ; somewhat four-sided, with well-defined quarter marks at apex ; diameter inches
longitudinally and 3 inches transversely ; color of skin dark red, handsome and showy ; flesh
yellow, with but few seeds, rich, meaty, free from astringency; quality fine. Tree a good bearer.

Dai Dai Maru. Tree of rather open growth, with distinct light foliage. Fruit medium
size, shape flat like a tomato, slightly four-sided ; flesh white, quality very fine.

Yemon. Large, flat, tomato-shaped, somewhat four-sided ; diameter 2^ inches longitudi-
nally and 3j/^ inches transversely ; skin bright orange-yellow ; flesh yellow, generally seedless ;
quality very fine. Tree rather an open grower, with distinct foliage of a light shade.
Tsuru. Longest in propor-

Tsuru Persimmon.

H-i/akutne Persimmon in our grounds, 2 years from ■planting.

CATALOGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

Triumph. Origin near Sanford, in Orange county, Florida, from seed from Japan.
Its quality is of the best ; size medium, tomato-shaped ; a pretty carmine on a yellow
ground; very productive, the crop from a single tree having brought $i6. Ripe m
October, and holds on the tree until January.

Costata. Medium oblong, conical, pointed, somewhat four-sided ; diameter 2^
inches longitudinally and 2^ inches transversely ; color of skin salmon-yellow ; flesh
yellow, nearly seedless, astringent until ripe, and then very fine ; one of the latest to
ripen, and a good keeper. Tree the most ornamental of all, it being a very upright,
rapid grower, with large, luxuriant foliage.

Zengi. Although one of the smallest of the Japanese Persimmons, it is the most
valuable and reliable of them all. Round or roundish oblate ; diameter about 2% inches
longitudinally by 2}^ inches transversely ; color reddish yellow. It is of the dark-
meated class, being edible while quite hard. Can usually commence finding ripe speci-
mens on the trees the latter part of August, and continues to ripen until December ; the
trees often hang full of luscious fruit as late as Christmas. When allowed to remain on
the trees until soft it is excellent, being the sweetest and finest flavored variety we have.
Trees vigorous, and reliable bearers, usually producing fruit the second year from plant-
ing. One of the most hardy varieties.

BEFORE ORDERING

read the Terms and Conditions S
of Sale, on third cover page. \

Zenrji Jr'ersimiiwH.

PEARS.

Lc i'onU Pear. (Half

Growing Pears for the Northern markets is no longer an experiment in the South, but a positive success ; so
much has been published in the agricultural papers, and others, during the past few years, giving facts and figures
to prove the profit in it, that we need not argue the point here, but will say that any one having a piece of ground
available, and selecting varieties adapted to our climate and soil, can hardly make a mistake by planting a Pear
orchard. The varieties which we recognize as standing at the head, and combining all the qualities required in
this fruit, are on our list.

Each 10 100 " I Each lO loo

i-year, 2 to 3 ft., small size $0 12 |i 00 I7 00 i-year, 4 to 5 ft., standard size $0 20 $1 50 $10 00

i-year, 3 to 4 ft , medium size ...... 15 i 20 9 00 I i-year, 6 ft. and up, extra fine 25 2 00 15 00

Le Conte. A cross between the old China Sand Pear and a cultivated variety. Fruit large, pyriform ; skin
smooth, pale yellow. Maturity from July i to end of August. The tree is of remarkable vigor and rapid growth ;
foliage dense and luxuriant; hardy everywhere, but of greatest value South. Mr. .Stringfellow, the pioneer Le
Conte grower of Texas, says that he'first found out the superior quality of Le Conte after eating his own fruit in
Chicago. The secret lies in picking the fruit a little in advance of its having attained full growth, and while yet
free from the slightest tinge of yellow, and keeping it confined in boxes or barrels for a week or ten days, shut up
in its own atmosphere. These conditions are perfect when the fruit is shipped to distant markets by freight, after
having, of course, been properly picked and packed. If any person should desire to test the quality of Le Conte
as our northern friends see them, we would suggest that he pick a barrelful at the proper stage, as above, head the
^..It^SmS Darrel up, leave it in the shade for a week or ten days, and then take the head out and sample the contents. If he
has some of the fruit to compare it with that which was picked at the same time and left lying around exposed to
size.) light and air, he will wonder how he came to have two varieties, when he supposed they were all Le Contes, and
will never afterward eat a Le Conte " out of hand "if he can get one to eat " out of a barrel."

NURSERY

Kieffer. A seedling of China Sand Pear, supposed to have been
crossed with Barllett. Fruit large to very large, affecting the ovoid or egg
shape ; skin yellow, with a bright vermilion cheek ; flesh brittle, very juicy,
with a marked musky aroma ; quality good. Tree very vigorous and very
prolific ; begins to bear when four years old. Matures from September to
October. It is unfortunate that the real merits of this fruit have been
underestimated, from the haste in which it is hurried to market in an imma-

— PEARS

ture condition, and often before it has attained proper size. When allowed
to hang upon the tree until the beginning of October, and then carefully
ripened in a cool, dark room, there are few Pears which are more attrac-
tive, and in quality it combines extreme juiciness with a sprightly subacid
flavor and the aroma of the Bartlett ; it is then an excellent dessert fruit.

Smith. Uniformly large and perfect, very smooth and handsome,
similar in form and color to the Le Conte ; melting and juicy, with smooth,
creamy texture ; quality very good when properly ripened. Ripens with,
or just ahead of the Le Conte. An early, annual and prolific bearer, and
exceedingly profitable. Tree equals the Le Conte in luxuriant growth.

Mikado. Medium, shape globular, flattened at stem and apex; pale
green, washed brown ; flesh brittle, subacid. Inferior as a dessert fruit,
but excellent for canning. Very prolific ; matures during September.
Trees exceedingly vigorous, and with leaves of extraordinary size.

Idaho. Core small ; skin golden yellow, with many russety spots ;
flesh melting, juicy, with a sprightly, vinous, delicious flavor. The tree is
a vigorous grower, like the Le Conte.

Qarber. This Pear, in growth of tree, closely resembles the rest of
the oriental strain, but probably is more like the Smith in this respect than
any other. Fruit closely resembles the Kieffer in size, shape and color, but
ripens three weeks later. It has not been so thoroughly tested, but it is
quite promising, and bids fair to become very valuable.

Cincincis. New. A Sand Pear of about the same type as Kieffer
and Garber. Very large, rough in outline; quality about the same as Kieffer.
Originated in South Florida ; succeeds farther South than any other sort.

Bartlett. Large ; .yellow, with a soft blush on the sunny side ; flesh
white, exceedingly fine-grained and buttery, sweet, very juicy, with a highly
perfumed, vinous flavor. This is justly esteemed one of the very best
Pears in cultivation ; bears early and well. Ripe July 20.

Comet, or Lawson. This Pear is now attracting a good deal of atten-
tion, and promises to be a profitable sort for the early market. The tree is
a vigorous grower and very productive ; fruit about medium size, and of
most beautiful crimson color, on yellow ground ; flesh crisp and pleasant,
though not of best quality. Ripe early in July.

Early Harvest. Fruit medium size ; skin pale yellow with blush
next to sun ; flesh white, tender, sweet. Among the best of its season. July.

Wilder. A beautiful early Pear, bell-shaped ; yellow, with slight
blush ; flesh yellow, fine-grained, subacid ; does not rot at the core. Tree
vigorous, and bears young. July.

Fitzwater. A vigorous, upright grower ; very healthy. Fruit a beau-
tiful canary or golden yellow, of medium size, slightly flushed on one cheek,
with a few freckles distributed evenly over the surface ; flesh juicy and
melting ; flavor better than Bartlett ; small core and seeds. November.

Buffum. Small or medium ; buttery, sweet and of high flavor ; pro-
ductive. Tree a compact grower. Ripens in August.

CATALOGUE OF THE

Belle Lucrative. Above medium size ; yellowish green ; melting and
fine. A good grower and bearer. One of the very best Pears, and should
be in every collection. August.

Jefferson. Above medium size, pyriform in shape ; color bright yel-
low, with a clear crimson cheek. A handsome fruit of inferior quality,
valued on account of its earliness. Ripens early in June.

Cole's Coreless. Medium to large ; bright yellow when fully ripe ;
quality good to best. September. Peculiar in having no core and practi-
cally no seeds.

Apples.

Each 10 100

i-year, 3 to 4 ft., medium size $0 15 |i 25 $9 00

1- year, 4 to 5 ft., standard size 20 i 50 1000

2- year,^|ft. and up, extra size 25 2 00 15 00

Jennings' Florida. This variety has been grown in this county for
a number of years by the late William Jennings, after whom it was named.
We do not know but that this may be some named variety, but up to the
present time we have seen nothing identical with it, so it is known by the
above local name. It is, beyond question, adapted to this climate, having
borne uniformly heavy crops for many years past. The appearance of the
tree is like those grown in any northern section ; fruit large, oblate shape ;
color green, turning to yellowish green ; flesh white, subacid, juicy and
good. A fine cooking Apple ; also good to eat out of hand. Ripens in July.

Early Harvest. Size above medium ; greenish, changing to yellow
when fully ripe. One of the best early Apples ; of fine quality ; valuable
for the table and for cooking. Tree rather a poot grower, but an abun-
dant bearer. Ripens in June.

Red Astrachan. Size medium to large ; bright crimson, covered with
white bloom ; an Apple of great beauty and good quality ; flesh tender, rich,
subacid, fine flavor. Tree a good grower and productive. Early in July.

Horse. Size large ; green, changing to yellow. A true southern
variety ; well known and deservedly popular. Tree a fair grower and very
productive. Ripens last of July to August 15.

Red June. Size medium ; bright red. A well known and very valu-
able southern Apple. Tree a regular bearer. Ripens the middle of June.

Rome Beauty. Large ; yellow and bright red ; handsome ; medium
quality. A moderate grower ; good bearer. Ripens late in fall.

Maiden's Blush. Large, flat; pale yellow, with a red cheek; beau-
tiful ; tender, pleasant, but not high-flavored. Tree an erect, free grower,
and a good bearer. A valuable market Apple. August and September.

Besides these, we have in stock Yellow Transparent, Ben Davis,
Alexander, King, Walbridge, Chenango Strawberry, Duchess,
Wealthy ; also Transcendant and Whitney Crabs,^all of which are
worthy a trial in every section.

BROTHERS COMPANY

Mulberries.

There is, perhaps, no fruit in the South more neglected than the Ever-
bearing Mulberry. Every farmer should have a grove of Hicks' and Down-
ing's Everbearing. They produce fruit 4 months in the spring and summer,
and are just the thing for hogs and poultry. The acid varieties are esteemed
by many for table use. Some fruit-growers plant Mulberries to divert
birds from other more valuable fruits.

Hach 10 100 1,000

I-year, 3 to 4 ft., medium size $0 15 $1 25 $9 00 $70 00

I-year, 4 to 6 ft., standard size 20 i 50 10 00 80 00

I-year, 6 ft. and up, extra size 25 2 00 13 00 100 00

Downing's Everbearing. A good, large berry ; more acid than the
Hicks ; blooms very early in the spring, and sometimes gets killed by the
cold. Tree a very strong, up-
right grower ; foliage dark green ; ^ -it
very ornamental.

Hicks' Everbearing. This ^^^B '■
gives fruit 4 months in the year ;
it grows very rapidly, and should
be grown largely by every
farmer who pretends to raise
hogs. The economic value ol

the fruit is not understood by . , ■ aTVTarnHgiWMSg'M^fm— t^wi ir>v«W""^
the farmers of the South. v/'i^^^nSf^^iaS^^v/imv^^^^tm^^

Stubbs. A form of the
native red Mulberry, discovered
in Laurens county, Georgia, 20
years ago. Large, black, vinous
excellent ; very prolific. Greatlj
superior to that produced by any 'Ty^/'
of the cultivated varieties, and ( /, ' T^'iJ^SS
lasts nearly two months. Tree ^
vigorous, with broad foliage. W'^
Handsome as well as profitable. '

r, !__ 1- ■ J u Hicks' Everbearing Mulherry.

Russian. Much prized by j j

some. A very rapid grower, and hardy for the South.

Multicaulis. The Silkworm Mulberry. Tree a very rapid grower ;
the leaves are used as food for the'silk worm.

Having used order sheet last month, I am obliged to send in order on this paper.
Neighbors here seeing how well the 200 I boughtjof you a year ago have done, have asked
me to get some for^them. Please send thejtrees named on the last sheet as soon as pos-
sible,|byEfreight.

H. S. Pike, Kissimmee, Fla.

NURSERY DEPARTMENT — FIGS, QUINCES

Figs.

'^^^ This ''is one of the most desirable of Southern fruits, and may be had

for table use from June to November. It is well adapted to nearly the
whole South/ and' no' home or fruit orchard should be without it. The land

Sugar, or Celestial Fig.

for Figs should be well drained and very rich ; one of the most desirable
places to plant, where only a few trees are required for family use, is near
a wash-house, or some convenient place where soapy water, ashes, etc., can
be placed around the trees.

Each 10 100 1,000

i-year, i to 2 ft., small size $0 15 $1 25 $9 00 $75 00

i-year, 2 to 3 ft., medium size 20 i 50 10 00 85 00

i-year, 3 to 4 ft., standard size 25 i 75 12 50 100 00

I-year, 4 ft. and up, extra size 30 2 25 17 50 150 00

Sugar, or Celestial. Known to all lovers of Figs as the best. The
fruits are small, but very sweet — so sweet that you can eat them without
peeling, and when the weather is favorable they often preserve themselves
on the tree, See photograph, taken in our orchard.

Brown Turkey. Medium size ; color brown ; fruit sweet and of
excellent quality. Tree prolific and hardy.

Lemon. Medium to large ; yellow, sweet ; profuse and early bearer.
A very desirable variety. The late Hon. Harrison Reed, of Jacksonville,
Florida, had one tree of this variety which, he said, gave him 10 to 12 bushels
of fruit annually for the past 10 years.

Quinces.

1-year, on Quince stock, 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10, $10 per 100.

Apple or Orange. Large, roundish; skin golden yellow ; flesh cooks
quite tender ; an excellent variety. Ripens in November.

Chinese. Very large, specimens often weighing 3 pounds ; skin
greenish yellow ; flesh tender when cooked ; much prized for baking, jellies,
preserves, etc. ; tree very rapid and compact grower, and often attains the
height of 12 to 15 feet at 4 to 5 years old, at which age it generally com-
mences to bear.

Meech. Rapid grower, and claimed to be very productive, large ; of
orange color ; good cooking qualities.

Champion. A highly recommended new variety.
Angers. Large, pear-shaped ; rapid grower.

I want one bushel of genuine Florida-raised Rye for seed. Can you furnish it, or get
it in Jacksonville, and at what price? Must be Florida Rye; no other will do here.

I congratulate you on the expansion of your business interests, and if you give as
good satisfaction in your seed business as you have in nursery stock, you will surely
succeed. I bought some Peach trees of you last December, and though I have been
planting trees 40 years and more, I never had better success than with them. I think I
can safely challenge the state to show a better growth under similar conditions. Shall
take pleasure in recommending your Nurseries to all my friends who may want trees.
Would like a catalogue of Seeds, Implements, etc., as soon as you have one ready.

September 28, 1899. Wm. J. May, St. Petersburg, Fla.

CATALOGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

NUT-BEARING TREES.

PECANS.

Pecan culture is rapidly increasing throughout the South, there being
few trees that yield as regular and large an income after they attain the

bearing age. Any good pine land, or
land where hickory grows, is suitable
for the Pecan, but it does best and
produces larger crops when planted
in the rich alluvial soils. It is a well
known fact that both the quality
and the quantity of both nuts and
fruits are increased by cultivation,
and the Pecan is no exception.
Here we have a tree which is of
beautiful shape, symmetrical, rapid
growth, with luxuriant green foli-
Pi'can. age, which it retains late in the fall,

rendering it a very conspicuous and
attractive shade tree, producing in great abundance smooth, oblong, thin-
shelled nuts with sweet and delicious kernels.

Owing to the difficulty in grafting or budding the Pecan, and the neces-
sarily high price of the budded or grafted trees, and the fact that the sub-
varieties, of which there are many, reproduce themselves at the rate of 60
to 70 per cent, thus showing a small variation from the seed planted, we
ofier seedling trees raised from the largest select Paper Shell nuts obtain-
able. Our customers can, therefore, rely on these trees producing a large
proportion of superior nuts.

PRICES OF SEEDLING PECANS.

Each 10 100 1,000

i-year, 6 inches to i foot |o 15 f i 10 $10 00 $75 00

1- year, i to 2 feet 20 i 50 12 00 100 00

2- years, 2 to 3 feet , 30 2 25 17 50 150 00

GRAFTED AND BUDDED PECANS.

We offer this season a few hundred Grafted and Budded Pecans, the
cions or buds for which were taken from trees producing very choice soft-
shelled nuts. The Pecan, when budded or grafted from bearing trees, comes
into bearing the second or third year from planting, trees having been
known to produce fruit in the nursery the first year. You have a certainty
of getting nothing but choice nuts, which makes the trees well worth the
difference in the price. Price of Grafted or Budded Pecans, $1 each.

JAPANESE MAMMOTH CHESTNUT.

Remarkable for its great size and fine flavor, in those respects being
superior to the European varieties. The tree is similar in habit of growth
to the Italian Chestnut. It is a handsome, sturdy, healthy tree^ — one of the
most useful that can be grown. It grows in northern Japan, and has proved
sufficiently hardy almost anywhere in the United States. Many people are
deterred from planting nut-bearing trees by the thought that 15 or 16 years
must elapse before bringing the tree into bearing condition, while in fact
the Japan Mammoth Chestnut tree bears fruit at 3 or 4 years of age. The
size of the nut is remarkable, some of them weighing ounces. No nut
tree in cultivation promises to be more remunerative, i-year, i to 2 feet,
30 cts. each, $2.50 for 10, $20 per 100.

WALNUTS.

California Paper Shell. A variety of the English Walnut, or Ma-
deira nut, bearing an oblong shaped nut, with a very tender shell, well
filled with a rich kernel.

Japan. Produces in abundance nuts larger than the common hickory,
which are borne in clusters of from 15 to 20. The meat is sweet, of the very
best quality. Leaves enormous size, of a beautiful shade of green, making
a very handsome tree.

PRICES OF PAPER SHELL AND JAPAN WALNUTS.

Each 10 100

1- year, i to 2 ft $0 35 $3 0° $25 co

2- year, 2 to 4 ft 50 4 00 30 00

Black Walnut. Our native species. The Black Walnut is planted
for its timber possibilities, the wood being very valuable. There has
been many waste pieces of ground thus put into growing timber that will be
found very profitable, and the fruit also affords a source of income before
the timber is available, r-year, i to 2 ft., 15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10, $10 per
100; 2-year, 2 to 4 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100.

ALMONDS.

Princess and Sultana. Both are prolific, soft-shelled and very good.
These are the varieties mostly cultivated in Europe, and produce the bulk
of the Almonds of commerce.

Each 'ro loo r.ooo

I-year, 3 to 4 feet, medium size $0 15 $1 20 |jo 00 $75 00

I-year, 4 to 5 feet, standard size 20 150 1200 10000

NURSERY DEPARTMENT — GRAPES

GRAPES.

The vine comes quickly into bearing, yielding fruit usually the second year after planting, requires but little space, and, when properly trained, is
an ornament to the yard, garden or vineyard. It is stated by some of the most eminent physiologists that among all the fruits conducive to regularity,
health and vigor in the human system, the Grape ranks No. i. We hope soon to see the day when
every family shall have an abundant supply of this most excellent fruit for at least six months of
the year. The soil for Grapes should be dry ; when not so naturally, it should be thoroughly
drained. It should be deeply worked and well manured.

' 1,000

1- year vines $o 15

2- yearvines 25 1

Diamond. A new white Grape of handsome appearance, equal or
superior to Niagara in quality, and 10 days earlier than that variety. It is
prolific, very thrifty and vigorous. Seems well suited for culture in the
South, both for home use and for market ; it has succeeded finely in South
Florida.

