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C. W. Ward’s Peach Orchard, Queens, L. I., New York, Planted with Our Trees

DOUBLE-CROP PEACH

Something New in Peaches. Two Crops a Year from each Tree.
Our Latest Introduction

ITH a constant desire to benefit the Peach-growers of the country, we are
continually trying to improve the quality of our stock, and to encourage
every new introduction of merit. To this end we have been patiently
= watching the results from a tree growing in our Nursery, which we feel is
one of the most distinct novelties ever introduced, and are now ready to offer
young trees from the stock.

An official of the Government, F. E. Matthews, of Somerset county, Md., while
inspecting our Nurseries, took great pains to investigate the peculiar merits of the
Double-Crop Peach, and has the following to say of it:

‘‘In my inspection work the past summer I came across a curiosity in the shape
of aseedling Peach tree. This tree has borne twelve consecutive crops (or I should
say twenty-four consecutive crops, as it has never failed to bear two crops each year).
The first crop is a large white and red fruit of clingstone variety, averaging the size
of large Reeves’ Favorites, ripening about the middle of August, the next crop ripen-
ing the middle to last of September and is much smaller and looks more like a plum.
There have always been about as many in number of the smaller as of the larger fruit.
The owner of this tree says he has kept this latter crop until Christmas. I think this
fruit, especially the first crop, will prove very valuable, as it is one of the largest and
most handsome Peaches I have ever seen. The owner says he has never sold the fruit
for less than $1 per basket, mostly $1.50. He is naturally very proud of his tree,
which is very large and thrifty, average yearly crop, ten half-bushel baskets. He has
never taken much notice of the second crop, regarding it more as a curiosity than of
any value, although it is really nice in taste, looking and tasting more like a plum
than a Peach.”’

These words from a practical man are all that is necessary to describe this won-
derful Peach. Price, 20 cts. each, $1.75 for 10, $15 for 100.

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R. C. PETERS & SONS
NURSERIES

IRONSHIRE Sy MARYLAND

JHIS, our latest revised Catalogue of Fruit Trees
and other Nursery Stock, is submitted to our
friends, our customers, with the consciousness
that it is thoroughly up-to-date in all that it con-
tains, and that our stock is, if anything, better
than ever before. We use the term ‘‘friends’’ ad-
visedly, for our desire is to so deal with customers
as to make them friends, and we are proud of the
many commendatory letters we have received from those who have
purchased our trees during many years past.

Our nursery experience extends over a generation, as will be seen
by reading the history of our nurseries on the following pages; and our
operations in growing trees and fruits for many years have ripened our
judgment and given us the discriminating experience only obtained
with time. It is therefore with the confidence and knowledge born of
experience and practice that we present at this time our selection of

FRUIT-BEARING FRUIT TREES

Surprise may be expressed at the apparent implication that some fruit trees are
not fruit-bearing ; yet such is the fact, and the lamentable condition in many places of
orchards carefully grown, yet unsuccessful, points more strongly our claim to have
growing and for sale only fruit trees that will bear good fruit as soon after planting as
nature’s economics will permit.

We point with pride and satisfaction to some of the most successful orchards in
the United States, which have been planted with our trees, and this, too, when stock
less carefully grown has failed to produce good results under the very same conditions
which have given profit from our trees.

Our farm, located in a favorable spot in Worcester county, Maryland, includes
over five hundred acres, the best portion of which is given to nursery stock. We have
extensive experimental orchards, in which we test varieties carefully under commer-
cial conditions and propagate new varieties for our customers.

Giving careful personal attention to the growing, digging and packing of our stock,
we are able, with confidence, to recommend it.

Our stock is free from all diseases and insects, and we always supply the certifi-
cate of the State Entomologist as to this important fact. Further, we make assurance
doubly sure by fumigating with hydrocyanic gas before shipment. Our fumigating
plant was used as a model for the showing at the Paris Exposition of 1900.

R. C. PETERS & SONS
IRONSHIRE, MARYLAND

i A NURSERY OF MORE THAN ONE MILLION PEACH SEEDLINGS
R. C. Peters directing work of budders during the month of August. At the Nurseries of R. C. Peters & Sons, Ironshire, Maryland

Building Up a Nursery

How a large business was established from a comparatively small beginning.—De-
velopment of the Snow Hill Nurseries in Maryland.—The simple story of thirty
years of successful effort by W. M. Peters and his sons.—Now shipping stock
into nearly every important state, to Canada and to foreign countries.—From
“‘American Fruits.”

HE nursery business of R. C. Peters & Sons had its beginning in Delaware.

W. M. Peters, the father of Reese C. Peters, started in the business at Newark,

Delaware, with his brother, Randolph Peters, known under the firm name of

R. & W.M. Peters. After being in business there for several years, the partner-

ship was dissolved, and W. M. Peters conducted the nursery business on his own
account at Centerville, six miles above Wilmington, in the same state.

In January, 1873, he purchased 1,100 acres in Worcester county, Maryland, lying
directly on the Sinepuxant bay, with a water front of nearly a mile. At that time, the
nearest railroad or shipping point was Berlin, fourteen miles away.

On February 14, 1873, he placed his eldest son, Charles M. Peters, in charge of
the land and had him plant, the same year, 55 acres with peaches, apples and cherries,
the stock of which was furnished from his own nurseries at Centerville; fifteen acres
were also devoted to strawberry plants. The next year he planted 4o acres of pear
trees and §0 acres more in peaches and apples, all in orchard form. One year after-
ward, the railroad from Berlin to Franklin City, Virginia, was completed, which gave
a shipping point within five miles of the farm, and the first strawberries were shipped
from Wesley, Maryland, over this road, in 1874. The completion of this road was

R. C. Peters & Sens Nurseries, Ironshire, Md. 3

largely due to the interest taken by W. M. Peters in raising stock by subscription from
commission merchants in Philadelphia, New York and Boston.

In 1876 twenty acres were planted with peach seed, which really marked the be-
ginning of the nursery business in Worcester county. From this the planting of nur-
sery stock was gradually increased, and in 1878 W. M. Peters closed his busines out at
Centerville, becoming a resident of Worcester county, and bringing his son, R. C.
Peters with him. This gave him the assistance of both his sons in the nursery and
orchard interests, which grew rapidly under this management, so much so that it be-
came necessary to make a further purchase of land and locate the nursery interests
where they would have the advantages of railroad facilities by having sidings run to
the packing and storage houses.

To accomplish this Mr. Peters gave each of his sons an equal interest with himself
in the nursery business, and together they bought a tract of land containing over five
hundred acres situated at Ironshire, Maryland, two miles from Berlin on the main
stage road leading down the Peninsula, said to be one ofthe finest tracts in the county,
although it was in very bad shape at that time. TS. Wes in 1887. They at once be-
gan the planting of nursery stock there, and the youngest son, R. C. Peters, moved on
this property and took charge of it.

On July 15, 1889, the death of W. M. Peters oceurred, and the firm name was
changed to W. M. Peters’ Sons. The sons assumed tHe entire stock and the property,
and from that time until the present, improvements have been y opp they now have
one of the finest plants to be found anywhere in the state, with all facilities that could
be desired for the carrying on of a first*class nursery. © f

; neighborhood,
but has extended to almost every state inthe Union, a ida great deal of this business
has been direct with the commercial peac it a
York, Perinsylvania, Delaware and Maryl St
Peters’ fruit treés have*been planted, as well as in KentuckGe6rgia, Alabama, North

, California, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and
er 500,000 peach trees of their growing
customers. In fact the business has extended

all over the United States, witl
Cape Colony, South Africa.

The firm of W. M. Peters’ Sons was ¢
M. Peters taking the farm on Synepuxesit Bay, near Snow Hill, and all its contents;
Reese C. Peters taking the fa d“all its contents at Ironshire, Maryland, which
comprised about the whole of the nursery business of the late firm. Reese C. Peters,
on July 1, associated with him his two sons, Alfred W. and Norman M. Peters, and the
business is now carried on under the firm name of R. C. Peters and Sons Nurseries,
P. O. and Shipping Station, Ironshire, Maryland. Bell ’phone in office. Telegraph
office, Berlin, Maryland.

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W.M. PETERS’ SONS. SALEM, N. J., June 27, r90¢.

Dear Sirs:—\ think it my duty to you to say a few words in praise for your way of doing, business
with your customers. April the 11th, 1902, I received my first trees from you, 300 June Bud peach trees.
They all started and grew, and today some of them have as much as two basketfuls per tree on them.
This last April, 1904, I received from you 527 peach, 4 cherry and 60 grape; they are every one growing
nicely today. Some ofthe grapes have some fine bunches on them. I am very much pleased with the
stock received from you. I have not seen Hall; he said if he did not lose over one dozen trees he would
be satisfied. I said I expected all mine to grow, and they have. Would it be asking too much for you to
tell me when and how you grow your grape cuttings? Yours truly,

ALFRED STEWARD.

