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SPRING OF 1906
DAKOTA FREIE PRESSE, YANKTON, S- DAK.
SENDING ORDERS.
Please use order sheet which vou find in this book; care
fully filling out all blank spaces on top, giving shipping di
rections and write your name and address very plainly.
Care in this way saves lets of trouble and annoyance both
to yourself and us.
FREE—We make no charge for boxing, packing or dray-
age on retail orders.
PACKING—Our facilities for packing are unsurpassed,
and we lay great stress on thorough packing, believing it to
be the all-important step. Trees poorly packed are often
worse than valueless when they reach the planter. Our
stock is all packed under cover. Our packing-sheds are
reached from the storage cellars without going outside.
NO SUBSTITUTING—We send you the variety of tree
or plant you order. or return your money, unless you advise
otherwise. Please state if we will be allowed to put in other
similar varieties in case we are out of one you order.
VARIETIES—My list of varieties, while not large, I be-
lieve to be comprised wholly of valuable sorts. If you are
in doubt as to the adaptability of a variety for your section,
write us.
SHIPPING LOCATION—Cur shipping facilities are good,
being located on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul, the
Chicago & North-Western and the Great Northern railways.
and we have the American. the United States and the Great
Northern Express companies at this point.
IMPORTANT—Address all letters to Whiting’s Nurser-
ies or Geo. H. Whiting. Make all drafts and money orders
payable to Geo. H. Whiting. Remember we can not accept
private checks without allowance is made for cost of
exchange.
-REMEMBER—That prices listed herein are for the
quantities spnecified. That is, less than the amount quoted
will be charged at the next higher rate.
NO CREDIT.
Do not ask us to give you credit. We have found by
long experience that a catalogue trade cannot be success-
fully conducted in any cther way than for cash before ship-
ment of goods. I have adopted the cash system and must
use everyone alike, no matter whether you are worch 1 cent
or $1,000,000.
DISCCUNTS—On all cash orders amounting to $10, we
allow a discount of 1 per cent., or 10 cents; cn $20, 2 per
eent., or 40 cents; on $30, 3 per cent. or 90 cents; on $40, 4
per cent., or $1.60; on $50, 5 per cent., or $2.50; on $60, 6
per cent., or $3.60; on $70, 7 per cent. or $4.90; on $80 8 per
cent., or $6.40; on $90, 9 per eent., or $8.10; en $100, 10 per
cent., or $10; that is $100 worth of stock at catalogue prices
will cost you only $90 if cash accompanies the order. This
is well worth looking after, and makes prices very low for
strietly first-class stock.
Netice our complete general stock all through the list,
and especially shade trees all sizes transplanted evergreens
and hardy ornamental shrubs.
Sutroductory.
In greeting my many friends
and patrons in this, the 22nd year
of my active career as a nursery-
man and fruit-grower, it gives me
ereat pleasure to cite you to
some of the substantial improve-
ments and additions that have
been made within the past year
to meet my ever increasing bus-
iness, owing I believe, to the
fact that our excellent soil and
rugged climate enables us to pro-
duce a healthy, vigorous stock
that is proving its ability to with-
stand almost any degree of heat
or cold. wet or dry (in fact, it is
pushing its way into prominence
wherever it is introduced). I
also hope, that my efforts to use
everyone with fairness and equal-
ons, to give them value received
for the money sent me and packing thoroughly and care.
fully, has been appreciated. I have increased my acreage
in the home nursery grounds from 69 acres to 143 acres.
which lies just east of the city limits of Yankton, with a
soil that cannot be excelled on the American continent for
nursery purposes. I have, also, increased my packing and
storage room by the addition of a substantial building 64
by 64 feet, with a cement concrete basement. Better and
more experienced help in charge. I have, also invested in a
tract of 855 acres of land on Lake Superior near Bayfield
Wis., in what I believe will, in the near future, prove itself
to be one of the most important fruit sections in the United
States, where I intend the coming spring to begin planting
a large orchard of apple, plum and cherry trees. On the
whole, I feel that I have great cause for encouragement, I
have an excellent stock in all lines, and feel that I can offer
you much better service than ever before. My method of
shipping stock direct from the nursery to the planter with-
out agents or middlemen. is the correct one. If you have
tried it, you know; if you have not, we shall be glad of an
opportunity to convince you. Yours to command,
GEO. H. WHITING,
Proprietor Whiting Nurseries. Yankton, S. D.,
2 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D.
3 SFOS
GEORGE H.WHITING
FRUIT
The above represents diploma or award conferred upon me for fruits
exhibited at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition held at St.
Louis in 1904. My medal has not yet arrived.
GENERAL REMARKS.
Our shipping season usually begins in Maren, or as soon
as the weather is warm enough so that there will be no
danger of freezing in transit. We have stock enough in our
storage cellar, so that we can fill most orders at any time
that the weather will permit of safe shipment, except such
stock as evergreens, strawberry plants, some of the bulbs,
and the very large shade trees that cannot be easily stored.
It is desired that you read this catalogue over care-
fully, and get what information you can, but if there is any-
thing you wish to know in our line, write us, and we will try
to inform you, and will take pleasure in doing you all of the
good we can.
If you want anything in our line that you do not find
listed here, ask us about it. We have many things that we
do not have in sufficient quantities to pay for listing; in
short we can supply trees from the smallest, tiniest seed-
lings to almost the size of a saw-log, and will be pieased
to figure with you on your needs, large or small. Will give
the same careful attention to small orders that we do to
car-load lots.
VARIETIES—Our list of varieties, while not large, we
believe to be comprised wholly of valuable sorts for the
northwest. If you are in doubt as to the adaptability of a
variety for your section, write us. With our experience of
twenty-six years in the Dakotas, we can surely assist you.
GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. 3
HINTS ON HANDLING, PLANTING AND CARE.
CARE WHEN RE-
CEIVED—When trees
or plants are received
from the nursery, give
them your attention at
once. Do not let them
lie around and dry out,
but plant at once or
bury the roots in cool,
moist earth ina shady
place until ready to
plant. By taking a few
precautions at this
time, you can make
a success of what
would, by a little
recklessness have been a failure.
PLANTING—First, see that the ground is thoroughly
and deeply plowed and finely pulverized; then dig a hole
large enough to receive the roots in a natural position with-
out bending or cramping them. Then see that all roots are
cut off smoothly at the ends where they are bruised or mu-
tilated, and shorten in the branches, and reduce the amount
of top to compare with the loss of roots, usually one-fourth
to one-half, cutting mostly from the side branches so as to
injure the main leader as little as possible. Now, see that
the fine mellow earth is worked in around and between the
roots, and firmly packed so that the tree will not be moved
to and fro by every little breeze that passes. Also, remem-
ber that the roots cannot get hold of anything to start
growth or subsist on unless they are firmly embedded in the
soil; there is nothing better than good. rich, mellow soil.
If mulch or litter is to be used, let it be on the surface and
not in direct contact with the roots.
AFTER CARE—After planting is done see that the sur-
face soil around the tree (for a good distance) is not allowed
to become baked and hard. It should be stirred after every
rain or watering, as soon as the water soaks away and the
soil is in a good workable condition.
Remember that thorough cultivation is important. In
fact, it is imperative to insure success. What farmer would
expect to raise a good crop of corn or a garden without
cultivation? If you do not intend to take care of what you
plant, “better not plant.’ It will not pay you, nor will it
pay us to sell to you; but we do love to sell to the careful,
thorough planter.
Distances apart to plant.
The distances recommended here are for this section only.
In other localities it may be advisable to change them.
Trees or Plants Per Acre
INNO EhraKel. (Ores, GL THEGIE WORE Po cop oncdondoouubusuoboee 114
Cilneiany eyavel IPod, ~ We PXl) MSIE ADEE os oonbnocoudosnsaoubace 182
Currants and -Gooseberries, 4x8 feet apart................ 1,369
RASPDELEICS a DOUbEoxXSmeteC Lapeer nen eeee te enn eee 1,810
Blackberries and Dewberries, 3x8 feet anart............... 1,810
Strawberries) olx45eteeta aparitecnvtr esc omc orearonton 10,888
4 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D.
Asparagus, 2x45 Tee apartiymaso ues ae err eee 5.444
Pieplant, 4x8 feet apart..... PE Ir Oe Or er IOEES O Ciao 1,360
Deciduous trees or Evergreens for shelter belts, 4x12 ft.. g40
No. of Trees to the Acre at Various Distances.
Feet Apart No. Trees Feet Anart No. Trees
le E A Gasser til Gio Oe S oe 9,680 IA Ohi. dita Le eternity a ers eis pieces 363
7H ES iy: Gea WE Rs ein ret er mae 7,260 ih Sane IN ele oN ec 202
Si Ra Ota aaa iee Re ee eee 4,840 5 exinil Oca iets or eee 393
rR 4 Sis Seictaicieces ale chases Meee 3,630 aly op: ee ill Veer terest mene) Leen 161
(lisa: C1: DoE RIGI OD ORIOL ORT OO GS SRSUG Brac Seeecueeaa cite ee 17)
Bee. Gat er cc EORIS OIE INERT STO eK Gr esxerelBhscoereesceees eee cai nee yet
Brees Olszenccciceer ancien en 2,420 ase: <onel Le eratny ay ms Pepe ate erate 127
Ae ee HD acto ore Meher ees aa 2,160 5 Pex: Os ekvtrce haters oeaee 145,
PNG Chae Teactts Cara ROHS TEA A 1,815 DG) Sed Om eee eton iets oto teeens 36
By sexane Datacar ccavar ante eine tase cette 1,042 ZONE Oe aictans. tuto so se rsreee crore 108
(ee. ae ew ntcncrs eee Cicer ee aie G 1,210 2 0) Sex 2 Dea eep wegstoruore aeons 87
(> Gite) Creer amen cie eS oC DION 905 PED Ge CaS Oe Bead beeen 69
Sie BBO re tres neers wopeereeae 680 PAS >: Gas i 5 eM moa boa OO 58
DOs Veal OR ee ie Ries aiers Geeks 435 SOLAR SOR Seo eee 49
RULE—Multipvly the distance between the rows by the dis-
tance the plants are anart in the rows, and the product will be
the number of square feet for each nlant or hill, by which divide
the number of feet in one acre (438,560), and it will give the
number of plants or trees to the acre.
~ FRUIT DEPARTMENT.
ANP PILES)
LOCATION OF ORCHARDS—While the higher eleva-
tions are considered best on account of early and late frosts.
don’t forget that in the Dakotas, we must aquard against
drouth. We must plant on land not too dry, with northerly
slopes and south wind breaks, if practicable; then we must
arrange in some way to conserve and utilize what moisture
we have so that we will keep our trees alive and thrifty.
Give the trees the full supply. by cultivation or mulch,
or better still, by cultivating during the growing season
sufficient to keep down all vegetation and keep the ground
mellow, and then mulch lightly around the tree at the be-
ginning of the winter, continuing again with the cultivation
the following summer. Repeat this each year until trees
reach the bearing age.
WIND-BREAKS—It is not best to have too dense a wind-
break around the orchard, but give a little air drainage. It
is most important to have the shelter on the south and west
sides. Do not plant wind-break trees too near the orchard
to sap and shade the ground. Remember, the roots extend
as far as the height of the tree or farther.
FORM FOR TREE—There are advantages in both the
low and the high-headed trees. The high-headed tree is
easier to get around with a team without breaking or split-
ting the limbs. It is, also, more subject to being toppled
over by the wind and to get sun-scalded, than the low-
headed tree. We are inclined to think the low-headed tree
is the better and longer-lived but would have the trunk or
body high enough, (about two feet), to keep the limbs off
the ground. Bear in mind that the trunk of a tree does not
increase in length as it grows older (as some suppose it
does.) That is, a tree that has its limbs two feet from the
ground when planted, these same limbs will never be any
higher.
GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. 5
Do not let the tree throw up waterspouts' con-
tinually from near the ground, thereby robbing the main
tree. We usually train our nursery trees to a pretty good
height, as it is hard to make a high-headed tree out of a
low one without cutting large limbs (which is injurious),
but it is very easy to get the head lower by allowing them
to start new limbs lower down, which they will readily do.
Avoid cutting large limbs, as much as possible, but attend
to shaping the tree while the limbs are small.
DISTANCES APART—I would plant apple trees 15 to 16
feet apart in the row, with the rows 20 to 24 feet apart, and
always give apple trees thorough and frequent cultivation.
keeping down all weeds and keep surface soil loose and mel-
low. at least, until they come to the bearing size.
HOW OUR APPLE TREES ARE MADE—We make the
piece root graft, which is made with a 5 to 6 inch scion and
a 2 to 3 inch root. We believe this to be the best tree that
has yet been made and tested for the severe climate of the
northwest. By using a short root and a long scion in mak-
ing the graft, and then planting them deep, we induce
them to start roots from the scion, and thus usually after
Whitney Wealthy
the second year the tree is practically on its own root, and
if the scion is of a hardy variety, you have a hardy tree
which would not be the case, if you had a tree that had
been budded or grafted above ground on a tender seedling.
Apple seedlings are always of doubtful hardiness, therefore,
this budded tree cannot be relied upon.
It is being recommended by our Government Experiment
Stations that we bud upon “Pyrus Baccatta,” or other hardy
crab stocks. While we have hopes that this is going to give
us something of real value for the far north, we must admit
that it is yet in the experimental stage. We have a stock of
these trees, which are listed on a succeeding page.
Summer Apples.
YELLOW TRANSPARENT—Of Russian origin tree a good
grower and very hardy. A young and abundant bearer; fruit
medium size, round, and when fully ripe pale yellow; flesh tender,
juicy, sub-acid, aromatic. Season, August list to 15th.
DUCHESS OF OLDENBERG—Large size, productive and
very hardy; quite showy, very tart and a good cooker. ‘Tree a
6 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES. YANKTON, S. D.
very poor grower in the nursery. We have more small crooked
trees of this variety than any other we propagate, but as it at-
tains age, it makes a fine, strong, orchard tree. The fruit ripens
middle of August, and is very perishable; however, the fruit is
good for cooking from the time it is half grown, which prolongs
its season considerably.
Fall Apples.
WEALTHY—A seedling originated in Minnesota; very hardy,
an abundant and early bearer; fruit large, dark erimson; flesh
crisp, sub-acid, white tinged with red; good quality. Tree a fine
upright grower both in the nursery and orchard. Season. October
to December.
HIBERNAL (Russian)—Without doubt the hardiest of the
well tested varieties. The tree is spreading in habit, and is con-
siderably hardier than the Oldenberg. A rather early and regular
bearer, and productive. It seldom blights severely. The fruit is
large, and color much like the Oldenberg; excellent for cooking,
and very good for table use when fully ripe. Season, late autumn
and early winter. i
IOWA -BLUSH—Medium in size; roundish, conical, whitish-
yellow with delicate red cheek: quality fine tart. Tree a strong
grower and quite hardy. Season, November to January.
ANISEM (Russian)—Tree about as hardy as Wealthy and
free from blight. A good bearer of medium size, fine flavored.
red and yellow fruit. Season, late fall or early winter.
PATTEN’S GREENING—Originated by CC. G. Patton of
Charles City, Iowa, from seed of the Duchess. Not quite so
hardy as the Duchess with me: fruit about the same size and
shape, but green in color. A fair eating and excellent cooking
apple; tree is very crooked in nursery, but makes a fine spread-
ing orchard tree. <A strong grower. Season, December to Feb-
ruary.
Winter Apples.
PEERLESS—Tree a very fine, straight, upright grower. Orig-
inated from seed of Duchess planted by J. G. Miller, near Fari-
bault, Minn. It is quite hardy and productive; fruit medium size,
of a pleasant, sub-acid flavor; color, red on a yellowish-green
aroun: Stem short and hangs on the tree well: perfectly hardy
ere.
PEWAUKEE—Seedling from the Duchess. Fruit medium to
large, surface bright yellow, partially covered with bright red;
flesh yellowish-white, juicy, sub-acid, with a rich, aromatic flavor.
A strong grower; hardy. Season, December to March.
BEN DAVIS—A tree highly esteemed in the west, fruit coni-
eally shaped, striped and of fair quality, juicy, sub-acid, very pro-
ductive, quite hardy here, but should not be planted much farther
north. Season, December to February.
LONGFIELD—Tree rather crooked in nursery, but makes a
good orchard tree; quite a strong grower. Very hardy, and an
early and abundant bearer. Fruit small to medium: yellow.
tender and juicy, and a good Keeper.
WOLF RIVER—Tree quite hardy, strong grower and a mod-
erate bearer. Fruit greenish-vellow shaded with red, and very
large, a great show apple; quality just medium. Season, early
winter.
SALOME—Tree a medium and rather upright grower; quite
hardy, fruit medium size, roundish, conical, pale yellow splashed
with red and sprinkled with some white dots; flesh tender,
juicy, mild, sub-acid, first-class. Season, January to June.