Champion. One of the earliest of American Grapes, and on that
account has brought good prices in near-by markets, but is too tender for
long shipment. Bunches medium ; berries medium, round, blue-black ;
quality fair ; vine healthy and vigorous.

Moore's Early. Bunches small; berries very large, round; blue-black;
flesh pulpy, sweet ; quality good. Very early, or two weeks before the
Concord ; valuable for market.

Delaware. Bunches small to medium ; fruit small ; skin red or pink,
and very thin ; juicy, vinous, excellent. Held in very high esteem every-
where it is grown. Only a moderate grower when young, but very hardy
and vigorous when fully established. Ripens in July.

Concord. Bunches and berries very large ; blue-black, with bloom ;
skin thin, cracks easily ; flesh sweet, pulpy, tender ; quality good. Very
prolific and a vigorous grower. One of the most reliable and profitable
varieties for general cultivation, and, next to Delaware, the most popular
of native Grapes.

Niagara. The most popular Grape in the state to-day. Color white,
with a tinge of light straw ; bunches large, compact ; berries large, thin-
skinned, juicy, with few seeds ; quality the best. A strong, vigorous
grower ; heavy and uniform bearer.

Worden. This variety is a seedling of Concord, which it greatly re-
sembles in appearance and flavor, but the Grapes are larger, of better flavor,
and ripen several days earlier, these features making it very popular.

Pocklington. A seedling of the Concord. Bunches medium to large,
generally shouldered ; berries large, roundish, light golden yellow when
fully mature; flesh pulpy, juicy, of fair quality ; vine very hardy, healthy,

$1 25 $9_ CO f6o 00

I 75 12 00 95 00

vigorous and pro-
ductive ; leaves
large, tough and
downy. Ripens
after the Concord.

Empire State.
A new seedling,
originated by James
H. Ricketts from
seed of the Hart-
ford Prolific, fertil-
ized with the Clin-
ton. Bunches
large, from 6 to 10
inches long, shoul-
dered ; berries me-
dium to large, roundish oval ; color
white, with a very light tinge of
yellow, covered with a very thick
white bloom ; leaf thick, smooth
underside ; flesh tender, juicy,
rich, sweet and sprightly, with a
slight trace of native aroma ; con-
tinues a long time in use ; vine
very hardy.

Salem (Rogers' No. 53).
Bunches large, compact ; berries very large, round, coppery red; flesh tender,
juicy ; in quality one of the best. Ripens with Concord. Vine healthy,
vigorous and productive. One of the best of the Rogers Grapes, and suc-
ceeds well here.

Besides these, we have the following well known varieties in stock :
Agawam, Clinton, Hartford, Ives, Wyoming Red.

Niagara.

CATALOGUE OF THE

BULLACE, or MUSCADINE GRAPES.

This is a type of Grapes peculiar to the South. The yield is very large,
and the cultivation has been reduced to the simplest form. Plant 50 feet
apart, and train to spread over arbors constructed of durable material.
They may be well fertilized, but should never be trimmed.

* PRICES. STANDARD VARIETIES.

Eacll 10 100

1- year layers $015 $1 25 $10 oo

2- year transplanted vines 20 i 75 1500

Tender Pulp. A seedling of the Flowers, and ripens about the same
time as that variety ; berries large, sweet and tender ; quality good.

Thomas. Bunches seldom exceed 8 or 10 berries ; color reddish
purple ; pulp sweet, tender, vinous ; quality equal or superior to any of the
Muscadine type. Maturity middle of August.

Scuppernong. Bunches composed of 8 or 10 berries, which are very
large, round and bronze-colored when fully ripe ; flesh sweet, pulpy, vinous ;
quality excellent. Matures middle of August. The vine is free from all
diseases and is exceedingly prolific.

Flowers. Berries large, black ; bunches composed of from 15 to 20
berries ; fruit of sweet, vinous flavor. Matures latter part of September.

VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT.

PRICES, SPECIAL VARIETIES.

Each 10 ICO

1- year layers $0 30 $2 00 $15 00

2- year transplanted vines 40 3 00 20 00

James. Berry of large size and good quality ; black. Vine very
prolific ; commences to ripen about the first of August, and continues until
frost. Allen Warren & Company, of Greenville, N. C, say: "We exhib-
ited this Grape at the State Exposition with many other fine varieties, but
there was not a Grape on exhibition to equal the James. It has taken the
premium wherever exhibited. We gathered 3^ lbs. per square yard on
the average (1895), and as much as 11 lbs. to the square yard in the
thickest places. The berries are the largest known ; many of them will
measure ij4 inches in diameter." John Robinson, Commissioner of Agri-
culture for North Carolina, says : "I regard the James Grape as decidedly
the best of the Scuppernong family, for the following reasons : They keep
much better, are richer and sweeter in flavor, grow to large bunches, and
an be shipped without damage.

Eden. Berry very large, black, with delicate Thomas flavor; often
12 to 15 berries in a cluster; it is a profuse blearer, making an excellent

BROTHERS COMPANY

brown wine, resembling sherry. A seedling of the Scuppernong, by Dr.
Samuel Hape, of Hapeville, Ga., who says of it : " Its distinctive features
are; Early bearing, fine quality, enormous productiveness, growing in
clusters, freedom from rot or disease, and adaptability to either table or
wine purposes. As a table Grape, it ranks high ; coming in season imme-
diately after the ' bunch ' Grapes are over, it is equally as good in point of
taste and flavor ; the Eden fills a long felt want as a late table Grape. ' '

LoQUAT (Japan Medlar).

This is a beautiful evergreen tree, not, strictly speaking, a plum, but
has erroneously been called "Japan Plum " in Florida and Louisiana.
Trees blossom in the fall, and ripen a delicious fruit in February and
March. It is being propagated in Florida with profitable results. Flowers
white, in spikes ; fruit size of Wild Goose Plum ; oblong ; bright yellow ;
subacid, good. Tree quite ornamental. Trees, 6 to 12 inches, 30 cts.
each, $2.50 for 10, $20 per 100.

A Box of Trees from Griffing'a.
THEY ALWAYS PLEASE.

Those trees I got from you in January are starting out fine, and I think this will be
the best part for oranges. The late freeze did not touch them a particle. Can you fur-
nish more later? S. H. Davis, Little River, Fla.

NURSERY DEPARTMENT — STRAWBERRIES

STRAWBERRIES.

strawberries are the earliest, most welcome, and among the most wholesome of summer fruits, and kre of such easy culture that no one having a rod
of ground need be without them. Any good, rich garden soil will grow them. For garden culture, set the planls from 15 to 18 inches apart each way,
and for field culture, in rows 3 feet apart and 10 to 15 inches apart in the rows. Keep ground cultivated thoroughly. All the varieties we offer, except-
ing the Indian River, have perfect blossoms.

PRICES, 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, $2.50 per 1,000.

Brandy wine. A medium early, all-purpose berry. In vigor of plant, productiveness and long bearing period it has hardly an equal. Stands
drought remarkably well and can be relied upon to bring through thick and thin, hot and cold, wet and dry, a heavier and more luscious crop of fruit
than most varieties. Good for shipping, home use or canning.

Clyde. A remarkably large, uniform and finely colored berry of excellent quality, and a good shipper.
Begins to ripen very early and continues until late in the season. A strong staminate variety and valuable
to plant as a pollenizer for imperfect flowering kinds.

Lady Thompson. The favorite Carolina variety. Owing to its large size and strong points as a ship-
ping berry, it has brought from 30 to 40 cents per quart, while other kinds were selling for less than half
that price. A prolific bearer.

Columbian. A southern market variety. Excellent shipper, perfectly shaped and highly colored.

Michels Early. A standard market variety throughout the southwest. Noted for its great vigor and
productiveness.

Improved Noonan or Newnan. The standard Florida berry, long noted for its earliness,
firmness and productiveness. In many sections it is the surest and most profitable of all berries.

Indian River. A new Florida variety. Very large, juicy, firm, and of excellent quality.
Its remarkable and uniform size and good shipping qualities recommend it for general planting.
Not a perfect flowering sort, and for best results should be planted with some other variety.

'JVEU

Pomegranate.

PRICES, 1-year, from cuttings, 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10, $10 per 100.

Sweet. A desirable sort for home use and local market. The tree should be carefully
trained, with branches about 4 feet from the ground, and should not be allowed to sucker.
When thus cared for it forms a beautiful, thrifty tree, and is almost sure to bear a good crop of fine, palat-
able fruit every year.

Purple-seeded. Very large and highly colored ; pulp very juicy and of best quality ; color of the
rind and berry unusually bright for a sweet Pomegranate,

Spanish Ruby. Introduced by us from California. Fruit very large ; skin thick, pale yellow, with
carmine cheek ; flesh of the most beautiful crimson color, highly aromatic and very sweet. This Pome-
granate is simply magnificent, and those who have never before liked Pomegranates have praised this fruit
as unequaled.

Paper Shell. A new variety of very fine quality, introduced by us from California. Very thin skin,
hence its name " Paper Shell." For home consumption, this variety is very valuable.

Ornamental Trees and Shrubs

Our line of Ornamentals is limited to a few of the most hardy and easily cared for trees and shrubs, such as we have used in decorating our own
grounds, and we can guarantee everything we list to be a success in this climate. (See view of our grounds on this page.)

DECIDUOUS SHADE TREES.

Texas Umbrella Tree. A sub-variety of the China Tree. It assumes
a dense, spreading head, resembling a gigantic umbrella, and is of unique
appearance. Prices, 2-yr., 3 to 5 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100 ;
2-yr., 5 to 7 ft., 40 cts. each, $3.50 for 10, $30 per 100.

Prices,

Prices, 3 to 5
$15 per 100 ;
{2.50 for 10,

Crape Myitle

OruiucQ iJanana. Catalpa.

View in Our Grounds.

Prunus Pissardii (_Persian Purple-leaved Plum). The niost valuable
of all purple-leaved trees. It retains its deep color throughout our warmest
weather, and its leaves until midwinter. We cannot too highly endorse it.
Prices, i-yr., extra size, 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100.

Willow, Weeping. Too well known to need description,
i-yr. , 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100.

Texas Cottonwood. A very rapid-
growing shade tree, and where a quick
shade is wanted, it is the most desirable
tree to plant we know of. Shapely, and
makes a fine appearance,
ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10,

5 ft. and up, 30 cts. each,
$20 per 100.

Cataipa. A spreading tree of irregu-
lar form, with large, heart-shaped leaves,
producing beautiful pyramidal clusters a
foot or more in length, of white and pur-
ple flowers during the spring and early
summer. Very showy and handsome.
Prices, 3 to 5 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10,
$15 per iGO ; 5 ft. and up, 30 cts. each,
$2.50 for 10, $20 per 100.

BROAD - LEAVED
EVERGREENS.

Camphor Tree. The tree is hardy
in the lower Gulf states and in the south
of Europe. It is a handsome, broad-
leaved evergreen. A rank-growing, orna-
mental tree, thriving in the very poorest
soil. Has been planted extensively in
Florida, and is much sought for. Prices,

6 in. to I ft, 15 cts. each, $r. 25 for 10,
I9 per 100 ; i to 2 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for

Sabal Palmetto Palm. 10, $1? per 100.

End of TrifoUata Hedge, s years old,

NURSERY DEPARTMENT — ORNAMENTALS

Camphor Tree.

form. Very popular, well-known variety. Prices, 8 to 15 in., 20 cts. each, $1.75 for 10, $15 per 100 ;
15 in. to 2 ft. . 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $17.50 per 100 ; 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10, $25 per 100.

Rosedale Arborvite. A compact-growing shrub of exceptional beauty. Light, silvery green,
fine texture, symmetrical form. One of the choicest of the Arborvita; or Biota family. Prices, 8
to 15 in., 25 cts. each, S2 for 10 ; 15 in. to 2 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10 ; 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each, $5 for 10.

Cypress, Torulosa. A very beautiful pyramidal, hardy, much-branched tree. 50 to 75 feet.
Introduced from the Himalayas in 1824. Prices, i to 2 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10 ; 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts.
each, $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each, $5 for 10. .

Magnolia grandiflora. Queen of flowering evergreens ; broad, glossy foliage ; flowers immense,
white, most fragrant. The most magnificent of all our southern broad-leaved evergreens. Blooms
when quite small. Prices, i to 2 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10 ; 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. each, $2.50 for 10.

Cape Jasmine. A well-known and popular plant, producing its large, fragrant white flowers
from May to September. A native of China, instead of the Cape of Good Hope, as the name im-
plies. Hardy throughout the Lower South. Makes a very beautiful ornamental hedge. Hardy as far
north as Virginia. A grand evergreen, easily grown, and very popular. Prices, 2 to 4 ft., very
bushy, 30 cts. each. $2.50 for 10, $20 per 100.

Japan Medlar, or Loquat. The fruit is the size of a plum, yellow, and of delicious taste. One
of our most beautiful broad-leaved evergreens. Resists drought, soggy soil, and the many obstacles
to successful plant-growth, well. Leaves are large, of a pleasing shade of blue-green. We consider
it very fine as a decorative plant. Prices, 2-yr,
from seed, 25 cts. each, $2 for $10; 3-yr., from
seed, 35 cts. each, $3 for 10.

Kumquat. An excellent yard tree ; nothing
handsomer when full of its bright golden fruit. niiSBtk \

See full description under head of Citrus Fruits.
Also prices.

CONIFERS.

Oriental Arborvltae. An extraordinarily
clean-looking plant, that strikes the finer feelings
of every one who sees it. Few plants have the
attractions this has. Perfectly hardy, and seems
to grow well in any climate. Prices, i to 2 ft.,
20 cts. each, $1 .75 for 10, $15 per 100 ; 2 to 3 ft.,
25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $17. 50 per 100 ; 3 to 4 ft.,
35 cts. each, $3 for 10, $25 per 100.

Compact Arborvitas. More compact than
the Chinese, and a finer tree ; does not grow as
large, but is more symmetrical in shape. A hand-
some tree for yard or lawn. Prices, 8 to 15 in.,
20 cts. each, $1.75 for 10, $15 per 100; 15 in. to
2 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $17.50 per 100;
2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10, ^25 per 100.

Golden Arborvitae. A beautiful, compact
tree of golden hue, growing in uniform, pyramidal

Compact or Pyramidal Arhorvitw, 8 feet high.

CATALOGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

HEDGE PLANTS.

California Privet. A very ornamental shrub, with thick, glossy,
nearly evergreen leaves ; very popular for ornamental hedges, and flourishes
everywhere. Prices, 2 to 4 ft., 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10, $10 per 100.

We also highly recommend for hedges Citrus trifoliata, McCartney
Rose, Chinese Arborvitae, Cape Jasmine, and Althaea. For full de-
scriptions and prices, see respective classes.

MISCELLANEOUS SHRUBS AND PLANTS.

ALTHEA, or Rose of Sharon. This is one of the most desirable of
shrubs, as it produces flowers in great profusion during three months.
Colors, white and pink. Prices, 2 to 4 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15 per
100 ; 4 to 6 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for $10, I20 per 100.

CRAPE nVRTLE. In Florida and the South the Crape Myrtle takes

the place of the
lilac, so common
at the North.
Makes the most
charming flow-
ering hedge
known. The
peculiarly hand-
some blooms are
produced for a
much longer

time than those of the lilac, and the plant itself is beautiful. A success with
every one. Prices, 3 to 6 ft., 30 cts. each, $2.50 for 10, I20 per 100.

Purple. Produces large quantities of blooms of a rich purple color.

Scarlet. A very dark-shaded variety ; the very best of all ; gorgeous.

SABAL PALHETTO PALH. Hardy in all the southern states.
When planted in an open place it makes a handsome head. Will stand
zero weather, and in summer and winter alike is of a deep, rich green. Most
beautiful tree in our grounds. Price, strong plants, 2 years old, 25 cts.

HONEYSUCKLE. Almost an evergreen ; hardy, and a vigorous
grower ; flowers very fragrant, of a pure white, changing to yellow ; a rank
climber. Prices, strong, 2-year plants, 25 cts. each, $2 for 10.

WISTARIA, Chinese. Introduced by Mr. Fortune from China, and
regarded as one of his best acquisitions. A most beautiful climber of
rapid growth, producing long, pendulous clusters of pale blue flowers ;
when well established, it makes an enormous growth ; it is very hardy, and
one of the most superb vines ever introduced. Price, 25 cts. each, $2 for $10.

ORINOCO BANANA. Very hardy. Fruit large, but comparatively
few in a bunch. Should be grown as an ornamentat plant, even where no
fruit is expected. Adds a tropical appearance to any grounds. Price,
strong plants, 25 cts. each.

PAMPAS GRASS. Grows luxuriantly in Florida ; the large white
plumes are well known. The form of a clump resembles a fountain of
water, the leaves curling and reaching to the ground on every side. Price,
25 cts. per set.

Roses

Grafted Sose, one year after planting.

LTHOUGH admired and loved by all, yet there are many people who do not realize
how easily this, "The Queen of Flowers," may be grown, nor the delightful re-
turns in beautiful flowers and buds that may be obtained with very little trouble.
There is no secret about the successful growing of Roses in the open ground, if
varieties adapted to your locality, and field-grown, grafted bushes are planted. It
is acknowledged by all that many of our choicest Roses are of no value unless budded or grafted
on some strong-growing stock, and that all varieties are thus materially benefited. Budded
Roses can never become popular on account of their tendency to sprout from below the bud,
while with our grafted bushes this is entirely avoided. See illustrations and explanations on
opposite page. All the plants we offer are grafted on strong-growing stocks, as shown in
the illustration. Each variety has been thoroughly tested in our grounds, together with scores
of others, many of which we have found utterly worthless for southern planting. Only the
choicest and most valuable are here listed.

NURSERY DEPARTMENT— ROSES

Rose budded on Manetti stock.

A indicates point where bud was inserted.

B B indicates the strong Manetti sprouts that shoot up

from below the union.
C indicates the surface of grouud.

D indicates the weakly bud, which barely exists, and it
the sprouts B B are not removed at once they will
entirely choke off the bud.

We make a specialty of Rose-growing, and publish a special Rose Catalogue, beautifully illustrated with
photographic engravings, and describing over 150 choice varieties, with full instructions for the planting and
caring for Roses. If you are especially interested in Roses, send for a
copy of " Roses for the Southland," sent free upon application.

PRICES OF ROSES:
One-year field-grown, grafted plants, 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $17
per 100; 2-year field-grown, grafted plants, 35 cts.
each, $3 for 10, $25 per 100.

PLANTS BY MAIL. Small orders of the i-year-old size can
be sent by mail. Prices, by mail, postpaid, 30 cts. each, $2.50 for 10.

Two-year-old bushes are too large to go by mail.

A discount of 10 per cent will be allowed from the above prices
when the selection of the varieties is left entirely with us. The pur-
chaser can, however, name the color and class preferred, whether
Everblooming, Semi-annual Blooming, or Climbing ; and in making
up the list we will, when convenient, give preference to the color and.
class desired. We fill hundreds of orders each season in this way,
which gives universal satisfaction.

The following is only a partial list of the varieties we have in
stock, space not permitting us to give the full list nor fully describe
them. We have divided them into three general classes : Everbloom-
ing, composed largely of the Tea and Hybrid Tea varieties ; Semi-
annual Blooming, comprising the Hybrid Remontant and Moss Roses ;
Climbers, comprising varieties best suited for climbing on porches
and other places. Roses are further divided into several strains or
families, each having distinct characteristics of its own, and for the
benefit of those desiring to know to which class each variety belongs,
we have placed abbreviations in each description, in accordance
with the following key:

Key to Abbreviations. (H. R ) Hybrid Remontant, (H.T.) Hy-
brid Tea, (Bk.) Banksia, (Bour. ) Bourbon, (Beng.) Bengal, (M.)
Moss, (N.) Noisette, (Poly.) Polyantha, (H. Ch.) Hybrid China,
(H. N.) Hybrid Noisette, (T.) Tea, (CI.) Climber.

EVERBLOOMING ROSES.

All the varieties listed are the very choicest, and will give per-
fect satisfaction.