4 R. C. Peters & Sons Nurseries, Ironshire Md.

Terms and Conditions

The Prices given in this Catalogue are for the quantities named, but five will be
sent at the ten rate, six at the dozen rate, or fifty at the hundred rate.

Our Terms are Cash with the order or before shipment, except by spccial ar-
rangement. Large buyers may with advantage send us lists of their needs for sugges-
tions as to cost, etc. 4

Remit by Post-Office Money Order on Ironshire, Md., or by Bank Draft,
Express Money Order, or Check ; cash sent loose in letters is at the risk of the sender.
Letters may be registered when it is necessary to send cash.

Packing is Included in our prices, and is carefully done. The trees are deliv-
ered in good order to the railroad station at Ironshire, after which we disclaim respon-
sibility, though we are always endeavoring to follow up shipments to destination, and
find very little damage to happen in transportation. Our customers tell us our grading
and packing are both superior.

Purchasers of Large Lots of peach trees will find it greatly to their advan-
tage to write us for special prices, as we offer discounts in our wholesale business.

In Ordering, please give plainly your name, post-office address and state.
Always tell us how you want trees to come, and name your express or freight station.
Make orders on a separate sheet from your letter.

Car-load Lots are a specialty with us, and we have shipped many large blocks
of trees, peach especially, to careful planters all over the country.

We are but Human, and, with all our care, may make mistakes, which we are
quick to correct upon notification ; but we must ask to be advised within five days of
receipt of stock of any claim to be made upon any account, af.er which time we can-
not consider them.

Our Shipping Facilities are excellent. We are on the line of the D. M. and V.
branch of the great Pennsylvania system, which gives us unequaled facilities for reach-
ing shipping centers. A side-track runs directly to our packing sheds, and we load
cars in the most approved modern way, without having to handle boxes or bales by
wagon. We are also but two miles from Berlin, Md., where a connection is made
with Baltimore direct, via Chesapeake Bay.

Telegrams May Be Sent Us to Berlin, Md.

Our Guarantee of Genuineness.—While we exercise the greatest diligence
and care to have all our trees, etc., true to label, and hold ourselves in readiness, on
proper proof, to replace all trees, etc., that may prove untrue to label, free of charge,
or refund the amount paid, it is mutually understood and agreed to between the pur-
chaser and ourselves that our guarantee of genuineness shall in no case make us liable
for any sum greater than that originally received for said trees, etc., that prove untrue.

Mount AIRY, GA., September 12, 1903.
W. M. PETERS’ Sons, Snow Hill, Md.

Dear Sirs:—Please put in your order book, to be shipped to John P. Fort, Cornelia, Ga., by express,
sixty (60) one-year-old peach trees from 3% to 4 feet—Geary’s Hold-on. This peach seems to succeed in
this locality. It is of the Smock variety and resembles Beer’s Smock, so as not to be easily distinguished
from it While not the best of peaches, the time it ripens makes it valuable. No fruit of importance this
year. My orchard grown from your stock still looks very well and is much admired. It is now in its
fourth year. Trees meet in row, 20 feet apart. Yours truly,

JOHN P. Fort.

VIEW IN ORCHARD OF MR. B. F. COCKLIN, NEAR BOWMANSDALE, CUMBERLAND CO., PA.,
(ABOUT 12 MILES SOUTHWEST OF HARRISBURG). PLANTED WITH OUR PEACH TREES.

New Departure in Peach-Growing
PROPAGATING NEW VARIETIES TO ORDER

We make a specialty of propagating and growing new and valuable varieties ot
Peaches for our customers, who have, by their experience and knowledge, learned
that their soil and climate are especially adapted to certain kinds of Peaches, and who
have originated new varieties which give promise of yielding the best returns in their
orchards. It is well known that not all varieties are adapted to all localities. In some
places one kind may do all that the most captious might expect of it, while in another
it may be a flat failure. The intelligent orchardist knows how to study these conditions
and to take advantage of them. We want to help him. We, therefore, have made it a
distinct branch of our business to lend this aid by propagating, for those who request
it, new varieties of Peaches specially adapted to the conditions surrounding certain
places, and those who find like conditions in their localities will do well to take advant-
age of the practical knowledge and experience embodied in these new varieties.

MAYFLOWER. Introduced by J. Van Lindley Nursery Co. The most beautiful
Peach ever grown, being a bright red all over, and a week earlier than Sneed. It
has been given the hardest kind of test, and has responded nobly. It is a strong,
thrifty, upright grower ; is inclined to overbear and must be thinned for best re-
sults. One of the best shippers known, and wherever exhibited the public has
clamored for more. Its beauty, earliness and exquisite flavor make it a most
valuable market Peach.

October 7, 1907.

I am very much pleased with the trees purchased of you two years ago. The Kieffers have some
very nice fruit on them. The peach trees are certainly looking fine. Please send catalogue of price for
this season. Wo. M. Howey, Sewell, N. J. |

April 22. 1907.

Stock arrived in fine condition, we have nearly all of it set out. The stock we purchased of you last

year looks as though it is going to bear very heavy this year. Had we better let it bear a few or not?
GIDEON HURLBURT, East Haven, Conn,

6 R. C. Peters & Sons Nurseries, Ironshire, Md.

VIEW IN ORCHARD OF MR. A.°P. WILKLOW, HIGHLAND, Ne

_ The Peach is not a weed, and will not care for itselt ; it needs care, and pays for
that care most bountifully. No fruit tree responds more quickly to intelligent cultiva-
tion, or more rapidly deteriorates with slipshod handling. During a recent fruiting sea-
son in a great Pennsylvania Peach orchard (grown from our fruit-bearing trees), the
owner was asked: ‘‘What have you to say of commercial Peach-growing, after many
years of trial, with good crops and bad, high prices and low?’’ His answer was em-
phatic: ‘‘I am satisfied with the profit and pleasure to be had in Peach-growing, and
my youngest son has just bought a farm of 150 acres to plant to Peaches.’’ This suc-
cessful grower was one of the active men, who cultivated and pruned his trees, fought
the insect enemies, thinned the fruit, picked and packed with honest care, and there-
fore obtained satisfactory profits.

The lesson is plain, and indicates that never was there a better chance for satis-
factory profits from Peach-growing, if the trees are well grown and handled with
intelligent care. For our own Peach trees, we can say that they are budded from
fruiting trees, on strong natural stocks, grown in land which is specially adapted, and
which has never had Peaches grown upon it before. Our methods of budding are
the outcome of a generation’s study and experience, and the many letters from suc-
cessful growers show that our trees are superior in every respect. Not a trace of
disease, either the dreaded ‘‘yellows”’ or ‘‘rosette,’’ or of insects, from San José
scale up, has ever appeared in our stock.

1Gs-T hose intending to set out large numbers of Peach trees are requested to write
us freely, both for suggestions and special prices.

Ae A perfect freestone ; ripens with the Triumph ; flesh is yellow,
Admiral Dewey ~ of uniform color and texture to pit. Has better form and
brighter color on the surface ; is equally hardy and productive. The tree is a strong,
symmetrical grower, and as near perfection as we can obtain in a single variety.

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FITZGERALD PEACH

NEWEST VARIETIES OF PEACHES, continued

Bokbara. A Russian variety, which is claimed to be the hardiest Peach grown; in

fact, it has withstood a temperature of 28° below zero without injury.
It is a beautiful yellow Peach, with bright red cheek ; perfect freestone ; delicious
flavor ; its exceedingly tough skin makes it a splendid shipper.

2 A seedling of the old Chinese Cling, which originated
Connet's Southern Garly ~ in Guilford county, N. C. It has extra-large fruit of a

cream-white shade, having a beautiful blush next to the sun. It is one of the most
delicately colored Peaches grown, and a clear freestone with small seed. Of fine
quality, and borne in profusion early in June upon trees noted for their strength and
vigor. Introduced by the originator of the famous Elberta.

Delaware. There has long been a demand for an extra-early large Peach, and in
- this. variety we believe the most captious will find their ideal. Itis a
beautiful white Peach, of good color, with a bright red blush on the side; as large as
Mountain Rose, and ripens among the earliest. It has been thoroughly tested and
proved to be a variety distinct from any other early Peach. It ships in first-class con-
dition, which makes it particularly valuable as a market variety. In flavor it is of the
very best, and, coupled-with its beauty and earliness, it is undoubtedly one of the
most satisfactory Peaches to grow.

