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NOTE—In printing this catalogus, by an oversight the following varieties of 
Peaches, as well as the price of trees, was left out, consequently we had to print them 
on the inside of the cover. 

OLDMIXON CLING. Large; yellowish white, dotted with red on a red cheek; flesh 
pure white; very melting and juicy. Middle of August. 

OLDMIXON FREE. Uniformly large; white, covered with bright red; one of the 
best and most reliab!e. Last of August. 

REEVES’ FAVORITE. Large, oblong; skin a deep yellow, with orange cheek; very 
sweet, and a good freestone. Middle of July. 

SALWAY. Fruit large; deep vellow, with a rich marbled brownish cheek; firm, 
juicy and rich. October. 

STEVENS’ RARERIPE. Large; fruit resembles an enlarged Oldmixon Free; of 
the highest color and very beautiful; productive. First of October. 

SNEED. The earliest Peach known; ripezs in Georgia the middie of May. A 
seediing of Chinese Ciing; it has tae hardiness and vigor of its parent in tree growth 
and fruit buds; fruit medium size; somewhat oval in shape; color creamy white with 
rich red blush on sunny side. Ripens evenly to the pit; fine quality; does not rot. 

SNDW’S ORANGE. Large; yeilow; lardy and productive; a valuabie market 
variety. September. 

STUMP THE \WORLD. ee large; skin white, with bright red cheek; flesh white, 
juicy aad good. Last of September. 

TRIUMPH. Tise earliest yellow Peach known. Laterthan Alexander, and ripens 
with it just after Sneed. Tree vigorous, very productive; fruit medium to large, 
round. Skin yellow, with rica red blush all over tue sunny side; flesi yeilow; ripens 
up all at once, and evenly c.ear to the pit; freestone and a good keeper. The inost 
popular new Peach on the market this season. A good shipper, and in quality far 
superior to anything that ripens anywhere near its Season. 

WAGER. Very large, ye:low; an annual bearer of large crops. Last of August. 

WONDERFUL. Originated in New Jersey; size large to very large; smooth, al- 
most globular, very uniform in size and shape; color rich yellow; flesh yellow, high 
flavored, firm. Ripens in Octobler. 

YELLOW St. JOHN. Large; orange-y Sia with a deep red cheek and yellow 
flesh. August. 

EARLY MICHIGAN. One of the earliest freestone wiite fleshed varieties. A profit- 
able market sort, much like Lewis. August. 

ELBERTA. An exceedingly large, light-colored yellow Peach; a cross between 
Crawford’s and Chinese Cling; juicy, well flavored. Planted in enormous quantities 
in the Peach-growing sections of the south. Eariy in August. 

FOSTER. Large; deep orange-red, quite dark on sunny side; flesh yellow, very 
rich and juicy. Last of August. r 

FOX’S SEEDLING. Large; white, with crimsoncheek; freestone;a reliable bearer. 

GLOBE. An enormous bearer; fruit very large; flesh firm, juicy; yellow, shaded 
with crimson; very rich, luscious. October. 

CROSBY. Especially valuable for the unusual hardiness of its fruit buds. Me- 
diuny; bright yellow, with crimson splashes and stripes, very attractive; flesh bright 
yellow, red at the pit, juicy, rich; an abundant and regular bearer. Ripens before 

Crawford’s Late. 


PRICE OF FIRST-CLASS PEACHES. Each Dozen 100 
2 Stta first-e lasso tO'S LOGE wa era Seth oie oe I ea ee $150 $7 00 
*irst-class 4 to5 feet EC EE EE eee OEM ee ae PE ag ee Ls a ap 6 00 
‘Iedium size 3 to 4 fect. Sin pas Got Minin’ "a5)'S.0! sam aetna bso! Maite S tee Rs ae 1 00 5 00 
second-class 2 to3 feet.. Sais saseip «oS glia, Wtaws, oo pee nae ae ane 75 4 00 


Special prices on 500 ‘aa 1000. eased or baled free. 


We would not villingly have a customer dissatisfied for double the amount of 
1is order. Once our customer, always our friend. Let us convince you by giving us 
your trial order. 


Kind Friends and Patrons: 


Our catalogue is again before you; please take good care of and consult it when- 
ever wanting anything in our line. It is well stocked with the most promising novel- 
ties of the season as well as a full line of all the best standard varieties. Kindly favor 
us with your order and you will never have cause to regret it.. It has been our con- 
stant aim to treat every customer in a way that would be gratifying to him and an 
advertisement to our business, and judging from the hundreds of flattering letters 
from our customers, we have nearly succeeded in pleasing every person who has 
bought stock of us. In the future, as in the past, it shall be our constant aim to send 
out stock that will be the pride of the purchaser, the admiration of his neighbor, and 
a growing advertisement. Our facilities have greatly increased for handling large 
numbers of orders promptly and correctly. All orders will be filled as near the time. 
stated in order as it is possible to do so consistent with correct labeling and unsur- 
passed packing by skilled workmen. 

TIME OF SHIPMENT. Wecommence to ship our southern customers during mild 
weather any time after they receive this catalogue. In most seasons we can filla 
limited number of orders in February for the south, and as late as the 20th of May for 
our northern customers; but for all sections it is advisable to order early and name 
date for shipment as early as you can possibly use the plants. This is good advice 
for several reasons, as plants, when shipped early,if to goa long distance, are less 
liable to damage in the package; they have less foliage and can be packed lighter, 
thereby lightening express charges; and another good reason, plants set early almost 
invariably do well if cared for by an intelligent person, while those set late in the sea- 
son often do well but frequently fail entirely. 

GUARANTY. All our stockis true to name and carefully labeled; yet, while we 
use the greatest care to do this, we will not be held responsible for any sum greater 
than the cost of stock, should any prove otherwise than as represented. 

CLAIMS Or errors must be reported immediately on receipt of stock, and will be 
rectified promptly if just; no claims entertained after 14 days, as we do not guarantee 
stock to live after arriving in good condition. 

C.0.D. We wil send goods in this way, provided one-fourth the amount is sent 
with order, but this is an expensive way to ship, as you have the return charge to pay 
on remittance. Goods will be sent in this way by freight, if requested. No orders 
from entire strangers will be booked unless one-fourth of the amount is paid on them 
as a guarantee. — 

WHEN MAKING OUT YOUR ORDER, do so on the Short Sheet mailed in the cata- 
logue, and do not mix it with your letter. If you have any special directions, place 
them on the Order Sheet, naming the road or express company you wish us to use. 
Otherwise we will use the best route laid down in the Shippers’ Guide. 

WHEN TO ORDER. EARLY IN ALL CASES; then you are sure of stock named, 
and we have time to advise you in regard to anything you may want to know. We 
also give EARLY ORDERS on trees, etc., a discount. Our stock,in many cases, will be 
exhausted before the season is over. We will hold stock if one-fourth of the value is 
paid, but in no case will we book orders unless that amount is paid as a guaranty. 

PACKING. We make nocharge for boxing or packing above rates in this cata- 
logue. Everything is delivered free on board of trains at rates named. 

ESTIMATES. If you want large orders, write us for estimates, and in many cases 
we can quote you rates below catalogue prices, as oftentimes we have a surplus of 
stock. Many times, if customers when ordering would add an extra dollar or soto 
order, and request us to send its value in surplus stock, we could send almost twice 
the regular amount of the best fruits and ornamentals. R 

WE WILL BE PLEASED TO HAVE OUR CUSTOMERS LOOK AFTER OUR INTERESTS 
IN THEIR LOCALITIES. While we do not employ agents, we are pleased to have clubs, 
or any parties wanting stock to club together, and send their orders asone. In this 
Way you can save quite a percentage; you can get stock at a less rate, and save in 
freight. Besides, you save 50 per cent.in the price over the cost if bonght from an 
agent. 


How FAR CAN WE SHIP? -A\ question we cannot answer. Never have we tried 
to send stock toacustomer,no matter how far, but that word has comie to us that 
stock has arrived in good condition. It has heen packed five weeks, and received in 
good condition. 

OUR STOCK IS ENTIRELY HEALTHY, AND SECOND TO NONE; well-grown, smooth, 
with plenty of fibrous roots, is budded or gratfied entirely on whole roots, and, with - 
ordinary care in planting, cannot faii to be a suecess. 


Location: 


Situated on the great Illinois Central railroad, which reaches the extreme south, 
north and northwest, and makes good connection with all other roads running East 
and West. Weare 49 miles north of Cairo, Lil., and 316 miies south of C hicago, Tii., and 
in the center of the great Fruit Belt of Illinois. 


Fruit Trees.  . 


SPECIAL NOTICE. We call your special attention to our line of nursery stock. 
Many of you, no doubt, know how often the peopie are robbed and humbugged by 
agents, who call upon you, saying they representa certain firm, when they do not; 
they buy their stock wherever they can buy the lowest, and charge you double rates 
for stock which is nothing but cuiis and conimon varieties. We have placed our rates 
as low as any firm which has a reputation at stake,and we will protect the grower 
and give him just what he buys. 

PREPARATIONS FOR PLANTING. Plow and subsoil repeatedly, so as to pulverize 
thoroughly to a depth of 12 to ISinches.. When planting on the lawn or grass plots, 
remove the sod for a diameter of four or five feet, and keep this space well worked and 
free fromi weeds. Dig tie hole deeper and larger than is necessary to admit all the | 
roots in their naturai position, keeping the surface and subsoil separate. Cut off bro- 
ken and bruised roots, and shorten the tops to half a dozen good buds, except for fall 
planting, when it is better to defer top-pruning until the following spring. If not pre- 
pared to plant when your stock arrives, “heel-:n,” by digging a-trench deep enough 
to adinit all the roots, and setting the trees therein as ciose as they can stand, care- 
fully packing the earth about the roots, taking up when.required. Never leave the 
roots exposed, and “puddle” before planting. 

PLANTING. Fill up the hole with surface soil so that the tree will stand about as 
it did in the nursery after the earth is settled, except for Dwarf Pears, which should 
be planted deep enough to cover two orthree inches the quince stock upon which they 
are budded. Work the soil thoroughly among the roots,and wien weit covered tramp 
tirmly. Set the tree firm as a post, but leave the surface filling (of poorer soil) light 
and loose. No staking wiil be required except for very tall trees. Never let manure 
come in contact with the roots. , 


Distances for Planting. 


St: immdard Apples wa el eee 8 ae ee oe A ee ee ye 30 feet apart each Way. 
Standard Pears and strong- Browsing Cheries.c. fois eds ss 0 “s “ 
Duke and Morello Cheries Shas AIP erty yet wat 18 | . ‘ 
Standard Plums, Apricots, Peaches , Nectarines.... 2.46. SOubOWs a “ 
DerarlhiPesres a... es oop oe eet ke ak 2 ee Oe a ee ee es 23 oe 
Dwarf Apples. Saghne aaa 2? pg cnt A AON ed . . 
Grapes—rows 10 to 16 feet apart.. na'and 4S = a 90 (ou Ream «aba ee feet in rows. 
Currants and Gooseberries: .......02....7..).1.c.cc2 5 Ae oO, 2 SCSE apa 
Raspberries and Blackberries.....:.......05..--.csitiage © 840 4. Dy 5 to #aeet mae 
Strawberries, for field-culture.. sew asea gene weg epanta ses) ke tO 0146) bySite Steteer eae 
Strawberries, for garden- culture... be Na ees oy lto 2 feet apart. 


NOTE.—A most excellent way in planting an apple orchard 30 feet apart is to 
plant peaches in between. By the time the apples require the ground the peaches 
will have passed their prime, and can Fe removed. 


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Number of Trees to an nes, 


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25 . Se beth, Pah Pee ee Re GU [eS sid Beh i Tae AAPL ae he cee Ue Lhe 
0 cs zi ah, ake ee eae gare LATA D ke i) Se Marner pay ek pes Aaa (5221) 
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i) é Fe TP eRe th ee athe ran es U5) ae y a Eta lee aeAeT ON Ame dese 
13 ‘i > é ee OO! S te a : .. 4,840 


RULE.—Multiply this etait e in feet between the rows iby) ua) eect the 
plants are apart in the rows,and the product will be the number of square feet for 
each plant or hill, which, divided into the number of feet in an acre (48,500), will give 
tire number of trees to the acre. 

FOR THE PXOTECTION OF ALL OUR PATRONS, we have had our Nurseries inpect- 
ed by the State Entomologist, who issued the following certificate, showing that our 
stock and premises are eutireiyv free from all obnoxious insects or diseases: 

‘ OFFICE OF THE LLLINOiS STATE ENT OMOL OGIST, / 
. UB: ANA, DUL., Septem) er 12, 1900. 5 

Tilis IS TO CERTIFY that the nursery stock which bears this certificate, grown 
on the nursery premises of J. H. BRADLEY, (Stone Fort Nurseries), situated near 
Makanda, ill., has been inspected according to the provisions of an Act to prevent the 
introduction and spread in Lliinois of the San Jose scale and other dangerous insects 
and contagtous diseases of fruits, approved and in force April 11, 1899, and that no indi- 
cations have been found on it of the presence of the San Jose scale or other dangerous 
insect or plant disease. 

This certificate is invalid after June 1, 1901. 


S. A. FORBES, State Entomologist. 


APPLES. pres es 


THE FIRST FRUIT, both in importance and general culture, IS: THE APPLE. Its 
period, unlike that of other fruits, extends neariy or quite through the year: By 
planting judicious selections of sunimer, autumn and winter sorts,a constant suc- 
cession of this indispensable fruit can be easily obtained for family use. There is no 
farm crop which, on the average, will produce one-fourth as much income per acre.as 
will a good apple orchard. : 

A Michigan fruit-grower truly says of the apple: ‘‘There is no fruit grown that 
is so staple as the appie; no fruit that can so nearly be distributed to the four-quart- ' 
ers of the worid, in its natural state, with so little expense of packing or in so econom- 
ical a package, and there is no fruit that will receive the uninterrupted demand for so 


long a season.” SUMMER APPLES 

EARLY HARVEST. Medium to large, roundish, bright straw color; flesh white, 
tender, juicy, crisp, with rich sub-acid flavor; tree moderately vigorous and product- 
ive; one of the best. First of July. 

RED ASTRACHAN. Large; nearly covered with deep red, overspread with a thick 
bloom; juicy, a good bearer, and beautiful; well-known and valued. August. 

SWEET BOUGH. Large; pale greenish yellow; tender and sweet; good bearer. 
August. 

TETOFSKY. Russian origin; profitable for market; bears early; hardy as acrab; 
beautifully striped with red. July and August. 

YELLOW TRANSPARENT. ‘The tree,so tar, has proved very hardy, moderately 
vigorous, upright, an early and good bearer annually. Fruit medium, roundish ob- 
late, slightly conical; skin pale yellow when fully mature; flesh white, half fine, ten- 
der, juicy, sprightly, sub-acid; quality good to very good. August. 

EARLY STRAWBERRY. edium size; nearly covered with red; flesh tender, with 


-a mild, fine flavor; tree a moderate grower and a good bearer. August. 


GOLDEN SWEET. Large pale yellow; very sweet and good; good bearer. August. 
SOPS OF WINE. Medium size,red skin, smooth and glossy; flesh rich and fine 
grained; mild and pleasant; a good market variety; productive. July. 


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SWEET JUNE, OR HIGH TOP SWEET. Anexcellent early sweet apple; pale green- 
ish yellow; medium size, round; fine for table and cooking; perfectly tender; mod. 
oth of June to middle of July. 

SUMMER QUEEN. Medium to large, vellow streaked with red; flesh tender with 
an acid aromatic flavor; mod. August. . 