Agrippina. (Beng. ) Rich crimson, medium size, very substantial ; fragrant.
Aline Sisley. (T. ) Violet-rose, double, free bloomer.

Archduke Charles. (Beng.) Variable, light pink in center, deep crimson border.
Rose for yard or for borders.

A very desirable

Field-grown Grafted Rose.

A indicates the surface of the g-rounH as the Rose has
been grown in the nursery, and shows the depthi
should be planted when set in the Rose garden.
B shows the place of the union between the cion and
the root. It is so far below the surface that there is
no danger of obnoxious sprouts coming from below
the union, or of the plant being killed down below
the union in case of a severe freeze.

CATALOGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

Coquette de
Duchesse de

beautiful coloring
pink, tinged at edj

Bengal Nobinand. (Beng.)
Velvety, reddish^urple ; con-
tinual bloomer ; very attractive. One
of the most valuable of its class.

Bon Silene. (T. ) Noted for size
and beauty of, its buds ; bright, rosy
V crimson. Highly valued for decora-
tive purposes.
Bougere. (T.) Bronze-pink; full and
fragrant. Free bloomer.

Captain Christy. (H.T.) Delicate flesh
color with rosy center.

Christine de Noue. (T.) A charming
new Tea Rose ; color a rich, fiery red, turn-
ing to dark rose. Very sweet and fragrant.
Clothilde Soupert (Poly.) Pink cen-
j,/^'' ter with white border ; blooms profusely.

The largest of Polyanthas, resembling a
Tea Rose.

' Comtesse Eva Starhemberg. (T.) Pro-

fuse bloomer ; creamy yellow, ochre center.
Lyon, (T.) Pale yellow ; medium size ; quite hardy.
Brabant. (T.) This Rose combines exquisite perfume,
, and matchless profusion of flowers and foliage ; shell-
;e with carmine. Desirable in the South.

Etoilede Lyon. (T. ) Beautiful chrome-
yellow, deepening at center to pure golden
yellow ; flowers large, double and full ;
very fragrant.

Henry n. Stanley. (T. ) Clear pink,
sometimes tinged with salmon ; large, full
and fragrant ; quite hardy ; free bloomer.

La France. (H.T.) A very popular,
well-known, silvery pink Rose.
^ Louis Philippe. (Beng. ) Rich, velvety
crimson ; blooms profusely.

Louis Richard. (T.) Flowers large
and full ; fine form ; color coppery rose.

rime. Caroline Testout. (H.T.) Clear,
satiny rose, center bright. Flowers large,
globular and double ; vigorous grower and
free bloomer.

Extra fine ; chamois

Rugosa. ) Immense,
deliciously fragrant.

f^*- Mme. Francisca Kruger. (T.)
color, shaded with gold.

Mme. Georges Bruant. (H.

semi-double, glistening white flowers ;
A beautiful Rose for the lawn.

Mme. Jean Sisley. (Beng. ) Flowers double ; nearly white, specked
with small red dots. A novelty ; very odd and attractive.

Mme. Joseph Schwartz. (T.) White, beautifully flushed with
pink ; medium size.

Mme. Lambard. (T. ) Extra large full flowers ; rosy bronze.

Mme. Philemon Cochet. (T.) Light rose, shaded to pale salmon ;
flowers large.

Mme. Scipion Cochet. (T. ) A charming Tea Rose; color soft
primrose-yellow, with rosy shadings ; medium size ; free bloomer.

Mme. Sch waller. (H.T.) Rosy flesh ; beautifully cup-shaped.

Mile. Cecile Brunner. (Poly.) Bright rose, with salmon center ;
constant bloomer.

Maman Cochet. (T. ) Flesh pink, with suffusion of yellow at base ;
buds long and beautifully formed ; very productive and vigorous.

Marie Van Houtte. (T.) A fine, faultless straw color. Superb Rose.

riaurice Rouvier. (T. ) Large and double ; light pink, shading to red.

Mrs. De Qraw. (Bour.) Glossy pink ; fragrant; continuous bloomer.

Papa Gontier. (T. ) Large ; semi-double, very bright rose or red.
Famous for its long, finely-formed buds, which it bears in profusion.

Robert E. Lee. (T.) A new Tea Rose, especially adapted for south-
ern planting. Light rose, shading to yellow, outer petals nearly white.

Safrano. (T.) Bright apricot-yellow, changing to fawn. Fine buds.

Snowflake. (T.) Pure white; semi-double; vigorous and free
flowering.

NURSERY DEPARTMENT — ROSES

large, full, well formed buds;

Sombretiil. (T.) Creamy white, often slightly tinted pink ;
hardy, vigorous, and a profuse bloomer.

The Bride. (T. ) Variable white, tinged blush ; buds and flowers large and handsomely
formed. Free-flowering and vigorous.

The Queen. (T.) Pure white; long, handsome buds ; large, semi-double ; very desirable.

Theresa Stravius. (Beng.)
Medium size ; double ; white,
flesh center.

Vicoititesse de Wautier.
(T.) Beautiful rose color, shad-
ing to yellow.

Washington. (Bush Noi-
sette. ) Pure white ; flowers in
immense clusters ; vigorous and
profuse bloomer. An ornament
to any yard or garden.

White La France. (H. T.)
Pearly white, sometimes tinted
rose. Blooms constantly ; buds
and flowers firm and substantial.

White Perle des Jardins.
(T. ) Pure white; large and
full ; free bloomer.

Zelia Pradel. (N. ) Lovely,
pure white buds. A rank grower,
and can be trained to climb, or
as a bush Rose. The most valua-
ble pure white Rose for the South.

SEMI-ANNUAL
BLOOMING ROSES.

Baronne Prevost. (H. R.)

ZMa Pradel. ^"'"'^ ^^^^^ • ^^rge, full and

fragrant.

Charles Lefebvre. (H. R.) Reddish crimson, sometimes shaded purple; large and full.

Dr. Sewell. (H. R. ) Bright crimson, center deep purple ; a large, bold flower.

General Jacqueminot. (H R. ) A magnificent Rose ; rich, velvety crimson ; equally
beautiful either in bud state or fully open. Is without a rival in fragrance and richness of
color ; hardy and productive.

Qlory of Mosses. (M.) Rich, glossy pink, tinged crimson ; large and globular.

John Hopper. (H. R ) Bright rose, carmine center ; large, full and fragrant.

Jules MargOttin. (H.R.) Large ; crimson rose. Buds and flowers well formed.

La Reine. (H. R.) Rosy lilac, shading to bright lilac ; blooms profusely.

Magna Charta. (H. C. ) A splendid Rose. Clear, rosy red ; large, full flowers.

White La France.

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BROTHERS COMPANY

Psonia. (H. R. ) Deep red ; very large, full, fragrant and free.

Paul Neyron. (H. R.) The largest known Rose; velvety petals,
deep rose color ; fragrant ; vigorous grower and free bloomer.

Perle des Blanches. (H.N.) A beautiful white hybrid Rose ; me-
dium size ; double.

Pride of Reigate. (H. R.) Carmine, slightly striped with white;
flowers large and double.

Vick's Caprice. (H. R. ) A variegated Rose of exceptionally fine
quality ; color soft, satiny pink, distinctly striped with white ; free bloomer.

Waltham Queen. A most desirable garden Rose. Foliage very dark
green and glossy ; flowers cherry-red, large and fragrant.

CLIMBERS.

Chromatella, or Cloth of Gold. (N.) Clear, deep yellow, with
sulphur edges ; large, full, and very sweet. Profuse bloomer.

Crimson Rambler. (Poly.) Rich, glossy green foliage. Produces
a multitude of beautiful crimson flowers for several weeks each spring.

Devoniensis. (Cl.T.) One of the most vigorous and hardy of the
Climbing Tea Roses. Color white, tinged with pink in center ; large size,
semi-double, very sweet.

Qloire de Dijon. (Cl.T.) Combination of rose, salmon and yellow.
Resembles Reve d'Or, but larger ; constant bloomer.

James Sprunt. (CI. Beng. ) Rich crimson ; very full and sweet.

Lamarque. (N.) White, sulphur center; flowers large, full and
fragrant ; buds are most beautiful. .

Mme. Alfred Carriere. (H. N.) Constantly in bloom ; flowers good'
size, full and fragrant ; pearly white, inner petals tinged with pink.

Mme. Clement Massier. (N.) Light rose, shading to bright rose in
center ; a strong climber, and blooms profusely throughout the entire
season.

Marechal Niel. (N. ) Deep yellow; large, globular ; very fragrant.

Reine Marie Henriette. (Cl.T.) Color bright cherry red; finely
formed buds. Desirable for cut flowers, retaining their color and firmness,
for several days after maturity, A perfect everblooming red climber.

Reve d'Or. (Cl.T.) Color deep, coppery yellow, changing to orange-
yellow when fully open ; large, semi-double and sweet.

Solfaterre. (N. ) Sulphur yellow, sometimes tinged with rose in.
center. A constant bloomer, and a good climbing variety.

I beg to say your roses have come to hand apparently in just as good condition as
when they were taken up. They are as fine, healthy, well formed plants and roots as-
any ever received from any quarter. E. Willis, Charleston, S. C.

The trees and roses came all O. K." These are fine plants, the best I ever bought,
and they look so healthy. Accept many thanksTor the extras, especially the roses.

ToHN SCHRIVER, Frogmore, S. C>

Seed Department

N OUR Seed Department we list a limited yet sufficiently large selection of Field and Garden Seeds to meet the requirements of our trade.
All we offer are tried and tested varieties, and those that are known to do well throughout the South. There are many high-priced novelties,
etc., that we do not list, having never had sufficient chance to test them, and not caring to offer and recommend them to our patrons
without knowing that they were worthy of their time and attention in planting and cultivating, and superior to the standard varieties.

It will be our aim in the Seed Department, as it has always been in the Nursery, to plant and test all new varieties for the purpose of
determing the good and valuable from the worthless sorts, and disseminating among our friends and patrons the information derived, offering in our lists
only the good and pure seeds of the practical and valuable varieties adapted to southern planting.

A WORD ABOUT PRICES. O^'" prices will be found as low as good, pure, tested seeds can be sold. No doubt

you can buy an inferior article at a lower price than we ask for our choice, tested

seeds. We do not quote prices in this list on large quantities, prefering to make special quotations. The price for standard
varieties fluctuate according to the supply and demand, and many times we are able to save money for our customers and
furnish the seeds cheaper than if the price was named in the Catalogue.

The prices herein named for seeds in packets, ounces, quarter-pounds and pounds, also half-pints, pints and quarts,
are for the seeds by mail or express, prepaid. Prices for seeds in larger quantities are f. o. b. Macclenny or Jacksonville,
Florida. All prices except for seed in packets, ounces and pints are subject to
change without notice.-

ASPARAGUS.

Culture. — Sow seed early in the spring, Thrives best in damp, but well-
drained, rich, sandy soil. Soak the seed 24 hours in warm water ; plant in drills
about 2 inches deep, rows about 24 inches apart ; thin out young plants to about
2 inches apart in the row. The following fall (November preferred) transplant to
the Asparagus bed, selecting the strongest plants plant deeply in rows 5 feet
apart and plants i>2 feet apart in the row ; top-dress the bed heavily each
December with stable manure, fertilizer, salt, etc. Asparagus can be bleached
and made more tender by mulching with fine cut straw or leaves.

Palmetto Asparagus.

Palmetto. A favorite variety in the South. Very prolific and early. Prices,.pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^Ib.
20 cts. , lb. 50 cts.

Beans.

Culture. — Should be planted early enough in the fall and late enough in the spring to escape frosts, as
they are very tender. In South Florida they may be planted every month of the year except June and July,
Any good, well drained and pulverized land will produce Beans ; for best results fertilize liberally. Plant in
rows from 2 to 3 feet apart, dropping Beans every 3 or 4 inches; cover seed about inches. Frequent stir-
ring of the soil and hilling up Just before blooming will be very beneficial.

THERE IS MONEY, LABOR AND TIME SAVED ''''^^ Jiodern toois and Agricm- \

1 tural Implements. \

S Jiln.nfJii

Early Med Valentine Bean.

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BUSH BEANS.

PRICES, unless noted in the descriptions, pkt. 10 cts., pt. 25 cts., qt. 40 cts., pk.
$1.75. Special prices quoted on larger quantities.

Early Red Valentine. One of the best and earliest ; very produc-
tive ; pods round, curved, medium length, very fleshy. For snaps there is
no more valuable green podded variety. A favorite with market-gardeners.

Early Mohawk. Very early and productive, long, green podded,
flat ; tender while young.

Best of All. A German variety of great value, and becoming very
popular. Prolific and of excellent flavor. Desirable for family use.

New Stringless Green Pod. Pods large and straight, crisp, tender,
and entirely stringless. Extra early, and especially desirable for nearby
markets and home use.

Refugee, or l,OOO=t0=l. A favorite green
podded variety with South Florida shippers
Medium to late ; round pod.

imperial Golden Wax. Very desirable va-
riety, either for home use or market. Very early;
round golden pods ; bears in clusters.

Dwarf German Black Wax. One of the
oldest of yellow wax or golden podded varieties.
Pods round and meaty ; ready for table in about
40 days from germination. Erect-growing dwarf
bush.

Henderson's Dwarf Lima. Very valua-
ble. Grows without aid of stake or poles, in
bush form ; produces enormous crops of small
Lima Beans. A single plant has been known to
have 270 pods on it at one time, Earlier than
any of the climbing Limas. Bears continuously
until frost. Prices, pkt. loc, pt., 30c., qt. , 50c.

Burpee's Large Bush Lima. The bush
grows 18 or 20 inches high, always erect, yet
branching so vigorously that each plant develops
mto large, circular bushes 2 or 3 feet in diam-
eter ; are immense yielders, bearing handsome,
large pods, well filled with Beans, which are iden-
tical in size and luscious flavor to the well-known
:arge pole Limas. Prices, pkt. 10 cts. , qt. 50 cts.

POLE BEANS.

PRICES, pkt. 10 cts., pt. 30 cts., qt. SO cts.
prices quoted on larger quantities.

Special

excel-

Large White Lima. Productive
lent quality. An old reliable sort.

Crease^back, or Fat= Horse. The old re-
liable round pod ; a plump, stringless snap and
good shell Bean. Bears until frost.

Improved Kentucky Wonder. Very early ; green podded
mously productive ; pods in clusters, large, crisp and tender.

Florida Butter. Especially adapted to 'the extreme South,
mences to bear early in summer and continues until frost.

Henderson's Dwarf Lima
Bean.

Com-

Surpee's Large Bush Zdma Beari'.

The prices for seeds in packets, ounces, pounds, also in pints and quarts, named in this
list are for the goods by mail, postpaid.

SEED DEPARTMENT— BEETS, CABBAGE, ETC.

Beets.

Culture. — Sow any time from September i until May i, according to location. Soil should
be rich and moist but well drained. Plant in drills 12 to 15 inches apart ; cover about i inch ;
thin out when one month old. Soak seed over night in warm water. One ounce for 50 feet of drill.

PRICES, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 1-4 lb. 15 cts., lt>. 45 cts. Special prices quoted on larger lots.

Extra Early Eclipse. Smooth, round, excellent variety ; of dark red color, and very fine-
grained flesh. One of the earliest Beets in cultivation.

Egyptian Extra Early. A favorite with market-gardeners and truckers, because of its
earliness.

Imperial Blood°red Turnip. A deep blood variety ; slightly oval in form ; very fine flavor.
Earlier, more uniform in size and shape, and of better quality than old strains.

Long blood = red. A very desirable long variety for late use, especially desirable in the
southern states, on account of its resisting heat and drought.

Imperial Sugar. Skin cream color ; flesh white ; heavy producer. Valuable for feeding.

Mammoth Long Red MangeUwurzel. Very desirable for stock. Grows to an e.xtraor-
dinary size and of superior quality for a large-growing kind.

BORECOLE, or KALE.

Improved Blood-red Turnip Beet.

Culture. — Sow from the middle of August until .^pril
wherever cabbage does well, Kale
IS more hardy than , cabbage, and
will endure a considerable frost.
Of all the cabbage tribe this is the
most delicate and tender as a food plant. Would be more generally
grown were its good qualities more generally known.

Dwarf Extra Curled German. The' best variety for the South. Prices, pkt. 5 cts.,
oz. 10 cts., %\h. 35 cts. <

according to location. Will thrive

Cabbage.

Culture — There is probably no other one vegetable in the whole list more largely
grown, either for home use or on a large scale for commercial shipments than the Cabbage,
and yet we believe that there is not a vegetable whose habits and nature are so little under-
stood by those cultivating it. A brief statement of the habits and nature of the Cabbage,
with a few simple rules generally observed, may prevent the failure and loss of a crop in
the future. In Florida and the Gulf states we are, as " might be said," growing Cabbage
out of season and against nature.

In its native element the Cabbage is a biennial plant. Here in the South, where all
our seasons are so much alike, care must be taken not to check growth of the plant more
than once, as it is a well known fact that the checking of the growth the second time will
change it from a biennial to an annual, and when the growth is again resumed there will be

Select HJnrly Jersey Wakefield Vuhbage.

CATALOGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

an effort to go to seed and not to head. Some plants will fully develop bloom, others will make a tall, branching growth of leaves like collards or kale,
while in other cases the buds will be merely forced upward, making apparently round or cone-shaped Cabbages. The field will have the appearance of
being a mixed lot of plants, and consequently the seedsman gets the blame for the failure. The one necessary check in the growth of the Cabbage is
given when the plant is moved from the seed bed to the field, after which the plants should be kept constantly growing, and the cultivation must be
thorough and regular. There are, however, occasionally unavoidable checks in the growth, caused from freezes and droughts. Many times when the freeze
is not severe enough to kill the plant or even wilt the leaves, yet it absolutely stops the growth for a time, and many planters have been deceived into think-
ing his crop was not injured, only to find later on that it was practically ruined. A long continued drought in light sandy soil will have the same result.

For fall and winter crops, sow seeds in beds any time between August and November ; for spring and summer crops, from November to March i.
Sow the seed in well pulverized beds, moist, but not too rich, cover about Yx inch deep, and never allow the bed to become dry. Do not seed too thickly,

,<-»>^ - or force the growth of the young plants too rapidly, or the plant will grow too tall,

^ — - " - slim and tender, and will not stand the transplanting well. Set the plants down

to the first leaf, it matters not how long the root stem may be. Sup-
ply the plants with plenty of manure and moisture, and keep them
well cultivated and constantly growing. Your results will be satis-
factory.

For both market and home use, we advise planting at intervals
of from lo days to two weeks apart during the planting season, in-
stead of planting the entire crop at one time.

Grifting's Succession Cabbage.

The Cabbage seeds we offer are all standard, tried and tested
( varieties, and those that have proved themselves especially adapted
C to southern planting. Our seeds are all from choice American-grown
\ stock. There is a vast difference in Cabbage seeds, and it stands
C every planter in hand to buy his seeds only from houses that have a ,
i reputation at stake, and that cannot afford to fill orders with worth-
i less seeds. Therefore, beware of buying seeds from country stores
C or from northern seedsmen, who have no real interest in the South.

PRICES, pkt. S cts., oz., 20 cts., 1-4 lb. 75 cts. unless noted in
description. Special prices quoted on larger quantities.

Select Early Jersey Wakefield. Most widely culti-
vated of the early Cabbages. It is very early, short-stemed,
head cone-shaped, broad at bottom with blunt peak, leaves
well folded over the top. A reliable header, and most ex-
'''' cellent in all good qualities. Prices, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.,
' j4:ib. 85cts.

Large Jersey Wakefield, or Charleston. A few
days later than Early Jersey Wakefield ; heads much larger
' and stands longer. A good variety and a favorite with
^ market-gardeners.

y Early Summer. One of the earliest flat-head Cab-
, bages, coming in 10 days later than Wakefield ; heads oval ;
A color bluish green, with light-colored veins ; stem short
and stocky, A very desirable variety for late planting.

Imperial Flat Dutch. A valuable medium early
sort ; grows lo very large size ; flat-heads.

SEED DEPARTMENT— COLLARDS, CARROTS, CELERY, ETC.