Denton. The fruit resembles that of Elberta, but is a full week to ten days later in
season. So far it has proven remarkably certain as a bearer, bearing when
all other kinds fail. Is equally as large as Elberta, and even more reliably productive.

Fitzgerald. This is an extremely valuable new Peach. It is of Canadian origin.
Of very large size, it is at the same time of magnificent quality and a
perfect freestone. One peculiarity is the extreme smallness of the stone. Its flesh isa

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FRANCES PEACHES

NEWEST VARIETIES OF PEACHES, continued

beautiful shade of yellow, very firm, rich and juicy. Itis asplendid shipper, and makes
a beautiful appearance in market. Four of these Peaches weighed, upon a test, fully
two pounds. It is very early in the region from whence it came, catching the market
at a most opportune time.

Frances, Ove of the handsomest Peaches ever grown, being of a beautiful shade of
- yellow, covered almost entirely with brilliant red. In size it is about the
equal of Elberta, average specimens measuring nine inches in circumference. It is
very productive : the originator cut a branch g inches long on which were growing
nine full-sized Peaches. It is a true freestone, with particularly solid flesh, and as a
‘‘shipper’’ is absolutely without a rival.

Gold XCine. Originated in Michigan, and is extremely productive. The fruit is
- round or nearly so, having no point or bunch at center. It is large,

yellow, with good rich coloring, resembles Late Crawford and ripens at the same

season.

Gordon. This is the finest late yellow Peach in existence. It is of medium size,
~ beautiful yellow color, firm texture and delicious flavor. It ripens the
latter part of September and will keep a month. It is unexcelled as a shipper, and
could easily be shipped to Europe. The fruit is unusually handsome and colors up
fully before ripening, keeping for several weeks. It comes when all other marketable
peaches are gone, and hence has a clear field.

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MEWEST VARIETIES OF PEACHES, continued

Hiley (Early Belle). This seedling of Belle of Georgia is much like its parent in
* size, color and beauty, having the same vigor of tree and hardiness of fruit-
buds, but ripens its fruit nearly a month earlier. It is-a large, creamy white Peach,
with rich blush on sunny side; of fine quality and a good shipper. July 15.

Holderbaum. “4S 2 thrifty, hardy Peach, the Holderbaum takes first place. It
~ originated in the mountains of Pennsylvania, where 26 to 28 degrees
below zero is often the temperature the original tree has stood. This hardiness is the
result of the heavy bark the tree carries, and the faculty it has of ripening its wood as
fast as the growth is made. It isa giant among Peaches, many specimens measuring 12
to 14 inches in circumference, and is a perfect freestone, with a rnost delicious flavor.
One peculiarity it has, of not opening out its blossoms like other varieties, makes it
almost frost-proof, as the young fruit is protected by a heavy, moss-like fuzz. Itisa
splenaG shipper, and altogether one of the most desirable Peaches for the fruit-grower
to plant.

Klondike Beautiful as Mountain Rose, with quality equal to Oldmixon, and ripening

—" with Smock. Large size, white skin with brilliant red over-cover ; white
flesh, sweet, juicy, delicious flavor; perfectly free, bright red at stone and free from
fiber. October to.

Victor, One of the earliest varieties known, of medium size, ripening before Sneed.
—- A seedling of the Chinese Cling, crossed with Spanish blood.

W addell. 4s an early market Peach, this variety is of great value. The tree isa
- good, strong grower, of Chinese type, and very profuse in bearing. The
fruit is medium to large, of oblong shape, and of a rich creamy white, with blush on
the sunny side; of excellent quality and a very good shipper. This is a successful
Georgia variety.

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CARMAN PEACH (see page Io)

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GREENSBORO PEACH

Our Pennant-Winning Nine

SELECT VARIETIES FOR HOME OR ORCHARD CULTURE

A perusal of our list of Peaches, on the following pages, will show that we are heavy
growers of all the best varieties known ; but there are many among our customers to
whom the list does not appeal in the same manner as it does to expert Peach-growers,
and to whom the long list of varieties is only confusing. For their benefit, and as a
suggestion to growers who will recognize the intrinsic value of the splendid varieties.
here offered, we present our ‘‘ Pennant-winning Nine.’? Commencing with
Greensboro, which is the earliest of all early Peaches, the list continues through the
summer in successive ripenings until, at the advent of cold weather, comes Bilyeu’s.
Late, thus furnishing an uninterrupted supply of this most luscious fruit, and, if planted
in sufficiently large quantities to make blocks of each, will be found to provide good
and showy fruit for marketing. See page 12 for prices.

Greensboro. The very earliest of the early Peaches, preceding Alexander, which
- has always been quoted as a standard of earliness, and is an almost
perfect freestone. It is beautiful in appearance, being covered with light and dark
crimson, shaded with yellow. The flesh is white, very juicy and of extra quality. The
tree is a good grower and the fruit a splendid shipper.

Carman. 4 ew variety, which is bound to meet with favor. It is thoroughly hardy,
rot-proof, ripens very early—at the same time as Early Rivers. It is an
excellent market Peach ; large and round, with a creamy skin, red blush on sunny side.
Its flesh is white, rich, tender and melting, and it is a very profitable market Peach.

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5 A superb, early, white-fleshed Peach, which yearly adds to its
Aountain Rose. reputation as the best of its season for Héade BS market Ot
large size, itis also of fine appearance, the delicately flushed skin being brightly shaded
and marked with red. The flesh is white, and parts freely from the stone; it is of es-
pecially rich flavor, with much juice. The tree is of good growth and very productive.
Altogether, Mountain Rose fills a place in practical Peach-growing untouched by
any other variety, and in spite of the many new introductions holds its own among
the best.

; A particularly hardy seedling of Oldmixon, from the West, which is
Champ Or noted for fie Hardiness of its blossoms, thus insuring a good yield in
spite of heavy spring frosts. It is a very large, handsome Peach, with a creamy white
skin and beautiful red cheek. In flavor it is exquisite, and is a true freestone. Ripens
the middle of July.

‘Reeves’ Favorite. Not 2 new Peach, but one thoroughly tested, and with a

~ place among knowing orchardists as one of our.very best
midseason yellow freestone varieties. The bright yellow skin bears on ifs surface a
jacket of bright red ; the size is large, and the shape is roundish oval. The flesh is deep
yellow, running into red at the stone ; it isalso highly-flavored, juicy and melting. The
tree is vigorous, very hardy and abundantly productive. It is apt to overbear, and
thinning the fruit is very beneficial.

Glberta Here is the king of market Peaches! It has been said that Elberta would

~ not ‘‘color up’”’ in the North, though most beautiful in its Georgia home ;
but those who saw it ripen in a great Connecticut orchard could certify to its bril-
liancy, as well as to its size and form. It isan ideal market Peach, and a royal fruit,
from its: yellow and red skin to its red stone. The size is enormous, the quality
excellent, the tree vigorous and productive. Better still, the fruit market has never
yet had too many of this sort, and those who plant and grow it with care will get gol-
den dollars for golden Elbertas. mo

Pd : A large and ‘handsome late yellow Peach, with conspicuous red
Chair's Choice. cheek. The flesh is deep yellow running to red at the stone, and
is of high flavor, juicy, melting ; freestone. Tree is hardy, vigorous and productive.
Fox’s Seedling. oe
native of New Jersey,
where it has_ always
proved very productive
and in all respects is a
very satisfactory Peach to
grow. It is rather late,
and a good freestone. The
fruit is round, slightly
compressed. The skin is
white, with a red cheek.
The flesh is melting, juicy
and sweet, and thorough-
ly delicious.

Bilyeu’s Late October =

The last Peach to ripen,
but by no means the least
in quality. It is of large
size, is a perfect freestone.
and in richness of flavor
can hardly be surpassed.
By reason of its lateness 2
is a sure bearer, and the
tree is remarkably thrifty
and productive, bearing
large crops of beautiful
fruit with red cheeks. MOUNTAIN ROSE PEACH

SEE NEW DEPARTURE IN PEACH-GROWING, PAGE 5

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BELLE OF GEORGIA PEACH

STANDARD VARIETIES OF PEACH TREES

Prices, except where noted, with description. All first-class trees

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VARIETIES ARE NAMED IN ORDER OF RIPENING

Greensboro. See description in our ‘‘ Pennant-winning Nine,” page Io.

Sneed. Up to the present time this is one of the earliest Peaches known, ripen-
ing in Georgia in May. Of medium size, it is somewhat oval in shape; rich, creamy
white, with beautiful red b'ush on sunny side. Ripens very evenly, and has a great
advantage over other early v1rieties, inasmuch as it is not subject to rot. Asan early
market Peach, it is one of the most valuable grown.