BENONI. Medium, roundish; pale yellow shaded with crimson; juicy, tender, 
sub-acid. August. . 
£ CAROLINA RED JUNE. (Red June). Medium size, red, flesh white, tender, juicy, 
sub-acid; an abundant bearer. Last of June. 

SHENANGO STRAWBERRY. (Sherwood’s Favorite). Fruit medium size, oblong, 
indistinctly ribbed; skin whitish, splashed and mottled with light and dark crimson; 
flesh white, tender, juicy, with a mild sub-acid flavor. A pleasant fruit, esteemed for 
the table, and so handsome as to make it a quick-selling market variety. Tree vigor- 

ous and a good bearer. August and September. 

COOPER’S EARLY WHITE. Very large, roundish, pale yellow with faint blush; 
flesh white, crisp, sprightly; a western apple; vig. First of August. 

DUCHESS OF OLDENBURG. Russian, medium to large size; skin yellow, streak-~ 
ed with red and somewhat blushed sometimes with a faint blue bloom; flesh juicy 
and good, with a rich sub-acid flavor; productive; slow. August. 


AUTUMN VARIETIES. g 


MAIDEN’S BLUSH. Rather large, oblate, smooth, regular, with a fine evenly 
shaded red cheek or blush on a clear, pale yellow ground; flesh white, tender, spright- 
ly, with a pleasant sub-acid flavor; bears large crops; free.’ August and September. 

YELLOW BELLFLOWER. Large, yellow, witha red blush; very tender, juicy, 
sub-acid; moderate grower and bearer. October to December. 

RAMBO. Medium, yellowish, streaked with dull red and somewhat dotted; mild, 
tender and good; productive and vigorous. September to November. 

WEALTHY. An apple of fine appearance and quality, an early and profuse bear- 
er; a good market apple of its season; tree hardy; its chief fault is killing itself by its 
early and excessive bearing; in size and beauty it equals Baldwin, and is a better 
desert apple. E ‘ 

FALL WHITESAP. Origin unknown; tree a free, clean grower, moderately 
spreading, somewhat drooping as the tree acquires age; productive and an early 
bearer; fruit medium, roundish, sometimes slightly conical; yellowish green, with 
considerable blush in the sun; flesh white, fine grained, tender, juicy, sub-acid, good; 
vig. October to December. 


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WINTER APPLES. 


ARKANSAS BLACK. Origin, Bentonville, Arkansas; the tree is a beautiful up- 
right grower, young wood very dark; fruit medium to large, fine flavor; beautiful 
dark color, almost black; flesh yellowish, slightly sub-acid, crisp; one of the best 
cooking apples; vig. January to July. 

ARKANSAS BEAUTY. Size, large; color, a beautiful light crimson in the shade, 
darker in the sun, with indistinct splashes and stripes over the whole surface of dark- 
er crimson; flesh fine grained, whitish color, tinged with red and yellow; flavor a 
rich sub-acid, quality very good; treea good grower,an early and abundant bearer: 
season late; an excellent keeper. 

BALDWIN. Large, roundish, deep bright red, juicy, crisp, sub-acid, good Gavan: 
tree vigorous, upright and very productive of fair, handsome fruit. Nov. and Dec. 

BEN DAVIS. (New York Pippin). Fruit medium to large, roundish; skin yellow- 
ish, splashed and striped and almost covered with red; <itei: white, tender, moderate- 
ly juicy, sub-acid; an excellent variety; tree very hardy,a free grower, coming into 
bearing early and very productive; it blooms late in the spring, thereby often escap- 
ing late frosts; very popular in the west and southwest. December to March. 

DELAWARE RED WINTER. Medium to large, bright red, highly colored; flesh 
fine grained, crisp, juicy, sub-acid, excellent; remarkable for its long-keeping quali- 
ties; thought by some to be identical to the Lawyer. 


STONE FORT NURSERIES, MAKANDA, ILL, ; 5 


GRIMES’ GOLDEN. (Grimes’ Gold Pippin). An apple of highest quality, equal 
to the Newton; medium to large size, yellow; tree hardy, vigorous and productive. 
Novermberand December. 

GANO. This apple was found by W.G. Gano in an old orchard planted by Eli 
Jacks near Parkville, Platte county, Missouri, and it is said that the seedlings were 
carried from Boone county, Missouri. It was named in honor of its president, W. G. 
Gano. “The fruit is bright red on yellow ground (no stripes), large, oblong, tapering 
to the eve; surface smooth, polished; dots minute; basin shallow, sometimes deep; 
eve large, cavity deep, brown in color; stem medium to long, core medium, seeds 
large. January to April.” Tree very healthy, vigorous, hardy, having stood 32 de- 
grees below zero without injury. A rapid grower; large and spreading in orchard; 
fruit Spurs numerous; Shoots long, smooth, brown, with protuberance on the limbs 
like the Bed Davis; an early, annual and prolific bearer. The tree much resembles 
the Ben Davis. 

GIDEON. -\ new variety, of extraordinary hardiness, and of great value both for 
cooking and eating; originated in Minnesota with Peter M. Gideon, one of the tnost 
experienced fruit growers; “iron clad.” October to March. 

HORSE APPLE. Tree vigorous, upright, productive; valuable for kitchen use; 
flesh yellow, pleasant sub-acid; fine flavored. August. 

JONATHAN. The Jonathan isa very beautiful dessert apple, and its great beau- 
ty, good flavor, and productiveness in all soils, unite to recommend it to orchard 
planters. It succeeds wherever grown, and proves one of the best in quality, and 
most profitable either for table or market. The tree is hardy and vigorous; flesh 
white, very tender and juicy; rich, mild, sprightly, vinous flavor. Nov. to March. 

HUNTSMAN’S FAVORITE. Originatedsin Johnson county, Missouri. Very large, 
golden yellow, with bright red cheek; nearly sweet, fine flavor, very aromatic; one of 
the best and highest selling market apples; tree very healthy and moderately pro- 
ductive; vig. November to January. 

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

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, rich, firm, becoming tender in spring, good; vig. 
February to June. 

MCINTOSH RED. Tree very hardy, long-lived, annual bearer; handsome fruit of 
excellent quality for home or market use; nearly covered with dark, rich red, or crim- 
son; flesh white, fine, very tender and juicy. November to February. ' 

MISSOURI PIPPIN. Large, oblong, bright red, with numerous gray dots, very 
handsome and of fair quality, an early and very abundant bearer, and very profitable 
orchard fruit; vig. December to March. 

MANN. -\n upright grower, forming a round head, fruit medium to large, round- 
ish oblate, skin deep yellow when fully ripe, with sometimes a shade of brownish red 
where exposed; flesh yellowish, juicy, mild, pleasant, sub-acid, good to very good; 
vig. Apriland May. 

MINKLER. Fruit medium, roundish, oblate, slightly conical, pale greenish yel- 
low, striped and splashed with two shades of red; flesh yellowish, compact, moder- 
ately juicy, mild, pleasant sub-acid; tree irregular grower; vig. January to April. 

NORTHERN Spy. Fruit large, conical, flattened, skin greenish yellow, striped 
and shaded with light and dark purplish crimson and covered with a thin white 
bloom; flesh white, fine grained, tender, very juicy, a pleasant sub-acid. November 
and December. 

NORTHWESTERN GREETING. Yellow, smooth, rich, of good size, good quality 
and an extra long keeper; tree hardy, vigorous; abundant annual bearer. January 
to June. 

LoY. Originated in Howell county, Missouri. The original tree conmimenced 
bearing at five years old, bearing regular annual crops thereafter; fruit fully as large 
as the Ben Davis, and resembles Willow Twig in form and color; a beautiful red on 


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‘yellow ground, deepening into a rich bronze russet, with markings of minute black 
dots; small core, short stem, sprightly and pleasant flavor. December and January. 


Raw _e’s JANET. (Never Fail). Medium, roundish,ovate, greenish yellow, striped 
with red, crisp, rich and juicy. One of the best and longest keepers in the South and 
Southwest; mod. January to May. 


; Satome. Flesh whitish yellow, half fine, tender, mild, slightly arpmatic, very 
good.’ January to May. Its hardiness, long-keeping, good quality, uniform size, re- 
tention of flavor, quite late even into summer, will no doubt make it valuable for the 
West and Northwest. The tree is as hardy as any of the Siberian Crabs. 


TALLMAN SwWeetTinG. Medium, pale yellow, firm, rich and very sweet; the most 
valuable preserving and baking apple; vig. October and December. 


Winter May. Fruit medium to large, roundish, conical, pale greenish yellow, 
slightly brownish in the sun; flesh whitish, fine grained, compact, not very juicy, 
mild sub-acid, core rather large and open, good; tree a bushy grower, good bearer, 
valued in Kansas. February to June. 


Wotr River. An apple peculiarly adapted to the West on account of its extreme. 
hardiness; very large and handsome, flesh whitish, breaking, pleasant, sub-acid; 
a good bearer. November and December. 


Whurite Winter Pearmain. Large oblong, skin yellowish, flesh yellow with a pleas- 
ant sub-acid flavor; tree vigorous; productive. January to April. 


WiLttow Twic. Large, roundish, greenish yellow, striped with dull red; flesh 
firm, rather tough, early bearer and considered valuableinthe South and West, where. 
it is popular; profitable as a late keeper; mod. January to May. 


Wine Sap. This is not only a good apple for the table, but it is also one of the 
very finest cider fruits. Tree bears early and is very hardy,and the most profitable 
orchard variety wherever grown; flesh yellow, firm, crisp, with a rich high flavor. 
November to May. 


CRAB APPLES. 


The improvements in the varieties of the Crab Apple have kept pace with the 
other kinds of fruit. A few years ago it was regarded fit only for cider, preserves and 
jelly; but there are varieties now that commanda good price on the market for des- 
sert purposes; especially is this the case with the Whitney. Besides being useful, 
they are also ornamental when in bloom, and also when loaded with their highly- 
colored fruits. The following are the most valuable varieties: 

A.casxa. Of Northern origin. Fruit large, almost white, tree hardy, vigorous 
grower. Highly recommended. 

Briar’s Sweet. A novelty in the line of crab apples, being sweet; vig. Sep 

Govtpven Beauty. Medium size, with red cheek; very handsome; mod. Sep. 

Gen. Grant. Tree a vigorous and upright grower, fruit large, red to dark red; 
flesh white, tender, mild sub-acid, excellent for dessert; free. October. 

Hewe’'s Virainia. -\ variety highiy esteemed for cider. A poor grower. 

Hystop. Almost as large as Early Strawberry apple, deep crimson, popular on 
account of its large size, handsomeness and hardiness; vig. September and October. 

Larce Reo SiseriAN Cras. Almost aninch in diameter, grown in clusters, lively 
scarlet cheek, bears young and abundantly; vig. August and September. 

MarTHA. A seedling of Duchess of Gidendiuees which originated in Minnesota. 
Earlier than the Transcendent; very ornamental as well as a fine fruit; bears in pro- 
fusion every year. September and October. 

Montreat Beauty. One of the most beautiful of the crabs, fruit large, bright yel- 
low, shaded with red; flesh yellowish, firm, acid. Tree a free grower. September and 
October. 

Quaker Beauty. A hardy,strong growing sort. It bears large crops of fine-fruit. 
Decémber to May. 


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PRICE LIST OF APPLE AND CRAB TREES, TWO YEARS OLD. 


(Each) Doz. 100. 
Heavy RRs aU e vicina to 7s ex be ck se vs 20 cents: $1.80 $12.00 
First-class, 5 to 6 fee@t. 0.0... cce ee eee cee eee ce cette eed eee eee eee 18 1.60 10.00 
Medium size, 4 to 5 feet. eRe ee eis Phe is Sete coe ethos ane Lot 1.30 8.00 
Light size, little branched, EN aor MR Pe Sah LDS nist 1.00 6.00 


Special prices on 500 or 1,000. Boxed and baled free, 
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PEACHES. 


THE PEACH TREE requires a well-drained, moderately rich soil; a warm, sandy 
loam is probably best. To preserve the continued healthy growth of the trees andthe 
fine quality of the fruit, the trees should have the shoots and branches shortened 
every year, So as to preserve a round, vigorous head, with plenty of young wood; and 
the land should not be seeded to grass, but kept in constant cultivation in hoed crops. 
Unleached wood ashes and pure ground bone are the best fertilizers. 

In planting, prune the tops and the roots carefully, reducing the former to aclean 
whip, and removing all bruised and broken roots. Plump, healthy trees are best, 
even if small, for extensive planting. 

THE BEST NEW SORTS.—The list below gives descriptions of the newer varie- 
ties, all of which are of great promise, and likely to result in extending the time of 
ripening of this fruit. 

Fitzceraco. This hardy new yellow peach is attracting great attention among 
discriminating growers. We give the best description yet attainable. “Originated 
on north shore of Lake Ontario. Original tree has borne five successive crops. The 
best posted grower in Michigan says itis as large, or larger, than Crawford’s Early, 
with the smallest pit he ever saw, and the most brilliant colors. Grows similar to 
Crawford, and ripens between Early and Late Crawford; flesh rich, deep golden yel- 
low of high character. Certainly a fine peach; stands the winters better than any 
yet offered.” 

Carman. -A peach of North China type \that promises to be of great value. The 
originator says it ts either a seedling ora sister of Elberta. The tree has the same 
habit of growth, with larger and darker foliage; hardy and productive. Fruit is prac- 
tically rot-proof, as the original tree, standingin low, wet ground, has perfected its 
fruit three seasons, while other]varieties all about have rotted entirely. Carman is 
described as large, broad-ovate in form, pointed; skin yellowish white, dotted and 
flushed red; flesh creamy white, slightly tinged red, of a sprightly vinous flavor. The 
Rural New-Yorker first described it some years ago as an extra large, yellow peach, 
like Elberta, but five weeks earlier. It certainly is of Elberta type. The Texas Farm 
and Ranch says: “Carman peach is large, oblong, resembling Elberta, and is the best 
flavored early peach we know. The skin is tough, and it isjust the peach to'ship a 
long distance.” 

Greenssoro. The lareest and most beautiful colored of all the early varieties. 
Double the size of Alexander, ripening at same time. Parts clear from seed when 
fully ripe. Flesh white, juicy and good. 

Apvmirat Dewey. Admiral Dewey is another triumph in the production of very 
early peaches. There is no known very early variety that can compare with it in all 
the qualities that go to make a desirable early market peach. Its introduction will 
mark as great an advance in ex arly varieties as did the advent of the Triumph, to 
which it is much superior. Admiral Dewey is a perfect freestone peach, ripening 
with Triumph, but has better form, brighter color on the surface,is equally hardy 
and productive. The flesh is of uniform color and texture to the pit. The tree is a 
strong, symmetrical grower and as near perfection as we can obtain in any one vari- 
ery. , 
Gotpen Drop. Large, good quality, hardy, profitable market sort; follows Craw- 
ford’s late. 


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HILL'S CHILLI. Medium size, dull vellow; tree very hardy; a good bearer. Sep- 
tember. 

BOKARA NO. 8. Raised from seed received from Bokara; Asia. The hardiest 
peach known; has been in bearing for several years in central Lowa, and produced 
fruit after 28 degrees below zero. Fruit measured over seven inchesin circumference. 
Yellow with red cheek, skin tough, flesh of good quality; a perfect freestone. Prof. 
Budd says: “They are thirty per cent hardier than the old stfain of peaches.” Sep- 
tember Ist. 

ALEXANDER EARLY. Large size, well-grown specimens measuring eight inches 
in circuniference, handsome and regular in form, with deep maroon shade, covered 
‘with the richest tint of crimson, rich and good in quality with a vinous ,flavor; 
heres to the stone; should remain on the tree until fully ripe. Last of June. 