All Seasons. Can be planted for either early or late
crop ; heads of great thickness and of superior quality.

Qriffing's Succession. One of the best intermediate
flat-headed varieties ever introduced ; a few days later than
Early Summer ; heads very large, flat and well shaped. It
is especially suited for amateur and market-gardeners, as it
adapts itself alike to either summer, autumn or winter plant-
ing. Successive crops of this most valuable Cabbage can be
had through the entire fall, winter, spring and early summer.

Large Late Flat Dutch. One of the most popular
of all Cabbages ; large, late, hardy ; certain to head.

Large Late Drumhead. A very large, late maturing
standard variety ; always reliable as a header, and of excel-
lent quality ; a favorite with many market-gardeners.'

COLLARDS.

Imp. White Georgia CnUard.

^^ong Orang

CuLTLiRE. — Same as for cab
bage. This is particularly a southern vegetable,
and is highly prized by the people of this sec-
lion. It is a sure cropper and yields abundantly.
Collards make excellent feed for stock, and es-
pecially for poultry, where they are confined in
close quarters.

Improved White Georgia, or Cabbaging.
You will never know how good a Collard can be
until you have tried this seed. A rank grower,
and will make well, even in adverse seasons.
Prices, pkt. 5cts. , oz. locts. , %\h. 30 cts. Special
prices will be quoted on larger quantities.

CARROTS.

Culture. — In the South, sow from September
until March. Does best in rich, sandy loam
which has been well manured. Seeds should be
sown in drills from i feet to 18 inches apart, and
when large enough thin out to about 4 inches in
the drill.

PRICES, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 1-4 lb. 25 cts., lb. 7Sc.

New Half=long. Coreless, smooth ; skin rich
color ; an excellent variety.

Long Orange. An old well-known variety.
Roots long ; deep orange color. Heavy cropper.

Imperial. A new and

abie introduction. Medium
compact ; pure white. Prices,
^oz. 45 cts., oz. $1.2;.

CAULIFLOWER.

Culture. — Sow seed in seed-bed at same time and in
similar manner as cabbage. Transplant when 3 or 4 inches
high. Needs well manured soil and plenty of water in dry
weather. Heads may be bleached extra white by closely
tying the leaves over the tops. A choice vegetable, and
should be more generally cultivated in the South than it
now is.

Early Snowball. Early, pure white, good sized, me-
dium length of stalk. Unexcelled for planting in the South,
where it can be relied upon as a sure header. Prices, pkt.
15 cts., %oz. 85 cts., Yzoz. $1.50. Special prices quoted on
larger quantities.

Extra=early Paris. One of the earliest varieties in
cultivation. Very dwarf, large, white and compact ; heads
of finest quality ; highly recommended. Prices, pkt. 10 cts..
" oz. 35 cts., oz. $1.25.

very desir-
size heads,
pkt. 10 cts.,

Celery.

Culture. — For fall crop sow seed in
April or May ; for winter and summer
crop sow in August, September and Octo-
ber. Seed-bed should be moist, only
moderately fertile, well pulverized, and
as free from grass or weed seed as possi-
ble. Do not manure seed-bed at time of
planting. Celery seeds are slow to ger-
minate. They should be sown carefully,
and covered lightly with fine earth.
Never allow the seed-bed to become dry;
in the summer a partial shade is bene-
ficial. As soon as large enough, remove
plants to rich, damp soil, and plant a dis-
tance of 3 or 5 inches apart each way ;
pinch off a part of the root and top in
transplanting.

In planting into the garden or field,
dig or plow trenches 4 or 5 feet apart and

Croldeii Self-hhinching Celery.

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a foot deep ; fill in 4 or 5 inches of well rotted
manure or compost, cover with soil until
trench is nearly level. In transplanting, set
them in the rows thus prepared, and plant
about 6 inches apart. At the end of 4 or 5
weeks commence drawing the soil up around
the leaves, packing it firmly. Keep well
banked up if you want tender, well blanched
Celery. Water freely with soap-suds, liquid
manure or water, being careful not to pour it
on the plants. Never allow Celery to suffer
for water.

A Celery bed should, if possible, be in a
fertile, moist, but well drained place. Leaf-
mold is excellent to bank around the Celery to
blanch it, instead of drawing up the earth.

PRICES, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 1-4 lb 75 cts.
Special prices quoted on large qnantities.

White Plume. One of the standard early
varieties. Easily blanched, and, therefore,
very desirable for both amateurs and market-
gardeners. Claimed to be one of the easiest
varieties to grow.

Golden Self=blanching. A valuable va-
riety of the same general character as the
White Plume, but more stocky and a beauti-
ful, waxy golden color ; very easily blanched.
One of the favorites among Celery-growers.
Prices, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., }4-lh. $1.

Giant Pascal. The stalks are very large,
thick, solid, crisp, with a rich, nutty flavor. It
blanches easily and quickly, and retains its
freshness a long time after being marketed.

CORN, SUGAR.

Culture. — Comence planting by March i,
and plant at intervals of two weeks, for con-
tinuous crops. Plant in rows 3 or 4 feet, and
in hills from i to 3 feet apart, according to the
variety. Dwarf varieties can be planted much
closer than the standard-growing sorts. Plant
in fertile soil and manure heavily.

PRICES, pkt. 10 cts., qt., 35 cts., pk. $1. Special
prices)"quoted Ion larger quantities.

White Cory. A valuable variety, edible in from 60 to 7o days from
germination. Dwarf-growing, and may be planted closely. An excellent
sort for the South.

Extra-early Adams. Not a Sugar

Corn, but it is a decided acquisition so very ^-^^^ ^^-^'^-^ —
early in the season. In large demand

among market-gardeners ; dwarf-growing. )^S^^^^^^Us^KZ~~ifi

Early Concord. An excellent variety,
larger and later than White Cory. ^ _

Late Mammoth, or iVlammoth '-j \2I^7^^^3r
Sugar. A large-growing variety. Matures r w7 -j o • 1

1-1^1 1 ^ ii? 11. T- Imp. White Spine Cucumber.

a little later than Stowell s Evergreen. It

is a desirable late sort for the garden, and particularly good for canning.

Stowell's Evergreen. One of the oldest and most popular of all
sweet Corn. It is in high esteem for main crop or late planting. To extend
the season for roasting ears, plant this variety at intervals of two weeks
from March i until last of May.

CUCUMBERS.

Culture. — Plant early in the spring. Will thrive in any good garden

soil. If planted before all danger
of frost is past they should be pro-
tected. Sow in hills from 3 to 5 feet
apart each way, put lo or 12 seeds in
a hill, and when well up, thin outj
leaving 4 or 5 of the strongest plants.
Manure the hills well. Cultivate
thoroughly and carefully. If dry,
water the young plants.

PRICES, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 1-4 lb.
20 cts., lb. 60 cts. Special prices
quoted on larger quantities.

Landreth's First, Surpassed
by few in length and slimness of
fruit. The earliest long, slim field
Cucumber in cultivation. Valuable
for market on this account. Prices,
pkt. sets., oz. 20 cts. , '4lh. 50 cts.

Improved White Spine. Well-
known and largely planted by south-
ern shippers. Very productive and
early. If pulled while small it
makes a hard, brittle pickle of su-
perior quality ; if allowed to reach
Lonff Green Turkish Cucumber. maturity is a grand table variety.

SEED DEPARTMENT—!

Early Frame, or Short Qreen. An old sort still in favor. Used
largely for pickles. Medium size, straight and handsome. Bears heavily.

Long Qreen Turkish. Especially recommended for pickles. Fruit
very long, slim, and of good proportion.

CRESS.

Culture — Sow seed in spring very thickly in shallow drills. Repeat
at short intervals. Cress soon runs to seed.

Curled, or Pepper Qrass. Thrives in any good garden soil. Grows
much like spinach, and is very early. Prices, pkt. 5c., oz. loc, /{\h. 30c.

Water Cress. Prices, pkt. locts. , oz. 50 cts.

EGG-PLANT.

Culture. — Sow seed early in spring. Seed should be sown in beds
and kept damp. When up nicely, thin out to 3 or 4 inches apart, trans-
planting those you take out to another bed. When plants are large enough
plant in hills 3 feet apart in well manured soil. Cultivate thoroughly.

Qriffing's Improved Thorn-
less. Large, round, thornless.
Valuable for truckers. Prices,
pkt. IOC, oz. 40c., J^lb. $1.25.

New York Improved. The
standard round, purple sort ;
large, solid, weighty and showy.
Prices, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts.,
^Ib. $1. Special prices will be
quoted on larger quantities.

ENDIVE.

Culture. — Same as Lettuce.
Qreen burled. Not only
most useful for salads, but much
used for garnishing. Prices, pkt.
5 cts. , oz 20 cts. , % lb. 50 cts.

LEEK.

Culture. — Same as onions,
except they should be set very
deep to grow long, tender stalks.

Large Carentan. A popular
and valuable sorts. Prices, pkt.
Griffing's Improved Thornless Egg-Plant. jets., oz. 20 cts, , .'^Ib. 60 cts.

, EGG-PLANT, LETTUCE, ETC.

Lettuce.

Curled Jiliidive.

Culture. — Sow in seed-bed early in spring and in August, September
and October. Keep seed-bed moist ; when plants are large enough, trans-
plant into rows 18
to 24 inches apart,
and from 6 to 8
inches in the row.
The soil should be
rich, and the
growth pushed in
order to produce
crisp, tender
heads. If sown
or allowed to grow
too thick it will
grow up spindling,
become tough, go
to seed early, and
die out entirely.

PRICE, unless noted
in the descrip-
tions, pkt. 5 cts.,

oz. 20 cts., 1-4 lb. 75 cts. Special prices quoted on larger quantities.

Bloomsdale Reliable. A medium-sized Cabbage variety, never fail-
ing to head, slow to go to seed, and in all respects one of the best sorts ever
introduced. Thin leaf, closely folded head, few outside leaves, quick to
grow. Prices, pkt. 10 cts., oz". 25 cts., %\h. 75 cts.

Big Boston. Large, fine solid heads, which bring the highest prices.
Excellent, both for home and early market. A favorite with gardeners.

Improved Hanson. An ideal Lettuce in all respects. Forms very
large heads, resists heat and drought remarkably well.

Slow Seeder. Very nutri-
tious ; a long - standing, white-
leaved cabbage-heading sort. Re-
mains in market condition long
after all other sorts have gone to
seed.

Salamander. One of the

best for the South ; stands the
heat and drought better than moit
others. Light green ouf^'de and

white inside. Bloowsdale Rellahle Lettuce.

CATALOGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

MUSKMELONS.

Culture. — Plant seed as soon as danger from frost is over, in hills from
4 to 6 feet apart. Make the hills rich by the liberal use of manure. Plant
about a dozen seed in a hill, and when up thin to 5 or 6 of the strongest
plants. If planting is done extremely early it is advisable to replant in the
hills at intervals of from a week to 10 days until all danger of frost is past,
thus insuring a
stand at the earliest
possible date in case
of frost

PRICES, pkt. S cts.,
oz. 10 cts., 1-4 lb. 20
<;ts., lb. 75 cts. Spe-
cial prices on large
lots.

Southern
Beauty. Peculi-
arily suited to our
southern climate,
because it with-
stands so well the
ill effects of our
rainy seasons. Free
from rot ; a good
shipper, the rind
remaining firm and
sound for at least
10 days after the
interior of the melon
is fully ripe. This
melon is being
largely planted in
the South as well as
in California.

Acme. A fav-
orite medium-sized,
green -fleshed mel-
on; very prolific
and vigorous. A
favorite with both
consumer and pro-
ducer.

Rocky Ford. The most popular market melon ; brings highest prices.
Small in size, but of very superior flavor ; rind well ribbed, green fleshed
with a line of gold just beneath the skin.

Netted Qem. A well-known sort ; very early, quality good.

Emerald Qem. A very early small melon ; orange-flesh ; form glob-
ular, flattened at poles ; good quality, deep emerald-green skin.

Early Hackensack. A very popular melon ; delicious flavor ; prom-
I ises well for southern planting.

Southern
Bcautv.

Emerald
Gem.

SEED DEPARTMENT— WATERMELONS, MUSTARD

Watermelons.

Blue 6cm Wafer'melon.

Culture. — Plant as early in the spring as the danger from frost will
permit, in hills from 6 to 8 feet apart. Make hills rich by the liberal use

of manure. Most large melon
growers commence planting
in February, putting from 6
to 8 seed in a hill, and replant
in the hills each week until
danger from frost is past,
thus insuring earliest possible
stand. Allow only three or
four of the best plants to grow
in a hill. Some planters pro-
vide means of protecting the
early plants from frost, and
find it very profitable.

PRICES, unless noted, pkt. S cts.,
oz. 10 cts., 1-4 lb. 20 cts., It).
60 cts. "We shall be pleased to
quote special prices on large
orders.

Florida Favorite. The earliest and one of the best known melons for
nearby markets ; large, dark green, with pale stripes ; rind thin, but firm.
Very fine quality.

Rattlesnake. An old and well-known long variety. A favorite for
market and home use. With all the new kinds that have been introduced,
none of them have surpassed this one in general popularity.

Blue Qem. Earlier and more prolific than
Kolb Gem ; equally as good, and claimed to be a
better shipper. Color dark bluish. A very attrac-
tive variety.

Kolb Qem. Too well known to require descrip-
tion here.

Duke Jon6s. Extra large, extra prolific, and
of the finest flavor. A favorite for both shipping
and home use. Rind dark green, with irregular
light colored stripes.

Arkansas TraVeler. A large, very weighty
melon. Round, dark green, with waving stripes of
black ; rind very thin ; interior always solid ; flesh
brilliant red, sweet and tender.

Ford Hook Early. One of the largest of extra early melons. Shape
nearly round ; color medium shade of green ; flesh bright red, and of a
delicious, sweet flavor.

Sweatheart. A very
large melon, nearly globular
in shape ; skin a bright, beau-
tiful mottled green ; flesh red,
firm, crisp, melting and ex-
ceedingly sweet. A good
keeper and an excellent
shipper. Ships as well and
sells more readily than Kolb
Gem.

Girardeau's Triumph.

A valuable new melon. It is
very large, very prolific, de-
liciously sweet and fine flav-
ored ; of fine appearance, and
of exceptionally good quali-
ties. This season melons of
this variety have been grown
weighing over loo pounds
each. It is the largest and
best shipping melon yet in-
troduced. Prices, pkt. lo cts
prices on larger quantities.

Giant Southern Curled-lea
oz. 15 cts., ,'4^ lb. 55 cts., lb

ved Mtii
r.25.

tard.
Special

MUSTARD.

Culture. — Sow

any time of the year in good garden soil. Plant
moderately thick in drills. Keep free from weeds
and grass. A fine green feed for poultry, when kept
in confinement where they cannot get a plenty of
green to eat.

Giant Southern Curled=Ieaved. An old fav-
orite, producing large, curled, crisp leaves. Excel-
lent for salads, or boiling alone, or with other
greens. Prices, pkt., 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., /(Ih. 20 cts. ,
& lb. 60 cts.

SEEDS BY MAIL.

The prices named in this
list for Seeds in packets,
ounces, pounds, also

Girardeau' s Triumph Watermelon.

^pints and quarts, arejfor the goods by mail, postpaid. t

CATALOGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

OKRA, or GUMBO.

Culture. — Plant in hills 3 or 4 feet apart each way ; put 6 or 8 seeds
in a hill, and when large enough, thin out to 2 or 3 plants. Do not plant

until all danger of frost is past. Fer-
tilize liberally.

PRICES, pit. S cts., oz. 10 cts., 1-4 lb. 20
cts., lb. 65 cts. Special prices qaoted
on largre quantities.i

Velvet Pod. Dwarf-growing ; pods
long, slim and velvety ; very tender.
Griff ing's Long Qreen = pod.

Produces pods of unusual length.
Best of the green-podded sorts.

Onions.

Okra.

Culture. — In Florida and the Lower
South the seed should be .sown in beds
from September i until December i ;
farther north in early spring. Sow
moderately thick, in rows 6 or 8 inches
apart ; cover seed with about % inch
of earth, which must be well firmed
down, and kept damp
until they are well up,
If weather is hot and
dry, seed-bed should
have partial shade.
When plants are from
5 to 6 inches high and
the size of a goose

Hed Bermxida Onion.

quill, transplant them into well-manured rows, about 24
inches apart and about 5 or 6 inches apart in the
rows. Cultivate shallow, but thoroughly and often.
Onions thrive best in rich, loamy soil that has been
heavily manured.

In selecting the seed-bed, get a rich, moist, mel-
low place. Do not manure or fertilize immediate!}-
before planting; it has a tendency to destroy the
seeds, and few, if any, will come up.

The trees have arrived, and as to their appearance, I am
pleased with Ihem. Most likely I shall need another lot next
fall. M. N. Wii-LETTS, Middletown, Del.

JiJxtra Moss Curled Pasley.

Genuine Bermuda Onion Seed.

The genuine Bermuda varieties of Onions are far superior to any other
for southern planting. They are very early, heavy croppers, good keepers,
and mild in flavor, making the
best market Onion grown. The
Bermuda has become one of the
most important southern vege-
table crops, and there is no crop
that depends so much upon the
quality of the seed. Large quan-
tities of inferior Bermuda Onion
seed are offered at low prices,
and especially by retail stores,
who buy their seed from northern
houses, wherever they can obtain
them the cheapest. These cheap,
or rather low-priced seeds, sel-
dom ever give satisfactory re-
sults. The seed we offer is the

genuine Bermuda stock, imported from the Canary Islands, the only source
for setting the true stock.

PRICES, nnless noted, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 1-4 lb. $I, lb. $3.50.
White Bermuda. Outer skin of light straw color, interior pearly
white ; very large and flat, mild and palatable. A favorite among market-
gardeners in Florida.

Red Bermuda. The same as the White Bermuda, ex-
cept in color.

Qriffing's Wliite Wax. A waxy white Onion of Ber-
muda class. We have never seen a more beautiful Onion.
Large, fiat ; heavy cropper ; very mild in flavor, palatable.
Far superior to the Red or White Bermuda. Prices, pkt. 10
cts., >^oz. 20 cts., oz. 35 cts., )4\h. $1.25, lb. $4..

Louisiana Creole. Largely grown in Louisiana and
Mississippi, where it gives satisfactory results.

^ PARSLEY.

Culture. — Sow from August until April, in drills
15 inches apart ; keep soil free from weeds. When
plants are strong, thin out to 6 inches apart. Re-
quires from 3 to 6 weeks to germinate. Soak seed
in warm water for 12 hours before planting.

Extra Moss Curled. The handsomest variety.
Best for seasoning and garnishing. Prices, pkt. 5
"-ts., oz. 10 cts., X^t). 20 cts., lb. 65 cts.

SEED DEPARTMENT —

PARSNIPS.

Cl'lutre. — Sow thickly in drills from September until November for
fall crop, and from January to May for spring and summer crop. Cultivate

same as beets.
Hollow Crown Sugar.
_N An old variety, and a favor-

ite with gardeners every-

where,
lo cts. ,

Price, pkt. 5c., oz.
^Ib. 20 cts.

Peas.

Imperial Dwarf Pea.

Culture. — For early Peas a
moderately rich, dry loam is best ;
for later sorts, heavier soil is pre-
ferable. Sow in drills about 2
inches apart, and about 5 or 6
inches deep. Planted deeply in this way
it takes them longer to germinate, but
the vines live longer and produce more
abundantly. Plant in double rows 10
inches apart, and the rows 3 or 4 feet
apart. Use only well-rotted manure at
the time of planting, as fresh stable
manure causes them to run to vines and
produce few, if any, Peas.

PRICES, unless noted, pkt. 10 cts., 1-2 pt.
15 cts., pt. 25 cts., qt. 40 cts., pk. $1.35.
Special prices quoted on larger quantities.

American Wonder. Dwarf, extra
early. Is better for home garden than
for truckers. Prices, pkt. 10 cts., ^pt.
20 cts., pt. 35 cts. , qt. 50 cts.