Triumph. The first yellow Peach toripen. It has a clear yellow skin, overlaid
with bright red dotsand blotches. The flesh is yellow, dashed with red near the stone,
from which it parts readily when fully ripe. It ships in fine shape. The tree is a
tremendous grower, and bears very young ; even 2-year-olds have had good fruits.

Belle of Georgia. Very large; skin white with red cheek ; flesh white, firm and
of excellent flavor ; fruit uniformly large and showy; tree a rapid grower and pro-
ductive ; very prolific ; free. July 1 to 15.

Early Rivers. A large Peach of a pale straw-color, with a delicate pink cheek ;
flesh melting, very rich. Middle of July.

Yellow St. John, or Fleitas. Called by some in the South, May Beauty. A
large, round, orange-yellow Peach, with deep cheek ; very juicy and sweet; yellow
flesh ; freestone. Middle of July.

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SNEED PEACH

Large Early York. Considered the very best of its season. It has many syno-
nyms and is one of the most popular Peaches for garden culture. A regular bearer,
of high flavor, sweet and delicious ; and the tree is particularly hardy and vigorous ;
fruit is large and round, with broad suture ; skin yellowish white, with beautiful blush ;

freestone. August.
Mountain Rose. See description in our ‘‘ Pennant-winning Nine” list, page 11.
Champion. See description in our ‘‘ Pennant-winning Nine’’ list, page 11.

Conkling. A large, yellow variety, with red cheek. Ripens a trifle later than
Crawford’s Early.

Foster. A good, hardy, northern Peach, originating near Boston. Very large and
round, about the same as Crawford’s Early (before which it ripens) in size, but of
much better quality ; a yellow freestone.

Crawford’s Early. The true Crawford’s Early, of which we have a large guar-
anteed stock, is a most valuable market Peach. It is a magnificent, yellow-fleshed
fruit, of large size and highly colored. The variety was almost extinct, but it has been
revived better than ever. Many growers have been raising a small, yellow-fleshed
Peach and calling it Crawford's Early, by which they have done great injustice to the
splendid fruit. Moderate grower and extremely productive. Freestone.

Mary’s Choice. Not a very heavy bearer, but makes up in quality what it lacks
in quantity. Large yellow freestone with red cheek. A truly ‘‘fancy’’ peach, espec-
ially for careful growers.

Reeve’s Favorite. See description in our ‘‘ Pennant-winning Nine” list, page 11.

Lewis’ Seedling. One of the earliest freestones ; medium to large’; greenish
white with red cheek. Flesh white and juicy ; pit small.

New Prolific. As its name indicates, a very prolific variety of excellent quality;
fruit golden yellow with red cheek ; large and handsome. First of September.

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CROSBY PEACH

Chinese Cling. A favorite Peach in the Southland. Medium early; of large
size ; creamy white, with beautiful blush ; flesh of the very highest quality ; indeed,
the standard of richness among Peaches.

Elberta. See description in our ‘‘ Pennant-winning Nine”’ list, page 11.

Matthews. Large size, above medium; shape similar to Elberta but a little
longer. Skin golden yellow, streaked with red; flesh yellow, firm and of excellent
flavor. Ripens three weeks later than Elberta. Perfect freestone.

Crosby. A most distinct Peach, both in flavor and habit. It is flattened in form
with a deep suture. Skin is deep yellow, flushed heavily with red. The flesh is rich,
luscious and sugary. Freestone, with an exceedingly small pit. Tree is hardy and
eer and will stand a great deal of thinning out—in fact, it improves both tree and
fruit to do it.

Moore’s Favorite. Resembles Oldmixon, but ripens a few days earlier. Fruit
large, white, with red blush; freestone. Not a heavy bearer, but superfine in quality.

Oldmixon Free. One of the old standard market sorts. A large Peach, with
white flesh and red cheek; a perfect freestone; very productive and profitable.
Ripens just before Crawford’s Late.

Red-Cheek Melocoton, or Melagatune. Almost too well known to require
description. Under various names, hundreds of thousands of bushels are raised every
year ; and it is the parent of many of the modern varieties. Fruit is large, roundish
oval; yellow skin, deep red cheek ; a perfect freestone. First of September.

Stump-the-World. Large; creamy white, with red cheek. This is a highly
flavored Peach, an old freestone variety, and very prolific. Resembles Oldmixon
Free, and comes into bearing late. .

Thurber. A seedling of the Chinese Cling, and ripe about the middle of July.
Originated in Georgia. Fruit large and round, slightly oval; creamy white, shaded
and mottled with pale red ; fine-grained flesh, juicy and melting; freestone.

Engle’s Mammoth. Anextremely large Peach. Particularly valuable for Michi-
gan, where it originated. A beautiful yellow, with a rich red blush, and splendid, firm
yellow flesh ; pure freestone ; rich in flavor and juicy.

Late Mixon. Very similar to Oldmixon, but later ; freestone.

Christiana. A southern variety, ripening in September. A very large fruit with
clear yellow skin and flesh ; delicious flavor; freestone.

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Susquehanna. (Called Griffith by some.) A large, handsome freestone, very
popular with those who have raised it. Nearly round, with rich yellow skin and beau-
tiful red blush almost covering it. Flesh yellow, sweet and juicy. First of September.

Crawford’s Late. A standard sort, which holds its own with the best of its
competitors. Considered by some as the very best of its season and as a yellow-fleshed
Peach. Few Peaches excel it as a profitable market fruit. Freestone.

Lemon Free. Of lemon-shape, oblong, pointed at the apex; pale yellow when
ripe ; of excellent quality ; immense size ; exceedingly productive.

Wheatland. Very large, roundish ; bright yellow, with a crimson cheek; yel-
low flesh; very firm and juicy ; free, strong and prolific. September.

_ Chair’s Choice. A late yellow-fleshed Peach. See description in ‘‘ Pennant-
winning Nine’? list, page 11.
Brandywine. Large, yellow, firm. A very desirable freestone Peach ; similar
to Crawford’s late in looks, but about one week later than that variety. It has been
well tested for years, and has always exceeded expectations.

Lorentz. A yellow Peach of very large size, ripening late. It is of good quality
and seems also to possess frost-resisting qualities, as it produces a good crop.

Globe. A Pennsylvania variety of great size and beauty, and of exquisite flavor.
Globular in form, all the fruit on the tree running uniformly large; golden yellow,
with red blush; flesh firm and juicy, yellow, shaded with red toward the stone, from
which it frees itself perfectly. A splendid shipper.

Hill’s Chili Improved. This variety was first called Connecticut, and now has
some thirteen different names. Of New York origin; hardy, vigorous and productive ;
of a medium size, oval, with slight suture; in color a deep yellow, shaded with dark
red; flesh deep yellow, red at the stone; freestone. Last of September.

GLOBE PEACH

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Prize. A very large, yellow freestone ; one of the most profitable of the late
varieties, and wherever it is grown isa most popular Peach.

Fox’s Seedling. See description in our ‘‘Pennant-winning Nine’’ list, on
page IT.

Beer’s Smock. One of the most popular Peaches grown for canning and
evaporating. Very productive, and of good quality. Ripens rather latg, with
Brandywine.

Geary’s Hold-On. Very much like Beer’s Smock, but a little larger; yellow,
with red blush, and a very profitable peach to grow ; a late variety, ripening later
than Brandywine.

Salway. A rather large yellow freéstone variety, which is particularly adapted
to light, sandy soil. A late Peach, which comes into bearing about September 1.

Wonderful. Extra large, and of a rich, deep yellow, covered with carmine ;
freestone ; yellow flesh, firm and high-flavored ; very prolific. Late September and
October.

_ Steven’s Late Rareripe. A very popular New York Peach, which grows to
immense size when thinned ; very hardy. Freestone. Late.

ue De Course Heath. Very large; clingstone; very late, and of a peculiar
transparent appearance, with fine, clear skin and slight pink tinge on the sunny side.
In shape much like White Heath Cling. Considered valuable in Maryland.

McCollister. A yellow Peach of immense size. A cross between Crawford and
Smock, having the good qualities of both of these standard sorts. Very popular
where grown.

«eee Wilkin’s Cling. A seedling of Heath, but larger. Sometimes called Ringgold
Mammoth. Its originator thinks it the most valuable Peach in cultivation. Ripens
in October.

Taylor’s Mammoth Cling. A_ magnificent white clingstone of immense size,
and chiefly valuable for preserving. Promises to be superior in every way to White
Heath Cling. Last of September.

Willet. One of the finest large yellow Peaches grown; of the Crawford Late
type. ‘Tree is very thrifty, upright and vigorous. Last of September.