AMSDEM. Fruit medium; color red, beautifully shaded and mottled with a very 
dark red, nearly covering the greenish white ground; flesh white, with a delicious 
flavor when ripened on the tree. Middle to end of June. 

BRIGGS’ RED MAY. Above medium; very highly colored; flesh greenish white, 
very juicy, vinous and of very good quality; adheres somewhat to the stone; of firm 
texture; tree very prolific. Ripens with the .Amsdem. 

BANARD’S EARLY. Medium to large, cheek purplish red; flesh yellow, red at the 
stone; juicy, sweet and rich; one of the very best wellow-fleshed free-stoned peaches. 
Middle of July. 

; BONANZA. Free, medium; flesh white, red cheek, fine quality, vigorous, pro- 
ductive, sure. For a real fine freestone, fifteen days later than Salway, we are at last 
rewarded by this true Bonanza to the peach grower. October. 

BLOOD CLING. Large size, color dark claret, with veins, downy; flesh deep red, 
very juicy, fine flawor; tree an irregular grower. October. 

BLOOD FREE. Medium to large size, blood-red throughout; tree hardy and a 
good bearer. ‘ Wp 

THE CHAMPION. Originated at Nokomis, Illinois; fruit large, beautiful in ap- 
pearance; flavor delicious, sweet, rich and juicy; skin creamy white, with red cheek; 
freestone. August15th. The peculiarity of this great acquisition is its hardiness, 
and the crowning events in its history of its having stood a temperature of 18 degrees 
below zero in the winter of 1887-8, and produced an abundant crop the following sea- 
son, and again in 1890 producing a full crop, when the peach crop was a universal 
failure. 


WA CHINESE CLING. Most popular Southern peach, immense size, oblong, creamy 


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skin, with faint flashes of red. August. 

CRAWFORD’S EARLY. This beautiful vellow peach is highly esteemed for mar- 
ket purposes. Fruit very large, oblong; skin yellow, with fine red cheek; flesh yel- 
low, juicy, sweet and excellent; productive; free. Last of July. 

CRAWFORD’SLATE. Fruit of the largest size; skin yellow, or greenish yellow, 
vith dull red cheek; flesh yellow, productive, one of the best; free. Last of August 
and September. 

CRIMSON BEAUTY. Cling, white flesh, one-half surface covered with bright 
Crimson, very large, fine quality, vigorous; flesh slightly red, close to the pit; pro- 
lific: Last of September. 4 

CHAIR’S CHOICE. Origin, Maryland; has no superior if quality and flavor, and 
for profit is without a rival; large, yellow, free, rich in color, flesh very firm,and ripens 
after Smock; great bearer. 


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The growing of this valuable fruit for both home and market purposes cannot 
be too strongly urged. It farexceeds the apple in its melting, juicy texture, rich, re- 
fined flavor, and the range of varieties is such that by a judicious selection, the ripen- 
ing season beginning in July,can be continued in succession into winter. Ts a mis- 


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taken opinion among some persons that standard pears are a long time coming into 
bearing. Many of the varieties begin to bear in four to six years after transplating, 
and some of the newer varieties, such as the Wieffers, will produce fruit as soon as the 


. dwarf pear, which is usually two or three years after transplanting. The pear, when 


once in bearing, seldom fails to produce a crop of fruit annually. 

GATHERING PEARS. In order to retain the juice and best flavor, summer pears 
should be gathered at least ten days before they are ripe, and autumn pears at least 
two weeks; winter varieties as soon as the leaves begin to drop. 

THINING THE FRUIT. When the trees are heavily laden the fruit should be 
thinned when about one-third grown, else the fruit will be poor and the trees injured. 

DWARFS must always be planted sufficiently deep to cover the junction of the 
pear and quince 2 or 3 inches, the soil made rich and well-tilled, and about one-half of 
the previous summer’s growth cut off each spring. Under this treatment dwarfs are 
everywhere successful. The side-branches should not be removed higher than one 
foot from the ground in dwarfs, while standard trees may be trinimed any height de- 
sired. Train in pyramidal form. Gather when—on gently lifting the fruit—the stem 
will readily separate from the branch. Place in a ‘dark room until fully matured. 
Winter pears may hang on the trees until danger of frost. 


Koonce. This fine and valuable early pear is a chance seedling, found on an old 
farm in the state of Illinois. The original tree was very old and had borne many 
abundant crops. Inthe community where it originated it is known as the leading 
early pear; in fact, the only early pear that has been a success. Tree is a very vigor- 
ous grower, free from blight, hardy and productive; fruit medium ‘to large; skin yel- 
low, with a very handsome blush; does not rot at the core like many other early sorts. 
Ripens two weeks earlier than Harvest Belle. In offering this pear to the public we 
feel that we are supplying a long-felt want, and ata price which will bring it within 


reach of all. It will stand on its merits anywhere, and meets the needs of the pro- 


gressive fruit-grower for an early market pear, good in quality, beautiful in appear- 
ance and large in size. For fruit-growers, both in the north and south, this should 
prove very valuable. Its vigorous growth, with heavy foliage, should enable it to en- 
dure a hot climate, while its late blooming and hardiness in bud will insure for it 
abundant crops, despite the frosts that so often kill the Le Conte. For the north, it is 
expressly suited. Itisso hardy that it will stand the rigor of winter, and, being so 
sarly in season, will come into. market before the glut of southern ‘Le Contes, and 
bring the highest price. 

LINCOLN CORELESS. An interesting and remarkable fruit from the fact that it pos- 
sesses neither seed nor core. Fruit large and high color, Beek yellow, rich, aromatic; 
Tree a good grower, hardy, and free from disease. 


LONGWORTH’S No. |.. The Pear for the Northwest. Thisis a very hardy seedling 
pear of recent introduction; originated at Dubuque, Iowa, and “was grown from seed 
some forty years since by the veteran nurseryman and horticulturist,. Wm. Long- 
worth, The tree is a strong, upright grower, entirely free from blight, and an enor- 
mous bearer. Fruit medium to large, nearly round; skin yellow with warm blush on 
the sunny side; flesh rather coarse, juicy, sugary, good flavor. Ripens from first to 
middle of September. Having thoroughly tested this variety we have no hesitancy 
in recommending it to the public for general planting. This pear has withstood our 
severest winters without the slightest injury, while other varieties were frozen to the 
ground, ‘It is a very desirable variety and should be planted largely. Price—First- 
class, }0c; medium, 40c. 


SPECIAL VARIETIES OF PEARS. Each Dozen 100 
Héawy, ITSt-Class 5 CO TEC Bian ss Soe Sock lee sae fewer BOC $3.30 $25.00 
" — 4 * Aa o oepee 
PUGAT-ClABS, B°EO GEORGE race ne Wri delle wcll tec 0 g's ain aye «, DUC $2.75 $20.00 
Meédtum Bize, 4 to5 feet. oi 0 22 eee. ae.  20C $2.25 $17.00 


Varieties: Keifer, Koonce and Lincoln Coreless. 


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V Rossney. A new and excellent pear, raised from seed at Salt Lake City, Utah. In 
size, medium to large; very fine grained, flesh melting, juicy, very sweet. Ripens 
two weeks after Bartlett; is and excellent keeper and shipper, with tree much strong- 
er than Kieffer. Luther Burbank says: ‘‘The samples of Rossney pear arrive in due 
season. The large size, handsome form, and creamy yellow skin with crimson blush, 
give the fruit a tempting appearance; and the tender, creamy flesh of just the right 
texture, with no hard spots and an unusually small core, with its superior flavor, 
makes it about the best pear so farseen. If the tree is vigorous, healthy and produc- 
tive, would prefer it to any other, even the standards—Bartlett of Seckel.’”’ Specimens 
of this new variety were received by us from the originator last year, and we were 
very much impressed with its beautiful and attractive appearance, excellent quality 
and size; in general appearance it somewhat resembles Bartlett, but is more round, 
It is very seldom you can find a single variety combining so many rare qualities as 
this does, and we have great pleasure in offering it as the best pearon the market at 
the present time. Price: First-class, 50c; medium, 40c. 

Koonce and Rossney are such luscious and handsome, heavy croppers that no 
one can over plant them. : 

BARTLETT. (D.) Large size, with often a beautiful blush next to the sun; very 
juicy and highly flavored; bears early and abundantly; very popular. Aug.and Sep. 

Beurre o’ANvou. (D.). Large, greenish, sprinkled with russet, shaded with dull 
crimson, excellent flavor, very productive, and should be in every orchard. October 
and January. ; 

Burrum. Medium size; yellow; sweet and excellent. September and October. 

Cvapp’s Favorite. (D.) Very large; excellent; yellowish green to full yellow when 
ripe, marbled with dull red in the sun, melting and rich. August, 

CriairceaAu. Its large size, early bearing, productiveness and great beauty make 
this one of the most valuable market sorts. Octohker and November. 

DucHEss p'ANGOuLEME. (D.) Very large, greenish yellow, streaked and spotted 
with russet; flesh white, buttery and very juicy, with a rich and very excellent flay- 
or. October and November. 

DovENNE D’ETE. Yellowish, with a fine blush, juicy, sugary and rich; very early. 
August. 

EARLY HARVEST. Resembles Lawson, succeeds admirably in the south. 

FLemisH Beauty. Large; beautiful, juicy, rich and fine; good bearer. Sep. and Oct. 
| FREDERICK CLAPP. Above medium, lemon yellow, sprightly, acidulous, rich, su- 
pefior to Beurre Superfine; best. Free. September and October. 

GaRBER’S Hysrio. Is kin to and very much like Kieffer’s, but is larger and of bet- 


‘ter quality, and ripens two or three weeks earlier. Is as yellow as an orange, im- 


mensely productive, bears at three years from the nursery. A valuable market fruit. 


Howe... Large, light, waxed yellow, with a fine red cheek, handsome, rich, 


sweet, melting, perfumed aromatic flavor. An early and profuse bearer. Very hardy 
and valuable. D.andS. Vigorous. August and September, 

IDAHO. -A Seedling, raised from a large red-cheeked pear, by Mrs. Mulkey, of 
Lewiston, Idaho. The tree fruited the fourth year from the seed, and has borne an- 
nually ever since. It has survived winters when the thermometer ranged from 15 to 
30 degrees below zero, The fruit is evenly distributed over the tree; sometimes in 
clusters. The combined weight of a cluster of four was 8l'2 ounces. Color, greenish 
yellow with rusty spots; form, roundish; flesh, melting, juicy, flavor, good, rich, 
sprightly, vinous; core, exceedingly small and without seeds. September and Octo- 
ber. Subject to blight in some localities, 

KiEFFER’S Hysripo. This pear was raised from seed of the Chinese Sand Pear acci- 
dentally crossed with the Bartlett or some other kind grown nearit. Tree has large, 
dark green glossy leaves, and is of itself very ornamental; is an early and very pro- 
lific bearer; the fruit is of good quality, wonderfully showy, and is valuable for table 
and market; it never rots at the core, and is as nearly blight-proof as it is possible for 
any peartobe. S. Vigorous, September and October. 


y Loutse BONNE DE JERSEY. Rather large, greenish yellow, with a bright, red cheek; 


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juicy, buttery and melting, excellent; very productive. (D.) Vig. Aug. and Sept. 

Le Conte. Highly recommended, flesh melting, sweet, juiey and aromatic; this 
is one of the leading new varieties for the south, too tender north. 

Lawson. (Cormet.) Fruit large for so early a pear, the larger specimens measur- 
ing more than nine inches in circumference; sufficiently firm to insure it to be a good 
shipper; of brilliant crimson color on yellow ground; flesh crisp, juicy and pleasant; 
yet like many of our most popular market fruits not of highest quality, but what it 
lacks in flavor is ofiset by its charming exterior, being one of the most beautiful 
things imaginable in the way ofa pear. (D)and(S) July. 

SHELDON. Medium size, yellow on greenish russet, with a richly shaded cheek; 
flesh a littie coarse, melting, juicy, with a very brisk, vinous, highly perfumed flavor; 
productive. (S) Vigorous. September. 

SEcKEL. Small, skin rich, yellowish brown when ripe, with a dull brownish red 
cheek; flesh very fine grained, sweet, exceedingly juicy, melting, buttery; the richest 
and highest flavored pear known; vigorous. August and September. 

SmitnH’s Hysrip. Resembles Le Conte in tree and fruit,’ but is of better quality 
and a little later. Superior to Le Conte and has the advantage of being hardy. 

Tyson. Medium size, bright yellow, cheek shaded with reddish brown, buttery, 
very melting, flavor nearly sweet, aroma excellent. D.andS. Vigorous. August. 

WILDER EARLY. Size medium, greenish yellow, with a brownish red cheek and 
numerous dots; flesh white, fine grained, melting, excellent; about three weeks earli- 
er than the Bartlett. ; 


WINTER PEARS. 


DeurRRE Easter. Large, yellow sprinkled with brown dots, often dull red cheek; 
quality good; one of the best winter pears; best on quince. D. Modest. November 
to February. 

DUCHESS DE BorpEAux. Large size with a very thick, tough skin, which renders it 
a most valuable keeper for winter use; flesh melting, juicy, rich. S. Free. November 
to February. 

Lawrence. Rather large, yellow, covered with brown dots; flesh whitish, slight- 
ly granular, somewhat buttery, with a rich aromatic flavor, unsurpassed among the 

‘early winter pears; succeeds well on the quince; ripens with little care; should be in 
every orchard; tree healthy, hardy and productive. S. Free. Nov. ‘and December. 

MT. Vernon. Medium size, light russet, reddish in the sun; flesh yellowish, juicy 
and aromatic; early bearer; a very good late pear. D.andS. Free. December. 


GENERAL PRICE LIST OF PEAR TREES, TWO YEARS OLD. 


(Each) Doz. 

Standard—Heavy first-claqsyy a tOyl eet... occas iia teat ec ne saeeleie vc cicttewees 25 cents, $2.50 
A I Dyrg ager ed? Srp LW OV Te Rae: chs OP noe ne oP GR SE ps Pa es Fane ae Sel sav ease 2.25 

es Medium size, 4 to 5 feet.. Ent RAM Rais hetdoke Liswek ree ns 1.85 

% Light size, little branched. 3 to5 eet. a etih A dicks ate eis! sale cet NOME, 5 1.50 
Dwarfs— First-class4to 5 feet.. Pee SUMMERS TOD soy Uehaain be bink Gade 40, CoS 2.00 
S$ Medium size, 3 to 4 Feet. a fe ERA tas nik Hea LO as 1.85 


Special prices on 500 or 1,000. Hees aul alle fees 
NOTE— Varieties followed by (D) can be supplied in Dwarfs as well as Standards. 


| PLUMS. 


Since the introduction of the Japan varieties, which are alimnost circulio-proof, no 
one need be without plums from June till September. Plum trees bear at an early 
age, and the yield of the Japan varieties is surprising; they often come into bearing . 
attwo years from planting. The trees are vigorous, and the fruit is beautiful in ap- 
pearance and superb in quality. We know of no better investment than a good plum 
orchard. ‘ 

Reo June. A vigorous, hardy, upright, spreading tree, as productive as abun- 
dance. Fruit medium to large, deep vermillion red, with handsome bloom, very 


we 


ens aed BRADLEY & HICKMAN, 


showy; flesh light lemon yellow, slightly sub-acid, of good and pleasant quality, half 
kiing, pit small. Ripensa few days after Willard, and is the best in quality of any of 
tie early varieties. 

