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EXCELSIOR

NURSERIES

DESCRIPTIVE

CATALOGUE

G. H. MILLER & SON

ROME, GEORGIA

EXCELSIOR

NURSERIES.

ILLUSTRATED AND
DESCRIPTIVE
CATALOG
of

Fruit and Ornamental

T rees,

Vines, Shrubs,
Roses.

Grown and For Sale by

G. H. MILLER & SON,

ROME, GEORGIA.

1910

Commercial Printing Co., Printers
Rome, Georgia

FOREWORD

IX presenting a new edition of our descriptive catalogue, we are not unmindful
of the support received and the many warm friends, who have extended the
helping hand in the way of a healty patronage.

It has ever been our policy to keep abreast of the onward march of horticul-
tural development; to that end we have increased our facilities for the production
and handling of what ma}’ now be considered the most complete and varied assort-
ment of fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens and roses to be found
in the South.

We make no extravagant announcement, or promises impossible of fulfillment,
but, believing that “merit n.vill ^cvin, ” we ask your patronage, conhdent that we can
give you full value and entire satisfaction.

Planters all over the countr}’ will appreciate the fact that we are

Located in an Intermediate Climate.

where stock will not be injured by northern blizzards or extreme southern heat.
Our soil is of the character best suited to produce the healthiest conditions of
growth, and that solid, firm texture of the wood, with abundant fibrous roots so
necessary to successful transplanting.

We have been over a third of a century in the nursery business and fruit-
growing. The assortment we grow is not restricted to the wants of any particu-
lar section, but we aim to grow

The Leading Varieties

that are in demand throughout our country, including those proved to be reliable.

It will be noted that we have omitted from the lists in both the Fruit and Orn-
amental Departments several varieties of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and
Roses, which owing to the limited demand for them, we have concluded not to
propagate longer.

We give the most careful scrutiny to the propagation of varieties, endeavoring
by all methods known to us to protect ourselves from error or imposition, and re-
jecting anything of which we have reason to feel suspicious. By such careful and
constant watching and attention, we are warrented in offering our stock as

Pure and Absolutely True to Name.

In this Catalogue we endeavor to give concise, honest descriptions, giving
some of the desirable qualities, and an idea of their nature and habits. We do
not recommend everything in this list as being the '-very best or most desirable for
everybody. Some are best adapted to certain localities.

When our patrons desire us to aid them in making a selection of varieties we
will cheerfully do so upon their stating to us the general character of their soil and
situation, and whether the fruit is wanted for home use, for near market or distant
shipment.

We wish to say that we believe the South offers a most inviting field for com-
mercial fruit-growing, both to supply northern markets and to be prepared to supply
the manufacturing cities and communities that are certain to be built up right in
our midst.

While we will most gladly lend a helping hand to the commercial grower, still
our most cherished aspiration is to see the hills and valleys of the South dotted over
with fruit-gardens and orchards, and the homes of the people surrounded with
shade-trees, shrubbery and flowers.

We have the best facilities for distribution, having seven lines of railroad
radiating from Rome and steamboat navigation.

CATAi.()('.riv oj' lixciu.sioR \rRS]<:i< 1 i-:s

BUSINESS NOTES.

Our Shipping Season commences about October 15, and continues with bntslij^lit
interruption until about INIarch 15.

Order Eearly in the Season. — Don’t wait until yon are all read}^ to set the trees
and plants, and then send your order marked, “Fill at once, 2.^ my ground is ready;”
but please remember that we may have other orders on hand, received previous to
yours that must be filled first; and if you have given us an order, and wish to
change it, please do not wait until the rush of the shipping season when hundreds
of orders have to be dispatched in a single da^^

Packing. — We have every appliance for packing in the Ijest possible manner.
We use for the most strong paper-lined cases.

Write Orders Plainly on a separate sheet and do not include them in the body
of the letter. Be careful to state the age, size and variety of stock w^anted.

Give plain and explicit directions for marking and shipping. When no ship-
ping directions are given, we will use our best judgment in for^varding, but in no
case do we assume any responsibility after delivery to the forwarders.

Always in writing to us give name and address plainly and in full. No matter
honv lately or honx> often you may ha^ue -written to us, al-ucays gioje name, post-office,
coufity and state in full, and distinctly .

Remit by draft, post-office money order, express money order, by express or
registered letter. Terms, cash with the order, unless otherwise agreed.

Dealers purchasing from us sell upon their owm responsibility. While we in-
sure our stock in good condition when it leaves our hands, we at the same time
disclaim any liability for any failure after it leaves our care, whether from defec-
tive planting, faulty treatment, unfavorable seasons, or any other cause wdiatever.
And while we guarantee our stock true to name, and exercise the greatest care to
have it so, we wall not be held responsible for any sum greater than the cost of the
stock, should any prove untrue.

We desire to commend our traveling salesmen to the public. We emplo}' no
one to represent us, unless he can furnish satisfactory evidence that he is honest
and reliable, and has a reputation at stake. Those authorized to represent us are
]3rovided with a certificate to that effect, signed by us.

Our Guarantee. — We guarantee all our stock to be true to name, and w'e will
refund money or replace any trees that may prove otherwise; but it is mutually
agreed between ourselves and every purchaser that we are not liable for any amount
greater than the price paid for the goods.

Conditions. — All orders are accepted on the condition that they shall be void
should our stock be injured by frost, hail or other causes over which we have no
control, to such an extent as to render us unable to fill the order.

Errors. — WT exercise the utmost care in filling orders, biit during the rush of
the busy season, an error is occasionally made, and satisfactory correction wall be
promptly made upon notification. Keep a copy of your order for comparison. All
claims for errors must be made within five days after receipt of goods, otherwise
they wall not be entertained.

Insects and Diseases. — Our Nurseries are free from these. Certificate of State
Entomologist is attached to every shipment.

We have a fine fumigating plant and are prepared to fumigate all shipments,

(;. II. MILLER cX: SOX, ROME, GA.

Hints on Planting and Care of Trees.

It is in the highest degree important that every cultivator of trees should un-
derstand the art of transplanting, as upon this operation depends in a great meas-
ure, their feebleness or vigor afterwards, their sluggish or thrifty growth, and in-
deed. vitality itself. We give a few important instructions that if strictly followed
will insure to the purchaser of healthy stock the desired result of his investment.

Size of Trees. — Select thrifty young trees, rather than old or very large ones,
the former bear transplanting better, can be more easily trained to any desired
shape, and eventually become more valuable.

When trees arrive at their destination, they should be unpacked as soon as
possible, and the roots placed immediately in a trench, and covered somewhat
deeply with mellow earth, from whence they may be taken, a few at a time, as
wanted for planting. While trees are out of the ground the roots must be pro-
tected from sun and air.

The Soil, — Let the soil be well drained if not naturally so, as no satisfactory re-
sults can be expected wdiere the surplus water cannot readily escape; then put it in
a condition good enough for a crop of wheat or corn by repeated plowing and the
application of manure as may be needful.

Time for Planting, — A tree planted in November or December will by the ensu-
ing spring, have formed sufficient new roots to give it a firm hold in the ground,
and will grow off rapidly when active vegitation commences. Trees can be trans-
planted as late here as IMarch, and in some seasons until the first of April.

Pruning. — The proper pruning of a tree at the time of planting, and regularly
thereafter, is essential. The first thing to be done is to cut off the ends of all
bruised or broken roots, with a sharp knife, as a clean cut wdll heal much sooner
than a bruise. Next, if it be a standard tree for the orchard, trim it up to four or
five limbs, suitable to form the top, and cut each of the side limbs back to a bud
four or five inches from the body of the tree, leaving the leader or central limb
from eight to twelve inches long. When there are no side limbs suitable for this
purpose, the tree should be divested of all its branches and headed back to a proper
height to form the top; cut back one-year-old peach to a single stem two or three
feet high.

Cut back grape vines to two or three eyes, let only one grow the first year.

Cnt back raspberries and blackberries to within one foot of the gronnd.

Cut back gooseberries and currants to one or two eyes of last seasons growth.

Transplanting Roses. — Two-year plants, which we sell chiefly, should be planted
rather deep and then cut the top back near the gronnd; leave several buds; cover
over the entire top with moist earth. As the buds are swelling, remove the dirt
and there will be a strong, vigorous growth, no drying back. Nine-tenths of the
roses die because they dry back from exposure.

Planting. — Dig the hole large enough to receive all the roots without crowding
or bending them; then partly fill with good siirface earth, so as to fit it for the tree
to stand about the same depth that it did in the nursery; then put the tree in the
place thus prepared for it, and fill in the finest of the soil working it thoroughly
among the roots with the hands, and when full pack it moderately from the out-
side of the hole towards the body of the tree.

Mulching. — Mulching newly planted trees will be found particularly beneficial
in guarding against the effects of the drouth. Cover the ground from the tree be-
yond the end of the roots with a layer of coarse manure or litter, six to eight inches
deep.

Cultivation. — Cultivate your young trees as well as you do your corn or cotton.

Do not plant small grain or corn among the young trees, but sweet potatoes,
peas, cotton, etc., if well cultivated and manured, may planted during the first few
years after planting in the orchard, without injury. Do not let horses or cattle
run in an orchard unless you wish to destroy it.

CArAI.()(xUlv OF IvXClvLvSIOR XURSFRIKS

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DISTANCES FOR PLANTING.

standard Apples....

Standard Pears and strone: sri'owinu- Cherries

Dnke and IMorello Cherries

.Standard Plnms, Apricots, Peaches, Xeclarines.

Dwarf pears and Oninces

Grapes

Currants and Goosel)erries

Raspberries and Blackberries

Strawberries, for field cnltnrc

Strawberries, for garden cnltnre

3U feet apart each way

16 to 20

10 to 12

rows 8 to 10 feet apart— 7 to 16 feet in rows.

.3 to 4 feet apart.

3 to 4 by 5 to 7 feet apart

■ 1 to \ Vz by 3 to 3/4 feet apart

1 to 2 feet apart

Number of Trees or Plants on an Acre at Given Distances Apart,

Dis. apart

No. of

each way.

Plants

1 foot

4 3.. 560

2 feet

10,890

4,840

4 ‘‘

T 7/9

1,742

j Dis. apart No. of

each way. I’lants

6 feet...' 1,210

7 •' 888

8 " 680

9 “ 537

10 '■ 435

Dis. apart No. of

each way. Plants

12 feet. 302

14 “ 222

15 “ 193

16 “ 170

18 “ 134

Dis. apart No. of

each way. Plants

20 feet 108

25 “ 69

30 “ 48

35 “ 35

40 “ 27

Rule. — Multiply the distance in feet between the rows by the distance the plants are apart in
the rows, and the product will be the number of square feet for each plant or hill, which divided
into the numbers of feet in an acre (43,560) will give the number of trees or plants to the acre.

The rapid increase of insects and fungus diseases injurious to fruit and fruit
trees renders it necessary for the fruit growers to obtain a knowledge of their hab-
its and of the best remedies for the destruction of insects and prevention of fungus
diseases, The limit of this catalogue will not allow space but for a few of the
leading formulas and reference to a few of the insects and diseases that infect fruit
trees, The fruit growers should apply to the Agricultural Experiment Station,
asking them to furnish bulletins in regard to the treatment of fungus diseases and
destruction of injurious insects.

FORMULAS FOR SPRAY MIXTURE— Fungicides.

(For Rots, Blights, Mildew and other Funguous Diseases.)

Bordeaux Mixture. — Copper Sulphate (Blue Vitrio) 3 to 4 lbs; Quick or Stone
Rime, 3 to 4 lbs; Water, 4.5-.30 gallons. Dissolve the Copper Sulphate in an earthen
or wooden vessel with three gallons of hot water; or preferably, put it in a coarse
sack (burlap or cheese cloth, ) and hang this in 4 to 6 gallons of water near the sur-
face. When dissolved pour into the spraying barrel and fill the barrel about half
full of water. Slake the lime, dilute it in 10 to 15 gallons, and pour this milk of
lime into the barrel through a wire strainer. Do not mix the Copper Sulphate
and lime when less dilute than this, as the resulting Bordeaux is likely to be lum-
py, will settle quickly, and is more liabie to burn the foliage. Add water to fill
the barrel and stir the mixture well for a few minutes. Agitate frequently while
it is being applied, If spraying peaches or Japan plums, use 2 lbs. of Copper Sul-
phate instead of 6, and add an excess of lime.

Lime — Sulphur for San Jose Scale, etc.

Lime - 20 lbs

Sulphur 15 lbs.

Water to make 50 gals.

Boil one to two hours with small quantity of water, then dilute to 50 gallons
with boiling water. Do not let mixture become cold; spray while yet warm. For
winter or early spring use.

Kerosene Emulsion. — In making kerosene emulsion for spraying trees for lice,
be sure and follow the correct method. Dissolve in two quarts of water, one quart
of soft soap or one-fourth pound of hard soap by heating to the boiling point, then
add one pint of kerosene oil and stir violently for from three to five minutes, This
may be done by using a common force pump and putting the end of the hose back
into the mixture again. This mixes the oil permanently, so that it will never sep-
arate, and it may be diluted easily at pleasure. This mixture should be diluted to
twice its bulk with water or about fourteen times as much water as kerosene.

G. H. :\IILI.ER & SON, ROME, GA.

APPLES.

Apple Worm {Carpocapsa pomonella, or Codling Moth). — Spray with arsenate
of lead at the rate of two pounds to fifty gallons of water, and Bordeaux mixture
(six pounds lime, three pounds bluestone), after the blossoms have fallen, and be-
fore the calyx lobes close. Repeat in one week. It is generally conceded that
earlier or later sprayings than mentioned abo\e are of no value against the first
brood, when dealing with the codling-moth. It is necessary, therefore, to spray
just after the petals fall and before the calyx lobes close, in order to fill this cup
with poison at the only time it is possible to do so. A second brood of apple
worms appear from the middle to the last of June, in Georgia — later farther north —
and spraying for this brood is advisable in many cases.. As a general rule spray
the last week in June, and again two weeks later, with Bordeaux-arsenate of lead
mixture. Bordeaux, not being strictly an insecticide, does not act against the cod-
ling moth, but it is always well to use it with arsenate of lead to prevent apple
scab or other funguous diseases.

