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ORNAMENTAL
TREES,
VINES, PLANTS,
Etc., Ete.
CULTIVATED <AND FOR; SALE[BY
J. B. WATKINS & BRO.
PROPRIETORS OF
BLMWOOD NURSERIES
&
TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS.
We again hand you our Catalogue of good things. It has been carefully
revised, and many sorts have been added that have proven worthy of trial
among the ‘host of well-tested varieties. Please read it carefully and send
in an order of your selections early.
Remember, we employ no agents to annoy you, and our stock being
equal to that offered by any growers in the State, you can save from 50 to
100 per cent. by sending your orders directly to the Nursery, and get varieties
known to succeed in this climate, and the novelties, too, if you wish them.
Our Nurseries are regularly inspected by the State Entomologist, and
‘to each shipment will be attached a copy of his certificate, showing freedom
from disease and insect pests, and a copy of State license.
POST OFFICE, EXPRESS, TELEGRAPH AND -<MONEY ORDER> OFFICE
MIDLOTHIAN, (CHESTERFIELD COUNTY,) VIRGINIA
Catalogue of Elmwood Nurseries,
MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIA.
J. B. WATKINS & BRO., PROPRIETORS.
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TREATMENT ON seule ‘TRANSPLANTING, ETC. : es
it is a well-known fact that many ais healthy young: trees: are. idee iS Be
the purchaser annually in their. removal from the nursery through neglect and —
bad treatment afterwards. Although the nurseryman may be to blame some- ~ :
times, yet it is oftener the result of bad pee re in Piansee ae Becta ee zs
treatment. Pet ae,
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To prevent such loses: we give co4 paar directions, as. the result of
our experience with fruit trees, ete. : ee ae Ny Oe eee Meee 4
The natural place for the roots of trden is in the eenend: nonees alt unnee:
essary exposure to the air should be avoided. One day’s exposure of their roots |
to the hot sun or drying wind would be sure death to some trees; particularly —
is this true of evergreens, as their sap is of a resinous nature, which, when >
once dried, no amount ms vate ‘in water will restore to Jace natural or
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- SOIL.—The soil for all souk of fruit trees must be ane aatieaiees "They — eae.
will not flourish in wet land. Deep tile drainage has not proven catistactory i
with us, trees being more subject to disease, and are short-lived. Rich land © a Ne
is preferable, but our success on very poor land has been quite satisfactory. aes
We like a gravelly or clay soil, but neither is. indispensable. gee ect aoe 5 = Earp
LOCATION. —High, are and airy location is best, as trees are eke aoe oe. i
winter-kill or blight, and are more apt to escape spring frost than on low land. n4
TIME TO PLANT.—Transplanting may be done at any time when the — Nose
ground is in working order from the cessation of pian. in fall om the dsiee '
have opened in the spring. Pe hes
TREATMENT ON ARRIVAL.—Take them to the land you wish ee plant, aes
open a trench two feet wide and a foot or more deep, untie the bundle, take —
one tree at a time and stand them in the trench, and then throw in fine, moist
earth among them until the roots are covered a foot or more. When planting —
only take out a few at a time. If desired, they can remain in trenches in good
condition until spring. Should they be dry or shrivelled from exposure, im- ~~
merse the whole tree in water for twenty-four hours, and, if in a frozen condi-
tion, put them in a cool, dark place (free from frosty and allow to. thaw passe Pee
heeling in or planting out. 4
PLANTING.—If possible, the land should be thoroughly plowed ina in eooee es
condition. Trim ends of roots and all bruised places smoothly, and dip the ~
roots in thick mud, so that every part will be coated. You are now ready to ae
plant. Open a hole with a spade large enough to receive the roots in their ~
natural position, and four or five inches scenes than the tree: aes An: the
nursery. Make the earth that came out of the hole as fine as possible, place
the tree in the hole, putting the side that has most roots to the West to brace
against storms in after years (as most of our wind storms come from that
point); then cover the roots with the earth out of the hole; now pull the tree
up four or five inches (which gives the roots a bracing position), so that it
will stand just as deep and no deeper than it stood in the nursery; hold the
tree in this position and tread around the extremities of the hole, so as to
confine the ends of the roots and work in earth among the roots with the
fingers; then fill the hole with the top soil and tread down firmly with the
foot, and your tree is planted properly. Do not put any woods-earth or manure
in the hole. The earth that came out of it is far better, as it settles down
and gives the tree a good footing. Away with the old plan of digging holes
three feet deep and as many wide, and filling them with woods-earth or manure,
this being the surest way to down them the first or second year after planting,
or having them blow down in after years, as their base will ngver have as
firm a footing as a natural one. Where the land is not.very rich, manure,
woods-earth, or anything of the kind will be found quite advantageous when
applied to the surface around young trees. It is very disastrous to young
orehards to seed them to grain or grass. But if it is necessary to plant land
in these crops, the earth should be hoed up around the tree for four or five
feet, and heavily mulched with coarse manure, leaves, straw, or almost any
other coarse material that will keep the surface moist and prevent weeds, etc.,
from growing around the trees.
CULTIVATION.—No egrass or grain crops should be grown in orchards
until the trees have attained good bearing size. Then it is best to sow in
crops that require spring plowing. For the first three years after planting
the land may be worked (with advantage to the trees) in tobacco, potatoes,
or any hoe crop; but nothing should be planted within four feet of the trees
in any direction, and they should be hoed around whenever the crop is worked.
We would advise our friends and patrons to be careful not to allow horses
or cattle to run in their young orchards, as they will ruin the best trees that
ean be furnished by any nurserymen. Hogs may be allowed to run in orchards
with advantage, as they will readily eat the fruit that drops prematurely, and
thus destroy many insects, which are the main cause of premature falling
Young fruit trees, etc., require care and attention to be thrifty and to come
into bearing early. It is a poor policy to purchase young fruit trees and plant
them out and expect them to care for themselves like forest trees.
NUMBER OF TREES OR PLANTS FOR AN ACRE, SET AT REGULAR
DISTANCES.
em e BCCE i 5 aie SS 14,250 6. fee) by 240 feet: s2c3. oxidise . at. 726
meee, Wy aa feet sm. a a a 6,223 Sv bees by (10. feehra win eae ASAT
Seesen ON 4. SCG... ce ef 5,445 1GSreSe hy Be wee. 2S. SS 363
DIY Greet. os. peereeee AAE ReERESY — AAN PO aw win we 108
Smee atereers 2... Se eee See iCei ey A PEELS oe ec wwe ee oe 69
Soe UTS i ne oe Dee 20 feet tig330 flake wo. os. fo eb ek. 48
A feet eres feet. PSS ae eS: Lea 2 Fcer ony 40° feebsy 2) ert 2... 27
SUITABLE DISTANCE FOR PLANTING.
Apples-2a..22.%. re B 20 to 40 feet’ ~- Pears—Dwarf «......... 10 to 12 feet
Pears—Standard ....... 20 to 40 feet Grapes ..2..022.5. 2..0.. 6 to 10 feet
Gherries .a2 Par an... 2) ta Afhitesti S@urrants 0-2. ok es 2 to 4 feet
Peaghes: Si aveittvacuss 20 to 25 feet - Gooseberries ........... 2 to 4 feet
Apricots. Sun 29ag. Si ely 20 to 25 feet Raspberries ....... oF. 2 toc® feet
“motkharme au. 12 .t6-. ben: 20 to 25 feet Blackberries. ........... 2 to 4 feet
Meneses TL. 20 to 25 feet Strawberries ....... 1 or 2 by 334 feet
oS ae eee 10 -i6-12- feet... Asparasus.-:-. =... . 2. =... 1 to 5 feet
2 J. B. WATKINS & BRO., MIDLOTHIAN, VA.
ADVICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
PLEASE CAREFULLY OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING.
TERMS.—Cash with order, or satisfactory reference before shipment, from
unknown correspondents.
REMITTANCH.—Remittance should be made by Draft, Post-Office Order,
Express Money Order, or by Registered Letter, to Midlothian, Virginia. Cash
sent through the mail is at the risk of the sender.
ORDER NOW.—Do not wait until you are ready to plant. Frequently
orders sent late in the season cannot be filled in full. Send us your order now,
it will be carefully filed until you desire it shipped. When making out your
order write the full and correct name of the article desired, as given in Cata-
logue.
SHIPPING DIRECTIONS.—Give plain and explicit directions for ship-
ping. If by freight give route. When no directions are given we shall use
our best judgment in forwarding, but in all cases shipments are at purchaser’s
risk after receipt is taken from the transportation company.
PACKING.—Our aim is to pack all orders securely and carefully so that
they will reach their destination in good shape.
HRRORS.—We exercise the uttermost care in filling orders but during rus |
of the busy season an error is occasionally made, and satisfactory correction
will be promptly made upon notification. All claims of errors must be made
in five days after receipt of goods.
TRUE TO NAME.—We exercise the greatest care to have every tree and
plant true to name, and hold ourselves prepared to replace, on proper proof,
all that may prove untrue. We do not give any warranty, expressed or implied,
and in case of any error on our part it is mutually agreed between the pur-
chaser and ourselves that we shall not; at any time, be held responsible for a
greater amount than the original price of the trees.
SHIPPING SEASON.—This usually commences about the middle of Octo-
ber or as soon as the plants are sufficiently dormant to lift with safety, and
continues until the middle of April, or until growth begins.
INSECTS AND DISEASES.—A certificate of inspection from the State
Entomologist is attached to every shipment, certifying to freedom from insects
and diseases. We fumigate our stock before shipping, as required by State law.
SHIPPING FACILITIES.—We ship by freight or express from Midlothian,
Virginia, Southern Railway, and by freight from Vinita (James River Division
of C. & O. Railway). Orders will be filled as nearly as possible in the rota-
tion in which they are received.
PRICES.—tTrees and plants will be furnished at the annexed prices. Six
will be furnished at dozen rate; 50 at hundred rate; 500 at thousand rate.
Make out orders on order sheet in the back of Catalogue.
Pere Raye
SPECIAL OFFER.
On all orders for trees and plants amounting to more than five dollars
worth, selected wholly at the single or dozen rate of this list, we agree to
deliver free—that is, we will prepay the freight to your depot or express office
(but no wharfage), provided cash accompanies the order. We require the
purchaser to give us the name of both his freight and express office, so that
we may send by the cheapest route. Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries,
Jooseberries, Currants and Grape Vines may be included in this offer at the
hundred rate also. On all orders selected at the hundred or thousand rates
the purchaser must pay freight; but we pack and F. O. B. cars here at the
prices named.
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J. B. WATKINS & BRO., MIDLOTHIAN, VA. 3
“APPLES.
In offering this list of varieties we
are including only standard sorts, that
are known to be best. These treesS,are
mostly propagated from our best, bear-
ing trees, and hence should bear young
and abundantly. For family orchards
5 to 7-feet trees should be planted, so
they may be pruned to high heads in
order to cultivate under them. Vir-
ginia is becoming more and more noted
every year as a commercial apple grow-
ing State. Most of the commercial
growers in the Piedmont, Mountain and
Valley sections are now planting one-
year whips, which have buds down to
the ground, and they are cutting these
back to within six to ten inches of the
ground so as to form low heads. Such
trees are easily sprayed, are not often
blown over by wind storms, and the
fruit is easily gathered. Two-year
trees cannot be cut back to form low
heads.
Each. | 12 100
Standard 2-year, well
branch, 5-to 7 tt..... Zoe. ~ $2.75 PaP4
SUMMER APPLES.
EARLY HARVEST—Medium, pale yel-
low. An old, well-tested and popular
sort. Last of.June.
EARLY STRAWBERRY — Small, deep
red, melting. Very good. July:
FANNY—An attractive red apple of
dessert quality. Tree vigorous and
rather early bearer; reliable annual
cropper. Fruit beautiful and ~ mild
sub-aeid flavor.
HORSE — Medium, greenish — yellow,
coarse grain. Popular -old sort.
August. i hte. be
MAIDEN’S BLUSH—Mediunm, flat, yel-
low with blush. An old and reliable
kind. First of August.
PERKINS—Seedling of Maiden’s Blush,
, but is larger and of better. quality.
| Has no superior as a family. sort. |
“Last of August.
RED JUNE—Medium, oblong, deep red,
sub-acid. Bears and ships well.
July 20th here.
SHEEP NOSE—We have fruited it seve-
ral years and pronounce it the best
eating apple we have seen for Au-
gust. Fruit large at base, tapering
to apex, covered with brown russet
red. Tender and fine. Tree rather
crooked grower; said to live to great
age.
SUMMER RAMBO—Medium to large,
green striped with red on the sunny
side, sprightly, sub-acid, good. Tree
vigorous, hardy. Profitable for mar-
ket. Fourth of July.
YELLOW TRANSPARENT—A Russian
apple. The tree is a hardy, upright
srower; regular and early bearer,
medium size. Color a rich, transpa-
rent yellow with a faint flush on
sunny side; flesh melting, juicy, sub-
acid. June,
FALL APPLES.
FALLAWATER—Very large, greenish
yellow. Deservedly popular. family
and market sort. September and Oc-
tober.
GRIMES GOLDEN — Tree somewhat
spreading; fairly hardy and vigor-
ous: fruit medium to large; roundish
cblong; color handsome pale yellow,
when fully’ ripe: flesh yellowish
white, fine grained, tender, juicy;
flavor sub-acid; rich; a pleasant apple
of very high quality; basin broad and
deep; cavity deep; season September.
A very productive variety and one
that is thoroughly at home jin this
State.
REBEL — Large, beautifully striped,
very showy, best quality and good
bearer. September to December,
VFA’S SEEDLING—Medium, red, spot-
ted, of excellent flavor. Very tender
and juicy. Ripens in October.
WOOD'S FAVORITE—This fine apple
with red cheek, flesh firm, fine grain-
ed, crisp, sub-acid, of finest quality.
A good grower and enormous bearer,
October to December.
WINTER APPLES.
ALBEMARLE PIPPIN—Large,. round-
ish, oblate, yellow, crisp, juicy, and
rich flavor; succeeds in mountainous
and limestone sections.
BALDWIN — Rather large, roundish,
shaded and striped with red: flesh
yellowish. A. favorite Eastern. va-
riety... October to January.
BEN DAVIS—Large, striped, coarse,
sab-acid. Good bearer, and perhaps
most popular market sort in United
States. Cctober to April.
BUCKINGHAM (Winter Cheese or Win-
ter Queen)—Large. oblate, nearly
covered with red; tender, juicy, sub-
acid. October to March.
ENGLISH cr GOLDEN RUSSETW—Me-
dium, roundish, slightly flat, yellow
skin, nearly covered with russet;
firm, crisp. October tc December.
GULLEY—Medium in size, striped and
splashed with russet-red, . inter-
mingled with white specks over the
surface. Quality good.
GANO—Yellow, nearly covered with
dark red; handsome, medium. to
large; flesh pale yellow: mild, sub-
acid; tree upright grower, full and
regular bearer.
KINNAIRD CHOICE — Seedling of
Winesap, and no apple grown is said
to be of better quality for late fall
cr early winter. Medium to. large,
dark red or crimson, fine grained,
tender, rich, juicy, aromatic. Most
excellent... Trees vigorous and bear
young.
LOWRY (Dixie) (Mosby's best winter)
—Dark beautiful red, with small sal-
mon specks; a splendid keeper, and
in quality ranks very high. Skin‘ is
clear and waxv, and admits of a high
polish. The fiavor is sweet with a
very slight tinge of acid. Tree strong
and thrifty, an upright zrower, re-
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quires little pruning, ,.wood strong
and tough, and bears young and reg-
ularly.
LIMBERTWIG—An old sort, medium,
roundish, yellow and russet, shaded
with dull red; fiesh firm, sub-acid.
Was formerly one of the longest
keepers; productive. October’ to
March.
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MAMMOTH BLACK TW1G—Seedling of
Winesap, and said to excel its parent
in nearly every point; better and
stronger grower, hardier, fruit much
larger—sometimes four inches in
diameter—and very uniform in size;
color dark red; fiesh firm, flavor mild,
sub-acid. A’ very long keeper, and is
succeeding over a large extent of
country. We advise every one to
plant a few trees of this sort. No-
vember to April.
MISSOURI PIPPIN—Medium to large,
red with darker red stripes; hand-
some, fair quality. Good grower,
young and immense bearer. Recom-
mended as a profitable sort and one
of the best fillers. November to
March.
NORTHERN SPY —Large, somewhat
ribbed; striped with purplish red;
tender, mild, sub-acid. October to
December.
ROME BEAUTY—Fruit large, round,
varying to conical; yellow skin, shad-
ed and striped with bright red; ten-
der, fine-grained; juicy; good quality.
STAYMAN’S WIESAP — Seedling of
Winesap. Large size, bright red;
best quality. Attracting much atten-
tion as a profitable sort. Tree is vig-
orous, irregular and drooping in
habit, like its parent.
VIRGINIA BEAUTY—Medium to large,
dark red, sub-acid; early bearer. Val-
uable as a late Keeper and fine mar-
ket sort. December to Maren.
WINESAP—The most popular apple for
Virginia and the South. Adapted to
all soils. October to April.
YORK IMPERIAL (called also Johnson
Fine Winter)—A very large, round,
flatish, whitish apple, specked with
red. Meat yellowish and of good
flavor.
We can furnish the following varie-
ties in 2 year—mostly branched or 1-
year whips, 3 to 5 feet—18c. each; $2
per 12; $15 per 100.
Albemarle Pippin Harly Strawberry
Baldwin Sheep Nose
Ben Davis Horse
Mammoth Black Rebel
Twig Summer, Rambo
Perkins Arkansas Black
English Golden Stayman’s Winesap
Russet, Winesap
Northern Spy York Imperial
Gully Fallawater
Wood's Favorite Fanny
Kinnard’s Choice
Limbertwig
Lowry
Fall Winesap
Via's Seedling
We can furnish the following varie-
ties in l-year: :
Each. 12 100
Single stems, 2 to
3 Reet: FEB -15 $1:60 $12.00
Single stems, 1 to
- t2-feeiea:: ti, Shen .09 1.00 6.00
Early Ripe Kinnard’s Choice
Ewalt Limbertwig
Sweet June ‘Lowry
Northwestern Barly Strawberry
Greening Sheep Nose
Albemarle Pippin Missouri Pippin
Baldwin 3 Red June
Rome’ Beauty
Newtown Pippin
Winter Banana
Perkins Fall Pippin
Karly Harvest Virginia Beauty
Huntsman’s Favo- Stayman’s Winesap
Ben Davis
Mammoth Black
Twig
Fite Winesap
Maiden’s Blush York Imperial
Fall Cheese Fallawater
Ladies’ Sweet Grimes Golden
Sweet Bough Jonathan
Gravenstein
W. S. Paradise
KING DAVID AND DELICIOUS
APPLE.