LINCOLN. “This marvelous plum originated in York county, Pa., over 295 years ago 
from seed of Green Gage or Reine Claude. Lincoln was given it as an appropriate 
name when it first came into bearing, on account of its many merits of bigh color— 
Lincoln at the time being President. In color itisa reddish purple, with a delicate 
bloom; very bright, showy and attractive; fiesh light yellow or amber, exceedingly 
juicy, rich, sweet, melting and luscious—entirely free from any coarseness OF tough- 
ness—parting freely from the stone. It ripens from first to middle of August, and its 
productiveness is simply beyond description or comprehension until seen. The skin 
is so strong as to conipletely protect the fruit from the attacks of the curculio.” 

Monarcu. One of the most valuable of the late introductions from England. 
Tree robust, with dense foliage; ‘an abundant bearer. Fruit very large, roundish 
oval, dark purplish blue; perfect freestone. 

MILTON. Rather large, roundish oblong, dark red; skin thin; flesh firm, good 
quality; the earliest plum in the world. Ripens in Iowa three weeks earlier than Wild 
Goose. Will prove a great boon to fruit-growers when fully known. Its large size, 
good quality and extreme earliness make ita very valuable plum. A strong, vigorous 
grower and very productive. 

Hace. This new plum was originated by Luther Burbank, the “wizard of horti- 
culture,” who says of it: “Tn the hagerow of seedlings this was the most vigorous, 
most productive, handsomest, most uniform, and, next to Wilson, the best flavored of 
any Japan plum I have ever seen. I do not know of any fruit that will keep longer.” 
Most vigorous of all the Japans. Fruit large, bright.orange, mottled with cherry-red. 
Superb in quality, fully equal to Imperial Gage; none so fine for the family. Ripens 
middle of Septenrber. 

Grano Duke. “~ valuable addition to late plums. As large as the Bradshaw; 
same color, and ripens latter part of September. Entirely free from rot. One of the 


_ best plums for market yet offered. 


WILLARD. Japanese. It is highly praised by leading hortculturists as one of the 


best ofthis class. Treeisa good grower, immensely productive, much earlier than 


Abundance, and of good quality. te 
SatsuMA-. Fruit medium to large; broadly conical, with a blunt, short point; 


‘suture very deep; skin very dark and dull red all over, with greenish dots and an un- 


“der color of brown-red; firm, very juicy; quality good; free, Midseason. 


Wickson A sturdy, upright grower, productive almost toa fault. Fruit remark- 
ably handsome, deep maroon red, covered with white bloom; stone small; flesh fine 
textured, firm, sugary and delicious. Excellent keeper and shipper; will keep two 
weeks after ripening. Specimens sent to us from California were receiyed in excel- 
lent condition. 


. PRICE OF SPECIAL VARIETIES OF PLUMS. 
AT ; Each Dozen 100 
~ Heavy first-class 5 to7 FEO Ee, ae by > vee oletiele a oo Naas hon 30c $3 00 $18 00 
Hire LalaSe D bexOeSt hte tkeuk sa ceeieat ee at 25c 2 350 16 00 
Medium size 4to5 feet..... 20c 2 00 14 00 


GENERAL LIST OF PLUMS. 

ABUNDANCE: (Rotan.) Beautiful lemon-yellow ground, nearly overspread with” 
bright cherry and with a heavy bloom, large to very large, oblong, tapering to the 
point like Wild Goose; flesh orange yellow, melting, rich and highly perfumed. Abun- 


dant and annual bearer. Tree a vigorous, ‘upright grower. Has been thoroughly 


tested, and is highly recommended. July. 

BuRBANK: Very similar to Abundance, but of deeper color, and ripens later in the 
season. The fruit is large, nearly globular, clear cherry red, with a thin lilac-bloom,; 
flesh a deep yellow, very sweet, with a peculiar and agreeable flavor; the tree is a 
vigorous grower, with large and broad leaves; usually begins to bear second year 


after transplanting. August. 


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CHesot- Medium to large (size of Burbank); cherry-red; flesh yellow, sweet, of 
excellent quality; very prolific; an excellent plum. Early September. 

Ocon. Medium size; clear lemon-yellow, with light bloom; flesh thick, mealy, 
dry, firm, freestone; long-keeper; second quality; excellent for canning; moderately 
productive. August. 

Simoni. (Apricot Plum.) Fruit bright red, flat; flesh apricot-yellow,, firm, with a 
peculiar aromatic flavor not foundin any other plum. September. 

BRADSHAW. Fruit very large, dark violet-red, flesh yellowish green. August. 

BAVAY’s GREEN Gace. (Reine Claude de Bavay.) Fruit large, roundish oval; flesh 
yellow, juicy; vigorous and productive. September. 

BEAUTY OF NapLes. Medium to large, greenish yellow; excellent quality. Sept. 

Coe's GOLDEN Drop. Large and handsome; light yellow, firm, sweet, rich. Sept. 

. De Soto, Medium; bright red, sweet, rich, of good quality; extremely hardy and 
productive, 

FELLEmMBERG. A fine late plum; oval; purple; juicy and sweet, parts from the 
stone; fine for drying; very productive. September. 

GERMAN Prune. A large, long, oval variety; esteemed for drying; dark purple. 
September. 

GENERAL HAND. Very large, oval; golden yellow; juicy, sweet and good. Sept. 

- Gut. Very large, deep purple, covered with thick bloom; flesh yellow. Sept. 

IMPERIAL Gace. Fruit large, oval; skin pale green; flesh juicy, sweet, rich and 
excellent; vigorous and productive. August. 

ForEST GARDEN. Large, nearly round, mottled red ‘and yellow, juicy, very sweet 
and rich; tree a strong grower. July. 

ITALIAN Prune. Large, juicy; abundant bearer; tree very hardy. September. 

LomBarp. Violet red; juicy, sweet; adheres to the stone; productive. August.: 

MARIANNA. The tree is an unusually strong, rapid grower; fruit largerthan Wild 
Goose; productive. August. 

Moore’s Arctic. Remarkable for hardiness and freedom from curculio; a great 
bearer; dark purple; flavor very fine. i 

NIAGARA. Very large, reddish purple; resembles Bradshaw. August. 

PoTTAWOTTAMIE. Strong grower; hardy and productive; fruit yellow. August. 

Ponp’s SEEDLING. Light red, changing to violet; abundant bearer; one of the 
most attractive in cultivation. September. 

Prince Enetesert. Large; oblong-oval; deep purple, flesh yellowish green, juicy, 

ugary, separates from the stone. August. 

QuACKENSOS8s. Large, deep purple, flesh coarse, juicy, sprightiy. September. 

 Saratoca. The fruit is immense; the largest plum we have seen; bright reddish 
purple, covered with a rich bloom. It is elongated and almost pear-shaped. Its large 
size, great beauty, fine quality and productiveness have attracted great attention. 

SHROPSHIRE Dawson. A plum of fine quality, larger than the common damsen. 


SHipper’sS Prive. A large blue plum; very hardy and productive; esteemed for 
market. September. ” 


SpaLoiInNG. Large, yellowish green, with marblings of deeper green, and delicate 
white bloom; flesh pale yellow, exceedingly firm, of sugary sweetness, sprightly and 
rich; parts readily from the stone, and is not injured by the curculio. Vigorous and 
very productive. August. 

Witpb Goose. Fruit large, clear, bright vinous red, firm, juicy and sweet. July. 

WASHINGTON. Fruit very large, handsome, yellow- red; flesh firm, very juicy ae 
sweet. August. 


Weaver. Fruit large, purple, prolific, regular bearer, of good quality, stands 
severest winters. August. 


Wo.re. Nearly as large as Lombard; superior for cooking and for serving as a 
dessert with sugar; tree a good grower; hardy, and becoming quite popular.. August. 


YELLow Ecc. Very large, egg-shaped, productive, excellent for cooking. Aug. 


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PRICE LIST OF GENERAL VARIETIES OF PLUMS. ~ 


(Each) Doz. 100 
Keavy firat-elass;' 5 to’? feet cic. . coke tae thane oe ee 25 cents. $2.50 $16.00 
PIrst-class,;.0: tO GfECE Ls os fas one os Gee ae ok tee tee ee oe et ee 2.00 14.00 
Medisim size: 4:to-d feetey Fc. Toke too hac ln es ord od oo ee 1.65 12.00 


APRICOTS. 


HaRRIS HARDY. Extract from the Rural New Yorker: ‘The Harris Apricot, a na- 
tive seedling from Central New York, is being largely grown there for commercial 
purposes, and is a marked success. The fruit is fully as large as the best apricot 
grown in California, and so much better quality as to make and hold a place in the 
market against the very best from California. If people want to grow apricots for 
home use or market, Harris Hardy is the one best suited to the situation.” 

ALEexis. Large to very large; yellow with red cheek; slightly acid, but rich and 
luscious, tree hardy and abundant bearer. July 15. 

Giss.- Medium size, yellow, sub-acid, rich and juicy, the best early sort, ripening 
with the strawberry. 

J. L. Buop. Of large size; white with red cheek, flavor sweet, juicy, extra fine; a 
hardy, strong grower and profuse bearer; the best late variety. August 1. 

RovaL- Large; yellow, with an orange cheek, juicy, rich and delicious; a very 
fine variety and well deserving a place in collections. Vigorous. July. 

Russian. A new variety of recent introduction, valuable on account of extreme 
hardiness‘ of trees and fine quality of fruit. 


PRICE LIST OF APRICOTS. 


Each Dozen 100 


Paeat- lass Site Gfeek: . oo. 2.52 De no whe note tn wae eRe ae Ze. ¥) Sah $16 00 
Medtum sizes todteet .. 55. ees hoe bo ee cee ee eee ee 20c 2 00 14 00 


CHERRIES. 

A great deal of attention is now given to the growing of Cherries. No home or- 
chard is complete without its proportion of Cherry trees, and it is one of the most 
profitable market fruits. It will succeed on any kind of soil that is not wet, as the 
cherry tree everywhere requires a dry soil, and is naturally a hardy tree, succeeding 
in the lightest soil or dryest situation. The Heart or Bigarreau varieties are of rapid 
growth, with large, glossy leaves, forming fine, pyramidal-shaped heads, and produc- 
ing large crops of luscious fruit; they are well adapted for planting along the streets 
or in yards as shade trees. 


: CHERRIES OF SPECIAL MERIT. 


Dixeman. This is a black cherry of the Bigarreau type, and ripens at a time when 
sweet cherries are very scarce, hence commands a good market price. It is unexcell- 
ed as a producer; fruit very firm, shipping and keeping so remarkably well that these 
qualities will make it a favorite among growers. In color, sweetness and size we 
know of nothing to compare with it. The original tree is said to have produced from 
10 to 12 bushels of fruit last season. The fruit was on exhibition at the New York State 
Fair in 1897, attracting the attention and admiration of all. 

Murpock’s BIGARREAU. Fruit of the largest size, from % to 144 inches in diameter; 
roundish, heart-shaped; flesh juicy, sweet, exceedingly firm, bearing carriage best of 
any cherry we know, and less subject to rot than most varieties, frequently hanging 
on the tree, in favorable weather, until dry. Skin yellowish, overspread with crimson 
and becoming almost fully black when ripe. Season about ten days later than Na- 
poleon Bigarreau; wonderfully productive. 

PiymouTH Rock. A variety of recent introduction, claimed to be the best light or 


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amber-colored cherry in existence, much superior to Coe’s Transparent or ellow 
Spanish in quality and size of the fruit. Habit vigorous and productive; will hang on 
the tree when ripe longer than any known variety, and for some unknown reason its 
fruit is never molested by birds. Quality high, rich, juicy and tender, with a small 
pit; very desirable for home or market; profitable. 

Mercer. This is a new variety, recently introduced from New Jersey; the origin- 
ators claim that it is the best heart cherry that they have ever seen, and decidedly 
different to anything before known. It is very dark red, early, a profuse bearer, and 
second to none for growth and hardiness. It is larger than Black Tartarian, and 
finer flavored; a sure cropper, and for canning has noequal. Foliage dark green, the 
tree continuing to grow very late in the season. It has proved its superiority over all 
other varieties by producing a full crop; free from wornis or rot, while other varieties 
were totally destroyed. 

OsTHEIMER- (Ostheimer Weichsel.) This magnificent late cherry was taken to 


. Germany from Spain in 1814, and brought to Kansas City, where it was beginning to 


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attract much attention about the time the Ostheim, a much inferior sort, was herald- 
ed abroad; when without any apparent cause except the similarity in name, they 
were tacitly assumed to be identical—greatly in the loss of cherry culture generally. 
The Ostheimer has done remarkably well, and is the cherry for the west. Mr. G. F. 
Espenlaub, of Kansas, says: ‘The best, most valuable and profitable sort I have. 
Good grower, bears early, is very Bro uetiNe fruit large, dark liver-colored when full 
ripe; juicy, rich, almost sweet.” 


PRICE OF CHERRIES OF SPECIAL MERIT. 
Each Dozen 100 


Heavy Hrateclass tO Oe. eee rec tistle ya desintale siete tasterne ole ablelerdiote st 4a $4 50 $35 00 
First-class toiG LQGk coir ree cate a octet al atantara erred Niste Gatscleh cetiee OC 4 00 30 00 
Medigniisrze 4 to Sree ie ray fe ees eee oa etalescieg lah made alsin ibe 35c 3 50 25 00 


NOTE—The supply of cherry trees is very short and there will not be enough trees 
to supply one-tenth of the demand, so we would advise early orders for your supply. 


GENERAL LIST OF CHERRIES. 


Brack Eacte. Large black and very tender, juicy, rich and high flavored; pro- 
ductive. Free. Middle of June. 

BLACK TARTARIAN. Very large, bright purplish black; half tender, juicy, very rich, 
excellent flavor, productive; vigorous. First of June. 

Downer’s Late Rep. Large, light red, tender, juicy and delicious, productive, 
vigorous. Middle of June. oa 

EARLY PurpPLe Guicgne- (Early Purple.) The earliest fine variety; medium size, 
heart-shape, tender, juicy and sweet; very hardy and productive. :May and June. 
MONTMORENCY ORDINAIRE. Tree a stout, thrifty and upright grower, a beautiful 
large, red cherry; larger and finer than Early Richmond, and ten days later. Being 
extraordinarily prolific and hardy, it can be recommended as a variety of great value, 
especially for the north and northwest. 

ENGLISH MorELLo. Medium to large; blackish red, rich acid, juicy and good; very 


: productive. Moderate. July. 


EarRLy Richmond. (Kentish, Virginian or Early May.) Medium size, dark red; 
melting, juicy, sprightly, acid flavor. This is one of the most valuable and popular of 


-the acid cherries, and is unsurpassed for cooking purposes, and is exceedingly pro- 


ductive. Free. First of June. 

CENTENNIAL. Large, amber-shaded red; very firm, tender, sweet, rich; never rots; 
long keeper. June. 

Governor Woop. Light red, juicy. June. 

Louis PHittippe. Large; dark red, almost black; slightly mild acid; stone small. 
July. 

LutovKa. (Russian.) A vigorous grower; productive. Fruit firm; good quality, 
sprightly acid. Color and size of English Morello, August. 


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MAY DUKE. Dark red; rich. June. 

NAPOLEON. Pale yellow or red; very firm, juicy and sw eet, June. 

OLIVET. Deep red; tender, sub-acid. June. 

WINDSOR. Flesh is remarkably firm and of the finest qiitie: very large, nearly 
‘black, and sells at the highest prices in the market; late. 

YELLOW SPANISH. Pale yellow and red; firm; juicy; productive. June. 

COE’S TRANSPARENT. Amber;juicy. June. | 

DYEHOUSE. Resembles both the Duke and tke Morello in wood and fruit; early 
and sure bearer; ripens before Karly Richmond; better and more productive. 


PRICE OF CHERRIES OF GENERAL VARIETY. 