McLean's Little Gem. Very early.
Most largely planted in the South.
Very fine quality , excellent bearer.

Imperial Dwarf. A smooth, late
sort ; good for home or market. Pods
large and well filled and exceedingly
tender while young ; heavy bearer.

First and Best. A good extra-early
sort. Ripens crop very evenly.

Champion of England. The stand-
ard wrinkled Pea. Sugary; good cropper.

, PEPPER, POTATOES, ETC.

PEPPERS.

Culture. — Sow seed same as tomatoes. Transplant into rows about
3 feet apart and 12 inches
in the row.

PRICES, pkt. 5 cts., 1-4 oz. 10
cts., oz. 25 cts.

Large Sweet Span-
ish. Large red variety,
largely used for pickles.

Ruby King. Very
mild-flavored and pleasant.
Largely used for salads.
Size large.

Long Cayenne. Long,
very hot, red Peppers. Usu-
ally used for making pep-
per sauce.

POTATOES.'

Culture. — In the
southern portion of Florida
plant from November until
March ; in other sections of
the South plant as soon as j^^i,,g Pepper.

danger from frost is past.

We prefer and recommend the level cultivation. To plant, plow out deep
furrows 6 or 7 inches in depth, drop the Potatoes in the bottom, rake in
about an inch of mellow earth, then fill the furrow about half-full of well-
rotted compost, covering this with a little more earth to prevent it from
drying out. This will leave the ground so that the Potatoes come up in a
hollow ; as soon as they are up a couple of inches commence filling in the
furrow, only leaving the tops out ; as the plants grow continue to fill in
around them until you have a slight bed, and the Potatoes commence to set
blooms, after whicih do not cultivate tiiem.

PRICES, subject to change without notice, pk. SO cts., hus. $1.50.
Varieties in stock, Beauty ]|of Hebron, Early Rose, Chili Red and
Burbank.

PUMPKINS.

Culture. — Mostly grown in the fields among other crops, but can be
grown in hills like melons. Do not grow them[]near melons or squashes.
PRICES, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 1-4 Ih. 20 cts., lb, SO cts.
Yellow Cushaw. One of the best-; does remarkably well in the South.

CATALOGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

Radishes.

French Breakfast.

Culture. — In most parts of the South Radishes
are planted any month during the year. The soil
should be rich and mellow. Sow in drills 12 to 18
inches apart. To economize in space they can be
planted between rows of onions, cabbage, beets, or
other slow-growing vegetables.

PRICES, unless noted, pkt. S cts., oz. 10 cts., 1-4 lb. 20
cts., lb. 60 cts.

French Breakfast. A great favorite. Beau-
tiful bright scarlet, with pure white tip ; oval in
shape. Fine for forcing or open ground.

Early Scarlet Erfurt. Small top, quick growth ; crisp and mild.
Among the quickest maturing of the red turnip Radishes.

White-tipped Early Scarlet Erfurt. A fancy French variety.
Scarlet bulb, with white bottom. Showy and delicate ; a choice variety.

White Box. White, short-leaved, turnip-formed. Fine for forcing.

Qriffing's Early Long Scarlet. A valuable quick-maturing sort ;
large, beautiful scarlet. An admirable long variety, maturing in 24 days
from germination.

Wonderful. Half-long red. So rapid in growth as to perfectly de-

velop in 20 days.

^^^(fX^fV-^SL^ - Grows 3 inches

long, tapering
from broad shoul-
ders to a sharp
point, very sym-
metrical in shape ;
color a bright
scarlet ; a gem.
Price, pkt. 10 cts.,
oz. 20c. , X^b. 45c.

Golden Qlobe.
The best summer
Radish. Shape
globular ; color
amber ; mild fla-
vored. Keeps long
in eating condi-
tion without be-
coming woody or
pithy.

White Box and White-tipped Early Scarlet Hrfurt Badishes.

SALSIFY.

Culture. — Sow from August until December, in well pulverized and
manured sandy or loamy soil, in drills i foot apart ; thin out to 3 or 4
inches apart in the drills.

Improved Sandwich Island. A very superior French sort. Price,
pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., %lh. 40 cts.

SPINACH.

Culture. — Sow from September until the end of March, in rich, deep
soil, in drills from 12 to 18 inches apart. The more fertile the soil the
larger the leaves.

PRICES, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 1-411). 35 cts.

Bloomsdale. The market-gardeners'
favorite. Leaves wrinkled, curled and
succulent.

Victoria. A long - standing sort ;
dark, crisp leaves ; compact growth.

1TI

PROMPT SHIPMENT

After the shipping season opens all or-
I ders are shipped as soon as received, unless
I instructed to the contrary. "We have every
[c modern convenience, including Telephone
at the Nursery and Farm, enabling us to

Spinach.

Salsify.

SEED DEPARTMENT— SQUASHES, TOMATOES

Squashes.

Culture. — Plant after danger of frost is over, in well manured hills, 3
to 4 feet apart for bush varieties, and 6 to 8 feet apart for running varieties.

Put 8 and 10 seeds in a hill, and thin out
when large enough, leaving 3 or 4 of
the best plants.

PRICES, pkt. Sc., oz.i0c.,I-41b.20c.,lb. 60c.
Special prices quoted on larger quantities.

Extra-early Bush. Matures for
table use in 40 days from germination.
Exceedingly productive and profitable
to the market-gardener. Fruit white
and waxy when young, turning yellow
as it grows older. Plant of bushy habit.
Will do well on light sandy soil.
Mammoth White. A large-growing strain of the early bush class ;
produces immense white squashes in great quantities.

Early White Bush, or Patty Pan. Early, and a general favorite
with growers for market or home use. Very productive ; light cream color.

Golden Summer Crookneck. A strong grower, and a prolific pro-
ducer, continuing to bear long after most varieties
have ceased ; fine, buttery flavor, and a general favor-
ite for home and market use.

Hubbard. A well-known winter variety

Extra Early Bush Squash.

Tomatoes.

Oolden Summer
Crookneck Squash.

Culture. — Seed should be sown from November
until February, according to the location, and if where
there is danger from frost, in a hotbed, coldframe or
boxes, placed in a sheltered spot near windows. Sow
thinly, or they will come up too spindling and weak.
If, when they are 2 or 3 inches high, they are transplanted into other boxes
or pots 3 or 4 inches apart each way, they will grow stout and sturdy, and
will do much better when transplanted in the open ground. Transplant, as
soon as danger from frost is over, in hills 3 feet apart each way. Support
the vines with stakes.

PRICES, unless noted in the description, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 1-4 lb. 70 cts.
Special prices quoted on larger quantities.

Acme. The earliest, real good tomato, especially suited for shipping.
Plants strong, vigorous and productive ; fruit medium size, round, some-
what flattened at ends ; color purplish red.

Beauty. A hardy, strong, productive plant ; fruit large, smooth and

excellent in quality ; color purplish crimson ; very firm of flesh and
tough skinned ; for early market, it cannot be excelled.

Stone. A very superior sort, producing extraordinarily thick, solid
red fruit. Its shipping qualities are best in all essential points ; large,
smocth ; color red, shape almost round ; very productive.

Perfection. Large, solid, and as smooth as an apple. Deep red in
color. A superb tomato.

Dwarf Champion. Stems short, sti£f, thick, almost self-supporting ;
leaves dark in color, much curled and twisted. Fruit borne in showy clus-
ters, quite large ; nearly round, solid red color with purple tint. Needs no
staking or supporting. Price, pkt. 10 cts., j^oz. 20c., oz. 30c., X^b. 90c.

Money Maker. No other tomato so quick to ripen and more money-
making for early shipping to distant markets. Foliage silvery and large ;
fruit borne in bunches, red, flattened, slightly irregular in form. An elas-
ticity of character of fruit fit-
ting it for long shipments. Will
do well on light, sandy soil.
I'rices, pkt. 5 cts., ^oz. 15 cts.,
oz. 25 cts., ^Ib. 75 cts.

Turnips.

Culture.- — -In this latitude
Turnips can be sown any month
in the year, the preferable sea-
sons being February and March
for the spring and summer crop,
and August and September for
the fall crop. Sow moderately
thin in rows 18 to 24 inches apart,
and when well up thin out to 3 or
4 inches apart in the row. Like
other root crops, they require a
well-pulverized, fertile soil for
best results.

PRICES, pkt. S cts., oz. 10 cts., 1-4 b.
15 cts., lb. 45 cts.

Early White Flat Dutch
Strap-leaved. Very popular
for market and home use ; grows
quickly ; clear white skin and
flesh ; of mild flavor and excel-
lent quality.

Purple-top Strap- eaved.
The most generally planted va- Acme Tomato.

CATALOGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

Griffin(j's Golden Bui
Ttirnip

riety. It is a quick grower ; the flesh is very fine grained and sweet flavored. The red
top of the bulb, which extends to where it rests in the soil, adds much to the appear-
ance of this popular variety.

Pomeranian White Qlobe. A rough-leaved sort; valuable for both table and stock.

Qriffing's Qolden Ball. Medium size, yellow, early and a good keeper ; quality
very good.

Amber Globe. Green crowned. One of the best and most valuable sorts. Almost
indispensable in many households. It is a vigorous grower, valuable for both table and
cattle feeding ; productive, and a good keeper.

RUTABAGAS.

Culture. — Same as for Turnips.

PRICES,S)ls:t. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 1-4 lb. 20 cts.

Bloomsdale Swede. Purple crowned, golden skinned ; almost globular in form,
and earlier to mature than any other known rutabagas. It is not only the best feeding
Turnip, but the best Turnip for table use during the winter, being of fine texture
and fine flavor.

Seven Top. Especially desirable for greens and salads. This is the hardiest of
all sorts. In the spring it yields abundant foliage, which is excellent for boiling with
cured meats, and is much in demand.

Miscellaneous Field Seed

CORN.

Qriffing's Florida Flint. A product "of our own, which we have succeeded in
perfecting after years of careful selecting from the choicest native Florida Fint Corn.
By carefully selecting the seed each year, carefully cultivating and allowing the blades
to remain on *the stalks until it was thoroughly matured, we have built up a strain
of exceptionally fine Flint Corn, which hardens its kernels early, and before the
weavel-moth attacks it. Large, strong-growing plant, with luxuriant dark green leaves
and large stalk ; produces an average of two ears per stalk, on average pine land,
many stalks having three or four ears Ears very large, with from 14 to 16 rows ; ker-
nels long and slim ; cob very small for such large ears. It is decidedly the best, most
prolific and hardy Corn we have ever seen. Although we have had some very adverse
seasons, we have never known this Corn to fail in making a heavy crop. Prices, pkt. 10
cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., pk. 65 cts., bus. $1.75. Special prices on larger quantities.

Poor=land Corn, On popr land it brings wonderful results, producing fine crops
where many other varieties are an entire failure ; on good land, or when well fertilized,
it yields proportionately better. It is especially adapted for the poor lands of Florida.
Prices, pkt. 10 cts., qt. 25 cts., pk. 75 cts., bus. $2.50.

SEED DEPARTMENT—

Gilbert's White Flint. Very hard Flint Corn ; nice-sized ears, large
kernels and white cob. A splendid sort for meal and grists, or hominy. It
is especially adapted for the poor lands of Florida.
Price, pkt. lo els., qt. 25 cts. , pk. 75 cts. , bus. $2.50.

Mexican June. A variety much used in Mexico
and Southwestern Texas for late planting. Matures a
good crop when planted as late as June and first of July.
A fine white Corn ; good grains and good-sized ears.

Wiiite Kaffir. A distinct type of the Sorghum
family that has proved itself well adapted to the South.
Of stocky growth, from 4 to 5 feet high ; valuable alike
for forage and grain. For forage, plant early and cut
back to the ground every 30 or 40 days until September ;
if allowed to mature, it makes heavy seed-heads, pro-
ducing more bushels of grain per acre than Corn. It
is excellent for poultry, and if planted at intervals of
from two to three weeks, from February to June, it will
produce grain for poultry and young chickens during
the entire summer and fall ; can be cut when dry, cured
and fed during winter. An excellent food for the pro-
duction of eggs, and to an extent takes the place of
wheat, used so much in the North and West. Price,
pkt. 10 cts., lb. 25 cts.

Red Kaffir. Same as above, except in color, and
is hardier. Price, pkt. 10 cts., lb. 25 cts.

MILLET.

, et; • 7 Perle, or Cat=tail. One of the best for green for-

Griffmg s ^ lorida Excellent for all kinds of stock, and especially for

Flint Corn. , t> ■ 1 i_ ^ ii_ ^

n.ilch cows. Price, pkt. 10 cts., lb. 35 cts.

German, or Golden. Price, pkt. 10 cts., lb. 20 cts.
Japan. Price, pkt. 10 cts., lb. 20 cts.

JAPAN BUCKWHEAT.

After years of thorough trial in the South, this is pronounced one of
the most valuable of recent introductions. The kernels, which are twice
as large as the average Buckwheat, are greedily devoured by all kinds of
fowls. Matures in from 6 to 8 weeks, and does well on poor land. Resists
drought and heat, and three crops can be grown in one year by sowing first
crop in February. It is said to furnish excellent food for bees when in
bloom. Price, lb. 25 cts., pk. $1, bus. $3.

SEED OATS, SEED RICE and FIELD PEA SEED, etc., are kept in
stock, in season, for which special prices will be quoted upon application.

FIELD SEEDS

BEGGAR-WEED.

The value of this plant, sometimes called F'lorida Clover (as it well
takes the place of clover in the North), is too well known and has been too
well discussed in the agricultural papers, etc., to need any special recom-
mendation from us. As a land restorer, and for feed, either pasturage or
when cured, it is considered the best. Price, carefully cleaned seed, X'b.
14 cts., lb. 45 cts., 10 lbs. $3. Special prices on larger quantities.

MAMMOTH RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER.

One of the best and most profitable of grains to raise for poultry. The
seed is very oily, and is highly recommended for poultry food. Heads of
this variety often measure 12 inches in diameter. Price, pkt. loc, qt. 30c.

VELVET BEANS.

The Velvet Bean is a nitrogen-gathering
riching poor or worn out lands. Has given
ever tried. Where a crop of Velvet Beans
under in the fall, and followed by a crop of
will be nearly double. This we
have proved in our own crop of
corn this season. Plant early, and
allow vines to remain until fall.
They will quickly cover the en-
tire ground, and before fall will
attain a depth of from 3 to 4 feet.
We have often seen them with 6
inches of leaves on the ground
under the vines, that had fallen
off. Price, pkt. 10 cts., qt. 35
cts., pk. 60 cts., bus. $1.65

SPANISH PEANUTS.

The best variety for the
Lower South. Smaller in size
than the Virginia, but richer in
flavor and a heavier cropper. A
good crop for the field and valu-
able for fattening hogs in fall and
winter, by pasturing them on the
patch where they can root them
up. They are plump, well filled
and desirable for home use.
Price, pkt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts.,
pk. 75 cts., bus. $2.

plant, and is excellent for en-
the best of satisfaction wher-
has been grown and plowed
corn the next season, the yield

Poultry Department

N COMING before the public with the choice line of Fancy Poultry we have, we [feel that this branch of our business will fill a long-felt want for a
first-class, complete Fancy Poultry establishment in this section.

It has been almost impossible for people in the extreme South to buy strictly high grade stock, and eggs for setting, without sending to the North
for them, making them, with expressage added, very expensive. This we have found out in equipping ourselves with the foundation stock for our
breeding-pens, for every breed we have, in order to get strictly first-class, high-scoring stock, we were obliged to buy in the North at high prices and
pay heavy expressage to get our stock here.
There is no place in the country where Poultry thrives as well or can be so cheaply raised as in the South, and in our warm climate, where they can be on
the range the year round, and need little protection from the cold, the cost of raising is reduced fully one-half to what it is in the frozen North, and good Poultry

and eggs are always in demand and bring the highest prices in our southern cities.

The stock that we list is raised by us at our Nursery and Farm, at Macclenny, Fla., the young stock have an
unlimited range, and the foundation stock from which it was raised was the best we could buy. In every case
cocks and hens were obtained from different sources, and in most breeds we have had two or more pens of separate,
strains, so we can supply cocks and hens of no relation to our patrons'. Our equipment and system of breeding is
fully up to the standard, and our stock will be found as represented.

BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. The great American breed. The people's favorite and the most practical
all-purpose fowl of the times. Good layers, good sit-
ters, good mothers, and good table fowls. Our stock
of Barred Plymouth Rocks is very fine and carefully
bred. Price, per trio, $6 ; single birds, cocks $2.50,
pullets $2 ; eggs, $2.50 per sitting of 13.

WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. They resemble
the Barred Plymouth Rocks in every respect except in
color, which is a nice, pure white ; indeed a handsome
breed. They lay a good-sized egg and a goodly num-
ber of them. Price, per trio, $6 ; single birds, cocks
$2.50, pullets $2 ; eggs, $2.50 per sitting of 13.

WHITE WYANDOTTES. For beauty, style,
fine form and appearance, few fowls equal the White
Wyandotte. Plumage pure white, with legs, skin and
beak a rich yellow. Good layers, fine mothers, and
excellent for the table. This breed, or crosses with it,
are among the best for broilers. Price, per trio, $6 ;
single birds, cocks $2.50, pullets $2 ; eggs, $2.50 per sit-
ting of 13.

GOLDEN WYANDOTTES. A new and popular
breed. In color they are rich golden bay, laced with black. As a general-purpose fowl they rank
with the White Wyandotte. Price, per trio $6 ; single birds, cocks $2.50, pullets $2 ; eggs, $2.50 per
sitting of 13.

BROWN LEGHORNS (Single-combed). Our strain'of Brown Leghorns''are large in size,
fine in form and well colored. Excellent layers, having scored the highest record per hen of any
breed we have; non-silters. Chicks are easily raised, hardy and healthy. Price, per trio $5;
single birds, cocks $2.25, pullets $1.75 ; eggs, $2.25 per sitting of 13.

WHITE LEGHORNS (Single-combed). A handsome fowl with snow-white plumage and
yellow legs, beak and skin. Wonderful egg producers ; non-sitters— their business seems to be to White Wyandottes.

Barred Plymouth Rocks.

POULTRY DEPARTMENT

BLACK MINORCAS. A very popular breed in the South. Pure black, with greenish luster, large red
combs and wattles, and white ear-lobes, which make them a very attractive fowl. Excellent layers; eggs
very large. Chicks hardy and easily grown. Price, per trio $6 ; single birds, cocks $2.50, pullets $2 ; eggs, $2
per sitting of 13.

AMERICAN DOMINIQUES. The oldest of
all the American breeds ; are now becoming very
popular with most breeders. In appearance
they resemble the Barred Plymouth Rocks, but
are double rose-combed. Good layers of nice,
large-sized brown eggs. They have every quality
for a good general-purpose fowl. Price, per trio
single birds, cocks $4, pullets $3 ; eggs, $3.50
per sitting of 13.

HOUDANS. The standard French breed.
An unique yet handsome fowl, with large crest on
the head. Good layers ; non-sitters. A hardy,
healthy breed. Price, per trio $6 ; single birds,
cocks $2.50, pullets $2; eggs, $2.50 per sitting
of 13.

For Incubators, Brooders
and Poultry Supplies)
see page 64.

Smgle-combed Brown Leghorns.

lay. Hardy, and are quick to mature. Price, per trio $5 ; single birds, cocks
I2.25, pullets $1.75 ; eggs, $2.25 per sitting of 13.

BUFF LEGHORNS. A favorite breed with many. Lays a large number
of good-sized eggs. One breeder in Florida said that with proper food he
could make them lay themselves to death in two years. A pretty fowl. Price,
per trio J6 ; single birds, cocks $2.50, pullets $2 ; eggs, $2.50 per sitting of 13.

LIGHT BRAHMAS. The largest of all breeds. Are well contented m
small enclosures, therefore easy to keep in cities and towns. Good layers :
quiet and gentle in disposition. Eggs of a rich brown color ; large in size.
Price, per trio, $7; single birds, cocks ^3.50, pullets $3; eggs, $3 per sitting of 13.