Woolly Aphis [Schizoneura lonigera) — For above-ground colonies, wash trees
with solution of whale-oil soap or kerosene emulsion. For root-inhabiting colon-
ies, remove the soil to a depth of about three inches, or sufficient to partially ex-
pose the roots; open a circle from four to eight feet in diameter, depending on the
spread of the roots, distribute three to eight pounds of tobacco dust or use
15 per cent kerosene emulsion. Enough emulsion should be used to saturate
the soil to a depth of three or four inches. Recent experiments have shown that
kerosene emulsion may be used with success. Tobacco dust is of more value as a
preventative and fertilizer. Badly infested trees should receive kerosene treat-
ment.

PEACHES AND PLUMS.

Curculio {Conotrachleus nenuphar). — Spray the trees before the blossoms open,
with a solution of arsenate of lead, three pounds; lime, two pounds to fifty gallons
of water. Use Bordeaux with arsenate of lead when the blossoms have fallen; ten
days later Bordeaux and arsenate of lead. If peach and plum trees are in foliage,
use three pounds of copper sulphate, nine pounds lime and fifty gallons of water;
a stronger mixture will burn the foliage.

Borer [Saperda Candida). — Examine trees in spring and again in June and dig
out the grubs with a wire. Then wash the collar of roots and parts of the body
with a mixture of lime and sulphur.

SPRAYING.

We cannot be to emphatic in impressing on the horticulturist to spray his fruit
trees and grape vines if he desires good fruit. Follow directions carefully. Ex-
periments frequently result disastrously. Careless spraying will resultjn loss of
fruit and sometimes the trees. Every fruit grower should purchase a spraying
apparatus; they can now be had for a small sum. Be careful in keeping 'your .[so-
lution continually stirred. The best time for spraying is late in the afternoon or
during cloudy weather, except with kerosene emulsion; this should be used on
bright sunshiny days. (We recommend the Gould Pumps. Write us for prices on
these; we can save you money.)

CATALOCU’K OF liXClvFSIOR XURSIvRlI<:S

FRUIT DEPARTMENT.

REIGEL

G. H. MILLER & SOX, ROME, GA.

APPLES.

The Apple is our most useful fruit, and there can be no question as to the pro-
priety and necessit}’ of the farmer planting apples enough to secure an abundant
supply through the whole 3*ear.

As to growing apples for market, while we would not base our expectations for
profit entirely on reports of crops that have yielded profits S300 to S400 per acre, or
on the fact that single trees have produced S30 to 550 worth of apples at one crop,
3'et we believe that with a judicious selection of varieties and good culture, apples
will prove more remunerative than any farm crop that can be grown. Ten \*ears
from planting, good bearing varieties ma\- be relied on to yield three barrels per
tree: this gives us one hundred and fiftj- barrels per acre. If sold at onU’ one dol-
lar and fift}' cents per barrel, this would give 5225 per acre. But even half this
sum, when we consider the rapidh* increasing produce of the trees for man\’ years
will satisfy’ an}- reasonable man of the expedienc}- of planting large orchards of
apple trees.

The season ot ripening and use given for each variet}- applies to our own lo-
calit}-. Bu}-ers must make due allowance corresponding with difference of latitude
and elevation.

SUMMER APPLES.

Astrachan Red, Large; \-ellow, nearly covered with crimson; flesh tender, juicy,
acid and pleasant; tree a splendid grower. June.

•^Brilliant. I'his apple originated in ISliddle Georgia. The tree is extremel}- vig-
orous and hardy and well adapted to this latitude. The apple is above med-
ium size, slight!}- oblong. Color, bright, yellow ground, partially covered
with beautiful bright red, a very beautiful apple, sub-acid, ripens about mid-
dle of August, very profitable in its season as there are very few good apples
that ripen that season of the year.

Early Harvest. Above medium size; skin bright yellow; flesh juicy, crisp and well
flavored. Tune.

Early May. Ripens among the earliest,
INlay 20 to June 1.

the trees being healthy and productive.

Liveland Raspberry. INIost valuable of the Russians; medium to large; beautiful,
clear, waxen white, marbled crimson; very hardy; tested everywhere.

Golden Sweet. Large, pale yellow; very sweet and good; good bearer. July.

Horse. Large, roundish; skin yellow, slightly tinged with red in the sun; flesh
yellow, acid and tender. July and August.

Red June. IMedium to large, oblong; deep red, sometimes with splashes of yellow;
very tender, juicy and high-flavored. June 15 to middle of July.

Striped June. (Syn., Early Red INIargaret). Medium conical; red striped on yel-
low ground; tender, rather dry, subacid. INIiddle of June to middle July.

Summer Queen. INledium to large; yellow streaked with red: flesh tender with an
acid, aromatic flavor. Last of July.

Sweet Bough. Large pale greenish yellow; tender and sweet; good bearer. July.

Yellow Transparent. Tree a medium grower and unusually early bearer, and is con-
sidered the most valuable early apple yet produced; fruit of good size and
quality; skin clear white, changing to a beautiful yellow when fully ripe;
ripens from ten days to two weeks before Early Harvest.

CATALOOriv Ol' IvXCIU.SlOR XT RSIvRI l^S.

FALL APPLES.

Buckingham. (Syn. Equinetelee, Kentucky Queen, etc). Very large, oblate; yel-
low, with bright red cheek and crimson stripes, flesh yellow, snbacid, very
rich and juicy; a magnificent fruit. Ripe by end of Sepeember, and lasts un-
til December; tree compact and vigorous grower; bears young.

Carter’s Blue. (Syn., Lady Fitzpatrick). Wry large; green, washed dull brown-
red with a thick blue bloom; crisp, sugary, with a rich aroma. Ripe in Sep-
tember; tree vigorous grower and fine shape; an excellent and desirable fruit.

Fall Pippin. Very large, roundish, oblong; yellow; flesh tender, rich and delicious,
subacid. September and October.

Jeffries. It bears early, and is one of the most constant and abundant bearers of
which we have any knowledge. No family orchard should be without it. We
have never known it to be exhibited at any fair under the class of early fall
desert apples, but that it obtained the first prize. 'I'he fruit is above medium
size, smooth, yellow, mixed and splashed with crimson, beautiful in appear-
ance. The flesh is yellow, fine grained, breaking juicy, aromatic, delicious
Good for table or market.

Maiden’s Blush. Medium size, flat; pale yellow with a red cheek; beautiful. Sep-
tember and October.

Reigel. This apple originated in Middle Georgia. Is a vigorous grower and
heavy bearer. The apple is above medium in size. In color is mostly cover-
ed with dark red, much like winesap. It ripens through the month of Sep-
tember. Mild, subacid, exceedingly rich in flavor, of the very highest quality.

Wealthy. Size medium, color bright red; quality excellent; tree productive and
hardy.

FRILLIANT.

G. II. MILLER & SON, ROME, GA.

WINTER APPLES.

Arkansas Beauty. xA recently introduced variety. Large; beautiful light crimson
in the shade, darker in the sun, with indistinct splashes and stripes over whole
surface of dark crimson; flesh fine grained, whitish, tinged with red and yel-
low; rich subacid; quality very good to best. November to March.

Arkansas Black. I'ree a beautiful upright grower; young wood very dark. “There
is scarcely an apple that is more brilliantly colored; round or slightly conical
regular; smooth, glossy, yellow where now covered with deep crimson, almost
black; flesh very yellow, firm, fine-grained, juicy, subacid, pleasant rich.’’ A
long keeper. A most profitable and attractive market apple. Has been kept
till June and later.

Ben Davis. (New York Pippin). Large size, round to oblong; skin yellow,
splashed with bright red; flesh whitish, tender and juicy, with subacid flavor,
tree remarkably healty and vigorous, and an early and abundant bearer; a

most profitable winter apple. Keeps well.

Black Twig. (Arkansas). Resembles the Winesap in every way, except that the
tree is a better and much more vigorous grower, more hardy, ami the fruit is
much larger, many specimens being twelve inches in circumference.

Clayton. A valuable late-keeping market apple. Tree vigorous, long-lived, and a
wonderful bearer. Fruit large, nearly covered with red; juicy, mild, good."
January to May.

Ensee, Originated in Ohio; large, handsome red apple, good keeper, valuable; a
Rome Beauty Sdlg. of promise.

Gano. (Red Ben Davis). Large, smooth; deep red; attractive and good. An early
annual and prolific bearer.

Grimes Golden, Tree vigorous and hardy, very productive; fruit medium size,
golden yellow, crisp, juicy and fine flavor. November to January.

Heslep. (Origin, Polk County, Ga. ) Resembles Shockley in size, color, product-
iveness and keeping qualities, but is of much better quality, and is a valuable
market variety.

Kinnard. Much the finest early to mid-winter apple we know. P'ruit medium to
large, roundish, oblate; skin yellow, almost covered with dark red or crimson;
flesh yellow, fine grained, tender, rich, juicy, aromatic; most excellent. No
apple grown is of better quality. Tree vigorous and bears young.

Missouri Pippin. Large, oblong, bright red, with numerous gray dots; very hand-
some and of fair quality; an early and very abundant bearer and a very profit-
able orchard fruit; vigorous. December.

Pawles’ Janet, Medium size; striped with dull red, and keeps remarkably well;
tree vigorous, spreading; it puts forth its leaves and blossoms much later than
any other variety in the spring, and consequently avoids injury by laie frosts.
Long keeper.

Fed Limbertwig. IMedium, dull, rusty red; flesh yellow, firm, subacid, very good.
Tree thrifty, but open grower. Keeps well.

Red Romanite or Carthouse. One of the best winter apples for planting South. On
good soil the fruit is fair and of good size, and has the good property of hold-
ing on to the trees until late in the season. One of the best keepers.

Rome Beauty. Large, yellowy beautifully striped with bright red; tender, juicy,
rich, excellent, very popular. November to January. The tree is an early,
regular and enormous bearer. The tree is very hardy, blooms late, scatters its
bloom more than most any other apple, limbs very tough and rarely ever
break when heavily loaded.

CAi'ALOGUE OF KXCKFvSIOR NURSERIES

Royal Limbertwig, Very large; pale yellowish, blushed or stripetl with red; rich,
juicy aud very good. November to February.

Jonathan. Vigorous habit, productive in all soils, which makes it one of the most
desirable apples, IMedium size, very regularly formed. Yellow groiind almost
covered with lively red splashes which turns to a dark red in the sun. Flesh
white, very tender, juicy, with the finest flavor. Very desirable for home use.

Shockley, Medium, conical; skin yellow, overspread with crimson; flesh crisp,
juicy, sweet and slightly vinous; tree a very rapid and compact grower and
early bearer, often bearing fruit the second year after transplanting; desirable
winter variety for the south, where it not only bears regular and abundant
crops, but keeps until June; a very profitable market variety.

Stayman Winesap. Larger than old Winesap; color dark red; fine grained breaking,
juicy, very high quality; tree strong grower, long lived.

Terry. A long keeping apple originating in Middle Georgia. It is much larger
than the shockley and of good quality, very productive. It is considered a
most promising variety, both for home use and for market. We think it will
succeed further South than any other variety of the same quality.

Winesap, Medium to large; red, firm, subacid; tree an excellent grower; good
keeper,

Winter Queen, (Poorhouse). Large, roundish oblate; pale yellowish green, russet
spots; flesh yellowish, moderately juicy, mild, subacid; very good. Tree vig-
orous, compact grower. This is a valuable addition to our varieties, as it is an
exceptionally good shipper and keeper. Ripens last of October.

Yates. (Syn., Red Warrior). Small, oblate, skin greenish yellow, shaded and
striped with red, with many light dots; flesh white, tender, juicy and good.
Very long keeper.

York Imperial or Johnson’s Fine Winter, Large, truncated, oval, angular; greenish
yellow, nearly covered with bright red; flesh tender, crisp, juicy, aromatic; an

enormous bearer, and hangs well on the tree. It is also a good keeper, re-
taining its flavor to the last. February to April.

DWARF APPLE.

For the garden or small yard where standard apple trees take up too much
space dwarfs may be planted; they bear quickly, have low, broad heads and fruit
can be easily picked. They can also be planted much closer than the standard
tree. We propagate those varieties that produce handsome fruit. Selection should
be left to us.

CRAB APPLES.

Crab apples succeed in all sections, and are valuable for cider, preserving,
jelly or ornament, and some of the improved sorts are excellent for eating. Sent
to the eastern markets they meet a ready sale.

Hyslop, Almost as large as Early Strawberry apple ; deep, crimson ; very pop-
ular on account of its large size, beauty and hardiness.

Martha. A new Crab. A rapid, stiff grower, a perfect pyramid in a tree; great
bearer of the most beautiful fruit. Flavor a mild, clear tart ; surpassing all
other Crabs for culinary purposes, and fair to eat from hand.

Transcendent, Large; red, handsome and showy ; desirable and one of the best.

Whitney's No. 20, Large, averaging 1 to 2 inches in diameter ; skin smooth,
glossy green, striped carmiue ; good keeper ; hardy, productive, vigorous and
fine.

G. H. MIGLHR & SOX, ROME, GA.

PEACHES.

The Peach is universally regarded as the most delicious fruit of our climate,
and it is nowhere produced in such great abundance and with as little labor as in
this country. It succeeds best on sandy and clay loams in elevated locations.