Each Dozen 100 
Heavy, first-class 5 to.f Te@ticc! tot. oe bee es shen AUS $4 00 $30 00 
WITStE-Class, -S'LG'O TECTs. sos cs oe heat Pe ae es ee DOS 3 50 25 00 
Mediurm'size, 4 to 5 feet. 45 fA es. Be 3 00 20 00 


QUINCES. 

The Quince is attracting attention as a market fruit. The tree is hardy and com- 
pact in growth; requires little space, is productive, gives: regular crops and comes 
early into bearing. The fruit is much sought after for canning for winter use. It 
flourishes in any good garden soil, which should be kept. mellow and well enriched. 
. Do not neglect your quince trees; it pays well to give them your attention. 

BOURGEAT. This is the most remarkable of allquinces. There is no other warie- 
ty which grews so vigorously, and there is no other variety of fruit which will keep so 
long in perfect condition. Trees of this quince grow as rapidly as an apple tree, and 
attain the size and shape of an apple tree, while most quinces grow in the form of a 
bush. The Bourgeat Quince bears at an early age, producing large crops of exceed- 
ingly large and handsome fruit, of a rich golden color. While it ripens soon after the 
Orange, it keeps until mid-winter when desired, or it is ready to use at once on matur- 
ity. This is a remarkable characristic, since ordinary quinces are of a perishable 
nature. Thecropcan be held in the hands of the grower or the purchaser until the 
market suits his fancy. It has so far proved to be free from leaf blight, the leaves 
keeping green until killed by frost. Three bushels of fruit has been: gathered froma 
ten-year-old tree. A lady writes that she finds it superior to all others for cooking 
quickly like apples. It has received first premium at the Massachusetts Horticultural 
Society and other societies. You cannot make a mistake in planting this variety. 

APPLE OR ORANGE Large, roundish; bright golden yellow; cooks tender and is 
of very excellent flavor; valuable for preserves or flavoring, very productive. Sept. 


CHAMPION. A variety originated in Connecticut. The tree is a prolific and con- | 


stant bearer; fruit averaging larger than the Orange, more oval in shape, quality 
equally fine and a longer keeper. Vigorous. October and November. 

MISSOURI MAMMOTH. The largest quince in cultivation. Brought into notice in 
the vicinity of Kansas City, Mo., where it is fruited extensively, and is attracting 
great attention on account of its being large in size, perfect in shape, very rich and 
aromatic; tree vigorous, productive, an early bearer and free from blight. 

MEECH’S PROLIFIC. This is pre- -eminently prolific and vigorous, young trees 


bearing profusely, large, beautiful golden fruit as handsome as the finest Orne . 


flavor unsurpassed. 
RHEA’S MAMMOTH. A seedling of the Orange Quince; one-third larger; of the 
same form and color; fair, handsome, equally as good and productive. Free. October. 
PRICE OF QUINCES. 


Each Doz. 100 
First-class, 4to 5 feet.. Prats watt aie 21% s byeeieac are Seal See SRE ROE ee EEE $2.50 $14.00 
Medium size, 3 to 4 ERPET SUUE RET OP OIRY © CRA Oy. Pe 1.65 12.00 
Bourgeat; 4.4056: fSbi sv ~ hoe ate aK os ve oss she aetee snes Sep ine ee aD en 3.50 25.00 


Boutceat,:3 to L6Gb: .. ois eete ose ae ene os Re ok ck le Poe oe RU 3.00 20.00 


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STRAWBERRIES. 


First fruit of each new year to ripen. Strawberries readily hold a leading place 
in the affections and gardens of all who aim to have a family fruit supply, for it is a 
fruit that will thrive over a greater range of territory than any other... There is hardly 
anywhere an acre of American soil but that, somewhere on the acre, luscious, fragrant 
Strawberries can be produced, if only right varieties be planted. 

When plants are once well established, they thrive and fruit fairly well under 
great neglect, yet respond most readily to good culture and liberal feeding. 

A good loamy soil that has been tilled in other crops fora year is best, but any 
soil you have will answer if you take counsel in selecting varieties. For field culture, 
plant in rows three feet apart, with plants 15 to 18 inches apart in the rows, according 
to vigor of variety, or whether hill, narrow row or matted row systems are to be fol- 
lowed. For small plots in garden culture, plant at any distance and on any system 
that is most convenient. Always remember that a thick crowding of plants will not 
vive the largest and finest of berries. 

Narrow rows are formed by letting a few of the first runners that start take root 
along the line of the row—say four to six from each plant—and then keeping all the 
rest off. Matted rows come by letting all runners grow, take root and broaden out at 
will, narrowing down the cultivation as the season advances, till finally there is but 
a narrow path between the rows. 

Strawberries are always hungry, and will readily absorb any kind of plant food. 
Too much stable manure, however, tends to foliage growth, to the sacrifice of fruit. 
Plenty of potash makes high-colored, firm, rich, sweet berries. Wood ashe8is one of 
its best forms; usually it is best to buy the muriate. ; 

Pistillate varieties, if well pollenized, are usually more productive than perfect 
bloomers. If several varieties are in the same field, it is well not to have too many of 
one variety in one block; close contact one with the other tends to fruitlessness. 
There are now so many good perfect-growing varieties that we can pollenize the pis- 
tillate kinds and have fine fruit from all. For most perfect pollenization, one row of 
perfect bloomers to every two of pistillate is best, and yet one to every five may an- 
swer, especially when the greatest number of pistillates is to be desired. 

BRADLEY. Plants large, healthy, thrifty, 
vigorous and stocky. Fruit large, of per- 
fect shape, glossy an very firm. This berry 
resembles the Tennessee Prolific in shape, 


color and flavor, but has double the yields 
of that very valuable berry, and is earlier, 
ripening a few days before the Crescent. 
It is a very strong staminate bloomer, be- 
ing an excellent variety to pollenize all 
early and medium early pistillate varie- 
ties. The market demands imperatively 
large, fine berries, The day to grow small 
berries isa thing of the past. We must 

_ either grow big, fine berries or go over to 
join the majority of bankrupt little-berry- 
growers. No progressive grower can afford 
to take the risk of getting left by failing to 
plant the Bradley. Our stock of plants 
are very fine, large, stocky and well-root- 
ed. Try at least a few hundred and be 
convinced of their merits. 


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NICK OHMER. Originated by Mr. John 
T. Weaver, who was conceded to be the 
most successful amateur fruit grower in 
Onio. Narmed after Mr. Nick Ohmer, ex- 
president of the Ohio State Horticultural 
Society, After watching the Nick Ohmer 
four years and hearing how it has behay- 
ed wherever we sent it for trial, never 
having received one unfavorable report of 
it, We are confident that it is one of the 
most desirable, if not the very best, ever 
sent out. There is no otherin the market, 
orin sight, that we wou!d plant with as 
much confidence. If restricted toa single 
variety it would be our choice without a 
moment’s hesitation. The plant is very 
large and stocky, sending out very strong 
runners. Itis probably not surpassed in 
healthy, vigorous growth and great pro- 
ductiveness by any variety. It hasa per- 
fect blossom. The fruit is of the very 
largest size,a giant among strawberries. 
It is never misshaped. Its only departure 
- from the regular roundish conical form is 
Ww hen, under high cuiture, it is somewhat 
trian gular. Et is dark glossy red, firm and 
ot excellent flavor. 


EXCELSIOR. A iach ty valuable shipping and selling berry. In shape, color and 
firmness it is as near perfection as we can hope to attain. It ripens extremely early— 
so early that it can be picked and sold out of the way before varieties considered early 
begin to ripen atall. There are two very great advantages in a variety as early as 
Excelsior. First: it catches the high prices that -re almost sure to prevail in the 
early part of the strawberry season; second, as it ripens and is sold before miost of the 
varieties considered early begins to ripen at all, it gets out of the way and does not 
interfere with the picking of other varieties. This enables a grower to double his crop 
with the same picking force. Excelsior is not only early, firm, large and brilliantly 
colored, but it is also fully four times as productive as any of the other very early 
varieties that we have fruited. It isa self-pollenizer and being strongly staminate is 
valuable asa pollenizer of early pistillate varieties. Originated in Arkansas, about 


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’ the exact center of the country, it dces well everywhere: 


MICHEL. A standard early berry over a wide region and too well known to need 
description. We havea pure strain of the best Michel. 

BISEL. A seedling of the once famous Wilson. This pistillate flowering variety 
has a vigorous, healthy plant of the old-time OO ee of its parent; stands 
heat, drouth and frosts better than most varieties. Fruit of large size, deep glossy 
red, of sprightly flavor and very firm. A promising market variety. 

BUBACH. Remarkable for its vigor of plant and abundant yield. The berries are 
very large, but only moderately firm and not of first rate quality. Its great produc- 
tiveness renders it profitable for nearby market, and its large size and thrifty plant 
makes it satifactory forthe home garden. Midseason. 

RUBY. The Ruby strawberry will, we are convinced, eventually pene at a stand 
ard variety over a wide extent of territory. It is believed to be a seedling of Crescent, 
fertilized by Sharpless. The plant is large and robust, making a moderate number of 
runners. The blossom is large, like Sharpless, and strongly staminate. The fruit is 
large and regular, except that set from the first blossoms, which is apt to be some- 
what irregular. Itis a dark red clear through, retaining its fine color when canned. 
In quality it is unexcelled, having more of the Pine or Wood strawberry flavor than 

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any other that we know of in, general cultivation. It keeps and ships remarkably 
well. The plant is abundantly productive and healthy. 
\ GANDY. The best late Strawberry yet intro? 
lg duced, and the leading late variety with fruit 
growers all over the country. In size and firm- 
ness itis allthat can be desired. Good grower; 
the berries are large, very uniform, bright crim- 
son color, handsome and showy, firm and of 
good quality. With good soil and good culture 
it cannot be excelled as a late berry. Succeeds 
everywhere and should have a place in every 
strawberry bed. Wecan supply our customers 
with fine plants. 
\ ENORMOUS. This berry has given general 
satisfaction and under good culture is certainly 
a wonderful producer of large firm berries that 
are well colored and very attractive. We fruited 
a quantity of it last season and it was one of the 
best on our ground anda general favorite with 
visitors. Wecould give along list of testimoni- 
als, but space will not permit. 

BEVERLEY. (S) This is a very handsome 
berry; firm and immensely productive; good 
shipper, of medium size; a great plant maker, 

-and if not checked, is apt to make too thick a 


mat; a great many runners should be cut out for results. 

BISMARK. The Bismark is undoubtedly king of staminate, or self-pollenizing 

varieties, and it seems the most valuable variety of any kind yet offered. True, this 
has been claimed for countless varieties now forgotten, but when we claim for Bis- 
mark the following rare qualities, qualities never before found in any combination, 

the value of this variety will be apparent. , 

Its size is very large, and its shape always perfect. .Jn productiveness it is not 
surpassed, if equaled, by any variety tested in the past fourteen years, and the test 
embraces all of the least note. The berries are repeatedly shipped 600 miles, arriving 
in perfect condition. 

Although it blooms rather late, and is therefore apt to escape frost, it ripens its 
whole crop considerably earlier on an average than any other very large berry. The 
plant is a marvel for vigor, robustness and healthfulness. Other plants are as vigor- 
ous growers, others are as large and others are as healthy, but none so far tested 
combine all these qualities in as large degree. 

As the Bismark has been widely tested, north, south, east and west, and proves 
uniformly a success, it may be safely predicted that its general introduction will 
mark a distant step forward in strawberry growing. 

‘ LADY THOMPSON. This marvelously hardy, vigorous and productive variety, 
which is constantly subjecting new territory to its dominion, made a big leap last 
spring, scoring a big success in regions where it was not expected to do well. It is 
the easiest of all varieties to live, should dry or unfavorable weather of any kind fol- 
low planting, living where even a weed would die. Repeated observation has con- 
vinced us that its blooms and berries are much less apt to be killed by frost than other 
varieties. Its productiveness is astonishing, far surpasSing all others in the ever 
widening region where the soil and climate suit it. It thrives on many soils that no 
other variety will grow atall. A great dealof money has been made on this great 
market berry. We know of growers making from $200 to $500 per acre. Does excellent 
all over the country. Our supply of plants is large, and no better plants to be had. 

} PARKER EARLE. A grand berry for hill culture, being very late to ripen; stools 

Jup into heavy, bog-like hills, with tall, rank foliage, from ten to forty strong crowns to 


20 BRADLEY & HICKMAN, 


each plant; and, as they all send up many fruit stalks, we had plants in open field 
culture last season that each gave from 400 to 600 berries; large and attractive; long, 
with slight neck; rich crimson; very firm and of fine quality; ripens late to very late; 
plants are in great demand by those who know it best. The original plants stool so 
heavily and makes few new plants that they must always be higher in price than 
varieties that are great plant-makers. It will not grow on dry or poor soil, but for a 
deep, rich, moist soil and heavy fertilizing it is the most productive variety in culti- 
tion. = 


STAR. (Perfect bloomer.) We have no 
hesitation in offering this wariety. The 
berry is large and handsome. It is as near 
perfect in shape ascan be, of Gandy shape; 
color not quite so dark, but glossy crim- 
son, and colors all over at the same time. 
All the berries average large. In quality 
it is of the very highest. Those who have 
tried it pronounce it extra as to size. 
Great beauty and firmness. The plant is 
extremely vigorous, a strong grower with 
heavy green foliage, is deep-rooted and 
very prolific. Its season of ripening is 
about with Haverland. 


PET. We have fruited this variety 
four years. We are very well pleased with 
it. The plant is a strong, vigorous grower 
of the Sharpless class. The berry is very 
large, fully as large as Sharpless, and is 
more productive. Fruit fine flavor. It 
has a perfect blossom, very rich in pollen, 
a \ The berries always bring highest prices. 
GREENVILLE. A thrifty grower and a healthy plant maker; foliage dark green, 
healthy, slightly curled; imperfect blossom. Very productive of large, roundish ber- 
ries, a few of the largest slightly flattened; glossy crimson, with bright yellow seeds; 
flesh medium red. Each plant sends up several fruit stalks, and the berries on each 
one of them ripen at the same time; moderately firm, and of a rich, spicy flavor. One 
of the very best all-round berries now well tested; enormously productive. 


\ SEAFORD. A very large, enormously productive berry, valuable for home use or 
near-by market. 


CLOuD. A firm, well shaped, well colored shipping berry. Valuable at the south. 


JESSIE. The plant is a stout, vigorous grower; foliage light green; large and 
clean; the berry is very large, continuing large to the last picking; it is a beautiful 
color, fine quality, good form, quite firm, having been shipped 600 milesin good cond’n. 


WARFIELD. This is one of the greatest market berries inthe entire list. While 
‘not so large as some of the largest, it is very handsome in appearance, being of a 
dark red, conical shape and very firm. The flavoris excellent. It has an imperfect 
blossom and should be fertilized with either Excelsior, or Lady Thompson and Ex- 
celsior together. It is hardy and a splendid plant maker and matures an enormous 
crop of fruit that is so nice that many hotels and cafes advertise Warfield Strawher- 
ries on the bill of fare. It is an excellent shipper and succeeds on almost any soil. 


CRESCENT SEEDLING. (P) Medium size, bright light scarlet, not wery firm; 
continues a long time in fruit; plant very vigorous and hardy, and will produce good 
crops under greater negleet than any other strawberry, and is a good paying variety 
for both family use and market. ; 

RIDGEWAY A very large, round, firm, brilliantly colored berry; very productive 
and Similar to the old Wilson in its best days, 


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Wm. BELT. A very large, prolific berry of most excellent flavor. 