BUFF COCHINS. An unique, yet beautiful, fowl. Bright buff color:

legs heavily feathered ; good layers,
breed is very fine. Price, per trio
eggs, ?3 per sitting of 13.

A favorite with many. Our stock of this
7 ; single birds, cocks $3-50, pullets

BLACK LANGSHANS. One

Large-sized ; glossy black plumage
good sitters and good mothers. Price, per trio $7 ;
pullets $3 ; eggs, I3 per sitting of 13.

of the latest introductions from Asia,
a handsome bird. Fairly good layers,
single birds, cocks $3.50,

' Black Minorcas.

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SILVER-SPANCLED HAMBURCS. These are the most beautiful fowls we have out of over
20 breeds. No one can pass a flock of them without a glance of admiration. Good layers. Chicks
are healthy and mature early. Pullets have been known to commence laying at 4 months old.
Price, per trio $7 ; single birds, cocks $3.50, pullets $2.50 ; eggs, $3 per sitting of 13.

COLORED DORKINS. A prominent English breed. Large-sized, fairly good layers, very
domestic ; good for table purposes. Mature early. A great favorite with some breeders. Price,
per trio ^6 ; single birds, cocks $2.50, pullets $2 ; eggs,
$2 50 per sitting of 13-

CORNISH INDIAN CAME. As a table fowl the
Cornish Indian Game is unsurpassed. Rich yellow legs
and skin ; full brea.:.t. Fairly good layers. The hens
make the best and kindest of mothers. A good practical
breed for the farm. Price, per trioSS ; single birds, cocks
$4, pullets $3 ; eggs, $3 per sitting of 13.

BLACK - BREASTED RED CAME. The game
bird is a favorite with everyone. The Black-breasted Red
stands at the head of the game family. Good layers,
large fowls, and excellent for table purposes. Good pit-
ting stock, if desired for that purpose. Our stock is from
the best strains in the country. Price, per trio $8 ; single
birds, cocks $4, pullets $3 ; eggs, $3 50 per sitting of 13.

PIT CAMEi Medium-sized birds; excellent layers.
The chicks are hardy and easily raised. Unequalled for
pitting ; will win or die trying. Price, per trio $7 ; single
birds, cocks

fine plumage.
Price, eggs, $;

Honda-US.

IMPERIAL PEKIN DUCKS. The most popular
and extensively raised of all Ducks. Rich white plumage ;
large-sized ; quick growth, we having raised 10 weeks old
ducklings this season that weighed 6 pounds each. Hardy
and easily raised, good layers, fine for table purposes, and
profitable as a market fowl. t)o not require water, except
for drinking. Everyone should have a flock of these
beautiful fowls. Price, per trio $6 ; single birds, drakes
$2 50, ducks $2 ; eggs, $2 per sitting of 11.

BRONZE TURKEYS. The Bronze are, without'
question, the most popular breed of Turkeys. They are
hardy, attain great size, and their rich yellow skin makes
them present a most attractive appearance dressed. They
are preeminently at the head as a market Turkey. We
can furnish eggs from fine stock of remarkable size and
They have unlimited farm range, which insures healthy .stock and fertile eggs,
for II, $5 for 20.

A FAIR HATCH.

Cornish Indian Game.

We test eggs from all our yards early in the season, and it is our intention to send out none but
fresh, fertile eggs, that hatch well with us, and should with our customers ; but if, under favorable
circumstances, you fail to get at least six chicks from a sitting, we will duplicate the order at
half price.

ECCS FOR INCUBATORS, a matter of correspondence.

POULTRY DEPARTMENT

Imperial Pekin Ducks.

top of the feeding part can be the same length as end pieces,
hen 4 feet long and 12 inches wide and high, with no bottom,

one end, ready to put a little litter in, and set the hen. Once each day, about 11 o'clock, raise the
slide and allow the hen to go out into the feeding run, eat, drink and dust herself in dry dust, which
should be provided, and after an hour or so, when she has returned to the nest, close the slide.

We always make it a practice to put them off the nest, if they do not go of their own accord
when the slide is opened, and if there is any broken eggs or filth in the nest, clean it out and wash
off the sound eggs with warm water. When the hen is set, and a few days before due to hatch,
dust her thoroughly with some good insect powder ; this will generally prevent lice from ever get-
ting a start on the chickens.

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2 rMllwl rUULI nl rMTOi stock, you get more eggs and a better price for your poultry. S

Bear in mind when you purchase a sitting of eggs for hatching, it is not the 13 eggs that you
are paying for, but the stock thev are expected to produce. A sitting of eggs that will produce
choice, high-scoring stock, even if but few of them, is worth many dozen from inferior or mongrel
stock.

Never order eggs until you have a hen that has been sitting long enough to let you know she

means business, as it will not pay to let her break a lot of expensive eggs, or desert the nest after
sitting on them for a few days. The nest should be on the ground, under a shed or arbor. Ideal
nest boxes can be made by setting up two boards edgewise, about 4 feet long and 12 inches in
width, and 12 inches apart. If only one nest is wanted, nail a 14-inch board, same width, across the
end ; if two nests are wanted, use three 4-foot boards and a 27-inch board across ends ; for three nests,
use four 4-foot boards and a 40-inch board across the ends, and so on for any number of nests wanted.
In one end of the 1 ox thus made, which has no top or bottom, build the nest by nailing a 4-inch
ii-la^^i board across the bottom of the box 12
inches from one end, which makes a
nest 12 inches square and 12 inches
deep. Cover this part with a solid
board, so as to make it dark and dry
in the nest ; have this cover on hinges
(leather ones will do). Cover the re-
mainder of box with slats arranged
so one or two can be raised to allow
you to put in feed and water ; then
arrange a slide, so that the hen can be
fastened on the nest. If several nests
are built together, the slats over the
This done, you have a box for each
with a dark nest 12 inches square in

Brome Turkeys.

If in need of Poultry Supplies of any description not listed in this Catalos:ue, write us for prices.

How to Plant

AND CARE FOR YOUNG
TREES AND ORCHARDS

While we believe the following hints will beluseful to all practical orchardists and horticulturists, they are intended principally for the benefit of oeginners.
The points herein contained are based upon our own experience, and we know them to be reliable.

TIME FOR PLANTING. In this climate vegetation, although inactive in
winter for the formation of leaves and new wood, is never so as to new roots.
A tree transplanted in November or December will by the ensuing spring have
formed sufficient new roots to give it a firm hold in the ground, and it will
grow rapidly when active vegetation commences ; hence it is advisable to plant
as early as practicable, but planting may be done successfully as late as March.

SELECTION AND PREPARATION OF AN ORCHARD SITE. In
selecting a site for a fruit orchard, the question of drainage outweighs all others.
Do not think you can plant your trees out on some waste land that is too poor
or too wet and sour to grow anything else, and expect good results. The land
that will make the best corn and cotton will make the best orchard. Any land
that will drain readily and not hold water on or near the surface long at a time
may be made suitable by throwing up beds with a plow and setting the trees on
the ridges, leaving the water furrows midway between the rows, running the
same general direction as the slope of the land. New land is better than old
fields, especially for peaches and grapes, but either should be thoroughly broken
and well pulverized. In all cases, keep your eye on the drainage.

CARE OF TREES ON ARRIVAL. If not ready to plant on the day of
arrival, or if you have more than you can plant within a few hours, they should
be at once heeled-in. To do this properly, select a moist, well drained spot,
but avoid soggy or sour land ; dig a trench about i8 inches deep, sloping on
one side ; place the roots in the bottom of the trench, with the tops leaning up
the sloping side ; spread out the trees so that they will not be too thick, then
sift fine dirt well among the roots, and wet down. Now fill the trench to the
level of the ground and pack well with the feet, after which cover with loose
dirt. Trees thus served will keep all winter. If the trees have been delayed
in transit, and are somewhat shriveled, they may be restored by cutting back
and bedding for three or four days in the same manner as seed cane is bedded,
taking care not to have the trees too thick.

NUMBER! OF TREES |OR PLANTS TO THE ACRE.^

Discance apart, ft. No. of trees

17 by 17 150

18 by 18 134

19 by 19 120

20 by 20 108

25 by 25 69

30 by 30 48

35 by 35 35

40 by 40 27

Distance apart, ft. No. of trees

1 by 2 43,560

2 by 2 10,890

3 by 3 4 840

4 by 4 2 722

5 by 5 1,742

6 by 6 1,210

7 by 7 888

8 by 8 680

Distance apart, ft,

9 by 9 ■ ■ .

10 by 10 . . .

11 by II

12 by 12

No. of trees

• ■ • • 537

• • • • 435
. ... 360

■ 302

13 by 13 257

14 by 14 222

15 by 15 193

16 by 16 170

PROPER DISTANCES FOR PLANTING.

Feet each w ay Feet each way

15 to 20 Grapes — Northern varieties , . . . 8 to 10
" Southern, Muscadine . . 18 to 25

Quinces 12 to 15

Figs 12 to 15

Pecans 30 to 40

Medlars 18 to 25

Peaches

Plums 12 to 15

Pears— Le Conte and KiefFer . . , 25 to 30

Oranges — hardy kinds i8 to 20

Japan Persimmons 15 to 20

Apples — standard 18 to 20

Apricots 15 to 20

TRANSPLANTING. The broken or mutilated portions of the roots must
be cut off so as to leave the ends smooth and sound, and the ends of all the
other roots should be pruned. From the ends the new fibrous roots usually
start. Use a sharp knife, and be careful to slope from underside, so the cut
surface will face downward. Thin out the fibrous roots. The ground being
properly prepared, make the holes large enough to admit the roots without
cramping, then place the trees in the hole to the depth that it grew in the nur-
sery, spreading out the roots in their natural position with the hands, placing
the finest and best pulverized dirt obtainable in close contact with every root
and fiber, then with the hoe more dirt could be pulled around the tree and
packed with the feet, pressing at the bottom of the tree so it will stand perpen-
dicular. Should the ground be dry, make a basin of dirt around the tree and
pour in a pail of water, which will be very beneficial. After this is done, place
around the tree some sod, pine straw, wire-grass, or something to act as a mulch
and prevent the surface from drying. This will keep the ground in a moist
condition, and the tree will hardly need any subsequent watering.

PRUNING AT TIME OF PLANTING. One year old peaches, pears,
apples, plums, prunes, apricots, almonds, quinces, Japanese persimmons, mul-
berries, etc., should be trimmed to a straight stem and cut back so as to stand
from 2 to 4 feet high, according to the height that you wish them to head ; 254
to 3 feet is the height preferred by most orchardists. Be very particular to
leave four or five well developed buds at the top of the stem ; this is very im-
portant, and if there is none at the desired height you will have to cut higher
or lower. During the growing season keep all the growth rubbed off below
these top buds, which should be left to form a nice, shapely head.

Texas Umbrellas, pecans and walnuts should not be cut back when trans-
planted. Figs should be cut back to 2 feet ; cut off the mass of fibrous roots
and shorten the laterals to 4 or 5 inches.

SUBSEQUENT PRUNING. Peaches, plums, apricots, persimmons, figs,
mulberries, etc., usually require very little pruning, except to remove strag-
gling branches, chafing limbs and water-sprouts. Pears and apples should be
headed-in early in the spring, before the growth starts, for the first two or three
years, leaving only about 8 to 12 inches of the previous year's growth, cutting
the outer branches somewhat shorter than the inner ones.

PRUNING GRAPES. Shorten the roots at time of planting to 4 or 5
inches, and the tops to only three buds ; set in the ground, leaving two buds
above the surface, but permit only one of them to grow. The second year cut
this cane back to four buds, and again permit only one to grow. The third
year cut back to 2 14 or 3 feet, and train to a stake or trellis, leaving only
three or four branches grow at the top : each year afterwards cut back, leaving
only three or four buds of the previous year's growth. Muscadines do not
need trimming, and should be trained on an arbor.

FERTILIZING. This is a matter that we leave to the planter, although
we would suggest that he give his trees a liberal amount of some well tested
fertilizer, such as Mapes or other high-grade goods, the first year, which should
be applied after the tree has started growth, say one-half pound to the tree
scattered around to the distance of 3 feet from the tree, and well raked in'

HOW TO PLANT

Then, if the ground is covered with some
good mulching and kept clean, all early bear-
ing fruits, such as peaches, plums, etc , may
be brought to a bearing size and condition at
the end of the first season, after which time
fertilizers containing a large percentage of
potash should be used. All kinds of trees are
greatly benefited by bone meal, ashes and
cotton-seed meal, although care should be
taken that no fertilizer should be used which
has to undergo a heating process in the
ground. Well rotted manure and compost
will greatly benefit trees for years.

CULTIVATION. The first two years
we advocate clean cultivation. After the
second year, the grass may be allowed to
grow after July, and be plowed under in the
fall. This method will turn sufficient humus
into the ground to keep the soil improving.
Where crops are p'anted in the orchard,
they are kept clean until this time The only
crops that we can recommend in orchard
would be cotton and tobacco, or truck-gar-
dening, when lara;e quantities of fertilizers
are used, so that the trees are not robbed.

INSECTS AND REMEDIES.

No plant exists that does not, in some
manner, furnish food for something else,
hence all of our fruits and flowers are sub-
ject to attacks from insects and fungoides.
The remedies here given are necessarily
brief, but if properly and persistently applied
they will, in most cases, prove effective.

Root-knot. In treating on this micro-
scopic insect, AngTiillula, which has been so
disastrous to the peach, fig, mulberry and
Myrobolan plum, and some field crops, we
can suggest no remedy.

In planting trees of the above-named
kinds, we recommend that they be put on
new land as far as possible ; but if obliged
to plant in old land, holes should be dug to
the depth of 3 feet, the soil for 18 inches
from the surface being thrown on one side,
the remainder on the other, then the top soil
put in the bottom and the tree planted at the
proper depth in the soil thrown from the bot-
tom of the hole, well mixed with ashes, not
allowing the roots to come in contact with
the surface soil ; then the surface soil should

(1) Bose,l,{2) Pear, (3) Peach, (4) Citrus, (0) Plum, (6) Fig.

The^above illustrates the genera! appearance and characteristics of trees as they are received from our nursery, and
manner in which both the tops and roots of the several classes of trees should be pruned before planting.

CATALCGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

be hoed back for some distance from the trees, and wire-grass, turf or leaf-mold put in its
place. Trees thus planted will do well. When practicable, we would advise planting in
new land, as in new land there is no danger from this insect. The insect increases won-
derfully in land planted to cow peas or sweet potatoes, and these crops should not be planted
among this class of trees.

Borer. This small white grub attacks trees at the crown. Their presence may be known
by the gummy juice oozing out near the ground. Dig them out with a sharp knife, and
remove all dead bark. As a preventive of further depredations, apply twice a year a quart
of unleached ashes around the tree, or wash the tree with lye below the branches down as
low as the wound extends. This is good for the tree, whether there is anything the matter
with it or not.

Curculio. This is a small, grayish brown beetle,[that stings the plum and other stone
fruits from the time they are formed until they are nearly grown. The beetle lays its egg in
the puncture, and this egg hatches into a small white grub that destroys the fruit. The most
effective remedy known is to jar the tree with a padded mallet, after spreading a sheet under
the tree to catch the beetles and affected fruit, which should be burned. Do this early in the
morning, every two or thn e days until ihc- fruit is half-grown. A spraying with Paris Green

or London Purple is considered effec-

tive by many. This should be done
once a week. A plan we practice is
to keep hogs or poultry in the orchard ;
they eat the wormy fruit as it falls

Caterpillars. These are some-
times quite destructive if left alone,
but by diligently removing the nests
as fast as they appear serious dam-
age can be prevented.

Plant Lice. Spray with tobacco solution or kerosene emulsion
Grape Mildew. Spray with Bordeaux mixture.

SOLUTIONS.

Peach free SO months from planting.

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Peach tree one year from plantinij . ^

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Tobacco Water. One pound of tobacco boiled in 3 gallons of water. j- , j •

London Purple or Paris Green Solution. One pound of London Purple or Pans Green dissolved m
200 gallons of water. Add i gallon of lime water. , c , ■

Bordeaux Mixture. One pound of sulphate of copper dissolved in i gallon of hot water ; in another
vessel slake one pound of rock lime in 6 quarts of cold water ; when cool, pour in the copper solution and
strain. Add > gallons of water before using.

Kerosene Emulsion. Four pounds of whale-oil soap dissolved in i gallon of boiling water ; add to this
while hot, 2 gallons of kerosene ; churn violently with a spray pump or garden syringe until the mass
becomes the consistency of butter. Add 30 gallons of water before using. , , , , ,

Lime, Sulphur and Salt Solution. Twenty-five pounds fresh lime, 20 pounds sulphur and 15 pounds
salt. Take the entire lot of sulphur and 10 pounds of the lime and boil in 20 gallons of water for an hour,
or until the sulphur is dissolved, then add the remainder of the lime and salt. Add enough water to make
in all 60 gallons ; strain, and spray while warm or hot. Luther Burbank says of this wash : It is best
of all for scale, and cheapest. Nothing else has been anything like as effective as this wash in Calitornia

Kerosene Mixture. This is made by the use of the Weed Kerosene Spray Pump, made especially tor
this purpose.

MAKE FRIENDS

Of your trees. Live in yourlorchard. Watch, love and nurse your trees. Then they will smile on you,
and even blush when you look at them, and bow down to you and say, " Come and lift from us this hur-
den of fruit ; it is all yours— yours for the kind treatment you have given us."

SEASONABLE HINTS ™ '"'Z'?o'Z'/yMr.~

In this Calendar of Seasonable Hints our aim is simply to remind the Orchardist, Gardener and Poultryman, suggesting what should be done if the sur-
rounding circumstances are favorable — thus, for instance, in our variable climate, seeds indicated to be planted and work to be done in January could not apply
alike to South Florida and South Carolina. While in most cases the suggestions will apply for the entire Lower South, for which they are intended, yet we do
not want the reader to hold us responsible in case of his doing the work out of season, and before danger from frost, etc., is past.

For the best varieties of vegetables to plant in the various seasons, we refer you to the Descriptive Department, in which the character of each is described.

JANUARY.

Orchard and Grove. Plow and harrow the peach orchard, remove all grass
and weeds from around the trees and fences that would harbor insects and dis-
ease. Spray peach and plum trees with Bordeaux mi.xture to prevent brown
rot. If any scale is found in the orchard, spray the affected trees and those
near them witli Whale Oil Soap Solution, Kerosene Emulsion, or Lime and Salt
Solution, made as per the formulas found in Notes on Insects and Remedies,
or with a Weed Kerosene Sprayer, using 25 percent of oil. Keep the dirt well
banked up around the orange trees and buds to protect them from frost. Trim
the peach, plum, pear and other orchards, as per the instructions given in the
notes on subsequent pruning. If you have not planted your new orchards and
vineyards, select and order the trees at once. Orders are being booked in large
numbers at the nursery during this month, and if you delay you may not be
able to get what you want in both sizes and varieties. Planting trees and vines
will be successful if the work is carefully done during this and next month.

Garden and Field. Sow sparingly and at intervals, beets, radishes, turnips,
rutabagas, for spring crop, and mustard for greens. Plant snap beans and
garden peas. Frost may destroy some of these, but if planted at intervals,
others will follow. Prepare coldframes and plant cabbage, lettuce, endive,
kale, cauliflower, and collards for spring crops ; also plant in hotbeds or in
boxes, where they can be protected from the frosts, egg-plants, tomatoes and
peppers. Transplant onions from the seed-bed. For best varieties, see Seed
Descriptive List. Clear up the fields, and around the fences, and get ready
for planting regular crops in February and March. Sow spring oats.

Poultry. Hens should be doing good laying by this season. Feed egg-
producing food as recommended for December. Be sure to have plenty of
cracked shell before the hens at all times to avoid soft-shelled eggs. Set every
hen that wants to sit at this season. Early chicks are more easily raised, and
make larger, better fowls. Keep chicken houses and yard clean, and put in
fresh nests once each month with lime, and insect powder dusted in the straw
to prevent mites and lice. Dust the sitting hens with lice powder ("Death
to Lice " is good) before the little chicks are hatched.

FEBRUARY.