Peach trees should be planted when of one season’s growth from the bud. For
orchard planting the ground should be well prepared as for a crop of corn then
marked out in furrows sixteen to twenty feet apart, and the trees planted about the
same depth they stood in the nursery. The side limbs and tops should be cut off,
leaving a straight stem of the desired height forming a head. The trees should be
kept clear of all useless growth, the top and side branches should be occasionally
shortened in so as to give a vigorous growth, and form a symmetrical head. The
trees should receive about the same cultivation as a crop of corn or potatoes.

While it will pay every land owner to plant enough peach trees to insure for
his family an abundance of this delicious fruit, it is also an established fact that
there are sections all over the South where money invested in commercial peach
orchards properly managed, is one of the best investments that can be made.

In the following descriptions free stones are marked F, clings are marked C,
and semi-clings are marked S-C.

FIRST RIPENING.

Mayflower. Semi-cling. Ripe May 20 to 25. The earliest Peach known. Size
medium; round, bright red all over; ripens well to the seek; tender, juicy and
of excellent flavor. Tree bears young and is very prolific. Aside from its
desirability in the home orchard, it is a valuable acquisition to the market
varieties, as its earliness and beautiful bright color will make it a good seller.

Sneed, S-C. IMedium; creamy white, with carmine mottling; flesh greenish
white, juicy; quality fair. Ripens on an average of six to eight days
before the Alexander.

Greensboro, S-C, Originated in North Carolina; said to be larger than Alexander
and earlier; beautiful crimson with yellowish tint; flesh white, very juicy; of
excellent quality.

Alexander, S-C, Fruit medium to large, bright color and excellent quality. Last
of May.

Admiral Dewey. A perfect freestone of fine size, form and color, with delicious
yellow flesh that is yet firm enough to ship well. The tree is a strong, hardy,
symmetrical grower and produces well.

SECOND RIPENING.

Arp Beauty, F. A new peach. Large yellow peach. Very highly commended
where tried. Ripening about four weeks ahead of Elberta.

Early Rivers, F, Large, light straw color, with delicate pink cheek; flesh juicy and
melting, with a very rich flavor; peels readily at maturity. The most beauti-
ful of early peaches.

Early Tillotson, F. Medium; skin yellowish white and nearly covered with red,
darkening on the sunny side, a good market variety.

Honey, F. Red cheek; white flesh of delicious honeyed sweetness, medium size,
almond-shaped, large; pretty; very early in bloom. Best near the Gulf coast.

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Peen-to or Flat Peach, C, Similar in habit and quality to Honey Peach, hut flattened
from stem to point; bloom very large and early. Does finely in Florida and
along the Gulf coast.

THIRD RIPENING.

Carman, F. Large; creamy white, with deep blush; skin tough, but flesh very ten-
der and of fine flavor; prolific bearer. A most prolific and popular shipping
variety. Ripens June 20 to July 1.

Hiley F. (Early Belle). Large; white, with beautiful red cheek:^flesh white, quality
best. Prolific bearer. Ripens June 25 to July 5. The best shipping variety
of its season, which makes it very valuable.

Mountain Rose, F, A very valuable variety; beautiful high color and fair size, flesh
white, juicy, rich and excellent.

Governor Hogg, Large; white, with beautiful cheek, flesh white, tender and juicy ;
highly flavored: red at pit; semi-cling; June 20 to 25.

Waddell, F, Of medium size, fine shape; skin greenish white, almost covered with
red; flesh white, and juicy; very prolific; a fine market sort. June 2,5.

Yellow St, John, F. (Syn., May Beauty). Nearly equal to Early Crawford, more
productive and comes in before that standard sort.

FOURTH RIPENING.

Amelia, F, Very large white, nearly covered with crimson; juicy, sweet, melting
and of the highest flavor; a magnificent peach.

Foster, F, Very large, uniform in size; bright yellow, almost covered with car-
mine; melting, juicy and well flavored.

Champion, F, A western peach of very large size and good quality; also noticeable
for the regularity of its bearing. Skin is of a rich creamy white, with a red
cheek; flesh creamy white, sweet and delicious, rich and juicy.

Slappy, F. Clear golden yellow, with dark cheek; flesh yellow and of good quality.
Is inclined to develop an imperfect side, although it is a popular market variety
in some sections. Ripens early in July.

FIFTH RIPENING.

Crawford's Early, F. Large, oblong; skin yellow, with red cheeks; flesh yellow,
melting, sweet and rich.

General Lee, C. Very large; skin creamy white, shaded with red, flesh juicy, of
high flavor; good market variety.

Belle, F. Very large, skin white with red cheek; flesh white, firm and of excellent
flavor; fruit uniformly large and showy; tree a rapid grower and very prolific.
A seedling of the Chinese Cling.

Elberta, F. Very large; skin golden yellow where exposed to the sun, faintly
striped with red; flesh yellow; very fine grain, juicy, rich, sweet and splendid
flavor; tree very prolific, presents a handsome appearance, and is of more
luxuriant growth than the Chinese Cling, from which it is a seedling. It is a
perfect freestone, and one of the most successful market varieties, selling uni-
formly at higher prices than any other peach. Middle to last of July.

Thurber, F. A seedling of Chinese Cling, which it resembles in size and color,
but is more delicate and highly flavored,

Globe, F. Very large; light golden yellow, with red blush, flesh light yellow juicy
rich and of the best quality.

G. H. .MILLER cS: S(7X, ROIME, GA.

Wheatland, F. .An improvement on the Crawford’s Late, ripening just in advance
of it; extra large; beautiful golden yellow, with crimson cheek, of best quality.

SIXTH RIPENING.

Mrs. Brett, F. Large; white, red cheek; vigorous and productive. It took the
premium at the exhibition of the Mississippi Valley Horticultural vSociety in
vSt. Louis, 18S0, as the best variety, over all competitors.

Chinese Cling, C. Very large, globular; skin creamy white and shaded with red; flesh
white, red at the stone; vinous, very juicy and melting; an excellent variety.

Chinese Free, F. Seedling of Chinese Cling; size large, roundish, oblong; skin
w’hite, with red cheek; flesh red, firm and well flavored; a desirable market
variety.

Snow Cling, C. Fruit of large size, clear white, beautifid; flesh firm, and in quality
unsurpassing for preserving and a desert fruit, bloom white, young shoots
very light colored, very desirable.

Crawford’s Late, F, Much larger than Crawford’s Early, though it resembles it in
shape, color and quality, and ripens about ten or fifteen days later; one of the
leading market varieties.

Old Mixon Free, F. Large inclining to oval; skin yellowish white; flesh white,
juicy, rich and vinous.

Old Mixon Cling, C. Large, pale yellow, with red cheek; fine-grained, rich and
juicy, good.

Srevens' Rareripe, F, The fruit in appearance somewhat resembles an enlarged and
remarkably high-colored Old Alixon Free. In flavor, as well as in appearance,
it is Superb.

Stump the World, F, Fruit very large; skin creamy white, with a bright red cheek;
flesh white, juicy, and high-flavored; very productive; a fine market variety.

SEVENTH RIPENING.

Lemon Cling, C, Very large, oblong, having a swollen point similar to a lemon;
skin yellow, with red cheek; flesh yellow, firm, juicy and sweet.

Smock, F, Fruit large, oval; skin orange yellow, mottled with red; a good market
sort.

Chairs’ Choice, F. A late yellow-fleshed sort of largest size; deep yellow with red
cheek; flesh firm and in quality unsurpassed.

Orange Cling, C. Fruit very large, yellow with a dark crimson cheek, rich sugary
and vinous flavor; tree a good grower, somewhat spreading.

EIGHTH RIPENING.

Heath's Cling, C. (White English, White Heath, White Globe, etc.) Large oval
with a sharp apex; skin white, sometimes with red cheek; pure white, juicy,
sweet and somewhat aromatic; excellent for preserving. This is a well known
variety in some localities. Ripens in September.

Wilkins or Ringgold Mammoth Cling. Originated in Kent County, IMaryland, of im-
mense size; clingstone, beaiitiful blush; white flesh, has been sold as high as
$8 per crate in the Baltimore market.

Picquet's Late, F. Origin, Georgia. Very large; yellow with red cheek; sweet and
of excellent flavor.

Salway, F, Large; yellow, beautifully mottled with brownish red, flesh yellow.
An excellent variety for display.

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Eaton's Golden, C, JMedinin, skin golden yellow, with occasionally a few pink
spots; flesh yellow, sweet, jnicy, with ajjricot flavor. Middle of September.
A superior variety for canning.

Henrietta, C. (Levy’s Late.) Handsome late yellow cling, of large size, product-
ive and excellent; among other merits, possesses long keeping qualities.

NINTH RIPENING.

Bilyeu’s Late October, F, Large, white peach with a beautiful blush; ripens two
weeks after smock; valuable; tree a strong grower and wonderfully productive.
Has been shipped to Europe and arrived in good order.

Bustin’s October, C, Large, pure white. A very good late variety.

Hughes’ I, X. L,, C, Originated in Louisiana, ripens in October, making a very
late peach. Said to be the largest and best peach of the season; produces fruit
large and with a distinct suture; color a beautiful yellow, tender, juicy, of fine
flavor. A very fine shipper.

Stinson's October, C, Large; white with red cheek; of very good flavor. The best
very late peach. The most profitable late peach yet introduced for vSouthern
markets. Middle of October.

PEARS.

Good pears are among the best of all fruits. As a dessert they stand at the
head of the list. They can be had to suit all tastes and in nearly all seasons of the
year. The culture of the pear is extending rapidly, as is evinced from the greatly
increased demand for the trees. The soil for pears should be deep, rich and free
from wet. The list of select varieties is reduced to such as have been well tested
and proved valuable throughout the largest section of the South. We grow stan-
dard Pear trees principally, but can supply dwarfs a few varieties denoted thus: *

EUROPEAN PEARS.

Alamo. Origin, Texas; large; yellow with bronze cheek. Tree a vigorous grower;
bears young.

Bartlett, Large; clear yellow skin: buttery, very juicy and high-flavored; early
and great bearer. Su....mer.

Buerre d’Anjou,'^ Large; yellowish, somewhat russeted, red cheek; fine grained,
buttery, melting and excellent. Autumn.

Clapp’s Favorite,* Large; resembling Bartlett, ripening a few days earlier; pro-
ductive. Summer.

Duchess d'Angouleme.* Very large; dull yellow; buttery, rich, juicy and excellent;
does best as a dwarf. Autumn.

Flemish Beauty. Large; greenish yellow, russetted; sweet and rich, excellent fla-
vor; produrtive. Summer.

Howell,* A fine large pear, sweet and melting; pale yellow, with a red cheek and
patches of russet. Summer.

Jefferson. The Jefferson is in market as early as the earliest peaches, and brings
the highest prices. It is above medium size, pyriform in shape; color bright
yellow, with a bright deep crimson cheek. One of the best pa^dng market
pears for Southern planting that can be raised.

G. M. MILLER SOX, ROME, GA.

Koonce. Xew. Originated in Illinois and described as the best very early pear,
ripening two weeks before the Early Harvest; inediuin to large size; yellow,
one side of which is covered with red; does not rot at the core; very product-
ive; handsome; a good shipper; profitable tree, vigorous, upright.

Seckel, Small; rich, yellowish brown; and one of the best flavored pears known;
productive. Late snmmer.

Sheldon. Above medium; dark yellow or rnsset; rich, melting and high-flavored;
first-rate qiiality. Early fall.

This race of pears is remarkable for its vigor of growth, luxuriant foliage ex-
treme hardiness, and freedom from disease — so that they have been valued as orn-
amental lawn trees, and although the fruit is not of the best quality, it has a pe-
culiar quince-like flavor, which, combined with its firmness, makes it superior to
any other variety for canning, excelling even the justly famous Bartlett for that
purpose. The commendable qualities of these Oriental pears give them a recog-
nized place, and they are yearly being planted in greater quantities by discrimi-
nating fruit growers who are looking for profit.

Garber. Resembles the Kieffer in size, appearance and quality, but matures here
in August, and between the Le Conte and Keiffer. A thrifty grower and val-
uable variet}^

Japan Golden Russett. Large, almost globular; entirely covered with russet; firm,
juicy; excellent for canning and preserving. A strong vigorous grower.

Keiffer. Fruit large to very large; skin yellow, with a light vermillion cheek; flesh
brittle, very juicy, with a marked musky aroma; quality good. IMatures from
September to October. Tree vigorous and very prolific. Begins to bear when
four years old. If the fruit is allowed to hang upon the tree until the begin-
ning of October, and then carefully ripened in a cool, dark room, it is a very
attractive Pear.

Le Conte. (Chinese Pear.) Fruit large, pyriform; skin smooth, pale yellow;
quality very variable, usually of second quality, iDut if allowed to mature slow-
ly in cool, dark room, its quality improves remarkably. ^Maturity from July
20 to end of August. Trees begin to bear when fi\^e years old.

Smith's, Almost indentical with Le Conte in size, shape and quality, but a few
days earlier.

Magnolia. Ripe October 1 to 20. A new Japanese variety of great merit. Its
marked points of superiority are its large size, late-blooming, long-keeping,
strong-growing and free-bearing qualities. Attains enormous size, of fine ap-
pearance and good flavor. Usually blooms after all danger of frost is past. '

ORIENTAL PEARS.

This Type is Peculiarly Adapted to the South.

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CHERRIES.

The great beauty, excellent quality and pro(luctiv'’euess, together with the ear-
liuess with which it comes into bearing, and the season of ripening, combine to
make the cherry a most acceptable and popular fruit. Aside from the value of
their fruit, many of the upright, strong growing varieties make healthful shade
trees, either for the }^ard or street. The cherry succeeds best on a dry, moderately
rich soil.

HEART AND BIGARREAU CHERRIES.

In Order of Ripening

Ohio Beauty. Large; white, with faint blushes of red; tender, sweet and juicy.
An excellent and desirable cherry.

Gov, Wood. Large; ligh red; juicy, rich and delicious.