CLYDE. This new berry seems to be guining great favor wherever known, With 
us it is aS large as Bubach; nearly or quite a week earlier and very much firmer. It 
is a strong staminate, and therefore is suitable for pollenizing medium and medium 
early pistillate varieties. The plant is very vigorous and healthy, there being no 
trace of disease about it that we have ever seen. Season of ripening medium early. 
It is a dark scarlet in color, and very productive. Its strong plants, with an abun- 
dance of long roots, which penetrate the soil deeper than most varieties, enable it to 
withstand drought remarkably well. 


CCBDEN QUEEN. A valuable acquisition to the 
list of Strawberries. We offer plants of this new 
strawberry the coming season, confident that 
they will give satisfaction to all who receive 
them. The correct test of any new variety is the 
market test. Ifit can stand that test success- 
fully, then it is worthy of a fair trial by all pro- 
gressive fruit growers. The Cobden Queen has 
stood this test for five years in succession, al- 
wiys selling at the highest market price in the 
world’s greatest fruit market—Chicago. As a 
funcy berry it is the equal of any in cultivation. 

1. Its fine size and beautiful appearance at- 
tracts the attention of the best buyers. 

2. Itisofthe highest flavor, satisfying the 
most factidious taste. 

3. Itis the earliest of the medium early va- 
rieties, being three days earlier than Crescent. 

4. Itisalarge, deep rooted plant, with an 
abundant healthy foliage, which gives it the 
capacity to bear large crops of fine sized berries 


5. It has been tested successfully from Canada to Louisiana, which shows it 


has a constitution to withstand any climate in the temperate zone. 

v BUSH CLUSTER. This is Mr. Bauer’s latest berry. Berries grow in clusters so 
high up as to remind one of a bush of fruit. The plant reminds us of Parker Earle; 
same large crowns and plants with ususually high growing leaves and fruit stems. 
No blight has yet made its appearance. Seems to have the good qualities of Parker 
Earle without its faults. Ripens early. 

; WOLVERTON. This is a well known and reliable variety that succeeds on any 
soil and in any locality asa rule. It was originated by Mr. John Little, of Canada, 
and is really one of the most valuable ever sent out. The plant is a good grower and 
a great bearer. It has a perfect blossom, and is one of the best pollenizers we have. 
It is no uncommon thing to see blossoms and ripe fruit on this variety at the same 
time. Fruit very large, of regular form, fine-looking, of good quality, and produces 


in great abundance. . 
; PRICE OF STRAWBERRIES. 


Dozen 100 1000 
PECEAYE EL (Shi song sated he cAI = ea eread eae ain ebb Maret ae Lois oo ors'n dae 20c 50c $3 00 
MICAS Y.  (B) ck oe eyo Sete eyes Say) dap see 6 a Poach i Seta uel on 8 25c 50c 3 50 
Bush Cluster ......6. 2c cece een cece ee cen te eee cee ene ne eee es 40c 75¢ 5 00 
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Clyde (s) - 
Crescent (p) 


Captain Jack (s) 


Cumberland (s) 
Cloud (p) 


Cobden Queen (p) 


Darling (s) 
_ Excelsior (s) 

’ EKarliest (s) 
Enormous (s) 
Eleanor (s) 
Gandy (s) 
Gandy Belle (s) 
Gien Mary (p) 
Gertrude (s) — 
Greenville (p) 
Haverland (p) 
Hofiman (s) 


Hall’s Favorite (s) 


Jessie (s) 
Lovett [s] 


Lady Thompson [s] 


Lloyd’s Favorite [s] 


Marshall [s] 
Magoon [s] 
Manwell [s] 
Margaret [s] 
Michigan [s]} 


Michel’s Early [s] 


Mexican [s] 
Mele [s] 


Morgan’s Favorite [s] 


Murray’s Early [s] 


Nick Ohmer [Ss 


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Parker Earle [s] 


Patrick [s] 


Pride of Cumberland [s] 


Perfection [s] 
Ridgeway [s] 
Ruby s - 
Star s - 
Satisfaction s 
Staples s 
Sharpless s 
Splendid s 
Seaford s 


Tennessee Prolific 


Tennyson s 
Tubbs s 
Warfield p 
Wilson s 
William Belt 
Wolverton s 
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RASPBERRIES. 


The culture of these is about the same as that of the blackberry, after preparing 
the soil the same as for strawberries. Set plants 6% feet apart and 3 feet apart in the 
rows. Plant only when the ground is moist, press the soil firmly to the roots with 
your feet. Work as you would corn or potatoes, and practice level culture. Prune in 
the spring. After fruiting, cut out and burn all old wood and young canes but the 
three best; this destroys allinsects and rust that may occur. Give good culture until 
mid-sumimer, when cultivation should cease sothat the canes may ripen before winter. 


? LOUDEN. A. J. Philips, of Wisconsin, 
says: “As to size no red berry equals the 
Louden. The first thing that attracted 
my attention was its productiveness, 
which I compared with the other red 
raspberries on twelve different fruit farms 
x; at Madison, Ft. Atkinson, Janesville and 
Sparta, and in every instance the Louden 
was loaded with fruit heavier than any I 
saw—one-third to one-half heavier. July 
16, after carrying case four days, they ar- 
rived in good condition.” We have fruited 
the Louden the past three years and pro- 


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nounce it the best ree nae early berry in cultivation. Berry large, firm, and enor- 
mously productive. Our plants are large, fine and number one. 

KING RED. This new variety originated in Ohio, and is one of the most beautiful 
Red Raspberries ever put on the market. Its brilliancy of color when placed on the 
market last season created quite a sensation and a demand for more of its fruit than 
could be supplied; the berries easily brought from 6 to 8 cents per quart more than 
any other varieties. The plant is very healthy, robust, exceedingly preductive, with 
strong, healthy canes, hung thick with fruit from top to bottom, Fruit larger than in 
any other red variety we have ever Seen. In quality,itis all that could be desired, 
and fully equal in flavor to any we know. This berry has also the advantage of being 
firm, and will ship to market in first-class condition—a matter of the utmost impor- 
tance to growers. Season about a week later than Cuthbert. 

GOLDEN QUEEN. Evidently close relation of Cuthbert. It has stood the winter 
very well, and fruited for six weeks. Thecanes made a fine growth, much better 
than any other on the farm. In size it exceeds Cuthbert, and is wonderfully produc- 
tive, it being the first berry of its kind we could ever do anything with in our market; 
but Golden Queen exceeds the blackcaps. Its beautiful translucent color attracts 
the attention of those who want the best in the market, and will pay a good price for 
a particular lusicious and beautiful berry. 

MARLBORO. The largest of the early red Raspberries. One of the best red Rasp- 

berries for the north. The canes are hardy and fairly productive. Fruit large, lusci- 
ous, bright crimson, and of good quality. It may be considered the finest and best 
early hardy Raspberry. 
CUTHBERT. There is no finer berry grown than Cuthbert. We have grown ber- 
ries one inch in diameter; they looked like strawberries on the vine. The bushes 
were red allover. There is no red Raspberry that will pay as well as this, holding up 
the fruit from the ground. If we were to begin berry-growing again, we would have 
the Cuthbert for our first red variety, 

TURNER. Berries of large size; extra early; bright crimson; very sweet. One of 
the best for family garden. Very hardy. 

MILLER RED. The bush isa stout, healthy, vigorous grower, not quite so tallas 
Cuthbert. It is well calculated to hold up the immense crops of fruit with which it 
loads itself. Berry is as large as Cuthbert, holding its size to the end of the season; 
round in shape; color bright red; does not fade, but will hold-its color longer than any 


24 BRADLEY & HICKMAN, 


other red variety. Core very small; does not crumble, which inakes it the best ship- 

ping berry in existence. Its good qualities are: 1—ripens with the very earliest; 2— 

productiveness equals any;3—has no equal asa shipper; 4—perfectly hardy; 5—quality 

unsurpassed ; 6—attractive color. 

¥ COLUMBIAN. A new variety, much resembling Shaffer in growth of bush and 
fruit. It is a strong grower and productive. But few can see any difference between 
Columbian and Shaffer. Columbian is a stronger grower and may be a little more 
productive. 

EUREKA. Ripens a few days later than Souhegan and earlier than Ohio. Fruit 
large and firm, almost equaling Gregg in size. Quality is of the best. Berry free from 
bloom and very attractive in the measure, making it a splendid seller. The canes 
make a strong, upright growth, with a bright, healthy color, resembling Ohio, and. 
are quite as hardy. One peculiarity of the Eureka is that it seldom throws more than 
four new canes each season to the hill, and never less than two; thusit is not neces- 
sary to thin the canes to the proper number, as nature performs this task. Its ability 
to bear fruit is truly wonderful. ; 

KANSAS. Too much praise can hardly be bestowed upon this most excellent 
black-cap. Continued fruiting of it raises it higher than ever in our estimation as- 
signs it to the front rank. It has all the valuable attributes of a profitable market 
sort and its large size and handsome appearance ensures it a ready sale at good prices. 
Fruit is handsome, firm and of fine quality. Its canes are of strong growth, entirely 
hardy and prolific, with tough, healthy, clean foliage. Its season is about second 
early. By reason of its greater hardiness, it is a great improvement upon the Gregg. 

rd PALMER. Supposed to be a cross between the Souhegan and Gregg. First fruit- 
ed in 1882, and has withstood 32 degrees below zero without injury. Ripens with Sou- 
hegan and produces “5 per cent more fruit. The claims for Palmer are ironclad hardi- 
ness, early ripening, large size, good quality and wonderful productiveness, having 
yielded 1.0 bushels per acre, and all ripe before the first picking of Gregg. : 

CUMBERLAND. This berry is offered with the full assurance that itisthe most 
profitable and desirable market variety yet known, because of its imimense size, firmi- 
ness and great productiveness, well entitling it to its popular name of the “Business 
Black-cap.” 

In hardiness the Cumberland is all that could be desired, having undergone 
without injury several winters during which the temperature went as low as 20 de- 
grees below zero. We firmly believe it to be the most productive black Raspberry 
yet known. During the exceedingly dry and unfavorable season just passed it pro- 
duced 6,000 quarts per acre, this being nearly three times the yield of Ohio for the 
same season and far ahead of all other varieties in the same section of country. 

In size the fruit is simply enormous, running seven-eights and fifteen-sixteenths 
of an inch in diameter, but yet it has unusual firmness and stands shipment well. 
The quality is unsurpassed. The season of ripening follows Palmer and precedes 
Gregg ashorttime. Of very strong and vigorous habit, throwing up stout, stocky 
canes, well adapted for supporting their immense loads of fruit. Remarkably free 
from that scourge of the Raspberry family, anthracnose. 


PRICE LIST OF RASPBERRIES. 


Dozen 100 1000 
King (new, red) + - - - - - - - $1 00 $3 00 $25 00 
Cumberland : - : ~ - : 75 2 50 20 00 
Munger - - - - - - 79 2 50 20 00 
Columbian (red) - . - - - > * 50 1 50 12 00 
Louden(red)~— - - . : maT ee 50 1 50 10 00 
Kansas (black) = - ; - - = 50 1 00 7 00 
Palmer (black) - - - . : - - 50 75 6 00 
Souhegan - : - - : : = 50 75 6 
Gregg - - - z - - - . ay 7 6 00 
Nemaha . a eer - - - : - ae) 73 6 00 


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Dozen 100 1000 
Ohio Ss 2 - as a - - - “ 50 75 6 00 
Eureka : : : - - - - 30 75 6 00 
Conrath - : - - - - - - 50 75 6 00 
Golden Queen (yellow) - = - - - - 50 1 00 7 00 
Marlboro (red) - - - - - a - 50 6) 6 00 
Miller (red) - - = 3 - - - 50 7 5 00 
Cuthbert (red) 2 ‘ a - : 50 7D 5 00 
Turner (red) ‘ “ y = = - 50 1) 4 00 


NOTE—Add 50 cents per 100 by mail; dozen rates free. 


BLACK BERRIES. i 


Culture about the same as raspberries. 

HONEY CORELESS. The more we see and test this valua- 
ble new Blackberry, the stronger we are impressed with its 
valuable qualities. The berry is large size, surpassing the 
Erie or Minnewaski in size; color jet black, very firm, sweet, 
zy Nw tender, and melting to the very core when fully ripe. A very 

\\ rank, vigorous, stocky, upright grower. Hardy at the extreme 

Sy” north. Enormously productive, having out-yielded all other 
varieties grown on our farm. Out of 18 varieties it was the 
earliest of all except Early Harvest, and only three days be- 
hind that extremely early variety. A very valuable market 
variety, and one of the best for family use as well. We have 

a fine stock of root-cutting plants, which we offer for sale. 

ELDORADO. This is undoubtedly one of our finest Black- 
berries. After fruiting it again last season, we are more fav- 
orably impressed with it thanever. Its large size and delici- 
ous quality put it far in advance of any of the standard varie- 
ties. Itis the hardiest Blackberry in cultivation; have never . 
known it to winter-kill, and will stand the climate of Minne- 
sota uninjured. It has been very productive and has not 

failed to ripen a crop since its introduction, so we have confidence in recommending 
it as far superior to anything we know of on the market. We are confirmed in this by 
endorsement of nearly all the agricultural experiment stations, and the United States 

Department, Washington, D. C., which has tested the variety and reported it as fol- 
lows: “Sweet, rich and very good. Itis certainly far superior to the Snyder, and we 

. *. ve never tested anything to equal it.” 

f EARLY HARVEST. This is one of the earliest Blackberries in cultivation; a com- 
pact dwarf grower, fruit medium size and fine quality, and an enormous bearer. Its 
extreme earliness and good shipping qualities make it a popular market variety. A 
large stock of fine plants. 

MAXWELL EARLY. Very large, sweet, rich and luscious; no core whatever; very 
productive; ripens before strawberries are gone, or at the same time with Lucretia 
Dewberry and Early Harvest Blackberry, and is three times as large as the latter. 
The bush is a low, strong, stocky grower, free from rust, double blossom, or other 
disease. 

RATHBUN. This is a new fruit that we offer with the utmost satisfaction. It is 
admired by all who have seen it, and no one has been able to discover a weak point 
about it. To those who are accustomed to only the old varieties it will seem like a new. 
kind of fruit. It has already established a high reputation in the vicinity where it 
originated, and the fruit brought a much higher price than any other Blackberry in 
the market at that time. The fruit is simply enormous, far larger than any other va- 
riety. A large proportion of the berries will measure from 14 to 1% inches in length 
and the whole crop is very uniform. The fruit of the Watiitien: unlike many Black- 


26 BRADLEY & HICKMAN, 


berries, has no hard core. It is soft, sweet and luscious, with a high flavor. It is su- 
perior to all varieties in cultivation for quality. It is sufficiently firm to ship and 
handle well, having been sent a distance of 36 miles by wagon and rail, arriving in 
fine condition, selling at a considerably higher price, in preference to the best of other 
warieties.- It is purely a blackberry with tip-rooting habit. Ripens about the same 
time as Wilson. 

EARLY KING. Anextraearly and exceedingly hardy variety of great merit. 
Canes of strong growth, as hardy as Snyder, and very prolific. It is larger and earlier 
than Early Harvest, and its delicious sweetness renders it of special walue for the 
home garden. It is also free from double blossoms, rust or other disease. It has been 
thoroughly tested at the north, and has given very general satisfaction. 

ERIB. We have fruited the Erie for a number of years, and we find it one of the 
best, and its hardiness all that was ever claimed for it. It is one of the strongest 
growers, and will produce large crops on what would be called poor soil; its fruit is of 
the largest type, being very uniform in size, and perfect. 

LAWTON. An old favorite, esteemed for its productiveness and large size; de- 
licious when fully ripe, but turns black in advance of ripening. Medium to late. 

SNYDER. This variety is old and well known. It will stand the severest cold 
without injury; it is of excellent quality for market purposes. 

