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‘section are noted for their good qualities, and, for 


proportions.” : 

BY oe The: Sante Nickerie: are “among he best 
known’ in the West. “They. cover 300 acres” of 

“ground, the soil being as’ fine as was ever ‘turned — 

by a plow, and are well* adapted to the growing of 


growing of different kinds ‘of stock. 


~ the late Joba Nveave father of Mees M. J. and N, C. Wragg, who. now have charge 
of the business. = . “With “the- splendid railroad facilities enjoyed at Waukee, — 
the fertile soil, the ability of the managers, and the record of the past, there is no~ 
Treason why the Messrs. Wragg should sot increase their business to many times its” 


present proportions. They are doing a great work in improving methods. of - horti-. is me 


culture: and varieties of Spree ee Dhestene Fruit-Grower, St. Joep le Mo. 


“LOCATION. UNEQUALED 


The sgurhoriey suet cere does not too greatly emphasize the Sivaonees of our 
location. This, as the little map will show, is one of the finest that could be chosen 2 


AHE Cental: West ie some oF ‘the Snes nurse- 


* trées. ~ Many additional’ tracts are leased for: oe 


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for a nursery in the whole Northwest, being but a few miles from that great center, pico 


Des Moines, and ‘also at the: Ueiee of the c R. I: & Py the. Gx M. <3 St BP. ee 


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Fine Eee facilities are not the! ‘only advantage given us e “thie igeauda in. 


- the midst of the great Mississippi valley. “Tt also furnishes the best quality of soil: for eat 


producing. healthiest conditions of growth in our stock, which is remarkable for its firm 
~~ texture, solid wood and abundance of the fibrous. roots so necessary to successful ae 
ing. These two marked characteristics of our stock” adapt /it te a very wide - ‘range of - 
" territory, and, together with other strong points which render it far superior to. most ~ 
which we see in the market, enable us to offer the products ‘of the Central Nurseries 
. with entire confidence to Sree in all sections the CORES . ; 


AN EXPERIMENT STATION ON” OUR GROUNDS 


Another great aieiaas enjoyed by our ‘nurseries is “that one bE: ‘the lowa. Experi 
ment Stations is located on our grounds, with our manager, M. J. Wragg, as director. — 


‘The tests of methods, varieties, étc., continually carried on here, throw. much light upon 


our field of work, enabling us_to know. just what to recommend and what to discard. 
This information we endeavor to transmit to our customers “most faithfully. Our 
manager, M. J. Wragg, is also -president of the State, Horticultural Sood and. a 
member. of the State. Board’ of. Agriculture, . aig eed ae ena 


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VERY IMPORTANT.— Always write your Name and Address very plainly; by so doing you will save us much trouble, 
and save the possibility of delay and mistakes in filling your order. All remittances, if practical, should be made by P. O. or 
Express Order or Bank Draft. Wewill not be responsible for money lost if sent inan ordinary letter. Wecannot accept private 
checks unless allowance is made sufficient to cover cost of exchange. One- and two-cent stamps accepted in sums of $1 or less. 


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Co Customers 


OR nearly a quarter of a century the Central Nurseries have main- 
tained their reputation as not only the largest but the best of all 
similar institutions west of the Mississippi. The story of their suc- 
cess is told elsewhere in these pages by the pens of others, this 
being much the more modest way of putting our best foot foremost. 

We are not unmindful of the many friends whose patronage 
and friendship so greatly assisted us. We thank them for favors 
shown us, and assure them, as well as others whom we trust will become our 
patrons, that our stock is better now than ever. Our office has been greatly en- 
larged and our force, both in the office and on the grounds, is better equipped 
for handling a large business. Our branch nursery enables us to grow our stock 
under best conditions, and permits of specializing the work so that its managers 
in a measure become experts in their departments. We shall endeavor to maintain 

a high degree of excellence, both in quality and management of our stock. 


OUR METHODS 


At least three things are indispensable to the planter or purchaser of nursery 
stock: Varieties true to name, healthy, vigorous, well-matured trees or plants, and 
careful, judicious packing, without which all may be lost. 

To the propagation of varieties we give the most careful scrutiny, endeavoring 
by all methods known to protect ourselves from error or imposition, and rejecting 
anything of which we have reason to feel suspicious. By such careful and consistent 
attention, we are warranted in offering our stock as pure and absolutely true to name. 

Our packing and shipping is given careful personal supervision, and to still 
further protect our patrons, as well as ourselves, against loss in this direction, we 
employ the most skilled and competent workmen to assist us. 

Through our system of securing the new varieties that appear to have merit, 
and thoroughly testing before recommending them, we have a good knowledge of 
what varieties are best adapted for this locality. We have, therefore, in the revision 
of this catalogue, dropped out a large number of varieties that have proved worthless, 
and added a number of new ones. If varieties which you wish are not found here, 
we will try to get them for you. 


GUARANTEE OF GENUINENESS 


While the greatest diligence and care to have all trees, etc , true to label will 
be exercised, mistakes may occur, and in such cases, upon proper proof, the trees, 
etc., will be replaced free of charge, or the amount of money paid for them will be 
refunded, and it is mutually understood and agreed to between the purchaser and 
the seller that the guarantee of genuineness shall in no case make the nurseryman 
who sold the trees, etc., liable for any sum greater than that originally paid for the 
trees, etc., that proved untrue, nor for damage. 


SOME GOOD ADVICE 


Send in orders early, particularly if long transportation is necessary. 

Write orders plainly, on enclosed order blank. State definitely varieties, age, size 
and number, whether standard or dwarf, and route by which to ship. 

All orders from unknown parties should be accompanied by cash or reference. 

For loss or damage to goods in transit we are in no case responsible. 


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J. Wragg & Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


If selection of varieties is left to us we will select according to our best judgment 
and long experience. Where varieties are specified we will substitute, for such as 
we may not have, kinds similar and equally good, unless otherwise ordered. 

In case of any mistake on our part immediate notice should be given to us. 


AN INVITATION 


We invite your careful reading of the following pages, and solicit your orders. 
Our best customers are those who know us best. We have nothing to conceal; no 
trade secrets. We gladly show visiting customers all features of interest, and freely 
answer all questions. Realizing that pleased customers are our best advertisements, 
and soliciting your patronage, we are 


Yours for the advancement of horticulture, 


WAUKEE, DALLAS CO., IOWA 


To Planters 


Select thrifty young trees in preference to old or very large ones; the roots are 
more tender and fibrous, they bear transplanting better and are far more apt to live. 
They can also be more easily trimmed and shaped to any desired form, and in the 
course of a few years will usually outstrip the older ones in growth. 

Choose good, rich soil, with sufficient slope to the north or northeast, if con- 
venient. Avoid sandy bottoms or knobs and points. Prepare the soil thoroughly, 
laying off in rows north and south, with the plow, as deeply as possible; it will save 
half the digging. Every 16 to 20 feet in the row dig a hole deep enough to set the 
tree a little deeper than it stood in the nursery, and large enough to admit all the 
roots spread out in their natural position. 

Planting.— Never expose the roots to the sun and wind more than can be helped. 
Cut off broken and bruised roots, and shorten the tops to correspond with the roots. 
Plant the heaviest part of the top toward the southwest, and lean the tree the same 
way at an angle of about 45°. Sift the soil in around the roots carefully, filling in 
all crevices ; when well covered, tramp it down solidly ; if very dry, pour in some water, 
and after it has soaked away fill in the top with loose soil to prevent baking. After 
the trees are nicely started, a mulch of straw or litter will be beneficial. 

Cultivate your young trees and shrubs at least as well as you do your corn, up 
to the first of July, and then let them ripen up for winter. Pumpkin vines make 
an excellent shade for the orchard soil. 

Rows. — Let them be as far apart as your conscience will allow. 

Frozen Stock.—If received in that condition, place in a cool cellar, and do not 
disturb until completely thawed. 


Central Nurseries—Choice Fruits 3 


THE APPLE 


The first fruit, both in importance and general culture, is the Apple. No fruit is 
more in demand, more universally liked, or more generally used. The earlier varieties 
ripen about the last of June, and the later sorts can be kept until that season; it isa 
fruit in perfection the entire year. Make a judicious selection of summer, autumn and 
winter sorts, and a constant succession can be had the whole year. 


Its uses are many and of inestimable value. It has been said that ‘‘fruit is na- 
ture’s own remedy ;’’ it is certainly nature’s own preventive, for the history of explora- 
tion, colonization and war show that many diseases come soon after the supply of a fruit 
or vegetable diet is exhausted. Many diseases are not known to free users of a fruit or 
vegetable diet. There is no farm crop which, on the average, will produce one-fourth 
as much income per acre as will a good Apple orchard. 


We grow over one hundred sorts in our nursery, but advise beginners to plant not 
more than twenty varieties. We havea limited supply of the choicest Russian fruits, 
introduced by Prof. Budd, from whom we obtained the stock, and they may be relied 
on as being strictly genuine. Many of them have proved valuable, and the complaint 
is no longer valid that good fruit cannot be produced in the far north or northwest. 


SUMMER surface; of good quality, with crisp flesh; 
; very early, and for an early apple an unu- 

Astrachan. Medium to large, flattened; | sually good keeper. Very valuable for 
beautifully marbled with crimson, covered | market. June. 


with heavy bloom; hardy; popular, July. 
Benoni. Medium, red-striped; best of AUTUMN 


bearer: blights come Auguee ©” €°°% | _ Dominie (Wells English Red Streak), 
leer) Snaepert (Shareccd's Fa. eerie ve Ene ope yellow ; flesh very 
vorite). Fruit medium size, oblong, indis- CPBHES, COSKer te eee Pine 
tinctly ribbed ; skin whitish, splashed and f : 
mottled with light and dark crimson; flesh Fameuse, or Snow. Medium, striped 
white, tender, juicy, with a mild subacid and blotched with red; flesh remarkably 
flavor. A pleasant fruit, esteemed for the white, very tender and juicy ; good bearer. 
eed to thintesmetse ta make ibca Tree vigorous and hardy. Nov. to Feb. 
quick selling market variety. Tree vigor- Haas (Gros Pommier). Medium to large, 
ous and a good bearer. Aug. and Sept. slightly conicaland somewhat ribbed ; pale 


Cole Quince. Large, yellow, ribbed, greenish yellow, shaded and striped with 
hardy, productive. August and Septem- red ; flesh fine, white, sometimes stained ; 


ber. Specially good for cooking where the tender, juicy, subacid, good. Treeva.wig- 
quince flavor is liked. _ orous, hardy, upright grower, with well- 


ite GE OLeA pure. Beit tatee, formed head ; bears early. Sept. to Nov. 
striped; beautiful, quite juicy, mild sub- _ Longfield. One of the best of the Rus- 
acid or almost tart. Tree vigorous, good | *4” varieties. An early and prolific bearer, 
bearer, with upright head, requiring little | and the fruit is oe aus 
or no pruning. Truly hardy—indispen- | sprightly subacid quality; medium size ; 
sable north, good south. One of the best | yellow, with a decided blush. October. 
for culinary use, being particularly well | 
adapted for cooking and drying. August. | 
(An autumn Apple in some localities. ) 


Sops of Wine. Medium, dark red ; qual- 
ity excellent ; tree very hardy and produc- 
tive. August. 


Tetofsky. A Russian Apple, profitable 
for market growing ; bears extremely early, 
usually the second year after transplant- 
ing, and bears every year; hardy asacrab; 
fruit is of good size, yellow, beautifully 
striped with red; juicy, pleasant, acid, 
aromatic. July and August. 

Yellow Transparent. Medium, white, | 
changing to lemon-yellow; smooth, waxen | 


LONGFIELD, 


Wrage’s Trees—By their fruits ye shall know them. 


4 J. Wragg G Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


APPLES, AUTUMN, continued. 


Utters Red. Medium to large, roundish, 
whitish red; very good quality ; an excel- 
lent variety ; one of our best fall Apples. 
September to October. 

Wealthy. Fruit large, variegated red; 
tree a good grower ; an early winter Apple 
in eastern and northern localities A na- 
tive of Minnesota, and one of their hardy 


sorts. Fine-grained, full of lively subacid 
juice. Begins to bear young. 
WINTER 
Ben Davis. Large, smooth, often pol- 


ished, nearly covered with red; subacid ; 
one of the most profitable market fruits. 
Tree remarkably healthy, vigorous, pro- 
ductive, and bears early. Dec. to Feb. 


Bismarck. From New Zealand. Has 
been fully tested in Europe and in the 
United States. Said to be enormously 
productive, and bears very young; quality 
good. Tree of dwarf habit, and is largely 
grown in potsfor decorative purposes Not 
fruited withussofar. Late fall and winter. 


Black Annette. Medium, very dark red; 
mild subacid, spicy, good This has proved 
to be the hardiest and best late winter Apple 
in Cedar county, lowa. Feb. to June. 


Chisman. A valuable new ‘‘lowa”’ 
Apple, pronounced by many the best win- 
ter Apple introduced for many years: has 
been fruited 12 years, and seems perfectly 
hardy. It is of good size; yellow, with 
blush cheek ; an early bearer, very produc- 
tive; of excellent quality, tender, juicy, 
subacid ; long keeper. 


Flora Bellflower. A large, fine, yellow 
fruit of good quality ; bears well. 

Gano. In describing the fruit, L. A. 
Goodman, secretary of the Missouri State 


CHISMAN. (Size greatly reduced.) 


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Horticultural Society, says: ‘‘ The fruit is 
bright red on yellow ground (no stripes), 
large, oblong, tapering to the eye; surface 
smooth, polished ; dots minute ; basin shal- 
low, sometimes deep; eye large, cavity 
deep, brown in color; stem medium to 
long; core medium; seeds large. Season, 
January to April.’’ Tree very vigorous 
and hardy, having stood 32° below zero 
without injury, A rapid grower; large 
and spreading in orchard ; fruit spurs nu- 
merous ; shoots long, smooth, brown, with 
protuberances on the limbs. Valuable 
market variety. 


Grimes’ Golden. Medium in size; rich 
yellow ; ranks almost with Ben Davis for 
productiveness, and isa much better Apple 
in quality. Flesh yellow, solid, crisp, juicy, 
spicy, subacid; core small. A handsome 
golden yellow Apple; tree hardy and pro- 
ductive; one of the best for dessert. 


Hubbardston Nonesuch. Large, striped 
yellow and red; tender, juicy and fine ; 
strong, good bearer, vigorous. October to 
December. 


Huntsman’s Favorite. Originated in 
Johnson county, Missouri. Very large, 
golden yellow, with bright red cheek; 
nearly sweet, fine-flavored, very aromatic. 
One of the best and highest selling market 
Apples. Tree very healthy and moderately 
productive ; vigorous. Nov. to Jan. 


Iowa Blush. Medium or less; finest 
tart flavor; tree extremely vigorous and 
hardy ; most excellent variety. November 
to February. 


Jonathan. Medium; red, beautiful ; best 
quality ; tree slender; early and abundant 
bearer, November to February. 

Kaump. Medium; yellow; 
good; early and constant bearer. 
vigorous ; very desirable at the north. 


quality 
Tree 


Which do you preier, salt pork or fruit ? 


Central Nurseries—Choice Fruits 5 


Lansingburg. Tree upright, spreading 
and productive; fruit medium, roundish, 
oblate, yellow, largely overspread with 
grayish red; flesh firm, mild, subacid, 
good; valuable mainly for its long keeping 
qualities ; vigorous. January to June. 


Little Romanite (Gilpin Carthouse). 
Tree very hardy and productive; fruit of 
medium size, roundish-oblong; skin very 
smooth and handsome, streaked with deep 
red and yellow; flesh yellow, firm, rich, 
becoming tender in spring; good; vigor- 
ous. February to June. 

Malinda. Medium size, oblong ; lemon- 
yellow with a carmine blush; with a mild, 
sweet flavor of fair quality. The best 
keeper among the sweet Apples. A great 
favorite in Minnesota. Tree a moderate, 
rather slender grower; quite productive 
with age. February to May. 


Mann. Fruit medium to large; roundish 
oblate, nearly regular; skin deep yellow 
when fully ripe; flesh yellowish, half firm, 
half tender ; juicy, mild, pleasant, subacid. 
The tree grows straight, symmetrical, and 
makes a large tree in the orchard. It isan 
early and annual bearer. 