Orchard and Grove. If your new orchards, groves or vineyards, are not
yet planted, order the trees at once. March is too late to plant for best results.
In transplanting, do the work carefully, and if the ground is not moist, water
the trees and plants well when setting them out. Fertilize the bearing-peach

orchard liberally with a fertilizer containing a large per cent of potash, replace
the dirt around the trees that was removed to dig borers early in the season.
Keep the. earth well banked up around the orange trees and buds. Do not
plow the grove. This is the most dangerous month for frost, and every pre-
caution should be taken to prevent new growth.

Garden and Field. February is one of the busiest months in the garden.
Sow at intervals, for continuous crops, radishes, mustard, spinach and cress.
Plant regular crops of garden peas, wax and snap beans, squashes, canta-
loupes, melons, sugar corn, turnips, beets, and rutabagas ; finish transplanting
the onions and transplant cabbages, also tomatoes and egg-plants, if danger
from frost is past. Sow more cabbage and other seed of that class in the cold-
frame, and also tomato and egg-plants for later crops. Plant potatoes (Irish)
and prepare the draw bed for the sweet potatoes. Plant cane, and a few acres
of early field corn, the last of the month.

Poultry. The work for February in the poultry yard is much the same as
for January. Special care should be taken to keep the sitting hens well dusted
with "Death to Lice" powder to prevent the lice from getting on the little
chicks when first hatched.

MARCH.

Orchard and Grove. As soon as the danger from frost is past, remove the
earth or banks from around the trees and buds, plow, fertilize and trim the
groves ; keep the peach, plum and pear orchard well cultivated and fertilized,,
especially the young trees. If any brown rot appeared in the orchard the
previous season, spray the trees with Bordeaux mixture, as per formula in In-
sects and Remedies, as soon as the blossoms drop. Mulch the strawberry bed
carefully.

Garden and Field. Plant garden peas, snap and wax beans for interme-
diate crop. Also watermelons, cantaloupes, cucumbers, squashes and sugar
corn ; finish transplanting tomatoes, egg-plants and peppers ; also cabbage,
lettuce, kale, endive, cauliflower, etc. In the field, plant sweet potatoes for
cutting vines from, plant Irish potatoes for second or late crop. Finish plant-
ing corn, using " Griffing's Florida Flint," the best yielding flint corn ever
introduced ; also plant Kaffir corn, millet, the first crop of Japan clover and
velvet beans.

Poultry. The caring for the little chicks is now on hand. Provide the
mothers with good dry coops placed on an elevated spot of ground, so water
cannot stand around it. Feed the little chicks cooked feed three or four times
a day and give fresh water twice a day. Continue feeding the laying fowls as
in December and January. Keep plenty of grit, coarse, ground bone and
cracked oyster shell constantly before them. 5

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APRIL.

Orchard and Grove. Keep the o. cliard and grove carefully cultivated. If
the peaches and plums set too thick, thin them out ; better have a good crop of
fine fruit than an overcrop of small, knotty fruit. If you have a crop of peaches
or plums, and wormy ones drop from the trees, keep them picked up and
burned. If allowed to remain on the ground the worm comes out, goes into
the ground and there forms a curculio beetle to sting more fruit later. Nothing
is better to keep the worms in a peach or plum orchard down than poultry.
They eat the fruit as it drops, and thus destroy the worms. If the small, wormy
peaches are picked up or destroyed from the start, you will have no serious
trouble from wormy fruit.

Garden and Field. Keep the garden carefully cultivated. Late cabbage,
lettuce, kale, etc., should be transplanted. Sow late crops of beets, turnips,
radishes, spinach and cress. Lettuce may also be sown where expected to
head. Plant late peas, snap and wax beans, and the general crop of pole
beans and okra. Late cucumbers, squash, cantaloupes, melons, etc., sh juld
be planted the last of this mjnth. S jw celery seed in beds for next fall land
winter crops.

Poultry. Care of poultry is much the same as for March. The earlier
chicks should now be quite large and should be fed liberally cooked food at
least twice a day, and dry grain, composed of cracked corn and cracked wheat,
for the third feeding. Keep fine grit or pounded crockery before the young
chicks.

MAY.

Orchard and Grove, There is little to be done in the grove or orchard aside
from cultivating and the picking and gathering of the fruit. If you wish the
best results from peaches shipped, pick them early in the morninj; while they
are cool; sort and pack thsm carefully. If any rotten peaches drop from the
trees, pick them up and burn them, thus preventing Ithe spread of the
fungus that causes the brown rot.

Garden and Field. During this month few vegetables can be sown or
planted with good results aside from summer radishes and southern curled
leaved mustard. Late pole and bush beans can be planted ; also, late crop of
okra. Where potatoes, onions and other early crops have been harvested,
replant with late crop of melons, squashes, pumpkins and Mexican Juan corn.
If the celery has not been planted in April, it should not be neglected this
month. May is usually warm and dry, and the seed sown should have extra
attention and, where possible, shade and water. Plant upland rice, peanuts,
chufas, and commence planting the potato draws ; also, plant a few field peas.

Poultry. It is now too late for setting hens and raising young chicks profit-
au.y. Break up your sitting hens, and do mt encourage egg production.
Feed dry feed, largely corn, and allow fowls to have free range. If you do not
encourage them to lay late in the spring and summer they will commence lay-
ing earlier in the fall. Watch for the lice, fleas and mites on the chicks, this
being one of the worst months for them. Look carefully on the top of the
heads for lice ; if present, grease the heads with lard with a small portion of
oil of pennyroyal mixed with it, or some prepared lice ointment.

JUNE.

Orchard and Grove. Gathering the peaches, plums and pears is the principaj
work in the orchard during June. After the good fruit is off the trees, go
through the orchard and pick off all the fruit that has rotted and is still hanging
on the trees ; also, the rotten and wormy fruit from off the ground, and burn it
to prevent the increase in worms and fungus. Give the bearing orchard a good
thorough cultivation and a liberal fertilizing ; do not cultivate it any more dur-
ing the season. Young orchards should be kept well fertilized and in a high
state of cultivation ; also, the orange grove.

Garden and Field. The general garden and field work is similar to May.
Growing crops, both in the garden and field, need careful cultivation, especially
as grass and weeds grow fast this month. June corn or field peas may be
planted where early crops have been harvested. If you wish to rest the land,
and build it up, plant velvet beans in hills about three feet apart each way so
that they will cover the ground quickly. Prepare the ground from which you
wish to cut your crab-grass hay and sow beggar-weed seed. It is better to
have the hay cutting late in the season and avoid the July and August rainy
seasons. Plant field peas in the corn early in the month. Prepare the land
and plant the sweet potato slips the last of the month.

Poaltry. Work with the pialtry for June isi.-the samj as for May.

JULY.

Orchard and Grove. Keep the youiij; orchard and orange grove well culti-
vated and trimmed. The bearing peach, plum and pear orchard should be
allowed to grow in grass. Be.jgar-weed sowed in these will help to build up the
Ian 1 and make fine hay, if wanted for that purpose. During the rainy season
of July and August is a desirable time to transplant oranges and other citrus
fruits. Place your orders early as possible, as most nurseries are short on trees
s litable for July and August planting. If it does not rain the day the trees are
planted, they should be well watered.

Garden and Fisld. July is a quiet month in the garden and field The late
planted crops should have cultivation, as the grass soon overruns crops at this
season. In the latter part of the month sow cabbages, coliard, tomatoes, egg-
plants, etc , in well-shaded places where they can be easily watered. Radishes
and mustard can also be sown. Avoid plowing and turning up the land to the
scorching sun at this time of the year.

Poultry. The work in the p jultry yard is similar to that of May and June
See that the young stock has plenty of small size grit or pounded crockery be-
fore them at all times. Allow the fowls to have free range, if possible. If it is
necessary to confine the.n, provide plenty of shade in their yards and give them
green stuff to eat.

AUGUST.

Orchard and Grove. Little can be done in the orchard and grove aside from
keeping the yjung orchard and orange grove in a good state of cultivation. If
you have not finished your summer planting of oranges and citrus fruits, it
shjuld be done at once. Septejnber and October are usually dry months and

SEASONABLE HINTS

the trees should become well established before the rainy season is over. Com-
mence to prepare the land for strawberries, which should be planted during
September and October for best results.

Garden and Field. Active work now commences in the garden. For early
fall crop sow turnips, rutabagas, mustard, cress, spinach, beets, carrots, etc. ;
also, lettuce can be sown in drills where expected to head. Cabbage should be
sown, in beds partially shaded from the sun's rays, at intervals of lo days.
Transplant tomatoes for late crop. If the small potatoes from the spring crop
have been saved and kept dry, they may now be bedded, preparatory to plant-
ing. To properly do this, spread them on the ground in partial shade for a
week or lo days, after which pile them up about 2 or 3 inches deep and cover
them about 5^-inch deep with loose, mellow earth and thoroughly wet them down.
As soon as they shown signs of sprouting, take them up and plant the same as
you would plant the spring crop, or according to the instructions for planting
potatoes in the descriptive department. Do not cut these potatoes, as you
would the spring crop, but plant them whole. In this way good crops of fall
potatoes can be raised that will be ready to dig during November, December
and January. Peas and beans for early fall crop can be planted.

Poultry. Nothing can be done in the poultry yard except the same as men-
tioned for July.

SEPTEMBER.

Orchard and Grove. Keep the young orchard and grove in a high state of
cultivation, and if you can afford it fertilize them liberally, especially the
orange grove, so as to keep it growing as late in the season as possible. The
bearing peach, pear and plum orchards are now in grass and beggar-weed, if
the latter was sown in the orchard. If short of hay, and that in the orchard is
large enough to pay to cut, we should advise cutting and saving it. In fact, we
find it pays to give the orchard an extra heavy fertilizing, with the intention of
cuttin? the hay in the fill. Strawberries should be planted during this month
and October.

Qirdau and Field. Mast all of the seed recommended for August planting
can be planted or sown this month, together with a few additions. In the early
part of the month plant wax and snap beans and extra early peas. Plant for
general fall crop, beets, turnips, rutabagas, all kinds of radishes, salsify, lettuce,
cress, endive, kale and mustard. During the latter part of month sow onion
seed in beds. If weather is favorable, and the plants large enough, set out
cabbage and cauliflower; also, tomatoes and eg^-plants Cabbage seed for
late fall and winter crop should be sown. In South Florida, tomato and egg-
plant seed should be sown in beds carefully protected from the sun, preparatory
for the early winter crop.

Poultry. The work of laying the foundation for the next season's breeding
should be commenced. Carefully select the finest fowls in your flocks for the
breeding pens, separating them from the remainder of the flock. Have a cock
for each 15 or 20 hens. Use only one- and two-year-old hens in breeding for
best results. If your cock is not extra good, send and get one. (We always
have fine cocks of most breeds for sale.) A cockerel hatched early in the
season will give splendid results when mated with one- or two-year-old hens.
Feed on soft, cooked food, made up as follows : Greens (mustard is excel-
lent) chopped up fine, boiled until tender and thickened w th cracked corn.

wheat bran and meat and bone meal, using abcut a quart of the latter to each
bushel of feed. Give this to them twice a day ; also, feed them two or three
times a week chopped up meat scraps and cut green bone. Keep grit,
pounded oyster shell and coarse ground bone where they can get it at will.
Young pullets should be fed on a similar diet ; separate them from the
roosters, as you do not want to breed from the pullets ; they will lay just as
well, and the eggs will keep fresh much longer.

OCTOBER.

Orchard and Grove. You can cease cultivating the young orchard, but
continue to keep the orange groves, both young and old, in a high state of cul-
tivation, to induce them to grow as late in the fall as possible ; thus the trees
will be in the healthiest possible condition when they harden up the growth for
the winter, and will withstand without injury a greater degree of cold than the
trees that were neglected and prevented from growing late in the season. The
former will seldom show any signs of growth until late in the season, while the
latter will force a sickly, weakly growth at every few days of warm weather.
Do not plow the bearing peach, pear or plum orchards before December.
Finish planting the strawberries.

Garden and Field. In South Florida this should be an active month with
the gardener and trucker. He should plant peas, beans, lettuce, and all kinds of
root crops, such as radishes, turnips, rutabagas, beets, carrots, etc. ; also,
transplant tomatoes, egg-plants and cabbages. Cucumbers for early winter
market can also be planted. In North Florida aud the gulf coast section, only
vegetables that will stand some frost should be planted, such as turnips, ruta-
bagas, beets; cabbiges and collards transplanted, and a few early peas and
beans planted, which, if spared, will be a delicacy in December. The vege-
tables planted earlier in the season should have careful attention, and the
growth crowded so they will mature before the early frosts.

Poultry. The breeding fowls having been selected and fed as per our sug-
gestions for September, should now be laying freely, and if you are desirous of
raising broilers for the early market, you should change the character of your
feed from a soft, cooked feed to a dry feed composed of cracked corn, wheat, bar-
ley and oats, fed three times a day. Twice a week give them the soft, cooked
food the same as for September. Have the yard well covered with straw and in
feeding the dry feed scatter it among the straw, which necessitates them scratch-
ing to get it, giving ther". plenty of exercise and working off surplus fat. While
soft, cooked food is excellent for producing eggs, yet a small percentage of them
will be fertile ; with the dry feed the result will be the opposite, fewer eggs,
but a large percentage of fertile ones. As it is not natural for the hens to want
to sit or become broody at this season, it becomes necessary to call in the in-
cubator and brooder. It is cheaper and much less trouble to raise them in the
incubator and brooder at this season than with the hen. (Write for incubator
and brooder circulars.)

NOVEMBER.

Orchard and Grove. This is indeed a quiet month in grove and orchard
all cultivating and plowing should cease, examine theygrove carefully, and if
any scale of any kind is found, treat the trees with either whale oil soap.

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kerosene emulsion, or lime and salt solution, as described in formulas, or
with a Weed kercsene sprayer, using 25 per cent of oil as soon as the leaves are
mostly off. Remove the earth from around the peach and plum trees, and
dig out borers as recommended on page 56. Do not replace dirt until later in
season. During the later part of the month, bank up well around the
bodies of orange trees, especially the young buds, to protect them in case of
freezing weather. If you are going to use any kind of artificial protection,
such as covering the trees, or building fires in the grove, preparations should
be made. If you adopt the fires, be sure that you have plenty of wood on hand ;
it will keep over until next season if you have too much, but if the supply is ex-
hausted just a few hours before the freeze is over, all is lost. You should have
sufficient wood to keep one good fire to each tree for three successive nights,
counting the burning period to be 15 hours each night. You can best experiment
for yourself as to the amount of wood consumed in each fire for the 15 hours.
Count your trees, and you can then make a close estimate on how much you will
need. If this wood is burned up early in the winter, replace it and be prepared
for a later freeze. Keep the strawberries well cultivated and growing. If you
want a few real late berries for home use, plant a small bed during this month.

Garden and Field. In North Florida and along the gulf coa.st, little should
be done in the way of planting vegetables ; keep those already planted carefully
cultivated. Transplant cabbage, collards and kale. In South Florida. Plant
peas, wax and snap beans for midwinter market, transplant egg-plant, tomatoes
and peppers ; also, cabbage, and plant cucumbers for early winter market.
Keep the crops planted early in a high state of cultivation ; this is the best
growing month. Sow egg-plant and tomato seed for midwinter crop. If de-
sired, these can be planted in hills in the open field and then thinned down
to the proper stand.

Poultry. The same general instructions given for October will apply for
November. Good, warm, dry houses should be provided for the hens in winter
if you expect a goodly number of strong, fertile eggs. This is as important in the
South as in the North. The houses should be arranged so they can be easily
ventilated, but so they can be closed tight during damp, cold nights. We will
furnish rough plans and sketches of suitable poultry houses and brooders for
the South, upon application.

DECEMBER.

Orchard and Grove. The work of banking orange trees, and preparations
for artificial protection, as mentioned for November, should be continued. During

the later part of the month, peach, plum and pear orchards can be plowed and
fertilized. Do not plow orange groves, but allow the winter weeds to grow and
consume the moisture. It will help to prevent the trees from starting to grow
during warm periods. Prepare land and order trees for new orchards and
groves This is the best month to transplant all kinds of trees. Order early,,
while the assortment is complete, so that you can secure just what is wanted in
both varieties and sizes.

Garden and Field. While December is an active month in cultivating crops
and vegetables previously planted, yet there is very little to plant. In South
Florida, plant peas and beans for spring crop; also, turnips, radishes, etc.
' Transplant tomatoes and egg-plants ; also, early onions. Sow seed for spring
and summer crops of cabbage. In North Florida and the gulf coast countiy
little can be done except to cultivate the crops and plant a few radishes, tur-
nips, rutabagas, beets and peas, and sow cabbage seed for early spring
crop.

Poultry. Care sKiuld be taken to keep the fowls laying and to have a
good percentage of strcng, fertile eggs for hatching. Feed three times a day on
oats, wheat, barley and cracked corn, or if you have Kaffir corn, it is better
than cracked corn. Twice a week give soft feed, made up, by boiling cut
clover until tender, thickened with equal parts of cracked wheat, cracked
corn and wheat bran, to which is added about one quart bone and meat meal to
each half bushel of cooked feed. It is also advisable to feed condition or
poultry powders once each week, as per directions on packages. Feed freely
of chopped fresh meat scraps and green cut bone. Keep grit, coarse bone
meal and pounded oyster shell always where they can get it. Remember to
have warm, dry houses that can be closed up during cold, damp nights. If you
are raising chickens in incubators and brooders, be sure to follow the directions
that go with the machines.

December closes the season, and if by chance, we have droi ped a hint or a
suggestion of value to those engaged in orchard, garden or poultry work in the
South, and especially those who have not had the experience we have, or intro-
duced a better method, or a more regular system in the management of your
work, or reminded you of a piece of work that you might have left undone until
too late in the season, we shall be amply compensated for the efforts that we
have made in this line.

In conclusion, we say that all we ask in return is to be remembered when
you are wanting anything in our line ; we hope- to be favored with your
orders.

Supply Department

In this department we list a few useful and practical Implements and Supplies, most of which are not kept in stock by merchants in smaller towns, the demand being too
limited to warrant them carrying a complete and up-to date assortment of these goods. Many implements that are highly advertised, and which are of great value in the North and
West, are practically useless in the So ith, the composition of the soil and the mode of cultivation being entirely different. The Implements and Supplies here listed are mostly the
«ame as are in daily use on our Nurseries and Farms, and that we know to be useful, reliable and of value to the enterprising southern gardener, frtlit-gTOWer and poultryman.

PRICES. The general advance in the price of all manufactured articles make it necessary to make the prices in this department subject to change without notice. We
■will, however, at all times give our patrons the beneBt of the lowest market price on the goods they may order from us. Prices named are for goods F. O. B. Jacksonville, Fla.

In ordering goods from this department, please mention the number under which they are listed.

igg. Success Knapsack Sprayer. The most convenient and best made knap-
sack spraying outfit on the market. Copper tank ; high-grade brass pump, with bronze

valves; thoroughly adjustable and easily taken apart
for cleaning and re-packing when necessary; extra-
broad shoulder straps ; fitted with Bordeaux or Ver-
morel nozzle. A well-made, complete sprayer. $12.

200. The Weed Knapsack Kerosene
Sprayer. Mechanically mixes the oil and water as
pumped, making a perfect emulsion. The operator
can, by turning a pointer on the percentage scale, regu-
late the exact proportion of oil used. The kerosene
tank and attachment can be removed, leaving a com-
plete Success Knapsack Sprayer outfit. Price, com-
plete, $16.

204. Peerless Barrel Sprayer. With me-
chanical aa;itator. The best and most practical barrel
spray outfit on the market. Well made, with all work-
ing parts brass or bronzed. Price, complete, fitted with
i2'A feet of hose, and either Bordeaux or Vermorel
nozzles, iron air-chambers, $13.50; with brass air-
chamber, S17 ; with two 125.^-feet sections of hose,
fitted with nozzles as above, $2 extra.

205. Deming Barrel Sprayer. A practical
sprayer for orchard work. Has mechanical agitator ;
working parts, cylinder and air-chamber brass-lined.