After November 15th, and for
spring. we can offer these two varie-
ties of apples in one-year, 8 to 4 feet,
at 50 cents each; $5 per dozen,
CRAB APPLES. |
(Tree 4 to 6 Feet, 35 Cents Each.)
SIBERIAN RED—Small, waxen yellow
and red. August.
SIBERIAN YELLOW—Small,
_ rather good to eat. August.
WHITNEY—One of the largest, green
overspread with red. Excellent for
cider. August.
PEACHES.
Yellow Transparent
e
yellow,
20c.
PEACHES—One year, 3 to 5 feet,
each; $2 per 12; $12 per 100. Those
marked 25c. each~will be $2.50 per 12;
$15 per 100.
ALEXANDER — Medium, bright red.
Profitable home and market sort.
Late bloomer.
June 20th.
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CRAWFORD’S EARLY—Large; yellow
with red cheek; flesh yellow, juicy
and rich. A standard market variety.
Ripens from 5th to 15th of July.
CRAWFORD’S LATE—Similar to above,
but usually larger and two weeks
later.
CARMAN—Large;
deep flush; skin very tough; flesh
tender and of fine flavor; juicy; pro-
lific bearer. Profitable and popular
ne a variety. Fine shipper. June
CHAIR’S CHOICE—Large; yellow with
red cheek. <A yellow freestone of
fine quality. September:
CHAMPION—Very large; sweet, rich
and juicy; skin creamy white with
red cheek; very handsome. Claimed
to be hardier than other sorts except
Crosby, and one of the best and
most prolific shippers. August Ist.
ELBERTA — An exceedingly large,
high-colored yellow peach; a cross
between Crawford’s and Chinese
Cling; juicy, well flavored. Said to
be probably the finest yellow free-
stone in existence. Ripens early in
August. 5
EMMA—Fruit very large; skin golden
yellow with red cheek; flesh yellow,
fine grained, firm, juicy and highly
flavored. Tree luxuriant grower and
quite prolific. A perfect freestone.
One of our most attractive and
profitable market varieties. Ripe
July 25th to August 5th.
GREENSBORO—Perhaps the largest of
- all the very early sorts. Beautiful
red, and parts freely from _ stone.
June. 25c. each.
HEATH CLING—An old sort, prized
everywhere for home use and market.
September ist.
HILEY (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—Large, white, red
cheek; flesh tinged with red, juicy,
very good. July 20th.
MAMIE ROSS—YVery large; blush, white
flesh; semi-cling, prolific. Very valu-
able. Early June.
MAYFLOWER—A new variety from
North Carolina, very highly recom-
mended by the originator; one week
earlier than Sneed; fruit round and
entirely covered with red; blooms
late; very hardy; not fruited as~yet
with us.
STUMP THE WORLD—Very large;
- white with bright red cheeks; fine
quality. August Ist.
SMOCK FREE—Large fruit; orange
yellow skin. A good market variety,
but rather late. October.
SNEED—Fruit medium to large, in-
clining to oval; rich, creamy white,
with bright crimson blush, flesh firm,
sweet, fine quality; ripens evenly to
the pit. and does not rot. 25c. each.
June 5th.
creamy white with.
VICTOR—Originated in Smith county,
Texas. Fruit medium to large; flesh
white, pleasant sub-acid flavor; an-
nual bearer; earlier than the Sneed;
sub-cling. 25c. each.
WADDELL—Of medium size, fine
shape; skin greenish white, almost
covered with red; flesh white, and
juicy; very prolific; a fine market
sort. 25c. each. June 25th.
SMALL PEACH TREES.
We offer the following varieties of
Peach, 2 to 3 feet, at 12c. each; $1.25
per dozen; $6 per 100:
Crawford’s Late, Elberta, Heath Cling,
Smock Free, Carman, Greensboro,
Victor.
STANDARD PEARS.
Ate
When budded on pear stocks they
make standard or large pears, and
should have the same care as apples.
Trees, unless otherwise priced, 5 to 7
feet, 40c. each; $4 per doz., $20 per 100.
BARTLETT—Large, yellow, most pop-
ular. August.
BUERRE D’ANJOU — Large; juicy,
melting. Fine trees and regular
bearer. September.
CLAPP’S FAVORITE—Large, splashed
with red; melting, sweet. July.
DOYENNE D’ETTE—Small, red cheek.
Best. Very early. June.
DUCHESS—Very large, rather russett.
Good. Last of August.
FLEMISH BEAUTY—Large, pale yel-
low, juicy, rich. September. _,
GARBER—Large, beautiful bright yel-
low with red; juicy and good; of
Keiffer order, and, like it, will pro-
duce -more bushels and dollars than
any other sort. September.
HOWELL — Large, whitish yellow,
handsome, sweet, good. September,
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IKOONCE—Medium to large; exceed-
ingly handsome, golden yellow with
fine red cheeks; good quality. One of
the earliest to ripen. Very valuable
for family or market. June.
IK KiFFER—Large, yellow with russety
red: ..Its “great vigor, unusual. ‘pro-
ductiveness, freedom from blight and
splendid market qualities, render it
perhaps the most valuable sort now
in general cultivation, and should be
in every collection. Particularly
adapted to Tidewater section and
light soil. October and November.
LAWRENCE—Medium size, pale yel-
low, good quality, long keeper. Octo-
ber to January.
LE CONTE—Very large, smooth, me-
dium quality. Good market and ship-
ping sort. Vigorous and productive.
September.
MAGNOLIA—Described by its introduc-
ers as large to very large, slightly
pyriform, basin narrow and Shallow.
Color when ripe solid glossy reddish
brown. Flavor sprightly and good. a
commingling of sweet and sour, very
agreeable and refreshing. Matures
later than Kieffer, and is a _ better
keeper.
SECKLE—Small, but of the highest
flavor; a standard of excellence; a
Slow grower. Ripens last of August.
WILDER’S EFARLY—Introucer says its
good points are earliness, delicious
quality, good shipper and keeper,
great beauty and productiveness.
WORDEN SECKLE—Seedling of the
Seckle and fully its equal in flavor
and quality, but far surpasses it in
size, color, form and beauty exceed-
ingly juicy and delicious. Tree up-
right grower, heavy and constant
bearer, and ripens just after Seckle.
75c. each; $8 per dozen.
DWARF PEARS.
When budded on Quince stock makes
a dwarf or shrubbery tree that usually
bears early. These are best for garden
and where fruit is wanted quickly. We
offer -the following, 2 to 3 feet high,
at 40c. each; $3.50 per dozen; Bartlett,
Duchess, Seckle, and Keiffer.
CHERRIES.
Trees 4 to 6 feet high, 25c. each; $2.50
per dozen.
DYE HOUSE—Fruit medium; skin
bright red; flesh soft, juicy, tender;
rather rich, sprightly sub-acid. Very
productive,
Early Richmond. June.
EARLY RICHMOND—Medium;
red; acid; borne in pairs.
WINDSOR—Large;: liver- colored; flesh
’ firm and of fine quality: good grower,
and one of the best bearers of the
hearts. June 15th.
ENGLISH MORELLO—Abkove medium;
nearly black; rich acid. July.
EARLY RIVERS — Tree a Strong
srower, with large, abundant foliage
bright
ripening a week before -
fruit very ‘large; black, ‘fine’ quality.
One of the earliest good black’ cher-
ries.
GOVERNOR WOOD—Large; one of the
best wax cherries. June.
YELLOW SPANISH—Fruit large; pale,
whitish yellow on shaded side; bright
red and carmine dots in sun; firm,
rich, juicy, sweet. June.
BLACK TARTARIAN—Large; purplish
black;. sweet; late. July.
LARGE MONTMORENCY — Good
egrower;.heavy bearer; large; .red.
quality good; late acid sort.
June. -
NAPOLEON—Another excellent, chery
of the wax. family. Last of, June.
MAY .DUKE—Large; bright red; pleas-
ant; sub-acid. Last of May.
NECTARINES.
Four, to,,6 feety #0c.
dozen.
PITMASTON ORANGE—Large; orange
and yellow; flesh orange, rich and
fine; freestone. An excellent English
sort. September.
DOWNTON — Large greenish white,
with dark red cheek; flesh greenish
white, rich and highly flavored. One
of the best freestone.
WHiRUGH—Medium size; greenish yel-
low, with dark red cheeks; flesh
greenish white, juicy and high flav-
ored; excellent. Beginning of | Sep-
tember.
Last. of
each; $4 per_
APRICOTS.
Kour to .6; feet: 40
dozen.
MOORPARK—Large; red cheek; yellow
skin and flesh; sweet, juicy and ex-
cellent.
each; $4 per
ROYAL—Large, yellow, juicy, rich and
very fine, one of the best.
PLUMS.
The Pium requires the same culture
as peach; budded on plum roots, 1 or
2 years; 4 to 6 feet, 35¢e. each; $3.50
per dozen.
APPLE—Fruit large and attractive, re-
sembling a medium size apple; color
deep reddish-purple when fully ripe;
flesh red, firm; quality like Satsuma,
a splendid keeper and shipper. Tree
a fine, strong grower. Ripens soon
after Burbank.
WICKSON—Originated by Luther Bur-
bank, who says it stands pre-emi-
nent in good qualities, and is the fin-
est of many introductions. Tree
grows in vase form: ‘fruit’ large,
slowing carmine, ‘healthy (white
bloom; stone small; flesh firm, sweet,
delicious, and keeps a long pee after
ripe.
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RED JUNE—Perhaps the best all round
and most prolific of plums. Of Japan
type; vigorous, upright grower; very
prolific; rather larger) than Wild
Goose; fine quality; vermillion red.
One of the first good sorts to ripen
and should be in every planting.
WILD GOOSE—One of the best known
and most popular sorts. Though not
of the highest quality, it is one of
the surest bearers and freest from
disease, and a profitable market sort.
June, 4
SHROPSHIRE DAMSON—Fruit larger
than common; good quality; vigorous
and productive. September.
BURBANK—The best and most profit-
able grower for market; ripens ten
to fourteen days after Abundance.
Tree hardy, spreading, vigorous
grower; unequaled in productiveness;
bears young; fruit large; excellent
quality; purplish red, with lilac
bloom. August.
GERMAN PRUNE—Large, oval, purple,
thick bloom, firm, sweet, freestone.
IMPERIAL GAGE—Large; pale green,
juicy, Sweet, excellent. August.
ABUNDANCE (Botan)—One of the old-
est and best known Japanese varie-
ties, hardy, and. productive; fruit
late... bprishl. red, ,cwiths qa saeany,
bloom; good quality. August.
GOLDEN BEAUTY—Golden yellow; a
fine variety for preserving or pick-
ling. The preserves are a little
lighter than damsons and equally as
good. Very productive and equally
as hardy as Wild Goose. Ripens, in
September.
SATUMA—tLarge; dark purplish red;
flesh red, well flavored; quality good.
Ripens early in August.
QUINCES.
iores. to, 4-feet, 3be.. each; $3.50; per
dezen.
Quince thrives well on any good gar-
den soil, which should be kept mellow
and mcderately enriched. To avoid rot,
co nct let the soil become wet or soggy.
Keep the ground clean.
Varieties: Champion, Meeches’ Pro-
lific, Orange, Angers, Rea’s Mammoth.
MULBERRY TREES.
Five to 7 feet, 40c. each; $3 per dozen.
DOWNING EKVERBEARING—The best
of all mulberries.
size and good quality. Continues to
ripen for several months.
FIGS.
One year old, first size, 35c. each;
£2.50 per dozen., One year old, second
Size, 30c. each; $3 per dozen.
In this locality this fruit does well
With a little protection against the cold
in .winter. South side of a wall or
building is best. Only a little further
Fruit of largest
South they grow and bear well in the
open ground. Should be protected in
winter by wrapping with straw.
MARTIN—This. variety originated in
this lecality and is a heavy bearer
of medium to large figs. Like the
varieties below, it requires some pro-
tection during winter.
E-RUNSWICK—Very large; violet; good
and productive.
BLACK ISCHIA—Medium; blue-black;
good. Bears abundant crops and is
hardy.
BROWN TURKEY — Medium; brown;
Sweet veandexveient; very” Prolific.
Most reliable for field culture.
CELESTIAL—Small; pale violet, with
Llocm; very sweet; prolific and hardy.
GREEN ISCHIA—Green, crimson pulp;
prolific.
NUT TREES.
The planting of nut trees should be
encouraged; most of them are rather
s.ow to start from transplanting, but
they soon recover and grow rapidly.
Toe chestnut, especially, should be
planted on very dry or rolling land, as
they are easy to kill during summer, if
planted where the water saturates the
gzround and becomes stagnant about
the roots of them
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ENGLISH WALNUT—Makes a _ (fine,
lofty lawn tree, with spreading head,
and produces large, thin shell, de-
licious nuts in large quantities. Four
to_5 feet, 60c.; 3 to5A4, feet, 50¢
JAPAN WALNUT—A variety of great
‘productiveness fiom Japan. Nuts
produced in clusters, resembling but-
tei-nuts in shape and quality; witn
smcoth and thinner shell. Four to 5
feet, 40c. each; $4 per dozen.
BUTTERNUTS — Producing a rather
large, longish nut, which is prized
for its oily nutritious kernel. Six
to 8 feet, 60c. each; $6 per dozen; 4
to 6 feet, 40c.; $4 per dozen.
AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT—A most
valuable tree for its timber, a rapid
grower, producing large round nuts
of excellent quality, and may be
grown profitably for market. Four
to 5 feet, 25c. each; $2.50 per dozen;
$15 per 100; 6 to 8 feet, 40c. each; $4
per dozen; 8 to 10 feet, 60c.; $6 per
dozen,
AMERICAN SWEET CHESTNUT —A
large native tree, producing nuts of
fine flavor, and if planted on bluffy
locations will be profitable for both
fruit yan@ timbers. Garge™~ trees/6-8
feet, 50c. each; $5 per dozen; 4 to 6
feet, 30c. each; $3 per dozen.
SPANISH CHESTNUT—Much larger,
but not so sweet ax American chest-
nut. Fine when cooked and profitable
for market. Three to 4 feet, 35c. each:
$3.50 per dozen; 4 to 5 feet, 50c. each;
$5 per dozen. .
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BUDDED PECANS.
These are the best varieties known,
and can be relied upon to produce nuts
true to name. They bear nuts sooner
than seedling sorts, and do well plant-
ed in yards or near buildings, where
land is rich. It is best to plant several
vaiieties near each other, to aid pol-
lenization. They are very difficult to
bud or graft, and hence are more costly
than seedlings,
Price of budded sorts: Two to 3 feet,
$1.25 each; $12 per dozen.
FROTSCHER—Very large, nuts averag-
ing 45 to 50 to the pound; shell very
thin; can be cracked with the teeth;
meat sweet and of fine quality, and
can be removed entire from the shell.
One of the best pecans grown.
STUART—Very large, handsome, shell
very thin; kernel plump.
VAN DEMAN—Oblong in form, sheli
quite thin; fine commercial sort.
RUSSELL—Ovoid form, quality good;
very prolific; about 45 to a pound.
SEEDLING PECANS—tThese trees are
grown from large thin-shell pecans,
and will produce nuts of good qual-
iLy. but.-do., not-_besingeto — bear se
young, and are not apt to bear such
large fine quality fruits as the budded
sorts. Two to 8 feet, 40c. each; $4 per
dozen; 3 to 5 feet, 60c. each; $6 per
dozen.
HAZEL-NUTS—A well-known Ameri-
can nut, fine quality, may be culti-
vated where it does best, or it may
be found to do well on moist waste
land. Three to 4 feet, 25c. each; 4
to 6 feet, 40c. each.
GOOSEBERRIES.
DOWNING.
PEARL—Free rank grower; fruit
larger and more productive than
Downing. Price, 25c. each; $2.50 per
dozen.
HCUGHTON—Medium red, prolific and
reliable. 15c. each; $1 per dozen,
DOW NING—Large, white, very good.
zUc. eacil; $1.50 per dozen.
SMITH’S—Large, oval, light green. 20c,
each; $2 per dozen.
RED JACKET—Does not mildew, very
productive, good quality and largest
size, White. 30c. each; $3 per dozen.
MOUNTAIN—Red, an improvement on
Houghton. 20c. each; $2 per dozen.
_ CURRANTS.
Good two-year, transplanted, 15c.
each; $1.25 per dozen; $7 per 100.
FAYWS PROLIFIC — Strong, healthy
grower; color deep red; very prolific;
best quality.
WHITE GRAPE — Large; yellowish
white; mild acid; excellent quality
for table.
VICTORIA—Large; bright red, bunches
extremely long; berries medium size,
of excellent quality; good, erect
grower; very productive; ripens late.
20c.
CHAMPION—Black; bunch very large;
delicious; hangs long on the bush.
NORTH STAR—Bunch ana verry targe;
bright red; extra fine quality; vigor-
cus.
POMONA—Large, transparent red, few
seed; quality best. Holds record for
largest yielder. 25c. each, $2.50 per
dozen.
_We can also supply the following va-
rieties at above prices: Red Dutch,
Cherry, Black Naples, La Versailles
(red).
RASPBERRIES.
Raspberries will succeed in any good
soil suitable for garden vegetables, and
amply repay high culture. The best
fertilizer is ground bone. Plant in rows
4 feet apart, and plants 3 feet apart in
the rows. Pinch tops out of young
canes when 3 feet high, so they will
branch and become stocky. Cut out all
old wood which dies as soon as the
fruit all ripens.
Fifty cents per dozen; $1.50 per 100;
$12 per 1,000.
CUTHBERT—A strong, hardy and pro-
ductive sort, ripening mid-season to
late. Deep rich crimson, large, rather
firm. Largely planted for market
and home use.
WILLER RED—Bright red; medium
large, sound, good quality. One of
the best and finest shippers for early
market. Immensely productive.
LGOUDON—This is one of the most sat-
isfactory red sorts, ripening mid-
season. Very large dark crimson;
firm, of good quality. Canes strong,
hardy and very productive. 75c. per
dozen; $2 per 100.
OH1O—Berries medium, black; ripens
early and bears profusely. Foliage
healthy; canes strong. Has proven
one of the best black sorts with us.
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BLACKBERRIES.
WATKINS
Fifty cents per dozen; $2 per 100, ex-
cept otherwise priced.
ELDORADO—Berries medium to large,
jet black, sweet, rich; desirable table
sort; medium early.
LOVETT Berries large, roundish, firm;
superior quality. Ripens early to
late.
CRYSTAL WHITE—This is a true
‘blackberry except in color, which is
nearly transparent when ripe; sweet,
good, and very productive; berries
rather under size. Ripens medium
large. 10c. each; $1 per dozen.
EARLY HARVEST — Medium; glossy
black, of excellent quality. Ships
well, and one of earliest to ripen.
Compact, dwarf grower, very produc-
tive.
LAWTON—An old favorite, esteemed
for its productiveness and large size.
Mid-season to late.