McIntosh Red. Extrahardy. Sour. Red, 
not striped. An exceedingly valuable, 
hardy Canada sort. Fruit medium size, 
roundish, nearly covered 
with rich red on light yel- 
low skin. Flesh white, fine, 
very tender, juicy and re- 
freshing, with a peculiar, 
quince-like flavor. A good 
bearer of fair, handsome 
fruit. Resembles the 
Fameuse, but larger and 
more hardy, and _ fully 
equal in quality. Novem- 
ber to February. 

McMahon. Large; beau- 
tiful, glossy white, with 
delicate crimson cheek ; 
juicy, lively tart flavor, 
good for cooking or des- 
sert; hardy and produc- 
tive Early winter. 


Minkler. Medium, 
round, yellowish red ; good 
quality. Tree very spread- 
ing; hardy and desirable. 
January to May. This is 
an Apple no one should fail 
to plant largely. It’s all 
right ! 

Northwestern Greening. - 
This variety, from Wau- 
paca county, Wisconsin, 
we consider the most valu- 
able extra large keeper. 


Our trees grow. 


The tree is a straight, thrifty, vigor- 
ous, healthy grower, as hardy as any win- 
ter Apple, and an early and continuous 
bearer. The fruit is large to very large, 
smooth, yellowish green, very attractive ; 
quality mild pleasant subacid, aromatic, 
very good for a late keeper. We kept it in 
good condition in an ordinary cellar last 
season till July. Notwithstanding its late 
keeping qualities it is in good condition for 
eating in November, and only a few varie- 
ties are superior to it in flavor at any time. 
We consider this the most profitable win- 
ter variety to grow in northern Illinois for 
market purposes, and few investments 
would be more profitable than an orchard 
of 20 to 40 acres of Northwestern Greening 
properly managed. 

Paragon (Mammoth Black Twig). A 
seedling of Winesap, and a great improve- 
ment over its parent sort. Tree more 
vigorous and productive, but should be 
topworked north for best results. Fruit 
large ; very deep red ; fine-grained, spicy 
subacid, very good. February to June. 

Patten’s Greening. A Duchess seedling 
from northern Iowa. Tree hardy, pro- 
ductive, early bearer. Fruit large and 


smooth; olive-green, occasionally faintly 
blushed with dull red. Flavor pleasant, 
sprightly subacid. A superior cooking fruit. 


NORTHWESTERN GREENING. 


It’s their nature. 


6 J. Wrage G Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


APPLES, WINTER, continued. 


Pewaukee. New. A seedling from 
Duchess of Oldenburg. Fruit medium to 
large ; round, obovate, waved; bright yel- 
low, partially covered with dark red, striped 
and splashed, covered with a gray bloom, 
and overspread with whitish dots ; cavity 
small, basin shallow and slightly fluted; 
calyx rather large, core small; flesh yel- 
lowish white, breaking, juicy; flavor sub- 
acid, rich. aromatic, spicy; quality good 


to best. Tree strong growing and very 
hardy. Valuable north. January to 
June. 


Price’s Sweet. A large, greenish yellow, 
flat-shaped Apple claimed by many to be 
superior to Talman Sweet. Tree hardy, 
productive. 


Rawle’s Janet (Jeniton Never Fail). 
Medium; mixed and striped crimson on 
yellow and green; flavor subacid, vinous, 
refreshing. Popular as a market fruit on 
account of its regular and abundant yield. 


SEEVERS. 


The blossoms appear later than any other 
sorts, and thus they sometimes escape 
spring frosts. February to April. 


Rome Beauty. Sour, red-striped. Fruit 
large, roundish, very slightly conical. 
Mostly covered with bright red on pale 
yellow ground. Flesh tender, not fine- 
grained, juicy, of good quality. Ripens 
early in winter. The large size and beau- 
tiful appearance of this new Ohio Apple 
render it popular as an orchard variety. 
November to February. 


Roman Stem. Medium; has rich pleas- 
ant, musky flavor; fine in color — whitish 
brown, nearly covered with a delicate 
blush ; for dessert. Midwinter. 


Salome. Extra hardy, sour, red-striped. 
Keeps until June. Tree very hardy, healthy, 
vigorous and productive. Bears when 
young. Fruit medium size, roundish, coni- 


cal. Skin pale yellow, striped and shaded 
light and deep red. Flesh whitish yellow, 
tender, juicy, mild subacid, slightly aroma- 
tic; good. A long keeper. A valuable 
new western Apple.. 


Scott’s Winter. Extra hardy, sour, 
red-striped. Keeps until June. A valu- 
able variety which originated in Vermont, 
and is, like the Magog Ked Streak, hardy 
in the severest climate; tree a thrifty 
grower; a young and profuse bearer. 
Fruit medium size, roundish; surface 
deep red and light red in blotches and 
streaks. Flesh yellowish white, -slightly 
reddened near the skin; rather acid and 
good in quality. Said by Doctor Hoskins, 
of Newport, Vt., to be his most profitable 
market Apple. 


Seevers. Medium to large, greenish 
yellow, with blush. Best in quality; 
very productive; hardy. This is one of 
our choice Apples. December to March. 


Sheriff (American Beauty). In appear- 
ance much like Jonathan; an early bearer, 


productive and hardy; very reliable. No- 
vember to February. 
Talman’s Sweet. Above medium ; 


whitish yellow, with a soft blush on one 
side; rather firm, fine-grained, with a 
rich, sweet flavor. Tree an upright, 
spreading grower, hardy and productive. 
November to April. 


Walbridge. Medium; striped with red, 
handsome, and of excellent quality; vig- 
orous grower ; very hardy, and considered 
of great value in the north and northwest. 
March to June. 


Willow Twig. Large, roundish; green- 
ish yellow, striped with dull red; flesh 
firm, rather coarse; pleasant subtart fla- 
vor; fine for cooking. Profitable, and 
popular as a long keeper and a market 
sort. 


Wolf River. Large and handsome. 
Round-conical ; yellowish, splashed with 
deep red or crimson; fine for cooking ; 
tree has proved hardy ; flesh, white, ten- 
der and juicy. September and October. 


York Imperial. Medium to large, ir- 
regular, sometimes flattened; greenish 
yellow, nearly covered with bright red; 
flesh firm, crisp, juicy, subacid and good ; 
tree moderately vigorous, and very pro- 
ductive ; one of the best winter Apples 
November to February. 


In addition to the above varieties of 
Apples, we have also the following named 
sorts which we can furnish but do not de- 
scribe here: Anisim, Peerless, Fulton, 
Maiden’s Blush, Dyer, Williams’ Favorite, 

tc. 


The descriptions in this Catalogue are strictly correct. 


Central Nurseries — Choice Fruits 


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SELECT CRAB APPLES 


These varieties are entirely hardy, and while they will endure the greatest degree 


of cold, they will also thrive equally well in the middle or southern states. 


Crab fruit 


is valuable for cider, preserves and canning, and some of the improved varieties are 


pleasant and rich for dessert. 


Briar Sweet. As large as Transcendent ; 
pale yellow, splashed with carmine; very 
sweet and rich; fine for dessert or pre- 
serves. Tree vigorous and productive. 


General Grant. Extra hardy; red- 
striped; fruit large, round; yellow, cov- 
ered with stripes of red, where exposed to 
the sun turning quite dark. Flesh white, 
fine-grained, mild subacid. Tree a good 
grower, hardy and productive. October 
and November. 

Hyslop. Red, not striped; fruit large, 
roundish ovate, produced in clusters; col- 
or dark, rich red, covered with thick blue 
bloom ; flesh inclined to yellow, subacid. 
Tree very hardy and vigorous. November. 


Martha. Extra hardy; red and yellow, 
not striped; a new Crab raised from the 
seed of the Duchess of Oldenburg by P. 
M. Gideon, of Minnesota. Mr. Gideon 
says: ‘‘A rapid, stiff grower, a perfect 
pyramid in form; a great bearer of the 
most beautiful fruit we ever grew ; a bright 
glossy yellow, shaded with light, bright 
red ; flavor a mild, clear tart, surpassing 
all other Crabs we ever grew for all culi- 
nary purposes, and fair to eat from hand.”’ 
We regard it as very valuable. October 
and Nevember. 

Soulard. Large native Crab; green, be- 
coming yellow in the spring, when it is fair 
eating; very valuable for cooking, as it 


They are also profitably grown for market. 


into July ; perfectly hardy, and should be © 
more generally planted. 


Transcendent. Red-yellow, not striped. 
Fruit medium to large, roundish oblong ; 
golden yellow, with a rich, crimson-red 
cheek, covered with a delicate white 
bloom ; at ripening, the red nearly covers 
the whole surface. Flesh yellow, crisp, 
and when fully ripe, pleasant and agree- 


ol 


MARTHA CRAB, 


able. Tree perfectly hardy and a young 
and abundant bearer. Sept. to Oct. 


Whitney No. 20. KRed-striped. Fruit 
of medium size; smooth, glossy green, 
striped and splashed with carmine; flesh 
firm and juicy, flavor very pleasant. A 
great bearer and very hardy, as wellasa 


retains the peculiar flavor of the wild 
Crabs. Very productive, and keeps well 


vigorous, handsome grower. Origin, IIli- 
nois. August. 


PEARS 


Pear growing in Iowa has not, in a general way, proved a success. That the failure 
is largely due to the mistakes of the cultivator there is no doubt, but to lay it wholly to 
this cause would be unjust. Pear growing is a trade or business which must be learned. 
Blight, the great enemy, must be combated by selecting soils and exposures, following 
those methods of cultivation and shading of the ground which will cause a slow growth 
early in the season, so that the tree will begin the winter with well ripened wood. 
Choose high, well-drained, rather thin soil, and avoid low or level, rich soils. A careful 
study of the soil and methods of those who have made Pear-growing a success will con- 
vince the most skeptical that, with proper care and management, any one can produce 
this most luscious of fruits. There will be more Pear trees planted this year than ever 
before. The varieties we offercan be planted with perfect assurance. Head them low; 
cut back straggling shoots one-half every spring, to compel dense tops; mulch or plant 
strawberries or raspberries to shade the ground; set them 6 inches deeper than they 
stood in the nursery. 

Pears should be gathered at least 10 days before they are ripe. Winter varieties 
may be left on quite late, placed in a dark room and ripened in the house. In value 
they compare with apples about as ro to 1. Grafted on its own stock, the Pear makes a 


The wise man looks into futurity—he plants trees. Read our motto! 


8 J. Wragg G&G Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


PEARS, continued. 


‘‘standard ” tree; grafted on quince a ‘‘dwarf.’’ The former is best for large orchards, the 
latter for yards and gardens, as they can be planted closer, and occupy less ground. 
The dwarfs should be planted deep enough to get the quince stock well below the 


surface. 


Bartlett. Large; buttery, melting, with 
rich flavor. The beauty, size and excel- 
lence of the fruit and productiveness of the 
tree leave little to be desired and make it 
very popular. August and September. 


Bessemianka. The famous seedless Pear 
of Russia Medium size; russetted, very 
sweet, tender, juicy; delicious and hardy. 


Col. Watrous, in his catalogue, says of it: . 


‘‘After six years’ trial this has proved 
nearly free from blight, and hardy. I 
tegard it as the most promising of all the 
Russians.” 


Duchesse d’Angouleme. 
large, of excellent quality. 


Dwarf. Fruit 
Tree a strong 


grower and productive; bears young Does 
best on quince stock. 
tery, and very juicy. 


Flesh is white, but- 


KOONCE. 


Flemish Beauty. Large, red-cheeked, 
beautiful; quality excellent; productive ; 
one of the hardiest ; very popular in Iowa. 


Kieffer. Large; rich color and good 
quality. If used before maturity it will be 
greatly underestimated, but if permitted 
to hang on the tree until October and then 
carefully ripened in a cool, dark room, 
there are few Pears which are more attrac- 
tive, better in quality, more juicy, or bet- 
ter flavored. For canning it is not impor- 
tant to follow above directions. Excellent 
for all uses; keeps until April and May. 
Tree a vigorous grower and early bearer. 


Koonce. Medium to large; yellow, with 
blush, very handsome; early, and of deli- 
cious quality. Tree vigorous, a good grower 
and productive. It is a chance seedling 
from Illinois, and promises well. 


Rutter. Fruit large and nearly globular ; 
skin rough, greenish yellow, sprinkled with 
russet; flesh white, moderately juicy, nearly 
melting, sweet, slightly vinous ; tree an ex- 
ceedingly strong, vigorous grower, early 
and abundant bearer, and not subject to 
blight. October and November. 


Seckel. Small, but of the highest flavor ; 
a standard of excellence; a slow grower, 
but bears early. Tree hardy, healthful 
and productive. Late August. 


Sheldon. Tree a moderate grower and 
good bearer ; fruit medium size, or above ; 
roundish oval; skin yellow or greenish 
russet, with a richly shaded cheek; flesh 
melting, juicy, with a brisk, vinous flavor. 
September and October. 


Vermont Beauty. This valuable Pear is 
very hardy, having endured extremely cold 
weather, and has never lost a bud from 
either cold or blight. Vigorous grower ; 
free from leaf blight ; an annual and abund- 
ant bearer. In quality the fruit approaches 
nearer that most delicious of Pears, the 
Seckel, than any other Pear on the market. 
The fruit is full medium size, yellow, 


| covered on the sunny side with a bright 


carmine red, making it exceedingly attrac- 
tive and handsome; flesh melting, rich, 


| juicy and aromatic. Ripens with and after 
| Seckel, though much larger in size and 


| more attractive in appearance. 


Cannot 
fail to be a favorite and very valuable 


Wilder Early. Size medium; greenish 


_ yellow, with a brownish red cheek and 
| numerous dots; flesh white, fine-grained, 


melting, excellent; about three weeks 


earlier than Bartlett. 


Cultivate a good crop of fruit and good habits. 


Central Nurseries - Choice Fruits ) 


THE STODDARD. 


STODDARD PLUM 
At the World's Fair it took 


THE 


The Stoddard is the largest American Plum known 
first premium as the largest and finest American Plum exhibited It is a pure 
Americana, but shows strong markings of the Jipan type in leaf and fruit. It 
originated in Iowa, and during the ten years it has been fruited it has borne annually 
immense crops of the most beautiful fruit, often measuring 5% tog inches in circum- 
ference, and of the very finest quality The tree is a good, stout grower, beautiful 
enough for the lawn; an early bearer, and perfectly hardy. Stoddard was introduced 
by us in 1890, and we have had good reports from it wherever tested. We control the 
stock exclusively. 


EXPERT OPINIONS ABOUT THE STODDARD 


The Stoddard Plums received in good condition. 
They are beautifully colored, with a pleasant odor, 
and better quality than either Wolf or De Soto. 
The skin is thin but tough; would be a good 
shipper, and withstand the curculio. They are 
the largest natives I ever saw. and I consider it a 
very desirable variety.—G. KLARNEKR, Proprietor 
Quincy Nurseries, Illinois. 

I have fruited the Stoddard Plum for three suc- 
cessive years, and find it very productive. In 
size it is the largest; while its fine qualities 


Is anything more needed to show the 


are all that any one could desire.—G. A. IvIns 
lowa Falls, lowa. 

The Plums (Stoddard) are just at hand, in ex- 
cellent condition, and I am surprised at the size, 
beauty and quality of them. The one thing that 
strikes me most is the fact that the skin is sweet, 
whilst in nearly all other natives it is sour or acrid. 
This Plum will compare favorably with many of 
our Japanese varieties, and Iam glad to have had 
a chance to see it.—L. H. BAILEy, Cornell Univer- 
sity, Ithaca, N. Y. 


remarkable qualities of this fruit ? 


In the Iowa Agricultural Report for 1895 will be found the record that the 
Stoddard took first premium as the most promising native Plum introduced since 1885. 


The Stoddard Plum succeeds everywhere. 


We can heartily recommend it. 


10 J. Wragg & Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


THE KLONDYKE PLUM 


A GOLDEN YELLOW FREESTONE PLUM—EARLIEST OF ALL AMERICANS 


This grand new Plum is well named, for it not only suggests Klondyke gold in the 
rich color of the ripened fruit, but will prove a veritable ‘‘ Klondyke’”’ to the grower, as 


its beauty and quality command for it a ready sale at high prices. 


and handsome grower and good bearer. 