NORTHWESTERN GREENING—Tree of Wisconsin origin;
an extremely fine shaped, good growing tree in nursery and or-
chard. Fruit large and greenish-yellow; good quality. It is
claimed to keep well until June. Tree is quite hardy, and will
probably succeed nearly as far north as the Wealthy; very
promising.
WALBRIDGE—A vigorous, upright grower; quite hardy
here; fruit medium size, roundish, oblate; skin deep yellow with
a shade of brownish red where exposed; flesh yellowish, juicy,
mild sub-acid, very good. Season, April to June.
MALINDA—Tree quite hardy here. A medium grower; fruit
of medium to large size; conically shaped, color greenish-yellow,
sometimes slightly tinged with red; quality first-class and an
excellent keeper; highly recommended in Minnesota. <A _ rather
tardy but abundant bearer. Season, February to March.
Hybrid Apples.
WHITNEY NO. 20—A beautiful upright growing tree, and is
very hardy. Fruit of good size, red and yellow striped, conical
in shape, very crisp, tender and juicy, slightly acid. A very de-
licious eating apple, and is one of the best for canning whole.
Ripens late in August and is a poor keeper.
HYSLOP—An old and popular crab, a good grower and very
hardy; fruit larger than Transcendant; deep crimson in color;
GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. : 7
flesh white tinged with red; abundant bearer. Season, Septem-
ber to December.
VIRGINIA—Tree very hardy and free from blight; a strong
grower. It probably will stand more adverse conditions than any
other apple known. Fruit large and almost completely covered
with red. Ripens in Sentember and keeps for two months.
SWEET RUSSET—Tree a fairly good grower and of good
form. Perfectly hardy; fruit large, round and conical, green
russet with faint blush. Very rich and sweet, the best of its
season for eating from the hand or for cooking. Season, August
and September.
SOULARD—Tree quite hardy, and a good, sturdy grower of
the wild crab type. Fruit yellowish-green, nearly as large as
the Whitney, but flattened in shape and of a quince flavor;
desirable to have a few for flavoring other varieties; very pro-
ductive, and will Keep all winter.
Apples and Crabs— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 109
SH UO) a4 e REC Grice. cee horace crorekatetee $0.20 $0.75 $1.25 $ 4.50 $ 8.00
AL COW Duy LOSER acre anew acorns 25 1.00 ICTS 6.50 12.00
Be xUOn ie hela cist cmtnees .30 25 2.25 8.00 15.00
i toy 134. ineh! calipers... -40 il Tds) 3.50 12.00 22.00
Duchess, Hibernal and Patten’s Greening budded on Pyrus
Baccatta stocks— Hach Per 5 Per 10
aoe GU a amo a HIG BGO nr Gat DTR DSO obo OOR ee $ .40 $1.75 $3.00
Be SEOTL DS SECC ines occy ee pene ecanc Cater oae ee Ga aha eee eee -50 D245) 4.00
NOTE—We have only a limited number of the large trees
(1-inch caliper and up) listed above, but will sell at the listed
price until sold out. These trees are a bargain for near-by
planters.
..If anything else is wanted in the line of apple trees, write us.
We have in stock a number of varieties and sizes not listed here,
which we can supply in small quantities.
REWMS:
Since the test win-
ter of 1898 and 1899
there has been a gener-
al demand for plum
trees on hardy, native
rcots. There is a gen-
eral tendency, of
course for these na-
tive roots to throw up
sprouts that are troub-
lesome,if neglected but
if they are kept down
when small, there is
little expense and
they are decidedly
preferable to foreign
roots that are liable to
kill out the first hard
winter.
For a plum = or-
chard for this section
and farther north, I
would plant the Ameri-
can varieties on native
roots, which are _ per-
fectly hardy anywhere
in the Dakotas or Min-
nesota. Would choose
a rather moist, rich soil, planting the rows 16 feet apart.
with the trees 8 to 10 feet apart in the row; rows running
north and south, or better still, approximately, northeast
and southwest. Give clean culture right along, even after
De Scto Plum.
8 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES. YANKTON, S. D.
trees come into bearing. A light mulch around the tree
at the beginning of winter will be beneficial; just enough
so that it can be cultivated in the following summer.
I list nothing but the native sorts. It will not pay to
try to do much with the European and Japan varieties here,
as they are not well adapted to our climate, and the quality
is not so good as the natives.
I have, also. a good stock of most of the varieties list-
ed herein, on peach roots. These are desirable here and
farther south, if non-sprouters are insisted upon, but they
will not be safe much north of this.
DE SOTO—Tree is extremely hardy, a moderate grower. In
fact, does not make a very large tree, as it comes into bearing
young and besrs so heavily as to retard growth of tree. It is
an annual bearer, and unless fruit is thinned, is liable to over-
bear, making fruit small. Fruit good size and quality. Color a
rich, goldén yellow when it begins to ripen, gradually turning
red at full maturity, making it a showy plum in all stages of
ripening. Ripens in August.
FOREST GARDEN—A strong growing tree, needs a little
attention to keep tree in shape to avoid splitting and breaking
of limbs. A profuse bearer and perfectly hardy; fruit 1 to 1%
inches in diameter, nearly round, mottled red and yellow, rich
and sweet; a very popular and well-known variety. Ripens
early in August.
WOLF—tTree a fairly good grower, making a fine orchard
tree. Fruit about the size of the De Soto, sometimes 1% inches
or more in diameter; a perfect free-stone. The pit being small.
clean and white, and the flavor a sharp, sprightly, pleasant acid,
makes it very desirable for cooking in any form. A very profit--
able sort, and extremely hardy. Ripens late in August.
MINER—Tree a strong, vigorous grower; fruit large, deep red
and of a good quality; a valuable variety to raise in the south
part of the State, but it cannot be recommended for northern
sections, for the reason that it is not hardy enough and fruit
ripens late. It is a rather poor self-fertilizer, and should be
planted near some other variety to make it real productive. Rip-
ens Ist to 15th of September, which makes it very desirable, for,
coming after other varieties are all out of the market, it finds
ready sale at a good price.
WYANT—This is naturally a very low-growing, stalky,
strong-limbed tree, and stands up excellently under its load of
fruit; a very heavy bearer; fruit medium to large size and good
quality, but somewhat irregular in shape and size. The color is
dull red and yellow, so that it lacks in appearance to make it an
attractive market variety. Season, about the same as Wolf.
CHENEY—Tree a strong and very upright grower; holds its
load of fruit up well, but fruit drops early in season after ripen-
ing, and is a very poor keeper, but is very large and showy;
good to eat from hand, but quality only moderate for cooking.
Skin peels off readily, making it fine for desert; good for home
use and near market.
ODEGAARD—Tree a strong upright grower and hardy; fruit
large, long, convex on one side, ‘‘half-moon’’ shaped. Quality
only fair. and with me a poor keeper, and drops badly from tree.
Not profitable here, but in some localities is very satisfactory.
We have it on peach roots only.
Plums— Bach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Berto) was SEOCCE so ada cre serene $0.30 $1.35 $2.50 $ 9.50 $18.00
4.-“to. ib) REGUL LS Jans seer enet .39 1.60 3.00 12.50 24.00
BeSto.- Mi feete act oeaeieele .40 1.85 3.50 15.00 28.00
1 to 1% inch ealiper...... -60 2.50 4.50 18.00 35.00
We have only a limited number of 1-inch caliper size but
these prices are good until sold.
GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. 9
CHERRIES.
Cherries are doing quite well throughout the west on
the high lands, and bid fair to become a profitable crop to
grow here. They seem to thrive best on a rather well-
drained soil. They will not do well with their feet in the
water. Plant in rows 20 feet apart, with trees 12 to 14
feet apart in the row.
EARLY RICHMOND—An early, red, acid eherry, very valu-
able for cooking; tree a free grower, hardy, healthy and very
productive. It is the leading market variety for this section.
Ripens in June.
LARGE MONTMORENCY—A large cherry of good quality,
and is becoming very popular in many sections, but has not
been tested long here. We have many hopes for it, however.
DeSoto. Compass.
Showing Comparative Size.
WRAGG—This is a very good late variety; fruit about the
same size and quality as the Early Richmond. It is a very pro-
lific bearer, and very profitable.
Cherries Hach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Brit Oi 4 PECs accveversicce levers sieretare $0.25 $1.20 $2.25 $ 9.00 $17.00
AvatOe Oy sheCtic aastissrececies ors .35 1.60 3.00 13.00 25.00
4B to 6, LOCC sieves cciclsiorcs's -45 2.00 3.75 16.00 30.00
COMPASS—This originated with H. Knudson of Springfield,
Minn., and is believed to be a cross between the western Sand
Cherry and the Miner plum. Its habit of growth is like the
Miner, while the leaf, twig and bark very much resemble the
Sand Cherry. It is a strong grower, and makes a fine orchard
tree. Fruit about an inch in diameter, and is as much a plum
as it is a cherry. The shape is oblong and slightly flattened.
The pit is between the ordinary American plum and Early Rich-
mond pit in shane and size. It has a flavor peculiar to itself,
very palatable and rich. An immense and early bearer, if well
pollenized, should be planted near other plum trees. Tree per-
fectly hardy as far north as Manitoba.
Compass Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 190
4° Stor (bs ECCE x. ecc eee yon neces $0.60 $2.75 S550 Oa etry terraces
5 at Oe oli LOC bras. anc.cve veccyot sve suerets -80 3.75 UQUS esos mm canoS
SAND CHERRY (Prunus Pumilla)—A native, of dwarfish
habits, perfectly hardy anywhere in the northwest, fruit about
the size of an Early Richmond; color dark brown to black; some-
what astringent to eat from the hand, but cooks well; very early
and abundant bearer; can be planted about as close as currants.
Very desirable in the northwest where better cherries cannot be
grown. Ripens in July and August after other cherries are gone.
Sand Cherry— Fach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
13) to) Rinechesze sass cee $0.10 $0.40 Sea Sei rae aeterevars
22 tO. 3 LeCbsnce eo asae emes .20 SS 1.25 6.50 ayareroe
CHOKE CHERRY (Prunus Virginiana)—A native that is ex-
tremely hardy and a prolific bearer. The fruit, although rather
small and astringent, is valuable to grow where better varieties
will not succeed.
Choke Cherry— Fach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Sin LO 4S LECT ae ctetoncreterenevexevere $0.15 $0.60 HEIN: Son aaeGe wis overs
4 to 5 LCC Penetereipretscerere eee eee .20 -90 1,50 eneece eoceee
10 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D.
BUFFALO BERRY.
BUFFALO BERRY (Sheperdia Argentia)—A native shrub or
tree sometimes growing to a height of 15 feet or more; perfectly
hardy anywhere; bears abundantly, if properly fertilized; should
be planted in groups containing both pistilates and staminates;
fruit about the size and color of Red Dutch currants; quite tart
and juicy, and makes a delicious jelly. A very ornamental shrub.
and is also quite useful for hedges. ,
I am now prepared to furnish them in either sex desired.
The female only bears the fruit; the male is no account, except
as a fertilizer. Unless otherwise ordered, we put in 3 female
plants to each male plant.
Buffalo Berry— Hach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
LAZY SCO Woe ECE iets stereos $0.10 $0.40 $0.75 $ 2.00 $ 3.50
Dat OS) SOC LE wenn tetas eon .20 75 1.25 3.50 6.00
3. OLD HTC Ctes mises Hes CRO OLD 1.00 1.75 6.00 11.00
DWARF JUNE BERRY.
DWARF JUNE BERRY (Suscutan or Sugar-Berry)—The
fruit is borne in clusters, reddish-purple in color; changing to
bluish-black. In flavor it is a mild, rich sub-acid; excellent as
a desert fruit or canned. It is extremely hardy. In habit it is
similar to the currant, the bushes attaining the same size. The
blossoms are quite large, and composed of fine white petals. A
fine ornamental plant.
Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
MwbNe IBEIBGAL soodoa odcooon $0.25 $1.10 S240, OP eee cstv can abhiereseners
GRAPES.
Plant in rows 8 to 12 feet
apart and 6 feet apart in row.
on good, well-drained soil; cul-
tivate clean, and the second
spring after planting, set posts
5 feet high and 20 feet apart
along the rows. On these stretch three or four smooth fence
wires 18 inches apart. Select two of the strongest canes.
cut to a length of four feet (remove all other canes) and tie
these two loosely, one each way on the lower wire, allowing
the shoots to run up to the other wires. In the fall cut
these laterals back to two or three buds, and continue this
year after year, gradually increasing the bearing wood each
year as the vine gets larger. Renew these canes once in
every four years. Prune in fall, and lay down and cover
with course litter; keep suckers pinched off during summer
CONCORD—A vigorous, hardy vine; berries large and black;
skin thin, flesh juicy and sweet; ripens early in September; the
leading market variety.
BETA—This is supposed to be a cross between the Concord
and the Minnesota wild grape. In size and flavor, the fruit is
about midway between these two varieties, while in hardiness,
it appears to be equal to the native wild variety, therefore, mak-
ing it very valuable for the far North, where other varieties
cannot be successfully grown.
DELAWARE—Red. Bunch small, compact, sometimes should-
ered; berries small; skin thin, but firm; flesh juicy, very sweet
and refreshing; of best quality for both table and wine; ripens
with Concord or a little before. Vine hardy, productive, a mod-
erate grower; requires rich soil and good culture.
MOORE’S EARLY—A large, black grape of the Concord type,
the entire crop ripening before the Concord; bunch medium; ber-
ries large with blue bloom, flesh pulpy, of medium quality; vine
hardy, moderately productive, better as it attains age. It is
planted extensively as a market sort.
MARTHA—Bunches and berries of medium size, greenish-
white, with a thin bloom; flesh tender, with a very. little pulp;
juicy, sweet and rich; hardy and productive. Ripens with Concord.
GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. 11
WORDEN—Black. Very vigorous, hardy and productive; ex-
cellent quality; ripens 10 days in advance of the Concord. All
around it is a better variety.
Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Com@ormel, I WEEPs> “soosdcooc $0.10 $0.40 $0.75 $ 1.75 $ 3.00
Concorde ie years 5185) .60 1.00 3.00 5.00
IBeUAs alms Camar cca aet ne are .20 -80 1.50 S0Ca0 60000
Other varieties, 1 year.... .15 .60 1.00 3.00 5.00
Other varieties, 2 years... .20 atts 1.25 4.00 7.00
CURRANTS.
Plow deep. and have the soil well pulverized before
planting. We plant rows 8 feet apart and 4 feet apart in
the rows, giving good, clean culture, and manure well. Cut
out old wood occasionally, and keep the bush vigorous and
healthy. The varieties listed here are all perfectly hardy.
enduring well our coldest winters and dryest summers.
The currant is very easily grown and cared for. If the
currant worm appears, dust with hellebore.
RED DUTCH—A hardy, well-Known, standard variety; early;
a prolific bearer, and does well anywhere. It is, perhaps planted
more extensively than any other variety.
VICTORIA—Large, red, late; seems very well adapted to
South Dakota; has produced excellent crops with me annually.
It is a strong, stocky grower; has heavy foliage which protects
the fruit from the sun.
NORTH STAR—A very productive red variety. Bunches
large; berries large, sweet and rich; a good market variety, and
excellent for jelly. A strong, vigorous grower.
WHITE GRAPE—So far has proven the best bearer I have
fruited here, bearing a full crop annually of large bunches and
large sized fruit. Good grower.
BLACK NAPLES—A very rank, strong grower, and very pro-
ductive fruit large, black, and of a musky flavor, adheres well
to the bush; excellent for cooking.
CRANDALL—A seedling of the Missouri River wild currant,
which it resembles very much, but it is much larger, and much
more prolific than the common wild strain.
Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Currants, 1 year, No. 1..$0.10 $0.40 $0.75 $ 2.25 $ 4.00
Currants, 2 years, No. 1. .15 -70 1.25 3.50 6.00
GOOSEBERRIES.
Give same treatment and care as previously instructed
for currants. Gooseberries are very easily grown, and
should be planted by everyone.
HOUGHTON—A medium sized American variety; bears
abundant and regular crops, and never mildews; fruit smooth,
red, tender, and very good; hardy nearly everywhere.
Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Houghton, 1 year, No. 1..$0.15 $0.60 $1.00 $ 2.50 $ 5.00
Houghton, 2 years No. 1. .20 -80 1.50 4.00 7.50
RASPBERRIES.
Plant in rows § feet apart and 3 feet apart in rows;
give clean culture; keep down all suckers and weeds. Lay
down and cover with earth in fall; although this covering
may not always be necessary to prevent winter-killing,
they will produce enough more fruit to pay abundantly for
the extra labor performed.
TURNER—Red, vigorous grower; early fruit of excellent
quality; a good bearer and very hardy, one of the best known
varieties, and correspondingly desirable.
LOUDEN—The best mid-season berry. Its points of super-
iority are vigor of growth, large fruit, beautiful, rich, dark, crim-
son color, of good quality, and marvelous. productiveness and
hardiness. It stands shipping the best, and will remain on the
bushes the longest of any variety.
12 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D.
OHIO—Hardy, and claimed to be the best producer among
the black caps; medium size, fine flavor, and a strong grower.