1 .'^ good, cheap barrel-sprayer outfit. Price, complete,
fitted with 12^^ feet of hose and Bordeaux nozzle, $9 ;
two i2H-feet sections of hose and nozzles, $2 extra.

206. Peerless Kerosene Barrel Sprayer.

with large. 5-gallon, copper kerosene tank. Mechani-
cally mixes the kerosene and water as pumped, mak-
ing a perfect emulsion. The kerosene tank can be removed and the agitator that comes
with the outfit attached, and you have a Peerless barrel sprayer like No. 204. Price of
outfit, complete, with i2}4-foot section of hose and either Bordeaux or Vermorel nozzle,
with iron air-chamber, $25 ; the same with brass air-chamber, I28.50; with two 12^-foot
sections of hose and nozzles as above, $2 extra.

iS^Send for catalogue listing a complete line of spray pumps and supplies.

207. Deming Vermorel Nozzle. Throws a finer spray than any other nozzle
in use. 75 cts. ; postage 5 cts. extra.

208. Bordeaux Nozzle. Especially desirable for using where a very fine spray
is not required. Can he degorged by simply turning the cock-handle. Throws a solid
stream or a fan-shaped spray. 75 cts. : postage 5 cts. extra.

The Weed Knapsack Kerosene

Gem Graduating Nozzles.

209. Gem Graduating Nozzle. The most desirable nozzle for garden use.
Throws a solid stream or spray. For %-inch hose, 75 cts., postage 5 cts. extra.

210. Plain Nozzle, solid stream.

5^-inch size, 50 cts.

211. Nozzle with Stop-cock. Throws
solid stream. 65 cts.

212. Garden Hose. J^-inch, 3-ply, fitted
with couplings. 12 cts. per foot.

Prices of other grades and sizes of garden
hose upon application.

l^^Estii7iates and specifications furnished
on complete spraying and irrigating outfits. If
you are contemplating one^ write to us before
placing yotir order elsewhere .

213. Budding Knife. Wostenholm.
Heavy ivory handle. $1 ; postage 3 cts. extra.

214. Budding Knife. Wostenholm.
Light ivory handle. 85c. ; postage 3c. extra.

215. Budding Knife. Wostenholm.
Black handle, with ivory tips. 85 cts.; postage
3 cts. extra.

216. Combination Budding and Prun-
ing Knife. Wostenholm. The best and most
practical knife for the orchardist. $1 50, postage
5 cts. extra.

217. Combination Budding and Prun-
ing Knife. The same as No. 216, but American
manufacture. $1 ; postage 5 cts. extra.

218. Pruning Knife. Wostenholm. Buck-
,,M»«MJWM»wja;i?a]r Like illustration. $1, postage 5c. extra.

«»t<«wiiigjiy^ 219. Pruning Knife. American make. Tike

illustration. Horn handle. 75 cts. ; postage 5c. extra.
220. Pruning Saw. Double-edged. Like

iiaaHBtta

California Prunind Shears.

220. Priming Saiv
illustration. Henry Disston make. 75 cts

To cut on one side only. A strong, serviceable saw

221. Pruning Saw

Disston make. 75 cts.

222.

Cts.

Pruning Shears. California pruners. Like illustration

223. Pruning Shears. Common hand pruners.
black, with brass coil spring. 50 cts.

Henry
9-inch size,
Malleable-iron handle, painted

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PLANET JR. IMPLEMENTS.

224. New No. 4 Seeder, Cultivator, Wheel-hoe and Plow. Especially
adapted to either the family or market-gardener. Sows seed either in drills or drops in
hills from 4 to 24 inches apart ; works accurately. The seeder can be re-
moved, leaving a perfect wheel-hoe, cultivator and plow. Price, }i2 ;
plain, as a drill only, $8,50.

225. Single-wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow. The

very best of the Planet Jr. single-wheel cultivating implements.
Price, $6.00.

226. No. I Combined Seeder, Wheel-
hoe and Plow. Sows in drills only. An excel-
lent tool, and can be used as a cultivator, wheel-hoe
or plow. Price, $10.50.

227. Fertilizer, Pea and Bean Drill.

Sows from 100, to 1,000 pounds to the acre. Also
sows peas, beans and other large seeds in drills
very regularly. Price, $14; opening plow, coverer,
roller and marker, $4 extra.

228. Planet Jr. Horse Hoe. A first-class, strong, light im-
plement. Can be used as a horse hoe for hilling up crops, etc., or as a
cultivator Lever attachment for regulating the depth of cultivating,
also for width of row. Every farmer or gardener should have one of
these. Price, I10.50.

4S-For more complete list and description of Planet Jr.
goods, apply to us for complete Catalogue.

Single-wheel Hoe.

Combined Seeder.

STANDARD AND IMPROVED
FARM IMPLEMENTS.

One of the most popu-

229. Dixie Plow

lar and- best plows for sandy soil. 6-inch cut. Price, $1.75.

230. Chilled Steel Dixie'.PIow. A plow with all the good
points of the Dixie ; stronger made, and chilled steel. Willi outlast
two^or more ordinaryiplows. Price, f2.50.

231. Steel-beam Ranger Plow. With high, steel
beam. Does excellent work everywhere. Will
never clog or choke up in heavy weeds or grass,
or in sticky soil. Price, 7-inch cut, i-horse

size, $11.50; lo-inch cut, me-
dium 2-horse size, $15.

B31. Steel-beam Ranger Plow.

Planet Jr. Horse Hoe.

IF YOU WANT

ments. Tools or Supplies not listed
in this Catalogue write us about it.
We will get them for you at lowest
prices.

232. Sampson Patent Plow Stock. A perfect plow stock, for use with sweeps.
Will run as smooth and steady as any turn plow. Easy to regulate the depth of cultivating
in setting the plow. A boon to farmers and truckers. See illustration. Price, $2.

233. Gant's Fertilizer Distributor. A practical force feed distributor, crush-
ing the lumpB and thoroughly pulverizing the fertilizer. Has a
lever cut-off within easy reach of the operator. Can be regulated
to sow from 50 to 1,000 pounds to the acre. Works perfectly and

'■^^ accurately. Saves both time and fertilizer. Price, $6.

Empire Com Brill.

Saves labor and seed, and

Samson Patent Plow Stock.

234. Empire Corn
Drill. One-horse corn drill.
Plants in hills from 8 to 36
inches apart. Opens, drops
and covers at the same time.

One man and a horse can plant from 10 to 12 acres per day
insures a perfect stand. Price, $14.00.

235. Clark's Cu.taway Harrow. Cuts stalks, sod, roots, weeds, grass, pea and
bean vines, and mixes them in the ground. E.xcellent for reducing and pulverizing new
and rough land. Price, A 5, size $21 ; A 6 size, $24.

Apply for Catalogue listing different styles and sizes of Cutaway Harrows.

236. Smoothing and Leveling Harrow. With this tool every field can be
made as smooth as a floor, and soil pulverized fine enough for a flower bed. Every gar-
dener should have one. Price, i-horse size, $11 ; 2-horse size, $14.

237. Special Nursery Hoe. The shape of this hoe makes it especially desira-
ble for working around small plants and trees. Price, 50 cts.

Clark's Cutaway Harrow

Land Leveling Harrto.

SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

338. Heavy Plantation Hoes. Prices, 40 cts.,
50 cts , 60 cts. and 75 cts. each, according to the style and
size.

a3g Steel Garden Rake. Like illustration.
Price, 50 cts.

240. Potato Rakes. Six

tines. Extra good quality. Price,
60 cts.

Steel Oarden Make.

341. Ross Feed Cutter.

Especially desirable for cutting

feed for poultry and stock. Cuts from to i inch lengths. See illustration. Price, $12.

343. Lever Feed Cutter. A good cutter where small amount of cut feed is re-
quired. Price, 55.

343. Buckeye Chain-gear Mowing IVIachine. A simple, strong and durable
mower. Price, i-horse size, $45 ; 2-horse size, $jo.

244. Lawn Mower, Imperial High-wheeled. The best and lightest running
mower on the market. Price, 14-inch cut, $10 ; 16-inch cut, |ii ; 18-inch cut, $12.

245. Scythe Snathes. Price, 75 cts.

346. Scythes. Price, $1.

347. Wooden Hay Rakes. Price, 25 cts.

If you are thinking oj
purchasing a Mower, send for
special Mower Catalogue .

Buckeye Oliain-gear Mowing Machine.

^48. Acme Rliietev and Itivets.

248. Acme Riveter, Is your har-
ness weak or broken? If so, order an
Acme Riveter and mend it yourself "A
stitch in time saves nine." It saves har-
nes bills and prevents accidents. Price
for riveter and box of assorted rivets, |i ■"5.

If in need of Farm, Garden or Orchard ^
Implements not listed or carried in stock
by your local merchant .write and explain to us what you desire, and, if possible, we
will secure it for you at lowest pi-ice.

Incubators^ Brooders and Poultry
Supplies

r. . THE PRAIRIE STATE . . .
INCUBATORS AND BROODERS

If you are going into the poultry business, raising either broilers, fancy
poultry or ducks, our advice to you is to start right. You cannot raise fancy
chickens from scrub stock, neither can you raise good chicks and ducks in
poor incubators and brooders. We fully recommend and handle e.\clusively
the Prairie State Incubators and Brooders, knowing them to be as represented,
and reliable. There is no risk, and no possibility of your making a mistake if
you select a Prairie State. It has been thoroughly and practically demon-
strated that they are the greatest machines ever produced, and are especially
adapted to southern incubation. They are hot-air machines, and the ventilation
is so arranged as to have complete control over the moisture, enabling you to
control the size of the air-cell in the egg.

Guarantee. Each and every machine is guaranteed to be self-regulating,
'fand to hatch every egg that is possible to be hatched. And, upon receipt, if the
machine is not found as represented, it may be returned, and money will be
refunded.

Xhere is money, labor and time saved by using: modern Xools and Agfricultural Implements.

CATALOGUE OF THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY

Claims for the Prairie State Incubators:

First. They have been awarded 310 first premiums in incubator contests.
Never having suffered defeat.

Second. After careful tests, the United States government has adapted
and uses the Prairie State at the Agricultural Experiment Farm, at Washington.

Third, These machines are used
exclusively by many of the largest
and most successful poultry and
duck raisers in the world.

Fourth. The Prairie State has
the best regulator ever placed in
an incubator. The temperature is
taken off the under part of the eggs
as well as the top, hence we are
able to control the heat within a
fraction of a degree, irrespective of
sudden changes in outside tem-
perature.

Fifth. The new system of ven-
tilation is pronounced by all who
have seen it to be the most perfect
used in any make of incubators.

The " Baby" Prairie State In-
cubator. A single case machine,
built to fill the demand for a reli-
able low price (not cheap) machine
f.)r small numbers of eggs. These
machines have the same regulator,
heating and ventilating system as
the Standard Prairie State. It has
been thoroughl)' tested, and is
placed upon the market fully guar-
anteed.

Prairie State Jncirhator.

PRICE:

Baby Incubator No. i, capacity 50 eggs, shipping weight 45 lbs |8 00

Baby Incubator No. 2, capacity 100 eggs, shipping weight 70" lbs 13 00

Style "A" Prairie State Incubator. This is the standard Prairie State
Incubator on which neither pains or expense is spared to make it the best in
the world. Complete in every respect, having a large, deep egg chamber, and
provided with nursery underneath the tray. It is unnecessary to open the door
until the hatch is over. This nursery is a great improvement. The chicks, as
soon as they dry off and commence running around, fall through the opening
into the nursery below, and thus become better hardened to the temperature of
rthe brooder before being transferred.

PRICE :

Style "A" Incubator No. i, capacity 150 eggs, shipping weight 170 lbs. . . . $25 00
Style "A" Incubator No. 2, capacity 210 eggs, shipping weight 215 lbs. ... 30 00
Style "A" Incubator No. 3, capacity 300 eggs, shipping weight 260 lbs. . . . 37 50

Style " B" Prairie State Incubator. This style is built to meet the de-
mand of many who do not care to purchase a machine costing as much as style
"A". The difference in this machine and style ''A" is that the egg chamber is
not quite as deep, the nursery attachment is left off, and the moulding and the
finish of the machine is not quite as fine. The machines are complete, and will
give equally as good results as any machines on the market.

PRICE :

Styfe "B" Incubator No. 1, capacity 150 eggs, weight, crated, 150 lbs. . . . $18 00

Style "B" Incubator No. 2, capacity 210 eggs, weight, crated, 19s lbs. ... 2600

Style "B" Incubator No. 3, capacity 3C0 eggs, weight, crated, 240 lbs. ... 3000

The Prairie State Special Duck Incubator. Two-hundred-egg-size;
weight, crated, 260 lbs. Price, $38.

The Prairie State Inside Nursery Brooder. This brooder is built to sup-
ply the demand for a low-priced, safe, practical and reliable brooder for chicks
just from the incubator. Although low in price, it is by no means a cheap
brooder.

PRICE:

No. I Brooder, capacity 80 chicks, weight, crated, 60 lbs $9 00

No. 2 Brooder, capacity 125 chicks, weight, crated, 85 lbs 11 00

Prairie State Outdoor Brooder. Hot air and top heal:. Is rain, rat, wind
and storm-proof. The roof is removable, the entire brooder can be lifted off
the floor and the hover removed, thus admitting of easy cleaning. The corners
are put together like the joints of an ordinary bedstead, and can easily be taken
entirely to pieces and put together again in a few minutes. The arrangement for
heating and ventilating is perfect.

PRICE:

No. I Brooder, capacity 100 chicks, shipping weight 125 lbs $15 00

No. 2 Brooder, capacity 150 chicks, shipping weight 185 lbs 20 00

Apply for circular illustrating and describing the different sizes and styles
of incubators and brooders. Also listing iucubator aud poultry supplies.

GENERAL POULTRY SUPPLIES.

Wire Poultry Netting. Made from the best galvanized wire.

2-inch mesh, 25 inches wide per yard, $0 08

2-inch " 48 " " '| 15

2-inch " 72 " " " 20

Prices on different size mesh and width, poultry netting, upon
application.

Crushed Oyster Shell ' per loo-lb. sack, 85

Crushed Milford Gravel " " i 25

" " " per 50-lb. sack, 75

Cracked Bone " " i 20

Meat and Bone Meal " " i 15

Linseed Meal per loo-lb. sack, i 75

Kaffir Corn " " i 50

Barley, Cracked Corn, Chicken Wheat, Ordinary; Chicken Wheat,
Choice; Choice Clover Hay. Prices of these articles quoted upon application.

If in need of poultry supplies not here listed, send us a list of your wants and
we will secure them for you if possible, at the lowest market price.

Terms, Conditions of Sales, Etc.

OUR NURSERIES, FARM AND TEST GROUNDS.— Our Nurseries,
Farm and Test Grounds are on the Pomona plantation at Macclenny, Fla.,
where we have numerous advantages to be found in few locations. Our
packing houses, test grounds and nurseries are equipped with all modern
conveniences to enable us to handle orders quickly and carefully, having
a telephone at the packing house office, a complete system of water-works,
etc. All the work connected with the growing and testing of our nursery
stock, plants and seeds, and the breeding of our poultry, is done in the
most careful manner by skilled and experienced labor.

FREIGHT PREPAID.— All orders for nursery stock, plants or seeds
amounting to over $5, at the prices named in this list, and which are accom-
panied with the full amount of the order in cash, will be shipped, prepaid,
to any established shipping point on railroad or river in Florida, Georgia,
South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.

EXPRESS SHIPMENTS are in many ways more satisfactory than
freight, but more e.\pensive. All patrons ordering over ,^5 worth of trees,
plants or seeds, at prices named in this list, who desire their goods shipped
by express to points in Florida, Georgia or Alabama, add 5 per cent to the
amount of your order, and we will, when practicable, send the goods by
express, prepaid. . To points in South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana and
Texas, add 10 per cent to the amount of order.

SEEDS BY MAIL, POSTPAID. — The prices named in this list for
seeds in packets, ounces, quarter-pounds and pounds, also pints and quarts,
are for the goods by mail, postpaid. We reserve the right, however, where
it is cheapest to do so, to send the goods by express, prepaid. Prices for
seeds in larger quantities than pounds or quarts, are for the goods f. o. b.
Jacksonville, Fla., unless order amounts to $5 or over, when we will ship
by freight prepaid. (See Freight Prepaid and Express Shipment clauses.)

POULTRY AND EGGS. Poultry and eggs are carefully packed and
delivered to the express company at Macclenny or Jacksonville, Fla., at the
prices named in this list. We do not prepay express charges on poultry and
eggs.

TERMS, CASH WITH ORDER, if for immediate shipment. On or-
ders booked in advance, 25 per cent down at time of placing order, to
insure us reserving goods ; balance at time of ordering goods shipped.

NO CHARGE FOR PACKING OR PACKAGES.— Our packing and ship-
ping is done in the most careful manner, in neat boxes, bales or packages,
for which no additional charge is made.

GUARANTEE — Everything shipped out by us is guaranteed to be
strictly healthy, carefully selected or graded, well rooted, true to name, and
properly packed, and we hold ourselves liable under this guarantee to refund
original price received, or replace stock in case of default, but no more.
All claims for damages or deficiencies must be made inside of five days
from receipt of goods.

All our seeds are carefully tested, both as to vitality and purity, and
every care is exercised in filling orders; but in no case .do we guarantee
good crops, as this depends upon the elements and natural causes which are
beyond human control.

SUBSTITUTION. — When out of varieties or sizes ordered we substitute,
unless instructed to the contrary, always giving the purchaser the benefit of
our best judgment-in so doing. In all-cases we will cheerfully refund the
money instead of substituting, if so requested.

APPLICATION OF PRICES.— Five, 50 and 500 trees or plants of one
class at ten, hundred and thousand rates, respectively, purchaser's selection
from one fruit, or class of plants, having a common price. For instance,
50 or more peaches, having the same common price, in one or more varie-
ties, would come at hundred rates.

WE MAKE MISTAKES. — Notwithstanding the fact that we have our
system of handling orders almost perfect, yet mistakes will occur. The sin
is not in making the mistake, but in refusing to correct it. One of our mot-
toes is: "To Please Each Customer." One pleased customer is worth a
thousand that are not satisfied, and who feel that they have not gotten value
received for their money.

If, on unpacking the goods, you find any mistakes or indications of care-
less packing, you will confer a favor on us by returning the packer's card
attached to the goods, and reporting in detail any error or apparent care-
lessness of the packers. The matter will have our immediate and careful
attention, and we shall use our best endeavors to adjust it to your entire
satisfaction.

THE GRIFFING BROTHERS COMPANY, Jacksonville, Fla.

8330C1 OT 1 09
HORACE McFARLAND COMPAN

horticultural printers
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

GENERAL INDEX

Page

Agricultural Implements 61 — 63

Announcement 2nd cover page

How to Plant and Care for Young Trees and Plants . . 54 — 56

Incubators 64

NURSERY DEPARTMENT 4—34

POULTRY DEPARTMENT 50—53

Poultry Supplies 64

Seasonable Hints 57 — 60

SEED DEPARTMENT 35—49

Terms and Conditions 3rd cover page

Why Griffing's Trees, Seeds and Poultry are Best . . . 1 — 3

INDEX TO NURSERY DEPARTMFNT

Page

Almonds 24

Apples 22

Apricots 18

Broad-leaved Evergreens . 28

Conifers . 29

Figs 23

Grapes . . 25

Grape Fruits ... 7
Kumquats 7

Lemons 7

Loquats 26

Mulberries 22

Oranges 4

Peaches 8

Page

Pears 20

Pecans ...... . . 24

Persimmons (Japan) . . 18

Plums 15

Pomegranates 27

Quinces 23

Roses 30

Satsuma Oranges 6

Shrubs and Miscellaneous
Plants and Vines .... 30

Shade Trees 28

Strawberries 17

Walnuts 24

View in our grounds at Pomona, showing packing houses in background

OMONA NURSERIES and

Excelsior Seed and Poultry Farms

^ •S' •S'

The Griffing Brothers Company

,149 main street jacksonville, florida

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