Black Tartarian, Very large, black; juicy, rich; excellent and productive.

Black Eagle. Large, black, tender juicy and rich.

Napoleon. Large; yellow and red, firm, juicy, sweet; very productive.

Contennial. A seedling of Napoleon, larger than its parent, and beantifully mar-
bled and splashed with crimson. Its phenomenal sweetness is very marked.
The finest canning and shipping light-colored cherry in the world. Ripens
with Napoleon.

DUKE AND MORELLO CHERRIES.

Baldwin. (New). Fruit very large, almost round, dark red, slightly subacid, the
sweetest and richest of the Morello type. Remarkable for earliness, ciuality,
vigor, hardiness and productiveness. Particularly profitable in the West,

Dyehouse, This variety partakes of both the Morello and Duke in wood and fruit;
a very early and sure bearer; ripens a week before Early Richmond; of better
quality and quite as productive.

Early Richmond. A fine early cherry of the Morello class. Flesh red; acid sprightly
and rich; valuable for cooking.

May Duke. One of the most popular sorts; large, dark red when ripe; rich, sub-
acid.

Large Montmorency. Larger and finer than Early Richmond, and one of the finest
flavored Cherries in this class. The strong, hardy tree makes rapid growth
and bears enormous crops. Valuable for canning and preserving. One of
our best cherries.

English Morello, Large, dark red, nearly black when ripe; tender, juicy and of a
subacid flavor, hardy but slow grower.

Louis Phillippe, Very productive; fruit large, roundish, regular; color rich dark,
almost purple-black red; flesh red, tender, sprightly; mild acid; good to best.

Ostheim, Of Russian origin. Better than IMorello, hardy and productive. Every
one should try it.

Wragg. Fruit medium to large in size; long stem; color, dark purple when fully
ripe; time of ripening very late.

G. II. MILLER & SOX, ROME, GA

PLUMS.

We are persuaded that this rich and luscious fruit does not receive the atten-
tion that its merit demands. They are always in demand for home use; and in the
market they command such high prices as to make them very profitable to the
grower. It is true that “vigilance is the price of plums” but it is vigilance that
will be rewarded. The plum usually succeed best on a strong or rather clayey soil;
but the “Wild Goose,” and plums of that type do well on lighter soils.

SELECT VARIETIES. EUROPEAN TYPE.

Coe's Golden Drop. Large, yellow, rich and sweet; clingstone. Late.

German Prune. Medium, purple or blue; best for preserving; productive.

Lombard, INledium or above; reddish purple; flesh juicy and pleasant; vigorous
and immensel}' productive.

Moore’s Arctic, A new hardy plum which originated in the highlands of Aroos-
took County, ISIaine, where unprotected and exposed to arctic colds, it has
borne enormous crops. Skin purplish black, with a thin blue bloom; flesh
greenish yellow, juicy, sweet, pleasant.

Shipper's Pride, A large, dark purple, oval plum; ver}^ showy, often measuring
two inches in diameter; fine, juic}’ and sweet; keeping a long time in excellent
condition, rendering it very valuable for shipping. INIedium.

Shropshire Damson, An English variety; purple, with a thick bloom; productive
and profitable. Late.

Prunus Pissardii. An ornamental plum for the lawn; foliage is deep purplish
blood color, and it retains its color better than any other purple-leaved tree.
The fruit is medium-sized, nearly round, dark purple flesh, sweet, juicy and
good.

IMPROVED CHICKASAW TYPE.

Varieties of this type are less liable to attacks of curculio than those of Eu-
ropean origin, and combine vigor of growth with great productiveness.

Wild Goose. Large, somewhat oblong; bright vermil lion-red; juicy, sweet; good
quality; cling. Ripens middle of June; a very showy and fine market fruit;
prolific bearei.

JAPAN PLUMS.

This class of plums are entirely distinct from our native varieties — the}’ are
vigorous growers, with large and distinct foliage, of wonderful productiveness,
coming into bearing at an early age; fruit being of large size; very attractive ap-
pearance; excellent quality, firm texture, and'possessing superior shipping quali-
ties. These plums are admirably adapted to the South, and should be planted in
every orchard and garden.

Abundance or Yellow Fleshed Botan, Round, with pointed apex, but varies from
quite round to sharply pointed. Skin yellow, ground heavily washed, pur-
plish carmine and a darker cheek. Flesh yellow, very juicy, subacid with
apricot flavor; quite firm; skin tough; clingstone; quality best; pit large. IMa-
turity July 5th to 15th.

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Berckmans, {S'-weet Botan.) F'riiit medium to large, nearly round, skin green,
nearly or quite covered with dull purple or blood red and a blue bloom; flesh
yellowish, a little coarse grained, firm, sugary, excellent. Ripens with Abun-
dance.

Burbank. Ripe Jiily 10th; habit spreading, tree healthy, rapid grower and vigor-
ous. Fruit medium size, yellow, overspread with red, with lilac bloom. Yel-
low dots small and numerous. F'lesh firm, yellow, quality good. Hangs well
on the tree and is a good shipper. It usually overbears, and shoidd be
thinned.

Chabot. Very vigorous grower, leaves large with inconspicuous reniform glands;
young wood dark green; fruit oval heart-shaped, large, two inches in diame-
ter; color greenish purple with little gray dots; suture distinct; small pit, flesh
adhers; flavor very good. Ripens July 5th to 12th.

Kelsey. Medium grower, fruit very large, flesh adhers; flavor excellent.

Ogon. Fruit medium to large, round or slightly flattened, suture prominent; skin
bright yellow, with a dark creamy bloom, givingthe fruit a whitish appearance;
flesh thick and very meaty, but not juicy; firm and long keeping; good, but
not of the best quality; free.

Red June. Solid red with blue bloom, does not drop, good quality, fine canning
variety; tree healthy, hardy. A sure cropper,

Satsuma. (Blood Plum. ) Barge, globular, color, dark red bloom, skin of lilac
shade; flesh dark red, solid color from skin to pit, firm, rather juicy, good
flavor; pit very small; July.

Prunus Simonii. {Apricot Plumi) This plum is a native of northern China. Its
fruits are very pretty, with a very short stem, size of Orleans plum, with
brick-red or dark cinibar color, the flesh shows a fine apricot-yellow, firm, and
has a peculiar aromatic flavor.

Wickson. One of the largest of all plums, oblong, pointed, dark brownish red,
quality very good, tree vigorous.

JAPANESE CROSS-BRED PLUMS.

America. Large, glossy coral, red very beautiful; almost proof against rot and in-
sect attack; young bearer, of wide adaptability.

Climax. Its extreme earliness, immense size, high color, delicious flavor and fra-
grance, places it in the lead among early shipping plums. Fruit heart-shaped;
color deep, dark red; flesh yellow. Tree vigorous and remarkably productive.

Chaleo. This new plum is a cross of the Simonii and Burbank, ripens just before
Burbank, is large; flat like a tomato, deep reddish purple, with very sweet,
rather firm, exceedingly fragrant yellow flesh, small seed, a superior shipping
plum.

Gonzales. Bright, clear red, very showy; firm, sweet, sprightly, heavy bearer,
valuable; not quite hardy north.

Sultan. Said to be one of the most attractive of plums; its huge size, deep purplish
crimson color renders it a valuable market variety.

G. H. MILLER & SON, ROME, GA.

APRICOTS.

The Apricot is one of the most beautiful of the stone fruits, resembling the
plum in shape, but down}' like a peach, and partaking largely of its excellence
and flavor.

Early Golden. IMedium, pale orange; flesh juicy, sweet and good; vigorous grower
and productive.

Moorpark. Large size; orange, brownish red in the sun; flesh quite firm, juicy,
with a rich, luscious flavor; one of the best.

Newcastle Early, From Newcastle California. By far the best very early apricot.
Nearly as large as Royal and two weeks earlier; very valuable on account of
its earliness; ships well. Tree regular bearer.

RUSSIAN APRICOTS.

The Russian Apricots are claimed to be in every way superior to the American
varieties in early bearing and quality of fruit, as well as hardiness of trees and
freedom from all disease.

Alexander, An immense bearer. Fruit large yellow, flecked with red; both skin
and flesh sweet; delicious. Season July 1. One of the best.

Alexis, An abundant bearer. Fruit yellow, with red cheek; large slightly acid,
rich and luscious. July 15.

J. L, Budd. Strong and profuse bearer. Fruit large, white with red cheek; sweet;
juicy, extra fine, with kernel equal to almond. Season August 1.

Superb, An apricot of really excellent quality, worthy of wide planting in the ter-
ritory where the tender European sorts will not thrive. Vigorous grower,
heavy bearer, hardy in wood and bud, medium, roundish oval; dull yellow,
with thin, tough skin; flesh dull yellow, firm, sub-acid.

NECTARINES.

A most delicious, smooth-skinned fruit with much the same quality and fla-
vor as the peach, and the tree requires the same culture and treatment. It is lia-
ble to the ravages of the curcirlio, and should be treated as directed for plums.

Boston, Large; bright yellow, with red cheek; flesh yellow, sweet and pleasant.

Pitmaston’s Orange, Large; orange and yellow, rich, excellent; freestone.

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MULBERRIES.

]\Iull)erries (especially the Hicks’
Rverl)eariiig) are being planted ex-
tensively and are very profitable as
t'nrnisbing feed for poidtry and
pigs during the snininer inontbs,
one acre in mulberries furnishing
more food than a nuicb larger area
in corn or any other grain.

Downings Everbearing, Flesh
rich, subacid; a good bearer
and rapid grower; ripe IMay to
Jiilv.

Hicks' Everbearing, Flesh sweet,
insipid; fine grower, bears large
crops four months in the year;
excellent variety for pigs and
poultry.

Stubbs'. Tree very vigorous, and with broad foliage. Fruit very large, from 1 yi
to 2 inches long, black, vinous and of excellent ciuality, greatly superior to any
of the cultivated varieties. It is a wonderfully prolific bearer; fruit lasts near-
ly two months.

QUINCES.

The Quince is of late attracting a great deal of attention as a market fruit.
Scarcely any fruit will pay better in the orchard. The tree is hardy and compact
in growth; requiring but little space; productive, gives regular crops, and comes
early into bearing. The fruit is much sought after for canning for winter use.
It flourishes in any good garden soil, which should be kept mellow and well en-
riched. Prune off all the dead and surplus branches, and thin out fruit if bearing
too freely.

Orange or Apple, Targe; oranged-shaped and of excellent flavor; the finest of the
old varieties. Trees bear young and are very productive.

Champion. The tree is strong, free grower, more like the apple than the quince,
and usually come into bearing the second or third year. Very productive:
and of the largest size; flesh cooks very tender; and is free from the hard spots
or cores found in other varieties; flavor equal to that of the well known Orange
variety. Ripens about two weeks later.

Meech's Prolific. Fruit of large size, very handsome and attractive, of delightful
fragrance and delicious flavor; cooks as tender as a peach. Remarkable for
early bearing and great productiveness.

G. II. MILLER SOX, ROME, GA.

FIGS.

Brown Turkey. IMedium size; color brown, fruit sw’eet and of excellent quality.
Tree prolific and hardy.

Brunswick. Large, violet; sweet.

Celestial. INIediuni to small, ver}' sw^eet, pale violet; vigorous productive; one of
the hardiest; reliable further north than the others.

JAPAN PERSIMMONS.

(DIOSPYROS KAKL)

This is a very valuable fruit for all the coast region, and as far up as the fig
succeed. The trees are vigorous and bear early, the second or third year after
transplanting, and most of the varieties are of excellent quality. I'hey are eaten
fresh or used for drying, after which process they are equal to the best figs. Some
varieties bear specimens that weigh from twelve to sixteen ounces.

Hachiya. {Yomato , Imperial.) Usually oblong and acute apex; 2% by 3 inches
long; perfectly globular, specimens are, however, quite as numerous as the
former; keeps very late.

Hyakume. Large; globular, deep orange red; average three inches in diameter;
keeps late; nearly ahvays seedless.

Tane-Nashi. Very large, roundish, conical, pointed, very smooth and s}'mmetrical;
diameter 3 inches longitudinally and 3)4 inches transversely, color of skin
light yellow, changing to bright red at full maturit}*. flesh yellow, generally
seedRss, astringent until fully ripe, then one of the best.

Yemon. Round, flattened, deeply ribbed, dark orange red, 3 inches by 2>^, aver-
age weight 7 ounces, although specimens weighing 16 ounces have been pro-
duced, very sweet and is edible wdiile still solid, maturit}’ from end of Sep-
tember to November, nearly always seedless.

Yedo Ichi, Fruit large, roundish, oblate, skin vermillion, one of the best.

Zengi, Although one of the smallest Japanese Persimmons, it is the most valuable
and reliable of them all. Round or roundish oblate, color reddish yellow. It
is of the dark meated class, being edible while quite hard.

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NUT BEARING TREES.

These are coming into renewed popularity, as they deserve. They are mostly
of easy and rapid growth, ornamental in appearance, and the timber is valuable in
the mannfactnre of fnrnitnre, etc., while the fruits are delicious, as well as profit-
able commercially.

ALMOND

Hard Shell, A fine hardy variety, with a large plnmp kernel, very ornamental
when in bloom.

Soft Shell, This is the ladies’ favorite, and although preferable to the above, is
not quite so hardy.

CHESTNUT

American Sweet, This is our native species, smaller than the .Spanish, but sweeter.

Spanish, A hardy treee, producing^nuts of very large size and "'good flavor; tree
strong grower, valuable both for shade and fruit it produces.

Japan Mammoth. Is one of the most valuable recent introductions from Japan.
This makes a very ornamental lawn tree;'comes into bearing at two or three
years of age, bearing immense crops of nuts of enormous size.