The tree is a distinct 


The fruit ripens from July 20 to August 1. 


Lest you should think our opinion biased we will show you the Plum 
AS OTHERS SEE IT 


A new yellow Plum to be known as the ‘‘Klon- 
dyke,’’ is one of the promising things to be intro- 
duced by the Central Nurseries and from an 
examination of the trees and samples of the fruit 
we predict that it will be popular, for it is early, 
the crop having ripened early in August; is a deep 
yellow color, fine flavored, and of so distinctive 
a type as to render it desirable to add to the fruit 
list. Not only is the fruit distinct, but the tree has 
marked peculiarities,and from the appearance of 
the tree we judge that it is not only hardy, but 
that it has strong limbs and forks that will not 
split, even if overloaded with fruit. The twigs 
have a peculiar bronze appearance and the leaves 
are all that could be required. The Plum will be 
heard from in years to come.—HON. GEo H. VAN 
HoutTeEN, in Rural Northwest. 

The basket .of yellow Plums (Klondyke) at 
hand. They are the first on our tables, admired 
and praised by all who have sampled them. The 
Plum is a beautiful yellow; rich and excellent of 
flavor; of medium size; about the season of Wild 
Goose. The thick, large, leathery leaves denote 
vigor and hardiness of tree, and we bespeak for it 


KLONDIKE. $ _— 


a bright future—A. F. COLEMAN, Supt. of Iowa 
Hort. Display at Trans-Mississippi Exposition. 


Samples of the fruit of the Klondyke Plum at 
hand. It appears to me to belong to the variety 
“Mollis’’ of the Americana type of Plums. It 
certainly is among the earliest of the Americanas.— 
PRoF. JNO. CRAIG, Cornell College. 


The Klondyke Plunis received. They are by 
far the earliest of all. Good size and fine quality, . 
Its extreme earliness should make it a winner.— 
G. A. Ivins, Iowa Falls. 


Your Klondyke certainly merits front rank as 
an early Plum, and its being a freestone of quality 
and early bearing habit makes it desirable.—PROF. 
J. L. Bupp, Ames, Ia. 


Your Plum (Klondyke) certainly is the earliest 
and best Americana Plum that has been brought to 
my notice.—WESLEY GREEN, Secretary State Hor- 
ticultural Society, Davenport, Ia. 


From what we have seen of your new yellow 
Plum, Klondyke, we think it certainly will be an 
acquisition.—PRoF, GorF, Madison, Wis. 

We could furnish many 
other testimonials as to the 
merit of the Klondyke, but 
believe the above sufficient 
to convince the most skep- 
tical. We are offering it 
to the trade this season for 
the first time, and at prices 
within reach of all. 


THE DEATON PLUM 


A stray variety, that has 
proved of good quality and 
great promise. It is of the 
European type, originated 
in Polk county, Iowa, and 
has attracted considerable 
attention in the neighbor- 
hood. We have seen trees 
of this variety heavily 
loaded with fruit, and it is 
reported immensely pro- 
ductive. It is doing well 
wherever tried. The fruit 
is large, and its color is 
quite attractive, being a 
peculiar reddish purple. 
Profitable ; a great bearer; 
in great demand. 


SURPRISE 


This new variety origi- 
nated in Minnesota. It 
belongs to the Miner type 
of Plums. Tree thrifty, 
upright, hardy. For 
northern planting said to 
be one of the very best. 


Central Nurseries— Choice Fruits 11 


THE RICHLAND PLUM 


This Plum of the Domestica type, so far, is the best one of its class we have found, 
It holds its load of fruit until fully ripe, has not been troubled with disease or insects, 
and, with the same treatment as other varieties, it is showing up fine. We have great 
faith in the Richland. Its fruit is somewhat pear-shaped and of a coppery color. Its 
quality is good, and for canning purposes it is very desirable. If you want a choice 
Plum of this class try the Richland. 


THE TATGE PLUM 


Another new Plum of the Domestica type that 
bids fair to rival all others in this class. It is of 
the Lombard family. Originated in lowa. A good 
grower. Comes early into bearing, and is immensely 
productive. 


WHITAKER 


This variety is a seedling of the Wild Goose ori- 
ginated in Texas. An extremely good bearer, with 
large, red, oblong-ovate fruit. Is as hardy as Wild 
Goose and can be planted with the assurance of its 
fruiting wherever the Chickasaw family thrives. 


NOTE. We have been conducting at our nur- 
sery for the last fifteen years one of the State Ex- 
periment Stations, and the development of the Plum Bae 
has been given special attention, so that we are now aaa Sees. 
able to furnish in small quantities any of the follow- 
ing varieties of new Plums: Aitkin, Brittlewood, Free Siiver, Guinea Egg, New Ulm, 
Odegard, Ocheeds, Snooks, etc. 


GENERAL LIST OF PLUMS 


Iowa, the natural home of the Plum, has furnished us with many choice varieties of 
nature’s own planting along our creeks and rivers. The best of these obtained by care- 
ful selection and cultivation, are today the most desirable varieties for the planters of 
the prairie states. They are perfectly hardy, able to stand our climate, and it is from 
these that we must expect our profitable crops of this fine fruit. The Plum delights in 
a cool, not too dry situation, and good, rich soil. Plant in rows north and south, with 
trees 10 feet apart in rows far enough from each other to give good air circulation. The 
varieties we offer have been thoroughly tested, and are the standbys of the West. 
These, with the best of the Oriental Plums, may be relied on to furnish yearly crops 
of this most highly profitable and exceedingly delicious fruit. 


Cheeney. Large; round, oblong, dull 
purplish red with thick skin; firm, sweet, 
good. Middle of August. 


Comfort. A large reddish Plum, intro- 
duced by us. Has proved one of the best. 


Communia. This is a stray from East 
Europe, introduced by the Communia 
Colony, of Northeast Iowa. A fine grower, 
with large, perfect foliage, and an early, 
continuous bearer of quite large blue fruit, 
with deep suture and much bloom; excel- 
lent in quality for any use. It is thought 
by some to bea seedling of Lombard. On 
dry soil it will prove quite hardy up to the 
north line of the state. 


De Soto. Medium size ; resembles Miner 
in form and color, but is two weeks earlier ; 


CoMMUntA, fine for eating or canning; a moderate 
See cut of Klondyke Plum. Read testimonials. 


PLUMS, continued. 


grower ; bears young and profusely ; hardy 
and very desirable. 


Forest Garden. A large, early variety, 


of good quality ; nearly round; mottled 
red and yellow; sweet and rich; a strong 


July. 


grower. 


HAWKEYE. 


Glass. Large, and of fair quality. Tree 
a fine grower, with thick, leathery leaf; 
very hardy and productive. Origin Can- 
ada; supposed to be a cross with some 
foreign variety. The fruit is purple, with 
a fine bloom; flesh solid; freestone. 


Hart. Tree originated in Sioux county, 
Iowa, and was widely distributed by the 
horticultural department of the Iowa Agri- 
cultural College. It belongs to the DeSoto 
type, but will stand drought much better. 
From its close resemblance to the DeSoto, 
it is sometimes called Hart’s DeSoto. 


Hawkeye. 
some, 


Very large; dark red, hand- 
rich and good. Tree a moderate 


J. Wragg & Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


grower, with broad, shining leaves; hardy 
and productive. 


Lombard. Large; violet-red; flesh yel- 
low, juicy and pleasant. Tree quite vigor- 
ous. One of the most widely cultivated 
Plums of America. Has proven a good 
annual bearer. September. 

McKinley. This va- 
riety originated on the 
farm of Mr. McKinley, 
in Lucas county, Iowa. 
It belongs to the Amer- 
icana family of Plums, 
and is a very large, per- 
fect freestone, of high 
quality. It unmistak- 
ably shows that it Is 
a cross between the 
Weaver andsome other 
American sort It is 
bound to take front 
rank as an orchard va- 
riety. We are the in- 
troducers of this va- 
riety and are sending 
it out this year for the 
first time. 


Miner. Large; red, 
firm flesh, excellent for 
canning or cooking; profitable market 
sort; one of the best if properly fertilized, 
Moore’s Arctic. Medium; purplish 
black ; juicy and sweet ; hardy. 
Pool’s Pride. Isa fine plum, like Wild 
Goose but later; hardy and very prolific. 
Pottawottamie. Yellowish red ; luscious; 
good, hardy; early and immense bearer. 
Ripens in July. 
Rockford. Good size; round, purple, 
medium to late; thin skin; good; hardy. 
Rollingstone. Not so large as some, but 
of the best quality, and covered with such 
a deep bloom that it looks like a ‘‘ Blue” 
Plum ; perfectly hardy. 


WYANT. 


(See opposite page). 


Central Nurseries— Choice Fruits 13 


Shipper’s Pride. 


Large; nearly round ; 
dark purple ; quite juicy, sweet ; splendid 
shipper and marketer; growth moderate ; 


productive. 
New York. 

Wild Goose. Large; bright red, with 
purplish bloom; a very good grower; 
bears early and abundantly ; sweet, and of 
very good quality. Early. 

Wolf. Large; dark red; good quality. 
Extra fine for cooking and canning by 


Originated in northwestern 


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reason of its being a freestone. It is a vig- 
orous grower, entirely hardy, and an abun- 
dant annual bearer ; one of the very best. 


Wyant. Large; round, oblong, purple- 
red ; skin thick; peels readily ; flesh firm ; 
freestone, and of excellent quality. Should 
be more generally planted. Native of 
Iowa, and hardy. 


We also have in stock: Hammer, Wea- 


ver, Hoskins, Damson, Milton, Charles 
Downing, etc. 


ORIENTAL PLUMS 


These Plums have awakened more interest during the last few years than any other 


recent type of fruit. 


Many of the varieties are succeeding well in the northern and 


western states, in many places where the European varieties cannot be depended on. 
They unite size, beauty and productiveness, bear young, and their fruit keeps well in 


excellent condition for a long time. 


Abundance. Large; oblong, showy, 
bright red fruit, with a heavy bloom ; flesh 
orange-yellow, sweet, juicy. Treea strong, 
handsome, thrifty grower. Begins to bear 
young, and annually produces large crops 
One of the first varieties imported, and 
the best known and most popular of the 
Japan kinds. For the past few years the 
demand for trees has far exceeded the 
supply. 

Burbank. Large, nearly round ; cherry 


The Compost Heap is the Fruit-grower’s Goldmine. 


The following are the most desirable varieties : 


red, with thin lilac bloom; flesh deep yel- 
low, very sweet, of good quality; very 
handsome; about three weeks later than 
Abundance. Exceedingly productive. 
Tree a vigorous grower and early bearer. 
One of the best. 


Willard. Medium; dark red, bordering 
on purple; a long keeper ; carries to mar- 
ket well; quality fair; extremely early. 
Tree vigorous and productive. Will be 
largely planted. 


14. J. Wragg G&G Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


THE WRAGG. 


THE WRAGG CHERRY 


This is an introduction of which we are proud. We could fill pages with tes- 
timonials speaking in highest terms of it. It is now growing in such a great variety 
of soils and locations that it is no longer an experiment, but an established fact that 
the Wragg is one of the best all-around dark Cherries we have. It is very hardy ; 
grown on its own roots it will stand at the northernmost limit of Cherry culture 
and produce annually immense crops of finest fruit. Propagated in the usual way 
it will stand where any Cherries can be grown, and may be planted with perfect 


assurance of its fruitfulness. 


In fruit it is very similar to the English Morello, but is larger and wholly distinct. 
The original trees are still growing, and at 32 years old are producing fine crops of 


fruit. 
Cherries. 


For the north and west, on its own roots, it is one of the very hardiest of 
We advise all to plant liberally of the Wragg Cherry. 


SAMPLE SAYINCS ABOUT THE WRACG 


Wragg Cherries are the largest we have ever 
seen except in California, Oregon and Washing- 
ton. The variety makes a grand success, being a 
regular, profitable bearer.—/owa State Register. 


One tree of Wragg will produce more fruit 
than a large number of Early Richmonds of the 
same age.—M. J. GRAHAM, Adel, Iowa. 

Wragg is the best Cherry yet tested in this 
section.—J. H. CROWLEY, Rocky Ford, Colorado. 


Professor Budd has always reported favorably on this variety. 


spoken of wherever tried 
can plant with perfect assurance. 


Wragg fruits at the rate of 6,000 quarts per 
acre.—M. E. HINKLEy, Marcus, Iowa. 


Wragg is the most promising Cherry on the 
whole list for this climate.—A. NorsBy, South 
Dakota. 


Tree is a strong grower, rather spreading and 
a great bearer. Fruit large, perhaps a litttle 
larger than the English Morello; an excellent 
variety for canning.—H. A. TERRY. 


In fact, it is well 


It is no longer a novelty, but a standard variety that all 
We offer it at just about the price of common sorts. 


Merit is what gives the Wragg Cherry its popularity. 


Central Nurseries—Choice Fruits 1d 


MONTMORENCY., 


CHERRIES 


The Cherry delights in a dry soil, and is naturally a hardy tree, succeeding in the 


lightest soil or driest situations. 
differing from all our tree fruits. 


A gentle southern slope is desirable —in this respect 
We may all have Cherries in abundance if we stick 
to those varieties which have proved hardy. 


Some of the Russians have done nobly, 


and are continually pushing their way to the front, demonstrating every year by their 
vigor and productiveness, their great value and their desirability as a favorite fruit. 


Cerise-de-Ostheim. This is a magnificent 
variety, and has proved to be one of our 
very best. Hardy, productive and vigor- 
ous ; classed as a Russian cherry —a fine 
thing. 

Dyehouse. Medium; rich, juicy and of 
good quality when fully ripe; very pro- 
ductive. Little earlier than Richmond. 
Hardy. 


Early Richmond. Medium; red; fine 
when well ripened. Tree hardy and 
productive. One of the best. 


English Morello. Large; nearly black ; 
tender, juicy and pleasant, with subacid 
flavor when fully ripe. Tree is a slow 
grower. Ripens late. 

Montmorency. Large; red, acid; larger 
than Early Richmond, and 1o days later ; 
prolific and valuable. 

Windsor. Nearly black; quite firm and 
rich in flavor Large. Tree vigorous ; 
early and good bearer; probably the most 
hardy of sweet Cherries. 


Wragg. See page 14. 


RUSSIAN CHERRIES 


Whatever may be thought or said about Russian Plums, nine out of ten who 


have tried the Russian Cherries say they are fine. 


The reports over the state show 


that many horticulturists place certain varieties of Russian Cherries at the head of 


the whole list for their locality. 


Bessarabian. Medium; dark red, with 
light-colored flesh ; quite sweet when fully 


ripe. Reports continue favorable on this 
sort. 

Brusseler Braune. Large, round, pur- 
ple. Tree medium-sized, fine grower, 


with good foliage. After the tree attains 
a reasonable size it becomes a profitable 
bearer. 


There is scarcely a section of the state that has not 
found some of them to be leading varieties. 


The following are some of the best. 


Early Morello. A neat, round-topped 
tree; comes early into bearing. Has no 
special value where Richmond will stand. 

Lutovka. Large, yellowish red; juice 
light colored. Makes a good tree, with 
thick leaves and strong shoots. 

Vladimir. Large, black, firm, juicy and 
quite sweet. Tree medium-size ; promises 
well. 


16 J. Wragg G&G Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


BOKHARA NO 3. 


THE PEACH 


Iowa is not a Peach country, and it is only by painstaking care that we can grow 
even a limited supply of the better class of varieties. Only by training the tree with 
a portion of its trunk horizontal with the ground, so that the top can be laid over on 
the ground; or, by mounding up the earth and growing the trees in a reclining posi- 
tion toward the mound, so that they can be covered with coarse litter, and thus pro- 
tected, can we succeed. But even this will pay, not only in the enjoyment of luscious 
fruit, but, we believe, in dollars and cents. The Peach prefers a well-drained, sandy 
loam. Cut the shoots back about one-half every spring, to compel dense growth. Give 
clean culture. We recommend the following sorts, which we think hardy enough to 
stand without protection in the southern half of Iowa. 