Picquet’s Late. A Georgia variety, where it comes into bearing in September.
Fruit is very large, sometimes lop-sided ; yellow with a red cheek ; flesh yellow, sweet
and of high flavor; freestone.

White Heath Cling. Very large and oniene. with white skin and red blush;

greenish white flesh, very ten-
der and juicy. Very popular
in the South and West, where
it is extensively planted.
Tree very hardy and vigor-
ous. October.

Heath Cling. See White
Heath Cling.

Bray’s Rareripe. Large,
creamy white, flushed with
crimson; flesh white, rich
and juicy. Regular and
abundant bearer; planted
largely along the Hudson for
late ripening.

Henrietta (Levy’s Late).
A beautiful clingstone, with
remarkable keeping qualli-
ties. It is bright yellow, of
large size, and is very pro-
ductive and excellent.

Bilyeu’s Late October.
See description in our * Pen-
nant-winning Nine,’’ on page

FOX’S SEEDLING PEACH Tole

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BEN DAVIS

APPLES

The past few years have witnessed the shipment abroad of thousands of barrels:
of American Apples. There has been much profit in these shipments to growers of
good fruit, and much disappointment to others. The point to be observed is that, for
any market, Apples must be grown with attention to keeping the trees strong and
healthy, and the fruit free from insect ravages.

: Our selection of varieties is of the best only.

Price of Trees, Except Where Noted rach 10 760
Bi xiza SOmt On MCC tris: «cress is Pome s fgets spon shy 4 aaa. odeseurmd-eits $o 25 $200 $19 00
Dee S ECONO Weel s sat =. tyes EE Ea pee) SPOR kgs le er A a 20). ..0 75, 17.00
First class, medium, 4 to 6 feet..... EIR TIORS” A8S hge i EN A ee tony EGO2) 315100
‘ SecondlSize? 3% to Afeeta i ES ok EO a REE T5- oe BGr= +42 00
Light grade, /3 to 4 feet. 2:2... Seas SL er OARS. 2 HALES 1s. 12)? Tioo!} =SiGo
of 2 to 3 feet. sie Na Jo et eaet als eset yei.te Hise S Ai koS 65 600:

MAMMOTH BLACK TWIG. (Called Paragon by some growers.) One of the
finest winter Apples grown. It originated in Lincoln, Tennessee, and is, without:
doubt, one of the most valuable and profitable Apples in the market. The tree is a
| strong grower, and makes a handsome addition to the nursery or orchard. The fruit
| is very large, roundish, and of a rich, dark red. We have an especially fine lot of this.

variety, and can guarantee satisfaction. October to February.

STAYMAN’S WINESAP. A favorite cider Apple, and at the same time a
valuable variety for dessert or general winter use. It is of medium size and conical
form; mostly covered with red on yellow ground, and with fine, crisp flesh, with a
rich high flavor. Keeps till May.

BEN DAVIS. A beautiful, large Apple; greenish yellow, striped with red;
very handsome and a late-keeper. It is one of the very best Apples for market-grow-
ing, and forms a staple with the great western orchardists. The tree is upright, hand-
some and very productive. We have a large and fine stock of this desirable variety,.
and commend it to all intending planters. December to March.

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STAYMAN’S WINESAP (See page 17)

Albemarle Pippin. Perhaps no Apple stands higher in the market than this,
or brings as high a price; others may be more profitable to the grower. It needs a
deep, warm soil to bring it to perfection. Where it does well, we would still advise
planting it largely for market. Fruit large, round, lop-sided, ribbed and irregular ;
surface smooth, yellowish green, sometimes bronzy, becoming yellow when ripe;
flesh yellow, firm, brittle, juicy; flavor acid, rich, agreeable; tree a slow grower in
the nursery ; does not succeed so well below the Piedmont country. January to April.

Baldwin. An old favorite. Large; deep red ; very juicy, and of good flavor ; a
very heavy bearer and good keeper. November to March.

Delaware Winter (Lawver). Of medium to large size ; bright red ; the flesh is
of fine grain, crisp and subacid ; the tree is a vigorous grower and very productive.
An early Apple, and a great favorite. October to December.

Duchess of Oldenburg. A Russian variety of medium size; of good shape,
and beautifully striped with red ; fine quality. Early September.

Early Harvest. One of the earliest of Apples. Of medium size and bright
golden color; subacid and tender. July and August.

Early Ripe. This fine Apple, coming as it does immediately after the Early
Harvest, fills a want long felt by the orchardist. Its large size, handsome appearance
and good bearing qualities combine to make it the most profitable market variety of
its season; the tree is hardy and of vigorous growth; fruit large, yellowish white ;
flesh white, juicy, subacid ; fine for table or for cooking. First of July.

. Early Strawberry. Medium size, with tender flesh of a fine, mild flavor ;
beautifully marked all over with red. August.

Early Sweet Bough. A very early and prolific sweet Apple of large size and
oblong shape; pale greenish yellow, and of delicious flavor ; tree a moderate grower.
July and August.

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JONATHAN APPLE

Fallawater. A good winter Apple; very large, almost round, and of regular
shape ; skin smooth, of a yellowish green, with dull red cheek ; flesh greenish white,
fine-grained. A good, profitable variety for the orchard, as it is very prolific. Keeps
till March.

Fall Pippin. Very large, roundish; skin smooth, yellowish green, becoming
rich yellow when ripe; flesh yellowish, firm, becoming tender, rich, aromatic, excel-
lent; valuable for cooking and market; succeeds well everywhere, and is a great
favorite. September to December.

Fourth of July. Valuable for cooking and market; fruit medium, roundish
oblate, conical, slightly ribbed ; whitish yellow, striped and splashed with bright red ;
it has been thoroughly tested and found to be one of the very best early Apples.
Matures early in July.

Gano. Large, of perfect form, and very smooth; red, shaded deep on sunny
side. A splendid shipper and keeper. The tree is strong, healthy and perfectly hardy ;
an early and prolific bearer. February to May.

Gravenstein. Large, roundish ; striped with red ; flesh tender, juicy, very rich,
subacid, high flavored ; productive, handsomeand good; fine in all localities. August.

Grime’s Golden. Of high quality. A bright yellow Apple, which grows and
bears well in every section of the country; very productive. January to April.

Jonathan. Medium size, nearly covered with brilliant stripes of clear red ona
pale yellow ground; flesh white, very juicy, spicy, subacid, moderately rich. Keeps
well through winter. Tree very productive. Succeeds well in most localities.

King of Tompkins County. A very king among Apples ; of the largest size,
and most beautiful shade of red, striped with crimson; excellent quality and flavor.
The tree is a hardy, vigorous grower and an abundant bearer. December to March.

Lankford’s Seedling. Large size; red, striped with darker shade; particu-
larly valuable for southern growing. Tree is a splendid bearer, with fruit of excel-

lent keeping qualities. This Apple has been kept until May and June with ordinary
treatment.

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MAIDEN’S BLUSH APPLE

Limber Twig. A southern Apple of great popularity. Medium size, with a rich
aromatic flavor; in color is of a dark, purplish red, and is borne in great profusion
upon the very thrifty trees. January to April.

Maiden’s Blush. A very beautiful Apple, native of New Jersey. A most valu-
able variety for the table, as its brilliant color makes it a decided ornament. Particu-
larly good also for drying. A handsome, rapid-growing tree, with a fine, spreading
head ; very prolific. Fruit of medium size and regular shape, with smooth skin; pale
lemon-yellow, with a brilliant crimson cheek. September and October.

Northern Spy. Large, conical, flattened; striped and quite covered on the
sunny side with dark crimson and delicately coated with bloom; flesh white, fine-
grained, tender, slightly subacid ; both leaf and blossom buds open a week later than
most other sorts. An Apple of very high character, but we cannot advise its planting
south of Pennsylvania, except in mountain regions. November to February.

Pewaukee. Medium to large; bright yellow, partly shaded with dark red. Very
much like Duchess of Oldenburg, of which it is a seedling. Flesh yellowish white ;
tree hardy and vigorous. January to June.

Rambo, Summer. One of the oldest varieties of French origin, and at one time
was one of the most profitable for early marketing. The tree is hardy, growing with
an open, round head. Fruit is above medium size and rather flat, of a pale greenish
yellow, streaked and splashed with red on sunny side ; flesh rather soft and sprightly
subacid. Early September.

Rambo, Winter. This is one of the most popular autumn or early winter
Apples, and a universal favorite wherever grown. It is a fruit equally valuable for
dessert or cooking, and the tree thrives well on sandy soil, being very vigorous,
spreading in habit, and very prolific. The fruit is of medium size, fat andjsmooth ;
yellowish white, streaked with yellow and red on the sunny side, occasionally marked
with large rough dots. Flesh is greenish white, tender, rich and subacid. October
to December.