ICEBERG—The fruit is white, trans-
parent; the seeds, which are usually
small, can be seen in the ripe ber-
ries. The clusters are larger than
those of Lawton; individual berries
as large, but earlier, sweeter and
more melting than Lawton. 10c. each;
75c. per dozen; $5 per 100.
WILSON, Jr. Large, luscious = and
sweet, aS soon as colored; jplant
hardy; ripens earlier, and is said to
be more productive than its parent.
KITTATINNY—Very large; black and
sweet. |
WILSON’S EARLY — Extra large size
and quite early; best for market.,
DEWBERRIES.
Fifty cents per dozen; $1.50 per 100;
$10 per 1,000.
These aré low, trailing blackberries
of large size, fruit of best quality, and
ripen earlier than the blackberry. Very
easy of culture. Profitable for home or
market.
AUSTIN— Very strong canes, fre-
quently 10 feet long. Berries large
and sweet.
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LEUCRETIA—Very similar to above;
canes not so strong as Austin, but
berries larger and firmer.
PREMO DEW BERRY—Much like Leu-
cretia and very distinct, and exceed-
ingly early, being seven to ten days
ahead, and all cleaned off when Leu-
cretia is beginning.
uniform.
patch.
Quality and size
Was found in a Leucretia
STRAWBERRIES.
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Any moderately rich soil will produce
strawberries. Thoroughly plow, har-
row and put in fine condition; then
stretch line three and a half feet apart,
and set plants one or two feet apart in
rows. Manure may be applied to land,
but we prefer some good plant fer-
tilizer, because the manure is apt to
contain clover and other grass seeds,
which are very objectionable in straw-
berry rows.
Cultivate enough to keep all weeds
and grass down. If harrow is run over
land soon after rains it will keep land
clean of grass, and will turn runners
into the row, which forms a mat, and
will help to prevent grass in rows. In
spring land should have a light mulch,
which prevents berries from being
gritty, and also helps to keep up mois-
ture in dry weather.
The blossoms of those marked with
the letter “P” are destitute of stamens
and are termed pistillat, or imperfect
bloomers, and require some. perfect
blooming sort to be planted in every
third or fourth row to fertilize them.
Planting may be done in fall or spring.
Plants at dozen rates will be mailed
free; at 100 rates add 25 cents to pay
postage.
Prices: 25 cents per dozen; 50 cents
per 100; $4 per 1,000.
EARL HATHAWAY—A perfect blos-
som, a seedling of the Wilson cross-
ed with Hoffman, combines many
good qualities, both early, hardy and
productive. The plants are perfect
10 J. B. WATKINS & BRO., MIDLOTHIAN, VA.
beauties with us, and we Shall plant
heavily of this variety. Originator
describes it as being larger and finer
in every way than Gandy; firm, of ex-
eellent quality, beautiful red color.
Plant a good grower, dark leaf. Sea-
son of ripening, with Michel’s Early.
EXCEKLSIOR—Early, large, firm, high
colored and well Shaped berry. It is
immensely productive, and will take
the place of Michel’s Early wherever
tried. It originated in the State of
Arkansas. It is a seedling of Wilson
crossed with Hoffman.. Wilson shap-
ed and Wilson colored. Plant resem-
bles Hoffman, but larger and more
robust.
LADY THOMPSON—This variety -has
been grown world-wide in, great va-
riety of soils, and it seems to suc-
ceed quite well; however, it is better
adapted to rich, loamy or sandy soils.
It is early, very large, and quite pro-
ductive.
RICHMOND —A_ distinct variety of
great value for market and home
farden; introduced by Mark MT.
Thompson, of Rio Vista, Va. We
have fruited it for a number of years,
and find it to be a superior variety.
It is a good grower, making abun-
danée. off plants.’ ls :.very.firm; ber-
ries bright red color, parting read-
ily from the calyx, which is dark
green. Us a perfect bloomer; ripens
mid-season and continues fruiting
through a long period. It is worthy
of trial by all’ Plants 50c. per dozen,
$1 per 100, $6 per 1,000.
BUBACH (P.)—Hundreds of varieties
have come up since this one was put
on the market by Mr. Bubach, of
Tllinois, and there will be hundreds
more of them that will go before this
variety. When you sum up the whole
substance’ of the strawberry crop,
you will find that Bubach will be
among the leaders of the old stan-
dard varieties? This berry has been
described year after year, but for the
benefit of those who have not grown
them we would say. the fruit is of
the largest size, ofttimes coxcombed,
and it is not at all unusual to find
berries of this variety weighing an
ounce to an ounce and a quarter. It
will do fairly well under poor culti-
vation, but responds freely to good
attention. The plant is perfect, hav-
ing dark foliage, very stout crown,
a prolific grower, and only set enough
plants to give good-sized berries. Im-
perfect bloomer. :
AROMA—This is a_e very beautiful
berry; late as Grady, and much more
productive; a splendid shipper, and
where a fancy berry is wanted this is
one that fills the bill. It is large
and even-sized and very showy, and
is giving excellent satisfaction,
GARDEN ESCULENT ROOTS.
ASPARAGUS.
To prepare,a bed for planting, the
soil. should be dug deeply and well mix-
ed together with well rotted manure or
compost. Plant in rows two feet apart.
In the rows the plants should not ex-
ceed a foot apart, and planted about
four inches deep. Cover on approach
of winter with manure and fork the
beds over lightly early in spring. For
field culture plant in rows four or five
feet apart and plant one foot apart in
rows. Earth up in spring if white
shoots are desired. Price, 75c. per 100;
$6 per 1,000. ‘
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL — The oldest
standard and popular variety, a good
producer; of large, quick growth and
superb in quality.
HORSE RADISH.
This useful condiment is easily
grown, and prefers a rich, moist loam.
Plant in rows 18 inches apart, putting
the sets 1 foot apart, being careful to
place the thin end down in the ground.
Constant cultivation greatly improves
the size and quality,, Price,.25c., per
dozen; 75c. per 100; $5 per 1,000. Larze
reots for grating, dc. each; “50¢) per
dozen.
RHUBARB, PIE PLANT.
A deep, rich soil is indispensable to
secure large heavy stalks. Plant in
rows 4 feet apart, with the plants 8
feet distant. Set so that the crowns
are about an inch below the Surface.
Top-dress annually in the fall with
stable manure and fork under. in ‘the
spring.
-CYCLOPE (Imported)—New. [Et is said
peduneles,
to produce enormous
of sweet
weighing up to 4 pounds,
flavor. 25c. each.
HOBDAY’S GIANT (Imported)—Extra-
ordinary large and of excellent flavor,
vigorous and equally good for forc-
ing,-or for open ground. The,stems
attain sometimes 4 feet in height.
25¢c. each,
MYVATE’S LINNAEKRUS—Popular, and the
best for general use. | Harly, very
large, productive, tender, and deli-
eately flavored. Requires less sugar
than other sorts: Plants, 10c. each;
$1°per dozen; $6 per 100.
SELECT GRAPES.
The Grape is the most healthful of
all fruits and the most esteemed for its
many uses. It can be grown by any-
cne who has a garden, a yard or a wall.
BLACK VARIETIES OF GRAPES.
CAMPBELUL’S EARLY — Bunch and
berry large, glossy black, with blue
bloom, sweet, juicy, few and small
seed. Vine strong grower, healthy
foliage; very productive; ripens with
the earliest. One of the best family
and shipping sorts. .25¢e. each; $2.50
per dozen.
CLINTON—Small bunch and. ‘berry;
black; healthy, vigorous; and excel-
lent. for, pwine., ,; 15c.) each;;; $1,, per
dozen; $5 per 100,
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CONCORD—Large. bunch and berry;
black; one of the best and most’ pop-
ular market, sorts.. lic. each; $1 per
dozen; $5 per 100.
HARTFORD—Black, somewhat foxy;
vine vigorous, healthy; ripens before
Coneord. 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen.
IVES— Bunch and berry medium;
black, One of the earliest to color
and freest from disease. 15c. each:
$1.50 per dozen; $5 per 100.
M’PIK E—Bunech very large, compact,
black with blue bloom; berries mam-
moth in size, three-fourths of an
inch in diameter; sweet, juicy; seeds
few and small. Ripens medium early.
20c. each; $2 per dozen.
MOORE’S EARLY—Similar to Concord
in size and shape, but better and
earlier. Each, 20c.; $2 per dozen.
NORTON’S VIRGINIA—Black; bunch
long, shouldered, compact; berries
small, sweet; one of the best sorts
for wine. 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen.
WORDEN—A _ seedling of Concord,
which it closely resembles in vine
and fruit, but is a larger berry and
better quality, being very sweet and
less y, and ripens a little ahead
of its parent. 15c. each; $1.50 per
dozen; $6 per 100.
RED OR REDDISH VARIETIES OF
GRAPES.
Brighton,
BRIGHTON—Bunch long; berry me-
dium, red; one of the earliest and
best grapes in cultivation. 15c. each;
$1.56 per dozen. -
CATAWBA-—Red; bunch and_ berry
large; fine quality: one of the oldest
sorts in cultivation. 15c. each; $1.25
per dozen.
DELAW ARE—Red;: bunch small, com-
pact; berries small, juicy, very sweet,
and of high quality for table and
wine. 20c. each; $2 per dozen.
GOETHE—Red: bunch usually large;
not very compact; berries large, light
red; flesh sweet, juicy, with aromatic
flavor; very late to ripen. 20c. each;
$2 per dozen.
LUTiE—Dark red; bunch and berry
medium to large; skin tough and
thick; flesh pulpy. sweet and quite
foxy; vine hardy, vigorous and pro-
ductive. It sells well as an early
red ‘grape, ripening about’ with
Moore’s’ Early. 20¢. each; $2 ° per
dozen.
PERKHKINS—Pale red; ripens’ before
Concord; bunch and berry medium;
compact, shouldered; sweet, juicy;
little foxy; very rank srower;
healthy, hardy, and one of the heav-
iest bearers, and freest from rot and
other diseases. It is one of the best,
and every family should have a few
vines of it. 20c. each; $2 per dozen.
SALEM—Dark red; buncn. large, com-
pact: berries large; flesh very sweet,
tender, with.rich aromatic flavor;
ripens mediumly early. 15e. each;
$1.50 per dozen.
WYOMING RED—Vine hardy, healthy;
very productive; bunch and berry
larger than Delaware; red, sweet,
slightly foxy; early. 15c. each; $1.50
per dozen.
WHITE VARIETIES OF GRAPES.
riAMOND—White; bunch large, com-
pact, shouldered; berries large,
round: skin thin, but tough; flesh
tender, juicy, with but little pulp.
Vine a good grower, with thick.
healthy foliage; hardy and produc-
tive, of fine quality: ripens a little
before Concord. 25c¢. each; $2.50 per
dozen.
ELVIRA—W hite: bunch and berry me-
dium, very compact; vine a vigorous,
strong, healthy grower, and very pro-
duetive, often growing four or five
clusters on a single cane; very hardy;
ripens late, about with Catawba. A
valuable white wine grape. 20c. each.
EMPIRE STATE—wWhite; best quality;
vine strong grower: hardy, short-
jcinted canes, with large, healthy
foliage. 20c. each; $2 per dozen.
GREEN MOUNTAIN—Bunch medium to
long: berry pale greenish-white;:
flavor pure, moderately sweet: clus-
ter very handsome, and its purity of
flavor ranks it above many other
sorts. It has been tested, and has
received the highest praise at the
Blacksburg Experiment Station. Hope
it will succeed in all other parts
of the State. 30c. each.
MARTHA—Bunch and berry medium;
white; fair quality; enormously pro-
ductive, good grower. be. =.CReR >
$1.50 per dozen,
NIAGARA—White; bunch very large
and handsome; compact; berries
large; Skin thick and tough; does
12 J. B. WATKINS & BRO., MIDLOTHIAN, VA.
not crack; sweet, with an agreeable
flavor to most tastes; ripens with
Concord. 20c. each; $2 per dozen.
The following belong to the Musea-
dine type:
25c. each; $2.50 per dozen.
JAMES—Berries very large, § blue-
black, in clusters of from six to ten;
skin very thin; pulp tough, sweet
and juicy, but not dissolving; qual-
ity very good. A showy fruit. Ripens
after Scuppernong.
SCUPPERNONG—Berries large, seldom
more than eight to ten in a cluster;
color brown, skin thin; flesh pulpy;
very vinous, sweet, and of a peculiar
musky aroma. <A certain crop may
be expected annually. Vine is free
from all disease and insect depreda-
tions. Fruit has never been known
to decay before maturity. Wonder-
fully prolific. Popular wine grape;
wine when properly prepared resem-
bles Muscatel.
DECIDEOUS ORNAMENTAL
SHADE TREES.
Each. 2, 100
Trees 10 to 12 ft.,
well branched $1.00 $10.00 $75.00
Trees 8 to 10 ft.,
well branched t5 7.50 50.00
Trees 6 to 8 ft.,
well branched .50 5.00 25.00
Except otherwise noted.
MAPLES.
NEGUNDO or ASH LEAVED MAPLE—
Large, rapid-growing tree of spread-
ing habit, thriving best on moist
and rich soils, but does well on any
soil.
NORWAY MAPLE—Makes a round
head, dense shade, and is quite orna-
mental. Is taking well wherever
known.
SUGAR MAPLE—Slow growers, but
finally makes a tall, stately tree. One
of the best for borders where large,
tall trees are wanted.
MAPLE, WEIR’S CUT LEAF—A beau-
tiful tree, cut-leaf form; distinct
foliage and graceful drooping habit.
SCHWEDLER’S NORWAY MAPLE—A
beautiful variety with the young
shoots and leaves of a bright pur-
plish and crimson cuiuvr, which
changes to purplish green in the
older leaves. 8 to 10 feet, $1.50 each.
ENGLISH OR CORK-BARKED MAPLE
—A native of Central Europe. It is
a slow-growing, stocky tree, of com-
_pact, roundish habit, with corky bark,
and small, handsome foliage; hardy
and very ornamental.
RED OR SCARLET MAPLE—A native
species, of medium size, and rounded
head, produces deep red blossoms
Which appear before the leaves, In
autumn the foliage changing to a
brilliant scarlet, rendering. the tree
very conspicuous. At the South the
seed-pods assume gorgeous tints.
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EUROPEAN SYCAMORE MAPLE—A
handsome tree, of rapid upright
growth, with large foliage, and
smooth, ash-gray colored bark.
SILVER MAPLE—A rapid growing
tree, and very popular on account of
its being more rapid in growth than
any other maple; besides it makes
a handsome shade tree. Prices as
follows:
Each: 12 100
$1.00 $10.00
Trees 12 to 14 ft.,
2% to 2%” cal.
Trees 10 to 12 ft.,
2 tO-254" - Gali ses id 7:50 $60.00
mers to 3” eae” 60 6.00 50.00
as yee oat 50 95.00 40.00
OTe, to: rt rs: 40° 8.50 25.00
JAPANESE MAPLES—tThese beautiful
dwarf Maples combine many attrac-
tive features, both in shade and color
of foliage. We have 10 or more va-
rieties of variable shades and cut-
leaved sorts. The most attractive
and popular color is the blood-red
leaved varieties. We can furnish well
grown plants 4 to 5 feet at $2.50
each; 3 to 4 feet at. $1.75 each.
-ALDERS.
ALNUS CORDATA—These are quick
growing, inexpensive trees that are
well suited to moist situations, al-
though they do grow well on up-
% land too. Foliage changes to yellow
in autumn. 6 to 8 feet branched to
ground, 60c. each.
ALNUS IMPERIALIS LASCINIATA—A
‘variety of Black Alder with deeply
cut leaves. Extremely ornamental
and attractive. Trees 4 to 5 feet, 75c.
BIRCH.
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Trees 8 to 10 ft., well branch-
CO 2ne te See Sree 2 eb ee at 60c $6.00
PAPER OR CANOE BIRCH—An Amer-
ican species; forms a large tree; bark
brilliant white, leaves large and
handsome.
WHITE BIRCH—A graceful tree with
silvery bark and slender branches;
quite erect while young, but after
four or five years’ growth assumes
an elegant drooping habit, render-
ing the tree very effective in land-
scapes.
PURPLE-LEAVED BIRCH — Leaves
dark purple, contrasting strongly
with the beautiful white bark. 7 to
10 feet, $1 each.
SWEET, BLACK, or CHERRY BIRCH
—A native tree, rather large with
fine grained, valuable wood; dark
brown bark on the trunk and bronze-
reddish twigs, very aromatic; leaves
somewhat heart shaped.
CARPINUS—Hornbeam.
Each. 12
- 8 to 10 ft., branched low....75c $7.50
to 8 ft., branched low....50c 5.00
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CARPINUS AMERICANA, AMERICAN
HORNBEAM, BLUE OR WATER
BEECH—A native species, growing
from 15 to 20 feet high. In its mode
of growth quite similar to beech, but
the foliage is thinner and more irreg-
ular in form.
CARPINUS BETULA, EUROPEAN
HORNBEAM—A hardy and very or-
namental tree with a dense round
head; leaves green, fading in fall to
tones of yellow and brown, remain-
ing on through winter. It is very
useful for tall hedges or for pillars
to a formal entrance.
CATALPAS.
CATALPA, BUNGEII (Umbrella Tree)
—Chinese origin; compact, spreading
head of large, glossy green leaves 7
inches long by 6 inches wide; has a
decidedly tropical appearance, mak-
ing a marked contrast with all other
lawn trees. Two year heads, $1 each.
CATALPA, SPECIOS A—One of the most
beautiful lawn or street trees, pro-
ducing magnificent flowers early in
the spring; very rapid growing; beau-
tiful. Each, 50c.
CELTIS—Hackberry.
Trees 8 to 10 feet, well branched, 60c.
each. A most desirable shade tree for
of rapid
growth, Hackberry should be pruned
back severely when transplanted,
otherwise it is difficult to get them to
esrow.
CERCIDIPHYLLUM.
JAPONICUM (Kadsura Tree)—A hardy,
compact tree of pyramidal outline,
the branches fastigiately disposed,
forming a dense mass of foliage;
native of Japan; leaves purplish at
the time of unfolding, eventually
light green, fading -with tones of
yellow and scarlet. A beautiful tree.
Two to 3 feet, 35c. each.
CERASUS—Cherry.
CERASUS PADUS (European ' Bird
Cherry)—A shrub or smal] tree re-
sembling the Choke Cherry. Native
of Europe; leaves oval, sharply ser-
rate, deep green, fading with tones of
vellow and bronze. Flowers in dense
drooping racemes, white, appearing
in late spring. Fruit the size of a
pea, red or_ purple-black. Very
showy. Seven to 9 feet, 50c. each.
CERASTWS VIRGINIANA (Choke
Cherry)—A shrub or small tree dis-
tributed from Newfoundland to Brit-
ish Columbia, and southward to Geor-
gia and Colorado. Leaves broadly
oval or obovate, dark green, turning
yellow before falling. Fruit dark
purple or nearly black. Handsome
when in flower. Five to 7 feet, 50c
-each.