Bokhara No. 3. Large. From August , Crosby. Medium; rich orange yellow, 
20 to September 10. Freestone; compares with blush; freestone; pit small, flesh yel- 
favorably with many of the eastern sorts; low, juicy and sweet. Tree low, spread- 
was introduced from Bokbara, Northern’ ing; willowy habit of growth; perfectly 
China. Hardy, having stood the test of hardy in a Peach country. 


tke last 10 years in lowa. Captured first Elberta. Large; yellow, with red cheek ; 

premium at the World’s Fair as the larg- of excellent quality ; flesh yellow and melt- 

est and best Peach for the West. ing; freestone; not so hardy as Tong-Pa. 
Champion. A western Peach of very September. 

large size and good quality ; flesh creamy Tong-Pa. Introduced from Northern 


white, sweet and juicy. A regular bearer, China; large Peach, of good quality; we 
not so hardy as Bokhara. Middle of Aug. | have fruited it on our grounds for Io years. 


ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHERRY 


A valuable acquisition. Medium sized; black, very productive; of a puckery 
sweet flavor; very hardy. Tree ornamental; dwarf; very desirable in places where 
the better class of Cherries will not stand. The young trees have been loaded down 
with fruit at two years of age, from seed. They never fail to bear, and are not affected 
by the frost. 


The future of Iowa depends upon her trees and fruits. 


Central Nurseries— Choice Fruits 17 


APRICOTS . 


The Apricot, one of the most beautiful and delicious of fruits, ripening just be- 
tween cherries and peaches, is of great value. Plant the trees in among plums. 


Alexander. Russian. An immense 
bearer. Fruit large, oblong, yellow, flecked 
with red ; sweet and delicious. 


Chinese. (Shense, or Acme.) Introduced 
in Iowa from the province of Shense, in 
Northwest China. The tree is a free and 
vigorous grower, has fruited at a great 
many different points, and been favorably 
reported. The fruit is large, yellow with 
red cheek, of good quality, a freestone, 
and the hardiest, most reliable sort yet 
tested. 


Gibb. Russian. Medium, yellow, sub- 
acid, rich and juicy; the best early sort. 


J. L. Budd. A Russian, named for the 
introducer. Large; white, with red cheek ; 
sweet and juicy; strong grower, good 
bearer. Late. 


QUINCES 


One of the most profitable and attrac- ALEXANDER OEIC Oa! 
tive market fruits. Does not take kindly 
to our soil and climate, and yet in places where the right conditions are met, it has suc- 
ceeded fairly well and is wortha trial. It wants mellow, well enriched soil and plenty 
of moisture. We list the following, which we consider worthy of trial. 


Champion: Fruit very large, fair and handsome. Tree 
very handsome, surpassing other varieties in this respect ; 
bears abundantly while young. Flesh cooks as tender as 
an apple, and without hard spots or cores; flavor delicate, 
imparting an exquisite Quince taste and odor to any fruit 
with which it is cooked. The most valuable of all. 


Meech’s Prolific. The most prolific of all known varie- 
ties. Ripens between the Orange and the Champion. 
Bears very early, usually a full crop at three years; quality 
unsurpassed, and size large. 


MULBERRIES 


When we take into consideration the quick growth of 
the Mulberry, its fitness for the lawn, the hedgerow, for 
wind- and snow-breaks, and the abundance of its sweet, 
berry-like fruit, we consider that it is worthy of more general planting. The fruit, 
mixed with some other tart kind, is really very good, and if not needed will feed the 
birds and save the more valuable kinds. 


CHAMPION QUINCE. 


SOME GOOD WORDS FOR STODDARD PLUM 


The Stoddard Plum trees I bought of you last spring all lived and madea good growth. The large 
size of this variety as grown at the Agricultural College, at Ames, and as shown from plates at the Iowa 
State Fair, make me esteem the variety highly. I already have seedlings of it, grown from these prize 
specimens.—N. E. HANSEN, Brookings, S. D. 


I want to say that the Stoddard Plum is splendid. The little trees you sent me a few years ago are 
bending with very large fruit, and the quality is fine. I intend, this week, to bottle them, so I can show 
them to the trade, and will make an effort to bring them before the public. My trade has always been 
with you, and expect to continue, so long as I have to buy.—G. A. Ivins, Iowa Falls, Iowa. 


J. Wragg & Sons, of Waukee, sent The Register some splendid samples of Stoddard Plum, which are 
not equaled in quality by any of the California or other Plums. lowa is a Plum state, and if the same 
care is exercised in growing this fruit here as in other states, lowa can beat the world in the production 
of Plums. So it is with apples, grapes and nearly all small fruits, and there is much more profit in grow- 
ing them intelligently than in the production of grain and meat animals.—/owa State Register. 


This Catalogue is intended as a reliable guide for planters. 


18 J. Wragg G&G Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


GRAPES 


The Grape is at home in the West. With our deep soils, bright sun and dry 
atmosphere, it attains its highest perfection. There is scarcely a yard so small, either 
in city or country, that room 
for a dozen or more vines can- 
not be found, furnishing:.an 
abundance for family use. ? - 

To grow Grapes successfully, 
give them good, dry soil, gently 
sloping to the south. Set the 
plants 8 or 10 feet apart in the 
row, and rows 8 feet apart. 
Plantthemnotlessthan 18inches 
, deep, filling up the whole grad- 

ually the first season. Just be- 
\ fore winter prune, lay down, 
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cover with 3 or 4 inches of earth, 
and take up as late in spring as 
possible, before the buds start, 
to escape late frosts. 

To learn how to prune, watch 
an experienced operator for half 
an hour. 


NEW VARIETIES 


CAMPBELL’S EARLY. This 
is not a chance seedling, but 
the result of a determined ef- 
fort to produce a Grape which 
should retain all Concord’s 
good qualities without its faults. 
The special merits claimed for 
this Grape are a strong, vigor- 
ous, hardy vine; thick, mildew- 
resisting foliage; abundant 
crops; very large, shouldered, 
compact and handsome clusters. Season very 
early, Will hang upon the vine sound and 
perfect for 6 weeks. A good keeper and ship- 
per. Berries large, nearly round, often an 
inch or more in diameter; black, with light 
purple bloom; skin thin, but very tenacious, 

bearing handling and shipping admirably. 
CAMPBELL’S EARLY GRAPE. (One-fourth size.) Flesh rather firm, but tender and of equal 
consistency, parting easily from its few and 
small seeds. Flavor rich, sweet, slightly vinous; pure, with no foxiness, coarseness or 
unpleasant acidity from the skin to the center. As the seeds part readily, they need 
never be swallowed. All our vines have the introducer’s seal. 
EARLY OHIO. This is a valuable black Grape; it ripens tro days before Moore’s 
Early; is not quite so large, but the bunches are much larger, and packed very closely. 
Berries are jet black, with heavy bloom. 


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FAVORITE OLDER SORTS 


Agawam (Rogers’ No. 15). Large, | round; bunch large, well formed; one of 
handsome, fine, dark red berry; very | the most desirable red Grapes; of excel- 
good, vinous and refreshing. Vine very | lent flavor and quality; showy for tabie 
vigorous, strong, healthy grower; abun- | or market, and commands a good price. 


dant bearer of large bunches. Concord. The Grape for the million. 
Brighton. Berry medium to large, | Large,nearly black ; hardy,productive, late. 


Work is the father, and thought is the mother of success. 


Central Nurseries—Choice Fruits 19 


Cottage. A large black Grape of good 
quality ; hardy and productive; an excel- 
lent family variety, as well as good for 
market. 


Delaware. Red. Bunch small, com- 
pact, sometimes shouldered ; berries small ; 
skin thin, but firm; flesh juicy, very sweet 
and refreshing, of best quality for both 
table and wine; ripens with Concord ora 
little before. Vine hardy, productive, a 
moderate grower; requires rich soil and 
good culture. Is regarded by many as the 
best American Grape, all things consid- 


ered. It should be in every garden and 
vineyard. 

Eaton. Black. Similar in foliage to 
Concord. In growth, health, hardiness of 


vine, and in every other respect its equal, 
while in size of bunch and berry it is much 
larger and more attractive. Leaf large, 
thick, leathery, covered on the under side 
with a thick, brownish yellow down. 
Bunch very large, compact, double-shoul- 
dered; berries very large, many 1 inch in 
diameter, round, black, covered with a 
heavy blue bloom, adheres firmly to the 
stem; skin thin, but tough, pulp tender, 
separating freely from the seeds and dis- 
solving easily in the mouth; very juicy. 
Ripens with Concord or a little earlier. 
Moore’s Diamond. A pure native cross 
between Concord and Iona. A _ white 
Grape, of.dessert quality, with a sweet, 
sugary taste; healthy, hardy and prolific. 


Moore’s Early. Another Concord seed- 
ling. Large, round, black, with heavy 
blue bloom; hardy and productive for so 
early a Grape. Ripens two weeks earlier 
than Concord. Its quality, appearance and 
earliness make it a very profitable market 
variety, and it should for that reason be 
largely planted, especially where the sea- 
sons are short. 


Wiagara. White; bunch medium; berry 
large; skin thin, but tough; vigorous and 
healthy ; very good variety. Ripens with 
the Concord. 


Pocklington. Concord seedling. Called 
a white Grape, but the fruit is a light, 
golden yellow, clear, juicy and sweet, with 
little pulp; bunches large; berries round, 
large, thickly set; quality, when fully ripe, 
much superior to Concord. The most re- 
liable and generally satisfactory of all 
white Grapes. 


Worden. A seedling of Concord. Hand- 
some, early, black, healthy, vigorous and 
productive, with larger, longer bunches ; 
better in quality, and 10 days earlier than 
its parent. Has been well tested in Lowa. 


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MOORE’S EARLY. 


BUFFALO BERRY 


This novelty from Wyoming is a tree-like shrub of symmetrical, bushy habit, about 
to feet high. The leaves are numerous and silvery white; it would be an ornament in 
any yard for its foliage alone, but when laden with iis dense, rich clusters of crimson 
fruit from early summer through the fall and entire winter, it is a sight to be remem- 
bered with pleasure. As the male and female blossoms are borne on different plants, 
they should be planted in clusters of three or more for best results. The fruit resem- 
bles a red currant, and remains on the bush all winter. Freezing improves its flavor, 
until it becomes so rich that as a dessert fruit in winter it is without a rival, while for 
jellies it is equal to the famous guava product. 


Sac City, lowa, April 16, 1894. 
J. WracG & Sons, Waukee, Iowa: 

Dear Sir : —It affords me pleasure this evening after a hard day’s work putting out trees received 
from J. Wragg & Sons to say that I am abundantly satisfied with everything you have sent me. It 
certainly is the best lot of nursery stock, all round, I ever received from a nursery. 

C. W. CONNER. 


J. Wragg & Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


RASPBERRIES 


Any ground that will produce a good crop of corn will grow Raspberries. 


the ground thoroughly. 
narrow hedge-row. 
2% feet apart in the row. 


Prepare 


Plant the upright canes in rows 6 feet apart, and confine toa 
The drooping cane varieties, plant in rows 7 feet apart, plants about 
Set the tips with the crown only about half an inch below 


the surface, and gradually fill in the furrow as the plants grow, until they stand 3 or 4 


inches deep. 


Many prefer to plant in the fall. 


We plant in both spring and fall. 


UPRIGHT CANES 


RED CAP. We are now sending this 
new variety of red Raspberry out for the 
first time, believing that it will prove a 
great cropper over latitudes of northern 
Iowa and southern Minnesota. The ori- 
gin of the berry isunknown. It was found 
at Storm Lake, Iowa, where it was grown 
and profitably handled by Mr. Caulkins, a 
local fruit grower. After testing it for 
three years on our grounds, we are ready 
to say that it is, in all senses of the word, 
ared Raspberry. Berry large, clings well 
to stem; in growth robust, yet quite dwarf- 
ish, averaging not much over 2% feet in 
height. Propagates by suckers. 

We want our friends and patrons to try 
some of this new variety, believing they 
will not be disappointed. 


Cuthbert. Very large; red; handsome; 
quality good. MRipens a little late, and 
continues a long time in fruit. Strong 
grower; hardy and productive. Good 


market berry. One of the best of the 


red-fruited varieties. 


Golden Queen. Beautiful, bright gol- 
den yellow berries of large size and 
finest quality. The most popular and 
best yellow Rasp- ccs 
berry yet intro- 
duced. A very de- 
sirable variety for 
the family garden. 
Like Cuthbert, it 
has strong, hardy 
canes with large, 
healthy foliage It f 
is one of thegreatest &/ 
bearers we ever f 
saw. 


LOUDON (New). 
From Wisconsin. 
Plants hardier and 
more vigorous than 
Cuthbert; begins to ripen with the 
Cuthbert, and continues longer. 
Berries larger, firmer and brighter 
color; clings to the stem and never 
crumbles. A fineshipper and good market 
berry ; very productive and of fine quality. 
This berry is doing exceedingly well with 
us. The fruit is of a beautiful bright color, 


Fruit and Flowers are 


a good shipper, and will yield 200 bushels 
per acre. Very hardy; the canes have not 
been known to suffer in the severest winter; 
has few thorns; berries cling to the stem, 
and do not crumble when picked. Season 
late. 


Mr. E. S. Carman, of 7he Rural New- 
Yorker, was one of the best judges of new 
fruits, and in that journal he gave his opin- 
ion of this new Raspberry as follows: 


‘“‘ July 14.—Louden is the finest hardy red we 
Know of. Some of the berries are nearly round, 
some are decidedly conical, more so than those of 
Cuthbert. When ready to pick the color is a 


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CUMBERLAND RASPBERRY COMPARED WITH SNYDER BLACKBERRY, 


bright red, the berry firm. When dead ripe the 
color is a darker red, but not at all purple.” 

“August 1.—Now that Cuthberts are gone, 
Loudon is still bearing.”’ 

‘“The only further comment we have to make is 
that canes are vigorous and virtually thornless, 
the foliage luxuriant and healthy. As judged by 
this season, the Loudonis a hardier variety than 
Cuthbert Itis more prolific. The berries aver- 
age larger and they are decidedly firmer. They 
hold to the peduncle better. The color is a trifle 


brighter, and the quality invariably fully as good. 

CAPT. GEORGE BACON, of Des Moines, la., says: 
‘“The Loudon is the best all-around red Rasp- 
berry that I grow. It is perfectly hardy, yields me 
more fruit than any other sort, and is a good 
shipper.”’ : 

We can verify all the above statements 
as to its hardiness, bearing qualities, etc., 
and certainly believe it the best red Rasp- 


berry for general planting in the north. 


DROOPING CANES 


Columbian. A new seedling of Cuthbert. 
In color and fruit it closely resembles 
Shaffer. Is moderately firm, nearly sweet, 
a little later than Shaffer, with longer sea- 
son. Plants, so far as tested, make a 
strong, vigorous growth. 


CUMBERLAND. The largest blackcap 
Raspberry known, berries measuring from 
% tox inch in diameter, but in spite of 
this the fruit possesses unusual firmness, 
and is thus adapted to long-distance ship- 
ments. Wonderfully productive, giving 
fully double the yield of Ohio, producing 
regularly, and ripening before Gregg. Will 
sell for nearly double the price of the 
standard sorts. The Cumberland is an 
unusually strong and vigorous grower, 
throwing up stout, stocky canes, well ad- 
apted for supporting their loads of luscious 
fruit. 


Gregg. Large; black, covered with heavy 
bloom ; a popular market sort. Canes of 
strong, vigorous growth. Not strictly hardy 
in the northern part of this state. 


Kansas. Originated in Kansas. There 
are few, if any, of the blackcap Rasp- 
berries that impress us more favorably 
than this. It succeeds wherever tried, and 
will soon supersede some of the old varie- 
ties. Fora market berry we believe it has 


no equal. Its handsome appearance will 
always command a ready sale. In quality 
it is as good as the best. It is a strong, 
vigorous grower, with healthy, clean foli- 
age. 

Ohio. This berry is one of the most 
profitable for evaporating on the list at the 
present time. Of medium size; sweet, 
good for the table; hardy; of vigorous 
growth; earlier than Gregg, and not so 
seedy. 