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Rawle’s Janet, or Jenneting (Never-Fail in the South). A Virginian variety,
from the farm of Caleb Rawle, in Amherst county. The tree is very vigorous and
spreading, coming into leaf and blossom later than most varieties, thereby avoiding
injury by late frosts. Much cultivated in the South and Southwest. Fruit is large and
conical inshape. Yellow, shaded with red, with darker stripes. February to June.

Red Astrachan. One of the handsomest Apples grown, with a bloom on its
smooth, waxy surface much like that ona plum. The tree is an abundant bearer and
vigorous in growth, upright and spreading. It is a magnificent dessert fruit, but apt
to get mealy if allowed to remain on the tree after ripening. Rather large, smooth
and round. Ofa beautiful shade of red, occasionally running into a greenish yellow in
the shade. Flesh is white, crisp and juicy, with a rich acid flavor. July and August.

Rome Beauty. A splendid Apple, thriving well in the Southwest. The tree is
a moderate grower and late bloomer. Fruit is large and round, somewhat conical ;
yellow, striped with red ; flesh yellowish, tender and juicy. October to December.

Smith’s Cider. A valuable Pennsylvania variety, and much esteemed as a
profitable market sort. Tree very vigorous and productive. Fruit is medium to large,
irregular in shape; yellowish, striped red and slightly dotted with gray. Flesh is
white, tender, juicy, crisp and pleasant.

Smokehouse. Another Pennsylvania variety, where it is very popular and
well known. Tree is moderately vigorous, with spreading head, and extremely pro-
ductive. Fruit is large and roundish, with yellow skin, shaded and splashed with crim-
son, and thinly sprinkled with large gray and brown dots. Flesh yellowish, firm,
juicy and crisp. One of the best cooking Apples grown, and deserves even wider
cultivation. September to February.

Stark. A very valuable Apple for southern planting on account of its large size,
fine appearance and fine keeping qualities. The tree is vigorous, upright and spread-
ing. Fruit large, round and somewhat conical; greenish yellow, shaded, splashed
and striped with red over almost the entire surface. Flesh yellowish, juicy and mildly
subacid. January to May.

a aware Z $

STARK APPLE

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Twenty-Ounce. An old favorite, with various names. Very large and showy,
and on account of these qualities a valuable fruit for market. Fruit is round and
slightly uneven, of a greenish yellow, splashed and marbled with purplish red; very
productive. October to January.

Winesap. One of the finest cider Apples grown, both in its over-abundance of
juice and its productiveness. The tree grows irregularly, but it bears early, and the
fruit has the good quality of hanging late upon the tree without injury. Fruit is of
medium size, and oblong, with a smooth skin of a fine dark red, with a few streaks.
Flesh yellow, firm and crisp, and of high flavor, with the peculiar snap which makes
it a favorite variety for eating. The tree is compact and vigorous and a good bearer.
Winesap is a very valuable Apple, and we are glad to call attention to our fine stock
of it. November to May.

Yellow Transparent. One of the earliest yellow Apples grown. Very val-
uable on that account, as it is ready for market ten days ahead of Early Harvest.
Above medium size, beautiful in appearance, with firm flesh and crisp, subacid flavor.
Tree vigorous, thrifty and a good bearer. July.

York Imperial. (Johnson’s Fine Winter.) One of the finest Apples in exist-
ence ; of medium size, shaded with crimson on sunny side, thinly sprinkled with gray
dots. Flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, juicy and mildly subacid. A splendid keeper, and
equally valuable for the table or for cooking. Tree is vigorous and very productive.

Carolina Red June. Medium to large, oblong-conical ; dark red, entire ; flesh
tender, with a mild subacid flavor, commencing to ripen early in June, and continu-
ing six weeks,

Wolf River. An extra Jarge red Apple, striped. We have seen specimens grow
that would barely go into a half-gallon tin bucket. Tree very hardy. Those wishing
to grow extra large specimens, would do well to plant this variety.

Missouri Pippin. Large; rich red, with darker red stripes; very handsome
and of fair quality. Good grower; early and immense bearer ; late keeper.

CRAB APPLES

All the leading varieties, such as Hewes’ Virginia, Hyslop, Red Siberian
and Yellow Siberian. 35 cts. each, $25 per 100.

WOLF RIVER APPLES

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PEARS

Our stock of Pear trees, both standard and dwarf, is particularly strong, hardy and
true toname. We exercise great care in the packing and, if proper care is taken, our
stock will grow and bear with great success.

Standards of two or three years’ growth are from 4% to 7 feet high. Dwarfs of two
years average 2% to 4 feet. These are the most suitable sizes for safe transporting
and planting. Plant standards not less than 20 feet apart. Dwarfs will do as well at 8 to
10 feet, and may be advantageously used to occupy the spaces between the standards.
They have the further recommendation of being earlier than standards.

Prices’ Each 10 100
Heavy, 5 to 7 feet............-.$0 35 $3 00 $25 00 April 28, 1905
Medium, 5 to 6feet............ 30 250 2250 @ss Dear Siy:—The trees ar-
Wigdit, Anco 5 feCtece ces tals 25 2 OOh TOLOO rived in good shape and

are Satisfactory. Feel like
complimenting you on be-
ing able to grade them so
perfectly. Out of the 200
only two varied a little, all
presenting an even appear-
ance.—JOHN ADAMS,
Ransomville, N. Y.

These prices apply to all but those specially noted

STANDARD PEARS

Anjou (Beurred’ Anjou.) (Winter). Many
consider this as the best peargrown. A splendid
keeper, often being in prime condition in mid-
winter, when it commands the highest prices.

Angouleme(Duchessed’ An-
gouleme). (Autumn.) Very large ;
of a dull greenish yellow; very
juicy and sweet.

Bartlett. (Summer.) The
old standard variety, of which the
people never grow tired.
Its large size and rich
musky flavor make it a
universal favorite. Tree
bears young, and is very
prolific, being strong and
robust. 50 cts. each, $4.50
for 10, $35 per Ico.

Clapp’s Favor-
ite. (Summer.) Very
large and desirable,
ripening just before
Bartlett. Should be
picked early, or there
is danger of its rotting
on the tree. 4oc. each,
$3.50for 10, $30 per loo.

Comet (Lawson
of some). (Summer.)
One of the largest
early Pears, and par-
ticularly free from
blight ; a young and
abundant bearer. Yel-
low, crimson blushed.

Garber. (At-
tumn.) Like Kieffer in
shape and size but is
two or three weeks
earlier. Bright yellow,
with faint blush. Ten-
der, sweet and juicy ;
productive; bears
when young.

/

ANGOULEME PEAR

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Howell. (Autumn.) A large Pear, obtuse pyriform in shape ; yellow, with red
cheek ; rich, juicy, sweet.

Idaho. (Autumn ) One of the late sorts, of very large size and round in shape ;
yellow, with bronze cheek ; flesh rich, melting and vinous; hardy, vigorous and
productive.

Koonce. (Summer.) Very early, and similar in shape, size and color to Comet,
but much better ; free from blight; very productive and a strong, handsome grower.
A popular variety.

Lawrence. (Winter.) Notso large, but of fine quality ; flesh juicy and melting,
and with exquisite perfume. One of the best early winter sorts.

Lawson. See Comet.

Le Conte. (Summer.) A beautiful, smooth, yellow Pear, ripening about two
weeks ahead of Bartlett ; a splendid shipper and free from blight ; a very prolific sort.

Manning’s Elizabeth. (Summer.) This pretty little Pear makes a splendid
ornament for the table; rich red and yellow in color; small in size and borne in
clusters.

Seckel. (Autumn.) This name has grown to be almost synonymous with Pear,
as it is undoubtedly the best known fruit of that kind in existence. Small, but of the
ste best and highest flavor; slow-growing, very hardy

La and prolific. 50 cts. each, $4.50 tor 10, $35 per 100.

Vermont Beauty. (Autumn.) A beautiful Pear,
of medium size and good flavor; ripens just after
Seckel, and is blight-proof; a good annual bearer.
50 cts. each, $3 for ro.

DWARF PEARS

All our Dwarf Pears are set on quince

stock, and come into bearing sooner than
the standards. Strict attention to them
and high cultivation will result in magnifi-
cent yields of fruit. The size of the trees
makes them valuable on ac-
count of the ease of collecting
the fruit. Two to three years
old 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15
per roo.
We have on hand good,
thrifty trees of the fol-
lowing varieties, de-
scriptions of which will
be found under Stand-
ard Pears.