PECAN

Schley Frotcher

Stuart. Van Deman

Paper Shell, A beautiful, symmetrical and rapid-growing tree; of luxuriant foliage
which it retains in the fall; producing valuable timber and heavy crops ot
sweet, oblong, smooth nuts of very good quality.

Pecan culture is rapidly increasing, there being few trees that yield as regular
and larger income after they attain the bearing age.

G. II. MILLER cS: SOX, ROME, GA.

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We recommend our patrons to plant only the best bndded or grafted ^•arieties
such as the followino- :

Frotscher, Xuts of lag'e size, to 2 inches long and about 1 inch in diameter;
fnll and plnmp clear to the ends. Shell exceedingly thin — can be cracked in
the hand. iSIeat of very fine qualit}' andean be removed entire from the shell.
We consitler it one of the \'er\’ finest varieties.

Russell. A niedinm or large sized nut, 1>^ to inches long, oval and pointed,
gra} ish brown with numerous small purplish black markings. Shell ver}’
thin, of excellent cracking qualit}q kernel plump and of good quality. This va-
riety is a good grower with small, clean, characteristic foliage. Rear well and
is a very satisfactorv variety.

Schley, Size medium to large, to inches long; oblong, somewhat flattened;
light reddish brown with a few small markings of purplish brown; shell thin,
separating easily from the kernel; kernel full, plump, bright yellowish brown
in color; flavor rich, nutty, in quality one of the best. Tree a good grower
and on the whole a ver}' excellent variet}*.

Stuart, Xuts large or A'ery large, to 2 inches long, oblong with brownish shell
strongly marked with dark color. Shell of medium thicknesses and of very
good cracking quality. Kernel full, plump, bright colored. In quality one
of the best, the flavor being rich and sweet. A heavy bearer. Tree a strong
grower, reaching an immense size, with large foliage.

Van Deman. barge to ver^" large, from to 2)4 inches long, rather slender, point-
ed at both ends. Color reddish brown with purplish brown markings. Shell
of medium thickness: cracking quality excellent. Kernel full and plump,
bright brownish yellow: flavor sweet and good. Tree is ^dgorous, healthy
with large bright foliage. Altogether one of the most desirable varieties.

ENGLISH WALNUT.

English Walnut or Maderia Nut, A fine, lofty growing tree with handsome spreading
head. It is a profitable tree to plant, as it produces crops of excellent Nuts.
The fruit in a green state is very highly esteemed for pickling, and the large
quantities of ripe nuts that are annually imported and sold here prove the
estimation in which the}’ are held for the table.

JAPAN WALNUT.

I apan Walnuts in appearance of foliage resemble other Walnuts. The trees grow
low and spreading, and assume a very handsome round head;mature early, bear young
and are regular and abundant croppers. The trees make more rapid growth than
any of the walnut or Hickory family, and are nicely adapted for 3'ard or roadside
planting. The leaves are of immense size and a charming shade of green, Their
mass of fibrous roots render their transplanting as safe as that of an apple or
peach.

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GRAPES.

The Grape ranks among the most valuable of fruits. It comes so quickly into
bearing, it is so hardy, vigorous and productive, requires such a small amount of
space, and is so easily cared for, that no one need be denied the luxury of an
abundance of grapes.

That these advantages in culture are equaled by the merit of the grape as food,
has been fully demonstrated. This is not only generally admitted, but our most
eminent physiologists also assert that among all the fruits that are conducive to
regularity, health and vigor in the human system, the grape stands pre-eminent.
As to profit, it is sufficient to state that grapes are a sure crop, and that they yield
from two to six tons per acre, to enable any one to see that even at low prices they
pay well.

The soil for grapes should be dry, deep and rich; a southern or southeastern
exposure is best. The cultivation should be shallow, so as not to disturb the small
roots near the surface. Train to stakes, trellises, walls, or the side of a building.
Prune in mild weather any time after the leaves drop in fall and before saps
starts in spring.

CLASS I— RED GRAPES.

Agawam, (Rogers’ No. 15.) A dark red grape of the Hamburg cross; bunches
large, compact, frequently shouldered; berries very large, with a thick skin;
pulp soft; sweet, sprightly; vine very vigorous; ripens early.

Brighton, An excellent grape; bunch large, well formed, compact; berries above
meidum to large, round, Catawba color, excellent flavor and quality without
any foxy aroma. Early.

Catawba, A standard sort of good quality, and in favorable locations very valuable.
Late.

Delaware. Red; bunch and berry medium; shouldered, compact, heavy; skin thin;
pulp teuder, rich, juicy, vinous, sugary; one of the best and highest flavored
of all American grapes; a fair grower — very productive and hardy where it
finds a congenial spot. Ripens early.

Goethe, (Rogers’ No. 1.) A strong, healty vine, producing large crops of beauti-
ful bunches, berries very large, pale red, flesh tender and melting, ripens late,
very valuable in the South. Very late.

Lutie, Ripe July 10 to 20; red; one of our earliest red grapes; very prolific; strong
grower; berry large, juicy and of unusually fine flavor; bunches large and
handsome.

Perkins. As early as Hartford, pale red, with lilac bloom, sweet; fair quality, bet-
ter than Hartford. Very productive and healthy.

CLASS II— BLACK GRAPES.

Campbell's Early. Clusters large and handsome; berries large nearly round; black
with light purple bloom; flesh rather firm, but tender; quality rich, sweet,
slightly vinous; a strong and vigorous grower, with healthy foliage;
it ripens very early; the berries do not drop easily from the clusters, and the
fruit keeps a long time in perfection,

G. H. MILLER & SON, ROLIE, GA.

Champion, This variety is valued chiefly for its earliiiess; being a number of days
earlier than the Llartford, and nearly or quite equal to the latter in flavor.

Clinton. Bunches small and compact, berries round, black, pulpy, juicy, of me-
dium quality, valuable for wine and culinary purposes. Late.

Concord, Black, early, decidedly the most popular grape in America; and deserv-
edly so. Bunch large, shouldered, compact, berries large, covered with a rich
bloom, skin tender, but sufficiently firm to carry well to distant markets if
properly packed, flesh juicy, sweet, pulpy, vine a strong grower, very hardy,
healthy and productive,

Hartford Prolific, Bunches large; berries large, round and dark, of medium quality;
hardy and prolific. Very early.

Ives' Seedling. Bunches medium to large, compact often shouldered, berries me-
dium, slightly oblong, of a dark purple color; early.

Moore's Early. Bunch large; berry large, round; color black, with heavy blue
bloom; vine exceedingly hardy, entirely exempt from mildew or disease. Its
earliness makes it desirable for an early market; its hardiness particularly
adapts it to Canada and northern portions of the United States; succeeds admir-
ably in the vSouth.

Norton's Virginia, Well known as one of the most reliable and healty wine grapes;
will also keep well for winter use, and though small, is very sprightly. Late.

CLASS III— WHITE GRAPES.

Diamond. White; bunch large, compact, shouldered; berries large round; skin
thick, firm; flesh tender, juicy, with but little pulp. Vine a good grower,
with thick, healthy foliage; said to be hardy and productive. This is a white
grape of fine quality, ripening a little before Concord.

Martha. Of medium size in bunch and berry; flesh somewhat pulpy, a little foxy,
but good. Hardy and productive. Earlier than Concord.

Niagara. White; bunch very large and handsome, sometimes shouldered, compact;
berries large, round, skin thin, tough, does not crack, and carries well; not
much pulp when fully ripe; melting, sweet, with a flavor and aroma peculiar-
ly its own and agreeable to most tastes; ripens with Concord, sometimes a lit-
tle earlier. Vine very vigorous and very productive, succeeding well both
North and in many parts of the south, is being very largely planted.

Pocklington. Supposed to be a seedling of the Concord, a ver}' strong grower, en-
tirely hardy and extremely productive; color light golden yellow when ripe;
bunch of good size; berries large and thickly set on the stems.

SOUTHERN MUSCADINES.

Succeed in deep, rich soil throughout the South.

James Grape, (of the Rotundifolia Class.) A black grape, bunches larger than
the Scuppernong, berries very large, some measuring yk of an inch in diam-
eter; late; prolonging the grape season until frost, fine for wine, very product-
ive and profitable. Every southern home should have this variety.

Scuppernong. Ripe last of August and first of September. White; bunches small,
berries large and round; skin thick. Flesh pulpy, juicy, of splendid flavor.
Free from rot, rapid grower and an immense bearer.

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RASPBERRIES

The Raspberry succeeds best ill a deep rich soil, and will well pay jjenerous
treatment. The sucker varieties should be planted from two to three feet apart in
rows that are five to six feet apart. I'liree tofi\-e canes should be left in hill to
bear fruit, and others should be cut out as they appear. Good clean culture is
necessary to obtain best results.

Varieties that root from the tip should be planted from to feet apart in
rows that are 6 to 7 feet apart, varying in distance according to the richness of the
soil and the habit of growth of the different varieties.

Cuthbert. (Queen of the Market.) The latter title is indeed true, since as a mar-
ket variety it is a reigning sort. Of large size and fine flavor, reliable and an
enormous bearer; rich crimson, firm, excellent market and shipping; largely
used everywhere, and best color.

Gregg. The largest, best and handsomest hardy black raspberry; fully 50 per cent,
larger than the Mammoth Cluster, and very far superior. Is a dark purple
berry, very large, early, and ripens the entire crop in about two weeks; canes
hardy, fruit of good quality, and an enormous bearer; grows from tips, not
suckers.

Haymaker. We recommend this new Raspberry as the most productive in cultiva'
tion. It is an Ohio seedling of the tall, strong-growing Columbian type,
with berries similar in color, size and texture, but a little more acid, and pro-
duced in even heavier crops. The one gieat raspberry for market growers.

Miller. Berry is as large as Cuthbert, holding its size to the end of the season;
round in shape; color bright red, does not fade, but will hold its color after
shipment longer than any other red variety; core very small, does not crumble
making it the firmest and best shipping berry in existence; has not the flat
taste of some varieties, but a rich, fruity flavor entirely its own. The time of
ripening is with the very earliest. Producti \ e, equal to any.

BLACKBERRIES.

Plant 7x4 feet, in good soil, moderately manured. Prune same as raspberries.

Early Harvest. Medium size; hardy, productive and early, good for general use.

Eldorado. The vines are vigorous and hardy, and their yield is enormous. The
berries are large, jet black, borne in large clusters, and ripens well together;
they are very sweet, melting and pleasing to the taste, have no hard core,
and keep e’ghtor ten days after picking with quality unimpaired.

Erie. Berries large and nearly round, appearing thus even larger than they really
are; of good quality. The canes are strong, with healthy foliage, hardy, free
from rust, supporting heavy crops of fruit. Ripens between Karly Harvest
and Wilson.

Wilson's Early. Old, and has done its share of good for the country; ripens early
and matures its whole crop in two weeks; familiar everywhere; good.

Lucretia or Trailing Blackberry, A new and valuable acquisition; fruit when ripe is
very large, and of superior quality; an enormous bearer and extremely hardy,
propagates from the tips and does not sprout.

G. H. MILLER & SOX, ROME, GA.

GOOSEBERRIES.

This fruit is of iinportance, being highly valued in its green state for pies,
tarts, puddings, etc., coining in use earlier than any other. When ripe it is very
agreeable as a dessert fruit. The plants require a deep soil, well manured, and
if inclined to be dry should be mulched to retain the moisture. The bushes should
be thoroughl}’ thinned and pruned to obtain large, fine fruit.

Houghton's Seedling. An American seedling and has proved exempt from mildew.
It is a rapid, vigorous grower and great bearer, the branches being literally
covered with fruit. ]\Iedium to small size, red; quality fair.

Downing's Seedling, Larger than the Houghton’s; free from mildew; new and
highly recommended; of fine quality.

Josselyn. An American seedling of large size, smooth, prolific and hardy, of best
quality. Has been tested over a wide extent of territory by the side of all the
leading varieties, and so far the freest from mildew, both in leaf and fruit, of
them all. A wonderful cropper, with bright clean, healthy foliage.

Set four feet apart in rich ground; cultivate well or mulch heavily; prune out
old wood, so as that each remaining shoot will have room to grow. If the currant
worms appear, dust with powdered white hellebore every three weeks. IManure
freely. Do not succeed in Gulf States.

Cherry. Of large size and fine appearance; vigorous and productive.

Fay's Prolific. As compared with Cherry, is equal in size and flavor, contains less
acid’ and is much more prolific; most valuable.

Pomona. Deserves prominence for its splendid market qualities. The fruit is of
good size and flavor, bright red, long-stemmed, hangs in fine condition long
after ripening, ships and markets well. The bushes bear early and have an
unparalleled record for actual acreage yield.

Red Dutch. Old, reliable and of best quality.

White Grape. Excellent for dessert use because of its mildly acid flavor and large
handsome clusters of golden green or white berries. Fruitful.

Dwarf Juneberry; Fruit borne in clusters; reddish purple, changing to bluish black.
Excellent for canning. The fruit is eagerly devoured by birds, which leave
the finest fruits untouched where this is plentiful.

CURRANTS.

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STRAWBERRIES.

Strawberries are the earliest, most welcome; and among the most wholesome
of smnmer fruits, and are of such easy culture that uo one having a rod of ground
need be without them. Any good rich garden soil will grow them. I'or garden
culture; set the plants from fifteen to eighteen inches apart each way; and for field
culture, in rows three feet apart and ten to fifteen inches apart in the rows. Keep
ground cultivated thoroughly.

Locality influences this fruit more than any other cause, and we cannot there-
fore, depend upon the Same variety thriving equally well in different soils. 'I'he
following varieties, however, will he found suitable to most soils. All have per-
fect blossoms, unless marked P. ; meaning pistillate. These latter should be
planted near perfect-flowering sorts when they are usually very productive. Our
plants are all grown from new plantations the first year, and are much better than
plants from old beds.