Older. Originated in Iowa 10 years ago, 
and has stood all our severest winters well. 


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RASPBERRIES, continued. 


Coal black, about as large as Gregg, and 
5 days earlier. A very reliable variety, 
and productive. 


REDFIELD. This, supposed to be a 
cross between Turner and Mammoth 
Cluster, is one of the grandest Raspber- 
ries ever introduced. The fruit is similar 
to Shaffer’s Colossal in color and shape. 
The canes are unusually free from thorns, 
very vigorous, with numerous fruit 
branches, which during the fruiting sea- 
son, would almost lead one to suppose that 


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REDFIELD. 


(See page 21.) 


the fruit had been literally poured over 
them from a basket. The plants are more 
vigorous and of ranker growth than the 
Shaffer, but grow much lower, more 
stocky, and are better able to withstand 
hard storms. The fruit does not crumble, 
but hangs together well. A good shipper, 
its handsome appearance will always com- 
mand a ready sale ; in quality it is as good 
as the best. Its habit of late blooming is 
a quality that must not be overlooked, and 
insures it against damage from late frosts. 
It stood the drought. of '94 much better 
than any other variety on our grounds, and 
was about the only variety that bore a full 
crop. The plants make plenty of strong 
tips, which are hardy enough to stand our 


5 Seasons. 


Shaffer’s Colossal. Large, purplish- 
black ; soft; of excellent quality for fam- 


Sy)ily use; an abundant bearer; does not 


stand drought well; should be mulched 
during the fruiting season, but is well 
worth the trouble. 


Tyler. Of good size; black, firm, sweet 
and pleasant. Valuable for early market ; 
ripens its entire crop in a short time. 
Canes vigorous, with healthy foliage. 


We grow a great many other varieties, 
but the best are good enough. 


IMPROVED DWARF JUNEBERRY 
A good substitute for the large swamp Huckleberry, or Whortleberry, which it 


resembles. 


The reddish-purple fruit is about the shape and size of the currant, borne 


in clusters, is a mild subacid, and excellent for dessert or canning. The bushes are 
extremely hardy, enduring the cold of the far north and the heat of summer without 
injury. The berries are much larger and better flavored than the wild Juneberries, 
and the bush is quite ornamental. 


Central Nurseries— Choice Fruits 23 


STONE’S HARDY. SNYDER, 


BLACKBERRIES 


The culture of these is about the same as that of the raspberry. Give good, rich 
soil and a little shade among trees, or on the north side of trees or fence, if possible. 
Set the plants 2% feet apart in the row, rows 7 feet apart; pinch back the young 
canes 2 feet from the ground, so they will throw out laterals and grow stocky. Never 
use sucker plants, but procure good root-grown plants. The last 
seasons have proved that there is as much profit in growing Black- 
berries as any other fruit crop. 


_ Ancient Briton. Large, sweet, of very good quality; little or 
nocore. Ripens about the middle of the season. Productive. 

Erie. Large, of good quality; a strong grower; has been 
fruited a number of years, and is claimed to be hardy, pro- 
ductive, and a very desirable variety. 

Lucretia Dewberry. This is the finest of its class—one that 
iy has proved successful; a strong grower, exceedingly productive. 

BIt is really a 
m new trailing 
Dulaek berry, 
easily protected 
in winter and 
worthy of gen- 
eral planting. 
Set the plants 
2 feet apart in 

LUCRETIA DEWBERRY. the row, cover 

in winter with 
coarse litter, and mulch the plants with 
it in the spring, thus keeping them off 
the ground. 

Minnewaski. A new variety, that 
comes very highly recommended. If it 
continues to show so many excellent 
traits under general cultivation, it will 
be in great demand, and very valuable. 
Fruit of large size and very productive. 
It is claimed to be extremely hardy. 
From experience we consider it worthy 
of more extended trial. 

Snyder. Medium size, sweet and 
good; a strong grower, very produc- 
tive; hardy. Has proved its value, 
and should be universally planted. 

Stone’s Hardy. It is a vigorous 
grower; berry glossy black and of 
good flavor ; a little later than Snyder; 
claimed to be very hardy. MINNEWASKI BLACKBERRY. 


J. Wragg G&G Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


CURRANTS 


Currants love a cool, deep soil, and a little shade. 


the north side of a fence they do well. 
cultivation and plenty of manure. 


Cherry. Large, bright crimson fruits ; 
very acid; one of the largest Currants. 


Fay’s Prolific. This variety is a gross 
feeder, and requires liberal fertilization. 
It is healthy, vigorous, and very produc- 
tive ; bunches are long, easily picked, and 
command a high price. Berries are large, 
and hold their size well to the end of the 
bunch. They are bright red, of good 
flavor, and less acid than some. Is be- 
coming a favorite. 


Pomona Knight’s Improved. This is one 
of the most profitable Currants for the 
market, and has many points of merit in 
its favor. While not the largest in size, it 
outyields alt other varieties. Color is a 
beautiful bright red, and very attractive ; 
berry is sweeter and less acid than most of 
the general varieties; is of good size, and 
larger than Red Dutch or Victoria; is a 
vigorous grower, with healthy, hardy foli- 
age, and is sure to become popular as soon 
as better known. There is no other fruit 
ripening during the summer that is so 
easily handled as this Currant, that can be 
marketed in such good condition over so 
long a time, or keeps better after packing. 

North Star. New seedling. Very vigor- 
ous, perfectly hardy; bunches long and 
well filled with fruit, borne in greatest pro- 


Among fruit trees or along 
No matter how good the soil, give good 


The following varieties will give satisfaction : 


fusion; berries large, and of superior 
quality, sweet and rich; desirable for 
market or dessert ; promises to be of great 
value. 


Red Dutch. An old favorite ; productive 
and of good quality. 


Victoria. Very large, bright red ; bunches 
very long; late; very productive and val- 
uable. This is a standard, good and reli- 
able Currant, and will suit everybody. 


White Dutch. White; medium size; 
vigorous grower and good bearer ; bunches 
very compact; early. Fruit requires less 
sugar than some others; excellent for 
jellies. . 


White Grape. Very large, white berries. 
This is the very best table variety of Cur- 
rant known to the grower; sweet or very 
mild acid; good grower; hardy; perfectly 
satisfactory for any purpose. 


Educate your boys and girls —give 
them home pleasures. - 


VICTORIA CURRANT, 


Our methods and facilities are strictly up-to-date. 


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GOOSEBERRIES 


The Gooseberry delights in a deep, exceedingly rich soil, in partial shade, as 


recommended for currants, and in thorough mulching. 


Who, that is acquainted with 


its different uses, and knows the delights of a good Gooseberry pie, would ever again 


willingly be without this most healthful of fruits. 
never received the attention they deserve. 


Currants and Gooseberries have 
The markets are scarcely ever fully sup- 


plied. Each year the demand is greater, and no one will make a mistake by planting 
quite liberally of these most healthful, invigorating fruits. 


Champion. 


ductive, and very free from mildew. 
sweet, of good flavor, well worth further 
trial. 


Downing. Fruit nearly twice as large as 


the above; flesh whitish green, soft, juicy | 


DOWNING. 


Those who reap the fruit of what others p 


Not quite so large as Down- | 
ing ; a fine, healthy, vigorous grower ; pro- | 
Tf-is, | 


and good; plant vigorous and prolific. 
One of the very best. 


Houghton. The old well-known sort ; pale 
red, sweet and good It is rather small, 
but a productive, healthy, and very reli- 
able Gooseberry. 


Industry. Very large; dark red, hairy, 
of delicious quality. In a cool, rich soil, 
with a northern exposure, it will yield an 
abundance of large, luscious fruit. It isa 
little impatient of the hot sun, but under 
favorable conditions its immense crops and 
exemption from mildew well repay the 
attention it requires. Not an ironclad. 


Pearl. This very delicious American is 
across between Houghton and one of the 
large English varieties. It is very hardy, 
entirely free from mildew; superior in 
size and quality, more productive than 
Downing, and is likely to supersede this 
standard sort. The many flattering testi- 
monials of this new berry from most of the 
leading horticulturists lead us to recom- 
mend it for small or extensive planting as 
one of the best berries of recent introduc- 
tion. 


Smith’s Seedling. Much like Downing. 
Strong grower; large berry; productive. 


lanted, in thankfulness should plant 


for the millions yet to be. 


(26 J. Wragg & Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


A BED OF PARKER EARLE STRAWBERRIES. 


STRAWBERRIES 


The Strawberry has been well styled the queen of fruits. It is the first to ripen 
and the quickest to come into bearing. Can be successfully grown on a great variety of 
soils, with very little culture, yet responds readily to kindly 
location and liberal feeding and culture. The Strawberry 
prefers a cool, moist soil, not subject to injury from drought ; 
good upland soil, well enriched, is 
best. Put the ground in good culti- 
vation, mark off in rows, and set the 
plants with a spade. Spread the 
roots out fan-shaped against the 
square side of the hole, straightened . 
down their full length, so that the 
crown of the plant is just even with 
the surface ; press down the soil, and 
give clean culture all through the 
season. Assoonas the ground freezes, 
mulch lightly with coarse straw. In srpawserRy IMPROPERLY STRAWBERRY PROPERLY 
the spring rake off the thickest of it PLANTED. PLANTED. 
into the paths and leave the balance 
to work down and remain asa mulch. We list only a few of the best well tested sorts. 
Those marked ‘‘P"’ are pistillate, or imperfect-flowering, and must 
have some variety marked ‘‘S,” staminate, or 
perfect-flowering, planted near to fertilize them. 


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Beder Wood (S) Plant very vigorous, hardy, 
productive; one of the best fertilizers. Fruit 
large, roundish, bright scarlet; firm, of good 
quality. 


Brandywine. This fine new Strawberry has a 
perfect biossom, and its fruit colors all over. 
PERFECT FLOWER. IMPERFECT FLOWER. Its season is rather late. It has a large green 


Our Nurseries are among the largest in the West. 


Central Nurseries — Choice 


Fruits oF 


BRANDYWINE STRAWBERRY. 


calyx that adds to the attractiveness of the 
fruit. The berries are very large, nearly 
always of regular, conical form; color 
bright, glossy red; flesh firm and excellent. 
One of the most promising of the newer 
berries. 


Captain Jack (S). Large, roundish, 
scarlet; flesh firm, of excellent quality ; 
prolific. 

Crescent (P). Large, conical, bright 
scarlet; flesh firm, of good quality. 
Ripens early. Plant vigorous, productive. 


Greenville (P). This is one of the best 
varieties on the list, and you will make no 
mistake in planting it. The berries are 
large, of good quality and medium tex- 
ture; color very even and fine. Plants 
very productive, vigorous and free from 


GREENVILLE STRAWBERRY. 
rust. Seasen medium to 
late. 


Parker Earle (S). Healthy, vigorous, 
productive, with long, penetrating roots ; 
withstands droughts better than some 
sorts. Glossy scarlet ; firm ; good shipper. 


Warfield (P). Vigorous, hardy, enor- 
mously productive. Blooms and ripens 
with Crescent. Fruit large, glossy red, 
firm, of high quality. One of the very 
best for market or home use. 


Good grower. 


To the above list of Strawberries we 
add, without descriptions, the following 
sorts that we are growing and handling: 
Clyde, Bismarck, Lady Thompson, Mar- 
shall, Lovett’s Early, Melee, Manwell, 
Jessie, etc, 


RHUBARB 


This deserves to be ranked among the best early fruits in the garden. 


It affords the 


earliest material for pies and tarts, continues long in use, is valuable for canning. Make 


the soil rich and deep. Use well-grown roots, not divided 


old clumps. 


Linnezus. 
Victoria. 


ASPARAGUS 


The first garden vegetable of spring; isa great deli- 
cacy, fand comes in just when it is most needed. 
hundred roots will supply a small family, and will last for 
Set the plants about 18 inches apart in the row. 
Spread the roots out in the bottom of the hole or furrow 
and gradually fill in as the plants grow, so that the roots 


years. 


will be about 4 inches deep. 


Conover’s Colossal. 
Palmetto. 


Large, early, tender and fine. 
Very large, long stalks; a great market sort. 


Best for general planting. 
Newer variety, earlier; probably as good. 


One 


PALMETTO ASPARAGUS. 


Whether you are planting a nation or a tree, plant it well. 


A HEDGE OF ROSA RUGOSA. 


sae 


page 43.) 


Hardp Shrubs and Trees 


While most people appreciate well-arranged and well-kept grounds, large or small, 
many fail to realize that they can have equally fine grounds. They have had a few 


AMERICAN ELM. (See page 29.) 


shrubs or rosés growing in the 
thick turf, with no attention given 
to pruning or cultivating. Under 
such circumstances good results 
cannot be expected 

Aside from the pleasure of havy- 
ing fine trees, shrubs, vines and 
flowers in the grounds surround- 
ing a home, few realize how 
much these add to the commer- 
cial value of the place. A pur- 
chaser having to decide between 
a house with bare and unkempt 
grounds and one surrounded 
by fine ornamentals, invariably 
chooses the latter at a marked 
advance in price, because he 
sees that he will at once enjoy 
what it would otherwise take some 
years to secure. Sagacious men 
are led by a knowledge of these 
facts to plant fine trees and shrubs 
about vacant lots they are intend- 
ing to put upon the market. Lots 
thus planted readily secure pur- 
chasers at good prices, when bare 
grounds go begging for buyers. 


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Central Nurseries— Hardy Ornamentals 29 


AMERICAN LINDEN, 


UPRIGHT DECIDUOUS TREES 


ALDER, European, or Common (A/nus 
glutinosa). A remarkably rapid-growing 
tree, attaining a height of from 30 to 60 
feet. Foliage roundish, wedge-shaped 
and wavy. This species is specially 
adapted to moist situations. 

BIRCH, White (4etula alba). A beau- 
tiful native tree, common to our woods, 
particularly in the northern part of the 
country. Its shining white bark and slen- 
der, dark brown branches make it a 
conspicuous and very attractive object. 
Foliage large and handsome. From the 
bark of this tree the Indian made his 
graceful canoe, and hence it is sometimes 
called the ‘‘ Canoe Birch.”’ 

CATALPA, speciosa. Very large leaves, 
growth rapid; snowy flowers in July; 
perfectly hardy in central Iowa. The 
timber of this tree is much esteemed for 
cabinet work. 

CHESTNUT, American or Sweet. Well- 
known, beautiful tree, valuable for fruit, 
which is highly esteemed, and for timber, 
which is very useful; should be planted 
only on thin, dry soils. 

DOGWOOD (Cornus florida). Has 
large, showy white blossoms in the early 
spring; very ornamental. 


ELM, White (U/mus Americana). A 
noble spreading and drooping tree of our 
native forests, peculiarly suitable for ave- 
nues and drives. 

HORSE CHESTNUT, White-flowering 
(4sculus hippocastanum). The best 
known of the Horse Chestnuts; of hand- 
some, regular form, ultimately reaching a 
largesize In May it is covered with large 
spikes of beautiful white flowers, dotted 
with red and yellow. Fine for park or lawn 
planted singly ; for avenues unsurpassed. 

KENTUCKY COFFEE TREE. A fine, 
handsome native tree of medium size, 
with upright, blunt branches and beauti- 
ful, rich, feathery foliage, turning golden 
yellow with frosts. 

LINDEN, American (77a Americana). 
A rapid-growing, large-sized tree, with a 
remarkably straight trunk, deep green, 
heart-shaped leaves, and clusters of fra- 
grant yellow flowers; will grow almost 
anywhere. Valuable for its wood, and 
makes a handsome shade tree. 

MAIDENHAIR TREE, or Gingko (Sadzs- 
buria adiantifolia). A singular and 
beautiful tree; foliage yellowish green, 
curiously lobed and marked with delicate 
hair-like lines. 


J. Wragg & Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


JAPAN MAPLE (Acer ginnala). 


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MAPLE 
Silver-leaved (Acer dasycarpum). 
Leaves white underneath; of rapid | 


growth, very ornamental and one of the | 


best street trees we have. 
recommend it. 

Sugar Maple (A. saccharinum). A 
beautiful, stately tree of fine form; a de- 
sirable shade tree. 