CERC!S—Judas Tree, or Red Bud.
Bight to 10 feet, 60c each; $6 per
dozen.
CERCIS CANADENSIS Red Bud)—A
very ornamental native tree. produc-
14 J. B. WATKINS: & BRO:, MIDLOTHIAN, VA, -
ing a: profusion of delicate reddish
purple flowers early in tne spring be-
fore the foliage appears. Grown as
a single specimen it is a very attrac-
tive tree.
CORNUS—Dogwood.
CORNUS FLORIDA ALBA (White-flow-
ering, Dogwoed)—The. native large
white .flowering Dogwood. A most
effective tree on the lawn.
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BES RSA Wey ey, ene oe Se A Ra oe oe ag 5NG 1$5;00
3), LOFAS LER Be ohare tae os. 40c 4.00
CORNUS FLORIDA FLORE RUBRA
(Red - fiowering Dogwood) — Similar
to White-flowering Dogwood, but the
flowers .are of a aeep rose-ecolor. A
most desirable tree for planting on
the lawn. Two to 8 feet, $1.50 each.
CRATAE GUS—Thorn.
COCKSPUR THORN—A small tree with
very spiny branches and a broad,
round top head. -Foliage dark green
and shining, fading with tones of
orange and scarlet. Fruit dull red,
persisting until the following spring.
Valuable as a specimen tree.
to 5 feet, 50c¢ each.
FRAXINUS—Ash.
AMERICAN .WHITE. ASH—A_ very
hardy native species of rapid growth.
Thrives in: almost. any fertjle soil.
Prune close when planting.
Each... 12
Trees: HOO: A CCR eet Bere. susceds 75e . $7.50
Trees CS avomlVofeewe sree... oa cts = 60c 6.00
HALESIA.
SILVER BELL — Tetraptera — Most
beautiful well covered with its silver
bell. flowers in May. 2-3 feet, 390
cents.
HORSE CHESTNUT—Aesculus.
Two to 3 feet, 30c.
EUROPEAN or WHITE FLOWERING
(Ae. hippocastanum)—A beautiful weil
..iknown. tree, forming a round com-
pact head, with dark green foliage
and an abundance of showy flowers
in spring. .
RED FLOWERING (Rubieunda )—A
splendid tree, producing showy red
flowers a little later in the season
than the white.
IDESIA—Polycarpa.
Seven to 9 feet, $1 each.
A beautiful, very rare Japanese tree,
which attains a height of 40 to 50 feet.
‘Very large heart-shaped leaves, borne
on reddish stems, make this a most at-
tractive and ornamental tree. Orange-
colored berries follow the greenish
yellow blossoms. Hardy at Philadel-
phia.
KOELREUTERIA PANICULATA —
Golden Chain.
A most beautiful hardy ornamental
shade. tree from. China. It. has a flat,
spreading head of large pinnate leaves,
Four
and during the latter part of May pro-
duces large panicles of orange-yellow
flowers, which completely envelop the
entire head of the tree. The ‘blooming
season lasts three weeks. Becoming
a great favorite for lawns and parks.
We recommend this highly. Height,
25 to 50 feet. Two to 3 feet, 25 cents.
LIRIODENDRON—Tulipifera.
TULIP POPLAR—A grand tree of pyra-
midal Shape. Our native Poplar.
Flowers yellowish-green; tulip-shap-
ed. Valuable for street and lawn
planting.
Each. 12
8.te, 10 feet $6.00
MAGNOLIAS.
AMERICAN MAGNOLIAS,
: ; Each. 12
Sh toy FkO: Pres ble a eee ais eet T5e $7.50
@:: ty Bar deste ce oe ctoee Sow 60¢ 6.00
MAGNOLIA; ACUMINATA (Cucumber
Magnolia)—A beautiful pyramidal
growing tree, attaining from 60 to 90
feet in height. Leaves 6 to 9 inches
long, and bluish green; flowers yel-
low, tinted with bluish purple; fruit,
when green, resembling a cucumber,
nence the name... June.
MAGNOLIA, TRIPETATA (Umbrelia
VTree)—A hardy, medium sized tree,
with immense leaves, and large, white
flowers, 4 to 6 inches in diameter,
appearing in June,
CHINESE FLOWERING MAGNOLIAS.
Each. 12
Gr to 8 feet ee 7 ane ee $2.00 $18.00
4~ ti G6 EEG PE Od. Sake BEE” 1.50 14.00 .
MAGNOLIA LENNEI—Of dwarf habit.
Blecoms several weeks later than
other sorts, which lessens the danger
of being killed by frost. Flowers a
» deep pink.
MAGNOLIA SPECIOSA — Dwarf ?'in
habit. Blooms very. freely. Pur-
plish-white flowers. One of the best.
MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA” (Sou-
lange’s Mazgnolia)—in habit it closely
resembles M. Conspicua; shrubby and
branching while young, but becoming
a fair-sized tree. Flowers white and
purple, cup shaped, and 8 to 5 inches
in diameter; foliage large, glossy and
massive. One of the hardiest and fin-
est cf the foreign magnolias. Four
to 6 feet, $1.75 each.
MAGNOLIA CONSPICUA (Chinese
White Magnolia—Chandelier or Yulan
Magnolia) — A Chinese species of
great beauty. The tree is of medium
size, shrub-like in growth while
young, but attains the size of a tree
in time. The flowers are large, pure
white, very numerous, and appear
hefore the leaves. Five to 7 feet,
$1.75 each.
MAGNOLIA PURPUREA (Purple Mag-
nolia)—Bushy growth. Large purple
flowers, which appear latter part of
March. Five to 7 feet, $1.75 each.
J. B. WATKINS & BRO., MIDLOTHIAN, VA. 15
MELIA—Azedarach Umbraculiformis.
TEXAS UMBRELLA TREE (Umbrella
China)—A sub-variety of the China
Tree. It assumes dense spreading
head, resembling a gigantic umbrella.
A most desirable shade tree of rapid
srowth.
Each. 12
8 to 10 feet, branched.....$1.25 $10.00
6. to 8 feet, branched .....~ <90 °- 8.00
4 to 6 feet, branched .... .75 6.00
3 to 4 feet, straight stems .50 4.00
MIMOSA TREE.
A beautiful tree with spreading
branches, which form a low, flat-topped
head. Leaves divided into many leaf-
lets; flowers borne at the tips of
branches in large pink heads. A_re-
markably beautiful tree. .
Hach.
GqbOGST CBin ay a}. ciaase eo aTs< cabins 75¢
Aghot6 heGt « ocak. Sk Spd s traci. ee 50¢
OSTRYA—The Ironwood.
FOP HORNBEAM or IRONWOOD—A
Slender tree with long- branches
drooping at the tips and forming a
round-topped crown. Leaves bright
green, turning yellow in fall.
Eight to 10 feet, well branched, 60c
each; $6 per dozen.
Six to 8 feet, branched, 40c each; $4
per dozen.
PHELLODENCDRON.
P, AMURENSE (Chinese Cork Tree)—
Tree to 50 feet. with spreading
branches, . forming .a broad. round
head.. ._Bark on trunk light gray,
corky. Trees 4 to 6 feet, 35c,
PAULOWNIA IMPERIALIS—
Empress Tree.
A rapid - growing tree, with very
large leaves, and in early spring bears
large panicles of light blue, very fra-
grant flowers. Am excellent shade tree.
Four to 5 feet., 50c.
PRUNUS—Plum.
PRUNUS PISSARDI (Persian Purple-
Leaf Plum)—The most valuable of all
the purple-leaved trees. It retains
its deep color throughout the warm-
est weather and holds its leaves un-
til winter. Five to 7 feet, 50c. each.
PERS!ICA—Double-Flowering Peach.
Each. . 12
ar Ue Wb 2 £eet so aS ae Fe aa 40c $4.00
PERSICA CRYSANTHEMUM (Crysan-
themum-flowered Peach) — Flowers
large, double pink, center quilled
like a crysanthemttm. :
PERSICA, DOUBLE PINK, WHITE
AND CRIMSON—During March these
trees are covered with a mass of
beautifully: formed ‘and highly col-
cored flowers.
PLANTANUS—Sycamore or Plane
Tree.
Each, 12
CeO we Teeen..¢ YES ish sey 60c $6.00
igh aly =” Se en et! Gin Pe Oe Bit OS Ea 40c 4.00
GRIENTAL PLANE is becoming a most
poplar, shade tree for lawn or street
planting; makes a large spreading
tree; rapid grower; succeeds well in
either high or low situation.
AMERICAN PLANE or SYCAMORE—
This is the native variety and makes
an excellent tree for ornamental pur-
poses.
POPULUS—The Poplar.
CAROLINA POPLAR—A rapid growing
native tree of upright, growth. Much
used for avenues and lawns where a
quick shade is wanted.
Each, 12 100
12 to ‘14 ft., well
branened ....... 60¢c $6.00
10 to 12 ft.; well
branched’?:’, 2291 50¢e 5.00 $40.00
Sto. £0 ftyeweb
branched ;...... 40¢ 4.00 30.00
6 to 8 ft., branch-
ca tite. - >. . Sees 30¢c 3.00 20.00
LOMBARDY POPLAR—The most up-
right of the poplars; very compact
in growth; very hardy.
Each. 12 100
5 tier tO TOeCr <.. . See 50c $5.00 $40.00
Bora ake Pees so. oo 30¢ 3.00 20.00
QUERCUS—Oak.
WILLOW OAK—A_ graceful variety
with narrow lanceolate leaves re-
sembling those of the willow. This
is a well-known variety of our na-
tive forests,
Each; 12
LO? tO 2VfEE6EI 2. Sires. bes $1.25 ——
8 qte1f0: feet: sities. ; 75 $7.50
PIN OAK—A handsome variety with
drooping branches. Tree is’ shapely
and symmetrical; leaves are of a
beautiful tone of green, in autumn
fading to a brilliant scarlet. ‘This is
a most desirable tree for street and
avenue planting. We can supply only
trees of small size at this time.
Each. 12
to 7 feet, well branched... 75c $6.50
SALISBURIA—Maidenhair
MAIDENHAIR TREE—A beautiful tree
from Japan. Foliage resembles that
of maidenhair fern. Very desirable.
BKach. 12
$6.00
On
Tree.
4 to 6 feet, branched
RHUS—The Sumac Trees.
RHUS COTINUS (Smoke Tree)—A small
tree, or large shrubs Flowers. pale
purple borne in loose panicles, pro-
ducing a smoky aspect. In fall the
foliage assumes brilliant tones of red
and yellow.
Each. 12
tot) Feev 4 OF) SOME oat T5c $7.50
G~-to 8S “feet 2 > Cee. o> Ri 50c 5.00
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SOPHORA—Japonica—Japanese
Pagoda Tree.
Each. 12
5 to 6 feet; very heavy .... 60c $6.00
A medium-sized tree with spreading
branches, forming a shapely and com-
pact head. Flowers creamy white,
borne in mid-summer. <A very hand-
some tree.
TAXODIUM—The Decideous Cypress.
TAXODIUM DISTICHUM (Bald Cy-
press)—A handsome tree, hardy in
Middle States and New HEngland.
Thrives best in moist alluvial soil,
but will grow on clay uplands. The
habit of the tree depends to some
extent upon the soil in which it
grows, the drier portions tending to
narrow the outline’ of the crown.
In cultivation it makes a large and
beautiful specimen. Foliage of the
softest green, light and airy, fad-
ing and falling in autumn with tones
of yellow and orange. A grand park
tree. Four to 5 feet, 75c.
TILIA—The. Linden.
Hach. ily
BOLO FES ee ae ae 2 ee 75c $6.50
6 to SP £eGth t tae ae 50c 5.00
TILIA AMERICANA—A fine large siz-
ed tree of rapid growth, forming a
round head, and is admirably adapted
for lawn or avenue planting. Flow-
ers creamy-white, opening in sum-
mer.
ULMUS—ElIm.
Each, 12
10 to 12 ft.; very heavy. .$1.00 . $10.00
& torn Oett.c th Baw ew ia 15 7.50
6 to..8 ft.. brancned. 2 pr.aeae 5.00
AMERICAN WHITE ELM—A native
tree of rapid and _ stately growth.
The noble spreading and drooping
tree of our own forests.
AMERICAN CORK ELM—tThe cork
bark which covers the trunk and
branches not only makes this a beau-
tiful tree, but is said to protect the
tree from infection of certain beetle.
ENGLISH ELM—A large tree with
spreading branches, forming a round-
topped crown. Extensively planted
as a shade tree in both lawns and
avenues.
VIRGILIA—Yellow Wood.
Each. 12
5 to 7 ft., well branched.... 50c $5.00
A medium sized tree with spread-
ing somewhat pendulous branches with
a symmetrical round head. Leaves
bright green, turning golden-yellow in
autumn. White flowers in early spring.
WEEPING DECIDUOUS TREES.
The superior grace and excellence of
the weeping varieties render them es-
pecially adapted to the yard or lawn.
They must be trained to attain the best
form.
CHERRY (Cerasus).
JAPAN WEEPING (C. Japonica rosea
pendula)—Rose-colored fiowers; slen-
der branches which droop gracefully
to the ground. Suitable for small
grounds. Blooms in April before the
leaves appear. Two-year heads, 5 to
7 feet, $1.25 each.
DOGWOOD (Cornus).
WEEPING (C. Pendula)—A weeping
form of the White Flowering distinct
from all other weeping trees. Pos-
sesses the abundant bloom, handsome
foliage and fruit of the White Flow-
. ering and makes a magnificent speci-
men. Four to 5 feet, $1.25 each.
ELM (Ulmus).
CAMPERDOWN WEEPING (U. Cam-
perdown Pendula)—One of the most
satisfactory weeping trees in culti-
vation. ‘The growth is rapid, the foli-
age luxuriant; it forms a fine shaped
head and is very hardy. Two- year,
strong, $1.25.
TEAS’ WEEPING MULBERRY.
A beautiful and hardy Weeping Mul-
berry. Forms a perfect umbrella-shap-
ed head, with long, slender, willowy
branches drooping to the ground. Most
desirable for ornamenting lawns or
parks, or for cemetery planting.
Strong 2-year heads budded on 5 to 7
feet stems, $1 each, $10 per dozen.
WILLOW BABYLONICA—Well known
weeping variety; requires plenty of
room. Six to 8 feet, 50c.
ORNAMENTAL DECIDUOUS
SHRUBS.
The judicious planting of shrubs adds
greatly to the beauty and value of
property, and contributes a wealth of
pleasure and interest to the home.
ALTHEA FRUTEX (Hibiscus
Syriacus). i
ROSE OF SHARON.
These are among the most beautiful
of flowering shrubs, and deserve to be
more extensively planted. Flowers. are
produced in great profusion from June
to September, at a time when so few
flowers are in bloom.
Prices Except Where Noted:
' Hach. 12 100
Extra strong bushy
plants, 5 to 6 ft. 40c¢ $4.00 $25.00
Very strong plants,
3 Stora ftir
cording to var’ty) 30c 3.00 20.00
Strong plants, 2 to
Rn Bere 0, epee 20c 2.00 12.00
ALTHEA AMPLISSIMA—Rosy red;
early bloomer; double.
ALTHEA ARDENS—Purplish. blue; an
old favorite; double.
ALTHEA BICOLOR—Semi-double, pale
pink with crimson eye.
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Shae A BOULE DE FEU—Double
red.
ALTHEA COMTEK DE HAIMONT—
Double pink.
ALTHEA DUC DE BRABANT—Large
dark rose; free blooming; semi-
double.
ALTHEA EDWARD BELLARY—Double
pure white; extra fine.
ALTHEA ELEGANTISSIMA — Double
white shaded with rose. :
ALTHEA FASTOSA —Double white,
tinged with pink and red.
ALTHEA GRANDIFLORA ALBA—
White with crimson center.
ALTHEA GRANDIFLORA SUPERBA—
White shaded pink to carmine.
ALTHEA JEANNE D’ ARC — Pure
white; very double.
ALTHEA LADY STANLEY — White
shaded rose.
ALTHEA LEOPOLDII—White flowers;
early bioomer.
ALTHEA MEEHANI£— New variegated-
leaved Althea. Single flowers 3% to
4 inches across; blooms perpetually
from June to autumn. Strong plants
2 to 3 feet, 50 cents each.
ALTHEA POMPONE ROUGE—Double
red; very fine.
ALTHEA PULCHERRIMA — Large
double white.
ALTHEA TOTUS ALBA—Single; pure
white; dwarf habit.
AMORPHA.
AMORPHA CANESCENS (Lead Plant)
—Low. dense shrub of silvery aspect.
Flowers light blue in dense clustered
racemés. Strong plants, 30 cents
each. .
AMORPHA FRUCTICOSA (False In-
digo)—A branching shrub, usually
6 to 10 feet tall; flowers violet pur-
ple, hanging in clustered racemes.
Fients 4 to 6 feet, bushy, 40 cents
each.
ARALIA—Angelica Tree.
The following species form small
trees, and are very useful to give a
tropical appearance to gardens:
ARALIA JAPONICA—A handsome and
distinet shrub, from Japan, with
large tripinnate leaves and spiny
stems; flowers white, in large spikes
in September. Plants, 2 feet, 50 cents.
ARAZTA MANDSHURICA—Native of
north China. A species with very
hairy and prickly bipinnate leaves.
Plants, 2 feet, 50 cents.
AZALEA.
AZALEA MOLLIS (Japanese Azalea)—
Hardy species from China and Japan,
expanding its large flowers in early
April. Colors range from pale yel-
low to orange and carmine. They are
very desirable for massing in open
ground. Plants, 12 to 18 inches, well
branched, 75 cents each: $7.50 per
dozen.
AZALEA NUDIFLORA (Pinkster
Flower)—The well-known native spe-
cies, which in early spring before the
leaves appear produces in great pro-
fusion pink flowers of variable
shades. Strong clumps with bloom
buds, 50 cents each; $5 per dozen.
ARTEMES!IA ABROTANUM—Old
Man, or Southernwood.
Two to 3 feet, 35 cents.
A shrub with finely divided leaflets,
which grows 3 to 5 feet. Foliage blu-
ish green; flowers yellowish white in
loose panicles. Southernwood is
srown for its pleasant-scented foliage.
BARBERRY.
Each. 12 100
24 to 36”, well-
branched plants. 30c¢ $3.00 $20.00
18 to 24”, branched 25c 2.50 15.00
BERBERIS PURPUREA — Purpled-
leaved Barberry. A form of Euro-
pean Barberry which has bright
purple foliage. A very striking plant
and very effective for massing with
other shrubs.
BERBERIS THUMBERGII — Thum-
berg’s Barberry. A dwarf and grace-
ful plant from Japan. Leaves small,
bright green, changing to beautiful
shades of orange in autumn. Berries
brilliant red, borne in great profu-
sion and lasting through the winter.