_GREGG—The largest of the black caps; good quality, not
quite so hardy as others named; should have winter protection
to make it at all profitable in this vicinity.
Per 10 Per 25 Per 50 Per 100 Per 500 Per 1000
Raspberries .. ...$0.35 $0.60 $1.00 $1.50 $5.50 $10.00
BLACKBERRIES.
Blackberries are cf but little value in this locality, and
are never very productive, but we have to grow a few plants
to meet the demand for them, more especially for trade out
side of the Dakotas.
They are very profitable however, where they thrive
especially near the Great Lakes or other bodies of water
in a humid atmosphere.
ANCIENT BRITON—One of the best of the hardy varieties;
vigorous grower; berries of good size and fine quality; a good
market berry, very prolific.
STONE’S HARDY—One of the lowest growing blackberries,
very hardy and productive.
SNYDER—Very hardy. productive, and well known. A desir-
able variety for the Northwest.
Per i0 Per 25 Per 50 Per 100 Per 1000
iBlackbernries! jase wena. ee 0L40 $0.80 $1.50 $2.50 $15.00
DEWBERRIES.
The dewberry is simliar to the blackberry, but being of
trailing habits, is more easily protected during the winter
We have the Lucretia, which is one of the best varieties.
being a good sized berry, hardy and productive.
Per 10 Per 25 Per 50 Per 100
Wucretiay aces a Pelavel. Cates eisvetetatec veveyeicroke $0.40 $0.80 $1.50 $ 2.59
STRAWBERRIES.
Plant in rows 4 feet apart, with plants 1 foot apart in
the row. In planting great care should be taken to get roots
well down in the ground, but don’t plant so deep that the
crown of the plant will be covered with dirt by rain; if you
do, they will rot and die. Mulch late in the fall with hay
or corn stalks to avoid foul seed, which are so numerous
in straw. ;
Staminate varieties bear by themselves, but the pistil-
ates require a staminate variety every third or fourth row
to make them productive. Please bear this in mind when
making selections. Plant at least two rows of pistilates
to one of staminates, as they are more productive, if prop-
erly fertilized.
CRESCENT (Pistilate)—One of the most productive sorts,
good quality and large; succeeds well almost anywhere, if prop-
erly fertilized; berries somewhat irregular in form.
WARFIELD NO. 2 (Pistilate)—Plant a very vigorous grower;
endures drouth well; blossoms and ripens with Crescent; it is
very productive, good size and good shipper; a deep showy red.
BRANDYWINE (Staminate)—Season medium to late. It is
one of our favorites. It is one of the heaviest fruiters, and a
splendid shipper, and a ‘‘ecatcher’’ on the market. lSBerries are
very large, deep red to center; stems short and stout, and holds
its great load of berries well up from the ground. One of the
strongest pollenizers for pistilates of its season.
SENATOR DUNLAP (Staminate)—It is equal to the War-
field in size and productiveness, and is sweeter and better It
resembles the Warfield in color and shape. It is good either for
home or for market. The plant is very tough, hardy, and an
GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. 13
exceptionally strong grower; succeeds well in a very wide range
of conditions one of the most popular sorts today. Be sure to
include this variety in your list; it will pay you.
BEDERWOOD (Staminate)—Very popular and one of the
heaviest fruiters of its season; berries crimson, moderately firm,
high quality; a splendid pollenizer; valuable for home use or
near market.
All plants will be trimmed of dead leaves, runners, etc..
and neatly tied into bunches of 25 plants each. In ordering
please govern yourself accordingly, and order a full bunch
of each kind, as we will charge the ten rate when we have
to break bunches.
Per 10 Per 25 Per 50 Per 100 Per 500 Per 1000
Strawberries .. ..$0.15 $0.35 $0.60 $1.00 $3.50 $ 6.00
RHUBARB OR PIEPLANT.
This deserves to be ranked among the best early fruits
of the garden. It affords the earliest material for pies and
tarts continues long in use, and is valuable for canning
Plant in rows 8 feet apart and 4 feet apart in row, in rich
deeply plowed land. If you use coarse litter for fertilizer
place it on the surface of the soil, and not in contact with
the roots. A heavy mulch is beneficial, and saves cultiva-
tion.
MAMMOTH—A very large, early, desirable sort; tender and
fine flavored.
Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Large divided roots ..... $0.15 $0.60 $1.00 $ 4.00 $ 7.00
No. 1, one year roots.... .10 -40 a) 2.50 4.00
ASPARAGUS.
This is very easily raised, and affords one of the earliest
garden foods. Plant 2 by 4 feet apart in deep, rich soil
and give good, heavy mulch or thorough cultivation. Manure
the ground heavily; give an occasional dressing with salt.
Begin cutting for use as soon as the young shoots are large
enough in the spring; continue the cutting every second or
third day as long as the season lasts, then allow it to grow
up unmolested for the balance of the summer, and make
a winter protection for the bed.
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL—This is a well known valuable gar-
den and market sort, a strong grower and very productive. The
leading market sort.
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE—It produces shoots which
are white and remain so as long as fit for use. In addition to
the marvelous advantage of its white color, the Columbian Mam-
moth White is robust and vigorous in habit, and grows larger
shoots than the Conover’s Colossal.
Per 10 Per 50 Per 100 Per 500 Per 1000
Plants, 1 year strong...... $0.20 $0.50 $0.90 $2.50 $4.00
Plants, 2 years strong..... .30 -75 1.25 3.50 6.00
Sending Stock by Mail.
In the past we made up collections of stock to be sent
by mail postpaid ($1.00 and $2.00 collections.) The sale for
them was not what we anticipated it might be, and we
realized that it was very hard to make up a collection that
would contain just wnat one wants and no more. The de-
mand for them did not justify the cost and trouble it was tc
keep these collections made up and on hand, hence, I will
not offer them this year, but will say that we are better
id GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES. YANKTON, S. D.
than ever prepared to send stock by mail, and in such a
way that it will reach you in good condition, and in the
case of small articles at much less cost and trouble to you.
than any other method of sending, especially to those enjoy-
ing the convenience of the Rural Free Delivery. While we
do not recommend the mailing of large trees, such as would
necessarily need to be eut too severely, there are many
small articles which handle all right, some of which I will
name here as follows: Grapes, Currants and Gooseberries
1 year, weight about 2 ounces each; Raspberries, Black:
berries and Dewberries, perhaps 14 ounces each; Straw:
berry plants, about 2 pounds per 100; Asparagus plants, 1
year, about 14%, ounce; 2 years, 4% ounce each; forest seed-
lings, 6 to 12 inches, approximately, 1 pound per 100; 12
to 18 inches, about 2 pounds per 100 trees; cuttings, about
11% pounds per 100; small evergreens, say 4 to 8 inches
about 2 pounds per 100; shrubs, ordinarily about 84 pound
each; Roses, a little higher; Peonies, Bleeding Heart and
Golden Glow, % pound; Tiger Lilies, Iris, ete., about 1
ounce each. The weights given are only approximate, and
the weight of packing material, which will be about half
as much more, must be added. Postal rates on this class
of goods is 1 cent for each 2 ounces, or 8 cents per pound
Should you desire anything in the line of trees, shrubs.
etc., write us about it; perhaps we have it, as we have very
many varieties not listed in this little catalogue. We do not
list anything. except such as we have a general stock of
and are liable to have a supply pretty well through the
planting season. It is desired to be able to fill all mail or-
ders that come as nearly as possible as the purchaser re-
quests.
Showing a Blue and a Green Specimen of the
Col. Blue Spruce on our grounds.
GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. 15
FORESTRY DEPARTMENT.
Block of 2 year old Ash Seedlings, photographed in August.
A great many sell forest seedlings, classing them as 1
year old or 2 years old, without stating the size. This is
very indefinite and generally unsatisfactory to the pur:
chaser, aS a 1 year old seedling might be anywhere from 1
inch up to 24 inches high, and a 2 year old anywhere from
4 inches up to 6 feet or more in height. The trees I list
here are all nursery grown, with the exception of the cot-
tonwood and willow, which are mostly river pulled. All
seedlings will be carefully counted and _ tied up neat.
straight and tight. All of the small sizes under 2 to 3 feet
are put up in bunches of 100. Do not ask us to break
bunches. as we cannot do it without making an additional
charge above the 100 rate.
Forest Seedlings Per 100 Per 500 Per 1000
Green AS hee Om Om ide 1 CH CSe eyesore crete clcesiecnchorsis $0.25 $1.00 Seles
[GreenweASheset2e tom leuimCMnes serait: erreieierete -40 1.60 3.00
Green Ashe L8= tor 24) in CheSicncmcrisie s erelerete el eieie -60 2.75 5.00
GreeneeAshtwe2astOpon lt CCtncicictetcteterercisicrecsteierereiers 1.00 3.50 6.50
GreenavAsh: ~35 stoi 4 feetcn, ces euie stonaiecsie.cisvers 2.50 12.00 20.00
IBOxX FHIdery Graton le CHESErpeerereicisiscererersreierenere -25 1.00 UST
Box eb lderk a2 econ US ein CheSheieretaloteloyecsiercioreteictere -40 1.75 3.25
Box Bldery 18s tor 24 in CWeSiiec encircle ciscreelers SUS 3.25 6.06
BO Kener 2 LOE om he Cbcrersisroneselo cicietolerercisielcloxcie 1.00 4.50 8.50
Cottonwood 12) stow lSeimeCheSr jac cleeicrelele HAs 1.00 ilsz(s
Cottonwood, 18 to 30 inches................ -45 175 3.00
Cotton WOOGh 2 tO on LEC baits leleie cicisictsiciolcisiersicre aD 2.50 4.50
COLTON WOOGN ao miCOM 4 LCCUieriae recite terereieioare 1.50 5.00 8.00
Catalpa, Speciosa, 12 to 18 inches.......... .60 2.50 4.50
Catalpa. Speciosa, 18 to 24 inches.......... -90 3.75 7.00
Wihites Biwi; 2, to) A'S) an ches ricco -ricie eee clele = .30 1.40 2.75
AWAguiKS) IDibon, IS eo) HL WMO NES 5 oad6aschocccses 1.00 3.25 6.00
MIACKHeETYya la LOM Ss INCHES rieicteleloterererciele stetcleler= 1.50 Ronn EA Op SC
Hack bemEye el Seton 24 in CHES errcicreroisieloieicloteieiel els 2.50 SOD LESS
Soft Maple, 12 to 18) inches... 2. ccc cn -40 1.75 3.00
Soft Maple, 18 to 24 inches................ -60 2.50 4.50
Soft Maple; 2 to 3 feet............. Seileeters 90 4.25 8.00
Wild Black Cherry, 6 to 12 inches aye skeet ciatole -50 2.00 3.50
Wild Black Cherry, 12 to 18 inches......... atts 3.00 5.00
Wild Black Cherry, 18 to 24 inches......... 1.25 4.25 8.00
Wild Black Cherry, 2 to 3 feet............ 2.00 6.00 10.00
Black Walnut, 12 to 18 inches............. 1.25 5.00 9.00
16 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D.
SEEDLINGS FOR HEDGES.
English Buckthorn— Per 100 Per 500 Per 1000
GMtoel 2minchesseenere ect Sishaid 7 ath we siete Bir? oe sere $=2750
2S toed'ssinehesmaseeeone RET See eae A even Geers -
Honey Locust; 6 to 12) inches......°.- eee - $0.60 $2.50 $ 5.00
Honey Locust, 12 to 18 inches............. 1.00 4.00 90600
Honey Locust, 18 to 24 inches............. 1.75 7.50 0000
BIackenVOcusizg 2eatopel sein Chesaereercreneeie UD 2.50 4.50
Blackeoo0Custelsitom24ainCheSeeremaceeencee 1.25 5.00 8.00
1SIEVE< ILOOUIE 2 Ue) 8B Ika doooocudsdeo0o00K 1.75 7.50 14.00
Blacks LOCUST aoe tOMm 4 tee tenis sees 3.00 etaishol rm, ly senneiays
Russian Mulberry, 12 to 18 inches........ -75 3.00 5.00
Russian Mulberry, 18 to 24 inches........ 1.25 5.00 9.00
Russian Mulberry, 2 to 3 feet.............. 1.50 G20. 0 eemecieice
Russians Olives (6micoel-2usnCheSemncrsseeteereriee 1.00 3.75 7.00
Russian Olive, 12 to 18 inches.............. 1.50 HGS bau: SO OBE
Russian Olivers de tor 24incheseaceen cca 3.00 12.50 22.00
Siberian Pea ‘Tree; 3 to 4 feet....2......-... 10.00 meyers 60000
The Russian Artemesia and Tamarix Amurensis are alsa
suitable for hedges. For these see cuttings below. For
evergreen hedging, see Red Cedar and the Spruces in the
evergreen department. The Lilacs, Bush Honeysuckles and
Berberry are also fine for hedging. See ornamental shrubs
CUMMINGS:
Cuttings will be cut about 8 inches in length and tied
into bundles of 100 each, with tops all one way. They can
be had any length desired, if ordered a little previous to
the time wanted, but if over 8 inches we will charge extra
Keep cuttings buried in earth until ready for planting.
Per 100 Per 500 Per 1000
COUT 7OOClescsdas0 conod06G coD00000 oocd08 $0.20 $0.75 $ 1.25
WAM Myon, sogdco0a 0060000. D06600 o0000 220 .90 1.50
Golclems WAWOn? sascéado0e0c. SooscoboDD0DG0NR 220 1.00 1.50
iGpeet ibe WAIN vn ooonodcKie ae ore baco.daobooDuGOU dO a2) 1.00 1.50
IDikwenoranch AWAllkoy/o6 Goas —Gassouoo. aooUcoeHoode 25 1.00 1.50
Graal Ona ChOTIRCT EIS) he crerciolemerererorererer-neterer -50 aac. caaveer
Wisconsin Weeping Willow...... .....e-+--- -50 SAG Ow enor
Therlow Weeping Willow .......... ....-«. -60 Broce cor
IN@AweAT IRD Sooasao500 oonoeo0000DGDD000C .20 -90 1.50
(Chiurobiney IEEE sosoccd0 oocc0es dooKdGccadG cod 1.50 2.00
Alene verb SNM IRANI sooosaco sodo0o ooudogGS -60 2.50 4.00
1g - HK, “Goaog000 ag000006 doooose -40 1.50 2.50
Special prices given on larger quantities than listed.
The Russian Artemesia makes an excellent low wind-
break for quick effect. That is, to plant along beside of or
between rows of trees for a sort of undergrowth. It does
not grow to a height of more than 6 to 8 feet, but it will
usually do this in about two years from cuttings, if cared
for.
TREEVSEEDS:
Per Per Per Per
ounce pound 65 lbs. 10 Ibs.
Box sMIMer vs. ce yas, ee ersiel, lcisieneversleis elexetels $0.10 $0.35 $1.25 $2.25
CRURMIO sosccoosn50 0900000000 oooG00000 al ye SOO : S000
IBtoaveny IL@EUEESG sdoo000 Soo00d00 Soc00d sills Sits)
White Elm and Soft Maple seeds ripen about the first of
May, and should be planted soon after ripe. Write for
prices early in May. We can tell then about what the crop
of seed will be.
The average number of marketable seed in a pound is
about as follows: Green Ash, 15,000; Box Elder, 10,000; Soft
Maple, 5,000; White Elm, 60,000; Catalpa, 30,000; Honey
Locust, 5,000.
GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. 17
DECIDUOUS SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL
TREES!
Evergrecn Shade Bower.
In this department I have a very large stock this season
and they are thrifty and straight, having been trimmed and
kept in shape during the growing season.
I am prepared to furnish them in large quantities, and
parties having charge of parks, ete., will do well to confer
with me before making their purchases. Will make a
special price to parties desiring to purchase by the carload
I will also be pleased to furnish estimates and draw up
plans and designs for parks public squares, cemeteries and
various public and private grounds, making no charge for
a reasonable amount of work of this kind where I furnish
the trees and plants for same.
AMERICAN WHITE ELM (Ulmus Americana)—A native of
South Dakota and the entire Northwest. One of our best trees
for general planting for a shade or street tree; the best of the
Elms; very hardy; endures well cold, drouth, wind and general
neglect. Its wood is tough, and valuable for some uses.
American White Elm— Each..Per 5..Per 10...Per 50..Per 100
3: -t0) > 4 Se etnacthensles eleiasse $0.15 $0.50 $0.90 $ 2.50 $ 4.00
BACON whee bes eechsicheecs act eters -20 Alte) 1.25 3.50 6.00
BELO. On ECE Ma ccalssraie ciersrerots ais 25 1.00 LS 5.00 9.00
6 tor s8m Leela a micis stats. .3D 1.50 2.50 7.00 12.00
Soto dO, feetus nsec eee | xD 2.25 4.00 10.00 18.00
Oto T2PRCCU cer eters 65 3.00 5.00 15.00 28.09
1% to 2 inch ealiner...... .15 3.25 6.00 20.00 38.00
2 to 2% inch cealiper...... 1.00 4.50 S80) Ole tvaesrorsctrs at uae scarey she
216 to 3 inch caliper...... DLAs et area rte On Ties AE ca Or eR ae ee eee
RED OR SLIPPERY ELM (Utes! Pubescens)—A rapid grow-
ing, hardy tree with a tough reddish wood that is much more
valuable than that of the White Elm, and would be more valu-
able to grow for timber, but it does not do well if planted singly,
and makes a poor shade tree, except to plant in groups with
other trees.