WILSON, JR. This variety in some parts of the country does not stand the win- 
ter, but with us (50 miles north of Cairo) has not been affected. It is noted for its pro- 
ductiveness. There is no other Blackberry that can compare with it in size or quality. 

WILSON’S EARLY. Once the leading, and stilla popular market sort in many 
sections. Very large; early. 

TAYLOR’S PROLIFIC. Berries much larger than Snyder’s and of aie flavor; canes 
of strong growth and ironclad hardiness; of value at the north, and desirable for its 
fine flavor. 

STONE’S HARDY. Extra hardy and productive; fruit fine and sweet, weighing 
its strong canes low. Best for cold climates. 

KITTATINNY. Once the most popular of all Blackberries for general planting, and 
still unexcelled for main crop inthe home garden, or for market in some locations. 
Berries large; canes of strong, erect growth and productive. Itis not safe from win- 
ter-killing north of the latitude of New York City, and is badly affected with rust or 
Blackberry fungus in many sections. Medium to late. 

MINNEWASKI. This is a new variety, andit comes very highly recommended. 
Upon the grounds of the originatorin New York it has exhibited many excellent 
traits, which, if continued in other sections and under general culture, will make this 
variety very valuable, It is claimed to be of superior merit by reason of its great 
‘hardiness, large size and enormous productiveness. 6 
-AUSTIN’S IMPROVED DEWBERRY. The berries are much larger than those ore any 

other Dewberry or any other blackberry. A strange peculiarity of this plant is that 
it requires no trellises or stalks, but can easily be trained into a tree form. The fruit 
of this new Dewberry is jet-black and the flavor superior. For productiveness it out- 
rivals all Dewberries or blackberries, as high as $966 per acre having been realized ~ 
_ from the sale of this berry, the berries selling readily at 15 cents per quart; hardy. 

LUCRETIA DEWBERRY. This is the finest of its class; one of the several that 
have proved successful. The fruit is handsome and has succeeded wherever it has 
been tried. A strong growerand exceedingly productive. We happened upon the 
bushes at their fullest ripening. The Wilson, Jr.,and Early Harvest had not begun 
ripening, and the Lucretia had been ripe several days before we visited the patch the 
_8thofJuly. We will say at a venture that the Lucretia ripens at least ten days before 
any other blackberry. This is surely a good record for Lucretia. 

‘s PRICE OF BLACKBERRIES. 


ear Dozen 100 1000 
- Rathbun Z : z : : = : - 7a $350 $30 00 
Eldorado 2 - - = - - 50 2 00 15 00 


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Dozen 100 1000 
Frie : . 7 - - - - - 50 1 00 8 00 
Honey Coreless - > - - 4 - = : 75 3 00 25 00 
Ancient Briton - ; : - - 50 1195 10 00 
Stone’s Hardy - - - - = - - - 50 1 00 8 00 
Lawton - = = - - > 50 1 00 8 00 
Barly Harvest , e > : - - 50 75 5 00 
Wilson’s Early z = = > = 50 1 00 6 00 
Early King 2 = - = = > 7d 1 50 12 00 
Kittatinny - : : - - - 50 1 00 6 50 
Maxwell - - - - - Ea 50 1.50 10 00 
Minnewaski = - = “ : 50 1 50 12 00 
Wilson, Junior = > = - 3 50 1 25 7 00 
Snyder - . - : ~ 50 1 00 7 00 
Aguwamit . - - - = = 50 1 50 10 00 
Taylor's Prolific - - ‘ - = 50. 1 00 7 50 

PRICE OF DEWBERRIES. 

Austin’s Improved : 7 : - - 75 2 00 15 00 
Lucretia 7 - - - - 50 1 00 7 00° 


GOOSEB BER RRIES. Misa ae 


The Gooseberry delights in a deep, rich soil. Mildew is its greatest enemy.: Ee 
may be avoided by planting in partial shade and mulching. ~ *. 

CHAUTAUQUA. A supposed cross between the American and English v arieties. 
It is not so subject to mildew as the English type. Bush stout and vigorous, having 
the usual complement of thorns; foliage large, glossy, dark green; berries large; often 
1 to 1'2 inches long; color pale yellow; sweet, but rather thin skinned. Productive. 

PEARL. The most prolific Gooseberry known. On one bush in our nursery we 
made an estimate of 2,500 berries. It averaged eight berries to the inch of wood. Fruit 
larger than Downing; quality good. 

RED JACKET. As large as the largest; berry smooth; very prolific and {age 
quality and foliage the best. For nine years it has stood close to Triumph, Crown 
Bob, White Smith, Smith’s Improved, and a dozen other English sorts, and while all 

-of these have mildewed more or less in leaf and fruit, mildew has never yet appeared 
on Red Jacket. We need this Gooseberry, which can be grown in our own country, to 
take the place of sorts which mildew so much that neither plants nor fruit can be 
grown, except in a very few localities in America. 

GOLDEN PROLIFIC. One of our largest and best native varieties. It originated 
in New York state, and is supposed to be a seedling of an English variety. It is re- 
markably free from mildew; a good, vigorous grower, and a heavy bearer; foliage 
dark green; berries large, handsome, golden yellow; very attractive. 

COLUMBUS. A new yellow variety; very prolific; free from mildew, and is said 
to have larger fruit than Industry. Promises to be a valuable variety. 

HOUGHTON. The old, well known sort; pale red, sweet and good. Houghton 
gives us annual crops of good-sized fruit; it is enormously productive; does not mil- 
dew, and is in every way worthy of a place in every garden. 

DOWNING. A very popular Gooseberry; large, pale green, of good quality; bush 
vigorous, hardy and prolific. 

’ WHITE SMITH. Large; roundish oval; yellowish white; of first quality and Eng- 
lish type. One of the best Gooseberries in cultivation. 

CROWN BOB. Very large; red; hairy; quality high. Also from England. ‘¢, 

SMITH’S. (Smith’s Improved.) Large, oval, light green, with bloom; flesh mod- 
erately firm, sweet and good; vigorous grower. 

LANCASHIRE LAD. This is another variety of the English type, and is Be oe 


28 BRADLEY & HICKMAN, 


to be superior to the Industry, being of a brighter and clearer red, almost smooth and 
very large. The bushes are productive, not inclined to mildew, and strong-growing. 
One of the best dessert berries. First-class in quality. 
INDUSTRY. The best English Gooseberry yet introduced; of vigorous, upright 
if growth, and a greater cropper than any known variety, and much less subject to 
mildew than other English varieties; berries of the largest size, one and a half inches 
in diameter, and of most excellent flavor; both pleasant and rich; color dark red. 


PRICE OF GOOSEBERRIES TWO YEARS OLD. 


Each Dozen 100 

MIR TAIRA oe dette n ic mio taps Pm > anya eae oh, EEE $5 00 
eam toe 35, 502 ngs. cos bn ae ah as ee a OR 2 50 $12 00 
Giramreh Bobicit.. adn 2-2 sak seca s ol as Wd Ree eee oa ae weed 25¢ 2 50 12 00 
Was Se nee et So Snip ote ee Hoan es & fees ig I ee < er ie 20c 2 00 12 00 
PEAMEASTE CLA.) cte Lees - Ko ta en on eat ls Sein cee aa 20c 2 00 i2 00 
WTR. SaTdRETE. 58 Fe) oi sce sie een mets He ks eae ee Ree Re ee 2 00 12 00 
Keepsake »..2. 2.12.4 Meo wb thanees Reto aioe SET ON ole we SORA en eS 25c 2 50 15 00 
Seti ths POT PEOVes noc. Sess inc Gs ss eae GR Ee Qu aeante Oak weigabone 15c 1 50 10 00 
CSN pce hes Sinsatis “Siig See ak hr Santali a= diate es eke An) aie 12 7 00 
Red Pease oo Pog coc Ss umn a Riek ed ol OE pe ae nls SO Ogle 1dc 1 50 10 00 
bis epwa isle hs ei ou ad Seen Giada, eth tn ek aa aa 10c 50 2 50 
CSUNDVS of Res) 2a Ale Se oRae rns CORE ERE orn yh Uk Soc ee ee 10c 50 2 50 


CURRANTS. 


. 

Currants do best on a cool, sheltered, moist location. Plant about three feet 
apart. Rows four feet apart. Being perfectly hardy they can be planted in the fall 
and do not suffer injury from the winter. To destroy the Currant worm, dust the 
plants with White Hellebore when the dew is on; care should be taken not to breathe 
' the Hellebore, as it causes violent sneezing. 

POMONA. This Currant, while not the ieee yet is of good size a always at- 

‘tracts the buyer on market. It isa beautiful, clear, bright, almost transparent- red; 
has but few and small seeds; is much less acid, or sweeter than any of the common 
sorts. Itis easily picked, hangs along time after ripe, and is one of the best to hold 
upin shipping or on the market. It also retains its foliage long after all other sorts 
have shed most of theirs, thus shading the fruit and protecting it from scalding by 
the hot sun. In one year (1894) the crop of fruit from six anda half acres of Pomona 

, Currants was sold at wholesale for $4,076, or over $627 per acre. 

/ RED CROSS. All who grow this Currant are greatly surprised by the extraordi- 
nary size and delightful flavor of its fruit clusters, as well as by the vigor and boun- 
tiful crops of the bushes. As compared with Fay, it is larger, with longer fruit stems, 
better quality and greater vigor. It is claimed to be twice as large as Victoria, to 
yield twice as well as Cherry, and to be sweeter and better than any other veriety. 

BLACK NAPLES. The best black Currant of its class. Valued by some people 
for jellies; it is very productive. 

CHERRY. The largest of all the red Currants; berries sometimes measuring half 
an inch in diameter; bunches short; plant very vigorous and productiv € when grown 
on good soils and well cultivated. 

NORTH STAR. A promising new variety. The bunches are four inches long. The 
fruit is large, very sweet and rich in quality; firm; a good market berry; desirable in 
«the ptural state, and unequaled for jelly. 

@AyY’ S PROLIFIC. This variety is somewhat larger than the Cherry, and is fully 
twice as productive. 

RED DUTCH. An old, well known variety. Very productive. 

VERSAILLES. The largest and most popular variety; the largest of all except 
Fay’s Prolific. Berries large, bright crimson red. Bushes hardy. Very productive. 


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4 WHITE GRAPE. The only white Currant that is really of any account; very large 
and productive; of excellent quality. 
BLACK CHAMPION. Bunches are very large and the flavor of the fruit particu- 
larly delicious; it hangs long on the bunches. : 


PRICE LIST OF CURRANTS TWO YEARS OLD. 


Dozen 100 1000 
Knight’s Improved (Pomona). - - - - - - $1 50 $5 00 $40 00 
Red Cross : : , ; = : = 150 5 00 40 00 
North Star - - - 5 - - 5 - - 7d 2 50 22 50 
Fay’s Prolific - - - F . = 5 - 75 3 00 25 00 
Cherry - - - ; : - - 60 2/50 22 50 
Black Champion - - - - 5 50 2 50 22 50 
White Grape : Th te a REL ee = = “ 50 2 50 29 50 
Red Dutch 7 - - - - - - 50 2 50 22-50 
Black Naples - - ae a - = - 50 2 50 22 50 
Versailles Fi - ie 5 - - - 30) 2 30 22 50 


HARDY GRAPES. 
CULTURE—It would be rather an undertaking to describe the full method. of 
Grape-culture, as it is very extensive, but we will give it brief mention. The soil. 
should be prepared as for other small fruits; make the rows 8 feet apart and plant 6 
feet in the row, or if the soll is very rich, make it 8 feet. The holes should be about 1 
foot square, so as to allow plenty of room for the roots; put some good soilin the bot- 
tom, or wet corncobs if at hand, and use a little ground bone. When the vines arrive 
from the nursery, cut both the roots and the top; two eyes are sufficient, and on two- 
year-olds, from four to five eyes. After you have trimmed the roots and spread them 
out in the hole, the vine should be set at one side, and the soil well firrned with the 
feet. Set asmall stake by the side soasto mark the vine. The second or third year 
they should be staked and wired; two or three wires: should be used. Keep the. old 
wood as near the ground as possible, for the trrearer it is the sweeter the fruit will be. 
Keep the vine open so that the air can pass through,to prevent rot and mildew. 


NEW VARIETIES. 2 


McPIKE. This grand new variety was originated here in Southern Illinois. Was 
awarded Wilder Silver Medal by the American Pomological Society; has taken first 
premium at Ohio, [llinois, Indiana and Missouri state fairs. The present character of 
the Concord is shown in its seedling—Worden, with its extra hardiness, good leaf, 
increased qualities of beautiful blue-black fruit and bloom upon the berry. McPike is 
a seedling of Worden, and partakes of all good qualities of these two grapes to a mark- 


» ed degree. Perfectly hardy, with a leaf unprecedented; earlier than Concord; bunches 


large, even and compact; berries large and even in size, being 1 inch in diameter. 

EARLY OHIO. This is an early black grape; it ripens 10 days before Moore’s Early; 
not quite so large, but bunches are much larger, and packed very closely. Berries 
are jet-black, with heavy bloom. 

VICTORIA. This is one of the best white Grapes ever introduced. A _ seed- 
ling of the Concord. It takes after its parent for being hardy and productive. Vinea 
very strong grower, with large clusters, which are exceedingly handsome, showy 
and luscious. We bespeak for Victoria much wider planting than it has yet known. 

COLERAIN. Experience does not make us change our opinion of this Grape, but 
space will not allow but a short notice. So far the verdict is ‘‘none better.’’ Color 
green, with delicate white bloom; flesh very juicy and remarkably sweet; fairly vin- 
ous; one small seed to the berry asa rule. Ripens with or a little before Moore’s Early, 
and hangs on the vine until frost without dropping berries from the bunch. Wher- 
ever tested it has proved free from rot and mildew; a vigorous grower; very hardy. 


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GREEN MOUNTAIN. We quote from theintroducer: ‘‘Wedonot believe there is — 
an early Grape superior to it in quality that bears younger, is more productive, or 
that is more desirable for an early Grape than this one. It has not failed to produce 
or ripen a crop in the four years we have tested it. The vine grows as strong as the 
Concord, and will flourish in any soil where the Concord grows. Itis especially well 
adapted to be grown in northern localities, where many valuable varieties fail.” 

EATON. A seedling of Concord, but claimed to be of more vigorous growth; quite 
as productive, with larger and better fruit. Bunch very large,compact. Berries very 
large, round, black, covered with a thick, blue bloom. The stem pulls out white, like 
the Concord. Strongly resembles Moore’s Early. Very juicy, with tender pulp. 

DIAMOND. In vigor of growth, texture, foliage and hardiness of vine, it partakes 
of the nature of its parent—Concord; while in quality the fruit is equal to many ofthe 
best tender sorts, and ripens two or three weeks earlier than Concord. The color isa 
delicate greenish white, witha rich yellow tinge when fully ripe; very few seeds; 
juicy, and almost entirely free from pulp, which makes it almost transparent. Berry 
size of Concord; adheres firmly. 