This shrub can be used to great ef-
fect as a hedge and as specimen
plants. °
BERBERIS ELEGANTISSIMA—A more
vigorous grower than any Barberry
we grow. Branches grow tall and
droop over, making aevery graceful
plant. Foliage light green; berries
‘in profusion in fall, and are nearly
black in color. Plants 4 to 6 feet,
extra strong, 60 cents each.
BUDDLEIA.
These are interesting free-flowering
shrubs, requiring light porous soil and
sunny exposure for their best develop-
ment. Handsome flowers in arching
racemes are borne through the sum-
mer.
BUDDLEIA LINDLEYANA —A_ shrub
with very dark green foliage. Flow-
ers violet-purple, in dense racemes,
4 to 8 inches long. Three to 5 feet,
50e.
BUDDLEIA VARIABILIS—A very hand-
some species newly introduced, with
showy fragrant fiowers. Very orna-
mental.and desirable. Grows 6 to 8
feet. high. Three to 5 feet 50c.
BUDDLEIA INTERMEDIA—This is a
hybrid -variety, usually growing
about 4 to 5 feet tall. Flowers vio-
let, in drooping racemes, 10 to- 20
inches long; invites comment where-
ever seen. Plants 2 to 3 feet., 35c.
-BUDDLEIA GLOBOSA—A handsome
shrub with large sage-colored foli-
age; flowers orange-yellow in densc
pendant heads. Plants 3 to 4 feet,
40c.
¢
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CALYCANTHUS—Sweet Shrub.
Hach. 2,
3 tora feet >. eee PG ee ao 35¢ $3.50
o FEO Sf eet cae ees fo eee ee, 256 2.50
CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS (Sweet or
Strawberry Shrub)—Our native sweet
or brown. shrub. Flowers double;
chocolate colored; very fragrant.
CALYCANTHUS PRACOX—Ornamental
sweet shrub. <A. Japanese variety,
producing abundance of very fra-
grant yellow flowers in January or
February.
CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS.
Blue Spirea, or Chinese Beardwort.
A free blooming shrub with lavender
blue flowers produced in summer and
early fall. Very effective for massing.
Uusually grows 3 to 4 feet high. Plants
2 to 3 feet, 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen.
CITRUS TRIFOLIATA—Hardy
Orange.
This shrub is very useful as an’ orna-
mental flowering plant; attains a height
of 10 to 15 feet, and is very bushy and
thorny. It has trifoliate leaves, which
are very green. The garden twigs
make the plant appear somewhat as an
evergreen in winter. It is frequently
used for defensive hedges.
Each. 12 100
Plants 4 ‘to 5 ft... 30e $3.00 $20.00
Pants “3 46 Die. ..ee2he 2.50 15.00
COLUTEA ARBORESCENS—~
Bladder Senna.
A tall shrab with compound leaves.
Flowers yellow, more or less tinged
with reddish brown, soon followed by
large, inflated, often highly colored seed
pods; very attractive and ornamental.
Plants 4 to 6 feet, 40 cents each.
CORONILLIA—Scorpion Senna.
Three to 4 feet, 35 cents. ‘
A dense and shapely shrub with com-
pound leaves; glossy-green. Flowers
yellow tipped with red; blooming in
June and July.
CARAGANA ARBORESCENS—
Pea Tree.
Two to 3 feet, 25 cents.
An interesting shrub with yellow
pea-shaped flowers in May.
CERCIS—Judas Tree.
CERCIS SILI@UASTRUM RUBRA—A
shrub or small tree, producing a pro-
fusion of reddish-purple “flowers in
early spring before the leaves ap-
Dae Plants 4 ‘to 5 feet, 50 cents
each.
CERCIS JAPONICA (Japan Judas Tree)
—This is a grand shrub with heart-
shaped, green shiny leaves, assuming
a yellow color in autumn, The en-
tire plant is covered with rosy-pink
Howers in March. Plants 8 to 4 feet,
50 cents. each.
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CORCHORUS__ (Kerria) — Globe
Flower; Japanese Rose.
CORCHORUS JAPONICA, fl. pl. (Double
Flowered Kerria)—This is an old
favorite with double yellow blooms,
which, ,appeakohin April das ae
spreading habit and useful in mass-
ing. Plants 3 to 5 feet, 40 cents each.
CORCHORUS JAPONICA — Argewnteo-
Variegata—(Variegated-Leaved Ker-
riz)—A dwarf form, usually growing
about 3 feet high. Leaves are green
berdered with white. Very attrac-
tive. Plants 2 feet, 30 cents each.
CORNUS—Osier Dogwood.
These are valuable shrubs when
planted singly or in masses. Some are
valued for their elegantly variegated
foliage, others for their bright colored
bark.
CORNUS MASCULA (Cornelian Cherry)
—A small tree, producing clusters of
bright yellow flowers early in
spring, followed by red _ berries.
Plants 3 ot 4 feet, 30 cents each.
CORNUS SANGUINEA (Eu. Red Osier
Degweood)—A shrub of spreading
habit, branches purplish red, flowers
ereenish white in dense _ panicles;
berries black. Blooms in April.
Plants 3 to 4 feet, 35 cents each.
CORNUS SPAETHII—This is a beau-
tiful variegated variety with bright
red bark and variegated foliage. One
of the finest plants for foliage effect.
Plants 8 to 4 feet, 50 cents each.
CYDONIA JAPONICA—Japan Quince
or Fire Bush.
Flowers vary from dark red to lighter
shades of red salmon and pink. Two
to 3 feet, branched, 25 cents each; $2.50
per dozen.
CRAPE MYRTLE—Purple, Pink,
Crimson, White.
The most poplar free-flowering shrub
or small tree. Produces abundant of
flowers through the summer, and is
worthy of more extensive planting by
all flower lovers.
Each. 12 100
Purple and ‘pink, 4 .
to 6ifeeteainede.. 50c* | $5.00 $35.00
Purple and pink, 3
to 4 TEet MSS: - 40c¢ 4.00 30.00
Purple and pink, 2..
{O35 bECL! =< Coe eee 20 2.50 20.00
White and erimson,
2oto Mx feetriaD inn b0e 6.00
DESMODIUM.
DESMODIUM PENDULIFLORUM —A
low. growing shrub with rose-col-
ored flowers in,September. Dies to
the ground in winter. 50 cents,
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DEUTZIA. FORSYTHIA—Golden Bell.
Each. 12 i ee i la Bi
3-year, extra heavy plants, 60c $6.00 ALY SOE OCT id ob Pinters bie «3s 4 40c $4.00
2-year, heavy plants Fan) Mb 40e 3.50 LP UO VE Teeth 4 LOA EY. 4. Toe 2.50
1-year, bushy plants ...... 30e 2.50 Few, if any, of the early spring
DEUTZIA CRENATA—fl. pl. alba—
Flowers pure white, double; produced
in great profusion about the last of
April.
DEUTZIA GRACILIS — Flowers pure
white, bell shaped, quite dwarf.
Blooms middle of April,
DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA — Very
much like Deutzia GraciliS except
the flowers are light rose, borne in
clusters. A very attractive plant.
DEUTZIA LEMOINEI — Flowers pure
white, borne in great profusion on
uprignt branches. Dwarf habit.
Blooms early in April.
DEUTZIA PRIDE OF ROCHESTER—
Double white, back of petals pink;
tall grower; ‘blooms last of April.
One of the best we know.
DEUTZIA SCABRA—Single white flow-
ers; tall grower, dull green scabrous
leaves.
DEUTZIA WATERER—Double white
with. pinkish sprinkle on outer
petals; tall grower and a very at-
tractive plant,
-ELAEAGNUS.
A beautiful ornamental shrub. In
early April \roduces very fragrant
greenish-yellow flowers.
ELABEAGNUS AUGUSTIFOLIA (Oleas-
ter )—Silvery leaves, flowers and fruit
yellow. 40 cents.
ELAEAGNUS LONGIPES—Syn. Edulis.
(Japanese Oleaster)—A very useful
as well as ornamental plant. The
yellow flowers in April are followed
by bright red edible fruit. Plants 3
to 4 feet, 50 cents each,
EVUONYMUS.
EUONYMUS AMERICANUS (Straw-
‘berry Bush)—An erect shrub with
slender green branches. Fruit warty,
rose colored with scarlet seed-coats.
Three to 4 feet, 30 cents.
EUVONYMUS EUROPAEUS (Spindle
Tree)—A large erect shrub or low
tree. Flowers yellow in nodding
clusters; fruit rose-pink. Plants 4
to 6 feet, 40 cents each.
EXOCHORDA GRANDIFLORA—
Pearl Bush.
(Spirea Grandiflora.)
_A poplar large growing shrub, some-
times 8 to 10 feet high. Leaves bright
green; large pure white flowers are
produced in profusion about the last of
March. Planted in masses they make
the appearance of a bank of snow.
Plants 4 to 5 feet, very bushy, 60
cents each; 3 to 4 feet,.30 cents.
flowering shrubs can’ surpass’ the
Forsythisa in splendor and brilliancy;
rth grace and beauty are combined in
all the attributes and give them rank
fer any station in the shrub plantation.
FORSYTHIA FORTUNE! — Vigorous
grower, branches arching, bearing
lustrous green leaves; flowers golden
yellow. Among the first to bloom in
early March.
FORSYTHIA INTERMEDIA (Hybrid
Golden Beil)—Tall shrub with slen-
der arching branches; flowers yellow,
Yorne in great profusion.
FORSYTHIA SUSPENSA (Drooping
Geiden Bell)—Graceful shrub with
long and slender drooping branches;
leaves dark shiny green; flowers yel-
low, borne in great profusion.
FORSYTHIA SIEBOLDI—Low growing
shrvh witn pendulous or trailing
branches,
FORSYTHIA VIRIDISSIMA — Flowers
golden yellow, produced in profusion
in early March. Leaves dark lustrous
green.
FORSYTHIA VARIEGATA AUREA—A
beautiful form of Golden Bell with
shades of golden foliage. Plants 2 to
3 feet, 40 cents.
GENISTA (Spartium)—Spanis
Broom.
GENISTA JUNCEA (Spanish Broom)—
A most conspicuous erect growing
shrub. The branches are almost
leafless, and have a rush-like appear-
ance. Small green leaves are sparsely
produced. The profusion of yellow
pea-shaped fiowers in April makes a
striking effect.
Hach. ee 100
Plants 24gator 5. at c603,0:C $2.50 ———
Plants 30 4 sites. 206 2.00 ———
Plants “Zions £6. “aoe 1.50 $10.00
HYDRANGEAS.
HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS STE-
RILIS (Hills of Snew)—A handsome
floriferous and hardy shrub, liberally
leaded with dazzling white flowers
and continuing to bloom for a large
part of the summer,
Each. 12
7 Detals 0 Sag RE i eg A nd he Be eed 60c $6.00
AO eS CST CL eeeP sae ere ees 40e 4.00
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDI-
WLORA (Hardy Hydrangea)—Produces
in July immense. panicles of pure
white flowers. Tnis snrub should be
‘grown in rich ground and cut pack
severely during winter; it will tne:
pioduce magnificent flower-heads.
Each. te 100
ae One Poet She ate a0c $0.09 =
ATOM a” Ltt ee 3UC SP OU Yolo . ut
3 to 4 ft., tree form 60c 6 .0U
20 J. B. WATKINS & BRO., MIDLOTHIAN, VA.
HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS—These are
the tender varieties usually grown in
tubs.
BYDRANGEA OTAKSA—An improved
variety, flower-heads very large, pale
rose or blue, according to soil.
Fivdiangea paniculata granudifiora,
HYDRANGEA RAMIS PICTIS or Red-
Branched—With purple stems and
large heads of rose or blue flowers
with lighter center.
HYDRANGEA ROSEA—Vigorous habit.
Color bright rosy-pink.
HYDRANGEA THOMAS HOGG—Best
white-flowering kind.
Strong plants, 40 cents each; $4 per
CO4¢zean. ‘
Branched plants, 30 cents each; $3
per dozen.
-HAMAMELIS—The Witch Hazel.
HAMAMBELIS VIRGINIANA (Witch
Hazel)—A large shrub with spread-
ing, often numerous stems. Flowers
in autumn at a time when other
shrubs are dormant. Plants 5 to 6
feet, 40 cents each
LYCIUM.
LYCIUM EKUROPAEUM—A shrub much
valued for its showy pepper-like fruit
of a bright red color and of a small
size. Leaves light green; branches
pendant. Plants 2 feet, 30c.
HYPERICUM—St. John’s Wort.
Strong plants, 30 cents each; $2.50
per 12.
LONICERA
HYPERICUM CALYCINUM—An almost
evergreen shrub, growing 1 to 2 feet
high. Flowers yellow with a con-
spicuous number of staymens.
HYPERICUM MOSEHERANUM — Shrub
growing 1 to 2 feet. Large yellow
flowers measuring 2 inches across.
Very showy.
HYPERICUM PATULUM (Shrubby St.
Jobhws Wort) A vigorous, hardy
shrub with numerous compact
branches. Flowers yellow borne in
clusters on terminal branches,
ILEX (Holly).
VYERTICILLATA (Bla ek Alder, or
Winterberry )—Of close, upright
growth, with oval foliage; thickly
studded in autumn and throughout
the winter with masses of most
brilliant scarlet berries. Plants 3 to
5 feet, 35e.
JASMINUM—Jasmine.
Each. 12
2G: PILEW. Deo ose fd TL 30c¢. $3.00
MACCOS A228 HAA. PLT aie 20¢e 2.00
JASMINUM NUDIFLORUM (Naked-
flowering Jasmine)—Graceful shrub
with quadrangular drooping branches.
Flowers bright yellow, opening in
February.
JASMINUM OFFICINALE (True Jas-
mine)—-Handsome shrub with numer-
ous long slender branches; fiowers
white with delicious fragrance,
LESPEDEZA.
LESPEDEZA CRYTOBOTRY A—A shrub
from Japan, with slender branches,
becoming tall and graceful; foliage
resembles clover leaf; small purple
flowers in July; a good shrub for
adding variety to a border. Plants
3 to 5 feet, 50c.
LONICERA.
Bush or Upright Honeysuckle.
; Each. 12
Strong plants, 3 years.... 35ce $3.50
LONICERA ALBERTI — Violet bell-
shaped flowers, narrow leaves; some-
what creeping.
LONICERA FRAGRANTISSIMA (Frag-
rant Honeysuckle)—Highly esteemed
for its sweet scented pinkish-wnite
flowers, Which appear in February
and continue to bloom for a long
period. Almost evergreen.
LONICERA TARTARICA ROSEA (Tar-
tarian Honeysuckie)—Pink flowers
whch contrast beautifully with the
foliage. Blooms in June.
LONICERA TARTARICA ALBA (White
Tartarian Honeysuckle)—Forms a
high bush, with creamy white flow-
ers. June.
MORROWII (Japanese
Bush Honeysuckle)—Produces early
in April a profusion of white flow-
ers, followed by a mass of bright
red fruit duri g summer and autumn,
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LILACS.
Hardy free-flowering shrubs with
showy fragrant flowers in ‘spring and
early summer, They are among the
most popular and beautiful flowering
plants.
Each. 12
3 fo (4: if tr el ities wav il ty 35¢ $3.50
2. ~to 3 nT t. 6é ni ER e"-22 25¢e 2208
LILAC COMMON PURPL™ —
grower and one of the best,
LILAC COMMON WHITE — Ficwers
white, fragrant, beautiful.-
LILAC CHAS, X—Flowers reddish pur-
ple, trusses rather 1oose.
LILAC MARLY RUBRA—Lil2c
strong grower, very fine.
LILAC MME. CASIMIR PERIER—The
finest double white lilac vet in-
troduced.
LILAC MME. LEMOINE—Double white.
LILAC LEON SIMON — Panicles com-
pact, flowers bluish crimson, double.
LILAC CHAS. JOLY—Very dark red-
dish purple; superb.
LILAC . MICH ABL BUCHNER — Pale
Lilac, vigorous grower.
LILAC VIRGINITE — Flowers
tender rose.
LILAC VIOLET DOQUBLE—A vigorous
growing sort with handsome. violet
flowers.
LILAC PERSICA
Small foliage
flowers.
Strong
red,
large,
(Persian
and bright
Lilze)—
purple
LEYCESTRA.
8 to 4 feet. 35 cents.
LEYCESTRA FORMOSA—A mest de-
sirable shrub, growing 5 toca 6 feet
high and producing in summer pur-
ple-tinged white flowers in bunches,
on rather pendant branenes; does
well in either sun cor shade.
LAVENDULA—Spica.
This is the common hoary. le?ved
evergreen shrub. with larnce-linear
leaves, and slender spikes of bluish
small fiowers, Valued for its sweet
scented leaves and flowers.
fcot, bushy, 50c.
LIGUSTRUM—Privet.
The various forms of privet. make
excellent specimens for the lawn. We
offer below varieties for use as speci~
men plants; all of them hold their
leaves quite late in winter, and some
are evergreen.
Plants 1
Each. 12
Well-branched plants,
4 to 5 ft., shapely...- -. 25e¢ $2.50
Well-branched plants,
3 to 4.ft., shapely....... 20c 1.75
Well-branched plants,
~o co) Lt... Shaper Ke 15¢ jeans
Except otherwise noted,
MIDLOTHIAN, VA. 21
LIGUSTRUM EXCELSIUM AUREUM—
Foliage green shaded gold to pink.
Fine plant where a large, specimen
is not required. Plants 2 to 3 feet,
35 cents each.
LIGUSTRUM LONGIFOLIUM — Very
strong grower; leaves large and long
and dark green in color.
LIGUSTRUM MACROPHYLLUM — A
robust-growing variety with im-
mense dark green leaves; very at-
tractive.
LIGUSTRUM OVALIFOLIUM (Califor-
Nia Privet)—This is the familiar
hedge plant and requires no descrip-
tion. Specimens tree-form or bushed
to ground.
LIGUSTRUM OVALIFOLIUM ROBUS-
TRUM AUREA—A variegated form
of. Cal:
: Privet; light gréen- leaves
variegated. golden:
LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM — Leaves
thick, dark lustrous’ green. “often
With a reddish margin and midrib.
Flowers ereamy white disposed in
loose panicles; berries bluish-black
with a bloom.
PHILADELPHUS—Mock Orange.
Vigorous growing shrubs with l]°rge
handsome fcliage and beautiful fiow-
ers in early spring.
PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS (Gar-
land Meck Orange) —This is the
poplar well Known tall variety; very
sweet, one of the first to flower: 4 to
6 feet. 35 cents.
PHILADELPRUS
CORONARIUS
FLORA PLENA
(Doubie-fiowering
Mock Orange)—Of dwarf growth,
with fragrant semi-double white
flowers Plants 2 to 3 feet, 30c. each.
PYRUS.