Bubach’s No. 5. (P. ) Combines many excellent qualities, such as great and uni-

form size, fine form and color, good quality of fruit, unsurpassed productive-
ness, and great vigor of plant. It ripens almost as early as the Crescent, and
continues about as long in bearing, and is fully as prolific.

Crescent. (P. ) An enormously productive variety, and although acid, is of hand-
some appearance and best for market, early.

Gandy. Is a good grower, has a perfect blossom, is fairly productive, and is late
in commencing to ripen. The fruit is large, bright scarlet in color, of good
flavor, and gives out a most delicious aroma’

Excelsior. A popular early variety, probably the earliest variety of any merit,
very popular in the extreme South, being short, conical, dark red, firm and a
good shipper; productive for an early variety.

Klondyke. This variety originated in the South. The plant resembles the Lady
Thompson in foliage, habits and growth. The preference to Klondyke over
the Lady Thompson is the large size berries, the high color and its firmness, mak-
ing it one of the finest berries in cultivation as a shipper.

Haverland. (P. ) A fine grower, very productive, one of the leading early market
sorts. Berries uniform, long, medium size and quality good.

Lady Thompson. Large, even sized; good color; early and productive; good ship-
per; fine flavor ;''strong, healthy growth; one of the best.

Michel's Early. Plant a strong grower, in most sections productive; berries med-
ium size, roundish, bright crimson, fair quality. One of the first berries to
ripen and worthy of planting everywhere on that account.

ASPARAGUS.

Conover's Colossal. A mammoth variety of vigorous growth, sending up from fif-
teen to twenty sprouts each year from one to two inches in diameter; color
deep green, and crown very close.

G. H. miller & SON, ROME, GA.

Ornamental Department.

The country or suburban house that has its shade trees, its shrubbery, and
its flowers, has hallowed memories to win back the hearts of those who wander
from it walls, and brighten their darkest hour. The home that has no green spot
and shade at its door will not be so endeared to its inmates as it otherwise would
be. The condition ot rural improvement is an index to the taste and general
growth and refinement in any community. But ornamental planting not only in-
creases the beauty but adds greatly to the value of farms and homesteads. 'I'ake,
for instance, two farms of equal size and quality; the one judiciously ornamented
with trees, shrubs and flowers, the other without any of these beauties; and
the one with the ornamental planting will command an advance of more than
five tinms the cost of planting and attending to the trees and plants. For this lati-
tude we have an immense variety to select from. We have the best deciduous
trees, the finest evergreens and the numerous flowering shrubs. Our stock of
ornamental trees and plants comprises not only the popular and well tried varie-
ties, but also most of the new ones that promise to be really desirable. They are
all grown with the greatest care, the evergreens frequently transplanted, and all
prepared for successful removal. Onr patrons are always welcome to the benefit
of our experience.

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How to Plant.

Preparation of the Roots. Cnt off smoothly all bruised or broken roots up to the
sound wood. 'I'liis prevents tlieir decayino- and hastens the emission of new roots
and fibers.

Preparation of the Top. This consists in cutting Ijack the top and side branches
in such a wa\' as to correspond with the more or less mutilated roots: as follows:

Trees with l)rancbing beads should have the small branches cut clean out, and
the larger ones, intended for the framework of the tree, cut back to within two or
three buds of their base.

In cases where there is an abundant root, and small top or few branches, the
pruning need be very light, but where the roots are small and the top heavy, se-
vere pruning wdll be necessary. These remarks are applicable to all deciduous
Trees and Shrubs. E\^ergreens seldom require pruning.

Deciduous Trees.

BEECH {Fagns.)

Purple-Leaved. [F. Purpurea.) A remarkable tree; dark purplish leaves, in strong-
contrast with green leaves of other varieties.

European {F. Syluatka.) Leaves more shiny than the xTmerican species.

POPLAR. {Populus.)

Carolina. A vigorous, healthy, native tree, of rapid growth. Pyramidal in form,
with large glossy leaves; valuable for park or street planting. It is free from
attacks of insects, and will endure the coal smoke and gas of cities.

BIRCH ( Betula. )

European White Birch {B. alha.) A rapid growing tree, highly ornamental.

ELM (

This class of trees is well known, and is desirable for street planting.

American White. A noble drooping, spreading tree of our own woods; one of the
grandest of park and street trees.

Scotch. A fine, spreading tree, of rapid growth; foliage large.

MAPLE {Acer:)

Morway. A distinct foreign variety, with large broad leaves of a deep, rich green.
Rounded form, compact habit, stout vigorous growth. One of, if not the best
for all purposes.

G. H. MILLER & SOX, ROME, GA,

TEXAS LLAIBRELLA TREE.

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Schwedlerii. Schnx'edler's Nor^'ay Maple. R. A beautiful variety, with the young shoots
and leaves of a bright purplish or crimson color, which changes to purplish
green in the older leaves. One of the most valuable trees.

Silver-leaved, Foliage bright green above, and silvery white beneath; one of the
most rapid growers, hardy and easily transplanted; where immediate effect or
shade is wanted it is one of the best. Largely used for street and park plant-
ing,

Sugar or Rock. A very popular American tree, and for its stately form and fine
foliage, justly rans among the very best, both for the lawn and avenue.

PRUNUS PISSARDII.

One of the most remarkable trees of recent introduction; the foliage is dark
purple and retains its color very late in season; the fruit is also purple and hand-
some.

TEXAS UMBRELLA TREE.

A sub-variety of the China Tree. It assumes a dense spreading head, resem-
bling a huge umbrella; is of unique appearance, and a most desirable shade tree of
rapid growth.

Deciduous Weeping Trees.

BIRCH {Betula.)

Cut-leav3l Weapiiig. {B . Itc'tia^a pe'il-ila.) An elegint erect tree with slen 1/r,
dr >Dping branches an 1 fine cut lewes. A ni^iiTent viriity, iil v > ' iv
of a place on every lawn.

MULBERRY.

Teas’ Weeping. The most graceful and hardy weeping tree in existence. Wholly
unlike anything heretofore introduced. Forms a perfect umbrella-shaped
head, with long, slender, willow branches, drooping lo the ground All who
have seen it agree that in light, airy gracefulness and delicacy of form and
motion it is without a rival. It will undoubtedly take the foremost place
among weeping trees; it has beautiful foliage, is wonderfully vigorous and
healthy. Admirably adapted to ornamenting small or large grounds, or cem-
etery planting.

WILLOW. iSalix.)

Babylonian Weeping. A well known and most graceful tree of large size. Its fresh
bright green tint, and long, wavy braches make it very attractive.

G. II. MILLER & SON, ROINIE, GA.

Flowering Shrubs.

SPIREA VAN PIOUTTL

We would urge the more extended use of shrubs for ornamental effects, both
for large and small places. Where there is plenty of room they shoul,d be used in
masses, including a large range of v'arieties, and thus used, a very choice foliage
and flower effect can be produced for a long season. In parks they are very orn-
amental when used in clumps, masses and groups, and by careful arrangement of
varieties the effect may be made surprisingly showy.

Our shrubs are all strong, well-rooted, transplanted stock from open ground.
Once carefully planted in suitable positions they increase in size and beauty from
year to year, and require but little further care.

ALTHAE or Rose of Sharon. [Hibiscus Syriacus.) There are many varieties of this
beautiful shrub, differing in color and shape of the flowers. They are hardy
plants, easy of culture and especially desirable on account of blooming during
the autumn months when there are few flowers. We offer many fine varieties
comprising a choice collection of European and American varieties in white,
purple, crimson and variated colors; both single and double.

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Althea variegata, Leaves margined with creamy white; a conspicuous plant.

BERBERIS {Barberry.)

The Barberries are neat, dense-growing shrubs, useful in many ways and
beautiful at all seasons. Their masses of while, yellow or orange flowers are
showy in spring, their leaves color brightly in fall, their scarlet, blue or black
berries are persistent through most ot the winter. Their dense growth and sharp
spines form a hedge useful as well as ornamental. All sorts are perfectly hardy
and will grow in any sunny, well-drained position.

B, Thunbergi. {Thunherg's Barberry .) Inimitably neat and dense in growth, yet
quite graceful because of its drooping branches. The yellow flowers are fol-
lowed by scarlet fruits persistent through most of the winter; the leaves color
to scarlet and gold in autumn. For low hedges, borders of taller shrubs,
planting around the bases of buildings, and a dozen other uses, the landscape
gardener finds no other shrubs so good.

Var. purpurea. {Purple Barberry .) A showy and effective shrub, similar to B.
njulgaris in habit, but with fine purple leaves that contrast beautifully with its
flowers and with other shrubs.

CALYCANTHUS Floridus, (Sweet Scented Shrub. ) i\.n interesting shrub, having
a rare and peculiar fragrance of wood and flowers; its blooms are abundant and
of a singular chocolate color.

CHIONANTHUS Virginica. White Fringe. A fine shrub or small tree, with large
foliage and racemes of delicate greenish white flowers, resembling cut paper.

CITRUS Trifoliata. (Hardy Lemon. ) This has now been in our test grounds for
over ten years, and, we are pleased to state has proved hardy without protec-
tion, a fact we would not believe until we had proved it. The lemons,
though small in size compared with those in the markets, are exceedingly
beautiful. It fruits freely and blooms in spring with wonderful profusion.
The blossoms are large, pure white, and impart the same fragrance as other
oranges. In habit the tree is dwarf, upright and with abundant, rich dark
green, three-lobed foliage, which remains upon the tree until after frosts, and
then falls. So valuable as to merit cultivation for its beauty alone, or for its
delightfully fragrant blossoms, which are produced during almost the entire
spring, summer and autumn, and which render it equal to the Gardenia. Its
advantage as a hedge plant are its natural dense habit of growth and the abu-
dance of its sharp thorns. It is naturally a dwarf tree and will need but little
trimming to keep within bounds. It has safely withstood a temperature of
eighteen degrees below zero entirely unprotected.

CORCHORUS Japonica. (Globe Flower.) Very neat small shrub with bright
green-pointed leaves and yellow blossoms, as large as a cent, of much beauty.
Nothing grows easier and no shrubs bloom more constantly. Very desirable.

CORNUS Sanguinea. (Red-branched Dogwood. ) A native sort, conspicuous in
winter, when the bark is blood-red.

ELEAGNUS LONIPES. {Japaji Oleaster.)

A showy shrub of strong, bushy growth, with silver variation in the lining of
its leaves, which are dark green above. Its fragrant, creamy white blossoms open
in Aprsl or May; the scarlet, edible fruits hang thickly along its branches and are
ripe in July. They make delicious sauces.

G. H. miller & SOX, ROME, GA.

HYDRANGEA

H. arboresceas grandiflora alba. This magnificent hardy American shrub is the very
finest addition to this class of plants found in many a year. The blooms are
of the very largest size, of pure snow-white color, and the foliage is finely fin-
ished, lacking entirely the coarseness found in Hydrangea panicnlata grandi-
flora. One of its most valuable characteristics is its coming into bloom just
alter the passing of all the early Spring shrubs, while its long season of bloom
from early June through August, renders it doubly valuable, not only to the
florist, but to every owner of a garden; perfectly hardy, standing 20 degrees
below zero.

H. panlculata grandiflora. Large Panicle-flowered Hydrangea. A fine shrub grow-
ing from S to to feet high; flowers white, in great pyramidal panicles a foot
long, and produced in August and September, when very few shrubs are in
flower; one of the finest flowering shrubs.

CYDONIA JAPONICA. {Japan ^mnce.)

These are among the first spring-blooming shrubs, flcvers appearing

before the leaves. vSome varieties are of straggling growth and should be kept

pruned in any form desired. Some of these produce medium sized fruit; which

makes good jellies.

DEUTZIA, Double-flowering. {Crenata Jiore-pleno.) Flowers double white, tinged
with rose; one of the best of this class.

Alba flore-plena. Similar to Crenata. but pure white and double,

Parviflora. vSmall shrub, reaching hardly 5 feet in height, branches straight, leaves
elliptical or lanceolate; gives a profusion of beautiful white flowers.

Slender Branched. {D . gracilis .) A very fine and delightfully growing shrub. Its
pure white flowers are produced in great abundance; it will thrive anywhere
and is desirable for pot culture; can be easily flowered in a low temperature in
winter.

LAGERSTROMIA {Crape MyrtleP) Indica alba. White; a desirable variety; blooms
when 18 inches high..

New Crimson. Vivid crimson.

LIGUSTRUM.

Privet. (Amoor River or Russian.) This is the most beautiful hedge plant grown.
It has a luxuriant glossy leafage and thick clusters of fragrant white flowers.
Hardy, free-growing, of dense neat habit; attractive all the year, in berry,
leaf or flower. IMakes a beautiful specimen plant, a fine screen, group or
hedge.

Privet. (California.] One of the finest for hedges where it does not winter kill.
The foliage is large and glossy, and is almost evergreen.

PHILADELPHUS Coronarius. (Mock Orange.) A well-known shrub producing
masses of wdiite, sweet scented flowers,

PUNICA Granatum. (The Pomegranate.) Well known and deservedly popular
fruit and ornamental shrub. Attains the size of a small peach tree; flowers
red, except in*one variety, and very showy.

RHUS Cotinus. (Smoke or Mist-Tree.) (Much admired for it curious fringe or
hair-like flowers, which cover the whole surface of the plant in midsummer.

CATALOGUK OF 1<:XC10.SJOR NURSERIES

Syringa Vulgaris, var, Bertha Dammann.

SPIRAEA.

SPIRAEA Billardii. Handsome rose-colored flowers; in bloom nearly all summer.

Bumalda, var, ‘‘Anthony Waterer." Introduced by the Knap Hill Nursery, Wok-
ing, England. It is a sport from the preceding, and has beautiful rich crim-
son flowers. The bloom is continuous throughout the season. One of the
most important additions to our list of Spiraeas.