Red Elm— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
POKCO: ADP TESTES e histe Seitesvemro ck $0.25 $1.00 $1.50 $ 4.00 $ 7.50
Beto! 16) RECt.aieeecoe acc wos .30 1.25 2.00 6.00 11.00
Ge cLORSUeleeta anise -lie 40 1.60 3.00 9.00 17.50
C3 he) WS) WAGES oo bou55 so00a05 05 2.50 AD ain one 550010
18 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D.
GREEN ASH (Tranxinas Viridis)—This is the native western
Ash. It is really a smaller tree than the White Ash, but thrives
better under western conditions; an upright, medium growing
tree. Timber is very vdluable; makes a fine symetrical round-
headed tree, if planted singly with plenty of room. Very rug-
ged, hardy and valuable.
Green Ash— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
So ton:4 = Lee tans aces ies $0.15 $0.50 $ 0.90 $ 2.00 $ 3.50
4 <tOn DeehOC ces soe erate .20 75 125 2.75 5.00
rg tO, 16--feCeie esi scmtans cme: B25) 1.00 1.50 4.50 8.00
6) tO) ES ROSE an rets cia chore ars .30 1.25 2.00 6.00 11.00
Sto. 20) SRECte ee ies eee 45 2.00 3.50 10.00 18.00
LQ aktOr- IU heCta: see noes .60 DHS) 5.00 14.00 26.00
14% to 2 inch ecaliper...... tls 3.25 6.00 16.00 30.00
2 to 2% ineh caliper...... -90 4.00 7.00 20.00 35.00
214 to 3 inch caliper...... iD 5.00 9.00 25,00 45.00
3 to 4 inch caliper........ 55) 8.00 15.00 40.00 75.00
4 to 5 ineh caliper........ PDS 10.00 LOTO Ol seer ee eee
Larger sizes in stock; write for prices if you are interested.
BOX ELDER, ASH LEAVED MAPLE (Acer Negundo)—A
native. It is, in fact’ indigenous to the entire west, from Texas
es es Be,
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A LOAD OF CH
This cut from Photo. represents less than 44 of the Christmas
1905. One tree supplied measured 11
to Manitoba. It is a rapid grower while young: makes a good
shelter-belt quickly; having dense foliage, it soon shades the
ground so as to keep down weeds and grass. If shade is the re-
quisite, it is one of our best trees. The wood is quite valuable
for lumber. Tree is inclined to grow crooked and scrubby unless
crowded up by thick planting.
Box Elder— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
SLO 4 TEE ti creraieievess oe siaiaore aie S On bee SeOeD OS OnG.O $ 2.00 Swoel
AS Owe SLCC tasaternc: cote cheat .20 si) 1.25 3.00 5.50
BR tOl, Ob hECta se crccteics mn nereciene 25 1.00 UST) 5.00 9.50
Gu tO) $8 PES t Ae ac core he a .3D 1.50 2.50 50) 14.00
Sretoptl Oe fetter acionente .50 2.25 4.00 11.00 20.00
1% to 2 inch caliper...... aD 3.00 5.00 16.00 30.00
2 to 2% inch ealiper...... 1.00 4.50 8.00 30.00 55.00
2%, to 3 inch caliper...... 1.40 6.00 11.00 40.00 75.00
3 to 4 inch ecaliper........ US 70s 7.50 14.00 50.00 90.00
4 to 5 inch caliper........ 2.25 10.00 18.00 65.00 120.00
We have larger sized Box Elders, if desired.
HARDY CATALPA (Catalpa Speciosa)—The hardy western
variety. A symmetrical, upright grower; large heart-shaped leaf.
It bears large tresses of very beautiful, fragrant flowers. The
timber is very desirable and lasting: makes valuable posts. It
is not hardy much north of this iatitude.
18 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D.
GREEN ASH (Tranxinas Viridis)—This is the native western
Ash. It is really a smaller tree than the White Ash, but thrives
better under western conditions; an upright, medium
growing
tree. Timber is very vdluable; makes a fine symetrical round-
headed tree, if planted singly with plenty of room. Very rug-
ged, hardy and valuable.
Green Ash— ach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
3 to 4 $0.15 $0.50 $0.90 $2.00 $3.50
4 to 5 -20 15 1.25 2275 5.00
5 to 6 25 1.00 1.50 4.50 $.00
6 to 8 : 30 1,25 2.00 6.00 11.00
8 to 10 feet. 45 2.00 3.50 10.00 18.00
TO mtOmelepetee Oar -60 2.75 5.00 14.00 26.00.
1% to 2 inch caliper 15 3.25 6.00 16.00 30.00
2 to 2% inch caliper...... .90 4.00 7.00 20.00 35.00
2% to 3 inch caliper » 1.25 5.00 9.00 25,00 45.00
8 to 4 inch caliper. 5 WS) 8.00 15.00 40.00
4 to 5 inch caliper....
Larger sizes in stock; write for prices if you are interested.
BOX ELDER, ASH LEAVED MAPLE (Acer WNegundo)—A
native. It is, in fact; indigenous to the entire west, from Texas
~
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GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. 19
Catapa Speciosa— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
aM ie) 2h ue eeGGonooconcsoceeay UH) 940) $ 3.00 $ 5.00
4 to 5 feet. + 225 1.00 1.75 6.00 9.00
5 to 6 feet. 36 1.50 2.50 7.00 13.00
6 to 8 feet. 50 2.00 3.50 10.00 18.00
8 to 10 feet..
10) to) 12) feet...
244 to 3 inch caliper i HL '
3 to 4 inch calipér........ 1.75 7.50 14.00 45.00 $5.00
COTTONWOOD (Populus Monilifera)—One of our most rapid
growing trees. The wood is soft and of rather poor quality, but
it would be hard to find another tree that will make more wood
in twenty years than the cottonwood. It is a heavy feeder and
needs lots of moisture. It has received lots of kicks from all
sources, but after all that, take the cottonwood out of South Da-
kota, and it would leave a mighty big gap. It is the lumber tree
of the Missouri river.
Cottonwood— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 60 Per 100
ARSTOMGMeLOG betel trsicietdsts $0.15 $0.60 $1.00 $ 2.50 $ 4.00
OWNUOMRS ELGG terete reteleletelatelelstelerete 20 90 1.50 5.00 9.00
A LOAD OF CHRISTMAS TREES.
This cut from Photo. represents less than 1% of the Christmas trees furnished the churches in the city of Yankton for Christmas
1905. One tree supplied measured 11 inches in diameter across the stump.
to Manitoba. It is a rapid grower while young: makes a good
shelter-belt quickly; having dense foliage, it soon shades the
ground so as to keep down weeds and grass. If shade is the re-
quisite, it is one of our best trees. The wood is quite valuable
for lumber. ‘Tree is inclined to grow crooked and scrubby unless
crowded up by thick planting.
Box Elder— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Se Omsmtootiman ere ceceiack $0.15 $0.50 $ 0.90 $2.00 $ 3:75
4 to 5 feet 5 ard) 15 1,25 3.00 5,50.
5 to 6 feet . 22D) 1.00 1.75 5.00 9.50
6 to 8 feet + + 3D 1.50 2.50 7.50 14.00
8 to 10 feet.. -50 PAPAS 4.00 11.00 20.00
1% to 2 inch caliper a. hs 3.00 5.00 16.00 30.00
2 to 2% inch caliper.. . 1.00 4.50 8.00 30.00 55.00
2% to 3 inch caliper... . 1.40 6.00 11.00 40.00 75.00
38 to 4 inch caliper........ 1.75 7.50 14.00 50.00 90.00
4 to 5 ineh caliper........ 2.25 10.00 18.00 65.00 120.00
We have larger sized Box Elders, if desired.
HARDY CATALPA (Catalpa Speciosa)—The hardy western
variety. A symetrical, upright grower; large heart-shaped leaf.
It bears large tresses of very beautiful, fragrant flowers.
The
timber is very desirable and lasting: makes valyable posts. It
is not hardy much north of this iatitude,
8 to 10 feet............ seq cht) 1.25 2,25 7.00 13.00
10 to 12 -50 2,25 4.00 11.00 20.00
2 to 2% 75 3.50 6.50 25.00 45.00
CAROLINA POPLAR (Populus Deltoides Carolinensis)—A
very rapid growing, soft wooded tree resembling the Cottonwood
somewhat, but has a larger leaf and a much thicker and spread-
ing top, denser and heavier foliage. It is being very extensively
planted in the cities and towns throughout the United States
on account of its rapid growth, its symetry_and ability to en-
dure gas and smoke. Perfectly hardy here. It is free from cot-
ton, which is so disagreeable in the Cottonwood.
Carolina Poplar— Bach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
3 to 4 feet....... So0cd0 «$0.15 $0.50 $ 0.90
4 to 6 feet.. oad) 75 1
6 to 8 feet.. 30 1.25 2,
8 to 10 feet. . 40 1.75 3.00
10) to) 12) feet: ...... poe at) 2.00 3.50
1% to 2 inch caliper...... .70 3.25 6.00
2 to 2% inch caliper...... .90 4.00 7.50
2%% to 3 inch caliper 1.10 5.00 9.00
38 to 4 inch caliper.. 1.25 6.00 11.00
NORWAY POPLAR—A rapid growing tree of Cottonwood
type. A little more upright in growth; leaf is larger and thicker,
20 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, §S. D.
We have hoped it would stand drouth and be a more valuable
pare shen the Cottonwood, but late experience does not seem to
verify i
Norway Poplar— Each Per 5 Per 10 .Per 50 Per 100
74 10) 8} ala GEWMOEIC, cooocee $1.25 $5.00 SOU0 0 Meehee er ner tah Mirra eres
SILVER LEAVED POPLAR (Populus Alba)—A_ vigorous.
hardy tree, of the Poplar family. Of rapid growth and spreading
habits. The leaf resembles the Cottonwood in size and shave,
but is more deeply lobed. Of a dark green on the upper side.
and a silvery white beneath. This tree appears to be entirely
at home in South Dakota.
Silver Leaved Poplar— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
5 LOr iO LOC bata kepecmier renee $0.40 $1.75 S35 Onee lime Seoere Cum Meters, cz
6 Sto Se tCel menace or res 60 2.15 MS cape Roeser erat
HACKBERRY (Celtis Occidentalis)—A rugged, hardy, na-
tive tree; grows to good size; makes a fine, shapely shade tree.
Strong limbed and has a hard and durable wood. It is very val-
uable for timber, ornament and shade, and ought to be more
generally and extensively grown, and it would be, only that the
seed are scarce and hard to get, making propagation slow and
expensive. We have a very good stock of them this season, and
are able to make prices quite reasonable.
Hackberry— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
SitOr 4 WhCeCLAS Session eens $0.20 $0.85 $1.50 $ 3.50 $ 6.00
Ae tO be MLE SE veccise teetereneisesvetes fe .30 125) 225 5.00 9.00
HEAtOLGMhCCbs Mecamacrore cvneron -40 1.75 3.00 8.00 15.00
Gr StOr Si FECES Rae aicycetscse aye ene -50 2D PA5) 4.00 12.00 22.00
StOPMlO SPeCtat yar miei .60 D5) 5.00 16.00 30.00
OR COMPIDP ARES Tae ccvcncuerotatns .80 3.75 ESO Oy Borst eal Ln ehelee
1t2 to. 2) inch calipers... .90 4.25 SIO 0. 2 = eon Oa See
HONEY LOCUST (Gleditschia Triacanthos)—A hardy, yigor-
ous, rapid growing tree. Bears beautiful, fragrant blossc ns in
spring, followed by large bean-like pods, containing seeds very
similar to small brown beans. Its wood is very hard and di.abhle;
its thorns are very large and strong. Does not sucker like the
Black Locust.
Honey Locust Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Se stow 4 TLECE eriarcete cesenerens $0.20 $0590) $) 1250 $ 5.00 $ 9.00
AOS SLeSbacistecwociscoem cicserece .30 1.25 2.25 7.00 12.00
5a ito: 6: -fECUT verwmiste nse eeleevers -40 1.75 SHO eet castes
6) tor 8 FLEE Laan wtexsescysserslorcrets .50 2.25 AN00% Wceeticeue | <aaaeteane
Sato MO f6St sR aces eice ee SUS 3.25 GH005 Sikes is
®t WA. THESES on bao ooccouCS -90 4.00 TEROS oot Ocho ioe SOO ees
2 to 2% inch caliper...... E25 6.00 0 OF euee eres 5.6000
2% to 3 inch caliper...... 1.50 7.50 VASO Oi, O cee neaptye ti a Seccteyaee
SOFT OR WHITE MAPLE (Acer Dasycarpum)—A native on
the western streams, quite hardy here after the first year. A
very desirable tree, if trimmed to keep down suckers, and avoid
forks which are liable to split. Its foliage is very beautiful. The
soil and atmosphere are rather dry for it here; it does better
farther east.
Soft Maple— .-Hach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
SP stO ps4 ele CE aaetentereiioiererrecete $0.15 $0.50 $ 0.90 $ 2.00 $ 3.50
A COM DOLE C eraye\cieleleleverevereleverere .20 sis 1.25 3.00 5.50
iy HO) © HESBsococagcdo000D00d 25 1.00 1.75 5.00 9.50
GP tO SARE baie ae eeie enclose erers .35 1.50 2.50 7.50 14.00
Suton VOMLe StS sites erences -50 2.25 4.00 11.00 20.00
Oto WM 2 ELeel. cseielereleseten vere aD 3.00 5.50 16.00 30.00
2 to 2% inch caliper...... 1.10 5.00 9.00 27.00 50.00
24% to 3 inch caliper...... 1.50 6.00 11.00 38.00 75.00
otos 4 anchi calipers sccieree 2.00 8.00 15: O00 eratetsrcrs eo et dere tens
4 to 5 inch caliper sratotensustens 3.00 12.00 DAO OVS ae a Sea erent tree cect
Write for prices on larger sized Maples; we have them.
NORWAY MAPLE (Acer Platanoides)—A large round-headed
tree resemblng in appearance the sugar-maple, the leaves are
larger and thicker. Makes a fine formed tree, and promises to
be valuable here.
Hach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Di At Om oe) LOSE aravecncateiecusiesess $0.25 $1.00 SUD. 2 se Cncuceevewe ware er lavenee
SiiCOMRE Le OLteterelerelsvereraterctereicke LOD) 1.50 wersyah & Ca WARS 4 eke ters
WHITE WILLOW (Salix Alba)—Hardy, well-Known. It
should be planted on low, wet, rich soil. It is very much bene-
fited by a heavy mulch of litter or manure; of little value on
high, dry land here.
White WIllow Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Si COs TESLA nether s $0.15 $0.50 S090 tiie tects laste
4 toe? Peetiaencnc wcrc cretetete .20 ot 115745) 5.00 9.00
Foe) 18 Wass GooocoCGOGaGd -30 TAPAS 225 OOS Wes eens
GOLDEN WILLOW (Salix Alba Vitellina)—Its beautiful
golden colored bark makes it desirable for a variety. It is quite
hardy and a good grower, where it has plenty of moisture. All
of the willows, in fact, need considerable moisture.
Golden Willow— Hach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Stow ar fe tic icctcers sistewsisiere $0.20 $0.75 $1.25 Cy BEAD $ 6.50
AAEO WO! PLES Eavopevetetaevererereterotovels .25 1.00 1.75 5.00 9.00
Buetow Ge LEG cntercronternteereietera cs .35 1.50 Qui 7.50 14.00
GenCOMom LeU rvrarlsiclerclelereislereleleloeeO nietete aMercioh CeeeRe ossicles wet ur cialsicre
GEO, H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. 21
LAUREL LEAVED WILLOW (Salix Laurafolia)—Its fine
growth and thick glossy leaves, which glisten in the sunshine,
makes it very handsome. The wood is said to be more valuable
than the White Willow.
Laurel Leaved Willow— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Serb Oiw 4: “LOC Esra ars suc asyere eiciereie $0.20 $0.75 $1.25 $ 3.50 $ 7.00
4 to 5 feet...... FOOGOEBOOS 25 1.00 1.75 5.00 10.00
Dt Om OretOCis feveters sietacexste susters +30 1.50 2D) 7.00 13.00
GERCORNSPeTOCC Ea... ccsreeisleiciersice'sye -50 PIF 4.00 TOOCt Deacon
Si ton 0 - LEC Eatnceicsinersresiccwsle -15 eiciste Stee eoDooONd. wae
DIAMOND WILLOW (Salix Cordata Vestita)—This is the
variety that is used for posts. It is very desirable and lasting.