Norway (4. platanozdes). 
ing, rounded form; foliage large, dark 
green; a rich and majestic shade tree. 


Ginnala. A dwarf variety of the Maple, 
with cut leaves which assume all the colors 
of the rainbow in autumn. It is a small 
tree for the lawn, very closely allied to the 
Japan Maples. It is from the Amur 


country in Siberia, and we think comes 


true from seed. See illustration. 


A TWIG OF MAIDENHAIR TREE. (See page 29.) 


We highly 


Of spread- | 


MOUNTAIN ASH, Oak-leaved (Querci- 
folia). A hardy tree, of fine pyramidal 
habit. Foliage simple and deeply lobed; 
bright green above and downy beneath. 
One of the finest lawn trees. 


POPLAR, Carolina (P. Canadensis). A 
vigorous native tree of wonderfully rapid 
growth, with angular branches and glossy, 
serrate leaves. This is perhaps the largest 
of all the native poplars, often attaining 
a height of 8c feet or more, and makes a 
park tree of noble proportions; it is also 
very valuable for street planting, as it is 
free from attacks of insects, and is not 
affected by gas. Its quick growth and 
large size cause it to be planted in con- 
siderable numbers. 


SYCAMORE, American (Platanus occt- 
dentalis). Avery rapid-growing, spread- 
ing native tree, too well known to need 
description. A very fine tree for street 
planting. 


TAMARIX (Amurense). This is one of 
our very finest and hardiest small trees or 
shrubs. The foliage is light, feathery, 
graceful, sage-blue in color, and very 
ornamental. The flowers are small, pink 
in color, and, like the roses, come first in 
June, and then all through the summer 
and autumn. 


TULIP TREE, Tulip Poplar (Zz7zoden- 
dron tulipifera). One of the most beauti- 
ful of our indigenous trees, with large 
tulip-shaped flowers; belongs to the Mag- 
nolia family. The leaves are large, glossy 
and fiddle-shaped ; the trunk grows straight 
as a dart and quite rapidly to great 
height. 


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Central Nurseries— Hardy’ Ornamentals 31 


DECIDUOUS 
WEEPING TREES 


BIRCH, Cut-leaved (Betula lacini- 
ata pendula). One of the most 
popular and desirable of all the 
weeping or pendulous trees. The 
bark of the tree, on its upright trunk 
and larger spreading branches, is a 
beautiful, clean, bright white, or in 
some cases a little silvery. The 
smaller branches, thickly set with 
their attractive leaves, all have a 
graceful, drooping habit. Theleaves 
are a rich, glossy green, dainty, and 
deeply cut. The tree is a fairly 
rapid grower when once established, 
and is perfectly hardy, full-grown 
specimens standing in Minnesota, 
where the mercury drops 40 degrees 
below zero. The tall, slender, yet 
vigorous growth, silvery white bark, 
small, gracefully drooping branches, 
with their delicately cut foliage, 
combine attractive characteristics. 
For a dainty, elegant effect, adding 
richness to any place, plant this tree. 
Suitable for street, cemetery or 
lawn. Is now quite extensively used 
for street and avenue planting. For 
these latter uses, the lower branches 
are all trimmed off close to the trunk 
up to a height of 7 tog feet. When 
fully grown, 40 to 50 feet. 


ELM, Camperdown Weeping. A 
vigorous grower, which forms one 
of the most picturesque drooping 
trees. Leaves large, dark green 
and glossy, covering the tree with a 
luxuriant mass of verdure; very 
desirable as an ornamental, and for 
its dense shade. 


MULBERRY, Teas’ Weeping Russian. 
A weeping variety of the now well-known 
Russian Mulberry; perfectly hardy in 
summer and winter; withstands extreme 
heat and cold, and grows naturally in a 
very graceful form. 


WILLOWS 


Kilmarnock. Grafted 5 to 7 feet high 
upon Comewell stock, this forms a splendid 
weeping tree. Very desirable for lawns, 


JOHN WRaAGG & Sons, Waukee, Iowa. 


CUT-LEAVED BIRCH. 


gardens, cemeteries, and wherever a droop- 
ing tree is preferred. It is often called the 
Umbrella Tree on account of the unique 
form which it assumes, The leaves are 
glossy, and reach to the extreme end of 
the drooping twigs, which often touch the 
ground. It is hardy and vigorous, thriv- 
ing on all sorts of soils and in all situations. 


New American Weeping, or Fountain. 
Grafted on a stalk 5 to 6 feet high, it 
makes one of the most graceful small 
weeping trees. 


COLFAX, IOWA. 


Dear Sirs :—Enclosed find check No. 6,917 on bank of Colfax for two dollars and twenty-four cents 
($2.24), as per bill received on the 16th inst. Trees received today; they are ‘‘ Dandies.’’ Send price- 
lists to Geo. D. Wood, cashier, and John W. Main, Colfax. Mr. Wood will set from 125 upward, and 
Mr. Main some 200 or more. Mr. Wood wishes them for windbreak and to beautify the lawn. Mr. Main 
wishes them for windbreak exclusively. One or two other parties were talking with me today in regard 
to getting afew. Don’t understand me as an agent, but simply speaking a good word for square dealing. 


I am a Republican and believe in reciprocity and protection to American industries, an 


fought four 


years for ‘“‘ Old Glory.’’ Please excuse emotional patriotism and don’t forget to send lists to parties 


named. 


Very truly, W. B. WELLS. 


J- Wragg G&G Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


PHOTO OF HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. (See opposite page.) 


DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 


Our. stock of flowering Shrubs is very fine—the best we have ever had. The plants 
are large, of blooming size, and comprise the best of the hardy shrubs and small trees 
that will give a succession of bloom through the summer months. 


ACACIA, Rose. This is one of the finest 
old shrubs in cultivation, perfectly hardy, 
and an absolute blaze of beauty when in 
bloom. 


ALMOND, White-flowering. This beau- 
tiful white-flowering shrub is very desir- 
able and scarce ; as hardy as the pink, but 
does not propagate so readily. 

CALYCANTHUS, floridus (Carolina 
Allspice): A well-known native bush, 
bearing very double, purple, fragrant 
flowers. 


CARAGANA, or Siberian Pea Tree. 


Beautiful small tree; flowers yellow. 
New, and perfectly hardy. 
CHIONANTHUS Virginica (White 


Fringe). A small, native tree, with ash- 
like leaves and clusters of snow white flow- 
ers, resembling au elegant fringe. 


DEUTZIA. A very desirable shrub, of 
strong, hardy growth, bearing an abun- 
dance of beautiful racemes of double, pure 
white flowers. 


ELEAGNUS Longipes. A handsome, 
shapely, silver-leaved shrub, with an orna- 
mental reddish brown bark in winter; 
perfectly hardy and easy to grow. The 
bright, yellow flowers appear in June on 
long stalks, but the greatest value of the 
shrub is in the fruit, which is produced in 
the greatest abundance along the whole 
length of the branches; oval in shape 
and about one-half inch long; color 
deep orange-red, very showy and attrac- 
tive. The fruit is not only very orna- 


mental, but has a sprightly sharp, pleas- 
ant flavor and makes a delicious sauce 
when cooked. 


EXOCHORDA grandiflora (Pearl Bush). 
A very hardy and handsome shrub from 
northern China and Japan, forming a bush 
10-12 feet high in as many years. The 
pure, white flowers are borne in clusters, 
on light, wiry branches. 


HONEYSUCKLE, Tree. A fine shrub 
loaded with pink flowers in early spring. 


CHIONANTHUS VIRGINICA. 


Central Nurseries— Hardy Ornamentals a5 


HOP TREE, or Shrubby 
Trefoil (Ptelea trifoliata). 
A large shrub or small tree 
of rapid growth and robust 
habit. Fruit winged and in 
clusters. Flowers in June. 


HYDRANGEA paniculata. 
Tens of thousands of these 
noble summer- and autumn- 
flowering Shrubs have been 
sold in the last few years, 
and the demand is. still 
good. They are absolutely 
hardy, grow in any soil, and 
bloom the same year they 
are set out. They flower 
abundantly, bearing hun- 
dreds of immense panicles 
of bloom, white turning to 
rose inautumn. An annual 
shortening of the branches 
tends to increase the size of 
the flowers. 


OLEASTER (Lleagnus 
angustifolia). We havea 
few grand specimens in this 
state, but this shrub should 
be seen near every home. 
It forms a small tree, with 
silvery white foliage and 
shoots. Flowers small, yel- 
low, inconspicuous, borne in 
racemes. Very floriferous, 
and has a very rare and de- 
cided fragrance. Even in 
winter it attracts attention. 


PRUNUS triloba ( Double- 
Flowering Plum). A beautiful shrub of 
fine habit, with elegant, double, rosy 
flowers, set very closely on the slender 
branches. 


QUINCE, Japan. A beautiful, glossy- 
leaved shrub, with large red blossoms very 
early in the spring, before the leaves. 


SNOWBALL. For best effect, trim into 
a round, ball-shaped bush. 


SYRINGA, or Mock Orange. One of the 
very ‘best of the tardy white flowering 
shrubs ; free bloomer, late. 


TAMARIX. See page 30. 


WEIGELIA rosea (Diervilla). Beautiful 
shrubs that bloom in June and July. The 
flowers are produced in so great profusion 
as almost entirely to hide the foliage. 
They are very desirable for the border or 
for grouping, and also as specimen plants 
for the lawn. One of the most popular 
shrubs known. Flowers bright rose. 


XANTHOCERAS. This beautiful flow- 
ering shrub has not been introduced in the 
west as yet. It is one of the best ever in- 


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oe 
a ee eS 


WEIGELA ROSEA, 


troduced from Japan; has been hardy with 
us for three years. It has pinnate leaves ; 
flower-panicles resemble Catalpa in minia- 
ture. A most desirable shrub. 


LILACS (Syringa) 


A class of medium- to large-growing 
shrubs, with bright, attractive, glossy green 
foliage and a profusion of various colored 
clusters of delightfully fragrant flowers in 
May and june. 

Dr. Breitschneider. A new upright-grow- 
ing sort, forming a compact, tree-like 
shrub, and flowering at the end of almost 
every shoot. The flowers area dark lav- 
ender, and are borne in such profusion 
that the plants, when in bloom, area mag- 
nificent sight. Thick, leathery leaves, 
much like those of the Japan Snowball. 
A distinct and handsome sort. 


Japonica (Japanese Tree Lilac). The 
largest of the Lilacs, making a small tree. 
Leaves are large, dark green, and the very 
large panicles of white flowers are pro- 
duced in June; hardy and desirable. 


Fruit, flowers, and laughter bring sunshine and contentment. 


34 


J. Wragg G&G Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


DOUBLE LILAC, 


LILACS, continued. 


Josikea. Purple flowers in June, after 
other Lilacs have flowered; broad, dark, 
shining leaves ; tree-like habit; very late- 
blooming. 

Lemoine’s Double. 
double flowers. 


Marie Legraye. Pale white, splendid, 
large trusses ; strong, symmetrical grower ; 
free-blooming. A favorite for forcing. 


Michael Buchner. Pale lilac, double 
flowers, borne in immense panicles. A 
very handsome and valuable variety. 


Persian Lilac. This Lilac is of medium 
size, with small, bright green leaves and 
large compound panicles of rather brighter 
flowers than the old-fashioned Lilac. The 
bush is of graceful outline. There are two 
kinds, one with red flowers, the other with 
white flowers. In ordering, specify as 
Lilac, Persian Red ; or, Lilac, Persian White 


Reddish purple, 


j 


SPIRAZAS. 


From this large family we have selected 
the best sorts. They are perfectly hardy, 
and the different sorts make a succession 
of bloom early and late. Spirza triloba 
and S. Callosa alba, white; S. Billardi and 
S. salicifolia, red. 


S. Van Houttei. Graceful, with long, 
drooping sprays, studded thickly with 
handsome, pure white flowers, hence the 
name ‘‘Bridal Wreath.’”’ Grandest of all. 


STRAWBERRY TREE, American 
(Euonymus). A small native shrub or 
small tree growing 6 to 1o feet high, with 
a spreading, graceful habit and handsome 
foliage in early summer; later it is loaded 
with the peculiar seed pods from which 
it derives its name. In autumn and winter 
one might well imagine it to be a tree 
with branches laden with scarlet straw- 
berries. 


We carry a heavy stock of Shade Trees, Shrubs and Roses. 


Central Nurseries— Hardy Ornamentals 35 


YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. 


(See page 37.) 


HARDY HERBACEOUS FLOWERING PLANTS 


The following collection embraces the most desirable varieties. 


They are all 


showy and beautiful plants of easy cultivation, producing a continuous show of flowers 


in succession from May to November. 


They are truly the busy man’s flowers, requir- 


ing but little time, and for ornamental uses, about the garden and lawns, are entitled to 


great consideration. 


ASTER (Coccinea). 
ennial, blooming in the fall. when flowers 
are scarce. Flowers purple. 


BOCCONIA cordata. We also send out | 


tubers of the Heart-leaved Bocconia of 
North Asia. It is desirable fora bed on 
the lawn, as its sub-tropical leaves and 
grand spikes of white flowers give it 
special interest. It is also found very use- 
ful as a bee plant. 


DICENTRA spectabilis, or Dielytra 
(Bleeding Heart). A beautiful, hardy 
border plant, with brilliant, rosy, heart- 
shaped flowers, hanging in great profusion 
from a gracefully curved stem. May and 
June. 


EULALIA zebrina. This is one of the 
most striking and distinct plants in culti- 
vation. Unlike most plants with varie- 
gated foliage, the striping or marking is 
across the leaves instead of longitudinally, 
the leaves being striped every 2 or 3 inches 
by a band of yellow one-half inch wide. 
Late in the fall it is covered with flower 
spikes that resemble ostrich plumes in 
shape, which when cut and dried, make 
handsome ornaments for the house in 


A tall, leafy per- | 


This class of plants is benefited by a mulch in winter. 


winter. It is perfectly hardy, and when 
once planted will increase in beauty from 
year to year. Should be in every collec- 
tion. 


JAPAN IRIS, 


(See page 36.) 


36 J. Wragg & Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


under one head. All of easiest culture in 
ordinary garden soil, preferring a rich 
loam. No garden is complete without the 
German Iris. We sell them in assorted 
colors 


Japan. The plants we quote are recent 
importations from Japan, and are extra 
choice and rare, This is the latest and 
largest-flowering of all the Iris family. 
Some specimens in the nursery measured 
over g inches across the petals. They are 
entirely hardy, and require no attention 
after being planted in good soil. They 
show the most charming combination of 
colors ; some are pure white, others crim- 
son, rose, lavender, lilac, blue and mottled. 


PHONIES, Herbaceous, These are 
very beautiful. showy, and easily culti- 
vated plants, blooming from early May to 
end of July. They should have a place in 
every garden. A selection will give a con- 
tinuous bloom for three months. We offer 
the best sorts, varying from pure white, 
straw color, salmon, flesh color and blush, 
to lilac and deep rose. 


HERBACEOUS PASONIES. y PHLOX, Perennial. The flowers of 

_ the Perennial Phlox form immense masses 

FUNKIA. PLANTAIN LILY. of bloom from the purest white to crim- 
Coerulea. Blue, broad green leaves. '_ son. Grows to a height of 2 feet or more; 


Alba. Pure white, lily-shaped, fragrant | hardy 
flowers ; borne in large clusters. 


HEMEROCALLIS 


Flava (Yellow Day Lily). A 
most useful and desirable her- 
baceous plant, producing its 
large fragrant yellow flowers 
during July and August in the 
greatest profusion; the plants 
grow about 3 feet high. 


Kwanso (Double Orange 
Lily). A double flowering form 
of the Orange Lily, and a most 
desirable herbaceous plant, that 
deserves being planted very 
largely; large orange-colored 
flowers shaded copper; blooms 
the greater part of summer. 


HIBISCUS. Red or pink eye 
Large Morning Glory-like flow- 
ers on tall stalks. 


HOLLYHOCKS. Single and 
double, mixed colors. Hand- 
some and striking plants. 


IRIS. 


German. Under this head 
are included the varieties of 
several species of Iris, all dis- 
tinguished by their broad 
leaves, and resembling each 
other in the shape of their flow- 
ers, and for this reason known PERENNIAL PHLOX. 