S.prunifolia, {Plum-leaa;ed Spiraea ) A tall, erect-growing shrub, with lanceolate
leaves, and a great profusion of small very double white flowers before the
foliage in early spring. The bloom extends the entire length of the branches
hence the common title of “Bridal Wreath.”

Thunbergii.. Dwarf, flowers white; very early in spring. This variety is suitable
for a low hedge for cemetery lots.

G. H. MILLER & SOX, ROME, GA.

Van Houttei. The grandest of all the Spiraeas. It is a beautiful ornament for the
lawn at any season, but when in flower it is a complete fountain of wdiite
bloom, the foliage hardl}’ showing. Clusters of tw’eut}’ to thirt\' flat wdiite
florets make up the raceme and these clusters are set close along the drooping
stems. Perfecth’ hardy, and an earl}- bloomer.

Syringa, (Lilac.) A beautiful shrub or tree, with which all are familiar. The
principal varieties are:

Common Purple. (3". ^oulgaris.) A well known shrub, with purple, fragrant flow-ers.

var. Frau Dammann. Panicle very large: flow-ers of medium size and pure white;
fine,

var. Ludwig Spaeth. Panicle long; individual flow-ers large, single; dark purplish
red; distinct; superb.

var. President Grevy. A beautiful blue; individual flowers very double and very
large; the panicle is magnificent; one of the finest lilacs.

SYMPHORICARPUS VULGARIS.

(Coralberry. )

These shrubs are valued for their bright, persistent fruits; and because they
will flourish in dense shade or poor soil where nothing else will grow. Purple

fruit.

S. RACEMOSUS.

(White Snowberry.

Inconspicuous, rose-colored flowers in June and July; followed by large, milk-

white, clustered fruits which last far into winter.

VIRBUNVM Opulus. (Snowball) Produces large, globular clusters of white flow--
ers, a favorite old shrub.

Virburnum Plicatum. (Japan Snowball,) Of moderate grow-th;, handsome plicated
leaves, globular-heads of pure white neutral flowers early in June. It sur-
passes the common variety in several respects; its habit is better, foliage
much handsomer, flowers whiter and more delicate; one of the most valuable
flow'cring shrubs.

WEIGELIA, Rose Colored. {Dier-uilla rosia.) A very charming shrub bearing an
abundance of rosecolored flow-ers in l\Iay. It is very hardy and should be
planted in all collections.

Candida. A vigorous, erect grow-er, producing a great profusion of pure white
flowers in June, and plants contimte to bloom throughout the summer. The
only really white Weigelia.

Variegated-leaved. {D. rosea fol. -cariegata.) Leaves bordered w-ith yellowish
w-hite; one of the finest variegated-leaved shrubs.

CATALOGUIv OF I^XCieLSlOR XURvSERlHS.

Hardy Climbing Vines.

AMPELOPSIS Veitchii (Boston Ivy. ) A beautiful, hardy climbing plant, of Japan-
ese origin. This is one of the finest climbers we know for covering walls, as
it clings firmly to the smoothest surface, covering it smoothly with overlap-
ping leaves, which form a jierfect mass of foliage, I'he color is a fresh deep
green in .summer, changing to the brightest shade of crimson and yellow in
autnmn. It is quite hardy and becomes more popular every year.

CLEMATIS, Large-flowering, Within the last few years great attention has been
given to these valuable plants, and many elegant varieties have been obtained
bearing magnificent flower af large size and exquisite coloring. For garden
and conservatory decoration, either as climbers on walls, trellises or verandas,
old trees or ruins, or as specimens on the lawn, or for massing in large beds
on the lawn, they have scarcely an equal, and certainly no superior.

Jackmanni. Large, rich violet purple; of vigorous growth, and most popular of all.

Henryi, White, large.

John Gould Veitch, Double, light blue.

SMALL-FLOWERING CLEMATIS.

Coccinea, A very handsome hardy climber, bearing thick, bell-shaped flowers of
bright coral-red. Blooms with wonderful profusion from June until frost.

Paniculata. {S^eet-scented Japan Clematis .) Of very rapid growth, quickly cover-
ing trellises and arbors with handsome, clean, glossy foliage. The flowers are
of medium size, fragrant, pure white, borne in immense sheets in vSeptember,
when very few other vines are in bloom.

LONICERA. Honeysuckle.

L. Belgica. (Monthly Fragrant, or Dutch Honeysuckle.) Blooms all summer.
Red and yellow, very fragrant flowers.

L, brachypada aureo reticulata. (Japan Golden-leaved Honeysuckle. ) A handsome
and very desirable variety, with the foliage beautifully netted or variagated
with yellow,

L, Halleana, ( Hall’s Japan Honeysuckle. ) A strong, vigorous, almost evergreen
sort, with pure white flowers, changhig to yellow. Very fragrant, and covered
with flowers from July to December; holds its leaves till January, The best
bloomer of all.

L, scmpervirens. (Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle.) This and its varieties are the
handsomest in cultivation. It is a strong, rapid grower, and produces scarlet
inodorous flowers.

WISTARIA (Glvcine. ) Chinese White {W. Sinensis alba.) Introduced by IMr. For-
tune from China, and regarded as one of the best acquisitions.

Chinese Purple. ( W. Sineusis purpurea ) A most beautiful climber, of rapid growth
producing long, pendulous clusters ofj'pale blue flowers; when well established,
makes an enormous growth, it is very|hardy,[and one of the most superb vines
everintroduced.

G. H. MILLER & SON, ROME, GA.

EVERGREENS.

SPRUCE KOSTERIANA.

CArALO(UJ]^ OK IvXClU.SIOR NUR^SI^RIES

Great care must be exercised in transplanting evergreens not to let the roots

dry ont. As the sap is resinoiis in nature, when once congealed it will not recov-
er. We pack with moss, and cover the roots with matting or cloth as soon as dug.

Also the gronnd slioidd he firmly tramped around the tree.

ARBOR Vitae (Thuya. ) American (Occidentalis. ) This plant is one of the finest
evergreens for hedges. It is very hardy and easily transplanted, few or no
plants ever failing if properly trained specimens are obtained. It grows rapid-
ly and with little care, or ratlier liy easy management, it soon forms a most
beautiful hetlge. very dense, and perfectly impervious to ihe sight. Of course
it is never adapted to turn stock, Imt it forms a most desirable and ornamental
screen to divide the lawn from other parts of the grounds, or for any other
purpose.

Golden Arbor Vitae. (Aurea, ) A beautiful variety of the Chinese, the foliage be-
ing tipped a bright yellow; a handsome, compact grower.

Pyramidalis. This exceedingly beautiful Arbor Vitae is the most compact and erect
of all the entire species, being in form almost a counterpart of the Irish Juni-
per. Foliage a deep green, retaining its color remarkably well through the
entire season and perfectly hardy.

CEDAR Deodar {Cedrus deodara.) A native of the Himalaya mountains, where it
is known as the “Tree of God;’’ it is perfectly hardy here and the most beau-
tiful of evergreen trees.

JUNIPERUS Hibernica. (Irish Juniper. ) Very erect and tapering in its growth,
forming a column of deep green foliage. A pretty little tree or shrub, and for
its beauty and hardihood is a general favorite.

PICEA Concolor. From Colorado; a beautiful tree with a bright foliage of silver
and green and purple in varied contrast.

P. Nordmannianna (Nordmann’s Silver Fir.) Medium size, but of symmetrical form
and majestic growth; horizontal branches with large massive dark green fol-
iage, glaucous underneath, producing a rich and delicate effect that is quite
indescribable.

P. Pungens. (Colorado Blue Spruce. ) WTthout doubt the finest hardy evergreen
yet introduced. Indigenous to Colorado. Of medium size, pyramidal form
compact habit and with long thickly set broad foliage of a beautiful bluish
steel green color; showing different hues as exposed to light from different
sides. A most charming; perfectly hardy and valuable variety.

Retinospora Plumosa. An exceedingly handsome small evergreen from Japan, with
a feathery, light green foliage.

Retinospora Plumosa Aurea. hike the preceding, a plant of great beauty; foliage
soft plume-like, of a golden yellow color; close and compact habit; should be in
every amateur collection.

Retinospora Squarrosa. Dense growth; soft beautiful silvery blue foliage, arranged
iu spirals.

Retinospora Pisifera Aurea. Of beautiful golden form; foliage full rich yellow, the
deepest shade of all golden evergreens.

Spruce Kosteriana. The finest of all blue evergreens. Our stock of this variety is
grafted; of extra fine color; imported from the best growers of Europe; will be
handled with a ball of earth, each plant burlapped.

Spruce Douglas. From the mountains of Colorado. A rapid grower; leaves light
green above, glaucous below. Conical form, branches spreading, light and
graceful.

G. H. MILLER & SON, ROME, GA.

MAGNOLIA GRAN DIF LORA.

CATALOGUE OF IvXCELSIOR NURSERIEvS

Spruce. Caerulea. A very desirable variety with fine leaves of a sky blue color;
very graceful and dasirable.

SPRUCE, Hemlock (A. Canadensis.) Pyramidal form, moderate growth; drooping
branches and delicate, spray-like foliage distinct from all other trees: a beauti-
ful lawn tree and hedge-piant.

Spruce. Norway. {A. excelsa.) One of the best evergreen trees; lofty, erect and symmet-
rical, the smaller branches drooping in the older specimens, which gives it a
very graceful appearance. It is being extensively planted for protective
screens; for lawn planting it is unsurpassed for its majestic beauty, but, also
for its extreme hardiness.

Broad-leaved Evergreen Trees and Shrubs.

BOX, Tree Box [Buxus sempernjjrens .) A fine, small evergreen, with pale green
leaves; can be trained in any desirable form by shearing.

Dwarf Box [B. Suffrutkosa.) Used principally for borders and edging.

Euonymous Japonicus (Chinese Box.) A glossy-leaved shrub; fine for planting singly
or for hedges, easily trimmed in any desired form.

MAGNOLIA Grandiflora. The queen of broad-leaved evergreens. Tree large, and
naturally forms a beautiful shape, shining green above, brown beneath; hov-
ers very large, pure white, and deliciously fragrant. If you only plant one
ornamental tree plant this one. This variety of the magnolia is, by all odds,
the handsomest evergreen tree in the South. Its large shining green foliage
accompanied in May with large, fragrant, milky-white flowers, places it pre-
eminently above ornamental trees. This, as well as all evergreens, requires
to be handled and planted very carefully, as they are extremely sensitive to in-
jury from drying. Their roots should never be allowed to get dry when out
of the ground. In transplanting broad-leaved evergreens from the open
ground (such as magnolia, holly, etc.) the leaves should always be clipped off
at the time of transplanting. Cut all the leaves off, leaving only a part of the
leaf-stalk.

Hedges and Screens.

By using medium-sized plants, a hedge can be made as cheaply as a good
board fence, and then, with a little care, it becomes every year more and more
a thing of beauty. Such hedges continue as a principal attracton in our best kept
places.

For a hedge fence that will turn stock, a hedge of Hardy Lemon {Limnionium
7V{/b//W/«w) , is very desirable. It is perfectly hardy in this latitude, of strong
growth and will flourish in almost any soil. It readily submits to the necessary
pruning, but in fact, requires but little pruning, it can easily be made to assume
any desired shape, and having an abundance of sharp thorns it is especially adapt-
ed to make a close, firm, and almost impenetrable barrier. It is also very beauti-
ful, having large pnre white blossoms in the spring with the same fragrance as
other oranges and in the autumn when it is covered with little yellow lemons it is
an object of special beauty.

Among plants adapted to ornamental hedges, we would name the American
Arbor Vitae, Hemlock Spruce, Eunonymous Tree and Dwarf Box as being espec-
ially adapted for evergreen ornamental hedges. Among shrubs for hedges are
Armour River Privet, Japan Quince, Spirea Van Houtte, and the Common Purple-
leaved and Thunberg Barberry. A very desirable hedge can be made by inter-
mingling flowering shrubs, and clipping or allowing them to grow naturally.

As a general rule of guidance, we offer the following brief hints on their man-
agement: After thoroughly working the soil of a strip at least four feet wide and

as long as the hedge is to extend, open a trench through the middle ot the strip,
and with a careful person to hold and range the plants, let one or more assistants
thoroughly pulverize and fill in the soil about the roots. Before setting, dip each
plant in a thin puddle of mud, and place evergreens from 15 to 18 inches apart in
the row; deciduous shrubs, including Privet should be put 9 inches apart,

CATALOGUE OF EXCELSIOR NURSERIES

ROSES.

UVBRID TEA ROSES.

CATALOGUE OF EXCEI.SIOR XURvSERIES.

CULTURE HINTS.

When the bushes are received plant them at once. Prepare the rose bed by
digging out the soil to about eighteen inches deep; mix the topsoil thoroughly
with compost or rotten cow-manure and rotten-cotton-seed; fill the hole with this.
If the bush has several branches, cut off all but two of the strongest; cut these back
to about three inches of their juncture with the stalk; plant as deep as they grow
in the nursery, keep them well fertilized and clean of weeds, etc. Do not elevate
the bed — but rather let it be lower than the surrounding surface; this will to a cer-
tain extent prevent their suffering from drouth. Cut back every year fully one-
half of the previous year’s growth of wood and your flowers will be much finer and
the bushes more vigorous. Do not permit them to make seed.

Our roses are two years old, of vigorous growth and perfectly healthy, and
comprise all of the best and most reliable sorts. They are outdoor grown and
hardy.

EVERBLOOMING MONTHLY ROSES.

Bon Silene, A rose that will always be popular; color, rosy carmine heavily shad-
ed ;iOf delightful tea fragrance.

Bessie Brown. Vigorous as an oak. Blooms of an enorous size, perfect in shape.
Snow white, faintly tinted pale blush. Always in bloom.

Blumenschmidt. (H. T. ) Pure citron yellow, outer petals edged tender rose, a sport
from Franciska Kruger which it resembles in form, and has a more vig-
orous growth. Winner of three first premiums.