CAMPBELL’S EARLY. This is not a chance seedling, but the result of carefully 
conducted experiments by the originator, which ended in a determined effort to pro- 
duce a genuine improvement upon the Concord, one which should retain all its good 
qualities without its faults. The special merits claimed for this Grape are, a strong, 
vigorous, hardy vine; thick, mildew-resisting foliage; abundant bearer, clusters very 
large, shouldered, compact and handsome. Season very early. Will hang upon the 
viae sound and perfect for six weeks. A good keeper and shipper. 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: 

ALICE. This isa seedling of unknown parentage, and was discoved in Ulster 
county, New York. It attracted attention by its fine quality and appearance, and has 
been tested now 10 years, and pronounced one of the coming Grapes. This variety is 
especially valuable for its long keeping qualities; it has kept in an ordinary cellar, 
without cold storage, or special care, all winter. Itis a pale red Grape, the size of 
Catawba; fruit of fine flavor, high quality; pulp meaty and tender, with few seeds, 

ind small; skin tough, and a good shipper, therefore a good market variety. 
f MILLS. Berry large, round, jet-black, covered with a thick bloom; flesh firm, 
mieaty, juicy, breaking with a rich, sprightly flavor; skin thick; bunch large, com- 
pact, shouldered. Vine vigorous and productive, with large, healthy foliage. Ripens 
about with Concord, or a little later. 

JEWELL. Bunch medium, often shouldered, compact; berry medium, black, 
with a heavy, fine bloom, handsome; skin thin, tough; pulp tender, rich, spicy, sweet, . 
seeds few and small; quality best, pure; equal to the Delaware, and earlier. Vine 


' vigorous, hardy and very productive; never known to rot or mildew. 


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MOYER. Resembles Delaware, but ripens with the very earliest, has larger ber- 
ries; has been free from rot and mildew, even where everything around is mildewed. 
It has stood, unprotected, 25 degrees below zero withoutinjury. Is very sweet as soon 
as colored; skin thin, but tough; pulp tender, juicy, of delicious flavor and entirely 
free from foxiness. ° 


GENERAL LIST OF GRAPES, 


NOTE.—Those wanting large quantities will do well to get our best rates on the 
list. Samples will be mailed to those wanting large quantities at a cost to cover 
postage. 

AGAWAM. Berries very large, with thick skin; pulp soft, sweet and sprightly; 
very vigorous; ripens early. 

BRIGHTON. Bunch large, well formed; berries medium to large; round, of oe 
lent flavor; early. 


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CATAWBA. Berries large, round; dark copper color, with sweet, rich, musky 
flavor. Requires a long season. 


STONE FORT NURSERIES. MAKANDA, ILLINOIS. 31 


‘ CHAMPION. (Talman.) The earliest of all black Grapes; of good quality; exceed- 
ingly profitable. 
’ CLINTON. Bushes small and compact; berries round, black, pulpy, juicy, of me- 
v dium quality; valuable for wine and culinary purposes. 

CONCORD. A large, purplish black Grape, ripening about middle of September; 
vigorous and free from disease. 

DELAWARE. Bunch and berry full medium size; usually shouldered, compact 
and heavy; skin thin, but tenacious; pulp tender and melting; juice abundant, 
sprightly and refreshing. 

DUCHESS. Berries medium; flesh tender, juicy, sweet, spicy. Ripens soon after 

¥ Concord. 

a oo WYOMING RED. Vine very hardy, healthy and robust, with thick, leathery foli- 

- age; color of berry similar to Delaware, but brighter, being one of the most beautiful 
of the amber or red Grapes, and in size nearly double that of Delaware; flesh tender, 
juicy, sweet, with a strong native aroma; ripens before Delaware, and is a waluable 
market Grape. 

if WOODRUFF RED. A large, handsome Grape from Michigan, said to be a seedling 
of Concord, but of much stronger native aroma. Its large size of bunch and berry 
makes it remarkably showy, and it is, therefore, a profitable market sort. The vineis 
a strong grower, with healthy foliage, and entirely hardy; ripens early.” 


WORDEN. An improved Concord, being larger in both bunch and berry, hand- 
somer, nearly two weeks earlier, and of better quality. Asitis difficult to grow, many 
vines of Concord are sold for it. 

POUGHKEEPSIE RED. A seedling Grape, raised by A. J. Caywood; claimed to be 
a cross of Iona with Delaware and Walter; somewhat larger than the Delaware, but 
resembling it in general appearance. Itis fully equal to the Delaware in quality; 
ripens early, and keeps well. So far tested, much hike the Delaware vine in growth. 


HAYES. A seedling of the Concord, originating in Massachusetts, and pronounc- 
ed by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society the best eating white Grape ever 
shown; ripens early in September. Bunch large, skin thin, berry juicy and sweet. 
Vine a strong, rampant grower, and partakes of the ruggedness of its parent; alto- 
gether a very desirable variety, and well worth the attention of Grape-growers. 


f LADY WASHINGTON. A large white Grape of good appearance. The vine is strong 
and vigorous, and the foliage large and healthy. The clusters are of large size, shoul- 
dered, and moderately compact; amber with delicate rosy tint next the sun; flesh 
tender and sweet, without foxiness. Requires a favorable soil and location to pro- 
duce best results. 

IVES’ SEEDLING. Bunches medium to large, compact; berries medium, slightly 

» oblong; dark purple. ; 

MARTHA. This is one of the most reliable white Grapes yet known; bunch me- 
dium, compact, shouldered; berry white or greenish, turning to pale yellow when 
fully ripe; skin thin; flesh very sweet and juicy. 

NIAGARA. This Grape is a vigorous grower, and very productive when not ex- 
‘posed to the severe cold of the extreme north. It is not affected by mildew, and can- 
not fail to make a profitable Grape. When well grown and fully ripened it is better a 
flavored Grape than the Concord, but is somewhat foxy, and ripens about the same 
time as Concord. 

MOORE’S EARLY. A handsome Grape; very early; resembling Concord, with 
smaller clusters, but well packed with large berries, ripening about ten days earlier; 
it is no better than Concord, except in this respect. 


; POCKLINGTON. (Golden Pocklington.) Retains its popularity, and will probably 
‘take its place as a valuable standand Grape, being one of the largest and most showy 
white Grapes of the Concord type yet introduced. 

WILDER. (Rogers’ No.4.) Bunch and berry very large, round; flesh tolerably 
tender, sprightly, sweet and agreeable. 


32 . BRADLEY & HICKMAN, 


PRICE OF GRAPES. ONE YEAR OLD. TWO YEARS OLD. 
Each Dozen 100 Each Dozen 100 
Agawam - i 10 60 _ $3 00 15 8 $4 50 
Alice : : : 25 2 50 —. 35 350 ce 
Brighton - - - 10 73 3 50 BLE 1 00 3 00 
Campbell’s Early - 25 2.50 — 39 3 00 an 
Catawba = Ee BS 10 aay 3 00 15 85 4 00 
Champion = = 10 7d 3.00 15 85 4 00 
‘Clinton < 2 : 10 75 3 00 15 85 4.00 
Concord : 10 50 2 50 15 7D 3 00 
Colerain = = 20 1 50 10 00 25 2.00 15 00 
Delaware = = 10 7a + 00 15 1 00 5 00 
Diana 2 = - IG 75 4 00 15 1 00 5 00 
Duchess cae = 10 73 4 00 15 1 00 5 00 
Diamond = = 10 75 + 00 15 1 00 5 00 
Early Ohio : - a) 1 50 ~ 8 00 Age 5 2 00 10 00 
Early Victor 5 : 10 7d 4 00 15 100 5-00 
Eaton = ot 15 1 00 5 00 20 1 25 6 00 
Kita 5 - - 10 73 3 50 15 100 - 4 50 
Empire State - - 10 73 4 00 15 1 00 3 00 
Green Mountain = 2 15 175 12 00 20 2S: 15 00 
Geneva = - - 15 N Mey (3) 12 00 20 225 15 00 
Hayes E S 2 : 10 7d 3 00 15 1 00 4 00 
Ives’ Seedling : a 10 75 2 50 15 100 4 00 
Isabella - = 10 75 2 50 15 1 00 3 50 
Jefferson - ss 15 1% 8 00 20 1 75 12 00 
Jessica s 2 15 jg 8 00 20 are 12 00 
Jewell E + e 29 1 50 10 00 . 25 LD 15 00 
Lady é = s - 10 7d 3.00 15 1 00 4 00 
Lady Washington é 15 1 50 10 00 20 1 70 12 00 
Lindley - = 10 73 3 00 15 1 00 4 00 
Martha : - 10 75 3 00 15 1 00 4 00 
Mills - : 40 4 00 20 00 50 5 00 30 00 
Moore’s Early = 10 7a 3 50 15 1 00 450 
Moore’s Diamond = 10 75 3 50 15 1 00 4 50 
Moyer = = 10 75 3 50 15 1 00 5 00 
McPike = : 1 00 10 00 —— 13 12 00 nS 
Merrimac 2 E 15 oe 5) 5 00 20 1 50 6 00 
Niagria : ; 10 8 3 50 jae 100 ‘450 
Pocklington = - ipa 10 7 3 00 15 1 00 4 00 
Ulster Prolific 2 < 10 1 00 4 00 15 2 50 6 00 
Vergennes = 2 10 1 00 3 50 15 13 + 50 
Victoria 3 : - 30) 3 00 — 40 4 00 : 
Wyoming Red - 10 1 00 4 00 15 1°25 5 00. 
Woodrutt Red : - 15 12 3 00 20 1 75 6 50 
Wilder ; : e 10 75 350 15 1 00 450 
Worden = ‘. 10 75 3 00 15 100 4 00 


USEFUL ROOTS AND PLANTS. 


HORSE RADISH. Roots 20c per dozen; 50c per hundred; $ per thousand. 
ASPARAGUS. 
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE. It produces white shoots, which remains so as 
long as fit for use. In addition to the marvelous advantage of its white color, the 
Columbian Mammoth White Asparagus is even more robust and vigorous in habit 


and throws larger shoots,and fully as many of them, as the Conover’s Colossal. 
Market-gardeners, growers for canners, and ameteurs, should give it a thorough trial. 

CONALD’S ELMIRA. This is anew variety which is attracting much attention 
from all lovers of Asparagus. It originated at Elmira, New York, hence its name. It 
always reaiizes the best prices in the market, and the supply has never half equaled 
the demand. The delicate green color is noticeably different from either the famous 
Bart's Philadelphia Mammoth or Paimetto, while the stalks are more tender and 
succulent. Its mammoth size can be realized from the fact that in whole crops a 
bunch of 12 stalks wiil average 4 pounds in weight. It requires much less labor in 
cutting and bunching, thus lessening the expense of marketing. Saas 

PALMETTO. Of soutiern origin; a variety of excellent quality; early, and much 
larger than any other; very prolific. 

CONCVER’S COLOSSAL. Very large,and makes rapid growth; planted mostly 
Ly market gardeners. : 

BARR’S MAMMOTH. This is the finest Asparagus ever offered for sale, Leing 
miuch larger and earlier than any other. The stalks are very large, tender and of 


light color. 
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RHUBARB, OR PIEPLANT. 

Rhubarb is a great inoney crop, and along with Asparagus can be marketed at a 
time when there is little else to be sold from the farm, bringing ready money when 
most needed. Comes very early in the spring. Is excellent for pies or sauce. Con- 
tinues long in use, and is valuable for canning, and is a very healthy diet. For field 
culture, plant 4 feet apart each way and cultivate thoroughly. One hundred plants 
is sufiicient for any ordinary family. Where there is less it is likely to be cut too close. 

VICTORIA. Each new year brings an ever-increasing demand for this earliest, 
most wholesome and best of garden vegetables. To satisfy this demand we have a 
very large supply of this variety. Do away with your old stools of the old-fashioned 
sour, stringy, tough variety, and order at least one hundred roots of our superb Vic- 
toria, which grows to a mammoth size; is very tender, and excellent flavor, that does 
not require one to be a member of the Sugar Trust to enable them to use it. Price—75 
cents per dozen by mail post paid; $1 per hundred; $6 per thousand. 

MYATT’S LINEAUS. Large, thrifty, productive, and valuable for making wine 
and jellies. Price—ten cents each; sixty cents per dozen by mail; seventy-five cents 
hundred or $5 per thousand. 


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THE NEW STRAWBERRY “ROUGH RIDER” 


DESGRIPTION—Originated in Cowes County, New 
York, by Chas. Learned, a leading grower of that famous straw- 
berry locality. A seedling of Eureka fertilized by Gandy. Prolific 
runners like Eureka, the individual plants closely resembling the 
Gandy in leaf and stalk. Enormously productive, hardy and free 
from disease. Berries very large; roundish but elongated, mostly 
shape of illustration, but some flattened and pointed. Color dark 
red like Gandy. The latest and firmest strawberry in existence; 
was sbipped to New York and Boston in 1899 and sold for nearly 
double most varieties. Of seventeen crates sold in Bostom July Ist. 
three brought twenty cents per quart and the balance sixteen to 
eighteen cents wholesale. Although the past season was earlier 
than usual, good pickings were made till nearly August Ist. It 
was shipped without ice July 12th, 350 miles in an ordinary express 
car and sold for 12 cents per quart. Its blossom is perfect. See 
Dec. 25th issue of American Gardening, and Dec. 2Ist issue N. Y. 

ae Weekly Tribune for further facts about this new berry. Price of 
extra techie plants. sir, $2.00; 100 jaro. 00; 1000 $100. Address. 


0.A. 5B. BALDWIN, Bridgman, Mich. 
Nick Ohmer Reduced to $4.00 per Thousand. 


Testimonials for the “Rough Rider” Strawberry. 


A tew specimens of the berry were picked July 12th and 
mailed July 13th to several strawberry authorities in dif- 
ferent parts of the country. Here area few extracts from 
replies: 


Iam simply delighted with them. Ifin so unfavorable 
a season as this, you can produce a full crop up to the 
middle of July, you are entitled toa fortune.—F. M. HExI- 
MER, Editor American Agriculturist. 


The berries did not reach us until the morning of July 
15th. They were packed in cotton wadding and “sent in a 
small wooden box. When they reached us they were three 
days from the vine, and had been two days on the road. It 
is very difficult to send berries by mail, yet several of these 
were still hard and firm. After such handling, ordinary 
berries would be a soft mass of pulp. These berries had 
not smashed, but seemed to have dried up somewhat like 
a fig.—H. W. COLLINGWOOD, Editor Rural Yorker. 


I have your favor of July 13th, also some specimens of 
the berry came to hand * * * #* still in good shape 
considering the time of year and the period they were 
away from the vine.—WILMER ATKINSON, Editor Farm 
Journal. 


Thanks for samples of late strawberry. It is good fora 
late berry, firm, etc. I wish you success with it.—C. A. 
GREEN, Editor Fruit Grower. 


The 15th of July I received a box of strawberries by 
mail These arrived in first class condition. The berry 
is surely a good shipper. Its color is all right. If it is 
productive enough it will make a good addition to the first 
class varieties.—E. J. HULL. 


Letters from Commission Merchants. 


BOSTON, MASs., Aug. ist, 1899 


Having had the pleasure of handling your shipments of 
berries the past seascn permit me to say a word of praise 
of your Learned’s late, (now called ‘‘Rough Rider’). We 
have noted carefully their condition on arrival and con- 
Sider them by far the best keeping berry we have handled. 
The size also could not be improved and we consider them 
the best all around variety we have seen ou this market 
from your section. PEABODY BROS. 


NEw YoRK, Sept. roth, 1899. 
Yours to hand and contents noted, and in reply would 
say that we have handled the Learned’s late strawberry. 
It is a very firm, deep red berry, with a fine flavor, and its 
carrying qualities cannot be excelled. It isa good seller and 
brings more money than any other strawberry we have 
ever handled. We cannot say too much in its favor. 


T. S. WILLIAMSON & BRO. 


Boston, Aug. 2nd., 1899. 


We herewith hand you a check for $19.18 tocover amount 
due-you,, + *.* The Learned berry is a nice lange 
berry of good oe or and a comparison of prices with other 
berries sold here on the same date will show that the 
buyers appreciated them. If they are a good yielder and 
suitable for most soils, we do not think the farmer can 
make a mistake in trying them. Thanking you for your 
attention. BENNETT, RAND & Co. 


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