Central Nurseries— Choice Climbers a1 


PAPAVER Orientale 
(Oriental Poppy). Nothing 
can equal these in gor- 
geous effect, and, whether 
planted singly or in 
masses, their large flow- 
ers are most impressive. 


RUDBECKIA, Golden 
Glow. (Cone Flower.) We 
call attention to this 
notable novelty, and offer it 
as the finest hardy herba- 
ceous border plant intro- 
duced for many years. It 
is of easy growth, and is 
giving complete satisfac- 
tion. A plant this season 
on our grounds, the second 
year from planting, had 
1,380 flowers and buds on 
it, some of the flowers be- 
ing 3% inches in diameter. 
It made a great show, and 
but few plants can vie with 
itin attractiveness. There 
is no floral novelty before 
the public to be com- 
pared to it for effectiveness 
and worth. We recom- 
mend it. 


YUCCA filamentosa. 
This beautiful and inter- 
esting plant should be in 
every collection. Hardy ; 
almost an evergreen; eis : 
grows inclumps, and when RUDBECKIA, GOLDEN GLOW. 
about to bloom throws up 
a flower stalk from 3 to 4 feet in height, from which hang 100 to 200 creamy white, bell- 
shaped flowers. It remains in blooma longtime. (See illustration, page 35.) 


CLIMBING AND TRAILING PLANTS 


A few handsome, graceful vines will give a fine effect to almost any place. For 
instance, a fine Clematis will just fill a place which would otherwise be unoccupied and 
attract more attention when in bloom than any other plant on the place. Don’t omit to 
include a few vines with your order. 


CLEMATIS 


Clematis plants, of the improved sorts, are exceedingly hardy, slender-branched, 
climbing shrubs of marvelously rapid growth and handsome foliage, which produce 
beautiful large flowers, of 
various colors in great 
abundance, and during a 
long period. Inits several 
species and varieties the 
Clematis surpasses all 
other hardy climbers in 
adaptation to many uses 
SS and locations. As the 

™ English ‘‘ Garden,’ referring to Jackman’s Clematises, well says: 

‘They are magnificent, and more than this, they give us some of 
the grandest things in the way of creepers the horticultural world has ever seen, mak- 
ing glorious ornaments either for walls, verandas, rustic poles or pillars.’’ They are 


All things come to him who waits, but he who goes after them gets them quicker. 


38 


CLEMATIS PANICULATA. 


CLEMATIS, continued. 


equally well adapted for rockwork, per- 
manent bedding plants, garden or floral 
ornaments. 


Duchess of Edinburgh. Double. This | 


is without a doubt the best of the pure 
whites. Deliciously scented. 


‘Flammula. Highly prized for the fra- 
grance of its small, white flowers; leaves 
dark green. 


Gem. Flowers large, about 7 inches in 
diameter, consisting usually of six sepals 
of a deep lavender or grayish blue, chang- 
ing to mauve in some stages. 
October. 


June to | 


Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


Henryi. New, and one of 
the best perpetual hybrids, of 
robust habit, and a very free 
bloomer. The flowers are 
white, large and very showy. 
July to October. 


Imperatrice Eugenie. Vigor- 
ous ; flowers of fine form ; large, 
pure white; blooms profusely. 


Jackmanni. This is perhaps 
the best known of the newer 
fine perpetual Clematises. The 
plant is free in growth, and an 
abundant and successful 
bloomer, producing flowers un- 
til frozen up. The flowers are 
large, of an intense violet-pur- 
ple remarkable for velvety 
richness. July to October. 


Mrs. James Bateman. New; 
of great merit ; blooms reddish 
lilac, changing to a pale laven- 
der as they become older. 

Paniculata. This valuable 
native of Japan has, after a 
thorough trial of several years, 
proved entirely hardy. The 
deep, clear green foliage is un- 
usually broad and healthy, and 
remarkable free from all insect 
enemies. The flowers are pure 
white, from three-quarters of 
an inch to an inch in diameter, 
star-shaped, with a most pleas- 

- ing and penetrating fragrance. 
They are borne in heads on stiff 
stems 4 to 6 inches long, from 
the axils of the leaves. For any 
situation where a rapid-grow- 
ing climber is needed, this will 
be found a very valuable plant. 

Ramona. This new sort isa 
strong, rampant grower and a 
true perpetual bloomer; flow- 

‘ers appearing on last year’s 
growth and on the new shoots, 
give an abundance of bloom 
all through the season. In size they sur- 
pass any of the old sorts; often they are 

6 or 7 inches in diameter, and of the most 

perfect shape. Color, rich deep lavender. 

Distinct and attractive. 


Virginiana. American White Clematis. 
A remarkably rapid climbing plant, grow- 
ing to the height of 20 feet, producing an 
immense profusion of flowers in August. 
They are creamy white and hang in grace- 
ful, airy garlands along trellises or sur- 
rounding shrubs. 


Viticella. A free- growing and free- 
flowering variety, producing handsome 
bluish violet flowers. One of the best. 


The prosperity of Iowa depends upon her fruits and trees. 


Central Nurseries — Choice Climbers 39 


‘ 


CINNAMON VINE. This beautiful 
climber emits from its flowers the delight- 
ful odor of cinnamon. Perfectly hardy, 
the stem dying down every autumn, but 
growing again so rapidly as to completely 
cover any trellis or arbor very early in the 
season. It is propagated from small bulb- 
lets, which make from 10 to 20 feet of 
vine. 


HONEYSUCKLE 


Chinese Twining (Lonicera /aponica). 
Holds its foliage nearly all winter ; blooms 
in July and September, and is very sweet. 


Monthly Fragrant or Dutch (7. Belgica). 
Blooms all summer; the very best. 


Woodbine, Common (ZL. Perzclymena), 
A strong, rapid grower; flowers very 
showy; red outside, buff within. June 
and July. 

Scarlet Trumpet (Z. sempervirens). 
This and its varieties are the handsomest 
in cultivation. They are strong, rapid 
growers, and produce scarlet, inodorous 
flowers all summer. 


Yellow Trumpet (2. Aurea). A well 
known variety, with yellow trumpet 
flowers. 


WISTARIA SINENSIS, 


HONEYSUCKLE. 


TRUMPET FLOWER (Bignonia). Of 
rapid growth, with large. showy, trumpet- 
shaped, scarlet flowers and pretty 
foliage. When in full bloom, dur- 
ing August, it produces a most gor- 
geous effect. 


VIRGINIA CREEPER (Amf#e- 
lopsts quinquefolia). A native 
vine of rapid growth with large, 
luxuriant foliage, which in the 
autumn assumes the most gorgeous 
and magnificent coloring. The 
blossoms, which are inconspicuous, 
are succeeded by handsome dark 
blue berries. The vine is best 
calculated to take the place in this 
country of the celebrated English 
ivy, and in summer is really not 
inferior to it. 


WISTARIA Sinensis (Chinese). 
A most beautiful climber of rapid 
growth, producing long pendulous 
clusters of pale blue flowers. When 
well established it makes an enor- 
mous growth; it is hardy, and 
one of the most superb vines ever 
produced. 


“Enclosed herewith I hand you 
Chicago draft for $10.45 to pay for my 
bill of nursery stock, which I have now 
received in excellent condition. This 
may not be just the exact amount, but it 
is the way I figure it. The original order 
was $10.25, and you sent two crabs in 
addition, which I figured at the same 
price as the other apples, which is ten 
cents each. If this is not right, please 
advise me and I will make it right.’’— 
GEO. W. SPENCER, Rockwell City, Iowa. 


40 J. Wragg & Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


ROSES 


Long before history began the Rose was loved, as now, for its beauty and fra- 


grance. 


No home is truly a home without at least a few of these charming plants. 


Roses love a clayey soil, and an open, airy situation, but will do well in any good 


soil. They well repay good treatment. 
bloom. Mulch well with manure. 
laid down and covered in winter. 


Feeble, sod-bound plants cannot give free 
All Roses in this climate are benefited by being 


MOSS ROSES 


The Moss Roses are strong growers and perfectly hardy; they remain in bloom 
a long time, and are especially prized for their beautiful mossy buds. 


Blush Moss. 
free bloomer. 

Captain Ingram. Dark velvety purple; 
foliage small; very handsome. 

Comtesse de Murinais. The finest dou- 
ble white Moss Rose; large, beautifully 
mossed. 


Very mossy; fine buds; 


Crested Moss. Deep rose-colored, very 
fine, handsome buds, surrounded with 
mossy fringe. 

Glory of Mosses. Pale rose, very heav- 
ily mossed; one of the best Moss Roses 
in cultivation. 


Henry Martin. Fine, rosy carmine. 


HYBRID PERPETUALS 


These are hybrids or crosses between June and Monthly Roses, partaking of 


the hardiness of one parent and the perpetual blooming habit of the other. 


They 


are by far the most popular family of Roses, needing good soil and culture, as they 


can only bloom on new shoots of the current season. 


Cutting off the seed pods and 


freely manuring, after the first crop, will insure better blooms later in the season. 


Baroness Rothschild. Light pink; 
cupped form; very distinct and beauti- 
ful; one of the finest varieties; very 
hardy; a late bloomer. 


Baron de Bonstetten. A strong, vigorous 
grower; flowers large, very dark red, 
almost black; splendid. 


Capt. Christy. Color a fresh, delicate 
pink, with deeper shadings in the center 
of the flower, the whole blossom having 
a bright satiny appearance ; free bloomer, 
hardy ; the best variety of its color. 


Coquette des Alps. One of the finest 


pure white Hybrid Perpetuals ; large, full, 
finely formed flower; pure white, some- 
times faintly tinged with pale blush; pro- 
fuse bloomer. 


Coquette des Blanches. Flowers of 
medium size, in large clusters, full and 
slightly fragrant. Snowy white, some- 
times delicately flushed with pale rose. 

Eugene Verdier. Crimson purple; large 
and full; a very fine, handsome Rose. 

Fisher Holmes. Like Gen. Jacqueminot, 
but the flowers are fuller and more freely 
produced. 


The descriptions in this Catalogue are strictly correct. 


Central Nurseries—Choice Roses 4] 


Gen. Jacqueminot. This 
might be called the Rose 
for the million, for it is 
still a universal favorite. 
Bright crimson-scarlet, ex- 
ceedingly rich and velvety. 
Grown more extensively 
than any other Rose, espe- 
cially for winter. 

Gen. Washington. Color 
brilliant crimson; very 
rich and beautiful; large, 
perfectly double, and a 
free bloomer. 


John Hopper. Bright 
rose, with carmine center ; 
large and fuli. 


La France. A beautiful 
pale peach color, more 
highly flushed at center ; 
equal in delicacy to the 
Teas, and greatly surpasses 
them in hardiness. Very 
large and full, highly per- 
fumed and profuse in 
blooming. 


La Reine. Glossy rose ; 
large, full and very free- 
flowering. 


Mad: Charles Wood. 
Flowers large; dazzling 
crimson; a. constant 
bloomer. 

Mad. Gabriel Luizet. 
Pink; very large and fra- 
grant; as an exhibition 
Rose it stands at the head 
of the list. It has led all 
other Roses in England for 
five years, and when better known will be 
a leading variety in this country. 


Mad. Plantier. Pure white; large, very 
double flower; perfectly hardy; quite 
suitable for hedge planting ; foliage small ; 
blooms early, and is one of the very best 
white Roses. 


Magna Charta. A splendid sort; bright, 
clear pink, flushed with violet-crimson ; 
very sweet; flower extra large, of fine 
form; very double and full; a free 
bloomer. 


Margaret Dickson. This is the finest 
white Hybrid Perpetual yet produced, 
and a long step forward in Rose culture. 
Some idea of its beauty and worth can 
be formed from the fact that it was 
awarded the gold medal of the National 
Rose Society of England and six First- 
class Certificates. Flowers fragrant, of 
the purest white, with pale flesh centers ; 
petals very large, shell-shaped; a Rose 
magnificent in form and very large, rival- 


LA FRANCE ROSE. 


ing Paul Neyron in size and late fall 
blooming. Foliage very large, dark green. 
A vigorous grower and ‘‘ ironclad.”’ 


Pierre Notting. Deep maroon; large, 
globular form; superb. 


Paul Neyron. Flowers of immense size, 
often 5 inches in diameter. Color deep, 
clear rose; very fresh and pretty. The 
plant is a strong, healthy grower, with 
clean, glossy foliage and one of the most 
constant and prolific bloomers in the hy- 
brid class; young plants in the nursery 
rows bloom almost without intermission 
from June to late October. 


Perfection des Blanches. Large, pure 
white flowers; full and double; constant 
bloomer. One of the best. 


Prince Camille de Rohan. Very dark, 
rich, velvety crimson, passing to intense 
maroon, shaded black; large, full flowers, 
looking at a little distance as if really 
black. One of the darkest Roses, very 
handsome. 


The Crimson Rambler Rose is a bower of beauty. 


42 


BALTIMORE BELLE. 


CLIMBING ROSES 


Nothing can cover an arbor or veranda, or form 
a beautiful screen for an unsightly object, so 
charmingly as a climbing Rose. Annual growths 
require tenfold the care in yearly training and 
renewing; the climbing Rose needs but one 
planting, and increases in beauty as years go by. 


Baltimore Belle. Pale blush, shading to rose 
color ; very double; flowers in beautiful clusters, 
the whole plant appearing a perfect mass of 
bloom. One of the best climbing roses, but must 
be protected in winter. 


Crimson Rambler. This wonderful new Japan 
Rose is one of the most important and _ valuable 
hardy Roses introduced in many years. It is a 
running or climbing Rose, vigorous in growth and 
entirely hardy. It begins to flower about the mid- 
dle of June, and remains in bloom a number of 
weeks. Produces a marvelous abundance of clus- 
ters made up of from 20 to 50 brilliant crimson 
flowers, each flower perfect in shape, from 1 to 


J. Wragg & Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


1% inches across. Theclusters cover 
the entire length of the bush, making 
a magnificent appearance against the 
background of beautiful, glossy foli- 
age. We cannot say too much in praise 
of this beautiful Rose, and our custo- 
mers will make no mistake in purchas- 
ingit. An elegant Rose for verandas 
walls, pillars and fences. 


Greville, or Seven Sisters. Blooms in 
large clusters, with flowers varying 
from whit to crimson. -Luxuriant, 
dark green foliage; perfectly hardy. 


Prairie Queen. Clear, bright car- 
mine-pink, sometimes with a white 
stripe ; large, compact, globular ; very 
double and full; blooms in clusters; 
the best hardy climber in this climate. 


CRIMSON RAMBLER. 


Central Nurseries—Choice Roses 43 


PERSIAN YELLOW ROSE. 


MISCELLANEOUS HARDY ROSES 


Persian Yellow. Perfectly hardy; flow- 
ers double, and full, deep golden; blooms 
very freely in June. The finest hardy 
yellow Rose grown, and not supplanted 
as yet by any of the modern introduction. 


Rosa rugosa rubra (Japan Kose). It 


forms a sturdy bush 4 to 5 feet high, cov- | 


ered with large, dark green, glossy foliage, 


crowned with brilliant terminal clusters of 
from 10 to 20 red flowers, 3 inches in 
diameter. Its large, handsome scarlet fruit 
is exceedingly showy during autumn. See 
page 28. 

Sweetbriar. Rosy pink, single flowers, 
followed in autumn by bright-colored seed- 
pods ; foliage very fragrant. 


Messrs. J. WrAGG & Sons, Waukee, Iowa. 


Des MOINES, IOWA. 


Gentlemen :—It affords me pleasure to say that the Roses, sent some time since, arrived in first rate 


shape, have been planted, and some of them are now very full of foliage, while all are growing. 


Four- 


teen successful plantings out of fourteen Roses speaks well for the stock. 


A. G. LUCAS. 
MITCHELLVILLE, IOWA. 


Very truly, 


Having had very satisfactory business relations with Messrs. J. Wragg & Sons during the last three 
years, by purchasing trees, shrubs, etc., of them, it affords me much pleasure to hereby announce them to 


the public as first-class nurserymen. 