Anjou.

Angouleme.

Howell.

Lawrence.

Manning’s Eliza-
beth.

Seckel.

November 26, 190}.

The peach trees (60
Geary’s Hold-On) arrived
in good order and I was
pleased with them. I en-
close you post-office order
for $2.70 to pay enclosed
bill—with my thanks for
the same and the low price
charged for same. With
my regards and wishing

oS ee you much success. Yours
ae ee truly. —JNo. P.. Fort,
LE CONTE PEAR Athens, Ga.

R. C. Peters & Sons Nurseries, Ironshire, Md.

The Great Kieffer Pear

Of all the Pears grown for commercial purposes the Kieffer is indisputably the
leader, as it combines with its appearance, flavor and tenderness, a size which makes
it extremely profitable, specimens having been known to exceed four pounds in
weight. The trees
commence to bear the
second year after
transplanting, and are
apt to over-bear.
Thinning the young
fruit is very beneficial,
and results ina greatly
increased yield in size
and weight of the crop
from each tree. It has
been rightly called
‘‘The Business Man’s
Pear,’’ as it has re-
sulted in more busi-
ness and profit to the
grower than any other
variety known.

The Kieffer Pear
is a seedling of the
Chinese Sand Pear,
supposed to have been
crossed with Bartlett.
The fruit, as noted
above, is larger than
any other variety, with
a bright yellow skin
beautifully suffused
with red on the sunny
side. Its flesh is ten-
der, brittle, sweet,
very juicy and with a
marked musky aroma.

The Kieffer Pear
has never had its
merits fully realized,
as it has, as a rule,
been sent to market”
in an immature con-
dition and before it KIEFFER PEAR
has attained its full
size. On that account it has been misjudged and there are many today who, while
they think they know the Kieffer, have no idea of its good qualities. The only proper
way to treat it is to allow it to hang upon the tree until the beginning of October and
then ripen it in a cool dark room. With this care taken of it, it becomes tender, juicy
and rich, and the peculiar perfume of the Bartlett is a distinguishing feature of it.

In planting the Kieffer, the best results are obtained by planting some other
variety with it for the purpose of pollenizing its blossoms. LeConte, Garber and Bart-
lett, in the order named, are all good for this purpose, as they blossom at the same
time. In our own orchards Bartlett has given good results, and our Kiefter Pears
grown next to Bartletts have shown a marked improvement in quality and flavor.

We have a particularly fine lot of Kieffer Pear trees, all first-class, which we list
at the following prices: :

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BURBANK PLUMS

PLUMS

Plums have always’ been considered hard to taise in this section of the country,
‘but. since the introduction of the Japanese varieties, they are as easy to grow as
peaches, requiring about the same general treatment. Our Plums are worked on
plum roots.

Prices of Plum Trees on Plum Roots: Each 10 100
Extra-first-class,'5 to‘6 feet... <2... tk cosas Nae Se ee « ---$0 35 $3.00 $25 00
First-class, 4 to 5 feet..... sfarsiel’syelere\'y eee Ue Aaa ees erase sts l4» 25 12 25): 20 00
Fourst-class (sito 4 feetgec- ..ccs.4c sees Sone eee eee sates lj2Oy ATG | 615;.00
second-class, 2 to a:feet 22... sit.sce- deere eee eee «lash E54 t 25.)7 12 00

JAPANESE PLUMS

Abundance (Botan of some growers). Of medium size, round, with slight
‘point ; beautiful shade of red over yellow body ; flesh yellow, firm and juicy, with a
‘slightly subacid flavor; skin is rather tough, making it a good shipper ; clingstone ;
very prolific. Ripens early in July.

Burbank. A beautiful, large Plum of roundish conical form, with blunt point ;
‘ground color orange, thinly overlaid with red, and showing many orange dots ; flesh
firm and meaty, yellow, rich and sugary. One of the standard varieties, and a most
valuable one. Ripens from middle of July to first of August. A good shipper.

Climax. Beautiful heart-shaped fruit, very highly colored, of delicious flavor and
exceedingly fragrant. One of the earliest Plums to ripen, and very productive. Tree
is an extremely vigorous upright grower, with strong branches and large leaves.

Chabot. Medium to large and oblong conical in shape ; of a beautiful light red,
with many bright golden dots; very productive; an excellent variety for drying.
Ripens early in September.

Hale. One of the most satisfactory Plums in cultivation, and rapidly growing in
popular favor. Large in size and round ; of beautiful golden orange, thinly overlaid
with mottled red, giving it a yellowish red appearance ; flesh yellow, soft and juicy ;
flavor delicious ; a splendid keeper and shipper ; clingstone. Ripens very late.

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ABUNDANCE PLUMS

Kelsey. Very large, heart-shaped, with deep suture; some-
what lop-sided. Of a rich, royal purple, on yellow ground, ’beauti-
fully dotted ; flesh light yellow and firm, with rich, pleasant fla-
vor ; freestone.

Ogon. Medium in size, rather flat on ends; lemon-yellow,
with creamy bloom; flesh thick and very meaty ; freestone. A
splendid keeper and shipper. A good canning variety, ripening
about August I.

Red June. Medium to large in size, decidedly conical, with deep suture ; of a
beautiful, deep vermilion-red, with handsome bloom; flesh light yellow, firm and
rather juicy, sprightly subacid ; half cling, with small pit. Ripens ahead of Abundance.

Satsuma. A very large, beautiful, dark red Plum, with blood-red flesh, rather
coarse in quality, but very firm and of good flavor; freestone. One of the best
keepers, and an exceedingly valuable sort, ripening late in the season.

Shropshire Damson. A great improvement over the old Damson, it being the
largest of its class; of a rich, dark purple. Particularly valuable for preserving. Tree
is very vigorous and enormously productive. September.

Wickson. Remarkably handsome, very large and of a deep maroon-red ; one of
the hardiest ; flesh amber-colored, firm, meaty and clinging to the pit, which is small.
One of the most desirable Plums, either for home use or for market.

Wild Goose. Of medium size, oblong, and ofa bright vermilion ; very juicy and
sweet ; aclingstone, but of excellent quality and very productive. Nearly proof against
the curculio. One of the most profitable varieties, especially in the South. July.

Willard. One of the earliest Plums, of medium size and rather oblong in shape.
Of a beautiful claret-red, covered with minute golden dots. The tree is particularly
strong, vigorous, hardy and productive. Will keep two or three weeks after picking.
A good shipper and valuable market variety. Special prices, on plum roots only.

QUINCES

Plant Io to 12 feet apart each way. Under favorable conditions this is a most :
profitable fruit. Heavy manuring, clean cutting and judicious spraying will all ten 1

to the production of heavy, perfect crops. anaes —
Burst Sizessc.-eltt a... a eoeee ioe sfheReas ROTI eee Serie oes care ahi -$0 50 $450 $35 00
Second sizeees-ce- SISE). Somat ss cs a toss Jase Shades scnok hh 410" ARM EO Leemes

Champion. Very large, showy, and free from lumps. Tree a heavy hearer,
strong and vigorous. Late.

Meech’s Prolific. Medium size; tender, smooth, bright. yellow ; very produc-
tive ; a variety which is coming into great favor.

Oranee: or Apple. Large and round, and of a bright yellow. One of the best
known and most widely cultivated. Late.

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NAPOLEON BIGARREAU CHERRIES

CHERRIES

The Cherry succeeds on most soils and in nearly all localities throughout this
country, but attains its greatest perfection upon those of a light, gravelly or sandy
nature, provided they are in good condition. In planting Hearts and Bigarreaus,
avoid wet or damp situations. The Dukes and Morellos will bear more moisture, but
will flourish best in a soil that grows the others to the greatest perfection.

Prices, except where noted:

Each 10 bole)

Hinst-class, lance. AutO) 5 teeter eater $0 35 $3 25 $30 00

First-class, medium, 3 to 4 feet ....--...-. 20) 2475.5 525.00
HEART AND BIGARREAU

CHERRIES

Bigarreau, or Graffion (Yellow Spanish). Very large;
pale yellow, with red cheek ; flesh firm, with a fine, rich flavor.
July. One of the best sweet Cherries.

_ Black Tartarian. Fruit of the largest size;
flesh dark, half-tender, rich, nearly destitute of
acid, fine flavor. The tree makes a beautiful erect
growth. A general favorite. June.
= Governor Wood. Fruit large; skin yel-
# low, shaded red; flesh nearly tender, juicy, rich ;
tree vigorous. June.

Napoleon Bigarreau. Is one of the best
of the firm-fleshed Cherries ; of the largest size ;
well-flavored; skin yellow, dotted red; flesh
firm, juicy, good flavor; profitable for marketing.