It is a native along the Missouri River, where it thrives well. I
think it will prove to be very profitable to grow for posts, if
for no other purpose. The demand for it is increasing each
year; does not grow to be very large, about 8 to 16 inches in
diameter being its usual limit.
Diamond Willow— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Se COM ech CO Laie Ries ors iislerets $0.15 $0.60 $1.00 $ 3.06 $ 5.00
ASS One Our C Eeysistersiaraeraxessien ont .25 1.00 1.75 5.60 9.00
For Willow Cuttings see cutting department on page 16.
WILLOW LEAVED OR BLACK COTTONWOOD (Populus
Agustifolia)—This is a native of the Black Hills region; makes
a fairly good-sized tree; is a moderate grower of fine form. The
leaf is narrow like a willow leaf, while the bark and the body
are distinctively Cottonwood. I offer this variety this season,
hoping it will prove to be a valuable acquisition to our list. It
is, at least, a novelty.
Willow Leaved Cottonw’d—Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Spt OreAmoreGh.t. ctmysmieisisisveser $0.35 $1.50 S2NT DWM imraine ener. neteioiete
A COW De hee tatecic cioniseinwiele eles -50 2.25 ASO 0 Mere osc oe aries
AMERICA LINDEN OR BASSWOOD (Tilia Americana)—
A handsome lawn or shade tree. It is a native along the Mis-
souri River bluffs near here; grows quite rapidly in moist situa-
tions. The blossom is very fragrant and sweet; desirable es-
pecially to bee Keepers.
American Linden— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
3] tO) 4 PES seiiacyeiceisieseses ate $0.30 $1.40 $2.50 SOOO" - osc
AW tO Diet G is, oevsvercerece ere eiereiene 45 2.00 ELD Watton evehetetemeice oecreitere
byutOr Ge feeus sem cecneseet ets -60 Ps DEO Oseetecverscrk cor crete
GE LOM Se TE CE eicicig sictols chovsierehe oS 3.25 Souci he awocDDo 2 Gone
S2tOrmallO} HEC Bektawcce eerace erorens 1.00 4.50 ar arsysina eaecehetoisteh Gul Slevereiets
WILD BLACK CHERRY (Prunus’ Serotina)—Hardy, rapid
grower; bears fruit abundantly when quite young. Its wood
ranks next to Black Walnut in commercial value; very desirable
for timber. Makes a handsome lawn tree. Bears white blos-
soms in racimes in early spring, and ripens its abundant crop
of fruit late in August. Fruit about the size of a large pea;
valuable for the birds and some culinary uses.
Wild Black Cherry— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
SO) 20 SIGS Soe ogooaGGODbCT $0.20 $0.75 $1.25 $ 4.00 $ 7.00
ATOM Dem taterscne ares iovetevelevetors -30 1.25 2.00 6.00 10.00
HBMUOMIG! BE Cl asierersterevoreneioucretelere 40 RT SOOM: acectertere cae menamiats
GeatOe SEWSe beicteaes cxctevervecene ore -60 2.75 BiO Oem ectorretipoue itevetctae
Sis ton all OMG ER oesrcmio erect aD 3.50 O25 Ole ee ety mcevere
BLACK WALNUT (Juglans Nigra)—Valuable to grow for
nuts and timber. It is quite hardy here; succeeds best on a
rich, deep. moist soil like bottom land. It grows a strong tap
root, and it is hard to transplant the trees of any size, unless
they have been transplanted or root-pruned when 1 year old.
The 1 year seedlings transplant quite successfully.
All of these trees that I offer over 1 year old have been
transplanted and have good-sized roots.
Black Walnut— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
SPEC Oecd hOB a ararerorerelerciewiotenetors $0.20 $0.75 $1.25 $7.00 $12.00
Aen hme DehCCUcraclerelotelcrererctelerevers .30 1.25 2.25 9.00 16.00
Hat OM OMEL eG CUisieveieretererciers Saverstene cD 2.00 3.50 ODOR cae aeOOD OD
GHC OME Si LEC Carerevarelclereteiotesteterere .60 2.7 5.00 sreverore 65000
MO SCOw MORES Ear yeteroreyersictsserevere 1.00 4.25 8.00 eines 50000
ZietOwoueln CheGalipelereyeleteteisre 1.50 6.00 SIO) O Reearercrerere 50000
BURR OAK (Quercus Macrocarpa)—A native tree of spread-
ing form; foliage deeply lobed and the largest and most beautiful
among the oak leaves. The oaks when they attain size are among
the most picturesque trees. The Burr Oak is rather slow in growth,
but endures cold and drouth well. It is long-lived, durable and de-
sirable as a variety in the lawn or yard.
Burr Oak— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
2 tou SusheSks. csyasrieies Sooooekt bat $1.50 $2.75 Sieieters 56000
3) CO) FBLC EE Sarare cissscke Orovelelerers -50 2.25 4.00 stelotere Retates
AEA KO eit NAG Go OD BOOS etevere, 2200 2.75 5.00 Sejetcls SO506
DEtOn GumteCetaenercier AS OCOEO RE OLD 3.75 TAX). “pabde stelstere
Gre TOP SLES Etrits: seveveverevetetole cress 1.00 4.50 8.50 afetere 90000
IRONWOOD OR HOP HORNBEAN (Ostrya _ Virginlana)—A
small tree with thin bark and tough, hard wood; leaves ovate,
taper-pointed; fruit clusters resemble hops. A native in the
gulches along the Missouri River and in the Black Hills. The
22 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D.
tree is perfectly hardy in a cold climate. It holds its leaves
nearly all winter, usually.
lronwood— Hach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
3. ton 4 = feet. sasiceiicce eels $0.35 $1.50 $2.50 speTsiete 50000
4 to 5 fetes Seorciers Sa0b0DDOG00 aa 2.25 4.00 p0000 Sa0n0
5 to 6 feet. Ono oOo GooO Sih) 3.00 aVeisiece Seucsereiets erste
6 to 8 feet..... sco00cK0dGG . oth) 5006 S000 500 :
RUSSIAN MULBERRY (Morus Poperie ye eee ae
inclined to be short-lived and somewhat scrubby. It has some
value in raising fruit to feed birds to Keep them away from other
fruits, and the fruit has also value for culinary purposes, if
mixed with fruit having considerable tart; but alone it is rather
insipid. This is the only Mulberry that has been successfully
grown in this locality.
Russian Mulberry— Hach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
3: to) 4. feet antes oc Baxsle ls ace $0.20 $0.80 $1.50 $ 4.00 $ 7.00
ASS SUO Gi Dis REO Lamteiaie since seme hae op} 125 2.25 5.50 10.00
5 to! 6% LOCC a. saree stew arce sisi’. -40 Le) 3.00 8.00 15.00
(tn Hoven IMEI He\S% ocr eS Ca OG GO Cae .55 2.25 4.00 12.00 22.00
Sa top 10s teeta... Hepes «15 3.00 BID Os 2h. Reape cea Oeeeee
EUROPEAN ALDER (Alnus Glutinosa)—This tree is similar
in appearance to the American Alder that is a native of Wiscon-
sin, but it is more inclined to grow in tree form. It is a good
grower and quite hardy here; handsome and desirable for a var-
iety on the lawn.
European Alder— Hach Per 5 Peri0 Per 50 Per 100
AD LOND Rhee Larpeyetcters Steve keystroke $0.40 $1.75 $300 ee cesses = eens
Hract OrsGse hee tasers an ciaset -50 2.25 AS Oe ei steely as Netereiers
GusCO Sr LCC Eiare cleieicierersreivicrs -60 2.75 Gy iis eco cmann a = Scans
SE-toH10 Sheet. ees. careers -80 3.75 LOOP as eens Saye ats eect suas
NOP ACO) 2 eCtas seeeiie eerie 1.00 4.50 Se mie ere eS eR ae
EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus Aucuparia)—A very
handsome lawn tree; bears clusters of red berries; quite hardy
and desirable. Its worst fault is its tendency to sun-scald on
ue eee It is advisable to protect the south and west sides
fo) e tree.
European Mountain Ash— Pach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
4 AKG) GY WEG ocoGouodo0Du0D $0.15 $0.50 $0.90 $ 5.00 $ 9.00
OMnLOM 4 hCC Uarersreretanerctsteleriaterers -20 15 1.25 8.00 15.00
Gh 10) BH. WESoo oobb0000000008 35 1.50 2.50 WOO goc00
UO CO wkeeoos66c0 Sooonedse. oa) 2.00 So) - sgo95- = os000
B UO). By HE coscodn0cc00de0 75 3.50 5606.5-.. op0o0 cscce
AMERICAN MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus Sambucifolia)—A na-
tive of the Black Hills. Similiar to the Huropean variety, but is a
little rounder headed and more stocky in growth. It bears fruit
in great abundance. The fruit or berry of the Mountain Ash is
of no value for food, but is very handsome in appearance.
American Mountain Ash— Fach Per 5 Per 10 pel 50 Per 100
SiasCOr 4a TCC Esa ciscre cveuerevcreteecs $0.30 $1.25 $2.50 sistekeni ge ue cowtore
AOE: Dar LOC berger roiciners srotetercrers .40 eS Oo DBs Bo im eyctoene= Salerno
OAK LEAVED MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus Hybrida Quercifo-
lia)—A hardy tree of fine pyramidal habit; height and breadth
from 20 to 30 feet; leaf is deeply lobed similar to the leaf of the
Burr Oak; a very fine lawn tree.
Oak Leaved Mt. Ash— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
AP LOY Dis LES Ease leereyorm avers $0.50 $2.25 SAI00R nee acre
Ay THO We KNAES Se Sono oUOsD OOD atts 3.25 PAV ee hl eerste mie aarenctatate
ENGLISH BUCKTHORN (Rhamnus Cathartica)—This is, we
believe, the most valuable of all our deciduous trees for orna-
mental hedges, resisting well our cold, dry winters. Hardy any-
where in South Dakota. It is also a desirable tree for the lawn.
It endures close pruning perfectly.
For prices see Hedge Seedlings.
EUROPEAN WHITE BIRCH (Betula Alba)—Its chalky white
bark and’ beautiful foliage make it a desirable lawn tree. Very
hardy where the ground is not too dry for it; a shallow rooting
tree, as, in fact, all of the birches are. Will stand almost any
amount of cold, if not too dry
European White Birch— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
a algay Sees Sano oS dmouGGadc $0.25 $1.00 SIN Die. ee eyst ern puneerseyans
AT LOW DeeLOCUsici eretisielelsicrvioist« -40 2.00 See aU OCC ew en
BS alOmGrst€ eC Gerccistercicteisioteievererele .50 Se atoOee. LM nee OO AS
GaHbOr (8: SLCC se-cye.c ct evele ie svete exore atts) Sener Sot, A eSiood. aaooo
PAPER OR CANOE BIRCH (Betula Pees e native of
the Black Hills from whence the most of my stock came. It
very much resembles the European variety, but has a larger leaf
and is a stronger grower, and, I think, much more desirable for
this section at least.
Canoe Birch— Hach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
SEO, 4 LOCUS es cere loclorsjorcrenes $0.30 Sie25 $2.25 SEE) Gade
BOD COU aicleicretereisieieleicieiete -40 1.75 SHUG) se Saint = sy Oman
DislO mom LOC Uayarercyersiereloretere cheiete .50 2.25 CEU Sina, = Srotee
Ge LOwO SleCU nie cctetsisicle atereitls old neice Syctet eevee rorerete
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RUSSIAN OLIVE (Eleagnus Angustifolia)—A very hardy and
quite a rapid growing tree with a silvery foliage; very striking in
appearance. Its ability to endure extreme cold and ees
makes it desirable for ornamenting lawns and for hedg Tt
has a_small, yellow blossom in early spring which is very feeerant
indeed. Its fruit is of no food value to speak of. but hogs seem
to be fond of it. It is a silvery color about the size of a com-
mon bean, about one-half of which is hard seed. The pulp is of
a dry, sweetish nature and is of no culinary use. The wood is of
pooe quality. The tree, I think, is rather short-lived and not
arge.
Russian Olive— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
OTe LO pNaee Cbmesrociciavsteneke cn eveneee $0.30 $1.25 $2.00 $ 7.00 $12.00
AOR Oe TECE sacs siciecninerceates -40 TD 300} Shes eee
DSTO mir hESC Gareyerecremscccuaerarnecs .50 2.25 40005 Se RRS t Ute ars ois
Grabow e bec teractorrsiessse sees 51) 8.25 GEOON. sitet ore eeweiecere
SE tow lO ects. A iesccnc estes 1.00 3.7 AO OR acbubtcteneetcae me earcey rere
TOME ORAL Ree heya cee cs i245) 5.00 SPA a ee CIOn Sd ero
1% to 2 ineh caliper...... 1.50 esaters BI een et near arnt Seas
2 to 3 inch caliper........ 2.00 Sos NG chee erence pee a tere aIeS
SIBERIAN PEA TREE (Caraaana Arborescens)—An_ ex-
tremely hardy shrub or low tree originally from Siberia. Is val-
uable for hedges or for an ornamental tree. especially in the
north .part of the state and North Dakota; has a sharp thorn.
Its seeds are said to be valuable for poultry and culinary uses.
Its leaves furnish a blue dye, and they resemble the leaves of
the Locust somewhat. We have not had it long enough to test
its real value, but it is now enjoying a real boom. ‘This is what
so many fake agents have represented to have sold to the far-
mers throughout the country, and in most cases they have de-
livered Osage Orange or some other cheand or worthless plant.
Siberian Pea Tree— Bach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
oe CONESE PECL S Sereciate sere ciereiecs $0.30 $1.25 $2.00 $ 6.00 $10.00
4 ton brehe Cbs sian sae Sevccee -40 1.50 2.50 10.00 18.00
Bre COG sehOe Gt eres cc tetele-svelocisve -50 PAVAR 4.00 16.00 30.00
Gir sbOMe Si LEC e arsrecxeser severe severe StS 3.50 (NS seartin Gana aera oes
TREE OF HEAVEN (Ailanthus Glandulosa)—This Chinese
tree is not sufficiently hardy to withstand our climate perfectly.
It kills back nearly to the ground most winters, if in an exposed
location, but it produces a pleasing effect. if cut to the ground
each spring and allowed to grow up. The one year’s growth
makes a fine large tropical appearing plant of 6 to 10 feet in
height with large leaves (sometimes 3 feet or more in length)
similar to the leaves of the Sumac.
Tree of Heaven— Hach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Be tOm 6) eet wake svete cic co.cc $0.40 $1.75 CSEUNNS = Peaeoma. mn meee
(Jee 0 pts sits SY Ben eicheles OER RGD .50 2.25 48) Oe esas bagless
Se told! feet ws dese tac offi 3.50 GoD Oe eee ere ems an ts
KENTUCKY COFFEE TREE (Gymnocladus Canadensis)—A
medium sized tree with rough. scaly bark. Very hard wood.
large compound leaves and large seed pods similar to those of
the Honey Locust; a handsome and valuable tree. It is found
native in the extreme southeastern rart of South Dakota. It is
very hardy. but of rather slow growth.
Kentucky Coffee Tree— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
tOw 4 fee thier otrisreaeecsia corer $0. ae $1.75 S380 Omer sarees eee ee
ee Sab
tOM 6 MLE CEn aac cicicteres ae ai ees pees One eas nm Wen Maes eae
U0) ais) SIE S onc sooo odacuos -75 th oe na st Beara ees bey oa oe erro oie
HAWTHORN (Crataegus Coccinea)—Native Thorn Apple. A
small tree or shrub with handsome clusters of white fiowers in
early spring, followed by small red fruit (4% to % inches in di-
ameter) which hangs on the tree until late in autumn. Makes
a very desirable hardy tree for the lawn.
Hawthorn— Mach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Seto AS ele GU: orcas) tose eNO. $1.25 SZEO Ofer sayin rare
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WEEPING TREES.
WEEPING MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus Aucuparia Pendula)—
A strong grower and remarkably pendant; very striking; the
most hardy weeper for the North. Each, 75 cents.
CUT LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH (Betula Alba Pendula La-
cinata)—Erect, stately, a rapid grower and hardy, with long fine
pendant branches and delicately cut leaves ;the trunk is very
white, and it is elegant for lawns and cemeteries. Four to 5
feet, each $1.25; 5 to 6 feet, each $1.50.
WISCONSIN WEEPING WILLOW—A rapid growing, moder-
ately hardy tree. Very handsome and desirable for moist places.
Wisconsin Weeping Willow—Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Aus TOMOreLee tances cme cision $0.30 $1.25 6 OS Ame See Cairne me mee
5 to 6 ep oe .40 iL 3e0 Osea Sreteyet as Oe et ietohevere
GUITOHSPTESE Sasa ie areas ierere = li!) PAPAS ASO OMe Rae at Sra sscesore
1X0) 3) $EEEs coacanco0ccc0a. oft 3.25 6.00 SoQ08 sd00¢
24 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D.
THURLOW WEEPING WILLOW—This is a new and very
desirable sort, according to present indications. It is a very strong
grower and apparently quite hardy here. The main stem grows
very straight and upright, while the long slender branches droop
gracefully, giving it a triumphant, victorious appearance.