Bridesmaid. A sport from Catherine Mermet, retaining all the good qualities of
that fine variety with the addition of certain charms not possessed by it. The
Bridesmaid is of the same exquisite shape and contour of bud, solid and firm,
and the stems are just as long and stiff, but it is in the color that it excels the
parent, being about two shades deeper, just enough to make it bright; and
rendering it the finest pink rose in cultivation. It is a great acquisition.

Catherine Mermet, A beautiful, clear flesh color, with the same silvery lustre seen
in La France; large, full, well formed; very beautiful in the bud.

Cornelia Cook. Very large pure white buds and flowers; one of the finest white
roses.

Catherine Zeimet. New Double White Baby Rambler. This is surely a beauty and a
great addition to the Baby Ramblers. It grows to a height of 20 inches, and
produces douple pure white flowers in abundance. It has a fragrance similar
to Hyacinths. Of free compact growth and very attractive. Produces a sheet
of white color.

Dean Hole. An intense salmon-pink with bud of extraordinary length, opening
into a mammoth bloom of splendid substance. An English gold medal rose
that is bound to rank with the very best in this country. A fine grower.

Devoniensis, (Magnolia Rose. ) Beautiful creamy white, with rose center; large,
very full and delightfully sweet; IMagnolia fragrance.

G. H. MIL1.ER & SON, ROME, GA.

ERAU KARL DRUSCHI

Duchesse de Brabant or Comtesse de la Barthe. This rose combines exquisite per-
fume, beautiful coloring and a matchless profusion of flowers and foliage.
How shall we describe its coloring? A soft, light rose, with heavy shading of
amber and salmon. Quite hardy, and in every respect admirable.

Etoile de Lyon, xV magnificent rose; brilliant chrome-yellow; deepening at the cen-
ter to pure golden yellow; flower large, very double and full and deliciously
fragrant.

Etoile de France, Vigorous in growth and of strong constitution, soon forming a
a fine upright bush and troubled with few thorns. Has fine buds, borne singly
on long, stiff stems, flowers very large, full and of cup form, dark crimson
in color, center vivid cerise. Fragrant and lasting.

Frau Karl Druschki, (White American Beauty.) The most regal of white roses; as
free flowering as the best of the Hybrid Teas, as hardy as the H. P.’s, as vig-
orous as a hardy climber; these qualities make it an ideal bedder, and at the
same time it is a profitable forcer, as it conies in immense crops when prop-
erly rested between; round and queenly in form, above luxuriant foliage and
on stout stems, it seems perfection.

CATALOGUE OF EXCELSIOR NURSERIILS.

Freiherr von Marschall. A tea
rose with long
pointed bnd, flower large
and full; stein stiff and
long; color dark carmine
red. Very free, a vig-
orous grower.

Hermosa. An old favorite,
always in bloom and al-
ways beautiful; the flow-
er is cupped, finely
formed and full; color
the most pleasing shade
of pink, soft but deep.

Helen Good. A true sport
from Maman Cochet,
duplicating its habit and
foliage exactly, while
the color is quite new
and distinct, a delicate
pink, each petal edged deeper, making an exquisite arrangement of color.
A splendid addition to our limited number of summer blooming varieties.

Helen Gould. Immense, full, perfectly double flowers, as large as American Beauty
produced on long, strong shoots, highly fragrant. Color warm rosy crimson.

Joseph Hill, This new rose is an extraordinarily strong; heavy grower, producing
stiff canes and dark foliage. The bud is enormously large and long pointed,
opening into a monster bloom of the most beautiful and clear shades of pure
salmon, bright pink and pure gold. Very distinct.

Killarney. Bright carmine pink, marbled in creamy white; petals extremely large
and of a texture that makes it one of the most lasting of roses; this variety has
the longest bud on the stiffest stem that we have ever seen; it is a fine grow-
er, with beautiful foliage; very free in producing strong ground shoots; a favor-
ite with customers wherever it is known.

His Majesty. The color is a fine, dark crimson, shaded deep vermilion crimson
towards the edges, and frequently overlaid with a rich velvety shading it has
been called the crimson Frau Karl Druschki. Awarded Gold Medal National
rose vSociety 1908.

Kaiscrin Augusta Victoria. A beautiful new Tea rose of German origin, with elegant
large pointed buds and very large, full double flowers. Color delicate creamy
white, deliciously fragrant. Plant is strong, healthy grower and constant
bloomer. The flowers are on strong, stiff stems with rich glossy foliage, mak-
ing it one of the finest roses for corsage wear or any other use.

Mad. Joseph Schwartz, White beautifully flushed with pink; plant grows with
great vigor; is extremely free with its flowers, of medium size, cupped and
borne in clusters.

Madam Welche. An extra fine variety; very large, double and of beautiful rounded
form; a soft, pale yellow, sometimes cream, with short inner petals of glowing
orange and copper. Not to be forgotten if once seen.

G. H. MIIvLER & SON, ROME, GA.

Maman Cochet, Undoubtedly the finest bedding rose of recent introduction; it is
an extra strong, clean, vigorous grower, producing its charming buds and
flowers in the greatest prolusion; its color is of a deep rose pink, the inner
side of petals silvery rose; they are borne on long, stout stems, _very double
and simply exquisite when in bud or half bloom.

Marie Guilott. Perfection in form; flowers large and double to the center. This
variety holds first place among white Tea roses in purity of color, depth of
petals and queenlinees of shape; grows well and is healthy. The best white
rose for general purposes grown, and deservedly popular among rose lovers
on that account.

Marie Van Houtte, Pale yellow, the edges of petals lined with rose; well formed,
fragrant and of good habit. Very free blooming: and in every respect*a charm-
ing sort. One of the finest for outdoor culture.

Mme. Constant Soupert. A fine grower, with enormous buds sharply
pointed and plump; color deep golden yellow tinted and shaded with rosy
peach. One of the finest of recent introductions; with good, stiff stems and
elegant dark foliage.

Mrs. B, R, Cant. A fine garden variety, of even shade of salmon rose, round and
full, the form of a good H. P. A very free grower and free bloomer. It flow-
ers as continuously and as freely as a China rose, and is especially fine in
autumn. A splendid addition to our standard bedders.

Papa Gontier. A magnificent red Tea. It is a strong grower; with fine healthy
foliage; the buds are large and long, with thick broad petals of dark carmine-
crimson color, changingto a lighter shade in the open flower. An excellent
winter-blooming variety, and one of the best for outdoor planting, opening
up it flowers in beautiful shape when in the^^open ground.

Perle des Jardins. Beautiful straw color, sometimes deep canary; large, full and of
fine form; next handsomest Tea rose to Marechal Niel, and a freer and surer
bloomer, but of dwarf growth.

Rhea Reid. As large as American Beauty. As double as' Bridesmaid. As fragrant
as LaFrance. As continuous as Bride. Has a perfect constitution which re-
sists both mildew and black spot. Makes the most rapid growth from young
stock plants in full production of any variety that we have ever handled. In
the municipal gardens, Bagatelle, at Paris, this rose was awarded the Gold
Medal of the municipality as the finest rose among 84 sorts tested.

Safrano. Bright apricot yellow, changing to orange and fawn, sometimes tinted
with rose; valued highly for its beautiful buds; fragrant.

Souvenir da la Malmaison. A noble rose. The flower is extremely large, quartered
and double to center. Color a flesh white, clear and flesh.

The Bride. This is decidedly a most beautiful Tea rose. It is a sport from Cath-
erine Mermet, with which it is identical in gro vth and shape of flowers. The
flowers are very large and double, on stiff, long stems, of fine texture and
substance, and lasts a long time in a fresh state after being cut, making it one
of the best varieties for corsage wear or bouquets. During extremely hot
weather it becomes pinkish white, at other times a beautiful pure white,

Wm. Shean. A fine grower, throwing up long stiff canes, crowned with large
pointed flowers of Killarney pink; full, free and perpetual; one of the very
largest of roses. Color grand.

CATALOGUE OF EXCELvSIOK NURSERIES.

Wm. R, Smith. As a summer bedder this variety ranks ([uile up with the two
Cocliets; produces immense quantities of fine flowers of creamy white with
pink shading's; the strongest growing of all summer hedders, making a fine
branching hush in one year’s time. Has firm, glossy foliage and long flower
stems.

EVERBLOOMING MONTHLY ROSES OF CLIMBING HABIT.

Climbing Meteor. This rose has gained a world-wide reputation as the finest crim-
som everblooniing climbing rose in ciiltivation. Tt is a rich velvety crimson,
nmch like the forcing rose Meteor, of which it is a sport. An extremely
strong growing variety, making shoots 12 to 15 feet long in a single season
under favorable circumstances.

Cloth-of-Gold. Pale yellow with deeper center; large, very vigorous.

Gloire de Dijon, Noted for its large-sized flower, its delicate rea scent, and its ex-
quisite shades of color, being a blending of amber, carmine and cream.

Lamarque. Flowers of medium size, borne in large clusters, pure white and dou-
ble; a most beautiful rose.

Marechal Niel, Beautiful deep yellow, large, and of globular form; very sweet;
shoots well clothed with large shinging leaves; a magnificent variety.

Reine Marie Henriette, A strong growing red climbing rose. It is a grand pillar
rose in the South; flowers full and well formed.

POLYANTHA ROSES.

Clothilde Soupert. (Dwarf Polyantha.) Large flowers, beautifully formed, of a
pearly white color; shaded at center, silvery rose; extra in every respect.

HYBRID TEA ROSES.

This class combines, to a certain extent, the rich colors of the Hybrid Perpet-

uals with the free-blooming habits of the Teas.

American Beauty. This variety has been rightly described as an everblooniing Hy-
brid Perpetual. The flowers are very large, of beautiful form and very double.
Color a deep rich rose. The fragrance is delightful, resembling LaFrahce or
the old Damask rose. It is truly an everbloomer, each shoot producing a bud.

La France, One of the most beautiful of all roses, and is unequaled by any in its
delicious fragrance; very large, very double and superbly formed. It is diffi-
cult to convey any idea of its beautiful coloring, but the prevailing color is
light silvery rose, shaded with silver-peach and often with pink.

Meteor. A rich, dark, velvety crimson, everblooming rose, as fine in color as the
best of the Hybrid Perpetual; the flowers are of good size, very double, and
perfect in shape, either as buds, or when fully opened; the plant is vigorous
and remarkably free flowering. A splendid sort for culture, and the best of
all the Hybrid Teas, as bedding variety for summer-cut flowers, as it retains
its color well even in the hottest weather, with nq shade of purple to mar the
purity of color, that is its chief beauty.

G. H. MILLER & SON, ROME, GA.

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

Captain Christv. Delicate flesh color, shaded rose in the center; a large and finely
formed flower.

Coquette des Alps. White full, of fine form; very free.

General Jacqueminot. Brilliant scarlet crimson; very fine and a standard sort.

General Washington. Scarlet crimson; one of the best.

John Hopper. Rosy crimson, back of petals lilac; large and full.

Mabel Morrison. White faintly tinged with pink; a great addition to our white
roses.

Mad, Charles Wood. Vivid crimson, shaded purple; large, bold flower; a constant
bloomer.

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

Marshal P. Wilder. Color bright cherry carmine; fragrant; of vigorous growth with
fine foliage, One of the freest of the Hybrid Perpetuals to bloom; we can
recommend this rose without hesitation.

Mrs. John Laing, One of the most perfect Hybrid Perpetual roses in cultivation;
free in flowering; of elegant shape and very fragrant; color of a soft delicate
pink with a satin tinge; a vigorous grower, every shoot producing a magnifi-
cent bloom, even until late in the autumn.

Paul Neyron. Deep; very large, good form and habit; very vigorous.

Ulrich Brunner. Bright cherry-red; flowers large and full; a good strong grower
and always does well.

Vick's Caprice. The flowers are large, ground-color soft satiny pink, distinctl}'
striped and dashed with white and carmine. It is beautiful in the bud form,
being quite long and pointed, also showing the stripes and markings to great
advantage.

MOSS ROSES.

Alice Leroy. Fine, clear pink flowers, fragrant; an extra-fine sort, worthy of
cultivation.

Luxembourg. Dark crimson, one of the best; a favorite with all who know it.

Henry Martin. Fine, rosy pink; large, full, globular; an excellent rose in every
respect.

Perpetual White. Pure white; blooms in clusters; a lovely variety.

CATALOGUE OF EXCELSIOR NURSERIES.

HARDY CLIMBING ROSES.

These, for their hardiness and profusion of flowers, recommend themselves to

all lovers of the beautiful. They are admirably adapted to cover arbors, walls,

and unsightly objects, and are always ornamental in any situation.

Baltimore Belle. Pale blush, nearly white; one of the best white climbers.

Beauty or Queen of the Prairie. Bright rosy red, large and cupped; a splendid
grower.

Crimson Rambler. (Polyantha. ) A vigorous growing climbing rose, producing a
profusion of small crimson flowers in trusses. It is a most showy plant while
in bloom during April and May.

Yellow Rambler. (Aglaia. ) Of same habit as Crimson Rambler, but flowers of a
light yellow.

Dorothy Perkins. This is said to be a hybrid of Wichuriana and Madame Gabriel
Luizet. It is a vigorous and rampant climber. The foliage is of a deep green,
leathery texture, and remains on the plant nearly all winter. The flowers are
from 1 to inches iu diameter, borne in clusters of from 10 to 30, and very
double, of a beautiful shell-pink color, Remains in bloom for several weeks.
A most desirable new climbing Rose. Most effective for planting on terraces
and slopes.

Trier. Mr, Peter Lambert;s grand hardy climber, blooming in clusters, color pure
white, nice and full, but opening to show a crown of golden anthers. We feel
sure that this rose will rank with Cr. Rambler and Lady Gay when once is
known; beautiful beyond words.

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