PYRUS FLORIBUNDA (Flowering
Crab) — Single flowers, buds car-
.-Mine and white when open. Full of
small red fruit in autumn; 1 to 2
feet, 30 cents each.
PRUNUS.
PRUNUS JAPONICA FL. PL. (Double-
fiowering Aimond) — A_ beautiful
dwarf shrub, producing its showy
double flowers early in May before
the leaves appear. We can supply
both white and pink; 35-cents each.
PUN!CA—Pomegranite.
Valuable summer-flowering, tall
growing shrubs. Flowers are produced
in May and continue to bloom during
the entire summer.
PUNICA GRANATUM ALBA — Foliage
bright lustrous green; flowers double
creamy-white.
PUNICA GRANATUM RUBRU™M Very
similar to above in growth; flowers
double crimson. Plants 2 to 3 feet,
35 cents each.
RHUS—Purpie Fringe, or Smoke Tree.
These shrubs or smal] trees are
prized for their cloud-like masses of
delicate flowers, which appear the last
of April and cover the plant’ auring
the summer,
Each. ae
BPS 60" hOre isthe wees oe THe $7.50
Plants, 4: to 6 steer so. 50e 5.00
RHUS LACINIATA GLABRA—A large
growing bold and effective shrub,
with delicate fern-like foliage end
brilliant scarlet fruit in autumn.
Plants 38 to 4 feet. 40 cents each;
$3.50 per dozen.
RiBES—Flowering Currant.
The fiowering currants are gay fiow-
ering shrubs in early spring and are
of the easiest culture. Plants 2 to 3
feet, 30 cents each.
RIBES AUREUM (Missouri Currant)—
Flowers yellow with glabrous ‘shin-
ing. leaves.
RIBES SANGUINEUM (Crimson Fiow-
ering Currant)—An American species
with red flowers, producing an
abundance of flowers in early spring.
ROBINIA—False Locust.
ROBINIA ROSA GLABRA—A thornless
variety with more or less pendani
branches covered with rose-colored
flowers. Very beautiful in summer
and fall when in bloom. Plants 6
to 8 feet. 50 cents.
SAGE.
HOLT’S MAMMOTH—Garden sage with
very large leaves. Useful on e€very
place; 25 cents each; $2.00 per dozen.
SAMBUSCUS—Elder.
These are showy ornamental shrubs,
quite attractive in flowers. fruit and
foliage. Plants 3 to 4 feet. 35 cents
each.
GOLDEN ELDER—Handsome variety
with golden yellow foliage.
VARIEGATED ELDER—A variety with
green foliage mottled’ with yellow
and white.
SPIREA.
Prices except where noted:
Mach. 12 100
3 to 4 ft. bushy plants 40c $4.00 $25.00
2 to 3 ft. bushy plants 25e 250 £18.00
Spring Blooming Spireas.
SPIREA ARGUTA (Hybrid Snow Gar-
land)—Leaves bright green fading to
tones of yellow and salmon. Pro-
duces in May masses of pure white
flowers. The plant is of dwarf grace-
ful hab*t; 2°to -3<feet.
SPIREA OPULIFOLIA—A strong grow-
ing variety with light g’reen leaves
and white flowers.
SPEREZEA OPULIFOLIA AUREA —
Medium grower with golden tinted
pres and !arge white flowers in
une.
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SPIREA PRUNIFOLIA (Bridal Wreath)
—A favorite variety and one of the
best; covered with double white
flowers in April.
SPIREA REEVESIANA — Produces
large clusters of single white fiow-
“ers which cover the entire plant, It
blooms about a week after Van
Houttei and is very similar to it.
SPIREA THUMBERGII—One of ‘the
most charming of all the low grow-
ing shrubs, with fine delicate foliage
and profusion of smal! white flowers
in April. The first spirea to bloom,
Plants 2 to 3 feet, 50 cents each.
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEItThe grandest
of all the white spireas; it is of a
compact habit and a beautiful orna-
ment for the lawn at any season,
but when in flower it is a complete
fountain of white bloon, the foliage
hardly showing.
Perpetual Blooming Spireas.
SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER (Crim-
son Spirea)—A remarkable free-
flowering’ shrub with upright
branches. Attains a height of about
3 feet. It blooms the entire summer
and fall; 2 to 3° feet.
SPIREA BUMALDI—Of dwarf growth
with rosv pink flowers during the
Slmmers. 2 too Si. teet:
SPIREA BILLARDII—A tall grower,
with dense spikes of pink flowers.
Continual bloomer.
SPIREA CALLOSA ALBA—A_ very |
dwarf varietv; white flowers nearly
all summer; 2. to 3. feet,
SPEREA CALLOSA SUPERBA—A va-
riety similar to above; blooming
freely with, pink flowers; 2 to 3 feet.
SPIREA DOUGLASI (Douglas’ Spirea)
—Medium size shrub with deep pink
spikes; 2 to 3. feet.
SPIREA CALLOSA RUBRA—A_ very
dwarf variety with nearly red flow-
ersj2. to. dest,
“SPIREA NOBLEANA—A tall growing
variety with trusses of pink blossoms
cn terminal branches; 2 io 3. eek
SYMPHOROCARPUS.
Plants 2 to 38 feet, 30 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
SYMPHOROCARPUS RACEMOSUS
(Snowberry)—A well-known shrub
with small pink flowers followed by
large white berries which hang on
the plant like bits of snow during
the summer and fall.
SYMPHOROCARPUS WULGARIS (In-
dian Currant)—A native shrub of
drooping habit. Masses of coral ber-
ries hang on the branches during
winter.
SYMPHOROCARPUS VULGARIS VARI-
EGATA—Variegated form of above.
A very desirable sort,
TAMARIX—Tamarisk.
Tall growing shrubs’ with slender
branches and small delicate leaves
which resemble the cypress. Flowers
small, pink, produced in great abund-
ee, 2s, ee
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J. B. WATKINS & BRO.,
ance; 4 to 5 feet, 30 cents each; $2.50
per dozen.
TAMARIX AFRICANA — Handsome
feathery foliage; upright” growth;
small pink flowers’ on_long_. spikés.¢
a - Ca
VIRBURNUM—Snowball.
VEE URNUM LANTANA
Tree)—A large shrub producing
large clusters of fiowers in April.
Berries bright red changing to black;
4 te 6 feet, 50 cents each; 3 to 4 feet,
35 cents each:
VIBURNUM OPULUS
Cranberry )—A tall
spreading branches. Flowers single
White on fiat clusters in April. Ber-
ries, scarlet; remain. all- winter.
Plants 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents; 2 to 3
feet, 25 cents each.
VIBURNUM COPULUS.-STERILIS (Com-
mon Snowball)—A familiar shrub
producing large round clusters of
flowers in April. Plants 3 to 4 feet,
25 cents; $2.50 per. dozen.
(Wayfaring
(Hizgh-bush
shrub with
VIEULRNUM PLICATUM (Japanese
Snowbail)—A bcautiful variety of
upright, bushy g10wth _ produces
_fumerous clusters of creamy white
flowers in April or early May. Foli-
age dark green; very desirable,
“Each. le,
Plants 4 to 5 ft. bushy.... 60c $5.00
Plants 3 to 4 £t.. bushy...2 40c 3.50
ViTEX—Chaste or Hemp Tree.
q Each. 12
4 to 6 ft., well branched... 50¢ $5.00
3 to 4 ft., well branched... 35c 300
2 to 3 ft.. well-branched.. 25e 2.50
VITEX AGNUS-CASTUS—This is a
valuable shrub. or medium srowing
tree. _Flowers in spikes; lilae eolor,
blooming in May and lasting until
late in summer.
VITEX AGNUS-CASTUS ALBA — A
white flowering form of above. 3
WEGEL!IA—Diervilla.
*. Well-known poplar free-flowering
shrubs, producing trumpet-shaped
flowers of many shades during May
anqd June. i¥
Each 2
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WEGELIA EVA RATHKE—The fi
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» Wegelia in Cultivation. <A —
ably free bloomer. flowering during
the summer and autumn, Flowers
a rich ruby carmine and Quite differ-
ent from the other varieties.
Mie eet ISOLINE—Flowers white
or slightly pink ‘on outside witt =
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WEGELIA MMS. BILLARD—Upricht
srower, flowers white and pink,
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MIDLOTHIAN, VA. 23
WEGELIA MME. DAUVESSE—A hy-
brid variety, with deep pink and
white mottled.
WEGELIA PURPURATA—A variety
with purplish blossoms; very fine.
Plants 2 to 3 feet, 30 cents.
WEGELIA ROSEA—An old sort which
pes not lost its place. Flowers rose
color.
CLIMBING AND TRAILING SHRUBS
Crnamentals of. this class are so
hardy, so easily grown, and so beauti-
ful, that they deserve great attention.
AKEBIA.
CANADENSIS QUINATA—A
Japanese climbing shrub.
singular
with fine
foliage, purple flowers and orna-
mental. fruit; 25 cents,
AMPELOPSIS.
AMERICAN Ivy, OR VIRGINIA
CREEPZXR (A. Quinguefolia)—AI1so
called Woodbine. Avery ~ rapid
grower, having beautiful, dark green
foliage; assumes rich crimson hues
in autumn; 25 cents each.
VEITCHIT, OR BOSTON IV ¥—Leaves
a little smaller and more ivy like in
form than the foregoing. Overlap-
ping-each other, they form a dense
sheet of green. It grows rapidly
and clings to the surface of even a
painted brick wall with great tenac-
ity. ©The foliage changes to crim-
son searlet in autumn. 35 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
AMPELOPSIS ENGLEMANNII (Engle-
mann’s Virginia Creeper) — ihe
growth of this variety is more rapid
than D3 Quinquifolia Virginia
Creeper, and it is more pleasing in
effect; 30 cents each; $2.00 per 12
ARISTOLOCHIA TOMENTOSA — Very
much like A. Sipho, but very tomen-
tose; leaves less rounded; flowers
yellow, with reflex lobes; 2-year
plants, 20 cents each; $2.00 per 12.
BIGNONIA, OR TRUMPET FLOWER.
RADICANS—A vigorous and hardy
climber, with clusters of _ scarlet,
trumpet-shaped flowers in August;
25 eents each.
BEGONIA RUBRA—One of the finest
Begonias in cultivation. Its dark,
elossy-green leaves, combined witn
its free-flowering habit, make it one
of the very best plants for house
Or conservatory decoration. The
flowers are a scarlet-rose color; 50
cents each.
CELASTRUS.
SCANDENS (Bitter Sweet)— One of our
native climbing plants of rapid
growth, with attractive light green
foliage and yellow flowers during
June, which are followed in the
autumn with bright orange fruit;
35 cents each.
24 J. B. WATKINS & BRO., MIDLOTHIAN, VA.
CLEMATIS.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA — Flowers
white, ‘star shaped; produced during
mid-summer and fall upon long
shoots.
of flowers, the latter are also very
fragrant, and the foliage is hand-
some. A most desirable new climber
of shrubbery habit. Perfectly hardy;
35. cents.
ELAEAGNUS (Climbing Elaeagnus).
ELAEAGNUS REFLEXA—A _ vigorous
evergreen climber from Japan, with
brown branches; leaves glabrous
above snd whitish beneath; densely
interspersed with yellowish and light
brown scales, giving ‘the under sur-
face a bronzy golden hue. Excellent
for arbors and pergolas; 4 to 6 feet,
75 cents; 6, to 8 feet, $1.00.
CLIMBING EVONYMUS.
EK. RADICANS VARIEGATA (Varie-
gated Climbing EKuonymus)—A beau-
tiful climber with variegated leaves.
Fine for covering walls and brick-
work; 2 to 3 feet. 50 cents.
HEDERA (ivy).
(25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.)
HEDERA HELIX (English Ivy)—A
grand high climbing vine with dark
green, usually three to five-lobed
leaves. of (exquisite outline and
beauty.
HSEDERA AUREO-VARIEGATA—This
ivy has variegated leaves, otherwise
it resembles Hnglish ivy; but not so
vigorous a grower; leaves variously
blotched and bordered with golden
yellow.
LONICERA (Honeysuckle).
(15e. each; $1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100.)
CHINESE HONEYSUCKLE —~ Well
known; holds its foliage nearly all
winter.
SCARLET TRUMPET HONE YSUCKLE
—Strong, rapid grower, with orange-
scarlet flowers.
PERIPLOCA (The Silk Vine).
(30¢c. each.)
PERIPLOCA GRAECA (Silk Virne)—
Stems twining, 20 to 30 feet long,
clothed with numerous dark green
and glossy leaves of broadly lanceo-
late outline. Flowers brownish pur-
ple, the margins and reverse side
greenish, an inch or less across, borne
in loose, long-stemmed cymes, native
of Southern Europe.
WISTARIA (The Wistarias).
(50c.. each.)
WISTARIA CHINENSIS ALBA (White
Wistaria)—A form, of,...the . variety
below, with pure white flowers.
WISTARIA CHINENSIS FLORE
PLENO (Double-flowered Wistaria)
—A free-flowering variety with very
double purple flowers.
In addition to its profusion D $e.
NEW AND STANDARD VARIE--
TIES OF ROSES—FIELD
GROWN 2 jt ee
THE BRIDE—A pure white rose of
perfect form and extra large size.
The buds are long and pointed, very
handsome, while the flower opens up
beautifully and _ full; delightfully
scented.
BRIDESMAID—This variety is grown
so extensively now that it hardly
needs description. :
BALDUIN (Helen Gould)—In color is
quite attractive, being a soft intense
carmine, with shades of cerise and
Solferino, very much the color of
American Beauty.
BABY RAMBLER ROSE (Mme. Norbert
Levasseur)—ASsS valuable in many
ways as its parent, Crimson Clover.
An absolutely ever-blooming cluster
rose, having thirty to forty flowers
in a cluster. It may be Kept in bloom
every day in the year.
COQUETTE DE LYON—A fine yellow
rose, large and very attractive.
CLOTHILDE SOUPERT—The best mar-
ket pot rose. Strong, vigorous grow-
er. Color blends from a shell-pink
to a pure satiny-white.
CLIMBING MARIK GUILLOT— Rapid
grower and as vigorous a climbing
rose.aS we have ever seen. Pure
white.
CLIMBING METEOR—It is the acme of
all red climbing roses. It is a free,
persistent bloomer.
DEV ONIENSIS (Magnolia Rose)—
Creamy-white with yellowish center
and a rosy tinge on reverse of large
round petals.
DUCHESSE DE BRABANT—Coppery-
yellow center, ends of petals suf-
fused with carmine.
ENCHANTRESS—The color is creamy-
white, slightly tinged witn buff in
the center.
ETOILE DE LYON—This is considered
one of the finest yellow roses for
bedding outside.
KAISERIAN AUGUSTA VICTORIA—
This beautiful rose is a continuous
bloomer; color a pure snowy-white.
MAMANCOCHET—One of the best pink
roses. The color is deep rose-pink.
MARECHAL NIEL—A rose so famous
as to really require no description.
Magnificent; golden-yellow. ts
MRS. DE GRAW—In color it is a rich,
: slossy-pink, delightfully fragrant,
and is a strong, vigorous grower.
MARIE GUILLOT—Holds first place
among white Tea Roses in purity of
color. RE
MARIE VAN HOUTTE—Of a fine,
faultless, straw-yellow color.
MME. FRANZISCA KRUGER — In its
shadings of deep coppery-yellow it
stands distinct from all others.
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METEOR—A velvety-red ever-bloomer
of the deepest glowing crimson.
MME. JOSEPH SCHWARTZ — Pure
white, tinted with rose; large, hand-
some flowers. a ‘.
PAPA GONTIER—The blooms are large’
and long, with thick and broad petals
of dark carmine-crimson,
PRES. WM. R. SMITH—The flowers
are large, full and double and most
exquisitely formed. The petals ‘softly
‘eurled, colored cream with flesh tint
tips, buff-yellow base and the center
a heart of pink. Flowers are borne
on long, strong stems,
RHEA REID—The buds are Icng, oval
and pointed, of a most beautiful crim-
son, and retain, their form a long
time. Of all the crimson roses that
have been introduced for years, there
Is none that has measured up better
to the ideal standard than Rhea Reid.
SAFRANO—One of the best of all cop-
pery-colored varieties; growth is
very vigorous, flowers large. yellow
Margin shading to a deep copper.
SOLFATERRE—Clear sulphur-yellow;
full and double, blooming. in clusters.
SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAISON—This
srand old variety has no equal. -Its
rich flesh-colored flowers are of im-
mense size, double to the center,
produced in abundance.
SOUVENIR DE PIERRE NOTTING—
This variety is a seedling of Marechal
Niel and Maman Cochet, with beauti-
ful closely-set foliage and a strong,
sturdy habit. of growth. Color
ora~ge-yellow, bordered in carmine-
rose.
UNCLE JOHN—Never out of bloom
during the whole growing season.
Pretty buff-colored flowers shading
to white and pink, large, full and
fragrant; a strong bushy grower.
WHITE MAMAN COCHET—Like its
parents, the growth is vigorous, with
rich, healthy foliage, producing large
fine flowers of the purest white.
WILLIAM ALLEN RICHARDSON—
Color orange-yellow, center coppery-
yellow, faintly tinted with rose.
WHITE BABY RAMBLE—Pure snow-
white, double, blooms in elusters,
with a fragrance similar to Hya-
einthse. .~
HYBRED PERPETUAL ROSES.
ELACK PRINCE—Intensely dark crim-
son, approaching black; cup-shaped.
large and full; one of the finest of
its class and color. -
PAUL NEYRON—Deep shining rose.
very fresh and pretty; flowers very
_ large, often measuring five inches in
diameter.
ANNA DE DIESBACH (Glory of Paris)
—Bright pink, long, pointed buds
large and finely formed.
BALL OF SNOW (Boule de Neizge)—
Hybred Noisette. A finely formed
pure white rose,
GIANT OF BATTLES — This is still
esteemed as the very best rich, red
rose; very large, double full and
sweet; excellent.
MADAME CHARLES WOOD—A_ true
perpetual bloomer; the flowers are
large, very double, tull and quite fra-
grant.
.. CLIO—This variety is of very vigorous
growth, and has large, handsome
foliage; the flowers are flesh color,
shaded to the center with rosy-pink.
MAGNA CHARTA—A splendid rose, ex-
tra Jarge, very double, color clear
rosy-red, beautifully flushed with
velvet-ecrimson; flowers very fra-
grant.
LA REINE—Clear, pright rose; beauti-
ful in color and form. deservedly
called “The Queen,”
WORLD RENOWNED RAMBLER
ROSES.
CRIMSON RAMBLER — Color bright
crimson; fiowers produced in great
Dyramidal panicles, or trusses, each
earrying from thirty to forty blooms
WHITE RAMBLER—A blood relative
to ‘the popular Crimson Rambler and
identical to it in hardiness and
flowering qualities Flowers of pure
white, come in clusters, giving the
effect of one very large rose.