Thurlow Weeping Willow—Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
42itoOr 6: PECs asiinio siemrciee ese $0.40 $1.75 SOH2 i oeleates steamy, on NOs
6. ito: 8° LEC carsece cine here cuess .60 2.75 Br QOR oalecrrscentts’ Wiener
Si Stor MOWERE CER aiaeceretousicvorencneners oe) Rone Ricate eraretevo O0000
U@) “Yuey “I WAG ososoosoodKo0 .90 4.00 Reem Ele Shee rsrete tell ied Wistareeoss
Red Cedar Shelter Belt
EVERGREENS.
Evergreens are my Fad. I have always had a warm
place in my heart for a nice shapely tree of this class, and
I think, comparatively speaking, that I have been very suc.
cessful with them, and am in a position at present to supply
you as well as anyone in the Northwest with varieties pecu-
liarly adapted to this locality. My experience has taught
me what to plant and what not to plant. My supply this
year is much better than ever before. A number of worth-
less varieties (for this section) have been dropped from
my list.
CAUTION—When the trees are received from the nur:
sery don’t open them or let the air get to the roots until
you are ready to wet them and place them in moist earth
immediately. Don’t wet the foliage and leave them packed
in that condition to heat and rot off.
PLANTING—It is very essential to pack the earth very
solid about the roots .and water well if the ground is very
dry. Keep the surface soil perfectly mellow by cultivation.
or mulch heavily with old hay; avoid bright straw, as it
reflects the rays of the sun and burns the foliage.
The principal causes of failure are: First, trees are
dead when received from nursery. Second, they are im-
properly handled after they are received. You must abso-
lutely prevent the drying of roots and plant so trees will
not move around after they are planted. Large trees should
be staked.
Notice—My complete list of sizes (8 to 12 and 12 to 18
inches,) just right for farmers to plant in quantity for
shelter belts around farm buildings. There is nothing that
GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. 25
will beat evergreens for this purpose. I list here only
transplanted trees. If seedlings are wanted, write for prices,
JUNIPERS.
RED CEDAR (Juniperas Virginiana)—A very hardy, rugged
native. It grows rapidly and responds well to good cultivation
and care, but it will also hang on and live under the most ad-
verse conditions. It will live on the highest, dryest hills in our
State when once established, although the growth in this case is
slow. It can be sheared into almost any conceivable form. In
fact, it will adapt itself to almost any condition. For a lasting,
serviceable shelter belt for this section, it is hard to beat. In
short, it is one of the best all around trees for the cold North-
west today. Its recent tendency to blight and rust is causing
some alarm.
Red Cedar— Each Per 5 Per 10 #£4Per 50 Per 100
Sipe tol Ziinchesemserae eles OMe $0.60 $1.00 $ 4.00 $ 7.50
IY) Tio) AI tmeVWINESsG5000¢ satsisisreaD) 1.00 1.75 7.00 13.00
Uy Ho) PEE GINO NES 6 6GGaaundoGC .35 1.50 2.50 11.00 20.00
QontOMs CCE ia craic edtertecatere .50 2.25 4.00 16.00 30.00
SemtOME OE TESE cicero eaaeeeys .75 3.00 5.50 20.00 38.00
AV StOle Di ChE Ct Sasa shi ence ci’neceuete 125) 8.75 VAUD en steny serrics alley aepienee
BrestoOe Gi feCbac.c..5,cisceus: cis .cre ends 1.50 SO are Ne ar aree Tapas craters
If larger sizes are wanted, RS. for prices.
TRAILING JUNIPER (Juniperas Communis)—This is a na-
tive of the Black Hills; of spreading habit. In fact, it does not
grow up in tree form, but after it gets up 2 or 3 feet high, lops
over on the ground all around, and its growth only increases its
breadth and circumference. The terminal branches are always
inclined upward, therefore, if it is trimmed in a round form, it
makes the most beautiful saucer-shaped specimen for the lawn
imaginable. It also makes one of the most delicate, beautiful
little hedges that the writer ever saw. I offer these trees only in
limited quantities.
ealling Juniper— Mach Per bs Ber Per 50 Per 100
8 to inches broad...... $0.30 $1.25 $2.25 SilO50 Oeste
12 to 16 inches broad...... -40 I ShOOM - we Watetiera. eSMiecsistees
16 to 20 inches broad...... .60 2.75 HeO Ome ese apvtcrates Sicpevenste
20 to 24 inches broad...... -90 ae Rea ed while CER Ee, uadeeans
24 to 30 inches broad...... 1.25 Nits a SURE Take SC eran
CREEPING JUNIPER (Juniperas Sabina Procumbens)—A
prostrate or creeping evergreen shrub similar to the Trailing
Juniper, in habit of growth, but hugs the ground closer. The
leaves are awl-shaped. loose and scale-like. Valuable for low hedg-
ing and covering steep hillsides.
Creeping Juniper— Hach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
8 to 12 inches broad...... $ .30 $1.25 S220 Okie ee ee Broce Se eegaveee
12 to 18 inches broad..... 5 ofiK!) 2.00 Bab OMe srcroiceem = Se sverees
PINES.
AUSTRIAN PINE (Pinus Austrica)—Similar to the Scotch;
a stocky, rapid grower. Leaves long, stiff and dark green and
more erect than the Scotch; foliage sun-burns considerably when
tree is small, but endures better as it gets larger. Rather hand-
some and fine formed. A much better and more lasting tree than
the Scotch.
Austrian Pine— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
i HO) I ThAO NES os cacbccouun0e $0.20 $0.75 $1.25 $ 5.50 $10.00
1% 1 als} TWMONESocooboodanen .25 1.00 1.75 10.00 18.00
is} Wo) BLE. TMOG NESS Gdoooosu00 Ap Y5) 1.50 DEG ke Sec atiou a Sea ae
DESCOIeS! BLE SU xk ais Getenere ee eel oe -50 2.25 ARO Ol ter eravace 20) Laheretens
3) toy 4 feets oc. AOE NG 6 - a0 2.75 Se an VOC eere am shia cuore
AStOmDEehee eter SOG eOaD CaG ol 3.00 Sava, A) Spaeteee ook Sanetavet
HrmtO ul! shECE Sera cver levers. cteveceuens 1.00 4.00 SoM ie SO Ro ao ates
PONDEROSA, WESTERN YELLOW OR BULL PINE (Pinus
Ponderosa)—A native of the Black Hills and the Rocky Moun-
tains. A strong, stocky and rapid grower. There is probably no
pine in existance that requires so little moisture or that will
thrive so well on high, dry, exposed situations. At about the age
when the Scoteh Pine fails, the Ponderosa Pine begins to show
its value. It is very hard to transplant the small trees from the
woods, but nursery grown trees (such as we offer) that have
been transplanted at one year old, handle quite successfully.
Ponderosa Pine— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
4° tO) BeBe INCHES 3.55265 hosts 80) 15 $0.50 $0.90 $ 3.00 $7 5250
SuetOmelapninehesmerirr. pearroeka .20 aD 1.25 4.50 8.00
12) toy 18 inches! on ODD OM OLD 1.10 2.00 6.00 11.00
13. oj PLE GiNOeESooubooscaoos .3D 1.50 Ze 10.00 18.00
74 eUNOL Bk) HUOCS Omot.o-clo sn OUD OG -50 PIAS 4.00 15.00 28.00
8 WO <b TEE dussoonccboCKS 5 oft 3.00 5.50 20.00 38.00
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DWARF MOUNTAIN PINE (Pinus Montana)—A dwarf varie-
ty for planting in lawns and cemeteries; hardy and handsome;
very bright green foliage. It can hardly be called a tree, as’ it
grows to a height of a few feet, and usually its breadth is as
great, or greater than its height.
Dwarf Mountain Pine— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100°
IS er UOmucn ate Cibam sereteiercuscenenetorets $0.40 $1.75 SOOO yates sue somos
2 to 3 feet, very broad..... .60 2.50 4.50 asererens micKexels
3 UO. 4b ESS ooo aroha eOn oon) 3.50 CLO igalood sca févare
JACK PINE (Banksian Pine)—An unusually rapid grower,
making two or three growths or joints each year, where other
pines make but one. It is also very hardy, and will do well on
very poor soils. In all, it is a very desirable variety, altho not
very ornamental.
Jack Pine— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
SicON 2 INCHES Shpeiten $0.20 $0.75 $1.25 $ 6.00 $10.00
U2 TO 13 WHAENWSsoq00000006 5 oct -90 DOE es eatetics th erertee
1 UO) VA MAAS sicoscooundos .8D 1.50 Dele) balan cies eee terete
QE O MOLES Loa ctateisiensrousteistesebess .50 2.25 ANOO i 5 eee | Pe Use ale
Sint Owe AyehCCt = cxrnencntercierchekctevers .60 2.75 LON ee Onan OGD
ik {H0) IOS ocio0000n's noo OL 3.50 (HuKihearr Mev Atsalie et peccolcic.c
iS 160) OSs cocooeov0e cK em 0.0 eraieve TGC ROW. wed Loo
NORWAY OR RED PINE (Pinus Resinosa)—Makes a_ large
tree. Needles often 5 to 6 inches long; wood hard and compact;
a good grower and hardy.
Norway Pine— Hach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Gu Toy 10 HOVE S ooocndc0000 $0.20 $0.75 $1.25 $ 5.50 $10.00
10 to 12 inches......... S60 oD 1.00 75) 7.00 13.00
2 etOmel Ou im Ch’eSteteverstereieretens oF aD 1.50 0000 Joond 50000
SCOTCH PINE (Pinus Sylvestrus)—A well-known, hardy,
rapid growing sort. Makes a good shelter belt, but it is not ex-
tremely handsome, tho quite popular.
Scotch Pine— Hach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
SY tro). WA GW. 64000000000 $0.15 $0.60 $1.00 $ 4.50 $ 8.00
I qo) US. WaA@ NS ogcocooccd0 5 ott 1.00 Ales 6.50 12.00
18, toy Bb Wn MIEScooccooda0 6 obi 1.50 Pathe 11.00 20,00
er WO yMeGy HUXOLCAI ERC OI a ROO UO Oro -45 2.00 3.50 13.00 25.00
SU tO nA yeh Ueliisreisieristectenenemss .60 2.50 4.50 17.00 32.00
Ah iG) TEN oococo0ec0000000 BHD) 3.00 PAO, Wasp ackae | aa Cabo ac
H to) (@ WESlEcodoonodov000g00 ARO ON tot serstars ep ne eeste Puede etehe re fot aig iodet aici
If larger sizes are wanted, arite bor prices.
WHITE PINE (Pinus Strobus)—This is the lumber pine of
Wisconsin and Minnesota; rather slow of growth when young,
but as it attains age, grows very rapidly. It has a soft delicate
foliage, and is very graceful in appearance and very valuable
where it succeeds well, but it is not quite at home on the open
Western prairies.
White Pine— Hach Per 5 Per Per 50 Per 100
Qe boOmebo nmin CheSbrersterchere eS OSZ0 $0.75 one 35 $ 5.00 $ 9.00
1%) qo) 1} Tho NES5 56050000 nblan took) 1.25 2.25 8.00 15.00
Oita): Bo 1VEUso0do00aGDoG0 UT 5 kh 2.00 CUO SS Maton avGod
3 to 4 feet AiG Wereeerets go0 al) 2005 BSX0E 8 Oita cats amined
As qty BD). ESS odonoesa0C00N OO 5113) SEC More pH SOT ei a, RACER
iS 410) (3 TIGGES can6oocapodou° 1.00 : 5 : 508
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GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. __ 27
SPRUGES:
The Spruces are among the most beautiful evergeens for
general planting on lawns and for hedges and screens, and are
very easily transplanted.
AMERICAN WHITE SPRUCE (Picea Alba)—A very hand-
some variety of rather fast growth. A native from the Eastern
States west into Minnesota, and is very well-known. Of straight
upright growth and symetrical form: very hardy and desirable
American White Spruce— Each Per 5 Peri0 Per 50 Per 100
S400). IP siMANESsocococaueus $0.20 $0.75 $1.25 $ 5.00 $ 9.00
UP Tey 18 WMS. ccaccn0c0s 5. oh!) 1.25 2025 9.00 16.00
18 to oot HNO WAS cescocosccsoc -40 USS) AO. Olauieniecyers cr set bime ehey eens
Ze ULOMo mike Gt carats erent -60 Aaah Dee Ss Sie Me Race ctiic Ob
Sie LOR AE LOC Ee rk. eromre nals sraretene sts) eee Ae Ten St et Renee LTT
BLACK HILLS SPRUCE (Picea Afhel) ative is botanically
classed the same as the American White. but, having grown in
the Black Hills region for so many generations, it has changed
to such an extent as to give it the appearance of being a differ-
ent variety. It is a little slower in growth, more stocky and
sturdy, the needles are larger, stiffer and of a darker color, and
the tree is also more compact than the Eastern White Spruce.
It is admirably equipped for the Western prairies, easily trans-
planted, and altogether, it is very desirable for the general plant-
er.
Black Hills Spruce— Each Per 5 Peri10 Per 50 Per 100
3 KO) IIB MME AES socccavncesoo $0.15 $0.60 $1.00 $ 4.50 $ 8.00
WZ; t@ IS WMS cccocaccoccn B25 tpae Uo 7.50 14.00
Ss ie) BYE sinelae@Soosbocaceccc 40 uot 3.00 11.00 20.00
De COer smi eetnccce aishevere cekeerece -50 2 2B 4.00 15.00 28.00
32 tO, 4s Tee tees eet aeons -65 3.00 DED Oley Uasececc aud <tisicae
We have some very fine blue specimens of the Black Hills
Spruce, that we will sell 50 ver cent. higher than the above quot-
ed prices, if desired. That is, if an average green specimen costs
_ 50 cents, a selected blue one will cost 75 cents.
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE (Picea Punaens)—It is ex-
tremely hardy and endures well the sun and drying winds; very
compact and symetrical in form. The needle is a little larger
than that of the White Spruce and very sharp pointed. and
varies in color from a delightful green to a deep blue. Only a
small portion of the seedlings are real blue, hence we have _ to
charge a higher price for the blue specimens. They are very
attractive and satisfactory.
Blue Specimens— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Ak 11) 3 TNO© AES. cocoscaugon $0.20 $0.75 $1.25 SULO.0O- Sees a
3 100) NP} HHO NES oS nooG000vC [oD 1.50 225 OSes aie le aeseree
UY oy 1S WON sascsoccd6oo 290 3.75 UO OES Ese terest sie eae eterete
US UO) PEE aMielNeSo.c5 dooboco00 1.50 ec ci ee Nie Sotelo nar
WEE Aa) Bl) TINO MNES cccccnccccse oa) es Pea a eh eee cect om i ietwcr
Green Sdecimens— Hach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
AP tO ce an CheSererereirieciier $0. 18 $0.60 $1.00 $ 4.50 $ 9.00
3 UO. UB WANS. ossodssacc0cs .90 1.50 7.00 13.00
UY qo) I= WME sogocguocdce 7 1.50 DAA Ws tee ens etree amis elevate
USS Hoy PLE THMNONES 6 ocougc0c006 .60 2.75 BuO Oseakesrreacceed tua busexcvarene
WEL sno) BXl) TIMMONS ccoccaccaccd .80 3.50 Berio ie utes eitey cal’ geetsyasecs
CONCOLOR SPRUCE (Ables Concolor)—A very delicate and
beautiful evergreen; a native of Colorado; a pyramidal, upright
grower. It has a silvery green foliage different from any other
evergreen we have. It is a rarity in this vicinity, and it appears
to be hardy so far.
Concolor Spruce— Mach Per 5 Peri0 Per 50 Per 100
3 10) 1) TIMMONS 5 6 ono nbc00 coat $1.50 $2.75 $10.00 $18.00
U2 tO) II} mae ooogncacocc0c -50 2.00 3.50 16.00 30.00
3 tO) BA TONES a oocosdocod BLD 3.25 CRO OMe See we patasecne
PAA KOY Oy ACNE eo EOD Dc enO 1.00 GUY NA Teta aia Anorongeibee Ap car orecota
Saptowal GieCEscichciciisonieniene Ore eAN utes checkers os Scr aaae
DOUGLAS SPRUCE (Pseudotsuga Douglasii)—This is a very
handsome, upright growing tree of symetrical form; moderate-
ly hardy; valuable for variety. You should surely have one or
more.
3 1H) UP) bOI osocoscadocc $0.20 $0.90 SED Olle enevercte ice cpe tsa
NORWAY SPRUCE (Picea Excelsa)—This is a very finely
formed and strong growing tree, and, where the climate is con-
genial to it, one of the most valuable sorts. It is not quite at
home in this section, and I have almost quit propagating it, but
have a small supply yet in stock.
Norway Spruce— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
3 UG) U2 iWVWINVESoccoogococ06 $0.20 $0.75 $1.25 $ 5.00 $ 9.00
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28 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D.