GOVERNOR WOOD June.

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EARLY RICHMOND

DUKE AND MORELLO CHERRIES

The Dukes and Morellos are not so upright in their growth as the Hearts and
Bigarreaus, forming low, spreading heads. The fruit is acid or subacid.

Dyehouse. Resembles Early Richmond, but is of finer quality and several days
earlier ; fruit medium ; skin bright red, darkened in the sun; flesh soft, juicy, tender,
sprightly subacid, rather rich in flavor.

Early Richmond. Medium size; red;
flesh melting, juicy, and at maturity of a
rich acid flavor; very productive; fine for
cooking. Commence ripening in May; hang
long on the tree.

Empress Eugenie. Large, roundish,
flattened; rich dark red, with pink flesh;
tender, juicy, rich with small stone.

Late Duke. Large, light red; late and
one of the finest. Tree is a strong, upright
grower.

May Duke. Medium size; dark red;
melting, rich, juicy ; old and popular sort.

Montmorency, Large-fruited. Fruit
large, and the finest flavored in this class ; ©
free grower, hardy and prolific.

Wragg. Much like English Morello,
but larger, better and hardier. Nearly black
in color, tender and juicy. Tree vigorous |
and heavy bearer. DYEHOUSE

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GRAPE NURSERY

One-year vines from cuttings. Represents planting of over one million. Taken in July at
Nurseries of R. C. Peters & Sons, Ironshire, Maryland.

GRAPES

The Grape is the most satisfactory of all fruits to raise, as it can be put to so
many different uses. It can be confined to a stake, bound to a trellis, trained over
an arbor, or to cover a large building, and under all conditions will yield its deli-
cious fruit. No fruit will give better returns for close attention and kind care, and
good returns can be had from soils which are unfit for any other crop. The side
of a hill freely exposed to the sun and air is an ideal place for grape culture,
whether the soil be sandy, clayey or loamy. Careful pruning is necessary for good
crops, and should be done when the vine is entirely dormant. Thinning out the
young branches will more than pay the cost by the increased size and quality of
the fruit allowed to mature. All.our vines are strong, vigorous, 2-year old stock,
and guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.

We make a specialty of growing Grape-vines for commercial planting, and are
in a position to supply vineyards, no matter how large. Concord, Moore’s Early
and Niagara are our leading specialties, and of these three varieties we can supply
any quantity. Our land is well adapted to the propagation of the Grape, and our
vines have plenty of strong, fibrous roots, which insure their strong and quick growth.

BLACK GRAPES

Champion, or Talman. A large Grape, clear of rot, and very prolific; early.
10 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $3 per 100, $20 per 1,000; 2-year vines, $30 per 1,000.

R. C. Peters & Sons Nurseries, Ironshire, Md. 31

Campbell’s Early. Cluster and berry of large size; glossy black with blue
bloom ; pulp sweet and juicy. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000.

Clinton. Small, black; prolific. toc. each, $1 per doz., $4 per 100, $25 per 1,000.

CONCORD. One of the most popular and reliable varieties we possess. The
standard in many localities, and very productive. Ripens in mid-season. Bunch
large, compact and shouldered ; berry large, round, almost black with blue bloom ;
juicy, buttery and very sweet. Thestandard market Grape. Ioc. ea., 50c. per doz., $3
per I00, $15 per 1,000; 2-year vines, $25 per1,ooo. Special prices for larger quantities.

MOORE’S EARLY. Bunch and berry large, round, with heavy blue bloom ;
vine exceedingly hardy. Its earliness makes it desirable for an early market; its
hardiness particularly adapts it to Canada and northern portions of the United States;
succeeds admirably in the South. ro cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $20 per
I,000 ; 2-year vines, $30 per 1,000. Special prices for larger quantities.

Worden. An improved Concord, and a little earlier. One of the best blacks.
to cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000.

RED GRAPES

Agawam (Rogers’ No. 15).
Very large ; skin thick ; sweet and
early. to cts. each, $1 per doz., $4
per 100, $25 per I,000; 2-year vines,
$30 per 1,000.

Brighton. Resembles Cataw-
ba in color, size and form of bunch
and berry; flesh rich, sweet and of
best quality. Io cts. each, $1 per
doz., $4 per Ioo, $25 per 1,000.

Catawba. Berries large, of a
coppery red color, becoming pur-
plish when well ripened. toc. each,
$1 per doz., $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000.

Delaware. Small, but ex-
ceedingly fine. A leading early
market Grape. 15 cts. each, $1 per
doz., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

_ Wyoming Red. Double the
size of Delaware; vines strong;
early. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz.,
$4 per 100, $35 per 1,000.

WHITE GRAPES

Elvira. White; bunch me-
dium, long, compact; berries me-
dium ; quality best. 1o cts. each, $1
per doz., $4 per 100, $25 per 1,000.

Empire State.J Bunch large V
and shouidered ; yellowish white ; Rae Keb
rich, sweet, sprightly. An all-round good early Grape. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz.,
$10 per Ioo.

Martha. Seedling of Concord; white. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $4 per 100.

Moore’s Diamond. Greenish white, with rich yellow tinge when fully ripe. 10:
cts. each, $1 per doz., $4 per 100, $25 per 1,000.

NIAGARA. Occupies the same position among the white varieties as Concord
among the black ; the leading profitable market sort. Bunch and berries large, green-
ish white, changing to pale yellow when fully ripe. Skin thin but tough; quality much
like Concord. Its color and quality make it a particularly valuable variety for the
table. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2-year vines, $30 per
1,000. Special prices for larger quantities.

Pocklington. Largest and most showy white; a standard of its class. Very
hardy and prolific; medium. to cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $4 per I00, $35. per I,000.

keés-We can furnish any other variety, if desired. Prices upon application.

32 R. C. Peters & Sons Nurseries, Ironshire, Md.

DECIDUOUS TREES

In our Deciduous Tree department we devote our attention exclusively to raising
Norway Maples, considering these absolutely the best shade tree grown, although we
can supply almost every other
shade and ornamental tree, either
evergreen or deciduous, sent out
by other nurseries, and will fur-
nish prices upon application.

Prices of Norway Maples:

Extra heavy, 12 to 14 feet, $1 each,
$9 for 10, $80 per Ioo.

First-class, 10 to 12 feet, 75c. each,
$7 for 10, $65 per 100.

First-class, 8 to g feet, 50 cts. each, .
$4.50 for 10, $40 per 100.

First-class, 6 to 8 feet, 40 cts. each,
$3.50 for 10, $30 per Ioo.

Prices of Carolina Poplar:

Each 10
TOLO T2TEEL ean 1-4. $0930, $2) 50
SLOMOMEEEs sac tae ise) 4.25 2.00
aE O FONGEL iste ere 15,4 400
EVERGREENS

Rosedale Hybrid. 2 to 3 feet,
$1 each, $8 for ro. Other varie-
uies furnished on application.

CALIFORNIA
PRIVET

Of all ornamental hedge plants,
this is the most highly prized. If
cut to the ground one or two years after planting, it makes a very thick hedge
right from the bottom, sending up many strong shoots. The leaves are a rich
green, and will remain on the plants up to Christmas, and if they are a little
sheltered they will keep green almost all winter. This is especially the case if the
hedge has attained some age and has frequently been trimmed. Though it is a
strong grower, it can be kept to a low size by frequent trimming. At Newport, R. I,
there are a great many hedges of this plant that are 6 and 7 feet in height, which
have been trimmed flat on the sides, so that they look like a solid green wall. It
seems to thrive particularly well near the seacoast. Drought does not seem to injure
it in any way. Our stock of California Privet is particularly fine, and is in proper
condition for transplanting. In forming a hedge set the plants deep, 8 to ro inches
apart, and trim back very close.

CAROLINA POPLAR

Prices : Per 100 1,000
2-year-old plants, first-class, well branched, 3 to 4 feet............ Brees -$4 50 $40 00
2-year-old plants, first-class, well branched, 2% to 3 feet................. 4 00 35 00
1-year-old plants, first-class, well branched, 2 to 3 feet.......... ort ae 3 50 3000
1-year-old plants, first-class, not branched, 18 to 24 inches.......... C9220? 2500
1-year-old plants, first-class, not branched, 12 to 18 inches............... 250 20 00

Individual Trees in ©. W. Ward’s Peach Orchard (See, also, 2d cover page)

ORCHARDS PLANTED WITH
OUR TREES

Orchard of Mr. John M. Snowden, Bowie, Prince George County, Maryland

J. HORACE MCFARLAND CO., HORTICULTURAL PRINTERS, HARRISBURG, PA.