PHILADELPHIA RAMBLER —It is
very free in both growth and blocm,
and will be found a splendid addi-
tion to the Crimson Rambler section.
DOROTHY PERKINS—Beautiful shell-
pink. Rapid grower. Blooms in
clusters like Crimson Rambler,
YELLOW RAMBLER (Agalia)— The
color is a decided vellow; the flow-
ers are very sweet scented; habit of
growth very vigorous.
LADY GAY—One of the most popular
Easter plants, for which purpose it
is especially adapted on account of
“its delicately tinted flowers, which
are of a delicate cherry-pink which
gradually changes to a soft tinted
white.
PINK RAMBLER—A new rose from
the Crimson Rambler. which is iden-
tical with its parent in al}! its fine
qualities except the color, which is a
light salmen-rose ‘shaded pink.
Strong grower and a real comvanion
to the Crimson Rambler.
HARDY CLIMBING PRAIRIE ROSES
BALTIMORE PELLE — Pale blush,
variegated carmine. rose and white.
Very double; flowers in beautiful
clusters.
GREVILLE, OR SEVEN SISTERS—
Flowers in large elusters; varies in
color from white to crimson.
WICHURAIANA ROSE.
ROSA WICHURAIANA—This hardy
and lasting rose creeps over the
ground like Ivy. Pure white, single,
with yellow center, and has a strong
Wild Rose fragrance.
MOSS ROSES. "
CRESTED—Pink, finely crested; very
distinct.
26 J. B. WATKINS & BRO., MIDLOTHIAN, VA.
WHITH BATH — White, sometimes
tinged with fiesh attractive in bud
and open flower; the best white moss
rose.
LUXEMBURG—Bright crimson, -large
-nd beautiful, fully mossed.
SALET—Light rose, medium size, the
best in the class.
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS.
ACHILLEA, THE PEARL—THE
GREAT CEMETERY PLANT.
Its flowers are pure white, perfectly
double, and produced in large sprays,
making it one of the finest cut-flowers
for bouquets, vases, baskets, ete. or
for any kind of decoration. For ceme-
tery planting it is the most valuable
of all flowers. 10 cents each; $1 per
dozen.
ARTEMISIA ABROTANUM (Southern-
woed—The fragrant herbs of old-
fashioned gardens. 25 cents each:
CHRYSANTHEMUM HYBRIDU™M
(Shasta Daisy)—Startlingly large,
Semi-double daisies, 3 to 4 inches
across and pure white, with petals
in two or more rows about a golden
center. The plant is extra vigorous
and maintains a fine show of great
flowers throughout the summer and
autumn. 25 cents each.
CLEMATIS DAVIDIANA—The flowers
of this species are a lovely lavender-
blue and produced quite lavishly both
in clustered heads and singly from
the leaf-axils. They are fragrant
and showy. Strong imported plants,
35 cents each.
GOLDEN GLOW (Rudbeckia)—Plant in
early spring at back of border, along
fences, ete. Blooms June to Septem-
ber. 10 cents each; $1 per dozen.
IRIS—FLAG.
iRIS GERMANICA (German Iris, or
Flag )—The German Iris is one of our
most desirable early spring-blooming
plants. It is a vigorous grower and
is of easy cultivation. Flowers are
large and conspicuous. The colors
are white, blue, purple, yellow, and
variously veined and striped. Every
garden should contain a collection of
these flags. Price, 15 cents each:
$1.50 per dozen; $10 per 100.
CELESTE — Delicate light lavender
blue.
DONNA MARIE—Stands pearly white,
falls shaded lilae,
REBECCA—Stands golden yellow, falls
yellow splashed plum,
SOU VENIR—Old gold and purple.
MIXED—A large number of fine varie-
ties. Price, 10 cents each; $1 per
dozen.
IRIS KAEMPFERI (Japanese Iris)—
These handsome spring-blooming
plants are becoming popular. They
begin blooming about the middle of
April, and continue in bloom for five
Or six weeks. Many of the blooms
have a diameter of from-8 to 12
inches, and are of various colors—
white, purple, violet, mauve, ma-
genta, variously marked and penciled.
They are invaluable in herbaceous
plantings, are extremely hardy and
easily cultivated. Most effective
where planted along border of pond
or stream where the eolors are af- .
fected. With proper attention the
Iris will give a wealth of bloom and
color. We offer ten distinct varies
ties of the best-named sorts. 25 cents
each: $2.50 per dozen; $18 per 100.
LILY OF THE VALLEY—Fine Ameri-
ean grown pips. 10 cents, each; 75
cents per dozen.
PEONY.
We furnish strong roots, which,
planted in the fall, may be expected to
ploom the following spring, although
best results will not come until] the
second year. We can, however, supply
large undivided clumps at three to five
times the prices quoted.
OFFICINALIS — The old - fashioned
early sort. Strong plants, 25 cents;
$2.50 per dozen.
OFFICINALIS, :
changing to white.
OFFICINALIS, RUBRA PLENA—Red.
SINENSIS—The superb Chinese fra-
grant Peonies. Prices, except ,other-
wise noted, 30 cents each; $3 per
dozen.
QUEEN VICTORIA— White.
TRICOLOR GRANDIFLORA—Rose cen-
ter, light rose and salmon.
ODORATA—Light yellowish white,
purplish stigmas.
ALBA NIVEA PLENA—Light pink, yel-
lowish center.
MAGNIFICA—Very light pink, center
cream with white.
DUCHESS DE NEMOURS — Sulphur
white, fine shape; 50 cents each.
PAGANINI—Vivid rose, center salmon
tuft bright rose. —
LABELLE KARLITSKY—Glowing pur-
plish rose, beautiful form; extra fine.
50 cents each. ,
RGSE D’AMOUR—Very delicate rose;
fragrant.
FAUST—Delicate lilac pink, center
chamois.
FESTIVA MAXIMA—Pure white flaked
with purple, large fine bloom.
SOLFATARE—Dark sulphur _ yellow,
extra fine. 75 cents each.
REEVESIANA PLENA— Violet rose,
large bloom.
We also have a fine stock of Peonies
in double white, pink and red, which
we. offer at. 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen; $18 per 100.
DOUBLE TREE PEONIES.
THY! TREE PEONIES (P. Moutan)
differ from the herbaceous varieties
in their growth, which is in the form
of a dwarf shrub; they are equally
free-flowering, and commence bloom-
MUTABILIS — Pink,
pre’ fas . es hens as
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J. B. WATKINS & BRO., MIDLOTHIAN, VA. 27
ing about three weeks earlier than
the double herbaceous sorts,
while also perfectly hardy they are
benefitted by slight protection
Fiagenetiy the winter. Price, 75 cents
each,
PHLOX.
Plant in fall or;spring in sunny situ-
ation. Best results come from fall
planting.
ALCESTE—Tall; deep violet, shading
to blue.
ATHIS—Tall; clear salmon,
BERANGER—Dwarf;.whiic, suffused
with rosy-pink,
BRIDESMAID—Tall; pure, clear white,
with carmine eye. |
COQUELICOT—Dwartf;
scarlet. fil
ESCLARMONDE—Medium; clear rosy-
lilac, deeper eye.
INDEPENDENCE—Tall;
pure white. ©
JEANNE D’ARC—Tall; large pyramidal
heads of pure white; late.
the best pure
a good early
LA VOGUE—Medium; silver-rose, with
carmine eye.
LA PERLE DU NORD—Tall; pure
white, with deep red eye.
MME, P. LANGIER—Tall; clear crim-
son, deeper eye; extra good.
NIOBE—Medium; velvety violet-red,
- Jarge truss.
PEACHBLOW — Tall;
shading to white.
PRIME MINISTER—Tall; deep carmine
center, shading to white at edge of
petals.
RICARD WALLACE—Tall; pure white,
with yviolet-rose eye.
R. P. STRUTHERS—tTall; rosy-carmine,
with claret eye; extra fine.
TRITOMA.
(Two-year plants, 40 cents each.)
PFITZERIL (The Everblooming Flame
Flower)—In bloom from August to
November, with spikes from 3 to 4
peachblow-pink,
feet high and heads of bloom of a
rich orange-scarlet, producing a
grand effect either planted singly in
the' border or in masses.
UVARIA GRANDIFLORA—The old-
fashioned late-flowering sort; spikes
3 to 5 feet high, flowers rich ochre-
red, passing to salmon-pink.
SAUNDERSIE — Produces
flowers in an elliptical spike, and
said to grow 6 feet and more in
height in rich soil.
TEUCRIUM CHAMAEDRYS.
-A. small dense growing herbaceous
shrub with rose-colored flowers on
terminal spikes. Grows to 2 feet. A
good plant for late summer bloom.
Plant 6 inches, 25 cents.
WMIOLE TT.
Plant in fall in shaded, protected
‘places. Blooming season, all winter
_ spring. 75 cents per dozen; $5 per
and.
orange-red _
HARDY RUSSIAN—This is the hardiest
of all violets. Deep rich blue in color.
CALIFORNIA—The great single cut-
flower variety.
PRINCK OF WALES—Immense, fra-
grant, violet flowers. on extra long
stems.
PEACOCK—Large flowers on long
stems; color white with mottled cen-
ter
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.
All Hardy in This Latitude.
These are very effective for bedding
purposes. All are exceedingly graceful
and have large plump \theads. When
planted in masses or groups their great
value is brought out. 25 cents per
clump.
EULALIA JAPONICA ZEBRINA
(Zebra - striped Eulalia)—Leaves
blotched with gold. The stripe in-
stead of running longitudinally runs
across the leaf.
GYNERIUM ARGENTEUM (White
Pampas Grass)—With silvery plume-
like spikes of flowers. An old favo-
rite for grouping on the lawn.
VARIEGATED RIBBON GRASS—Large
variegated foliage; an excellent grass
for bordering large beds. 10 cents
eaciu; $1 per dozen: $8 per 100.
BROAD-LEAVED EVERGREEN
TREES AND SHRUBS.
AZALEA.
AZALEA AMOENA—A dwarf growing
variety, producing small elaret-
eclored blooms in prcfusion. Very
attractive and beautiful. Hardy at
New. York. Plants 12 to 15 inches
75 cents each,
BERBERIS JAPONICA (Mahonia
Japonica).
JAPANESE BARBERRY—This splendid
plant thrives in almost any situation,
but does best in partially shaded
situations where the ground is well
drained. Leaves very broad; flowers
yellow in long spikes in spring, fol-
lowed by dark purple beriies Plants
18 to 24 inches high, 50 cents each.
BEHRBERIS A@UIFOCOLIU™M (Mahonia
Aquif lium)—Handsome ornamental
shrub with compound. leaves. In
winter the foliage assumes a bronze
or coppery hue. Clusters of yellow
flowers appear in spring, followed by
masses of purple berries. 3 to 4 feet.
60 cents each; 2 to 3 feet, 40 cents
each.
BERBERIS DULCIS (Box-lerzved Bar-
berry)—A small shrub with ‘spiny
branches. Flowers. orange-yellow.
solitary. on long stalks. One of the
hardiest of the evergreen species.
1 to 2 feet, 30 cents each.
28 J. B. WATKINS & BRO,,
BERBERIS DARWINE -(Darwin’s Bar-
berry)—A small shrub with silky
brown branches. Leaves dark glossy
green; flowers orange yellow often
tinted with red; berries dark purple.
1 to 2 feet. 35 cents each.
BERBERIS FASICULARIS—An_ erect
shrub with compound leaves of dark
green color. Yellow flowers in ter-
monal recemes appear in spring. We
consider this variety the hardiest and
most. thrifty sof Yall ~ihe eversreea
Barberries. Plants 3 to 4 feet, bushy,
75 cents each; 2 to 3 feet, 50 cents
‘each.
BERBERIS ILICIFOLIA (Holly-leaved
Barberry)—A charming shrub with
holly-like, dark lustrous green foli-
age. Flowers yellow in spring. 2 to
3. feet, 50 cents each.
BUXUS—The Boxwoods.
We can offer specimen plants 3 to 4
feet of Arborescens: Handsworthi,
Rotundifolia Glauca, Pyramidal Varie-
Fata oe oO. each. We also have
Sempervirens in tree form, with stems
about 18 inehes and heads 15 to 18
inches in diameter, these we offer at
$3.00 each.
HANDSWORTH’S BOxX—A distinet
form of the Boxwood, of ‘stiff, up-
right habit, bearing large, dark
green, oval leaves; very hardy. .2 to
3 feet, 75 cents.
ARBORESCENS BOX TREE—A small
intricately..branched tree of great
beauty. Splendid colonial results are
possible by the free use of this ever-
green. 2 to 32 feet, 75 cents.
SEMPERVIRENS (Tree Box)—A large
shrub of compact habit. with deep
green foliage. 2 to 3. feet, 75 cents.
BALE ARICA—B5Box shrub, will attain
height iof 10 te 15, feet. Leaves
eliptical or oblong. A handsome
evergreen. 2 to 3 feet, 75 cents.
ROTUNDIFOLIA GLAUCA BOX—Larege
leaves of darkish green, symmetrical.
2 to 3 feet, 75 cents.
PYRAMIDAL VARIEGATED BOox—
Leaves with margin of gold, young
shoots more decidedly golden;
pyramidal habit. 2 to 3 feet, 75
cents each.
ELEGANTISSIMA VARIZXGATED BOX
—Entire foliage more golden than
green, while plants are young. Of
dwarf habit. 8 to 15 inches, 75 cents.
JAPAN GOLDEN BOX—New growth is
golden, older leaves are green,
biotched with golden. °8 to 15 inches,
50 cents.
DWARF BOX EDGING—Makes a beau-
tiful low-growing compact hedge;
bears pruning’ well. 4 to 8 inches,
20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen; $10.00
per 100.
FOLIIS AUREA BOX—A beautiful
dwarf variety, with golden foliage.
§ to 12 inches, 50 cents.
COTONEASTER.
COTONEASTER SIMONSITI—Attains a
height of about 4 feet; dark green
MIDLOTHIAN, VA.
leaves; oat ane white, slightly pink-
ish, followed by bright red fruit. One
of the best. 2 to 8 feet, 30 cents each.
PROSTRATE COTONEASTER—A low
shrub with almost horizontal
branches. Native of China. Leaves
dark green, persistent or nearly so,
about half an inch long. Flowers
pinkish white, ‘solitary or in pairs.
Fruit bright red.
in rockeries.
COTONEASTER FRANCHETI—A shrub
with spreading branches, almost
pendant foliage of dark green nai:ow
leaves. Flowers white, two-fiifths
flowered clusters, followed by r
berries. Very showy. Plants 2
3 feet, 35 cents,
ELAEGNUS—The Evergreen
Oleasters.
EHLAEGNUS REFLEXA (Bronze Oleas-
..ter)— This is @ veny interesting
shrub; it sends out shoots which grow
10 to 12 feet long and if unsupported
will droop to the ground. Foliage
dark green; flowers white, very fra-
grant. Plants 6 to 8- feet, 75 cents
each.
ELAEGNUS SIMONII (Simon’s Oleas-
ter)—Foliage dark lustrous green
above; silvery beneath; of compact
growth; edible fruit. A most de-
sirable plant for the lawn. Plants
3 to 4 feet, very bushy, 75 cents each;
2 to 3 feet, 50 cents each.
-GARDENIA—Cape Jasmine. —
Plants 24 to 30 inches, well branched,
$1.00 each.
GARDENIA FLORIDA—Flowers very
large, white and very fragrant;
foliage glossy.
: |LEX—Holly.
ILEX OPACA (American Holly)—These
plants have been transplanted and
have a root system that will stand
the shock of moving to best advant-
age, however, we would recommend
that they be shipped with a ball of
earth. Plants 3 to 4 feet, burlapped
with ball of earth, $1.00 each; 2 to 3
feet, with ball of earth, 75 cents.
KALMIA LATIFOLIA—Calico Bush.
Plants 12 to 18 inches, 50 cents.
A beautiful native evergreen shrub.
Its thick waxy leaves are retained the
year round, giving a striking effect.
Flowers white. Of greatest value for
massing, making a haat effect in
the landscape.
LAURUS NOBILIS.
A beautiful evergreen, with long nar-
row glossy green leaves, which are
very aromatic, and are used in cooking.
Plants 2. to 3 feet, 75 cents each; 1 to
2 feet. 50 cents each.
Very attractive
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LIGUSTRUM—Privet.
LIGUSTRUM AMURENSE (Amoor
River Privet)—Very rapid and com-
pact grower; foliage small. No
finer hedge plant is grown, (See
Hedge Plants.) Piants are desirable
also for specimens and for wind-
breaks. For wincbreaks We can sup-
ply strong bushy plants 8 to 4 feet,
25.-eents' each; $2.50 for 12;- $15.00
for 100.
LIGUSTRUM SINENS® (Chinese Privet)
A tall shrub of graceful habit, with
dark ‘green glossy leaves. Flowers
in great profusion in late spring or
early summer. Berries blue-black
With a bloom. on older specimens,
literally . covering the branches.
Very handsome. 3 to 4 feet, 40 cents
each; $3.50 per+12.
MAGNOLIA.
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA— This is
the grandest of all of our native
evergreen trees. Nothing more con-
Spicuous ean be seen among ever-
greens of broad-leaved type, when its
large white flowers are expanded.
Each. 12
Trees 6 to 8 ft, very heavy, $2.00 $20.00
Trees 5 to 6 ft., very heavy, 1.50 15.00
Trees 4 to 5 ft., very heavy, 1.00. 10.00
Trees 3 to 4 -ft., well
branched +5 fe wahlasce t5 7.50
Trees 2 to 3 ft, branehed.. D0 5.09
Note.—These trees have been trans-
planted and have good roots, however,
we think it advisable to remove the
foliage to lessen the liability of loss
from transplanting. Unless otherwise
instructed we will remove the foliage
before the plants leave the nursery.
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFOLIA GALIS-=-
SONIENSIS—Leaves coated beneath
with bronze. It is the hardiest form
of the Southern Magnolia and’ most
likely to do well North. 4 to 5 feet,
$3.00 each; 3 to 4 feet, $2.00 each;
2 to 3 feet. $1.50 each.
RHODCDENDRONS.
Bay Rose or Mountain Laurel.
RHODOGDENDRON CATAWRBIENSE —
This is our: native variety from the
Alleghany Mountains, and those who
have visited these mountains can ap-
preciate this grand plant. Florers
lilac-purple. 1% to 2 feet, $1.00
each; $10.00 per 12.
RHODODENDRON CATAWBIENS®
(Hardy Hybrids)—These magnificent
plants cannot be too highly recom-
inended for such section where they
will give good resuits. To secure the
most pleasing effect they should be
planted in large groups. Color varies
from pure white to purple and shades
of rose-pink and ~~ erimson. Plants
should be set in rich shady situation
and soil should contain decayed leaf-
mould and we'l-rotted manure.
Named varieties 18 to 24 inches,
$1.50 each.