We have a good stock of
large evergreens, but we do not
in general recommend planting
those that are over 6 feet high
unless at least a portion of the
earth can be retained on the
roots. If you wish larger sizes
than listed, write for prices.
We deliver them to farmers
who come right to the nursery
by placing in a small box with
the dirt adhering to them. We
also ship them in this way to
parties that are willing to pay
the freight. We also get out a
good many in the winter when
the ground is frozen, with a ball of earth attached thereto
sometimes weighing 1,000 pounds each; trees as large as
9 or 10 feet high and they almost invariably grow. Of
course this is more expensive, but it usually pays. If you
are interested, write us.
Our method of handling Evergreens.
Various methods have been practiced to retain the
soil around the roots of evergreens to insure the safe
transplanting of them. We have tried all sorts of methods,
but the one we have found safest, cheapest and most ef:
fectual is to sew burlap tightly around the ball of earth
so taken up, in such a way as to hold it intact. Trees taken
up in this way can be planted without removing the bur-
lap, which will soon rot away in the ground, and does no
harm. We make an additional charge for this, above
catalogue prices, as follows:
Blue Spruce.
Trees—12 to 18 inches high................... AE RIOsa Ora 10e each
MRSS to) BAL hi IMB ocoooccncobasounac0gDoDD0b00N00 15e each
Mrees=—2y to Var ee thie ie cccctec tec oseievere mnie im wus everee Mtev en mamenevas 20e each
MLreCS——3))) EO vA ee SSE WUE NE ies oiheyeiveeestaneeet a iets fararce anc te couaaa rs arlene ones otters 380c each -
Larger sizes in proportion. This is much cheaper and
better than shipping in boxes, tubs or baskets. This
method works perfectly with the Spruces and fairly well
with other varieties.
EUROPEAN LARCH (Larix Decidua)—A rapid growing de-
ciduous Conifer resembling an evergreen, when in leaf, but it
sheds its leaves in the autumn. It is a very graceful lawn tree,
but this is about the northwestern limit of its hardiness. The
Larch must be planted very early in the spring before the leaves
start.
European Larch— Each Per 5 Peri10 Per 50 Per 100
2 toy 8 inchesteracce sccie $0.15 $0.50 $0.75 $ 2.50 $ 4.50
SMO ayn Chiesvyaeierccisneries 25 1.00 1.50 5.00 9.00
QmatOumom LEC teremrerchetcicrctacterst ster .385 1.50 DAD OLS event a le erates
Road Looking Homeward from Nursery Field.
GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. 29
LILACS.
COMMON WHITE (Syringa Vulgaris Alba)—A stocky, strong
grower, and exceedingly hardy. The bloom is in large white
clusters, and very fragrant. Thrives well nearly everywhere. 2
to 3 feet, 20 cents; 3 to 4 feet, 30 cents; large clumps, 50 cents.
COMMON PURPLE (Syringa WVulgaris)—Similar to the
White, except that the twigs are a little more slender, and the
bloom is a pinkish purple color; a more profuse bloomer. Price
gael 2 to 8 feet, 20 cents; 3 to 4 feet, 30 cents; large clumps,
cents
PERSIAN LILAC (Syringa Persica)—A native of Persia, not
quite as hardy as the common, but a more rapid grower. The
branches are long and slender, the leaf small, and it blooms in
great profusion on the terminal branches. Strong plants, each,
25 cents; large clumps, 50 cents.
JAPAN LILAC (Syringa Japonica)—A native of northern
Japan. It is perhaps not quite so hardy as the common, but it
is hardy enough here; a tree Lilac that does not sprout from the
root, and will attain a height of 20 feet. The immense panacles
of white blossoms appear late in the season. It is very desirable
Price, 3 to 4 feet, each 40 cents.
HONEY SUCKLES.
WHITE BUSH HONEY SUCKLE (Lonicera Tartarica Alba)—
A strong, vigorous growing shrub perfectly hardy; has a profu-
sion of small, white blossoms last of May, which are fellowed by
bright, waxy red berries the size of a common currant, which
ripen in the fall and hang on late; very handsome, but not edible
fruit. Price, stoeky plants, each, 2 to 3 feet, 20 cents; 3 to 4 feet,
30 cents.
30 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D.
PINK BUSH HONEY SUCKLE (Lonicera Tartarica Rosea)—
Similar to the White, except that it is not so strong and vigor-
ous, and not quite so good a bloomer; red berried. Price each, 2
to 3 feet, 25 cents: 3 to 4 feet. 35 cents.
BUSH HONEY SUCKLE. (Lonicera Tartarica Discolor)—A
hardy, strong grower, and very profuse bloomer. Flowers are
large, rose pink or red; berries are bright yellow; very showy.
Price, 2 to 3 feet, each, 25 cents;3 to 4 feet, each, 35 cents.
SPIRAEAS.
ANTHONY WATERER—A small dwarfish grower, 15 to 18
inches high, and is covered the entire season with large umbels
of deep pink flowers. Quite hardy here, and very desirable. Each,
30 cents.
BILLARDI — Tall
growing with plume-
like spikes of deep rose-
colored flowers. See cut
Strong plants, each, 25
cents.
GOLDEN — A rapid
grower and perfectly
hardy. Bears a_ protu-
sion of bloom in = small
elusters. White, with
numerous brown specks;
very handsome. Each,
25 cents
PRUNIFOLIA — A
very beautiful variety:
flowers white and very
double; a very profuse
bloomer in May; foliage
turns a very beautiful
brown color in autumn;
quite hardy here and de-
sirable. 2 WO) 8} feet
GAG, 2H Camus 8 1@ 4!
feet, 35 cents.
VAN HOUTI — The
grandest of the Spir-
aeas; perfectly hardy. a
strong grower, and a
profuse bloomer. Has a
small, delicate, white
blossom borne in elus-
ters that almost entirelv
cover the bush about
June Ist; very hand-
some, even when not in
lolkoorn, IFAC, Bo u© 38
s * feet, 25 cents each; 3 to
4 feet, 85 cents; 4 to 5 feet, 40 cents. Special price on larger
quantities.
MISCELLANEOUS SHRUBS.
AMERICAN WAHOO OR STRAWBERRY TREE _ (Enony-
mus Atropurpureus)—An extremely hardy and beautiful native
shrub, bearing a delicate, small, reddish-brown blossom in a
profusion of clusters about June Ist, and is followed by three-
cornered pink berries in the fall that ordinarily remain on all
winter. Each, 2 to 3 feet, 20 cents; 3 to 4 feet, 30 cents; large
clump, 50 cents.
FLOWERING ALMOND (Amygdalus Nana)—A very hardy
and good growing shrub. <A small, double flower, resembling a
small rose; blooms in May or early part of June; a_ profuse
bloomer. We have both the double white and double pink. State
color preferred. Each, 25 cents.
PURPLE LEAVED BARBERRY (Berberis Purpurea)—An in-
teresting variety of the common Barberry. When planted in the
full sunlight, the leaves are a deep purple color. Bears an edi-
ble fruit. Very desirable and easy to make live. Each, 25 cents.
JAPANESE BARBERRY (Berberis Thunbergii)—A native
of Japan. It is quite hardy here, but I would not recommend
it much north of this only in sheltered localities. Its low, very
dense habit, attractive red fruit and scarlet fall coloring of
leaves, make it very desirable for dwarf hedges and borders.
Japanese Barberry— Bach Per 5 Per 10 Per 50 Per 100
Uppy ray 1k MKS G6G06 AYeteroisie OS 0 $0.75 $1.25 $ 6.00 $10.00
I SPRCOM ce AN Ch eS ereteetetaleleleteterammncxO 1.00 sr) 8.00 15.00
GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D 31
PHILADELPHUS, MOCK ORANGE, SYRINGA—A dwarfish
shrub; flowers smaller than the single variety, but very double
and desirable; hardy. Each, 25 cents.
TAMARIX AMURENSIS—This is a very beautiful, hardy and
rapid growing shrub. Its leaves very much resemble those of
the Juniper or Cedar, except that it is deciduous. It bears a
very delicate pinkish white flower, and continues blooming all
through the summer. Fine for hedging or screens. For cuttings.
see cutting department, page 16. Each, 25 cents.
RUSSIAN ARTEMESIA—This is a strong and vigorous type
of the shrub commonly Enown as “Old Man.” It is larger and
more rapid in growth, often making a growth of 6 feet trom the
cuttings the first year. Desirable for low hedge. for screens or
wind-break. It stands remarkably well extreme drouth and cold.
Each, 25 cents. For cuttings, see cutting department, page 16.
RED OSIER DOGWOOD (Cornus Stolonifera)—A desirable
and hardy strong growing native shrub; grows to a height of 10
or 12 feet. Its bright red bark and delicate foliage make it
beautiful both winter and summer. It is covered with delicate
clusters of white flowers in summer, followed by white, waxy
berries, which stay on till! hard frost comes in the fall. 2 to 3
feet high, each, 25 cents; 3 to 5 feet, each, 35 cents.
SNOWBALL (Vibernum Sterills)—A hardy, well-known showy
shrub. Attains a height of 8 or 10 feet. Produces its snowy
white flowers in large balls or masses in June. Hach, 2 to 3 feet,
25 cents; 3 to 4 feet, 35 cents; 5 to 6 feet, 50 cents.
HIGH BUSH CRANBERRY (Vibernum Opulus)—A native
shrub or small tree, resembling the common snowball in leaf
and growth of branches. The large white, flat clusters of flowers
in early spring, followed by bright red acid berries in the au-
tumn, make it attractive all thru the season. The fruit is also
valuable for culinary uses; makes an excellent jelly. Strong,
stocky plants, each, 30 cents.
BLACK HAW, NANNY BERRY, SWEET VIBERNUM (Vi-
bernum Lentago)—A native over a large portion of the United
States. A fine hardy shrub or small tree, with fine clusters of
white flowers in spring, followed by clusters of shiny black ber-
ries the size of beans, in the autumn, that are very sweet and
palatable. They have a large flat seed. Strong plants, 3 to 4
feet, each, 35 cents.
HYDRANGEA (Paniculata Grandiflora)—Large flowered hy-
drangea, hardy. A fine shrub, growing from 4 to 6 feet high.
Flowers white in large pyramidal panicales 8 to 10 inches long,
and produced in August and September. Good, strong plants,
each, 30 cents; per 5, $1.25.
BLACK ELDER (Sambucus Canadensis)—This is a native in
the southeast corner of the State and in the Black Hills; a strong
grower; stalk has a large pith; has large flat clusters of fragrant
flowers in the spring, and small, purplish black berries in au-
tumn; very much relished by some for pies, jelly, ete. It is beau-
tiful, hardy and desirable. Each, 25 cents; per 5, $1.00.
SPEER ELDER—This is a large fruited variety found by R.
P. Speer near Cedar Falls, Iowa. It is a large spreading bush
with handsome foliage, but it is not quite so hardy here as our
netive. However, we think it is desirable. Stocky 2 to 3 feet
plants, each, 25 cents; 3 to 4 feet, 35 cents.
VARIEGATED ELDER (Sambucus Variegata)—A hardy,
strong growing shrub of striking appearance, with light coiored
variegated foliage; snow white blossoms in clusters in early sum-
mer. This variety is sterile, however, and does not produce fruit.
Each, 25 cents.
NEW CUT LEAVED ELDER—A variety with very hand-
some and striking foliage, and would be worthy of cultivation
for its foliage alone, without any of its other strong points: quite
productive. Strong, stocky plants, each, 30 cents; per 5, $1.25.
SUMACH (Rhus Trilobata)—A low. or medium sized shrub;
native in the northern vart of the state. It is perfectly hardy.
and its clusters of small red fruit with its bright colored foliage
a ihe, autora makes it quite desirable. Each, 20 cents; per 5,
90 cents.
SUMACH (Cut Leaved Stag Horn)—This is a very beautiful,
hardy, strong growing variety of this species with delicately cut
pa SSiVe leaves. A novelty and very desirable; 3 to 4 ft., each,
cents.
BECHTEL’S FLOWERING CRAB—A very desirable, hardy
shrub or small tree; blooms in great profusion in early spring.
A double pink blossom of the wild crab type, very showy and
handsome; 3 to 4 feet high, each 40 cents.
‘Ten per cent. discount, if $1.00 worth or more of above
shrubs are bought at one time.
Take Notice that our shrubs are all strong, stocky, outdoor
grown, and should not be classed with the small tender green-
house plants offered by some at low prices.
32 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D.
ORNAMENTAL CLIMBING VINES.
BITTERSWEET (Celastrus Scandens)—A hardy, native climb-
er; has yellow flowers in summer, followed by orange-colored
berries in autumn, which open late in the fall and expose the
showy red fruits or seeds, similar to those of the Wahoo. Very
pretty and easily grown. WBHach, 25 cents; per 5, $1.00.
HALL’S HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera Halleana)—One of the
finest honeysuckles grown; blooms from June till November; is
almost evergreen and is one of the most fragrant. White, chang-
ing to yellow. It is quite hardy here, and promises to be very
valuable. Each, 30 cents; per 5, $1.25.
_ HONEYSUCKLE (Trumpet)—A very beautiful, hardy climber,
with delicate trumpet-shaped red flowers; blooms constantly
suOm anes! summer until hard frosts in fall; desirable. Hach,
25 cents.
VIRGINIA CREEPER, AMERICAN IVY (Ampelopsis Quin-
quefolia)—One of the most vigorous and hardy climbers; the
foliage becomes a rich crimson in autumn; very desirable for
walls, verandas, ete. Each, 25 cents; per 5, $1.00.
NATIVE WILD GRAPE—Seedlings. They are extremely
hardy, and will be valuable to grow for screens and bowers, be-
ing a rank and rapid grower. Although its fruit is not of special
value for eating, it makes a delicious jelly. Strong, two year
plants, each, 20 cents; per 5, 75 cents.
CLEMATIS (Flamuli)—A very desirable climber. It is a
rank grower and a profuse bloomer; flowers small, greenish-
white; a hardy native. Each, 25 cents.
CLEMATIS (Coccinea)—A very handsome, hardy climber;
bearing thick, bell-shaned flowers of a bright, coral red color;
pleous with wonderful profusion from June till frost. Each,
0 cents.
CLEMATIS (Jackmani)—Large flower, 4 to 6 inches in di-
ameter; intense violet purple, with a rich velvety appearance. It
blooms continually until cut by frost. A strong grower, but
needs winter protection. Each, 40 cents.
CLEMATIS (Paniculata)—-A sweet-scented, Japan Clematis;
of very rapid growth. Unlike any other Clematis, it has a
beautiful, dense and glossy foliage, quickly covering trellises and
arbors. The flowers are of medium size, pure white and of a
most pleasing fragrance; borne in immense sheets in September,
when very few other vines are in bloom. Each, 40 cents.
CLEMATIS (Mad Ed Andre)—This is a bright red Clematis
and has been called the Crimson Jackmani. The plant is a
strong, vigorous grower and a very free bloomer. A very pleas-
ee shade and entirely distinct from all other varieties. Each,
0 cents.
Ten “per cent. discount on $1.00 worth or more of climbers
bought at one time.
GEO, H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. 33
BULBS.
Weeding Small Plants.
HERBACEOUS PAEONIES. .
This is one of the most useful classes in the entire list.
All hardy and showy.
COMMON WHITE—tThis is an early, unnamed variety, and
for a real good thing at a low price, I have nothing that will
beat it. It is strong and vigorous in growth. Large, double
flowers of a light pink tint with usually an orange-colored center,
all changing to nearly a pure white after being open a few days.
I offer this at the low price of 20 cents each, or 6 for $1.00.
ROSE—A rose color, changing to a _ light rose soon after
opening; large size and very double; slightly fragrant; a good
grower. Each, 25 cents.
VARIEGATED—A vigorous grower of good size and quite
double; color a light pink streaked with dark pink. Each, 25 cents.
RED—This is a dark, dull red of good size and moderately
vigorous in growth. Each, 25 cents.
We will put in one each of the above four colors for 85 cents.
NAMED VARIETIES, PAEONIES.
HUMEI—Blooms very large, often fully 6 inches in diameter;
color is a bright pink with white tips, and somewhat streaked
and variegated throughout. A perfect gem; very thick and
double; slightly fragrant. Each, 40 cents.
FRAGRANS—Medium to large sized bloom. Very double
and conical in shape; strongly rose-scented; very desirable.
Price, strong roots, 40 cents each.
DARK CRIMSON—The bloom is of medium size: semi-
double; a dark, crimson color with yellow stamens showing
prominently in the center; slightly scented; season, early. Price
each, 40 cents.
GARDNER’S RED—A very deep pink or red, with whitish
tips, resembling Humei some, but is larger, and usualiy has
several good blooms in a cluster; slightly rose-scented; a very
fine showy and desirable sort; season, medium. Price, each 50
cents.
DELACLI—A very dark, deep red, with very prominent yel-
low petals or stamens; large size. It is decidedly the most at-
tractive one we have on the list. Price, each, 50 cents.
POTSI—A medium to large white, with a slight pink tinge
in the center; a very strong grower and desirable; medium early.
price, each, 40 cents.