Only a few men equai them in their knowledge of horticulture and 


best modern methods of obtaining a good healthy tree. Again, in all my dealings with men, I have found 


only a few who equal them in honor, 


I have known nurserymen who made special efforts to sell trees 


and shrubs without regard to real name or gooey tree or fruit; selling under a false name, because of 


a large supply of worthless trees. 


Wragg 
that are true to name. 


Sons do a much nobler business than this; they sell trees 
My experience warrants me in assuring all who believe in and desire square deal- 


ing in fruit trees, that there is not a better place to trade in Iowa than with J. Wragg & Sons, proprietors 


Central Nurseries, Waukee county, Iowa. 


H.C, ROSENBERGER. 


EVERGREENS 


No one thing, not even a stately mansion, so sets off and adds to the beauty of 


the landscape as groups and single specimens of well grown Evergreens. 
more beautiful or useful for windbreaks and shelter belts. 


No tree is 
No forlorn looking habita- 


tion is found, or shivering animal seen, on a farm protected and beautified by this 


noble class of trees 


Such a farm will always sell, and at a price that shows that such 


things are appreciated. We make a specialty of growing them in large quantities, 


pack them in moss, and the trees reach our customers fresh and ready to grow. 


only in spring. 
Uses of Evergreens. 


value lies in their planting ‘‘shelter belts’? about our home grounds and yards. 


Plant 


Aside from the ornamental uses of Evergreens, their great 


The 


varieties best adapted for this use are the Norway Spruce, the Scotch Pine and the 


White Pine 
for the inside row. 
by tasteful planting 


ARBORVITZ& 


American (/huya occidentalis). One 
of the finest Evergreens for ornamental 
screens and hedges. It grows rapidly, 


and soon forms a most beautiful hedge. 


It bears trimming, and plants that have 


been rendered compact by clipping retain 


the fresh green of the leaves in winter bet- 
ter than those with more open foliage. 


Globe (Globosa). A dense, round-grow- 
ing variety, hardy, and very desirable. 


Pyramidalis. The most beautiful of the 
Arborvites, having dark green, compact 
foliage and remarkably erect form; per- 
fectly hardy. 


The best results come from planting them in double rows, using Spruces 
Our illustration will give some idea of the good effects produced 


Siberian (Sibirica). The best genus of 
the country; exceedingly hardy, keeping 
color well throughout the winter; growth 
compact and pyramidal; a very desirable 
lawn tree. 

Yew, Trailing (7axus Canadensis). 
This beautiful and very scarce dwarf 
Evergreen is the only one bearing red 
berries. 


FIR 


Balsam (Adzes balisamea). A_ hand- 
some, compact, erect, pointed tree, with 
short, soft leaves, which are dark green 
above, silvery beneath; good grower, and 
a fine adornment. 


All our Evergreens are several times transplanted. 


Central Nurseries — Evergreens 45 


. with smooth bark and light green foliage, 
silvery beneath; a rapid grower. 


JUNIPER | 

Savin (Sabina). A low, spreading 
tree, with handsome, dark green foliage; 
very hardy, suitable for lawns and ceme- 
teries; can be pruned to any desirable 
shape, and made very ornamental. 

Swedish. A small, handsome pyramidal 
tree; quite hardy, very fine. The only 
Juniper that will stand in this climate. 

Virginiana (Red Cedar). A well known 
American tree, with deep green foliage; 
makes a fine ornamental hedge plant. 


LARCH, European. The greatest tim- 
ber tree in Europe, combining rapid 
growth with great durability, extreme 
hardiness, adaptability to any variety of 
soil not too wet, and remarkable freedom 
from disease. It is also very desirable as 
an ornamental tree its conical shape, 
regular, delicate branches, and soft, light 
green leaves making a striking contrast 
to the different varieties of ornamental 
trees. Thrives well in Iowa, Minnesota 
and the Dakotas. 


ARBORVIT4= PYRAMIDALIS. (See page 44.) 


Concolor (Abzes concolor). A distinct 
and beautiful species, with yellow bark on 
the young branches, and unusually long 
foliage of light green. It certainly has 
to be seen to appreciate its great beauty. 
It is the highest and most exquisite of 
1ts species. 

Douglasii ( Abies Douglas, _Pseudo- ‘* The Concolor is the queen of Firs,—clothed in 
tsuga Douglast). A large, conical tree, robes of ermine and emerald.”’ 


ABIES CONCOLOR ON OUR GROUNDS. 


Our Trees grow! It’s their nature. 


46 J. Wrage G&G Sons Co., Waukee, 


SS 
~~ 


DWARF. MUGHO PINE. 


PINES 


‘‘Bull Pine’’ of Colorado (Pzzus ponde- 
rosa). Heavy-wooded Pine; a rapid 
grower, forming a tree ofgreat size. Bark 
reddish and foliage longer and coarser 
than the Red or Norway Pine. A valu- 
able tree for the west and northwest. 


Dwarf Mountain Pine (Pizws montana). 
A beautiful little tree or bush; foliage 
very dense, and of a rich, dark green; 
very valuable for ornamental purposes 
Perfectly hardy in the most exposed situa- 
tions. 


Dwarf Mugho Pine (Pimus Mugho). 
An upright, small Pine, found on the Py- 
renees and Alps. Its general form is that 
of a handsome, rounded bush, but it has 
been found growing as high as 40 feet. 


Grey Pine (Pizus Banksiana). A quick- 
growing, native species, rare in cultivation. 
The leaves are small, and the tree is noted 
for its very small cones. 


Red Pine (Pzzus resinosa). One of the 
finest native Pines, yet scarce in collec- 
tions. The leaves are dark green, long 
and drooping, yet soft to the touch. The 
tree grows to fine proportions (35 to 40 
feet), and its timber is much valued. It 
is decidedly worth planting. 


Scotch Pine (Pzmuws sylvestris). Is one 
of the most rapid growers while young; 
one of the best for shelter planting in the 
west. It will make the best windbreak in 
the least time (6 to 8 years) of any; it is 
a very valuable species. 


White Pine (Pzzus strobus). One of 
the best Evergreens. The foliage is a 
warm, light green, often with a bluish 
tinge. The leaves, in fives, are 3 or 4 
inches long, soft and delicately fragrant. 
It does not grow so rapidly the first few 
years as some, but after being planted 8 
or Io years it is the most rapid grower of 
all our Evergreens. Its timber value is 
very high, and large plantings of White 
Pine are judicious. 


Messrs. WRAGG & Sons, Waukee, Iowa. 


PERRY, IOWA. 


Dear Sirs :—In reply to your letter I willsay that I received 300 trees from you and lost thirty-one, 


but thirty of this amount were on account of the trees being in too low ground and the wet weather. 


Only 


lost one on account of the trees, but the rest did well and look nice, and would like to know if you 


would let me have thirty trees in the spring and wait for me till I can pay you. 


price. 


Large-sized and what 


Yours truly, JOHN FIELD. 


Central Nurseries — Evergreens 47 


VIEW NORTH FROM OFFICE, LOOKING OVER THE EVERGREEN NURSERY. 


SPRUCE 


Black Hills. This is like the Prcea alba or the White Spruce, but with the differ- 
ence that while the Norway and 3 
the Black and White Spruce will 
not endure the winter droughts of 
the western plains, this tree seems 
well adapted for all the regions 
from which the others are excluded. 
Growing in a dry climate and often 
richly colored, it seems to meet the 
requirements of avast field. While 
the air of the plains has but about 
50 degrees of moisture to 9o degrees 
in the eastern states, it is necessary 
to have something which will en- 
dure the bright sun and drying 
winds of winter. For high alti- 
tudes and the bleak prairies of 
Iowa and Dakota, this Spruce has 
no equal. 


Colorado Blue ( Picea pungens). 
This is, without doubt, the finest 
acquisition yet made in our list of 
Evergreens. This is the king of 
Spruces, clothed in royal robes of 
silver and sapphire, a very ‘‘ Kohi- 
noor’’ among the gems of the 
Rockies. We would naturally sup- 
pose, coming as it does from an 
altitude of from eight to ten thou- 
sand feet in the Rockies, that it 
could not endure sudden changes, 
or thrive in a warm climate, yet 
there are fine specimens of the tree 
growing in the fine parks of Bos- 
ton, Washington and in the south, 
and the experience of the last 
25 years demonstrates its ability to 
thrive well over all the prairie 
country of Iowa and the north- 
west. The seedlings are variable WHITE SPRUCE. (See page 48.) 


48 J. Wragg G&G Sons Co., Waukee, Iowa 


SPRUCE, (Colorada Blue), continued. 

in color, and must be selected close to 
get those of silver or sage-green foliage, 
as those with the bluish tint are the valu- 
able ones to plant. The accompanying 
photograph, on back of cover, will give a 
faint idea of their beauty. 


Hemlock. An elegant pyramidal tree, 
with drooping branches and delicate dark 
foliage, like that of the Yew; distinct 
from all other trees. It is a beautiful 
lawn tree, and makes a highly ornamental 
hedge. 


Norway (Picea exce/sa). A lofty, ele- 
gant tree of perfect pyramidal habit, re- 
markably elegant and rich as it ages; has 


fine, graceful and pendulous branches, It 
is exceedingly picturesque and beautiful. 
Very popular and largely planted. One 
of the best Evergreens for efficient screens, 
hedges and windbreaks. 


White (Picea alba). Very hardy and 
valuable sort, of compact, pyramidal form 
and elegant silvery foliage. This is the 
best and most beautiful of all the Spruces, 
except the Colorado Blue Spruce, and we 
have many thousand trees on our grounds 
that are so beautiful in color as to be a 
near approach to the Colorado tree. Its 
scarcity will always make it higher priced 
than the Norway, but where beauty is an 
object the White Spruce is the cheapest. 


‘‘Now listen to our final call; 
2 We speak to farmers, one and all, 
In these terse, emphatic words: 
Plant Evergreens to shield your herds, 
Your, orchards and your homes from cold. 
These beauteous trees outweigh your gold, 
Enhance your pleasures every year, 
And when the close of life draws near, 
Your children’s gratitude will fill 
Your hearts with prophetic ‘ Peace, good will.’” 


SIX YEAR HEDGE — ARBORVIT 4 


IN FRONT, RED CEDAR IN REAR. 


ici “> iret Premium and Award of Merit at New. Orleans Exposition some twenty. 
MBER RED he rte near Ph ete ee ESE Rt PALO, Sees 
First Premium and Diploma for largest and best’ collection of Apples, Plums |. 
and Pears at Iowa State Fair, in 1889. pre aes if Lara carers 
_ +“ Sweepstakes’? for largest. and best collection of varieties of fruits adapted 
to and grown in Iowa at Iowa State Fair. in 1891... Ae Ree Me DRO Oe eT aS 
First Premium for Stoddard Plum, as the largest American variety. exhibited at. 
_ the World's Fair, Chicago, in 1893, Piha ut eaiheeae, NE Nua aly RON Sean 
_. First Premium for Largest Collection of American Plums at Iowa State Fair, in 1895, 
our exhibit at this time containing over forty-five varieties. | Se tert Ss 
Bronze Medal and Diploma for largest exhibit of Apples and Plums. from Towa, 
at Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, in 1898; Fae en TKR seamaster 


SOME FRIENDLY ADVERTISING > 


. Among our. friends of the. press are some old customers and neighbors who delight’ 
to honor us with friendly comments on the following order: . Oy a ee Mins 


ie “Messts. Wrage & Sons, by careful attention to business. and close observance of the needs 
of Iowa fruit growers, have built up a reputation of which any firm might well ‘be proud... - 
_ The business. of the Central Nurseries has grown from) small, beginnings in 1878 to its present sn 7 
nitude. Carload after carload- of stock is now handled at wholesale, to say nothing. of the large retail 
business. _ A branch establishment has already been formed in Ohio, near Dayton.”—Spirit of the West. 


Phe Ceéntral Nurseties ‘have’ in the past made a specialty of the growing of fruit. trees and. = 
. plants adapted to the, great eed <e Valley. It has been-a conceded fact that they are the largest 
: pe a of evergreens. in the west. 


. the*old and defective lists whenever newer varieties. or species were well proved. ...).°: These 
nurseries abound in a variety of stock, particularly of rare plants and shrubs. Every man-has his hobby, 
and the managers of these nurseries ride the evergreen horse.’ Almost every evergreen of the tem- 
_. perate zone is to be found here... .. ‘In plums they have soot SPE? trees, chiefly of the American — 
_ type; which is best’ adapted to Iowa’s severe climate,”—Western Fruit Grower, UR Ay 


+. “Th the ornamental department of the Central NurSeries there are upwards of 600,000 evergreens 

-. - of various kinds, all transplanted and ranging from 12 inches to 4 feet. otwithstanding the fact that ” 

_ -.. they yearly. import: for ‘testing many new. varieties, these nurseries yet make a special feature of 
i gwans IOWA TREES FOR IOWA PEOPLE. The experiment station, conducted by the manager of the 

. Central. Nurseries on’their grounds, is-an imménse advantage, enabling them to know just what to 

recommend and what to turn down, We.wére very much impressed by the evident desire to represent ~ 


_do business’all along the line."—Western Garden and Pouliry Journal. sere ; 
“The Wrages, to a greater extent than any others we ‘know, have, from. the start, paid, much, 


any other nursery we have visited: for many years,.- Not only in fruits have they. been energetic, but in 
‘ornamentals, until now it_is hard to naméa desirable fruit or shrub that they have not in stock... ._ , 
_. There are evergreens ready for planting, having been ‘transplanted and root-pruned by the hundreds of 
-. thousands. The Wragg nursery has been’ famed for many years for its number and variety of ever- 
Bi cos Seb ae We noticed acres of cherry, apple, plum and pear trees, and, in fact, great quantities of all the 
-“Tteading fruits. Acres of gooseberries and currants, just. the right size for planting, and ornamentals: 
-. in-such profusion as to preclude the idea of even enumeration. The object lesson to beseen on every’ 
- hand on the experiment .grounds affords the visitor a chance: to judgeof the merits of the different 
varieties. Of plums in fruiting, as well as apples and’ other fruits, a chance for study is afforded that 
- is rarely. equaled anywhere. Here may be found the Wragg cherry in great abundance and, perfection, 
~~ -while the English Morellos have nearly all died under the same conditions that have allowed the Wragg 
to thrive so conspicuously.”'—The Rural Northwest. Bee SON > 


+)... “The Central Nurseries have made a specialty of growing fruit trees and plants adapted to the 
Cie ics og po! tee han _ They are the largest growers of evergreens in the west, and have been foremost in 
~~ the introduction of new fruits... . Mr. M, J. Wragg is president of the State Horticultural Society, 
* superintendent of the horticultural staff of the state fair and a member of the State. Board of Agriculture, 
= Healso has charge of one of the experiment stations of theState Horticultural Society and has several | 
acres devoted to this work. .In this department will be found much that would be instructive to\any one 
” whois interested in horticulture. Hundreds of fruit trees of all kinds are grafted in different combina. ’. 
. ‘tions, with complete records in every case,and whenever a new vatiety ae ner ae that promises to be 
. * an improvement ’in any way over those already established, it is preserved: In this way many varieties 
_. of our choicest fruits are produced. Fruits which it was supposed could not be. grown in this climate 
’ were produced and are proving a Success,’ Mr. Wragg says it will. not be many years until we will be- 
“growing pears and peaches just as Seri and profitably as we are now growing apples and cherries. + & 
~~ | The business of this great‘nursery firm is very rapidly increasing. Their unswerving integrity, care-’ 
» fal attention to business, and the fact that the stock they furnish their-customers is home grown, thor- 
r oughly tested and found suited to the climate, are probably the causes of their success.”.-——7he Farmer's > 


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“ g639A4T81 sv, HORACE, MoFARLAND COMPANY, HORTICULTURAL PRINTERS, HARRISBURG, PA. 


hey have always been foremost in the introduction of néw-fruits,’ -... 7 as, 
ather Wrage was a pioneer in the good work. of helpinig-.to make homelike homes, and, the boys. ©. 
are chips off the old block. ‘Without fear or favor they have gone on in the great.work of changing .. . 


" everything. as it-actually was without a particle of exaggeration. This, we are told, is the way they — .” 


 attention' to new and promising varieties, until now their nursery has more of the new varieties than. Mee 


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