YUCCA.
YUCCA FILIMENTOSA (Adam’s Needle
or Bear Grass)—A striking plant
With stiff evergieen foliage. The
large clusters of creamy white flow-
ers in summer make a fine effect.
Excellent for massing. Strong 4
year plants. 40 cents each; $4.00
per 12; 2 year, 25 cents each.
YUCCA TRECULEANA—This is a very
rare and beautiful species from
Northern Mexico and Texas. The
flower heads are 3 feet Or more in
height. The leaves are dark green,
thick, very rigid -and of unusual
length. Strong. 4-year plants; 75
cents each.
CONE-BEARERS OR EVER-
GREENS.
This group embraces some of the
most beautiful trees and shrubs in eul-
tivation, from which it is possible to
select varieties acapted to almost any
soil or climate.
ABIES—tThe Firs.
BALSAM FIR—A ‘slender tree possess-
ing qualities of extreme hardiness
and rapid growth. of wide distribu-
tion, Foliage fiagrant in drying,
dark green above. silvery beneath.
3 to 4 feet, Shapely, $1.00 each; 2 to
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3 feet, 60 cents each.
WHITE OR SILVER FIR—A majestic
_tree and the most dependable Fir in
cultivation. Perfectly hardy and a
rapid grower. Leaves light glaucous
green. 1 to 2 feet, 50 cents each.
NORDMANN’S FIR—A hardy and
stately tree of symmetrical habit
with intensely dark, massive foliage,
silvery beneath. 1 to 2 feet, 50 cents.
CEDRUS.
CEDRUS ATLANTICA—A large and
stately tree, hardiest of the true
Cedars. Of pytamidal, but loosely
formed outline. Foliage silvery
green. 3 feet, 75 cents; 4 feet, $1.00;
5 feet. $1.50.
CEDRUS DEOBORA—A majestic tree
of pyramidal] outline. Leaves in tufts
or fascicies, bluish green. The almost :
white young growth in spring 1s
beautiful. Price, same as above
variety.
CEDAR OF LEBANON—The antiquity
of this tree makes it interesting. Its
great size and beauty commend it.
Foliage dark green and_ lustrous,
sometimes bluish. Price, same as
above variety.
CEPHALOTAXUS.
CEPHALOTAXUS FORTUNEL (For-
tune’s Yew)—This is a most graceful
species of spreading habit; leaves
long, dark green and Shining above.
Branches long and slender. 1 to 2
feet, 50 cents.
30 J.
CUPRESSUS—Cypress.
CUPRESSUS LAWSORIA—Elegant va-
riety with drooping branches which
are slender end feathez,; leaves dark
green. One of the best 2 feet, 50
cents; 3' feet; (fhe nts; 4 feet.’ $7.00;
5 feet, $1.25.
CUPRESSUS PYRAMIDALIS—Of pyra-
midal habit with light glossy green
foliage, with bluish shace Very de-
sirable. 2. feet. 50 cents; 3 feet, 75
cents.
CRYPTOMERIA.
CRYPTOMBERIA JAPON"CA (Japanese
Cedar)—A graceful and rapid grow-
ing conifer of medium size. Leaves
short, green, slightly tinted brown
in winter. 3 feet. 75 eents; 4 feet,
$100; 5 feet, $1.25.
JUNIPERUS—Juniper.
Irish Juniper.
FUNETPERUS HIBERNICA (Irish Juni-
per)—A slender ec lumnar form with
numerous upright branches very
closely apnressed Very formal in
outline and invaluable where such
plents can be used. Foliage glauc-
evs green. ~2 feet. 40) cents; 3. feet,
75 cents; 4 feet, $1.00.
JUNIPTRUS VIRGINIANA (Red Cedar)
—This is our native cedar, and should
need no deseription. The plants we
offer have been transplanted in nur-
sery and pruned. They can be
sheared to any shape desired and
can be held back to a ‘shrub in size
by this method. Thus treated they
are very ornamental. 3 feet. bushy,
75 cents; 4 feet, very bushy, $1.00.
B. WATKINS & BRO.; MIDLOTHIAN, VA.
PiCEA—The Spruces.
WHITE SPRUCE—A rapid grower;
hardy in all locations and one of the
very best spruces. Leaves light ‘sil-
very gr en; dense pvramidal habit.
2 feet. 50 cents; 8 feet, 75 cents: 4
feet, $1.00; 5 feet, $1.25. .
EXGLEMAN’S SPRUCE—A choice and
valuable Rocky Mountain tree, of
dense pyramidal growth. Has the
stiff foliage of Colorado Blue Spruce,
and in most cases the fine glaucous
color. of the latter. 2 feet, 75 cents.
NGRWAY SPRUCE—The most gener-
ally used of evergreen trees. Useful
* for screens and windbreaks on ac-
count of its rapid growth. It makes
a tall tres. As an individual tree
with room to develop, is of pyra-
midal, symmetrical growth, its lower
branches sweeping the ground.
2 feet, 40 cents; 3 feet, 60 cents; 4
feet, 80 cents; 5 feet, $1. We can
supply these plants in large quanti-
ties: Let us quote you special prices
on large lots.
BLACK SPRUCE—A good native tree,
With darker and shorter leaves than
the White Spruc2. Hardy and valu-
able in sesashere planting. 2 feet,
50 cents; 3 feet, 75 cents,
DOUGLAS SPRUCE—AS an ornamental
it is e dark colored, very rich look-
ing 1iree of graceful habit, and it is
heing used extensively in forestry on
account ot its rapid growth and hard-
1ness. Cwing to its large size it
should be planted where it may ulti-
mately have unrestricted space in
which to grow. 2 feet, 50 cents; 3
feet, 75 cents; 4 feet, $1. —
HEMLOCK SPRUCE—A_ remarkably
graceful and beautiful native tree,
with pendulous branches and _ deli-
cate dark foliage; very suitable for
Jawn or cemetery. 4 feet, $1; 5 feet,
$1.25,
Blue Spruce.
COLORADO SPRUCE (Picea Pungens)
—Stiff pngent foliage and clusters of
cones; no evergreen can excel it, as
‘t has the advantage .of »growmsg
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vigorously where many evergreens
fail; withstands the coldest seasons.
2 feet, 75..cents,
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE (Picea
Pungens Glauea)—Habit of growth
similar to that of preceding. Foliage
of rieh blue; extremely hardy. 1
foot, 75 cents; 2 feet, $1.
PINUS—Pine.
AUSTRIAN OR BLACK PINE—A ro-
bust growing variety, with long, dark
green, stiff needles. Does well on all
soils, and is one of the best ever-
greens for seashore Planes 3 feet,
75 cents; 4 feet, $1.
DWARF MUGHO PINE—Of the highest
value where a low, dense, spreading
growth is desired. Very dark foliage
and extremely hardy. 12 inches, 50
cents; 18 inches, 75 cents.
WHITE PINE—The most ornamental
of our native pines; foliage light sil-
very green. Flourishes in the poorest
light sandy soil. 2 feet, 30 cents; 38
feet, 50 cents; 4 feet, 75 cents; 5
feet, $1.
SCOTCH PINE—A native of the British
Islands. <A fine, robust, rapid grow-
ing tree with stout erect shoots and
Silvery green foliage. Very hardy.
3 feet, 75 cents; 4 feet, $1.
RETINOSPORA—Japan Cypress.
REYTINOSPORA FILIFERA PENDULA
(Thread-Branched Japan Cypress)—
Slender, string-like, bright green foli-
age, drooping in long filaments.
Graceful and pyramidal habit. 12 to
ss pus © cents; 18 to 24 inches,
EFYTINOSPORA PLUMOSA (Plume-like
Japan Cypress)—One of the hardiest
and best. Delicate glaucous foliage.
3 feet. 75 cents: 4 feet, $1; 5 feet,
$1.25: 6 feet, $1.50.
RETINOSPORA PLUMOSA AUREA—A
striking form of the above, and very
hardy; brilliant golden throughout
the season. One of the most desir-
able. 2 feet, 50 cents; 4 feet, $1.50; 5
feet, $2.
RETINOSPORA THUYOIDES
Cedar)—Foliage fragrant, green or
glaucous, closely imbricated on the
spreading, irregular branches. Valu-
able in low or wet situations. 1 co
2 feet, 50 cents.
TAXUS—Yew.
TAXUS BACCATA (English Y ew)—A
large bush or tree. It is densely
branched and can be trimmed to any
shape. Foliage dark green. 1% feet,
50 cents; 2 feet, 75 cents.
TAXUS ERECTA PYRAMIDALIS (EreClt
Yew)—An erect dense growing va-
riety. with shining leaves, thickly set
on the branches. One of the hardi-
eed the-firest.. 1 to 2 feet, 50
cents. ;
(White.
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TAXUS HYBERNICA—A small shrub
with dark green foliage and perfect
columnar form. Makes a_e dense
shapely shrub. 1 foot,~40 cents.
THUYA—Arbor-Vitae.
AM ER ICAN ARBOR-VITAE
dium size tree of conical form and
rapid growth. Used largely for
hedges. 2 feet, 40 cents; 3 feet, 60
cents; 4 feet, 80 cents; 5 feet, $1.
EKLLWANGERIANA ARBOR - VITAE—
A dwarf shrub, broad pyramidal, with
slender branches clothed with two
kinds of. foliage. 2 feet, 60 cents; 3
feet, $1.
COMPACTA ARBOR-VITAE—This com-
pact form of American Arbor-Vitae
torms a globe of light green foliage.
2 feet, 75 cents; 2% feet, $1.
HOV EHY’S ARBOR-VITAE — A slow
growing form with golden. green
foliage. Fine and hardy. 2 feet, 50
cents; 3 feet, 75 cents.
PYRAMIDAL ARBOR-VITAE—Of up-
right compact habit, like the Irish
Juniper: very desirable. 2% feet, 50
cents; 5 feet, $1.50.
SIBERIAN OR WARREANA ARBOR-|
VITAB—Its low-growing, dense form
and its beautiful bluish green foliage
give it distinct character. It is one
of the hardiest. 2 feet, 50 cents; 3
feet, 75 cents.
ORIHNTAL ARBOR-VITAE — Foliage
bright green in summer, assuming
tones cf bronze and brown in winter.
Both the typical form and the varie-
ties that follow are very useful as
garden plants, and in tubs or vases
as poreh plants. Ver Nnardy*’ and
beautiful. 2 feet, 50 cents; 3 feet,
75 cents; 4 feet, $1.
GOLDEN ORIENTAL ARBOR-VITAK—
A low and compact form in which
the foliage assumes a beautiful gol-
den color at the beginning of the
growing season. 1 foot, 30 cents;
2 feet. 50 cents; 3 feet, 75 cents; 4
feet, $1.
EVER-GOLDEN ARBOR-VITAE (Sem-
per Aurea)—Dwarf and compact, the
foliage of a pleasing hue, retaining
its color at ‘all times: if 3£oot, 40
eents; 2 feetieibivcentS; sofeet, $1; 384%
feet, $1.50
ROLLINS ON’S EVER - GOLDEN
ARBOR-VITAE (Thuya Elegantis-
sima)—A beautiful variety, of up-
biohin.j$Oyramidal form, with ‘the
young foliage prettily tipped with
golden yellow, which tint is retained
tne entire summer. We cannot too
highly recommend this beautiful
evergreen for specimens where gol-
den forms are desired. 1 foot, 50
on A Sect oneet. gicote 4 feet:
39 J. B. WATKINS & BRO., MIDLOTHIAN, VA.
_DECIDUOUS CONE-BEARERS.
These interesting trees admit of
striking landscape results on account
of graceful feathery foliage with its
soft tones of green. Contrasted against
the somber green of taller evergreens, |
they are remarkably beautiful.
LARIX—The Larches.
EUROPEAN LARCH—A tall tree with
a conical head, native of Middle
EHurope, where it is esteemed both as
a timber tree and as a graceful object
in park and. landscape. Leaves de-
cideous, soft, light green, in tufts or
fascicles of 30 to 50, fading in au-
tumn to beautiful tones of yellow.
Only suitable for well-drained soils.
3 to 4 feet, 50 cents; 4 to 5 feet, 75
cents; 5 to. 7 teet. $1.
JAPANESE LARCH (Larix Leptolep-
sis)—A slender pyramidal tree with
horizontal branches. Foliage de-
cideous, very light green, contrasting
strongly with the greenery of other
vegitation, fading in autumn with a
rich golden hue. A beautiful tree
that should be planted in moist soil.
Price same as above.
ORNAMENTAL HEDGE PLANTS.
Not less than 50 plants will be fur-
nished at the prices quoted for 100. or
500 at the 1,000 rates.
BERBERIS THUNBERGII.
Thunberg’s Barberry.
A beautiful dwarf Barberry from
Japan. Has small, bright green foliage,
changing to coppery red in autumn.
Retains its leaves for a long time.
Makes a most beautiful and conspicu- -
ous low-growing hedge. Strong, well-
branched plants, 18 go 24 inches high.
$2.50,» per- 1257.915.00 - wer, . 1.00.
BUXUS SUFFRUTICOSA—Dwarf Box
This old favorite is in great demand
for edging. We offer a superb lot of
plants 4 to 6 inches. bushy, at $10.00
per 100.
CYDONIA JAPONICA (Pyrus
Japonica)—Japan Quince,
or Fire Bush.
This is a very desirable hedge plant
desired.
$10.00
where a blooming hedge is
Strong. plants 18 to 24. inches,
per 100.
LIGUSTRUM—Privet.
LIGUSTRUM AMURENSE (Amoor
River Privet)—The true variety. This
far surpasses ary other evergreen
privet. It does well in many secticGus
of the North and Hast. For the South
it is far superior to the California ©
Privet, which loses its leaves during
Winter, whereas the Amoor River
Privet retains its bright colored foli-
age, throughout the entire year. It
is of rapid growth. adapts itself to
almost any scil not too arid or ex-
tremely wet.
To. prevent “heating we’ will’ eut
Amo r River Privet back before ship-
ment unless otherwise, instructed.
100 1,000
IZEI0 Yt SPI ASI ire Wal Ereyee sta 3\ flee leew $250 $20.00
Plants 13 “to: 24 dat eee 3.00 25.00
Plame's 2° to Site oie, Sena 3.50 30.00
Plants: 3 to 4 /fti; 2-year... 400 35.00
Plants 4 to 5 ft. bushy, 3-yr. 5.00 45.00
LIGUSTRUM OVALIFOLIUM (Califor-
nit Privet)—A rapid grower, and
thrives on all soils rnd makrsoia
rnagnificent hedge or screen. Foliage
1S. dank. slogsy 77 cen. and ia ever
ereen Uri ate, mt Wihter. oot aes
an erect habit of growth.
100 1,000
Plants » 12. .t0 “18cm Gas. Sse Oe Sain
Plamts* (st to '24- nr see” 2.50 18.00
Pdantsr 2 tO; 3 ofits wre rer. . pce 3.00 22.00
Plants’ 3) to. 4eftet, 2yeare.n 73-50 30.00
Plants 4 to 5 ft. strong 3-yr. 4.50 40.00
HOW TO PLANT A HEDGE.
Prepare the ground by plowing or
spading to the proper width and deptn.
Open the treneh 12 inches wide by 15
inches deep. Apply to this a liberal
amount of well-rotted stable manure,
and if this is not available. bone meal
cr some high-grade fertilizer. Mix the
manure or fertilizer thoroughly with
the soil. Set the plants in a straight
line in the trench one foot apart. Set
the plants about one inch deeper than
they originally stood in the nverse:y
row. Firm the earth well ebout the
roots, level off, and then cut the plants
back from a third to half their height.
In the ‘spring atter the plants have
made a. growth of 6 or 8 inches eut
off one-half of this growth. both side
and top, and proceed in a like manner
with each succeeding growth, until
your hedge has reached the desired
height and width. At all times. keep
the plants well cultivated and fiee
from grass and weeds,
ORDER SHEET FOR TREES AND PLANTS
To J. B. WATKINS & BRO.,
ELMWOOD NURSERIES, MIDLOTHIAN, VA.
Please ship by
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Postage Stamps $ Bs Send C. O. D. for $— =
Carry out the catalogue prices of each item. Use this Sheet for Order only. No Trees sent by
Mail. No trees or plants sent C. O. D. unless one-half of amount is remitted before shipment.
State if substitution is allowed should varieties ordered be exhausted. (Yes, No.) ‘
In giving this order it is understood that same is subject to stock being sold and no lia-
bility is to attach to J. B. Watkins & Bro., where frost, drought or other casualties beyond
their control prevent delivery of stock that may be contracted for.
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Veaetable Plants
We are growing cabbage plants out doors and expect to have a good
supply for April and May, delivery by express at
30c Per 100, $2.50 Per 1,000
Tomato plants, April and May, at
35c Per 100, $2.50 Per 1 000
Sweet potato plants for May and June, delivery of “Hanover Favorite”
and White Yams, two of the best sweet potato varieties, at
25c Per 100, $2.00 Per 1,000
5000 Lots and Over at $1.75 Per 1,000
J. B. WATKINS & BRO.
MIDLOTHIAN, VA.
_ | WOOD'S 8 FARM SEEDS
Our trade in FARM SEEDS is one of the largest in this country. Our
knowledge of the seed business, facilities for growing and securing the
best stocks, together with our large warehouse capacity, enables us to
supply the very best seeds at as reasonable prices as it is possible for
first-class seeds to be sold.
woo D’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
Gives the fullest information, both about FARM and GARDEN SEEDS,
telling when, and how to plant, with much other useful and practical
information to all FARMERS AND GARDENERS.
Prices quoted, and Catalogue mailed FREE upon request.
-T. W. WOOD & SONS
SEEDSMEN
a RICHMOND ecco VIRGINIA
After breeding many ane 7 ie
fowls we have found none superio
for general farm purposes than - ‘
-pure-bred Plymouth Rocks. Some |
twenty years ago we started with | |
Thompson’s and Hawkins’ strains
and have introduced new blood —
every few years. We are not breed- |
ing these for show points, but for
® general utility, They are large
+ size, good layers and good mothers. ||
“3 Our birds have always had the |]
freedom of the farm, not allowing -
any other breed to come on the |
) ee 2. place, and we believe they have
Barred Plymouth rine eee greater stability on this account.
ges in season, $1.50 per 13; 30 for ee 50. pe Pullets and
Cockerels in es fall at $1 each. °
NEW STRAWBERRY
RICHMCOND.—A distinct variety of
ereat value for market and home
garden; introduced by Mark — T.
Thompson, of Rio Vista, Va. We
have fruited it for a number of years,
and find it to be a superior variety.
It is a good grower, making abundance.
of plants. Is very firm; berries bright
red color, ‘parting readily from the
calyx, which is dark green. Is a
perfect bloomer; ripens mid-season
and continues fruiting through a long
period. It is worthy. of trial by all.
Plants, 50 cents per dozen; $1 per
100; $6 per 1,000.
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