34 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, Ss. D.
GLADIOLUS.
The Gladiolia is the most attractive of all the summer
flowering bulbs and deserves a place in every garden as it
is sure to flower and do well with very little care. The
flowers are of almost every desirable color. By cutting the
spikes when two or three of the lower flowers are open,
and placing them in water, the entire spike will open in the
most beautiful manner. Set the bulbs from 6 to 9 inches
apart, and about 3 inches deep. Plant from middle of April
to lst of June. The bulbs must be taken up in the fall be-
fore the ground is frozen, and kept in a dry, cool cellar.
All large strong bulbs— Each Per 5 Per 10 Per 50
Assorted colors in large variety....$0.05 $0.15 $0.25 $1.00
Deep Red, all one color............ .05 15 .25 1.00
White, with pink stripes..... Sipemaveletes OD 15 .25 ae
LILIES.
TIGER LILIES—These lilies will thrive best in a dry, rich
soil, where water will not stand in the winter. After planting
they require very little care, and should not be disturbed for
years, .as established plants bloom more freely than if taken up
annually; entirely hardy and very easily grown. We have both
double and single flowering sorts; state which is desired. Bulbs,
each, 10 cents; 2 for 15 cents.
BLEE DING
HEART (Dicen-
tra Spectabilis)—A
hardy perennial
plant, producing
long racemes. of
beautiful pink,
heart-shaped flow-
ers in May and
June; ane excel-
lent border plant.
Strong roots,
each, 25 cents.
YUCCA GLAU-
CA, INDIAN
SOAP PLANT—A
native along the
Missouri River
bluffs. The de-
seription given
below for the Fil-
amentosa will ap-
ply quite well for
this. The native,
‘ ; ; OW ever is per-
z = ectl 1ar in
BLEADING HEART. eb ee ex-
posed locations; its leaf is longer, narrower, thicker, stiffer and
more pointed and more of a whitish shade to the green. Each,
OF
25 cents; 2 for 40 cents.
KR
GEO, H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D. 35
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA—It is popularly Known as Bear’s
Thread, or Adam’s Needle; is an ornamental evergreen perennial
plant, having a cluster of lance linear sword-shaped leaves which
are regular, serrated, and edged with slender threads, which
hang down some three or four inches. The flowers are produced
during the months of June and July, and are borne on fiower-
scapes or terminal panicles, which attain a height of 5 or 6 feet.
We counted 247 flowers on one stalk on our grounds June 30,
They are cup-shaped, pendulous and about 1% inches in di-
ameter, of a creamy white. It remains in bloom two or three
weeks. Its foliage is of the richest green during the autumn and
winter months, when all other flowering and foliage plants have
died away and left no trace of their summer beauty. Entirely
hardy here, although it is not claimed to go as far north as the
native variety listed abeve. Hach, 30 cents; per 10, 50 cents.
IRIS.
These are a very desirable class of hardy. attractive
border plants of the easiest culture. We have a variety of
colors. The most important are as follows: the Bronze,
Lavender, Yellow and Blue, all large flowered sorts, and also
the small Blue. They are all strong growers and easily
managed.
Each, 10 cents; per 5, 25 cents; per 10, 50 cents.
GOLDEN GLOW (Rudbeckia)—This new American plant is
Winning great favor wherever introduced. A hardy perennial,
growing 6 to 7 feet high, and producing hundreds of bright golden
double flowers 2 to 8 inches in diameter; fine for cut flowers.
When once established, will produce an endless amount of blooms.
Can be grown with very little care almost anywhere. Each, 15
cents; 2 for 25 cents.
DAHLIAS.
A very attractive flower which blooms late in the sum-
mer. There are a great variety of sorts of as many colors
and forms of bloom. Dahlia roots must be taken up in the
fall before the ground freezes and kept in a cool, dry cellar
away from frost, similar to potatoes. Plant out in the spring
in rich, mellow soil. We have the Lavender, Pink, Yellow
and Maroon. State color desired.
Price, each, 10 cents; 4 for 25 cents; 10 for 50 cents.
36 GEO. H. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTON, S. D.
ROSES:
Plant in a situation where plants
will receive plenty of sunshine. Make
the soil rich with well rotted manure
and work it deep. All roses should
be laid down in the fall, and covered
with dirt or coarse litter to secure
best results.
Prune out the old dead wood
every year, and keep the bush vigor-
ous and thrifty; it will increase the
blooming. All roses listed herein
are strong, field-grown plants.
JUNE ROSES.
CINNAMON—A strong grower and perfectly hardy. Bloom
is small, pink, and somewhat ragged, but it is the earliest in our
list, and will he appreciated on that account, if for no other.
Each, 25 cents.
BLUSH—A large and very double rose; color, a pale pink,
almost white. Blooms very profusely; is a very strong, rank
grower, and is the hardiest rose in our list. Each, 25 cents.
PERSIAN YELLOW—Hardy; flowers double and full, deep
golden yellow in color; blooms freely in June. The finest hardy
yellow rose grown. Each, 30 cents.
ROSA RUGOSA—Foliage shiny bright green; flowers deep
rose, single. produced in clusters. Beautiful bright red berries
in autumn. Very hardy and desirable. The Rugosa makes a
fine border or’ hedge and we offer them in quantity for this pur-
pose; try them, they are very satisfactory. Each, 25 cents; per
10, $2.00; per 50, $7.00; per 100, $12.00.
One each of the above four roses for $1.00.
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.
MADAME PLANTIER—Pure white, an excellent rose and
free bloomer; very hardy. Madame Plantier is Known by many
as the Century Rose. It is a beautiful rose for the cemetery, as
if bears a profusion of pure white blossoms and is hardy. Each,
0 cents.
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT—Brilliant crimson; not full, but
very large and effective; a mass of blooms when at its best; very
fragrant; quite hardy. Each, 30 cents.
PAUL NEYRON—Flowers of immense size; color, deep, clear
rose; very fresh and pretty; the plant is a strong, healthy grower
with clear glossy foliage; a most prolific bloomer. Blooms from
June to October almost constantly. Each, 30 cents.
AMERICAN BEAUTY—A strong, vigorous grower, a continu-
ous bloomer, and the flowers are very large and of a deep rose
color; delightfully fragrant; a general favorite. Each, 30 cents.
ULRICH BRUNNER—Splendid upright grower, with bright,
healthy foliage. The flowers are good-sized and of fine form,
with shell-shaped petals. One of the most abundant bloomers;
color, cherry red. Each, 30 cents.
One each of the above five Hvorid Perpetual Roses for $1.35.
CREEPING ROSES.
The Japanese creeping rose, Wichuriana, is one of the
most beautiful and useful plants for cemetery or lawn plant-
ing, As hardy as an oak, and grows on any sandy side-hill
or other exposed place, where but few plants succeed.
Flourishes if allowed to trail over the ground in its natural
position, or may be trained to posts or trellises.
MANDA’S TRIUMPH—This is a grand variety. The flowers,
which are pure white and very double, are produced in clusters
GRO. A. WHITING, NURSERIES, YANKTCN. S. D. 37
of from 10 to 12 on each cluster on small side shoots, literally
covering the plant and standing well above the foliage. Hach.
30 cents. ie
PINK ROAMER—A hybrid of the Sweet Briar, which it some-
what resembles in character of bloom, while the growth, which is
very rampant, partakes more of the Wichuriana type. The
single flowers are over 2 inches\in diameter, a bright, rich pink,
with ee: silvery white center and orange red stamens. Each,
30 cents.
J
MOSS ROSES.
_ GLORY OF MOSES—Pale rose color; very large and flat in
form; robust and- vigorous: very handsome and desirable. Each,
30 cents.
PERPETUAL WHITE—Pure white; blooms in clusters; vig-
orous grower and hardy; very handsome and remains in bloom a
long time. Each, 30 cents. :
PERPETUAL RED—Similar to Pernetual White, except in
color. It is fully as desirable and should be in every collection of
moss roses. Hach, 380 cents.
PRINCESS ADELAIDE—Blush, becoming quite pale or white:
very double and well formed; the most vigorous grower of all
the Mosses. Each, 30 cents.
One each of the four Mosses for $1.10.
LIMBING ROSES.
Nothing can cover an arbor or veranda, or form a beau-
tifulysereen for an unsightly Objest so -charmingly as a
climbing rose. Annual growths require tenfold the care in
yearly training and renewing; the climbing rose needs but
one planting and increases in beauty as the years go by.
BALTIMORE BELLE—Pale blush, shading to rose color:
very double; flowers in beautiful clusters, the whole plant ap-
pearing a perfect mass of bloom. One of the best climbing roses.
but must be protected in winter. Each, 30 cents.
GREVILLE (Or Seven Sisters)—Blooms in large clusters.
with flowers varying from white to crimson; luxuriant dark green
foliage; perfectly hardy. Each, 30 cents.
PRAIRIE QUEEN—Clear, bright, crimson pink, sometimes
with a white stripe; large, compact and globular, double and full:
blooms in clusters; the best hardy climber in this climate. Each.
30 cents. One each of the above three roses for 890 cents.
38 GEO. H. WHITING. NURSERIES. YANKTON., S. D.
RAMBLER ROSES.
CRIMSON RAMBLER—Perfectly hardy, wonderful free flow-
ering, rich, glowing crimson; a color unheard of before in hardy
climbing roses. The plant is a strong, rampant grower, making
shoots 8 to 12 feet long in a season after the first year, or when
well established. The flowers are produced in large trusses,
pyramidal in shape, often 25 to 380 in a cluster, fairly covering
the plants from the ground to the top with a mass of bright.
glowing crimson. The color is simply suverb, and is retained
unfaded for an unusual length of time. Each, 30 cents.
YELLOW RAMBLER (Aglaia)—A new hardy yellow climbing
rose, blooming after the same manner as Crimson Rambler;
flowers of medium size in immense clusters, often 35 to 40 flowers
in a single cluster; very sweet scented. Color a clear, decided
yellow, a color heretofore unknown in a climbing rose that was
in any way hardy. It is a rampant grower. Each, 30 cents.
PINK RAMBLER—This is a strong grower and one of the
grandest bloomers in the list. Of a most beautiful pink and is
becoming very popular. Hach, 30 cents.
WHITE RAMBLER—Similar to the other Ramblers, but it is
a pure pearl white in color. Each, 30 cents.
One each of the four Ramblers for $1.10.
Please note the cash discounts offered on large orders else-
where.
READ THIS.
We are enabled to make the low prices contained in this
catalogue for strictly first-class stock, because we have
adopted a strictly cash system. No one can afford to give
the same prices on a credit basis that they can for cash.
We intend to use everyone alike as near aS we can under
like circumstances, and no matter what you are worth or
what your standing, please understand that I have adopted
this rule—cash before shipment in every case, and cannot
deviate from it. If you must buy on time, please do not
bother me.
If you do not find listed such stock as you want, write
us.
Notice that we list all trees by size or age, so that
you know what you are buying.
Yours very respectfully,
GEORGE H. WHITING.
A row of DeSoto trees in bearing,
INDEX.
Name Page Name Page
Apples Gstandard))s seer ee 4-5-6 EM EHROCIICUOIAF occa -oceveatoesooe u
JNHOIGS CEaWENC)) ~sococeogaen 6-7 TUS Fe ratohsrapee Bay euNet ee cate Sones 35
INOS (CEAMCEDoioig nao | soocdooT 7 IGeM OOO 5ocooc sa00 6l Ones
INSTAR ACU retctensiee ce) eetelienevareer see 13 UPHAM OMAKIS Ghegou ciocooneoen 10
INGHEES ED (OBNEO eaateige Ge aCe Tea Colors: JUICES Saree te eee He eID
IBWUIBATIO OXSIANT -saccc0 coocod sa vdl®) TUNSWIRIOSESH evan cee eae 3
Blaicksoennies sa ragyesicxa — ssstievehersrenese 12) ocavion wot rehands seeeseeee 4
TBWUIOS socacs Sto ceo IED Cue SO Ds IEMEKOSS 3 ate Gatos Leo nein 6 eee 29
Cherries Seah ME ce toate 9 MEUIWES IC ee aievon Meueciney eer sia eae 34
Choke (Cherries chee ee ose 9 Miscellaneous Shrubs ....30-32
Commons CINGAAY coodgos ocoonssoc 9 WIOSS IRO@SES cocsco cocuue Beeeoik
UGTA MEST. sis) speisusietsiccety Seal: No. of Trees to the Acre..... 4
CUGEINES! Rysencsheten | derisuevacessiere 16 Named Varieties Paeonies...33
@reepineyeROSESEr ca ciel 36-37 ING) (Gwechitaeccostoocans 2d cover
(Cihbanlomhme IROSES socccsocc0cc0s 37 Ornamental Shrubs... ....29-31
Distances apart to plant ....3 Ornamental Climbing Vines. .32
Dist. apart, apple trees ...... 5 Our Method with Eyvergreens 28
Dwarf June-berry ...... see O Plaats wey seis eae Gin Saheeere oe 3
IDEN CERLES iereversiesy Guainatcr gees 12 PUTING eidenss esvexed secsdataeeca bie ake ie 7-8
Deciduous Shade and Or- RIG plan tc ces ca teenie hoe: Nor agis ens 15
namental trees .... ....17-23 BUM CSietcaen aioe. Bizicsssaes 25-26
DD) INT AS Pelee ac ceehen- fora seh woe era OO RaAlC OMNES! eismuacis - hts tees 5 6B)
IDISCOWRNUS soo5 coco coXGl GOW IPrebhaine IONS scoace 3d cover
IBIVELESTECNS! Sascceien (adele 24-28 Pruning Shears .... ..3d cover
IDUOOeAIN ILEIREM sooo oscconnts RASPDECELIES: Sccnvend | esas 11-12
Einto. Certificate... ....3d cover RUD ATG ateaciteisck lrabarouse sues 13
IBGOO SEK IDijokowaees Gooucoccs 2 IROS ES ari Aah) Akon OSS
iaonne IDE WehRBENEIME sooooscs 4-14 Rambler Roses ........ 50.6 OBE)
OTM, FOr ARree. Eiasseme sie 4 Read This (remarks)........ 38
Mahle vA ples) pi susneks. | sieees sexeratere § Swhomianere SNOOES ssoaccooocacccos 5
Forestry Department ....15-16 Spinel CiInesanesoo55 cocoacoocnac 9
Forest Seedlings (Prices)....16 Strawberries ........ ooo olla}
General Remarks ...... ..... 2 Sending Stock by Mail....13-14
GYADES! \ Sosscrceie, what ae aes. 10-11 Seedlings for Hedges ...... 16
GoOoseberricsi nea moons iil SITWCESS weerewateeieraiey ead bo ensisusvove 27
GlaGiolusMe ance ocmiere Cocca 34 SDI CAS ceo rs hasten perenne | 'enssentos 30
GoldenMiGlows saceese soneeeee 35 Sending Orders........ 2d cover
labios, jolene, EUCoccdcoadce 3 Shipping Location ....2d cover
How apple trees are made..5 UWTreGwS6edss wise an soe see SreerauliG:
lahyierenGl JOKES Saccoaccooods 6-7 IVETE LIES! Gercte sar Se ete. Castemineds 2
lneolse Sealine goaccoccsouc 16 Wind-breaks for Orchards....4
Honeysuckles .... ....29-30-32 WmEer = A\pplest janes) pease 6
ISIS DAKOCRS — IPAIEOMMNES so 50060083 Ween MMASSS soossndeco 23-24
Hybrid Perpetual Roses ....36
PRUNERS
CALIFORNIA PRUNING SHEAR—This is one of the best
shears made. Total length, 9 inches. Indestructible steel spring:
will stand more rough usage and outlast any shear we have
used. One pair is worth two pair of the ordinary cheap ones.
Price by mail, prepaid, $1.00 each; not prepaid, 85 cents.
PRUNING KNIFE—A _ good, strong, durable Knife; strong
hooked blade. made of best steel, with brown wooden handle. and
made to close like an ordinary pocket-knife. For trimming it is
enough better than an ordinary Enife. to nay for itself in two
day’s work. Makes a smoother cut than the shears. Price. by
mail prepaid, 75 cents each; not prepaid. 65 cents.
ENTOMOLOGIST’S CERTIFICATE
THE SOUTH DAKOTA AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
Brookings, South Dakota.
Certificate of Inspection
Brookings, 8. D., September 7, 1905.
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that on the 23d day of August, 1905, I ex-
amined the nursery stock growing in the Whiting Nurseries.
George H. Whiting, proprietor, Yankton. South Dakota, and
found no indications of the nresence of San Jose scale or other
dangerous insects or plant diseases.
This certificate, unless revoked. is good for one year from
date of inspection. W. A. WHEELER, State Entomologist.
L. S. CARVER, AGNES M. WHITING, GEO. H. WHITING, HETTY H. WHITING, FRANK GRIPP, PERRY ISRAEL,
Mer. of Bayfield, Wis., Stenographer and book- Proprietor. Office helper. General foreman in Head teamster and shipper.
branch. keeper. Nursery.
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